2018–2019 catalog

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2018–2019 CATALOG
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7250 Mesa College Drive
San Diego, California 92111-4998
619-388-2600
www.sdmesa.edu
Pamela T. Luster, Ed.D.,
President
San Diego Mesa College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of
Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Blvd., Ste. 204, Novato, CA 94949, 415-506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the
Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. GED is a registered trademark of the American Council
on Education and may not be used or reproduced without express written permission of the American Council on Education.
Mesa students who plan to transfer to four-year
colleges and universities enjoy a great advantage
because of our carefully designed and articulated
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course of study culminating in an Associate Degree
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Mesa College providesF extensive collegiate and
co-curricular experiences for students, including
such opportunities as student government; 21 men’s
and women’s intercollegiate athletic teams; over 30
clubs; performance groups; an Honors Program; and
a host of activities in which students learn leadership
skills, expand their academic horizons, and celebrate
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cultural diversity.
As you read through this catalog, you will also find
President’s Message
complete information about the college’s programs,
courses, requirements, and policies. You will find
The faculty, administrators, and staff join me in
information about the college’s services for students:
welcoming you to San Diego Mesa College. As one
of the largest and most successful oRf California’s 113 counseling, library and media services, tutorial
services, child care, financial aid, health services,
community colleges, Mesa College takes pride in its
and special services for students with disabilities,
high academic standards, its excellent programs and
just to name a few. The college counselors will
services, and commitment to student success and
answer any questions you may have about programs
equity.
and services and will assist you in making your
At Mesa College, students will find a wide and educational plans. To contact a counselor, call
diverse array Dof day, evening, weekend, and online 619-388-2672.
courses leading to 196 Associate in Arts degrees,
Once again, welcome to San Diego Mesa College.
Associate in Science degrees, and certificate
We are dedicated to making your Mesa College
programs. Students may also pursue courses and
experience a memorable and rewarding one,
programs of general interest.
focused on your needs and supporting you in
In March of 2015, Mesa College was among a dozen reaching your goals.
California community colleges to receive approval
from the state to offer bachelor’s degrees. The Pamela T. Luster
college proudly welcomed its first freshman class
in the rapidly growing field of Health Information Pamela T. Luster, Ed.D.
Management in Fall 2015. Upper division courses
President
begin in Fall 2016.
Because of the college’s comprehensive offerings,
excellent programs, uniquely talented faculty, and
support services, Mesa College enjoys one of the
highest student transfer rates in California and the
nation.
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Board of Trustees District Administration
Maria Nieto Senour, Ph.D. Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D.
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Bernie Rhinerson Bonnie Ann Dowd, Ed.D. ll
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Executive Vice President Executive Vice Chancellor, Business and C
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Vice President for Instructional Development Stephanie R. Bulger, Ph.D. M
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Vice President for Educational Collaboration Will Surbrook
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Vice President for Community Development Lynn Ceresino Neault, Ed.D. e
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Vice Chancellor, Student Services
Student Members 2018–2019
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Ignacio Hernandez Valverde City College Christopher Manis
Joseph Carl Newell Mesa College Vice Chancellor, Facilities Management
Neil Alcantara Miramar College
Jack Beresford
Chancellor and Secretary to the Board Director, Communications and Public Relations
Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D.
Margaret Lamb
EAxecutive Assistant to the Chancellor
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San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees
(from left, back row) Peter Zschiesche, Rich Grosch, and Mary Graham,
(front row) Maria Nieto Senour, Chancellor Constance M. Carroll, and Bernie Rhinerson.
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San Diego Mesa College Accreditation
Administration
San Diego Mesa College is accredited by the
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Accrediting Commission for Community and
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Vice President, recognized by the Council on Postsecondary
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619-388-2678, Room I4-401
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Dean, School of Arts Commission on DentalF Accreditation
and Languages ................................................Leslie Shimazaki
Health Information Technology—Commission on
619-388-2873, Room G-201
Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information
Dean, School of Business
Management
and Technology .....................................Danene Brown, Ph.D.
