RHC 2018-19 Course Catalog

NVOC 280 and is an overview of the practices NVOC 1012
Advanced MicroStation for CADD & and tasks involved in the process of Health/Safety
BIM Applications developing a graphic design solution.
0 Units This course is designed to meet the
This course is for students pursuing 12 Lecture hours needs of Indentured Apprentices
an advanced study in MicroStation with the State of California who are
3D parametric CADD (Computer NVOC 293 interested in the general trade safety
Assisted Design and Drafting) and Career Exploration: Graphic Design III: field within the carpentry industry.
the BIM (Building Information Mod- Academic Pathways Course topics will include: Health
eling) approach to building design and Safety Certifications, job safety,
using Bentley Architecture. Stu- Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate fall protection, powder actuated
dents will apply previously learned assessment tools, confined space entry, scaf-
drafting conventions to produce This course is intended for students fold training, rigging training, aerial
two and three dimensional CADD interested in the exploration of a lift training, and OSHA training.
and BIM generated mechanical and career in Graphic Design. This course Certification can be earned in forklift,
architectural drawings and virtual is the third in a series of 4 courses and scaffold, American Red Cross/CPR
design models. This course benefits is an overview of the academic path- and Ramset/ Redhead low velocity
all students studying Architecture, ways available to students interested powder actuated tools.
Civil, Engineering of all types, Draft- in the Graphic Design profession. 0 Units
ing, Design and Computer Graphics. 0 Units 112 Lecture hours
High technology skills which are 12 Lecture hours 112 Lab hours
necessary to function as a designer or
CADD Drafter are emphasized. NVOC 294
0 Units Career Exploration: Graphic Design IV:
54 Lecture hours Career Paths
54 Lab hours
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate
NVOC 285 assessment
Graphic Design Skills Development This course is intended for students
interested in the exploration of a
This course complements the GDSN career in Graphic Design. This course
lab and lecture courses and is is the fourth in a series of 4 courses
designed to provide an additional and is an overview of the general
opportunity for students to prac- career pathways available to students
tice concepts covered in the lab and interested in the Graphic Design
lecture courses and enhance their profession.
Graphic Design work in preparation 0 Units
of their portfolios. These instruc- 12 Lecture hours
tional activities are not available in
the regular lecture/lab courses and NVOC 300
are not required for the grade in Refinery and Petroleum Safety
the courses. It is recommended for Overview
students who have previously or are
currently enrolled in any Rio Hondo Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter
College Graphic Design course with a Union Apprentice
prefix of ART or GDSN. This course will provide recognized
0 Units credentials for workers in the refinery
1 to 400 Lab hours and petroleum industry. The training
will emphasize Cal-OSHA safety
NVOC 291 measures including toxicology,
Career Exploration: Graphic Design I: hazard communication, and confined
History space work. Human performance
methodologies will be applied to
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate trade related hazards specific to this
assessment industry. An in depth discussion and
This course is intended for students overview of the petroleum and refin-
interested in the exploration of a ing process will be conducted.
career in Graphic Design. This course 0 Units
is the first in a series of 4 courses and 20 Lecture hours
is an abbreviated survey of the ori-
gins of the Graphic Design profession NVOC 1011
from the time of Gutenberg through Orientation/Safety
the Industrial Revolution into the
modern Digital Era. This course is designed to meet the
0 Units needs of Indentured Apprentices
12 Lecture hours with the State of California who are
interested in the general trade safety
NVOC 292 within the carpentry industry. Course
Career Exploration: Graphic Design II: topics will include: introduction to
Process the carpenter’s apprentice program,
hand tool safety, power tool safety,
Advisory: READ 022 or appropriate math, beginning blueprint reading
assessment and layouts, trade history and job-site
This course is intended for students safety.
interested in the exploration of a 0 Units
career in Graphic Design. This course 20 Lecture hours
is the second in a series of 4 courses 20 Lab hours

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12 Administrators

ADMINISTRATION Hebert, Steven ASSISTANT DEAN
Dreyfuss, Teresa Dean, Kinesiology, Dance and Salazar, Barbara
Superintendent/President, Athletics/Athletic Director Assistant Dean, Student Success and
B.A., University of Chinese Culture, B.S., California Polytechnic University, Retention (Basic Skills)
Taiwan; M.B.A., University of La Verne Pomona; M.Ed., Azusa Pacific B.A., University of California, Berkeley;
University M.A., San Francisco State University
Gee, Henry
Vice President, Student Services Kirkwood, Alisia DIRECTORS/MANAGERS
A.A. Sacramento City College Interim Dean, Student Affairs/
B.A., M.A., Azusa Pacific University Student Conduct Allen III, Walter
B.S., University of California, Riverside; Director, Police Academy
Ligioso, Yulian M.S., California State University, B.S., California Polytechnic University,
Vice President, Finance & Business Fullerton Pomona; M.S., California Southern
B.S. University of Southern California; University
M.B.A., University of the Pacific Linsell, Grant
Dean, Arts and Cultural Programs Brehm, Michaela
Ramirez, Laura B.M., University of Michigan; M.M., Director, Grant Development &
Vice President, Academic Affairs University of Oregon; D.M.A., Arizona Management
A.S. East Los Angeles College; B.S. State University B.A., San Jose State University;
University of California, Los Angeles; M.A., SIT Graduate Institute
Ed.D., M.S., California State University, Mecom, Alice
Fullerton Dean, Communications and Castaneda-Calleros, Russell
Languages Director, Government and Community
EXECUTIVE DEANS/DIRECTORS B.A., Louisiana State University; M.A., Relations
University of North Texas; Ed.D., B.A., M.A., Stanford University; M.P.P.,
Nashua, Loy California State University, Northridge JFK School of Government at Harvard
Executive Director, Human Resources University, Cambridge; Ed.D., Loyola
B.A., Whittier College; Page, Catherine Marymount University
M.S., Claremont Graduate University; Interim Dean, Health Science &
J.D., University of La Verne Nursing Chavez, Lisa
B.S.N., California State University, Long Grant Manager,
DEANS Beach; M.S.N., University of Southern Student Success and Support Program
California B.A., University of Texas, Austin; M.Ed.,
Castro, Melba University of California, Los Angeles
Dean, Student Success Priest, Vann
B.S., University of California, Berkeley; Dean, Math and Science Gethers, Shireetha
M.S., Stanford University; Ph.D., B.S., University of Illinois, Urbana- Director, Child Development Center
University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign; Ph.D., University of B.S., M.S., California State University,
Champaign Missouri, Columbia Long Beach; Ed.D., University of
Southern California
Chavez, Lisa Runkle, Gita
Interim Dean of Counseling Dean, Business Griffiths, Heba
B.A., University of Texas, Austin; M.Ed., B.A., University of California, Berkeley; Director, Extended Opportunity
University of California, Los Angeles M.A., New York University; M.B.A., Program and Services/CARE
University of Southern California B.A., University of California, Santa
Emerson, Yolanda Barbara; M.A., Point Loma Nazarene
Dean, Educational Centers Slavich, Michael University
B.A., California State University, Dean, Career and Technical Education/
Los Angeles; M.B.A., University of Instructional Operations Gutierrez-Sandoval, Yvonne
Phoenix A.S., Rio Hondo College; M.A., B.V.E., Director, Financial Aid, Scholarships
California State University, and Veteran Services
Green, Rebecca Los Angeles B.A., Pitzer College; M.A., Claremont
Dean, Behavioral and Social Sciences Graduate University
A.S., Long Beach City College; B.A., Yokoyama, Mark
California State University, Long Beach; Dean, Public Safety Kibui, Stephen
M.A., California State University, A.A., Golden West College; B.A., Director, Accounting
Dominguez Hills University of La Verne; M.A., B.A., Strathmore College
California State University, Dominguez M.B.A., Newman University
2018-2019 Catalog Hills; M.A., University of Southern
California Rio Hondo College / 401

