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6 Degree & Certificate Guidelines

Degree Programs Rio Hondo College offers a variety of two-year programs leading to the Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degrees. See this catalog for a listing of degree programs available.

The A.A. or A.S. Degree ConceptCentral to an associate degree, coursework is designed to introduce students to the variety of means through which people comprehend the modern world. This coursework is referred to as the general education requirement of the degree. It reflects the conviction of the college that those who receive these degrees must possess in common certain basic principles, concepts and methodologies both unique to and shared by the various disciplines. College educated persons should be able to use this knowledge when evaluating and appreciating the physical environment, the culture, and the society in which they live. Most importantly, these degrees should lead to better self-understanding. In addition to the general education coursework, courses within an area of specialization, called a major, are required for an associate degree. The area of specialization will appear on the face of all diplomas.

Students should meet with a counselor and create an educational plan in order to insure fulfillment of requirements of an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree.

General Education ExceptionsThose students who have been awarded a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the United States may be exempt from the Rio Hondo College general education and proficiency requirements, should they pursue an associate degree at this institution. A Request for a Course Substitution form must be completed and returned to the Admissions and Records Office in order to obtain an exemption. Course substitution requests that pertain to general education requirements for the associate degree shall be forwarded from the Admissions and Records Office to the Dean of Counseling and Student

Development. The dean will, after receiving an evaluation of the course from the Rio Hondo College Articulation Officer, approve or disapprove the request. The completed request form will be returned to the Admissions and Records Office to complete the course substitution process.

CourseSubstitutions–A Request for a Course Substitution form must be completed and returned to the Admissions and Records Office in order to substitute one course for another or to waive part of a requirement in the event of discontinued courses. Course substitution requests that pertain to associate degree majors or certificates shall be forwarded to the department/area dean in question. The dean will, after receiving an evaluation of the course from a faculty member, approve or disapprove the request. The completed request form will be returned to the Admissions and Records Office to complete the course substitution process. Rio Hondo College may accept extension and continuing education courses after taking into consideration if they are equivalent to Rio Hondo courses, are from an accredited institution, are taken for credit and a letter grade, and are degree applicable at the originating institution.

The A.A. or A.S. Degree Requirements Both the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science degrees require a minimum of 60 units with a 2.0 or better grade-point average (GPA). At least 12 units of those 60 must be in residence at Rio Hondo College. Non-degree applicable coursework will not be included in the total number of units earned toward a major.

The degree of Associate of Arts or Associate of Science will be conferred with a major consisting of a minimum of 18 units in a specified field of study (or major). A listing of all majors can be found in the degree listing in the college catalog. In addition, a minimum of a “C” grade for all coursework within the major is required. Effective Fall 2008, courses can be used to meet a General Education area and a Major requirement.

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Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) RequirementsThe Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act (Senate Bill 1440, now codified in California Education Code sections 66746-66749) guarantees admission to a California State University (CSU) campus for any community college student who completes an “associate degree for transfer,” a newly established variation of the associate degrees traditionally offered at a California community college. The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or the Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing these degrees (AA-T or AS-T) are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. In order to earn one of these degrees, students must complete a minimum of 60 required semester units of CSU-transferable coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Students transferring to a CSU campus

that does accept the AA-T or AS-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to the university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

There are no additional graduation requirements for an AA-T or AS-T degree.

Associate Degree for Transfer - Reciprocity PolicyStudents who have fulfilled a specific course requirement or entire area of an AA-T/AS-T degree at a California Community College will be considered to have met those requirements at Rio Hondo College for the same degree. Students must initiate the review process with a counselor and must mail official transcripts to the RHC Office of admissions.


Associate of Arts Degree or Associate of Science Degree General Education Requirements

The following general education requirements for an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree must be completed and are part of the 60 units required for the degree.

1. Competence in reading and written expression maybemetbythefollowing:a. The reading requirement may be met by one of

the following:i. A satisfactory score on the Reading Placement Testii. Credit (“P” grade) earned in READ 023 or higher

level reading course, or appropriate assessmentiii. 2 or 4 year degree from an accredited institution

b. The written expression requirement may be met by one of the following:i. Credit earned in ENGL 101 with a grade of “C” or

betterii. A satisfactory score on the CSU English

Equivalency Exam (to be determined by the Division of Communications and Languages)

iii. Students earning a “C” or better in freshman composition courses (3 or more semester/4 or more quarter units) from regionally accredited U.S. colleges and universities.

iv. Advanced Placement examination scores of 3, 4, or 5 on either of the following exams: AP English Language & Composition or English Literature & Composition.

v. CLEP examination scores of 50 or higher on one of the following exams: College Comp., College Comp Modular, English Comp (if taken prior to July ’10).

2. Competence in mathematics may be met by one of the following:a. Credit (“C” grade or better) in MATH 060 (Geometry),

MATH 070 (Intermediate Algebra) or MATH 072 (The Mathematics of Money), MATH 073 (Fast-Track Intermediate Algebra) or a higher level math course

b. Demonstrate proficiency by a satisfactory score on the Rio Hondo College Math Proficiency Exam

c. Advanced Placement examination scores of 3, 4 or 5 on either of the following exams: AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC or AP Statistics.

d. CLEP examination scores of 50 or higher on one of the following exams: Calculus, College Algebra, College Algebra-Trig., and Trigonometry

3. Physical Education-Minimum 2 classes. Any two physical education or dance activity courses. Effective 2006-2007 students who have completed a Fire or Police Academy from an accredited institution are automatically waived from this requirement. Students with honorable discharge DD214 paperwork will be awarded two 1-unit PE activity courses. (Exemption may be granted to those students physically unable to complete this requirement. Exemption forms are available in the Health Office.)

4. American Institutions Requirement#-Minimum ofonecourse:

HIST 143, 143H, 144, 144H, 158, 159, 159H, 170POLS 110 or 110H

5.NaturalScienceswithLab(alabmustbeincluded)-Minimum3units: ANTH 101, 101H, &101L ASTR 110, 110H & 112 or 114 BIOL 101, 111 & 111L, 112, 120 & 120L CHEM 101& 101L, 110, 120, 130 GEOG 101 & 101L GEOL 150 & 151 PHY 120, 150, 160, 211, 212, 213 PHYS 101, 102

6.SocialandBehavioralSciences-Minimum3units: ANTH 102, 103, 110, 115, 125 CD 106, 208 CHST 150 ECON 101, 101H, 102, 102H GEOG 102, 103 HIST 101, 102, 122, 143, 143H, 144, 144H, 158, 159,

159H, 167, 170 HUM 130 PHIL 128 POLS 110, 110H, 128, 130, 140, 150 PSY 101, 101H, 112, 114, 116 SOC 101, 101H, 102, 105, 110, 114, 116, 120, 1277. HumanitiesA. Fine Arts – Minimum 3 units: ART 101, 104, 105, 105H, 106, 106H, 107, 108, 109,

110, 112,113, 115, 120, 130, 135, 140, 179 DANC 199 MUS 101, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 135, 136, 155 PHTO 190 THTR 101, 105, 105H, 110B. Humanities – Minimum 3 units: ASL 149 CHIN 101, 102 ENGL 126, 131 FR 101, 102, 201, 202 HIST 101, 102, 122, 131, 143, 143H, 144, 144H, 158,

159, 159H, 167, 170 HUM 110, 111, 125, 125H ITAL 101, 102 JAPN 101, 102 LATN 101, 102 LIT 102, 102H, 112A, 112AH, 112B, 112BH, 114, 117,

117H, 140, 140H, 141, 142, 142H, 144A, MSCM 128 PHIL 101, 101H, 120, 124, 126, 135, 140, SPAN 101, 102, 130, 131, 201, 201H, 202 SPCH 130, 1328. Language and Rationality A. English Composition–Minimum 3 units: ENGL 101B. Communication and Analytical Thinking –

Minimum 3 units: CIT 101, 115, 120 ENGL 125, 133, 201, 201H LIB 101 MATH 120, 130, 130H, 140, 150, 160, 170, 175, 180,

190, 190H, 191, 250, 260, 270 PHIL 110, 112 PSY 190 SPCH 100, 101, 102, 140 READ 101 VOCB 101#Any course taken to meet the American Institutions requirement may not be used to meet another general education requirement. Courses may be used to fulfill only one G.E. area. (It is the student’s responsibility to provide verification to the Admissions and Records Office if any of the above requirements are met at another college or university.)


General Education Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) at Rio Hondo College

HumanitiesStudents critique artistic works, evaluating elements relevant to the given work (e.g. texture, form, timbre, color, conflict, rhythm, etc.) and how these are effectively integrated in the work as a whole.

Students create or perform artistic works and critically evaluate their efforts.Students interpret, analyze, and critique diverse literary texts by means of critical reading, classroom discussion, and composition.

Students will be able to perform tasks that are meaningful, personalized, and/or culturally relevant or appropriate in the target language. (Foreign language humanities outcome)

Given oral questions, written prompts, and/or reading selections, students will demonstrate productive and receptive skills in the target language. (Foreign language humanities outcome)

MathematicsGiven the description of real-world problem, students construct correct equations and/or inequalities to represent the problem and determine the correct solution or set of solutions.

Students critique and interpret data presented in appropriate graphical and/or verbal formats.

Students effectively employ calculators, computers, and other relevant technology in solving mathematical problems.

Natural SciencesStudents evaluate quantitative and/or qualitative data and develop a reasonable hypothesis based on these results.

Presented with an argument promoting a particular hypothesis, students critique the stated assertions and access whether or not the given hypothesis may be valid.

Students utilize appropriate scientific apparatus to obtain quantitative and/or qualitative data, and correctly document the resulting measurements.

Given a problem of scientific interest, students develop and execute a procedure to investigate the problem.

Students evaluate the strengths and limitations of scientific models employed to describe a particular phenomenon.

Physical EducationStudents will develop and demonstrate an understanding of the role of diet and exercise in controlling chronic health problems.

Students will critique their particular situation in relation to the principles of health, fitness and wellness.

Students will explain methods and techniques used to promote cardiovascular fitness.

Students will compare and contrast different types of exercise programs and diets and their relationship to their fitness and wellness.

Reading and Written/Oral ExpressionThe student will analyze academic or literary texts to discern meaning.

The student will summarize main ideas from academic or literary texts.

The student will support an argument with evidence.

The student will organize ideas coherently.

The student will evaluate the reliability of both print and electronic (research) sources and use them effectively.

The student will document both print and electronic sources using a conventional format.

The student will vary or employ appropriate tone in conveying ideas.

The student will use standard English grammar and mechanics.

Social and Behavioral SciencesStudents will recognize the basic vocabulary and concepts of at least one social or behavioral science discipline verbally or in writing.

Students will compare and contrast social institutions and processes across a range of historical periods and cultures.

Students will recognize and explain the methods that social and behavioral scientists use to examine the human condition.

Students will develop and communicate alternative explanations or solutions for contemporary social issues.


Multiple Majors A student who completes the requirements for more than one major at the same time may apply for a multiple major diploma. At least 18 additional units must be earned for a second major. All the required courses and units for each major must be completed and applied exclusively to the respective major and may not be used to meet requirements in other majors. Both majors will be listed on the diploma and both majors will be noted on the student’s academic record

Second Associate DegreesSecond associate degrees may be awarded when the following conditions have been met. A minimum of seventy eight (78) units must be completed and eighteen (18) additional units beyond the minimum required for the first associate degree are required to earn a second associate degree. The major for the second degree must be in a different discipline from the major of the first degree. All required courses for the major of the second associate degree must be completed and must be exclusive to the respective major and may not be used to meet requirements in other majors. The general education requirements in effect at the time of initiating the second degree must be completed. Catalog rights will apply.

Catalog Rights A student may elect to meet the graduation requirements in effect at the time of entrance or at the time of graduation provided that he/she maintains continuous enrollment.

Continuous Enrollment Continuous enrollment is defined as being enrolled in at least one course each semester and receiving an A, B, C, D, F, P, NP, I or W at Rio Hondo College or any other campus within the California community college or university system. If there is a break in enrollment for more than three consecutive semesters, the student will be held to the new requirements listed in the catalog at the time of re-enrollment. Absence from a summer session is not considered a break in enrollment. In extenuating circumstances, a student may submit a request for an extension to the Director of Admissions and Records for consideration.

GraduationStudents planning to graduate should file a “petition for graduation” during the semester in which they plan to graduate. Applications are available from the Admissions and Records Office. Deadlines for filing graduation petitions are available on the Rio Hondo web site, under the Admissions and General Information link. Please note that Rio Hondo College only hosts a commencement ceremony in the spring semester of each year.

Certificate ProgramsCertificate programs are designed for studentsinterested in developing advanced levels of

proficiency in special occupational subject areas.There are three different certificates available tostudents:• The Certificate of Achievement is designed to

prepare students for entry-level employment in avocational area. Awarded through Admissions and Records.

• The Certificate of Skill Proficiency provides thestudent with skills designed to enhance their jobmarketability and mobility. Awarded through the designated Division Office.

• The Career Certificate prepares students for specificjob opportunities. Awarded through the designated Division Office.

Specific requirements for certificates are listed in thiscatalog. A student may elect to meet the Certificateof Achievement, Certificate of Skill Proficiency, orCareer Certificate requirements in effect at the timeof entrance or at the time of graduation provided thathe/she maintains continuous enrollment (see CatalogRights – Continuous Enrollment).

Certificates are awarded upon successful completionof the courses indicated in a designated subject area.Consult each program area for specific requirements.A candidate must maintain a minimum of a “C”average in the certificate of achievement programand complete at least one required course for thecertificate at Rio Hondo College.

Upon completion of required Certificate ofAchievement courses, students must file anapplication with the Admissions and Records Officein order to receive the certificate. Applications areavailable from the Admissions and Records Office.Deadlines for filing a Certificate of Achievementapplication are available at: www.riohondo.edu.Certificates of Achievement are awarded throughthe Admissions and Records Office and appear onstudents records/transcripts. All other certificates areawarded through the designated divisions and do notappear on students records/transcripts.

Exceptions to Certificate of Achievement RequirementsA Request for a Course Substitution form must be completed and returned to the Admissions and Records Office in order to substitute one course for another or to waive part of a requirement in the event of discontinued courses. Course substitution requests that pertain to certificates shall be forwarded to the department/area dean in question. The dean will, after receiving an evaluation of the course from a faculty member, approve or disapprove the request. The completed request form will be returned to the Admissions and Records Office to complete the course substitution process. Rio Hondo College may accept extension and continuing education courses after taking into consideration if they are equivalent to Rio Hondo courses, are from an accredited institution, are taken for credit and a letter grade, and are degree applicable at the originating institution.


7 TransferTransfer ProgramsStudents whose goal is to transfer to a four-year institution should identify which transferable courses are required for both their major and general education. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with a counselor to develop an academic program best suited for their transfer institution and intended major.

Assistance in developing a transfer educational plan is advisable through contact with the counselor. Faculty members are valuable contacts in providing information related to a student’s career or college choice.

The Transfer Center is another valuable resource for students interested in transferring. The following services are available in the Transfer Center:Transfer Counseling, Application Workshops, Appointments with University Representatives, University Campus Tours, Transfer Fairs, Transfer Workshops, Resource materials, Transfer Conference, and Computer resource lab.

Rio Hondo College offers courses similar to courses in the lower division (i.e., first two years) of four-year universities. Course requirements for graduation vary from one institution to another; it is to a student’s advantage to choose his or her transfer university as early as possible. Students are advised to complete the courses at Rio Hondo College that best satisfy the lower-division course requirements of their particular transfer institution. Lower-division course requirements typically include a set of “general education” courses and a sequence of courses in the student’s chosen major known as “major prepatory”.

Planning a Transfer ProgramEach four-year institution has its own basic pattern of lower-division requirements regarding both general education and specific majors. These requirements vary from college to college and often change from year to year. Rio Hondo College has articulated courses with the California State University and University of California campuses as well as independent colleges and universities.

The Transfer Center has a listing of requirements for completing the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC), CSU – General Education Breadth, and other general education patterns. In addition, there are computers for student use to access information on the Internet regarding the college of their choice.

Students may also utilize ASSIST, the statewide repository of articulation information offering easy access to a single computerized database of student transfer information (www.ASSIST.org). The database includes IGETC and CSU GE Breadth lists as well as articulation agreements for many California public post-secondary institutions (community colleges, CSUs and UCs).

Students who plan to transfer to one of the California four-year colleges or universities should plan their program at Rio Hondo College to include the required lower-division courses of the four-year institution. Students should work closely with counselors when choosing courses at Rio Hondo College. It is possible, in most cases, to fulfill both major and general education lower-division requirements for the college or university of their choice as well as the requirements for the associate degree at Rio Hondo College.

Impacted ProgramsThe term impacted, when applied to a program or major, means that the program usually attracts many more applicants than it can accept. Consequently, there are special requirements and selection procedures for admission. Students intending to transfer and pursue these majors should consult with a counselor and visit the transfer center to request its most recent admissions information.

Transferring to California State University (CSU)The California State University system consists of 23 campuses located throughout the state. Admission representatives from local CSU campuses visit the Rio Hondo College Transfer Center on a regular basis. Please check with the Transfer Center for more detailed information.

Each California State University (CSU) campus has its own general education and major requirements. Therefore, students should work with a counselor to first select a particular CSU campus and then formulate a strategy for completing that campus’ general education requirements, major requirements, and admission requirements.

Courses transferable to CSU campuses are identified in the course description in this Catalog and in the Class Schedule. Courses identified as meeting major preparation are listed in the ASSIST articulation database, which can be viewed at www.ASSIST.org.

Students that have completed 60 transferable semester


units (90 quarter units) with a 2.0 grade point average (2.4 for non-resident students) completed by the time of entry to a CSU, are considered an upper division applicant. Applicants are eligible for admission to a CSU if they:1. Are in good standing at the last college or

university attended AND2. Have completed, or will complete prior to transfer

at least 30 semester units of general education requirements, with grades of “C” or better. The 30 semester units must include one course in written communication, one course in oral communication, one course in critical thinking, and one transferable course in mathematics. All of these courses must be completed with a “C” or better (see Area A and B4 on the Rio Hondo College CSU-GE pattern or Areas 1 and 2 on IGETC)

Certain “impacted” programs, which have more applicants than there are spaces available, have additional screening requirements. Visit the Transfer Center for more details.

Note: Some CSU campuses may accept a limited number of lower-division transfer applicants (applicants with fewer than 60 transferable units). Lower-division transfer applicants will be held to specified CSU eligibility standards. Check with a counselor and CSU mentor: www.csumentor.edu for details.

A maximum of 70 semester units earned at a community college may be transferred to the CSU; however, courses in excess of 70 semester units will receive subject credit and will be applied to satisfy content requirements as appropriate. No upper-division credit is allowed for courses taken at a community college.

Associate Degree for Transfer – A Degree with a GuaranteeThe new joint transfer program from the California Community Colleges and the California State Universities makes it easier for students to transfer. For the first time in California’s history, community college students who complete an AA-T or AS-T degree will be guaranteed admission to the California State University (CSU) system. With this new degree, you have the opportunity to complete two degrees with only 120 units if you apply and are admitted into a similar degree program.

Through the new program, students who complete an AA-T or AS-T degree will be given a special GPA advantage when applying to CSU impacted campuses or majors.

Students with an AA-T or AS-T degree enter the CSU system with junior standing. Students who are admitted to a program that has been deemed similar will need only 60 more semester units (or 90 quarter units) to complete a bachelor’s degree.

Meet with a counselor to help you identify an AA-T or AS-T degree that might be right for you.

CSU-GE CertificationA Certification means that Rio Hondo College has verified that a student has completed the lower-

division general education requirements for the CSU. For full certification, students must complete 39 units from Categories A through E of the CSU General Education Requirements with a 2.0 GPA.

Certification from a community college is important because without it, students will be held to the general education requirements specific to the CSU campus to which they are transferring. Once the student is certified the CSU campus will identify the student as having completed the lower-division requirements. (Please note that 9 units of up-division general education courses must be completed at the CSU after transfer.) For full certification, a minimum of nine units must be completed in each of Areas A, B, C, and D and one course must be completed in Area E from the CSU-GE pattern. Courses in Area A and Area B4 must be completed with a “C” or better. The overall grade-point average for the remainder of the courses must be at least a 2.0.

Students who have completed general education courses at other colleges are advised to see a counselor for information regarding a pass-along petition. Foreign coursework may not be used for certification on the CSU-GE requirements.

It is the student’s responsibility to request certification. To obtain the certification, students must file a Transcript Request Form at the Office of Admissions and Records. The final transcript and general education certification will then be sent to the CSU. To certify courses from another college, students must meet with a counselor. All transcripts from college previously attended should be on file with the Office of Admissions and Records before certification is granted.

Because the requirements for a particular major may differ from one CSU campus to another, and because requirements may change yearly, students must consult regularly with a counselor when selecting courses.

CSU ApplicationApplications for admission to the CSU system are available online at www.csumentor.edu. Applications to impacted programs must be filed during the priority-filing period. Applications should be filed as early as possible to ensure priority consideration.

CSU Application Filing PeriodsStudents are encouraged to attend an application workshop before beginning the application process. Visit the Transfer Center for a workshop schedule. Applications are to be submitted one year prior to transferring. The priority filing periods are:Semester System CampusesFall Semester: October 1-November 30Spring Semester: August 1-31

Quarter System Campuses Fall Quarter: October 1-November 30 Winter Quarter: June 1-30

Spring Quarter: August 1-31

Summer Quarter: February 1-28


AREAA:EnglishLanguageCommunicationandCriticalThinking:Choose one course from each group. (9 units minimum) A1: Oral Communication SPCH 100, 101, 102, 140 A2: Written Communication ENGL 101 A3: Critical Thinking ENGL 201, 201H PHIL 110, 112 READ 101 SPCH 140AREAB:ScientificInquiryandQuantitativeReasoning:Choose one course from each group; one of the science courses must include a laboratory (indicated by *). (9 units minimum) B1:PhysicalScience ASTR 110, 110H, 112*, 114* CHEM 101, 101L*, 110*, 120*, 130*, 131, 131L*, 230*, 231* GEOG 101, 101L* GEOL 150, 151* PHY 120*, 150*, 160*, 211*, 212*, 213* PHYS 101*, 102*B2:LifeScience ANTH 101, 101H, 101L* BIOL 101*, 105, 111, 111L*, 112*, 120, 120L*, 200*, 201*, 203*, 204*, 222*,226* PSY 210, 210H B3:LaboratoryActivity All courses are identified by * in Groups B1 and B2 above.B4:Mathematics/QuantitativeReasoning

MATH 120, 130, 130H, 140, 160, 170, 175, 180, 190, 190H, 191, 250, 260, 270

PSY 190(If MATH 070, Intermediate Algebra, was taken prior to Fall 1988, it will fulfill the requirements.) PSY 190AREAC:ArtsandHumanitiesChoose at least one course from C1: Arts; and at least one course from C2: Humanities. Additional courses may be taken from either of the groups. (9 units minimum) C1:Arts(Art,Dance,Music,Theatre) ART 101, 104, 105, 105H, 106, 106H, 107, 108, 109, 110, 112, 113, 115, 120, 121, 130, 135, 140 DANC 199 MUS 101, 120, 129, 130, 136 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 155, 170 PHTO 190 THTR 101, 105, 105H, 110, 150

C2:Humanities(Literature,Philosophy,ForeignLanguages) ASL 149 CHIN 101, 102 ENGL 126 FR 101, 102, 201, 202 HIST 101, 102, 122, 131, 143, 143H, 144, 144H, 158, 159, 159H, 167, 170

HUM 110, 111, 125, 125H, ITAL 101, 102 JAPN 101, 102 LATN 101, 102 LIT 102, 102H, 112A, 112AH, 112B, 112BH, 114, 117, 117H, 140, 140H, 141, 142, 142H, 144A, 144B, 145, 145H, 146A, 146AH, 146B, 146BH, 147, 148, 149 PHIL 101, 101H, 120, 124, 126, 128, 135, 140, 150, POLS 128 SPAN 101, 102, 130, 131, 201, 201H, 202 SPCH 130, 132AREAD:SocialSciences: 9 units required with courses in at least two groups. (3 courses/9 units minimum) D1: Anthropology and Archeology: ANTH 101, 101H, 102, 102H, 103, 115, 125 D2: Economics: ECON 101, 101H, 102, 102H, 106 D3: Ethnic Studies: CHST 150; HIST 131, 158, 159, 159H; HUM 130; POLS 150 D4: Gender Studies HIST 170, SOC 120 D5: Geography: GEOG 102, 103 D6: History: HIST 101, 102, 122, 131, 143, 143H, 144, 144H, 158, 159, 159H, 167, 170 D7: Interdisciplinary Social or Behavioral Science: CD 208, SOC 127 D8: Political Science, Government, & Legal Institutions: CHST 150, PHIL 128, POLS 110, 110H, 128, 130, 140, 150 D9: Psychology: CD 106, 208; PSY 101, 101H, 112, 114, 116, 170, 180, 200, D0: Sociology and Criminology: ANTH 110; SOC 101, 101H, 102, 105, 110, 114, 116, 120, 127

HIGHLYRECOMMENDED:All CSU campuses have a graduation requirement in U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals. Students may be certified as completing this requirement at Rio Hondo College by taking POLS 110 or 110H and one of the following History courses: HIST 143, 143H, 144, 144H, 158, 159, 159H, 170. These courses may be used to partially satisfy area C and/or D of the CSU-GE Breadth.

AREAE:LifelongLearningandSelf-Development:Chooseonecoursefromthefollowing: ANTH 110; CD 106 COUN 101, 151 or 151A, 151B, 151C(NOTE: The entire sequence of 151 A-C must be completed for a total of 3 units) DD 214 (see counselor for details) PETH 191, 192, 196; PSY 112, 121, 123, 133 SOC 105, 110NOTE: Courses may be used to fulfill only one General Education area.For a complete listing of courses and their approval dates, students may log on to www.assist.org.

CSU General Education Breadth Course RequirementsThe CSU GE Breadth is an agreement between Rio Hondo and the CSU campuses regarding general education requirements. This list of courses is regularly updated. Students can complete these courses to fulfill their lower-division, general education requirements at a community college before they transfer to a CSU campus. The CSU GE Breadth is not the only one way to fulfill the lower-division, general education requirements for the CSU. Students may also use the IGETC to fulfill lower-division general education requirements at the CSU (see in this catalog.) Courses taken by students for CSU GE Certification must be selected from the following list:


Transferring to University of California (UC)The University of California has 10 campuses located throughout the state. Admission representatives from local UC campuses visit the Rio Hondo College Transfer Center on a regular basis. Please check with the Transfer Center for more detailed information.

Course requirements vary from one University of California (UC) campus to another. Therefore, it is advised that students work with a counselor to first select a particular UC campus and then formulate a strategy for completing that campus’ general education requirements, major requirements, and admissions requirements. At most UC campuses, admission is competitive, and a grade point average (GPA) higher than the 2.4 minimum is required. Some UC campuses require that students complete specific course work in a major before transfer, and some majors require a higher grade point average than designated for general admission. See a counselor for further explanation and planning materials.

Transfer Admission RequirementsTo be eligible for admission to a UC as a transfer student, a student must fulfill the following criteria:A. Complete 60 UC transferable semester units (90 quarter units) with a minimum GPA of 2.4 (2.8 for non-residents); ANDB. Complete the following course requirements, earning a grade of “C” or better in each course: two transferable college courses in English composition; one transferable college course in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning; four transferable college courses chosen from at least two of the following subject areas: arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and physical and biological sciences. NOTE: The IGETC General Education Transfer Pattern will meet these course requirements. However, some students, depending on the transfer major and university, may not be well served by following IGETC; AND

C. Complete as many major preparation courses as possible. Major preparation many be viewed at www.assist.org. NOTE: Selective majors require certain courses to be completed before transfer with a higher grade point average.

The UC allows up to 70 UC transferable lower division units from a community college or 4-year university. Students who complete more than 70 units at the community college may still complete courses to fulfill course requirements but will not be able to transfer more than the 70 units of credit.

IMPORTANT! To be considered for fall admission at most campuses, students must plan to complete all courses required for admission no later than the spring semester preceding the fall they wish to enter the university.

Community College Transfer Priority AdmissionUC campuses give priority consideration for admission to California community college students. A California community college student applying for admission to the University of California in advance standing will be given priority admission over all other applicants if:1. The student was enrolled at one or more

California community college for at least two terms (excluding summer sessions); AND

2. The last college attended before admission to a UC campus was a California community college (excluding summer sessions); AND

3. The student has completed at least 30 semester (45 quarter) UC transferable units at one or more California community college.

IGETC General Education CertificationCertification means that the last community college attended prior to transfer will verify that the student has completed the entire IGETC pattern. Rio Hondo College will certify for IGETC after completion of all courses required. Students who have completed general education courses at other colleges are advised to see a counselor for information regarding a pass-along petition. Foreign coursework may not be used for certification on the IGETC requirements, except for area 6: Language other than English.

All courses on IGETC must be completed with a C grade or better. By completing the IGETC requirements, students will have satisfied all lower division general education requirements for the UC or CSU campus of choice. Certification is highly recommended (please note that some UC campuses, depending on the major, will not accept IGETC as part of the general education requirements; see a counselor for more information). It is the student’s responsibility to request certification. To obtain the certification, students must file a Transcript Request Form at the Office of Admissions and Records. If coursework was completed at another college/university, official transcripts must be on file with the Office of Admissions and Records before the certification is granted. Partial certification can be granted if a student has completed all but two courses in the IGETC pattern.


UC Impacted MajorsSome majors at UC campuses are highly competitive or “impacted”. This means that certain courses in the major must be completed with achievement of a high GPA prior to transfer. Please consult with a counselor or visit the Transfer Center for details.

Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)The Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program offers guaranteed admission to the students who complete a core set of courses at Rio Hondo College a full term prior to transferring. Students in the TAG program can receive early review of their academic records, early admission notification, and specific guidance on major preparation and general education coursework. Rio Hondo College has agreements with seven UCs (UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Santa Cruz). TAG requirements vary by UC campus and yearly. For further information meet with the Transfer Counselor.

UC ApplicationApplications for admission to the UC system are available online at www.universityofcalifonia.edu/apply. NOTE: The UCs requires students to write a personal statement, visit the Transfer Center for more information.

UC Application Filing PeriodsStudents are encouraged to attend an application workshop before beginning the application process. Remember applications are submitted one year prior to transferring.

The priority filing periods are:FallQuarter/Semester: November 1-30WinterQuarter: July 1-31Spring Quarter: October 1-31

All UC campuses accept applicants for fall admission. To determine which UC campus accepts winter and/or spring, call the specific campus or visit the Transfer Center.

Transferring to Independent Colleges & UniversitiesEach year many Rio Hondo students go on to pursue their fields of interest and earn a degree at an independent four-year institution. Admission requirements and general education requirements vary from college to college. To make transferring to a private or independent college as smooth as possible, students should obtain information on transfer requirements from that college and work closely with a counselor to plan their course of study.

Although admission requirements vary and are listed in the catalogs of the various universities and colleges, students who transfer to independent colleges and universities are given credit for most, if not all, of their community college work. Most colleges and universities give full credit for general education courses and for most other courses designated by the community college as transferable.

Rio Hondo College has developed articulation agreements with many independent colleges and universities. Transfer students who plan to attend a private college or university are encouraged to consult with a counselor to plan their academic plan. For information regarding deadlines and articulation agreements, students should visit the Transfer Center.

For information regarding all transfer deadlines, students should consult with Rio Hondo College counselors or the Transfer Center.

Transfer Web SitesBelow are listed some of the web sites available to help students who wish to transfer.

• Articulation: http://www.assist.orghttp://www.riohondo.edu/Students/Articulation

• California Colleges: http://www.californiacolleges.edu

• California Independent Colleges and Universities: http://www.aiccu.edu

• California State University: http://www.csumentor.edu

• RHC Transfer Center: http://www.riohondo.edu/students/transfercenter

• University of California: http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu

• UC Transfer: http://uctransfer.universityofcalifornia.edu

• Associate Degree for Transfer: A Degree with a Guarantee

www.adegreewithaguarantee.com


Area 1: ENGLISH COMMUNICATIONCSU: 3 courses required, one from each group below

UC: 2 courses required, one each from 1A and 1B1A – English Composition One course of 3 semester/4 quarter units ENGL 101

1B –Critical Thinking One course of 3 semester/4 quarter units ENGL 201 or 201H, PHIL 110

1C –Oral Communications: (CSU only) One course of 3 semesters/4 quarter units. SPCH 100, 101, 102, 140

Area 2: MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS & QUANTITATIVE REASONINGOne course: 3 semester/4 quarter units MATH 120, 130, 130H, 160+, 165+, 170+, 180+, 190+, 190H, 191, 250, 260, 270 PSY 190+ Indicates that UC course credit may be limited. Please consult a counselor for additional information.