619-388-2803, Room J-106 Physical Therapist Assistant—Commission on
Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
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(American Physical Therapy Association)
Public Service. ...............................................Tina Recalde, DPT
619-388-2789, Room S-300 Radiologic Technology—Joint Review Committee on
Dean, School of Humanities ......................Janet Mazzarella Education in Radiologic Technology
619-388-2797, Room G-201
Mesa College is approved by the Office of Private
Dean, Institutional Postsecondary Education for the training of veterans
Effectiveness ....................................MadeRleine Hinkes, Ph.D. as well as by the U. S. Department of State and the
619-388-2509, Room A-109 U.S. Immigration Services for international student
Dean, School of Learning Resources education. Courses paralleling university level work
and Academic Support ..................Andrew MacNeill, Ed.D. are accepted by the University of California, the
619-388-2799, Room LRC-111 California State Universities, and by other universities
and colleges.
Dean, School of Mathematics
& Natural ScieDnce....................................Saeid Eidgahy, Ph.D. Persons interested in the institution’s accreditation
619-388-2795, Room MS-301 and program approvals may review documents
Acting Dean School of Exercise Science/ describing these activities in the President’s Office.
Health Ed., Dance, & Athletics ..........................Kevin Hazlett These documents will be available for such review at
619-388-2737, Room ES-203D a mutually convenient time during regular business
hours, and an appropriate interpretation of their
Dean, School of Social & Behavioral
contents will be provided if requested.
Sciences/Multicultural Studies ........Charles Zappia, Ph.D.
619-388-2801, Room SB-304
Disclaimer
Dean, Student Affairs .........................................Victoria Miller
The San Diego Community College District is
619-388-2699, Room I4-408
governed by its Board of Trustees. No oral or written
Dean, Student Development ............Susan Topham, Ed.D.
representation by any employee of the college
619-388-2896, I4-401
is binding on the San Diego Community College
Dean, Student Success and Equity ...................Larry Maxey District without the express approval of the Board of
619-388-5940, I4-401 Trustees.
Director, Resource Development ................................Vacant
619-388-2285, Room A-104
Director, College Technology
Services ..........................................................David Fierro, Ed.D.
619-388-2515, Room A-111
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Academic Freedom & standards—as well as unconditional
freedom to publish their work; and
Freedom of Expression
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1. The District shall protect the rights of
http://www.sdccd.edu/public/district/policies/. faculty toF express their views in the
1. ACADEMIC FREEDOM classroom that pertain to class content.
While it is understood that controversy
a. Academic freedom affords the faculty the
is often at the core of inquiry, such
right to speak and write freely, without
controversy should be addressed in a
unreasonable restrictions or prejudices.
mutually respectful manner;
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freedom, faculty have the following
faculty, staff, and students to speak
fundamental rights:
freely on matters of public concern;
1. Faculty primacy as a collective body in
3. Faculty, staff, and students are free
designing and approving curriculum
to explore a wide range of views and
and instructional methods regardless of
judge the merits of competing ideas;
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4. As outlined in board policies and
2. Individual faculty member
administrative procedures, faculty,
determination of instructional
staff, and students have responsibilities
materials, course content, and
which are based upon principles of
presentation, and student evaluation
fairness, integrity, confidentiality, safety,
methods, in concert with colleagues, so
professionalism, and respect for others;
aDs to assure consistency of instruction
and academic standards; 5. Faculty, staff, and students have the
right to join or form organizations in
3. Individual faculty member freedom to
accordance with District policy and
discuss subject matter of the course,
procedures; and
as appropriate to the standards
of the discipline and academic 6. Faculty, staff, and students have the
community, even when that material is right to participate in governance
controversial; in accordance to District policy and
procedures.
