RHC 2016-17 College Catalog

emphasize advanced ICS concepts. WFT 102 land fire associated class projects will
This course meets the National Inci- Wildland Fire Fighter Safety challenge the student’s public speak-
dent Management Systems (NIMS) and Survival ing, report writing, and presentation
National Standard Curriculum. skills. This course meets or exceeds
1 Unit Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or the National Wildfire Coordinating
18 Lecture hours appropriate assessment; READ 023 or Group’s (NWCG) requirements.
appropriate assessment 3 Units
WFT 077 Transfers to: CSU 54 Lecture hours
Wildland Fire Academy This course is one in a series of core
courses required for the Wildland WFT 105
Prerequisite: READ 023 or appropriate Fire Technology Certificate of Wildland Fire Logistics, Finance and
assessment; FTEC 044; The ability to Achievement and Associate of Sci- Planning
carry a 45 lb. pack three miles within a 45 ence Degree program. This course
minute time period; Must complete and provides students with information Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or
pass a US Forest Service Medical Exam necessary to understand occupational appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or safety and hazards associated with appropriate assessment
appropriate assessment wildland firefighting operations. Transfers to: CSU
This course is designed for those stu- Emphasis will be placed on situ- This course is one in a series of core
dents who desire to gain certification ational awareness, protective mea- courses required by the Wildland Fire
through the NWCG (National Wild sures, accident avoidance procedures, Technology Certificate of Achieve-
land Coordinating Group) as a Wild and the risk management process. ment and Associate of Science Degree
land Firefighter. This course provides Students will also review fire ground program. This course provides
training in hand crew formation, near misses, entrapments, and fatali- students with information necessary
fire line construction and the use of ties. This course meets or exceeds to understand the responsibilities
wild land equipment. Certification in the National Wildfire Coordinating and functions of the logistics, finance,
S-130, S-131 and Hazardous Materi- Group’s (NWCG) requirements. and planning sections. Emphasis
als Response is included. Students 3 Units will be placed on how the different
will learn about wild land firefighter 54 Lecture hours incident command system sections
safety, fire behavior, protective cloth- are organized and utilized during
ing, fire pumps and wild land fire WFT 103 wildland fire incidents. This course
tools. This course includes arduous Wildland Fire Operation (Ground Air) meets or exceeds the National Wild-
physical conditioning as day and fire Coordinating Group’s (NWCG)
night time hikes and other outdoor Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or requirements.
activity is included. This academy appropriate assessment; READ 023 or 3 Units
meets or exceeds the minimum appropriate assessment 54 Lecture hours
required training for the US Forest Transfers to: CSU
Service and CAL Fire Agencies as a This course is one in a series of core WFT 290
wild land firefighter for certification courses required by the Wildland Fire Cooperative Work Experience/Intern-
purposes. Technology Certificate of Achieve- ship for Wildland Fire Technology
16 Units ment and Associate of Science Degree Related Fields
190 Lecture hours program. This course provides
297 Lab hours students with information neces- Advisory: ENGL 035 or ENLA 100 or
sary to understand ground and air appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
WFT 101 operations associated with wildland appropriate assessment
Wildland Fire Behavior firefighting operations. Emphasis Transfers to: CSU
will be placed on incident command This course supports and reinforces
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or system use, strategy, tactics, hazards, on-the-job training in the Wildland
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or resource typing, management, and Fire Technology field under super-
appropriate assessment; MATH 020 or safety procedures during wildland vision of a college instructor and
MATH 020C or appropriate assessment fire incidents. This course meets or is facilitated by the use of learning
Transfers to: CSU exceeds the National Wildfire Coor- objectives. The student will be work-
This course is one in a series of core dinating Group’s (NWCG) require- ing in a skilled or professional level
courses required for the Wildland ments. assignment in the area of Wildland
Fire Technology Certificate of 3 Units Fire Technology and will meet perfor-
Achievement and Associate of Sci- 54 Lecture hours mance objectives related to instruc-
ence Degree program. This course tion that are above and beyond the
provides students with informa- WFT 104 conditions of regular employment.
tion necessary to understand basic Wildland Fire Investigation, Prevention This course is intended for students
wildland fire behavior, wildland fire and Public Information whose job is related to the field of fire
predictions, and wildland fire opera- technology and have completed or
tion safety. Wildland fire environ- Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or enrolled in the appropriate course-
mental factors and the tools required appropriate assessment; READ 023 or work. “Contact the CWE office
to monitor weather and fire behavior appropriate assessment regarding re-enrollment procedures”.
will be discussed as it relates to Transfers to: CSU Student Unpaid Internship:
wildland fire predictions. This course This course is one in a series of core 1 Unit/60 hours; 2 Units/120 hours;
meets or exceeds the National Wild- courses required by the Wildland Fire 3 Units/180 hours; 4 Units/240 hours
fire Coordinating Group’s (NWCG) Technology Certificate of Achieve- Student Paid Internship:
requirements. ment and Associate of Science Degree 1 Unit/75 hours; 2 Units/150 hours;
3 Units program. This course provides 3 Units/225 hours; 4 Units/300 hours.
54 Lecture hours students with information and skills 1 to 4 Units
necessary to understand the roles and 3 Lecture hours
functions of the Public Information 60 to 300 Other hours
Officer (PIO, S-203), Fire Prevention
Education Team Member (PETM,
P-101), and the Wildland Fire Inves-
tigator (INVF, FI-110). Various wild-

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Non-Credit Courses

NBAS 004 comprehension and competency by State Standards domains of Geom-
General Academic Advisement providing supplemental instruction etry, Statistics and Probability, and
for pre-approved subjects. Work- portions of Functions.
Courses designed to assist aware- shops enhance student learning. This 0 Unit
ness of college programs and services course is open- entry/open-exit. 22 to 100 Lecture hours
and exercising good judgment in the 0 Unit
selection of classes and an academic 180 Lab hours NBAS 016
path. Topics can include basic skills Review of Integrated Math II Part A
assessment, campus life, academic NBAS 010
and career choices, and other related Supervised Tutoring in Mathematics This course is a review of the first half
subjects. of Integrated Math II. It is mainly a
0 Unit Trained tutors will individually help self-paced, software-based indepen-
18 Lecture hours students who need assistance in dent study program which permits
attaining comprehension and compe- a high school student to retake the
NBAS 005 tency in mathematical learning skills. first semester of Integrated Math II,
Personal and Career Exploration This course is designed to supple- for the purpose of making up credit
ment the instruction in mathemat- and/or improving their grade from a
Courses to increase awareness of ics courses and other courses with prior attempt at the course, but may
processes for personal and career mathematical content. This course is involve individualized and/or small
growth. Intellectual, social, emo- open-entry/ open-exit. group instruction as needed. Students
tional, and physical development; 0 Unit wishing to enroll in this course will
personal values clarification; deci- 1 to 180 Lab hours need consent from a high school
sion making; identification of needs counselor and consent from a parent.
and methods of satisfying; human NBAS 014 The course covers the Common Core
sexuality and family life; and accept- Review of Integrated Math I Part A State Standards domains of Algebra,
ing and assuming responsibility for portions of Functions, and portions of
own behavior; and investigation into This course is a review of the first half Number and Quantity.
career and life planning alternatives of Integrated Math I. It is mainly a 0 Unit
can be explored. Included can be self-paced, software-based indepen- 22 to 100 Lecture hours
diagnostic testing, survey of interests, dent study program which permits
and capabilities, and development a high school student to retake the NBAS 017
of positive self-image through group first semester of Integrated Math I, Review of Integrated Math II Part B
interaction. for the purpose of making up credit
0 Unit and/or improving their grade from a This course is a review of the second
18 Lecture hours prior attempt at the course, but may half of Integrated Math II. It is mainly
involve individualized and/or small a self-paced, software-based indepen-
NBAS 008 group instruction as needed. Students dent study program which permits
Personal Learning Skills/Basic Skills wishing to enroll in this course will a high school student to retake the
need consent from a high school second semester of Integrated Math
This course assists the student to counselor and consent from a parent. II, for the purpose of making up
become more effective and efficient The course covers the Common Core credit and/or improving their grade
in developing skills and knowledge State Standards domains of Number from a prior attempt at the course,
necessary to function in a work set- and Quantity, Algebra, and portions but may involve individualized
ting. Skills may include psychomo- of Functions. and/or small group instruction as
tor skills, communication skills and 0 Unit needed. Students wishing to enroll
computer software skills. Opportuni- 22 to 100 Lecture hours in this course will need consent from
ties to develop critical thinking skills a high school counselor and consent
in simulated situations are provided. NBAS 015 from a parent. The course covers
The student may use computer Review of Integrated Math I Part B the Common Core State Standards
assisted instructional programs, word domains of Geometry, Statistics and
processing, equipment related to the This course is a review of the second Probability, portions of Number and
work setting, audiovisual materi- half of Integrated Math I. It is mainly Quantity, and portions of Functions.
als and computer software to meet a self-paced, software-based indepen- 0 Unit
program objectives. Faculty and peers dent study program which permits 22 to 100 Lecture hours
will provide tutoring services and a high school student to retake the
assist students in completing assign- second semester of Integrated Math I, NBAS 018
ments. for the purpose of making up credit Review of Integrated Math III Part A
0 Unit and/or improving their grade from a
120 Lecture hours prior attempt at the course, but may This course is a review of the first half
involve individualized and/or small of Integrated Math III. It is mainly a
NBAS 009 group instruction as needed. Students self-paced, software-based indepen-
Supervised Tutoring in College Courses wishing to enroll in this course will dent study program which permits
need consent from a high school a high school student to retake the
This course provides students with counselor and consent from a parent. first semester of Integrated Math III,
the tools needed to excel in their The course covers the Common Core for the purpose of making up credit
courses. Trained tutors individually and/or improving their grade from a
help students attain higher levels of prior attempt at the course, but may
involve individualized and/or small
group instruction as needed. Students

