Los Angeles Mission College CATALOG 2016-2017

1 2016 LOS Angeles Mission College CATALOG 2017iLos Angeles Mission CollegeCATALOG 2016-20172016 LOS Angeles Mission College CATALOG 2017iito Los Angeles Mission CollegeOur Mission IsSurrounded by mountain vistas, Los Angeles Mission College (LAMC) is located in the beautiful northeast San Fernando Valley. Mission College is known as an institution of higher learning that is flexible, adaptive and responsive to the changing needs of our students and surrounding communities. With a student body of 12,000 and the strong support of the community, LAMC is the leading source of post-secondary education and workforce training.

2 LAMC is working together to build and strengthen our communities. We are proud to serve students across the northeast San Fernando and encourage you to take time to review this CATALOG as it contains information on curriculum offerings, course descriptions, student support services, and serves as a reference during your journey at Mission College . LAMC offers an array of programs of study that lead to transfer to a four-year higher education institution, associate degrees, career and technical certificates. Classes are taught by highly qualified faculty committed to providing opportunities that will help you succeed academically and secure an exciting you start this academic year, get involved in student life and governance by participating in co-curricular or extra-curricular activities.

3 Consider trying out for our softball, baseball, or volleyball teams; join our Theater Arts program; participate in the Associated Students Organization or honors club. Check out our website at we re just a click SuccessI am proud to say we have one of the most beautiful community College campuses. The Culinary Arts Institute and Center for Math & Science buildings have been named the best hospitality and sustainability buildings by the San Fernando Business Journal and the Design Build Institute of Architects. I invite you to stop by and take a tour of the campus and talk with faculty, students and staff as they are always ready to meet you.

4 Again, welcome to Los Angeles Mission College . I know you will find your experience at LAMC to be rewarding and exciting. Very truly yours, Monte E. Perez, PhD President, Los Angeles Mission College2016 LOS Angeles Mission College CATALOG 20172 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Scott J. SvonkinPresident Mike Eng Vice President Mike FongAndra HoffmanSydney K. KamlagerErnest H. MorenoNancy PearlmanMilo AndersonStudent Trustee DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION Dr. Francisco C. RodriguezChancellor Dr. Adriana D. BarreraDeputy Chancellor Dr.

5 Felicito CajayonVice Chancellor for Economic & Workforce Development Dr. Ryan M. CornnerVice Chancellor for Educational Programs & Institutional EffectivenessKevin D. JeterInterim General CounselDr. Robert B. MillerVice Chancellor of Finance and Resource DevelopementJames D. O ReillyChief Facilities ExecutiveDr. Albert J. RomanVice Chancellor for Human ResourcesMISSION College ADMINISTRATIONM onte E. Perez, PhDPresidentMichael K. Allen, JDVice President, Academic AffairsChristopher Villa, EdDVice President, Student ServicesDaniel G.

6 VillanuevaVice President, Administrative ServicesMadelline HernandezDean, Academic AffairsIsabelle SaberDean, Academic AffairsDarlene MontesDean, Academic AffairsSarah Master, PhDDean, Institutional EffectivenessLudi Villegas-VidalDean, Student ServicesCarlos R. GonzalesDean, Student SuccessLarry Resendez, PsyDAssociate Dean, DSP&SVacantAssociate Dean, CTE & Workforce Development2016 LOS Angeles Mission College CATALOG 20173 Los Angeles Mission College is a tax-supported educational institution which offers post-high school opportunities for men and women and is administered by Los Angeles Community College District.

7 13356 Eldridge Avenue Sylmar, California 91342-3245 Phone: Telephone Device for the Deaf: Angeles Mission College (LAMC) is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, (10 Commercial Boulevard, Suite 204, Novato, California 94949; ), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and United States Department of 016 2017 C ATALOGACADEMIC CALENDAR 2016-2017 FALL 2016 Assessment and Orientation.

8 Year RoundPriority Registration ..May 2 4, 2016 Continuing Student Registration ..May 5 June 5, 2016 New & Returning Student Registration ..June 6 Aug 28, 2016 Residency Determination Date ..Aug 28, 2016 DAY AND EVENING CLASSES BEGIN ..Aug 29, 2016 Saturday Classes Begin ..Sep 3, 2016 Last Day to Add ..Sep 9, 2016 Last Day to Drop (No Penalty) ..S e p 11, 2016 Last Day to Drop with W ..Nov 20, 2016 Last Day of Instruction ..Dec 10, 2016 FINAL EXAMS ..Dec 12 7, 2016 HOLIDAYS ( College CLOSED)Labor Day ..Sep 5, 2016 Veteran s Day.

9 N o v 11, 2016 Thanksgiving ..Nov 24 27, 2016 Holiday Break ..Dec 23, 2016 Jan 2, 2017 Martin Luther King Birthday ..Jan 16, 2017 SPRING 2017 Assessment and Orientation ..Year RoundPriority Registration ..Nov 14 Nov 16, 2016 Continuing Student Registration ..Nov 17 Dec 18, 2016 New & Returning Student Registration ..Dec 19, 2016 Feb 5, 2017 Residency Determination Date ..Feb 5, 2017 DAY AND EVENING CLASSES BEGIN ..Feb 6, 2017 Saturday Classes Begin ..Fe b 11, 2017 Last Day to Add ..Feb 20, 2017 Last Day to Drop (No Penalty).

10 Feb 20, 2017 Last Day to Drop with W ..May 7, 2017 Last Day of Instruction ..May 27, 2017 FINAL EXAMS ..May 30 June 5, 2017 HOLIDAYS ( College CLOSED)President s Day ..Feb 17 20, 2017 Cesar Chavez Birthday ..Mar 31, 2017 Spring Break ..Apr 1 7, 2017 Non-Instruction Day ( College Closed) ..Apr 16, 2017 Memorial 29, 2017 Independence Day ..July 4, 2017 NOTE: FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE SEE THE SCHEDULE OF THOSE WITH DISABILITIES, ALTERNATE FORMATS OF THIS SCHEDULE ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING LOS Angeles Mission College CATALOG 20174 OFFICE LOCATION EXTENSIONRR ecords (Metropolitan College ) CMPS 7773 Recruitment INST 7779 SSheriff BUNG 7843 Student Activities CMPC x7120 Student Services LRC 7766 Student Support Services (TRIO)