Santa Rosa Junior College

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1 Santa Rosa Junior College Catalog CollegeSource Career Guidance Foundation

2 The Catalog Welcome to Santa Rosa Junior College! SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE You have selected one of the finest junior colleges in the state of California. For more than 78 years SRJC has been known for its academic rigor, its outstanding vocational training programs, superb faculty, comprehensive student services, and excellent facilities. From the Board of Trustees to the faculty and staff, the focus of SRJC is on the students and the success of our students is reflected in that attention. Although we are one of the largest community colleges in the state, class sizes are small and students have the opportunity to work closely with their professors. Our transfer students who go on to four year colleges and universities do as well as (and in many cases, better than) students who began their college careers at a four year institution. Students who complete one of our more than 60 vocational certificates enter the workforce well trained to succeed in business and industry. In addition to its academic curriculum, SRJC also offers a variety of programs and activities that add an important dimension to college life. From semester abroad programs to award-winning athletic and forensics teams, to talented performing and visual arts groups, and an active student government, opportunities for involvement, self-expression and optimal performance abound at SRJC. SRJC encompasses a large 100+ acre campus in the heart of Santa Rosa; a 40- acre site with a new, state of the art facility in Petaluma; a 365-acre working farm for our Agriculture/Natural Resources Program; and a comprehensive Criminal Justice Training Center with basic academies for police, fire and national park rangers, and public safety programs for paramedics and EMT s. A description of what SRJC has to offer would not be complete without mentioning our scholarship and financial aid program. Through the benefits of the Doyle Trust, established by Exchange Bank in the late 1940 s, SRJC is able to offer more than $3 million a year to students in the form of Doyle Scholarships. This program, in addition to scholarships provided through the generosity of donors to SRJC s Foundation, and the college s Financial Aid programs, means that no student is denied a college education because of financial need. I encourage you to visit Santa Rosa Junior College and see for yourself what SRJC has to offer. I can assure you that if you choose SRJC, you have chosen the best! Good luck as you pursue your educational goals, and I hope I have the opportunity to meet you on campus. Robert F. Agrella, Ed.D., Superintendent/President A Public Community College of the Sonoma County Junior College District Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. 1

3 Santa Rosa Junior College Contents Calendars... 4 Introduction... 6 The Petaluma Center Plover Library & Media Services Santa Rosa Training Center Shone Farm Managing your Academic Career Counseling Articulation Agreements Assessment Matriculation Transfer Center & Requirements California Articulation Number (CAN) System University of California General Requirements Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum General Education Requirement AA/AS Degree Occupational Education Admission Requirements Residence Requirements International Students Telephone Link to College: TLC Express Enrollment Policy & Information Registration Expenses Housing Financial Aid, Grants & Loans Scholarships The Foundation Programs for Academic Success Puente Project Vocational Projects and Services Department Career Center Reentry Services Tutorial Center Special Programs SAREX Institute for Environmental Education Disability Resources Museum & Gallery Children's Center Theatre Arts Intercollegiate Athletics Student Activities Announcement of Courses Administration of Justice Aeronautical and Aviation Technology Agriculture African American Studies American Sign Language Anthropology Applied Graphics Applied Technology Apprenticeship Education Art Astronomy Automotive Technology Behavioral Science Business Administration Business Office Technology Chemistry Chicano Studies Child Development Chinese Civil and Surveying Technology Clothing/Textiles College Skills College Success Program Communication Studies Community Involvement Computer and Information Sciences

4 Contents Construction Technology Consumer & Family Studies Consumer Issues Culinary Training Dental Assisting Diesel/Equipment Technology Dietetic Technology Disability Resources Earth & Space Sciences Economics Education Teaching Credential Information Electronic Technology Emergency Medical Care Engineering English as a Second Language Environmental Technology Environmental Studies Environmental Science Fashion Careers Fire Technology Floristry Food/Nutrition French Geography Geology German Guidance Health Care Health Education History Humanities Industrial Education Interdisciplinary Studies Interior Design Italian Japanese Journalism Latin Library Science Life Sciences Machine Tool Technology Mathematics Medical Assistant Meteorology Modern & Classical Languages Music Native American Studies Natural Resource Management Nursing Oceanography Optical Technology Philosophy Physical Education, Dance and Athletics Physical Science Physics Political Science Psychiatric Technician Psychology Radiologic Technology (X-Ray) Religious Studies Russian Social Science Sociology Spanish Special Education Theatre Arts Welding Cooperative Work Experience Education Academic Standards Standards of Conduct Campus Regulations Board of Trustees, Administration Faculty, Emeriti Classified Staff Affirmative Action Statement

