Barstow Community College

1 Barstow Community College 2017 2018. Catalog 1. Barstow Community College Deborah DiThomas, Superintendent/President BOARD OF TRUSTEES. Philip M. Harris President Ted P. Baca Vice President Fernando R. Baca Member Paul Wilkey Member Timothy T. Heiden Member Wayne Brown, Jr. Student Trustee This catalog is available on the Internet at and in alternate formats upon request. Please contact ACCESS (Accessibility Coordination Center and Educational Support Services by email at or phone at 760) 252-2411 ext. 7225. Barstow Community College has made every reasonable effort to determine that everything stated in this catalog is accurate.

2 Courses and programs offered, together with other matters contained herein, are subject to change without notice as a result of actions of the administration of Barstow Community College District or the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and the California State Legislature involving the rules and regulations pertaining to Community colleges. The College further reserves the right to add, amend or repeal any of its rules, regulations, policies, or procedures. The College hosts events that are open to the public, such as, but not limited to graduation, athletic competitions, job fairs, speakers, and various activities held at the theatre or other campus venues.

3 Those events are considered news events. Such an event may be photographed, videotaped or Webcast. Due to the nature of the events, the College has no means by which to prevent such photographs, videotaping or Webcasting from including a specific student's image or voice. By attending the event, a person is granting the College the right to use any such still or motion images or voice recordings in future publicity or publications as needed and without compensation. No release shall be required by the College to utilize in an appropriate manner any images captured during a public event.

4 2. Table of Contents President's Greeting ..4. Academic Calendar ..6. Personnel ..7. Faculty .. 8. General Information ..10. Core Competencies ..13. Admissions ..15. Residency ..18. Enrollment ..19. Fees and ..25. Student Support ..27. Student Life and Associate Student Government .31. Financial Aid/Veterans ..33. Student Rights and Responsibilities ..41. Academic Standards .. 47. Degrees and Transfer Programs ..60. Associate Degree Requirements Non-Occupational ..63. Associate Degree Requirements Occupational ..68. Associate Degrees for Transfer ..81. Certificate Programs ..92. Course Information.

5 109. Course Offerings ..113. 3. Greetings from the President Welcome to Barstow Community College , We are excited that you have chosen Barstow Community College as your institution of higher education and we're ready to help you reach your academic and career goals. In June of 2015, the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges reaffirmed that Barstow Community College (BCC) meets the high standards of excellence in education and services set forth by the Department of Education. This accreditation means that BCC provides degrees and certificates that are recognized by other colleges, universities and employers throughout the world.

6 Whether you are coming to BCC straight from high school, preparing for a career change, returning to College to finish a degree, or laying the foundation for an advanced degree, we have certificate and degree programs that will fit your needs. All of us are here to support you on your journey. Research shows that six key factors positively impact your chances for success as a student: feeling directed, focused, nurtured, engaged, connected and valued. We've worked diligently to improve our student services with an emphasis on these factors. We have expanded academic counseling; improved educational planning; created more focused workshops; produced both on-line and in-person student orientations; and increased tutorial services.

7 I encourage you to take advantage of these resources. I also hope you'll get involved in student life by joining our clubs, theatre & music groups, and athletics. What makes BCC Different? People ask, what makes BCC so different from other colleges. My first answer is always our faculty and staff. Our faculty have to meet the same educational requirements as all other California Community Colleges, but at BCC the small class sizes and easy access to caring faculty give you more personalized attention. Dedicated counselors are ready to help you develop your educational plans and guide you to completion.

8 Our administrative team and classified staff members also consider it their responsibility to help you achieve your educational goals. We are all here to help you feel connected and valued. My second answer would be our environment. Clean air, great open spaces, and a campus that is powered by the sun. More than 90% of our electrical needs our provided by our new 5-acre Solar Array. We also have awesome, beautiful new buildings the Performing Arts Center, and t h e Wellness Center both built in the last five years. So while our campus has been around for more than 50 years, we are growing, and developing state-of-the-art facilities to serve our students.

9 At BCC your success is our #1 goal. It is the driving force behind everything we do. Our entire staff is committed to working with you to help make your time here as enjoyable and productive as possible. Thanks again for selecting Barstow Community College . Dr. Deborah DiThomas 4. Barstow Community College Main Campus 2700 Barstow Rd. Barstow , CA 92311. 760-252-2411. Career Technical Education Workforce &Development Campus 1501 State St. Barstow , CA 92311. 760-252-2411 ext. 7385. Military Education Fort Irwin National Training Center Fort Irwin, CA 92312. 760-252-2411 ext. 7601. 5. ACADEMIC CALENDAR.

10 6. OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT. Superintendent/President Dr. Deborah DiThomas Executive Assistant to the President - Michelle Henderson Director of Public Relations, Communication Civic Center & College Event Planner . & Marketing Chris Clark John Edward Will, Jr. PIO/Foundation Secretary Joanna Escalante Director of Research & Planning Lisa Holmes Institutional Planning & Research Specialist . Jessica Tainatongo Human Resources Associate Vice President of Human Resources Clint Dougherty Human Resource Technician Rosalinda Palakiko Human Resource Assistant Paulette Pereira ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.