Area 3: ARTS & HUMANITIES At least 3 courses - 9 semester/12 quarter units. 3A: ARTS (3 units minimum): ART 104, 105, 105H, 106, 106H, 107, 108, 109, 110 112, 113, 115 MUS 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 135, 136 THTR 101, 105, 105H 3B: HUMANITIES (3 units minimum): ENGL 126 FR 102, 201, 202 HIST 101, 102, 122, 131, 143, 143H, 144, 144H, 158, 159, 159H, 167, 170 HUM 110, 111, 125, 125H ITAL 102 JAPN 102 LATN 102 LIT 102, 102H, 112A, 112AH, 112B, 112BH, 114, 117, 117H, 140, 140H, 141, 142, 142H, 144A, 144B, 145, 145H, 146A, 146AH, 146B, 146BH, 147, 148, 149 PHIL 101, 101H, 120, 124, 126, 128,135, 140, 150 POLS 128 SPAN 102, 201, 201H, 202 Area 4: SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCESAt least 3 courses from at least two disciplines - 9 semester/12 quarter units ANTH 102, 102H, 103, 110, 125 CD 106, 208 CHST 150 ECON 101, 101H, 102, 102H, 106 GEOG 102, 103 HIST 101, 102, 122, 131, 143, 143H, 144, 144H, 158, 167, 170

HUM 130 PHIL 128 POLS 110, 110H, 128, 130, 140, 150 PSY 101, 101H, 112, 114, 170, 200, SOC 101, 101H, 102, 105, 110, 114, 116, 120, 127

Area 5: PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESAt least 2 courses are required, one from 5A and 5B. One course must include a corresponding laboratory from 5A or 5B. Laboratory courses are noted with * symbol (7-9 semester/9-11 quarter units)

5A: PHYSICAL SCIENCES (One course minimum): ASTR 110, 110H, 112*, 114* CHEM 110*, 120*, 130*, 230*, 231* GEOG 101, 101L* GEOL 150, 151* PHY 120*+, 150*+, 160*+, 211*+, 212*+, 213+*

5B: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (One course minimum): ANTH 101, 101H, 101L BIOL 101*, 105, 111, 111L*, 120, 120L*, 200*, 201*, 203*, 204*, 226* PSY 210, 210H

5C: LABORATORY ACTIVITY: This requirement may be met by completing and lab course that corresponds to a lecture course found above in 5A or 5B with *symbol.+ Indicates that UC course credit may be limited. Please consult the course description for additional information.

6: LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH (UC REQUIREMENT ONLY)Proficiency equivalent to two years of high school study in the same language or at Rio Hondo College: At least 1 course from: ASL 149 CHIN 101, 102 FR 101, 102, 201, 202 ITAL 101, 102 JAPN 101, 102 LATN 101, 102 SPAN 101, 102, 130, 131, 201, 201H, 202(If using high school courses to fulfill this area, grades of “C-” are acceptable. Official transcripts must be on file in the Admissions and Records Office)

AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS REQUIREMENTCSU has an American Institutions graduation requirement that can be fulfilled by taking the following:6 units: Choose one course from group 1 and one course from group 2. 1. POLS 110, 110H 2. HIST 143, 143H, 144, 144H, 158, 159, 159H, 170

Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) For CSU & UC

The IGETC is an agreement between Rio Hondo and the CSU and UC campuses regarding general education requirements. The IGETC list of courses was developed first in 1991 and is regularly updated. Students can complete these courses to fulfill their lower-division, general education requirements at a community college before they transfer to a CSU or UC campus. The IGETC is only one way to fulfill the lower-division, general education requirements of a CSU or UC campus, and it is not recommended for certain majors and colleges.Completion of all the requirements in the IGETC will permit a student to transfer from a community college to a campus in either the California State University or University of California system without the need to take additional lower-division general education courses. Transfer students will receive certification for all their general education requirements only after completing all of the subject areas listed below with a “C” grade or better in each course.


8 Degrees & CertificatesOccasionally offerings will not be available in a particular program. Please contact the division for more information about availability.

List of DegreesAccounting .............................................................50Administration of Justice .....................................52Advanced Engine Performance...........................53Alternative Energy Technology ..........................55Alternative Fuels/Advanced Transportation ...56Animation...............................................................57Architecture............................................................58Architectural Design & Drawing ........................59Art ..........................................................................60 Automotive Collision Repair & Painting...........61Automotive Technology ......................................62 •HeavyEquipmentMaintenance ...............97

Biology ....................................................................65Business Administration ......................................66Business •InternationalBusiness ...............................67 •LogisticsManagement ............................103 •Management/Supervision .......................68 •SmallBusiness/Entrepreneuralism ......128

Business Marketing .............................................69

ChicanoStudies .....................................................70Child Development ...............................................71Civil Design Technology ......................................74Computer Information Technology •ComputerSystems(Option) .....................77 •MicrocomputerSpecialist(Option) .........78CommunicationStudiesforTransfer..................76Commercial Art .....................................................60Corrections .............................................................79

DrugStudies ..........................................................80

Electronics Technology .........................................81Engineering Design Drafting ..............................82EnglishandLiterature ..........................................83EnvironmentalScience .........................................84Environmental Technology ..................................85

Fire Technology .....................................................87 •AdmissionsProcedures .............................88

General Studies •EmphasisinArtsand Human Expression ................................81 •EmphasisinScienceandMathematics ....92 •EmphasisinSocialBehaviorand Self-Development ..................................93 •EmphasisinSocialSciences ......................94

Honda Professional Career Training Program Specialization(PACT) ....................................98 •ProgramOverview ..............................99-100

Kinesiology for Transfer .....................................102

Mass Communications •MassMediaSpecialization .....................104 •PrintMediaSpecialization .....................105MathematicsforTransfer....................................106Music .....................................................................107

NursingProgramOverview .......................108-118Nursing ................................................................120 •AssociateDegreeNursing ................120-122 •VocationalNursing ...................................121 Philosophy ...........................................................124Photography ........................................................125Psychology for Transfer......................................127SociologyforTransfer .........................................129

Theatre Arts ..........................................................130

Welding Technology ...........................................130Wildland Fire Technology ..................................131


Degrees & Certificates

List of Certificates

Certificates of AchievementAccounting .............................................................50

Advanced Engine Performance...........................53

Advanced Engine Performance-Technician.......54

Alternative Energy Technology ..........................55

Alternative Fuels & Advanced Transportation ................................................56 Architectural Design & Drawing -Technician ...59Automotive Collision Repair & Painting...........61Automotive Technology ......................................64 •BrakeandSuspensionService .................63 •EngineRepair .............................................64 •GeneralAutomotiveService .....................62 •GeneralServiceTechnician .......................62 •HeavyEquipmentMaintenance Specialist ......................................................91 •TransmissionService .................................64

Business .................................................................67 •InternationalBusiness ...............................67 •LogisticsManagement ............................103 •RetailManagement ...................................68 •Business/Management&Supervision ..68 •SmallBusiness/Entrepreneuralism ......128BusinessMarketing ...............................................69

Child Development .............................................72 •PreschoolTeacher .......................................73Civil Design Technology ......................................74Civil Design & Drawing .....................................75 •Surveying,Mapping&Drawing ..............75Computer Information Technology ..................77 •ComputerSystems ....................................77 •MicrocomputerSpecialist .........................78

DieselFuel&EmissionSystems..........................63DrugStudies ..........................................................80

Electronics Technology .........................................81Engineering Design Drafting – Technician ........82Environmental Technology ..................................86

Fire Technology .....................................................87FitnessSpecialist....................................................89

Mass Communications ......................................104 •MassMediaSpecialization .....................104 •PrintMediaSpecialization .....................105

Nursing ................................................................123 •VocationalNursing ..................................123

Welding Technology ...........................................130Wildland Fire Technology ..................................131

Career Certificates

ForensicIdentification ..........................................89

Nursing ................................................................ 119 •CertifiedNurseAssistant Acute Care ............................................ 119 •HomeHealthAide .................................. 119 •NurseAssistantPre-Cert.Training Course ................................................... 119

Physical Education •AthleticTrainer’sAide ............................125Police Academy •BasicPoliceTraining ...............................126

Certificates of Skill Proficiency

ComputerizedAccounting ..................................51

IncomeTaxPreparer .............................................51

EmergencyMedicalTechnician ...........................81

Game Development.............................................90

Geographic Information Systems .....................96 •FocusAreaFacilitiesManagement .........96 •FocusAreaCrimeMapping .....................96 •FocusAreaEnvironmental Technology .............................................96

HumanServices...................................................101

*Courses in the degree/certificate are not necessarily listed in the order of enrollment, see prerequisites.


ACCOUNTINGDIVISION OF BUSINESS

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE

TheAssociateofScienceDegreeintheAccounting program prepares students for employment and advancement opportunities inbusinessandindustrysuchasfinancialinstitutions,hospitals,manufacturingandconstructioncompanies,wholesaleandretailcompanies,transportation,utilities,educationalinstitutions,alllevelsofgovernmentandthemilitary. Entry-level employment opportunities includepositionsingeneralbookkeeping,accountsreceivable/payable,payroll,incometaxpreparation,costaccountingandauditing.

AccountingMajorsintendingtoobtainabachelor’sdegreeinAccountingshouldrefertothe Business Administration transfer curriculum.

ToacquiretheAssociate of Science Degree in Accounting,itisnecessarytocompletethegraduationrequirementsoftheCollegealongwith the following courses with a grade of “C” or better:Required Courses UnitsACCT 101 Financial Accounting ..................... 4ACCT102 *ManagerialAccounting ............... 4ACCT 103 Payroll Accounting ......................... 3ACCT106 ComputerizedAccounting ........... 3ACCT203 *IntroductiontoCost Accounting .................................... 3BUSL110 LegalEnvironmentof Business .......................................3CIT107 IntroductiontoMicrosoftExcel ........................................................1.5CIT108 *AdvancedMicrosoftExcel .........1.5MGMT101 IntroductiontoBusiness ................ 3ENGL101 *CollegeComposition& Research .......................................3.5 OrMGMT108 BusinessCommunications ............ 3Choose a minimum of 6 units from the following:ACCT104 *IntroductiontoGovernmentand Not-For-ProfitAccounting ......... 3ACCT105 IncomeTaxAccounting ................. 4ACCT201 *IntermediateAccountingI........... 3ACCT202 *IntermediateAccountingII ......... 3ACCT290 CWE/InternshipforAccounting Related Fields ............................. 1-4FIN101 IntroductiontoFinancial Planning ........................................ 3Units Required 35 - 35.5

*Prerequisite

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENTAccountingThecertificatecurriculuminAccountingpreparesstudents for employment and advancement opportunities in business and industry such as financialinstitutions,hospitals,manufacturingandconstructioncompanies,wholesaleandretailcompanies,transportation,utilities,educationalinstitutions,alllevelsofgovernmentandthemilitary. Entry-level employment opportunities includepositionsingeneralbookkeeping,accountsreceivable/payable,payroll,incometaxpreparation,costaccountingandauditing.

AccountingMajorsintendingtoobtainabachelor’sdegreeinAccountingshouldrefertothe Business Administration transfer curriculum.

ToacquiretheCertificateofAchievementinAccounting,itisnecessarytocompletethefollowing courses with a grade of “C” or better:

Required Courses UnitsACCT 101 Financial Accounting .......................4ACCT102 *ManagerialAccounting .................4ACCT 103 Payroll Accounting ...........................3ACCT106 ComputerizedAccounting .............3ACCT203 *IntroductiontoCost Accounting ......................................3BUSL110 LegalEnvironmentof Business ...........................................3CIT107 IntroductiontoMicrosoft Excel ................................................1.5CIT108 *AdvancedMicrosoftExcel ...........1.5MGMT101 IntroductiontoBusiness .................3ENGL101 *CollegeComposition& Research ..........................................3.5 OrMGMT108 BusinessCommunications .............3

Choose a minimum of 6 units from the following:ACCT104 *IntroductiontoGovernmentand Not-For-ProfitAccounting ...........3ACCT105 IncomeTaxAccounting ...................4ACCT201 *IntermediateAccountingI ............3ACCT202 *IntermediateAccountingII ...........3ACCT290 CWE/InternshipforAccounting Related Fields ............................... 1-4FIN101 IntroductiontoFinancial Planning ...........................................3

Units Required 35 - 35.5

*Prerequisite


Income Tax Preparer Thiscertificateisdesignedforindividualsdesiringtoenterthetaxpreparationfieldwithaminimumofcourserequirements.Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthiscertificate,studentswillpossesstheknowledgeandpracticalexperience necessary to prepare personal income taxeseffectively.Bycompletingthetaxcourse,studentswillreceivethequalifyingeducationrequiredbytheCaliforniataxEducationCouncilto become a California Registered Tax Preparer.

Required Courses UnitsACCT105 IncomeTaxAccounting ................4ACCT096 VolunteerIncomeTax AssistanceI ..................................1ACCT097 VolunteerIncomeTax AssistanceII.................................1

Units Required 6

CERTIFICATE OF SKILL PROFICIENCY

Computerized Accounting TheComputerizedAccountingCertificateprogram is designed to provide students withbasicaccountingskillsandknowledgenecessary to obtain entry-level accounting and other accounting support positions in smallandmediumsizedbusinesseswhichusecomputerizedaccountingsystems.

Required Courses UnitsACCT 101 Financial Accounting ....................4ACCT 103 Payroll Accounting ........................3ACCT106 ComputerizedAccounting ...........3CIT107 IntroductiontoMicrosoft Excel ........................................... 1.5CIT108 AdvancedMicrosoftExcel ......... 1.5MGMT108 BusinessCommunications ...........3or ENGL101 CollegeCompositionandResearch ..................................................... 3.5 Units Required 16-16.5


ACCOUNTINGDIVISION OF BUSINESS


ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICEDIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY


Toacquirethe Associate of Science Degree in Administration of Justice,itisnecessarytocompletethegraduationrequirementsoftheCollege along with the following courses:

Required Courses Units AJ101 IntroductiontoAdministration of Justice .................................... 3 AJ 102 Criminal Procedures ................... 3 AJ104 LegalAspectsofEvidence ......... 3AJ 105 Community Relations/ MulticulturalIssues withinPublicService ............... 3AJ106 CriminalLawI ............................. 3AJ107 CriminalLawII ........................... 3 18

Plus 6 units for the following courses:GIS281 CrimeMappingandAnalysis ......4AJ Administration of Justice Courses (Subject Titles & Units will vary)CORR CorrectionsCourses (Subject Titles & Units will vary)PAC Police Academy Courses (Subject Titles & Units will vary)

Units Required 24

Administration of Justice (Open to all students)

Studentsdesiringcareersinlawenforcementmayelect a program from Administration of Justice. Thisprogramisdesignedtobetransferableorjoboriented,dependingonstudentneed.

Studentsseekingcareersincorrections,probationandparoleshouldspecializeinthecorrectionsoption.Someoftheseareasrequireafouryeardegree.

Studentsseekingemploymentwithalocal,state or federal law enforcement agency should specializeinAdministrationofJustice.Everystudentshouldseekcounselingwiththeassignedmember of the Counseling staff in order to develop a comprehensive course of study within his/her career choice.

ItishighlyrecommendedthattheAdministrationofJusticestudenttakeIntroductiontoAdministration of Justice before advancing to the next courses. This provides a foundation of basic understanding of the Criminal Justice System.Thestudentisnowpreparedforastudyof courses in the Administration of Justice.



ADVANCED ENGINE PERFORMANCEDIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

ThecourseslistedintheAssociateofScienceDegree are comprised of a comprehensive list of jobskillsneededtoworkinthespecializedfieldof Automotive Advanced Engine Performance Diagnostics.Theskillsdevelopedduringlectureandlabwillenhancethestudent’sabilitytocompletetheindustry-recognizedAutomotiveServiceExcellence(ASE)CertificationTestsA6(Electrical/ElectronicSystems),A8(EnginePerformance),andL1(AdvancedEnginePerformance).Thedegreeisdesignedtoprepare an individual for transfer and/or entry-level employment as an Automotive Engine Performance Diagnostic Technician.ToacquiretheAssociate of Science Degree in Advanced Engine Performance, it is necessary tocompletethegraduationrequirementsoftheCollege along with the following courses with a grade of “C” or better:Required Courses UnitsAUTO0501 ASEA6AlternativeCourse- Automotive Electrical/Electronic Diagnosis and Repair .................1.5AUTO0502 ASEA8AlternativeCourse- Automotive Engine Performance Diagnosis and Repair .................1.5AUTO0503 ASEL1AlternativeCourse- Automotive Advanced Engine Performance Diagnosis & Repair .......................................................1.5AUTO106 AutomotiveElectricalToolsand Diagnostic Procedures .................3AUTO110 IntroductiontoEngineDiagnosis and Tune-Up .................................3AUTO120 EngineTune-Up/Performance .....4AUTO130 BasicCleanAirCarCourse ...........4AUTO135 AdvancedCleanAirCarCourse ..2AUTO155 AutomotiveOn-BoardDiagnostics GenerationsOneandTwo (OBDI&OBDII) .........................3AUTO157 AutomotiveSpecialized Electronics Training .....................4

In Addition, Students Must Complete TWO of the following:AUTO115 ComputerizedEngineControls and Diagnostics ..............................3AUTO150 EngineElectricalSystems ................4AUTO180 AdvancedAutomotiveDiagnostics ............................................................3AUTO256 AutomotiveScantoolsandVehicle NetworkSystems ...........................3

Units Required 33.5 or 34.5

ThecourseslistedintheCertificateofAchievement are comprised of a comprehensive listofjobskillsneededtoworkinthespecializedfieldofAutomotiveAdvancedEnginePerformanceDiagnostics.Theskillsdeveloped during lecture and lab will enhance thestudent’sabilitytocompletetheindustry-recognizedAutomotiveServiceExcellence(ASE)CertificationTestsA6(Electrical/ElectronicSystems),A8(EnginePerformance),andL1(AdvancedEnginePerformance).TheCertificateis designed to prepare an individual for entry-level employment as an Automotive Engine Performance Diagnostic Technician.ToacquiretheCertificate of Achievement in Advanced Engine Performance, it is necessary to complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better:Required Courses UnitsAUTO0501 ASEA6AlternativeCourse- Automotive Electrical/Electronic Diagnosis and Repair .................. 1.5AUTO0502 ASEA8AlternativeCourse- Automotive Engine Performance Diagnosis and Repair .................1.5AUTO0503 ASEL1AlternativeCourse Automotive Advanced Engine Performance Diagnosis & Repair ............................................1.5AUTO106 AutomotiveElectricalToolsand Diagnostic Procedures ................ 3AUTO110 IntroductiontoEngineDiagnosis and Tune-Up ................................. 3AUTO120 EngineTune-Up/Performance ......................................................... 4AUTO130 BasicCleanAirCarCourse ........... 4AUTO135 AdvancedCleanAirCar Course ............................................ 2AUTO155 AutomotiveOn-BoardDiagnostics GenerationsOneandTwo (OBDI&OBDII) ......................... 3AUTO157 AutomotiveSpecializedElectronics Training ......................................... 4

In addition, students must complete TWO of the following: AUTO115 ComputerizedEngineControls and Diagnostics ............................ 3AUTO150 EngineElectricalSystems .............. 4AUTO180 AdvancedAutomotive Diagnostics.................................... 3AUTO256 AutomotiveScantoolsandVehicle NetworkSystems......................... 3

Units Required 33.5 or 34.5

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT


ADVANCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE - TECHNICIANDIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENTThisCertificateisdesignedfortheexperiencedAutomotive Technician who desires to expand andupgradehis/herskillleveltoincludetheabilitytocompletetheindustry-recognizedAutomotiveServiceExcellence(ASE)CertificationTestsA6,A8,andL1withintheCaliforniaTune-Up&Driveability,andSmogCheckProgram.TheCertificateisdesignedto prepare an individual for entry-level employmentasaStateCertifiedSmogCheckTechnician.

ToacquireaCertificate of Achievement in Advanced Engine Performance Technician, it is necessary to complete the following with a grade of “C” or better:

Required Courses UnitsAUTO0501 ASEA6AlternativeCourse- Automotive Electrical/ Electronic Diagnosis and Repair ................................. 1.5AUTO0502 ASEA8AlternativeCourse- Automotive Engine Performance Diagnosis and Repair ............... 1.5AUTO0503 ASEL1AlternativeCourse-

Automotive Advanced Engine Performance Diagnosis & Repair ..................................... 1.5

AUTO130 BasicCleanAirCarCourse ..........4AUTO135 AdvancedCleanAirCar Course ..........................................2AUTO155 AutomotiveOn-Board DiagnosticsGenerations OneandTwo(OBDI&OBDII) ....................................................3

Units Required 13.5


ALTERNATIVE ENERGY TECHNOLOGYDIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Alternative Energy TechnologyThecourseslistedinthiscertificatecompileacomprehensivelistofjobrelatedskillsneededtoacquireAlternativeEnergytechnicalskills.Theskillsacquiredduringclasswillprepareanindividual for entry-level employment as an AlternativeEnergyTechnicianthatmayfindemploymentasaninstaller,designerorasamaintenanceand/orrepairworker.

ToacquiretheCertificate of Achievement in Alternative Energy Technology,itisnecessaryto complete the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsAET070 IntroductiontoAlternative Energy Technology .....................3AET072 PhotovoltaicSystemsDesign andInstallation ...........................3AET074 *AdvancedPhotovoltaicSystems DesignandInstallation ..............3 AET076 WindEnergySystems DesignandInstallation ..............3AET078 *AdvancedWindEnergySystems DesignandInstallation ..............3 TCED044 OSHAWorkplaceSafety...............1

Units Required 16

*Prerequisite

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENTThecourseslistedintheAssociateofScienceDegree are designed to prepare an individual for entry level employment within the alternative energyindustryasanintegrator,designer,orasamaintenanceorrepairworker.ThisDegreeis designed to increase the number of students earning an Associate degree from Rio Hondo and to guide students along a path to transfer and promotionthatisbothefficientandsufficientfortheir continued academic success.

ToacquiretheAssociate of Science Degree in Alternative Energy Technology,itisnecessarytocompletethegraduationrequirementsoftheCollege along with the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsAET070 IntroductiontoAlternative Energy Technology .....................3AET072 PhotovoltaicSystemsDesign andInstallation ...........................3AET 074 *Advanced Photovoltaic SystemsDesignand Installation ...................................3 AET076 WindEnergySystems DesignandInstallation ..............3AET 078 *Advanced Wind Energy SystemsDesign andInstallation ...........................3 AET181 HomeEnergyManagement and Auditing ...............................3OrAET182 IndustrialEnergyManagement and Auditing ...............................3AET280 GreenBuildingDesign Principles .....................................3ARCH 095 Construction Document Reading and Estimating ............3ELEC050 IntroductiontotheElectrical Industry .......................................2GIS120 *IntroductiontoGeographic InformationSystemsand SpatialAnalysis ..........................4 TCED054 *OSHAWorkplaceSafetyII .........4

Units Required 34

*Prerequisite



This Degree is designed to prepare students and incumbent employees as Alternative Fuels & Advanced Transportation Technology specialists. Trainingisintheoryandpracticalskills.DirectedpracticalworkisgiveninallFuelareas,CompressedandBiodiesel,undersimulatedon-the-jobconditions.Theprogramwillprovidethestudenttheopportunitytoacquiretheknowledgeandhandskillsdemandedofmoderntransportationspecialists.Thesequenceinwhichcoursesaretakenmaybemodifiedtomeetindividual needs.

ToacquiretheAssociate of Science Degree in Alternative Fuels & Advanced Transportation Technology,itisnecessarytocompletethegraduationrequirementsoftheCollegealongwith the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsAUTO101 IntroductiontoAutomotive ServiceandRepair: UnderhoodService ..................3AUTO103 IntroductiontoAutomotive ServiceandRepair: UndercarService .....................3AUTO106 AutomotiveElectricalToolsand Diagnostics Procedures ..........3AUTO107 IntroductiontoAutomotive LightService .............................3AUTO110 IntroductiontoEngineDiagnosis and Tune-Up ............................3AUTO115 ComputerizedEngineControls & Diagnostics ...........................3AUTO141 AlternativeFuelsI ......................3AUTO142 AlternativeFuelsII .....................4AUTO147 IntroductiontoHybrid&Electric VehicleTechnology ..................3AUTO157 AutomotiveSpecialized Electronics Training .................4

Units Required 32

Alternative Fuels & Advanced Transportation TechnologyThisCertificateofAchievementisdesignedtoprepare students and incumbent employees as Alternative Fuels & Advanced Transportation Technology specialists. Training is in theory and practicalskills.Directedpracticalworkisgiveninallfuelareas,CompressedandBiodiesel,undersimulatedon-the-jobconditions.Theprogramwillprovidethestudenttheopportunitytoacquiretheknowledgeandhandskillsdemandedofmoderntransportationspecialists.Thesequenceiswhichcoursesaretakenmaybemodifiedtomeetindividual needs.

ToacquiretheCertificate of Achievement in Alternative Fuels & Advanced Transportation Technology,itisnecessarytocompletethefollowing courses:

Required Courses UnitsAUTO110 IntroductiontoEngineDiagnosis and Tune-Up ...............................3AUTO115 ComputerizedEngineControls & Diagnostics ..............................3AUTO141 AlternativeFuelsI .........................3AUTO142 AlternativeFuelsII .......................4AUTO147 IntroductiontoHybrid&Electric VehicleTechnology ....................3AUTO157 AutomotiveSpecialized Electronics Training ...................4

Units Required 20

ALTERNATIVE FUELS & ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGYDIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENTASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE


ANIMATIONDIVISION OF ARTS & CULTURAL PROGRAMS

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREEThis Degree is recommended for those who are interestedinthefieldofEntertainmentArtandAnimation.

StudentsareadvisedtocheckwiththeCounseling Department for the courses accepted intotheAnimationmajoratthefour-yearinstitutionswheretheyseektransfer.

ToacquiretheAssociate of Science Degree in Animation, it is necessary to complete the graduationrequirementsoftheCollegealongwith the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsART 105 Or ART105H* SurveyofWesternArt:Prehistory throughtheMiddleAges .............3ART 106 Or ART106H* SurveyofWesternArt:Renaissance toModern ........................................3ART 120 Two Dimensional Design ................3ART 121 Three Dimensional Design .............3ART130 FreehandDrawingI .........................3

Choose one course from the list belowANIM101 DigitalModelingandTexturing ....4ANIM105 PrinciplesofAnimation ..................3ANIM110 DigitalCharacterAnimation ...........4ANIM120 3DMaterials,Lightingand Rendering ........................................4ANIM130 WorldBuildingforGame Development ..................................4 Units Required 18-19

*Prerequisite



ThisprogramleadstotheAssociateofScienceDegree in Architecture for university transfer to Architecture,advancedTechPrepplacement,employmentinarchitecturalfirms,theAES(Architectural/Engineering/Construction)andDesignindustries,PublicWorks/Utilities.The program includes applications such as BIM(BuildingInformationModeling),CADD(ComputerAssistedDesignandDrafting,LEED(LeadershipinEnergyandEnvironmentalDesign),3DPrinting,andtraditionaldraftingmethodsandstandards.BycompletionofspecificGeneralEducationcourses,thisprogramfulfillsmanyoftherequirementsandfoundationcourses for transfer to Baccalaureate Architectural relatedmajorsbutdoesnotfulfillalltransferrequirementsforspecificBaccalaureatedegreeprograms. (See admission requirements of individual colleges and universities and transfer requirements for specific majors.)ToacquiretheAssociate of Science Degree in Architecture, it is necessary to complete the graduationrequirementsoftheCollegealongwith the following courses:Required Courses Units ARCH115 IntroductiontoResidential Architecture: Drawing & Design ..........................................4 ARCH 125 *Residential Architecture & Detailing ......................................3 ARCH 215 *Architectural Perspective & Rendering ....................................4ARCH225 *CommercialWood&Masonry Design & Construction ..............4 ARCH235 *ArchitecturalDesignStudio .......4ARCH 260 * Advanced Architecture Using Revitand3DSoftware ...............4ENGT101 IntroductiontoTechnical Drawing&Graphics ..................3ENGT105 Architectural&Technical FreehandSketching ....................2 ENGT122 EngineeringDesignGraphics ......4ENGT150 AutoCADforBasicCADD Applications ................................4

Units Required 36

* Prerequisite

ARCHITECTURE DIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION



ThemajorofArchitecturalDesignandDrawingcurriculumleadstotheAssociateofScienceDegreeforemploymentinArchitecturalfirms,theAEC(Architectural/Engineering/Construction)andDesignindustries,andPublicWorks/Utilities. The program includes applications such asBIM(BuildingInformationModeling),CADD(ComputerAssistedDesignandDrafting),LEED(LeadershipinEnergy&EnvironmentalDesign),3DPrinting,andtraditionaldraftingmethodsand standards. This program is not designed to fulfillrequirementsfortransfertoauniversityinArchitecture(seeAssociateofScienceDegreeinArchitecture).ForBaccalaureateoradvanceddegrees,seeadmissionandtransferrequirementsfor individual colleges and universities.ToacquiretheAssociate of Science Degree in Architectural Design and Drawing, it is necessary to complete the graduation requirementsoftheCollegealongwiththefollowing courses:Required Courses UnitsARCH 095 Construction Document Reading and Estimating ............3 ARCH115 IntroductiontoResidential Architecture: Drawing & Design ..........................................4 ARCH 125 *Residential Architecture & Detailing ..................................3ARCH225 *CommercialWood&Masonry Design & Construction ..............4 ARCH 260 * Advanced Architecture Using Revitand3DSoftware ...............4 CIV140 *CivilDraftingFundamentals .......................................................3ENGT101 IntroductiontoTechnical Drawing&Graphics ..................3ENGT105 Architectural&Technical FreehandSketching ....................2 ENGT122 EngineeringDesignGraphics ......... 4ENGT150 AutoCADforBasicCADD Applications ................................4ENGT170 MicroStationforBasicCADD Applications ................................4ENGT200 *IntermediateAutoCADfor Design & Production .................3

Units Required 41

* Prerequisite

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & DRAWINGDIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION


Architectural Design & Drawing TechnicianThiscertificateisdesignedforconstruction,housing and architectural related careers and leads to employment in architectural design applications,contractorsoffices,buildingdepartments,utilitiesandbuildingrelateddrafting and CADD applications.

