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30019_7City_2019_2020_catalog.pdf 2019 2020 CATALOG
Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Summer 2020
1313 Park Blvd.,
San Diego, CA 92101
619-388-3400
www.sdcity.eduRicky Shabazz, Ed.D.
President
San Diego City College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of
Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Blvd., Ste. 204, Novato, CA 94949, 415-506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the
Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. GED is a registered trademark of the American Council
on Education and may not be used or reproduced without express written permission of the American Council on Education.
2Welcome to City College
President"s Message
Your Path to Success
Dear Students,
Welcome to San Diego City College!
San Diego City College has a rich history of serving students in our region for more than 100 years. We celebrate our diverse and vibrant student body and our caring and dedicated sta? and faculty. Although we come from di?erent places, we join together here at City College focused on one goal: student success. Whether your goals are to earn an associate degree or certi?cate, transfer to a four-year college or university, or acquire skills that will lead you to a better paying job, City College can get you there. All students are provided with a pathway to reach their academic, career, and life goals. What will your pathway be? Take advantage of the many student resources that are available to you. As a student, you only have to ask for help to uncover all the tools that will help you develop an education plan, receive ?nancial aid or scholarship dollars to help pay for your education, and set up time to meet with a counselor. Also, our faculty members are masters at helping our students build personal and professional networks to open up new journeys of exploration. City College will help you reach your educational and career goals and prepare you for employment, family, and life. Enjoy the journey and I look forward to seeing you on campus.Sincerely,
Ricky Shabazz, Ed.D.
President
3Welcome to City College
Board of Trustees
Maria Nieto Senour, Ph.D.
President
Mary Graham
Executive Vice President
Sean Elo, J.D.
Vice President for Social Justice and Community
Engagement
Craig Milgrim
Vice President for Diversity and Equity
Bernie Rhinerson
Vice President for Legislative Advocacy
Student Members 2019-2020
Andrew Leal
City CollegeTaylor Carpenter
Mesa CollegeDao Minh Anh "Jessie" Van
Miramar CollegeChancellor and Secretary to the Board
Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D.
District Administration
Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D.
Chancellor
Bonnie Ann Dowd, Ed.D.
Executive
Vice Chancellor, Business and
Technology Services
Stephanie R. Bulger, Ph.D.
Vice Chancellor, Instructional Services
Will Surbrook
Vice Chancellor, Human Resources
Lynn Ceresino Neault, Ed.D.
Vice Chancellor, Student Services
Christopher Manis
Vice Chancellor, Facilities Management
Jack Beresford
Director, Communications and Public Relations
Margaret Lamb
Executive Assistant to the Chancellor
San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees (from left, back row) Craig Milgrim, Sean Elo, and Mary Graham, (front row) Maria Nieto Senour, Chancellor Constance M. Carroll, and Bernie Rhinerson. 4Welcome to City College
President
...............................................Ricky Shabazz, Ed.D.Acting, Vice President,
Administrative Services
........................Roxann SolisVice President,
Instruction
............................................Matilda ChavezVice President,
Student Services
..........Denise S. Whisenhunt, J.D.Dean, Information and Learning
Technology
.............................................Robbi L. EwellDean, Institutional
E?ectiveness
....................Susan Allen Murray, Ph.D.Acting, Dean, School of Arts, Humanities,
Communications, and
Telecommunications
..........................Jeanie M. TylerDean, School of Behavioral & Social
Sciences, and Consumer &
Family Studies
..............................................Lori ErrecaDean, School of Business, Information
Technology, and Cosmetology
...Rose LaMuragliaActing, Dean, School of Engineering &
Technologies, Mathematics,
Sciences, and Nursing
...........Randall Barnes, Ed.D.Dean, School of Health, Exercise
Science, and Athletics
...........Randall Barnes, Ed.D.Dean, Student A?airs
..........................Marciano Perez, Jr.Dean, Student Development/
Matriculation
..............................Nesha Savage, Ed.D.Dean, Student Equity
.........................Roberto C. ValadezAssociate Dean, Outreach and
Community Relations..............Genevieve EsguerraAssociate Dean,
Nursing Education
.................Raelene Brooks, Ph.D.Associate Dean,
Strong Workforce
.................................Jeanie M. TylerDirector, Center for Applied Competitive
Technologies
........................................................VacantDirector, Disability Support
Programs & Services (DSPS)
........Brianne KennedyDirector, EOPS/CARE/NextUp
.................................VacantDirector, Financial Aid
............................Gregory SanchezDirector, Mental Health
....................Leslie Easton, LCSWDirector, MESA Program
..............................Rafael AlvarezDirector, Military Education
....................Josh PohribnakDirector, Student Health
Clinic
........................Dotti Cordell, Ed.D., M.P.H., R.N.Director, Tutorial
Services
...................Anourak (Lance) SoukhaseumDirector, Upward Bound Program
......Elizabeth VargasCoordinator, A rmative ActionO cer/Title IX
.....................................Marciano PerezCoordinator, CalWORKs
................................Miriam MenaCoordinator, Guided
Pathways ..................................Masahiro Omae, Ph.D.Coordinator, Outreach
...............................................VacantCoordinator, Student A?airs
.........................Lori OldhamCoordinator, Transition Services/
Career Center
...................................Abdul Malik BuulSupervisor, Accounting/Business
Services