Lopez, George Suarez, Francisco
Manager, Operations and Project Manager, SSSP, Non-Credit/
Maintenance Adult Education Consortium/
Continuing and Contract Education
Martinez, Maria Elena A.A., Santa Ana College; B.S., California
Interim, Grant Manager, State University, Fullerton;
Basic Skills Initiative (BSI) M.A., Chapman University; Ed.D.,
B.A., University of California, University of Southern California
Los Angeles; M.A., California State
University, Los Angeles Unger, Leigh A.
Director, Admissions and Records/
Martinez, Maria Lea Registrar
Interim Project Manager, Teacher B.A., M.B.A., Concordia University
Preparation Pipeline and Pathway
(TPPP) Van Voorhis, Gary
B.A., De La Salle University, Director, Information/Technology
M.A., California State University, Services
Fullerton B.A., University of Denver

Matsui, Mark
Director, Disabled Students Programs
and Services
B.A., San Jose State University; M.S.,
California State University, Los Angeles

Noble, Bruce
Grant Manager, Deputy Sector
Navigator
MBA, Pepperdine University

Ortega, Anthony
Manager, Mechanical and Electrical
Services
B.A., Mapua Institute of Technology;
M.B.A., University Malaya, Kuala
Lumpur/Selangor

Phillips, Shaina
Director, Student Life and Leadership/
Title IX Compliance Officer
B.A., Occidental College;
M.S., California State University,
Northridge

Retana, Ruthie
Director, Marketing and
Communications
B.A., University of California, Los
Angeles; M.T.S., Harvard Divinity
School

Rocha, Cecilia
Grant Manager, Student Equity
B.A., University of California, Irvine;
M.A., Azusa Pacific University

Sarao, Felix
Director, Contract Management &
Vending Services
B.A., De La Salle University;
M.B.A., American Graduate University

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13 Faculty

A B Bowen, James
Assistant Professor of French
Accardo, Frank Babou, Robin M.A., California State University,
Instructor of Music Librarian Long Beach
B.M., Berklee College of Music; M.M., B.A., California State University
California State University, Northridge Long Beach; M.L.S., San Jose State Brandt, Katherin
University Associate Professor of Nursing
Acevedo, Lisette B.S.N., California State University,
Assistant Professor of Speech/ Balch, David Los Angeles; M.S.N., California State
Forensics Professor of Administration of Justice University, Dominguez Hills
B.A., University of Southern B.S., California State University,
California; M.A., California State Los Angeles; M.B.A., Pepperdine Bronkar, Ryan
University, Northridge University; Ph.D., United States Associate Professor of Mathematics
International University A.A., Fullerton College; B.A., M.A.,
Acuna-Hansen, Chris University of California, Los Angeles
Associate Professor of Photography Barman, Kevin
B.F.A., California State University, Instructor of Human Services Brown, Ada P.
Fullerton; M.F.A., California Institute B.A., M.S., California State University, Professor of Studio Art, Painting and
of the Arts Dominguez Hills; M.A., California Design
State University, Los Angeles B.A., Queens College; M.F.A.,
Alvarado, Delmis University of Houston
SSSP General Counselor Baum, Tanja
A.A., Santa Ana College; B.A., Instructor of Nursing/Simulation Brutlag, Brian T.
California State University, Fullerton; A.A., Rio Hondo College; B.S., Assistant Professor of Sociology
M.S., California State University, Long California State University, Fullerton; A.S., Waubonsee Community
Beach M.S.N., Ph.D., University of San Diego College; B.A., University of Illinois at
Springfield; M.A., Northern Illinois
Alvarado, Guadalupe Bean, Michelle University
Counselor/Professor Associate Professor of English
A.A., Compton College; B.A., B.A., Whittier College; M.A., California C
California State University, Long State University, Fullerton
Beach; M.S., University of LaVerne Callinan, Thomas
Bell, Sharon Associate Professor of English
Arazi, Dana Associate Professor of Reading M.A., California State University,
Instructor of American Sign B.A., Brooklyn College; M.A., Hunter Long Beach
Language College; Ph.D., Fordham University
A.A., San Diego Community College; Camacho, Tammy
B.A., California State University, Bethel, Robert EOPS/CARE Counselor
Fresno; M.A., Gallaudet University Professor of Biology B.A., California State University,
B.S., M.S., University of California, Fullerton; M.S., University of La Verne
Archambault, Alan Davis; M.A., California State
Associate Professor of Mathematics University, Long Beach Carey, Ryan
A.A., Long Beach City College Instructor of Fire Technology
B.S., University of California, Los Biesemeyer, Gail M. B.S., Waldorf College; M.S., Grand
Angeles; M.S., California State Professor of Health Science Canyon University
University, East Bay B.S.N., Loyola University; M.S.N.,
Azusa Pacific University Carrera, Wendy
Arroyo, Jose Instructor of Journalism and Mass
Assistant Professor/DSPS Counselor Blackmun III, Eugene Media
B.A., Michigan State University; Professor of Business Management A.A., Rio Hondo College; B.A.,
M.A., San Diego State University A.A., Cerritos College; B.S., Brigham Chapman University; M.A., Whittier
Young University; M.B.A., California College
Ayala, Armando State University, Fullerton
Professor of Kinesiology Cartagena, Alyson
A.A., Rio Hondo College; B.S., Loma Botello, Robert Professor of Dance, Yoga and Pilates
Linda University Instructor of Mathematics Coordinator, Student Learning
B.S. Stanford University, M.S., Outcomes
California State University, M.F.A., University of California,
Los Angeles Irvine; CLMA, Loyola Marymount;
Ed.D., Brandman University

