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2 2 Overview of the College Overview of the College Associate in Arts or Associate in Science Degree City College of San Francisco, a two-year college, confers the degrees of Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Arts for Transfer or Associate in Science for Transfer on students who satisfy the course and grade requirements for graduation. Extensive Choice of Disciplines and Courses The College offers you an extensive choice of disciplines and courses. Additionally, you may complete the first two years of training for a profession, satisfy freshman and sophomore requirements for transfer to baccalaureate degree-granting institutions; prepare for employment at the end of two years or a shorter period of training; take evening, Saturday, and summer courses; remove educational deficiencies; or get other special preparation. Instructional areas include the following: Program in General Education. An extensive selection of courses in the humanities, the arts, the natural and social sciences, and other fields. Transfer Program. Courses offered to satisfy lower-division requirements to enable students to transfer to baccalaureate degree-granting institutions as juniors. Occupational Program. Training for employment in occupations normally requiring two years or less of specialized career preparation. Diversity Studies. Courses directed specifically to the interest and educational objectives of major segments of the San Francisco community including courses in African American, Asian American, Latin American, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender, and Philippine Studies. International Education. Courses taught in other countries through Study Abroad and courses taught locally for international students, including an Intensive English Institute. Distance Education Courses. Courses that are offered via online, hybrid and televised instruction. Foundation Courses. Basic courses in business, English, guidance, and mathematics. Noncredit Courses. Mostly open-entry/open-exit courses, many emphasizing vocational education, leading to employment or job upgrading but also including courses in English as a second language, elementary-level and secondary-level skills, workforce preparation, parent education, health and safety, home economics, citizenship for immigrants, and special courses for disabled persons and older adults. Community Service Offerings. Workshops and other short-term offerings that serve community interests and for which fees are charged because no tax support is available. City College at a Glance Approximately 80,000 students served annually in a diverse campus community Eight centers and over 100 instructional sites throughout the city 2,000 faculty High transfer rate to 4-year universities Over 350 degree and certificate programs Extensive student support services Job placement assistance Free noncredit courses Low cost credit courses College Accreditation City College of San Francisco is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Blvd., Ste. 204, Novato, CA 94949, (415) , an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. The accreditation evaluation report is available for examination in the Chancellor s Office, Conlan Hall, Room 200. In addition, many occupational curricula the College offers have specialized accreditation by, or approval from, recognized national or state agencies. For further information, please see the catalog sections for the following departments: Administration of Justice and Fire Science, Aircraft Maintenance Technology, Culinary Arts and Hospitality Studies, Dental Assisting, Environmental Horticulture, Health Education, Health Information Technology, Home Health Aide/Nurse Assistant, Medical Assisting, Nursing (Registered), Nursing (Licensed Vocational) Paramedic, Radiologic Sciences. Student Development City College offers a wide variety of services which are designed to help make your educational experience successful and rewarding. The Scholarship and the Financial Aid Programs, the Student Health Service, Veterans Services, Disabled Students Programs and Services, the Extended Opportunity Program and Services, the Childcare Service, the Peer Adviser Program, the Information Center, and other services are available to assist you as you work toward attaining your educational goals. Counseling Services As a student at City College, you receive individual counseling from a professional counselor. Your instructors also advise and help you. Through its counseling programs, the College helps you choose an occupation; plan a program of study based on your interests, abilities, and needs; develop educational plans; provide various types of educational counseling, including academic, career, transfer, and personal, and assist you with personal problems or other matters affecting your studies or your college career. Career Center As a CCSF student or alumni, you are entitled to all the career services provided by the Career Center. Counselors will assist you in making your career/job choices, setting your educational career goals, selecting your major, becoming job ready and seeking employment. Career services include individual career counseling, online advising, workshops, career success