Catalog: Antelope Valley College 1998-1999 Catalog | |
| requirements. All 16 and 17 year old students who have not graduated from high school ... a Certificate of Proficiency. If the student successfully passes the exam, the State ... as regularly graduated high school students. This exam is administered three times ... College library. Concurrent Enrollment Students currently enrolled in public and ... the provisions of the Presley Bill. Students must obtain permission from the school ... . No financial aid is available for students who are concurrently enrolled in high ... school. Eligibility for Foreign Students A foreign student planning to apply for ... accept legal responsibility for the student must be submitted to the Dean of ... to accept such responsibility. Also, students must submit a bank statement to the ... aid is available for a foreign student. A foreign student must certify full ... | |
| , College Work Study and Direct Loans. Student Rights to Privacy of Educational ... educational institutions provide the student access to official education records ... must obtain the written consent of the student before releasing information about the ... student with the exception of those persons or ... extend to both present and former students of the College. The Act provides that ... of directory information, unless the student submits in writing to the Dean of ... information not be released without the students consent. Directory information at ... Antelope Valley College includes the students name, address, telephone number, date ... to presently and formerly enrolled students within five days following the tiling ... to admission, enrollment in classes, grades, and related academic information. ... | |
| A condition of enrollment that a student is required to meet in order to ... . A prerequisite will assure that a student has the skills, concepts, and/or ... in the course; on the other hand, a student who has not met the prerequisite is ... . Prerequisites are enforced and a student will be blocked from enrolling if the ... student does not meet the stated prerequisite ( ... consisting of a course that a student is required to simultaneously take in ... course. Corequisites are enforced and a student will be blocked from enrolling if the ... student does not meet the stated prerequisite ( ... A condition of enrollment that a student is advised, but not required, to meet ... of enrollment which limits how students qualify for a particular course or ... on enrollment are enforced and a student will be blocked from enrolling if the ... | |
| of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. Students must demonstrate competency in each of ... be eligible for two associate degrees a student must complete a minimum of 78 semester ... for additional associate degrees a student must meet all graduation requirements ... | |
| for the certificate must filed in the Student Services Center on or after August 24, ... certificate award will be posted to a students permanent record. While participation ... certificate. Certificates are mailed to students around October. Early filing of the ... is maintained, Antelope Valley College students may elect the degree requirements in ... the absence does not exceed two years. Students changing major will be subject to the ... | |
| The most important actions a student can take to prepare for transfer are: 1 ... important that a prospective transfer student plans a program that is similar to the ... This is why it is so important that the student reviews transfer school catalogs to see ... courses are required of lower division students. The Antelope Valley College Catalog ... Education (GE) requirements and how a student can meet some or all of the lower ... assurances, it is important that a student works closely with a counselor in ... planning a program of study so that the student completes as many transfer requirements ... current UC transferrable course list. Students are cautioned that many of these ... will only transfer as elective credit. Students desiring to continue at a four-year ... of courses that community college students can use to satisfy lower division ... | |
| campuses which serve more than 3 15,000 students. CSU has more than 1,400 bachelors and ... health professions. A community college student may transfer a maximum of 70 semester ... admission requirements for transfer students. Some exceptions occur at campuses or in ... can be admitted. In general, however, a student will qualify for most campuses and ... programs if the student has a 2.0 GPA or better in all ... one of the following standards. If a student was eligible for admission to the CSU ... scores on the eligibility index-a student is eligible to transfer at any time, ... subjects and eligibility index. If a student earned the required scores on the ... g e preparatory high school subjects, a student may take college courses in the ... upon their completion, provided the student maintains a 2.0 GPA in transferable ... | |
| units in general education courses. A student may complete a maximum of 39 of the 48 ... division general education courses, students must complete 9 units of upper division ... AVC will certify general education for students who meet the 12 units residency ... | |
| I take to be considered a full-time student? Taking 12 units in one semester is ... be eligible for athletics and certain student activities, a student must be ... number of units per semester is 19. Students wishing to take more than 19 units in ... Attendance is the responsibility of the student. Each instructor has his/her own method ... attendance may seem unstructured, the student has to make attending classes a ... complete a drop slip in person in the Student Services Center. It is the ... responsibility of the student to initiate the withdrawal. For a full- ... stands for grade point average. Letter grades are given the following point values: A ... | |