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Castaneda, Arely D E
Veterans Services Counselor/
Coordinator Daryoush, Faye Eckstrom, Marie
A.A., Rio Hondo College; B.S., M.S., Professor of Mathematics Professor of English
University of La Verne B.S., University of Bridgeport, Coordinator, Program Review
CT; M.S., University of Southern B.A., Suffolk University; M.A.,
Cha, Janet California; M.S., University of California State University,
Instructor of Accounting Southern California, School of Northridge; M.A., M.A., California
B.A., Wheaton College; M.A.S., Engineering State University, Los Angeles
Northern Illinois University;
M.S.A., Marquette University Dawson, David English, Cameron
Instructor of 3D Animation Associate Professor of Mathematics
Chavez, Vanessa and Modeling M.S., California State University,
SSSP General Counselor A.A., Art Institute of Dallas; B.A., Long Beach
A.A., Rio Hondo College; B.A., Baylor University; M.F.A., Florida
California State University, Long Atlantic University F
Beach; M.A., Azusa Pacific University
De La Mora, Martha Fernandez, Juan R.
Cheung, Angela Counselor/Professor Assistant Professor of English
Assistant Professor of Nursing B.A., University of California, Los B.A., M.A., California State University,
B.S. University of California, Irvine; Angeles, M.A., California State Long Beach
B.S.N., M.S.N. California State University, Dominguez Hills
University, Los Angeles Fierro, Melanie
De Leon, Maribel Instructor of Biology
Clark, Mary Dennyse SSSP General Counselor B.S., University of Central Florida;
EOPS/CARE Counselor/Professor B.A., University of California, Santa M.S., University of Nebraska
BA, California Dominguez Hills, Cruz; M.S., University of La Verne
M.S.W., California State University, Flores, Julio
Long Beach De Los Santos, Blanca General Counselor
Professor of Spanish B.S., California State Polytechnic,
Coffman, Dan B.A., M.A., California State University, Pomona; M.Ed., University of Southern
Professor of Fire Technology Los Angeles California
A.S., Miramar College, San Diego;
B.S., California State University, Los Diaz, Sandy Flores, Ygnacio
Angeles; M.P.A., California State Adult Education Transitional Instructor of Administration of
University, Los Angeles; California Counselor Justice
State Certified Fire Chief Officer; B.A., University of California, Los B.S., National University; M.A.,
California State Licensed Paramedic, Angeles; M.A., Loyola Marymount University of San Diego; M.P.S.,
California State Certified Firefighter I University Pennsylvania State University;
& II and California State Certified Fire M.B.A., Pepperdine University; Ed.D.,
Instructor Dighera, Mike University of Southern Southern
Instructor of Automotive Technology California
Cummings, Frances A.A., Cerritos College; B.S., California
Professor of Biology State University, Long Beach Flores-Olson, Raquel
B.S., Millerville University; M.A., Instructor of Reading
California State University, Fullerton Dixon, Scott B.S., California State University,
Associate Professor of Philosophy Los Angeles; M.A., Azusa Pacific
Curiel, Libby Lee B.A., California State Polytechnic University; M.S., California State
Professor of Speech University, Pomona; M.A., California University, Fullerton
B.A.,M.A., California State State University, Long Beach
University, Los Angeles Flores-Olson, Troy
Dornean, Marius Career Counselor/Professor
Curington, William Instructor/Coordinator Heavy B.A., California State University,
Instructor of English Equipment Technology Fullerton; M.A., Chapman University
B.A., M.A., California State University,
Long Beach Duarte, Jeannette Florman, Kelli
Professor of Speech Associate Professor of Administration
Curlee, Karleen B.A., Oregon State University; M.A., of Justice
Professor of Reading and Texas A & M University; Ph.D., B.A., The Ohio State University; J.D.,
Tutorial Education Arizona State University Case Western Reserve University
A.A., Fullerton College; B.A., M.S.,
California State University, Fullerton Duran, Jose Joaquin Forrest, Michael
Assistant Professor of History Professor of Geology
B.A., M.A., University of California, A.A., Golden West College; B.A., B.S.,
Santa Barbara M.S., California State University, Long
Beach; Ph.D., University of Southern
California

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Frala, John C. Griffith, Leah J. Hsiao, Jupei
Professor Advanced Transportation Instructor of Mathematics Instructor of Mathematics
Technologies, Hybrid and CNG/LNG B.A., Chapman College; M.S., B.S., University of California, Irvine;
Fuels, Honda PACT California Polytechnic State University, M.A., San Francisco State University
A.A., A.S., General Motors University, San Luis Obispo
B.S., B.A., M.A., University of Phoenix Huang, Julie
Griffith, Margaret Professor of Business Management
Freije, Theresa Associate Professor of Painting & M.B.A., Azusa Pacific University,
Professor of English Drawing D.B.A., Argosy University
M.A., California State University, B.F.A., Maryland Institute College of
Fullerton; Creighton University; Art; M.F.A., Cranbrook Academy of Art Hughes, Sean
University of California, Los Angeles; Instructor of Civil and Architectural
Cambridge University Guzman, Sergio Drafting and Design
Counselor/Assistant Professor A.A., Bakersfield College;
Fung, Hank A.A., Santa Ana College; B.A., A.S., Mt. San Antonio College;
Instructor of Mathematics University of California, Riverside; B.S., California Polytechnic State
M.A., California State University, M.S., California State University, San University
Fullerton Bernardino; Ed.D., California State
University, Fullerton Huinquez, Jorge
G Counselor/Assistant Professor
H A.A., Southwestern College; B.A.,
Garcia, Alonso California State University,
Instructor of English Halvorson, Gary Northridge; M.Ed., University of San
B.A., University of California, Professor of CAD/Drafting Diego
Riverside; M.A., University of Hawaii B.A., California State University,
Fresno; M.A., California State I
Garcia, Yvette B. University, Los Angeles
EOPS Counselor Ibarra, Edward
B.A., Loyola-Marymount University; Hannah, Kathleen Instructor of English
M.A., California Family Study Center Professor of Nursing B.A., University of California, Los
A.D.N., Rio Hondo College, B.S.N., Angeles; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Gardos, Alexander Pacific Union College; M.S.N., Southern California
Assistant Professor of University of Phoenix
Graphic Design Irwin, Erin
A.A., Santa Monica College; Harlow, Brenda Instructor of Mathematics
B.A., San Francisco State University; Instructor of Computer Information B.S., Biola University; M.A., California
M.Ed., University of Missouri, Technology State University, Fullerton
Columbia B.A., California Lutheran University;
M.Ed., California State University, Isaac, Lily
Garg, Garima Long Beach Professor of English
Instructor of Chemistry B.A., M.A., Bangalore University;
B.S., M.S., Kumaun University; Ph.D., Henderson, Edward Ph.D., Banaras University
G.B. Pant University of Agriculture SSSP General Counselor
and Technology B.S., California State University, Isaac, Shirley
Fullerton; M.S., M.B.A., University of Instructor of Biology
Gaw, Rose La Verne B.A. University of California,
DSPS Counselor Los Angeles; M.S. California State
B.A., M.S., California State University, Hernandez, Yunior University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles General Counselor
B.A., M.S., California State University, J
Gonzalez, Hector Northridge
Associate Professor of Humanities Jaeggi, Scott
A.A., Fullerton College; B.A., M.A., Herzfeld, Shari T. Instructor of Fire Technology/EMT
California State University, Fullerton Professor of Nursing A.S., Rio Hondo College;
B.S.N., California State University, B.A., Brandman University
Gonzalez, Lydia Long Beach; M.N., University of
Associate Professor of Mathematics/ California, Los Angeles Javanmard, Mike
Coordinator Institutional Instructor of Economics
Effectiveness Hinze, Michael B.A., University of California,
B.S., University of California, Santa Assistant Professor of Kinesiology & Riverside; M.S., California State
Cruz; M.S., California State University, Athletics Polytechnic University, Pomona
Los Angeles A.A., Orange Coast College; B.A.,
Humboldt State University; M.A., Jeffrey, Lorraine
Gottlieb, Karen Azusa Pacific University Assistant Professor of English
Associate Professor of Nursing B.A., M.A., California State University,
A.S., Cerritos College; A.D.N., Holbrook, Veronica Los Angeles
Chapman University; B.S.N., M.S.N., Instructor of Mathematics
University of Phoenix; Ed.D., Argosy A.A., Cypress College; B.A., ITT
University Technical Institute; B.A., M.A.,
California State University, Fullerton

