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Mt. San Jacinto CollegeCatalogMt. San JacintocollegeMSJC students Charlie Sparks and Ashley JimeñezMembers of the Phi Theta Kappa chapter at MSJC2014–2015www.msjc.edu
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Mt. San Jacinto CollegeCatalog 2014-2015www.msjc.eduEffective Fall 2014-Summer 2015San Jacinto CampusMenifee Valley Campus1499 N. State Street, San Jacinto, CA 9258328237 La Piedra Road, Menifee, CA 92584(951) 487-MSJC (6752)(951) 672-MSJC (6752)San Gorgonio Pass CampusTemecula Education Complex 1 & 23144 W. Westward Avenue, Banning, CA 9222027447 Enterprise Circle West, Temecula, CA 92590(951) 922-1327(951) 308-105943200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, CA 92590Mt. San Jacinto College complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis ofethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, medicalcondition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, or because he or she isperceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or moreof these actual or perceived characteristics. Inquiries regarding compliance activity may be directed to the District’s Title IX andSection 504 Coordinator, Fred Frontino at (951) 487- 3301.Mt. San Jacinto College 2014-2015 Catalog1
A Message from the PresidentA Message from the President elcome to Mt. San Jacinto College! I am excited that you aretaking the time to consider MSJC to begin or continue yourjourney in higher education.This catalog contains all of the information you will need, fromcampus telephone numbers to student resources and from coursedescriptions to policies, to assist you as you work to achieve yourindividual goals.In keeping with our mission, Mt. San Jacinto College providesan ever-growing number of educational opportunities for thediverse communities we serve. MSJC offers classes at five mainlocations: the San Jacinto Campus, the Menifee Valley Campus,the San Gorgonio Pass Campus, the Temecula EducationComplex #1 and the Temecula Education Complex #2. Inaddition, MSJC offers a number of online classes to assist andprovide students with even greater flexibility in accessing theireducation.The student is the heart and focus of this institution. MSJCcourses and programs are designed to meet the needs of thestudents. Courses and programs are continuously reviewed tomeet the criteria set forth by the Education Code, the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Collegesof the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the California Community College Board of Governors.MSJC offers the required undergraduate classes to prepare you for transfer to a four-year institution. The college alsoprovides pathways for students to begin new careers, develop or upgrade occupational skills, improve basic skills andto seek opportunities for personal enrichment and lifelong learning.To ensure that students have the opportunity to take advantage of these enriching educational experiences, MSJChas created an environment that promotes student success. That environment is built on a foundation of supportservices that will assist each undergraduate to achieve his or her individual goals and aspirations. On behalf ofthe Board of Trustees, the faculty and staff, I encourage you to visit us, talk with us and choose MSJC as youreducational partner.Sincerely,Roger Schultz, Ph.D.Superintendent/President2Mt. San Jacinto College 2014-2015 Catalog
20142015JUNE23456MSEPTEMBEROCTOBERS1 26 7 8 913 14 15 1620 21 22 2327 28 29 3017183 4 5410 11 12 517 18 19 624 25 26 731817Week 12FEBRUARY6APRIL1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30MAY1213141518152229 1 2 3 4 58 9 10 11 127 14 15 16 17 18 1921 22 23 24 25 2628 29 30 31CommencementMay 29, 2015Spring Break—March 23–27, 2015M16T17W17Th17F16S1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 1718 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 28101 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31111213141 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30789151617181 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 3031Monday finals on Thursday, May 28.JUNE1JULY6132027234561 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 114 15 16 17 18 19 20 221 22 23 24 25 26 27 328 29 301 2 3 445 6 7 8 9 10 11 512 13 14 15 16 17 18 619 20 21 22 23 24 25 7826 27 28 29 30 3185 daysInstruction DaysFall