Catalog: Arizona Western College 2006-2007 Catalog | |
| II About the 2006-2007 AWC Catalog T supercede the content ... specified in the 2005-2006 catalog. Equal ... and Students with Disabilities A in admission or access to, or treatment or ... employment in, its services, programs, or activities ... sex, religion, age (40+) or disability, in compliance with the laws of the United ... with any reasonable accommodation in order to facilitate access to College ... request at Counseling Services located in the Student Services Building on campus ... Administrative Services P.O. Box 929 Yuma, AZ 85366-0929 (928) 344-7515 ... and mental potential. Consequently, AWC fully supports the intent of the Drug ... of alcoholic beverages or a state of intoxication by any person is prohibited. The ... of any type of controlled substances (including, but not limited to, barbiturates, ... | |
| College and Northern Arizona University in Yuma You Are Here AWC Career Center ... 1351 S. Redondo Center Drive / AWC La Paz Learning Center 11th Street 601 ... W. 11th Street U.S. Hwy 95 to Yuma to Mexico San Luis Community Center ... | |
| IV miles, the size of the original Yuma County; however, in 1983, northern ... Yuma County voted to form its own county, ... serves two counties with a population in excess of 180,000. Because of the ... additional buildings owned or leased in numerous off-campus locations including ... the Career Center, centers in Somerton, San Luis, Parker, and a ... facility in Quartzsite. Additional learning sites ... parks, and other community agencies. In 1988, Arizona Western College and ... Northern Arizona University entered into a collaborative agreement to bring ... , and an educational doctorate at the AWC campus. The two schools share ... of services to students enrolled in both institutions. In 1996, Arizona ... a cooperative baccalaureate degree in Agricultural Systems Management. AWC ... | |
| have selected Arizona Western College (AWC), with all of its opportunities for a ... life style. While you are here at AWC you will become a part of an ... by one of the finest community colleges in the world. As you enroll you will be ... Arizona Western College: A Vision in Progress. This publication is future ... College will continue to foster innovation and change, believe in lifelong ... learning, take pride in diversity, focus on partnerships, ... . Arizona Western College: A Vision in Progress was created for the students, ... staff, and governing board of AWC, and focuses on implementing growth in ... standards for academic success that are AWCs benchmarks for learning excellence. Our ... faculty are individuals with strong credentials in educational ... | |
| 29 Incompletes ... 29 Course-in-progress Grade ... 30 Course Admission by Instructor Permission............... ...... 30 ... 30 Independent Study ... 33 Other AWC Centers ... 33 East Yuma County (Dateland and Wellton ... )................. ..... 34 South Yuma County (San Luis and Somerton ... 35 Intercollegiate Athletics ... 39-43 Information Technology Services................. 43 ... -44 Information Technology Services Directory ... ACCL)................... .. 43 Computer Information Systems (CIS ... 46 Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Grants ... ............. 46 AWC Foundation ... 48 Associate in General Studies Degree ... 51 General Associate in General Studies ... Global, or Historical)............. 52 Intensive Writing/Critical Inquiry ... 52 AWC Learning Outcomes Assessment Program ... | |
| X AWC, NAU, U of A ... 56 NAU in Yuma and U of A Yuma..................... ................. 57 Progams ... Staff.................... .203-206 Index Comprehensive Index ... | |
| Prep office at (928) 344-7754 for more information, or talk to a high school counselor or ... out Tech Prep online at http://www.awctechprep.or g Educational Talent Search/Upward ... school students be more successful in school by offering tutoring, success ... regulations. If you would like more information, please call (928) 317-6036. Upward ... a federally funded program which works intensely with identified high school students ... need to graduate and transfer from AWC. The Student Support Services staff ... closely with students to determine individual areas of need and to develop ... or call (928) 344-7761 for more information. You can also look for us online at ... to Counseling and Advisement Services in the Student Services Building or call ... | |
| credit Veterans who are making an initial application for their Veterans ... Eligible dependents who are making an initial application under Chapter 35 should ... College Veteran Services Office. Initially all veterans need to sign a Veterans ... Form and then submit a Veteran Information Card each semester giving the Veterans ... the academic policies of the College in order to continue to be eligible to ... VA educational benefits. This also includes those students not progressing at a ... to advance to subsequent courses at AWC, or if sufficient time has elapsed ... the original completion of a course in the major that the knowledge is ... of study at Arizona Western College (including prior colleges and military training ... Western College. Transferring Credit into Arizona Western College Currently ... | |