......................................................Roxann SolisSupervisor, Accounting/Student
Accounting
............................................Shirin MohseniSupervisor, Admissions/Records/
Veterans
...............................Megan Soto, Dora MezaSupervisor, Business O ce Support
....Brenda SturkeySupervisor, Counseling/Evaluation/
Assessment
......................................Josolyn Hill, Ed.D.Supervisor, Digital Print Production/
Mail Room
......................................Patricia FernandezSupervisor, First Year Services
.................................VacantSupervisor, Independent Learning
Center (ILC)
..........................................Majeda NasrawiSupervisor, Institutional
Research
.................................................................VacantSupervisor, Library
...................................Daniel GonzalezSupervisor, O ce of Classroom
Technology Management
and Multimedia (OCTM) .................Majeda NasrawiSupervisor, Receiving/
Stock Room ....................................Francisco NavallezSupervisor, Technical Support
Group (TSG)
.................................................Al CordeiroArticulation O cer
.................................Elizabeth NorvellPublic Information O cer
.......................Cesar GumapasSan Diego City College
Administrative and Supervisory
Personnel
5Welcome to City College
Academic Freedom &
Freedom of Expression
(Board of Trustees Policy - BP 5030)The San Diego Community College District is
committed to an academic environment that embraces the principles of academic freedom and freedom of expression. This commitment is based upon the value that free expression is essential to excellence in teaching, learning, critical inquiry and service to the community.You may view a full copy of the policy
by accessing the following website: http://www.sdccd.edu/public/district/policies/ .1. ACADEMIC FREEDOM a.Academic freedom a?ords the faculty the right to speak and write freely, without unreasonable restrictions or prejudices.
b. In accordance with the doctrine of academic freedom, faculty have the following fundamental rights:
1.Faculty primacy as a collective body in designing and approving curriculum and instructional methods regardless of delivery modality;
2.Individual faculty member determination of instructional materials, course content, and presentation, and student evaluation methods, in concert with colleagues, so as to assure consistency of instruction and academic standards;
3.Individual faculty member freedom to discuss subject matter of the course, as appropriate to the standards of the discipline and academic community, even when that material is controversial;
4.Individual faculty member authority to evaluate enrolled students on the basis of the academic merit of the students' performance;
5.Individual faculty member freedom to choose of professional research topics and methods of investigation - subject to professional and peer-determined standards - as well as unconditional freedom to publish their work; and
6.Individual faculty member right to participate in curriculum review, accreditation processes, and other forms of participatory governance.
2. FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION a.Freedom of expression a?ords the faculty, sta?, and students the right to speak and write freely in accordance with the constitutional protections of free speech- without fear of retaliation. In particular:
1.The District shall protect the rights of faculty to express their views in the classroom that pertain to class content. While it is understood that controversy
Accreditation
San Diego City College is accredited by the
Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior
Colleges, Western Association of Schools and
Colleges, 10 Commercial Blvd., Suite 204, Novato, CA94949, (415) 506-0234, an institutional accrediting
body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.Additional information about accreditation,
including the ?ling of complaints against member institutions, can be found at: www.accjc.org. CityCollege is also approved by the California State
Department of Education. In addition, certain
programs at City College hold special accreditation:Nursing - California Board of Registered Nursing
(BRN), Accreditation Commission for Education inNursing (ACEN)
City College is accredited by the O?ce of Private Postsecondary Education for the training of veterans, as well as the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Immigration Service for international student education. Courses paralleling university level work are accepted by the University of California, California State University, and by other universities and colleges. Persons interested in the institution's accreditation and program approvals may review documents describing these activities in the President's O?ce. These documents will be available for such review at a mutually convenient time during regular business hours, and an appropriate interpretation of their contents will be provided if requested. 6Welcome to City College
is often at the core of inquiry, such controversy should be addressed in a mutually respectful manner; 2.The District shall protect the rights of faculty, sta?, and students to speak freely on matters of public concern;
3.Faculty, sta?, and students are free to explore a wide range of views and judge the merits of competing ideas;
4.As outlined in board policies and administrative procedures, faculty, sta?, and students have responsibilities which are based upon principles of fairness, integrity, con dentiality, safety, professionalism, and respect for others;
5.Faculty, sta?, and students have the right to join or form organizations in accordance with District policy and procedures; and
6.Faculty, sta?, and students have the right to participate in governance in accordance to District policy and procedures.
Disclaimer
The San Diego Community College District is
governed by its Board of Trustees. No oral or written representation by any employee of the college is binding on the San Diego Community College District without the express approval of the Board ofTrustees.
7Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Welcome to City College
..........................1President's Message
......................................................2Board of Trustees
...........................................................3District Administration
................................................3San Diego City College Administrative and
Supervisory Personnel
........................................4Accreditation
...................................................................5Academic Freedom & Freedom of Expression
....5Academic Calendar 2019-2020
...............9Fall Semester 2019
........................................................9Intersession 2020
...........................................................9Spring Semester 2020
..................................................9Summer Session 2020
................................................10General Information
...............................11History
........................................................................ .....12San Diego City College Foundation
......................13Statement of General Education Philosophy
....14Institutional Learning Outcomes
...........................14Mission
........................................................................ ....14Institutional Priorities
.................................................15Student Learning Outcomes
...................................15Disclaimer
.......................................................................15Admissions and Registration
.................17Student Success and Support Program
...............18Registration
....................................................................22Prerequisites, Corequisites, Limitations on
Enrollment and Advisories
..............................26Residency
.......................................................................26International Students
...............................................28 Fees ........................................................................ ...........30Student Services
.....................................33Counseling Services
....................................................34Student Transition Services
......................................34Work Experience Program
........................................35Outreach
........................................................................ .35English Language Acquisition (ELAC)
(formerly known as ESOL) ................................35Puente Project
..............................................................35 Umoja........................................................................ .......36 HUBU ........................................................................ ........36City Scholars Program
................................................36First Year Experience (FYE) Program
.....................37MESA Program
..............................................................37Disability Support Programs and Services
(DSPS) ......................................................................37Extended Opportunity Programs and Services
(EOPS)......................................................................38CalWORKs/TANF Believe Program ........................39
Financial Aid
..................................................................39Veterans and Service Members
..............................45Learning Resource Center (LRC)
.............................47Tutorial Services
..........................................................47Student Health Clinic
.................................................48Mental Health Counseling Center
.........................49Small Business Entrepreneurship Program
........49Child Development Center
......................................50Student A?airs/Campus Life
....................................50Athletics
........................................................................ ..50Performing Arts
............................................................51Digital Journalism
........................................................51 Student Accounting....................................................51Support Services
..........................................................51Academic Information and
Regulations
.............................................55Academic Information
...............................................56Grading System
............................................................58 Standards of Academic Progress............................60Academic Regulations
...............................................61Academic Transcripts
.................................................62Transfer of Credits
........................................................63Volunteer/Visitor Conduct Expectations
.............90Student Records, Release, Correction and
Challenge
...............................................................91Complaint Processes
..................................................91Academic Requirements
........................95The Associate Degree
.................................................96All Degrees Have the Following
Requirements in Common
..............................96Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or
Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) for
California State University (CSU)....................96Associate of Arts and Associate of Science
Degree Requirements
.......................................98Graduation
..................................................................110Transfer Guide
......................................113University Transfer
....................................................114Steps to Transfer
........................................................114Transfer General Education Options
.................121Other Transfer General Education Options
.....139Associate Degree and Certi cate
Programs
...............................................141Accounting
..................................................................150Agriculture
..................................................................153 8Table of Contents
Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and
Environmental Control Technology
..........156Alcohol and Other Drug Studies
.........................159Anthropology
.............................................................161Art-Fine Arts
...............................................................163Art-Graphic Design
.................................................170Astronomy
...................................................................172Biology
........................................................................ ..174Black Studies
..............................................................177Business Studies
........................................................178Chemistry
....................................................................186Chicana and Chicano Studies
...............................187Child Development
..................................................188 Communication Studies.........................................194Computer Business Technology
..........................197Computer Information Systems
..........................200Con?ict Resolution
...................................................208Construction Trades
.................................................209Cosmetology
..............................................................211 Dance ........................................................................ ....214Digital Journalism
.....................................................217Economics
...................................................................218Electricity
.....................................................................220Electromechanical Engineering Technology
..222Electronics
...................................................................223Engineering
................................................................226English
........................................................................ ..229English Language Acquisition
.............................233Exercise Science
........................................................234Health and Wellness Coaching
....................236Individual Sports
..............................................237Martial Arts
.........................................................237Fitness Specialist
..............................................238French
........................................................................ ...241General Education
....................................................242Honors Global Competencies Certi?cate
242Geography
..................................................................243Geology
........................................................................ 245Global Development Studies
...............................247German
........................................................................ .249History
........................................................................ ..250 Human Services.........................................................253Community Health Work
...............................253Youth Development Work
............................254Italian
........................................................................ ....256Labor Studies
.............................................................257Liberal Arts and Sciences
.......................................258Visual and Performing Arts
...........................259Language Arts and Humanities
..................261Scienti?c Studies