ToacquiretheCertificate of Achievement in Architectural Design and Drawing Technician,itis necessary to complete the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsARCH 095 Construction Document Reading and Estimating ............3 ARCH115 IntroductiontoResidential Architecture: Drawing & Design ......................................4ARCH 125 *Residential Architecture & Detailing ..................................3ARCH225 *CommercialWood&Masonry Design & Construction ..............4CIV140 *CivilDraftingFundamentals .......................................................3ENGT101 IntroductiontoTechnical Drawing&Graphics ..................3 ENGT105 Architectural&Technical FreehandSketching ....................2ENGT122 EngineeringDesignGraphics ......4ENGT150 AutoCADforBasicCADD Applications ................................4

Units Required 30

* Prerequisite



ToacquiretheAssociate of Science Degree in Commercial Art,itisnecessarytocompletethegraduationrequirementsoftheCollegealongwith the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsART 105 Or ART105H* SurveyofWesternArt:Prehistory throughtheMiddleAges ..........3ART 106 Or ART106H* SurveyofWesternArt: RenaissancetoModern..............3ART 120 Two Dimensional Design .............3ART 121 Three Dimensional Design ...........3ART130 FreehandDrawingI ......................3ART131 *FreehandDrawingII ...................3ART164 GraphicDesign (Adobe Illustrator) ........................3ART165 GraphicDesign (Advanced Adobe Illustrator) ..........3ART175 ComputerGraphics ......................3ART178 IntroductiontoDigitalImaging (Adobe Photoshop) ........................3

Units Required 30

*Prerequisite

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE ToacquiretheAssociate of Arts Degree in Art,itisnecessarytocompletethegraduationrequirementsoftheCollegealongwiththefollowing courses:

Required Courses UnitsART 105 Or ART105H* SurveyofWesternArt:Prehistory throughtheMiddleAges ..........3ART 106 Or ART106H* SurveyofWesternArt: RenaissancetoModern.............3ART 120 Two Dimensional Design .............3ART 121 Three Dimensional Design ...........3 ART130 FreehandDrawingI ......................3ART131 *FreehandDrawingII ...................3ART 135 Beginning Painting ........................3ART136 *IntermediatePainting..................3 Additional six units from the following: ART140 CeramicsI .......................................3ART141 *CeramicsII ....................................3 ART230 *BeginningLifeDrawing .............3ART231 *IntermediateLifeDrawing .........3 ART235 *AdvancedPaintingI ....................3ART236 *AdvancedPaintingII ..................3

Units Required 30

*Prerequisite

ART DIVISION OF ARTS & CULTURAL PROGRAMS


AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR & PAINTING DIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION


ToacquiretheAssociate of Science Degree in Automotive Collision Repair & Painting,it is necessary to complete the graduation requirementsoftheCollegealongwiththefollowing courses:

Required Courses UnitsAUTB080 AutomotivePaintingI ..................3AUTB085 *AutomotivePaintingII ...............3AUTB 090 Advanced Automotive Collision Repair ..........................2AUTB099 AutomotiveCollisionMechanical & Electronic Components ............4AUTB101 IntroductiontoAutomotive Collision Repair & Painting ........................................4AUTB 110 *Auto Body and Frame Straightening .............................. 4AUTB 125 *Automotive Collision Repair & Painting .......................4

Units Required 24

*Prerequisite


Automotive Collision Repair &PaintingToacquiretheCertificate of Achievement in Automotive Collision Repair and Painting,itisnecessary to complete the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsAUTB080 AutomotivePaintingI ..................3AUTB085 *AutomotivePaintingII ...............3AUTB 090 Advanced Automotive Collision Repair ..........................2AUTB099 AutomotiveCollisionMechanical & Electronic Components .........4AUTB101 IntroductiontoAutomotive Collision Repair & Painting ........................................4AUTB 110 *Auto Body and Frame Straightening ...............................4AUTB 125 *Automotive Collision Repair & Painting .......................4

Units Required 24

*Prerequisite


CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT General Automotive Service ThecourseslistedintheCertificateofAchievement are comprised of a comprehensive listofjobskillsneededtoentertheautomotivefield.Theskillsdevelopedduringclasswillenhancethestudent’sabilitytocompletetheindustryrecognizedAutomotiveServiceExcellence(ASE)CertificationTestsA-1throughA-8,AutomotiveTechnician.TheCertificateisdesigned to prepare an individual for entry-level employment as an Automobile Technician.ToacquiretheCertificate of Achievement in General Automotive Service,itisnecessarytocomplete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better:Required Courses UnitsAUTO106 AutomotiveElectricalToolsand Diagnostic Procedures ...............3AUTO140 Body&ChassisElectrical Systems ........................................4AUTO150 EngineElectricalSystems .............4AUTO160 UpperEndEngineRebuilding andMachining ............................4AUTO200 SuspensionSteering& AlignmentService .....................4AUTO210 AutomotiveBrakeSystems ..........4AUTO220 ManualDriveTrainsandAxles ...4AUTO230 AutomaticTransmission/ Transaxle ......................................4AUTO240 HeatingandAirConditioning ....4Units Required 35

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT General Service TechnicianThecourserequiredinthiscertificatecompilesacomprehensivelistofjobrelatedskillsneededtoacquiregeneralautomotiveskills.Theskillsacquiredduringclasswillprepareanindividualfor entry-level employment as a light duty service techniciansuchasaLubeTechnicianorpositionswith a franchised repair facility.ToacquiretheCertificate of Achievement in General Service Technician,itisnecessarytocomplete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better:Required Courses UnitsAUTO101 IntroductiontoAutomotive ServiceandRepair......................3AUTO103 IntroductiontoAutomotive ServiceandRepair......................3AUTO106 AutomotiveElectricalTools and Diagnostics Procedures ......... 3AUTO107 IntroductiontoAutomotive LightService ................................3Units Required 12

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY DIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION


ThecourseslistedintheAssociateofScienceDegree are comprised of a comprehensive list of jobskillsneededtoentertheautomotivefield.Theskillsdevelopedduringclasswillenhancethestudent’sabilitytocompletetheindustryrecognizedAutomotiveServiceExcellence(ASE)CertificationTestsA-1throughA-8,AutomotiveTechnician. The Degree is designed to prepare an individual for transfer and/or entry-level employment as an Automobile Technician.

ToacquiretheAssociate of Science Degree in Automotive Technology, it is necessary to completethegraduationrequirementsoftheCollege along with the following courses with a grade of “C” or better:

Required Courses UnitsAUTO106 AutomotiveElectricalToolsand Diagnostic Procedures ...............3 AUTO140 BodyandChassis ElectricalSystems .......................4AUTO150 EngineElectricalSystems .............4AUTO160 UpperEndEngineRebuilding andMachining ............................4AUTO200 SuspensionSteering &AlignmentService .................4AUTO210 AutomotiveBrakeSystems ..........4AUTO220 ManualDriveTrains and Axles .....................................4AUTO230 AutomaticTransmission/ Transaxle ......................................4AUTO240 HeatingandAir Conditioning ...............................4

Units Required 35




CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT Brake and Suspension Service Thecourseslistedinthiscertificatecompileacomprehensivelistofjobrelatedskillsneededtoentertheautomotivefield.Theskillsacquiredduringclasswillhelpone’sabilitytocompletetheASECertificationTestintheareaofA-4SteeringandSuspensionand/orA-5Brakes.Thecertificateisdesignedtoprepareanindividualforentry-levelemploymentasaSuspensionandSteeringand/orBrakesService/RepairTechni-cian.

ToacquiretheCertificate of Achievement in Brake and Suspension, it is necessary to com-plete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better:

Required Courses UnitsAUTO103 IntroductiontoAutomotive ServiceandRepair:Undercar Service .....................................3AUTO140 BodyandChassisElectrical Systems ...................................4AUTO200 Suspension,Steeringand AlignmentService .................4AUTO210 AutomotiveBrakeSystems ....4AUTO211 AntilockBrakes/Traction ControlSystems ....................3

Units Required 18

Diesel Fuel and Emission SystemsThisCertificateisdesignedfortheexperiencedAutomotive Technician who desires to expand andupgradehis/herskillleveltoincludeLightDutyVehicleDieselFuelSystemsandrelatedDriveabilityandEmissionControlSystemswithintheAutomotiveTune-upandDriveability,ElectricalandElectronics,andAutomotiveEmissionControlSystemsServiceandRepairspectrum.Thiscertificateisalsoappropriateforemissioncontrol(smog)techniciansdesiringtotakeandpasstheASEA9LightVehicleDieselEnginescertificationexamcoveringadvancedauto/truckdieseltechnology.ThiscertificateleadstoemploymentasaGeneralDieselAutoRepairTechnician,DieselTune-upTechnicianand/orStateCertifiedSmogTechnician.

ToacquireaCertificate of Achievement in Diesel Fuel and Emission Systems,itisnecessary to complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better:

Required Courses UnitsAUTO106 AutomotiveElectricalTools and Diagnostic Procedures .......3AUTO108 IntroductiontoAutomotive DieselService&Operation .......3AUTO110 IntroductiontoEngine Diagnosis and Tune-Up .............3AUTO115 ComputerizedEngineControls and Diagnostics ..........................3AUTO118 LightDutyVehicleDieselFuel Systems&EmissionControl Diagnostics ..................................3

Units Required 15



Engine RepairThecourseslistedinthiscertificatecompileacomprehensivelistofjobrelatedskillsneededtoentertheautomotivefield.Theskillsacquiredduringclasswillhelpone’sabilitytocompletetheASECertificationTestintheareaofA-1EngineRepair.Thecertificateisdesignedtopreparean individual for entry-level employment as an Automotive Engine Repair Technician.

ToacquiretheCertificate of Achievement in Engine Repair, it is necessary to complete the fol-lowing courses with a grade of “C” or better:

Required Courses UnitsAUTO101 IntroductiontoAutomotive Service&Repair: UnderhoodService ................. 3AUTO160 UpperEndEngineRebuilding andMachining ........................ 4AUTO170 LowerEndEngineRebuilding andMachining ....................... 4AUTO190 EngineBlueprinting& Machining ................................... 3

Units Required 14

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

Transmission ServiceThecourseslistedinthiscertificatecompileacomprehensivelistofjobrelatedskillsneededtoentertheautomotivefield.Theskillsacquiredduringclasswillhelpone’sabilitytocompletetheASECertificationTestintheareaofA-2AutomaticTransmission/Transaxleand/orA-3ManualDriveTrainandAxles.Thecertificateisdesignedtoprepare an individual for entry-level employment asanAutomaticTransmissionand/orManualTransmissionService/RepairTechnician.

ToacquiretheCertificate of Achievement in Transmission Service, it is necessary to complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better:

Required Courses UnitsAUTO103 IntroductiontoAutomotive ServiceandRepair:Undercar Service ....................................... 3AUTO125 PowerTrainSystemService and Transmission Diagnostics ............................... 4AUTO220 ManualDriveTrainsand Axles .......................................... 4AUTO230 AutomaticTransmission/ Transaxle ................................... 4

Units Required 15


BIOLOGYDIVISION OF MATHEMATICS & SCIENCES


TheAssociateofSciencedegreeinBiologyprepares students who are intending to transfer to a four-year institution in the biological sciences. This degree provides for the completion of general lower-division course workassociatedwiththerequirementsforabachelordegreeinbiology,biochemistry,botany,ecology,forestry,zoology,microbiology,medicine,etc.Thedegreeisspecificallydesigned for students intending to transfer to a CSUorUCcampus.Studentscompletingthedegreewilltakespecificcoursesinchemistry,biology,physicsandmathematicsinadditiontoageneraleducationpreparationsuchastheCSUgeneraleducationplanorIGETC.

ToacquiretheAssociate of Science Degree in Biology,itisnecessarytocompletethegraduationrequirementsoftheCollegealongwith the following courses:

Required Courses Units BIOL200 *PrinciplesofBiologyI .................5 BIOL201 *PrinciplesofBiologyII ................5 CHEM130 *GeneralChemistry .......................5CHEM131 *GeneralChemistry .......................3CHEM131L *GeneralChemistryLab ...............2MATH190Or MATH190H *CalculusI ......................................4MATH191 *CalculusII .....................................4OrMATH130OrMATH130H *Statistics .........................................4PHY150 *GeneralPhysicsI ..........................4OrPHY211 *PhysicsforScientistsand EngineersI ...................................4PHY160 *GeneralPhysicsII ........................4OrPHY212 *PhysicsforScientistsand EngineersII .................................4

Units Required 36

* Prerequisite• See assist.org for major preparation required for transfer to a UC or CSU


ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE This is a transfer degree which allows students to fulfilllowerdivisionpre-businessrequirementsfortheCaliforniaStateUniversitySystem.Studentsshouldworkcloselywithcounselorsto select the appropriate math course and other lowerdivisioncourseswhicharerequiredbythefour year colleges of their choice.

ToacquiretheAssociate of Arts Degree in Business Administration,itisnecessarytocompletethegraduationrequirementsoftheCollege along with the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsACCT 101 Financial Accounting ....................4ACCT102 *ManagerialAccounting ...............4BUSL110 LegalEnvironmentof Business .......................................3CIT101 IntroductiontoInformation Systems ........................................3ECON101 PrinciplesofEconomics................3ECON102 PrinciplesofEconomics................3MATH120 *FiniteMathematics ......................4 OrMATH130orMATH130H *Statistics .........................................4 Or MATH170 *ElementsofCalculus ...................4

Units Required 24

*Prerequisite

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DIVISION OF BUSINESS

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE


BUSINESS/INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSDIVISION OF BUSINESS


TheDegreeinInternationalBusinessisdesignedfor students who wish to pursue a career in businessanddesiretoworkwithbusinessesinother countries. The program is also for students already employed in the international business fieldwhowishtoimprovetheirinternationalmanagementandorganizationalskills.Theprogram also prepares students for management positions in international business

ToacquiretheAssociate of Science Degree in International Business, it is necessary to com-pletethegraduationrequirementsoftheCollegealong with the following courses with a grade of “C” or better:

Required Courses UnitsACCT 101 Financial Accounting ....................4BUSL110 LegalEnvironmentof Business .......................................3LOG101 SupplyChainManagement .........3MGMT108 BusinessCommunications ...........3MGMT140 IntroductiontoInternational Business .......................................3MGMT141 InternationalMarketing ...............3MGMT142 InternationalManagement ..........3MGMT143 ImportandExportBusiness ........3MGMT144 InternationalBanking& Finance .........................................3

Units Required 28

International BusinessThisCertificateofAchievementisdesignedforthose students who wish to pursue a career in international business. This program is also for those students already employed in the internationalfieldwhowishtoimproveontheirinternationalmanagementandorganizationalskillswhichcanleadtoamanagementpositionin international business.

ToacquiretheCertificate of Achievement in International Business,itisnecessarytocomplete the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsMGMT140 IntroductiontoInternational Business .................................. 3MGMT141 InternationalMarketing ........... 3MGMT142 InternationalManagement ...... 3MGMT143 Import&ExportBusiness........ 3MGMT144 InternationalBanking & Finance ............................... 3MGMT290 CooperativeWorkExperience/ InternshipforBusiness ManagementRelated Fields ....................................3-4

Units Required 18 or 19



BUSINESS/MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISIONDIVISION OF BUSINESS

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREEThis curriculum is designed for those students who desire the education and training for a business career at the management level inmanyofthefollowingareas:production,materialsmanagementandhandling,marketing,supervision,transportation,andoperationsmanagement.Ageneralcoreofknowledgeaimstoequipstudentswithsoundfoundationsupon which the may develop management and supervision abilities through advanced student andjobexperience.

ToacquiretheAssociate of Science Degree in Business with an option in Management and Supervision,itisnecessarytocompletethegrad-uationrequirementsoftheCollegealongwiththe following courses:

Required Courses UnitsBUSL110 LegalEnvironmentof Business .......................................3CIT101 IntroductiontoInformation Systems ........................................3MGMT101 IntroductiontoBusiness ...............3MGMT105 Supervision.....................................3MGMT108 BusinessCommunications ...........3MGMT120 HumanRelationsinBusiness ......3MGMT146 HumanResources Management ...............................3MGMT150 PrinciplesofManagement ...........3MRKT170 ElementsofMarketing .................3

Units Required 27

*Prerequisite

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT Management and SupervisionThisCertificateofAchievementisdesignedforthestudent interested in management or supervisory positions leading to careers in business management. TheCertificateofAchievementcanbeusedtoupgradeleadershipskillsanddeveloporganizationalskillswhich can lead to advancement in areas such as operationsmanagement,transportation,marketing,materialsmanagement,andrelatedfields.ToacquiretheCertificate of Achievement in Business with an option in Management and Supervision,itisnecessary to complete the following courses:Required Courses UnitsBUSL110 LegalEnvironmentofBusiness ... 3CIT101 Introductionto InformationSystems .................... 3MGMT101 IntroductiontoBusiness ................ 3MGMT105 Supervision ....................................... 3MGMT108 BusinessCommunications ............ 3MGMT120 HumanRelationsinBusiness ....... 3MGMT146 HumanResources Management .................................. 3MGMT150 PrinciplesofManagement ............ 3MRKT170 ElementsofMarketing ................... 3Units Required 27*Prerequisite

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT Retail ManagementTheRetailManagementCertificateProgramisa comprehensive program designed to prepare students for the fast paced challenges that exist in the competitive retail industry. This broad program is also intended to help students develop a clear senseofthescopeoftheretailmanger’sjobandanunderstandingofthebasicrequirementsforsuccessin the future.ToacquiretheCertificate of Achievement in Retail Management it is necessary to complete the following courses:Required Courses UnitsACCT090 IntroductiontoAccounting..........3CIT102 IntroductiontoMicrosoft Office ............................................3MGMT052 BusinessMathematics ...................3MGMT108 BusinessCommunications ...........3MGMT120 HumanRelationsinBusiness ......3MGMT146 HumanResourcesManagement .3MGMT150 PrinciplesofManagement ...........3MRKT170 ElementsofMarketing .................3MRKT175 RetailManagement .......................3SPCH101 PublicAddress ...............................3Units Required 30*Prerequisite


BUSINESS MARKETING DIVISION OF BUSINESS

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREETheAssociateofScienceDegreeinBusinessMarketingisdesignedtopreparestudentstobesuccessfulinthedynamic,creative,andfast-pacedfieldofmarketing.Studentshavetheflexibilityofchoosingelectiveclassesthatmeettheirpersonalgoalsintheirmarketingeducation.

The degree is a two-year program designed topreparestudentstoentertheworkforceorexplore additional education options. This comprehensive program can prepare students tobeeffectiveinavarietyofmarketingcareersincluding:salesandsalesmanagement,retailmanagement,advertising,promotion,consumerbehaviorresearch,customerservice,andsmallbusinessmarketing.

ToacquiretheAssociate of Science Degree in Business Marketing, it is necessary to complete thegeneraleducationrequirementsofthecollegealong with the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsBUSL110 LegalEnvironment of Business ...................................3MGMT101 IntroductiontoBusiness ...............3MGMT108 BusinessCommunications ...........3MGMT150 PrinciplesofManagement ..........3MRKT170 ElementsofMarketing .................3

Choose four courses from the following:GIS120 *IntroductiontoGeographic InformationSystemsand SpatialAnalysis .........................4LOG101 SupplyChainManagement .........3MGMT141 InternationalMarketing ...............3MRKT171 ConsumerBehavior ......................3MRKT172 AdvertisingandPromotion .........3 MRKT173 PrinciplesofSelling .......................3MRKT174 SmallBusinessMarketing and Advertising ..........................3MRKT175 RetailManagement .......................3 Units Required 27-28

*Prerequisite

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENTTheBusinessMarketingCertificateofAchievement is designed to prepare students tobesuccessfulinthedynamic,creative,andfast-pacedfieldofmarketing.Studentshavetheflexibilityofchoosingelectiveclassesthatmeettheirpersonalgoalsintheirmarketingeducation.

Thiscertificateofachievementcanbeusedtoupgrademarketingskillsforprofessionalsalreadyworkinginmarketingpositionsortodevelopnewskillsforthosestudentswantingtoexploremarketingcareers.Thiscomprehensiveprogram can prepare students to be effective in avarietyofmarketingcareersincluding:salesandsalesmanagement,retailmanagement,advertising,promotion,consumerbehaviorresearch,customerservice,andsmallbusinessmarketing.

ToacquiretheCertificate of Achievement in Business Marketing, it is necessary to complete the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsMGMT101 IntroductiontoBusiness ...............3MRKT170 ElementsofMarketing .................3

Choose four courses from the following:GIS120 *IntroductiontoGeographic InformationSystemsand SpatialAnalysis .........................4LOG101 SupplyChainManagement .........3MGMT141 InternationalMarketing ...............3MRKT171 ConsumerBehavior ......................3MRKT172 AdvertisingandPromotion .........3 MRKT173 PrinciplesofSelling .......................3MRKT174 SmallBusinessMarketing and Advertising ..........................3MRKT175 RetailManagement .......................3 Units Required 18-19

*Prerequisite


CHICANO STUDIES DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREETheAssociateofArtsDegreeinChicanoStudiesisintendedforstudentswishingtoacquirehistorical,theoretical,andculturalunderstandingoftheChicano(Mexican-American)communityfrom the formation of the Chicano identity up to current issues pertaining to this group. The degree program is particularly relevant tostudentsintendingtoworkand/orinteractin environments with high concentrations of Chicanos and/or those with familial or personal tiestotheMexican-Americancommunity.Thisprogram is also intended to prepare students interested in transferring to four-year institutions asChicanostudiesmajors.

Asamultidisciplinaryprogram,theChicanoStudiesDegreedrawsupondisciplinesencompassingthehumanities,languageandfinearts,andanumberofsocialsciences.Specifically,issuesofpolitics,identity,andsocialjusticeareexploredwhileChicanocontributionstotheartistic,political,economic,andculturallandscapeofmainstreamU.S.societyareexamined.

ToacquiretheAssociate in Arts Degree in Chicano Studies it is necessary to complete the graduationrequirementsoftheCollegealongwith the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsCHST101 IntroductiontoChicano Studies ..............................................3CHST146 TheMexicanAmericaninthe HistoryoftheU.S. .........................3CHST148/SOC148 LaChicana:TheContemporary Mexican-AmericanFemale ........... 3CHST150/POLS150 ChicanoPolitics .................................3HUM130 ContemporaryMexican-American Culture .............................................3

Choose two courses from the list below:ANTH 102 Or IntroductiontoCultural ANTH 102H Anthropology .................................3ANTH125 Religion,Magic,Witchcraft, andtheSupernatural ....................3ART108 TheArtofMexico .............................3HIST122 HistoryofMexico .............................3HIST131 HistoryoftheNorthAmerican Indian ...............................................3HIST159Or HistoryofMinorities:HIST159H Mexican-Americans, Asian-Americans,and American-Women .........................3HIST167 HistoryofCalifornia ........................3HUM125 IntroductiontoMexican Culture .............................................3LIT117Or MexicanLiteratureinLIT117H Translation .......................................3LIT149 IntroductiontoChicana/Chicano Literature .........................................3MUS129 MusicinLatinAmerican Culture .............................................3PSY116 IntroductiontoCross-Cultural Psychology ......................................3SOC116 IntroductiontoRaceandEthnic Relations ..........................................3SPAN102 *SpanishII ..........................................4SPAN130 SpanishforHeritageSpeakersI ....3SPAN131 *SpanishforHeritageSpeakersII .......................................................3SPAN201OrSPAN201H *SpanishIII .........................................4SPAN202 *SpanishIV .........................................4 Units Required 21 -23

*Prerequisite


CHILD DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES


The following curriculum meets the requirementsforanAssociateinScienceDegree.StudentsplanningtocontinuetowardsaBachelor’sDegreeinChildDevelopment,HomeEconomics or Elementary Education should consult the college or university to which they intendtotransferforspecificrequirements.Allcourses listed in Child Development electives regardlessofthecatalogyearoryeartaken,maybe used as Child Development electives for the Associate Degree under any catalog year.

TheStateofCaliforniaCommissiononTeacherCredentialing has several Child Development Permits available to students completing Child Developmentcourses.Seewww.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/CREDS/child-dev-permits.htmlfordetails.

ToacquiretheAssociate of Science Degree in Child Development,itisnecessarytocompletethegraduationrequirementsoftheCollegealongwith the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsCD106 +ChildGrowthandDevelopment (DS1) ............................................3CD 110 +Principles and Practices of Early ChildhoodEducation(DS3) ......... 3CD 111 +Early Childhood Education Curriculum(DS3) ......................3CD 208 +Child Family and Community (DS2) ............................................3CD 228 #*Early Childhood Education Practicum(DS3) ..........................3 Plus nine units selected from the following courses: CD095 CurrentIssuesinChild Development(DS3) ...................1CD102 Nutrition,HealthandSafety forChildren(DS7) .....................3CD103 Parenting(DS2) .............................3CD104 MethodsforTeachingParent Education(DS2) .........................3CD 115 Creative Art Experiences for Children(DS3) ...........................3

CD118 DevelopmentofScienceand MathExperiences(DS3) ...........3CD119 MusicandMovementExperiences forChildren(DS3) .....................3CD120 ExperiencesinLanguageArts (DS3) ............................................3CD128 GrowthandDevelopmentduring theSchoolYears(DS5) ..............3CD129 School-AgeCareSupervision andAdministration(DS5) ........3CD130 SchoolAgeChildCareand Curriculum(DS5) ......................3CD210 *AdultSupervision(DS6) ............3 CD211 InfantsandToddlers(DS4) .........3CD213 *DevelopingandImplementing Infant/ToddlerCurriculum (DS4) ............................................3CD 222 *Administration of Educational Programs for Young Children (DS6) ............................................3CD 223 *Advanced Administration of Educational Programs for YoungChildren(DS6) ...............3CD224 DiversityIssuesinEarly Childhood,SchoolAgeand Adolescence(DS3) .....................3CD226 IntroductiontoSpecial Education .....................................3CD229 LiteracyDevelopmentfor Children(DS3) ...........................3CD230 FamilyChildCare(DS3) .............3CD 231 *Curriculum for Family ChildCare(DS3) .......................3CD 232 Educating Children with SpecialNeeds ..............................3CD298 Internship&SeminarforCareer & Technical Education Programs(DS3) ..........................1ED110 IntroductiontoTeaching ..............3

Units Required 24

+ DS indicates Department of Social Services Title 22 classification requirements for teacher training in licensed private preschools and childcare programs.

* Prerequisite

#Observation hours only available in daytime




Child DevelopmentThis curriculum is designed to meet the minimum educationalrequirementsoftheCaliforniaDepartmentofSocialServices(DSS)tosecureemployment in state licensed private preschools andchildcarecentersasInfant/Toddler,PreschoolorSchool-AgeTeachersorasProgramDirector.ThecurriculumwillalsomeetrequirementsforacquiringAssistantandAssociateTeacherlevelChild Development Permits from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing in order to secure employment in state and federally funded programs for children. All courses listed in Child Development electives regardless of the catalog year oryeartaken,maybeusedasChildDevelopmentelectivesfortheCertificateofAchievementunderanycatalog year.

TheStateofCaliforniaCommissiononTeacherCre-dentialing has several Child Development Permits available to students completing Child Development courses.Seewww.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/CREDS/child-dev-permits.html for details.

ToacquireaCertificate of Achievement in Child Development it is necessary to complete the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsCD106 ChildGrowthandDevelopment (DS1)+ .......................................3CD 110 Principles and Practices of Early ChildhoodEducation(DS3)+ ..........................................................3 CD 111 Early Childhood Education Curriculum(DS3)+ ......................3 CD114ObservationandAssessment (DS3) ...........................................3CD208 Child,FamilyandCommunity (DS2)+ ......................................3CD 228 Early Childhood Education Practicum**(DS3) .....................3 18

Plus nine units selected from the following courses: CD102 Nutrition,HealthandSafetyfor .. Children(DS7) .......................... 3CD103 Parenting(DS2) ............................. 3

CD104 MethodsforTeachingParent Education(DS2) ....................... 3CD 115 Creative Art Experiences for Children(DS3) .......................... 3CD118 DevelopmentofScienceand MathExperiences(DS3) .......... 3CD119 MusicandMovementfor Children(DS3) .......................... 3CD120 ExperiencesinLanguageArts (DS3) .......................................... 3CD128 GrowthandDevelopmentDuring theSchoolYears(DS5) ............. 3CD129 School-AgeCareSupervisionand Administration(DS5) .............. 3CD130 School-AgeChildCareand Curriculum(DS5) ......................... 3CD210 AdultSupervision*(DS6) ............ 3 CD211 InfantsandToddlers(DS4) .......... 3CD213 DevelopingandImplementing Infant/ToddlerCurriculum* (DS4) .......................................... 3CD 222 Administration of Educational Programs for Young Children* (DS6) .......................................... 3CD 223 Advanced Administration of Educational Programs for Young Children*(DS6) ........................ 3CD224 DiversityIssuesDuringEarly Childhood,SchoolAgeand Adolescence(DS3) ................... 3CD226 IntroductiontoSpecial Education ................................... 3CD229 LiteracyDevelopmentforYoung Children(DS3) .......................... 3CD230 FamilyChildCare(DS3) .............. 3CD 231 Curriculum for Family Child Care * (DS3) .......................................... 3CD232 EducatingChildrenwithSpecial Needs .......................................... 3ED110 IntroductiontoTeaching ............... 3

Units Required 27

+ DS indicates Department of Social Services Title 22 classification requirements for teacher training in licensed private preschools and childcare programs.

* Prerequisite

** Observation hours only available in day-time.




Preschool TeacherThe following courses meet the minimum educationalrequirementsunderTitle22(DepartmentofSocialServices-DSS)toqualifythe student to teach in a state licensed preschool orchildcareprogram(privatefor-profitorprivatenonprofit).CompletionofthesecourseswillalsoqualifyastudenttoapplyforaChildDevelopment Permit at the Assistant level through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The Assistant level Permit will qualifyastudenttoteachinstateorfederallyfunded programs. These courses also meet the unitrequirementsfortheAssociateTeacherlevelontheChildDevelopmentPermitMatrix(workexperienceisalsorequiredforthispermitlevel).The student must have attained a grade of “C” or higher in each course.

Seewww.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/c1797.pdf for details.

ToacquiretheCertificate of Achievement in Preschool Teacher, it is necessary to complete the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsCD102 Nutrition,HealthandSafety forChildren(DS7) .....................3CD106 +ChildGrowthandDevelopment (DS1) ...........................................3CD 110 +Principles and Practices of Early Childhood Education (DS3) ...........................................3 CD 111 +Early Childhood Education Curriculum(DS3) .......................3CD 208 +Child Family and Community (DS2) ...........................................3

Units Required 15



Civil Design TechnologyThe following Civil Design Technology curriculumwillleadtotheCertificateofAchievement and prepare students for employmentinthefieldofCivilEngineeringas a technician with the potential for more rapid advancement to positions of greater responsibility in surveying and civil construction.

ToacquiretheCertificate of Achievement in Civil Design Technology,itisnecessarytocomplete the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsARCH115 IntroductiontoResidential Architecture .................................4CIV140 *CivilDraftingFundamentals ......... 3CIV142 IntroductiontoSurveying andGPS .......................................4CIV241 *CivilEngineeringDrafting and Design ...................................3CIV245 *CivilEngineeringDesign andModeling .............................3ENGT101 IntroductiontoTechnical Drawing&Graphics ..................3ENGT105 ArchitecturalandTechnical FreehandSketching ....................2ENGT122 EngineeringDesign Graphics .......................................4ENGT138 EngineeringCareersand Applications ................................2ENGT150 AutoCADforBasicCADD Applications ................................4ENGT170 MicroStationforBasicCADD Applications ................................4ENGT200 *IntermediateAutoCADfor Design and Production ..............3GIS120 IntroductiontoGeographic InformationSystemsand SpatialAnalysis ..........................4GIS221 *CartographyandBase MapDevelopment.....................3

Units Required 46

*Prerequisite

CIVIL DESIGN TECHNOLOGY DIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION


The following Civil Design Technology curriculumwillleadtotheAssociateofScienceDegree and prepare students for employment inthefieldofCivilEngineeringasatechnicianwith the potential for more rapid advancement to positions of greater responsibility in surveying and civil construction. Completion ofthisprogramisnotdesignedtofulfilltherequirementsfortransfertoauniversityinCivilEngineering. For Baccalaureate or advanced degrees students will need to complete additionalcoursesinmathematicsandphysics,pleaseseeacounselorforrequirements.

ToacquiretheAssociate of Science Degree in Civil Design Technology,itisnecessarytocompletethegraduationrequirementsoftheCollege along with the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsARCH115 IntroductiontoResidential Architecture .................................4CIV140 *CivilDrafting Fundamentals .............................3CIV142 IntroductiontoSurveyingand GPS ...............................................4CIV241 *CivilEngineeringDrafting and Design ...................................3CIV245 *CivilEngineeringDesign andModeling ..............................3ENGT101 IntroductiontoTechnical Drawing&Graphics ..................3ENGT105 ArchitecturalandTechnical FreehandSketching ....................2ENGT122 EngineeringDesign Graphics .......................................4ENGT138 EngineeringCareersand Applications ................................2ENGT150 AutoCADforBasicCADD Applications ................................4ENGT170 MicroStationforBasic CADD Applications ...................4ENGT200 *IntermediateAutoCAD for Design and Production ........3GIS120 IntroductiontoGeographic InformationSystemsand SpatialAnalysis ..........................4GIS221 *CartographyandBase MapDevelopment......................3Units Required 46*Prerequisite



Civil Design & DrawingThiscertificateisdesignedforcivilengineeringcareers and leads to employment in civil design applications,publicworks,utilitiesandCADD/Drafting related industries.