Semester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *Spring Semester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*Summer Session:6 weeks . . . . . . .8 weeks . . . . . . .reprint 1-22-14451 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 30312 3 4 5 6 79 10 11 12 13 1417 18 19 20 2116 23 24 25 26 27 28303MARCH1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 31161718JANUARY17789101186 daysBOT Approval 6/10/2013S8 week summer sessionDECEMBERFSUMMER 2015NOVEMBER3456Th6 week summer sessionFALL SEMESTER 2014Week 12W1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 115 16 17 18 19 20 21 222 23 24 25 26 27 28 329 30Fall semester commences 2014-15 AY17AUGUSTTSPRING SEMESTER 2015JULYCalendar8 week summer session16 week summer sessionSUMMER 2014SMt. San Jacinto CollegeFinal Exams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Holiday-College closed . . . . . . . . . . . . .No Classes-College closed . . . . . . . . . .Required Faculty Day (no classes)Commencement—May 29, 2015 . . . .*Summer school conditional pending fundingMt. San Jacinto College 2014-2015 Catalog3
General InformationWAYS THIS CATALOG CAN HELP YOU1. While this catalog is designed to provide comprehensive information about the programs and services available atMt. San Jacinto College, students are advised to consult a college counselor in developing their educational plans.2. When developing your educational plan, carefully read the information given for each course you plan to take.Pay careful attention to the prerequisites. Student registration will be blocked from courses where a prerequisite or corequisitehas not been met.3. General requirements for the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees and for transfer to California State Universitiesand Colleges can be found in the Degrees, Certificates & Curricula area of this catalog.4. The front portions of the catalog contain listings of available student services and applicable college rules and regulations,including admissions procedures, matriculation information, services to students, veteran’s information, student activities,and grading policies.5. Use the Table of Contents or the Index at the back of the catalog to find things quickly.TELEPHONE NUMBERSFR EQUENTLY DIA LED NUMBERSSAN JACINTO C AMPUSM ENIFEE VALLEY C AMPUSCollege Switchboard(951) 487-6752, Ext. 0(951) 672-6752, Ext. 0Campus Police/Security(951) 639-5188(951) 487-3790(951) 639-5790Box Office/TheatreChild Development(951) 487-3605(951) 639-5605Continuing Education & Workplace Training(951) 487-3707Counseling(951) 487-3255(951) 639-5255Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSPS)(951) 487-3305(951) 639-5305Eagle Access Center(951) 487-3311(951) 639-5311Enrollment Services(951) 487-3215(951) 639-5215E.O.P.S./C.A.R.E.(951) 487-3295Financial Aid(951) 487-3245(951) 639-5245Human Resources(951) 487-3150Jobline(951) 487-3165Learning Resource Center/Tutoring(951) 487-3480(951) 639-5480Library(951) 487-3455(951) 639-5455Bookstore: One Stop Eagle Shop(951) 487-3130(951) 639-5130Outreach (Campus Tours, High(951) 639-5319School & Community Visits)San Gorgonio Pass Campus(951) 922-1327Student Government Association (SGA)(951) 487-3380(951) 639-5260Student Success and Support Program(951) 639-5321(formerly Matriculation)Temecula Education Complex(951) 506-67524Mt. San Jacinto College 2014-2015 Catalog
General InformationD E PA R T M E N T TE L E PHON E D I R E C T OR YCollege SwitchboardCampus Police/SecurityAcademic SenateArt GalleryAssessment CenterAthletic DepartmentBookstore (One Stop Eagle Shop)Box OfficeCafeteriaCareer/Transfer CenterChild Development & Education CenterContinuing Education and Workplace TrainingCounselingDisabled Students Programs & Services (DSPS)Eagle Access CenterEnrollment ServicesE.O.P.S./C.A.R.E.FacilitiesFinancial AidFoundationHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInstructionInstructional Technology SupportJob ConnectJoblineLearning Resource Center/TutoringLearning Skills ProgramLibraryMath CenterNursing & Allied HealthOutreach (Campus Tours, HighSchool & Community Visits)Phi Theta KappaPublic Information & MarketingPresident's OfficePrint ShopSan Gorgonio Pass CampusStudent Government Association (SGA)Student Success and Support Program(formerly Matriculation)Talent SearchTechnology Support LineTemecula Education ComplexUpward BoundVeteran’s ServicesWriting