courses (CRER 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 68, and LERN 1062), job resource information and job placement referrals. The schedule of classes and workshops, as well as other events can also be found on our website For more questions call Learning Assistance Center The Learning Assistance Center offers a variety of programs and services designed to help you become a more efficient, independent learner and to make your educational experience at City College more successful. The Tutorial Center provides free tutoring in mathemat ics, sciences, business, social sciences, foreign languages, and other subjects. English instructors and tutors are available to help you in the Writing Success Project. The LAC Computer Lab offers access to the Internet and , and to educational CD, DVD, and software programs. College Success Courses are offered through the Learning Assistance Department. The Learning Assistance Center at the Mission Center offers many of these services. Online tutoring for some subjects

3 Overview of the College 3 is offered from the Ocean campus to students taking courses on other campuses. Collaborative Workstations assist students who wish to work together on their assignments. Associated Students Any student currently enrolled in a class at City College of San Francisco is a member of the Associated Students (AS). The AS Constitution sets up an Executive Board as a representative body for all CCSF locations to facilitate communication, leadership, and advocacy. Each location may adopt its own set of by-laws to guide local governance. Each spring the Associated Students elects a student trustee to represent their interests on the San Francisco Community College Board of Trustees. Further, AS appoints all student participants for shared governance. The AS Ocean Campus funds such diverse programs as the Book loan program for low income students; an emergency student loan fund; developing a program of cultural events and activities; selecting student representatives on college-wide shared governance committees; Dr. Betty Shabazz Family Resource Center, Guardian Scholars, HARTS, Multi Cultural Resource Center, Queer Resource Center Women s Resource Center, Student Health, Students Supporting Students, and more than 70 clubs and campus organizations. There is a $5 optional Student Activity Fee, payable at registration, to help support these activities. The Associated Students can be reached in the Student Union Building at the Ocean Campus or by contacting the main office at (415) all other locations. are qualified. The courses and grades necessary for transfer and the number of semesters you will need to complete depend upon the requirements of the university or college at which you plan to continue your studies. The section in this catalog entitled Transfer Information lists general transfer requirements for the University of California (all campuses) and California State University (all campuses). Articulation agreements which list detailed information concerning specific majors and which describe course transferability and applicability between City College of San Francisco and public baccalaureate degree-granting institutions in California are available online, Other articulation information for City College can be found at Inter-Club Council (ICC) Recognized and funded by the Ocean Campus Associated Students, the ICC consists of elected representatives from over 70 clubs. For more information about an existing club or about starting a new club, please stop by the Student Union Room 213 and pick up a club packet. Student Activities Office - Student Union City College of San Francisco provides a program of student activities that encourages student leadership, participation in shared governance, and involvement in campus life. Information is available in the Student Union Building, Room 205, Ocean Campus. The Student Union at the Ocean Campus is a place where recognized student organizations can meet, socialize, and sponsor events. It is also a place where individual students and small groups can study and relax. There are AS Councils that sponsor student activities at the following locations: Civic Center, Chinatown, Downtown, Evans, Gough, John Adams, Mission and Southeast. Transfer to Universities and Colleges To earn the Bachelor s or a higher degree, or to complete training for a profession, you may transfer from City College to a university or a college as follows: If, when you enter City College, you have already satisfied the requirements for admission to a university or a college, you may transfer with full credit whenever you have completed the proper university courses satisfactorily. Because the College is accredited nationally and offers preparation for so many fields, you have a wide choice of schools at which to take advanced courses. Generally, to be eligible for transfer, you will need an average final grade not lower than C in all courses that you attempt. If you need to make up high school courses or grades, you may remove your deficiencies while you take the university courses for which you