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Johnson, Steve Lee, Young Lynch, Kelly
Instructor of Kinesiology and Librarian/Coordinator, Associate Professor of Child
Athletics/Head Coach Men’s Pathway to Law School Development/RHCLA Coordinator
Basketball B.A., University of California, A.A., Pasadena City College; B.A.,
A.A., Chaffey College; B.A., Berkeley; J.D., California Western M.A., California State University,
M.A., California State University, School of Law; M.L.S., San Jose State Los Angeles
Dominguez Hills University
Lynch, Sheila
K Leung, Allen Professor of Fine Arts
Professor of Chemistry Coordinator, First-Year Seminar
Kaufman, Bonnilee Ph.D, University of Utah B.A., California State University,
Learning Disability Specialist Fullerton; M.F.A., Claremont Graduate
B.S., State University of Oneonta; M.A., Lewis, Cynthia University
University of New Mexico Professor of Art History
B.A., Pomona College; M.A., California M
Keller, Terry State University, Fullerton
Professor of Biology Madrigal, Ea
B.S., California State Polytechnic Lewis, Violeta Instructor of History
University, Pomona; M.S., California Instructor of Nursing B.A., M.A, University of Nevada, Las
State University, Fullerton A.D.N., Rio Hondo College; Vegas; Ph.D., University of California,
B.A., University of California, Santa Riverside
Kepner, Patricia Barbara; M.S., University of Arizona
Professor of Child Development Maki, Lauren
A.A., Cerritos College; B.S., California Lindy, David SSSP General Counselor
State University, Fullerton; M.S., Nova Assistant Profesor of Electrical/ B.A., University of Southern California
Southeastern University Electronics Technology M.S., Azusa Pacific University
A.A., Mt. San Antonio College; B.S.,
Kimber, George DeVry University Markossian, Marina
Professor of Administration of Justice Instructor of English
B.S., California State University, Littrell, Mark B.A., Pepperdine University;
Los Angeles; M.A. August Vollmer Professor of Mathematics M.A., Chapman University
University B.A., Whittier College; M.S., California
State University, Long Beach Martinez, Angelica
Koger, Michael SSSP General Counselor
Instructor of English Liu, Jeannie B.A., Mills College; M.S., University of
B.A., M.A., California State University, Assistant Professor of Accounting La Verne
Long Beach A.S., Community College of Southern
Nevada; B.S., University of Las Mason, Don
Korf, William Vegas, Nevada; M.B.A. University of Associate Professor, Administration
Professor of Theatre Arts California, Irvine of Justice
B.A., University of California, Los B.S., Southern Illinois University; M.S.
Angeles; M.F.A., University of Liu, Shin Capella University
Washington Professor of Computer Science/
Information Systems Mata, Moises
Koutroulis, Mathew B.A., National Taiwan College of Coordinator of Learning Assistance
Professor of Chemistry Education; M.S., University of Texas; Center/Associate Professor of English
B.A., M.S., California State University, D.B.A., Argosy University as a New Language
Long Beach; M.S., University of A.A., East Los Angeles College;
California, Irvine Livingston, Jannine B.A., California State University,
Associate Professor of Music Dominguez Hills; M.A., California
L B.M., M.M., University of Southern State University, Long Beach
California
Lampert, Katharine Matthis, James
Counselor, Disabled Students Llerena, Lydia Professor of English
Program and Services Professor of Spanish B.A., M.A., California State University,
A.A., Cypress College; B.A., M.S., A.A., Long Beach City College; B.A., Fullerton
California State University, Long M.A., California State University,
Beach Long Beach Mayer, Krysia
Instructor of Mathematics
Lara, Jose Lopez-Alvarado, Katherine B.A., M.A., California State University,
Counselor/Coordinator, Professor of Nursing Fullerton
Transfer Center A.A., A.S., Citrus College; B.S.N.,
B.A., M.A., California State University, Azusa Pacific University; M.S.N., Miller, Gregory
Los Angeles University of Phoenix Instructor of Mathematics
B.A., Whittier College
Luna, Patricia M.A., University of Southern
Professor of Nursing California M.A., University of
L.V.N., R.N., Rio Hondo College; California, Riverside
B.S.N., P.H.N., M.S.N, California State
University, Dominguez Hills

