2020–2021 CATALOG

1 2020 2021 CATALOGFall 2020, Spring 2021, Summer 20211313 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101 619-388-3400 Shabazz, PresidentSan Diego City 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 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 San Diego City College 2020 2021 Welcome to City CollegePresident s MessageYour Path to SuccessDear Students, Welcome to San Diego City College! San Diego City College has a rich history of serving students in our region for more than 105 years. We celebrate our diverse and vibrant student body and our caring and dedicated staff and faculty.

2 Although we come from different places, we join together here at City College focused on one goal: student your goals are to earn an associate degree or certificate, transfer to a four-year college or university, or acquire skills that will lead you to a better paying career, City College can get you there. All students are provided with a pathway to reach their academic, career, and life goals. What will your pathway be?Take advantage of the many student resources that are available to you. As a student, you only have to ask for help to uncover all the tools that will help you develop an education plan, receive financial aid or scholarship dollars to help pay for your education, and set up time to meet with a counselor. Also, our faculty members are masters at helping our students build personal and professional networks to open up new journeys of College will help you reach your educational and career goals and prepare you for employment, family, and life.

3 Enjoy the journey and I look forward to seeing you on ,Ricky ShabazzRicky Shabazz, Diego City College 2020 2021 3 Welcome to City CollegeBoard of TrusteesMaria Nieto Senour, PresidentMary Graham Executive Vice PresidentSean Elo-Rivera, Vice President for Social Justice and Community EngagementCraig Milgrim Vice President for Diversity and EquityBernie Rhinerson Vice President for Legislative AdvocacyStudent Members 2020 2021 The Associated Student Government (ASG) elections are held at the end of the Spring semester. The ASG Presidents from City, Mesa, and Miramar colleges serve as the student members of the Board of and Secretary to the Board Constance M. Carroll, District AdministrationConstance M. Carroll, ChancellorBonnie Ann Dowd, Executive Vice Chancellor, Business and Technology ServicesStephanie R. Bulger, Vice Chancellor, Instructional ServicesWill Surbrook Vice Chancellor, Human ResourcesRamon Knox Interim Vice Chancellor, Student ServicesChristopher Manis Vice Chancellor, Facilities ManagementJack Beresford Director, Communications and Public Relations Margaret Lamb Executive Assistant to the ChancellorSan Diego Community College District Board of Trustees (from left, back row) Craig Milgrim, Sean Elo-Rivera, and Mary Graham, (front row) Maria Nieto Senour, Chancellor Constance M.

4 Carroll, and Bernie San Diego City College 2020 2021 Welcome to City CollegePresident ..Ricky Shabazz, Acting, Vice President, Administrative Services ..Roxann Solis Vice President, Instruction ..Matilda ChavezVice President, Student Services ..Denise S. Whisenhunt, , School of Information and Learning Technology ..Robbi L. EwellDean, Institutional Effectiveness ..Susan Allen Murray, , School of Arts, Humanities, Communications, and Telecommunications ..Jeanie M. TylerDean, School of Behavioral & Social Sciences, and Consumer & Family Studies ..Lori ErrecaDean, School of Business, Information Technology, and Cosmetology ..Rose LaMuragliaDean, School of Engineering & Technologies, Mathematics, Sciences, and Nursing ..Randall Barnes, Dean, School of Health, Exercise Science, and Athletics ..Aaron DettyDean, Student Affairs ..Marciano Perez, , Student Development/ Matriculation ..Nesha Savage, , Student Equity ..Roberto C. ValadezAssociate Dean, Outreach and Community EsguerraActing Associate Dean, Nursing Education.

5 Dometrives Armstrong, , , , , Associate Dean, Strong Workforce ..Anourack (Lance) SoukhaseumDirector, Center for Applied Competitive Technologies ..VacantDirector, Disability Support Programs & Services (DSPS) ..Brianne KennedyDirector, EOPS/CARE/NextUp ..Lillian GarciaDirector, Mental Health ..Leslie Easton, LCSWD irector, MESA Program ..Rafael AlvarezDirector, Student Health Clinic ..Dotti Cordell, , , , Title V/SUBIR ..Adan Sanchez, , Tutorial Services ..Anourack (Lance) SoukhaseumDirector, Upward Bound ..Elizabeth VargasCoordinator, Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Deputy ..Marciano PerezCoordinator, CalWORKs ..Miriam MenaCoordinator, Guided Pathways ..Masahiro Omae, , NextUp/EOPS ..Selam GebrekritosCoordinator, Outreach ..Andrew MenchacaCoordinator, Job Placement ..Sasha KnoxCoordinator, Professional Development ..Paula MirandaCoordinator, San Diego Promise Program ..Brenda TorresCoordinator, Student Affairs ..Lori OldhamDirector, Transfer/Career Center.

