Catalog: Antelope Valley College 1996-1997 Catalog | |
| Career Guidance Foundation 1-800-854-2670 http ... ://www.cgf.org CollegeSource Antelope Valley College 1996-97 Catalog ... | |
| 27 Myths and Facts About Majors and Careers ... 38 Glossary of College Terms ... | |
| is the process which brings the College and a student who enrolls for credit ... objectives efficiently through the Colleges established programs, policies and ... . Matriculation Services The College provides matriculation services ... . Orientation: Acquaints students with College facilities, programs, services, ... of Your Partnership with AVC The college agrees to: You agree to: l l l l l l ... your basic educational l skills and career goals. l Orient you to the colleges l ... the defined educational goal. Note: The College may withhold matriculation services ... plan. A student who believes the College has not afforded him/her the ... | |
| regulations of the California Community Colleges and exemption criteria developed by the ... a complaint when he/she believes the College has engaged in any practice prohibited ... degree or higher from an accredited college or university. Students who enroll in ... goals: a. b. c. Advance in current job/career (upgrade job skills) Maintain a ... who are matriculated at another college or university and are attending AVC ... degree or higher from an accredited college or university. Students who enroll only ... of the following: Writing 1. 2. 3. 4. College Board Advanced Placement English Test ... of writing courses at other accredited colleges or universities. Completion of College ... tests at other California Community Colleges. Placement tests other than the College ... of reading courses at other accredited colleges or universities. Completion of College ... | |
| Degree Requirements Graduation from Antelope Valley College with the associate in ... requirements 1 through 5 listed below. Antelope Valley College awards the associate in ... can transfer directly to a four-year college or university. Students interested in ... on Page 23. Filing for Graduation Antelope Valley College awards degrees once a ... Vocabulary Building HD 53A (GUID 53A), College Survival Skills HD 53B (GUID 53B), ... Career Planning LRN SKLS 90R4, Development ... world. It reflects the conviction of Antelope Valley College that those who receive ... and shared by the various disciplines. College educated persons should be able to use ... . Criteria for GE Requirements for the Antelope Valley associate in arts and associate ... | |
| 28 Myths and Facts About Majors and Careers Myths and Facts About Majors and ... Careers Myths about the relationship between ... your major and career goals abound. When you choose a major, ... Several popular myths about majors and careers are dispelled below. Myth: When you ... choose a college major, you are choosing a career. Fact ... : A study conducted by the College Placement Council found that the ... majority of college graduates are successfully employed in ... prepare students for fairly specific career fields, but most majors, especially in ... arts, give graduates a wide range of career options. Myth: Liberal Arts majors are ... your major to improve your chances of career success. Fact: Courses outside your ... : Your first job will determine your career. Therefore you ought to be completely ... | |
| thru Friday. Basic Skills Programs Antelope Valley College is committed to insuring ... reading and writing. To that end, the College has instituted comprehensive assessment ... a successful education experience, the College will advise students to pursue such ... as a service to the students of the college. The responsibility for its operations ... is located in the Student Center. Career Center Ext. 237 The Career Center, ... and occupational information. Career assessment and career planning services ... system, a California based computerized career i n f o r m a t i o n s y s t e m , c a ... specific information about hundreds of careers are published brochures, reference ... . Child Development Center Ext. 423 The Antelope Valley College Child Development Center ... | |
| assistance. Library Ext. 201 The College Library contains a collection of books ... and periodicals to support Antelope Valley Colleges academic and vocational ... whose native language is not English, Antelope Valley College offers both daytime and ... regarding ESL assessment, academic and career planning, and program services. ... Ext. 240/165 New Directions makes the college more accessible to students and ... , and activities, and by conducting college orientation sessions and campus tours. ... The Antelope Valley College re-entry program, named New Directions ... as smooth as possible. Classes: College Survival Skills, Career Planning, and ... - to help students formulate job and career goals. Personal- to help students ... problems that may interfere with college success. Special Events: Lectures, ... | |
| Ext. 265 As an adjunct to academic and career counseling, Student Services provides ... confidential. Scholarships Ext. 263 Antelope Valley College has a number of ... both for students continuing at Antelope Valley College and for students ... ; and (4) the job placement service at Antelope Valley College. Transfer Center Ext. ... 361 The Antelope Valley College Transfer Center is designed to assist ... in transferring to a four-year college and university. The center links ... Antelope Valley College with nine campuses of the University of ... and provides information on private colleges and universities throughout the nation ... underrepresented at four-year colleges and universities. Services offered by ... with representatives from four-year colleges/ universities. Admission, housing, and ... | |
