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General InformationOrange Coast College proudly welcomeseveryone who seeks intellectual, cultural and personal enrichment.The Orange Coast CollegeFoundationOrange Coast College presents opportunitiesfor individual and group awareness through counseling and guidance offered by academic and careercounselors who evaluate skills and aptitudes. Thecollege also offers credit through assessment ofprior learning and by learning through experienceand personal counseling.The Orange Coast College Foundationserves as a community and financial support organization to help Orange Coast College achieve its mission. The goals of the Orange Coast CollegeFoundation include providing financial support forthe college, involvement opportunities for board andcommunity members, advocacy to help the collegemeet its goals, and advisement to the college’sadministration.Our college has diverse programs designedto identify and satisfy student needs, such as thefollowing: Programs that support traditional instruction,which are developed in the library, the MediaCenter and the Tutorial Center. Health programs in the Student HealthCenter, the Sports Medicine Center and theSpeech and Language Center. Programs for special groups which are developed in the Disabled Students’ Center, theExtended Opportunities Programs andServices Office and in the Learning Center. Economic programs available in the FinancialAid Office, the Career Development Centerand Placement Office and the Children’sCenter. Student government programs including theAssociated Students of Orange CoastCollege, clubs and co-curricular activities.Orange Coast College sanctions communityservice activities for professional and personalimprovement, other educational opportunities andentertainment and recreational events.Our college contracts educational servicesand programs which the school develops at therequest of business and public agencies. Theseservices and programs take place on campus, atwork sites and other locations.Orange Coast College has programs thatsupport the quality of service offered to its community, which in turn supports the college administration, faculty and staff in their personal development.The OCC Foundation accepts donations ofcash, securities, real property, insurance and personal property from individuals, businesses andother foundations. The foundation strengthens theeducational objectives of the college by providingfunds for faculty development, student scholarships,library acquisitions, and capital improvements andrepairs to the campus of Orange Coast College.Members of the Orange Coast CollegeFoundation Board of Directors are volunteers. Theygenerally serve three year renewable terms.Members are appointed from the community andcan include alumni, business leaders, communityleaders, parents, donors, and members of the college’s current and retired faculty and staff who areinterested in supporting the missions of the collegeand the Foundation. For additional information onthe Foundation, please call (714) 432-5126.Equal Opportunity PolicyOrange Coast College is committed to providing equal opportunities in its activities and in itseducational programs. Therefore, neither an OrangeCoast College student nor a Coast CommunityCollege District employee nor any applicant forenrollment or for employment shall be unlawfullydenied the benefits of, or be unlawfully subjected todiscrimination under any programs or activity on thebasis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation,national origin, religion, age, disability, or maritaland Vietnam-era status. Makes every effort to provide leadership forthe communities it serves, protect humanrights, and assure equal opportunity. Maintains the policy that every course,course section, and class—whereveroffered, shall be open to enrollment and participation by any person who has beenadmitted to the college and who meets suchprerequisites as may be established pursuant to Chapter II, Division 2, Part VI, Title 5of the California Code of Regulations, commencing with Section 51820. This policy ismaintained unless specifically exempted bystatute.The college Grievance Officer, is chargedwith ensuring that these policies and proceduresare enforced and with investigating complaintsabout noncompliance.Orange Coast College’s policies and procedures strengthen and guarantee equal opportunity.Specifically, the college does the following: Systematically reviews its policies and procedures to preclude the possibility ofdiscrimination against women, minorities,disabled individuals and others.9