6 Abdul Malik Buul, , Accounting/Business Services ..Roxann SolisSupervisor, Accounting/Student Accounting ..Shirin MohseniSupervisor, Admissions/Records/ Veterans ..Megan Soto, Dora MezaSupervisor, Business Office Support ..Brenda SturkeySupervisor, Counseling/Evaluation/ Assessment ..Josolyn Hill, , Digital Print Production/ Mail Room ..Patricia FernandezSupervisor, First Year Services ..Andrew MenchacaSupervisor, Independent Learning Center (ILC) ..Majeda NasrawiSupervisor, Institutional Research ..Brittney Carroll Supervisor, Library ..Daniel GonzalezSupervisor, Office of Classroom Technology Management and Multimedia (OCTM) ..Majeda NasrawiSupervisor, Receiving/ Stock Room ..Francisco NavallezSupervisor, Technical Support Group (TSG) ..Al CordeiroArticulation Officer ..Elizabeth NorvellActing , Financial Aid Officer ..Dora MezaPublic Information Officer ..Cesar GumapasSan Diego City College Administrative and Supervisory PersonnelSan Diego City College 2020 2021 5 Welcome to City CollegeAcademic Freedom & Freedom of Expression(Board of Trustees Policy BP 5030) The San Diego Community College District is committed to an academic environment that embraces the principles of academic freedom and freedom of expression.

7 This commitment is based upon the value that free expression is essential to excellence in teaching, learning, critical inquiry and service to the may view a full copy of the policy by accessing the following website: ACADEMIC FREEDOMa. Academic freedom affords the faculty the right to speak and write freely, without unreasonable restrictions or In accordance with the doctrine of academic freedom, faculty have the following fundamental rights:1. Faculty primacy as a collective body in designing and approving curriculum and instructional methods regardless of delivery modality; 2. Individual faculty member determination of instructional materials, course content, and presentation, and student evaluation methods, in concert with colleagues, so as to assure consistency of instruction and academic standards;3. Individual faculty member freedom to discuss subject matter of the course, as appropriate to the standards of the discipline and academic community, even when that material is controversial;4.

8 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 standards as well as unconditional freedom to publish their work; and6. Individual faculty member right to participate in curriculum review, accreditation processes, and other forms of participatory FREEDOM OF EXPRESSIONa. Freedom of expression affords the faculty, staff, and students the right to speak and write freely in accordance with the constitutional protections of free speech- without fear of retaliation. In particular:1. The District shall protect the rights of faculty to express their views in the classroom that pertain to class content. While it is understood that controversy AccreditationSan Diego City College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Blvd.

9 , Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949, (415) 506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at: City College is also approved by the California State Department of Education. In addition, certain programs at City College hold special accreditation:Nursing California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)City College is accredited by the Office of Private Postsecondary Education for the training of veterans, as well as the Department of State and the Immigration Service for international student education. Courses paralleling university level work are accepted by the University of California, California State University, and by other universities and interested in the institution s accreditation and program approvals may review documents describing these activities in the President s Office.

10 These documents will be available for such review at a mutually convenient time during regular business hours, and an appropriate interpretation of their contents will be provided if San Diego City College 2020 2021 Welcome to City Collegeis often at the core of inquiry, such controversy should be addressed in a mutually respectful manner;2. The District shall protect the rights of faculty, staff, and students to speak freely on matters of public concern;3. Faculty, staff, and students are free to explore a wide range of views and judge the merits of competing ideas;4. As outlined in board policies and administrative procedures, faculty, staff, and students have responsibilities which are based upon principles of fairness, integrity, confidentiality, safety, professionalism, and respect for others;5. Faculty, staff, and students have the right to join or form organizations in accordance with District policy and procedures; and6. Faculty, staff, and students have the right to participate in governance in accordance to District policy and San Diego Community College District is governed by its Board of Trustees.