4 4 Overview of the College Associate Degrees and Certificate Programs Administration of Justice and Fire Science Administration of Justice Major (AS-T) Administration of Justice Major (AS) Fire Science Technology Major (AS) Administration of Justice Certificate Community Policing Certificate*...69 Criminal and Constitutional Law Certificate* Forensic Identification Certificate...69 Firefighter 1 Academy Certificate Fire Officer Certificate Fire Protection Certificate Aircraft Maintenance Technology Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance Technology Major (AS) Airframe-Maintenance Technology Major (AS) Avionics-Maintenance Technology Major (AS) Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance Technology Certificate Airframe-Maintenance Technology Certificate Avionics-Maintenance Technology Certificate...82 Anthropology Anthropology Major (AA-T)...84 Architecture Architecture Major (AS) Interior Design Major (AS) Construction Management Major (AS)...90 Construction Management: Core Skills Certificate Construction Management: Advanced Skills Certificate Collaborative Design Certificate* Art Studio Arts Major (AA-T)...94 Automotive/Motorcycle, Construction, and Building Maintenance Automotive Mechanics Major (AS) Motorcycle Technician Major (AS) Automotive Alternative Fuel Technology Certificate Automotive Engine Performance anddrivability Certificate Auto Body Damage Analysis and Estimating Certificate Auto Body Painting and Refinishing Certificate Auto Body Structural Analysis & Damage Repair Certificate Brake and Suspension Specialist Certificate Carpentry Certificate Engine Repair Specialist Certificate General Automotive Technician Certificate Motorcycle Engine and Power Train Repair Certificate Motorcycle General Service Certificate Motorcycle Tune-up, Electrical, & Performance Certificate Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair Certificate Residential Plumbing Certificate Residential Wiring Certificate Solar Hot Water Systems Certificate Transmission Specialist Certificate non Custodial Training Noncredit Certificate Biological Sciences Biological Sciences Major (AS) Environmental Studies and Science Major (AS) Biological Sciences Certificate Broadcast Electronic Media Arts Audio and Video for the Web Certificate Broadcast Motion Graphics Certificate Convergent Media Production Certificate Digital Radio Management Certificate Digital Radio News and Public Affairs Certificate Digital Radio Performance and Production Certificate Live Sound Certificate Multimedia Journalism Certificate Sound Design Certificate Sound Recording Certificate Television Production Certificate Video Post-Production Certificate Video Production and Editing Certificate Business Accounting Major (AS) Administrative Support Major (AS) California Real Estate Major (AS) Finance Major (AS) General Business Major (AS) Marketing Major (AS) Paralegal/Legal Studies Major (AS) Travel and Tourism Major (AS) California Real Estate Certificate Destination Specialist Certificate Finance Certificate General Business Certificate Green & Sustainable Business Certificate Green and Sustainable Travel Certificate Marketing Certificate Microcomputer Accounting Certificate

5 Overview of the College 5 Office Technology Certificate Paralegal/Legal Studies Certificate Retail Management Certificate Small Business Noncredit Certificate Supervision and Management Certificate Travel and Tourism Certificate Travel and Tourism Management Certificate non Accounting Assistant Noncredit Certificate Administrative Assistant Noncredit Certificate Advanced Word Processing Noncredit Certificate Basic Business Office Skills for Customer Service Noncredit Certificate Basic Business Skills for the Med Office Noncredit Certificate Basic Computer Concepts Noncredit Certificate Basic Word Processing Noncredit Certificate Business Office Publishing Basics Noncredit Certificate Business Office Publishing Specialist Noncredit Certificate Business Office Support Skills, Phase I Noncredit Certificate Business Office Support Skills, Phase II Noncredit Certificate Business Web Pages-Basics Noncredit Certificate Business Web Pages-Intermediate Noncredit Certificate Clerical Support Specialist Noncredit Certificate Computer Applications for Business Noncredit Certificate Computerized Accounting Specialist Noncredit Certificate Construction Administrative Assistant Noncredit Certificate Excel Basics Noncredit Certificate Excel Specialist Noncredit Certificate Green & Sustainable Small Business Noncredit Certificate Microsoft Office Specialist Noncredit Certificate Office Receptionist Noncredit Certificate PowerPoint Specialist Noncredit Certificate QuickBooks for Accounting Noncredit Certificate Specialized Accounting Skills Noncredit Certificate Chemistry Chemistry Major (AS)* Child Development and Family Studies Early Childhood Education Major (AS-T) Child Development Major (AS) Child Development: Administration Certificate Child Development: Appreciating Diversity Certificate Child Development: Family Childcare Certificate Child Development: Infant/Toddler Care Certificate Child Development: Practitioner Certificate Child Development: Pre-Teacher Certificate Child Development: Professional Development and Advocacy Certificate Child Development: School-Age Care Certificate Child Development: Violence Intervention in Early Childhood Certificate Child Development: Youth Worker Certificate Special Education: Early