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wishing to enroll in this course will etry, Statistics and Probability, and domains of Number and Quantity,
need consent from a high school portions of Functions. Algebra, and portions of Functions.
counselor and consent from a parent. 0 Unit 0 Unit
The course covers the Common Core 22 to 100 Lecture hours 22 to 100 Lecture hours
State Standards domains of Algebra,
and portions of Functions. NBAS 022 NBAS 025
0 Unit Review of Geometry Part A Review of Algebra II Part B
22 to 100 Lecture hours
This course is a review of the first half This course is a review of the second
NBAS 019 of Geometry. It is mainly a self-paced, half of Algebra II. It is mainly a
Review of Integrated Math III Part B software-based independent study self-paced, software-based indepen-
program which permits a high school dent study program which permits
This course is a review of the second student to retake the first semester of a high school student to retake the
half of Integrated Math III. It is Geometry, for the purpose of making second semester of Algebra II, for
mainly a self-paced, software-based up credit and/or improving their the purpose of making up credit
independent study program which grade from a prior attempt at the and/or improving their grade from a
permits a high school student to course, but may involve individual- prior attempt at the course, but may
retake the second semester of Inte- ized and/or small group instruction involve individualized and/or small
grated Math III, for the purpose of as needed. Students wishing to enroll group instruction as needed. Students
making up credit and/or improving in this course will need consent from wishing to enroll in this course will
their grade from a prior attempt at a high school counselor and consent need consent from a high school
the course, but may involve individu- from a parent. The course covers counselor and consent from a parent.
alized and/or small group instruction the Common Core State Standards The course covers the Common Core
as needed. Students wishing to enroll domains of: portions of Congruence, State Standards domains of Geom-
in this course will need consent from portions of Similarity, Right Trian- etry, Statistics and Probability, and
a high school counselor and consent gles, and Trigonometry, and portions portions of Functions.
from a parent. The course covers of Modeling with Geometry. 0 Unit
the Common Core State Standards 0 Unit 22 to 100 Lecture hours
domains of Number and Quantity, 22 to 100 Lecture hours
Geometry, Statistics and Probability, NCHS 001
and portions of Functions. NBAS 023 Health and Fitness
0 Unit Review of Geometry Part B
22 to 100 Lecture hours This is an open-entry, open-exit
This course is a review of the second course to develop and enhance a stu-
NBAS 020 half of Geometry. It is mainly a dent’s knowledge of the importance
Review of Algebra I Part A self-paced, software-based indepen- of healthy lifestyles and to further
dent study program which permits develop skills which will facilitate a
This course is a review of the first half a high school student to retake the personal fitness program. Student’s
of Algebra I. It is mainly a self-paced, second semester of Geometry, for the will also participate in specific activi-
software-based independent study purpose of making up credit and/ ties that develop an individual’s level
program which permits a high school or improving their grade from a of physical fitness.
student to retake the first semester of prior attempt at the course, but may 0 Unit
Algebra I, for the purpose of making involve individualized and/or small 1 to 54 Lab hours
up credit and/or improving their group instruction as needed. Students
grade from a prior attempt at the wishing to enroll in this course will NCHS 002
course, but may involve individual- need consent from a high school Beginning Jujitsu: Self Defense for
ized and/or small group instruction counselor and consent from a parent. Adults
as needed. Students wishing to enroll The course covers the Common Core
in this course will need consent from State Standards domains of Congru- This course is designed to teach the
a high school counselor and consent ence, portions of Similarity, Right basic skills of self-defense. Stu-
from a parent. The course covers Triangles, and Trigonometry, Circles, dents will be taught skills related to
the Common Core State Standards portions of Expressing Geometric coordination, quick reflex response,
domains of Number and Quantity, Properties with Equations, Geometric how to build stamina, speed, and
Algebra, and portions of Functions. Measurement and Dimension, and strength. They will learn all phases of
0 Unit Statistics and Probability. punches, blocks, kicks, hand releases
22 to 100 Lecture hours 0 Unit and breaks, two-step fighting, judo
22 to 100 Lecture hours and jujitsu falls. Students will practice
NBAS 021 strategies of protecting themselves
Review of Algebra I Part B NBAS 024 from attackers.
Review of Algebra II Part A 0 Units
This course is a review of the second 48 Lecture hours
half of Algebra I. It is mainly a self- This course is a review of the first half
paced, software-based independent of Algebra II. It is mainly a self-paced, NCIT 002
study program which permits a software-based independent study Citizenship Preparation
high school student to retake the program which permits a high school
second semester of Algebra I, for the student to retake the first semester of This course will guide persons seek-
purpose of making up credit and/ Algebra II, for the purpose of making ing United States Citizenship in the
or improving their grade from a up credit and/or improving their steps required to become a citizen.
prior attempt at the course, but may grade from a prior attempt at the Students will prepare to take the
involve individualized and/or small course, but may involve individual- citizenship examination and will
group instruction as needed. Students ized and/or small group instruction
wishing to enroll in this course will as needed. Students wishing to enroll
need consent from a high school in this course will need consent from
counselor and consent from a parent. a high school counselor and consent
The course covers the Common Core from a parent. The course covers
State Standards domains of Geom- the Common Core State Standards

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receive assistance in completing the NCOA 010 NESL 001
appropriate forms. Hatha Yoga for Older Adults English as a Second Language
0 Units
45 Lecture hours This class uses active and passive Entry level courses designed to
movements which are adapted for provide instruction in basic skills in
NCOA 001 older adults. Movements include English and related subjects. Speak-
Painting for Older Adults stretching, relaxation, and breathing ing, listening, reading, writing and
exercises. Students will learn repeti- comprehension skills included.
This course offers the older adult an tive skill building, weight bearing 0 Unit
individual approach to painting and poses and become familiar with 1 to 72 Lecture hours
creative arts. Topics can include art working together in rhythm.
appreciation and art history; aware- 0 Unit NESL 015
ness of line, color, shape and form; 8 to 24 Lecture hours ESL Beginning
techniques in drawing and progres-
sion through color mixing and canvas NCOA 012 This is a competency-based course
painting. Creativity and general Physical Fitness for the Older Adult that focuses on basic verbal com-
art knowledge will be taught in a munication within routine situations
friendly and relaxed environment This physical fitness class is designed common in everyday life within an
allowing each artist to work at their for the older adult and offers instruc- English-speaking setting. Emphasis
own pace. tion in movement to maintain and is on communication within school,
0 Units increase range of motion, build work, and community domains. Suc-
1 to 48 Lecture hours muscle strength, maintain coor- cessful completion of this course will
dination, flexibility and balance. prepare students to enter NESL 016.
NCOA 002 Class topics include discussions on This course is designed for language
Music Workshop for the Third Age nutrition, the effects of aging, safety learners at levels below Rio Hondo
factors and memory skills. College’s Credit ESL Program.
Courses for instrumental and vocal 0 Unit 0 Unit
musical experiences. Included can be 1 to 48 Lecture hours 58.7 Lecture hours
rehearsals and performances in coop-
eration with the Rio Hondo Chapter NCOA 013 NESL 016
of Sweet Adelines; other local choral Current Topics for Older Adults ESL Intermediate Low
and/or singing groups; and instruc-
tion in learning to play a musical This course presents older adults Prerequisite: ESL 015 or equivalent
instrument. with various topics for discussion and placement
0 Units class activities based on the student’s This is a competency-based course
1 Lecture hours individual interests and backgrounds. that focuses on expanded verbal
1 Lab hours Older adults will explore interna- communication within routine situ-
tional, national and local events and ations common in English-speaking
NCOA 007 issues from a current and historical environments. Emphasis is on com-
Chorus Singing for the Older Adult viewpoint. munication within school, work,
0 Unit and community domains combined
This course introduces older adult 1 to 24 Lecture hours with the introduction of academic
students to a variety of choral music English. Successful completion of this
and explores its cultural and histori- NCOA 014 course will prepare students to enter
cal aspects. Students will gain knowl- Tai Chi Chuan for Older Adults NESL 017. This course is designed
edge of posture, vowel modification, for language learners at levels below
elements of phrasing and harmony. This course introduces older adults Rio Hondo College’s Credit ESL
Students will perform vocal exercises to a Chinese health exercise which is Program.
and practice breathing techniques neither vigorous nor strenuous. It is 0 Unit
appropriate for the older adult. suitable for older adults who want 58.7 Lecture hours
0 - Units to exercise to gain or maintain good
1 to 48 Lecture hours health. It will strengthen the muscles NESL 017
and organs, relax the mind and ESL Intermediate High
NCOA 008 body, improve blood circulation, and
Computers Unlimited for Older Adults increase memory and concentration. Prerequisite: ESL 016 or equivalent
0 Unit placement
This course is designed for the older 1 to 24 Lecture hours This is a competency-based course
adult who thinks he or she will never that builds upon the skills learned in
learn to use a computer. Students will NCOA 015 NESL 016 and prepares English learn-
build basic skills that will prepare Creative Writing for Older Adults ers to comprehend and communicate
them to write documents, send in written and spoken English for a
e-mail, use online banking or simply This course is for older adults and variety of audiences and purposes.
enjoy surfing the Internet. Mastery of teaches both beginning and expe- Successful completion of this course
the basic skills will let you grow from rienced writers how to create and will prepare students to enter NESL
simple accomplishments to things shape autobiographies, fiction, 018. This course is designed for
you never dreamed possible. Our non-fiction and poetry into readable language learners at levels below Rio
gentle, easy approach will show you and publishable forms. Participants Hondo College’s Credit ESL Pro-
the many ways that computers can be will put their experiences on paper gram.
fun and interesting. and analyze quality, selection and 0 Unit
0 Unit structure of written materials through 58.7 Lecture hours
8 to 20 Lecture hours group discussion and projects.
8 to 20 Lab hours 0 Unit
1 to 24 Lecture hours

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NESL 018 efits – to building design, construc- NVOC 0011
ESL Advanced tion and operations. This course is Acoustical
intended for those who are new to
Prerequisite: ESL 017 or equivalent green building and looking to learn This course is designed to introduce
placement the basics of green building and the learner to the standard methods
This is the highest level Non-credit LEED. of assemblies and codes required for
ESL course. It focuses on advanced 0 Units acoustical ceiling construction. Upon
spoken and written communication 20 Lecture hours completion of this course the learner
within English-speaking school, will have a working knowledge of
work, and community domains in NHAN 001 assembling standard grid for ceilings
a variety of formal and informal Art Workshop for the Handicapped and soffits. Hand tools are manda-
contexts. This course is designed for tory.
language learners at levels below Rio Courses for cultural enrichment and 0 Units
Hondo College’s Credit ESL Pro- awareness of many different forms of 18 Lab hours
gram; however, upon its successful art. Emphasis is on therapeutic value.
completion, it will prepare them for 0 - Units NVOC 0012
direct entry. 1 to 18 Lecture hours Drywall/Lath
0 Unit 1 to 18 Lab hours
58.7 Lecture hours This course is designed to meet the
NHEC 002 needs of Indentured Apprentices
NESL 034 Soap Making as an Art and a Business with the State of California who are
ESL Multi-Level I interested in the drywall/lath field
This course is designed for anyone within the carpentry industry. Course
This course focuses on preparing stu- wanting to expand their creative topics include: proper techniques,
dents to use English to achieve tasks skills for personal satisfaction or as a procedures and tools used in the dry-
within a variety of real-life situations business. Students will create differ- wall finishing trade, basic framing/
such as a doctor’s office or a depart- ent kinds of soaps such as glycerin material identification, basic lathing,
ment store. Students are instructed or coconut soap. The use of molds, framing of ceilings and soffits, blue-
to be able to listen, speak, read, and layering of colors, and adding herbs prints, suspended ceilings, curves
write in English in context-specific and fragrances will be discussed. and arches, and light gage welding.
environments. This is an accelerated 0 Units Classroom instruction and practical
version of NESL 035 that is designed 1 to 54 Lecture hours hands-on finishing will be applied.
for students with some knowledge of Drywall hand tools are mandatory.
the English language. NHSL 030 0 Unit
0 Unit Nursing Skills Lab 140 Lecture hours
24 to 50 Lecture hours 140 Lab hours
This course complements the HS,
NESL 035 ADN and VN lecture courses and is NVOC 0013
ESL Multi-Level designed to provide an additional Class A Concrete
opportunity for students to practice
This course focuses on preparing stu- skills covered in their co-requisite This course is designed to meet the
dents to use English to achieve tasks courses. These instructional activities needs of Indentured Apprentices
within a variety of real-life situations are not available in the regular lec- with the State of California who are
such as a doctor’s office or a depart- ture/lab course and are not required interested in the concrete field within
ment store. Students are instructed for the grade in the co-requisite the carpentry industry. Modules
to be able to listen, speak, read, and course. cover the following topics: forming
write in English in context-specific 0 Units methods for flatwork, tilt-ups, wall
environments. 10 to 200 Lab hours forms, column forms, beams and
0 Unit decking forms, stairs and ramps,
24 to 90 Lecture hours NVOC 001 foundations, walls, windows, weld-
Asbestos Abatement Workers ing, and bridge construction.
NESL 036 Training Program 0 Units
Family Literacy 20 Lecture hours
This course is designed to train 20 Lab hours
This course focuses on engendering students in recognizing procedures
reading and literacy as a fundamental dealing with removal and/or encap- NVOC 0014
component of a healthy, well-func- sulation of asbestos. Other topics Finish Carpentry
tioning family. The family-oriented include products and materials that
assignments promote the seamless may become a hazard, options for This course is designed to meet the
integration of reading across school dealing with asbestos, and potential needs of Indentured Apprentices
and home boundaries. health effects on exposure. with the State of California who are
0 Unit 0 Units interested in the finishing field within
1 to 72 Lecture hours 18 Lab hours the carpentry industry. Modules
cover the following topics: cabinet
NGBD 101 construction, cabinet installation,
Green Building Basics & LEED cabinet fasteners, show cases, com-
mercial fixtures, cabinet finishing,
The course offers an introduction to partitions, fitting room structures,
USGBC, green building principles residential and commercial moldings,
and the fundamentals of the LEED laminates, stair trims, doors, door
Rating System. It includes topics on frames, swinging door installation,
climate change and building impacts; security hardware, electronic doors
motivators for green building; and and closers, and welding.
integrative versus conventional 0 Units
approaches – and the associated ben- 20 Lecture hours
20 Lab hours