ToacquiretheCertificate of Achievement in Civil Design & Drawing,itisnecessarytocomplete the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsCIV140 *CivilDraftingFundamentals .....3CIV142 IntroductiontoSurveying andGPS .......................................4ENGT101 IntroductiontoTechnical Drawing&Graphics ..................3ENGT138 EngineeringCareersand Applications ................................2ENGT150 AutoCADforBasicCADD Applications ................................4ENGT170 MicroStationforBasicCADD Applications ................................4GIS120 IntroductiontoGeographic InformationSystemsand SpatialAnalysis ..........................4

Plus 4 units from the following:ARCH115 IntroductiontoResidential Architecture .................................4 OrENGT122 EngineeringDesignGraphics ......4

Units Required 28

*Prerequisite

CIVIL DESIGN TECHNOLOGY DIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Drawing Surveying, Mapping & DrawingThiscertificateisdesignedforsurveyingcareersandleadstoemploymentincivildesignapplications,publicwork,utilitiesandCADD/Draftingrelatedindustries.

ToacquiretheCertificate of Achievement in Surveying, Mapping & Drawing,itisnecessarytocomplete the following courses:

RequiredCourses UnitsCIV140 *CivilDraftingFundamentals .....3CIV142 IntroductiontoSurveying andGPS .......................................4ENGT101 IntroductiontoTechnical Drawing&Graphics ..................3ENGT122 EngineeringDesignGraphics ......4GIS120 IntroductiontoGeographic InformationSystemsand SpatialAnalysis ..........................4GIS221 *CartographyandBase MapDevelopment.......................4

Select one course from the following:ENGT150 AutoCADforBasicCADD Applications ................................4 OrENGT170 MicroStationforBasicCADD Applications ................................4

Units Required 28

*Prerequisite

AdditionalRecommendedcourses:GEOG101andMATH175.



Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for TransferThe Associate in Arts in Communication StudiesforTransfer(AA-T)DegreeisintendedtomeetthelowerdivisionrequirementsforCommunicationStudiesmajors(orsimilarmajors)ataCSUcampusthatoffersaCommunicationStudiesbaccalaureatedegree.This degree is designed for students interested in the study and practice of human communication. The Associate in Arts in Communication StudiesforTransferDegreeoffersstudentscomprehensiveknowledgeofthenatureofcommunication,includingtheoreticalfoundationsandapplicableskills.Studentswilldevelopskillsinadvocacy,criticalthinking,debate,interpersonalcommunication,oralcommunication,performance,publicspeaking,and small group communication. Career opportunitiesmayinclude:administration,advertising,broadcasting,businesscommunications,consulting,governmentservices,journalism,law,marketing,performance,politics,publicrelations,sales,teaching,andotherprofessionsinwhichanunderstanding of and facility with the process of communication is essential. Inadditiontothecourseslistedbelow,thefollowingadditionalrequirementsmustbemet for completion of the Associate in Arts in CommunicationStudiesforTransferDegree:

1. Completionof60CSU-transferablesemester units.

2. AchievementofaminimumGPAofatleast2.0inallCSU-transferablecoursework(somemajorsmayrequireahigherGPA,studentsshouldconsultwithacounselorformoreinformation).

3. Completion of the 18-20.5 semester units inthemajorwithagradeof“C”.

4. CertifiedcompletionoftheCaliforniaStateUniversityGeneralEducation-Breadth(CSUGE)pattern;ORtheIntersegmentalGeneralEducationTransferCurriculum(IGETC)pattern.

StudentsareadvisedtocheckwiththeCounselingDepartment or Transfer Center for the courses acceptedintotheCommunicationStudiesmajorattheCSUwheretheyseektransfer.

Required Courses Units SPCH100 Interpersonal Communication .....................3SPCH101 PublicSpeaking ..........................3SPCH140 ArgumentationandDebate ......3

Choose 6 units from the following list (Maximum 3 units Forensics): SPCH102 FundamentalsofOral Communication .....................3SPCH110 Forensics:Speechand Debate Team ..........................2SPCH111 Forensics:DebateResearch and Practice ............................2SPCH130 OralInterpretation .....................3SPCH240 *Argumentationand Discussion ..............................3 Choose one course from the following list: ANTH 102 Or IntroductiontoCultural AnthropologyANTH102H *IntroductiontoCultural Anthropology ........................3ENGL201Or *Advanced Composition and CriticalThinkingENGL201H *AdvancedCompositionand CriticalThinking ................3.5JOUR120 CommunicationsReporting and Writing ............................3PSY101Or IntroductoryPsychologyPSY101H *IntroductoryPsychology .........3SOC101Or IntroductiontoSociologySOC101H *IntroductiontoSociology ........3SPCH132 ReadersTheatre ..........................3

*Prerequisite

RequiredSubtotal..........................................18-20.5

CSUGEorIGETCPattern ...........................38-39.5

Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) Degree Total 60

COMMUNICATION STUDIES DIVISION OF COMMUNICATIONS & LANGUAGES

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES FOR TRANSFER


COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION OF BUSINESS

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE This curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment as computer specialists in business related programming computer applications.

ToacquiretheAssociate of Science Degree in Information Systems with the Computer Systems option,itisnecessarytocompletethegraduationrequirementsoftheCollegealongwith the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsACCT090 IntroductiontoAccounting..........3CIT101 Introductionto InformationSystems ..................3CIT109 IntroductiontoMicrosoft Access ......................................... 1.5CIT110 *AdvancedMicrosoft Access ......................................... 1.5CIT111 Introductionto Programming .............................3CIT115 IntroductiontoVisualBasic Programming ..............................4CIT116 *AdvancedVisualBasic Programming ..............................4CIT200 *SystemsAnalysisand Design ..........................................3CIT210 Telecommunicationsin InformationSystems ..................3MGMT101 IntroductiontoBusiness ...............3MGMT108 BusinessCommunications ...........3

Plus one advanced course from the following:CIT126 *C++Programming-Advanced ...4CIT136 *AdvancedJavaProgramming ....4

Units Required 36

* Prerequisite


Computer SystemsThis curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment as computer specialists in business-related programming computer applications.

ToacquiretheCertificate of Achievement in Computer Information Technology with the Computer Systems option,itisnecessarytocomplete the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsACCT090 IntroductiontoAccounting..........3CIT101 Introductionto InformationSystems ..................3CIT109 IntroductiontoMicrosoft Access ......................................... 1.5CIT110 *AdvancedMicrosoft Access ......................................... 1.5CIT111 Introductionto Programming ..............................3CIT115 IntroductiontoVisualBasic Programming .................................4CIT116 *AdvancedVisualBasic Programming ..............................4CIT200 *SystemsAnalysisand Design ..........................................3CIT210 Telecommunications InInformationSystems .............3MGMT101 IntroductiontoBusiness ...............3MGMT108 BusinessCommunications ...........3 Plus one advanced course from the following:CIT126 *C++Programming-Advanced ...4CIT136 *AdvancedJavaProgramming ....4

Units Required 36

*Prerequisite


COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYDIVISION OF BUSINESS


This curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment as computer specialists in business-related programming or microcomputer applications.

ToacquiretheAssociate of Science Degree in Computer Information Technology with the Microcomputer Specialist option,itisnecessarytocompletethegraduationrequirementsoftheCollege along with the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsACCT090 IntroductiontoAccounting..........3 CIT060 WindowsOperatingSystem ........3CIT101 IntroductiontoInformation Systems ........................................3CIT103 Introductionto MicrosoftWord ......................... 1.5CIT104 *AdvancedMicrosoftWord ....... 1.5CIT107 IntroductiontoExcel ................... 1.5CIT108 *AdvancedExcel .......................... 1.5CIT109 Introductionto MicrosoftAccess ....................... 1.5CIT110 *AdvancedMicrosoftAccess ..... 1.5MGMT108 BusinessCommunications ...........3 Units Required 21

*Prerequisite

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT Microcomputer SpecialistThis curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment as computer specialists in business related programming computer applications.

ToacquiretheCertificate in Computer Information Technology with the Microcomputer Specialist option,itisnecessary to complete the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsACCT090 IntroductiontoAccounting..........3CIT060 WindowsOperatingSystem ........3CIT101 Introductionto InformationSystems ..................3CIT103 Introductionto MicrosoftWord ......................... 1.5CIT104 *AdvancedMicrosoftWord ....... 1.5CIT107 IntroductiontoExcel ................... 1.5CIT108 *AdvancedExcel .......................... 1.5CIT109 IntroductiontoMicrosoft Access ......................................... 1.5CIT110 *AdvancedMicrosoftAccess ..... 1.5MGMT108 BusinessCommunications ...........3

Units Required 21

*Prerequisite


CORRECTIONS DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY


Toacquirethe Associate of Science Degree in Corrections, it is necessary to complete the graduationrequirementsofthecollegealongwith the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsAJ 041 Effective Written Communications forPublicServicePersonnel ......... 3CORR101 IntroductiontoCorrections .......... 3CORR104 ControlandSupervisionin Corrections .................................... 3CORR106 LegalAspectsof Corrections .................................... 3CORR134 IntroductiontoInterviewing & Counseling................................ 3CORR235 ConflictResolution ......................... 3 18

Plus 6 units selected from the following courses:AJ Administration of Justice Courses (Subject titles and units will vary)PAC Police Academy Courses (Subject titles and units will vary)CORR CorrectionsCourses (Subject titles and units will vary)

Units Required 24

Corrections(Open to all students)

The correctional program is designed to prepare studentstoenterthefieldofcorrectionsascompetentcorrectionalofficers,counselors,probationorparoleaides,orpara-professionalvolunteers for any correctional agency. The student may elect to transfer to a four-year collegeorseekentrylevelemploymentinacorrectional agency. The courses will provide an academic as well as a practical training program. This will train personsseekingtoenterthefieldofcorrectionsand will increase the education of persons already employed in corrections and may also be beneficialtoupdatetheskillsandknowledgeofprofessionalworkersinthefieldofcorrections.

TheAssociateofScienceDegreerequires24unitsin Corrections. This pattern of courses has been endorsed by the Joint Apprenticeship Committee oftheCaliforniaDepartmentofCorrections,California Youth Authority and California CorrectionalPeaceOfficersAssociationasaprogramwhichwouldbeofbenefittoapprentices.


DRUG STUDIES DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENTDrug StudiesTheDrugStudiesProgramprovidesthestudentwiththeacademicpreparationandfieldexperienceneededtoworkwiththedrugdependentandtheir families. The Program is accredited by the California Association of Alcohol and Drug Educators(CAADE).Completionoftherequiredcourses provides the educational component necessaryforcertificationasaCertifiedAddictionTreatmentSpecialistthroughCAADE.Thecourses that comprise the Program are designed forthosewhoareworkingwithorwanttoworkwithdrugdependentpopulations,providingabroadbaseofknowledgeregardingapproachestodrugeducationandprevention,treatmentissues,counselingskills,ethicalissues,andpracticalknowledgeaboutdrugsandtheireffects.ToacquiretheCertificate of Achievement in Drug Studies,itisnecessarytocompletethefollowing courses with a grade of “C” or better:Required Courses UnitsHUSR118 ChemicalDependency: Intervention,Treatment, and Recovery ..............................3HUSR122 IntroductiontoGroupLeadership and Process ..................................3HUSR124 IntroductiontoCase Managementand Documentation ...........................2HUSR126 CounselingtheFamilyofthe Addicted Person .........................3HUSR130 CounselingSkills ...........................3HUSR199 (FormerlyPSY199orSOC199or SOCSCI199)Fieldworkin *HumanServices .........................3-4 HUSR230 *DrugStudiesSeminarand Internship ....................................3PSY121 Drugs,Society,andBehavior .......3PSY123 DrugEducationand Prevention ...................................3PSY127 IntroductiontothePhysiological Effects of Drugs of Abuse ..........3

Choose two courses from the list below:HUSR111 HumanServices inContemporarySociety...........3PSY101Or IntroductoryPsychology ..............3PSY101HPSY112 LifespanDevelopment .................3PSY114 IntroductiontoAbnormal Psychology ..................................3SOC101Or IntroductiontoSociology .............3SOC101HUnits Required 35 - 36*Prerequisite

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREEThefollowingcurriculummeetstherequirementforanAssociateofScienceDegreeinDrugStudies.TheDrugStudiesProgramisaccreditedby the California Association of Alcohol and DrugEducators(CAADE).Thecoursesneededfor the degree are designed for those wish to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue a Bachelor’sDegreeinHumanServicesorotherdiscipline that serves as preparation for a career in the helping professions.

ToacquiretheAssociate of Science Degree in Drug Studies,itisnecessarytocompletethegraduationrequirementsoftheCollegealongwith the following courses with a grade of “C” or better.Required Courses UnitsHUSR118 ChemicalDependency: Intervention,Treatment, and Recovery ..............................3HUSR122 IntroductiontoGroupLeadership and Process ..................................3HUSR124 IntroductiontoCaseManagement and Documentation ...................2HUSR126 CounselingtheFamilyofthe Addicted Person .........................3HUSR130 CounselingSkills ...........................3HUSR199 *FieldworkinHumanServices ...................................................... 3-4 HUSR230 *DrugStudiesSeminarand Internship ....................................3PSY121 Drugs,Society,andBehavior .......3PSY123 DrugEducationand Prevention ...................................3PSY127 IntroductiontothePhysiological Effects of Drugs of Abuse .............3

Choose two courses from the list below:HUSR111 HumanServices inContemporarySociety...........3PSY101Or IntroductoryPsychology ..............3PSY101HPSY112 LifespanDevelopment .................3PSY114 IntroductiontoAbnormal Psychology ..................................3SOC101Or IntroductiontoSociology .............3SOC101H

Units Required 35 - 36

*Prerequisite


ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY DIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREEToacquiretheAssociate of Science Degree in Electronics Technology,itisnecessarytocompletethegraduationrequirementsoftheCollege along with the following courses:Required Courses UnitsELEC101 *D/CElectronicCircuitsand Devices .........................................4ELEC102 *A/CElectronicCircuitsand Devices .........................................4ELEC108 *IntroductiontoSolidState Devices & Circuits ......................4ELEC109 *Linear,AnalogCircuits & Devices .....................................4ELEC111 *Introductionto Digital Electronics ......................4ELEC208 *AdvancedSolidState Devices & Circuits ......................4ELEC211 *AdvancedDigitalElectronics.....4ELEC240 *Microprocessors& Microcomputing .........................4

Units Required 32

All of these courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT Electronics TechnologyToacquiretheCertificate of Achievement in Electronics Technology,itisnecessarytocomplete the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsELEC101 *D/CElectronicCircuitsand Devices ............................................4ELEC102 *A/CElectronicCircuitsand Devices .........................................4ELEC108 *IntroductiontoSolid StateDevices&Circuits ............4ELEC111 *Introductionto Digital Electronics ......................4ELEC211 *AdvancedDigitalElectronics.....4ELEC240 *Microprocessors& Microcomputing .........................4

Units Required 24

All of these courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

CERTIFICATE OF SKILL PROFICIENCYEmergency Medical TechnicianThisEmergencyMedicalTechnicianprogrampreparestheentrylevelEMTtosafelystabilizeand transport patients to a place of medical care.ToacquireaCertificate of Achievement in Emergency Medical Technician it is necessary to complete the following:

Required Courses UnitsEMT093 *EmergencyMedical Technician ....................................8

Units Required 8

* Prerequisite

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY


ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREEThismajorcurriculumleadstotheAssociateofScienceDegreeinEngineeringDesignDraftingforadvancedTechPrepapplications,employmentindesign,engineeringandmanufacturingrelatedindustries,publicworks,utilities and CADD/Drafting related industries. UponcompletionofspecificGeneralEducationcourses,thisprogramalsofulfillsmanyoftherequirementsandfoundationcoursesfortransfertootherBaccalaureatetechnicalmajorswithinEngineeringandIndustrialTechnologybutisnotintendedtofulfilltransferrequirementsforaBaccalaureate degree. (See transfer requirements of individual colleges and universities)

ToacquiretheAssociate of Science Degree in Engineering Design Drafting,itisnecessarytocompletethegraduationrequirementsoftheCollege along with the following courses:

Required Courses Units ARCH115 IntroductiontoResidential Architecture: Drawing & Design ......................................4CIV140 *CivilDraftingFundamentals .....3 ENGT101 IntroductiontoTechnical Drawing&Graphics ..................3ENGT105 Architectural&Technical FreehandSketching ....................2ENGT122 EngineeringDesignGraphics ......4ENGT131 *Engineering&Manufacturing Applications of Technical Drawing .......................................4 ENGT150 AutoCADforBasicCADD Applications ................................4ENGT231 *TechnicalProductDesign& Presentation .................................4 ENGT250 *ParametricModeling3D ApplicationsforMechanical Design ..........................................4 ENGT270 *SolidWorksfor3DModelingand Prototype Applications ..............4

Units Required 36

* Prerequisite

ENGINEERING DESIGN DRAFTINGDIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION


Engineering Design Drafting TechnicianThisCertificateisdesignedfortechnical,mechanical and manufacturing careers and leadstoemploymentinCADDapplication,engineeringrelated,mechanicalandmanufacturingrelatedindustries,publicworks,utilities and CADD/Drafting related industries.

ToacquiretheCertificate of Technician in Engineering Design Drafting,itisnecessarytocomplete the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsARCH115 IntroductiontoResidential Architecture: Drawing & Design ..................................... 4CIV140 *CivilDraftingFundamentals .......................................................3ENGT101 IntroductiontoTechnical Drawing&Graphics ..................3 ENGT105 ArchitecturalandTechnical FreehandSketching ....................2ENGT122 EngineeringDesignGraphics ......4ENGT131 *Engineering&Manufacturing Applications of Technical Drawing .......................................4ENGT150 AutoCADforBasicCADD Applications ................................4ENGT231 *TechnicalProductDesign& Presentation .................................4

Units Required 28

* Prerequisite


Choose three courses from the list below:ENGL125 *GrammarandUsage ...................3ENGL126 LanguagesoftheWorld ...............3ENGL127Or *LanguageStructureandENGL127H LanguageUse:Introduction toLinguistics ...............................3ENGL131 *CreativeWriting ...........................3LIT110OrLIT110H* PostcolonialLiterature ..................3LIT112AOrLIT112AH* AmericanLiterature ......................3LIT112BOrLIT112BH* AmericanLiterature ......................3LIT114OrLIT114H* Children’sandAdolescent Literature .....................................3LIT117Or MexicanLiteratureinLIT117H Translation ...................................3LIT130 WomenandLiterature ..................3LIT140OrLIT140H *IntroductiontotheNovel ...........3LIT141 *IntroductiontoPoetry .................3LIT142OrLIT142H *IntroductiontoShakespeare ......3LIT144A *WorldLiterature ...........................3LIT144B *WorldLiterature ...........................3LIT145Or LIT145H *IntroductiontotheShortStory ... 3LIT147 *CinemaasLiterature ...................3LIT148 IntroductiontoDramatic Literature .....................................3LIT149 IntroductiontoChicana/Chicano Literature .....................................3

Units Required 21.5

* Prerequisite

This degree focuses on language and literature asformsofculturalexpressionwithspecifichistoricalinfluences.Someofthecoursesfocuson reading and writing about literary texts. Othercoursesforthismajorfocusongenrestudies and the structure of language. A third areaofcourseworkemphasizessignificantwriters,literaryworks,andculturalmovementsthat are most important to a particular time period.BycompletionofspecificGeneralEducationcourses,thisprogramfulfillsmanyoftherequirementsandfoundationcoursesfor transfer to Baccalaureate English and LiteraturemajorsbutdoesnotfulfillalltransferrequirementsforspecificBaccalaureatedegreeprograms. (See a counselor for major preparation from specific four-year institutions).

ToacquiretheAssociate of Arts Degree in English and Literature,itisnecessarytocompletethegraduationrequirementsoftheCollege along with the following courses:

Required Courses Units ENGL201Or ENGL201H *AdvancedComposition andCriticalThinking ............... 3.5 LIT102OrLIT102H* ApproachestoLiterature .............3 LIT146AOrLIT146AH *BritishLiterature ..........................3LIT146BOrLIT146BH *BritishLiterature ..........................3

ENGLISH AND LITERATUREDIVISION OF COMMUNICATIONS & LANGUAGES



TheAssociateofScienceDegreeinEnvironmentalSciencepreparesstudentswho are intending to transfer to a four-year institution in the environmental sciences. This degree provides for completion of general lower-divisioncourseworkassociatedwiththerequirementsforabachelordegreeinenvironmentalscience,environmentalstudies,environmentalandoccupationalhealth,etc.ThedegreeisspecificallydesignedforstudentsintendingtotransfertoaCSUorUCcampus and to gain entry-level employment intheenvironmentalsciencefield.Studentscompletingthedegreewilltakespecificcoursesinchemistry,biology,physicsandmathematicsinaddition to general education preparation such astheCSUgeneraleducationplanorIGETC.(See admission requirements of individual colleges and universities and transfer requirements for specific majors).

ToacquiretheAssociate of Science Degree in Environmental Science,itisnecessarytocompletethegraduationrequirementsoftheCollege along with the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsBIOL120 EnvironmentalBiology .................3BIOL120L *EnvironmentalBiologyLab .......1BIOL200 *PrinciplesofBiologyI .................5CHEM130 *GeneralChemistry .......................5CHEM131 *GeneralChemistry .......................3CHEM131L *GeneralChemistryLab ...............2ET290 CooperativeWorkExperience/ Internship ....................................1MATH190Or *CalculusI ......................................4MATH190HPHY150 *GeneralPhysicsI ..........................4

Units Required 28

*Prerequisite

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEDIVISION OF MATHEMATICS & SCIENCES



Land Use Planning & Environmental Restoration UnitsAET/ET280 GreenBuildingDesign Principles .....................................3ET160 HazardousWasteSite RemediationSystems .................3ET170 GroundwaterHydrology &Sampling ..................................3GIS230 GeographicInfoSystems InEnvironmentalTech ..............3

Water Resources UnitsET 270 Waste Water Treatment PlantOperationsI ......................3ET 271 Waste Water Treatment PlantOperationsII .....................3ET 272 Advanced Waste Water Treatment .....................................3

Alternative & Efficient Energy Systems UnitsAET/ET070 IntroductiontoAlternative Energy Technology .....................3AET/ET072 PhotovoltaicSystemsDesign& Installation ...................................3AET/ET 074 Advanced Photovoltaic Systems ........................................3AET/ET076 WindEnergySystemsDesign& Installation ...................................3AET/ET 078 Advanced Wind Energy Systems ........................................3AET/ET181 HomeEnergyManagement & Auditing ...................................3AET/ET182 IndustrialEnergyManagement & Auditing ...................................3AET/ET280 GreenBuildingDesign Principles .....................................3AUTO141 AlternativeFuelsI .........................3 AUTO147 IntroductiontoHybrid&Electric VehicleTechnology .....................3

Environmental Health & Safety UnitsET250 FundamentalsofSafety &HealthI ....................................3ET251 FundamentalsofSafety &HealthII ...................................3

ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGYMiscellaneous Electives Units ET290 CWE/Internshipfor Environmental Technology .........1 - 4FTEC107 HazardousMaterialsI ..................3FTEC108 HazardousMaterialsII…… ........3DirectedStudy .......................................................1

ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS & SCIENCES

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE EnvironmentalTechnologyreferstotheskillsandknowledgethatallowsapersontoworkintheenvironmentalfieldincompliancewithgovernmental regulations and at the same time protect human health and the environment.The Environmental Technology Associate of ScienceDegreeProgramisatwo-yearprogramdesigned to prepare students to either enter the workforceatthetechnicianlevelortransferintoabachelors’degreeprogram.ToacquiretheAssociate of Science Degree in Environmental Technology, it is necessary to completethegraduationrequirementsoftheCollege along with the following:

Required Courses UnitsET 130 Health Effects of Environmental HazardousMaterials ..................3ET230 SafetyandEmergency Response ......................................4ET260 *EnvironmentalSamplingand Analysis........................................4BIOL120 EnvironmentalBiology .................3BIOL120L EnvironmentalBiologyLab .........1 -and-GIS120 IntroductiontoGeographic InformationSystemsand SpatialAnalysis ..........................4 OrCIT101 IntroductiontoComputer InformationTechnology ............3

Units Required 18-19*Prerequisite

Plus units from any of the following areas of spe-cialization and/or miscellaneous electives to equal a minimum of 27

Suggested Areas of Specialization:Waste Management UnitsET110 HazardousWasteGeneration/ Reduction/Treatment ................3ET150 *HazardousWasteManagement Application ..................................4ET200 *HazardousMaterials ManagementApplications ........4ET240 SolidWasteManagement Applications ................................4


CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT Environmental TechnologyEnvironmentalTechnologyreferstotheskillsandknowledgethatallowsapersontoworkintheenvironmentalfieldincompliancewithgovernmental regulations and at the same time protect human health and the environment. TheETCertificateisdesignedtoeitherpreparestudentstoenterthefieldorupgradeworkingindividualswithtechnician-levelskills.

ToacquiretheCertificate of Achievement in Environmental Technology it is necessary to complete the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsBIOL120 EnvironmentalBiology .................3BIOL120L EnvironmentalBiologyLab .........1CHEM110 *ChemistryforAlliedHealth Majors ...........................................5ENGL101 *CollegeCompositionand Research ..................................... 3.5ET110 HazardousWasteGeneration/ Reduction/Treatment ...................3ET 130 *Health Effects of Environmental HazardousMaterials .................3ET150 HazardousWasteManagement Applications ................................4ET200 HazardousMaterials ManagementApplications ..............4ET230 SafetyandEmergency Response ......................................4

Units Required 30.5

*Prerequisite

Refer to Geographic Information Systems Skills Proficiency Certificate for an option in Environmental Technology.

ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS & SCIENCES


FIRE TECHNOLOGY DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREEThiscurriculumwasdevelopedjointlybytheCurriculum Committee of the California Fire Chiefs’AssociationandtheCollegeAdvisoryCommitteeandisintendedforfirefighters,fireofficers,andinterestedstudents.ToacquiretheAssociate of Science Degree in Fire Technology,itisnecessarytocompletethegraduationrequirementsoftheCollegealongwith the following courses:Required Courses UnitsFTEC101 FireProtectionOrganization ..........3 FTEC 102 Principles of Fire & Emergency ServicesSafety&Survival ...........3 FTEC 103 Fire Behavior and Combustion ....................................3 FTEC 104 Fire Prevention Technology ............3 FTEC 105 Building Construction for Fire Protection ................................3 FTEC106 FireProtectionEquipment &System ..........................................3 ...............................................................Choose 6 units from the following:Electives ..........................................................UnitsEMT093 *EmergencyMedical Technician 1-A ................................8 ET230 SafetyandEmergency Response ..........................................4FAC 043 Advanced Fire Courses (seecatalogfor4300series) ......variesFAC118 *Firefighter1Basic Fire Academy ................................22FTEC 044 *Physical Fitness and Ability for theFirefighter .................................3FTEC045 FirefighterEntrance ExaminationTechniques ..............3 FTEC107 HazardousMaterialsI .....................3 FTEC108 *HazardousMaterialsII ..................3FTEC 109 Fire Fighting Tactics & Strategy ............................................3FTEC 110 Rescue Practice ..................................3FTEC 111 Fire Hydraulics..................................3FTEC 112 Fire Apparatus and Equipment .......................................3 FTEC114 FireInvestigations ............................3FTEC117 FireServiceManagement, Safety&Wellness ..........................3FTEC 121 Emergency Response .......................3WFT101 WildLandFireBehavior .................3

Units Required 24*Prerequisite


Fire TechnologyToacquiretheCertificate of Achievement in Fire Technology, it is necessary to complete the fol-lowing courses:

Required Courses UnitsFTEC101 FireProtectionOrganization .......3 FTEC 102 Principles of Fire & Emergency ServicesSafety&Survival ........3 FTEC 103 Fire Behavior and Combustion .................................3FTEC 104 Fire Prevention Technology .........3FTEC 105 Building Construction for Fire Protection .............................3FTEC106 FireProtectionEquipment &System ......................................3 Choose 6 units from the following:Electives: Units EMT093 *EmergencyMedical Technician 1-A .............................8 ET230 Safety&Emergency Response ......................................4FAC 043 Advanced Fire Courses (see catalog for 4300 series) ...... variesFAC118 *Firefighter1Basic Fire Academy .............................22FTEC 044 *Physical Fitness and Ability for theFirefighter ..............................3FTEC045 FirefighterEntrance ExaminationTechniques ...........3 FTEC107 HazardousMaterialsI ..................3 FTEC108 *HazardousMaterialsII ...............3FTEC 109 Fire Fighting Tactics & Strategy ........................................3FTEC 110 Rescue Practice ..............................3FTEC 111 Fire Hydraulics ..............................3FTEC 112 Fire Apparatus & Equipment ...................................3 FTEC114 FireInvestigations .........................3FTEC117 FireServiceManagement, Safety&Wellness .......................3FTEC 121 Emergency Response ....................3WFT101 WildLandFireBehavior ..............3

Units Required 24

*Prerequisite


FIRE ACADEMY DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Admission Procedures TheFireAcademymeetstheStateFireCollegeandtheStateBoardofFireServices’requirementsforcertificationasFirefighterIandcertificationasanEmergencyMedicalTechnician. Enrollment in the Fire Academy is open to all students. To insure that the enrollment policy isincompliancewithSection84500oftheEducationCode,thefollowingprocedureishereby established.

1.In-servicestudentswillreceivepriorityoverpre-service students for up to 80% of the total classenrollment.Inservicestudentsaredefinedas follows and will be given priority in the order listed:

a. fully paid members of fully paid governmentalorindustrialfireprotectionorfirepreventionagencies,

b. sponsored Reserve/Auxiliary members of FireDepartments,

c.volunteersofafireprotectionorfireprevention agency who have been a memberofsuchorganizationforaminimum of one year and have completed aminimumoffifteen(15)unitsofFireTechnology in an accredited college or institution with a grade in each course of “C”orbetter.ExplorerScoutsDONOTqualifyforin-servicestatus.

Itmustbetheintentofanypersonfiling

an application as an in-service member to returntothesponsoringorganizationuponcompletionoftheacademytraining.Itmustbethe intent of the department sponsoring such membertoutilizetheskillsandknowledgeacquiredbythememberintheday-to-dayoperation of the department.

2. Pre-service students will be given priority over in-service students for up to 20% of the total class enrollment.

A pre-service person is one who does not qualify as an in-service member.

3. Priority for enrollment in the Academy will be based on the number of units completed with a grade of “C” or above in Fire Technology courses in accredited colleges or institutions. However,studentswhowithdrewfromapreviousRioHondofirefighteracademyduetoaverifiedinjuryorextendedsicknesswill be given priority over new applicants. Fire Technology courses are those having an accreditedfiretechnologynumber.

4.StudentswiththesamenumberofcreditunitsinFireTechnologycourseswillbeprioritizedbased on the grade point average of the Fire Technology courses.

5.IntheeventtwoormorestudentshaveanequalgradepointaverageandhavecompletedthesamenumberofFireTechnologyunits,priority will be based on the total number of units completed in accredited colleges or institutions.

6.StudentswiththesamenumberofcompletedFireTechnologyunits,thesamegradepointaverage in the Fire Technology units and the same number of total units completed in accredited colleges or institutions will be prioritizedbasedonthegradepointaverageofall college units completed.

7.ItwillbetheresponsibilityofthestudenttohaveonfilewiththeRegionalTrainingCenterOfficetheapplicationandofficialtranscriptsverifyingcompletedcourseworkresultsonorbefore the closing date for applications.

8. Registration for the Fire Academy based on prioritiesestablishedwilloccuratleastfiveworkingdayspriortostartoftheAcademytoallowtimetoobtainrequiredmaterials.


FITNESS SPECIALIST DIVISION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION


Fitness SpecialistTheFitnessSpecialistCertificateProgramisdesigned to prepare students for employment asfitnessinstructorsandacareerintherapidlyexpandinghealthandfitnessindustry.Studentswillgainacademicknowledgeandfitnessskillsthroughtherequiredcoursework,aswellasdeveloptheskillsnecessarytoapplythisknowledgeinavocationalsetting.Thecertificateis designed to be completed in one calendar year for students who attend full time and may lead to immediate employment opportunities. The curriculumhasbeendesignedtoequipthestudentwiththescientificbackground,boththeoreticalandpractical,tosuccessfullycustomizefitnessprograms that include education and guidance on nutrition,weightcontrol,flexibility,corestrength,cardiovascular exercise and resistance training. Studentswillalsobepreparedtopassnationalcertificationexamsinhealth,fitness,strengthandconditioning. The program will prepare students for transfer to a university in order to purse a higher degree in various areas of study.

