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1 1 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTCERRITOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIONJOSE L. FIERRO, , MIRANDAVice PRESIDENT of Academic Affairs/Assistant SuperintendentFELIPE R. LOPEZVice PRESIDENT of Business Services/Assistant SuperintendentADRIANA FLORES-CHURCH, PRESIDENT of Human Resources/Assistant SuperintendentDILCIE PEREZ, PRESIDENT of Student Services/Assistant SuperintendentBOARD OF TRUSTEESCARMEN AVALOS PresidentMARISA PEREZ Vice PresidentMARTHA CAMACHO-RODRIGUEZ ClerkJAMES CODY BIRKEY MemberZURICH LEWIS MemberDR.
2 SHIN LIU MemberDR. SANDRA SALAZAR MemberVALERY ESCOBAR Student TrusteeSERVING THE COMMUNITIES OFArtesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, NorwalkAND PORTIONS OFBell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach,Santa Fe Springs, South GateIn accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this information is available in alternate formats (Braille, enlarged type, e-text, etc.) and may be requested by calling (562) 860-2451, Ext. to the Fall Semester! I hope you are as excited as I am to start the academic you plan to head into the workforce or transfer to a four-year university, the next phase of your life will begin when you enroll here as a Cerritos College student.
3 We have been recognized nationally for our innovation and commitment to student success, and our dedicated faculty and staff are here to help you navigate college life and meet your goals. We offer a comprehensive range of student support services and resources designed to help you succeed, and there are many ways to become involved in campus life through student clubs and leadership strive to meet the needs for the intellectual, social, ethical, professional, cultural, and creative facets of students lives.
4 You can take one class or a full load of 12 units. You can learn in our classrooms and laboratories, or you can take courses online. We want to prepare you for the future so that the skills you learn today will support you you for considering us. If you are already part of our family, I hope you re enjoying your experience. I look forward to you joining us here at Cerritos, and hope to shake your hand when you earn your ,D r. Jose L. FierroPresident/SuperintendentOUR MISSION Cerritos College values its diverse student population and is committed to providing these students with high quality, comprehensive, instructional programs and support services that improve student success and offer clear pathways to achieve personal, educational, and career goals.
5 In doing so, the college develops in students the knowledge, skills, and values that prepare them to be productive participants in the global science to technology to the humanities, at Cerritos College, our focus is teaching, learning and academic TABLE OF CONTENTSC erritos Community College DistrictAcademic Information .. 20-22 Admission and Enrollment of Special Admit Minors .. 29 Admission and Orientation .. 6 , 7 Adult Education Non-Credit Classes .. 103-108 Alcohol and Drug Policy .. 147(ASCC) Associated Students of Cerritos College Rights/Responsibilities/Policies.
6 135-146 Assessment/Placement .. 8 Attendance and Grading .. 27 Auditing of Courses .. 22 Calendar of Important Dates .. 3 Campus Map .. 150 Campus Phone Extensions .. 148 Chicano Studies .. 110 Class Listings .. 31-102 Counseling and Follow-up.. 9 Course Listings .. 151 Course Repeatability .. 25-26 Credit by Exam .. 22 Disabled Student Programs and Services .. 133 Distance Education Courses .. 115-119 Enrollment Instructions .. 15 Enrollment Appointment Priority .. 4-5 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
7 121 Fees/Refund Information and Procedures .. 19 Final Exam Schedule ..149 Financial Assistance .. 28 General Education Requirements for the AA Degree and for Transfer to the CSU and UC .. 121-128 Informac on en Espa ol .. 10-14, 132 International Student Services .. 30 Learning Communities ..113-114 Northwood University .. 17 Pass/No Pass Classes .. 23-24 Paying your Fees .. 16 Reading the Class Schedule .. 18 Scholars Honors Program .. 111 Services for Students .. 129-131 Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct.
8 120 Site Locations (off campus) .. 109 Student Services and Policies .. 135-146 Student Success and Support Program (SSSP) .. 4-6 Success Center .. 134 Wait List .. 17 Women's and Gender Studies ..112 CLASS SCHEDULEDISTANCE EDUCATIONCOURSES115 119If you have questions or need information in Spanish about Cerritos College, please call the Admissions and Records Office at (562) 860-2451, extension 2211. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 am 7 pm; Friday, 8 am 12 pm. Additional information is available in Spanish on pages 10-14 and usted tiene preguntas o necesita informaci n en espa ol acerca del Colegio de Cerritos, llame por favor a la Oficina de Admisiones y Registro al numero (562) 860-2451, extensi n 2211.
9 El horario de oficina es Lunes a Jueves, 8 am 7 pm; Viernes, 8 am 12 pm. Informaci n adicional est disponible en espa ol en las p ginas 10-14 y EDUCATION NON-CREDIT CLASSES Apprenticeship ProgramsFiresprinklers, Painters, and Ironworkers Pre-Apprenticeship Adult EducationESLVESLB asic English (College English Skills)Basic Math (Preparatory Mathematics)High School EquivalencyLiteracy Skills for General Education Development (GED) SuccessSupplemental General Education Development (GED) MathSpanish Literacy Skills for General Education Development (GED)
10 SuccessSpanish Supplemental General Education Development (GED) MathOccupational Preparation CitizenshipCollege Math SupportCollege English Support Introduction to Energy SurveyingIntroduction to Automotive Tools andEquipment Courses for Older Wiser Learner Plaza Community (Spanish Literacy)103 108 LEARNING COMMUNITIES113 114 GENERAL CLASS LISTINGS General Class Listings31-97 Short-Term Classes98-101 Weekend Classes10231 1023 ANNUAL SECURITY REPORTC erritos College publishes an Annual Security Report in accordance with the Clery Act.
