goldenwestcollege.edu GOLDEN WEST COLLEGE 2020-2021 CATALOG Revised November 30, 2020 CATALOG ADDENDUM Degree and Certificate Revisions Anthropology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (p. 62) – total major units English, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (p. 55) – major requirements Law, Public Policy, and Society, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (p. 78) – new program Studio Arts, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (p. 95) – description; program learning outcomes; major requirements University Core, Certificate of Achievement (p. 146) – required courses Course Revisions ART G108 Color Theory – UC transferable credit; C-ID ANTH G185L Physical Anthropology Lab – add CSU GE B3 ASTR G100L Introduction to Astronomy Lab – add CSU GE B3 BIOL G104 Marine Life – remove CSU GE B3 BIOL G104L Marine Life Laboratory – add CSU GE B3 BIOL G110 Ecology And Field Biology – add CSU GE B3 BIOL G180 Cell and Molecular Biology – C-ID BIOL G186 Diversity of Organisms – C-ID COLL G100 Becoming A Successful Student – UC credit limitation COUN G104 Career And Life Planning – UC credit limitation COUN G115 Student-Athlete Success & Educational Planning – UC transferable credit; UC credit limitation COUN G150 Planning for Arts, Languages, and Humanities – UC transferable credit; UC credit limitation COUN G151 Planning for Business – UC transferable credit; UC credit limitation COUN G152 Planning for Health Science, Nursing and Kinesiology – UC transferable credit; UC credit limitation COUN G153 Planning for Social and Behavioral Sciences – UC transferable credit; UC credit limitation COUN G154 Planning for STEM (Computer Science, Engineering, Physics and Math) – UC transferable credit; UC credit limitation COUN G155 Planning for STEM (Biological and Physical Sciences) – UC transferable credit; UC credit limitation COUN G205 Navigating the Transfer Process – UC transferable credit: UC transferable credit; UC credit limitation ENGR G220 Programming and Problem-Solving in MATLAB – UC transferable credit ENGR G280 Statics – UC transferable credit ENGR G285 Engineering Circuits – UC transferable credit ESL G120 ESL Advanced Composition – UC transferable credit GEOL G106 Earth Science For Teachers – C-ID MATH G180 Calculus I – Prerequisites MATH G285 Introduction to Linear Algebra and Differential Equations – C-ID MUS G121 College Choir – C-ID PHYS G111 Conceptual Physics Lab – add CSU GE B3 PSYC G110 Psychology of Adjustment – UC transferable credit GOLDEN WEST COLLEGE CATALOG Golden West College Welcomes You! 15744 Goldenwest Street Huntington Beach, CA 92647 714-892-7711 http://www.goldenwestcollege.edu/ Golden West College is accredited by The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education https://accjc.org/ Golden West College has made every reasonable effort to ensure that the information published in this catalog accurately reflects current legislation, information, policies, and fees. However, these are subject to modification at any time without notice, in order to accommodate changes in the resources or educational plans of the district, or for reasons deemed appropriate by the college president or designee. 2020-21 Catalog published on June 8, 2020 Revised November 30, 2020 GWC offers over 90 academic and career programs to help you reach your PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE goals whether it’s to transfer to a four-year institution, earn a degree or certificate, enter the workforce, or enhance your skills to become more marketable in your current or future career. Current high school students can enroll in college courses while receiving both high school and college credit through our Dual Enrollment program. Our newly expanded Noncredit program now offers English Language Learner (ELL) courses, General Educational Development (GED) certificate, and Citizenship Test Preparation courses for individuals seeking to enhance their basic or employable skills. The entire GWC faculty, administration, and staff are eager to meet you to guide you through your educational journey and hope this catalog serves as a road map to help you reach your goals. We are truly honored you chose Golden West College. Tim McGrath President, Golden West College On behalf of our entire faculty, staff, students, and administration, welcome to the Golden West College (GWC) family! Since 1966, GWC has served as a gateway to the highest quality education in California. Garnering a reputation of excellence, GWC ranks first among all California Community Colleges in awarding the highest number of degrees and certificates in 2018-2019. For the past two years, GWC has been named a Champion of Higher Education, by the Campaign for College Opportunity organization, for its excellence in transfers. Additionally, GWC was honored as the Best of Huntington Beach, by the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce, for its reputation as a robust community partner for a second consecutive year. The prestige of Golden West Athletics matches the school’s academic reputation as one of the finest all-around programs in California with 89 State Championships. As a multicultural and academic multinational institution, GWC is a qualifying Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American Native American and Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) serving over 18,000 students representing 36 countries. TABLE OF CONTENTS About the College ................................................................................ 5 Career and Academic Pathways ......................................................... 8 Business ...................................................................................... 10 Career Education ........................................................................ 20 Education .................................................................................... 41 Health Sciences .......................................................................... 44 Language and Communications ................................................ 52 Social and Behavioral Sciences ................................................. 62 STEM ........................................................................................... 82 Visual and Performing Arts ........................................................ 93 Adult Education/Noncredit ............................................................. 106 Admissions and Registration .......................................................... 112 Student Services ............................................................................. 121 Graduation Requirements ............................................................... 133 General Education ........................................................................... 135 Transfer Information ........................................................................ 148 Policies and Regulations ................................................................ 160 Course Descriptions ........................................................................ 187 Administration & Faculty ................................................................. 278 Index ........................................................................................................ 292 Golden West College 2020-2021 Catalog Addendum 5 About the College Completion GWC will ensure students’ timely completion of degrees and certificates Located in the coastal community of Huntington Beach, also known as by providing high quality academic programs and student services. “Surf City,” Golden West College is regarded as one of the most beautiful campuses in Southern California. Golden West is part of the Coast Workforce Preparation Community College District, a multi-college district that includes Orange GWC will support student success by developing and offering academic Coast College, and Coastline Community College. programs and student services that maximize career opportunities. The college is highly regarded for academic quality and innovation. In its Facilities earliest years, the college was recognized for its pioneering leadership in GWC will provide flexible, accessible, and sustainable learning designing learning-centered programs and services for its student body environments that support the success of students, faculty, staff, and and continues in that tradition to this day. The excellence of Golden West communities. College’s athletic program rivals the school’s academic reputation as one of the finest all-around programs in the State of California. Professional Development The college does not have residence halls on campus. As a resource, GWC will support the success of all employees by providing professional the Center for Global & Cultural Programs lists information about local development opportunities that focus on the achievement of College housing options online. Students in search of housing options are also Goals. encouraged to download the GWC App, as current and prospective students can post information about housing on the Student Feed. Communication GWC will effectively communicate and collaborate within the College and Golden West is an open-access institution. As such, all students are its communities. admissible if they have a high school diploma, or equivalent, or are at least 18 years of age. We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our campus community! Golden