| advisor, the athletic advisor, the international student coordinator, Veterans Services ... Development personnel are located in the Student Services Building; there ... for their divisions or who advise in their respective programs, whose ... PSI . . . . . . . . (928) 344-7651 East Yuma County ... 928) 785-4175 International Students Advising.. . . . . . . . . .( ... ) 344-7699 Northern Arizona University in Yuma. . . . . . .(928) 317-6400 Off- ... 928) 344-7761 University of Arizona Yuma.. . . . . . . . . . . . . (928) 317-6418 ... 928) 344-7622 Yuma Proving Ground Advisor ... best matches your talents, career interests, and occupational goals. At AWC, there ... ., A.S.) These programs are designed to include eleven Arizona General Education ... AGEC) courses and nine to ten courses in a selected major and in electives ... | |
| Studies (A.G.S.) students follow the instructions contained in the program requirements ... a counselor to discuss possible career interests. It is recommended that undecided ... students take an interest inventory, such as the COPS (Career Occupational ... Preference System) or Strong Interest Inventory to help them determine their possible ... you should, at the very least, enroll in the Associate in Arts (A.A.) in ... students who are considering a career in the sciences, but who are unsure about ... a major, should enroll in the Associate in Science (A.S.) in ... who have decided upon a major which AWC does not offer (for example, ... courses (a block of 29 credits) at AWC should enroll in either the A.A. or A. ... S. in General Studies. To help you decide ... | |
| Arizona Western College, P.O. Box 929, Yuma, Arizona 85366-0929, or go to http:// ... / contact.php and click on the General Information email address. Registration Form ... a number of courses, and then enter the information from the Class Schedule onto the ... for Registration Form All students in middle school, grade school, or high ... Counselor or Principal signature. In addition to the school representative, ... student is also required to have an AWC counselor/advisors signature. If the ... also obtain written permission from the instructor of the specific class. Students can ... check with AWC Counseling and Advisement Services to ... /advisor to sign on behalf of the instructor. The decision to approve the students ... , current course enrollment, and/or instructor approval. Academic Class Load The ... | |
| Financial Aid Disbursement Department in the Business Office. Please see p. 24 ... due and payable at the time they are incurred if the payment due date for a given ... term has passed. If payment in full is not received by the stated ... . you.from.the.specific.cla sses.you.intended.not.to. take.. It is your responsibility to. ... Methods of payment Forms of payment include cash, Visa , MasterCard , Discover ... Write your social security number or AWC student ID number in the bottom ... money order. Please do not send cash in the mail. United States legal tender ... for payment of financial obligations at AWC. Bank drafts, checks and/or money ... orders drawn on United States financial institutions are accepted contingent upon clearance ... Hall Charges Students who plan to live in the residence halls are strongly ... | |
| Services . Student Services . Information Technology Services . Business ... 928) 344-7520 Dean of Instructions Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . (928) ... 928) 344-5884 Interlibrary Loan ... ) 317-6180 Divisions, Academic Program Information: Business and Technology ... PSI . . . . . . . . (928) 344-7651 East Yuma County ... Visitors Visitors are permitted in class with the prior approval of the ... instructor and may attend no more than three (3) ... this limit must officially enroll in the class. A visitor is not responsible ... will be at the discretion of the instructor. A visitor will not receive credit or a ... grade in the class. Academic Standing The ... twelve (12) or more credits at AWC. Students must maintain at least a ... of 2.000. Academic probation is in effect when: . A students cumulative ... | |
| to attend every session of class in which they are enrolled. Class ... Final examinations are an essential and integral component of students classroom ... of final examinations are published in the AWC Schedule of Classes. Students ... to take more than two (2) final exams in one day (6:00 . .-10:30 . .). In case a ... scheduled for three (3) or more exams in one day, he/she should contact the ... faculty member or division chair (AWC) or area coordinator (NAU in Yuma) of ... the grade-point average. Honors Program Incoming students wishing to participate in any ... score . eligibility for MAT 122 Intermediate Algebra Eligibility for the Honors ... Honors Scholarship grant or enrollment in any course for honors credit. Once ... | |