ToacquiretheCertificate of Achievement in Fit-ness Specialist,itisnecessarytocompletethefol-lowing courses with a grade of “C” or better :Required Courses UnitsPETH115 *FitnessSpecialistInternship .......2 PETH122 NutritionforSportand Fitness ..........................................3PETH126 PrinciplesofStrengthand Conditioning ...............................3PETH 127 Exercise Physiology ......................3PETH 128 Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescription .................................3PETH131 StructureandAnalysisof Movement....................................3PETH 145 Theory and Analysis ofFitnessInstruction..................2PETH146 TrainingPrinciplesforSpecial Populations .................................2Choose two courses from the list below:PE130 LifelongFitnessLaboratory .........1PE136 PilatesMatI ....................................1PE158 YogaI ...............................................1

Units Required 23

FORENSIC IDENTIFICATION DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Required Courses UnitsAJ 041 Effective Written Communications ........................3AJ104 LegalAspectsofEvidence ...........3AJ208 PrinciplesofInvestigation ...........3AJ275 Introductionto ForensicScience ..........................3PAC4317 *CrimeSceneInvestigation ......... .5PAC4327 *AdvancedLatentPrints ............. .5PAC4328 *AdvancedCrimeScene Techniques ................................. .5PAC 4330 *Trial Preparation & Courtroom Demeanor .............. .5PAC4355 *AdvancedPoliceVideo/ Photography ............................... .5PAC4380 FingerprintClassification ............ .5PAC4381 *FrictionSkinComparison .......... .5PAC4382 *DeathInvestigation .................... .5Units Required 16 For the Forensic Certificate, variable unit PAC courses must be taken for .5 units.To enter PAC Forensic Classes you must have completed at least (2) of the AJ required courses.*Prerequisite

CAREER CERTIFICATE

Forensic IdentificationTheForensicIdentification CertificateProgramis intended for the student preparing for a career as a public service employee in the various areasoflawenforcementorrelatedfields.Areasofinterestincludejobtitlessuchas:ForensicPrintSpecialist,ForensicSpecialistI,EvidenceTechnician,FingerprintExaminer,CrimeSceneInvestigator,IdentificationTechnician,InvestigativeTrainee,LatentPrintExaminer,CoronerTrainee,CoronerTransportUnit,PoliceOfficer,CommunityServiceOfficer,DetentionOfficer,CommunicationsOperator,PoliceCadet,PoliceSpecialistandLawEnforcementTechnician. These units will be applied to the CareerCertificateandcanbeusedtowardadegree in Administration of Justice.

The program was developed in consultation with recognizedexpertsintheForensicSciencefieldwho also teach in the program. The program reflectsthecurrentproceduresandpracticesintheforensicfield.


TheGameDevelopmentcertificateisdesignedtoprovidestudentswiththetechnical,creativeandartisticskillsetsnecessarytocreateindustrystandard game art.

Required Courses UnitsANIM101 DigitalModelingand Texturing ......................................4ANIM120 3DMaterials,Lightingand Rendering ....................................4ANIM130 WorldBuildingforGame Development ...............................4ART178 IntroductiontoDigital Imaging ........................................3

Units Required 15

GAME DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF ARTS & CULTURAL PROGRAM



GENERAL STUDIESASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE

TheGeneralStudiesdegreewithanareaofemphasisisdesignedtogivestudentsabroadintroductiontoanareaofknowledgerepresentedbyrelateddisciplinesandtopics.Thisdegreeisintendedforstudentswhomaynotbeintendingtopursueaspecificoccupationalmajor,noraretheynecessarilyplanningtotransfer.However,carefuleducationalplanningwithacounselorwillhelptoensurethatifastudentdiddecideatalaterdatetotransfertoauniversity,theywouldhaveafoundationinthetransferplanningprocess.Studentswillselectan“AreaofEmphasis”fromthefollowing four options based on their interests and educational goals.

General Studies with an Emphasis in Arts and Human Expression:Thesecoursesemphasizethestudyofcultural,literary,humanisticactivitiesandartisticexpressionofhumanbeings.Studentswillevaluate and interpret the ways in which people through the ages in different cultures have responded to themselves and the world around them in artistic and cultural creation. Studentswillalsolearntovalueaestheticunderstanding and incorporate these concepts whenconstructingvaluejudgments.Thisemphasisincludeslowerdivisioncourseworkthat prepares students for potential careers infinearts,foreignlanguages,literature,andphilosophy.ToacquiretheAssociate of Arts Degree in General Studies with an Emphasis in Arts and Human Expression,itisnecessarytocompletethegraduationrequirementsoftheCollegealongwith the following courses:Choose at least one course from each category (A and B) and then complete additional courses in categories A and/or B to total 18 units of coursework from the following list: A) ArtsART101 IntroductiontoArt ........................3ART 104 Art of the Ancient Americas ........3ART 105 Or 105H* SurveyofWesternArt:Prehistory throughtheMiddleAges ..........3ART 106 Or 106H* SurveyofWesternArt: RenaissancetoModern.................3ART 107 The Art of Asia ...............................3ART108 TheArtofMexico ..........................3ART 109 American Art History ...................3ART110 UnderstandingVisualArt ............3ART111 ModernArtHistory ......................3ART112 VisualArtintheModernEra ......3ART 113 The History of Photography ........3ART 115 The Art of Film ...............................3ART 120 Two Dimensional Design .............3ART 121 Three Dimensional Design ...........3ART130 FreehandDrawingI ......................3ART 135 Beginning Painting ........................3ART140 CeramicsI .......................................3

DANC 199 Dance Appreciation.......................3MUS101 FundamentalsofMusic ................3MUS120 VocalArtsEnsembleI ...................2MUS129 MusicinLatinAmerican Culture .........................................3MUS130 MusicHistoryandLiterature Before 1750 ..................................3MUS131 MusicHistoryandLiterature After 1750 .....................................3MUS132 HistoryofRockandRoll ..............3MUS133 MusicAppreciation .......................3MUS134 RioHondoCollegeSingers ..........2MUS135 MusicinFilm .................................3MUS136 HistoryofJazz ...............................3MUS140 BeginningVoice .............................1MUS145 BeginningPianoI ..........................1MUS155 MusicforDance .............................3PHTO190 BeginningPhotography ...............3THTR 101 Theatre Arts Appreciation ............3THTR 105 Or 105H* The History and Development of the Theatre ..............................3THTR 110 Principles of Acting .......................3THTR150 TheatreCraftsI ..............................3

B) Human ExpressionASL149 AmericanSignLanguageI ...........4 CHIN101 ChineseI .........................................4CHIN102 ChineseII ........................................4ENGL126 LanguagesoftheWorld ..............3FR101 FrenchI ...........................................4FR102 FrenchII ..........................................4FR201 FrenchIII .........................................4FR202 FrenchIV ........................................4HIST101 HistoryofWorldCivilization to the 17th Century ....................3HIST102 HistoryofWorldCivilization, 1500 to the Present ......................3HIST122 HistoryofMexico ..........................3HIST131 HistoryoftheNorthAmerican Indian ...........................................3HIST143Or HistoryoftheUnitedStates 143H to 1877 ..........................................3HIST144Or 144H* HistoryoftheUnitedStates Since1865 ....................................3HIST158 HistoryofMinorities:African Americans and American Indians .........................................3HIST159Or 159H* HistoryofMinorities:Mexican Americans,AsianAmericans and American Women ...............3


HIST167 HistoryofCalifornia .....................3HIST170 WomeninAmericanHistory .......3HUM110 SurveyofHumanities ...................3HUM111 SurveyofHumanities ...................3HUM125Or HUM125H* IntroductiontoMexican Culture .........................................3ITAL101 Italian101 .......................................4ITAL102 Italian102 .......................................4JAPN101 JapaneseI ........................................4JAPN102 JapaneseII ......................................4LATN101 LatinI ..............................................4LATN102 *LatinII ...........................................4LIT102Or ApproachestoLiterature .............3LIT102H*LIT112AOr AmericanLiterature ......................3LIT112AH*LIT112BOr AmericanLiterature ......................3 LIT 112BH* LIT114 ElementaryandAdolescent Literature .....................................3LIT117Or MexicanLiteratureinLIT117H Translation .......................................3LIT140Or *IntroductiontotheNovel ...........3LIT140HLIT141 *IntroductiontoPoetry .................3LIT142Or *IntroductiontoShakespeare ......3LIT142HLIT144A *WorldLiterature ...........................3LIT144B *WorldLiterature ...........................3LIT145Or *IntroductiontotheShort LIT145H Story .............................................3LIT146AOr *BritishLiterature ..........................3 146AHLIT146BOr *BritishLiterature .........................3 LIT 146BH LIT147 *CinemaasLiterature ..................3LIT148 IntroductiontoDramatic Literature ....................................3LIT149 IntroductiontoChicana/Chicano Literature ....................................3PHIL101Or IntroductiontoPhilosophy ..........3PHIL 101H*PHIL120 IntroductiontoEthics ...................3PHIL124 HistoryofPhilosophy: Ancient .........................................3PHIL126 HistoryofPhilosophy: Modern.........................................3PHIL128 IntroductiontoPolitical Philosophy ...................................3PHIL135 PhilosophyandContemporary Issues ............................................3PHIL140 PhilosophyofReligion .................3PHIL150 IntroductiontoWorld Religions ......................................3POLS128 IntroductiontoPolitical Philosophy ...................................3

SPAN101 SpanishI .........................................4SPAN102 *SpanishII ......................................4SPAN130 SpanishforHeritageSpeakersI ........3SPAN131 *SpanishforHeritageSpeakersII ...........................................................3SPAN201Or *SpanishIII .....................................4SPAN201H

SPAN202 *SpanishIV .....................................4SPCH130 OralInterpretation ........................3SPCH132 ReadersTheatre .............................3

General Studies with an Emphasis in Science and Mathematics:Thesecoursesemphasizethenaturalsciences,whichexaminethephysicaluniverse,itslife forms and its natural phenomena. As mathematicsisthelanguageofscience,courses in mathematics help students develop quantitativereasoningskillsbeyondthelevelofintermediatealgebra.Studentswillbeable to demonstrate an understanding of the methodologies of science as investigative tools. Studentswillalsoexaminetheinfluencethattheacquisitionofscientificknowledgehasonhumanexperience. This emphasis includes lower-divisioncourseworkthatpreparesstudentsforpotentialcareersinscience,engineering,math,andhealthrelatedfields.ToacquiretheAssociate of Arts Degree in General Studies with an Emphasis in Science and Mathematics,itisnecessarytocompletethegraduationrequirementsoftheCollegealongwith the following courses:Choose at least one course from each category (A, B and C) and then complete additional courses in any category to total 18 units from the following list. Among these courses the student must complete at least one laboratory course. A) Life SciencesANTH 101 Or IntroductiontoPhysical ANTH 101H Anthropology .................................3 ANTH101L PhysicalAnthropologyLab .........1BIOL101 GeneralBiology .............................4BIOL105 HumanBiology ..............................3BIOL111 MarineBiology ..............................3BIOL111L *MarineBiologyLaboratory ........1BIOL112 OutdoorBiology ............................3BIOL120 EnvironmentalBiology .................3BIOL120L *EnvironmentalBiology Laboratory ...................................1BIOL200 *PrinciplesofBiology1 (Molecularand CellularBiology) .........................5BIOL201 *PrinciplesofBiology2 (DiversityandEcology) ............5BIOL203 *PrinciplesofZoology ..................5BIOL204 *PrinciplesofBotany .....................5

GENERAL STUDIES CONTINUED


GENERAL STUDIES CONTINUEDBIOL222 *Microbiology ................................5BIOL226 *HumanPhysiology ......................4PSY210Or *Biological Psychology .................3PSY210H B) Physical SciencesASTR110Or GeneralAstronomy .......................3 ASTR 110HASTR112 *ObservationalAstronomy ..........1ASTR114 *ObservationalAstronomy ..........1CHEM101 ChemistryandOurWorld ...........3CHEM101L *ChemistryandOurWorld Laboratory ...................................1CHEM110 *ChemistryforAlliedHealth Majors ...........................................5CHEM120 *IntroductiontoChemistry ..........5CHEM130 *GeneralChemistry .......................5CHEM131 *GeneralChemistry .......................3CHEM131L *GeneralChemistry .......................2CHEM230 *OrganicChemistry ......................5CHEM231 *OrganicChemistry ......................5GEOG101 IntroductiontoPhysical Geography ....................................3GEOG101L *IntroductiontoPhysical GeographyLaboratory ..............1GEOL150 PhysicalGeology ...........................3GEOL151 *PhysicalGeologyLaboratory .....1PHY 120 *Physics for Everyday Use ...........4PHY150 *GeneralPhysics-I .........................4PHY160 *GeneralPhysics-II ........................4PHY211 *PhysicsforScientistsand Engineers-I ..................................4PHY212 *PhysicsforScientistsand Engineers-II .................................4PHY213 *PhysicsforScientistsand Engineers-III ................................4 PHYS101 PhysicsandChemistryfor Teachers .......................................4PHYS102 EarthandSpaceSciencesfor Teachers .......................................4C) MathematicsMATH120 *FiniteMathematics ......................4MATH130Or Statistics ..........................................4 MATH 130H*MATH140 *MathematicsforElementary Teachers .......................................4MATH160 *CollegeAlgebra ............................4MATH170 *ElementsofCalculus ...................4MATH175 *PlaneTrigonometry .....................3MATH180 *Pre-Calculus ..................................4MATH190OrMATH190H *CalculusI ......................................4MATH191 *CalculusII .....................................4MATH250 *CalculusIII ....................................4MATH260 *LinearAlgebra ..............................4MATH270 *DifferentialEquations .................4PSY190 *StatisticsfortheBehavioral Sciences ..................................4

General Studies with an Emphasis in Social Behavior and Self-DevelopmentThesecoursesprovidestudentsknowledgeand understanding of social behavior and self-development. This area of emphasis is designed to prepare students to use their understanding of themselves and others to communicate andcollaboratemoreeffectively.Itcombinesknowledgeoftheorywithattentiontopersonalgrowthandpurpose,aswellashealthandwellness.Studentslearntobecomecitizenswhocareforthemselvesandothers,readytoworkwith people in their communities. Participation ingroupactivitiesandcollaborativeprojectsisacentralfocusofthisemphasis,allowingstudentsto experience group interactions in a variety of contexts. This emphasis includes lower divisioncourseworkthatpreparesstudentsfor potential careers in people/community orientedprofessionsincludingsocial,healthandrecreational services.ToacquiretheAssociate of Arts Degree in General Studies with an Emphasis in Social Behavior and Self-Development, it is necessary tocompletethegraduationrequirementsoftheCollege along with the following courses:

Choose at least one course from each category below (A and B). Then complete additional courses from categories A and B to reach a total of 18 units from the following list:A) Theory and KnowledgeANTH 101 Or IntroductiontoPhysicalANTH 101H Anthropology .................................3ANTH 102 Or IntroductiontoCultural 102H* Anthropology ..............................3ANTH103 IntroductiontoArchaeology .......3ANTH110 HumanSexualityfroma Cross-Cultural Perspective ......3ANTH115 *IntroductiontoMedical Anthropology ..............................3ANTH125 Religion,Magic,Witchcraft,and theSupernatural .........................3CHST150 ChicanoPolitics .............................3CD106 ChildGrowthandDevelopment 3CD208 Child,FamilyandCommunity ...3ECON101Or PrinciplesofMacroeconomics .....3ECON101HECON102Or *PrinciplesofMicroeconomics ....3ECON102HECON106 EconomicsofContemporaryIssues ............................................3HIST101 HistoryofWorldCivilizationto the 17th Century .........................3HIST102 HistoryofWorldCivilization, 1500 to the Present ......................3HIST122 HistoryofMexico ..........................3HIST131 HistoryoftheNorthAmerican Indian ...........................................3


HIST143Or HistoryoftheUnitedStatesHIST143H to1877 ..........................................3HIST144Or HistoryoftheUnitedStates HIST 144H* Since1865 ...................................3HIST158 HistoryofMinorities:African Americans and American Indians .........................................3HIST159Or HistoryofMinorities:Mexican 159H* Americans,AsianAmericansand American Women .......................3HIST167 HistoryofCalifornia .....................3HIST170 WomeninAmericanHistory .......3HUM130 ContemporaryMexican-American Culture .........................................3GEOG102 IntroductiontoCultural Geography ...................................3GEOG103 WorldRegionalGeography .........3POLS110Or Governmentofthe POLS 110H* UnitedStates ...............................3POLS128 IntroductiontoPolitical Philosophy ......................................3POLS130 ComparativeGovernment ...........3POLS140 InternationalRelations .................3POLS150 ChicanoPolitics .............................3PSY101Or IntroductoryPsychology ..............3PSY101H*PSY112 LifespanDevelopment .................3PSY114 IntroductiontoAbnormal Psychology ..................................3PSY116 IntroductiontoCross-Cultural Psychology ..................................3PSY121 Drugs,Society,andBehavior .......3PSY123 DrugEducationandPrevention .3PSY133 PersonalandSocialAdjustment .3PSY170 IntroductiontoLearningand Memory.......................................3PSY180 PositivePsychology ......................3PSY200 *ResearchMethodsin Psychology ..................................3PSY210 *BiologicalPsychology .................3READ 101 *Critical Reading ...........................3SOC101Or SOC 101H* IntroductiontoSociology .............3SOC102 MajorSocialProblems ..................3SOC105 IntroductiontoHuman Sexuality ......................................3SOC110 HumanSexualityfroma Cross-Cultural Perspective .......3SOC114 Marriage,FamilyandIntimate Relationships ...............................3SOC116 IntroductiontoRaceandEthnic Relations ......................................3SOC120 PerspectivesofSexandGender ..3SOC127 IntroductiontoCriminology .......3SOC118 Aging:IntroductiontoSocial Gerontology ................................3SPCH100 Interpersonal Communications ........................3SPCH101 PublicSpeaking .............................3SPCH102 FundamentalsofOral Communication ..........................3SPCH140 ArgumentationandDebate .........3

B) Growth and Purpose/Health and WellnessCOUN101 CollegeandLifeSuccess ..............3COUN151Or 151A,151B,and151C Career Exploration & LifePlanning ...............................3(The entire sequence of COUN 151 A-C must be completed for a total of 3 units.)PETH191 Health:PersonalIssues ................3PETH192 Health:Women’sPersonal Health ...........................................3PETH 196 Health: Fitness and Wellness ......3

General Studies with an Emphasis in Social Sciences:Thesecoursesemphasizetheperspective,concepts,theoriesandmethodologiesofthevariety of disciplines that comprise study in thesocialsciences.Studentswillstudyhumanexperience in the context of the larger society. Studentswillstudyhowindividuals,socialsubgroups,andsocietiesoperateinrelationto each other. This emphasis includes lower divisioncourseworkthatpreparesstudentsforpotential careers in the helping professions such asteaching,business,government,socialwork,andnon-profitorganizations.

ToacquiretheAssociate of Arts Degree in General Studies with an Emphasis in Social Sciences,itisnecessarytocompletethegraduationrequirementsoftheCollegealongwith the following courses:

Choose 18 units of coursework including two or more disciplines from the following list: ANTH 101 Or IntroductiontoPhysical ANTH 101H Anthropology .................................3ANTH 102 Or IntroductiontoCultural ANTH 102H* Anthropology ..............................3ANTH103 IntroductionofArchaeology .......3ANTH110 HumanSexualityfroma Cross-Cultural Perspective .......3ANTH115 IntroductiontoMedical Anthropology ..............................3ANTH125 Religion,Magic,Witchcraft,and theSupernatural ........................... 3CD106 ChildGrowthandDevelopment ......................................................... 3CD208 Child,FamilyandCommunity ..... 3CHST150 ChicanoPolitics ............................... 3ECON101Or PrinciplesofMacroeconomics ............3 ECON 101H*ECON102Or *PrinciplesofMicroeconomics ............3 ECON 102H



ECON106 EconomicsofContemporary Issues .............................................. 3GEOG102 IntroductiontoCultural Geography ..................................... 3GEOG103 WorldRegionalGeography ........... 3HIST101 HistoryofWorldCivilizationto the 17th Century ........................... 3HIST102 HistoryofWorldCivilization, 1500 to the Present ........................ 3HIST122 HistoryofMexico ............................ 3HIST131 HistoryoftheNorthAmerican Indian ............................................. 3HIST143Or HistoryoftheUnitedStatesHIST143H to1877 ............................................ 3HIST144Or HistoryoftheUnitedStatesHIST144H* Since1865 ...................................... 3HIST158 HistoryofMinorities:African Americans and American Indians ........................................... 3HIST159Or HistoryofMinorities:Mexican HIST159H* Americans,AsianAmericans and American Women ................. 3HIST167 HistoryofCalifornia ....................... 3HIST170 WomeninAmericanHistory ......... 3HUM130 ContemporaryMexican-American Culture ........................................... 3PHIL128 IntroductiontoPolitical Philosophy ..................................... 3POLS110Or Governmentofthe POLS110H* UnitedStates ................................. 3 POLS128 IntroductiontoPolitical Philosophy ..................................... 3

POLS130 ComparativeGovernment ............. 3POLS140 InternationalRelations ................... 3POLS150 ChicanoPolitics ............................... 3PSY101Or IntroductoryPsychology ................ 3 PSY 101H PSY112 LifespanDevelopment ................... 3PSY114 IntroductiontoAbnormal Psychology .................................... 3PSY116 IntroductiontoCross-Cultural Psychology .................................... 3PSY170 IntroductiontoLearningand Memory.......................................... 3PSY180 PositivePsychology ........................ 3PSY200 *ResearchMethodsin Psychology .................................... 3PSY210 *BiologicalPsychology ................... 3SOC101Or IntroductiontoSociology ............... 3 SOC 101H* SOC102 MajorSocialProblems .................... 3SOC105 HumanSexuality ............................. 3SOC110 HumanSexualityfroma Cross-Cultural Perspective ......... 3SOC114 Marriage,FamilyandIntimate Relationships ................................. 3SOC116 IntroductiontoRaceandEthnic Relationships ................................. 3SOC120 PerspectivesofSex&Gender ........ 3SOC127 IntroductiontoCriminology ......... 3



GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMSDIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Units Re FOCUS AREA CRIME MAPPING

Required Courses UnitsCIT109 IntroductiontoMicrosoft Access ......................................... 1.5CIT110 *AdvancedMicrosoftAccess.........1.5GIS281 *CrimeMappingandAnalysis ....4 (core classes and required focus area classes)

Units Required 16

FOCUS AREA ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY

Required Courses UnitsENGT150 AutoCADforBasicCADD Applications ................................4OrENGT170 MicrostationforBasic CADD Applications ...................4GIS230 *GISinEnvironmental Technology ..................................3 (core classes and required focus area classes)

Units Required 16


Geographic Information SystemsTheRioHondoCollegeGeographicInformationSystemsCertificateprovidesaprofessionalandacademic resource in one of the fastest growing technologies in North America. A growing numberofindustriesarerecognizingGISandGPSasanintegralpartoftheirpractice.GISisa computer based data processing tool used to map,manage,analyze,display,andmodelspatialinformationtoanalyzepatternsandrelationshipsbetween many different layers of mapped data simultaneously.TheGIStoolisusedinmostallfieldsfromcrimemapping,marketing,landscapearchitecture,planning,geological&biologicalscience,computerscience,educationandmostothers.ThestudentcompletingtheGIScertificateprogram at Rio Hondo College will be prepared foraGIStechnicianlevelpositionintheGISfieldor for advancement in their current career.

Required Courses UnitsGIS120 *IntroductiontoGeographic InformationSystemsand SpatialAnalysis ..........................3GIS220 *IntermediateGeographic InformationSystems ..................3GIS221 *CartographyandBaseMap Development ...............................3 In addition, students must complete ONE of the following focus areas.

COMPLETE ALL COURSES WITHIN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FOCUS AREAS BELOW:

FOCUS AREA FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Required Courses UnitsENGT150 AutoCADforBasicCADD Applications ................................4OrENGT170 Microstationfor Basic CADD Applications .........4GIS222 *Planning&Facilities ManagementUsingGIS ..............3 (core classes and required focus area classes)


ThecourseslistedintheAssociateofScienceDegree are comprised of a comprehensive listofjobskillsneededtoenterthefieldofHeavyEquipmentMaintenance.Thedegreeis designed to prepare an individual for entry-levelemploymentasaHeavyEquipmentMaintenanceTechnician.

ToacquiretheAssociate of Science Degree in Heavy Equipment Maintenance,itisnecessarytocompletethegraduationrequirementsoftheCollegealongwiththefollowingcourses,withagrade of “C” or better:

Required Courses UnitsHEM040 IntroductiontoHeavy EquipmentMaintenance .............. 4HEM041 IntroductiontoHeavyEquipment MaintenanceElectrical ................. 4HEM042 HeavyEquipment ............................. Air Conditioning ........................... 2 HEM043 HeavyEquipmentHydraulic Fundamentals ................................ 2HEM044 HeavyEquipmentDieselEngine Fundamentals ................................ 4 HEM045 HeavyEquipmentPowertrain Fundamentals ................................ 4HEM046 HeavyEquipmentFuelSystems & Performance ............................... 4HEM047 HeavyEquipmentMachine SpecificInstruction ........................ 2HEM048 HeavyEquipment PowertrainsII ................................. 4HEM049 HeavyEquipment HydraulicsII .................................. 4HEM290 CooperativeWorkExperience/ Internship ....................................... 1TCED044 OSHAWorkplaceSafety.................. 1WELD040 IntroductiontoWelding Processes ......................................... 2

Units Required 38

Heavy Equipment Maintenance SpecialistThecourseslistedintheCertificateofAchievement are comprised of a comprehensive listofjobskillsneededtoenterthefieldofHeavyEquipmentMaintenance.Thecertificateisdesigned to prepare an individual for entry-level employmentasaHeavyEquipmentMaintenanceTechnician.

Required Courses UnitsHEM 040 IntroductiontoHeavy EquipmentMaintenance .............. 4HEM 041 IntroductiontoHeavyEquipment MaintenanceElectrical .................. 4HEM 042 HeavyEquipment ............................. Air Conditioning ........................... 2 HEM043 HeavyEquipmentHydraulic Fundamentals ................................ 2HEM044 HeavyEquipmentDieselEngine Fundamentals ................................ 4 HEM045 HeavyEquipmentPowertrain Fundamentals ................................ 4HEM046 HeavyEquipmentFuelSystems & Performance ............................... 4HEM047 HeavyEquipmentMachine SpecificInstruction ........................ 2HEM048 HeavyEquipment PowertrainsII ................................. 4HEM049 HeavyEquipment HydraulicsII ................................. 4HEM290 CooperativeWorkExperience/ Internship ....................................... 1TCED044 OSHAWorkplaceSafety.................. 1WELD040 IntroductiontoWelding Processes ......................................... 2

Units Required 38


HEAVY EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST DIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION



HONDA PROFESSIONAL CAREER TRAINING PROGRAM SPECIALIZATION (PACT)DIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION


ThecourseslistedintheAssociateofScienceDegree are comprised of a comprehensive list of jobskillsneededtoentertheautomotivefield.Theskillsdevelopedduringclasswillenhancethestudent’sabilitytocompletethe(ASE)AutomotiveServiceExcellenceCertificationTestsA-1throughA-8,AutomotiveTechnicianandtobecome a specialist for Honda/Acura vehicles. The Degree is designed to prepare an individual for transfer and/or entry-level employment as an Automotive Technician within a Honda/Acura Dealer. This is full-time 2 year accelerated training and career placement program. ToacquiretheAssociate of Science Degree in Honda Professional Career Training Program Specialization,itisnecessarytocompletethegraduationrequirementsoftheCollegealongwith the following courses:Required Courses Units AUTO045 Honda/Acura ProformanceI .............................4AUTO0451 Honda/Acura ProformanceII ............................4AUTO046 Honda/Acura ProformanceIII ...........................4AUTO0461 Honda/Acura ProformanceIV ...........................4AUTO102 IntroductiontoHonda/Acura ServiceandRepair......................3AUTO125 PowerTrainSystemServiceand Transmission Diagnostics ..........4AUTO140 BodyandChassisElectrical Systems ........................................4AUTO150 EngineElectricalSystems .............4AUTO160 UpperEndEngineRebuilding andMachining ............................4AUTO201 AutomotiveBrakeand SuspensionService .....................4AUTO240 HeatingandAir Conditioning ...............................4

Units Required 43

NOTE: Refer to Automotive Technology- HondoProfessional Career Training Specialization Program (PACT) Appendix for Program Training.


HONDA PROFESSIONAL CAREER TRAINING PROGRAM SPECIALIZATION (PACT) PROGRAM OVERVIEWThe Automotive Technology Honda Professional CareerTrainingProgramSpecializationProgram(PACT)isatwoyearprogramdesignedtopreparegraduatestoworkasanAutomotiveTechnician,withexpertiseinworkingwithHonda/Acura vehicles. Rio Hondo College starts a new training program at the start of each Summersemester.Graduateswillbepreparedtoworkasanentry-level Automotive Technician within a Honda orAcuradealership.StudentswillreceiveanA.S.DegreeinAutomotiveTechnologyandareeligibletotaketheAutomotiveServiceExcellence(ASE)certificationexams.RioHondoAutomotive Training Programs are approved bytheBureauofAutomotiveRepair(BAR)andcertifiedbytheNationalAutomobileTechnicianEducationFoundation(NATEF).

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:1. Educational and Other Requirements

a. GraduationfromanaccreditedhighschoolintheUnitedStatesorequivalentorpresentationofaG.E.D.certificate.

b. StudentsmustmeettheadmissionrequirementforRioHondoCollege.(seethe Applied Technology counselor for information)

c. StudentswillparticipateintheAcademicAssessment process. Each student will havetheopportunitytotakeassessmenttestsintheskillareasofreading,writingandmathematics.(seetheAssessmentOfficefortimesanddatesoftesting)andmust be eligible to enroll in the following 3courses:ENGL101,MATH070andREAD 023.

**For employment in Honda dealerships, students must meet the following additional requirements: Provide documentation which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the U.S., possess a valid CA drivers license and have a clean driving record with 1 point or less.

2. Admission Procedurea. Submitapplicationforadmissiontothe

Collegeandofficialcopiesofallcollegeworkcompletedtodate.SendtotheOfficeofAdmissionsandRecordsbyMarch15th.

b. SubmitapplicationfortheHondaPACTprogramtotheTechnologyOfficebyMarch15th(deadlinesubjecttochange;checkwithdepartmentfordetails)withthefollowingdocumentation:OneofficialcopyofthehighschooltranscriptorG.E.D.,copyofalltranscriptsand/orverificationofcourseworkinprogresstobeconsideredforadmission,andacopyofyourCAdriver’slicenseandworkauthorization.SeeAppliedTechnologyCounselor for more information.

c. Allapplicantswillbenotifiedinwritingregarding acceptance or non-acceptance into the program.

3. Priority for AdmissionApplicants who have submitted completed application materials and have met the educationalrequirementswillbedesignatedaseligible for admission. Failure to complete all application materials shall preclude admission totheprogram.Intheeventthatthenumberof applicants designated as being eligible for admission exceeds the number of student positionsintheprogram,thedeterminationofwho shall be admitted to the program will be based on a set of priorities outlined in this section of the policy.

Applicants who have completed the greatest number of courses will be given priority:

a. ApplicantswiththehighestG.P.A.inprerequisitecourseworkwillbeadmittedfirst.

b. Theabovebeingequal,priorityofadmis-sion will be given to eligible applicants who have completed courses listed below with a minimum grade of “C”.


Applicants who have completed the greatest number of courses will be given priority.READproficiencySPCH100,101,102,or140(chooseonecourse)ENGL101POLS110,HIST143,orHIST144(chooseonecourse)MATH070oraboveNaturalSciencew/Lab(chooseonecourse)Social&BehavioralScience(chooseonecourse)FineArts(chooseonecourse)Humanities(chooseonecourse)Communication&AnalyticalThinking(chooseonecourse)PhysicalEducation(choosetwoactivitycourses)AUTO101,103and/orotherformalAutomotiveTraining.4. Appeal ProcedureAn applicant who is denied admission may:

a. Appeal in writing to the Division Dean within ten days of non-acceptance notice.

b. IftheappealisdeniedbytheDivisionDean,thestudentmayappealtotheVicePresident of Academic Affairs.

c. Intheeventthattheabovestepsdonotresultinsatisfactiontotheapplicant,theapplicant may initiate a grievance through the grievance policy adopted by the Board of Trustees (Board Policy No. 4220)

5. Expensesa.Uniforms,tools,books,andmiscellaneous

expenses will total approximately $2400. Studentsareresponsibleforprovidingtheir own transportation to facilities.

