VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES Administration of Justice, A.S. Motorcycle Repair Technician (CP) Administration of Justice Certificate (CA) Recreational Vehicle Service and Repair Technician (CP) Autopsy Assistant Certificate (CA) Certificate (CP) Correctional Science Certificate (CA) Small Engine Repair Specialist Certificate (CP) Corrections Certificate (CP) Fingerprint Recognition and Classification Certificate (CP) Aviation Forensic Specialist Certificate (CP) Airframe - Aviation Maintenance Technology Certificate (CA) Juvenile Counselor Course Certificate (CP) General Aviation Maintenance Technology Certificate (CP) Law Enforcement Modulated Course Level II Certificate (CP) Powerplant - Maintenance Technology Certificate (CA) Law Enforcement Modulated Course Level III Certificate (CP) Module A Reserve Academy Firearms Only Certificate (CP) Biological Science PC 832 Law Enforcement Course Certificate (CP) Biotechnology Certificate (CP) Police Technician Specialist Certificate (CP) School Police Course: PC 832.3 Certificate (CP) Business, A.S. Agriculture and Natural Resources Business Administration, A.S. Environmental Horticulture, A.S. Bookkeeping I Certificate (CP) Animal Science Technician Certificate (CP) Management Certificate (CA) Ecological Restoration Technician Certificate (CP) Environmental Field Studies Certificate (CP) Business Education Technologies, A.S. Equine Science Specialist Certificate (CP) Administrative Assistant Certificate (CA) Floral Design Certificate (CP) Computer Systems I Certificate (CP) Geospatial Technician Certificate (CP) Computer Systems II Certificate (CA) Horticulture & Landscape Technician Certificate (CP) Data Typist Certificate (CP) Horticulture Specialist Certificate (CA) Legal Office Certificate (CA) Landscape Specialist Certificate (CA) Medical Office Certificate(CA) Landscape Irrigation Certificate (CP) Office Services Certificate (CP) Mojave Desert Master Gardener Certificate (CP) Spreadsheet Processor Certificate (CP) Natural Resource Management Technician Certificate (CP) Word Processor Certificate (CP) Allied Health Business Real Estate and Escrow, A.S. Certified Phlebotomy Technician IA Certificate (CP) Advanced Business Real Estate Certificate (CA) Certified Phlebotomy Technician IB Certificate (CP) Basic Business Real Estate Certificate (CA) Certified Phlebotomy Technician IC Certificate (CP) Business Real Estate Apprentice Certificate (CP) Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide Certificate (CP) Property Management Certificate (CA) Real Estate Appraiser Certificate (CA) Anthropology Real Estate Marketing Certificate (CA) GIS for the Social Sciences Certificate (CP) Real Estate Secretarial Services Certificate (CA) Automotive Technology, A.S. Child Development, A.S. Automotive Brake & Suspension Specialist Certificate (CP) Level I: Associate Teacher (CA) Automotive Drivability Specialist Certificate (CP) Level II: Teacher (CA) Automotive Inspection and Maintenance (CP) Level III: Supervisor (CA) Technician Certificate (CP) Automotive Repair Shop Manager Certificate (CP) Computer Information Systems, A.S. Automotive Specialist I Certificate (CA) Database Administration Certificate (CA) Automotive Specialist II Certificate (CA) My SQL Database Developer Certificate (CP) Automotive Technician Certificate (CA) Netware Certificate (CP) Automotive Transmission Specialist Certificate (CP) Network Specialist Certificate (CP) Automotive Window Tinting Technician Certificate (CP) Programming I Certificate (CA) Basic Inspection Area Smog Technician Certificate (CP) Programming II Certificate (CA) Collision Repair Technician Certificate (CP) Productivity Software Specialist Certificate (CA) Engine Machinist Specialist Certificate (CP) UNIX Administrator Certificate (CP) Enhanced Inspection Area Smog Technician Certificate (CP) Visual Basic Programming Certificate (CP) Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Lubrication and Inspection Web Authoring Certificate (CP) Specialist Certificate (CP) Heavy Duty Truck Brake Repair Specialist Certificate (CP) Import Sport Tuning and Customization Certificate (CP) 2 2008-2010 Victor Valley College Catalog Computer Integrated Design and Graphics, A.S. Journalism Architectural CADD Technician I Certificate (CP) Journalism Certificate (CP) CADD Technician I Certificate (CP) Civil CADD Technician I Certificate (CP) Liberal Arts, A.A. Digital Animation Artist Certificate (CP) This is usually the major for students who are undecided but Digital Animation Technician I-Softimage XSI Certificate (CP) who wish to transfer to a university, and/or for those who are Digital Animation Technician I-3ds Max Certificate (CP) interested in areas such as the following, Drafting Technician I Certificate (CP) Anthropology, Economics, English, French, Geography; Geographical