5 Santa Rosa Junior College Calendars ACADEMIC YEAR Fall Semester 1996 August In-person registration August New Faculty Orientation Day August 15,16... Professional Development Day, No Classes, Limited Services August Classes begin August Last day to register/add without instructor s signature September 2... Labor Day Holiday September 9... First census day September 9... Last day to register/add with instructor s signature September Last day to drop a class without W symbol October Second eight-week classes begin October Midterm reports issued to students November Veterans Day Holiday November Last day to drop a class with W symbol November 28-December 1... Thanksgiving Day Holiday December 4... Last day to petition to graduate, December 1996 December Final examinations December 23-January Semester Break Spring Semester 1997 January In-person registration January 13,14... Professional Development Days, No classes, Limited Services January Classes begin January Martin Luther King Holiday January Last day to register/add without instructor s signature February 3... First census day February 3... Last day to register/add with instructor s signature February 7... Last day to drop a class without W symbol February Lincoln s Day Holiday February Washington s Day Holiday March Second eight-week classes begin March Last day to petition to graduate, May 1997 March Midterm reports issued to students March 30-April Spring Break April Last day to drop a class with W symbol May Final examinations May Commencement exercises May Memorial Day Holiday Summer Session June Summer session begins July Independence Day holiday July 28, weeks final examinations August 11, weeks final examinations 4

6 Calendars ACADEMIC YEAR Fall Semester 1997 August In-person registration August New Faculty Orientation Day August 14,15... Professional Development Day, No Classes, Limited Services August Classes begin August Last day to register/add without instructor s signature September 1... Labor Day Holiday September 5... Last day to register/add with instructor s signature September 8... First census day September Last day to drop a class without W symbol October Second eight-week classes begin October Midterm reports issued to students November Veterans Day Holiday November Last day to drop a class with W symbol November Thanksgiving Day Holiday December 3... Last day to petition to graduate, December 1996 December Final examinations December 22-January 9... Semester Break Spring Semester 1998 January In-person registration January 12,13... Professional Development Days, No classes, Limited Services January Classes begin January Martin Luther King Holiday January Last day to register/add without instructor s signature January Last day to register/add with instructor s signature February 2... First census day February 6... Last day to drop a class without W symbol February Lincoln s Day Holiday February Washington s Day Holiday March Second eight-week classes begin March Last day to petition to graduate, May 1998 March Midterm reports issued to students April Spring Break April Last day to drop a class with W symbol May Final examinations May Commencement exercises May Memorial Day Holiday Summer Session 1998 June Summer session begins July 4... Independence Day holiday July 27, weeks final examinations August 10, weeks final examinations NOTE: The calendar for the Fall Semester 1997 through the Summer Session 1998 is only a draft and has not been approved by the Calendar Committee or the Board of Trustees. 5

7 Santa Rosa Junior College Introducing Santa Rosa Junior College OUR HISTORY Santa Rosa Junior College is a public, two-year junior college governed by a Board of Trustees under the laws of the State of California, established in 1918 and operated as part of Santa Rosa High School until 1927, when a junior college district was formed. Two years later Analy Union High School, located in Sebastopol, joined to form a union junior college district. Upon the recommendation of the Petaluma High School Board and by action of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, Petaluma City High School District was annexed to the Santa Rosa Junior College District on July 1, Cloverdale Union High School District, Geyserville Unified School District, Healdsburg Union High School District and Sonoma Valley Unified School District became a part of the Santa Rosa Junior College District on July 1, 1963; a portion of the Tomales Joint Union High School District on July 1, 1966 and the Point Arena Joint Union High School District on July 1, On July 1, 1966, the district name was changed to Sonoma County Junior College District. Burbank Park, a 40-acre area north of then downtown Santa Rosa, was given to the College for a campus in 1929 by the City of Santa Rosa and the Chamber of Commerce. The first building, Pioneer Hall, was completed in 1931 on the site which now includes a total of 99 acres. The campus, presently valued in excess of $58,000,000 has become impressive over the past four decades because of its wide lawns, great oaks, colorful flower beds and ivy-covered brick buildings. In 1972, Santa Rosa Junior College was deeded 275 acres of land by the Federal Government. Located at the site of the former international communications center near Forestville, the acreage is utilized for instruction in agriculture, natural resource management, and the life sciences to develop extensive field laboratory areas to enrich the College s programs. Under the leadership of its first three presidents, Floyd P. Bailey, ( ); Randolph Newman, ( ); Roy Mikalson, ( ); and their successor, Robert F. Agrella ( ), comprehensive curricula of academic and vocational instruction have been developed together with a varied program of extracurricular activities. Approximately 30,000 students enroll each semester; 23,000 in credit classes and 7,000 in non-credit classes. Summer session enrollment is approximately 14,000 students. These students come from the Junior College District, from other sections of California, from other states and from abroad. Many have transferred to four-year colleges where they have continued their studies with distinction. Others have entered directly into their chosen work and have achieved positions of respect in their local communities. 6