CenterMt. San Jacinto College 2014-2015 CatalogSAN JACINTO C AMPUSM ENIFEE VALLEY C AMPUS(951) 487-6752, Ext. 0(951) 672-6752, Ext. 0(951) 639-5188(951) 487-3500(951) 487-3586(951) 487-3310(951) 639-5310(951) 487-3591(951) 487-3130(951) 639-5130(951) 487-3790(951) 639-5790(951) 487-3140(951) 639-5140(951) 487-3285(951) 639-5285(951) 487-3605(951) 639-5605(951) 487-3707(951) 487-3255(951) 639-5255(951) 487-3305(951) 639-5305(951) 487-3311(951) 639-5311(951) 487-3215(951) 639-5215(951) 487-3295(951) 487-3105(951) 639-5105(951) 487-3245(951) 639-5245(951) 487-3171(951) 487-3150(951) 639-5344(951) 487-3400(951) 639-5400(951) 487-3767(951) 487-3471(951) 487-3165(951) 487-3480(951) 639-5480(951) 487-3491(951) 639-5485(951) 487-3455(951) 639-5455(951) 487-3480(951) 639-5480(951) 639-5577(951) 639-5319(951) 487-3276(951) 487-3060(951) 487-3001(951) 487-3120(951) 639-5122(951) 922-1327(951) 487-3380(951) 639-5260(951) 639-5321(951) 487-3274(951) 487-3411(951) 506-6752(951) 487-3270(951) 487-3247(951) 487-3480(951) 639-5237(951) 639-54885
CATALOG TABLE OF CONTENTSGeneral Information .2– 16A Message from the President .22014-15 Academic Calendar .3Ways This Catalog Can Help You .4Telephone Numbers .4Guarantee of Nondiscrimination .11Gironde De No Discriminación .11Disclaimer.11Mt. San Jacinto Community College District.12Vision.12Mission Statement .12Values .12Institutional Priorities .12Institutional Learning Outcomes .12Location.12History.13Academic Freedom .13Statement on Professional Ethics .13Commitment to Quality .14Accreditation and Affiliations .14Catalog Authority Advisement .14The Importance of Education .14Degree Granting Programs and Certificates .15Continuing Education & Workplace Training .16Mt. San Jacinto College Foundation .16Admissions Information . 17–24Admissions.17Policy on Open Enrollment .17Assessment Testing .17Student Success and Support Program .18Matriculation Exemption.18Admission Application .18Assessment .18Special Needs .18Retesting .18Multiple Measures .18Registration Enrollment Priorities .18Priority Registration.18Registration Process .19Wait List Option.19Assessment/Placement .19Assessments From Other Colleges .19Residency Requirements .19Determination of Residency .19Establishing Residence .196Physical Presence .20Reclassification .20One-Year Waiting Period .20Exceptions to Residency Rule .20Examples of some exceptions are:.21Change of Address .21Admission of High School Students .21Fall/Spring Terms .21Summer Session .21Process for All Students: .22Special Students Below Grade 9 .22Fees .22Admission of International Students .22Evening Classes.23Maximum Unit Load.23Cross Enrollment .23Qualification Requirements for Cross-EnrollmentPrograms .23Schedule of Classes .23Off-Campus Centers .23Online and Short-Term Offerings .23Student Fees & Records . 25–30Enrollment Fees .25Resident Tuition .25Enrollment Fee Waiver (BOGW) .25Enrollment fees shall be waived for the following: .25Other Fees* .25Pay Fees .25Non-Resident Tuition .25California Non-Resident Tuition Exemption .25For Eligible California High School Graduates.25Refund Policy .26Residents .26Military Withdrawal .26Non-Residents .26Tuition will be refunded as follows: .26Spring/Fall Sessions Refund .26Drops processed: .26Summer Session Refund .26SGA Sticker .27Outstanding Obligations .27Books and Supplies .28Textbook Refund Policy .28HEOA Law – Effective July 1, 2010 .28Book Buy-Back Policy .28Student Records and Privacy Act .28Mt. San Jacinto College 2014-2015 Catalog
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) .28Procedure to Inspect Records.29Right to Refuse Access .29Refusal to Provide Copies .29Fees for Copies of Records .29Directory Information .29Types, Locations and Custodians of Education Records .29Disclosure of Education Records .29Record of Request for Disclosure .30Correction of Education Records .30General Regulations . 31–70The Solomon Amendment .31Knowing Your Responsibilities .31Attendance Requirements .31Attendance at First Class Meeting .31Unit of Credit .31Final Examinations .31Grading Policy .32Academic Records Symbols and Grade-Point Average(GPA) .32Calculation of Grade-Point Average .32GPA is determined by: .32Non-Evaluative Symbols Definitions .32Petition to Withdraw .33Grade Change Policy .33Pass/No Pass .33Limitations of Basic Skills and ESL Credit . 34Documentation Notice . 34Standards for Probation . 34Academic Probation . 