Orange Coast CollegeDisabled Students’ RightsCollege Transfer ProgramsDevelopmental ProgramsSection 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of1990 prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability against persons in programs or activities receiving or benefiting from federal assistance. Thus, inpost-secondary education settings, Section 504mandates “reasonable accommodation” for adultswith professionally documented physical or learning disabilities. Inquiries regarding the college’snon-discrimination policy relative to Section 504 orthe Americans with Disabilities Act should bedirected to the 504/ADA Coordinator, at (714) 4325042.Many students choose careers that requirefour or more years of college. Orange Coast Collegehas a comprehensive transfer program that satisfies lower division requirements for most majors. Astudent, working with a counselor, may plan a twoyear program at Orange Coast College then transfer to a college or university to complete a four-yeardegree.Many special programs are offered to students who are not prepared for the demands of college-level courses. We offer special programs andcourses in developmental reading, vocabularybuilding, spelling, oral communication, basic mathematics and English as a Second Language.College ProgramsCareer ProgramsOne of the primary missions of OrangeCoast College is to help all students with careerdevelopment.To qualify for positions in their chosen fieldsmany students require study in a career programfor two years or less. The college cooperates withsecondary schools to provide articulation of vocational programs that avoid duplication of occupational skills and knowledge, and builds on student’scareer competencies.A variety of artistic, scientific, professionaland technical programs are available for students.These programs, combining theory, practical training and experience, were established as a result ofsurveys of employment opportunities throughoutthe community. A program advisory committee,comprised of local employers and workers, helpsplan and offers on-going advice and supervision forcareer programs. An extensive description of eachprogram is listed in the section of this catalog entitled “Career and Certificate Programs.”A student who completes one of these programs may be able to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree.Employers who hire students from many of thecareer programs are provided guarantees that students possess the skills needed on the job. If students are found deficient by employers, they canreturn for additional training at no cost.10Courses numbered 100 or higher are transferable to the California State University. A list ofcourses which transfer to the University ofCalifornia is available in the Counseling Center andTransfer Center. These courses are also marked“UC” in the Courses section of this catalog.Counselors can help determine which coursestransfer to other colleges and universities.The Transfer Programs section of this catalog contains additional information about transfer.Counseling and GuidanceThe counseling program at Orange CoastCollege is in place to help students identify andclarify personal, career and educational goals. Theintent is to help students choose options that willimprove the quality of their lives.The counseling process encourages thebuilding of a strong self-concept by helping students identify their needs and motivations and byguiding them in learning and applying effectivedecision-making skills. Personal, career and academic choices are not viewed as separate and disconnected entities but as interrelated issues, thecombination and interaction of which determine thepresent and future quality of each individual’s lifeexperience.Extended Education ProgramsOur Extended Education Department sponsors a variety of fee-based, not-for-credit, life-longlearning programs. The department presents classes to meet community interest in areas that areconsidered valuable for our community members.These extended educational opportunities are considered important for OCC and the community itserves.Career EducationAs never before in its history, Americaneeds people who are trained in artistic, scientific,professional and technical fields. Orange CoastCollege can provide that training.Thousands of students enroll annually inOCC’s highly acclaimed career programs. We offermore than 50 programs which lead to exciting,well-paying careers within two years or less.Our comprehensive programs, which grantcertificates of achievement, completion, and/orassociate in science and associate in arts degrees,prepare students to become qualified employeesas well as educated citizens. A number of programsoffer transfer options to four-year colleges and universities. Our career courses are both professionaland high tech. They are fully accredited and featureindustry advisory committees which meet annuallyto ensure the course curriculum accurately reflectscurrent industry standards.OCC Career Education also maintainswww.coastcareers.com. This web site is designedto take students through a set of excercises thatwill help them discover their career interests,explore different careers and jobs, and decide on acareer path. The Coast Careers web site thenencourages the student to take action on their discoveries by providing ideas and “next steps” toattaining their goals.Orange Coast College Career Education iscommitted to helping students defineand realize their educational and careergoals through providing opportunities for selfknowledge and excellence in training.

General InformationReserve Officers TrainingCorpsOrange Coast College students can participate in the Army and Air Force Reserve OfficersTraining Corps.Army ROTC classes are conducted twohours each week at UCLA and CSULB. Two- andfour-year programs lead to a commission as a second lieutenant in the Army or in the National Guard.Participants must be physically qualified full-timestudents at the undergraduate or graduate level.During their last two years, students receive amonthly tax-free stipend throughout the regularschool year. Students with ROTC scholarshipsreceive full tuition and have their required fees andbooks paid for. Veterans ordinarily qualify foradvanced placement. For more Army ROTC information, call California State University, Long Beach,or University of California, Los Angeles or CaliforniaState University, Fullerton.Through arrangements with LoyolaMarymount University (LMU) in west Los Angeles,student may participate in the Air Force ReserveOfficer Training Corps (AFROTC) program. AFROTCoffers a variety of two, three and four year scholarships, many of which pay the full cost of tuition,books, and fees. Successful completion of as littleas four semesters of AFROTC academic classesand leadership laboratories can lead to a commission as a second lieutenant in the United States AirForce.Classes consist of one hour of academicsand two hours of laboratory for freshmen andsophomores and three hours of academics and twohours of laboratory for juniors and seniors. Theacademic hours earned can normally be countedas elective credit toward graduation. All AFROTCclasses and laboratories are held on Fridays to better accommodate students commuting from othercolleges and universities. Currently, LMU does notcharge for the courses and offers cross-town students free parking while attending AFROTC activities. Additionally, AFROTC cadets under scholarshipand all juniors and seniors receive a monthly taxfree stipend.For more information, contact the LoyolaMarymount University Department of AerospaceStudies (AFROTC) at (310) 338-2770.11

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Student Services &Co-Curricular ProgramsThe primary mission of all educational institutions is learning. Orange Coast College recognizes thatthere are many activities and programs, outside of the classroom which enhance the learningprocess. Consequently, numerous student services have been established to help students movetoward the attainment of their goals.Students at Orange Coast College come from a diversity of backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles. Thepersonal circumstances of many often include financial, physical and/or learning constraints thatmake attending college difficult. The variety and comprehensive nature of student services atOrange Coast College is intended to support a multitude of concerns for a large student population.All students are encouraged to explore the services available. The OCC web site provides valuableinformation for all students.Memorable college experiences often include more than classroom instruction. To this end studentactivities and co-curricular programs are an integral part of Orange Coast College. These activitiesexpand learning and living skills. The Student Services Staff and the Associated Students coordinatethese programs. Examples of activities offered throughout the year are lecture series, AwarenessDays, clubs, Coast Days, athletics, forensics, leadership opportunities and many more.A current schedule of student activities is available at www.orangecoastcollege.edu.13

