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What’s Your School? School of Arts & Humanities School of Business & Management School of Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) School of Social & Behavioral Studies What’s a School? It’s a collection of programs of study that have related courses. Choosing a School will help you choose a program that is right for you, and being part of a School means you are part of a community of learners – other students just like you – with similar interests. Information: www.norcocollege.edu/schools RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT NORCO COLLEGE Michael Burke, Ph.D. Chancellor, Riverside Community College District Bryan Reece, Ph.D. President, Norco College BOARD OF TRUSTEES Virginia Blumenthal . President Tracey Vackar . Vice President Janet Green . Secretary Bill Hedrick . .Member Mary Figueroa . .Member Jeanette Hazelwood . Student Trustee 2017-18 All information contained in the 2017-18 Catalog is current as of February 2017 . Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of the information in this catalog, students and others who use this catalog should consult with a counselor, dean, department chair or program director for recent additions, deletions or changes . Updates can also be found online at www .rccd .edu . The catalog contains policies and/or procedures that are current at the time of printing . However, policies and procedures are continually being updated . In order to be sure it is the most recent language, please check the latest online version at: http://www .rccd .edu/administration/board/Pages/BoardPolicies .aspx . The Riverside Community College District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discrimi- nate on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or definedin Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422 .6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law . This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in education programs and/or extracurricular school activities . Limited English speaking skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in any programs . Harassment of any employee or student with regard to ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422 .6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law is strictly prohibited. Inquiries regarding compliance, and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District’s Title IX Officer/ Section 504/ADA Coordinator at (951) 222-8039, 3801 Market Street, Riverside, CA 92501. Alternate formats for this material are available to individuals requiring disability accommodation. Please contact the office of Diversity, Equity and Compliance at (951) 222-8039. Riverside Community College District • Norco College 2017-2018 i TABLE OF CONTENTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES . .Inside Front GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS . 37 Cover . Associate Degree . 38 COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION . v General Education Student Learning Outcomes . 38 ACADEMIC CALENDAR . .vi Graduation Requirements for the Associate Degree . 38 Residency Requirement . 38 GENERAL INFORMATION . 1 Scholastic Honors at Commencement . 45 Mission Statement . 2 Dean’s List . 45 Vision, Goals and Strategies, Core Commitments . 2 Grading System . 45 Academic Freedom . 3 Credit by Examination . 46 Academic Year . 3 RCCD General Education/CSU-GE Credit for CLEP Tests . 47 Accreditation . 3 Credit for College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) . 47 Program Length . 4 Military Credit . 47 Who May Attend . 4 Admission and Registration of Students . 4 REQUIREMENTS FOR COLLEGE TRANSFER . 57 Limitations on Enrollment . 5 California State University (CSU) . 59 Matriculation . 6 University of California (UC) . 59 Fees/Residency Requirements . 8 Associate in Arts/Science for Transfer Degrees . 60 RCCD Transcripts . 10 CSU General Education Requirements (CSUGE) . 72 Refund Deadlines for fees . 10 General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) . 73 Military and Veteran Students and Family Members . 10 Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum for STEM 75 STUDENT INFORMATION . 13 Academic Appeals by Students . 14 CURRICULAR PATTERNS . 77 Academic Honesty . 14 Workshop Courses . 78 Academic Renewal . 14 Cooperative Work Experience Education . 78 Course Prerequisites and Corequisites . 14 General Work Experience Education . 78 The Arts . 14 Occupational Work Experience Education . 78 Athletics . 15 High School Courses . 