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CITRUS COLLEGE CATALOG 2015 2016Citrus Community College District1000 West Foothill Boulevard, Glendora, California 91741-1885www.citruscollege.edu (626) 963-0323(TDD) Telecommunication Device for the Deaf, (626) 914-8674 (available 24 hours)www.citruscollege.edu1
CITRUS COLLEGE CATALOG 2015 2016Table of ContentsWelcome to Citrus College: Superintendent/Counseling/Advisement. 22-23President’s Message . 5Prerequisites, Co-Requisites, and Recommendations . 23Board of Trustees . 5Verification of Prerequisites . 23Challenging Prerequisites . 23-24Institutional Memberships . 62015-2016 Academic Calendar . 7Información en EspañolAdmisión . 25Who are We? History, Mission and CommunityEstudiantes de la Preparatoria . 25Overview/History. 8Cómo Solicitar Admisión . 26Accreditation and Affiliations . 8Requisitos de Residencia . 26Mission Statement and Objectives . 8Exención para no Pagar la Colegiatura Como NoVision and Values . 9Residente de California (AB 540) . 26-27Foundation and Alumni . 9Cuotas y Gastos . 27Póliza de Reembolso de Cuotas .28Citrus College: A College of Completion .10Obligaciones Financieras de los Estudiantes . 28Ayuda Financiera . 28-33College Directory . 11-14Asesoría y Orientación Qué es la Asesoría?. 34Que es una Orientación Requerida? . 35How Do I Get Started? Admission and RegistrationConsejería/Asesoría Académica . 35-36Admission .15EOP&S/CARE . 36International Student Admission .15Educación Continua y Educación Nocrédito. 36-38High School Students . 15Lista de personal que habla español: . 38How to Apply . 15-16Residency Requirements .16What are the Rules? Academic Policies andTranscripts . 16-17RequirementsClass Schedules .17Attendance Policy . 39Registration . 17-18Absences . 39Unit Limitations .18Adding and Dropping Classes . 39WingSpan .18Instructor Drop . 39Waitlist .18Auditing Courses . 39Add Codes .18Program Changes: Adding and Dropping Classes . 39Enrollment Verification . 18-19Credits, Grades and Academic Status . 39Distance Education .19Academic Record Symbols and Grade Points . 39-40Fees and Expenses . 19-20Evaluating Academic Progress . 40-41Refund Policy .20Probation, Dismissal and Reinstatement . 41-42Student Financial Obligations .20Course Repetition . 42Cancelled Classes .20New Rules on Course Repeatability andCourse Families . 42-44How Do I Adjust to Campus Life?Pass/No Pass Courses . 44Student Success and Support ProgramCredit by Examination. 44-45Assessment, Orientation, and CounselingStudent Success and Support Program.21Matriculation .21Citrus College Credit for Advancement Placement(AP) Tests .46-51Criteria for Exemption from Matriculation .21What is Assessment? . 21-22What is Required Orientation? .222www.citruscollege.edu
CITRUS COLLEGE CATALOG 2015 2016How Does Citrus Recognize High Achievement?Haugh Performing Arts Center . 66-67Honors Programs and RecognitionLearning Center . 67Academic Honors .52The Writing Center . 67Achievement Awards .52Library Services . 67-68Honors at Graduation .52STEM Resource Center . 68Honors Program .52Study Abroad Program. 68Honor Societies .52Technical Services and Computer Labs . 68What Programs of Study Does Citrus CollegeWho Records My Grades and Credits?Offer? . 69-72Policies Regarding Academic RecordsAcademic Records .53How Do I Earn a Degree at Citrus College?Academic Renewal .53Programs of Study Leading to an Associate DegreeTranscripts .53Degree Requirements . 73Challenge of Educational Records .53Degree Programs List . 73Associate Degrees for Transfer . 73Where Do I Find Help and How Do I BecomeInvolved? Student Services and Student LifeCore Competencies and Student LearningOutcomes . 74Admissions and Records .54Athletics .54Graduation Requirements for an Associate DegreeBookstore .54-55Associate in Art and Associate in Science Degrees . 75-76CalWORKs .55Associate in Art and Associate in Science Degrees forCampus Safety .55Cashier .55Center for Teacher Excellence .55-56Transfer. 76General Education Philosophy andRequirements . 76-81Counseling & Advisement Center .56Application for Graduation. 81-82Disabled Students Programs & Services .56Planning for Transfer . 