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General CatalogPierce College32012 2014A Message FromThe PresidentLos Angeles Community College District770 Wilshire BoulevardLos Angeles, California 90017(213) 891-2000Welcome to Pierce College and our2012-2014 issue of the GeneralCatalog.Los Angeles Community College Board of TrusteesMiguel Santiago, PresidentTina Park, First Vice PresidentNancy Pearlman, Second Vice PresidentKelly G. CandaeleMona FieldScott J. SvonkinSteve VeresBrandon Batham, Interim Student TrusteeAs you embark on your studies, I hope youare reaping the benefits of the dramatic newimprovements to the campus, and taking advantage of the richness Pierce College affords you.District AdministrationDr. Daniel J. LaVista, ChancellorDr. Adriana Barrera, Deputy ChancellorDr. Yasmin Delahoussaye, Vice Chancellor for Educational Programsand Institutional EffectivenessFelicito Cajayon, Vice Chancellor for Economic andWorkforce DevelopmentJames D. O’Reilly, Executive Director,Facilities Planning & DevelopmentCamille A. Goulet, General CounselJeanette Gordon, Chief Financial Officer/ TreasurerPierce College AdministrationDr. Kathleen Burke-Kelly, PresidentAlma Johnson-Hawkins, Interim, Vice President, Student ServicesAnna Davies, Vice President, Academic AffairsVacant, Vice President, Administrative ServicesLarry Kraus, Associate Vice President, Administrative ServicesBruce Rosky, Associate Vice President, Administrative ServicesPhyllis D. Braxton, Dean, Student ServicesMarco J. De La Garza, Dean, Student ServicesDavid Follosco, Dean, Student ServicesBarbara Anderson, Dean, Academic AffairsJose Luis Fernandez, Dean, Academic AffairsDr. Carol Kozeracki, Dean, Research, Planning and AssessmentDr. Donna-Mae Villanueva, Dean, Academic AffairsDr. Crystal Kiekel, Interim Acting Dean, Academic AffairsPaul Nieman, College Facilities DirectorStephanie Schleicher, Associate Dean, Special ServicesEqual Opportunity Policy/ProhibitedDiscrimination and HarassmentAll programs, activities, services, and employmentof the Los Angeles Community College District(LACCD) and Pierce College shall be operated in amanner which is free of discrimination and harassmenton the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry,religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, marital status, medicalcondition (cancer related), sexual orientation, age,disability, or veterans status. [LACCD Board Rules,15001-15022] Please direct inquiries or complaints toGene Little, LACCD Director of Diversity Programs,at (213) 891-2317. Additional information may beobtained by emailing diversityprograms@laccd.edu.Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)And California State LawIn accordance with the requirements of Title II ofthe Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 , the FairEmployment & Housing Act (FEHA), GovernmentCode Section 11135, and other applicable codes, theWe strive to provide our students with the toolsthey need to succeed. This Catalog will giveyou a more in-depth description of the coursespresented in our Schedule of Classes. It represents an agreement between thecollege and you. It spells out the college’s programs, policies, services andresources to help you as you strive to achieve your educational goals.We are forward-thinking when it comes to our students’ futures. Whenresources are limited, it’s important to stay focused and keep your goals foremostin mind. To assist you with this task, in 2010 SB 1440 was passed. The goal ofSB 1440 is to streamline the transfer process for California community collegestudents planning to attend a California State University (CSU) system campus.Thus far, Pierce College has submitted for approval to the State Chancellor’sOffice two degree pathways. The first of these pathways is based on a statewidemodel curriculum program in Mathematics. Our second SSB 1440 degree is inSociology which has been approved by our Region 7 CSU campuses, CaliforniaState University Northridge, California State University Los Angeles, andCalifornia State University Dominguez Hills. In addition to these two degreepathways, Pierce College faculty in Physics, Child Development, Business, andHistory are reviewing the options in each of their disciplines for adopting atransfer pathway degree.As we commit to improving the transfer process, we hope you will benefit andthat we are able to assist you along the path to your educational goals. Los Angeles Community College District and PierceCollege do not discriminate against individuals on thebasis of disability in its services, programs, or activities.In order to ensure that people with disabilitieshave an equal opportunity to participate in all of itsprograms, services, and activities, Pierce College willmake reasonable modifications to policies and practices, as well as, provide appropriate aids and servicesleading to effective communication, including signlanguage interpreters, documents in Braille and otheralternate formats to ensure information is accessible topeople who have speech, hearing, vision, or cognitiveimpairments.Anyone who requires auxiliary aides and servicesfor effective communication, or a modification ofpolicies or procedures should communicate with theresponsible department or event contact as soon aspossible, but no later than three days before the scheduled event. No surcharge will be placed to cover thecost of providing auxiliary aids or making reasonablemodifications to create access.Sincerely,Kathleen Burke-KellyPresidentIn terms of employment, Pierce College does notdiscriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring oremployment practices and will comply with the FairEmployment and Housing Act, as well as, the ADATitle I including the regulations promulgated by theU.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission(EEOC) and the requirement to provide reasonableaccommodation.The Office of Diversity Programs at LACCD hasbeen designated to coordinate the College’s compliance with the ADA and with sections 504 and 508 ofthe Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Neither the ADA, norstate law, requires Pierce College to take action thatwould fundamentally alter the nature of its programs,activities or services or impose an undue financial oradministrative burden. Complaints that a program,activity or service of Pierce College is not accessibleshould be directed Gene Little, LACCD Directorof Diversity Programs at (213) 891-2317 or emaildiversityprograms@laccd.edu.