| This grant can be processed quickly and students can register immediately for classes. ... To be eligible for the BOGG, a student must be a California resident and have ... criteria include the following: students or their families must be receiving ... Assistance/General Relief, or the student must meet the income limit based on ... for last year of less than $17,000. Students should come to the Financial Aid Office ... . 2. Cal Grant A This is available to students planning to attend four-year colleges. ... to $4,452 per academic year when the student transfers to a four-year school. 3. Cal ... available to low income, disadvantaged students and can be used at a two or four-year ... . 4. Cal Grant C This is for vocational students only. This grant can only be used at a ... at AVC is $449 per academic year. The student applies for the Cal Grant Program prior ... | |
| 39 Academic Renewal Process by which a student may petition AVC to eliminate previous ... A condition of enrollment that a student is advised, but not required, to meet ... gathering information about individual students to facilitate student success. ... limited to, information regarding the students study skills, English language ... A process wherein AVC verifies that the student transferring to a campus of the ... . Certification occurs only upon student request. Concurrent Enrollment in ... in the same term. For example, the student is allowed to take CHEM 2A (Chemistry) ... consisting of a course that a student is required to simultaneously take in ... course. Corequisites are enforced and a student will be blocked from enrolling if the ... student does not meet the stated prerequisite. ... | |
| . Prerequisites are enforced and a student will be blocked from enrolling if the ... student does not meet the stated prerequisite. ... Probation, Academic Student is placed on academic probation ... whenever the students grade point average in units attempted ... in at least 12 units of AVC credit, a student shall be placed on progress probation ... the percentage of all units in which a student has enrolled and for which entries of W ... , summer, and intersession in which the student wishes to enroll. Residence ... governing board, during which the student proposes to attend college. Schedule of ... form of warning as a result of poor grades. Transcript A copy of the students ... at a college, including units and grades earned in all terms of attendance. ... week. Withdrawal Process by which the student officially drops any class or all ... | |
| Policies/Programs 41 Academic Renewal A student may petition through the Office of the ... approved by the Governing Board. A student may petition for academic renewal only ... semesters of attendance. Only D and F grades may be eliminated from the computation ... under the Academic Renewal Policy. The student seeking academic renewal must present ... renewal petition is submitted by the student. The Academic Senate The Academic Senate ... elected by all full-time faculty, and a student delegate is appointed by the Associated ... Student Organization. There are four officers ... special needs and capabilities of those students who do not desire or need to obtain ... competition under the state rules, a student beginning athletics must be enrolled as ... a regular student and be passing at all times in a ... | |
| is on file at Antelope Valley College a student can file a Request for Evaluation of ... . Credit can be granted only if the student has established a transcript at AVC. ... two or more educational systems to move students from one program/course of education ... next without loss of time or resources. Students should not be required to repeat course ... they have obtained competency. Once a student has obtained subject area competencies ... minimizes duplication allowing students to receive college credit by advanced ... articulation provides an incentive for students to continue technical/occupational ... . The articulation process facilitates student transition from high school to college ... Valley College and in good standing. Students may challenge only those courses listed ... challenged by exam is available in the Student Services Center. A student wishing to ... | |
| centers of the District. Further, all students are required to comply with this policy ... of their continued enrollment and any student violating this policy will be subject ... action which may include suspension. Students who need drug counseling or ... Counseling Center. Grading System Final grades are issued at the end of each semester ... of grade points is used to determine a students standing for graduation or transfer. ... points are assigned to the respective grades as follows: for each unit of credit, ... ; D, 1 point; F, W, and I, no points. A students work is considered satisfactory when he ... average (GPA) or higher. Withdrawal Grades Students who withdraw from class prior ... on the permanent record card for all students currently enrolled. A student may ... the semester. The academic record of a student who remains in class beyond the 13th ... | |
| not enrolled in any courses as credit students will not be entitled to any of the ... provided to currently enrolled students. State Education Code is available in ... AVC library. Credit/No Credit Grading Students attending AVC have the option, up to ... in lieu of a grade of A, B, C, D, or F. Students exercising the Credit/No-Credit option ... record or counted in computing the GPA. Students are cautioned that other colleges and ... education and major requirements. Students planning to transfer should check ... policies. During the summer session a student may exercise the option of completing a ... with honors based solely on the students graduating grade point average. 3.25-3. ... i v a t e d , academically outstanding students. The program stresses writing, research ... courses are listed as such on the students transcript. Students who complete six ... | |
| Dismissal Placement on Probation: 1. A student who has attempted at least 12 semester ... attempted at AVC is less than 2.0. 2. A student who has enrolled in at least 12 ... the percentage of all units in which a student has enrolled and for which entries of ... reaches or exceeds 50 percent. A student who has been placed on probation shall ... status. Removal from Probation: 1. A student on academic probation because a 2.0 GPA ... GPA of 2.0 or better is attained. 2. A student on progress probation for excessive W, ... I, and NC grades shall be removed from probation when ... percentage of all units in which the student has enrolled and for which entries of W ... the end of each semester of each year students on probation shall be dismissed when ... number of units for which W, I, and NC grades have been assigned has warranted ... | |