..............................................262Elementary Multiple Subject Teaching
Preparation
................................................265Social and Behavioral Sciences
...................266Machine Technology
...............................................268Manufacturing Engineering Technology
.........270Mathematics ...............................................................275 Music ........................................................................ .....278Visual and Performing Arts
...........................278Audio Production
.............................................278Nursing Education
....................................................279Philosophy
..................................................................284Photography
...............................................................286Physics
........................................................................ ..290Political Science
.........................................................291Psychology
..................................................................295Radio, Television and Film
.....................................298Real Estate
...................................................................308Selected Studies
........................................................309Social Work
..................................................................310Sociology
.....................................................................311Spanish
........................................................................ .313Sustainability
..............................................................315 Theatre........................................................................ ..316Musical Theatre
.................................................319Apprenticeship
..........................................................322Associated Builders and Contractors
Construction Electronic Systems
Technician Apprenticeship
..................323Associated Builders and Contractors
Electrical Apprenticeship
.....................324Associated Builders and Contractors
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Apprenticeship
.........................................325Associated Builders and Contractors
Pipe?tting Apprenticeship
...................325Associated Builders and Contractors
Plumbing Apprenticeship
....................327Associated Builders and Contractors
Sheet Metal Apprenticeship
................327Honeywell Tool and Die
Apprenticeship
.........................................328Operating and Maintenance Engineers
...329Communications Technician
Apprenticeship
.........................................330San Diego Gas and Electric Company
Apprenticeship
.........................................331San Diego Transit Electronic Technician
Apprenticeship
.........................................332San Diego Trolley
Apprenticeship
.........................................332Solar Turbines Incorporated
Apprenticeship
.........................................334Course Descriptions
.............................337San Diego City College Community
....583 Index ......................................................599Map of Campus
.....................................609 9Academic Calendar 2019-2020
Academic
Calendar 2019-2020
Fall Semester 2019
16-WEEK SEMESTER: Fall Classes
................August 6, 2019 - December 16, 2019SPECIAL DATES
June 21, 2019
.....................................................Deadline to ?le an application for admission and receive a priority
registration date and time for Fall. Students who ?le an application after the deadline will have open registration and will not receive priority for access to services.August 18, 2019
................................................RESIDENCE DETERMINATION DATE (APPLIES TO ALL SESSIONS)
September 2, 2019
..........................................Holiday - Labor Day*September 17, 2019
.......................................Constitution Day (Classes are in session)November 11, 2019
........................................Holiday - Veterans Day*November 15, 2019
........................................Last day to ?le a petition for graduation for an Associate Degree or Certi?cate of Achievement for Fall 2019 completion.
November 25 - 27, 2019
...............................Classes not in sessionNovember 28 & 29, 2019
..............................Holiday - Thanksgiving*December 17, 2019 - February 1, 2020
...Winter RecessIntersession 2020
4-WEEK INTERSESSION:
.................................January 2-29, 2020SPECIAL DATES
October 25, 2019
..............................................Deadline to ?le an application for admission and receive a priority
registration date and time for Intersession. Students who ?le an application after the deadline will have open registration and will not receive priority access to services.February 2, 2020
...............................................RESIDENCE DETERMINATION DATE (APPLIES TO ALL SESSIONS)
Spring Semester 2020
16-WEEK SEMESTER: Spring Classes
.........February 3 - June 1, 2020SPECIAL DATES
October 25, 2019
..............................................Deadline to ?le an application for admission and receive a priority
registration date and time for Spring. Students who ?le an application after the deadline will have open registration and will not receive priority access to services.January 20, 2020
..............................................Holiday - Martin Luther King Day*February 2, 2020
..............................................RESIDENCE DETERMINATION DATE (APPLIES TO ALL SESSIONS)
February 14, 2020
............................................Holiday - Lincoln Day*February 17, 2020
............................................Holiday - Washington Day*March 30 - April 4, 2020
...............................Spring Recess - Classes not in session. April 3, 2020 .......................................................Holiday - Cesar Chavez Day*April 30, 2020
....................................................Last day to ?le a petition for graduation for an Associate Degree or Certi?cate of Achievement for Spring 2020 completion.
May 25, 2020
.....................................................Holiday - Memorial Day* * No Saturday or Sunday classes after a Friday holiday. No Sunday classes before a Monday holiday. Note: Holidays apply to all sessions. 10Academic Calendar 2019-2020
Summer Session 2020
Summer Classes:
..............................................June 3 - August 11, 2020SPECIAL DATES
TBD ....................................................................... .Deadline to ?le an application for admission and receive a priority registration date and time for Summer. Students who ?le an application after the deadline will have open registration and will not receive priority access to services.June 2, 2020 .......................................................RESIDENCE DETERMINATION DATE (APPLIES TO ALL SESSIONS)
July 3, 2020
.........................................................Holiday - Independence Day*July 31, 2020
.......................................................Last day to ?le a petition for graduation for an Associate Degree or Certi?cate of Achievement for Summer 2020 completion.
* No Saturday or Sunday classes after a Friday holiday. No Sunday classes before a Monday holiday. Note: Holidays apply to all sessions. (for date, go to http://www.sdccd.edu/mysdccd/ )Dear Students,
San Diego City College is transitioning to a new student system to provide improved access and services to students. Every e?ort is being made to minimize the impact on students. Please be patient as we modernize and improve our technology. 11General Information
At-A-Glance
PageHistory
........................................................................ ..................................................................12San Diego City College Foundation
........................................................................ ...........13Statement of General Education Philosophy
.................................................................14Institutional Learning Outcomes
........................................................................ ................14Mission
........................................................................ .................................................................14 Institutional Priorities........................................................................ ......................................15Student Learning Outcomes
........................................................................ ........................15Disclaimer
........................................................................ ...........................................................15 12General Information
History
San Diego City College is a public, two-year
community college administered by the SanDiego Community College District. Serving as the
educational cornerstone of downtown San Diego, the college comprises 60 acres and is 1/5 of the downtown footprint. The college o?ers 250 majors and certi?cate programs and 1,500 classes each semester to more than 16,000 students. City College celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2014.Chronology
1914City College was the ?rst community college in
San Diego (San Diego Junior College) with 34
students and 4 instructors. City College was the ?fth community college established in California. 1921City College moved from the high school to share
facilities with the State Normal School, the four-year teachers' college, which became San Diego StateUniversity.