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Miller, Robert Okamoto, Tyler Preston, Theodore
Associate Professor of Ceramics Assistant Professor/Coordinator Professor of Philosophy
B.F.A., Otis Parsons Art Institute; Basic Skills/ENLA B.A., Claremont McKenna College;
M.F.A., University of California, A.A., Rio Hondo College; M.A., California State University, Long
Los Angeles B.A., M.A., California State Polytechnic Beach; Ph.D., University of California,
University, Pomona Riverside
Mindes, Aimee
Professor of Geography Olson, Eric Pudelko, Kathy
B.A., University of California, Santa Instructor of Automotive Technology Professor of Kinesiology/Coordinator,
Barbara; M.A., California State A.A., Long Beach City College Fitness Center
University, Long Beach B.A., University of Northern Colorado;
Ortiz, Amelia M.A. California State University,
Mitchell, Carley Assistant Professor of Nursing Northridge
Professor of Administration of Justice B.S.N., M.S.N. California State
B.S., Pepperdine University University Dominguez Hills, Puga, Jr. Gilbert
D.H.S., A.T. Still University Professor of Speech
Moe, Sondra B.A., California State Polytechnic
Professor of Child Development Osman, Daniel University, Pomona; M.A., California
A.A. Cerritos College; B.S. California Assistant Professor of English State University, Fullerton
State University, Fullerton; M.S., Ph.D., B.A., Wesleyan University;
Utah State University M.A., California State University, R
Los Angeles
Montiel, Gerson Ramirez, Elizabeth
Instructor of Mathematics P Articulation Officer/Counselor
B.S., California State University, Long B.A., Scripps College; M.S., University
Beach; M.S., Walden University; M.S., Padgett, Vernon of La Verne
University of West Florida Professor of Psychology
B.A., California State University, San Reeder, Ronald
Mora, Juana Bernardino, M.A., California State Associate Professor of 2D/3D Design
Coordinator, Student Equity/ University, Long Beach, M.A., Ph.D., A.A., Rio Hondo College; B.A., M.A.,
Associate Professor of Political Ohio State University California State University, Fullerton
Science
A.A., Mt. San Antonio College; B.A., Perry, Abbie Reyes, Dianna
M.A., California State University, Instructor of History Counselor EOPS/Associate Professor
Northridge; M.A., Claremont Graduate Coordinator, Institutional A.A., Rio Hondo College; B.A., M.S.,
University; Ph.D., Claremont Graduate Effectiveness Committee California State University,
University A.A., San Bernardino Valley College; Long Beach
B.A., University of California,
N Riverside; M.A., California State Rhee, Joseph
University, Los Angeles Instructor of Astronomy
Nakatani, Farrah B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of
Instructor of Drafting and Design Pfeiffer, Jill California, Los Angeles
A.A., A.S., Mt. San Antonio College; Professor of Anthropology
B.S., California State University, Los B.A., University of California, Los Rhodes, Angela
Angeles Angeles; M.A., California State Professor of English
University, Los Angeles A.A., Rio Hondo College; B.A., M.A.,
Newman, James Ph.D., California State Polytechnic
Professor of Administration of Justice Pichardo-Diaz, Dorali University, Pomona
B.S., California State University, Los Counselor/Professor
Angeles; M.P.A. University of LaVerne: B.A., M.S., California State University, Ribaya, Jeronimo
Master Instructor, Commission on Long Beach Associate Professor of Biology
Peace Officer Standards and Training B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of
Pierson Geiger, Kenn California, Los Angeles.
Nyaggah, Lynette Professor of English
Professor of English B.A., Dakota Wesleyan University; Rickman, Tracy
B.A., University of California, M.A., State University of New York, Coordinator, Fire Academy and
Berkeley; M.A., Ph.D., University of Buffalo; Ph.D., University of Minnesota Professor of Fire Technology
California, Los Angeles A.S., Fire Technology, Community
Pilati-Corselli, Michelle L. College of the Air Force, B.S., Park
O Professor of Psychology College; M.P.A, University of La
B.S., State University of New York, Verne; Certified Hazardous Materials
O’Brien, Katherine Albany, M.A., Ph.D., University Instructor, California Certified Fire
EOPS Counselor/Professor, of California Los Angeles, Ph.D., Instructor, ICC Certified Fire Code
Coordinator, Staff Development/ FLEX University of California, Los Angeles Inspector I
B.A., M.A., University of California,
Santa Barbara Pitassi, Matthew Rifino-Juarez, Melissa
Associate Professor of Mathematics Professor of Sociology,
B.S., M.S., California State University, Coordinator, Honors Program
Long Beach B.A., M.A., California State University
Fullerton; M.S., Bellevue University

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Rios, Rodolfo Senk, Jodi T
Associate Professor of Computer Professor of Kinesiology/Fitness
Information Systems Specialist Certificate/Coordinator, Tanaka-Hoshijo, Jennifer
B.S., DeVry University; M.B.A., Keller Online Education Professor of Kinesiology and
Graduate School of Management B.S., M.S., University of Connecticut; Athletics/Head Coach Women’s
Ed.D., Pepperdine University Soccer
Rivas, Claudia B.A., University of California, Irvine;
Librarian Sigala, Carol Ann M.A., Chapman University; M.S.,
B.S., University of California, Professor of Child Development Azusa Pacific University
Irvine; M.S., University of Southern B.A., University of California, Los
California; M.L.I.S., San Jose State Angeles; M.S., Pacific Oaks; M.S.W., Tang, Suzanne
University Ph.D., University of Southern Professor of Nursing
California B.S.N., University of San Francisco;
Rivera, Mary M.S.N., California State University,
Counselor/Professor Sloniger, Wells Fullerton; D.N.P., California State
B.A., M.S., California State University, Professor of Reading University, Fullerton
Long Beach B.A., Pepperdine University, Malibu;
M.S., California State University, Thomas, Julius
Roberts, Warren Fullerton Counselor/Professor
Professor of GIS/CAD A.A., Riverside Community College;
M.L.A., University of Oregon Smith, Kevin B.A., University of California,
Professor of Psychology Riverside; M.S., P.P.S. Credential,
Rodriguez, Jose I. B.S., B.A., M.A., University of California State University,
EOPS/Puente Counselor California, Irvine; Ph.D., University of San Bernardino
M.S., California State University, California, Irvine
Los Angeles Tieu, David
Smith, Stephen Counselor
Romo, Claudia Instructor of Kinesiology and B.A., California State Polytechnic
CTE/Perkins Counselor - Strong Athletics/Head Water Polo/Swim University, Pomona; M.S. California
Workforce Coach State University, Long Beach
A.A., East Los Angeles College; B.A., A.A., Citrus Community College; B.A.,
M.S., California State University, Long University of La Verne; M.S. Azusa Tomory, Stephen C.
Beach Pacific University Professor of Automotive Technology
A.A., Citrus College; B.V.E., M.A.,
Ryan, Mutsuno Sotelo, Angela California State University,
Instructor of Mathematics General Counselor Los Angeles
B.A., Fukuoka University of Education; A.A., Mt. San Antonio College; A.S. Rio
M.S., California State University, Long Hondo College; B.A., M.S., California Tovmasian, Grant
Beach State University, Los Angeles Instructor/Coordinator
Speech/Forensics (Debate)
S Spencer, Shelly B.A., M.A., California State University,
Assistant Professor of Biology Los Angeles
Saenz, Marisela B.S., M.S., California State Polytechnic
Counselor/Coordinator, University, Pomona Truong, Irene
Guardian Scholars Librarian/Assistant Professor
Coordinator, Honors Program Spieler-Persad, Gisela B.A., California State University,
A.A., A.S., Rio Hondo College; B.A., Coordinator MESA/Professor of Long Beach; M.L.I.S., University of
California State University, Fullerton; Mathematics California, Los Angeles
M.S., University of La Verne M.A., M.S., Ph.D., University of
Southern California U
Salazar, Michael
Professor of Kinesiology & Athletics/ Springer, JoAnn Urquidi, Bianca
Head Coach Baseball Professor of English Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
M.Ed., Azusa Pacific University B.A. University of Toronto, M.A. and Athletics/ Head Coach Softball
California State University, Long B.A., Whittier College; M.S., Indiana
Sanchez, M. Denna Beach, Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University
School Psychologist University
B.A., California State University, Los V
Angeles; M.A., Ph.D., California School Stevens-Gandara, Erin Miyo
of Professional Psychology, Instructor of Digital Photography Vaca, Christian
Los Angeles B.F.A. California College of Arts and Instructor of Physics
Crafts; M.F.A., California Institute of B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of
Schleicher, Matthew the Arts California, Los Angeles
Instructor of Theatre Arts
B.A., M.F.A., California State Stoian, Razvan
University, Fullerton Instructor of Nursing
A.A., Rio Hondo College;
B.S., Academy of Economics;
M.S., University of Phoenix