| harassing any other person including students in the work or educational setting; 2. ... either implying or actually withholding grades earned or deserved; or suggesting a ... affect the educational opportunities, grades, and/or learning environment of a ... student. 5. Offering favors or educational or ... employment benefits, such as grades or promotions, favorable performance ... receipt of the charge/ complaint, the student, employee, or other person who is ... Decorum It is not always clear to students what is expected of them when they ... though most instructors advise their students the first day of class about the ... | |
| Academic Policies/Programs 49 A student charged with misconduct shall be ... for a preliminary hearing. The student has a right to appeal to an appeals ... and then the Board of Trustees. Student Right to Challenge Contents of Record ... Board Policy 5025 allows a student to file a written request with the ... observation of a named person. The student may appeal the Presidents decision to ... the Board of Trustees. Student Request for Change of Grade According ... Community College District for which grades are awarded, the instructor of the ... determine the grade to be awarded each student. The determination of the students grade ... , fraud, bad faith, or incompetency. A student may appeal the grade informally with ... resolution does not occur, the student may appeal the grade to the Dean, then ... | |
| the rapidly growing service industry. A student may specialize in either air ... course. Distinctive Features Students perform tests and repairs on actual ... installations are taken, familiarizing students with actual application. Career Options ... information which will prepare the student for employment in the air conditioning ... | |
| This major is for the Business student who intends to complete the associate ... to a four-year institution. The student must complete the associate degree ... the major or the GE requirements. Students must have a C or better in all ... ) or MATH 15, Statistics (3) Transfer A student planning to pursue a bachelors degree ... | |
| is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to qualify for work with ... in Child and Family Education the student must complete the certificate program ... program is designed to enable students to gain employment at the entry level ... . Completion of certificate qualifies students for the California Child Development ... options. There are many ways in which students receive hands-on learning experiences ... can be pursued concurrently. Students must have a C or better in all course ... is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to qualify for work with ... | |
| This course is designed to provide the student with an in-depth study of the ... role as supervisor of early childhood student teachers or directors. (CSU, AVC ... | |
| Economics is designed to facilitate the students matriculation to the four year colleges ... Degree Requirements.) Transfer A student planning to pursue a bachelors degree ... in the major as well as some math. Students planning to attend graduate school are ... | |
| h e Engineering Technology program for students desiring to work in engineering related ... The Engineering program offers the student challenging and rewarding classes that ... 45, Circuit Analysis (4) Transfer A student planning to pursue a bachelors degree ... | |
| Degree Requirements.) Transfer A student planning to pursue a bachelors degree ... multi-page academic compositions. Student writing will range from short essays to ... composition course that affords students instruction and practice in writing ... using literature as subject matter. Students further develop their critical reading ... methods used to study literature. Students will learn to identify premises, to ... of ENGL 1A. The course is designed for students who have little or no research writing ... papers across the curriculum. The student will develop a term paper on the topic ... . Its main objective is to help students develop their critical thinking and ... necessary and valuable skills prepares students for academic and professional success ... and discussion of original class work, students prepare for further, more focused ... | |
| workshop formatted course which teaches students the basics of writing short fiction. ... screenwriting course in which students will get practical experience writing ... screenwriting and film in general. Students will be required to read each others ... nonfiction. Using a workshop format, students will create original work, critique ... : Eligibility for ENGL 1A. Course helps students further develop fiction writing skills ... for ENGL 1A. This course helps students further develop poetry writing skills. ... essays, and the organization of ideas. Students read and write extensively. NOTE: No ... grade will be given for this class, student will receive credit or no credit only ... for ENGL 50BR4. This course increases a students fluency as a writer by reviewing and ... , and organization of ideas. Students read and write extensively. NOTE: No ... | |
| of specific academic skills. Students can take a test to see where they may ... need improvement. Students registering in a mini course below ... arrangement, for a total of 22 hours. Students may select one or more of the courses ... for ENGL 50AR4 and ENGL 51AR2. The students strengths and weaknesses are assessed, ... program is developed to meet the students individual needs. Instruction is self- ... No grade will be given for this class, student will receive credit or no credit only ... 5lAR2. To qualify for this class, the student must pass a grammar test. The course ... , and organizational strategies. The students strengths and weaknesses will be ... plan will be developed to meet the students individual needs. Instruction is self- ... No grade will be given for this class, student will receive credit or no credit only ... | |