1939San Diego Evening Junior College was created by
splitting the institution into two entities, day and evening. With the industrial growth in San Diego, theEvening College was needed to meet the demand
for college courses for daytime working people. 1946City College moved back to San Diego High School
and reorganized into three branches: San Diego Vocational High School, San Diego College Arts andSciences, and San Diego Evening Junior College.
1953-54
The ?rst parcel of land, a single city block betweenRuss Boulevard and A Street, from 14th to 15th
Streets, was purchased for the permanent home
of what is now San Diego City College. The ?rst buildings constructed were the "A" and "T" buildings. 1970sIncreasing enrollment resulted in a major expansion project bounded by Russ Boulevard, 17th, 12th and C Streets. The "L," "C," "S," "M," "E," "D" and "F" buildings were constructed.1972
San Diego voters authorized a separate Community
College District.
1988A Facilities Master Plan was developed to
recommend modi?cations to the existing facility, to meet current and future needs. 1989City College celebrated its 75th Anniversary.
1992The new 3,000 sqft. Fitness Center opened with full ?tness and exercise facilities. 1998
City College leased to San Diego Uni?ed School
District the property on which Gar?eld High School and a 420-space parking structure is built. City students shared use of the parking and the College can o?er classes in the facility. 2000Construction completed on the 8,000 sqft.
Educational Technology Center. The ETC is
fully equipped with state-of-the-art media and teleconferencing equipment. 2002The 67,000 sqft. Learning Resource Center (LRC)
replaced the 30-year-old library. Complete with the most advanced research and learning tools available with 300-internet connected computers, multiple electronic databases, plasma displays, a collection of more than 67,000 books and over 200 periodicals.The three-level LRC also houses the O?ce of
Classroom Technology and Multimedia Center,
the Independent Learning Center, and CitySITE - a center for faculty and sta? development. 2005A new Facilities Master Plan was approved by the
Board of Trustees and projects a 20-year build-out to accommodate 25,000 students. 2005The 2,000-seat, 55,000 sqft. Harry West Gymnasium "P" building opened. Dedicated to beloved Coach
West, students enjoy three regulation basketball
courts, six badminton courts, three volleyball courts, intercollegiate team rooms, workout facilities, and new classrooms. 13General Information
2007Eight high-tech classrooms added to the LRC lower level, with additional o?ces and meeting space. 2009
The 27,800 sqft. Academic Success Center "L"
building opened to provide a one-stop service area for students, including: Tutorials, Math and EnglishCenters, and the EOPS, MESA (Math, Engineering,
& Science Achievement), New Horizons, Puente,Umoja, and CalWORKs Programs.
2010The new 88,000 sqft. "V" building CTC - Career
Technology Center - opened. This ?ve-level building at 16th & C Streets houses Cosmetology, Nursing,Photography and Digital Arts, a Student Gallery,
the College Police and an 11-story 700-car parking structure. 2013The 66,000 sqft. Mathematics and Social Sciences
"MS" building opened. This ?ve-story facility housesPsychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Alcohol and
Other Drug Studies, Human Services, Peace Studies, Futures Studies, Gender Studies, the Institute forHuman Development, the Corporate Education
Center and the District's Military Education program. A seven-story, 400-stall parking garage is adjacent to the building. 2014In spring, the 98,000 sqft. Life Sciences and Physical
Sciences "S" building opened. The four-story
building includes classrooms, labs, an outdoor teaching garden, a rooftop observation deck and a planetarium.In fall, the 128,000 sqft. Arts & Humanities and
62,000 sqft. Business and Technology buildings
welcomed new students for classes in the Visual Arts, English, Speech, Foreign Languages, BusinessStudies, and Computer Systems. A new art gallery
and sculpture garden hosts ?ne arts exhibits and events. 2015The 15,000 sqft. "M" building renovation provided new homes for the O?ce of Student A?airs, and a working and gathering space for Associated Students Government and student clubs. Facilities operations are located on the lower ?oor.2016
In spring, the 31,155 sqft. Center for the Media
and Performing Arts "C" building opened with contemporary new spaces for Dance, Drama &Theater, Music, and Radio, TV & Film programs.
Students now enjoy a cutting-edge, fully digital
TV studio and recording studios for producing its weekly, student produced "Newscene" news show.San Diego City College
Foundation
As San Diego City College honors its past, the
San Diego City College Foundation is working to
strengthen its future. Established in 1972, the San Diego City College Foundation Board of Directors is comprised of distinguished business and community leaders. The Foundation fundraises to empower sta?, students, alumni and community members with ?nancial support for student success. TheFoundation is dedicated to supporting programs
that foster community partnerships and enhance the educational excellence provided by City College.Foundation Board
O cers
ChairDouglas Gray
President and Chief Advocate O?ce
3rd Party
Vice-Chair
Sid Voorakkara
Senior Business Development Specialist
Governor Brown's O?ce of Business and Economic
Development
Treasurer
Dan Campion
Director, Turbomachinery Operations
Solar Turbines Corporation
Directors
Santiago Garza
Broker
Harcourts Paci?c Realty
Colton T. Sudberry
CEO/President
Sudberry Properties, Inc.
