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T F A R 2018–2019 CATALOG D Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Summer 2018 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 W course of study culminating in an Associate Degree e l with a designated area of emphasis that reflects c o the student’s ultimate transfer or career focus. In m addition, Mesa continually maintains and updates e t guaranteed transfer agreements with colleges and o M universities in California and throughout the Tnation. e s Students majoring in career-technical fields have a C similar success when they enter or advance through o the job market. Unique partnerships with local l l industries have created pathways for upward e g mobility and success in high-demand occupations. e 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 A 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. 2 San Diego MeSa College • 2018–2019 Board of Trustees District Administration Maria Nieto Senour, Ph.D. Constance M. Carroll, Ph.D. e President Chancellor g e Bernie Rhinerson Bonnie Ann Dowd, Ed.D. ll o Executive Vice President Executive Vice Chancellor, Business and C Technology Services a Mary Graham s e Vice President for Instructional Development Stephanie R. Bulger, Ph.D. M T Vice Chancellor, Instructional Services o Rich Grosch t e Vice President for Educational Collaboration Will Surbrook m Vice Chancellor, Human Resources o Peter Zschiesche c l Vice President for Community Development Lynn Ceresino Neault, Ed.D. e W Vice Chancellor, Student Services Student Members 2018–2019 F 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 R D 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. San Diego MeSa College • 2018–2019 3 San Diego Mesa College Accreditation Administration San Diego Mesa College is accredited by the W Accrediting Commission for Community and e President ................................................ Pamela T. Luster, Ed.D. l Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools c 619-388-2721, Room A-104 o and Colleges, an institutional accrediting body m Vice President, recognized by the Council on Postsecondary e t Administrative Services ......................Rachelle Agatha, CPA Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. o 619-388-2990, Room A-102 M Mesa College is also approved by the CalifornTia e State Department of Education. In addition, certain s Vice President, Instruction ........................Tim McGrath, J.D. a programs at Mesa College hold special accreditation: 619-388-2755, Room A-103 C o Vice President, Animal Health Technology—California Department l le Student Services ...................................Ashanti Hands, Ed.D. of Consumer Affairs, Veterinary Medical Board g 619-388-2678, Room I4-401 e Dental Assisting—American Dental Association 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 Dean, School of Health Sciences/ A (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 4 San Diego MeSa College • 2018–2019 Academic Freedom & standards—as well as unconditional freedom to publish their work; and Freedom of Expression 6. Individual faculty member right to e g (Board of Trustees Policy – BP 5030) participate in curriculum review, e accreditation processes, and other ll o The San Diego Community College District is forms of participatory governance. C committed to an academic environment that a embraces the principles of academic freedom and 2. FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION es M freedom of expression. This commitment is based a. Freedom of expression affords the faTculty, upon the value that free expression is essential to o staff, and students the right to speak t excellence in teaching, learning, critical inquiry and e and write freely in accordance with the m service to the community. constitutional protections of free speech- o You may view a full copy of the policy without fear of retaliation. In particular: lc e by accessing the following website: W 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; b. In accordance with the doctrine of academic A 2. The District shall protect the rights of 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; delivery modality; R 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 San Diego MeSa College • 2018–2019 5 The San Diego Community College District W e The San Diego Community College District is l c charged with educating all adults 18 years of age o m and older in the City of San Diego. The District e provides education at several levels, from adult basic t o education through sophomore level college degree M programs. The District has three fully accredited T e s colleges, City, Mesa, and Miramar. The District also a C has a separately accredited noncredit Continuing o Education Program. The District is governed by a l l Board of Trustees consisting of five voting members e g elected by the people of San Diego and a student e trustee elected by District college students. The F Chancellor is the Chief Executive Officer in charge of day to day operations. A R D 6 San Diego MeSa College • 2018–2019 Table of Contents s t n e Welcome to Mesa College ........................1 Learning Resource Center ........................................42 t n 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 l San Diego Mesa College Administration ..............4 b Student Success and Equity .....................................45 a 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 F 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 San Diego MeSa College • 2018–2019 7 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 l e Requirements in Common ...........................100 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 n Degree Requirements ....................................102 t Hospitality ...................................................................225 s 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 R 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 8 San Diego MeSa College • 2018–2019 Academic Calendar 2017–2018 8 1 Fall Semester 2017 0 2 – 7 16-WEEK SEMESTER: Fall Classes ................August 21, 2017 – December 16, 2017 1 0 2 SPECIAL DATES r T a July 6, 2017 ........................................................Deadline to file an application for admission and receive a priority d n registration date and time for Fall. Students who file an application e after the deadline will have open registration and will not receive al C priority for access to services. c August 20, 2017 ...............................................RESIDENCE DETERMINATION DATE (APPLIES TO ALL SESSIONS) i m September 4, 2017 ..........................................Holiday – Labor Day* e September 18, 2017 .......................................Constitution Day (Classes are in sessionF) d a November 10, 2017 ........................................Holiday – Veterans Day* c A November 14, 2017 ........................................Last day to file a petition for graduation for an Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement for Fall 2017 completion. November 20 – 22, 2017 ...............................Classes not in session November 23 & 24, 2017 ..............................Holiday – Thanksgiving* December 18, 2017 – January 27, 2018 ..Winter Recess A Intersession 2018 4-WEEK INTERSESSION: .................................January 2–27, 2018 SPECIAL DATES R November 2, 2017 ............................................Deadline to file an application for admission and receive a priority registration date and time for Intersession. Students who file an application after the deadline will have open registration and will not receive priority access to services. January 28, 2018 ...............................................RESIDENCE DETERMINATION DATE (APPLIES TO ALL SESSIONS) D Spring Semester 2018 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. Note: Holidays apply to all sessions. San Diego MeSa College • 2018–2019 9 Summer Session 2018 A Summer Classes: ..............................................June 4, 2018 – August 11, 2018 c a d SPECIAL DATES e m April 26, 2018 .....................................................Deadline to file an application for admission and receive a priority ic registration date and time for Summer. Students who file an C application after the deadline will have open registration and will not a le receive priority access to services. T n June 3, 2018 .......................................................RESIDENCE DETERMINATION DATE (APPLIES TO ALL SESSIONS) d a July 4, 2018 .........................................................Holiday – Independence Day* r 2 July 31, 2018 .......................................................Last day to file a petition for graduation for an Associate Degree or 0 Certificate of Achievement for Summer 2018 completion. 1 7 – * No Saturday or Sunday classes after a Friday holiday. No Sunday classes before a Monday holiday. 2 F 0 Note: Holidays apply to all sessions. 1 8 A R D 10 San Diego MeSa College • 2018–2019

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San Diego Mesa College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. courses leading to 196 Associate in Arts degrees, at: http://studentweb.sdccd.edu/docs/transcript.pdf. ARCH 101 ArchiCAD.
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