Intervention or K-12 Focus Certificate non Introduction to Child Development Careers Noncredit Certificate Chinese Chinese (Mandarin) Major (AA) non Chinese (Mandarin) Certificate Cinema Cinema Production Major (AS) Computer Networking and Information Technology Computer Networking & Information Technology Major (AS) Advanced Cybersecurity Certificate* Computer Technical Support Certificate Computer Technician Certificate Cybersecurity Certificate Fundamentals of Networking Certificate Fundamentals of Technical Support Certificate Mobile Web Development Certificate* Network Security Certificate Routing and Switching (Cisco) Certificate Web Site Development Techniques Certificate Windows Networking Certificate Wireless Networking Certificate Computer Science Computer Science Major (AS-T) Computer Science Major (AS) Android App Programming Certificate Computer Programming: C++ Certificate Computer Programming: Java Certificate Computer Programming: Visual Basic with Database Certificate Computing Skills for Scientists Certificate Database Programming: MySQL/Open SourceTechnologies Certificate Database Programming: Oracle Certificate iphone App Programming Certificate Linux Administration I Certificate QA, Build and Release Automation Certificate Web Application Programming Certificate Culinary Arts and Hospitality Studies Culinary Arts Management Major (AS) Food Service Management Major (AS) Hotel Management Major (AS)

6 6 Overview of the College non Culinary and Service Skills Training Noncredit Certificate Baking and Pastry Noncredit Certificate Dental Assisting Dental Assisting Major (AS) Dental Assisting Certificate Earth Sciences Earth Science Major (AS) Geology Major (AS) Oceanography Major (AS) Geographic InformationSystems (GIS) Certificate Engineering and Technology Engineering Major (AS) Biotechnology Major (AS) Electronic Engineering Technology Major (AS) Mechanical Engineering Technology Major (AS) Basic Electronics Certificate Biomanufacturing Certificate Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) Certificate Biotechnology Certificate Bioprocess Instrumentation and Control Certificate Biotechnology Lab Assistant Certificate Computer Aided Design (CAD)-Architectural Certificate Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) Certificate Engineered Plumbing Systems Certificate Environmental Control Technology Certificate Genomics Technology Certificate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate Intermediate Electronics Certificate Manufacturing and Fabrication Certificate Stem Cell Technology Certificate Sustainability Certificate English English Major (AA-T) English as a Second Language Advanced Academic English as a Second Language Certificate. 247 Advanced English as a Second Language Oral Communication Skills Certificate ESL for Health Professionals Certificate* non ESL Literacy Noncredit Certificate ESL Beginning Low 1 Noncredit Certificate ESL Beginning Low 2 Noncredit Certificate ESL Beginning Low 1-2 Intensive Noncredit Certificate ESL Beginning 1-4 Multi-Level Noncredit Certificate ESL Beginning Low Conversation Noncredit Certificate ESL Beginning Low Focus Skills Noncredit Certificate ESL Beginning High 3 Noncredit Certificate ESL Beginning High 4 Noncredit Certificate ESL Beginning High 3-4 Intensive Noncredit Certificate ESL Beginning High Focus Skills Noncredit Certificate ESL Computer-Assisted Intermediate Noncredit Certificate ESL Intermediate Low 5 Noncredit Certificate ESL Intermediate Low 6 Noncredit Certificate ESL Intermediate Low 5-6 Intensive Noncredit Certificate ESL Intermediate Low Focus Skills Noncredit Certificate ESL Intermediate 5-8 Multi-level Noncredit Certificate ESL Intermediate High 7 Noncredit Certificate ESL Intermediate High 8 Noncredit Certificate ESL Intermediate High 7-8 Intensive Noncredit Certificate ESL Intermediate High Conversation Noncredit Certificate ESL Intermediate High Focus Skills Noncredit Certificate ESL Intermediate High Reading Noncredit Certificate ESL Advanced Low 9 Noncredit Certificate ESL/ABE for Automotive Technology Noncredit Certificate ESL Beginning Workplace Skills Noncredit Certificate ESL for Health Professionals Noncredit Certificate Beginning Low VESL Communication Noncredit Certificate Beginning Low VESL for Housekeeping Workers Noncredit Certificate Beginning VESL for Construction Workers Noncredit Certificate.257 Beginning VESL for Janitorial Workers Noncredit Certificate Beginning VESL for the Hospitality Industry Noncredit Certificate.257 Intermediate VESL for Biotech Workers Noncredit Certificate Intermediate VESL for Child Development Workers Noncredit Certificate Intermediate VESL for Clerical Workers Noncredit Certificate Intermediate VESL for Construction Workers Noncredit Certificate Intermediate VESL for Health Workers Noncredit Certificate Intermediate VESL for Hospitality Workers Noncredit Certificate Intermediate VESL for Job Searching Noncredit Certificate Intermediate VESL for Printing Workers Noncredit Certificate Intermediate VESL for Transit Operators Noncredit Certificate Vocational ESL Office Training Noncredit Certificate Environmental Horticulture and Floristry Commercial Cut-Flower & Greenhouse Production Major (AS) Floristry Major (AS) Landscape Gardening and Landscape Contracting Major (AS) Nursery and Garden-Center Operation Major (AS) Commercial Cut-Flower Greenhouse Production Certificate Landscape Construction Certificate Landscape Design Certificate