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NVOC 0015 rules, scaffold planning, worksite reading, understanding and visualiz-
Floor Installation applications, welded frame/mobile ing the blueprint, terms, symbols and
tower scaffolds, welded frame/tower definitions from several trades will
This course is designed to meet the scaffold applications, tube and clamp be incorporated into prints showing
needs of Indentured Apprentices assemblies and worksite applica- residential/commercial buildings,
with the State of California who are tions, scaffolding systems, shoring, slopes, grades, and computer designs.
interested in the floor field within re-shoring, rigging, rigging safety, Layout tools will be necessary.
the carpentry industry. Modules and estimating. 0 Unit
cover the following topics: hand and 0 Units 20 Lecture hours
power tools, jobsite preparation, and 20 Lecture hours 20 Lab hours
hardwood installation. Students will 20 Lab hours
learn how to install, strip, and plank NVOC 0026
hardwood flooring in the most basic NVOC 0021 Computers
applications. Cabinet/Millwork
0 Units This course is designed to meet the
18 Lecture hours This course is designed to meet the needs of Indentured Apprentices
needs of Indentured Apprentices with the State of California who are
NVOC 0016 with the State of California who are interested in the computer appli-
Framing interested in the cabinetmaking field cation field within the carpentry
within the carpentry industry. Course industry. Course topics will include:
This course is designed to meet the topics include: applications of wood basic principles of computers, general
needs of Indentured Apprentices products, hand and power tool usage, computer usage, processing, spread-
with the State of California who are material usage, layout/millwork, jigs/ sheets, databases, and the world wide
interested in the framing field within fixtures, architectural details, shop web. Lab sessions include individual
the carpentry industry. Modules drawings, estimating, CAD/CAM and computer use.
cover the following topics: wall fram- construction of a cabinet, along with 0 Unit
ing, plates, wall layouts, structural current glues and abrasives. 20 Lecture hours
connectors, bracing, aligning, floor 0 Unit 20 Lab hours
layouts, floor systems, stair building 140 Lecture hours
and layouts, winders, curved stairs, 420 Lab hours NVOC 0027
building exteriors, balconies, bay Welding
windows, columns, pop-outs, trims, NVOC 0023
siding, roof systems, hips, gable Health & Safety This course provides an introduction
roofing, dormers, rafter construc- to basic welding. Students will learn
tion, metal framing, fasteners, metal This course provides basic First Aid/ about the various welding machines
trusses, and panelized roof systems. CPR Training in the performance as well as electrodes and their spe-
0 Units of emergencies for conscious and cific application. They also will be
20 Lecture hours unconscious victims, recognizing instructed in the proper and safe use
20 Lab hours signs of a heart attack and the proper of oxygen an acetylene torch. Demon-
techniques for administering CPR. stration and testing will be required.
NVOC 0017 These skills are presented for use on 0 Unit
Lath/Drywall adults, children and infants. First Aid 18 Lecture hours
training deals with controlling bleed-
This course is designed to teach the ing, burns, sprains, strains, poisoning, NVOC 0029
techniques and skills needed for free- broken bones and caring for victims Effective Supervision
form lathing. Skills such as proper of sudden illness. These classes meet Certificate Program
layout, use of grids, proper tools, or exceed California or Federal OSHA
methods to bend rebar and pencil training requirements. American Red This course is designed for individu-
rod, welding, cutting, halding and Cross I.D. cards will be issued upon als promoted into supervisory posi-
tying of lath. Hand tools are manda- successful completion of the course. tions. The class will assist employers
tory. 0 Unit who have promoted line employees
0 Units 18 Lecture hours with little or no formal supervision
18 Lecture hours training, as well as those anticipat-
NVOC 0024 ing a career that includes supervis-
NVOC 0019 Acoustical ing other individuals. Topics will
Tilt-Up focus on six areas comprised of basic
This course is designed to expand supervisory skills and concepts. Stu-
Students will be instructed in layout on the usage of acoustical materials dents are provided with an overview
techniques for a typical tilt-up panel and products used in the acoustical of what is expected of an effec-
and the importance of 3-4-5 methods industry. Upon the completion of this tive supervisor and what skills are
of squaring a panel. They also will class the learner will have a working required to successfully perform in
learn how to identify certain open- knowledge of glue up, concealed ceil- that capacity. Real-life business situ-
ings and the location of finish floor ings/walls and the usage of compaso ations are discussed and evaluated.
lines and roof lines through blue- for ceilings and soffits. Hand tools are Students take knowledge gained back
prints. necessary. to their respective work venues and
0 Units 0 Unit conversely bring examples to the
18 Lecture hours 18 Lecture hours class for discussion.
0 Unit
NVOC 0020 NVOC 0025 18 Lecture hours
Scaffolding Blueprints

This course is designed to meet the This course is designed to meet the
needs of Indentured Apprentices needs of Indentured Apprentices
with the State of California who are with the State of California who are
interested in the scaffolding field interested in the blueprint reading
within the carpentry industry. Mod- field within the carpentry industry.
ules cover the following topics: safety Course topics will include: basics of
procedures, regulations, industry

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NVOC 005 are not available in the regular lecture forms commonly used in everyday
Theatre Production Workshop /lab course and are not required for real estate transactions. This course is
the grade in the corequisite course. approved by the California Depart-
This course will introduce students 0 Unit ment of Real Estate as a State Sanc-
to all aspects of preparing for and 1 to 200 Lab hours tioned Pre-Licensing course.
presenting a full theater production. 0 Units
Topics covered will include techni- NVOC 038 1 to 48 Lecture hours
cal set-up of the stage, the dress Real Estate Practice
rehearsal, pre-show preparation, NVOC 041
techniques for striking the set and the This class is an introduction to Real Estate Appraisal
special needs of a traveling show. professional aspects of the real estate
0 Unit business. Topics include agency In this course students will learn the
18 Lecture hours responsibilities for the salesperson purpose and importance of apprais-
18 Lab hours and the broker, office management, als, land values and their charac-
how to list and prospect property, teristics, the process of appraising,
NVOC 008 selling and marketing techniques, site analysis, and considerations.
Fundamentals of Law Enforcement/ advertising, financing, escrow and They will also obtain knowledge of
Individual Study closing procedures. Students will construction methods, materials used
acquire a general understanding in cost approaches, accrued deprecia-
This course is designed to provide of fields related to real estate such tion analysis, income and expense
law enforcement students or those as finance, appraisal, escrow, and analysis, capitalization theory, and
involved in a related public service investing. The class will detail the techniques in the income approach
subject to expand on their knowledge areas necessary to conduct a modern method of appraising. This course is
in the major points of law enforce- real estate brokerage business. This approved by the California Depart-
ment. Topics include history and course is approved by the California ment of Real Estate as one of the
general development of law enforce- Department of Real Estate as one electives for the State Sanctioned
ment, ethical and moral standards, of the required courses for the State Conditional Real Estate Sales Persons
California law, and other related Sanctioned Conditional Real Estate License.
issues. Students will receive individu- Sales Persons License. 0 Units
alized instruction tailored to their 0 Units 1 to 48 Lecture hours
plan of study. 1 to 48 Lecture hours
0 Unit NVOC 043
1 to 500 Lab hours NVOC 039 Conversational Spanish
Real Estate Finance
NVOC 014 This introductory class is designed
College Community Orchestra This course is designed to help the for beginning Spanish speakers who
new licensee, the experienced real are looking to learn Spanish for use
This is an ongoing program designed estate agent, the investor, and the in a workplace setting. This class will
for preparation for employment as lender gain a better understanding be of particular interest to supervi-
musicians. Participants may perform of the complex world of real estate sors and managers that oversee a
with a symphony orchestra such as finance. It covers all aspects of real workforce of predominantly Spanish
Rio Hondo Community College. estate financing from filling out speaking individuals. The focus is on
0 Units the loan application to closing the learning how to speak rather than on
1 to 8 Lecture hours loan. The course details qualifying grammar. The class will cover simple
standards, disclosure requirements, tenses – present, past, imperfect and
NVOC 015 and loan documents. This course is future. Students will be asked to
Practical Experience in Fire Suppression approved by the California Depart- listen to Spanish radio, watch Spanish
ment of Real Estate as one of the television, read Spanish newsprint
This course is designed to provide electives for the State Sanctioned and participate in Spanish conversa-
fire technology students or those Conditional Real Estate Sales Persons tions.
involved in a related fire science License. 0 Unit
subject to expand on their knowledge 0 Units 14 Lecture hours
in the major points of fire service. 1 to 48 Lecture hours
Topics include the traditions of the NVOC 059
fire service, general development NVOC 040 Introduction to Welding Processes
of a firefighter, ethical and moral Real Estate Principles
standards, and other related issues This is an introductory class designed
pertaining to the fire service. Students This is a prerequisite course for the to familiarize the student with several
will receive individualized instruc- real estate licensing examination. In welding processes that are currently
tion tailored to their personal plan of this course students will learn infor- used in the welding and metal fabri-
study. mation required for the acquisition of cation industry. This course offers an
0 Unit a California real estate license. Topics overview and basic introduction to
1 to 500 Lab hours include the nature of real estate, the the theory and practice of a variety of
foundation of our property laws, land welding and metal cutting methods.
NVOC 018 descriptions and measurements, how This course will emphasize safety,
ACEDD-GIS Skills Development titles are held, acquisition and trans- theory, procedure, and practical skill
fer, deeds, liens and encumbrances, development.
This course complements the CIV, elements of a contract, landlord and 0 Unit
ARCH, ENGT, LAND and GIS lab tenant law, real estate mathematics 1 to 18 Lecture hours
and lecture courses and is designed and financing. In addition, you will 1 to 54 Lab hours
to provide an additional opportunity be introduced to the terminology and
for students to practice concepts NVOC 060
covered in the corequisite courses Semi-Automatic Welding Processes
and enhance their board drafting and
CADD skills for work place produc- This is an intermediate level course
tivity. These instructional activities designed to introduce students to
wire-fed, semi- automatic welding