8 Introduction Why attend SRJC? To be introduced to the main fields of knowledge - the Humanities, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences. To receive the guidance and help of counselors, advisors and instructors in planning a program to meet your needs and challenge your abilities. To prepare for transfer to the upper division of a college or university. To take advantage of the one and two year occupational programs offered in a variety of fields. To obtain guidance in determining aptitudes and vocations. To participate in training, education and activities for reasons other than the attainment of a college degree. To benefit from the extensive and diverse backgrounds of instructors who have an interest in you and will strive to help you gain knowledge, skills and an understanding enabling you to meet your objectives. To upgrade your position in occupational fields through specific courses offered. Who is eligible to enroll? Enrollment is open to all high school graduates, holders of Certificates of Proficiency and any person 18 years of age or older who can profit from the college's programs. Students concurrently enrolled in high school must file the High School Enrichment form as well as the Application for Admission. Transfer students and international students are encouraged and special services are available to applicants with special needs through offices such as Enabling Services, EOPS, Financial Aid, Veteran Services, Re-Entry and Counseling Services. Santa Rosa Junior College admits students under the same academic standing as they were at the time of leaving the institution of last attendance. Santa Rosa Junior College reserves the right to refuse admission to students who are not in good standing at the last college attended, are on disciplinary probation, or have been suspended or disqualified. Appeals from students admitted under this policy will be considered. The Sonoma County Junior College District, in compliance with State Regulation, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, or handicap in any of its policies, procedures, or practices; nor does the District, in compliance with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their age. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission, access, and treatment in College programs and activities - including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services, and athletics - and application for and treatment in College employment. In conformance with the requirements of Title II of the Educational Amendments of 1976, amending the Vocational Education Act of 1963, the College is committed to overcoming sex discrimination and sex stereotyping in vocational education programs. In conformance with College policy and pursuant to Education Code Section 87100, et seq., the Sonoma County Junior College District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Inquiries regarding the College s equal opportunity/affirmative action policies may be directed to the District Compliance Officer, Barnett Hall, Santa Rosa Junior College or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Students, job applicants and existing employees may complain of any action which they believe discriminates against them on the ground of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, handicap or age, and may contact the District Compliance Officer in Barnett Hall for further information and procedures. Students enrolled in vocational education programs may complain of any sex discrimination, sex bias or sex stereotyping to the Gender Equity Coordinator in the Personnel Office. What is required for admission? An application is required and transcripts plus test scores are requested. If you plan to register for courses that require significant amounts of mathematics, reading or writing, then placement tests can be very useful for you. Assessment is a central part of the College orientation program. By taking these tests early in your college career, you will know whether you need preparatory work in English and Mathematics. (See section on Admission Requirements) Which courses or curricula are appropriate? The course descriptions, listed in alphabetical order in the last section of the catalog, help to determine which courses meet your college objectives. Counselors and advisors help to answer questions regarding requirements for graduation, for transfer and occupational curricula and to handle other matters affecting your educational plans. Important dates to remember? The College Calendar at the beginning of this Catalog lists important dates, such as deadlines for registration and withdrawing, holidays, examinations and the first day of classes. 7

9 Santa Rosa Junior College Mission Statement OUR PHILOSOPHY The primary purpose of Santa Rosa Junior College is to provide educational opportunities for diverse students in many different areas. Of principal educational importance is the development of intellectual curiosity, integrity and accomplishment in an atmosphere of academic freedom. Mission Santa Rosa Junior College is an institution of higher education operating within the framework of the California Educational Code for Community Colleges and the Master Plan for Higher Education. Our mission is to increase the knowledge, to improve the skills, and to enhance the lives of those who participate in our programs and enroll in our courses throughout the District. We recognize that each member of our institution contributes to carrying out our mission. In fulfilling our mission we are committed to: Serve the educational needs of our students and our community through programs and courses that maintain high academic standards and develop a respect for learning in all our students. Offer courses and programs which reflect academic excellence and integrity and which serve the variety of needs and abilities of our students. Respond to economic, demographic, intellectual and technological changes through educational program development and staff development. Secure and maintain a faculty and staff who are knowledgeable and current in their fields. Promote open access through actively eliminating barriers to a college education. Promote and maintain ethnic, cultural and gender diversity within our student body, faculty, staff, administration and course offerings. Actively help students succeed in meeting their educational goals by providing comprehensive instructional and student support services. Challenge students to participate fully in the learning process by teaching students to be responsible for their academic success. Prepare our students for participation as citizens at the local, national and global levels. Contribute to the cultural life of our community by presenting enrichment opportunities to our students and community members. Maintain the stability of our institution by exercising our public responsibility for sound resource development and use in order to meet our commitments to the citizens of the District. Practice shared governance within the institution through processes that are inclusive and respectful of all participants and in which information and decision-making are shared. Periodic review of our mission statement with participation by students, faculty, staff and administration. 8