6.StudentsmayentertheHondaPACTprogramonly one time after failing any automotive class.7. Admission during the two-year program will be based on space available.Summer Semester UnitsAUTO102 IntroductiontoHonda/ AcuraServiceandRepair ..........3 3First Fall Semester UnitsAUTO045 Honda/AcuraProFormanceI .....4AUTO140 BodyandChassisElectrical Systems ........................................4AUTO201 AutomotiveBrakeandSuspension Service .........................................4•HIST144 HistoryofTheUnitedStates Since1865 ....................................3•PSY101 IntroductoryPsychology ..............3**AUTO290 CooperativeWorkExperience/ Internship(Optional) .................3 18-21

PACT PROGRAM OVERVIEW CONTINUED

First Spring Semester: UnitsAUTO0451 Honda/Acura ProFormanceII .............................4AUTO150 EngineElectricalSystems .............4AUTO160 UpperEndEngineRebuilding andMachining ............................4•MATH070 IntermediateAlgebra ....................4•PE130 LifelongFitnessLab ......................1

**AUTO290 CooperativeWorkExperience/ Internship(Optional) .................3 17-20Second Fall Semester UnitsAUTO046 Honda/Acura ProFormanceIII ..........................4AUTO125 PowerTrainSystemServiceand Transmission Diagnostics ..........4•FINEARTS Elective ..........................................3•HUMANITIESElective ...........................................3•SPCH Elective ...........................................3

**AUTO290 CooperativeWorkExperience/ Internship(Optional) .................3 17-20Second Spring Semester UnitsAUTO0461 Honda/Acura ProFormanceIV ..........................4AUTO240 HeatingandAirConditioning ........ 4•BIOL120 EnvironmentalBiology .................3•BIOL120L EnvironmentalBiologyLab .........1•ENGL101 CollegeComposition and Research ............................. 3.5•PE130 LifelongFitnessLab ......................1**AUTO290 CooperativeWorkExperience/ Internship(Optional) .................3 16-19.5

NOTE: All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better for Honda credit.

• General Education (G.E.) requirements may be fulfilled prior to admission to the program. G.E. courses/sections may be developed for the Honda cohort of students as shown; however, such course offerings are subject to change without notice. See a counselor for further information regarding General Education requirements.

**For employment in Honda/Acura dealerships, student must provide documentation which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the U.S., and a current driving record, issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.


HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES

Human ServicesTherequiredcoursesfortheHuman Services Certificateprovideapplied,theoreticalandpracticalknowledgetostudentsinterestedinthehelpingprofessions.Inaddition,thestudentdevelopstheskillsneededforemploymentinthehumanservicesfield,suchastheabilitytomanageanddocumentclientcases,leadgroups,andmakereferrals.ArequiredcomponentofthisCertificateisafieldworkclasswhichprovides the student with experience and exposuretoworkinthehumanservicesfield.

The Human Services Certificate is designed to provide the student with an academic backgroundandworkexperiencethatwouldmakethemcompetitiveforentrylevelpositionsinhumanservicesagenciesandorganizations.


Required Courses UnitsHUSR111 HumanServicesin ContemporarySociety ............ 3HUSR122 IntroductiontoGroup LeadershipandProcess .......... 3HUSR124 IntroductiontoCase Managementand Documentation ........................ 2HUSR199 *FieldworkinHuman Services ..................................... 3PSY180 PositivePsychology ................... 3SOC102 SocialProblems ........................... 3

Units Required 17


KINESIOLOGY DIVISION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for TransferThe Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer is designed to provide students preparing to transfer withthefoundationtocompleteaBachelor’sDegreeinKinesiology.Studentswillbeabletopursuecareersinteaching,coaching,physicaltherapy,athletictraining,andadaptivephysicaleducation.

The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T)DegreeisintendedtomeetthelowerdivisionrequirementsforKinesiologymajors(orsimilarmajors)ataCSUcampusthatoffersaKinesiologybaccalaureate degree.

This degree is designed for the transfer-oriented studentwhoseekstoexploreKinesiologyinpreparationforaBachelor’sdegree.Studentswillgaininformation and experience in areas that will prepare themforajoboracareerinthefieldofteaching,youthorprofessionalsports,coaching,fitnessandhealthindustry,physicaltherapy,athletictraining,sportsmanagement,andlifesavingskillsinFirstAid and C.P.R. The degree will provide students theopportunitytopursueworkin:youthsportsandsummercamps,inthefitnessindustry,assistingphysical education professionals and creating new business opportunities in the area of physical activity and sports.

Inadditiontothecourseslistedbelow,thefollowingadditionalrequirementsmustbemetforcompletionof the AA-T Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer:

1.Completionof60CSU-transferableunits.2.AchievementofaminimumGPAofat

least2.0inallCSU-transferablecoursework(somemajorsmayrequireahigherGPA,students should consult with a counselor for moreinformation).

3. Completion of the 21-23 semester units in the majorwithagradeof“C”.

4.CertifiedcompletionoftheCaliforniaStateUniversityGeneralEducation-Breadth(CSUGE)pattern;ORtheIntersegmentalGeneralEducationTransferCurriculum(IGETC)pattern.

StudentsareadvisedtocheckwiththeCounselingDepartment or Transfer Center for the courses acceptedintotheKinesiologymajorattheCSUwheretheyseektransfer.Required Courses Units BIOL125 HumanAnatomy ........................... 4BIOL226 HumanPhysiology ....................... 4PE/TH194 IntroductiontoKinesiology ......... 3

Movement Based Courses - Select a maximum of one (1) course from any three (3) of the following areas for a minimum of three (3) units:

AquaticsPE117 SwimmingI ..................................... 1PE217 SwimmingII .................................. 1CombativePE124 SelfDefense .................................... 1DanceDANC151 ModernDance ............................... 1DANC168 LatinSocialDance ......................... 1FitnessPE120 SwimforFitness ............................ 1PE132 AquaAerobics ................................ 1 PE 134 Fitness through Rhythmic Aerobics ........................................ 1PE136 PilatesMatI ..................................... 1PE140 FitnessWalkingPE 158 Yoga .................................................. 1Individual SportsPE101 TennisI ............................................. 1PE107 BadmintonI .................................... 1PE113 GolfI ................................................. 1 TeamPE103 SoftballI ........................................... 1PE104 VolleyballI ...................................... 1PE105 BasketballI ...................................... 1PE109 SoccerI ............................................ 1 Choose 2 courses from the following: MATH130Or Statistics............................................ 4MATH130H StatisticsHonors ............................. 4

OrPSY190 StatisticsfortheBehavioral Sciences ............................................ 4CHEM130 GeneralChemistry......................... 5PHY 150 Or GeneralPhysicsI ........................... 4PHY211 PhysicsforScientistsand EngineersI ....................................... 4PE/TH 193 First Aid and C.P.R ........................ 3

Required Subtotal 21 - 23

CSUGEorIGETCPattern40–43

Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)

Degree Total 60

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN KINESIOLOGY FOR TRANSFER


Thiscertificateisdesignedtopreparestudentsforentry-levelemploymentinlogistics,transportation,inventorymanagement,andpurchasing.Thecertificatewillallowthestudenttodeveloporganizationalskillswhichcanleadtoadvancementinoperationsmanagement,transportation,purchasing,materialsmanagement,andrelatedareas.Thesequenceofcourses will provide the student the opportunity toacquiretheknowledgeandskillsdemandedofthemodernlogisticsspecialist.Thesequenceinwhichcoursesaretakenmaybemodifiedtomeetindividual needs.

ToacquiretheCertificate of Achievement in Logistics Management, it is necessary to complete the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsLOG101 SupplyChainManagement .........3LOG105 PurchasingManagement ..............3LOG110 WarehouseManagement ..............3LOG115 InventoryManagement ................3LOG120 TransportationManagement .......3LOG125 ContractManagement ..................2

Units Required 17


LOGISTICS MANAGEMENTDIVISION OF BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/ CONTINUING EDUCATION


This program is designed to prepare students for employmentaslogisticsplanners,transportationanalysts,inventoryplanners,andpurchasinganalysts. The program will allow the student todeveloporganizationalskillswhichcanleadtoadvancementinoperationsmanagement,transportation,purchasing,materialsmanagement,andrelatedareas.Thesequenceofcourseswillprovidethestudenttheopportunitytoacquiretheknowledgeandskillsdemandedofthemodernlogisticsspecialist.Thesequenceinwhichcoursesaretakenmaybemodifiedtomeetindividualneeds.ToacquiretheAssociate of Science Degree in Logistics Management, it is necessary to completethegraduationrequirementsoftheCollege along with the following courses:Required Courses UnitsBUSL110 LegalEnvironmentofBusiness ........... 3LOG101 SupplyChainManagement ............ 3LOG105 PurchasingManagement ................. 3LOG110 WarehouseManagement ................. 3LOG115 InventoryManagement ................... 3MGMT101 IntroductiontoBusiness .................. 3 CIT101 IntroductiontoComputer InformationTechnology .................. 3OrLOG130 ComputerizedLogistics .................. 3

Choose one of the following classes:ACCT090 IntroductiontoAccounting............. 3OrACCT 101 Financial Accounting ....................... 4 24 or 25

InadditiontotheRequiredCourses,studentswillchoosefromoneofthefollowingspecializationsorselectonecoursefromeachspecialization.

Transportation Specialization Courses: ............. UnitsGIS120 IntroductiontoGeographic InformationSystems and SpatialAnalysis ................................ 4LOG120 TransportationManagement ......... 3 LOG125 ContractManagement ..................... 2 9TOTAL UNITS 33 or 34

International Trade Specialization Courses: ..... UnitsMGMT140 IntroductiontoInternational Business ............................................. 3

MGMT142 InternationalManagement ............. 3 MGMT143 ImportandExportBusiness ........... 3 9TOTAL UNITS 33 or 34

Operations Management Specialization ..................... UnitsCourses:LOG135 QualityManagementConcepts ...... 3 MGMT150 PrinciplesofManagement .............. 3 MGMT155 PrinciplesofLeadership .................. 3 9

TOTAL UNITS 33 or 34

Selecting one course from each specialization:

TOTAL UNITS 32 - 35


MASS COMMUNICATIONS/MASS MEDIA DIVISION OF COMMUNICATIONS & LANGUAGES


ToacquiretheAssociateofScienceDegreeinMass Communications with the Mass Media Specialization, it is necessary to complete the graduationrequirementsoftheCollegealongwith the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsART 115 Art of Film ......................................... 3JOUR110 DigitalPhotoJournalism ................. 3JOUR120 CommunicationsReporting & Writing ........................................ 3JOUR147 BroadcastNews ................................ 3LIT147 *CinemaasLiterature ...................... 3MSCM103 SurveyofMotionPicture, Radio and Television .................... 3MSCM128 MassMediainModernSociety ...... 3MSCM134 DocumentaryFilm ........................... 3RDIO104 IntroductiontoBroadcasting .......... 3TV135 CreativeDigitalVideo .................... 3JOUR290 *CWE/InternshipforJournalism Related FieldsOrRDIO290 *CWE/InternshipforRadio Related Fields ................................. 1

Units Required 31

* Prerequisite


Mass MediaThe Mass Communications/Mass Media Specialization,Certificateisdesignedtoprovideageneraltechnicalbackgroundwhichwillenablethestudenttomakeintelligentandrealisticcareerdecisionsinmasscommunications;toprovideabroadbackgroundwhichwillaffordthe currently employed student an opportunity forupwardmobilityorcareeradvancement;toprovide a program to meet both the entry-level andskillupgradingneedsofthelocalmasscommunications industry.

ToacquiretheCertificate of Achievement in Mass Communications/Mass Media Specialization,itisnecessarytocompletethefollowing courses:

Required Courses UnitsART 115 Art of Film ......................................... 3JOUR110 DigitalPhotoJournalism ................. 3JOUR120 *CommunicationsReporting & Writing ........................................ 3JOUR147 BroadcastNews ................................ 3LIT147 *CinemaasLiterature ...................... 3MSCM103 SurveyofMotionPicture, Radio and Television ..................... 3MSCM128 MassMediainModern Society ............................................. 3MSCM134 DocumentaryFilm ........................... 3RDIO104 IntroductiontoBroadcasting .......... 3TV135 CreativeDigitalVideo .................... 3JOUR290 *CWE/InternshipforJournalism Related FieldsOrRDIO290 *CWE/InternshipforRadio Related Fields ................................. 1 Units Required 31

* Prerequisite


MASS COMMUNICATIONS/PRINT MEDIA DIVISION OF COMMUNICATIONS & LANGUAGES

ToacquiretheAssociate of Science Degree in Mass Communications with the Print Media Specialization, it is necessary to complete the graduationrequirementsoftheCollegealongwith the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsJOUR110 DigitalPhotoJournalism ................. 3JOUR120 CommunicationsReporting& Writing ............................................ 3JOUR147 BroadcastNews ................................ 3JOUR220 *AdvancedReporting& Writing ............................................ 3JOUR230 *MagazineProduction ..................... 3JOUR231 DigitalMagazineProduction ......... 3JOUR241 *NewspaperProductionI (2semesters) ................................... 8JOUR242 DigitalNewspaperProductionI (2semesters) ................................... 8MSCM128 MassMediainModern Society ............................................. 3JOUR290 *CWE/InternshipforJournalism Related FieldsOrRDIO290 *CWE/InternshipforRadio Related Fields ................................. 1

Units Required 38

* Prerequisite

Print MediaTheMassCommunicationsCertificateisdesigned to provide a general technical backgroundwhichwillenablethestudenttomakeintelligentandrealisticcareerdecisionsinmasscommunications;toprovideabroadbackgroundwhichwillaffordthecurrentlyemployed student an opportunity for upward mobilityorcareeradvancement;toprovidea program to meet both the entry-level and skillupgradingneedsofthelocalmasscommunications industry.

ToacquiretheCertificate of Achievement in Mass Communications/Print Media Specialization, it is necessary to complete the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsJOUR110 DigitalPhotoJournalism ..............3JOUR120 Communications Reporting & Writing ..................3JOUR147 BroadcastNews .............................3JOUR220 *AdvancedReporting& Writing .........................................3JOUR230 *MagazineProduction ..................3JOUR231 DigitalMagazineProduction .......................................................3JOUR241 *NewspaperProductionI (2semesters) ................................8JOUR242 DigitalNewspaperProductionI (2semesters) ................................8MSCM128 MassMediainModern Society ..........................................3PHTO185 IntroductiontoDigital Photography… ............................3JOUR290 *CWE/InternshipforJournalism Related FieldsOrRDIO290 *CWE/InternshipforRadio Related Fields ..............................1


ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT


MATHEMATICSDIVISION OF MATHEMATICS & SCIENCES

Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer TheAssociateinScienceinMathematicsforTransfer(AS-T)DegreeisintendedtomeetthelowerdivisionrequirementsforMathematicsmajorsataCSUcampusthatoffersaMathematicsbaccalaureatedegree.

Mathematicsisthelanguageofthephysicalandtechnicalsciences.Assuch,thisDegreealsosatisfiesthelowerdivisionrequirementsforavarietyofbaccalaureatedegreesincludingEngineering,Physics,ComputerScienceandChemistry.

Inadditiontothecourseslistedbelow,thefollowingadditionalrequirementsmustbemetforcompletionoftheAssociateinScienceinMathematicsforTransfer:

1.Completionof60CSU-transferablesemester units.

2.AchievementofaminimumGPAofatleast2.0inallCSU-transferablecoursework(somemajorsmayrequireahigherGPA,studentsshouldconsultwithacounselorformoreinformation).

3. Completion of the 20 semester units in the majorwithagradeof“C”.

4.CertifiedcompletionoftheCaliforniaStateUniversityGeneralEducation-Breadth(CSUGE)pattern;ORtheIntersegmentalGeneralEducationTransferCurriculum(IGETC)pattern.

StudentsareadvisedtocheckwiththeCounselingDepartment or Transfer Center for the courses acceptedintotheMathematicsmajorattheCSUwheretheyseektransfer.

Required Courses UnitsMATH190Or*CalculusI .................................... 4MATH190HMATH191 *CalculusII .................................. 4MATH250 *CalculusIII ................................ 4

Students must also choose 2 courses from the following list:

MATH260*LinearAlgebra ................................. 4MATH270*DifferentialEquations .................... 4orreplaceMATH260orMATH270withonecoursebelow:MATH130Or *Statistics ...................................... 4MATH130HPHY211 *PhysicsforScientistsand Engineers .................................. 4

*Prerequisite

RequiredSubtotal................................................... 20 CSUGEorIGETCPattern .................................38-39 Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) Degree Total 60

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS FOR TRANSFER


MUSIC DIVISION OF ARTS & CULTURAL PROGRAMS


TheAssociateofArtsDegreeinMusicisatwo-year program designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year college or university as well as employment in the professional music field.GraduatesreceiveanAssociateofArtsdegreeinMusic.

ToacquiretheAssociate of Arts Degree in Music,itisnecessarytocompletethegraduationrequirementsoftheCollegealongwiththefollowing courses:

Required Courses UnitsMUS101 FundamentalsofMusic ...............3MUS103 *MusicTheoryI .............................3 MUS104 *MusicTheoryII ............................3MUS106 *BeginningMusicianshipI (tobetakentwice) ......................6MUS130 MusicHistoryandLiterature Before 1750 ..................................3MUS131 MusicHistoryandLiterature After 1750 .....................................3 4Semestersworthof “Piano Class” .........................1-1-1-1 4Semestersworthofa“Large Performance” class** ................2-2-2-2

Units Required 33

*Prerequisite

** Large performance class is either Vocal Arts Ensemble or Music Ensemble for Diverse Instruments.


NURSING PROGRAM OVERVIEW Rio Hondo College provides all qualifiedcandidateswhohaveapplied for admission to any Health ScienceandNursingprogramanequalopportunitytosuccessfullycompletetheirstudies.Thereare,however,twolimitingfactorsaffecting selection which must be recognizedbyallstudents:1. Thehealth,safety,andwelfareof

the community and the student must be a consideration in the selection process.

2. College and community health facilities limit the number of candidates that can be admitted.

Rio Hondo College shall give to student applicants credit in the appropriate fieldforpreviouseducationandtheopportunity to obtain credit for other acquiredknowledgebytheuseofthechallengeexamination.SeeCreditbyExamination Procedure.

Admission,transferandcreditbyexamination policies shall be posted in an area accessible to all interested persons. A copy of the policy may beobtaineduponrequest.Thisinformation shall also be made available through the Counseling Department and on the Rio Hondo College web site.

Credit for Non-CollegiateRegistered Nursing

TrainingCredit may be granted to a student who has a valid California RN licensefornursingcoursestakenat an accredited non-collegiate RN nursing program toward the AssociateofScienceDegreeinNursing. Credit granted may not exceed the total number of nursing unitsrequiredfortheAssociateDegree in Nursing at Rio Hondo College.

Associate Degree Nursing Program

The Associate Degree Nursing Program is a two-year program designed to prepare students for employment as a registered nurse providing direct care to patients. GraduatesreceiveanAssociateinScienceDegreeofNursing.Theprogram is accredited by the CaliforniaSateBoardofRegisteredNursing.Studentswhocompletethecurriculumarequalifiedtotaketheexamination leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse.

PhilosophyThe philosophy of the nursing program is in harmony with the mission,vision,andgoalsofRioHondo College. The Associate Degree Nursing Program strives to be an exemplary nursing program that provides opportunities for students fromdiversebackgrounds,ethnicitiesandculturestobeeducated,responsible and caring community members.Graduatesarepreparedforlicensure as registered nurses. The facultyrecognizestheimportanceofalso preparing students to practice in a variety of settings as health care delivery evolves. Teaching/learning strategies will embrace student centered competency-based instruction.Inaddition,theprogramhasestablishedqualityimprovementmeasures to assure that educational competencies have been met.

This nursing program embraces threemajorconceptstoprovideanorganizationalframeworkforthecurriculum.Themajorconceptsare:TheSystemsDevelopmentalStressModel,TheNursingProcess,andErickson’sPsycho-SocialTheoryofHumanDevelopment.Inaddition,the concept of an illness-wellness continuum provides opportunities for the nurse to intervene along this continuum for therapeutic purposes. Conceptual threads are integrated throughout the curriculum and provide theory necessary to carry out roles of the nurse. These threads include development from conception throughdeath,personalhygiene,humansexuality,pharmacology,teaching-learning,nutrition,culturaldiversity,gerontology,leadershipandprofessionaldevelopment,legal,ethical,socialandpsychologicalconcerns.

The conceptual threads that are interlaced throughout the program are the essential core components and competencies. These competencies include:professionalbehaviors,assessment,communication,clinicaldecision-making,caringinterventions,teachingandlearning,collaborationandmanagingcare,criticalthinking,safety,legalities,ethics,fiscalresponsibility,diversity,evidence–basedpractice,selfreflection,informaticsandmathematics,agingnutrition.

The curriculum is designed to prepare the graduate to carry out their roles as a nurse: planner of care;providerofsafeandskilledcare;communicator;clientteacher;and member of the profession. The faculty believes it is essential for the new graduate to be able to carry out evidence-basedcarewithefficientuse of resources. The graduate will provide continuity of care as the client moves from acute hospital based care to care in transitional units and other health care settings in the community.

Theoretical concepts will be presented fromsimpletocomplex,buildingonlearningacquisition.Thefacultybelieves that students need to apply standardsofcriticalthinkingandcompetency-based learning in order to formulate sound clinical judgments.Studentsareofferedanumber of approaches to learning including technology and computer-assisted instruction in order to apply theory to a variety of clinical situations.Also,opportunitiesforlearning are provided to students through clinical assignments in acute care,communityfacilities,thehealthscienceskillcenter,online,technology,andsimulationcenter.Learningmaybe facilitated by referral to support services provided by the college such asfinancialaid,remediation,tutoring,psychologicalcounseling,andhealthservices. A student centered approach to learning will be supported by contemporary approaches to education which provide a variety oftechniquestoappealtovariedlearningstyles.Studentlearningoutcomes and competencies will measure student achievements. Additionally the faculty believes that curriculum should be developed and implementedbasedonKnowles’sTheoryofAdultLearning,whichholds that the adult is self-directed andalifelonglearner.Learningprogressisbasedonthestudent’smastery of course competencies. Masteryresultsingraduatesthathave achieved success in meeting program outcomes and are able to successfully pass the national licensing exam. These graduates are now prepared to transition into thehealthcaresystemreadyforjobplacement or advanced degrees.


NURSING PROGRAM OVERVIEW CONTINUED Associate Degree Nursing

ADN Program OutcomesAtthecompletionoftheprogram,thegraduatewillmeet the following outcomes while carrying out the roles of the nurse:

PLANNER AND PROVIDER OF CARE1.UsestheSystemsDevelopmentalStressModelasaframeworkforpracticeforpracticeandasaconceptualapproach when applying the nursing process.

2.Usecriticalthinkingandevidencebasedpracticewhenapplying the nursing process to the development of the plan of care.

3. Plans and implements care throughout the development stages.

4.Plan,implementandevaluatecarebasedontheindividual needs of clients from our culturally diverse society.

5.Recognizesandappreciatesthevalueofculturaldiversity of the client and other health care team members.

6. Uses the nursing process to provide outcome based carewithjudicioususeoftimeandresources.

7.Providesanddirectsqualitypatientcareusingeffectiveleadershipandmanagementskills.

8. Assess the needs for referral and use of resource personnel in the acute care settings.

PROVIDER OF SAFETY1.Initiateanddelegateotherstoprovideasafephysical

and emotional environment for a group of patients.2.Plan,implementsandevaluatecareforagroupofpatientsbasedonthebiological,interpersonal,intrapersonal and development needs of the client.

3. Plans and implements care using guidelines for standard precautions & transmission-based precautionsaswellastheNationalPatientSafetyGoals.

COMMUNICATOR1.Utilizeeffectivecommunicationskillsincollectingdatarelatedtobiological,intrapersonal,interpersonalanddevelopmentalstrengthsandweaknesses.

2.Communicateseffectivelywiththepatient,patient’sfamily,andmembersofthehealthcareteamastheplan of care is developed and implemented.

3.Documentaccuratelyandinatimelymanner,utilizingcurrent technology.

CLIENT TEACHER1.Assess,develop,andimplementateachingplanwhichisspecifictothelevelofdevelopment,knowledgeandtheir family.

2. Effectively implements formal and informal methods of teaching.

MEMBER OF THE PROFESSION1.Isaccountableforhis/herownnursingpracticeincludingmoral,ethicalandlegalconcerns.

2. Demonstrates a caring attitude and concern for the welfareandqualityoflifeofpatient,whileactingasthe patients advocate.

3.Isabletoadapttochangesinhealthcaredelivery.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM (RN) – GENERIC

Determination of Eligibility for Admission to the ADN Program

A. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS1. Educational requirements for program application

a. Proof of graduation from an accredited high schoolintheU.S.A.bytranscript,diploma,orofficialinternationalevaluation;orAssociateor Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institutionofhighereducationintheU.S.A.;ordocumentationofpassingscoreontheGED(GeneralEducationDevelopment)exam.

b. Studentsmustmeettheadmissionrequirementsfor Rio Hondo College.

c. OverallGPAinthecorescienceprerequisitesofatleasta2.5(anatomy,physiology,microbiology)withnogradelessthan“C”foreach course. The student is limited to one repeat in any of the science courses to improve the grade.

d. Acumulativegradepointaverage(GPA)of2.5forallcollegecourseworktaken.

e. All science courses must be a minimum of four units with a lab component.

f. CurrentCPRCard-(BLS8hourclassforhealthcareproviders,allages,1-person,2-personrescuer)providedbytheAmericanHeartAssociationwillberequiredafteradmission.

g. EffectiveSpring2008,studentsmustpassadiagnosticassessmenttest(basicmath,English,reading,science)priortoprogramenrollment.Studentswhofailtoachieveapassingscorewillberequiredtocompleteadditionalpre-nursingcoursework.

2. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS – The applicant must befreefromcommunicablediseases,infections,psychologicaldisorders,andotherconditionsthatwould prevent the successful performance of the responsibilitiesandtasksrequiredintheeducationand training of a Registered Nurse. Upon acceptance intotheprogram,thestudentmustsatisfactorilypassa health examination by a licensed physician or nurse practitioner and have various laboratory tests and immunizations,asneeded,todeterminephysicalandmentalfitness.Ifastudentenrolledintheprogramhasdeveloped a condition that would prevent successful performanceofhis/herresponsibilitiesandtasks,theDeanofHealthScienceandNursingmayrequirethestudenttobeexaminedbyalicensedphysician.Ifthelicensedphysicianverifiesthecondition,thenthereissufficientcauseforsuspensionorexpulsionfromtheprogrampursuanttoBoardPolicy.Informationonspecifichealthrequirementswillbeprovidedtothestudent upon admission to the program.

B. ADMISSION PROCEDURE1. Application for admission to the College shall be

submittedtotheAdmissionsOffice.2. Applicants to the Associate Degree Nursing Program

should attend a nursing information session to discuss


prerequisites,generaleducationrequirementsforthedegree,andbasicskillstesting.Applicantsmustcomplete and submit an Associate Degree Nursing ProgramapplicationtotheHealthScienceandNursingDivisionforadmissionconsideration,whenalltheeducationalrequirementsaremet.

3. The Associate Degree Nursing Program has once a year entry each Fall semester.

4. Pleasebringoneofficialcopyofyourhighschooltranscripts,diploma,orGED;andtranscriptsforcollegecourseworkcompletedtodatetotheHealthScienceandNursingDivision.Ifyougraduatedfromhighschooland/orcollegeinanothercountry,please have your transcripts evaluated by a private international evaluation service and bring the documentation,aswellasofficialinternationaltranscripts,totheHealthScienceandNursingDivision. The international evaluation of college courseworkshouldbeadetailedreport.

5. Allapplicantsselectedwillbenotifiedinwritingregarding acceptance.

C. ADMISSION PROCESS Acceptance to the Associate Degree Nursing Program will be based on selection criteria which includes the following:1. OverallCumulativeGPA2. CumulativeScienceGPA3. OtherCollegeDegrees4. CurrentHealthCareWorkExperience5. CurrentMedical/Nursingcertificates/licenses6. LifeExperience7. OtherLanguageSpoken8. ATIResultsafteracceptance

Studentwillbeselectedonthebasisofoverallscoresthosehavingthemostpoints.Thestudent’soverallcumulativeGPAforallcollegecourseworktaken,gradesinthecoresciencecourses(anatomy,physiology,andmicrobiology),completionofcollegeEnglish,andthenumberofrepetitionsofsciencecorecourseswillbeusedtodeterminethestudent’seligibility.StudentswhohaveatleastanoverallcumulativeGPAof2.5forallcollegecourseworktaken,GPAof2.5inthesciencecorecourses,withnogradelessthan“C”foreachcourse,hadnomorethanonerepetitionofanyofthesciencecorecourses,andcompletedEnglish101,withagradeof“C”orbetter,will be considered eligible for admission.

Studentswhoareacceptedtotheprogramwillbeadmitted to ADN 151 by permission of the Health ScienceandNursingDivision.ThiscourseisaprerequisiteforadmissiontoADN1stsemestercourse(ADN150)andisofferedintheSpringsemesterandSummersession.StudentswhocompleteADN151with a grade of “C” or better will be admitted to the program in the fall semester.

StudentswhoareapplyingfortheADN151coursemusthaveanapplication,anddocumentationofcourseworkonfileintheHealthScienceandNursingDivisionOfficebyOctober1forSpringadmissionandMarch1forSummeradmission.Studentswillbenotifiedofpermissiontoregisterviae-mail.

NURSING PROGRAM OVERVIEW CONTINUED D. APPEAL PROCEDURE

An applicant who is denied admission may:1. AppealinwritingtotheDeanofHealthScienceand

Nursing within ten days. 2. IftheDeanofHealthScienceandNursingdeniesthe

appeal,thestudentmayappealtotheExecutiveVicePresident of Academic Affairs.

3. Intheeventthattheabovestepsdonotresultinsatisfactiontotheapplicant,theapplicantmayinitiatea grievance through the grievance policy adopted by the Board of Trustees.

E. EXPENSES – Uniforms,books,healthandsafety

screenings,andmiscellaneousexpenseswilltotalapproximately$1000.00thefirstsemester,andapproximately$600everysemesterthereafter.Itemspurchasedwithinthefirstsemestermaybeusedthroughout the remainder of the Associate Degree NursingProgram.Studentsareresponsibleforproviding their own transportation to clinical facilities.

F. STUDENT SUPPORT: SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID – Rio Hondo College participates

inavarietyoffederalandstatefinancialaidprograms.These programs are designed to assist students with tuition,fees,books/supplies,transportation,androomand board. Eligibility is limited to students who are U.S.citizens,permanentresidents,orothereligiblenon-citizens.Additionaleligibilityrequirementsapply to each program and information may be obtainedfromtheFinancialAidOffice.Therearenumerous scholarships available to Rio Hondo College nursing students. These scholarships are funded and sponsored by a variety of on and off campus resources,includingcommunityhospitalpartnersofthenursingprogram.Scholarshipsaregrantedbasedonavarietyofqualifications.ScholarshipinformationisavailableintheCollegeScholarshipOfficelocatedintheFinancialAidOfficeorintheHealthScienceandNursingDivision.Short-termloansareavailableinemergencysituationsforbooksandsuppliesthroughtheStudentActivitiesOfficeortheScholarshipOffice.

G. PATIENT SAFETY AND BACKGROUND CHECKS – Based on national guidelines from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations(JCAHO)andclinicalfacilitypolicies,nursingstudentsmusthaveclearcriminalbackgroundcheckstoparticipateinclinicalcourses.Specificprocedures will be shared with the student upon admission. The student is responsible for the cost of the backgroundcheck.Ifthebackgroundcheckisnotclear,the student will be responsible for obtaining documents showing rehabilitation and/or having the record corrected.TheDeanofHealthScienceandNursingis responsible for determining if clinical placement is appropriate through consultation with the Human ResourceDepartmentattheclinicalsites.Studentinformationwillbeheldinstrictestconfidence.SeetheDeanofHealthScienceandNursingwithquestionsconcerning this procedure.