14General Information
Statement of
General Education
Philosophy
The general education program at the colleges
in the San Diego Community College District is designed to broaden students' knowledge and their understanding of methods of gaining knowledge in a variety of disciplines and to develop students' abilities in critical thinking, in oral and written communication, and in mathematics. The awarding of an Associate Degree symbolizes an attempt on the part of the college to lead students through patterns of learning experiences designed to develop an awareness of other cultures and times; to achieve insights gained through experience in thinking about ethical problems; and to develop the capacity for self-understanding. In addition to these accomplishments, students should possess su?cient depth in some ?eld of knowledge to contribute to lifetime interest.Institutional
Learning Outcomes
(also referred to as InstitutionalCompetencies)
The Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs) for San Diego City College re?ect the college'sGeneral Education philosophy and describe the
knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes students will develop as a result of their overall experience at SDCC. Achievement of ISLOs is marked by the successful completion of an Associate's degree, completion of transfer curriculum and/or aCerti?cate of Completion. A single course is not
expected to meet all the ISLOs; rather, it is the successful completion of a combination of courses in a speci?c program of study that enables the student to achieve the ISLOs. SDCC has identi?ed the following ISLOs, based upon established Institutional Core Competencies: 1. Communication/Interpersonal SkillsStudents will be able to communicate e?ectively
in a variety of settings using oral and written communication modalities.2. Critical Thinking Students will be able to apply critical thinking skills in order to analyze data, text and issues. 3. Analysis/ComputationStudents will be able to apply mathematical
concepts to perform computations and analyze and interpret data. 4. Cultural Sensitivity/Global AwarenessStudents will be able to successfully interact
with individuals representing a wide range of backgrounds, analyze varying cultural beliefs and behaviors, and identify social, political and economic issues relevant to the local community, the state, the nation, and the world. 5. Information Management/Literacy Students will be able to obtain data from various sources, as well as organize, process and analyze data for relevancy. 6. Personal Responsibility Students will be able to demonstrate self-awareness and navigate e?ectively between one's own value system, professional obligations and responsibilities as a member of society. 7. Civic and Environmental ResponsibilityStudents will be able to relate the natural
environment to human health and happiness and evaluate the e?ect of human activity on the welfare of the global environment.Mission
San Diego City College has as its highest priority student learning and achievement. The college provides lower division and general education courses that lead to certi?cates, associate degrees or transfer to a four-year college or university; career technical education programs that meet speci?c industry needs, upgrade the employment skills of students and ful?ll licensing requirements of the state of California as well as contribute to the economic development of our region; basic skills instruction to assist all students in meeting their educational goals; and essential student support services for all students. 15General Information
Values
San Diego City College is a multicultural institution committed to providing open access to all who can bene?t from instruction and to meeting the diverse and ever-changing educational, cultural, and economic needs of the urban core and surrounding communities of San Diego. We are committed to the tradition of academic freedom and responsibility, to employee empowerment, and to maintaining a climate that promotes learning, understanding and respect for students, faculty, sta?, community, and the environment. The following are core tenets of our value system:The development of informed, active individuals who will be engaged in the global community, lifelong learners, social justice advocates, and literate in information technology;
Institutional community involvement, community development and community service; Equity, inclusiveness and diversity in all of its manifestations; High quality instructional programs emphasizing creative and critical thinking; Essential student support services, including co-curricular and cultural activities; Environmental sustainability and a campus culture of conservation; andA continuous campus-wide cycle of assessment and program review with integrated planning and resource allocation.
Institutional Priorities
San Diego City College's Mission Statement is central to planning and decision-making. Derived from the mission statement, there exists more speci?c college goals, our Institutional Priorities. All ongoing and new initiatives are linked to these priorities. There currently are eight institutional priorities:Student SuccessSupport improved student learning, achievement of student learning outcomes, course completion, certi?cate and degree completion, transfer rates, and workforce competencies.
Innovative ApproachesProvide state-of-the-art general education, transfer, and career technical programs by utilizing current technologies, innovative teaching and learning approaches, and delivery systems, and academic and student support services which include essential student support services, including co-curricular and cultural activities.
Equity, Inclusiveness, and DiversityStrengthen and support an inclusive and diverse campus culture which enhances student, faculty, and sta? success and closes equity gaps. City College promotes lifelong learning, social justice advocacy, and information technology literacy.
Collaborative & Outreach VenturesDevelop collaborative and outreach ventures that enhance student learning within the college, district and community, public and private agencies, businesses, and industry - locally, nationally, and globally.
Environmental StewardshipStrengthen a measurable environmental stewardship e?ort that implements sustainable practices and educates the campus community.
Institutional AccountabilityDemonstrate accountability through the integrated process of assessment, program review, planning, resource allocation, accreditation, and on-going evaluation.
Strategic PlanningLinks campus planning to District planning e?orts.Student Learning
Outcomes
Student learning outcomes are de?ned for each
program. Students should be aware that course outcomes link to the larger institution via program outcomes which map to institutional learning outcomes, institutional priorities and San Diego CityCollege's mission.