| than 3.5 on all college course work. In meeting the 3.5 GPA requirement, no ... grade of less than C may be used in the overall program, and no grade of ... graduation with Honors Liberal Arts indicated on their transcripts. Discretional ... , but who do not elect to participate in either of the above Honors program ... for Honors credit with approval of the instructors. Courses selected for Honors work must ... numbered above 100, and not be remedial in nature . be taught by an instructor ... or project for the course, and enter into an Honors contract with the student A ... , with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above in their overall college program, and ... transcript, even if one of the programs in Honors is not completed. Honors ... Advisement and Admissions Interested students should see an Honors advisor ... | |
| and other hours of operation. For more information, go to http://www. azwestern.edu/library ... Library 2020 S. Avenue 8 E PO Box 929, Yuma, AZ 85366 Phone: (928) 344-7777 fax: ( ... Student Success Center (SSC). Located in the Learning Resources Building (LR 80 ... the tools that will help you succeed in your classes. The SSC offers a state- ... of-the-art computer lab that provides interactive and enjoyable tutorial help in ... college subject area. And you can get instant and expert help in any area you choose ... sure the tutorial help is geared toward AWC classes. The SSC is open Monday- ... Sundays, 5:00 . .-8:00 . . For more information about how the SSC can help you, call ( ... Articulation (TCA) The TCA Office is AWCs bridge to the other Arizona community ... for evaluation, faculty are assisted in the design and updating of degree ... | |
| Assistant . Building Trades . Internships These competency-based, certificate ... for those who qualify. For additional information contact the Job Training Program at ( ... 928) 317-6150. Adult Education/GED AWC has established partnerships with 12 ... of Adult Education services. Go to the Yuma County Adult Education Providers ... website at http://www.adulteducation -yuma county.org for locations and class ... schedules, For information about tutoring opportunities and ... monthly meetings contact the AWC Coordinator of Adult Education at (928 ... or (928) 920-1992. Continuing Education AWC is committed to lifelong learning and ... over 200 enrichment courses each year in art, health and fitness, recreation, ... , history, Spanish, and other general interest courses. These courses are offered in ... | |
| Student Services AWC has centers in San Luis and Somerton located at the ... middle schools in each city. These centers offer Adult ... course of study. The Associate in Arts in General Studies and Associate ... in Applied Science in General Business degrees can be ... obtained in South Yuma County. La Paz County (Parker) 601 11th ... St. (928) 669-2214 The AWC La Paz Center, located in Parker, ... toward four degree programs: A.A. in General Studies, Associate in General ... Studies (A.G.S.), Associate in Business (A.Bus.), and the A.A.S. in ... 928) 344-7641 Intercollegiate Athletics AWC sponsors a broad range of ... intercollegiate athletic programs and is a member of ... the Western States Football League. AWC has gained regional and national ... | |
| through Thursday. The CDLL follows the AWC schedule and is closed when the college ... is not in session. The CDLLs fee schedule ... of this service, space is limited. The AWC CDLL is currently in the process of ... and plans to offer services for infants, toddlers and preschools in our new lab ... facility scheduled to open in January of 2008. We are taking names ... . Counseling and Advisement Services Included as part of academic advisement (STEP 4 ... for Success to help you succeed in college and in life. Topics include ... an appointment for career counseling (individual occupational assessment) and personal ... Thursday, 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 p.m., in the Student Services Building. Its a ... Student Ombudsperson (TSO) located in Counseling and Advisement Services. ... | |
| Information Technology Services If a student ... that his or her education records are inaccurate or misleading, the student may ask ... records that the student believes are inaccurate or misleading. Students are required ... Records form, which form is available in the Enrollment Services Office Room 104 ... student believes that the records are inaccurate or misleading. If the College ... decides not to amend the records in the manner or to the extent requested ... Services. This form is available in the Office of the Dean of Enrollment ... Services located in Room 104 of the Student Services ... , he or she has the right to place in his or her records a written statement ... commenting on the information in the record and/or stating his or her ... disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in the students education ... | |
