Riverside City College CATALOG

1 Riverside City CollegeCATALOG 2020-2021 Riverside COMMUNITY College DISTRICTRIVERSIDE CITY COLLEGEW olde-Ab Isaac, , ChancellorRiverside Community College DistrictGregory Anderson, , PresidentRiverside City CollegeBOARD OF TRUSTEES Mary Figueroa ..President Bill Hedrick ..Vice President Jose Alcala ..Secretary Virginia Blumenthal ..Trustee Tracey Vackar ..Trustee TBD ..Student Trustee 2020-2021 All information contained in the 2020-2021 CATALOG is current as of March 2020 . Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of the information in this CATALOG , students and others who use this CATALOG should consult with a counselor, dean, department chair or program director for recent additions, deletions or changes.

2 Updates can also be found online at www .rccd .edu .The CATALOG contains policies and/or procedures that are current at the time of printing . However, policies and procedures are continually being updated . In order to be sure it is the most recent language, please check the latest online version at: http://www .rcc .edu/administration/board/Pages/BoardPol icies .aspx .The Riverside Community College District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.

3 6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law . This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in education programs and/or extracurricular school activities . Limited English speaking skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in any programs . Harassment of any employee or student with regard to ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.

4 6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law is strictly prohibited . Inquiries regarding compliance, and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District s Title IX Officer/Section 504/ADA Coordinator at (951) 222-8039, 3801 Market Street, Riverside , CA 92501 . Alternate formats for this material are available to individuals requiring disability accommodation. Please contact the office of Diversity, Equity and Compliance at (951) 222-8039 . Riverside City College 2020-2021 Riverside Community College District iBOARD OF TRUSTEES.

5 Inside Front CoverMESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT ..iiiCOLLEGE MAP ..vCOLLEGE ADMINISTRATION ..viACADEMIC CALENDAR ..viiFEE SCHEDULE ..ixGENERAL INFORMATION ..1 Mission Statement ..2 Vision, Tiger Pride Values and Goals ..2 Academic Freedom ..2 Accreditation ..3 Academic Year ..3 Program Length ..3 Who May Attend ..3 Admission and Registration of Students ..4 Limitations on Enrollment ..5 Matriculation ..6 Fees/Residency Requirements ..8 Transcripts ..10 Refunds ..10 Military and Veteran Student and Family Members ..10 Military and Veteran Student and FamilyMembers Educational Access ..10 STUDENT INFORMATION.

6 11 Academic Honesty ..12 Academic Involvement ..12 Academic Renewal ..13 Academic Success guide ..13 Bookstore ..14 CalWORKs Program ..14 College Connection ..15 Complaint Procedures ..15 Counseling Center ..20 Disability Resource Center ..21 Discipline ..21 Dual Enrollment programs ..22 Engagement Centers ..22 Extended Opportunity Program and Services ..23 Student Financial Services ..23 Food Services ..27 Foster/Kinship Care (FKCE) Program ..27 Foster Youth Guardian Scholars ..27 Student Health and Psychological Services ..27 Guided Pathways Framework ..28 Honors Program ..28 Information Center.

7 29 Center for International Students and programs ..29 TABLE OF CONTENTSJob Placement Services ..29 LaCasa ..29 Lactation Pod ..29 Library/Learning Resources ..29 Riverside City College Promise Program ..30 Student Activities/Clubs and Organizations ..30 Student Employment Services ..31 Standards of Scholarship: Probation and Dismissal ..32 Standards of Student Conduct ..32 Student Discipline Procedures ..34 Study Abroad ..38 Supplemental Instruction ..38 TEAM (Teamwork, Empowerment, Achievement, and Motivation) ..38 TRIO programs - Student Support Services/ Upward Bound ..38 Tutorial Services.

8 39 Veterans Assistance ..40 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ..41 Associate Degree ..42 General Education Student Learning Outcomes ..42 Graduation Requirements for the Associate Degree ..43 Associate of Arts ..45 Associate of Science ..49 Scholastic Honors at Commencement ..49 Dean s List ..49 Standards of Conduct ..50 Grading System ..50 Credit by Examination ..51 Credit for College Level Examination Program (CLEP) ..51 Military Credit ..52 Combined External Credit ..52IB Chart ..53 Advanced Placement Examination Chart ..54 RCCD College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Credit Chart ..60 REQUIREMENTS FOR College TRANSFER.

9 67 California State University and University of California Location Map ..68 Requirements for Transfer ..69 California State University ..69 California State University General Education Certification ..69 University of California ..69 IGETC Certification ..69 Course Identification Numbering System (C-ID) ..70 Associate Degrees for Transfer ..70 California State University General Education (CSUGE) ..88 Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) ..90ii Riverside Community College District Riverside City College 2020-2021 CURRICULAR PATTERNS.

10 93 Work Experience Education ..94 High School Articulated Courses ..94 Career and Technical Education programs ..97 Career and Technical Education Program Maps ..97 Associate of Science Degrees ..97 State-Approved Certificates ..97 Locally-Approved Certificates ..97 Associate Degree and Certificate Patterns Chart ..98 Associate Degree and Certificate Patterns ..110 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ..173 Non-Degree Credit ..174 Delivery Methods ..174 Repeating a Course ..174 Limitations on Enrollment ..174 Credit Course Descriptions ..175 Moving Through English Chart ..237 Moving Through Math Chart ..274 Non-Credit Course Descriptions.