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processes for mass-production weld- tion, tube bending, stair layout and requirements in the field of engineer-
ing applications, i.e. Gas Metal Arc construction, and fabrication of com- ing and engineering technology.
Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc ponents from sheet metal. Emphasis Topics will include the history of
Welding (FCAW), and Submerged will be placed on shop safety and on engineering, careers in engineering,
Arc Welding (SAW). This course developing proper working proce- ethics and responsibilities of the engi-
emphasizes safety, theory, character- dures. neer, communicating and problem
istics and settings for power supplies 0 Unit solving.
and wire feeding units, electric cur- 1 to 18 Lecture hours 0 Units
rent settings, electrode identification 1 to 54 Lab hours 27 Lecture hours
and selection, welding positions, and 36 Lab hours
welding of ferrous and non-ferrous NVOC 100
metals. Special emphasis will be Basic Computer Skills Workshop for NVOC 140
placed on developing proficiency and Healthcare Professionals Civil Drafting Fundamentals
speed for high volume production
applications. This course offers basic skills needed This course is for all students
0 Unit to perform tasks on computers and interested in the career field of Civil
1 to 18 Lecture hours online. As the mandate for electronic Design Drafting and Civil Engineer-
1 to 54 Lab hours medical records is implemented, ing. The course is study of civil
incumbent medical workers will need design drafting practices and the
NVOC 061 to learn these basic computer skills to preparation of drawings used in
Production Welding Techniques maintain their employment. Topics the civil engineering field. Students
include computer hardware, operat- will use Computer Aided Draft-
This is an intermediate level course ing systems, cloud computing, office ing (CADD) software to complete
designed to introduce the student software applications, security and projects relating to interpretation
to welding techniques used in high ethical use of electronic data. of survey data, profiles and cross
volume production manufacturing 0 Unit sections, land subdivision, site and
applications. This class will focus 8 Lecture hours grading plans, underground utilities
on GMAW and GTAW for mild 8 Lab hours and structures, concrete and struc-
steel, stainless steel aluminum, and tural detailing.
will include pulsed-arc applications NVOC 1011 0 Unit
for both processes. In addition, the Orientation/Safety 36 Lecture hours
student will be introduced to welding 72 Lab hours
fixtures, welding positioners and This course is designed to meet the
other auxiliary welding equipment. needs of Indentured Apprentices NVOC 150
Emphasis will be placed on shop with the State of California who are AutoCAD for Basic CADD Applications
safety and on developing proper interested in the general trade safety
working procedures. within the carpentry industry. Course This course is for students preparing
0 Units topics will include: introduction to for high technology careers who need
1 to 36 Lecture hours the carpenter’s apprentice program, the skills necessary to function as
1 to 108 Lab hours hand tool safety, power tool safety, an entry level CADD operator or to
math, beginning blueprint reading apply CADD to specific disciplines of
NVOC 062 and layouts, trade history and job-site mechanical and architectural design,
Introduction to Fabrication Processes safety. manufacturing, illustration and
0 Unit engineering related documents. An
This is a beginning level course 20 Lecture hours overview of computer graphics and
designed to introduce students to 20 Lab hours CADD (Computer Assisted Design
various techniques, processes and and Drawing) utilizing the latest
technologies used in the Fabrication NVOC 1012 release of AutoCAD software will be
industry. This course will develop Health/Safety provided. Students will produce 2D
skills necessary for translating orthographic, isometric, and basic 3D
dimensional information from a This course is designed to meet the models solutions of mechanical and
shop drawing or blueprint to metal- needs of Indentured Apprentices architectural applications.
lic materials used for production of with the State of California who are 0 Unit
finished parts and assemblies. Topics interested in the general trade safety 54 Lecture hours
covered in this class will include basic field within the carpentry industry. 54 Lab hours
blueprint reading, measurement and Course topics will include: Health
measuring tools, layout, metal cut- and Safety Certifications, job safety, NVOC 170
ting, drilling and tapping, and metal fall protection, powder actuated MicroStation for Basic CADD
forming. Emphasis will be placed on tools, confined space entry, scaf- Applications
shop safety and safe and proper use fold training, rigging training, aerial
of equipment, tools and materials. lift training, and OSHA training. This course is for students preparing
0 Unit Certification can be earned in forklift, for high technology careers who need
1 to 18 Lecture hours scaffold, American Red Cross/CPR the skills necessary to function as
1 to 54 Lab hours and Ramset/ Redhead low velocity an entry level CADD operator or to
powder actuated tools. apply CADD to specific disciplines of
NVOC 063 0 Unit mechanical and architectural design,
Intermediate Fabrication Processes 112 Lecture hours manufacturing, illustration and
112 Lab hours engineering related documents. An
This course is designed to broaden overview of computer graphics and
the students’ skills and knowledge NVOC 138 CADD (Computer Assisted Design
of metal fabrication techniques. This Engineering Careers & Applications and Drawing) utilizing the latest
course will introduce students to release of MicroStation software will
basic hand tools and power tools This course is for all students inter-
commonly used in the metal fabrica- ested in the career field of Engineer-
tion industry. Topics covered in this ing Design Drafting. Engineering
class will include structural fabrica- Careers and Applications will explore
the career opportunities and training

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be provided. Students will produce Roads and Land Desktop to design, NVOC 261
2D orthographic, isometric, and basic analyze and develop projects relating Revit for Advanced BIM Architectural,
3D models solutions of mechanical to transportation, site development, Structural and MEP Applications
and architectural applications. grading, drainage and road align-
0 Unit ment and alternatives. Other topics Advanced BIM (Building Information
54 Lecture hours to be covered are terrain modeling, Modeling) applications extends the
54 Lab hours surface editing, alignment editing, fundamentals of the Arch 260 class to
plan, profile, cross-sections, earth- include Structural, Mechanical, Elec-
NVOC 200 work computations and site planning trical and Plumbing extensions of the
Intermediate AutoCAD for Design and design. Autodesk Revit Building software.
Production 0 Unit Students will work on both group
36 Lecture hours and individual projects to create and
This course is for students pursuing 72 Lab hours present three-dimensional represen-
degrees or certificates in the Architec- tation of architectural solutions. Stu-
ture and Engineering Design Drafting NVOC 250 dents will also learn the basic process
Program and for those who wish to Parametric Modeling 3D Applications and workflow in creation of Revit
enhance their AutoCAD skills for for Mechanical Design Families for use in building models.
workplace productivity. The course 0 Unit
is an intermediate application study This course presents advanced 54 Lecture hours
in computer aided design, drafting, applications of 2D and 3D Computer 54 Lab hours
and graphics using the latest revi- Aided Design Drafting (CADD) and
sions of AutoCAD. Combined with an introduction to parametric model- NVOC 265
previously learned technical drafting ing and rapid prototyping utiliz- Pressure Piping Design
conventions and basic AutoCAD ing the latest releases of Autodesk
operational skills, students will Inventor series, SolidWorks, and This course is for those students with
use AutoCAD to produce detailed other parametric modeling software CAD experience who are interested
drawings that involve model-space to produce solutions for mechani- in the career field of pressure piping
and paper-space, 2D and 3D objects, cal applications. Topics covered will design engineering. This course pres-
block attributes and viewport scales. benefit all students in areas of study ents the preparation of engineering
Emphasis will be placed on working related to Engineering, Drafting, detail drawings of piping systems for
with multiple drawing files using Design and Computer Graphics. commercial, utilities and industrial
external files to create mechanical, Course emphasis is given to CADD plants. Included is information and
architectural and civil projects. generated three dimensional graphics work dealing with the location, instal-
0 Unit using wire frame, surface modeling, lation, operation, and maintenance
45 Lecture hours and parametric solids. This course of pumps, steam turbines, compres-
54 Lab hours may be taken once for credit towards sors, tanks, heaters, coolers, cooling
the major and repeated 2 times to towers, condenser, reactors, boilers,
NVOC 241 enhance student skills and profi- chillers, heat exchangers and special
Civil Engineering Drafting & Design ciency levels. equipment.
0 Unit 0 Unit
This course is for all students 54 Lecture hours 36 Lecture hours
interested in the career field of Civil 54 Lab hours 72 Lab hours
Design Drafting and Civil Engineer-
ing. Civil Drafting and Design is an NVOC 260 NVOC 266
intermediate level class in which Advanced Architecture Using Revit and Pressure Piping Applications
the practices and the preparation 3D Software
of drawings, pertaining to the civil This course is for all students with
engineering field, will be expanded to This course is for students pursuing a basic piping design understand-
include the development of maps and an advanced study of BIM (Build- ing interested in the career field of
drawings used for transportation, site ing Information Modeling) applica- pressure piping design engineering.
development, grading and drainage tions as they relate to architecture This course presents the advanced
and road alignment. The student and the AEC industry (Architecture, preparation of engineering detail
will use Computer Aided Draft- Engineering, Construction). Utiliz- drawings of piping systems for
ing (CADD) to complete the above ing the latest releases of 3D design commercial, utilities and industrial
mentioned projects. Other topics to software such as Revit and AutoCAD plants. Included is advanced informa-
be covered will include specifications, Architecture and previously learned tion and layout work dealing with
site details for utilities and under- technical and architectural drafting the location, installation, operation of
ground piping, structural plans and conventions, students will produce pumps, steam turbines, compressors,
integration of Geographic Informa- two and three dimensional BIM gen- vertical vessels, horizontal ves-
tion Systems (GIS). erated architectural drawings and 3D sels, tanks, heaters, coolers, cooling
0 Unit virtual models. This course benefits towers, condenser, reactors, boilers,
36 Lecture hours all students studying Architecture, chillers, heat exchangers and special
72 Lab hours Civil, Engineering of all types, Draft- equipment.
ing, Design and Computer Graphics. 0 Unit
NVOC 245 High technology skills which are 36 Lecture hours
Civil Engineering Design & Modeling necessary to function as a designer or 72 Lab hours
CADD Drafter are emphasized.
This course is for all students 0 Unit NVOC 270
interested in the career field of Civil 54 Lecture hours SolidWorks for 3D Modeling and Proto-
Design Drafting and Civil Engineer- 54 Lab hours type Applications
ing. Civil Design & Modeling is an
advanced level class which includes This course presents an intensive
design analysis and the preparation study in 3D computer graphics and
of drawings used in the civil engi- CADD (Computer Assisted Design
neering field. The student will use and Drafting) utilizing the latest
civil engineering software, such as In- release of SolidWorks Software.
This course benefits all students in

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areas of study related to Engineer-
ing, Drafting, Design and Computer
Graphics. Students will produce three
dimensional parametric computer
generated virtual models incorporat-
ing mechanical design refinements.
The course emphasizes high technol-
ogy skills which are necessary to
function as a design professional to
apply 3D design graphics technology
to specific disciplines of mechanical
engineering, machine drafting and
design, manufacturing, animation,
modeling and illustration. Students
will be introduced to a variety of
means to directly produce prototype
models from CADD generated solid
geometry.
0 Unit
54 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours

NVOC 280
Advanced MicroStation for CADD &
BIM Applications

This course is for students pursuing
an advanced study in MicroStation
3D parametric CADD (Computer
Assisted Design and Drafting) and
the BIM (Building Information Mod-
eling) approach to building design
using Bentley Architecture. Stu-
dents will apply previously learned
drafting conventions to produce
two and three dimensional CADD
and BIM generated mechanical and
architectural drawings and virtual
design models. This course benefits
all students studying Architecture,
Civil, Engineering of all types, Draft-
ing, Design and Computer Graphics.
High technology skills which are
necessary to function as a designer or
CADD Drafter are emphasized.
0 Unit
54 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours

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12 Administrators

ADMINISTRATION Hebert, Steven Castaneda-Calleros, Russell
Dreyfuss, Teresa Dean, Kinesiology, Dance and Director, Government and Community
Superintendent/President, Athletics/Athletic Director Relations
B.A., University of Chinese Culture, B.S., Cal Poly State University; M.Ed., B.A., M.A., Stanford University; M.P.P.,
Taiwan; M.B.A., University of La Verne Azusa Pacific University JFK School of Government at Harvard
University, Cambridge
Armstrong, Myeshia Kummerman, Howard
Vice President, Finance and Business Dean, Institutional Research and Chavez, Lisa
B.S., California State University, Long Planning/Interim Executive Director Grant Manager, Student Success
Beach; M.B.A., DePaul University Rio Hondo College Foundation and Support Program
B.A., San Diego State University; B.A., University of Texas, Austin; M.Ed.,
Gee, Henry M.S., University of San Diego University of California, Los Angeles
Vice President, Student Services
A.A. Sacramento City College Munoz, Mike Griffiths, Heba
B.A., M.A., Azusa Pacific University Dean, Counseling and Director, Extended Opportunity
Student Success Program and Services/CARE
Schilling, JoAnna B.A., University of California, Irvine; B.A., University of California, Santa
Interim Vice President, Academic M.S., Ed.D., California State Barbara; M.A., Point Loma Nazarene
Affairs University, Long Beach University
B.A. Smith College, M.F.A., Carnegie
Mellon University, Ph.D., Oregon State Priest, Vann Gutierrez-Sandoval, Yvonne
University Dean, Math and Science Director, Financial Aid, Scholarships
B.S., University of Illinois, Urbana- and Veteran Services
DEANS Champaign; Ph.D., University of B.A., Pitzer College;
Chow, Deborah Missouri, Columbia M.A., Claremont Graduate University
Dean, Health Science and Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., California State Slavich, Michael Kibui, Stephen
University Long Beach Dean, Career and Technical Education/ Director, Accounting
Instructional Operations B.A. Strathmore College
Emerson, Yolanda A.S., Rio Hondo College; M.A., B.V.E., M.B.A., Newman University
Dean, Educational Centers California State University,
B.A., California State University, Los Angeles Lopez, George
Los Angeles, M.B.A. Manager, Operations and Maintenance
University of Phoenix ASSOCIATE DEAN
Mason, Donald Lopez, Jasmine
Fernandez, Jennifer Associate Dean, Public Safety Interim Project Manager
Interim. Dean, Student Affairs/ B.S. Southern Illinois University, M.S. Personal and Academic Support
Compliance Officer Capella University Services (PASS) Program
B.A., Whittier College A.A., Cypress College, B.A., M.A.,
M.S., D.P.A., University of La Verne ASSISTANT DEAN California State University, Fullerton
Salazar, Barbara
Flores, Ygnacio Assistant Dean, Student Success and Martinez, Maria Lea
Dean, Public Safety/ Retention (Basic Skills) Interim Project Manager, Teacher
Interim Dean, Business B.A., University of California, Berkeley; Preparation Pipeline and Pathway
B.S., National University; M.A., M.A., San Francisco State University (TPPP)
University of San Diego; MBA, M.A., Communication Arts, Cal State
Pepperdine University; Ed.D., DIRECTORS/MANAGERS Fullerton, B.A., Communications Arts,
University of Southern California Brehm, Michaela De La Salle University, Manila,
Director, Grant Development & Philippines; M.A., Communications,
Green, Rebecca Management California State University, Fullerton
Dean, Behavioral andSocial Sciences B.A., Public Relations, San Jose State
A.S., Long Beach City College; B.A., University; M.A., SIT Graduate Institute Martinez, Maria Elena
California State University, Long Beach; Interim Director, Grant Development
M.A., California State University, Brousseau, Beth and Management
Dominguez Hills Interim Director, Child Development B.A., University of California Los
Center Angeles; M.A., California State
B.A., College of Saint Benedict; M.A. University Los Angeles
University of Northern Colorado

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

Nashua, Loy
Interim Director, Human Resources
B.A., Whittier College;
M.S., Claremont Graduate University;
J.D., University of La Verne

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

Paez, Yicel
Interim Grant Manager, CalSOAP
B.A., University of California, Berkeley;
M.P.A., University of La Verne

Phillips, Shaina
Director, Student Life and Leadership
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., Psychology, De La Salle
University, Manila, Philippines;
M.B.A., American Graduate University

Unger, Leigh A.
Director, Admissions and Records
B.A., M.B.A., Concordia University

Van Voorhis, Gary
Director, Information/Technology
Services
B.A., University of Denver

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13 Faculty

A Baca, J. Manuel Boyd, Pamela
Professor of Political Science/ Professor of Nursing
Accardo, Frank Business Management A.A., Pasadena City College; B.S.N.,
Instructor of Music A.A., Rio Hondo College; B.A., M.P.A., California State University, Fullerton;
B.M., Berklee College of Music; M.M., California State University, Fullerton; M.S.N., University of Phoenix
California State University, Northridge Ph.D., University of Southern
California Brandt, Katherin
Acevedo, Lisette Associate Professor of Nursing
Assistant Professor of Speech/ Balch, David B.S.N., California State University,
Forensics Professor of Administration of Justice Los Angeles; M.S.N., California State
B.A., University of Southern B.S., California State University, University, Dominguez Hills
California; M.A., California State Los Angeles; M.B.A., Pepperdine
University, Northridge University; Ph.D., United States Bronkar, Ryan
International University Associate Professor of Mathematics
Acuna-Hansen, Chris A.A., Fullerton College; B.A., M.A.,
Associate Professor of Photography Barman, Kevin University of California, Los Angeles
B.F.A., California State University, Instructor of Human Services
Fullerton; M.F.A., California Institute B.A., M.S., California State University, Brown Pullini, Ada
of the Arts Dominguez Hills; M.A., California Associate Professor of Painting and
State University, Los Angeles Drawing
Alvarado, Delmis B.A., Queens College; M.F.A.,
SSSP General Counselor Bean, Michelle University of Houston
A.A., Santa Ana College; B.A., Associate Professor of English
California State University, Fullerton; B.A., Whittier College; M.A., California Brutlag, Brian T.
M.S., California State University, Long State University, Fullerton Assistant Professor of Sociology
Beach A.S., Waubonsee Community
Bell, Sharon College; B.A., University of Illinois at
Alvarado, Guadalupe Associate Professor of Reading Springfield; M.A., Northern Illinois
Counselor/Professor B.A., Brooklyn College; M.A., Hunter University
A.A., Compton College; B.A., College; Ph.D., Fordham University
California State University, Long C
Beach; M.S., University of LaVerne Bethel, Robert
Professor of Biology Callinan, Thomas
Archambault, Alan B.S., M.S., University of California, Associate Professor of English
Associate Professor of Mathematics Davis; M.A., California State M.A., California State University,
A.A., Long Beach City College University, Long Beach Long Beach
B.S., University of California, Los
Angeles; M.S., California State Biesemeyer, Gail Camacho, Tammy
University, East Bay Professor of Health Science EOPS/CARE Counselor
B.S.N., Loyola University; M.S.N., B.A., California State University,
Arroyo, Jose Azusa Pacific University Fullerton; M.S., University of La Verne
Learning Disability Specialist
B.A., Michigan State University; Blackmun III, Eugene Carey, Ryan
M.A., San Diego State University Professor of Business Management Instructor of Fire Technology
A.A., Cerritos College; B.S., Brigham B.S., Waldorf College; M.S., Grand
Ayala, Armando Young University; M.B.A., California Canyon University
Professor of Kinesiology State University, Fullerton
A.A., Rio Hondo College; B.S., Loma Carrera, Wendy
Linda University Botello, Robert Instructor of Journalism and Mass
Instructor of Mathematics Media
B B.S. Stanford University, M.S., A.A., Rio Hondo College; B.A.,
California State University, Chapman University; M.A., Whittier
Babou, Robin Los Angeles College
Librarian
B.A., California State University Bowen, James Carson, Jennifer
Long Beach; M.L.S., San Jose State Assistant Professor of French Instructor of Physics
University M.A., California State University, B.S., Massachusetts Institute of
Long Beach Technology; M.S., Ph.D., University of
California, Los Angeles

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Cartagena, Alyson D E
Assistant Professor of Dance/
Yoga/Pilates Daryoush, Faye Eckstrom, Marie
B.F.A., Florida State University; M.F.A., Professor of Mathematics Professor of English
University of California, Irvine; CLMA, B.S., University of Bridgeport, B.A., Suffolk University; M.A.,
Loyola Marymount; Ed.D., Brandman CT; M.S., University of Southern California State University,
University California; M.S., University of Northridge; M.A., M.A., California
Southern California, School of State University, Los Angeles
Castaneda, Arely Engineering
Interim Veterans Services Counselor/ English, Cameron
Coordinator Dawson, David Associate Professor of Mathematics
A.A., Rio Hondo College; B.S., M.S., Instructor of 3D Animation M.S., California State University,
University of La Verne and Modeling Long Beach
A.A., Art Institute of Dallas; B.A.,
Cha, Janet Baylor University; M.F.A., Florida Enright, Adele
Accounting Instructor Atlantic University Librarian/Professor
B.A., Wheaton College; M.A.S., B.A., Whittier College; M.L.S.,
Northern Illinois University; De La Mora, Martha University of California, Los Angeles;
M.S.A., Marquette University Counselor/Professor M.A., California State University,
B.A., University of California, Los Dominguez Hills
Chavez, Vanessa Angeles, M.A., California State
SSSP General Counselor University, Dominguez Hills F
A.A., Rio Hondo College; B.A.,
California State University, Long De Leon, Maribel Fernandez, Juan R.
Beach; M.A., Azusa Pacific University Counselor Assistant Professor of English
B.A., University of California, Santa B.A., M.A., California State University,
Cheung, Angela Cruz; M.S., University of La Verne Long Beach
Instructor of Nursing
B.S. University of California, Irvine; De Los Santos, Blanca Flores, Julio
B.S.N., M.S.N. California State Professor of Spanish SSSP General Counselor
University, Los Angeles B.A., M.A., California State University, B.S., California State Polytechnic,
Los Angeles Pomona; M.Ed., University of Southern
Clark, Mary Dennyse California
Professor / EOPS/CARE Counselor Dighera, Mike
BA, California Dominguez Hills, Instructor of Automotive Technology Flores-Olson, Raquel
M.S.W., California State University, A.A., Cerritos College; B.S., California Instructor of Reading
Long Beach State University, Long Beach B.S., California State University,
Los Angeles; M.A., Azusa Pacific
Coffman, Dan Dixon, Scott University; M.S., California State
Professor of Fire Technology Associate Professor of Philosophy University, Fullerton
A.S., Miramar College, San Diego; B.A., California State Polytechnic
B.S., California State University, Los University, Pomona; M.A., California Flores-Olson, Troy
Angeles; M.P.A., California State State University, Long Beach Career Counselor/Professor
University, Los Angeles; California B.A., California State University,
State Certified Fire Chief Officer; Dornean, Marius Fullerton; M.A., Chapman University
California State Licensed Paramedic, Instructor/Coordinator Heavy
California State Certified Firefighter I Equipment Technology Florman, Kelli
& II and California State Certified Fire Associate Professor of Administration
Instructor Dower, Kellori of Justice
Vocal/Choral Music Instructor B.A., The Ohio State University; J.D.,
Cummings, Frances M.Ed., National University; B.A., Case Western Reserve University
Professor of Biology San Diego Christian College
B.S., Millerville University; M.A., Forrest, Michael
California State University, Fullerton Duarte, Jeannette Professor of Geology
Professor of Speech A.A., Golden West College; B.A., B.S.,
Curiel, Libby Lee B.A., Oregon State University; M.A., M.S., California State University, Long
Instructor of Speech/ Texas A & M University; Ph.D., Beach; Ph.D., University of Southern
Coordinator Forensics Arizona State University California
B.A.,M.A., California State
University, Los Angeles Duran, Jose Joaquin Frala, John C.
Assistant Professor of History Professor Advanced Transportation
Curlee, Karleen B.A., M.A., University of California, Technologies, Hybrid and CNG/LNG
Professor of Reading and Santa Barbara Fuels, Honda PACT
Tutorial Education A.A., A.S., General Motors University,
A.A., Fullerton College; B.A., M.S., B.S., B.A., M.A., University of Phoenix
California State University, Fullerton