| ers in the ACCL are connected to the Internet, allowing student access to the web ... with the computers and applications in the lab is available from the computer ... ID and current enrollment with either AWC or NAU is required. The application ... few minutes to complete. For additional information about the Academic Complex Computer ... .edu or call 344-7796. Computer Information Systems (CIS) The primary mission of ... Computer Information Systems (CIS) is to support the design ... -going maintenance of campus-based and AWC system-wide administrative computing ... provide network and network management in support of the primary mission. CIS ... maintains the AWC email system and creates and manages ... email and administrative computers at AWC. CIS is responsible for the ... | |
| 6 T the AWC administration which assigns various ... publications calendar and produces the AWC catalog, class schedules, and other ... materials. These offices are located in T 114 and are open Monday through ... Publications Office (928) 314-9590 Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Grants As ... name implies, this department handles AWCs research needs and analyzes data in ... order to make informed curricular and administrative decisions ... . Lastly, this office applies for institutional grants in support of the Colleges ... goals. Phone: (928) 344-7772. AWC Foundation The mission of the AWC ... have transformed the organization into a vibrant, effective fundraising entity ... , Growth and Development, Finance and Investment, Planned Giving and Endowment, and ... | |
| : . Transfer Degrees: . Associate in Arts (A.A.) .Associate.in.Business.(A ... .Bus.) .Associate.in.Science.(A. S.) . Occupational Degrees: . ... Associate.in.Applied.Sci ence.(A.A.S.) . General Studies ... Degree: . Associate in General Studies (A.G.S.) . ... wishing to begin their studies at AWC with the intention of transferring to ... a bachelors degree, thus placing them in junior status and just over halfway ... , those transfer students who begin at AWC are strongly encouraged to stay here ... transfer degree program. The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree is designed for ... students majoring in the arts, humanities, or the social ... to earn a bachelors degree. The A.A. in General Studies is also offered for ... their university major. The Associate in Business (A.Bus.) degree is designed ... | |
| Associate in General Studies Degree The Associate in ... designed for students whose academic interests are nonspecific or whose academic ... backgrounds may include course work taken at other ... institutions or credits earned, for example, ... area of studies as a major and to include a large number of electives in the ... should consult the catalog of the institution to which they wish to transfer for ... A number of students enrolled in college course work do not wish to ... immediate employment. For this reason, AWC has designed certificate programs that ... prepare students to become employable in specific occupations. The number of ... credits required in certificate programs varies depending ... can only spend one full-time year at AWC before they move on to the university ... | |
| 7 Northern Arizona University in Yuma and University of Arizona Yuma ... Baccalaureate Programs An in itation from Anna-Marie Aldaz, ... Director, Northern Arizona University in Yuma, and Dr. Stephen Poe, Program ... Director, University of Arizona Yuma We sincerely welcome and in ite AWC ... completed your associates degree at AWC, you can stay in Yuma and begin course ... under a special arrangement whereby AWC provides the first two years of study ... the associates degree) and NAU in Yuma and U of A Yuma provide the second two ... known as a 2 2 partnership. The three institutions share the same campus as a cost- ... of providing expanded opportunities in higher education for southwest Arizona ... . Students get the best of each institutions offerings and can save a considerable ... | |
| , chemistry, calculus, or biology in consultation with yourfaculty advisor. ... chosen and that these are completed in proper sequence; you should review ... to transfer; also, see note below insection E)..............15-16 C. Suggested AGEC ... of demonstrating proficiency in a single second language at either the ... you wish to transfer for specific instructions. To demonstrate proficiency by means ... are either required or recommended in this major. Total credits required for ... 65 BROADCASTING Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree Major ... will demonstrate (1) basic knowledge in broadcasting that will prepare them to ... within the field and (2) competency in communication, critical thinking, ... applications. Program Description: AWC provides TV classes and programs on ... | |