Thestudentwillberequiredtoundergodrugtestingat their expense before caring for patients in the clinical setting.Specificprocedureswillbesharedwiththestudent upon admission. Evidence of drug use would jeopardizetheadmissionofthestudenttotheclinicalsetting.


TheBoardofRegisteredNursingrequirestheapplicantfor licensure as a Registered Nurse to disclose prior misdemeanor and felony convictions. The applicant must explain the circumstances of the conviction and provide documentation of rehabilitation. The Boardconsidersthenatureandseverityoftheoffense,subsequentacts,recencyofactsorcrimes,compliancewithcourtsanctions,andevidenceofrehabilitationindeterminingeligibilityforlicensure.QuestionsconcerningthisrequirementmaybedirectedtotheDeanofHealthScienceandNursing.

H. REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSURE – The Board ofRegisteredNursingrequiresavalidsocialsecuritynumber for licensure. The Board of Registered Nursing shouldbeconsultedforqualificationsforlicensureforlegal residents without social security cards. The Board of Registered Nursing can be reached at 916-322-3350.

I. TRANSFER STUDENTS – All transfer students whohavetakencourseworkinnursingatanothernursing program will be evaluated on an individual basis.Previousnursingcourseworkmustbenoolderthan three years. The student must present a letter from thedirectoroftheformernursingprogram,statingthecircumstancesnecessitatingthetransfer,andanevaluationofclinicalsafety.Studentswhoaredeemedunsafe in the clinical area are not eligible for transfer to the Rio Hondo Associate Degree Nursing Program. Transfer students must demonstrate competence in clinicalskillsandpassapharmacologymathquizwith,ascoreof100%,beforeadmissiontotheprogram.Studentswhohavecompletedtwonursingcourseswithgrades below a “C” are ineligible for transfer into the Rio Hondo ADN Program.

Above information subject to change

PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN TO (RN) ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING



a. Proof of graduation from an accredited high schoolintheU.S.A.bytranscript,diploma,orofficialinternationalevaluation;orAssociateorBaccalaureate degree from an accredited institu-tionofhighereducationintheU.S.A.;ordocu-mentationofpassingscoreontheGED(GeneralEducationDevelopment)exam.

b. ActiveCaliforniaPsychiatricTechnicianLicense.c. Studentsmustmeettheadmissionrequirements

for Rio Hondo College. d. OverallGPAinthecorescienceprerequisitesof

atleasta2.5(anatomy,physiology,microbiol-ogy)withnogradelessthan‘C’foreachcourse.The student is limited to one repeat in any of the science courses to improve the grade.

e. Acumulativegradepointaverage(GPA)of2.5forallcollegecourseworktaken.

f. All science courses must be a minimum of four units with a lab component. All core science prerequisite.

g. CurrentCPRCard-(BLS8hourclassforhealthcareproviders,allages,1-person,2-personres-cuer)providedbytheAmericanHeartAssocia-tionwillberequiredafteradmission.

h. EffectiveSpring2008,studentsmustpassadiagnosticassessmenttest(basicmath,English,reading,science)priortoprogramenrollment.Studentswhofailtoachieveapassingscorewillberequiredtocompleteadditionalpre-nursingcoursework.

2. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS – The applicant must befreefromcommunicablediseases,infections,psychologicaldisorders,andotherconditionsthatwould prevent the successful performance of the responsibilitiesandtasksrequiredintheeducationand training of a Registered Nurse. Upon acceptance intotheprogram,thestudentmustsatisfactorilypassa health examination by a licensed physician or nurse practitioner and have various laboratory tests and immunizations,asneeded,todeterminephysicalandmentalfitness.Ifastudentenrolledintheprogramhas developed a condition that would prevent successful performance of his/her responsibilities andtasks,theDeanofHealthScienceandNursingmayrequirethestudenttobeexaminedbyalicensedphysician.Ifthelicensedphysicianverifiesthecondition,thenthereissufficientcauseforsuspensionor expulsion from the program pursuant to Board Policy.Informationonspecifichealthrequirementswill be provided to the student upon admission to the program.



should attend a nursing information session to discuss prerequisites,generaleducationrequirementsforthedegreeandbasicskillstesting.Applicantsmustcomplete and submit an Associate Degree Nursing ProgramapplicationHealthScience&NursingOfficeforadmissionconsideration,whenalltheeducationalrequirementsaremet.

3. The Associate Degree Nursing Program has once a year entry each Fall semester.

4. The Counseling Department will evaluate academic records and complete an admissions card. Please bringoneofficialcopyofyourhighschooltranscripts,diplomaorGED,andtranscriptsforcollegeworkcompleted to date to the Counseling Department. Ifyougraduatedfromhighschooland/orcollegeinanothercountry,pleasehaveyourtranscriptsevaluated by a private international evaluation serviceandbringthedocumentation,aswellasofficialinternationaltranscripts,totheCounselingDepartment. The international evaluation of college courseworkshouldbeadetailedreport.

5. Allapplicantswillbenotifiedinwritingregardingacceptance or non-acceptance following the selection procedure.

C. ADMISSION PROCESS – Acceptance to the AssociateDegreeNursingProgram,fortheclassbeginningFall2008,willbethroughtheuseofanadmission’sformuladevelopedbytheCalifornia

NURSING PROGRAM OVERVIEWCONTINUED


CommunityCollegeChancellor’sOffice.Thestudent’soverallcumulativeGPAforallcollegecourseworktaken,gradesinthecoresciencecourses(anatomy,physiologyandmicrobiology),completionofcollegeEnglish,andthenumberofrepetitionsof science core courses will be used to determine thestudent’seligibility.StudentswhohaveatleastanoverallcumulativeGPAof2.5forallcollegecourseworktaken,GPAof2.5inthesciencecorecourseswithnogradelessthan“C”foreachcourse,had no more than one repetition of any of the science corecoursesandcompletedEnglish101,withagradeof“C”orbetter,willbeconsideredeligibleforadmission.

Studentswhoareacceptedtotheprogramwillbeadmitted to ADN 151 by permission of the Health ScienceandNursingDivision.ThiscourseisaprerequisiteforadmissiontoADN1stsemestercourse(ADN150)andisofferedintheSpringsemesterandSummersession.StudentswhocompleteADN151with a grade of “C” or better will be admitted to the program in the fall semester.

StudentswhoareapplyingfortheADN151coursemusthaveanapplication,acopyoftheircounselingcardanddocumentationofcourseworkonfileintheHealthScienceandNursingDivisionOfficebyOctober1forSpringadmissionandMarch1forSummeradmission.Studentswillbenotifiedofpermissiontoregisterinwriting.

D. APPEAL PROCEDUREAn applicant who is denied admission may:1. AppealinwritingtotheDeanofHealthScienceand

Nursings within ten days. 2. IftheDeanofHealthScienceandNursingsdeniesthe


3. Intheeventthattheabovestepsdonotresultinsatisfactiontotheapplicant,theapplicantmayinitiatea grievance through the grievance policy adopted by the Board of Trustees.


screenings,andmiscellaneousexpenseswilltotalapproximately$1000.00thefirstsemester,andapproximately$600everysemesterthereafter.Itemspurchasedwithinthefirstsemestermaybeusedthroughout the remainder of the Associate Degree NursingProgram.Studentsareresponsibleforproviding their own transportation to clinical facilities.


inavarietyoffederalandstatefinancialaidprograms.These programs are designed to assist students with tuition,fees,books/supplies,transportationandroomand board. Eligibility is limited to students who are U.S.citizens,permanentresidents,orothereligiblenon-citizens.Additionaleligibilityrequirementsapply to each program and information may be obtainedfromtheFinancialAidOffice.Therearenumerous scholarships available to Rio Hondo College nursing students. These scholarships are funded and sponsored by a variety of on and off campus resources,includingcommunityhospitalpartnersof

thenursingprogram.Scholarshipsaregrantedbasedonavarietyofqualifications.ScholarshipinformationisavailableintheCollegeScholarshipOfficelocatedintheFinancialAidOfficeorintheHealthScienceandNursingDivision.Short-termloansareavailableinemergencysituationsforbooksandsuppliesthroughtheStudentActivitiesOfficeortheScholarshipOffice.



TheBoardofRegisteredNursingrequirestheapplicantfor licensure as a Registered Nurse to disclose prior misdemeanor and felony convictions. The applicant must explain the circumstances of the conviction and provide documentation of rehabilitation. The Board considersthenatureandseverityoftheoffense,subsequentacts,recencyofactsorcrimes,compliancewithcourtsanctions,andevidenceofrehabilitationindeterminingeligibilityforlicensure.QuestionsconcerningthisrequirementmaybedirectedtotheDeanofHealthScienceandNursing.

H. REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSURE – The Board ofRegisteredNursingrequiresavalidsocialsecuritynumber for licensure. The Board of Registered Nursingshouldbeconsultedforqualificationsforlicensure for legal residents without social security cards. The Board of Registered Nursing can be reached at 916-322-3350.

I. TRANSFER STUDENTS – All transfer students who havetakencourseworkinnursingatanothernursingprogram will be evaluated on an individual basis. Previousnursingcourseworkmustbenoolderthanthree years. The student must present a letter from thedirectoroftheformernursingprogram,statingthecircumstancesnecessitatingthetransfer,andanevaluationofclinicalsafety.Studentswhoaredeemedunsafe in the clinical area are not eligible for transfer to the Rio Hondo Associate Degree Nursing Program. Transfer students must demonstrate competence in clinicalskillsandpassapharmacologymathquiz,withascoreof100%,beforeadmissiontotheprogram.Studentswhohavecompletedtwonursingcourses

NURSING PROGRAM OVERVIEW CONTINUED


with grades below a “C” are ineligible for transfer into the Rio Hondo ADN Program.

Above information subject to change.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM – LVN TO ADN



a. Proof of graduation from an accredited high schoolintheU.S.A.bytranscript,diploma,oroffi-cialinternationalevaluation;orAssociateorBac-calaureate degree from an accredited institution of highereducationintheU.S.A.;ordocumentationofpassingscoreontheGED(GeneralEducationDevelopment)exam.


c. ActiveCaliforniaVocationalNurselicensesubmit-tedtotheHealthScienceandNursingDivisionOfficebyMarch1.

d. OverallGPAinthecorescienceprerequisitesofatleasta2.5(anatomy,physiology,microbiology)withnogradelessthan‘C’foreachcourse.Thestudent is limited to one repeat in any of the sci-ence courses to improve the grade.

e. Acumulativegradepointaverage(GPA)of2.5forallcollegecourseworktaken.

f. All science courses must be a minimum of four units with a lab component.

g. ADN075LVNTransitionintotheAssociateDegree Nursing Program with a minimum grade of C.

h. CurrentCPRCard-(BLS8hourclassforhealthcareproviders,allages,1-person,2-personres-cuer)providedbytheAmericanHeartAssociationwillberequiredafteradmission.

i. EffectiveSpring2008,studentsmustpassadiagnosticassessmenttest(basicmath,English,reading,science)priortoprogramenrollment.Studentswhofailtoachieveapassingscorewillberequiredtocompleteadditionalpre-nursingcoursework.

2. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS – The applicant must befreefromcommunicablediseases,infections,psychologicaldisorders,andotherconditionsthatwould prevent the successful performance of the responsibilitiesandtasksrequiredintheeducationand training of a Registered Nurse. Upon acceptance intotheprogram,thestudentmustsatisfactorilypass a health examination by a licensed physician or nurse practitioner and have various laboratory testsandimmunizations,asneeded,todeterminephysicalandmentalfitness.Ifastudentenrolledin the program has developed a condition that would prevent successful performance of his/her responsibilitiesandtasks,theDeanofHealthScienceandNursingmayrequirethestudenttobeexaminedbyalicensedphysician.Ifthelicensedphysician

verifiesthecondition,thenthereissufficientcauseforsuspension or expulsion from the program pursuant toBoardPolicy.Informationonspecifichealthrequirementswillbeprovidedtothestudentuponadmission to the program.



should attend a nursing information session to discussprerequisites,generaleducationrequirementsforthedegreeandbasicskillstesting.Applicantsmust complete and submit an application to the CounselingDepartmentforadmissionconsideration,whenalltheeducationalrequirementsaremet.

3. TheLVNtoADNProgramhasonceayearentryeachFall semester.

4. The Counseling Department will evaluate academic records and complete an admissions card. Please bringoneofficialcopyofyourhighschooltranscripts,diplomaorGED,andtranscriptsforcollegeworkcompleted to date to the Counseling Department. Ifyougraduatedfromhighschooland/orcollegeinanothercountry,pleasehaveyourtranscriptsevaluated by a private international evaluation serviceandbringthedocumentation,aswellasofficialinternationaltranscripts,totheCounselingDepartment. The international evaluation of college courseworkshouldbeadetailedreport.

5. Allapplicantswillbenotifiedinwritingregardingacceptance.

C. ADMISSION PROCESS – Acceptance to the AssociateDegreeNursingprogram,willbethroughtheuseofanadmission’sformuladevelopedbytheCaliforniaCommunityCollegeChancellor’sOffice.Thestudent’soverallcumulativeGPAforallcollegecourseworktaken,gradesinthecoresciencecourses(anatomy,physiology,andmicrobiology),completionofcollegeEnglish,andthenumberofrepetitionsof science core courses will be used to determine thestudent’seligibility.StudentswhohaveatleastanoverallcumulativeGPAof2.5forallcollegecourseworktaken,GPAof2.5inthesciencecorecourses,withnogradelessthan“C”foreachcourse,had no more than one repetition of any of the science corecourses,andcompletedEnglish101,withagradeof“C”orbetter,willbeconsideredeligibleforadmission.

ADN075–LVNTransitionintotheAssociateDegreeProgramisaprerequisiteforadmissiontoADN second year course offered in the fall semester (ADN251)andisofferedinthesummersessiononly.Followingadmission,thestudentwillbegiven a permit to register for this course. Following completionofthiscourse,withagradeof“C”orbetter,thestudentwillcontinuetheprogramintheFall semester.






3. Intheeventthattheabovestepsdonotresultinsatisfactiontotheapplicant,theapplicantmayinitiate a grievance through the grievance policy adopted by the Board of Trustees.


screenings,andmiscellaneousexpenseswilltotalapproximately$1000.00thefirstsemester,andapproximately $600 every semester thereafter. Itemspurchasedwithinthefirstsemestermaybeused throughout the remainder of the Associate DegreeNursingProgram.Studentsareresponsiblefor providing their own transportation to clinical facilities.


inavarietyoffederalandstatefinancialaidprograms. These programs are designed to assist studentswithtuition,fees,books/supplies,transportation,androomandboard.EligibilityislimitedtostudentswhoareU.S.citizens,permanentresidents,orothereligiblenon-citizens.Additionaleligibilityrequirementsapplytoeachprogramandinformation may be obtained from the Financial AidOffice.Therearenumerousscholarshipsavailable to Rio Hondo College nursing students. These scholarships are funded and sponsored by a varietyofonandoffcampusresources,includingcommunity hospital partners of the nursing program. Scholarshipsaregrantedbasedonavarietyofqualifications.ScholarshipinformationisavailableintheCollegeScholarshipOfficelocatedintheFinancialAidOfficeorintheHealthScienceandNursingDivision.Short-termloansareavailableinemergencysituationsforbooksandsuppliesthroughtheStudentActivitiesOfficeortheScholarshipOffice.

G. PATIENT SAFETY AND BACKGROUND CHECKS – Based on national guidelines from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations(JCAHO)andclinicalfacilitypolicies,nursingstudentsmusthaveclearcriminalbackgroundcheckstoparticipateinclinicalcourses.Specificprocedureswillbesharedwiththestudentupon admission. The student is responsible for the costofthebackgroundcheck.Ifthebackgroundcheckisnotclear,thestudentwillberesponsibleforobtaining documents showing rehabilitation and/or having the record corrected. The Dean of Health ScienceandNursingisresponsiblefordeterminingif clinical placement is appropriate through consultation with the Human Resource Department attheclinicalsites.Studentinformationwillbeheldinstrictestconfidence.SeetheDeanofHealthScienceandNursingwithquestionsconcerningthisprocedure.

Thestudentwillberequiredtoundergodrugtestingat their expense before caring for patients in the clinicalsetting.Specificprocedureswillbesharedwith the student upon admission. Evidence of drug usewouldjeopardizetheadmissionofthestudenttothe clinical setting.

TheBoardofRegisteredNursingrequirestheapplicant for licensure as a Registered Nurse to disclose prior misdemeanor and felony convictions. The applicant must explain the circumstances of the conviction and provide documentation of rehabilitation. The Board considers the nature and severityoftheoffense,subsequentacts,recencyofactsorcrimes,compliancewithcourtsanctions,andevidence of rehabilitation in determining eligibility forlicensure.QuestionsconcerningthisrequirementmaybedirectedtotheDeanofHealthScienceandNursing.


I. TRANSFER STUDENTSAlltransferstudentswhohavetakencourseworkinnursing at another nursing program will be evaluated onanindividualbasis.Previousnursingcourseworkmust be no older than three years. The student must present a letter from the director of the former nursing program,statingthecircumstancesnecessitatingthetransfer,andanevaluationofclinicalsafety.Studentswho are deemed unsafe in the clinical area are not eligible for transfer to the Rio Hondo Associate Degree Nursing Program. Transfer students must demonstrate competenceinclinicalskillsandpassapharmacologymathquiz,withascoreof100%,beforeadmissiontotheprogram.Studentswhohavecompletedtwonursingcourses with grades below a “C” are ineligible for transfer into the Rio Hondo ADN Program.

Above information subject to change.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM – 30 UNIT

OPTION LVN TO RN



a. Proof of graduation from an accredited high schoolintheU.S.A.bytranscript,diploma,orofficialinternationalevaluation;orAssociateorBaccalaureate degree from an accredited institu-tionofhighereducationintheU.S.A.;ordocu-mentationofpassingscoreontheGED(GeneralEducationDevelopment)exam.

b. ActiveCaliforniaVocationalNurselicensesubmittedtotheHealthScienceandNursingDivisionOfficebyMarch1.

c. Studentsmustmeettheadmissionrequirementsfor Rio Hondo College.



d. OverallGPAinthecorescienceprerequisitesofatleasta2.5(anatomy,physiology,micro-biology),withnogradelessthan“C”foreachcourse. The student is limited to one repeat in any of the science courses to improve the grade.

e. CompletionofADN075LVNTransitionintotheAssociateDegreeNursingProgram,withaminimum grade of “C” or better.

f. Acumulativegradepointaverage(GPA)of2.5forallcollegecourseworktaken.

g. All science courses must be a minimum of four units with a lab component.

h. CurrentCPRCard-(BLS8hourclassforhealthcareproviders,allages,1-person,2-personres-cuer)providedbytheAmericanHeartAssocia-tionwillberequiredafteradmission.

i. EffectiveSpring2008,studentsmustpassadiagnosticassessmenttest(basicmath,English,reading,science)priortoprogramenrollment.Studentswhofailtoachieveapassingscorewillberequiredtocompleteadditionalpre-nursingcoursework.

2. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS – The applicant must befreefromcommunicablediseases,infections,psychologicaldisorders,andotherconditionsthatwould prevent the successful performance of the responsibilitiesandtasksrequiredintheeducationand training of a Registered Nurse. Upon acceptance intotheprogram,thestudentmustsatisfactorilypass a health examination by a licensed physician or nurse practitioner and have various laboratory testsandimmunizations,asneeded,todeterminephysicalandmentalfitness.Ifastudentenrolledin the program has developed a condition that would prevent successful performance of his/her responsibilitiesandtasks,theDeanofHealthScienceandNursingmayrequirethestudenttobeexaminedbyalicensedphysician.Ifthelicensedphysicianverifiesthecondition,thenthereissufficientcauseforsuspensionorexpulsionfromtheprogram,pursuanttoBoardPolicy.Informationonspecifichealthrequirementswillbeprovidedtothestudentuponadmission to the program.


submittedtotheAdmissionsOffice.2. Applicantstothe30UnitOptionLVNtoRNProgram

should attend a nursing information session to discussprerequisites,generaleducationrequirementsforthedegree,andbasicskillstesting.Applicantsmust complete and submit an Associate Degree NursingProgramapplicationtotheHealthScienceandNursingDivisionforadmissionconsideration,whenalltheeducationalrequirementsaremet.

3. The30UnitOptionLVNtoRNProgramhasonceayear entry each Fall semester.

4. The Counseling Department will evaluate academic records and complete an admissions card.Pleasebringoneofficialcopyofyourhighschooltranscripts,diploma,orGED,andtranscriptsforcollegecourseworkcompletedtodate,totheCounselingDepartment.Ifyougraduatedfromhighschooland/orcollegeinanothercountry,pleasehave

your transcripts evaluated by a private international evaluationserviceandbringthedocumentation,aswellasofficialinternationaltranscripts,tothe Counseling Department. The international evaluationofcollegecourseworkshouldbeadetailedreport.


C. ADMISSION PROCESS – Acceptance to the 30UnitOptionLVNtoRNProgram,fortheclassbeginningFall2008,willbethroughtheuseofanadmission’sformuladevelopedbytheCaliforniaCommunityCollegeChancellor’sOffice.Thestudent’soverallcumulativeGPAforallcollegecourseworktaken,gradesinthecoresciencecourses(anatomy,physiology,andmicrobiology),completionofcollegeEnglish,andthenumberofrepetitionsof science core courses will be used to determine thestudent’seligibility.StudentswhohaveatleastanoverallcumulativeGPAof2.5forallcollegecourseworktaken,GPAof2.5inthesciencecorecourses,withnogradelessthan“C”foreachcourse,had no more than one repetition of any of the science corecourses,andcompletedEnglish101withagrade of “C” or better will be considered eligible for admission.

Studentswhoareapplyingforthe30UnitOptionLVNtoRNProgrammusthaveanapplication,anddocumentationofcourseworkonfileintheHealthScienceandNursingDivisionOfficebyMarch1.Studentswillbenotifiedofpermissiontoregister.

ADN075–LVNTransitionintotheAssociateDegreeProgramisaprerequisiteforadmissiontoADN2ndyearcourse(ADN251)andisofferedinthesummersessiononly.Followingadmission,thestudentwill be given a permit to register for this course. FollowingcompletionofADN075,withagradeof“C”orbetter,thestudentwillbeadmittedtotheprogram in the Fall semester.




3. Intheeventthattheabovestepsdonotresultinsatisfactiontotheapplicant,theapplicantmayinitiate a grievance through the grievance policy adopted by the Board of Trustees.

E. EXPENSES – Uniforms,books,healthandsafetyscreenings,andmiscellaneousexpenseswilltotalapproximately$1000.00thefirstsemester,andapproximately$600everysemesterthereafter.Itemspurchasedwithinthefirstsemestermaybeusedthroughouttheremainderofthe30UnitOptionLVNtoRNProgram.Studentsareresponsiblefor providing their own transportation to clinical facilities.

F. STUDENT SUPPORT: SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID – Rio Hondo College

participatesinavarietyoffederalandstatefinancial



aid programs. These programs are designed to assiststudentswithtuition,fees,books/supplies,transportation,androomandboard.EligibilityislimitedtostudentswhoareU.S.citizens,permanentresidents,orothereligiblenon-citizens.Additionaleligibilityrequirementsapplytoeachprogramandinformation may be obtained from the Financial AidOffice.Therearenumerousscholarshipsavailable to Rio Hondo College nursing students. These scholarships are funded and sponsored by a varietyofonandoffcampusresources,includingcommunity hospital partners of the nursing program. Scholarshipsaregrantedbasedonavarietyofqualifications.ScholarshipinformationisavailableintheCollegeScholarshipOfficelocatedintheFinancialAidOfficeorintheHealthScienceandNursingDivision.Short-termloansareavailableinemergencysituationsforbooksandsuppliesthroughtheStudentActivitiesOfficeortheScholarshipOffice.


Thestudentwillberequiredtoundergodrugtesting,attheirexpense,beforecaringforpatientsintheclinicalsetting.Specificprocedureswillbesharedwith the student upon admission. Evidence of drug usewouldjeopardizetheadmissionofthestudenttothe clinical setting.

TheBoardofRegisteredNursingrequirestheapplicant for licensure as a Registered Nurse to disclose prior misdemeanor and felony convictions. The applicant must explain the circumstances of the conviction and provide documentation of rehabilitation. The Board considers the nature and severityoftheoffense,subsequentacts,recencyofactsorcrimes,compliancewithcourtsanctions,andevidence of rehabilitation in determining eligibility for licensure.QuestionsconcerningthisrequirementmaybedirectedtotheDeanofHealthScienceandNursing.


I. TRANSFER STUDENTS – All transfer students whohavetakencourseworkinnursingatanothernursing program will be evaluated on an individual basis.Previousnursingcourseworkmustbenoolderthan three years. The student must present a letter fromthedirectoroftheformernursingprogram,statingthecircumstancesnecessitatingthetransfer,andanevaluationofclinicalsafety.Studentswhoaredeemed unsafe in the clinical area are not eligible for transfer to the Rio Hondo Associate Degree Nursing Program. Transfer students must demonstrate competenceinclinicalskillsandpassapharmacologymathquiz,withascoreof100%,beforeadmissiontotheprogram.Studentswhohavecompletedtwo nursing courses with grades below a “C” are ineligible for transfer into the Rio Hondo ADN Program.

Above information subject to changeVOCATIONAL

NURSING PROGRAMTheVocationalNursingProgramisatwo-semesterprogramfollowingthecompletionofprerequisitecourses.ItisdesignedtopreparestudentsforemploymentasaVocationalNurse,givingcaretopatientsinavarietyofsettings,suchasacutehospitals,extendedcarefacilities,homehealthcare,surgicalcentersandmedicaloffices.TheprogramisaccreditedbytheCaliforniaStateBoardofVocationalNursingandPsychiatricTechnicians.Students,who complete the curriculum and achieve the career certificate,arequalifiedtoapplyfortheexaminationleadingtolicensureasaLicensedVocationalNurse.

Philosophy of the Vocational Nursing Program

ThephilosophyoftheVocationalNursingProgramisinharmony with the stated philosophy of Rio Hondo College. Thefacultyrecognizestheindividualworthandpotentialofallstudents.Studentscomefromavarietyofbackgrounds,age,sex,culture,livesandeducationalexperience.Theapplication of theoretical concepts occurs in the Health ScienceandNursingSkillCenterandthecommunityclinicalfacilities.Collegesupportservicesinclude:financialaid,remediation,tutoring,psychologicalcounselingandhealth services.

TheconceptualframeworkoftheVocationalNursingcurriculumfocusesontheMedicalModel,utilizingallaspects of the nursing process. The faculty believes that nursing is concerned with the promotion of health and wellness,andstrivestoprovideamaximumqualityoflife.TheNursingcurriculumIncorporatesincludesthecurrenthealthcaredeliverysystem;safety;therapeuticcommunication;patientteaching;nutrition;pharmacology,culturaldiversity,gerontology,humansexuality,mentalhealth,growthanddevelopment;reproduction;legalandethicalissues,andprofessionaldevelopment,asappliedtotheVocationalNurse.

Nursingisabroadoccupationalfieldinvolvingamultiplicityoffunctionsperformedbyindividuals,withvaryingdegreesofpreparation.Itisessentialthatstudentsbeassistedtorecognizeandaccepttheirresponsibility,andscope of practice.



The nursing faculty believes education is a continuing processandstudentsshouldbeprovidedwiththeattitudes,skillsandknowledgetoqualifyforlicensureaswellasanupwardmobilitytotheVocationalNursingProgram.

VOCATIONAL NURSING PROGRAM


a. Proof of graduation from an accredited high schoolintheU.S.A.bytranscript,diploma,orofficialinternationalevaluation;orAssociateor Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institutionofhighereducationintheU.S.A.;ordocumentationofpassingscoreontheGED(GeneralEducationDevelopment)exam.


c. GPAof2.5oraboveinHealthScienceandNursingCore060,orequivalent,andPsychology101byOctober1.

d. CompletionofReading023,English035,Math030,orequivalent,withagrade“C”orbetterorexemption through assessment testing.

e. CurrentCPRCard-(BLS8hourclassforhealthcareproviders,allages,1-person,2-personrescuer)providedbytheAmericanHeartAssociationwillberequiredafteradmission.

f. EffectiveSpring2008,studentsmusttakeadiagnosticassessmenttest(Math,English,Reading,andScience)priortoprogramenrollment.Studentswhofailtoachieveapassingscorewillberequiredtocompleteadditionalpre-nursingcoursework.

2. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS – The applicant must befreefromcommunicablediseases,infections,psychologicaldisorders,andotherconditionsthatwould prevent the successful performance of the responsibilitiesandtasksrequiredintheeducationandtrainingofaLicensedVocationalNurse.Uponacceptanceintotheprogram,thestudentmustsatisfactorily pass a health examination by a licensed physician or nurse practitioner and have various laboratorytestsandimmunizations,asneeded,todeterminephysicalandmentalfitness.Ifastudentenrolled in the program has developed a condition that would prevent successful performance of his/herresponsibilitiesandtasks,theDeanofHealthScienceandNursingmayrequirethestudenttobeexaminedbyalicensedphysician.Ifthelicensedphysicianverifiesthecondition,thenthereissufficientcause for suspension or expulsion from the program pursuanttoBoardPolicy.Informationonspecifichealthrequirementswillbeprovidedtothestudentuponadmission to the program.


submittedtotheAdmissionsOffice.2. ApplicantstotheVocationalNursingProgramshould

Determination of Eligibility for Admissionto the LVN Program

attend a nursing information session to discuss prerequisites,generaleducationrequirementsforthedegree,andbasicskillstesting.ApplicantsmustcompleteandsubmitaVocationalNursingProgramapplicationtotheHealthScienceandNursingDivisionforadmissionconsideration,whenalltheeducationalrequirementsaremet.

3. TheVocationalNursingProgramhasonceayearentryeach Fall semester.

4. The Counseling Department will evaluate academic records and complete an admissions card. Please bringoneofficialcopyofyourhighschooltranscripts,diplomaorGED,andtranscriptsforcollegeworkcompletedtodatetotheHealthScienceandNursingDivision.Ifyougraduatedfromhighschooland/orcollegeinanothercountry,pleasehaveyourtranscriptsevaluated by a private international evaluation service andbringthedocumentation,aswellasofficialinternationaltranscripts,totheHealthScienceandNursing Division. The international evaluation of collegecourseworkshouldbeadetailedreport.


C. ADMISSION PROCESS – Acceptance to the VocationalNursingProgram,fortheclassbeginninginFall,willbethroughtheuseofanadmission’sformuladeveloped by the California Community College Chancellor’sOffice.Thestudent’soverallcumulativeGPAforallcollegecourseworktaken,gradesintheHealthScienceandNursingCore060,orequivalent,andPsychology101,completionofcollegeEnglish035,Reading023,andMath020,orexemptionthroughassessmenttesting,willbeusedtodeterminethestudent’seligibility.StudentswhohaveatleastaGPAof2.5intheHealthScienceandNursingCore060,orequivalent,andPsychology101,withnogradelessthan“C”foreachcourse,andcompletedEnglish035,Reading023,andMath020,orequivalent,withagradeof“C”orbetter,orexemptionthroughassessmenttesting,willbeconsideredeligibleforadmission.Eachclass selection will be completed using the above process.StudentwillbenotifiedbytheHealthScienceand Nursing Division of permission to register in writing.

D. APPEAL PROCEDURE – An applicant who is denied admission may:

1. AppealinwritingtotheDeanofHealthScienceandNursings within ten days.

2. IftheDeanofHealthScienceandNursingsdeniestheappeal,thestudentmayappealtotheExecutiveVicePresident of Academic Affairs.

3. Intheeventthattheabovestepsdonotresultinsatisfactiontotheapplicant,theapplicantmayinitiateagrievance through the grievance policy adopted by the Board of Trustees.

E. EXPENSES – Uniforms,books,healthandsafetyscreenings,andmiscellaneousexpenseswilltotalapproximately$1000.00thefirstsemester,andapproximately$600everysemesterthereafter.ItemspurchasedwithinthefirstsemestermaybeusedthroughouttheremainderoftheVocationalNursingProgram.Studentsareresponsibleforprovidingtheirown transportation to clinical facilities.