| Glossary of College Terms 39 Academic Renewal Process by ... , aptitudes, goals, learning skills, career aspirations, academic performance, and ... Degree (B.A./B.S.) University or college degree earned upon completion of four ... years (120 units) of college level work. Certificate of Achievement ... awarded by AVC, in occupational/career programs, for completing requirements ... for a major, as specified in the college catalog. Certification A process ... request. Concurrent Enrollment in College Courses Permissive or required ... Curriculum All the classes offered by a college or classes offered in a particular ... | |
| a scholarship recommendation or college application will be denied. 4. Within ... used to control, influence, affect the career, salary, and/ or work environment of ... is expected of them when they enter the college classroom. Even though most instructors ... | |
| justice system and the people. Staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: Fred ... enforcement personnel credentialed law Career Options Accident Investigator Animal ... Store Detective Warden (Some of these careers may require education beyond the two- ... year college level.) Certificate Program Certificate ... (3) Options: For those contemplating a career in Law Enforcement, add: ADM J 44, ... (3) For those contemplating a career in Traffic Enforcement, add: ADM J 52, ... (3) For those contemplating a career in Probation, add: ADM J 47, ... (3) For those contemplating a career in Corrections, add: ADM J 44, ... | |
| is designed to prepare students for careers in operational Aeronautics and ... Aerospace activities. staff College Phone 943-3241 program Advisement: ... modified to satisfy individual needs. Career Options Aircraft Dispatcher Aircraft ... ) Structural Assembler (Some of these careers may require education beyond the two- ... year college level.) Certificate Program Certificate ... | |
| 64, Landscape Irrigation (3) Staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: ... courses interesting and beneficial. Career Options Beef Producer Horse Husbandry ... Producer Swine Producer (Some of these careers may require education beyond the two- ... year college level.) Certificate Program The ... working on animals as well as trips to college field days. (CSU, AVC ... | |
| landscape or nursery business. Staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: ... includes computer-aided instruction. Career Options Grounds Maintenance Landscape ... Gardener Nursery Worker (Some of these careers may require education beyond the two- ... year college level.) Certificate Programs The ... , as well as types of trees suited for Antelope Valley, and other essential management ... | |
| of both is recommended. Staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: ... students with actual application. Career Options AC R Contractor Dispatcher ... Service Technician (Some of these careers may require education beyond the two- ... year college level.) Certificate Programs The air ... | |
| involved in educating the student for a career in a health-related field. Staff ... College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: Dr. ... community services and are fee based. Career Options Emergency Medical Technician 1 ... MATH D, Plane Trigonometry (3) MATH 6, College Algebra (4) or MATH 5, Precalculus (5) ... | |
| and our biocultural history. Staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: ... . Distinctive Features As with most college courses, a significant amount of time ... illustrate the topics being discussed. Career Options Archaeologist-Federal/Sta te/ ... Private College Instructor Cultural Anthropologist ... Consultant Urban Planner (Most of these careers require education beyond the two-year ... college level.) Certificate Program Certificate ... | |
| presentations, and student shows. Staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: Dr. ... artistic expertise in two and three Career Options Art Critic Art Dealer Art ... Information Specialist (Some of these careers may require education beyond the two- ... year college level,) Certificate Program Certificate ... | |
| modern auto body shop procedures. staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: ... , refinishing, and detail for delivery. Career Options Auto body assistant Auto paint ... ASE Certificate. A two-year full-time college program may be counted as one year of ... | |
| is another goal of the program. staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: ... the latest in hightechnology. Career Options Two-year application: Entry ... ASE certificate. A twoyear full-time college program will suffice for one year of ... | |
| principles to human affairs. Staff College Phone Program Advisement: Dr. Vivian ... The program includes: microbiology, and Career Options Agricultural Biologist ... Biologist Zoologist (Most of these careers require education beyond the two-year ... college level.) Certificate Program Certificate ... D, Plane Trigonometry (3) and MATH 6, College Algebra (4) PHYS 2A, 2AL, 2B, 2BL, ... intending to transfer to a fouryear college or university as a Biology major should ... | |
| general business, and marketing. staff College Phone Program Advisement: Thomas Miller ... , finance, investments, and marketing. Career Options Non-transfer students ... Analyst Tax Preparer (Most of these careers require education beyond the two-year ... college level.) Certificate Programs Students ... coursework must be completed at Antelope Valley College. (Credit earned by ... to make the banking profession their career. Also, the program provides American ... to make the marketing profession their career. Core courses are generally to be taken ... | |