10 Mission ACADEMIC FREEDOM ACCREDITATION The Board of Trustees, the administration and the faculty of Santa Rosa Junior College believe that academic freedom is necessary to the pursuit of truth and follows naturally and inevitably from the stated philosophy of the College: "The primary purpose of Santa Rosa Junior College is to provide educational opportunities for diverse students in many different areas. Of principal educational importance is the development of intellectual curiosity, integrity and accomplishment in an atmosphere of academic freedom." The College recognizes that academic freedom is inseparable from academic responsibility. This freedom, then, must not be construed to permit or excuse breach of law. The instructor, under the principles of academic freedom, has the right to discuss in the classroom all issues, however controversial, which are considered relevant to the nature of the course. This right carries with it the responsibility of considering controversial issues objectively. While the instructor has the right to present conclusions to which the evidence points, there is also a responsibility of acknowledging the existence of and showing respect for opposing opinions. The instructor outside the classroom has the right as a private citizen to speak and act freely on controversial issues. Instructors also have the responsibility of avoiding the association of their personal viewpoint with the name of the College. Students in the classroom have the right to present ideas, however controversial, relevant to the subject of the course. The student is free to differ responsibly with established views. The student has the responsibility of becoming aware of and showing respect for opposing opinions. The College has the right to invite, as guest speakers, advocates of controversial views. Inherent in this right is the responsibility of presenting differing points of view so that no single one is allowed to predominate. To insure these principles of academic freedom, the Board of Trustees and the administration of Santa Rosa Junior College will at all times demonstrate their support by actively maintaining and defending that freedom for the academic community. Santa Rosa Junior College is officially accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and also has the approval of the State Department of Education. The University of California and other colleges and universities of high rank give full credit for appropriate courses completed at Santa Rosa Junior College. This College is approved for veterans. All occupational curricula the College offers, in fields in which there are other evaluating agencies, are accredited or approved. 9

11 The Petaluma Center Santa Rosa Junior College The Sonoma County Junior College District first began offering classes in Petaluma in In January 1995, with the dedication of the permanent Petaluma Center, the District solidified its commitment to post-secondary education in southern Sonoma County. Located on a 40-acre site, the 64,000 square foot facility is the first of three phases and can accommodate an overall enrollment of 7,000 students. The earthtone buildings, which are set around an open courtyard with a clock tower, were designed to be reminiscent of the Vallejo Adobe. This was done to reflect the rich history and identity of the Petaluma area. The main areas of the Center are the Administrative Office, the Office of Admissions and Records, Student Services, Bookstore, Courtyard Café, Business Services, Campus Police, the Mahoney Library and the computer labs. The main buildings are Jacobs Hall, which houses the Administrative Office, the Office of Admissions and Records, Business Services and Counseling and Student Services; Bertolini Hall, which houses the computer and science labs; East Hall, which houses the Bookstore and Courtyard Café; and the Mahoney Library. The Herold Mahoney Library, the most technologically advanced in Sonoma County, includes materials designed to support the course offerings at the Center featuring special collections on local writers and artists. In addition to the core collection, students may access the Plover Library on the Santa Rosa campus, the Sonoma State University library, Sonoma County Public libraries, Internet and the World Wide Web. SRJC s Petaluma Center offers a wide range of general education courses enabling students to complete requirements necessary for transfer to a California State University (CSU), University of California (UC), or to earn an Associate Degree through Santa Rosa Junior College. Courses in life sciences, natural sciences, physical sciences, behavioral sciences, foreign languages, English, social sciences, mathematics, art, humanities, speech, and physical education are offered during both day and evening sessions. The Occupational programs offered in Petaluma emphasize training for the business environment of the future using state of-the-art computer labs. A wide variety of courses are offered in the areas of computer software applications, business administration, management, business office technology, accounting, computer programming and real estate. Additionally, the Petaluma Center supports the development of basic skills through the College Skills and English as a Second Language programs. Students planning to attend the Petaluma Center may arrange for academic counseling, orientation, assessment and registration at the Center or at the Santa Rosa campus. Classes are offered on the semester system with a six-week and eight-week instructional program each summer. Students attending the Petaluma Center or any off-campus location are entitled to any and all services provided by the District. A full array of assessment and placement testing in Math and English is administered at the Petaluma Center. For testing information, call For more information about programs and services at SRJC s Petaluma Center, call

12 Plover Library & Media Services Petaluma Center, Library The Library is located at the north end of the campus on Elliott Avenue facing Emeritus Hall. It houses a book collection of 115,000 volumes, an excellent collection of periodicals, a comprehensive reference collection, computer-based information sources and collections of textbooks, college catalogs, telephone books, pamphlets and government documents. Media Services is located in the Library and has a collection of compact discs, records, cassettes and materials used in instruction such as video cassettes, films, slides and filmstrips. Students can view assigned video materials at the Media Services circulation counter and also listen to recorded music or spoken materials. Cassette and compact disc players are available for in-house listening. A photo identification is required. Media Services are available for students Monday through Thursday, 9:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M., Friday, 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., and Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Librarians teach several courses on bibliographic and information search procedures. Introductory, self-paced courses are offered for students who wish to learn how to do library research. More advanced courses which deal with the literature of specific fields, computer-based information search strategies, and the Internet are also offered. One-hour sessions explaining how to use the library are offered frequently each semester. The Library is housed in an attractive building which provides a variety of individual and group study spaces. In addition to the reference area, there is a periodicals reading area with current newspapers and magazines, a reserve book desk which provides required reading materials for many courses, a typing room, a large classroom/media viewing room, seminar/group study rooms, and a microfilm/microfiche reader-printer area. During the semester, the library is open Monday through Thursday from 7:45 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. On Friday, the library is open 7:45 A.M. - 5:00 P.M, and on Saturday and Sunday, the library is open from 12:00 noon - 5:00 P.M. During the six-week summer session, the library is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M., on Monday from 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M., and on Friday from 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 noon. In summer the library is closed weekends. The library is also open some days during Spring break and has extended hours during final exams. For changes in library hours or for holiday schedules, call , check the Bear Facts or the hours posted at the entrance of the library. 11

