Compton College 2019-2020 Course Catalog
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2019-2020 | CATALOG Compton College Serving: Carson, Compton, Lynwood, North Long Beach, Paramount, and Watts-Willowbrook Address 1111 East Artesia Boulevard Compton, CA 90221-5393 Telephone Number 1-310-900-1600 Website www.compton.edu Compton Catalog 8.125x 10.375.indd 1 6/12/19 8:52 AM i www.compton.edu Compton College Catalog 2019-2020 Table of Contents General Information Academic Programs, Degrees, Certificates Academic Calendar . 1 Summary of Degrees and Certificates . 59 Compton College Information Course Families . 61 Accreditation . 3 Associate of Arts Degree Requirements. 62 History . 3 Associate of Science Degree Requirements . 64 Educational Mission . 3 Articulation/Transfer Agreements: Certificates of Achievement and Accomplishment . 66 District Information and Administration . 6 Programs of Study/Degrees and Certificates . 74 Faculty . 7 Announcement of Courses . 123 Guided Pathway Divisions . 12 Course Descriptions . 125 Financial Aid. 15 Student Success and Learning Support Admissions and Registration Student Support Services . 307 Admission Requirements. 18 Library - Student Success Center . 313 Steps to Enrollment . 20 Learning Resource Center . 315 Student Fees/Refunds/Credits . 22 MESA Program . 315 Credit by Examination. 24 Other College Programs . 316 Alternative Credit Options . 25 Alpha Gamma Sigma . 316 Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit . 27 Distance Education . 316 Registration for Classes . 30 Honors Program . 316 Graduation Requirements . 35 Oliver W. Conner College Promise Program . 317 Student Activities/College Life. 318 Policies and Regulations Academic Regulations . 38 Students’ Rights and Responsibilities . 43 Compton Catalog 8.125x 10.375.indd 2 6/12/19 8:52 AM Compton College Catalog 2019-2020 www.compton.edu 1 2019-2020 Academic Calendar Fall Semester 2019 Fall Semester Classes Begin Saturday August 24, 2019 Weekday Classes Begin Monday August 26, 2019 Last Day to Drop and be Eligible for a Refund (1st 8 Week Session) Friday August 30, 2019 Labor Day Holiday (Campus Closed) Monday September 2, 2019 First Day to Apply for Graduation and Certificates (Fall) Tuesday September 3, 2019 Last Day to Add (Full Semester Courses) Friday September 6, 2019 Last Day to Drop and be Eligible for a Refund (Full Semester Courses) Friday September 6, 2019 Last Day to Challenge Residency Status for Current Semester Friday September 6, 2019 Last Day to Drop Without Notation on Permanent Record Friday September 6, 2019 Last Day to Apply for Degrees and Certificates (Fall) Thursday October 17, 2019 Mid-Term Classes Begin Saturday October 19, 2019 Veterans Day Holiday (Campus Closed) Monday November 11, 2019 Last Day to Drop with a “W” (Full Semester Courses) Friday November 15, 2019 Thanksgiving Day Holiday/Weekend (Campus Closed) Thurs - Sun November 28 - December 1, 2019 Fall Semester Ends Friday December 13, 2019 Christmas Holiday (Campus Closed) Tuesday - Wednesday December 24-25, 2019 Winter Recess (Campus Closed) Tues - Wed December 24 - January 1, 2019 Local Holiday (Campus Closed) Tuesday December 31, 2019 New Year’s Holidays (Campus Closed) Wednesday January 1, 2020 Winter Session 2020 First Day to Apply for Graduation and Certificates (Spring) Thursday January 2, 2020 Classes Begin Monday January 6, 2020 Last Day to Add Thursday January 9, 2020 Last Day to Drop Without Notation on Permanent Record Thursday January 9, 2020 Last Day to Drop and be Eligible for a Refund Thursday January 9, 2020 Martin Luther King Holiday Observed (Campus Closed) Monday January 20, 2020 Last Day to Drop with a “W” (Full Semester Courses) Wednesday January 29, 2020 Winter Session Ends Thursday February 6, 2020 Spring Semester 2020 Lincoln’s Day and Washington’s Holiday Observed (Campus Closed) Friday-Monday February 14 - 17, 2020 including Saturday, February 15 Spring Semester Begin Tuesday February 18, 2020 Weekday Classes Begin Tuesday February 18, 2020 Last Day to Drop and be Eligible for a Refund (1st 8 Week Session) Friday February 21, 2020 First Saturday Class Meeting Saturday February 22, 2020 Last Day to Add (Full Semester Courses) Friday February 28, 2020 Last Day to Drop and be Eligible for a Refund (Full Semester Courses) Friday February 28, 2020 Last Day to Challenge Residency Status for Current Semester Friday February 28, 2020 Last Day to Drop Without Notation on Permanent Record Friday February 28, 2020 Last Day to Apply for Degrees and Certificates (Spring) Friday February 28, 2020 Spring Recess Saturday - Friday April 11 - 17, 2020 Local Holiday – Campus Closed Friday April 17, 2020 Mid-Term Classes Begin Saturday April 18, 2020 Last Day to Drop with a “W” (Full Semester Courses) Friday May 15, 2020 Memorial Day Holiday (Campus Closed) Monday May 25, 2020 Commencement