Merced College 3600 M Street Merced, CA 95348-2898 (209) 384-6000 WWW.MCCD.EDU Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges This catalog is published for informational purposes. Although every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy, it is not to be considered an irrevocable contract between the student and Merced College. The college reserves the right to change provisions and descriptions at any time while taking precautions that such changes do not adversely affect enrolled students. Students are advised to consult the current Schedule of Classes and college counselors for supplementary information. FROM THE PRESIDENT It is my great pleasure to present Merced College’s 2015-16 Catalog. Here you will find information about courses of study, academic programs and departments, and the kinds of services available to you as a student. You will also find information about the College’s accreditation. Merced College is accredited with the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. A number of our specialized programs maintain their own professional accreditation as well. At Merced College, we honor and pursue our mission, institutional philosophy, and core values and beliefs, which you will find stated in the “General District Information” section. We also pursue the goals of our current strategic plan, striving always to improve our institutional effectiveness and our learning outcomes for students. We are a proud institution which puts learning and service to our community first in everything we do. We enjoy broad support from our community, and we are extremely grateful for that enduring support. We are glad that you have discovered Merced College as a place where you can continue on your individual path to increased learning and increasing opportunity. Every member of the college community is here to support you in reaching your academic goals. Sincerely, Ronald C. Taylor, Ph.D. Superintendent/President WWW.MCCD.EDU 2015-2016 CATALOG TABLE OF CONTENTS Calendar ..............................................................................................................................................................................5 Campus Map ...........................................................................................................................................................260-261 Board of Trustees and Administration ................................................................................................................................6 Directors ...............................................................................................................................................................................7 Faculty ..............................................................................................................................................................................252 General District Information ...............................................................................................................................................8 College Policies, Regulations and Procedures ..............................................................................................................10 Admission & Registration ...................................................................................................................................................16 Who Can Be Admitted ..........................................................................................................................................16 Student Success and Support Program (Matriculation) ....................................................................................16 Registering for Courses ..........................................................................................................................................17 Changing Your Schedule ......................................................................................................................................19 Tuition, Fees, and Refunds .....................................................................................................................................19 Residency & Tuition ................................................................................................................................................20 Attendance & Grading .........................................................................................................................................21 Acceptance of Credit from Other Institutions at Merced College .................................................................22 Other Means of Obtaining Credit at Merced College .....................................................................................22 Probation & Dismissal .............................................................................................................................................23 Student and College Services ...........................................................................................................................................25 Associate Degree Majors and Certificate Programs ...............................................................................................35-37 Preparing for Graduation ..................................................................................................................................................32 Competency Requirements .................................................................................................................................33 Associate Degree Breadth Requirements 2015-2016 ........................................................................................38 CLEP 2015-2016 .......................................................................................................................................................39 International Baccalaureate (IB) 2015-2016 .......................................................................................................40 AP Examinations and Placement Grid 2015-2016 ........................................................................................ 41-42 English As a Second Language and Pre-College English Sequence 2015-2016 ............................................51 Math Sequence 2015-2016 ...................................................................................................................................52 Transfer Requirements .......................................................................................................................................................43 CSU-GE Breadth Certification Requirements ......................................................................................................45 Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) .....................................................................46 UC TCA (University of California Transfer Course Agreement) .........................................................................47 Course Numbering ............................................................................................................................................................16 Course Descriptions ..........................................................................................................................................................16 Continuing Education (Noncredit) Courses ..................................................................................................................248 Business and Community Programs ................................................................................................................................53 Index................ .................................................................................................................................................................262 • General District Information • 3 MERCED COLLEGE 209.384.6000 ACADEMIC SCHEDULE 2015-2016 SUMMER 2015 SUMMER 2015 dates for 6 week classes Summer and Fall 2015 Semester Registration Begins....................................................................................................................................... April 15, 2015 SUMMER 2015 SEMESTER BEGINS .................................................................................................................................................................June 8, 2015 Adds Require Instructor’s Signature beginning first day of the term ...................................................................................................................June 8, 2015 Refund Deadline for 6 week classes meeting MTWTh.........................................................................................................................................June 9, 2015 For all other classes, you must drop the day before 10% of the class meetings. Last Chance to Drop with No Entry on Transcripts for 6 week Classes meeting MTWTh in person ..................................................................June 11, 2015 For all other classes, you must drop the day before 20% of the class meetings. Instructional Dean signature required.................................................................................................................................................................June 15, 2015 Pass/No Pass Option Deadline for 6 week classes meeting MTWTh ................................................................................................................June