78 CalWorks . 15 Career and Technical Education Programs . 80 Career and Job Placement Center . 15 Associate of Science Degree . 81 Counseling Department . 15 State-Approved Certificate . 81 Disability Resource Center . 16 Locally-Approved Certificate . 81 Discipline . 16 Dual Enrollment Programs . 16 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . 115 Extended Opportunity Programs and Services . 17 Credit Courses . 117 Outreach Services . 17 Apprenticeship Credit Courses . 184 Student Financial Services . 17 Non-Credit Courses . 186 Food Services . 21 Foster Youth Support Services . 21 FACULTY . 187 Health Services . 21 Norco College Faculty . 189 Honors Program . 22 Norco Administration . 193 Information Center . 22 International Education/Study Abroad . 22 DISTRICT . 195 International Student Center . 22 Administration . 198 Library/Learning Resource Center . 22 Mission Statement . 199 Campus Activities . 23 Vision and Values . 199 Clubs and Organizations . 23 Strategic Themes and Goals . 199 College Hour . 23 History and Development . 200 FERPA- Directory Information . 23 District Memberships . 201 Honor Society . 23 Strategic Communications and Relations . 201 Office of Student Life . 23 RCCD Foundation . 201 Smoking Policy . 24 Open Campus . 201 Student Government . 24 Reserve Officer Training Corps . 202 Student Employment Services . 24 Special Supportive Services . 202 Standards of Scholarship: Probation and Dismissal . 25 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) . 202 Standards of Student Conduct . 25 Graduation Requirements for Degrees & Certificates . 203 Student Support Services Programs (TRiO, SSS, SSS RISE) . 34 Instructional Materials Fees . 204 Transfer Center . 35 Course Repetition . 204 Tutorial Services . 35 Repeatable Courses . 206 Veterans Assistance . 36 Commitment to Diversity, Non-Discrimination and Prohibition of Harassment and Retaliation Policies . 207 District Academic Administration . 212 Emeriti . 213 INDEX . 217 ii Riverside Community College District • Norco College 2017-2018 GREETINGS FROM OUR PRESIDENT The faculty, staff, and administration of Norco College welcome you! You are now a part of a diverse culture of learners from all walks of life whose collective life experiences, values, and world views provide the essence of what makes Norco College great . Our mission is to serve our students by providing transformational educational opportunities with the support of talented, creative, and innovate faculty and staff who are dedicated to your success . This catalog is a compilation of courses, programs, support services, degree offerings, and transfer information that you will need to in order to complete your academic goal . I encourage you to use the catalog as your planning resource guide to explore all of the opportunities, services, and programs that Norco College offers . Sincerely, Bryan Reece, Ph .D . President Riverside Community College District • Norco College 2017-2018 iii RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT NORCO COLLEGE 2001 Third Street Norco, CA 92860-2600 (951) 372-7000 www .norcocollege .edu Moreno Valley College 16130 Lasselle Street Moreno Valley, CA 92551-2045 (951) 571-6100 Norco College 2001 Third Street Norco, CA 92860-2600 (951) 372-7000 Riverside City College 4800 Magnolia Avenue Riverside, CA 92506-1299 (951) 222-8000 Ben Clark Training Ctr. Centennial Plaza: 16791 Davis Avenue - Center for Social Justice Riverside, CA 92518 and Civil Liberties (951) 571-6300 3855 Market Street Riverside, CA 92501 RCCD Economic Development - Coil School for the Arts 152 East Sixth Street 3890 University Avenue Corona, CA 92879 Riverside, CA 92501 (951) 571-6474 - RCC Culinary Arts Academy Rubidoux Annex & RCCD District Offices 4250 Opal Street 3801 Market Street Jurupa Valley, CA 92509 Riverside, CA 92501 (951) 328-3790 iv F2 Riverside Community College District • Norco College 2017-2018 Riverside Community College District 2001 Third Street N M1 Norco, CA 92860-2600 NORCO COLLEGE M2 E K F1 Q F2 Riverside Community College District 2001 Third Street F2 N RiversiM1de Community College District Norco, CA 92860-2600 M2 RODEO ROAD E 2001 Third Street C T N K S B E M1 Norco, F1CA 92860-2600 M2 D E Q P RODEO ROAD R C T K S B E PARKING LOT I “D” D F1 E WEST END DRIVE G E P A KENNEDY LANE Q R E PARKING LOT I “D” E WEST END DRIVE G E L A COLLEGE WAY KENNEDY LANE COLLEGE WAY E $ RODEO ROAD L COLLEGE WAY COLLEGE WAY $ $ C PARKING LOT $ PARKING LOT E “C” S B “C” JFK DRIVE O JFK DRIVE O PARKING LOT PARKING LOT PARKING LOT PARKING LOT D