13 Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa Training Center Shone Farm The Santa Rosa Training Center is an integral part of the Department of Public Safety at the College. The Training Center is located at the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center in Petaluma. The Training Center assists Public Safety agencies in meeting the State mandated training requirements. In addition to the Basic Police Academy courses, the Training Center presents specialized technical and advanced officer courses as well as those classes which deal with the training of supervisory and management personnel, certified by the Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training. The Training Center also offers State Certified Fire Technology and Fire Academy courses in addition to its pre-service fire program on campus. The Emergency Medical Care Department provides community and professional pre-hospital emergency care courses from First Aid through Paramedic Training. The Santa Rosa Training Center is certified by the Board of Corrections (Standard and Training for Corrections) to present a basic course in Probation, Correctional and Juvenile Counselor as well as in-service training courses and programs. The Santa Rosa Training Center is also certified by the National Park Service to present a Basic Ranger Academy for Seasonal Law Enforcement Rangers. The Santa Rosa Training Center is recognized as a leader in Public Safety Training in the State of California. Information on the Santa Rosa Training Center s programs and presentations can be obtained by calling The College Farm was founded in 1972 and named after Robert Shone, a former trustee of the College. Its 360 acres serve the diversified needs of the Agriculture/ Natural Resources Department, including 50 acres of vineyard, 6 acres of apples, 80 acres of livestock pasture, 120 acres of timber, 50 acres of multiple use land and 60 acres for silage and hay production. Since the original acquisition, a livestock barn and an equipment shed have been constructed. Community donations of labor, money and materials also made possible the construction of the Charles D. Belden Memorial Center, named for a former dean. The Center serves as the farm s headquarters and provides office space, an instructional winery and shop facilities. The Board of Trustees have approved the construction of a new horse facility on the College Farm. The facility will include a covered arena, outdoor arena, paddocks, main barn/restrooms, round pen and hot walker. The farm is managed and run as a commercial operation allowing nearly every student enrolled in agriculture and natural resources classes with an opportunity to learn by doing. The Farm... where classroom instruction is put into practice. 12

14 Managing your Academic Career Santa Rosa Training Center - Academic Career COUNSELING Counseling is an essential part of Santa Rosa Junior College, designed to complement and facilitate the instructional program and to help students feel secure so that the greatest intellectual and personal development can take place. Counselors are available by appointment through the Counseling office located in Bailey Hall, For brief questions or emergency problems, limited counseling services are available on a drop-in basis. Academic Counseling Accurate information about occupational programs, transfer and degree requirements and course prerequisites is essential for planning courses of study and developing a student educational plan. Counselors are valuable to help in selecting the appropriate course of study. Advising on academic problems is provided. Career Counseling Counseling offers a variety of services and resources designed to aid students in the process of choosing, changing or confirming career goals. Personal Counseling Counseling offers students an opportunity to explore concerns and life situations which affect learning and personal growth. Articulation Agreements Articulation is the process of evaluating courses to determine whether a particular course offered at Santa Rosa Junior College is comparable to, or acceptable in lieu of, a corresponding course at a particular CSU or UC campus. Santa Rosa Junior College maintains written articulation or course agreements with many transfer colleges and universities. These agreements are approved by the faculty and specify how courses will be accepted at the transfer institutions. The counselors, advisors, articulation officer, and the Transfer Center have copies of the agreements. A student working closely with a counselor should be able to complete the lower division, or first two years, of a Bachelor's Degree program at Santa Rosa Junior College and transfer at the junior level. If any student experiences difficulty with the transfer of courses from Santa Rosa Junior College, he/she should call the Articulation Office for assistance at Assessment If a student plans to register for courses that require significant amounts of mathematics, reading or writing, placement tests can be very useful. Assessment is a central part of the College Orientation program. By taking these tests early in their college career, students will know whether they need preparatory work in English and mathematics. Good English and mathematical skills are important since they will help students be successful in all of their college courses. For more information about placement tests, contact the Assessment Office at