| of BUS 55, and Eligibility for College Level Reading a n d E N G L 1 A o r s a ... five years. Advisory: Eligibility for College Level Reading and ENGL 1A or ... hours weekly Advisory: Eligibility for College Level Reading and ENGL 1A or ... , sexism, racism, mentoring, and career and leadership planning. (CSU, AVC) BUS ... hours weekly Advisory: Eligibility for College Level Reading and ENGL 1A or ... of BUS 18A, and Eligibility for College Level Reading and ENGL 1A or ... | |
| of BUS 1B, and Eligibility for College Level Reading and ENGL 1A or ... hours weekly Advisory: Eligibility for College Level Reading and ENGL 50BR4 or ... business, secretarial, or professional careers. It is a comprehensive review and ... | |
| with parenting in modern society. staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: Dr. ... meets the diverse demands of the many career options. There are many ways in which ... locations observed during field trips. Career Options Assistant Teacher Camp ... Social Worker (Some of these careers may require education beyond the two- ... year college level.) Certificate Programs The Early ... | |
| and construction techniques. staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: Dr. ... to learn about current trade practices. Career Options Alteration Shops Clothing ... | |
| of the communication process. Staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: Dr. ... collaborative learning are stressed. Career Options The ability to organize ones ... and precision is an asset in all careers. Communication skills are especially ... Director Videographer (Many of these careers may require education beyond the two- ... year college level.) Certificate Program Certificate ... | |
| to obtain the skills necessary for careers in computer related fields or to ... study at the university level. staff College Phone Program Advisement: Thomas Miller ... or one of the three microcomputer labs. Career Options Business Applications ... Systems Programmer (Some of these careers will require education beyond the two- ... year college level.) Certificate Programs Students ... coursework must be completed at Antelope Valley College. (Credit earned by ... | |
| graphic and photographic images. Staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: Dr. ... within each of the designated areas. Career Options Computer Artist Computer ... Computer Video Artist (Some of these careers may require education beyond the two- ... year college level.) Certificate Program There are ... | |
| for students planning an occupational career in any of the following fields in which ... | |
| in construction technology. staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: ... of the courses, and on field trips. Career Options Builder Contractor Road ... | |
| evaluating public policy issues. Staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: ... students matriculation to the four year colleges or to provide an understanding of the ... for analysis are emphasized. Career Options Accountant Arbitrator Attorney ... Research Economist (Most of these careers require education beyond the two-year ... college level.) Certificate Program Certificate ... Reading Prerequisite: Eligibility for College Level Reading or satisfactory ... Reading Prerequisite: Eligibility for College Level Reading or satisfactory ... | |
| teaching capacity. Staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: ... information to students contemplating a career in teaching. ED 45 equips students with ... in working with the learning disabled. Career Options Instructional Aide Interpreter ... (Signer) Teacher (Some of these careers may require education beyond the two- ... year college level.) Certificate Program ... | |
| school system or who are considering a career in education. The course includes an ... , certification requirements, and career opportunities are among the topics ... as a Regular Tutor through the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA ... as a Advanced Tutor through the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA ... Prerequisite: Completion of 12 units of college work, and registration in a total of 8 ... | |
| as an electronic technician. Staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: ... /telecommunicat ions equipment. Career Options Electronic Technicians: ... (service and repair) (Some of these careers may require education beyond the two- ... year college level.) Certificate Program Forty (40) ... | |
| practical technical problems. Staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: ... Description The Engineering program at Antelope Va l ley College has f our distinct ... to a lesser extent to Cal-Poly Pomona. Career Options Aerospace Engineering ... Nuclear Engineering (Most of these careers require education beyond the two-year ... college level.) Certificate Programs Drafting ... Engineers and Scientists (3) MATH 6, College Algebra (4) Choice of two courses from ... | |
| absolutely essential to success in college or on the job. The study of literature ... intellectual growth and maturity. staff College Phone Program Advisement: Dr. Bryan ... , recordings, and field trips. Career Options Because English majors ... | |
| Writing Consultant (Some of these careers may require education beyond the two- ... year college level.) Certificate Program Certificate ... | |
| field to upgrade their skills. Staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: ... Curriculum of the California Community College System. U p o n c o m p l e t i o n o f ... by the California Fire Academy System. Antelope Valley College will host these courses ... are utilized in the program. Career Options Engineering Firefighter Fire ... | |
| an introduction to fire protection; career opportunities in fire protection and ... accredited course offered in community colleges. Topics include: Occupational analysis, ... | |
