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SAN DIEGOMIRAMARCOLLEGE2010-2011CATALOGFall 2010, Spring 2011, Summer 201110440 Black Mountain RoadSan Diego, California 92126619-388-7800www.sdmiramar.eduPatricia Hsieh, Ed.D., PresidentWelcome to Miramar CollegeSan Diego Miramar College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association ofSchools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Blvd., Ste. 204, Novato, CA 94949, 415-506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by theCouncil for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.
Welcome to Miramar CollegeSan Diego MiramarCollegeAdministrative andSupervisoryPersonnel2President's MessageSan Diego Miramar College, long known for itsstudent centered campus climate and emphasis onquality teaching, learning, and service, offers a widevariety of transfer curriculum and vocational technicalprograms. Over the years, the college has continuedto build and expand its state-of-the-art facilities tofacilitate teaching and learning. The college'soutstanding faculty and caring staff are committed tohelping students succeed in pursuing theireducational goals.Thank you for choosing San Diego Miramar College asthe place for your college education. The Collegelooks forward to assisting you in maximizing yourpotential while achieving your goals.Sincerely,Patricia HsiehPatricia Hsieh, Ed.D.PresidentSAN DIEGO MIRAMAR COLLEGE 2010-2011President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Patricia HsiehInterim Vice President,Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Kathleen WerleVice President, Student Services. . . . . . . . . Peter S. FongVice President, AdministrativeServices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brett BellDean, Liberal Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Lou AscioneDean, Public Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George BeiteyDean, Business, Math &Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Paulette HopkinsAssociate Dean, Advanced TechnologyTransportation Center . . . . . . . . Gregory NewhouseActing Dean, School of Technical Careers& Workforce Initiatives. . . . . . . . Gregory NewhouseDean, Student Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adela JacobsonDean, Library & Technology . . . . . . . . . . . Susan SchwarzAdmissions & Records Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dana StackCounseling Department Chair. . . . . . . . . . David NavarroCalWORKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joan ThompsonDSPS Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kandice BrandtEOPS Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joan ThompsonFinancial Aid Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Teresa VilaboyInformation Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandi TrevisanLibrary/Audiovisual Supervisor. . . . . . . . Glenn MagpuriOutreach Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sonny NguyenThe PLACe Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBATransfer Center Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . Wendy StewartCareer/Placement Officer . . . . . . . . . . Joseph HankinsonILC Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Francine McCorkellMicro Computer Specialist Supervisor . . . . . . . . Kurt Hill
DistrictAdministrationPeter ZschiescheExecutive Vice PresidentConstance M. Carroll, Ph.D.ChancellorMary GrahamVice President for Instructional DevelopmentTerry DavisVice Chancellor, Business ServicesBill SchwandtVice President for Educational CollaborationOtto Lee, Ph.D.Vice Chancellor, Instructional ServicesMaria Nieto Senour, Ph.D.Vice President for Institutional EffectivenessKim Myers, Ed.D., SPHRVice Chancellor, Human ResourcesWelcome to Miramar CollegeBoard of TrusteesStudent Members 2010-2011Alberto VasquezCity CollegeShahzeb NaqiMesa CollegeFranchesca GadeMiramar CollegeLynn Ceresino NeaultVice Chancellor, Student Services3ChancellorConstance M. Carroll, Ph.D.Richard Dittbenner, J.D.Director, Public Information and GovernmentRelationsRich GroschPresidentDavid UmstotVice Chancellor, Facilities ManagementRobin Lewison,Executive Assistant to the ChancellorSan Diego Community College District Board of Trustees(from left, back row) Peter Zschiesche, Rich Grosch, and Mary Graham,(front row) Maria Nieto Senour, Chancellor Constance M. Carroll, and Bill Schwandt.SAN DIEGO MIRAMAR COLLEGE 2010-2011
Table of ContentsTable of ContentsWelcome to Miramar College . . . . . . . . . . . 1President's Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .San Diego Miramar College Administrativeand Supervisory Personnel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Board of Trustees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .District Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2233Academic Calendar 2010-2011 . . . . . . . . . 64Fall Semester 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Spring Semester 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Summer Session 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Statement of Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Mission Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Accreditation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Admissions and Registration . . . . . . . . . . 13The College Matriculation Program . . . . . . . 14Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Prerequisites, Corequisites, Limitationson Registration and Advisories. . . . . . . . . . . . 19Residency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20International Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21(F-1 Visa Students). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Academic Information andRegulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Academic Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Grading System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Standards of Academic Progress . . . . . . . . . . 