4. Individual faculty member authority to
evaluate enrolled students on the basis
of the academic merit of the students’
performance;
5. Individual faculty member freedom to
choose of professional research topics
and methods of investigation— subject
to professional and peer-determined
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The San Diego Community
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Table of Contents
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Welcome to Mesa College ........................1 Learning Resource Center ........................................42 t
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Library Services ............................................................43 o
President’s Message ......................................................2 Outreach .........................................................................44 C
Board of Trustees ...........................................................3 f
STAR TRIO .......................................................................44 o
District Administration ................................................3 Student Health Services .................................T...........45 e
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San Diego Mesa College Administration ..............4 b
Student Success and Equity .....................................45
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Accreditation ...................................................................4 Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) ..........................46 T
Academic Freedom & Freedom of Expression ....5
Transfer Center .............................................................47
The San Diego Community College District ........6
Tutorial Services ...........................................................47
Academic Calendar 2017–2018 ...............9 Veterans and Service Members ..............................49
Support Services ..........................................................51
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Fall Semester 2017 ........................................................9
Student Affairs ........................................53
Intersession 2018 ...........................................................9
Spring Semester 2018 ..................................................9
Campus Life ...................................................................54
Summer Session 2018 ................................................10
Associated Student Government (ASG) ..............54
General Information ...............................11 Associated Students Membership.........................54
Want to Get Involved? ................................................55
History .............................................................................12 ACommunity Events ......................................................55
Statement of Philosophy ..........................................12 Student Clubs and Organizations ..........................55
Institutional Learning Outcomes ...........................12 Honors Program ...........................................................55
Vision, Mission Statement, Values and Honor Societies ............................................................55
Strategic Directions ............................................13 Phi Theta Kappa (FqK) ..............................................55
Mesa Catalog Committee .........................................14 Psi Beta (YB)..................................................................56
Admissions and RegistrationR .................17 Honors Club ...................................................................56
SEEDS Scholars Program ...........................................56
Student Success and Support Program ...............18 San Diego Mesa College Art Gallery .....................56
Registration ....................................................................21
Administrative Services .........................57
Prerequisites, Corequisites, Limitations on
Enrollment and Advisories ..............................25 Office of the Vice President of Administrative
Residency .......................................................................25 Services ...................................................................58
InternatioDnal Students ...............................................27 Business Services .........................................................58
Fees ...................................................................................29 Employment and Payroll ...........................................58
Student Services .....................................31 Printing and Mail Services ........................................58
Stockroom and Receiving.........................................59
Career Center ................................................................32 Student Accounting Office .......................................59
Counseling Services ....................................................32
Academic Information and
Academic, Vocational & Support Services
Programs ................................................................33 Regulations .............................................61
CRUISE (Creating Rich Unique Individual
Academic Information ...............................................62
Student Experiences ..........................................34
Grading System ............................................................64
Disability Support Programs and Services
Standards of Academic Progress............................65
(DSPS) ......................................................................35
Academic Regulations ...............................................66
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services
Academic Transcripts .................................................68
(EOPS) and Cooperative Agencies
Transfer of Credits ........................................................69
Resources for Education (CARE).....................35
Volunteer/Visitor Conduct Expectations .............95
Borderless Scholars .....................................................36
Student Records, Release, Correction and
Evaluations .....................................................................37
Challenge ...............................................................96
Financial Aid ..................................................................37
Complaint Processes ..................................................96
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Academic Requirements ........................99 Engineering ................................................................198
English ..........................................................................200
The Baccalaureate Degree .....................................100
Exercise Science ........................................................205
T The Associate Degree ..............................................100
a Fashion .........................................................................210
b All Degrees Have the Following
French ...........................................................................214
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o Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or Geographic Information Systems .......................215
f Geography ..................................................................217
C Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)