7 Overview of the College 7 Landscape Maintenance Certificate Nursery and Garden-Center Operation Certificate Fashion Fashion Design Major (AS) Fashion Merchandising Major (AS) Fashion Design Certificate Fashion Merchandising Certificate Fashion Styling Certificate Image Consulting Certificate Textiles Certificate non Textile, Weaving and Sewing Noncredit Certificate French French Major (AA) French Certificate German German Certificate Health Care Technology CVT and Echocardiography Major* (AS) Health Information Technology Major (AS) Medical Administrative Assisting Major (AS) Medical Office Assisting Major (AS) Paramedic Major (AS) CVT/Echocardiography Certificate EKG Technician Certificate Emergency Medical Technician Certificate Health Information Clerk I Certificate Health Information Clerk II Certificate Health Information Coding Specialist Certificate Health Information Technology Certificate Medical Biller Certificate Medical Evaluation Assistant Certificate Medical Office Assisting Certificate Medical Receptionist Certificate Paramedic Certificate Pharmacy Technician Certificate non Unit Coordinator (Hospital)/Ward Clerk Noncredit Certificate Health Education Health Education Major (AS) Child Development: Youth Worker Certificate* Community Health Worker Certificate Community Mental Health Certificate Drug and Alcohol Studies Certificate Health Care Interpreter Certificate Infectious Disease Prevention in Priority Populations Certificate Nutrition Assistant Certificate Post-Prison Health Worker Specialty Certificate Sexual Health Educator Certificate* Trauma Prevention and Recovery Certificate* Youth Worker: Organizing, Advocacy, Counseling and Education Certificate History History Major (AA-T) Interdisciplinary Studies Collaborative Design Certificate Diversity and Social Justice Certificate Leadership Skills for Youth Workers Certificate* Trauma Prevention and Recovery Certificate Italian Italian Major (AA) Italian Certificate Japanese Japanese Major (AA) Japanese Certificate Journalism Journalism Major (AA) Editorial Management and Design Certificate On-line Research Certificate Labor and Community Studies Labor and Community Studies Major (AS) Cesar Chavez Certificate Solidarity Forever/Si Se Puede Certificate Latin American and Latino/a Studies Latin American & Latino/a Studies Major (AA) Latin American & Latino/a Studies Certificate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies Major (AA) Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts and Humanities Emphasis (AA)Associate in Arts in Arts and Humanities

8 8 Overview of the College Communication Emphasis (AA)Associate in Arts in Communication Science and Mathematics Emphasis (AS)Associate in Science in Science and Mathematics Social and Behavioral Sciences Emphasis (AS) Associate in Science in Social and Behavioral Sciences Library Information Technology Library Information Technology Major (AS) Library Information Technology Certificate Mathematics Mathematics Major (AS-T) Nursing, Registered Registered Nursing Major (AS) Nursing, Licensed Vocational Home Health Aide/Nurse Assistant Certificate Vocational Nursing Certificate Photography Photography Major (AS) Architectural Photography Certificate Collaborative Design Certificate* Digital Photography Certificate Portrait Lighting Certificate Studio Lighting Certificate Physical Education and Dance Dance-Performance Art Major (AA) Option 1 - Classical Dance Performance Certificate Option 2 - African Heritage Performance Certificate Option 3 - Social and Folk Dance Performance Certificate Option 4 - Dance Aerobics and Fitness Certificate Yoga Instruction Certificate Physics Associate in Science in Physics for Transfer (AS-T) Physics Major (AS) Pilipino Pilipino Certificate Political Science Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer (AA-T) Psychology Psychology Major (AA-T) Radiologic Sciences Diagnostic Medical Imaging Major (AS) Radiation Therapy Technology Major (AS) Russian Russian Certificate Sociology Sociology Major (AA-T) Spanish Spanish Major (AA) Spanish Certificate Speech Communication Communication Studies Major (AA-T) Speech Communication Certificate Transitional Studies CCSF High School Diploma Program non Adult Basic Education Level 1 Noncredit Certificate Adult Basic Education Level 2 Noncredit Certificate Adult Secondary Education Level 3 Noncredit Certificate Academic Skills Elementary Level 1 Noncredit Certificate Academic Skills Intermediate Level 2 Noncredit Certificate Vocational Foundation Skills Noncredit Certificate Visual Media Design Graphic Design Major (AA) Collaborative Design Certificate* Digital Animation Certificate Digital Art Foundation Certificate* Digital Illustration Certificate* Digital Printing and Document Management Certificate Game Development Certificate Graphic Design Certificate* Visual Design Foundation Certificate* Visual Media Production Certificate Web Foundation Certificate Web Front-end Development Certificate non Graphics Support Specialist Noncredit Certificate Women s Studies Women s Studies Major (AA) Sexual Health Educator Certificate...425