29Academic Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Academic Freedom and Freedom ofExpression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Volunteer/Visitor Conduct Expectations . . . 53Review of Student Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Student Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Services for Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Counseling Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Transfer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Disability Support Programs andServices (DSPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57CalWORKs/TANF Training, Educationand Service Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58SAN DIEGO MIRAMAR COLLEGE 2010-2011Extended Opportunity Programs andServices (EOPS) and Cooperative AgenciesResources for Education (CARE) . . . . . . . . . . . 58Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Career/Student Employment Center . . . . . . 62Veterans and Service Members. . . . . . . . . . . . 63Library/Learning Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Tutoring—The PLACe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65SDCCD Online Learning Pathways. . . . . . . . . 66Child Development Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Student Health Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Campus Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Support Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Academic Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71The Associate Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Degree Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Transfer Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89What is Transfer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Transfer Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Your Educational Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Choosing Your University Major . . . . . . . . . . . 90Choosing Your Transfer University . . . . . . . . 91Preparation for Major Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . 92General Education Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Intersegmental General EducationTransfer Curriculum (IGETC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94The IGETC Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95California State University GeneralEducation Breadth (CSU GE). . . . . . . . . . . . . .103The CSU GE Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104Final Steps to Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Other Transfer Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115Degree Curricula and CertificatePrograms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117Degree and Certificate Table . . . . . . . . . . . .118Administration of Justice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125Automotive Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129Aviation Maintenance Technology . . . . . . .131Aviation Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135Biology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Paralegal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189Physical Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194Social and Behavioral Sciences . . . . . . . . . . .196World Language Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199Course Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201San Diego Miramar College Faculty . . .347San Diego Miramar CollegeClassified Employees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .353Table of ContentsBusiness Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145Child Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Communication Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152Computer Business Technology. . . . . . . . . . 154Computer and Information Sciences . . . . . 157Diesel Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164Exercise Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167Fire Protection Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170Humanities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173Interdisciplinary Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181Medical Laboratory Technology. . . . . . . . . . 183Military Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357Map of Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .363Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .365SAN DIEGO MIRAMAR COLLEGE 2010-20115
Academic Calendar 2010-20116ACademic Calendar 2010-2011Fall Semester 201016-WEEK SEMESTER: Fall Classes. . . . . . . . August 23, 2010–December 18, 2010SPECIAL DATESJune 17, 2010. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Final day to file an application for admission for the Fall semester andreceive an appointment to register online. Applications filed after thisdate will be assigned a registration appointment at the time ofapplication.August 22, 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RESIDENCE DETERMINATION DATE (APPLIES TO ALL SESSIONS)September 17, 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Constitution Day (Classes are in session)October 29, 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Last day to file a petition for graduation for an Associate Degree orCertificate of Achievement for June or Summer 2011 graduation in orderto receive an evaluation prior to beginning of Spring semester.November 12, 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Holiday—Veterans Day**November 22–24, 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Classes not in session--campus closed.November 25 & 26, 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Holiday—Thanksgiving**December 20, 2010–January 22, 2011 . . .Winter RecessSpring Semester 201116-WEEK SEMESTER: Spring Classes . . . . . January 24, 2011–May 21, 2011SPECIAL DATESDate to be determined. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Final day to file an application for admission for Spring semester andreceive an appointment to register online. Applications filed after thisdate will be assigned a registration appointment at the time ofapplication.January 23, 2011. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RESIDENCE DETERMINATION DATE (APPLIES TO ALL SESSIONS)February 18, 2011. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Holiday—Lincoln's Day**February 21, 2011. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Holiday—Washington's Day**March 31, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Last day to file a petition for graduation for an Associate Degree orCertificate of Achievement for June 2011 completion.April 18-23, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spring Recess--campus closed.April 22, 2011. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Holiday—Cesar Chavez Day**May 30, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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.SAN DIEGO MIRAMAR COLLEGE 2010-2011
Summer Classes:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 31, 2011–August 16, 2011SPECIAL DATESMay 30, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RESIDENCE DETERMINATION DATE (APPLIES TO ALL SESSIONS)July 4, 2011. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Holiday—Independence Day**July 29, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Last day to file a petition for graduation for an Associate Degree orCertificate of Achievement for Completion in Summer 2011.** No Saturday or Sunday classes after a Friday holiday. No Sunday classes before a Monday holiday.Academic Calendar 2010-2011Summer Session 20117SAN DIEGO MIRAMAR COLLEGE 2010-2011
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HistoryGeneral Information10San Diego City College, San Diego Mesa College andSan Diego Miramar College are public, two-yearcommunity colleges administered by the San DiegoCommunity College District. Also under the auspicesof this district are the Continuing Education divisionwith six major centers throughout San Diego, and theEducational Cultural Complex which offers bothcollege and continuing education courses. Theseeducational programs carry out the charge made bythe voters of San Diego in 1972, that the San DiegoCommunity College District provide education for allhigh school graduates and adults 18 years of age andolder in the District. This charge includes providingadult basic education through sophomore-levelcollege degree programs, with both academic andvocational curricula.Community college education in San Diego can betraced to 1914 when the Board of Education of the SanDiego City Schools authorized post-secondary classesfor the youth of San Diego. Classes opened that Fall atSan Diego High School with four faculty members and35 students.This was the beginning of City College which is now inits 92nd year. For twenty-five years the Junior Collegeprogram was located at San Diego State University. In1938, the San Diego Vocational Junior College wasestablished to offer training in technical-vocationalskills to post-high school students. The following yearthe San Diego Evening Junior college was set up toprovide college classes in the evening for adultsunable to attend day classes.In 1964, San Diego Mesa College was opened to 1,800students. Five years later, in 1969, San Diego MiramarCollege opened on 140 acres in what was thenundeveloped land north of the Miramar Naval AirStation, now known as Mira Mesa. Unlike City andMesa colleges which offered a range of generaleducation classes, San Diego Miramar College beganby concentrating on law enforcement and fire sciencetraining. It has since broadened its curriculum toinclude the general education college courses neededby students in the rapidly growing northern area ofthe city.In November 1972, the voters approved separatingthe San Diego Community College District from theSan Diego Unified School District. The first election ofcommunity college district trustees was held inNovember 1973. Nineteen seventy-six brought theopening of a unique district campus, the EducationalSAN DIEGO MIRAMAR COLLEGE 2010-2011Cultural Complex, dedicated to offering both collegeand continuing education classes to the multiculturalpopulation surrounding its Ocean View Boulevard site.In 1979–80 the administration of the Evening Collegeprogram was merged with those of the day collegeprograms at San Diego City, San Diego Mesa and SanDiego Miramar Colleges.With both college and continuing educationprograms, the San Diego district is the second largestcommunity college district in California and offers achoice of educational programs unparalleled in theregion.Statement ofPhilosophyThe general education program at the colleges in theSan Diego Community College District is designed tobroaden students' knowledge and theirunderstanding of methods of gaining knowledge in avariety of disciplines and to develop students' abilitiesin critical thinking, in oral and written communication,and in mathematics.The awarding of an Associate Degree symbolizes anattempt on the part of the college to lead studentsthrough patterns of learning experiences designed todevelop an awareness of other cultures and times; toachieve insights gained through experience inthinking about ethical problems; and to develop thecapacity for self-understanding. In addition to theseaccomplishments, students should possess sufficientdepth in some field of knowledge to contribute tolifetime interest.Mission StatementOur mission is to prepare students to succeed in achanging world within an environment that valuesexcellence in learning, teaching, innovation anddiversity.ValuesWe at San Diego Miramar College value . . . Student access, learning and success for studentsfrom basic skills through college level. The preparation of students for degrees, jobs,careers and transfer, as well as personal growthand career advancement.