15 Santa Rosa Junior College Matriculation Matriculation is a process which brings a college and a student who enrolls for credit into an agreement for the purpose of realizing the student s educational objective. The agreement acknowledges responsibilities of both parties to attain those objectives through the college s established programs, policies and requirements. The purpose of matriculation is to ensure access to appropriate programs and courses offered by community colleges to all students who can benefit, and to facilitate successful completion of student educational objectives in accordance with applicable standards of educational quality as determined by the Board of Governors and local trustees. On the college s part, the agreement includes providing: an admission process; an orientation to college programs, services and procedures; pre-enrollment assessment and counseling; advisement and counseling for course selection; a suitable curriculum or program of courses; continuous follow-up on student progress with referral to support services when needed; a program of institutional research and evaluation. On the student s part, the agreement includes: expression of at least a broad educational intent at entrance and willingness to declare a specific educational objective within a reasonable period of enrollment; diligence in class attendance and completion of assigned coursework; completion of course and maintenance of progress toward an educational goal according to standards established by the college and the State of California. Rights and Responsibilities Matriculation is the process which brings the College and a student who enrolls for credit into an agreement for the purpose of developing and realizing the student s educational objective. 1. The student has the right to the following matriculation services: Admissions, Skills Assessment and Placement Testing, Orientation, Advisement and Counseling and Follow-up services (when needed). 2. The student has the responsibility to: express a broad educational intent at entrance and declare a specific educational goal following the completion of 15 semester 14 units, attend classes regularly and complete assigned course work, adhere to all college rules, regulations and policies and cooperate in the development of a student educational plan within 90 days after declaring a specific educational goal. NOTE: The College may withhold matriculation services from students failing to cooperate in meeting the above expectations. The College has the authority to drop a student from a course if he or she has not met the requirement. 3. Each student is entitled to: a) Participate in the development of his/her student educational plan. A student who believes the college has not afforded him/her the opportunity to develop or implement this plan may file a complaint with the Dean of Counseling s office in Bailey Hall; b) Equal opportunity to engage in the educational process regardless of sex, marital status, physical handicap, race, color, religion or national origin. A student who alleges he/she has been subject to unlawful discrimination may file a grievance with the Personnel Office in Barnett Hall; c) Challenge any prerequisite, using established procedures through appropriate channels, on one or more of the following grounds: i. the prerequisite is not valid because it is not necessary to success in the course for which it is required; ii. the student has the knowledge or ability to succeed in the course despite not meeting the prerequisite; or iii. the prerequisite is discriminatory or is being applied in a discriminatory manner; iv. the prerequisite or corequisite course is not reasonably available. d) Challenge his/her placement test results, retake the placement tests, and request to enroll in a course which is not recommended by the course placement through the College process; and e) Review the matriculation regulations of the California Community Colleges and file a complaint when he/she believes the College has engaged in any practice prohibited by these regulations. The regulations are available and complaints may be filed in the office of the Vice President, Student Services in Bailey Hall.

16 Matriculation, Transfer Information Transfer Center & Requirements Transfer Center The Transfer Center provides a variety of services and information for students preparing to transfer to colleges and universities. The Transfer Center is located with the Career Center in Bussman Hall and includes the following resources: College catalogs (California and out-of-state) Educational directories, indexes and reference books Admission application forms for CSU and UC Individual counseling appointments with university representatives Information on specific majors and programs Copies of Articulation Agreements Transfer Experience course College videos Microfiche college catalog collection with viewer CSUPERNET on-line updates for CSU campuses International study information Transfer Admission Agreements Workshops on transfer issues College Transfer Day The Transfer Center is open Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. and Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 A.M. to 7:30 P.M. For more information, call Lower Division Requirements of Transfer Institutions The specific lower division requirements of the colleges and universities to which many junior college students transfer are given on the following pages. The requirements vary greatly at different colleges; therefore, the student should consult the latest catalog of the institution to which he/she plans to transfer. The counselors and faculty advisors help as much as possible but the full responsibility for fulfilling all the requirements rests with the student. Students intending to graduate from Santa Rosa Junior College should refer to the section entitled Graduation Requirements. However, Associate Degree requirements do not necessarily meet all lower division or general education requirements for transfer. How to Transfer 1. Determine whether you are eligible to transfer to the college or university of your choice. Your counselor or advisor will be able to check your high school and college records for eligibility to any senior institution. Visit the Transfer Center in Bussman Hall for transfer information, examination dates, and requirements. November 30 is the deadline for applying to the University of California and California State University campuses for the following Fall semester. Check application for deadlines for Spring and Summer. Complete the remaining steps in the transfer process as early as possible. 2. Obtain application forms from Santa Rosa Junior College Transfer Center or write to the Admissions Office of the transfer school to request an application for admission. Carefully complete the application and mail it back during the priority filing period. 3. Wait until you are notified to send a transcript to a State University; then obtain a transcript request form from the Santa Rosa Junior College Admissions and Records Office. For University of California request a transcript soon after you apply and also request the necessary supplementary transcripts. 4. Apply early to take the required examinations if the transfer college requires nationally administered college entrance examinations such as the SAT or the ACT and enclose the fee with your completed application form. A few colleges will administer the examinations on their own campuses just before registration, but it is not safe to miss the nationally published dates for these examinations. If you plan to transfer to an out-of-state college, check the catalog of that college carefully for entrance examination information. 15

