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General informationDVC Institutional learning outcomesThe information in this catalog describes the anticipated programs, courses, rules, regulations, and fees of Diablo ValleyCollege. These are subject to change at any time. The collegedisclaims liability for any unintended errors in thispublication.Please see page 50 for more information on catalog rights andcontinuous enrollment for degrees and certificates.Schedule of classesIVDiablo Valley College students will gain knowledge, skills,and an appreciation of ethical issues in the following areas:The DVC catalog specifies the requirements to earn a degreeor certificate. The requirements in a specific academic year’scatalog are the student’s contract (catalog rights) with the college and that catalog defines which courses the student mustcomplete to earn a degree or certificate.DDiablo Valley College affirms its responsibility to address thediverse needs of the communities it serves and to provideleadership in the civic, cultural, and economic developmentof the region. We believe that widespread access to excellentpostsecondary education is the cornerstone of a democraticsociety.About this catalog and programrequirementsEWe will continuously seek and support a dedicated, highlyqualified staff that is diverse in terms of cultural background, ethnicity, and intellectual perspective and that iscommitted to fostering a climate of academic freedom andcollegiality. We will encourage and support professional development for all staff and will all share in the responsibilityfor student outcomes. Language and Rationality - Students will develop theprinciples and applications of language toward logicalthought, clear and precise expression, and critical evaluation of communication in whatever symbol system thestudent uses.*Student Resource GuideH Natural Sciences - Students will examine the physicaluniverse, its life forms, and its natural phenomena, develop an appreciation and understanding of the scientific method, and the relationships between science andother human activities.*The schedule of classes is presented in multiple formats. Apdf document containing DVC’s class offerings is publishedonline each semester prior to registration, and may be available to purchase in limited quantities at the Book Center.There is also an online searchable class schedule, which isupdated daily and includes the most recent information.C Arts and Humanities - Students will examine thecultural activities and artistic expressions of human beings, develop an awareness of the ways in which peoplethroughout the ages and in different cultures haveresponded to themselves and the world around them inartistic and cultural creation, and develop an aestheticunderstanding and an ability to make value judgments.*AR Social and Behavioral Sciences - Students will examinesocial and behavioral sciences that focus on people asmembers of society, develop critical thinking skills related to the ways people act and have acted in responseto their societies, develop an awareness of social andbehavioral science methods of inquiry, and develop anappreciation of how societies and social subgroups operate and stimulate.* Workplace Skills - Students will develop skills that willallow them to be viable participants in a competitiveworkplace, e.g. competence in relevant 21st century literacies and effective communication of new knowledgein an ethical and legal manner.The Student Resource Guide is produced annually andcontains important information about DVC procedures andresources. The guide is available online atwww.dvc.edu/resourceguide.For a list of items that were previously in the catalog buthave been moved to the Student Resource Guide, please seepage 382.COURSE AND PROGRAMOFFERINGSDegree and certificate programsDVC offers more than 50 associate degrees and more than 40certificates of achievement, and a broad selection of certificates of accomplishment. Most associate degree programscan be completed in four terms of full-time study (15 unitsper term). Certificate programs are generally shorter inlength. Length of time to completion will vary based onstudent course taking patterns. To see the complete list ofprograms, visit: www.dvc.edu/programs*Title 5 (55063 Minimum Requirements for the AssociateDegree)8GENERAL INFORMATIONchapter oneDIABLO VALLEY COLLEGECATALOG 2014-2015