Disclaimer
While every reasonable e?ort has been made to
ensure that statements in this catalog are accurate, it must be understood that the information contained herein is subject to change or elimination without notice by the administration of the San DiegoCommunity College District. Students should
consult the appropriate campus or department for current information, as well as for any special rules or requirements imposed. 16General Information
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At-A-Glance
PageStudent Success and Support Program
........................................................................ ...18Registration
........................................................................ ........................................................22 Prerequisites, Corequisites, Limitations on Enrollment and Advisories ...............26Residency
........................................................................ ............................................................26International Students
........................................................................ ....................................28 Fees ........................................................................ ........................................................................ 30Important Advisory:
The colleges are migrating to a new student system. Many processes will be changing throughout the year.For the most up to date information
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Student Success and
Support Program
(formerly the College Matriculation Program)The goals of the Student Success and Support
Program (SSSP) are to ensure that all students
complete their college courses, persist to the next academic term, and achieve their educational objectives through admissions, orientation, assessment, educational planning with a counselor, and student follow-up.Steps to Student Success
Step 1 - Admission Application
Step 2 - Apply for Financial Aid
Step 3 - Orientation
Step 4 - Assessment
Step 5 - Educational Plan
Step 6 - Register and Pay
Step 7 - Follow up with a counselor
These services have been designed especially for
students who intend to earn a certi?cate or degree at the college or to transfer to a four-year college or university. However, the services are available to all students admitted to the college, and all students are encouraged to participate in the various services of the program. 1.Admission Application
Admission is open to anyone who meets one of the
following criteria:Persons who possess a high school diploma or California high school pro?ciency exam certi?cation or a high school equivalency certi?cate.
Persons 18 years of age or older or emancipated minors who do not possess a high school diploma or equivalent may be admitted by the college under provisional admission status.
High school students requesting concurrent enrollment may be admitted as "special part-time" students subject to the following criteria:
a.Students must have completed the 10th grade.b. Enrollment may be limited due to budget reductions and extraordinary demand.
c. High school students must satisfy course prerequisites and eligibility requirements. d. Enrollment in Exercise Science (formerly Physical Education) classes will not be permitted. e. The course is advanced scholastic or technical (college degree applicable). f. The course is not available at the school of attendance.g. Students will be given college credit for all courses. Grades will be part of the student's permanent college record.
h. Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) each semester in all college work. i.If the number of units of W, I, and NP exceed 40%, in any semester or session, the student will be academically disquali?ed. Students whose grade point average falls below a 2.0, or who do not complete 60% of all units attempted, will not be permitted to re-enroll without approval from a college counselor.
j. High school students taking college classes on campus are required to pay both the enrollment and health fees.
Persons who are under 18 years of age who do not have a high school diploma and are not enrolled in a high school may be admitted as a special full-time student pursuant to Education Code §48800.5 subject to approval of the high school governing board and the college President where the student is planning to attend. Special full-time students will be admitted under provisional admission status.
Persons who do not meet one of the admission criteria stated above will not be admitted under any circumstances.
In accordance with §76038 of the California
Education Code, students seeking admission who
have been previously expelled from a California community college within the past ?ve years, or who are currently in the process of a formal expulsion hearing for any o?ense listed inAP 3000.2, Student
Admission Status, 2.a.1-7, are required to inform the District. Admission eligibility shall be determined in accordance withAP 3000.2, Student Admission Status.
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All new students must le an application for
admission. Students who have previously attended, but have not been in continuous attendance for one year must le a new application for admission.Apply Online
Applications for admission to San Diego City,
Mesa and Miramar Colleges are available online.
Students access the online application at:
https://www.sdccd.edu/future-students/admissions/.Social Security Number
Your Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Tax Identi?cation Number (ITIN) is required for Federal and State reporting, and for students applying for Financial Aid. It is maintained in a secure manner and WILL NOT be visible or released to third parties for identi?cation purposes for any reason.Section 483 and 484 of the Higher Education Act
of 1965, as amended, also gives the Financial AidO?ce the authority to collect your SSN. The U.S.
Department of Education uses your Social SecurityNumber to verify your identity and retrieve your
records. Providing incorrect information may result in penalties from the IRS.All students will be assigned a unique 10-digit
Student Identi?cation number upon successful
submission of their application that will be required to conduct all college business. Continuing and returning students will have three zero's "000" prepended to their current CSID 7 digit ID number.For example, if your CSID was "1234567", your 10
digit ID will be "0001234567" Students who were or are employees of SDCCD may have a di?erent ID than previously assigned.Important Reminder
Every male citizen of the U.S. and male immigrant residing in the U.S., ages 18 through 25, must register with the Selective Service. 2.Apply for Financial Aid
To apply for ?nancial aid applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or a California Dream Act application for all ?nancial aid, including the California College Promise Grant -CCPG. To complete your FAFSA, go to
www.fafsa.gov.To complete a California Dream Act application,
go to https://dream.csac.ca.gov. FAFSA Applicationmaterials are available on October 1st for the following academic year. The priority ?ling deadline for aid is April 15th. Students ?ling their application by this date will be considered ?rst in the award process. Deadline to apply: The Central Processing System (CPS) must receive your application by your last day of classes for the term or June 30, 2018 whichever date comes ?rst. The Deadline for Cal Grant application is March 2nd.