34Progress Probation . 34Removal from Probation . 34Standards for Dismissal . 34Academic Dismissal . 34Progress Dismissal . 34Dismissal Period . 34Appeal Option . 34Exceptions . 34Academic Renewal Regulations . 34Course Repetition and Withdrawal .35Equivalent Courses to Alleviate Substandard Grades .35Repeatable Courses .35Procedures for Repetition –Significant Lapse of Time .36Time Conflicts .36Multiple Enrollments .36Mt. San Jacinto College 2014-2015 CatalogAuditing.36Program Changes .36Transcripts and Enrollment Verifications .36Academic Standing .37Minimum Load .37Schedule Limitations .37Honors .37Graduation Honors .37President’s Honor List .37Policy for Earning College Credit .38College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) .39Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations for CaliforniaState University General Education-BreadthCertification . 40Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations for theUniversity of California System . 40Advanced Placement Examination Chart (AP) . 42International Baccalaureate (IB) Exam . 442 2 Articulation.45Nursing Credit.45Law Enforcement .45Occupational Internship .45Military Credit .45Foreign Country Units .45Petitions Procedure .45Standards of Conduct . 46Board Policy 5500 Standards of Conduct . 46Administrative Procedures 5500Standards of Conduct . 46Administrative Procedures 5520 .47Student Rights and Grievance Process .53Statement of Philosophy .53Section I: Definition of Terms .53Part B: Complaint and Grievance Procedures .54Nondiscrimination Policy and Complaint ProceduresUnder Sections 59300 et seq. .61Introduction and Scope .61Unlawful Discrimination Policy .61Reports of Discrimination .61District’s Response to Reports of Discrimination .61Statement Regarding Formal and Informal ComplaintProcedures .61Sexual Harassment Policy .62Purpose and Philosophy .62References .63Monitoring Responsibility .63Policy (BP 3430) .63Definitions.637
Unacceptable Conduct . 64Complaint Procedures . 64Confidentiality .65Initial Investigation and (Informal) ResolutionProcedures .65Formal Investigation . 66Right to Representation and Other Legal Rights . 66Retaliation Prohibited . 66Discipline. 66False Complaints .67Training .67Records .67Policy Dissemination and Review .67Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome .67Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) .68Freedom of Speech .68Campus Speaking Area .68Campus Posting/Distribution of Materials .69Notice .69Alcohol and Drug Free School .69Children on Campus .70Complaints .70Crime Awareness .70Smoking Policy .70Revision of College Regulations.70Student Services .71–80Student Services & Activities .71Athletics.71Learning Outcomes .71Career/Transfer Center .71Career Services.71Transfer Services .71Child Development and Education Centers.71Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE).72Counseling .72Cultural Events .72Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSP&S) .72Course Substitution Policy.73Eagle Access Center .73Enrollment Services .73Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS).73Who is Eligible? .73How can I apply for EOP&S? .74Financial Aid .74Application .748Student Eligibility .74MSJC Standards of Satisfactory Progress for FinancialAid Eligibility .75Financial Aid Refund/Repayment Policy .75Housing .75Learning Center .75Learning Skills Program (LSP) .75Library Services .75Puente Program .76Scholarships .76Student Equity .76Student Life and Development Program .76Study Abroad . 77Talent Search . 77Upward Bound .78Upward Bound Mission Statement .78Veterans Educational Benefits.79Veterans Resource Center (VRC) .79Veterans Standards of Progress.79Web Servicesea.msjc.edu.79Degrees, Certificates and Curricula .81–98MSJC Majors Chart.81Graduation Requirements .82Evaluation Requirements for Associate Degree .82Graduation .82Continuous Enrollment Catalog Rights.82Award of Multiple Degrees .83Instructional Programs .83First Degree from MSJC .83First Degree from Another College .83Degree Requirements .83Associate Degrees For Transfer .
Mt. San Jacinto College 2014-2015 Catalog 1 Eff ective Fall 2014-Summer 2015 San Jacinto Campus 1499 N. State Street, San Jacinto, CA 92583 (951) 487-MSJC (6752) Menifee Valley Campus 28237 La Piedra Road, Menifee, CA 92584 (951) 672-MSJC (6752) Mt. San Jacinto College Catalog 2014-2015 ude www. c mj s . San Gorgonio Pass Campus