F. STUDENT SUPPORT: SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL – Rio Hondo College participates in



avarietyoffederalandstatefinancialaidprograms.These programs are designed to assist students with tuition,fees,books/supplies,transportationandroomand board. Eligibility is limited to students who are U.S.citizens,permanentresidents,orothereligiblenon-citizens.Additionaleligibilityrequirementsapplyto each program and information may be obtained fromtheFinancialAidOffice.Therearenumerousscholarships available to Rio Hondo College nursing students. These scholarships are funded and sponsored byavarietyofonandoffcampusresources,includingcommunity hospital partners of the nursing program. Scholarshipsaregrantedbasedonavarietyofqualifications.ScholarshipinformationisavailableintheCollegeScholarshipOfficelocatedintheFinancialAidOfficeorintheHealthScienceandNursingDivision.Short-termloansareavailableinemergencysituationsforbooksandsuppliesthroughtheStudentActivitiesOfficeortheScholarshipOffice.



TheBoardofVocationalNursingandPsychiatricTechniciansrequirestheapplicantforlicensureasaVocationalNursetodisclosepriormisdemeanorand felony convictions. The applicant must explain the circumstances of the conviction and provide documentation of rehabilitation. The Board considers thenatureandseverityoftheoffense,subsequentacts,recencyofactsorcrimes,compliancewithcourtsanctions,andevidenceofrehabilitationindeterminingeligibilityforlicensure.QuestionsconcerningthisrequirementmaybedirectedtotheDeanofHealthScienceandNursing.

H. REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSURE – The Board of VocationalNursingandPsychiatricTechniciansrequiresa valid social security number for licensure. The Board of VocationalNursingandPsychiatricTechniciansshouldbeconsultedforqualificationsforlicensureforlegalresidents without social security cards. The Board of VocationalNursingandPsychiatricTechnicianscanbereached at 916-263-7800.

I. TRANSFER STUDENTS – All transfer students whohavetakencourseworkinnursingatanothernursing program will be evaluated on an individual basis.Previousnursingcourseworkmustbenoolderthanfiveyears.Thestudentmustpresentaletterfromthedirectoroftheformernursingprogram,statingthecircumstancesnecessitatingthetransfer,andanevaluationofclinicalsafety.Studentswhoaredeemedunsafe in the clinical area are not eligible for transfer to theRioHondoVocationalNursingProgram.

Above information subject to change.Revised May 2010



NURSING DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCE & NURSING

CAREER CERTIFICATE

Certified Nurse Assistant Acute CareThisCareerCertificateisdesignedforthestu-dentwhoalreadyhastheirCNACertificatewishing to gain employment in the Acute Care Hospital setting. Areas of emphasis will include takingcareofpatientsintheacutecaresettingutilizingskillsinbasiccare,emergencycare,communicationskills,patientassessment,obser-vationandreporting,withadditionalemphasisonthespecializedacutecareareassuchasmedi-cal/surgical/orthopedics,pediatricsandobstet-rics.Studentswillgaingeneralcoreknowledgeofentrylevelnursingskillsthroughclassroominstruction and hands on clinical time.

Required Courses UnitsHS051 *CertifiedNurseAssistant Acute Care Training Course ..........................................2

Units Required 2

CAREER CERTIFICATE

Home Health AideThisCareerCertificateisdesignedforthestu-dent who already has their CNA wishing to gain employment in the home care setting. Areas of emphasiswillincludetakingcareofpatientsinthehomecaresettingutilizingskillsinbasiccare,emergencycare,communicationskills,patientassessment,observationandreporting,withadditional emphasis on rehabilitative nursing care,andfamilyrelationships.Studentswillgaingeneralcoreknowledgeofentrylevelnursingskillsthroughclassroominstructionandhandson clinical time.

Required Courses UnitsHS052 *HomeHealthAideTraining Course ..........................................2

Units Required 2

CAREER CERTIFICATE

Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification Training CourseThisCareerCertificateisdesignedforthestu-dent wishing to gain employment in the Acute Care,LongTermCareorAssistedLivingset-tings.Areasofemphasiswillincludetakingcare of the geriatric patients in a long-term care settingutilizingskillsinbasiccare,emergencycare and communication. The student will gain ageneralcoreknowledgeofentrylevelnursingskillsthroughclassroominstructionandhandson clinical time.

Required Courses UnitsHS050 NurseAssistantPre-Certification Training Course ........................ 5.5

Units Required 5.5


Generic StudentThe Associate Degree Nursing Program is a two-year program designed to prepare students for employmentasaRegisteredNurse,providingdirectcaretopatients.GraduatesreceiveanAssociateofScienceDegreeinNursing.TheprogramisapprovedbytheCaliforniaStateBoardofRegisteredNursing.Studentswhocompletethecurriculumarequalifiedtotaketheexamination leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse.

Prerequisites / Corequisites Units#BIOL125 HumanAnatomy ...........................4#BIOL226* HumanPhysiology .......................4#BIOL222* Microbiology .................................5#ENGL101* CollegeComposition and Research ............................. 3.5 16.5

#ADN 151* Clinical Nursing Concepts ...........4Offered only Spring or Summer semesters. Permit to register given only to students admitted to the program.

Other Required Courses UnitsMATH070* IntermediateAlgebraor appropriate assessment .............4READ023* ReadingCollegeTextbooksor appropriate assessment ............3 (Reading proficiency required for graduation) #SOC101Or IntroductiontoSociology .............3SOC101H#SPCH101 PublicAddressorequivalent ....... 3#PSY101Or IntroductoryPsychology ..............3PSY101HAMERICANINSTITUTIONS(OneCourse) ..........3FINEARTS (OneCourse) ..................................3HUMANITIES(OneCourse)....................................3PE (2ActivityCourses) .......................2 27

Students need 27 units in this section, a total of 7 units may be earned by proficiency testing

(The Health Science and Nursing Division recommends that students complete as many courses as possible before admission to the ADN Program, especially MATH 070 and Reading 023, or equivalent)

COURSES REQUIRED AFTER ENROLLMENT BY PERMIT ONLY

FIRST YEAR-FALL SEMESTER UNITS#ADN150* Medical/SurgicalNursingI .........8#ADN 154* Pharmacology ................................2 10HS 045 Math for Health Professionals (optional elective for 1 unit)

FIRST YEAR-SPRING SEMESTER UNITS#ADN 155* Nursing Process: Childbearing Family/Women’sHealth ...........4#ADN 156* Nursing Process Applied to the Care of Children ..............4 8

SECOND YEAR-FALL SEMESTER UNITS#ADN 250* Advanced Pharmacology .............1#ADN 251* Nursing Process Applied toAging,Perception, Coordination&Mobility ......... 4.5#ADN252* Psychiatric/MentalHealth Nursing ...................................... 3.5 9

SECOND YEAR-SPRING SEMESTER UNITS#ADN 253* Nursing Process Applied to Advanced Concepts ...............5#ADN254* LeadershipandManagement in Nursing....................................4 9

Total Units 83.5-84.5

#The Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires these courses be completed to be eligible to take the RN licensing examination. All of these courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.




LVN to ADN (OPTION #1) The Associate Degree Nursing Program may be completedbytheLicensedVocationalNurseinoneyear.ItisdesignedtopreparestudentsforemploymentasaRegisteredNurse,providingdirectcaretopatients.GraduatesreceiveanAssociateofScienceDegreeinNursing.TheCaliforniaStateBoard of Registered Nursing approves the program. StudentswhocompletethecurriculumarequalifiedtotaketheexaminationleadingtolicensureasaRegistered Nurse.

Prerequisites / Corequisites Units#BIOL125 HumanAnatomy..............................4#BIOL226* HumanPhysiology ..........................4#BIOL222* Microbiology ....................................5#ENGL101* CollegeComposition and Research ..................................3.5 16.5#ADN075 LVNTransitionintotheAssociate Degree Nursing Program ...........2.5By permission of the program after admission.

HS 045 Math for Health Professionals (optional elective for 1 unit)

–Offered Summer session only

Other Required Courses UnitsMATH070* IntermediateAlgebraorappropriate assessment ......................................4READ023* ReadingCollegeTextbooksor appropriate assessment ................3(Reading proficiency required for graduation)#SOC101Or IntroductiontoSociology................3SOC101H#SPCH101 PublicAddressorequivalent .........3#PSY101Or IntroductoryPsychology ................3PSY101HAMERICANINSTITUTIONS(OneCourse) .............3FINEARTS (OneCourse) ......................................3HUMANITIES (OneCourse) ......................................3PE (2ActivityCourses) ..........................2 27

Students need 27 units in this section, a total of 7 units may be earned by proficiency testing. (The Health Science and Nursing Division recommends that students complete as many courses as possible before admission to the ADN Program, especially MATH 070 and Reading 023, or equivalent)

COURSES REQUIRED AFTER PROGRAM ADMISSION-BY PERMIT ONLY

SECOND YEAR-FALL SEMESTER UNITS#ADN 250* Advanced Pharmacology ..............1#ADN251* NursingProcessAppliedtoAging, Perception,Coordination &Mobility ......................................4.5#ADN252* Psychiatric/MentalHealth Nursing ...........................................3.5

SECOND YEAR-SPRING SEMESTER UNITS#ADN 253* Nursing Process Applied to Advanced Concepts ......................5#ADN254* LeadershipandManagement in Nursing .......................................4 Total Units 64

#Course required by BRN to sit for licensing exam. All of these courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

LICENSED VOCATIONALNON-DEGREE-30 UNIT OPTION (OPTION #2) 30 Unit Option LVN to RNThis one-year program is for the applicant with a valid CaliforniaVocationalNurselicense.TheVocationalNurse who completes thirty additional units beyond the LVNcurriculumqualifiestotakethelicensingexamina-tion as a Registered Nurse. This option does not lead to an Associate Nursing Degree.The program is designed to prepare students for employmentasaRegisteredNurse,providingdirectcare to patients. The student should be aware that they may not change their status as a 30 unit option RN with the Board of Registered Nursing at any time after licensure.IndividualswhobecomelicensedasRegis-tered Nurses using this option may not be eligible for licensure in states other than California or any advanced degrees. The program is accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing.Prerequisites / Corequisites Units#BIOL226* HumanPhysiology ..........................4#BIOL222* Microbiology ....................................5 9#ADN075 LVNTransitionintotheAssociate Degree Nursing Program............2.5HS 045 Math for Health Professionals (optional elective for 1 unit)Admission by permission of the Health Science and Nursing Division-Summer session only.

COURSES REQUIRED AFTER PROGRAM ADMISSION-BY PERMIT ONLY

SECOND YEAR-FALL SEMESTER UNITS#ADN 250* Advanced Pharmacology ...............1#ADN251* NursingProcessAppliedtoAging, Perception,Coordination &Mobility ......................................4.5#ADN252* Psychiatric/MentalHealth Nursing .........................................3.5 9SECOND YEAR-SPRING SEMESTER UNITS#ADN 253* Nursing Process Applied to Advanced Concepts ......................5#ADN254* LeadershipandManagementin Nursing ............................................4 9 Total Units .......................................29.5#The Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires these courses be completed to be eligible to take the RN licensing examination. All of these courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.




Psychiatric Technician to RN Associate Degree Nursing The Associate Degree Nursing Program is a two-year program designed to prepare students for employmentasaRegisteredNurse,providingdirectcaretopatients.GraduatesreceiveanAssociateofScienceDegreeinNursing.TheprogramisapprovedbytheCaliforniaStateBoardofRegisteredNursing.Studentswhocompletethecurriculumarequalifiedtotaketheexamination leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse. Current California psychiatric technician licenserequired.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Units#BIOL125 HumanAnatomy..............................4#BIOL226* HumanPhysiology ..........................4#BIOL222* Microbiology ....................................5#ENGL101* CollegeComposition and Research ..................................3.5 16.5

#ADN 151 Clinical Nursing Concepts ..............4

-Offered only Spring or Summer semester- Permit to register given only to students admitted to the program. This course may be waived by testing.

Other Required Courses UnitsMATH070* IntermediateAlgebraor appropriate assessment ...............4READ023* ReadingCollegeTextbooksor appropriate assessment ...............3(Reading proficiency required for graduation)#SOC101Or IntroductiontoSociology................3SOC101H#SPCH101 PublicAddressorequivalent ........3#PSY101Or IntroductoryPsychology ................3PSY101HAMERICANINSTITUTIONS(OneCourse) .............3FINEARTS (OneCourse) ......................................3HUMANITIES(OneCourse) ........................................3PE (2ActivityCourses) ..........................2 27(The Health Science and Nursing Division recommends that students complete as many courses as possible before admission to the ADN Program, especially MATH 070 and READ 023, or equivalent.)

COURSES REQUIRED AFTER ENROLLMENT BY PERMIT ONLY

FIRST YEAR-FALL SEMESTER UNITS#ADN150* Medical/SurgicalNursingI ...........8#ADN 154* Pharmacology ...................................2 10HS 045 Math for Health Professionals (optional elective for 1 unit)

FIRST YEAR-SPRING SEMESTER UNITS#ADN 155* Nursing Process: Childbearing Family/Women’sHealth .............4#ADN 156* Nursing Process Applied to the Care of Children .............................4 8

SECOND YEAR-FALL SEMESTER UNITS#ADN 250* Advanced Pharmacology ...............1#ADN251* NursingProcessAppliedtoAging, Perception,Coordination &Mobility ......................................4.5#ADN252* Psychiatric/MentalHealth Nursing ...........................................3.5(waiver with active psych tech license) 5.5-9

SECOND YEAR-SPRING SEMESTER UNITS#ADN 253* Nursing Process Applied to Advanced Concepts ......................5#ADN254* LeadershipandManagementin Nursing ............................................4 9 Total Units 80-83.5

#The Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires these courses be completed to be eligible to take the RN licensing examination. All of these courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.




Vocational Nursing– StudentsTheVocationalNursingProgramisatwosemester program following completion of prerequisitecourses.Itisdesignedtopreparestudentsforemploymentasstaffnurses,givingcaretopatientsinavarietyofsettings,suchasextendedcarefacilities,homehealthcare,surgicalcentersandmedicaloffices.TheprogramisapprovedbytheCaliforniaStateBoardofVocationalNursingandPsychiatricTechnicians.Studentswhocompletethecurriculumandachievethecertificateofcompletion,arequalifiedtotaketheexaminationleadingtolicensureasaLicensedVocationalNurse.

A 2.5 or better grade point average in all college workattemptedisrequiredforcompletionoftheprogramandqualificationtotaketheexaminationleadingtolicensureasaLicensedVocationalNurse.

Academic Requirements: UnitsMATH030 *Prealgebraorappropriate assessment ........................................4ENGL035 *IntermediateComposition for Developing Writers or appropriate assessment .................3READ023 *ReadingCollegeTextbooksor appropriate assessment .................3 10Students need 9 units in this section, or may be earned by proficiency testing. Prerequisites UnitsHS060 *HealthScienceCore ........................5PSY101Or Psychology .........................................3PSY101HVN061 *BasicFundamentalsof Nursing ...........................................3.5VN061L *BasicFundamentalsof NursingLab ....................................5 16.5HS 045 Math for Health Professionals (optional elective for 1 unit)

(VN 061 and 061L are offered in the spring semester only by permit.

FALL SEMESTER UNITSVN071L *IntroductiontoMedical-Surgical NursingLab ...................................3.5VN072L *IntermediateMedical-Surgical NursingLab ...................................3.5VN073 *BasicPharmacology .......................2VN074 *OlderAdultandIntegumentary/ OrthopedicNursing Problems .........................................2.5VN075 *EndocrineNursingProblems .......1VN076 *GastrointestinalandRenal Nursing Problems ........................3.5VN077 *Cardiovascular&Respiratory Nursing Problems .........................3 19

SPRING SEMESTER UNITSVN081L *MaternalandPediatric NursingLab ...................................2.5VN082L *AdvancedMedical/ SurgicalNursingLab ...................3.5VN083 *AppliedPharmacology ..................2VN084 *Maternal&Pediatric Nursing ............................................4VN085 *Leadership&Supervisionfor VocationalNursing ....................... .5VN086 *MentalHealth&Neurological Nursing Problems .........................3VN087 *CancerNursingProblems ............1 16.5 Total program units 62

See Nursing Program Overview appendix pages - for Philosophy, Admissions Requirements and Admissions Procedures.




PHILOSOPHY DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL & SOCIAL SCIENCE


The Associate of Arts Degree in Philosophy is designed to provide a broad introduction to philosophy for those interested in building a foundationforaneventualBachelor’sDegreeinPhilosophyfromafouryearcollegeoruniversity,orforthoseseekingastructuredexplorationofphilosophy for other reasons.

ToacquiretheAssociate of Arts Degree in Philosophy,itisnecessarytocompletethegradu-ationrequirementsoftheCollegealongwiththefollowing courses with a grade of “C” or better:

Required Courses UnitsPHIL101Or *PHIL101H IntroductiontoPhilosophy ..........3PHIL112 IntroductiontoLogic ....................3PHIL120 IntroductiontoEthics ...................3PHIL124 HistoryofPhilosophy: Ancient .........................................3PHIL126 HistoryofPhilosophy: Modern.........................................3

Choose 3 units from the followingPHIL110 CriticalThinking............................3PHIL128/POLS128 IntroductiontoPolitical Philosophy ...................................3PHIL135 PhilosophyandContemporary Issues ............................................3PHIL140 PhilosophyofReligion .................3

Units Required 18

*Prerequisite


PHOTOGRAPHY DIVISION OF ARTS & CULTURAL PROGRAMS

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE TheAssociateofScienceDegreeprovidesstudentspreparing to transfer with a thorough technical knowledgeofcontemporaryphotographicequipmentandapplications.Studentsalsobecomefamiliarwithbasicfilmmakingandvideographytechniquesincludingdigitalimage capture and scanning as well as use of conventionalmaterials.Studentsinterestedinphotographyasvisualexpressionwillalsobenefit.

Studentsplanningtoprepareforafour-yeardegree in Photography should consult the lower divisionrequirementsoftheuniversitytowhichthey plan to transfer.

ToacquiretheAssociate of Science Degree in Photography,itisnecessarytocompletethegraduationrequirementsoftheCollegealongwith the following courses:

PHYSICAL EDUCATION DIVISION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

CAREER CERTIFICATE

Athletic Trainer’s AideTheAthleticTrainer’sAideCertificateisdesignedtodevelop,practiceandimplementbasicskillsintheprevention,treatmentandrehabilitationofathleticinjuries.Thesecourseswillsetafoundation that will aid in the pursuit of a career in the sports medicine and health care industries. This program will better prepare students for transfer into an accredited athletic training education program at the four year university level or increase the breadth of education for those seekingacareerinotheralliedhealthcarefields.The student must attain a grade of “C” or higher in each course for completion.

Required Courses UnitsART 105 Or ART105H* SurveyofWesternArt: Prehistory through the MiddleAges ................................3ART 106 Or ART106H* SurveyofWesternArt: RenaissancetoModern..............3ART 120 Two Dimensional Design .............3ART 121 Three Dimensional Design ...........3ART130 FreehandDrawingI ......................3ART178 IntroductiontoDigitalImaging (Adobe Photoshop) ........................3PHTO190 BeginningPhotography ...............3PHTO191 *IntermediatePhotography .........3PHTO290 *MediumandLargeFormat Photography ................................2PHTO292 *DigitalPhotography ...................3


Required Courses UnitsPE290 *InternshipforAthletic Training ........................................4PETH193 StandardFirstAidandCPR ........3PETH194 IntroductiontoKinesiology .........3PETH 197 Prevention and Treatment of AthleticInjuries ..........................3PETH 297 *Advanced Athletic Training .......3

Units Required 16

*Prerequisite


CAREER CERTIFICATE (Basic Police Training)(Open to all students)SeveralprogramsatRioHondoCollegearecertifiedbytheCommissionofPeaceOfficerStandardsandTraining(POST).Therearecertainminimumphysicalrequirementsforpeaceofficersaswellasrequirementsofgoodmoralcharacter.Studentsmayobtainmorespecificinformationabouttheserequirementsfrom the Administration of Justice staff.

At the Administration of Justice Regional TrainingCenter,amodernandcompletelawenforcement training facility is maintained. The centerisequippedtotrainintheuseoffirearms,obstaclecourseforphysicaltraining,andweighttraining apparatus and driver training exercises. Thefacilityisequippedtotraininotherareasrelatedtothefieldoflawenforcement,securityandcorrections.Ifyouareinterestedin attending the Rio Hondo Police Academy there are information meetings being held on a monthlybasis.Pleasecallat(562)463-7756.

StudentswhohavepreviouslyearnedaBasicPOSTCertificateorwhoaretransferringtoRio Hondo College from another college as AdministrationofJusticemajorsmustmeetthecollegetransferrequirementsandcompleteat least six units of Administration of Justice courses at Rio Hondo College in addition toregularrequiredcoursestobeeligibleforgraduation.

Required Courses UnitsPAC 040 *Basic Police Recruit Class ..........24 OrPAC075B,CandD *Basic Police Recruit Classes (LevelIII-I) ..................................18

*Prerequisite

POLICE ACADEMY DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY


PSYCHOLOGYDIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY FOR TRANSFERASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY FOR TRANSFER

Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer (AA-T)DegreeisintendedtomeetthelowerdivisionrequirementsforPsychologymajors(orsimilarmajors)ataCSUcampusthatoffersaPsychologybaccalaureate degree.

This degree is designed for students interested in anintroductiontothefieldofpsychologyandforstudentslookingtofurthertheirunderstandingofthebiological,psychologicalandenvironmentalinfluencesthatguidehumanbehavior.Thesecourseswill provide students with a solid foundation in psychology that will serve them for either transferringorintheworkplace.

Inadditiontothecourseslistedbelow,thefollowingadditionalrequirementsmustbemetforcompletion of the Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer Degree:

1. Completionof60CSU-transferablesemesterunits.

2. AchievementofaminimumGPAofatleast2.0inallCSU-transferablecoursework(somemajorsmayrequireahigherGPA,studentsshould consult with a counselor for more information).

3. Completion of the 19 semester units in the majorwithagradeof“C”.


StudentsareadvisedtocheckwiththeCounselingDepartment or Transfer Center for the courses acceptedintothePsychologymajorattheCSUwheretheyseektransfer.

Required Courses Units PSY101 Or IntroductoryPsychologyPSY101H *IntroductoryPsychology Honors ................................... 3 PSY200 *ResearchMethodsin Psychology ............................ 3PSY210Or *Biological PsychologyPSY210H *BiologicalPsychology Honors ................................... 3(choose one statistics course)MATH130Or *StatisticsMATH130H *StatisticsHonors ...................... 4orPSY190 *StatisticsfortheBehavioral Science .................................... 4Choose one course from the following list:PHIL110 *CriticalThinking ...................... 3PSY112 LifespanDevelopment ............. 3SOC101Or IntroductiontoSociologySOC101H *IntroductiontoSociology Honors ................................... 3

Choose one course from the following list:PHIL101 IntroductiontoPhilosophyPHIL101H *IntroductiontoPhilosophy Honors ........................................ 3PSY114 AbnormalPsychology .............. 3PSY170 IntroductiontoLearningand Memory ................................. 3PSY180 PositivePsychology .................. 3SOC102 SocialProblems ......................... 3

* Prerequisite

RequiredSubtotal................................................. 19

CSUGEorIGETCPattern ............................. 38-39


Degree Total 60


SMALL BUSINESS/ENTREPRENEURIALISM DIVISION OF BUSINESS


This curriculum is designed for the student wishing to own their own business. Areas of emphasiswillincludemanagement,marketing,and operations management for a small business. The student will gain a general core ofknowledgeaboutdifferenttypesofsmallbusinesses:servicebusinesses,internationalbusinesses,e-commercebusinessesandbusinesstobusinessventuresthroughhandonprojects.

ToacquiretheAssociate of Science Degree in Business with the Small Business Management Option,itisnecessarytocompletethegraduationrequirementsoftheCollegealongwith the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsACCT 101 Financial Accounting ....................4BUSL110 LegalEnvironmentof Business .......................................3CIT101 Introductionto InformationSystems ..................3CIT155 IntroductiontoE-Commerce .......3MGMT101 IntroductiontoBusiness ...............3MGMT108 BusinessCommunications ...........3MGMT130 SmallBusinessManagement- Entrepreneurialship ...................3MRKT170 ElementsofMarketing ................3

Units Required 25


Small Business EntrepreneurialismThisCertificateofAchievementisdesignedforthe student wishing to own their own business. Areasofemphasiswillincludemanagement,marketing,andoperationsmanagementforasmall business. The student will gain a general coreofknowledgeaboutdifferenttypesofsmallbusinesses:servicebusinesses,internationalbusinesses,e-commercebusinessesandbusinesstobusinessventuresthroughhands-onprojects.

ToacquiretheCertificate of Achievement in Business/Small Business Entrepreneurialism it is necessary to complete the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsACCT 101 Financial Accounting ....................4BUSL110 LegalEnvironmentof Business .......................................3CIT101 Introductionto InformationSystems ..................3CIT155 IntroductiontoE-Commerce .......3MGMT101 IntroductiontoBusiness ...............3MGMT108 BusinessCommunications ...........3MGMT130 SmallBusinessManagement- Entrepreneuralship ....................3MRKT170 ElementsofMarketing ................3

Units Required 25


SOCIOLOGY DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN SOCIOLOGY FOR TRANSFER

Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer TheAssociateinArtsinSociologyforTransfer(AA-T)DegreeisintendedtomeetthelowerdivisionrequirementsforSociologymajors(orsimilarmajors)ataCSUcampusthatoffersaSociologybaccalaureatedegree. This degree is designed to give foundational knowledgeinthefieldofSociologyforstudentslookingtotransfer,orforthosewhodesireabroadunderstandingofSociologyandthesocialworld.

Inadditiontothecourseslistedbelow,thefollowingadditionalrequirementsmustbemet for completion of the Associate in Arts in SociologyforTransferDegree:

1. Completionof60CSU-transferablesemester units.

2. AchievementofaminimumGPAofatleast2.0inallCSU-transferablecoursework(somemajorsmayrequireahigherGPA,studentsshouldconsultwithacounselorformoreinformation).

3. Completion of the 18-20 semester units in themajorwithagradeof“C”.


StudentsareadvisedtocheckwiththeCounseling Department or Transfer Center for thecoursesacceptedintotheSociologymajorattheCSUwheretheyseektransfer.

Required Courses Units SOC101or IntroductiontoSociologySOC101H*IntroductiontoSociology Honors ............................... 3

Any two courses from the following list:SOC102 MajorSocialProblems ......... 3PSY200 *ResearchMethodsin Psychology ........................ 3(Choose only one Statistics course)MATH130OrStatisticsMATH130H *StatisticsHonors .................. 4PSY190 *StatisticsfortheBehavioral Sciences ............................. 4

Any two courses from the following list:Any course not used in the above core 3 or 4SOC114 Marriage,FamilyandIntimate Relationships .................... 3

SOC116 IntroductiontoRaceandEthnic Relations ............................ 3SOC120 PerspectivesofSexand Gender ............................... 3

Any one course from the following list:SOC105 IntroductiontoHuman Sexuality .............................. 3SOC110/ HumanSexualityfromaCrossANTH 110 Perspective ........................ 3

*Prerequisite

RequiredSubtotal....................................18-20

CSUGEorIGETCPattern ......................38-39


Degree Total 60

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN SOCIOLOGY FOR TRANSFER



ToacquiretheAssociate of Science Degree in Theatre Arts, it is necessary to complete the graduationrequirementsoftheCollegealongwith the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsTHTR 101 Theatre Arts Appreciation ............3 THTR 105 Or THTR 105H* History & Development of the Theatre ...................................3THTR 110 Principles of Acting .......................3

THEATRE ARTS DIVISION OF ARTS & CULTURAL PROGRAMS

WELDING TECHNOLOGY DIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION


ToacquiretheAssociate of Science Degree in Welding Technology,itisnecessarytocompletethegraduationrequirementsoftheCollegealongwith the following courses:

Required Core Courses UnitsTCED060 ElementaryMetallurgy .................2WELD040 IntroductiontoWelding Processes ......................................2WELD045 IntroductiontoElectric Arc Welding .................................2WELD050 Semi-AutomaticWelding Processes ......................................2WELD055 *ElectricArcWelding ....................4WELD060 ProductionWelding Techniques ...................................4WELD065 *InertGasWelding ........................4WELD070 *AdvancedInertGas Welding .......................................4 Select one course from the following: TCED 090 Blueprint Reading for ManufacturingDrawing ...........2WELD075 *CertificationWelding ..................2

Units Required 26

* Prerequisite


Welding TechnologyToacquiretheCertificate of Achievement in Welding Technology,itisnecessarytocompletethe following courses:

Required Courses UnitsWELD040 IntroductiontoWelding Processes ......................................2WELD045 IntroductiontoElectric Arc Welding .................................2 WELD050 Semi-AutomaticWelding Processes ......................................2WELD055 *ElectricArcWelding ....................4WELD060 ElectricArcWelding ....................4WELD065 *InertGasWelding ........................4WELD070 *AdvancedInertGas Welding ............................................4 Select one course from the following: TCED 090 Blueprint Reading for ManufacturingDrawing ...........2WELD075 *CertificationWelding ..................2

Units Required 24

* Prerequisite

THTR 111 *Principles of Acting .....................3THTR150 TheatreCraftsI ..............................3THTR151 *TheatreCraftsII ...........................3THTR 170 Theatre Rehearsal & Performance ................................3THTR 230 *Principles of Directing .................3THTR 231 *Principles of Directing .................3

Units Required 27

*Prerequisite


WILDLAND FIRE TECHNOLOGY DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY


This Degree program will provide the student withtraininginhandcrewformation,firelineconstruction,andtheuseofwildlandequipment.Thebehavioroffires,protectiveclothing,andwildlandfiretoolswillalsobeaddressed. The Wildland Fire Technology Associate Degree program is for those students who desire to gain an understanding of Wildland fireinvestigation,firepreventionandsupportoperations. This program also meets the requirementsfortheU.S.ForestServicetobehiredasanentry-levelWildlandfirefighter.Thisdegree program will also aid currently employed municipalfirefighterswiththelearningdomainsandknowledgebasetorespondtoandmitigateaWildlandconflagration.

ToacquiretheAssociate of Science Degree in Wildland Fire Technology,itisnecessarytocompletethegraduationrequirementsoftheCollege along with the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsWFT 077 Wildland Fire Academy ...............13WFT 101 Wildland Fire Behavior .................3WFT102 WildlandFireFighterSafety andSurvival ................................3WFT103 WildlandFireOperations (Ground,Air) ..............................3WFT104 WildlandFirePublicInformation Officer,Prevention,and Investigation................................3WFT105 WildlandFireLogistics,Finance, and Planning ...............................3

Plus a minimum of 6 units selected from the following:*EMT093 EmergencyMedical Technician ....................................8FTEC 044 Physical Fitness and Ability for the Fire Fighter......................3FTEC107 HazardousMaterialsI ..................3*FTEC108 HazardousMaterialsII .................3FTEC 121 Emergency Response ....................3

Units Required 34


Wildland Fire TechnologyTheCertificateofAchievementinWildlandFireTechnologyofferstherequiredcoursesand learning domains for students to apply foremploymentwithwildlandfirefightingagenciessuchastheUnitedStatesForestService;CaliforniaDepartmentofForestry;UnitedStatesDepartmentoftheInterior,BureauofLandManagement;NationalParkService,aswellasmunicipalfiredepartments.

ToacquiretheCertificate of Achievement in Wildland Fire Technology,itisnecessarytocomplete the following courses:

Required Courses UnitsWFT 077 Wildland Fire Academy ...............13WFT 101 Wildland Fire Behavior .................3WFT102 WildlandFireFighterSafety andSurvival ................................3WFT103 WildlandFireOperations (Ground,Air) ..............................3WFT104 WildlandFirePublicInformation Officer,Prevention,and Investigation................................3WFT105 WildlandFireLogistics,Finance, and Planning ...............................3

Plus a minimum of 6 units selected from the following:*EMT093 EmergencyMedical Technician ....................................8FTEC 044 Physical Fitness and Ability for the Fire Fighter......................3FTEC107 HazardousMaterialsI ..................3*FTEC108 HazardousMaterialsII .................3FTEC 121 Emergency Response ....................3

Units Required 34

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