2015-16 Catalog

䌀伀䰀䰀䔀䜀䔀䌀䄀吀䄀䰀伀䜀㈀㄀㔀 ⴀ ㈀㄀㘀 Presidentʼs Message Community colleges across the have the tools they need to succeed, nation provide a gateway for millions and our commitment to relentless of Americans to earn a degree, get a improvement is never ending. job, receive workforce training and improve their lives. For thousands Rio is always working to identify of students, Rio Salado College is an new student populations, create opportunity for a brighter future. As a programs that reach beyond our recognized national leader in online current customers, partner with learning, Rio Salado College is up to higher education institutions, and the challenge of preparing today’s design strategies and initiatives that students for the jobs of tomorrow. increase student success. Let Rio Salado serve as the gateway to your We off er hundreds of online classes college education. Start your journey that allow students to take classes at with us today! their convenience. We off er aff ordable tuition so that our students Sincerely, can realize their educational goals, while maintaining our commitment to academic excellence and student success. Our faculty are experts in Chris Bustamante, Ed.D. their fi elds. Our wide range of stu- President, Rio Salado College dent services ensure that students Rio’s Culture Learning, Innovating & Partnering Established in 1978, Rio Salado College is dedicated to providing innovative educational opportunities to meet the needs of today’s students. Rio Salado off ers aff ordable access to higher education through college bridge pathways, community-based learning, corporate and government partnerships, early college initiatives, online learning, and university transfer. Vision Mission Values We reinvent the learning experience to We transform learning through: As an institution of higher learning, we value: change lives. » Active community engagement » Customer focus and organizational responsiveness » Diversity » Customized, high-quality courses » Inclusiveness and programs » Innovation » Data analytics and institutional » Professionalism accountability » Relentless improvement » Flexibility, a ordability and » Sustainability innovation » Teamwork » Personalized service and a commitment to student success Rio Salado College Administration Chris Bustamante, Ed.D. Barbara Khalsa, M.Ed. President Associate Dean, Community Development David O’Shea, M.Ed. Blair Liddicoat, M.Ed. Vice President, Strategic Initiatives and Information Associate Dean, Community Development Services Dustin Maroney, M.S. James Paluzzi, Ph.D. Associate Dean, Institutional Research Vice President, Division of Public Service Ruby Miller, B.A. Administration Dana Reid, M.Ed. Associate Dean, Judicial Aff airs Acting Vice President, Academic Aff airs Michael Pattarozzi, M.Ed. Todd Simmons, M.Ed., C.P.A. Associate Dean, Community Development Vice President, Business and Employee Services LeRodrick Terry, Ph.D. Vice President, Student Aff airs Emeritus Distinction Kevin Bilder, M.Ed. Administration Dean, Enrollment Management and Student Aff airs Rachelle Clarke, M.Ed. Carl Matthusen, M.A. Dean, Enrollment Services and Student Aff airs General Manager Emeritus, KJZZ/KBAQ/Sun Sounds Jo Jorgenson, Ph.D. Dean, Instruction and Community Development Karen Mills, Ed.D. Vice President Emeritus Rick Kemp, M.Ed. Dean, Instruction and Partnerships Carol Scarafi otti, M.A. Vice President Emeritus Sharon Koberna, Ph.D. Linda Th or, Ed.D. Dean, Administrative and Employee Services President Emeritus Shannon McCarty, Ph.D. James Van Dyke, Ph.D. Dean, Instruction and Academic Aff airs Vice President Emeritus Michael Medlock, M.Ed. Interim Dean, Instructional Technology and Support Anthony Di’Scala, MBA. Interim Associate Dean, Finance and Business Lanna Dueck, M.Ed. Associate Dean, Institutional Integrity Earnestine Harrison, M.Ed. Associate Dean, Instruction and Support 1 Faculty Members Accreditations Faculty Members Rio Salado College Diana L. Abel, B.A., Ottawa University; M.Ed., Pacifi c Oaks College; Th e Higher Learning Ed.D., Argosy University. Commission Melanie Abts, B.S., University of Arizona; M.Ed., Northern Arizona North Central Association University; Ed.D., Arizona State University. 230 N. LaSalle St. Suite 7-500 Janine Adkins, B.S., Th e American University; M.A., Brown Chicago, IL 60604-1411 University; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University. Faculty Members Faculty 1-800-621-7440 Angela Ambrosia, B.A., University of Louisville; M.S., Long Island www.ncahlc.org University; M.B.A., University of Phoenix; M.S., Nova University; Dental Hygiene and Ph.D., Kennedy Western University. Clinical Dental Assisting Kirk Bowden, B.A., Brigham Young University; M.A., Ottawa University; Ph.D., Northcentral University. American Dental Association Commission of Dental Pat Case, A.A., Scottsdale Community College; B.S., M.C., Arizona Accreditation State University; Ph.D., Walden University. 