| . This course is designed for beginning students whose native language is not English. ... No grade will be given for this class, student will receive credit or no credit only ... writing course is designed for students whose native language is not English. ... No grade will be given for this class, student will receive credit or no credit only ... to improve the communication skills of students at the intermediate level of English ... intermediate level grammar course for students with limited English proficiency to ... enrollment. This course is designed for students whose native language is not English ... No grade will be given for this class, student will receive credit or no credit only ... to improve the communication skills of students at the advanced level of English ... LANGUAGE- PUBLIC SPEAKING FOR ESL STUDENTS 3 units 3 hours weekly Prerequisite: ... | |
| Board of Vocational Nurse Examination. Students need to be admitted to the Nursing ... in the Allied Health Division. Students completing the Vocational Nursing ... for the State Board Examination. Students must maintain a minimum grade of C in ... 205 Sacramento, CA 95833 (916) 263-7800 Students have supervised day and evening ... on a written and/or practical exam. Students purchase textbooks, uniforms, course ... services, and malpractice insurance. Students are responsible for providing their own ... , which will permit the performance o f student n u r s i n g d u t i e s a n d ... responsibilities. This means students shall be free of any physical ... usual duties and responsibilities of a student nurse. This includes no dependency on ... drugs or alcohol. Students not meeting these requirements are ... | |
| in relation to the demands of being a student. Careful consideration of finances and ... completing the program are stressed. A student enrolled in the nursing program may be ... for any reason, will result in the student not being allowed to continue in the ... set should be on file in the college Student Services C e n t e r . S t u d e n t s ... school evaluation must state that the student has the equivalent of senior high ... during the next application period. 3. Students are accepted into the program every 18 ... | |
| Science Degree in Nursing (ADN). Students need to be admitted to the Nursing ... all required courses for the program. Students are responsible for the purchase of ... outlines, and malpractice insurance. Students must provide their own transportation. ... the Hepatitis B vaccine for nursing students. Vaccines are available at a cost to the ... students. Registered Nurses who lack California ... licensing requirements, and transfer students will be admitted in the fall semester ... duties in the clinical area. This means students shall be free of any physical ... i e s and responsibilities of a nursing student. This includes freedom from substance ... in the program will be required for any student who becomes pregnant. The student must ... pregnancy and postpartum period. The student must be able to participate in all ... | |
| for any reason, will result in the student not being allowed to continue in the ... is set forth in Board Policies 5030, Student Discipline, and 9046, Complaints. ... Application Procedure Disabled students or students with special It is ... should contact the Disabled Student Services Office. The Allied Health ... l n e e d s a n d l accommodations. The student will be provided advisement in regards ... set should be on file in the college Student Services Center. Students must accept ... counselor for equivalency. Contact the Student Services Center for an appointment. If ... and units. A petition is required. All students are encouraged to set up an appointment ... school evaluation must state that the student has the equivalent of senior high ... | |
| admission to the Nursing Program, and students are placed on the waiting list in the ... that they are drawn in the lottery. Students are notified in writing on which ... nonacceptance by letter in June. NOTE: Students who receive a nonacceptance letter will ... . Minimum Requirements for Generic Students 1. Graduation from high school or an ... are waived for 30 Unit Option students. Admission is on a space availability ... | |
| to enrollment in the program. Transfer Students who are planning to pursue a bachelors ... | |
| of chronic diseases. The student learns self-care practices and nursing ... state requirements for the illness. The student is taught teaching/learning theory in ... Formal admission to ADN Program for LVN students and transfer students. Course ... Vocational Nurse and/or transfer student into the second year of the Associate ... completion of NS 3 for transfer and LVN students. This course is based on Orems Self-Care ... completion of NS 3 for transfer and LVN students. This course is based on Orems Self-Care ... of major pediatric illnesses. The student learns pediatric selfcare practices and ... state requirements for the illness. The student continues to improve his/her use of ... completion of NS 3 for transfer and LVN students. This course is based on Orems Self-Care ... | |
| course in Gregg shorthand. Designed for students who are beginners in shorthand or who ... No grade will be given for this class, student will receive credit or no credit only ... | |
| as well as why the theories work. The student will learn to interpret their ... | |
| , ENGL 51BR2 and MATH A. Build on the students knowledge of electrical theory and ... , volts, and watts will be kept. The student will be instructed to utilize this ... , ENGL 51BR2 and MATH A. Build on the students knowledge of electrical theory and ... , ENGL 51BR2 and MATH A. Build on the students knowledge of electrical theory and ... presented in a present-day setting. The student will learn new electrical symbols, ... TECH 53D. This course will build on the students knowledge gained in TECH 53D. It will ... | |
| Graduation .............. 18 Associated Student Organization Fee ... 39 Conduct, Student Guidelines .............. 48 ... | |
| 51 Disabled Student Services ........... 33, 124 Discipline ... /Conduct, Student ............... 45 Discipline, ... 26 Eligibility for Foreign Students ............ 9 Eligibility of ... Associated Student Organization Officers ... 220 Government, Student ......................... . 38 Grade ... 44 H Associated Student ................... 10, 38 Harassment ... 154 Foreign Student Eligibility ................... 9 ... | |
| 188 Health Services, Student.. .................... 11 Hebrew ... 37 Newspaper, Student ... 9 Privacy, Student Rights of Educational Records ... | |