Information Systems Certificate (CP) History, Journalism, Liberal Studies, Philosophy, Political Visual Communications Graphic Design Certificate (CP) Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Visual Communications Print Production Certificate (CP) Spanish Construction and Manufacturing Technology, A.S. Math/Science, A.S. Basic Electrical Technician Certificate (CP) This is usually the major for students interested in areas such Basic HVAC/R Certificate (CP) as the following, Basic Residential Maintenance Technician Certificate (CP) Anatomy, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Basic Woodworking Certificate (CP) Geology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Oceanography, Building Construction Certificate (CA) Physical Education, Physical Science, Physiology, Building Inspection Certificate (CA) Physics Construction Management Certificate (CA) Construction Technology Certificate (CA) Media Arts Plumbing Technician Certificate (CP) Digital Animation Artist Certificate (CP) Public Works Certificate (CA) Digital Animation Technician I-Softimage XSI Certificate(CP) Renewable Energy Certificate (CP) Digital Animation Technician I-3ds max Certificate (CP) Education Technology Medical Assistant, A.S. Collegial Education I/II Certificates (CP) Medical Assistant Certificate (CA) Education Technology Certificate (CP) Nursing, A.S. Electronics and Computer Technology, A.S. Associate Degree Nursing Certificate (CA) A+ Certification Examination Preparation Certificate (CP) Nursing Licensure Certificate (CA) CISCO Networking Academy I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII Certificates (CP) Paralegal Communication Electronics Certificate CA) Paralegal Studies Certificate (CA) Computer Technology Certificate (CA) Digital Electronics Certificate (CA) Paramedic, A.S. Electronic Technology Certificate (CA) Paramedic Certificate (CA) Fiber Optic Cabling Technician Certificate (CP) N+ Certification Examination Preparation Certificate (CP) Photography Network Cabling Technician Certificate (CP) Digital Photography Certificate (CP) Wireless Communication Technology Certificate (CA) Wireless MSCSE Examination Preparation Certificate Physical Education Level I, II (CA) Physical Education Dance Certificate (CP) Electronics Engineering Technology, A.S. Political Science Associate Degree Electronics Engineering Technology International Studies Certificate (CP) Certificate (CA) Respiratory Therapy, A.S. Emergency Medical Technician Respiratory Therapy Certificate (CA) Emergency Medical Technician I (Ambulance) Certificate (CP) Restaurant Management, A.S. Emergency Medical Technician (Refresher) Certificate(CP) Restaurant Management Certificate (CA) Fine Arts, A.A. Welding, A.S. This majoris recommended for students interested in areas Welding Certificate (CA) such as the following: Art, Music, Photography, Theatre Arts Fire Technology, A.S. Fire Company Officer Certificate (CA) Fire Fighter Certificate (CA) Fire Prevention Officer Certificate (CA) 2008-2010 Victor Valley College Catalog 3 4 2008-2010 Victor Valley College Catalog I. WELCOME TO VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE “Education forms the common mind: Just as the twig is bent, the tree will follow.” -Alexander Pope 1688-1744 5 Vision, Values, Mission & Goals GOALS The goals of Victor Valley Community College are to: VISION create sustainability and environmental stewardship for our Victor Valley Community College uplifts the diverse colleagues, our students, and our community. communities we teach and serve by promoting educational excellence, enhancing local prosperity, and ensuring become an agile learning organization consistent with the environmental leadership. needs of students and the communities that the college serves. VALUES offer educational programs that lead to meaningful and As a student-centered learning organization, we will uphold the measurable student learning and success through seamless following core values: transfer opportunities to colleges, universities, and careers. increase the number of students served through recruitment, Excellence - providing superior service and persistence, and retention strategies. educational learning opportunities provide affordable and attractive options for members of the Integrity - guiding the college’s actions with an community seeking a post secondary education, internally consistent framework of principles which includes an environment in which diversity thrives. Accessibility - facilitating access to the college’s programs from other locations develop and deliver enriching courses for community members and businesses seeking additional training and Diversity - valuing different points of view and development. contributions of all Collaboration - encouraging recursive interaction of RICH HISTORY knowledge experience and