| O r y Hablar dan a los estudiantes una introducci n y experiencia en escuchar las fuentes ... aut nticas del ingl s. Estudiantes aprenden y aplican una ... n de o do y aumentar la pr ctica de ingl s hablado en situaciones sociales ... t (2) Cursos de Estructura (gram tica) incorporan instrucci n de lenguaje integrado con ... en grupo usando formas gramaticales en ingl s en comunicaci n significativa. (3) ... fluidez a trav s de grupos de trabajos individuales y en par en discursos orales y ... . ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Associate in Science (A.S.) degree Pathway: TG/XR ... will demonstrate (1) basic knowledge in environmental sciences that will ... to the university and (2) competency in communication, critical thinking, ... applications. Program Description: Intended for students pursuing a career in ... | |
| 6 Program Description: The Associate in General Studies (A.G.S.) degree is ... designed for students whose academic interests are non-specific or whose academic ... backgrounds may include course work taken at other ... institutions or credits earned, for example, through ... area of studies as a major and to include a large number of electives in the ... should consult the catalog of the institution to which they wish to transfer for ... 6 Mathematics (MAT 121/122 Intermediate Algebra or higher level math ... 9 (Select one course in the Arts from the AGEC course list; ... select one course in the Humanities from the AGEC course ... 9 (Select three courses in at least two prefixes from the AGEC ... 64 GEOLOGY Associate in Science (A.S.) degree Pathway: TG/XR ... will demonstrate (1) basic knowledge in geology that will prepare them for ... | |
| 10 Program Description: AWC provides TV classes and programs on ... AWC-74, cable channel 74. This is a joint ... project with NAU in Yuma, the City of Yuma, the Yuma Educational Consortium, and ... Adelphia Cable. AWC-74 programming includes telecourses offered by AWC faculty, ... courses from other educational institutions, PBS shows, productions and cablecasts ... related subjects, cultural events, and AWC sports. AWCs TV studio is a modern ... trains students who are seeking a job in television, production companies, and ... program provides practical experience in the use of professional equipment in a ... 31 BDC 100 Introduction to Broadcasting ... 3 JRN 100 Introduction to Mass Communications ... 64 THEATRE Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree Pathway: AA/SR ... | |
| that summer, I received a call from AWC Counselor Moses Camarena, who was ... recruiting students for an AWC summer program. After several phone ... to Arizona Western College. Attending AWC helped me to believe in myself. I ... with Northern Arizona University in Yuma. Now almost 30 years later, I am an ... | |
| through the spring of 1974. While at AWC, I majored in Pre-Pharmacy. Attending ... the College allowed me to stay in Yuma following high school, while not ... of Kachina Pharmacy, right here in Yuma. Catalog 2006-2007 Faculty and ... | |
| Alicia Aguirre Attorney at Law In 1976, I earned my GED after dropping ... child at the age of 17. I was hired at Yuma Regional Medical Center by an awesome ... conditional upon my taking classes at AWC. From 1978-1988, I attended AWC on a ... , while working and raising a family. In 1988, I completed my Associate of ... continued to earn a Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management, a Master ... from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, CA. Attending AWC has ... opened many doors, including meeting many of the wonderful people ... . Catalog 2006-2007 Comprehensive Index ... | |
| Comprehensive Index 211 Certificates: General requirements ... 28 CIS Computer Information Systems.................. ......44 CLEP ... 157 Computer Information Management courses.......... .132 ... Computer Information Systems (A.A.S.)................. . .71 ... Computer Information Systems (Certificate)............ . .71 ... Computer Information Systems. See CIS Computer Information ... 19, 37 Course Admission by Instructor Permission..............3 0 Course ... 116- 185 Course-in-progress Grade ... 29 Credit, transfer into AWC...................... .....................9 Culinary Arts ( ... 34 Deafness, Studies in (Certificate ... ................. ...................35 Information Technology Services.............43 ... .................. ..... .137 East Yuma County Center ... | |
| Comprehensive Index 21 M Management courses ... 11 Mission statement. See AWC Mission Statement Music (A.A ... 21 Northern Arizona University in Yuma.................. .21, 57 Nurses Office. See Health ... 48 Other AWC Centers: Career Center ... Educational Services............33 East Yuma County ... 35 South Yuma County................... ............. ... 58-111 Programs offered (AWC ... | |