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Freije, Theresa Griffith, Margaret Hughes, Sean
Professor of English Associate Professor of Painting & Instructor of Civil and Architectural
M.A., California State University, Drawing Drafting and Design
Fullerton; Creighton University; B.F.A., Maryland Institute College of A.A., Bakersfield College;
University of California, Los Angeles; Art; M.F.A., Cranbrook Academy of Art A.S., Mt. San Antonio College;
Cambridge University B.S., California Polytechnic State
Gutierrez, Jose University
Fung, Hank Counselor
Instructor of Mathematics A.A., Moorpark College; Huinquez, Jorge
M.A., California State University, B.A., California State University, Chico Counselor/Assistant Professor
Fullerton M.S., San Francisco State University A.A., Southwestern College;
B.A., California State University,
G Guzman, Sergio Northridge; M.Ed., University of San
Counselor/Assistant Professor Diego
Garcia, Alonso A.A., Santa Ana College; B.A.,
Instructor of English University of California, Riverside; I
B.A., University of California, M.S., California State University, San
Riverside; M.A., University of Hawaii Bernardino; Ed.D., California State Ibarra, Edward
University, Fullerton Instructor of English
Garcia, Laura B.A., University of California, Los
Counselor H Angeles; M.A., Ph.D., University of
A.A., Santa Monica Community Southern California
College; B.A., California State Halvorson, Gary
University, Long Beach; M.Ed., Professor of CAD/Drafting Irwin, Erin
University of Southern California B.A., California State University, Instructor of Mathematics
Fresno; M.A., California State B.S., Biola University; M.A., California
Garcia, Yvette B. University, Los Angeles State University, Fullerton
EOPS Counselor
B.A., Loyola-Marymount University; Hannah, Kathleen Isaac, Lily
M.A., California Family Study Center Associate Professor of Nursing Professor of English
A.D.N., Rio Hondo College, B.S.N., B.A., M.A., Bangalore University;
Gardos, Alexander Pacific Union College; M.S.N., Ph.D., Banaras University
Instructor of Graphic Design University of Phoenix
A.A., Santa Monica College; J
B.A., San Francisco State University Hernandez, Yunior
Counselor Jaeggi, Scott
Gaspar, Georgia B.A., M.S., California State University, Instructor of Fire Technology/EMT
Professor of Reading Northridge A.S., Rio Hondo College;
B.A., M.A., California State University, B.A., Brandman University
Long Beach Herzfeld, Shari T.
Professor of Nursing Javanmard, Mike
Gaw, Rose B.S.N., California State University, Instructor of Economics
DSPS Counselor Long Beach; M.N., University of B.A., University of California,
B.A., M.S., California State University, California, Los Angeles Riverside; M.S., Cal Poly Pomona
Los Angeles
Hinze, Michael Jeffrey, Lorraine
Gonzalez, Hector Assistant Professor of Kinesiology & Assistant Professor of English
Associate Professor of Humanities Athletics B.A., M.A., California State University,
A.A., Fullerton College; B.A., M.A., A.A., Orange Coast College; B.A., Los Angeles
California State University, Fullerton Humboldt State University; M.A.,
Azusa Pacific University Johnson, Steve
Gonzalez, Lydia Instructor of Kinesiology & Athletics/
Associate Professor of Mathematics Hsiao, Jupei Head Coach Women’s Basketball
B.S., University of California, Santa Instructor of Mathematics A.A., Chaffey College; B.A.,
Cruz; M.S., California State University, B.S., University of California, Irvine; M.A., California State University,
Los Angeles M.A., San Francisco State University Dominguez Hills

Gottlieb, Karen Huang, Irene K
Associate Professor of Nursing Professor of Chemistry
A.S., Cerritos College; A.D.N., B.S., Ch.E., Chung Yuan College; M.S., Katnik, Stephen
Chapman University; B.S.N., M.S.N., Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Professor of Biology
University of Phoenix; Ed.D., Argosy B.A., University of California, Los
University Huang, Julie Angeles; M.S., University of Guam;
Professor of Business Management C.H.M.M., University of California,
Griffith, Leah J. M.B.A., Azusa Pacific University, Davis
Instructor of Mathematics D.B.A., Argosy University
B.A., Chapman College; M.S.,
California Polytechnic State University,
San Luis Obispo

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Kaufman, Bonnilee Littrell, Mark Martinez, Angelica
Learning Disability Specialist Professor of Mathematics Counselor
B.S., State University of Oneonta; M.A., B.A., Whittier College; M.S., California B.A., Mills College; M.S., University of

University of New Mexico State University, Long Beach La Verne

Keller, Terry Liu, Jeannie Mata, Moises
Professor of Biology Assistant Professor of Accounting Instructor of English as a New
B.S., California State Polytechnic A.S., Community College of Southern Language
University, Pomona; M.S., California Nevada; B.S., University of Las A.A., East Los Angeles College;
State University, Fullerton Vegas, Nevada; M.B.A. University of B.A., California State University,
California, Irvine Dominguez Hills; M.A., California
Kepner, Patricia State University, Long Beach
Professor of Child Development Liu, Shin
A.A., Cerritos College; B.S., California Professor of Computer Science/ Matthis, James
State University, Fullerton; M.S., Nova Information Systems Professor of English
Southeastern University B.A., National University of Education; B.A., M.A., California State University,
M.S., University of Texas; D.B.A., Fullerton
Kimber, George Argosy University
Professor of Public Safety Mayer, Krysia
B.S., California State University, Livingston, Jannine Instructor of Mathematics
Los Angeles; M.A. August Vollmer Associate Professor of Music B.A., M.A., California State University,
University B.M., M.M., University of Southern Fullerton
California
Koelle, Stephen Mikalson, Barbara
Professor of Reading Llerena, Lydia Professor of Economics
M.A., California State University, Associate Professor of Spanish J.D., University of California, Los
Long Beach A.A., Long Beach City College; B.A., Angeles, Law School.
M.A., California State University, B.A., Stanford University; M.A.,
Korf, William Long Beach University of California, Berkeley
Professor of Theatre Arts
B.A., University of California, Los Lopez-Alvarado, Katherine Miller, Gregory
Angeles; M.F.A., University of Associate Professor of Nursing Instructor of Mathematics
Washington A.A., A.S., Citrus College; B.S.N., B.A., Whittier College
Azusa Pacific University; M.S.N., M.A., University of Southern
Koutroulis, Mathew University of Phoenix California M.A., University of
Professor of Chemistry California, Riverside
B.A., M.S., California State University, Luna, Patricia
Long Beach; M.S., University of Associate Professor of Nursing Miller, Robert
California, Irvine L.V.N., R.N., Rio Hondo College; Associate Professor of Ceramics
B.S.N., P.H.N., M.S.N, California State B.F.A., Otis Parsons Art Institute;
L University, Dominguez Hills M.F.A., University of California,
Los Angeles
Lara, Jose Lynch, Kelly
Transfer Center Counselor Associate Professor of Child Mindes, Aimee
B.A., M.A., California State University, Development Professor of Geography
Los Angeles A.A., Pasadena City College; B.A., B.A., University of California, Santa
M.A., California State University, Barbara; M.A., California State
LaTurno, Jan Los Angeles University, Long Beach
Professor of Mathematics
B.A., M.A., California State University, Lynch, Sheila Mitchell, Carley
Fullerton; Doctoral Work, Earlham Professor of Fine Arts Professor of Administration of Justice
College; University of California, B.A., California State University, B.S., Pepperdine University
Riverside; University of California, Fullerton; M.F.A., Claremont Graduate
Berkeley University Moe, Sondra
Professor of Child Development
Leung, Allen M A.A. Cerritos College; B.S. California
Professor of Chemistry State University, Fullerton; M.S., Ph.D.,
Ph.D, University of Utah Madrigal, Ea Utah State University
Instructor of History
Lewis, Cynthia B.A., M.A, University of Nevada, Las Montiel, Gerson
Associate Professor of Art History Vegas; Ph.D., University of California, Instructor of Mathematics
B.A., Pomona College; M.A., California Riverside B.S., California State University, Long
State University, Fullerton Beach; M.S., Walden University; M.S.,
Maki, Lauren University of West Florida
Lindy, David SSSP General Counselor
Instructor of Electrical/Electronics B.A., University of Southern California
A.A., Mt. San Antonio College; B.S., M.S., Azusa Pacific University
DeVry University

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Mora, Juana Page, Catherine Reeder, Ronald
Coordinator/Associate Professor of Professor of Health Science Associate Professor of 2D/3D Design
Chicano Studies B.S.N., California State University, A.A., Rio Hondo College; B.A., M.A.,
A.A., Mt. San Antonio College; B.A., Long Beach; M.S.N., University of California State University, Fullerton
M.A., California State University, Southern California
Northridge; M.A., Claremont Graduate Reyes, Dianna
University; Ph.D., Claremont Graduate Perry, Abbie Counselor, EOP&S/Associate
University Instructor of History Professor
A.A., San Bernardino Valley College; A.A., Rio Hondo College; B.A., M.S.,
N B.A., University of California, California State University,
Riverside; M.A., California State Long Beach
Nakatani, Farrah University, Los Angeles
Instructor of Drafting and Design Rhee, Joseph
A.A., A.S., Mt. San Antonio College; Pfeiffer, Jill Instructor of Astronomy
B.S., California State University, Los Associate Professor of Anthropology B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of
Angeles B.A., University of California, Los California, Los Angles
Angeles; M.A., California State
Newman, James University, Los Angeles Rhodes, Angela
Professor of Administration of Justice Assistant Professor of English
B.S., California State University, Los Pichardo-Diaz, Dorali A.A., Rio Hondo College; B.A.
Angeles; M.P.A. University of LaVerne: Counselor/Assistant Professor California State Polytechnic University,
Master Instructor, Commission on B.A., M.S., California State University, Pomona; M.A. California State
Peace Officer Standards and Training Long Beach Polytechnic University, Pomona

Nyaggah, Lynette Pierson, Kenn Ribaya, Jeronimo
Professor of English Professor of English Associate Professor of Biology
B.A., University of California, B.A., Dakota Wesleyan University; B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of
Berkeley; M.A., Ph.D., University of M.A., State University of New York, California, Los Angeles.
California, Los Angeles Buffalo; Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Rickman, Tracy
O Pilati, Michelle L. Coordinator/Professor Fire
Professor of Psychology Technology
O’Brien, Katherine B.S., State University of New York, A.S. Fire Technology, Community
EOPS Counselor/Professor Albany, M.A., Ph.D., University College of the Air Force, B.S., Park
B.A., M.A., University of California, of California Los Angeles, Ph.D., College; M.P.A, University of La
Santa Barbara University of California, Los Angeles Verne; Certified Hazardous Materials
Instructor, California Certified Fire
Okamoto, Tyler Pitassi, Matthew Instructor, ICC Certified Fire Code
Assistant Professor Associate Professor of Mathematics Inspector I
A.A., Rio Hondo College; B.S., M.S., California State University,
B.A., M.A., California State Polytechnic Long Beach Rifino-Juarez, Melissa
University, Pomona Professor of Sociology
Preston, Theodore B.A., M.A., California State University
Olson, Eric Professor of Philosophy Fullerton; M.S., Bellevue University
Instructor of Automotive Technology B.A., Claremont McKenna College;
A.A., Long Beach City College M.A., California State University, Long Rios, Rodolfo
Beach; Ph.D., University of California, Instructor of Computer Information
Ortiz, Amelia Riverside Systems
Assistant Professor of Nursing B.S., DeVry University; M.B.A., Keller
B.S.N., M.S.N. California State Pudelko, Kathy Graduate School of Management
University Dominguez Hills, Professor of Kinesiology
D.H.S., A.T. Still University B.A., University of Northern Colorado; Rivera, Mary
M.A. California State University, Counselor/Professor
Osman, Daniel Northridge B.A., M.S., California State University,
Assistant Professor of English Long Beach
B.A., Wesleyan University; Puga, Jr. Gilbert
M.A., California State University, Associate Professor of Speech Roberts, Warren
Los Angeles B.A., California State Polytechnic Professor of GIS/CAD
University, Pomona; M.A., California M.L.A., University of Oregon
P State University, Fullerton
Rodriguez, Jose I.
Padgett, Vernon R EOPS/Puente Counselor
Professor of Psychology M.S., California State University,
B.A., California State University, San Ramirez, Elizabeth Los Angeles
Bernardino, M.A., California State Articulation Officer/Counselor
University, Long Beach, M.A., Ph.D., B.A., Scripps College; M.S., University Romo, Claudia
Ohio State University of La Verne Interim SSSP/CTE Counselor
A.A., East Los Angeles College; B.A.,
M.S., California State University, Long
Beach