82EOP&S/CARE .56California State University . 82-88Financial Aid .57-62University of California . 89-90Food Services.62Intersegmental General Transfer CurriculumHealth Center .62-63(IGETC) . 90-94International Student Center .63Student Employment Services .63Associate DegreesStudent Government and Student Affairs .63Associate Degrees for Transfer . 95Student Activities and Organizations .63Associate Degrees (A.A. and A.S.) . 95-130Transfer Center .63-64Veterans Success Center .64What Career and Technical Programs DoesCitrus Offer? Programs of Study Leading to aWhat Additional Resources are Available atCertificate of AchievementCitrus? Campus Facilities and Learning ResourcesProgram Listings . 131Adaptive PE/Fitness Center .65Programs of Study. 132-154Aquatic Center .65Art & Coffee Bar .65How Do I Earn a Skill Award From Citrus? ProgramsArt Gallery .65of Study Leading to a Skill AwardAthletics Facilities .65Program Listings . 155Campus Center .65Programs of Study. 155-159Cashier/Bursar Offices .65-66College Success Program .66Golf Driving Range .66www.citruscollege.eduHow Do I Earn a Noncredit Certificate ofCompetency or Completion from Citrus?160-1613
CITRUS COLLEGE CATALOG 2015 2016Does Citrus Offer Courses for Growth andStudent Right-to-Know . 288Development? Continuing, Noncredit and CommunityEducationFaculty and Administrators . 289-295Continuing Education.162Noncredit Education .162Faculty and Administrators Emeriti . 296-299Community Education . 162-163Definitions . 300-301Citrus College Institutional Outcomes .164-176Maps .302How are Citrus College’s Academic ProgramsOrganized? Academic Divisions, Departments, andIndex . 303-305SubjectsSubjects by Division and Department .177Course Code Directory .178Notice to StudentsA Guide to Understanding the CourseThe information contained in this catalog is advisory onlyDescriptions .179and does not constitute a contractual agreement by thecollege or guarantee that course content will be strictlyCourse Descriptionsfollowed or fulfilled. Citrus College and the Citrus CommunityCredit Courses . 187-281College District reserves the right to change at any time,Noncredit Courses . 180-187without notice, academic requirements to graduate,curriculum course content and structure, and such otherCollege Policies and Notices: Rules for Safety andmatters as may be within their control, notwithstanding anySuccessinformation set forth in this catalog.Academic Freedom Statement .282Academic Honesty .282All changes, corrections, and revisions to the catalog thatAthletic Eligibility .282occur after printing will be posted in the online version of theDrug Free Policy .282catalog and accessed by visiting www.citruscollege.edu.Campus Disturbances .282Cheating and Plagiarism .282There is a 3.00 charge for the Citrus College Catalog.Code of Conduct . 282-283Standards of Conduct . 283-284Citrus College publications are available in an alternateDriving and Parking .284format upon request by persons with verifiable disabilities.Grievance Procedures . 284Hazing .284Citrus College is an Equal Opportunity Institution.Sexual Violence and Sexual HarassmentPrevention . 284-286Smoking on Campus .286Substance Abuse Policy .286NoticesCampus Safety .286-287Registered Sex Offender Information . 287Catalog Rights.287Continuous Enrollment. 287Nondiscrimination Policy . 287Open Enrollment .287Public Safety .287Student Rights and Privacy Act . 287-2884www.citruscollege.edu
CITRUS COLLEGE CATALOG 2015 2016Superintendent/President’s MessageOn behalf of the Citrus College community, welcome to Citrus College! Whether you are a newstudent just beginning your educational journey or a continuing student approaching degreecompletion, everyone here at Citrus College, from the counselors, faculty, staff, andadministration, is ready and eager to support you as you work towards your academic and careergoals.Citrus College has just celebrated 100 years of providing the academic excellence that hasbecome the hallmark of the college. Throughout its history, Citrus College has received manyhonors for helping students succeed academically and personally. These kudos includeCommunity College Week magazine’s annual “Top 