| aware and educated individual. staff College Phone Program Advisement: Dr. Bryan ... of study at the Sorbonne in Paris. Career Options Banking Consular and Junior ... Social Services (Some of these careers may require education beyond the two- ... year college level.) Certificate Program Certificate ... | |
| lumber and recreation industries, staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: ... employment conditions in the industry. Career Options Foresters Forestry Aide/ ... and Logging Worker (Some of these careers require education beyond the two-year ... college level.) Certificate Program Certificate ... | |
| welfare dependence. The Community Colleges are one of five major systems that work ... to serve GAIN participants. staff College Phone 943-3241 program Advisement: ... Skills as required by JTPA and LACOE. Career Options Prepare completers for entry ... | |
| as individuals and as a society. Staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: ... American Institutions requirements. Career Options Archivist Business Person ... Teacher Writer Analyst (Some of these careers may require education beyond the two- ... year college level.) Certificate Program Certificate ... | |
| , vocational, and personal goals. The college offers four human development courses: ... l College and Life Management . Personal ... Development l College Survival Skills l Career Planning Students taking one or more ... do not directly apply to any particular career alternatives, the courses help develop ... transition to the challenges of a college education. Staff College Phone 943-3241 ... . Transfer Not a transfer major. HD 1 COLLEGE AND LIFE MANAGEMENT (formerly GUID 1) 3 ... of personal lifestyles and how the college experience, as a learning process, ... projects emphasized. (CSU, AVC) HD 53A *COLLEGE SURVIVAL SKILLS (formerly GUID 53A) 1.5 ... in their education. An orientation to college services and programs, as well as ... and certificate programs.) HD 53B *CAREER PLANNING (formerly GUID 53B) 1.5 units ... | |
| and productive work environments. Staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: Dr. ... to learn about current trade practices. Career Options The following employment areas ... | |
| students for transfer and eventual careers in journalism but also increases their ... emanating from the mass media. Staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: Dr. ... are directly involved in publishing the college paper, the Crusader. Thus they gain ... time, affect public opinion on campus. Career Options Advertising Copy Writer ... Journalist Reporter (Some of these careers may require education beyond the two- ... year college level.) Certificate Program Certificate ... | |
| of the field of management Staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: ... Administration consulting program. Career Options Branch Manager Department ... coursework must be completed at Antelope Valley College. (Credit earned by ... | |
| landing astronauts on the moon. Staff College Phone 943-3241 program Advisement: Dr. ... Services section of this catalog. Career Options Actuary Appraiser Assessor ... Teacher Urban Planner (Most of these careers require education beyond the two-year ... college level.) Certificate Program Certificate ... | |
| of various musical styles. Staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: Dr. ... public performances; an integration of college programs with music businesses and the ... performance ensembles such as the Antelope Valley Symphony Orchestra, the Antelope ... Valley Master Chorale, the Antelope Valley Childrens Choir, concert band, two jazz ... offered as community service courses. Career Options Public and private teaching ... | |
| and of equal importance. staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: Dr. ... that provides exciting and challenging career opportunities for men and women. An ... -Home Health Aide program are offered. Career Options Licensed Vocational Nurse Nurse ... a certificate of achievement from the College and are recommended as qualified for ... for All Applicants: 1. 2. 3. 4. Antelope Valley College Assessment Scores ... A or minimum grade of C in appropriate college courses: ENGL 50AR4, ENGL 51AR2, and ... . One set of official high school and college transcripts must be submitted with your ... another set should be on file in the college Student Services Center. Students must ... to contact high school(s) and college(s) previously attended for official ... . Foreign transcripts (high school and college) must be evaluated for United States ... | |
| . One set of official high school and college transcripts must be submitted with your ... another set should be on file in the college Student Services Center. Students must ... to contact high school(s) and college(s) previously attended for official ... process. Transcripts from other colleges must be evaluated by an AVC counselor ... . Foreign transcripts (high school and college) must be evaluated for United States ... the Associate Degree Nursing Program at Antelope Valley College are: 1. 2. 3. Each ... C, or minimum grade of C in appropriate college courses: ENGL 50BR4 and MATH A. ... Completion of ANAT 1 (college level), with a minimum grade of C. ... Completion of PHYSIO 1 (college level), with a minimum grade of C. ... of acceptance is received. LVN to RN Career Options Vocational Nurses who are ... | |
| , social, and economic potential. staff College Phone 943-3241 program Advisement: Dr. ... to upper division institutions for careers in dietetics, dietary health care, ... foods choices that consumers must make. Career Options Appliance and Equipment ... Restaurant Manager (Some of these careers may require education beyond the two- ... year college level.) Certificate Program Certificate ... | |
| of a wide range of subjects related to careers in the modem office of today. This ... acquire new job skills as needed. staff College Phone Program Advisement: Thomas Miller ... legal and medical secretarial fields. Career Options Administrative Assistant ... | |