17 Santa Rosa Junior College Priority Admission for the CSU and UC Campuses Summer Term: Fall Semester or Quarter: Winter Quarter: February 1-28 of that year November 1-30 of previous year June 1-30 of previous year Spring Semester or Quarter: August 1-31 of previous year Transfer Admission Agreements may be available for students transferring to UC Davis, CSU Chico, CSU Sacramento and CSU San Francisco. When you have completed 30 transferable units and intend to transfer in a year, see a counselor and fill out a transfer agreement. You will still need to file an application for admission and pay the fees; however, the transfer agreement will assure you of acceptance if you complete the agreed upon requirements. College Representatives on campus and available for appointments: Representatives from UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, CSU Sacramento, CSU Sonoma, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and some private universities visit Santa Rosa Junior College several times during the semester. You can make an appointment by calling Cooperative Admissions Program (CAP): The University of California, Berkeley and Santa Rosa Junior College have a cooperative admissions program that is available as an option for high school senior applicants who meet the minimum UC eligibility requirements but who cannot be admitted to UC Berkeley as Freshmen due to space and enrollment limitations. CAP guarantees admission to UC Berkeley as a junior transfer. To be eligible for CAP, students must apply to UC Berkeley as a freshman during the November priority filing period. Guidance 80 - The Transfer Experience: Information on evaluating colleges, applying to colleges, transfer requirements, using college catalogs, financial aid and housing is available in this course offered each semester. California State University A total of 124 units of college level work is the minimum required for graduation from a California State University with the Baccalaureate Degree. Of these 124 units, a maximum of 70 may be transferred from a junior college, leaving at least 54 units which must be completed after transfer to a senior college. However, courses taken at junior college in excess of 70 may still be applied toward the fulfillment of specific requirements in general education, the major or the minor, though no unit credit is granted beyond the maximum of 70. Junior college students should plan their programs to include: 1. Lower division subject requirements for the major and minor areas of study. 2. As many as possible of the general education units required for the Baccalaureate Degree at the senior college. All students should ask their counselors for the latest information contained in the Articulation Manuals about specific transfer courses. Students should make their choice of transfer institution early and consult the catalog of that institution because the patterns are variable. Some California State Universities require a foreign language in certain major fields either for the Baccalaureate Degree or for higher degrees. These requirements should be completed at junior college, if possible. 16

18 California Articulation Number (CAN) System Transfer Information, CAN Santa Rosa Junior College participates in the California Articulation Number System. The CAN system is designed to help students transfer to other public colleges in California. In the Santa Rosa Junior College Catalog and in the Schedule of Classes, many courses are identified with a CAN for example, English 1A is identified as CAN ENGL 2 at the end of the course description. This means that all campuses in California participating in the CAN system will accept our English 1A course in lieu of the specific English course on their campus that has been identified as CAN ENGL 2. Each campus retains and uses its own course number and title. The CAN designation identifies courses that can be used in lieu of other courses. To qualify a course for CAN, Santa Rosa Junior College needs to have articulated the course with at least four California State University and/or University of California campuses. In addition to the CAN courses listed below, many other Santa Rosa Junior College courses are articulated with four year institutions and will fulfill lower division requirements. Santa Rosa Junior College courses numbered 1-49 and most Physical Education courses will transfer to the University of California system for units. Courses numbered 1-99 and all Physical Education courses will transfer to the California State University system for units. SRJC Course CAN Course AG 76 AG 2 AG 60 AG 6 AG 51 AG 8 AG 92.1 AG 10 AG 62 AG 20 AG 63 AG 22 AG 65 AG 26 AG 64 AG 28 AJ 21 AJ 2 AJ 22 AJ 4 AJ 54 AJ 6 AJ 51A AJ 8 ANTHRO 1 ANTH 2 ANTHRO 2 ANTH 4 ANTHRO 3 ANTH 6 ART 2.1 ART 2 ART 2.2 ART 4 ART 31A ART 6 ART 7A ART 8 ART 14A ART 10 ART 33A ART 12 ART 3 ART 14 ART 5 ART 16 ART 36 ART 18 ART 24 ART 20 SRJC Course CAN Course ART 4 ART 22 ART 12 ART 24 ART 71A ART 26 BIO 1.3 BIOL 2 BIO 1.2 BIOL 4 BIO 1.1 BIOL 6 ANAT 1 BIOL 10 PHYSIO 1 BIOL 12 MICRO 5 BIOL 14 B AD 1 BUS 2 B AD 2 BUS 4 B AD 18 BUS 12 CHEM 1A CHEM 2 CHEM 1B CHEM 4 CHEM 5 CHEM 12 MATH 36 CSCI 4 CIS 16A CSCI 6 CIS 12A CSCI 8 CIS 22 CSCI 10 MATH 38 CSCI 12 CIS 20A CSCI 16 CIS 10 CSCI 22 TH AR 10A DRAM 8 TH AR 26 DRAM 10 TH AR 20 DRAM 12 SRJC Course CAN Course TH AR 22A DRAM 14 TH AR 25 DRAM 16 ECON 1A ECON 2 ECON 1B ECON 4 ENGL 1A ENGL 2 ENGL B ENGL 4 ENGL 46.1 ENGL 8 ENGL 46.2 ENGL 10 ENGL 30.1 ENGL 14 ENGL 30.2 ENGL 16 ENGL 2 ENGL 18 ENGL 3 ENGL 20 ENGR 25 ENGR 2 ENGR 45 ENGR 4 ENGR 16 ENGR 6 ENGR 34 ENGR 8 ENGR 1 ENGR 10 FREN 1 FREN 2 FREN 2 FREN 4 FREN 3 FREN 8 FREN 4 FREN 10 GEOG 4 GEOG 2 GEOG 7 GEOG 4 GEOL 1 & 1L GEOL 2 GEOL 5 GEOL 4 17

