C A T A L O G 1 2011 2012 Professional/Technical Careers University Transfer Adult Education 2 PIERCE COLLEGE CATALOG 2011-12 PIERCE COLLEGE DISTRICT 11 BOARD OF TRUSTEES DONALD G. MEYER ANGIE ROARTy MARC GASPARD JAQUELINE ROSENBLATT AMADEO TIAM Board Chair Vice Chair PIERCE COLLEGE EXECUTIVE TEAM MICHELE L. JOHNSON, Ph.D. Chancellor DENISE R. YOCHUM PATRICK E. SCHMITT, Ph. D. BILL MCMEEKIN President, Pierce College Fort Steilacoom President, Pierce College Puyallup Interim Vice President for Learning and Student Success SUZY AMES Executive Vice President Vice President for Advancement of Extended Learning Programs Executive Director of the Pierce College Foundation JO ANN W. BARIA, Ph. D. Dean of Workforce Education JAN BUCHOLZ Vice President, Human Resources DEBRA GILCHRIST, Ph.D. Dean of Libraries and Institutional Effectiveness CAROL GREEN, Ed.D. Vice President for Learning and Student Success, Fort Steilacoom MICHAEL F. STOCKE Dean of Institutional Technology JOANN WISZMANN Vice President, Administrative Services The Pierce College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Upon request, this publication will be made available in alternate formats. TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Table of Contents Landscapes of Possibilities Dental Hygiene ......................................................52 Sociology ..................................................................77 Chancellor’s Message ..............................................5 Diagnostic Health and Fitness Technician/ Veterinary Technology .........................................77 Instructor ..................................................................54 The Colleges ...............................................................6 World Languages ..................................................78 Digital Design .........................................................55 Educational Choices ................................................6 The Pierce Advantage Educational Philosophy .........................................9 Drama ........................................................................55 Access and Disability Services .......................110 Accreditation ..............................................................9 Early Childhood Education ................................56 Assistance and Information ............................110 Pierce College Foundation ....................................9 Economics ................................................................57 Athletics .................................................................110 District Vision, Mission and Institutional Emergency Medical Technician ........................61 Bookstore ..............................................................110 Outcomes ................................................................... 9 Engineering .............................................................61 Campus Safety .....................................................110 Getting Started English .......................................................................62 Child Care Assistance ........................................110 Academic Calendar ................................................11 English as a Second Language .........................62 Clubs and Organizations .................................111 Admissions ................................................................12 Environmental Science ........................................63 Computer Centers ..............................................111 Financial Aid ........................................................... 14 Fire Command and Administration ................63 Counseling Services ..........................................111 Assessment ..............................................................15 GED Preparation ....................................................63 Dental Hygiene Clinic .......................................111 Advising ....................................................................15 Geography ...............................................................63 Employment/Career/Job Search Services .112 Student Orientation (SOAR) ..............................15 Geology .....................................................................63 Fine Arts Gallery ..................................................112 Registration .............................................................15 Health Education/Wellness ................................64 Fitness Facilities/Recreation ...........................112 Tuition and Fees .....................................................16 Health Professions .................................................64 Food Service .........................................................112 Veterans Services ...................................................17 High School Completion ....................................65 Health Insurance/Education ...........................112 History .......................................................................65 Academic Information Human Relations Instruction .........................113 Homeland Security ...............................................66 eLearning .................................................................19 Library.....................................................................113 Humanities...............................................................66 Earning Credits .......................................................19 Multicultural Student Services ......................113 Information Studies ..............................................66 Grading System and Music Performance Groups ............................113 Academic Standards ............................................21 Integrated Basic Skills (I-BEST ...........................67 Parkings .................................................................114 Graduation ...............................................................23 International Education ......................................67 Peer Mentoring “Peers to Peers” ....................114 Records/Transcripts ..............................................24 Journalism ................................................................67 Public Transportation ........................................114 Student Rights and Responsibilities / Language Interpreter ...........................................67 Code of Conduct ....................................................24 SLAM (Student Literary Mathematics ...........................................................67 and Arts Magazine) ............................................114 Transfer Rights and Responsibilities ...............26 Microbiology ...........................................................69 Student Activities ...............................................114 Programs of Study Military Science ......................................................69 Student Ambassadors ......................................114 Common Course Numbering (CCN) ...............28 Music ..........................................................................69 Student Government ........................................114 Degree and Certificate Requirements ...........31 Nursing ......................................................................69 Student Newspapers .........................................115 Degree Outcomes .................................................31 Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) ....................71 Supplemental Instruction ...............................115 Accounting ..............................................................37 Occupational Safety and Health ......................72 Theatre/Film Productions ................................115 Adult Basic Education ..........................................37 Oceanography ........................................................72 Transitional Education Centers ......................115 Anthropology/Archaeology ..............................39 Paraeducation.........................................................72 TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) ..........116 Art ...............................................................................40 Philosophy ...............................................................73 Tutoring .................................................................116 Atmospheric Science ...........................................40 Physical Education ................................................73 Writing Assistance ..............................................116 Biology ......................................................................40 Physical Therapist Assistant ...............................74 Appendix Business Professional/Technical .......................41 Physical Therapy (Pre-) ........................................74 Personnel ...............................................................118 Business University Transfer ..............................41 Physics•74 Glossary..................................................................121 Business Information Political Science .....................................................74 Technology .............................................................44 Index .......................................................................122 Pre-Law .....................................................................74 Chemistry .................................................................47