| systematic and abstract thought. Staff College Phone: 943-3241 Program Advisement: ... their reasoning capabilities. Career Options Philosophy as an elective is an ... appropriate element in career preparation for: Education Government ... Social Work Teaching All human service careers (Most of these careers require ... education beyond the two-year college level.) Certificate Program Certificate ... No equivalent courses exist at Antelope Valley College for the Philosophy major ... ENGL 50BR4. Advisory: Eligibility for College Level Reading or satisfactory ... | |
| to create independent works. Staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: Dr. ... within each of the designated areas. Career Options Journalistic Photographer ... | |
| for students planning an occupational career in any of the following fields in which ... | |
| productive use of leisure time. staff College Phone Program Advisement: Brent Carder ... of dedicated and capable instructors. Career Options Athletic Trainer Camp Counselor ... Sports Editor Teacher (Some of these careers may require education beyond the two- ... year college level.) Certificate Program Certificate ... | |
| basis of physical education, career preparation and careers, historical ... | |
| complex ways to living organisms. staff College Phone Program Advisement: Dr. Vivian ... teaching a primary responsibility. Career Options Astronomer Chemist Geographer ... Oceanographer Physicist (These careers require education beyond the two-year ... college level.) Associate Degree The major ... | |
| on activities in many fields. staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: ... or in many types of businesses. Career Options Administrator Attorney Budget ... Relations Specialist (Most of these careers require education beyond the two-year ... college level.) Certificate Program Certificate ... | |
| degree, B.A. holders find satisfying careers in a growing number of jobs including ... paraprofessional positions. staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: ... to benefit both the student pursuing a career in psychology or related disciplines as ... through group and individual activity. Career Options Administrator Community College ... Instructor Community College Counselor Drug Abuse Counselor ... Training Officer (Most of these careers require education beyond the two-year ... college level.) Certificate Program Certificate ... ENGL 50BR4. Advisory: Eligibility for College Level Reading or satisfactory ... . Reading Prerequisite: Eligibility for College Level Reading or satisfactory ... ENGL 50BR4. Advisory: Eligibility for College Level Reading or satisfactory ... | |
| now employed in public works. staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: ... and titled courses at all community colleges in California which offer Public Works ... programs. Career Options Highway Construction and ... | |
| success in real estate ventures. staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: ... provide students with preparation for careers in real estate, real estate investment ... broker license by taking courses at Antelope Valley College. In addition, the ... College offers a course designed to assist ... in preparing for the State examination. Career Options Appraiser Developer Escrow ... course work must be completed at Antelope Valley College. (Credit earned by ... | |
| course furnishes persons, private or career oriented, with fundamental principles ... | |
| , communities and societies. staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: ... through group and individual activity. Career Options Child Care Program Developer ... Worker Urban Planner (Most of these careers require education beyond the two-year ... college level.) Certificate Program Certificate ... ENGL 50BR4. Advisory: Eligibility for College Level Reading or satisfactory ... | |
| covered under other listings. staff College Phone 943-3241 program Advisement: ... certificates and the associate degree. Career Options See specific technology areas ... | |
| , video, and motion pictures. staff College Phone 943-3241 Theatre Ext. 300 Program ... design and technical theatre courses. Career Options The study of theatre provides ... an excellent background for many careers within and outside of the arts. Some of ... these careers are the following: Acting in Theatre, ... , Television Entertainer Film Industry Careers Lawyer Properties Design and ... and disciplines) Television Industry Careers Theatre Technician (Some of these ... careers may require education beyond the two- ... year college level.) Certificate Program Certificate ... | |
| welding field and related areas. staff College Phone 943-3241 program Advisement: ... -Los Angeles City Building Code. Career Options Assembly Worker Auto Body ... | |
| realistic employment conditions. staff College Phone 943-3241 program Advisement: ... of good work habits, attitudes and career awareness, through on-the-job training ... Prerequisite: Completion of 12 units of college work, and registration in a total of 8 ... | |
| 236 Pre-Professional Preparation Careers in dental hygiene, dentistry, medicine ... planning to pursue any of these careers are advised to meet with a counselor to ... units may transfer from a two-year college. *Pre.Medicine UC, San Francisco BIOL ... | |
| I, Business Division Noteboom, Linda Career Center Coordinator OConnor, Zaida ... | |
| 10 Career Center ... 97 College Committees ... | |
| 18 Graduation with College Honors . . . . . . ...44 Graphic Arts ... 50 Honors, Graduation with College . . . . . ...44 Honors Transfer Program ... 154 I Independent Colleges and Universities ... 129, 132 LVN to RN Career Option . . . . . ...177. 179 M Major ... | |