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General CatalogPierce College52012 2014Welcome to Pierce CollegeCollege InformationHistory of the CollegeThe first classes at Pierce, which were designed to provide technicaland practical agricultural training, began in the fall of 1947 underbare light bulbs in makeshift classrooms created from Quonset hutssalvaged from World War II. The College’s first students, 212 maleWorld War II veterans (77 full-time and 135 part-time), enrolled in46 courses and weathered the sun, the winds, power failures, floods,and mud. The College colors, selected by the students of PierceCollege in 1947, are scarlet and white.Community pressures and demands soon caused the College tobroaden its educational scope and also to admit women in February1951. In the summer of 1956, by official action of the Board ofEducation, the College name was changed to Pierce College. Underthis new name, the College continues as one of nine colleges in theLos Angeles Community College District.Today the College serves a highly literate population, preparingstudents to take their place or to retrain in industries at the forefrontof technological advances. While the College remains unique in thegreater Los Angeles area because of its farm and its instructionalprogram in agriculture, natural resources management, animalhealth technology, and related fields, it may be best characterized byits broad range of instructional programs. Students may choose topursue a program in liberal arts and sciences and then transfer to afour-year college or university, or they may select from a variety ofoccupational fields including computer technology, journalism, nursing, office administration, and welding.Complementing the instructional programs are community servicesprograms for adults and children on topics of popular interest.For the academic year 2012-2013 the fall semester will run fromAugust 27 to December 16, 2012. The spring semester will followfrom February 4 to June 3, 2013.For the academic year 2013-2014 the fall semester will run fromAugust 29 to December 18, 2013. The spring semester will followfrom February 6 to June 4, 2014.The regular program consists of two semesters, 16 weeks in length.Classes are generally scheduled from 7 a.m. to 10:10 p.m. Thereare a limited number of Saturday and Sunday offerings. All collegeclasses are open to regularly enrolled students.Summer Session and Winter IntersessionSummer Sessions and a Winter Intersession may be offered subject toapproval by the Board of Trustees.Accrediting AgenciesPierce College and its various academic programs are accredited bythe following agencies.nAccrediting Commission for Community and Junior Collegesof the Western Association of Schools and Colleges10 Commercial Boulevard, Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949(415) 506-0234nAmerican Veterinary Medical Association1931 North Meacham Road, Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173(800) 248-2862 www.avma.orgnBureau of Automotive Repair (BAR)10240 Systems Parkway, Sacramento, CA 95827(916) 255-4200, (818) 596-4400nCalifornia Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)400 R Street, Suite 4030, Sacramento, CA 95814(916) 322-3350 www.rn.ca.govnCalifornia Association of Alcohol and Drug Educators(CAADE)P.O. Box 7152 Oxnard, CA 93031-7152(805) 485-5247 www.caade.org drmarks@adelphia.netnNational Automotive Technician Educational Foundation(NATEF) and National Institute for Automotive ServiceExcellence (NIASE)13505 Dulles Technology Dr., Ste 2, Herndon, VA 201713421nNational League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc.61 Broadway - 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006(800) 669-1656 www.nlnac.orgCollege CampusPierce College is located on 427 acres in the western San FernandoValley. Large sections of tillable and range land have been preserved asan enclave within a suburban environment.In addition to classrooms and laboratories, the College maintainsmany special facilities to supplement its educational and extracurricular programs. Athletic facilities include a stadium, baseball field,soccer field, tennis courts, swimming pool, and an equestrian arena.The College is also proud of its Center for Sciences, library, StudentServices Building, College Services Building, and Performing ArtsBuilding.WelcomePierce College has been a landmark in the Western San FernandoValley for nearly 70 years. In December 1943, 392 acres of land setin rolling hills was purchased to establish the Clarence W. PierceSchool of Agriculture, named after the Los Angeles City Board ofEducation member instrumental in forming the new college over theobjections of many who thought the West Valley too rural to support a learning institution.Regular Program

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