2010-2011 Catalog www.goldenwestcollege.edu 15744 Goldenwest Street Huntington Beach, CA, 92647 714-892-7711 didyou know? • Since 1966, Golden West College Athletics has won more state championships than any other California community college, and more aquatics state championships than any other community college in the nation. • Tom Ryan creator of the comic strip Tumbleweed created Rustler Sam, GWC’s mascot, in 1968. • GWC Theater director/instructor Martie Ramm appeared in the London and 1st National companies of “A Chorus Line.” • Three of the architects who designed the Huntington Beach Hyatt Regency Hotel are GWC alumni. • 55% of CSU graduates and 28% of UC graduates began at a community college — and upon transferring to either four-year institution, obtained GPAs equal to or better than “native” UC or CSU students.* • 25 GWC alumni have played professional football and 19 alumni have played or are currently playing in the Major Leagues. • GWC Music professor Tom Kubis wrote all of the musical arrangements for “Big Band Beat,” the highest rated, biggest selling jazz show in the history of Disney-Japan. • Community college transfer students account for 48% of UC’s bachelor’s degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).* • For more GWC factoids visit www.goldenwestcollege.edu and click newsroom under Quick Links. *Source: Community College League of California Fast Facts 2010 gWC Students on the Cover & their Majors 1. Paul Chalfant – Political Science 2. Morgan Mymon – Kinesiotherapy/Physical Therapy 3. David Salai – Theater Arts 4. Christy Nguyen – Nursing 5. Sumair Devani – Business Administration CaTalOG 2010 – 2011 1 15744 Goldenwest Street • P.O. Box 2748 • Huntington Beach • CA • 92647-2748 • (714) 892-7711 www.goldenwestcollege.edu Click on page numbers Table Of COnTenTs to link to pages Academic Calendars. 2-3 Activities, Programs & Organizations. 27-32 Admissions, Registration & Matriculation. 7-19 Administration and Faculty . 184-192 Associate In Arts Degree Requirements. 33-42 Board Of Trustees. 185 Majors, Areas of Emphasis & Career Certificates. 51-88 Courses Of Instruction. 90-172 General Information. 4-6 Graduation Requirements. 33-42 Rights, Responsibilities, Policies & Regulations. 173-183 Student Services. 20-26 Suspended Courses. 171-172 Transfer Information & Requirements. 43-50 Index. 194-198 Every effort has been made to assure the accuracy of the information in this catalog. Students are advised, however, that such information is subject to change without notice and the Board of Trustees of the Coast Community College District, the Chancellor of the Coast Community College District, and the President of Golden West College reserve the right to add, amend, or repeal rules, resolutions, or policies within the administration area of such officers. In addition, some courses are not offered every semester or every year. It is the policy of the Coast Community College District to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities regardless of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, or marital status. If you need information in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Center for Education at (714) 895-8721 (voice) or (714) 895-8350 (TDD). 714-892-7711 Golden West College 2010-2011 Catalog 2 aCaDeMIC CalenDaR 2010 – 2011 FALL SEMESTER 2010 August 16 ............................................................................................................................ Early Start (Special Programs) Classes Begin August 29 ....................................................................................................................................................Residency Determination Date August 28/29 ............................................................................................................................................. Saturday/Sunday Classes Begin August 30 ........................................................................................................................Regular Classes Begin (16 and 8-Week Classes) September 6 .............................................................................................................................................. Labor Day (Campus Closed) October 1 .....................................................................................................................Application Period for the Spring Semester Begins October 25 .............................................................................................................................................Second Eight-Week Classes Begin November 1 ......................................................................................................................................... Filing Deadline for Fall Graduation November 11 ..........................................................................................................................................Veterans Day (Campus Closed) November 25 - 28 ...................................................................................................................... Thanksgiving Break (Campus Closed) December 19 ...................................................................................................................................................... Last Day of Fall Semester December 20 - January 2 .................................................................................................................... Winter Break (Campus Closed) NO INTERSESSION 2011 SPRING SEMESTER 2011 January 17 ........................................................................................................................... Early Start (Special Programs) Classes Begin January 30 ...................................................................................................................................................Residency Determination Date January 29/January 30 .............................................................................................................................. Saturday/Sunday Classes Begin January 31 .....................................................................................................................................All other 16 and 8-Week Classes Begin February 18 ..........................................................................................................................................Lincoln’s Day (Campus Closed) February 21 ...................................................................................................................................Washington’s Day (Campus Closed) March 28 - April 3 ...............................................................................................................................Spring Recess (Campus Closed) April 1 .............................................................................................................................................Filing Deadline for Spring Graduation April 4 ...................................................................................................................................................Second Eight-Week Classes Begin May 26 ............................................................................................................................................................................... Commencement May 29 ...........................................................................................................................................................Last Day of Spring Semester CLASS CanCELLATIOn College reserves the right to cancel classes. All classes offered are based upon sufficient enrollment to economically warrant them. Classes may be cancelled as a result of low enrollment, State legislation, and/or financial considerations. When classes are cancelled due to low enrollment, every attempt will be made to help students adjust their academic schedules. Golden West College 2010-2011 Catalog www.goldenwestcollege.edu PROPOseD aCaDeMIC CalenDaRs 3 academic Calendar 2011-2012 FALL SEMesTeR 2011 August 27, 2011 .................................................................................................................................................................................................First Day of Instruction September 5, 2011 ............................................................................................................................................................................... Labor Day (Campus Closed) October 23, 2011 ..............................................................................................................................................................................Second Eight-Week Classes Begin November 11, 2011 ...........................................................................................................................................................................Veterans Day (Campus Closed) November 24 - 27, 2011 ....................................................................................................................................................... Thanksgiving Break (Campus Closed) December 18, 2011 ....................................................................................................................................................................................... Last Day of Fall Semester December 19, 2011 - January 2, 2012 ..........................................................................................................................................