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College of the Canyons 2021-2022 Catalog SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 2021–2022 Catalog 2021-2022 A California Community College Accredited by The Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community & Junior Colleges 10 Commercial Blvd, Ste 204 Novato, CA 94949 (415) 506.0234 Fax (415) 506.0238 Approved by The Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges The California Department of Education The University of California The California State Universities Approved for The training of U.S. veterans and other eligible persons COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS VALENCIA CAMPUS 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (661) 259-7800 www.canyons.edu CANYON COUNTRY CAMPUS 17200 Sierra Highway Santa Clarita, CA 91351 (661) 362-3800 www.canyons.edu/CCC DEL VALLE REGIONAL TRAINING FACILITY 28101 Chiquito Canyon Road Castaic, CA 91384 (661) 259-7800 Accuracy Statement The Santa Clarita Community College District and College of the Canyons have made every reasonable effort to determine that everything stated in this catalog is accurate. Courses and programs offered, together with other matters contained herein, are subject to changes without notice by the administration of the College for reasons related to student enrollment, level of financial support, or for any other reason at the discretion of the College. The College further reserves the right to add, to amend, or repeal any of the rules, regulations, policies and procedures, consistent with applicable laws. College of the Canyons 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Administrative Officers, The Board of Trustees ...................................................................3 Chancellor’s Message .............................................................................................................4 Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Philosophy ............................................................ .5 Academic Calendar ............................................................................................................... .6 History of the College ........................................................................................................... .7 College of the Canyons Foundation .................................................................................... .9 Admission to the College/ Getting Started ...................................................................... .11 Academic Information ......................................................................................................... .19 Support Services and Programs ........................................................................................ .39 Instructional Programs ....................................................................................................... .53 Program and Course Descriptions – Credit ...................................................................... .58 Continuing Education – Noncredit .................................................................................. .289 Faculty ................................................................................................................................ .325 TABLE OF CONTENTS OF CONTENTS TABLE TABLE Regulations and Policies .................................................................................................. .339 Crime Statistics ................................................................................................................. .363 Index ................................................................................................................................... .365 Office Directory – Canyon Country Campus ................................................................. .370 Office Directory – Valencia Campus ............................................................................... .371 2 Santa Clarita Community College District ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook .................. Chancellor, Santa Clarita Community College District, and President, College of the Canyons Dr. Diane Fiero ............................... Deputy Chancellor and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Ms. Sharlene Coleal ....................... Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Business Services Dr. Rian Medlin……………………… Interim Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Human Resources Dr. Jasmine Ruys ............................ Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Student Services Mr. James Schrage ......................... Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Facilities Planning, Operations and Construction Dr. James Temple ........................... Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Technology and University Center Operations Dr. Ryan Theule ............................... Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Canyon Country Campus, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS ADMINISTRATIVE Institutional Research and Planning, and Grants Dr. Omar Torres .............................. Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Instruction Mr. Jeffrey Forrest ........................... Vice President, Economic and Workforce Development Mr. Eric Harnish ............................... Vice President, Public Information, Advocacy and External Relations Mr. Jason Hinkle .............................. Associate Vice President, Business Services Mr. Michael Joslin ............................ Associate Vice President, Student Services Dr. Daylene Meuschke .................... Associate Vice President, Institutional Research Mr. Paul Wickline ............................. Associate Vice President, Instruction DEANS Ms. Dianne Avery ............................ School of Personal and Professional Learning Dr. Kathy Bakhit ............................... School of Health Professions & Public Safety Mr. Donald Carlson .......................... School of Business Ms. Nadia Cotti ................................ School of Applied Technologies Dr. Jia-Yi Cheng-Levine ................... International Affairs and Global Engagement Mr. James Glapa-Grossklag ............ Education Technology, Learning Resources and Distance Learning Dr. Ann Hamilton.............................. School of Math, Sciences and Engineering Ms. Harriet Happel........................... Career Education and Intergrative Learning Mr. Andy McCutcheon ..................... School of Humanities and School of Social and Behavioral Sciences Mr. Anthony Michaelides.................. Campus Services and Operations, Canyon Country Campus Mr. Steve Ruys ................................ School of Physical Education, Kinesiology, and Athletics Ms. Jennifer Smolos ........................ School of Visual & Performing Arts Artistic Director, Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons Mr. Tom Bilbruck .............................. Associate Dean, Financial Aid and Services Mr. Steven Irwin ............................... Associate Dean, Admissions, Records and Veteran Services Ms. Mojdeh Mahn ............................ Associate Dean, Learning Resources and Director of The Learning Center THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dr. Edel Alonso ................................President Ms. Joan W. MacGregor ..................Vice President Mr. Sebastian Cazares .................... Clerk Ms. Michele R. Jenkins.................... Member Mr. Michael D. Berger ......................Member Vacant ..............................................Student Trustee Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook ..................Secretary/Parliamentarian College of the Canyons 3 CHANCELLOR’S MESSAGE “No one belongs here more than you.” parking, as well as noticeable changes to our facilities. We are – Brené Brown moving forward with construction and renovation projects to create modern, well-equipped learning spaces for our students. At the Canyon Country Campus, the Science Center is nearing Dear Students, completion. The four-story, 55,000-square-foot facility, features You have many options when it comes to classrooms and labs for many in-demand programs, including choosing a college where you can earn a anatomy, astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer science, and degree, obtain a certificate, or take just the environmental science. And next to it, the Student Services/Learning few classes needed to achieve your goals. Resource Center is taking shape. A mirror image of the Science Now, as always, College of the Canyons Center, it will provide a central location for tutoring and library stands apart from the rest, and it’s clear services, along with meeting and classroom spaces. we are positioned to help you reach your At the Valencia Campus, we are continuing to upgrade facilities potential. that date to the early days of the college. Boykin Hall, a 44-year- Since we first opened our doors more than old science laboratory facility, is set to undergo a $4.8 million 50 years ago, our college has been widely modernization that will provide students with upgraded laboratories recognized for offering innovative programs, really “seeing” and classrooms. our students, putting their needs first, and being intentional to create a welcoming, open environment that fosters success. The We Want You Here opportunities we create to energize students exceed those found We serve 35,000 individual students each year at College of the elsewhere because we are committed to helping you thrive. Canyons. Their reasons for choosing COC are as varied as their backgrounds, experiences, and interests. We recognize that no two More Options to Succeed students are alike, and we seek to inspire each one to reach their
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