Admission requirementsDay, evening, and summer classesSPRING TERM 2015Classes are taught in the day and evening in full-term andshort-term formats. A selection of day and evening classesare also taught during the summer. See the schedule ofclasses for more information. www.dvc.edu/schedule.applications acceptedJanuary 12first day of instructionJanuary 19Martin Luther King Jr.Day holidayDOnline and hybrid coursesSeptember 15February 13Lincoln Day holidayFebruary 14-15no classesFebruary 16Washington Day holidayMarch 30-April 5spring recessMay 20last day of instructionMay 20graduationMay 25Memorial Day holidayEDVC’s online classes are taught through the internet requiring students to attend very few face-to-face meetings andsome classes do not require face to face meetings at all. Hybrid classes use a combination of class meetings and onlineinstruction. To find out more about online classes visitwww.dvc.edu/online.Contract education coursesIVA contract education course is one that a community collegeoffers under contract pursuant to Education Code section78021 with a public or private agency, corporation, association, or other organization (title 5, section, 55000). Suchcourses are not open to general enrollment.Noncredit courseTBAFebruary 15applications acceptedADMISSION REQUIREMENTSCHA noncredit course is one that is approved by the college anddistrict as meeting the needs of enrolled students but thatdoes not award college credit and is not transcripted. Suchcourses are limited to the following categories: Parent Education, Basic Skills, English as a Second Language, ImmigrantEducation, Education Programs for Persons with SubstantialDisabilities, Short Term Vocational Programs with HighEmployment Potential, Education Programs for Older Adults,Family and Consumer Sciences, Health and Safety.SUMMER TERM 2015Academic Calendar 2014-15RPlease check our website www.dvc.edu/calendar and clickon Academic/Calendar 14-15 for the most current dates and amore complete calendar.February 15applications acceptedApril 28fall registration beginsAugust 15first day of instructionSeptember 1Labor Day holidaySeptember 26Native American DayholidayNovember 10Veterans Day holidayNovember 24spring registration beginsNovember 27-28Thanksgiving holidayNovember 29-30no classesDecember 17last day of instructionDecember 23-January 2Winter recessAAdmission eligibilityA student is eligible for admission if he or she: has graduated from high school, orFALL TERM 2014DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGEThere are a number of steps necessary for successful enrollment in classes at DVC. Students are encouraged to complete the matriculation process, which includes admission,assessment, orientation, and advising prior to registeringfor classes. Please see page 34 for more information aboutthe matriculation policy. For detailed information on how toenroll, please see the Student Resource Guide.CATALOG 2014-2015 is 18 years of age or older and is no longer in high school,or has passed the State of California Certificate of Proficiency Test or the General Educational DevelopmentTest (GED).California residence statusCalifornia residence status is determined by the Admissionsand Records Office. A student is generally eligible for residency if he or she has lived in California for at least one yearprior to the beginning of the term in which he or she wishesto enroll, and can show evidence of California residency.Non-residence statusNon-resident students must pay a non-resident tuition fee inaddition to the other usual college fees. Please see page 10 formore information about student fees.chapter oneGENERAL INFORMATION9

Admission requirementsA checklist to ensure that students understand what theyneed to submit to be admitted as an international student toDVC is available at www.dvc.edu/isas-checklist. International students must pay the international student rate forcourses in addition to the usual college fees. Internationalstudents must also pay the mandatory insurance cost.Transferring to DVCEnrollment fee(CA residents) 46 per unitEnrollment fee (U.S. citizensor permanent residents whoare not California residents,or students who are not U.S.citizens) 254 per unitStudent union fee 1 per unit(maximum 10 per studentper academic year)Student activity fee (fall andspring) 5 per term(fee is voluntary)*Parking fees 3 a day or 40 for the fall orspring terms;IVFor admissions deadlines and more information please visit:www.dvc.edu/international or contact the InternationalStudent Admissions and Services (ISAS) Office.STUDENT FEES AND OTHERFINANCIAL OBLIGATIONSDInternational students interested in applying to DVC candownload and print out the application fromwww.dvc.edu/international. International students arerequired to comply with immigration regulations and mustsubmit supporting documents for admission purposes.EInternational studentsDVC welcomes transfer students from other colleges. Transfer students should follow the general application procedureslisted in the Student Resource Guide. Please see page 18 formore information about transfer credit.TranscriptsHRelease of student recordsStudents may have their DVC records released to them onlyif they have no outstanding debts and can show positive picture identification, in the form of a current student I.D. card,a California Driver’s License, or a California I.D. card.10GENERAL INFORMATIONchapter one 30 per term for studentswho qualify for the Board ofGovernors Fee WaiverFree parking is available atthe San Ramon Campus 250- 350 estimate per termfor full-time students.Book and supply costs andrequirements vary.Course material feesSome courses requireadditional materials fees.See schedule of classes fordetails.Field trip feesStudents are expected topay entrance fees for theaters, galleries, and otheractivities as well as providetheir own transportation.(Alternate assignmentsgiven for students who cannot affor

DVC’s online classes are taught through the internet requir-ing students to attend very few face-to-face meetings and some classes do not require face to face meetings at all. Hy-brid classes use a combination of class meetings and online instruction. To find out more about online classes visit