3.Orientation
The orientation provides important information to students about the programs and services available at the college as well as strategies for student success. Orientation includes assessment and program planning. Non-Exempt students who have been admitted to the college are expected to attend an assessment/orientation session before registering for classes. 4.Assessment
Assessment is a process that is designed to assist students in determining which English or EnglishLanguage Acquisition (ELAC) and Mathematics
courses they should start with, speci?cally identifying milestones (formerly known as skill levels) in these areas. Assessment also helps students in meeting course prerequisites. Students may also meet course prerequisites based on other factors such as English and Mathematics course completion or other standardized tests.Assessment via College Application
Students who have graduated from a U.S. high
school within the last 10 years will receive the placement levels based upon high school performance information that is provided on the application for admission. The new college application (CCCApply) will identify English and math courses that students can enroll in using prior high school history. Students will report cumulative, unweighted high school GPA, courses completed, and grades received in English and math courses.Assessment via Placement Assistant
Students who have graduated from a U.S. high
school more than 10 years ago, completed the GED, or HiSet exam are eligible for this assessment. The Placement Assistant will identify courses that students can enroll in using prior academic history.Students will report cumulative, unweighted
high school GPA, courses completed, and grades received in English and math courses. Based on the information reported, students will receive an 20Admissions and Registration
English and mathematics placement milestone.
Students who graduated from a foreign high school should contact the Assessment Center for guidance.English Language Acquisition (ELAC) (formerly
known as ESOL) AssessmentThe ELAC exam is designed for students primarily
educated outside of the U.S. in a language other than English. This timed exam is designed to help non-native English speaking students select appropriate English classes. Students are encouraged to review sample test questions prior to taking this assessment.Assessment Exemptions
Students are exempt from assessment if they
have earned an Associate degree or higher, have completed English and math courses, have received a qualifying score on an SAT, ACT, EPT, ELM or CAASPP/EAP, or have taken a test at anotherCalifornia community college.
Students should bring or send o?cial copies of the SAT, ACT, EPT, ELM, or EAP test scores directly to the District Student Services O?ce to determine readiness for English 101 or 105 or for courses with a Math 96 prerequisite.All tests must have been
completed within the past two years. Students who have assessment scores from another California community college can have those sent directly to the college Assessment O?ce.TestMinimum Score Required
EnglishMath
SAT 550Evidence-Based
Reading and Writing570
ACT2223
EPT*147N/A
ELM*N/A50
TestMinimum Score Required
CAASPP/
EAP StatusEnglish
1. Standard Exceeded:
Ready for college-level English
coursework OR1. Standard Met:
Conditionally Ready for college-
level English AND 2. Completion of approved senior year-long course with a grade of C or better (see course list below) Math1. Standard Exceeded:
Ready for college-level math
coursework OR1. Standard Met:
Conditionally Ready for college-
level math AND 2. Completion of approved senior year-long course with a grade of C or better (see course list below) * Beginning November 1st, 2019 these test scores will no longer be accepted.Approved High School Senior Year-Long Courses
English:
Expository Reading & Writing Course (ERWC)
IB English
AP Language and Composition
AP Literature and Composition
Weighted Honors English
Math:Trigonometry
Math Analysis
Pre-Calculus or Calculus
AP Calculus AB or BC
AP Statistics
AP Physics
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A qualifying score from the College Board AdvancedPlacement English or Math Exam may be taken
directly to the college Counseling o?ce for consideration. Please refer to the College Catalog forAP exam score requirements.
5.Educational Plan
An education plan is an important tool to assist
students in successfully attaining their goals without wasted time and e?ort. Counseling and career planning services are available to help students make informed choices concerning the programs and courses available. The education plan is an agreement which contains the o?cial requirements for graduation and/or transfer.All o cial transcripts of prior college
work must be on le and evaluated before an o cial education plan can be prepared.Transcripts from foreign institutions are not
required.See the
Graduation
section on page 110for graduation ?ling requirements.
Education plans outline a suggested pathway for
a student to take based on their major, transfer plans, or other pertinent objectives. These plans allow students to determine how long it will take to complete a program of study and to be sure that all program requirements can be met within a particular period of time. The student should review their education plan periodically with a counselor as goals or objectives change.Career, interest, and aptitudes assessments are
available for students who wish to explore other options or who are undecided on their educational goal. 6.Register and Pay
You will receive an email with your assigned
registration date and time. Register online at https://www.sdccd.edu/future-students/registration/ index.aspx. You are responsible for ensuring that all fees, including the Health Fee (which is not covered by the California College Promise Grant - CCPG waiver) are paid in full by the deadline or you will be dropped for nonpayment. Pay online or in person at the Accounting O?ce. 7.Follow up with a counselor
Follow-up services are available to all students as part of the college's commitment to student success.These services include a periodic review of student progress and education plans to assist students in reaching their educational goal. Students who need additional support services will be referred to those services.