100 Associate Degree Producers” lists andrecognition in The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education magazine as one of the nation’s top 25community colleges for awarding associate degrees to Hispanic students. Citrus College has alsobeen recognized as a “Military Friendly School” by GI Jobs magazine for five consecutive years.Attending college is not just about taking classes; it has the potential to be so much more. Therefore, as you perusethe 46 academic programs of study and 55 academic and career technical programs listed in this course catalog, Iencourage you to also participate in the many co-curricular activities available through Citrus College’s Student Life andLeadership Office. The opportunity to personally connect with peers, and collaborate with faculty and staff beyond theclassroom can have a significant impact on your college experience.I am proud of the legacy Citrus College has created and as the college enters its second century, I am excited to welcome you as a part of Citrus College’s next 100 years of excellence.Best wishes for a productive and successful academic year.Sincerely,Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D.Superintendent/PresidentCitrus Community College District Board of TrusteesMrs. Joanne MontgomeryPresidentMonrovia/Bradbury andportions of DuarteRepresentativeMrs. Susan M. KeithVice PresidentClaremont and portions ofPomona and La VerneRepresentativeDr. Barbara R. DickersonClerk/SecretaryAzusa and portions ofDuarte RepresentativeDr. Edward C. OrtellMemberDuarte and portions ofAzusa, Monrovia, Arcadia,Covina and IrwindaleRepresentativeDr. Patricia A. RasmussenMemberGlendora and portions ofSan Dimas RepresentativeMx. Pat Cordova-GoffStudent RepresentativeThe Citrus Community College District Board of Trustees establishes policies, approves current and long-rangeeducational plans and programs, and promotes the orderly growth and development of the college.Residents of the district communities–Azusa, Claremont, Duarte, Glendora and Monrovia–elect a representative to serveon the board for a four-year term. The student trustee is elected annually in a general student body election and serveson the board in a non-voting capacity.The Board of Trustees meet on the first and/or third Tuesday of every month at 4:15 p.m. All meetings of the board areopen to the public and meeting dates are announced in advance. A record of all board transactions is available to thepublic in the college library.www.citruscollege.edu5
CITRUS COLLEGE CATALOG 2015 2016Institutional Memberships and Professional CertificationsCitrus College is proud of its memberships and certifications with some of the most credible and prestigiousorganizations in the country. These affiliations include, but are not limited to, the following:American Association of Community CollegesAmerican Dental AssociationAssociation of Community College TrusteesAutomotive Engine Builders AssociationAutomotive Service Councils, FoothillChapter #5Azusa Chamber of CommerceCalifa Library GroupCalifornia Association of School Business OfficialsCalifornia Community College Coaches AssociationsBaseballCross Country & TrackFastpitch (Softball)FootballLadies GolfMen’s BasketballMen’s GolfMen’s SoccerMen’s Water PoloSwimming and DivingWomen’s BasketballWomen’s SoccerWomen’s VolleyballWater PoloCitrus College Student Ambassadors promote the collegein the community and assist with college events.Glendora Chamber of CommerceHispanic Association of Colleges and UniversitiesHonors Transfer Council of CaliforniaIrwindale Chamber of CommerceMonrovia Chamber of CommerceNational Student ClearinghouseClaremont Chamber of CommerceSan Gabriel/Foothill Association of CommunityCollegesCommunity College Public Relations OrganizationSpecialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)Duarte Chamber of CommerceWestern States Conference6www.citruscollege.edu