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Valdivia, Irma Wheeler, George
Associate Professor of History Instructor of Music
B.A., University of California, Santa B.A., M.A., California State University,
Barbara; M.A., California State Long Beach
University, Los Angeles
Y
Valladares, Diana
General Counselor Young, Brian
B.A., M.S., California State University, Librarian
Northridge B.S., California State University, San
Bernardino; M.L.I.S., San Jose State
Vazquez, Dana Marie University
Professor of English
B.A., California State University, Young, Colin
Chico; M.A., California State Professor of Political Science
University, Sacramento; T.E.S.O.L., B.A., University of California,
Certificate, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A., University of
Irvine; M.A., California State California, Santa Barbara
University, San Bernardino
Z
Velazquez, Ralph
Assistant Professor of English Zaro, Mariano
M.A., California State University, Professor of Spanish
Long Beach M.A., University of Zaragoza (Spain);
Ph.D., University of Granada (Spain)
Villanueva, Viviana
Counselor
A.A., Long Beach City College;
B.A., California State University,
Dominguez Hills; M.A., University of
San Diego

Vu, Irene
Counselor
A.A., Santa Ana College
B.S., California State University,
Fullerton; M.A., California State
University, Dominguez Hills

Vu, Nguyen
Professor of Mathematics
M.S., University of Nebraska

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Wallace, Gerald
Instructor of Fire Technology
A.S., East Los Angeles College

Wang, George
Professor of Mathematics
Coordinator, Math Science Center
M.A., Claremont Graduate School

Waugh, Christine
Counselor/Coordinator
Center for Career and Re-Entry
Services
A.A., Citrus College; B.A., California
State University, Fullerton; M.S., Azusa
Pacific University

Wetsman, Adam
Professor of Anthropology/
Coordinator, Study Abroad Program
A.S., Rio Hondo College; B.A.,
University of California, Santa Barbara;
M.S., J.D., University of Wisconsin,
Madison; Ph.D., University of
California, Los Angeles

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14 Maps

CAMPUS DIRECTORY

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AJ Administration of Justice CI Campus Inn LQ Lower Quad PE Physical Education
AJA Administration of Justice Annex CP Central Plant LRC Learning Resource Center S Science and Math
AT Applied Technology CR Central Receiving M Music SS Student Services
ART Art CDC Child Development Center MC Modular Classrooms SU Student Union
B Business CT Courts (Tennis) MN Maintenance UQ Upper Quad
BB Black Box Theater G Gymnasium O Observatory W Wray Memorial Theater

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El Monte Education Center

3017 Tyler Avenue
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 443-8932

Foothill Transit, Metro Bus Lines

Please visit the EMEC site for more information.

Rio Hondo Educational Center at Pico Rivera

9426 Marjorie St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 692-0921

(Across from El Rancho High School)

Please visit the Rio Hondo website for more information.

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Santa Fe Springs Regional Training Center

11400 Greenstone Avenue
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562) 941-4082

Please visit the Fire Academy site for more information.

South Whittier Education Center

14307 E. Telegraph Road
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 941-2356

Metro Bus Lines, Sunshine Shuttle

Please visit the SWEC site for more information.

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15 Index

Index Architectural Design and Drawing ...78 C
Certificate ............................................78
A Degree ..................................................78 CADD (Computer Assisted Drafting
Architectural Design & Drawing & Design) Technology .....................195
AB540 Students ....................................21 Technician ............................................78 Calendar, Instructional ..........................5
Academic Advisement ........................27 Architecture ..........................................77 CalWORKs Program ............................27
Academic Dishonesty ..........................37 Courses ..............................................241 Campus Activities ................................35
Academic Freedom ..............................12 Degree ..................................................77 Campus Inn Theater ..............................9
Academic Guidelines ...........................37 Art ...........................................................79 Career Counseling ...............................27
Academic Honors ................................38 Courses ..............................................243 Career Exploration:
Academic Probation ............................40 Degree ..................................................79 Graphic Design .................................196
Academic Renewal ...............................39 Art Gallery ..............................................9 Career Services .....................................27
Academic Standards ............................38 Art History for Transfer.......................81 Carpentry-Concrete Forming .............90
Access to Student Records ..................12 ASRHC Sponsored Events ..................35 Carpentry Courses .............................265
Accounting ............................................66 Assessment Center ...............................27 Carpentry-General ...............................91
Certificate ............................................66 Assessment Placement ........................25 Carpentry-Scaffold Construction .......92
Courses ..............................................233 Assessment Placement Appeals .........25 Catalog Rights ......................................51
Degree ..................................................66 Associate Degree for Transfer - Center for Career &
Accounting for Government and Reciprocity Policy ..............................50 Re-entry Services ................................27
Nonprofit Organizations ...................67 Associate Degree Nursing ................249 Certificate of Achievement .................51
Accreditation ..........................................1 Associate in Arts for Transfer Certificate of Skill Proficiency ............51
Accreditations & Certifications ............8 (AA-T) Requirements ........................49 Certificate Programs ......................49, 51
ACE Credit (American Council Associate in Science for Transfer Challenge of Educational Records .....39
on Education) ......................................42 (AS-T) Requirements .........................49 Cheating ................................................37
Adding/Dropping Classes ..................22 Astronomy ..........................................252 Chemistry for Transfer.........................93
Administration of Justice ....................68 Athletic Eligibility ................................36 Courses ..............................................276
Courses ..............................................234 Athletics Men’s & Women’s Chicano Studies ....................................94
Degree ..................................................68 Intercollegiate Sports .........................35 Courses ..............................................277
For Transfer .........................................69 Athletic Trainer’s Aide Certificate ...155 Child Development ..............................95
Administrators ...............................2, 401 Attendance/Absences ..........................37 Certificate ............................................96
Admissions ...........................................20 Auditing .................................................39 Courses ..............................................277
Advanced Engine Performance .........70 Ausencia de Discriminación ...............14 Degree ..................................................95
Certificate ............................................70 Automotive Technology ......................82 Child Development Center/
Degree ..................................................70 Bachelor of Science ....................200-208 Pre-School Laboratory ...................9, 28
Advanced Engine Performance Certificate ......................................82, 83 Children on Campus ...........................12
Technician ............................................71 Courses ..............................................252 Chinese................................................. 280
Alcohol Abuse Policy ..........................19 Degree ..................................................82 Civil Design & Drawing Certificate .100
Algebra I and II ..................................194 Civil Design Technology .....................98
Alpha Gamma Sigma ..........................38 B Certificate ............................................99
Alternative Credit ................................42 Courses ..............................................280
Alternative Energy Technology .........72 Basic Skills Enrollment ........................39 Degree ..................................................98
Certificate ............................................72 B.I.M. (Building Information Civil Drawing and Pressure Piping .197
Courses ..............................................237 Modeling) ..........................................195 Classification of Students ..............20, 39
Degree ..................................................72 Biology ...................................................85 CLEP Credit ...............................42, 45-47
Alternative Fuels & Advanced Courses ..............................................262 College Policies & Procedures ............12
Transportation Technology ..............73 Degree ..................................................85 College Responsibilities ......................24
Certificate ............................................73 For Transfer .........................................86 College Services Fee .......................26, 35
Degree ..................................................73 Biotechnology .....................................264 Communication Studies
American Sign Language ..................238 Black Box Theater ...................................9 for Transfer.........................................101
Animation .............................................74 Board of Trustees ...................................1 Community College .............................56
Courses ..............................................238 Books ......................................................26 Computer Information Technology .106
Degree ..................................................74 Bookstore .................................................9 Certificates .........................................106
Anthropology .......................................76 Brake and Suspension Service ............83 Courses ..............................................282
Courses ..............................................240 Business Administration .....................88 Network Administrator ..................104
For Transfer .........................................76 Certificate ............................................89 Office Technologies...........................103
AP Credit .........................................42, 43 Degree ..................................................87 System Administrator .....................105
Application ...........................................20 For Transfer .........................................88 Systems Option .................................102
Business Law Courses .......................264 Computerized Accounting .................67
Business Marketing ..............................89 Computer Resources ...........................28
Certificate ............................................89 Computer Usage ..................................12
Degree ..................................................89 Conduct, Standards of Student ..........17