211 E. Chicago Ave. Richard Cuprak, B.S., Northern Arizona University; M.S., Arizona Chicago, IL 60611-2678 State University. www.ada.org/100.aspx Hazel M. Davis, B.A., Higher Diploma in Librarianship, University Dual Enrollment of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa; M.L.S., University of Arizona. National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Karen Docherty, B.A., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; M.A., Partnerships (NACEP) University of Wisconsin-Madison. P. O. Box 578 Angela Felix, B.A., Arizona State University; M.A., Arizona State Chapel Hill, NC 27514 University; Ph.D., Capella University. www.nacep.org Jennifer Gresko, B.S., Grand Canyon University; M.Ed., Arizona State University; Ed.D., Arizona State University. State Board Approved Holly S. Harper, A.S., Temple University; B.S., University of St. Francis; M.Ed., Northern Arizona University. Teacher Education Programs John Jensen, B.A., Fordham University; M.A., Arizona State University. Arizona Department of Education Rosslyn Knight, B.S., Vanderbilt University; M.Ed., Harvard 1535 W. Jeff erson St. Graduate School of Education Phoenix, AZ 85007 Shawn Korman, B.A., Arizona State University; M.Ed. Tech., 602-542-5393 / Northern Arizona University 1-800-352-4558 www.azed.gov/ Angela Kwan, B.A., Grand Canyon University; M.A., University of Phoenix. 2 Faculty Members Corey Pruitt, B.A., Colorado Christian University; M.S., Capella Rio Salado College University. Assessment Robert C. Semmler II, A.A., Northern Essex Community College; Philosophy B.S., M.Ed., Boston State College; M.S., University of New Mexico. Rio Salado College focuses Jennifer Shantz, A.G.S., Rio Salado College; A.A., Glendale on assessment-directed Community College; B.A., Arizona State University; M.Ed., Northern improvement by gathering Arizona University; Ed.D., Northern Arizona University. evidence of student learning to evaluate the teaching and Kerrie Specker, A.A., Rio Salado College; B.A., Governors State learning process. We believe University; M.A., Webster University. that Members Faculty Wanda Tucker, B.A., St. Leo University; M.A., Virginia Union 1) learning is the primary University; M.A., Arizona State University; Ed.D., Northern Arizona purpose of assessment; University. 2) assessment should lead to Janelle Underhill, B.A., Arizona State University; M.A., University of improvement and not be an Arizona. end unto itself; and Richard Vaughn, B.S., University of San Francisco; M.A., Ph.D., 3) that faculty and students University of California, Davis. who understand the value of assessment and participate in Otis J. White, B.A.S., University of Richmond; M.B.A., Western assessment activities benefi t International University. most from this work. Th erefore, the college expects every individual to participate Emeritus Distinction Faculty fully in this eff ort. Julie A. Bertch, Ph.D. Beatriz Cohen, M.C. Laura Helminski, M.S. Janet Johnson, Ph.D. Th omas Lombardo, Ph.D. Willie Minor, Ed.D. Jean Tease, Ed.D. Barry Wukasch, Ph.D. 3 How to Use This Catalog Rio Salado College How to Use This Catalog Catalog Th e Rio Salado College Catalog is published online annually. Th e Rio Salado College Th e information contained in this catalog is subject to change. Catalog is published once a It is the student’s responsibility to be knowledgeable of its year. Please be aware that contents. Th e 2015-2016 Rio Salado College Catalog includes some courses and programs program requirements for new students enrolling in the may be modifi ed throughout Summer 2015 semester, the Fall 2015 semester and the the year. Students should Spring 2016 semester. If you are a new student, or a student always consult with an who has been readmitted aft er three or more semesters of academic advisor to ensure inactivity, you may fall under the new catalog year requirement that the most current outlined on page 270. Contact Rio Salado’s Student Aff airs and information is available Advancement at 480-517-8540 with any questions. when making academic How to access information in this catalog: decisions. Th is catalog contains everything you need to know about Rio www.riosalado.edu Salado College and our degree options, course descriptions, and numerous college resources available to you. How to Use This Catalog to Use How Th ere are several ways to access information in this catalog: • Table of Contents on pages 6-8 • Alphabetical index on page 550 • Certifi cate and degree programs on pages 9-11 • Tuition and Fees information on pages 314-317 Use this catalog to fi nd out about certifi cate and degree requirements. Th is information is located on pages 49-280. Course

Load more