19 Santa Rosa Junior College (CAN) System continued... SRJC Course CAN Course GERM 1 GERM 2 GERM 2 GERM 4 GERM 3 GERM 8 GERM 4 GERM 10 POL SC 1 GOVT 2 FD NT 10 H EC 2 CL TX 8 H EC 6 CL TX 70A H EC 10 SOC 10 H EC 12 CHILD 10 H EC 14 FASHN 53 H EC 20 HIST 4.1 HIST 2 HIST 4.2 HIST 4 HIST 17.1 HIST 8 HIST 17.2 HIST 10 ITAL 1 ITAL 2 ITAL 2 ITAL 4 ITAL 3 ITAL 8 ITAL 4 ITAL 10 JOUR 2 JOUR 2 SRJC Course CAN Course JOUR 1 JOUR 4 MATH 10 MATH 2 MATH 58 MATH 8 MATH 9 MATH 12 MATH 11 MATH 16 MATH 1A MATH 18 MATH 1B MATH 20 MATH 2A MATH 22 MATH 2B MATH 24 MATH 5 MATH 26 MATH 8A MATH 30 MATH 8B MATH 32 MATH 16 MATH 34 MUS 2A+3A MUS 2 MUS 6.1 MUS 8 MUS 6.2 MUS 10 PHIL 6 PHIL 2 PHIL 7 PHIL 4 PHIL 4 PHIL 6 SRJC Course CAN Course PHIL 20 PHIL 8 PHIL 21 PHIL 10 PHYS2A & 3A PHYS 2 PHYS2B & 3B PHYS 4 PHYS4A PHYS 8 PHYS4C PHYS 12 PHYS 4A + 4B + 4C + 4D = PHYS SEQ C PSYCH 1A PSY 2 PSYCH 1B PSY 8 FOR 60 REC 6 SOC 1 SOC 2 SOC 2 SOC 4 SPAN 1 SPAN 2 SPAN 2 SPAN 4 SPAN 3 SPAN 8 SPAN 4 SPAN 10 SPCH 1A SPCH 4 SPCH 3A SPCH 6 SPCH 66 SPCH 8 SPCH 5 SPCH 10 MATH 13 STAT 2 18

20 University of California General Requirements CAN, UC Transfer GENERAL INFORMATION TRANSFER TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA Students who plan to transfer to any branch or school of the University of California should write to the University for a copy of the applicable catalog and study it with care. The following preliminary information may be of some assistance to students in planning their programs in certain curricula for the freshman and sophomore years. Courses numbered 1 to 49 inclusive are transferable if they are on the University of California Transferable Course Agreement. For application to breadth requirements or major or minor requirements, consult a counselor. Courses numbered 50 and above are generally not accepted. Military service units are not accepted for admission nor degree credit with the exception of required physical education activity courses. Students who were ineligible for admission to University of California at graduation from high school because of low scholarship and/or subject deficiencies of any amount must present a minimum of 56 passed units of University of California transfer courses with a grade point average of at least Upon completion of this work, the high school transcripts are reviewed for the completion of the A-F pattern. The UC will waive up to two units of the required high school course work except in Mathematics and English. Each school and college at every UC campus has its own general education requirement designed to give students a broad background in all major academic disciplines. The general education requirement, sometimes called the breadth requirement, specifies the courses you must take or credit hours you must accumulate in each area. Students who are enrolled at Santa Rosa Junior College may fulfill the lower division breadth and general education requirements at any UC campus college or school (except the School of Business at UC Berkeley and Revelle and Fifth Colleges at UC San Diego) by completing the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the specific lower division breadth and general education requirements of the school or college to which they intend to transfer. IGETC Option If you choose the IGETC option, all courses must be completed with a grade of C or better (CR is acceptable), and the entire core must be completed prior to transfer to the UC. Students are eligible to transfer to the UC after completing 56 transferable units but must complete 60 units for full Junior standing. This may affect priority for registration at the transfer campus and may affect the amount of financial aid loans for which you are eligible to apply. General University Requirements 1. Subject A (English) can be met as follows: Score of 600 on the CEEB English Composition Test. Score of 3,4, or 5 on the APT. Complete English 1A with a C grade or better. Complete Subject A English on any UC campus. Score of Pass on the UC's writing proficiency examination. Score of Pass for Credit on the California State University English Equivalency Examination. 2. American History and Institutions. Each University of California branch may have different requirements. See a counselor or advisor. 19