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OXNARD COLLEGE 4000 South Rose Avenue, Oxnard, California 93033-6699 (805) 986-5800 (805) 654-6370 www.oxnardcollege.edu CATALOG 2006 - 2007 This Catalog Can Help You: n To more easily find what you are looking for in this catalog, use the TABLE OF CONTENTS on page 3 and the INDEX beginning on page 174. n To look up important dates, turn to the college CALENDAR on page 2. You'll find a listing of registration dates, the first and last day of each term, every holiday, Spring Break, the final examination dates, the last day you may drop classes, and more! n To find out more information about any course, read detailed COURSE DESCRIPTIONS beginning on page 64. n To assure you complete all requirements for an ASSOCIATE DEGREE or CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT at Oxnard College, carefully read GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS beginning on page 45. To find out which courses fulfill REQUIREMENTS FOR AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE, turn to page 46. n To find information about the requirements to TRANSFER from Oxnard College to any California State University (CSU) turn to page 50. To find out which courses fulfill CSU GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, turn to page 51. To find out which courses fulfill INTERSEGMENTAL GEN- ERAL EDUCATION TRANSFER CURRICULUM (IGETC) Requirements, turn to page 53. OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2006-2007 1 President's Campus Numbers Welcome Area Code (805) Welcome to Oxnard College! General Information........................................... 986-5800 At OC we offer our students (Numbers not listed below) "Pathways to Excellence" opportunities to help shape Addictive Disorders Studies .............................. 986-5800 your future. Whether you want ...........................................................................Ext. 1946 to update skills, change careers, Admissions and Records.................................... 986-5810 transfer to a four-year college Assessment/Orientation ..................................... 986-5864 or university, or just increase Athletic Program/Physical ................................. 986-5825 your knowledge in a variety of Education/Health subjects OC can offer you Bookstore ........................................................... 986-5826 the educational experiences you are looking for. Business/Technology ......................................... 986-5824 Oxnard College is nationally recognized for its academic commitment and excellence. We offer our students the high- Careers & CalWORKS Services ....................... 986-5887 est standards of educational quality. We are proud of our Career Center/Job Placement............................. 986-5838 transfer rates to both the UC and CSU systems. We constantly CARE................................................................. 986-5827 maintain and upgrade our articulation agreements with these Child Development Center ................................ 986-5801 institutions to aid you in achieving your higher educational Counseling ......................................................... 986-5816 goals. These agreements guarantee that four-year colleges Dental Hygiene Program ................................... 986-5823 and universities will accept the courses you take at OC. We offer quality education in small, intimate classroom settings Disabled Students Program/ .............................. 986-5830 that make it possible for students to receive the personal Educational Assistance Center attention needed to succeed. Economic Development/Community Init. ......... 986-5888 At Oxnard College we provide the training and skills devel- EOPS ................................................................. 986-5827 opment needed to enter or re-enter todays workplace. We Facility Use ........................................................ 986-5822 work closely with business and industry to develop relevant Financial Aid ..................................................... 986-5828 training programs. The education you receive at Oxnard Fire Academy/Technology ................................ 384-8110 College will help you develop skills for the future, broaden Health Center ..................................................... 986-5832 your opportunities and increase your earning power and career options. Through unique training programs, such as Human Resources .............................................. 986-5860 OC's Dental Hygiene program, ranked No. 1 in the nation, International Students ........................................ 986-5859 you will be well positioned to enter todays job market in the Institutional Research ........................................ 986-5897 field of your choice. Instruction .......................................................... 986-5814 Oxnard Colleges faculty and staff are student centered. We Learning Center ................................................. 986-5839 are here to help you with classes that are comprehensive, Library ............................................................... 986-5819 tuition that is affordable and quality facilities that feature the Math, Science, & Health .................................... 986-5803 latest technology. Start your investment in education today at Oxnard College your Pathways to Excellence. Matriculation ..................................................... 986-5864 Media Center ..................................................... 986-5845 Thank you for choosing OC! Public Relations Office ...................................... 986-5809 Sincerely, Off-Campus Programs ....................................... 986-5888 Lydia Ledesma-Reese, Ed.D. OC-TV ............................................................... 986-5817 President, Oxnard College PACE Program .................................................. 986-5800 ...........................................................................Ext. 2024 Re-Entry Program .............................................. 986-5833 Registrar............................................................. 986-5843 Accuracy of the College Catalog Scholarships ....................................................... 986-5847 Oxnard College is committed to providing students the most Social Sciences & Letters .................................. 986-5804 accurate, current information available regarding the College's Student Activities............................................... 986-5978 programs, courses, regulations and policies. However, there may be times when course changes concerning prerequisites, content, Student Business Office ..................................... 986-5811 hours, or units of credit are determined after publication of the Student Services ................................................ 986-5847 catalog or when district policy or state regulation dictates a Transcripts ......................................................... 986-5810 change in current practice. When such a circumstance arises, every effort will be made through the class schedules, public TTY Telephone ................................................. 488-8022 media, and at time of registration to notify students of any (For Deaf and Hearing Impaired) changes in the course descriptions or college policies as presented herein. Students with questions or concerns about a specific Tutorial Center................................................... 986-5846 course need to talk to a counselor or to call the appropriate Veterans Affairs ................................................. 986-5810 division office. Questions or concerns regarding standard practice and process can be directed to the Office of Student Learning at (805) 986-5814. OXNARD COLLEGE ACADEMIC CALENDAR Fall Semester 2006 (August 21 December 20, 2006) August 19/20........................................................................................... First day of semester-length Saturday/Sunday classes August 21 .......................................................................................................... First day of semester-length traditional classes September 1 ......................................................................................... Last day to add a course (with add authorization code) September 1 ...................................................................................................... Last day to drop a course and receive a refund September 2 4 .................................................................................................................................... Labor Day (No classes) September 15 ................................................................................................................ Last day to drop classes without a "W" September 22 ................................................................................................................Deadline to select CR/NC grade option November 2 ..........................................................................................................Deadline to petition for Degree (graduation) November 2 ...............................................................................................Deadline to petition for Certificate of Achievement November 10 .................................................................................................................................. Veterans Day (No classes) November 22 ..................................................................................................................... Last day to drop classes with a W November 23 26 ...........................................................................................................................