The ability to recognize and respond toopportunities. A collegiate college community with mutualrespect, courtesy and appreciation. Accomplishments of individuals, groups and thecollege as a whole. Diversity of our students, staff, faculty andprograms. Creativity and excellence in teaching, learningand service. Collaboration and partnerships. Shared governance and communication. Sustainable practices in construction, curriculumand campus culture. Quality, flexibility, and innovation.Vision Student learning and success will continue to bethe focus of all we do. San Diego Miramar College will continue todevelop as a college that identifies studentaccess, learning and success as the touchstone toguide planning, set priorities and measureeffectiveness. Miramar College will have an inviting andaccessible campus that attracts students. Miramar College will continue to be a hub ofeducation, diversity, recreation and services to thecommunity.Strategic Goals1) Focus college efforts on student learning andstudent success.2) Deliver instruction and services in formats and atsites that best meet student needs.3)Provide campus facilities, programs and cocurricular activites at Miramar College thatenhance the college experience for students.SAN DIEGO MIRAMAR COLLEGE 2010-20114) Initiate and strengthen beneficial partnershipswith business and industry, schools andcommunity.5) Enhance Miramar College’s visibility,attractiveness and reputation for quality andstudent centerdness in a setting that celebratesdiversity.6) Improve and strengthen Miramar College’sinternal process to include program review,master planning, strategic planning and budgetdevelopment.General Information AccreditationSan Diego Miramar College is approved by theCalifornia State Department of Education and isaccredited by the Western Association of Schools andColleges. The college is approved by the office ofPrivate Postsecondary Education for the training ofveterans as well as by the U.S. Department of Stateand the U.S. Immigration Service for internationalstudent education. Courses paralleling universitylevel work are accepted by the University of California,the California State Universities, and by otheruniversities and colleges.Individuals interested in the institution's accreditationand program approvals may gain an opportunity toreview documents describing these activities from thePresident's Office. These documents will be availablefor such review at any mutually convenient timeduring regular business hours, and an appropriateinterpretation of their contents will be provided ifrequested.DisclaimerWhile every reasonable effort has been made toensure that statements in this catalog are accurate, itmust be understood that the information containedherein is subject to change or elimination withoutnotice by the administration of the San DiegoCommunity College District. Students should consultthe appropriate campus or department for currentinformation, as well as for any special rules orrequirements imposed.11
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Rendering: New Business Technology Building. Estimated completion is January 2011.SAN DIEGO MIRAMAR COLLEGE 2010-2011Admissions and RegistrationAdmissions andRegistration13
Admissions and Registration14The CollegeMatriculationProgram 3) Orientation: Students with the following educationalgoals: preparation for a new career,advancement in their current job/career,maintenance of a certificate or license,educational development, or completion ofcredits for high school diploma Students enrolled in an apprenticeshipprogram Students who have an associate degree orhigher Students concurrently enrolled at a four-yearcollege or universitySteps to Student SuccessThe college matriculation program is designed to helpstudents succeed in their academic program. To"matriculate " means to enroll and to commit oneselfto an educational goal. The matriculation processrequires a commitment on the part of the college aswell as the student.The steps in the matriculation process are: Admission Assessment Orientation Educational planning with a counselor Follow-up of student progress4) Counseling/Advising:The matriculation program has been designedespecially for students who intend to earn a certificateor degree at the college or to transfer to a four-yearcollege or university. However, the services areavailable to all students admitted to the college.All students are encouraged to participate in thevarious components of the matriculation program.Students who meet the following criteria are exemptfrom the matriculation process: Students with the following educationalgoals: preparation for a new career,advancement in their current job/career,maintenance of a certificate or license,educational development, or completion ofcredits for high school diploma Students enrolled in an apprenticeshipprogram Students who have an associate degree orhigher Students concurrently enrolled at a four-yearcollege or university Students who have taken the placement testsin the last three years.1) Admission: No exemptions5) Follow-up: 2) Assessment: Students with the following educationalgoals: preparation for a new career,advancement in their current job/career,maintenance of a certificate or license,educational development, or completion ofcredits for high school diploma Students enrolled in an apprenticeshipprogram Students who have an associate degree orhigher Students concurrently enrolled at a four-yearcollegeSAN DIEGO MIRAMAR COLLEGE 2010-2011Students who have taken the placement testswithin the last three yearsNo exemptionsAdmissionAdmission is open to anyone who meets one of thefollowing criteria: Persons who possess a high school diploma orCalifornia high school proficiency examcertification or GED with an average score of 45 orhigher. Persons 18 years of age or older or emancipatedminors who do not possess a high school diplomaor equivalent may be admitted by the collegeunder provisional admission status.