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Construction Engineering English and Literature Degree .........121 Grade Report ........................................39
Management .....................................107 English As A New Grades ....................................................38
Contents ...................................................4 Language Courses ............................303 Graduation ............................................51
Continuing Education .........................28 English Courses ..................................301 Graphic Design
Continuing Student .............................20 English for Transfer ...........................120 Advertising Design Certificate .......138
Continuous Enrollment .......................51 Enrichment Student .............................20 Branding & Identity Design Certifi-
Contract Education Classes ................28 Enrollment/Fees Refunds ....................26 cate ......................................................138
Cooperative Work Experience- Entertainment Art- Degree................................................. 137
General ...............................................285 Digital Characters ..............................75 Publication Design Certificate ........138
Corrections ..........................................108 Entertainment Art- Website Design Certificate ..............138
Courses ..............................................286 Digital Environments ........................75 Grievance Procedures ..........................13
Degree ................................................108 Entry Network Technician Guardian Scholars ................................31
Counseling ............................................28 Certificate........................................... 106
Counseling Courses ...........................287 Environmental Science Degree ........122 H
Course Identification Numbering Environmental Technology ..............123
System (C-ID) .....................................224 Courses ..............................................304 Hazing ...................................................13
Courses of Instruction ...............223, 232 Degree ................................................123 Health Science Courses .....................320
Course Substitutions ............................49 Environmental Technician Heat and Frost Insulator ...................139
Credit by Examination ........................42 Heat & Frost Courses .........................321
CSU Application ...................................54 Certificate ........................................124 Heavy Equipment Technology
CSU Application Filing Periods .........54 Field Technician Certificate ............124 Certificate ..........................................140
CSU Certification .................................54 Health and Safety Certificate ..........125 Courses ..............................................322
CSU General Education Breadth Waste Management Certificate ......125 Degree ................................................140
Course Requirements ..........................55 Water Management Certificate ......125 Diesel Engines Technician
Evaluation of Transcripts ....................23
D Exceptions to Certificate of Certificate ........................................141
Achievement Requirements .............52 Electronics Technician Certificate ..141
Dance Courses ....................................288 Extended Opportunity Programs General Service Technician
Dean’s List .............................................38 & Services (EOP&S/CARE) ...............29 Certificate ........................................141
Degree Concept ....................................49 Hydraulics Technician Certificate ..141
Degree and Certificate F Powertrains Technician
Programs ..................................49, 59-61 Certificate ........................................142
Degree Requirements ..........................49 Fabrication Courses ...........................308 Service Technician Certificate .........140
Dental Assisting Courses ..................376 Facilities ...................................................9 History
Desktop Technician Certificate .........106 Faculty .................................................403 Courses ..............................................325
Diesel Fuel and Emission Systems ....83 Final Examinations ..............................40 For Transfer .......................................143
Directory Information .........................13 Finance Courses .................................308 History of College ..................................6
Disabled Students Programs Financial Aid Services .........................29 Homeland Security ............................327
& Services (DSPS) ...............................29 Fire Academy Honda PACT
Disciplinary Probation ........................40 Admission .........................................127 Certificates .........................................145
Dismissal ...............................................40 Courses ..............................................308 Honda/Acura Air Conditioning
Distance Education ..............................29 Fire Technology ..................................126 and Supplemental Restraint
Division/Department Listing ...............3 Certificate ..........................................126 Systems ............................................145
Drug Abuse, Policy ..............................19 Courses ..............................................311 Honda/Acura Brakes, Suspension,
Drug Studies .......................................111 Degree ................................................126 and Electronic Systems ..................145
First Year Seminar ..............................313 Honda/Acura Engine Repair and
E First Year Success Center ....................31 Chassis Electrical Systems ............146
Fitness Center .........................................9 Honda/Acura Power Train and
Early Childhood Education Fitness Specialist Certificate .............154 Transmission Systems ...................146
for Transfer.........................................112 Foreign Language/ENLA Lab ............31 Degree ................................................144
Economics for Transfer......................113 French Courses ...................................314 Honors Scholar .....................................40
Economics Courses ............................291 Fuel Injection Systems .........................83 Honors Transfer Program ...................31
Educational Costs .................................26 Hospitality ...........................................328
Educational Development Courses .292 G Hospitality Management
Educational Planning for Transfer ....53 for Transfer.........................................147
Education Courses .............................292 Game Development Certificate ........128 Hostigamiento Sexual ..........................15
Electric Utility Technology Courses .297 General Automotive Service ...............82 Humanities Courses ..........................330
Electric Vehicle and Fuel Cell General Education Human Services
Technology Technician ....................114 CSU-GE ..............................................129 Certificate ..........................................148
Electronics Technology ......................115 IGETC ................................................129 Courses ..............................................328
Certificate ..........................................115 General Education and Proficiency
Courses ..............................................294 Requirements .......................................50 I
Degree ................................................115 General Education Exceptions ...........49
Elementary Teacher Education General Information ..............................6 IB Credit ..........................................42, 48
for Transfer ........................................116 General Service Technician .................84 IGETC General Education
El Monte Educational Center ...............9 General Studies Degrees ............131-134 Certification .........................................56
Emergency Medical Technician .......117 Geographic Information Systems ....135 Impacted Programs ..............................53
Certificate ..........................................117 Certificate ..........................................135 Income Tax Preparer ............................67
Courses ..............................................297 Courses ..............................................315 Incomplete .............................................39
Engineering .........................................118 Geography Courses ...................317, 318 In Progress .............................................39
Engineering Courses ..........................298 Geology for Transfer...........................136 Institutional Affiliation ..........................8
Engineering Design Drafting ...........119 Geology Courses ................................317 Institutional Code of Ethics ..................7
Certificate ..........................................119 Geometry .............................................194 Institutional Philosophy ........................8
Degree ................................................119 Goals Statement ......................................7 Integrated Math ..................................198
Engineering Technology Courses ....298 GO RIO Fee ...........................................26 International Baccalaureate ................42
Engine Repair .......................................83 Grade Change .......................................38