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Ryan, Mutsuno Smith, Stephen Tieu, David
Instructor of Mathematics Instructor of Kinesiology and Counselor
B.A., Fukuoka University of Education; Athletics/Head Water Polo/Swim B.A., California State Polytechnic
M.S., California State University, Long Coach University, Pomona; M.S. California
Beach A.A., Citrus Community College; B.A., State University, Long Beach
University of La Verne; M.S. Azusa
S Pacific University Tomory, Stephen C.
Professor of Automotive Technology
Saenz, Marisela Sotelo, Angela A.A., Citrus College; B.V.E., M.A.,
Interim, Counselor/Coordinator Counselor/Coordinator Non-Credit California State University,
Foster Youth Programs Los Angeles
A.A., A.S., Rio Hondo College; B.A., A.A., Mt. San Antonio College; A.S. Rio
California State University, Fullerton; Hondo College; B.A., M.S., California Torres-Gil, Belen
M.S., University of La Verne State University, Los Angeles Counselor/Professor
B.A., M.A., University of California,
Salazar, Michael Spencer, Shelly Santa Barbara
Professor of Kinesiology & Athletics/ Assistant Professor of Biology
Head Coach Baseball B.S., M.S., California State Polytechnic Tovmasian, Grant
M.Ed., Azusa Pacific University University, Pomona Instructor of Speech/Forensics
(Debate)
Sanchez, M. Denna Spieler-Persad, Gisela B.A., M.A., California State University,
Coordinator, Psychological Services Professor of Mathematics Los Angeles
B.A., California State University, Los M.A., M.S., Ph.D., University of
Angeles; M.A., Ph.D., California School Southern California Truong, Irene
of Professional Psychology, Librarian
Los Angeles Springer, JoAnn B.A., California State University,
Professor of English Long Beach; M.L.I.S., University of
Santacruz, Rudy B.A. University of Toronto, M.A. California, Los Angeles
Interim, SSSP General Counselor California State University, Long
B.A. University of California, Irvine; Beach, Ph.D., Claremont Graduate U
M.S., California State University, Long University
Beach Urquidi, Bianca
Stevens-Gandara, Erin Miyo Assistant Professor of Kinesiology &
Sauceda, Henry Instructor of Digital Photography Athletics/ Head Coach Softball
Counselor/Professor B.F.A., M.F.A., California Institute of B.A., Whittier College; M.S., Indiana
B.A., M.S., California State University, the Arts University
Fullerton
Sunyogh, Joseph J. V
Senk, Jodi Professor of Architecture,
Professor of Kinesiology/Fitness Engineering Design Drawing, Valdivia, Irma
Specialist Certificate CADD and BIM Associate Professor of History
B.S., M.S., University of Connecticut; A.A., Citrus College; B.A., California B.A., University of California, Santa
Ed.D., Pepperdine University State University, Los Angeles; M.A., Barbara; M.A., California State
California State University, Los University, Los Angeles
Sevilla-Marzona, Judy Angeles; Long Beach
Librarian/Professor Valladares, Diana
B.S., University of the Philippines; T Interim Counselor/Coordinator
M.A., University of California, Irvine; El Monte Pledge
M.L.I.S., San Jose State University Tanaka-Hoshijo, Jennifer B.A., M.S., California State University,
Associate Professor of Kinesiology Northridge
Sigala, Carol Ann & Athletics/Head Coach Women’s
Professor of Child Development Soccer Vazquez, Dana Marie
B.A., University of California, Los B.A., University of California, Irvine; Professor of English
Angeles; M.S., Pacific Oaks; M.S.W., M.A., Chapman University; M.S., B.A., California State University,
Ph.D., University of Southern Azusa Pacific University Chico; M.A., California State
California University, Sacramento; T.E.S.O.L.,
Tang, Suzanne Certificate, University of California,
Sloniger, Wells Professor of Nursing Irvine; M.A., California State
Professor of Communications B.S.N., University of San Francisco; University, San Bernardino
B.A., Pepperdine University, Malibu; M.S.N., California State University,
M.S., California State University, Fullerton; D.N.P., California State Velazquez, Ralph
Fullerton University, Fullerton Assistant Professor of English
M.A., California State University,
Smith, Kevin Thomas, Julius Long Beach
Instructor of Psychology Counselor/Professor
B.S., B.A., M.A., University of A.A., Riverside Community College;
California, Irvine; Ph.D., University of B.A., University of California,
California, Irvine Riverside; M.S., P.P.S. Credential,
California State University,
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Villanueva, Viviana 2016-2017 Catalog
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

W

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

Wang, George
Professor of Mathematics
M.A., Claremont Graduate School

Waugh, Christine
SSSP General Counselor
A.A., Citrus College; B.A., California
State University, Fullerton; M.S., Azusa
Pacific University

Wells, Stephanie
Librarian/Professor
B.A., California State University,
Fullerton; M.L.S., University of
California, Los Angeles

Wetsman, Adam
Professor of Anthropology
B.A., University of California, Santa
Barbara; M.S., J.D., University of
Wisconsin, Madison; Ph.D., University
of California, Los Angeles

Whitford, Jon
Professor of Computer Information
Systems
A.A., El Camino College; B.A.,
California State University, Long
Beach; M.B.A., M.S., West Coast
University., D.B.A., Argosy University

Y

Young, Colin
Professor of Political Science
B.A., University of California,
Los Angeles; M.A., University of
California, Santa Barbara

Z

Zaro, Mariano
Professor of Spanish
M.A., University of Zaragoza (Spain);
Ph.D., University of Granada (Spain)

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15 Index

A Architecture ..........................................71 Campus Activities ................................34
Courses ..............................................207 Campus Inn Theater ..............................9
AB540 Students ....................................21 Degree ..................................................71 Career Certificate for Acute Care
Academic Advisement ........................27 Art ...........................................................73
Academic Dishonesty ..........................36 Courses ..............................................209 Certified Nursing Assistant ............137
Academic Freedom ..............................12 Degree ..................................................73 Career Certificate for Home
Academic Guidelines ...........................36 Art Gallery ..............................................9 Health Aide .......................................137
Academic Honors ................................37 Art History ............................................75 Career Certificates Pre-Certification
Academic Probation ............................39 For Transfer .........................................75 Nursing Assistant .............................137
Academic Renewal ...............................38 ASRHC Sponsored Events ..................34 Career Counseling ...............................27
Academic Standards ............................37 Assessment Center ...............................27 Career Services .....................................27
Access to Student Records ..................12 Assessment Placement ........................24 Carpentry Courses .............................230
Accounting ............................................61 Assessment Placement Appeals .........24 Catalog Rights ......................................50
Certificate ............................................61 Associate Degree for Transfer - Center for Career &
Courses ..............................................199 Reciprocity Policy ..............................49 Re-entry Services ................................27
Degree ..................................................61 Associate Degree Nursing (LVN-RN Certificate Programs ......................48, 50
Accounting for Government and 30-Unit Option) Program ................137 Challenge of Educational Records .....38
Non-Profit Organizations .................62 Associate Degree Nursing (LVN to Cheating ................................................36
Accreditation ..........................................1 ADN) Program .................................137 Chemistry Courses .............................241
Accreditations & Certifications ............8 Associate Degree Nursing Program – Chicano Studies ....................................83
ACE Credit (American Council on LVN to ADN......................................140 Courses ..............................................243
Education) .............................................41 Associate Degree Nursing Program Degree ..................................................83
Adding/Dropping Classes ..................22 (RN) – Generic ..................................138 Child Development ..............................84
Administration of Justice ....................63 Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) Certificate ............................................85
Requirements ......................................48 Courses ..............................................243
Courses ..............................................201 Associate in Science for Transfer Degree ..................................................84
Degree ..................................................63 (AS-T) Requirements .........................48 Child Development Center/
For Transfer .........................................64 Athletic Eligibility ................................35 Pre-School Laboratory ...................9, 28
Administrators ...............................2, 360 Athletics Men’s & Women’s Children on Campus ...........................12
Admissions ...........................................20 Intercollegiate Sports .........................34 Chinese Courses .................................246
ADN Program Mission Statement ...138 Athletic Trainer’s Aide Certificate ...130 Civil Design & Drawing Certificate ..89
ADN Program Outcomes .................138 Attendance/Absences ..........................36 Civil Design Technology .....................87
ADN Program Philosophy ...............138 Auditing .................................................38 Certificate ............................................88
Advanced Engine Performance .........65 Ausencia de Discriminación ...............14 Courses ..............................................246
Certificate ............................................65 Automotive Technology ......................76 Degree ..................................................87
Degree ..................................................65 Certificate ................................76, 77, 78 Classification of Students ..............20, 38
Advanced Engine Performance Courses ..............................................218 CLEP Credit ..............................41, 44, 46
Technician ............................................66 Degree ..................................................76 College Policies & Procedures ............12
Alcohol Abuse, Policy .........................19 College Responsibilities ......................24
Alpha Gamma Sigma ..........................37 B College Services Fee .......................25, 34
Alternative Credit ................................40 Commercial Art Degree ......................90
Alternative Energy Technology .........67 Basic Skills Enrollment ........................38 Communication Studies Transfer
Certificate ............................................67 Biology ...................................................79 Degree ..................................................91
Courses ..............................................203 Courses ..............................................228 Community College .............................54
Degree ..................................................67 Degree ..................................................79 Computer Information Technology ...92
Alternative Fuels & Advanced Black Box Theater ...................................9 Certificates ...........................................92
Transportation Technology ..............68 Board of Trustees ...................................1 Courses ..............................................247
Certificate ............................................68 Books ......................................................26 Microcomputer Specialist .................94
Degree ..................................................68 Bookstore .................................................9
Animation .............................................69 Brake and Suspension Service ............77 Certificate ..........................................94
Courses ..............................................204 Business Administration .....................81 Degree ................................................94
Degree ..................................................69 Certificate ............................................82 Systems Option ...................................93
Anthropology .......................................70 Degree ............................................80, 82 Certificate ..........................................93
Courses ..............................................205 For Transfer .........................................81 Degree ................................................93
For Transfer .........................................70 Business Law Courses .......................230 Computerized Accounting .................62
AP Credit ...................................40, 42, 43 Business Marketing ..............................82 Computer Resources ...........................28
Application ...........................................20 Computer Usage ..................................12
Architectural Design and Drawing ...72 C Conduct, Standards of Student ..........17
Certificate ............................................72 Contents ...................................................4
Degree ..................................................72 Calendar, Instructional ..........................5 Continuing Education .........................28
Architectural Design & Drawing CalWORKs Program ............................27 Continuing Student .............................20
Technician ............................................72 Continuous Enrollment .......................50
Contract Education Classes ................28