High school students requesting concurrentenrollment may be admitted as "special parttime" students subject to the following criteria:a.Students must have completed the 10thgrade.b. A student may be limited to one courseduring a semester or session due to budgetcuts and extraordinary demand. Thismaximum includes classes at City, Mesa,Miramar Colleges and ECC (excludes HighSchools Honors classes).c.High school students must satisfy courseprerequisites and eligibility requirements.d. Students must maintain a 2.0 grade pointaverage each semester in all college work.e.f.If the number of units of W, I and NP exceed40%, in any semester or session, the studentwill be academically disqualified. Studentswhose grade point average falls below a 2.0,or who do not complete 60% of all unitsattempted, will not be permitted to re-enrollwithout approval from a college counselor.Enrollment in Physical Education classes willnot be permitted.g. The course is advanced scholastic or technical(college degree applicable).h. The course is not available at the school ofattendance.i. Students will be given college credit for allcourses. Grades will be part of the student'spermanent college record.Persons who are under 18 years of age who donot have a high school diploma and are notenrolled in a high school may be admitted as aspecial full-time student pursuant to EducationCode §48800.5 subject to approval of the highschool governing board and the college Presidentwhere the student is planning to attend. Specialfull-time students will be admitted underprovisional admission status.Persons who do not meet one of the admissioncriteria stated above will not be admitted underany circumstances.All new students must file an application foradmission. Students who have not been incontinuous attendance for one year must file a newapplication for admission.SAN DIEGO MIRAMAR COLLEGE 2010-2011Apply OnlineApplications for admission to San Diego City, Mesaand Miramar Colleges are available on the Internet.Students access the online application athttp://studentweb.sdccd.edu.Important ReminderEvery male citizen of the U. S. and male immigrantresiding in the U. S., ages 18 through 25, must registerwith the Selective Service.AssessmentAssessment is a tool used to assist students inselecting courses best suited to their abilities andeducational goals. Specifically, assessments helpstudents identify their skill levels in English,mathematics, and ESOL.Assessment is a process that includes tests and othermeasures and is intended to assist students inmeeting course prerequisites. Students may also meetcourse prerequisites based on other factors such aspast educational achievements in mathematics orEnglish, or course completion and other standardizedtests.In order to ensure proper course selection, all newstudents should go through assessment andorientation unless they already possess an associatedegree or higher. Please visit the assessment web siteat http://www.sdmiramar.edu/root/stu svcs/admissions/assessment.asp.Beginning Fall 2010, a pilot program will allowstudents to bring or send official copies of their SAT,ACT, EAP, EPT and/or ELM report to determinereadiness for English 101 or 105 and for courses with aMath 096 prerequisite. The following are the testsacceptable minimum scores:TestMinimum Score RequiredSAT - ENGL550SAT - MATH560ACT - ENGL24ACT - MATH23EPT151ELM50EAP - Ready for CSU College-Level English/Math CourseFor additional information call 619-388-7840 or stopby the Counseling Office on campus in room C-302.Testing accommodations are available to studentswith disabilities. Contact the Disability SupportPrograms and Services (DSPS) of at 619-388-7312.Admissions and Registration 15
OrientationAdmissions and RegistrationThe orientation provides important information tostudents about the programs and services available atthe college as well as strategies for student success.Orientation includes assessment and programplanning. Matriculating students who have beenadmitted to the college are expected to participate inassessment/orientation services before registering forclasses.16Educational PlanningAll new students are advised to complete onlineorientation at:http://www.sdmiramar.edu/root/stu svcs/orientation/index.htmlThe Student Education Plan (SEP) is an important toolto assist students in successfully attaining their goalswithout wasted time and effort. Counseling andcareer planning services are available to help studentsmake wise choices concerning the programs andcourses available.The Student Education Plan is an agreement whichcontains the official requirements for graduation and/or transfer. All transcripts of prior college workmust be on file and evaluated by the EvaluationsOffice before an official education plan can beprepared. See the Graduation section on page 84 forgraduation filing requirements.A SEP typically lays out a program of study for a four orsix semester period. These plans allow students todetermine how long it will take to complete aprogram of study and to be sure that all programrequirements can be
Welcome to Miramar College San Diego Miramar College is accredited by the Accrediting Commis sion for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Associat ion of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Blvd., Ste. 204, Novato, CA 94949, 415-506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the