Friday June 12, 2020 Spring Semester Ends Friday June 12, 2020 Compton Catalog 8.125x 10.375.indd 3 6/12/19 8:52 AM 2 www.compton.edu Compton College Catalog 2019-2020 Summer Term 2020 First Six-Week Session First Six-Week Session Begins Monday June 22, 2020 First Day to Apply for Graduation and Certificates (Summer) Monday June 22, 2020 Last Day to Drop and be Eligible for a Refund Thursday June 25, 2020 Last Day to Add Thursday June 25, 2020 Last Day to Drop Without Notation on Permanent Record Thursday June 25, 2020 Independence Day Holiday Observed (Campus Closed) Thursday July 2, 2020 Last Day to Drop with a “W” (Full Semester Courses) Tuesday July 21, 2020 First Six-Week Session Ends Thursday July 30, 2020 Eight-Week Session Eight-Week Session Begins Monday June 22, 2020 Last Day to Drop and be Eligible for a Refund Monday June 29, 2020 Last Day to Add Monday June 29, 2020 Last Day to Drop Without Notation on Permanent Record Monday June 29, 2020 Independence Day Holiday Observed (Campus Closed) Thursday July 2, 2020 Last Day to Drop with a “W” (Full Semester Courses) Thursday July 30, 2020 Eight-Week Session Ends Thursday August 13, 2020 Second Six-Week Session Second Six-Week Session Begins Monday July 6, 2020 Last Day to Drop and be Eligible for a Refund Thursday July 9, 2020 Last Day to Add Thursday July 9, 2020 Last Day to Drop Without Notation on Permanent Record Thursday July 9, 2020 Last Day to Apply for Graduation and Certificates (Summer) Thursday July 23, 2020 Last Day to Drop with a “W” (Full Semester Courses) Tuesday August 4, 2020 Second Six-Week Session Ends Thursday August 13, 2020 Dates are subject to change. Please check online for the most up-to-date academic calendar: www.compton.edu/academics/calendar Compton Catalog 8.125x 10.375.indd 4 6/12/19 8:52 AM Compton College Catalog 2019-2020 www.compton.edu 3 Compton College Accreditation History Compton College is accredited by the Accrediting The Compton Community College District (CCCD) Commission for Community and Junior Colleges was established in 1927 as a component of the (ACCJC) of the Western Association of Schools and Compton Union High School District. In 1950, voters Colleges (WASC), an institutional accrediting body approved a bond issue separating the college from recognized by the Commission on Recognition the high school district. Construction of the new of Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. college campus was completed on the present site. Department of Education. Accreditation reports Classes began on the new campus in fall 1956. are available on the Compton College website. On June 7, 2017, the Accrediting Commission for Certification Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) granted The Compton Community College District hereby initial accreditation status to Compton College. certifies that this Catalog is true and correct in The action established Compton College as an content as required by DVB Circular 20-76- 84, accredited college within the El Camino Community Appendix P, Paragraph 6(a), Department of College District. Education, State of California. Compton College was officially named the 114th Disclaimer California Community College through unanimous Compton College has made every reasonable effort vote by the Board of Governors in July 2017. On to determine that this Catalog is accurate. Courses August 29, 2018, California Community Colleges and programs offered, together with other matters Chancellor Eloy Oakley issued Executive Order contained herein, are subject to change without 2018-01 declaring Compton College will operate as notice by the administration for reasons related to an independent college under the authority of the student enrollment and level of financial support, or Compton Community College District (CCCD) Board at the discretion of the district and the college. The of Trustees effective June 7, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. district and the college further reserve the right to add, amend or repeal any rules, regulations, policies BP 1200 Mission, Vision, and and procedures consistent with applicable laws. The Strategic Initiatives college reserves the right to change any provision in Vision this Catalog at any time, with or without notice. Compton College will be the leading institution of student learning and success in higher education. Mission Statement Compton College is a welcoming and inclusive community where diverse students are supported to pursue and attain student success. Compton College provides solutions to challenges, utilizes the latest techniques for preparing the workforce and provides clear pathways for completion of programs of study, transition to a university, and securing living-wage employment. Institutional Effectiveness Outcomes Institutional Effectiveness involves the College’s efforts toward