CITRUS COLLEGE CATALOG 2015 20162015-2016 Academic CalendarPlease refer to the Schedule of Classes for registration deadlinesAugust 21August 22 & 24September 5 & 7November 13 & 14November 26-28December 7-12December 14January 1ConvocationInstruction BeginsLabor Day HolidayVeterans Day HolidayThanksgiving HolidayFinal ExamsWinter BreakFebruary 112M3T4WTh56FSSeptemberT W 2526SMTOctober4Winter Session 2016January 4-February 11January 4January 18MAugustS2015Fall Semester 2015August 21-December 12Instruction BeginsDr. Martin Luther King Jr.HolidayInstruction Ends56WThFSSMNovemberT W 62728SMDecemberT W 4312526SMTThFSSMTWThFS2971829310411512613Spring Semester 2016February 15-June 11February 12, 13 & 15 Presidents’ Day HolidayFebruary 16Staff DevelopmentActivities–No ClassesFebruary 17Instruction BeginsApril 11-16Spring BreakMay 28 & 30Memorial Day HolidayJune 4-10Final ExamsJune 11CommencementSummer Session 2016June 20-August 11June 20July 4Instruction BeginsIndependence Day HolidayAlthough many six week classes will endFriday, July 29, eight week classes endFriday, August 822292330212822292324252627SMTMarchW ThFSSMTAprilW 22292330SMTFSSMTJuneW 1252627281926SMTThFS29MayW FS71829310411512613JulyWAugustW 6202721282229233021282229233024312526277
CITRUS COLLEGE CATALOG 2015 2016Who Are We?History, Mission and CommunityOverview and HistoryCitrus College is located in Glendora, California, near the foothillsof the San Gabriel Mountains, andapproximately 25 miles northeastof metropolitan Los Angeles. Thecollege has the distinction of beingthe oldest community college inLos Angeles County and the fiftholdest in California.This public community collegeserves nearly 200,000 residentsand the students of the Azusa,Claremont, Duarte, Glendora andMonrovia school districts.Citrus College was founded in 1915under the leadership of Dr. FloydS. Hayden, who helped bring thecommunity college movement toCalifornia. From 1915 to 1961, thecollege was operated by the CitrusUnion High School District. In July1961, the Citrus Junior CollegeDistrict was created to include theAzusa and Glendora unified schooldistricts. In 1967, the districtexpanded to include the Claremont, Duarte and Monrovia schooldistricts. In 1970, the district wasrenamed the Citrus CommunityCollege District to better representthe college’s mission.Today, Citrus College occupies a104-acre campus. Since 2004, thecollege has been undergoing amajor facilities expansion projectthat is changing the look of thecampus and providing facilities thatwill enhance learning.The college enrolled 27 studentsin 1915 and currently serves over18,000 students.8Citrus Junior College students and faculty, 1915-1916. Dr. Floyd S. Hayden,the college’s first leader is pictured at the top, left.Accreditation and AffiliationsCitrus College is accredited by theAccrediting Commission forCommunity and Junior Colleges(ACCJC) of the Western Associationof Schools and Colleges (WASC), 10Commercial Boulevard, Suite 204,Novato, CA 94949, (415) 506-0234.ACCJC is an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Councilfor Higher Education and the U.S.Department of Education. CitrusCollege’s professional membershipsinclude the American Associationof Community Colleges (AACC) andthe Community College League ofCalifornia (CCLC). Citrus College isalso a G.I. Jobs magazine “MilitaryFriendly School.”Mission StatementCitrus College delivers high qualityinstruction to students both withinand beyond traditional geographicboundaries. We are dedicated tofostering a diverse educationalcommunity and learning environ-ment by providing an open andwelcoming culture that supports successful completion of transfer,career/technical education, andbasic skills development.We demonstrate our commitmentto academic excellence and studentsuccess by continuously assessingstudent learning and institutionaleffectiveness.Mission ObjectivesCitrus College is a safe, friendly,accessible environment where allstudents and community membersmay optimize their academic, career,and cultural development. As CitrusCollege continues to advance as adynamic center for life-long learning,we will: provide general, lower divisioncoursework leading to an associate degree in the arts or thesciences;prepare students to transfer tofour-year colleges and universities;www.citruscollege.edu