Orange Coast CollegeAdapted P.E. ProgramAdapted Physical Education classes aredesigned for people with physical disabilities whocan benefit from personalized exercise programs. Avariety of courses are offered for improvement instrength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance,in addition to courses in Bowling, Aquatics andExercises for Persons with Neck & Back Problems.Students must register with the Disabled StudentsCenter and complete a necessary medical verification form prior to participation. For more information, phone (714) 432-5528.OCC Alumni and FriendsAssociationThe reputation of every distinguished college grows as a result of the benefits it bestows onits students, faculty and staff. The Orange CoastCollege Alumni & Friends Association enables ourcollege not only to maintain its distinctive standingamong community colleges but also to strengthenthat standing by preserving close ties with all former OCC students.Any student who has taken one or moreclasses at Orange Coast College is considered analumnus. Voluntary membership in the Alumni &Friends Association is available for an annual fee of 20, or 25 for couples, Lifetime membership isavailable for 150, or 200 for couples.Orange Coast College Alumni & FriendsAssociation is a membership-based organizationthat relies on its members to support its programsand activities. Membership in the Alumni & FriendsAssociation entitles you to a membership card,library privileges, Job Placement Center resources,an alumni decal, discount tickets to campus performing arts events, invitations to alumni events,opportunities to meet former classmates, andalumni newsletter “Post Coaster.”For more information, phone (714) 4325707 or email jcleveng@occ.cccd.edu.Assessment CenterThe Assessment Center, located in theSpecial Services Building, administers aptitude,interest, and personality tests to students who havea counselor’s referral. It also administers theEnglish and mathematics placement tests and theEnglish as a Second Language program tests forstudents who are not native speakers of English.Applications are available for SAT andTOEFL tests. For more information, phone (714)432-5789.The Associated StudentsThe Associated Students are responsiblefor student government and participation in collegeplanning, policy-making, and governance. Theymanage a large college-life program that includesa wide variety of clubs, social activities, and informal learning experiences. They also oversee a largebudget to insure that many needs of students aremet on campus.Within the ASOCC students may choose avariety of leadership experiences such as enrollingin Leadership Students 150AD and LeadershipStudies 140, serving as a club member of officer,14participating in programs and activities, and working on fiscal related issues.We invite you to participate in our manyprograms and to become involved as a studentleader. For more information please stop by theASOCC office loated in the Student Center.Jurisdiction of the Associated Students ofOrange Coast College is established in the Manualof Board Policies and Administrative Procedures ofthe Coast Community College District. For moreinformation, phone (714) 432-5730.AthleticsOCC has one of the best Athletic programsin the state.The Pirates field twelve men’s athleticteams and twelve women’s teams. Men’s sportsinclude baseball, basketball, crew, cross country,football, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis,track and field, volleyball, and water polo. Women’ssports include badminton, basketball, crew, crosscountry, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball and water polo.Cheerleading is a co-ed sport.

Student ServicesIntercollegiate AthleticsNon-Conference Athletics (*)Orange Coast College participates as amember of the Orange Empire Conference for mostof its sports sponsored by the Community CollegeLeague of California - Commission on Athletics. TheOrange Empire Conference includes the followingschools: Orange Coast, Cypress, Santa Ana,Riverside, Saddleback, Fullerton, Golden West,Irvine Valley and Santiago Canyon.The men’s and women’s crew compete inindividual sports associations.For football, Orange Coast College is amember of the Mission Conference which includesthe following schools: Orange Coast, Palomar,Pasadena, Santa Ana, Riverside, Saddleback,Golden West, Long Beach, Mt. San Antonio,Cerritos, El Camino, Fullerton and Palomar.Orange Coast College is the only community college in California to offer competitive rowing.OCC crew is a member of the Pacific Coast RowingAssociation including the Western IntercollegiateRowing Association and the PAC-10. Other colleges competing in this association include: CSULong Beach, Loyola Marymount, CSU Sacramento,St. Mary’s College, CSU San Diego, Santa ClaraUniversity, UC Irvine, UC Davis, UC San Diego, UCSanta Barbara, UC San Diego, Stanford University,UC Berkeley, University of Washington, OregonState University, UCLA, USC and Washington StateUniversity.The Internship Academy assists students inmaking the transition from school to work by providing hands-on, “real world” learning experiences,and practical application of classroom theory.

ORANGE COAST COLLEGE CATALOG 2006-2007 catalog cover 06 4/26/06 7:59 AM Page 1. Orange Coast College CATALOG . Beginning of second 8 week classes November 10 .HOLIDAY — Veterans' Day November 23-26.HOLIDAY — Thanksgiving vacation . Golden West College and Coastline Community College. Each is a tax-supported com-munity college.