o Geology ........................................................................219
n for California State University (CSU) ..........101 Health Information Technology ..........................220
te Associate of Arts and Associate of Science History ..................................................................T........223
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Degree Requirements ....................................102
t Hospitality ...................................................................225
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Graduation ..................................................................113
Interior Design ...........................................................229
Transfer Guide ......................................117 Japanese ......................................................................231
Journalism ...................................................................232
Transfer Programs .....................................................118
Liberal Arts ..................................................................234
Transfer to California State University (CSU) ...119 Liberal Arts and ScFiences .......................................239
Transfer to University of California ....................121
Liberal Studies ...........................................................261
Transfer to Private and Independent Colleges
Marketing ....................................................................263
and Universities ................................................122
Mathematics ...............................................................264
Preparation for the Major ......................................122
Medical Assisting ......................................................266
Transfer General Education Options .................123
Multimedia ..................................................................268
Degree Curricula and Certificate AMusic .............................................................................269
Nutrition .......................................................................273
Programs ...............................................143
Philosophy ..................................................................276
Accounting ..................................................................151 Phlebotomy ................................................................279
American Sign Language/Interpreting .............152 Physical Sciences ......................................................279
Animal Health Technology ....................................154 Physical Therapist Assistant ..................................281
Anthropology .............................................................156 Physics ..........................................................................283
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Architecture ................................................................159 Political Science .........................................................285
Art–Fine Art.................................................................161 Psychology ..................................................................287
Biology ..........................................................................169 Radiologic Technology ...........................................291
Black Studies ..............................................................171 Real Estate ...................................................................293
Building Construction Technology .....................172 Social Sciences ...........................................................294
Business Administration.........................................173 Sociology .....................................................................295
Business DManagement ...........................................175 Spanish .........................................................................298
Chemistry ....................................................................177 Web Development ...................................................300
Chicana and Chicano Studies ...............................179 Women’s Studies .......................................................301
Child Development ..................................................180
Course Descriptions .............................303
Communication Studies.........................................183
Computer Business Technology ..........................185
San Diego Mesa College Faculty &
Computer and Information Sciences ................188
Culinary Arts/Culinary Management .................189 Administrators ......................................549
Dance ............................................................................191
Dental Assisting (RDA, CDA) .................................192 Index ......................................................563
Dramatic Arts .............................................................194
Economics ...................................................................197 Map of Campus .....................................573
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Academic Calendar 2017–2018
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November 14, 2017 ........................................Last day to file a petition for graduation for an Associate Degree or
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November 20 – 22, 2017 ...............................Classes not in session
November 23 & 24, 2017 ..............................Holiday – Thanksgiving*
December 18, 2017 – January 27, 2018 ..Winter Recess
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4-WEEK INTERSESSION: .................................January 2–27, 2018
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registration date and time for Intersession. Students who file an
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January 28, 2018 ...............................................RESIDENCE DETERMINATION DATE (APPLIES TO ALL SESSIONS)
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16-WEEK SEMESTER: Spring Classes .........January 29, 2018 – May 26, 2018
SPECIAL DATES
November 2, 2017 ............................................Deadline to file an application for admission and receive a priority
registration date and time for Spring. Students who file an application
after the deadline will have open registration and will not receive
priority access to services.
January 15, 2018 ..............................................Holiday – Martin Luther King Day*
January 28, 2018 ..............................................RESIDENCE DETERMINATION DATE (APPLIES TO ALL SESSIONS)
February 16, 2018 ............................................Holiday – Lincoln Day*
February 19, 2018 ............................................Holiday – Washington Day*
March 23, 2018 .................................................Last day to file a petition for graduation for an Associate Degree or
Certificate of Achievement for Spring 2018 completion.
March 26 – 30, 2018 ........................................Spring Recess – Classes not in session.
March 30, 2018 .................................................Holiday – Cesar Chavez Day*
May 28, 2018 .....................................................Holiday – Memorial Day*
* No Saturday or Sunday classes after a Friday holiday. No Sunday classes before a Monday holiday.
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Summer Session 2018
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