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Corrections ......................................95, 96 Environmental Technology ..............109 Honda/Acura Engine Repair and
Courses ..............................................252 Certificate ..........................................110 Chassis Electrical Systems ............125
Degree ..................................................95 Courses ..............................................271 Honda/Acura Power Train and
Counseling ............................................28 Degree ................................................109 Transmission Systems ...................125
Counseling Courses ...........................254 Evaluation of Transcripts ....................22 Honors Scholar .....................................38
Course Identification Numbering Exceptions to Certificate of Honors Transfer Program ...................30
System (C-ID) ...................................194 Achievement Requirements .............50 Hostigamiento Sexual ..........................15
Courses of Instruction ...............193, 198 Extended Opportunity Programs & Humanities Courses ..........................293
Course Substitutions ............................48 Services (EOP&S/CARE) ...................29 Human Services
CSU Application ...................................52 Certificate ..........................................126
CSU Application Filing Periods .........52 Courses ..............................................291

FCSU Certification .................................52 I
CSU General Education Breadth
Course Requirements ........................53 Fabrication Courses ...........................275 IB Credit ..........................................41, 47
Facilities ...................................................9 IGETC General Education
D Faculty .................................................362 Certification .........................................54
Final Examinations ..............................38 Impacted Programs ..............................51
Finance Courses .................................275 Income Tax Preparer ............................62
Dance Courses ....................................255 Financial Aid Services .........................29 Incomplete .............................................37
Dean’s List .............................................37 Fire Academy In Progress .............................................38
Degree Concept ....................................48 Admission .........................................112 Institutional Affiliation ..........................8
Degree Programs ..................................48 Courses ..............................................276 Institutional Code of Ethics ..................7
Degree Requirements ..........................48 Fire Technology ..................................111 Institutional Philosophy ........................8
Dental Assisting Courses ..................336 Certificate ..........................................111 International Baccalaureate ................41
Desktop Technician Certificate ...........92 Courses ..............................................278 International Business
Diesel Fuel and Emission Systems ....77 Degree ................................................111 Certificate ..........................................127
Directory Information .........................13 Fitness Center .........................................9 Degree ................................................127
Disabled Students Programs & Fitness Specialist Certificate .............113 International Students .........................21
Services (DSPS) ...................................28 Foreign Language/ENLA Lab ............31 Intersegmental General Education
Disciplinary Probation ........................39 French Courses ...................................281 Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
Dismissal ...............................................39 Fuel Injection Systems .........................78 for CSU & UC .....................................54
Distance Education ..............................29
Division/Department Listing ...............3 J

GDivision of Health Science and Japanese Courses ................................293
Nursing ..............................................137 Journalism
Drug Abuse, Policy ..............................19 Game Development Certificate ........114 Courses ..............................................294
Drug Studies .........................................97 General Automotive Service ...............76 For Transfer .......................................128
Certificate ............................................97 General Education Exceptions ...........48
Degree ..................................................97 General Education Requirements ......49 K
General Information ..............................6
E General Service Technician .................76 Kinesiology
General Studies Degrees Certificate ..........................................130
.........................115, 116, 117, 118, 119 Courses ......................................295, 298
Early Childhood Education Geographic Information Systems ....120 For Transfer .......................................129
for Transfer Degree ............................98 Certificate ..........................................120
Economics Courses ............................257 Courses ..............................................281 L
Educational Costs .................................25 Geography Courses ...................283, 284
Educational Development Courses .258 Geology Courses ................................284 Labs ........................................................31
Education Courses .............................258 Goals Statement ......................................7 Landscape Courses ............................304
Electric Utility Technology Courses .263 GO RIO Fee ...........................................25 Latin Courses ......................................304
Electronics Technology ......................101 Grade Change .......................................37 Learning Assistance Center ................33
Certificate ..........................................101 Grade Report ........................................38 Library ...................................................31
Courses ..............................................260 Grades ....................................................37 Library Courses ..................................305
Degree ................................................101 Graduation ............................................50 Literature Courses ..............................305
Elementary Teacher Education Grievance Procedures ..........................13 Logistics Management
for Transfer Degree ..........................102 Certificate ..........................................131
El Monte Educational Center ...............9 Courses ..............................................309
Degree ................................................131
HEmergency Medical Technician .......103
Certificate ..........................................103 M
Courses ..............................................264 Hazing ...................................................13
Engineering Courses ..........................264 Health Science Courses .....................285 Majors & Programs ........................59, 60
Engineering Design Drafting ...........105 Heat & Frost Courses .........................286 Management and Supervision
Certificate ..........................................105 Heavy Equipment Technology Certificate ..........................................132
Degree ................................................105 Courses ..............................................310
Engineering Technology Courses ....265 Certificate ..........................................121 Degree ................................................132
Engine Repair .......................................78 Courses ..............................................287 Maps .....................................................369
English and Literature Degree .........107 Degree ................................................121 Marketing Courses .............................313
English As A New Language History Mass Communications Courses .......313
Courses ..............................................270 Courses ..............................................289 Mass Communications: Mass Media
English Courses ..................................267 For Transfer .......................................122 Certificate ..........................................133
English for Transfer Degree ..............106 History of College ..................................6 Degree ................................................133
Enrichment Student .............................20 Honda PACT
Enrollment/Fees Refunds ....................26 Certificate ..........................................124
Entry Network Technician Honda/Acura Air Conditioning
Certificate ............................................92 and Supplemental Restraint
Environmental Science Degree ........108 Systems ............................................124
Honda/Acura Brakes, Suspension,
and Electronic Systems ..................124

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Mass Communications: Print Media Physics Student Health Fee ...............................26
Certificate ..........................................134 Courses ..............................................327 Student Leadership Institute ..............34
Degree ................................................134 For Transfer .......................................154 Student Learning Outcomes .......40, 179
Mathematics Pico Rivera Educational Center .........10 Arts & Cultural Programs
Courses ..............................................314 Plagiarism ..............................................36
For Transfer .......................................135 Police Academy Division ...........................................179
Mathematics & Sciences Center .........33 Certificate ..........................................155 Behavioral & Social Science
Matriculation Exemptions ..................24 Courses ..............................................328 Division ...........................................180
Matriculation (see Student Success Political Science Business Division .............................181
and Support Program) ......................22 Courses ..............................................331 Career & Technical Education
Mental Health Clearance ....................19 For Transfer .......................................156 Division ...........................................183
MESA (Math Engineering Science Prerequisite/Corequisite/ Advisory Communications & Languages
Achievement) ......................................31 Definitions .............................................25 Division ...........................................187
Military Service Credit ........................41 Prerequisite/Corequisite Challenge General Education ...........................191
Military Withdrawal ............................38 Procedure ..............................................25 Health Science & Nursing
Mission ....................................................6 Prerequisite, How to Clear .................25 Division ...........................................188
Multiple Majors ....................................50 Pre-School Laboratory .........................31 Kinesiology, Dance, and Athletics
Music Preschool Teacher Certificate .............86 Division ...........................................189
Courses ..............................................318 President’s Welcome ..............................2 Math & Science Division .................189
Degree ................................................136 Probation Standards ............................39 Public Safety Division .....................190
Progress Probation ...............................39 Student Life & Leadership ..................34
N Psychology Student Parking Fee .............................25
Courses ..............................................332 Student Publications ............................34
Network Technician Certificate .........92 For Transfer .......................................157 Student Records ...................................12
New Student .........................................20 Puente Program ....................................32 Student Representation Fee ................26
Non-Collegiate Registered Nursing Student Responsibilities ......................24
Training Credit ...................................41 Q/R Student Rights ......................................24
Non-Credit Courses ...........................351 Student Success and Support
Non-Discrimination in College Radio Courses .....................................334 Program .........................................22, 23
Programs and Activities ....................13 Reading Courses ................................335 Student Support Services ....................27
Non-Discrimination Policy .................13 Reading Lab ..........................................31 Studio Arts for Transfer ......................74
Non Graduate 30 Unit Option Re-entry Services ..................................27 Study Abroad ........................................33
LVN to RN .........................................141 Registerd Dental Assisting Courses .336 Surveying, Mapping & Drawing
Non-Resident Students .......................20 Registered Sex Offender ......................14 Certificate ............................................89
Notice .....................................................39 Registration ...........................................20
Nursing Removal from Academic Probation ..39 T
Certificate ..........................................146 Repetition of Courses Guidelines ......39
Report Delayed .....................................38 Technical Education Courses ............340
Certified Nurse Assistant Residence Requirements .....................20 Theatre Arts
Acute Care .....................................146 Retail Management Certificate .........158 Courses ..............................................341
Home Health Aide .........................146 Returning Students ..............................20 Degree ................................................164
Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification Rio Café ...................................................9 For Transfer .......................................163
Training Course ............................146 The PASS Program ...............................32
Vocational Nursing ................143, 150 S Title IX Compliance .............................16
Degree Transcripts .............................................40
Associate Science Degree ......137, 147 Safety, Comfort, and Convenience Transfer Admission
LVN to ADN .........................140, 148 Systems ................................................77 Guarantee (TAG) ................................54
Psychiatric Technician Santa Fe Springs Training Center ......10 Transfer Center .....................................33
to RN ......................................140, 149 Scholarships ..........................................26 Transfer Programs ...............................51
Non-Degree Option Sexual Harassment ..............................14 Transferring to California State
30-Unit LVN to RN ................141, 148 Sexual Misconduct ...............................16 University (CSU) ................................51
Nursing Program Overview .............137 Small Business/Entrepreneurialism Transferring to Independent
Nursing Simulation Center .................31 Certificate ..........................................159 Colleges & Universities .....................56
Degree ................................................159 Transferring to University of
O Sociology California (UC) ...................................53
Courses ..............................................336 Transfer Web Sites ................................56
Observatory .............................................9 For Transfer .......................................161 Transmission Service ...........................78
Online Courses .....................................29 South Whittier Educational Center ...10 TRiO Programs ...............................31, 33
Open Enrollment Policy ......................22 Spanish Tutoring Support ..................................33
Operating Engineers Courses ...........323 Courses ..............................................337
Orientation ............................................32 For Transfer .......................................162 U
Special Academic Programs ...............27
P Speech Courses ...................................339 UC Application .....................................54
Statement of Policy ................................1 UC Application Filing Periods ...........54
Parking: Students/Visitors ....................9 State Smog Center ................................10 UC Impacted Majors ............................54
Pass/No Pass .........................................37 STEM ......................................................31 Unit Limitations ...................................22
Pathway to Law School .......................32 Student, Becoming RHC .....................23 Units .......................................................37
PC Repair Technician Certificate .......92 Student Clubs .......................................34 Upper-Division Credit ........................41
Philosophy Student Complaints .............................13
Courses ..............................................325 Student Conduct ............................17, 35 V
Degree ................................................151 Student Financial Obligations ............26
For Transfer .......................................152 Student Government ...........................34 Values Statement ....................................6
Photography Student Health Center and Veterans Services ..................................33
Courses ..............................................327 Psychological Services .......................32 Vision .......................................................6
Degree ................................................153 Vocabulary Courses ...........................345

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Vocational Nursing Courses ............346
Vocational Nursing Program ...137, 143

W

Weekend College ..................................33
Welding Technology
Certificate ..........................................165
Courses ..............................................347
Degree ................................................165
Wildland Fire Technology
Certificate ..........................................166
Courses ..............................................349
Degree ................................................166
Withdrawal ...........................................38
Work Hours ..........................................40
Wray Theatre ........................................10
Writers’ Resource Center ....................31
Writing Center ......................................31

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