CITRUS COLLEGE CATALOG 2015 2016 offer technological services andsupport for students, faculty,and staff; deliver programs to improvebasic math, reading, communication, and ESL skills; grant opportunities for studentsto develop a global perspective through a curriculum withinternational and multiculturalapplications; furnish support services for theintellectual and personaldevelopment of all CitrusCollege students, includingopportunities to participate incampus governance; foster a comprehensive andenriching program of extracurricular activities; conduct community educationprograms that encourage learning at every stage of life; awardoccupational certificates anddegrees for career preparationand advancement; administer customized trainingprograms for business andindustry; increase career developmentsupport for students, faculty,and staff through careerexploration, counseling, jobpreparation, job opportunities,and academic and classifiedstaff development; collaborate with local highschools in articulation andcurriculum development; advance cultural and personalenrichment programs for thecollege and community members,and promote intercollegiatecompetition opportunities forstudents.Vision StatementCitrus College will provide excellenteducational opportunities that areresponsive to the needs of the community and help students meet economic, social, and environmental challenges to become active participantsin shaping the world of the future.www.citruscollege.eduRetired USMC Colonel Keith D. Bushey (center), and his wife Cathy (3rd fromright) are congratulated by members of the Citrus College Board of Trusteesand Superintendent/President Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D.Values1. Student FocusMeeting community and studentneeds by creating an educational environment and culture sostudents can attain a variety ofgoals.2. ExcellenceMaintain a high standard ofintegrity and performance leading to the achievement of academic and professional goals.3. CollaborationSeeking input from all sectors ofthe college and the community.4. DiversityFostering a learning communityin which the values, goals, andlearning styles of all studentsare recognized and supported.5. Life-Long LearningServing enthusiastic, independent thinkers and learnersstriving for personal growth.6. IntegrityBehaving ethically in allinteractions at all levels.7. Technological AdvancementKeeping pace with global technology trends and enhancingtraditional instruction withtechnology to prepare studentsfor success in the work place.Foundation and AlumniThe Citrus College Foundation isa 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporationfounded in 1966 and revitalized in1982. It is governed by a volunteerboard of directors.In 2014, the Foundation awardedscholarships to nearly 200 students and grants valued at over 100,000. This assistance enabledCitrus College students to accomplish their educational goals.The Citrus Alumni and FriendsAssociation advances the generalinterest of Citrus College alumni,promotes goodwill in the community, raises funds for scholarships,helps Citrus Union High Schooland Citrus College alumni planreunions, and assists with specialprojects that benefit Citrus Collegestudents. Every year during themonth of May the college observesAlumni Month, and members ofthe Alumni and Friends Associationselect and announce the recipientsof the Distinguished Alumni Award.9
CITRUS COLLEGE CATALOG 2015 2016Citrus College: A College of CompletionIn 2012, the Citrus Collegecommunity adopted the nationalcommunity college completionagenda established by the American Association of CommunityColleges, the Phi Theta KappaHonor Society and the WhiteHouse. The initiative is designedto encourage and support studentsas they strive to complete theireducation, transfer to four-yearcolleges and universities, andpursue the careers of their choice.Faculty and Staff Call toAction In Support of StudentsWe believe the student successand completion agenda is thefuture of Citrus College.We believe that completionmatters and every student counts.We believe in every student’spotential and responsibility tosucceed.We believe the “open door” mustnot be a “revolving door.”We believe that communityco
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