CATALOG 2019-2020 President’s Message Community colleges from all over At Rio Salado College, we continually the nation provide opportunities seek ways to respond to the changing for people to improve their lives needs of students and the workforce through education. Earning a degree by creating new programs, establishing or certificate can open doors to a new partnerships, and implementing better job and a brighter future. innovative strategies and initiatives to help students achieve As a national leader in online learning, their educational goals. Rio offers flexible and affordable options to help you fit a college Your success is our success and I education into your busy life. Classes hope that you will sign up today and start most Monday’s throughout the allow us to help you on your journey. year with more than 600 online classes and 100+ programs available to choose from. We also have articulation agreements with more than 40 university transfer Sincerely, partners in Arizona and across the country that accept transfer credits toward specific programs. Our faculty are experts in their fields with a strong commitment to academic Kate Smith, M.S. excellence and student success. Interim President Rio’s Culture Learning, Innovating & Partnering Established in 1978, Rio Salado College is dedicated to providing innovative educational opportunities to meet the needs of today’s students. Rio Salado offers affordable access to higher education through college bridge pathways, community-based learning, corporate and government partnerships, early college initiatives, online learning and university transfer. Vision Mission Values We reinvent the learning experience We transform learning through: As an institution of higher learning, we value: to change lives. • Active community engagement and organizational responsiveness • Customer focus • Customized, high-quality courses • Diversity and programs • Inclusiveness • Data analytics and institutional • Innovation accountability • Professionalism • Flexibility, affordability and • Relentless improvement innovation • Sustainability • Teamwork • Personalized service and a commitment to student success Rio Salado College Emeritus Distinction Administration Administration Carl Matthusen, M.A. Kate Smith, M.S. General Manager Emeritus, Interim President KJZZ/KBAQ/Sun Sounds Corey Pruitt, M.S. Karen Mills, Ed.D. Interim Vice President, Academic Aff airs Vice President Emeritus Janelle Elias, M.A.Ed Carol Scarafi otti, M.A. Interim Vice President/Chief Operating Offi cer, Vice President Emeritus RioNational Linda Th or, Ed.D. Patricia O’Brien, B.S. President Emeritus Administration Interim Vice President, Maricopa Corporate College James Van Dyke, Ph.D. Jon Hoban, B.A. Vice President Emeritus Vice President, Division of Public Service David O’Shea, M.Ed. Vice President, Information Services Greg Pereira, Ed.D., M.A. Vice President, Student Aff airs Todd Simmons, M.Ed., C.P.A. Vice President, Administrative Services Maria Bellino, M.B.A., MSIO Associate Vice President, Administrative and Employee Services Rachelle Clarke, M.Ed. Dean, Student Aff airs Rick Kemp, M.Ed. Dean, Instruction and Partnerships Barbara Khalsa, M.Ed. Interim Dean, Instruction and Community Development Karol Schmidt, J.D., Ed.D. Dean, Instruction and Institutional Eff ectiveness Tamara Cochran, M.S. Associate Dean, Community Development Earnestine Harrison, M.Ed. Associate Dean, Instruction and Instructional Support Michael Medlock, M.Ed. Associate Dean, Instructional Design and Technology Heather Tyler, M.A. Associate Dean, Instruction and Community Development 1 Accreditations Faculty Members Rio Salado College Melanie Abts, B.S., University of Arizona; M.Ed., Northern Arizona Th e Higher Learning University; Ed.D., Arizona State University. Commission Janine Adkins, B.S., Th e American University; M.A., Brown North Central Association University; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University. 230 N. LaSalle St., Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604-1411 Kirk Bowden, B.A., Brigham Young University; M.A., Ottawa 1-800-621-7440 University; Ph.D., Northcentral University. https://www.hlcommission.org/ Julie Cober, B.A., Arizona State University; M.S., Grand Canyon Addictions and Substance University. Use Disorders Richard Cuprak, B.S., Northern Arizona University; M.S., Arizona National Addiction Studies State University. Accreditation Commission Faculty Members Faculty 1001 N. Fairfax St., Suite 201 Lily Davidov, B.S., Arizona State University; M.B.A., University of Alexandria, VA 23414 Phoenix; D.B.A., University of Phoenix. www.nasacaccreditation.org Hazel M. Davis, B.A., Higher Diploma in Librarianship, University Dental Hygiene and of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa; M.L.S., University