321 E. Chapman Ave. Presorted Fullerton, California 92832-2095 Bound Printed Matter www.fullcoll.edu U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 884 Fullerton, California Bound Printed Matter Fullerton College… • A public two-year college paralleling the lower division of university education and offering vocational, and general education programs. • Tuition-free to residents of California. • Low enrollment fee. • A part of the North Orange County Community College District, which serves Anaheim, Brea-Olinda, Buena Park, Centralia, Cypress, Fullerton, Garden Grove, La Habra, Los Alamitos, Lowell, Magnolia, Placentia, Savanna and Yorba Linda School Districts. Dear Fullerton College Student: • Organized 1913. • Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Fullerton College is proud of its 93 year history of preparing Colleges and the California State Department of Education. students to be successful learners. No matter what your aca- demic goal, at Fullerton College you will find a wide range of courses suited to meet your academic needs. If you are inter- Published at Fullerton College ested in transferring to a four-year institution, we have a variety June, 2006 of general education and lower division elective courses as well as articulation agreements with several major universities. You may also choose to earn your Associates degree in one of our over 90 majors. Fullerton College also offers excellent career certificate pro- grams. If this is your goal, we encourage you to enroll in one of our nearly 200 programs, which includes automotive tech- nology, computer programming, construction, fashion design, printing, welding, and real estate management. The college’s 20,000 students enjoy numerous opportunities to become involved in extracurricular activities. Student govern- ment, the campus newspaper, championship intercollegiate athletics, theatre and music performance groups, cultural groups, radio production, and television broadcasting are only a sampling of the activities which enable the college to maintain a collegiate environment. Typesetting: Lesley Zanich, The Oak Co. Editor: Laurie Triefenbach Fullerton College’s educational programs are designed to give Graphic Design: Rebecca Guillen, District Production Center our students the ability to apply their intelligence, creativity, and skills to the challenges of an increasingly complex and technology-driven world. Our faculty is dedicated to building FRONT COVER PHOTO by Damaris Marroquin, Student bridges across disciplines, all with the goal of shaping a better "I always enjoyed gazing at the new library from afar. future. It is this commitment which gives the college its unique One day, as an assignment, I took this photograph of character — an institution designed to bring out the best in all the building and with the help of my ACT 170 F class, who join this academic community. I retouched it and made it more true to life. The results We are pleased that you have chosen Fullerton College to made me more appreciative of photography as well as art, pursue your academic goals. which is my major." BACK COVER PHOTO by Gabriela Vicente, Student “I decided to take Digital Photography because I have always enjoyed taking pictures. I saw this class as an opportunity to improve my skills, learn about what makes a good photograph, as well as what I can do to digitally Kathleen O’Connell Hodge, Ed.D. enhance images. The class as a whole is highly enjoyable President and helpful. I would recommend it to anyone.” CATALOG 2006-2007 VOLUME XCIII (Based on Years in Operation) Fullerton College North Orange County Community College District 321 East Chapman Avenue Fullerton, California 92832-2095 (714) 992-7000 Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (714) 871-9192 www.fullcoll.edu PRICE $8.00 Per Copy ($10.00 Mailed) Table of Contents ACADEMIC CALENDAR . 6, 7 Grading System . 29 Honors Program . 30 ADMINISTRATION. 8 Learning Communities . 30 Board of Trustees . 8 Remedial Limitation. 31 District Administration . 8 Review and Release of Information . 31 College Administration. 9 Study Abroad . 31 DIVISIONS AND DEPARTMENTS . 10 Tests/Exams . 32 Wait Time for Late Instructors . 32 GENERAL INFORMATION. 11 Withdrawal Policy . 32 Accreditation . 11 College History . 11 COLLEGE POLICIES. 33 College Location . 11 Academic Honesty . 33 Continuing Education . 11 Academic Renewal Policy . 33 Fullerton College Foundation. 12 Children on Campus . 34 Goals and Objectives . 12 Definitions . 34 Statement of Ethics. 13 Drug-Free Environment. 34 Statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values. 13 Electronic Devices. 35 Grade Appeal Process . 35 ADMISSIONS AND RECORDS/REGISTRATION . 15 Non-Discrimination/Sexual Harassment . 36 Academic Accommodations Parking . 37 (students with disabilities) . 15 Petitions and Appeals . 37 Admission Requirements. 15 Probation and Dismissal Policy . 37 Advanced Placement . 15 Smoking . 38 Bursar’s Office . 16 Standards of Student Conduct/Discipline Policy. 38 ATM . 16 Student Complaint Procedures . 39 Corrections to Student Information . 16 Student Conduct . 40 Credit for Military Experience. 16 Student Right-to-Know & Campus Security Act . 40 International Students . 16 Suspension . 42 Matriculation . 18 Withholding Student Records . 42 Open Enrollment . 20 Orientation . 20 SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES . 43 Refunds . 20 Academic Support Center . 43 Registration. 20 Admissions and Records. 43 Residency. 21 Assessment Center. 43 Special Admit Students . 22 Bookstore . 43 Student Fees . 22 Cadena/Transfer Center . 44 Transcripts . 23 Campus Dining . 44 Verification of Student Status . 23 CARE: Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education . 44 ACADEMIC INFORMATION. 25 Career and Life Planning Center . 45 Academic Honors . 25 CCE: Center for Careers in Education. 45 Acceptance of Transfer Credits . 25 Child Care Center . 45 Adding or Dropping a Class . 25 Child Development Lab School . 45 Attendance . 25 Counseling and Student Development. 45 Audit Policy. 26 Disability Support Services . 46 Classification of Students . 26 EOPS: Extended Opportunities Programs Course Progression . 27 and Services . 46 Course Repetition . 27 Escort Services . 47 Credit by Examination . 27 Financial Aid . 47 Distance Learning — Online, Hybrid, TeleWeb . 28 Health Services. 48 Evening and Weekend College . 28 Housing . 48 —3— Library . 49 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS. 77 Lost and Found. 49 CAN: California Articulation Number . 77 Puente Project . 49 Course Numbering System Defined . 78 ROTC . 49 Course Prefixes . 78 TAP: Transfer Achievement Program. 49 Course Prerequisites. 79 Veterans’ Services . 49 Credit Values . 79 Workforce Center . 50 Definition of Unit . 79 Open Enrollment Policy. 79 STUDENT ACTIVITIES . 51 Repeatable Activity Courses . 79 Associated Students . 51 Transfer Designation . 80 Associated Students Legal Clinic. 51 Associated Students Validation . 51 COURSE LISTING Associated Students — Benefits . 52 Accounting . ..