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International Business Music Prerequisite/Corequisite/
Certificate ..........................................149 Courses ..............................................356 Advisory Definitions .........................25
Degree ................................................149 Degree ................................................161 Prerequisite/Corequisite
International Students .........................21 Music Technology ..............................362 Challenge Procedure .........................25
Intersegmental General Education Prerequisite, How to Clear .................25
Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) N Pre-School Laboratory .........................32
for CSU & UC .....................................57 Preschool Teacher Certificate .............97
Network Technician Certificate .......106 President’s Welcome ..............................2
J New Student .........................................20 Probation Standards ............................40
Non-Collegiate Registered Nursing Progress Probation ...............................40
Japanese ...............................................330 Training Credit ...................................42 Psychology
Journalism Non-Credit Courses ...........................392 Courses ..............................................373
Courses ..............................................331 Non-Discrimination in College For Transfer .......................................183
For Transfer .......................................150 Programs and Activities ....................13 Puente Program ....................................33
Non-Discrimination Policy .................13
K Non-Resident Students .......................20 Q
Notice .....................................................40
Kinesiology Nursing R
Athletic Trainer’s Aide Certificate .155 Certificates .........................................175
Coaching of Sports Certificate ........153 Radio Courses .....................................374
Courses ......................................332, 335 Certified Nurse Assistant Reading Courses ................................375
Fitness Specialist Certificate ...........154 Acute Care .....................................175 Reading Lab ..........................................32
For Transfer .......................................151 Home Health Aide .........................175 Re-Entry Services .................................27
Sports Medicine Degree ..................152 Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification Registerd Dental Assisting Courses .376
Training Course ............................175 Registration ...........................................20
L Vocational Nursing ................168, 174 Removal from Academic Probation ..40
Degrees Repetition of Courses Guidelines ......40
Labs ........................................................31 Associate Science Degree ......162, 171 Report Delayed .....................................39
Landscape Courses ............................341 LVN to ADN (Option 1) ........165, 172 Residence Requirements .....................20
Latin Courses ......................................342 Psychiatric Tech to RN ..........165, 173 Retail Management ............................184
Learning Assistance Center ................34 Non-Degree (Option 2) Returning Students ..............................20
Library ...................................................32 30-Unit LVN to RN ................167, 172 Rio Café ...................................................9
Library Courses ..................................342 Vocational Nursing ..........................174
Literature Courses ..............................342 Nursing Program Overview .............162 S
Logistics Management Nursing Simulation Center .................32
Certificate ..........................................156 Nutrition and Dietetics Safety, Comfort, and Convenience
Courses ..............................................346 for Transfer ........................................176 Systems Certificate..............................84
Degree ................................................156 Nutrition Science Courses.................363 Santa Fe Springs Training Center ......10
Scholarships ..........................................26
M O Sexual Harassment ..............................14
Sexual Misconduct ...............................16
Majors & Programs .........................62-65 Observatory .............................................9 Small Business/Entrepreneurialism
Management and Supervision Online Courses .....................................29 Certificate ..........................................185
Certificate ..........................................157 Open Enrollment Policy ......................22 Degree ................................................185
Courses ..............................................347 Operating Engineers Courses ...........363 Social Justice Studies for Transfer....186
Degree ................................................157 Orientation ............................................33 Social Work Degree............................187
Maps .....................................................410 Orthopedic Technician Program ......177 Sociology
Marketing Courses .............................350 Orthopedic Technology Courses .....365 Courses ..............................................376
Mass Communications Courses .......351 For Transfer .......................................188
Mass Communications: P South Whittier Educational Center ...10
Mass Media Spanish
Certificate ..........................................158 Parametric Modeling and Courses ..............................................378
Degree ................................................158 CADD Technology for For Transfer .......................................189
Mass Communications: Mechanical Design ...........................199 Special Academic Programs ...............27
Print Media Parking: Students/Visitors ....................9 Speech Courses ...................................379
Certificate ..........................................159 Pass/No Pass .........................................38 Statement of Policy ................................1
Degree ................................................159 Pathway to Law School .......................33 State Smog Center ................................10
Mathematics PC Repair Technician Certificate .....106 STEM ......................................................32
Courses ..............................................351 Philosophy Student, Becoming RHC .....................23
For Transfer .......................................160 Courses ..............................................365 Student Clubs .......................................35
Mathematics & Sciences Center .........34 For Transfer .......................................178 Student Complaints .............................13
Matriculation Exemptions ..................24 Photography Student Conduct ............................17, 36
Matriculation (see Student Success Courses ..............................................367 Student Financial Obligations ............26
and Support Program) ......................23 Degree ................................................179 Student Government ...........................35
Mental Health Clearance ....................19 Physics Student Health Center and
MESA (Math Engineering Science Courses ..............................................368 Psychological Services .......................33
Achievement) ......................................32 For Transfer .......................................180 Student Health Fee ...............................26
Military Service Credit ........................42 Pico Rivera Educational Center .........10 Student Leadership Institute ..............35
Military Withdrawal ............................39 Plagiarism ..............................................37 Student Learning Outcomes .......41, 209
Mission ....................................................6 Police Academy Arts & Cultural Programs
Multiple Majors ....................................51 Certificate ..........................................181 Division ...........................................209
Multiple Majors/Second Courses ..............................................369 Behavioral & Social Science
Associate Degrees ..............................51 Political Science Division ...........................................210
Courses ..............................................371
For Transfer .......................................182

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Business Division .............................211 W
Career & Technical Education
Division ...........................................213 Weekend College ..................................34
Communications & Languages Welding Technology
Division ...........................................217 Certificate ..........................................192
General Education ...........................221 Courses ..............................................388
Health Science & Nursing Degree ................................................192
Division ...........................................218 Wildland Fire Technology
Kinesiology, Dance, and Certificate ..........................................193
Athletics Division ...........................219 Courses ..............................................389
Math & Science Division .................219 Degree ................................................193
Public Safety Division .....................219 Withdrawal ...........................................39
Student Life & Leadership ..................35 Work Hours ..........................................41
Student Parking Fee .............................26 Wray Theatre ........................................10
Student Publications ............................35 Writers’ Resource Center ....................32
Student Records ...................................12 Writing Center ......................................32
Student Representation Fee ................26
Student Responsibilities ......................24 X
Student Rights ......................................24
Student Success and Y
Support Program ..........................23, 24
Student Support Services ....................27 Z
Studio Arts for Transfer ......................80
Study Abroad ........................................34
Surveying, Mapping &
Drawing Certificate ..........................100

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Technical Drawing Certificate...........110
Technical Education Courses ............380
Television .............................................382
Theatre Arts
Courses ..............................................382
Degree ................................................191
For Transfer .......................................190
The PASS Program ...............................33
Title IX Compliance .............................16
Transcripts .............................................41
Transfer Admission
Guarantee (TAG) ................................56
Transfer Center .....................................34
Transfer Programs ...............................53
Transferring to California State
University (CSU) ................................53
Transferring to Independent
Colleges & Universities .....................58
Transferring to University of
California (UC) ...................................55
Transfer Web Sites ................................58
Transmission Service ...........................84
TRiO Programs ...............................32, 34
Tutoring Support ..................................34

U

UC Application .....................................56
UC Application Filing Periods ...........56
UC Impacted Majors ............................56
Unit Limitations ...................................22
Units .......................................................38
Upper-Division Credit ........................42

V

Values Statement ....................................6
Veterans Services ..................................34
Vision .......................................................6
Vocabulary Courses ...........................386
Vocational Nursing
Courses ..............................................386
Degree/Certificate............................. 174
Program.............................................. 164

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