of Clinical Assisting Arizona. American Dental Association Shelley Dennis, B.S., University of Illinois at Chicago; M.A., Commission on Dental Northern Arizona University; M.A., Andover Newton Th eological Accreditation School; M.D., University of Illinois at Chicago; Ph.D., Drew 211 E. Chicago Ave. University. Chicago, IL 60611-2678 www.ada.org/en/coda/accreditation Karen Docherty, B.A., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison. Spanish Medical Interpretation Angela Felix, B.A., Arizona State University; M.A., Arizona State Certifi cation Commission for University; Ph.D., Capella University. Healthcare Interpreters Jennifer Gresko, B.S., Grand Canyon University; M.Ed., Arizona 1725 I Street NW, Suite 300 State University; Ed.D., Arizona State University. Washington, DC 20006 http://cchicertifi cation.org/ Holly S. Harper, A.S., Temple University; B.S., University of St. Francis; M.Ed., Northern Arizona University. John Jensen, B.A., Fordham University; M.A., Arizona State State Board Approved University. Teacher Education Rosslyn Knight, B.S., Vanderbilt University; M.Ed., Harvard Programs Graduate School of Education. Arizona Department of Shawn Korman, B.A., Arizona State University; M.Ed., Tech., Education Northern Arizona University. 1535 W. Jeff erson St. Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-542-5393 / 1-800-352-4558 www.azed.gov/ 2 Angela Kwan, B.A., Grand Canyon University; M.A., University of Rio Salado College Phoenix. Assessment Tristan Marble, B.A., University of Idaho; M.A., Prescott College. Philosophy Mitra Mehraban, B.S., Grand Canyon University; M.Ed., Northern Arizona University. Rio Salado College focuses on assessment-directed Gina Pinch, B.S., Arizona State University; M.A.Ed., University of improvement by gathering Phoenix. evidence of student learning to evaluate the teaching and Robert Semmler II, A.A., Northern Essex Community College; learning process. We believe B.S., M.Ed., Boston State College; M.S., University of New Mexico. that Jennifer Shantz, A.G.S., Rio Salado College; A.A., Glendale 1) learning is the primary Community College; B.A., Arizona State University; M.Ed., Northern purpose of assessment; Arizona University; Ed.D., Northern Arizona University. 2) assessment should lead to Kerrie Specker, A.A., Rio Salado College; B.A., Governors State improvement and not be an Members Faculty University; M.A., Webster University; Ed.D., Northcentral University. end unto itself; and Sarah Stohr, B.A., Lewis & Clark College; M.S., University of 3) that faculty and students Kentucky. who understand the value of assessment and participate in Wanda Tucker, B.A., St. Leo University; M.A., Virginia Union assessment activities benefi t University; M.A., Arizona State University; Ed.D., Northern Arizona most from this work. University. Th erefore, the college expects Richard Vaughn, B.S., University of San Francisco; M.A., Ph.D., every individual to participate University of California, Davis. fully in this eff ort. Emeritus Distinction Faculty Diana Abel, Ed.D. Angela Ambrosia, Ph.D. Julie A. Bertch, Ph.D. Patricia Case, Ph.D. Beatriz Cohen, M.C. Laura Helminski, M.S. Janet Johnson, Ph.D. Th omas Lombardo, Ph.D. Willie Minor, Ed.D. Jean Tease, Ed.D. Barry Wukasch, Ph.D. 3 Rio Salado College How to Use This Catalog Catalog Th e Rio Salado College Catalog is published online annually. Th e Rio Salado College Th e information contained in this catalog is subject to change. Catalog is published once a It is the student’s responsibility to be knowledgeable of its year. Please be aware that contents. Th e 2019-2020 Rio Salado College Catalog includes some courses and programs program requirements for new students enrolling in the may be modifi ed throughout Summer 2019 semester, the Fall 2019 semester and the the year. Students should Spring 2020 semester. If you are a new student, or a student always consult with an who has been readmitted aft er three or more semesters of academic advisor to ensure inactivity, you may fall under the new catalog year requirement that the most current outlined on page 231. Contact Rio Salado’s Student Aff airs and information is available Advancement at 480-517-8540 with any questions. when making academic How to access information in this catalog: decisions. www.riosalado.edu Th is catalog contains everything you need to know about Rio Salado College and our degree options, course descriptions, and numerous college resources available to you. Th ere are several ways to access information in this catalog: • Table of Contents on pages 6-8 How to Use This Catalog to Use How • Alphabetical index on page 447 • Certifi cate and degree programs on pages 9-11 • Tuition and Fees information on pages 267-270 Use this catalog to fi nd out about certifi cate and degree requirements.