Addendum: Ventura College 2016-17 General Catalog and Announcement of Courses About the Ventura College General Catalog The Ventura College catalog is published annually and includes academic policies, procedures, programs, courses, and faculty. Every effort has been made to make the catalog accurate as of the date of publication; however, all policies, procedures, fees, and charges are subject to change at any time. Purpose of this Addendum The purpose of this addendum is to provide additional information about new programs and courses that occurred after publication of the 2016-2017 Ventura College catalog, and to make any crucial corrections that could affect student success. It is to be used in conjunction with the 2016-2017 Ventura College catalog. This addendum is being provided in order for all curriculum information to be available for advisement and program/course selection to better serve students, advisors, and the Ventura College community. This addendum may include approved changes or corrections to programs and courses as well as changes in policies and degree requirements. All changes and additions listed here take precedence over the information contained in the 2016-2017 Ventura College catalog. All information contained in this addendum is subject to change without notice. Listed below are updates to the 2016-2017 Ventura College catalog. This includes new programs and courses and changes to programs and courses. Note: The following changes have already been updated in the online version of the Ventura College catalog unless otherwise denoted. Please refer to the listed page(s) below for the corrected information. For a paper copy of this addendum, please contact the Office of Student Learning at (805) 289-6464. Programs Program Title Description of Change Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer New; added to the catalog. Program was approved for implementation by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office on 08/18/2016. Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer New; added to the catalog. Program was approved for implementation by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office on 08/02/2016. Associate in Arts in Business Management Certificate of Achievement in Business Management Error: removed BUS V34 from the pattern. Additional missing PSLO was added. Corrected pattern available in the Ventura College online catalog, page 135. Associate in Science in Child Development Certificate of Achievement in Child Development Error: included wrong pattern. Pattern was updated and approved at the 01/19/2016 Curriculum Committee meeting. -The following courses were removed: CD V01, CD V11, CD V14, CD V19 -The following courses were added: CD V10, CD V20, CD V22, CD V23, CD V27, CD V29, CD V65. -Corrected pattern available in the Ventura College online catalog, page 143. Associate in Science in Construction Technology: Construction Management Certificate of Achievement in Construction Technology: Construction Management Error: CT V60/ARCH V60 added back to the pattern as it was incorrectly omitted. Corrected pattern available in the Ventura College online catalog, page 150. Associate in Arts in Music Certificate of Achievement in Music Error: removed MUS V30 from pattern. Total units adjusted to 28. Corrected pattern available in the Ventura College online catalog, page 214. Associate in Science in Supervision Certificate of Achievement in Supervision Error: included wrong pattern. Pattern was updated and approved at the 02/16/2016 Curriculum Committee meeting. -BUS V34 was removed from pattern. -BUS V17, BUS V44, AND BUS V45 were moved from "Required Additional Courses" to "Required Courses." -Corrected pattern available in the Ventura College online catalog, page 136. Associate in Science in Administrative Assistant Certificate of Achievement in Administrative Assistant Error: two of the PSLOs were printed incorrectly and have been updated. Corrected pattern available in the Ventura College online catalog, page 134. Associate in Arts in Fine Art Certificate of Achievement in Fine Art Error: PSLOs were printed incorrectly and have been updated. Corrected pattern available in the Ventura College online catalog, page 119. Associate in Science in Automotive Technology Certificate of Achievement in Automotive Technology Error: Program description was missing and has been added. Description is available in the Ventura College online catalog, page 125. Program Title Description of Change Associate in Science in Criminal Justice Certificate of Achievement in Criminal Justice Error: Program description was missing and has been added. Description is available in the Ventura College online catalog, page 155. Associate in Science in Emergency Medical Services: Paramedic Studies Certificate of Achievement in Emergency Medical Services: Paramedic Studies Error: one PSLO was printed incorrectly and has been updated. Corrected pattern available in the Ventura College online catalog, page 227. Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer Error: one PSLOs was printed incorrectly and has been updated. Corrected pattern available in the Ventura College online catalog, page 238. Courses Course Title Description of Change ATEW N103 - Writing for Employment Error: course ID was incorrectly listed as ATEW N104. Corrected course ID is available in the Ventura College online catalog, page 256. CS V11 - Programming Fundamentals Error: removed C-ID designator from course description. This course has NOT been approved for C-ID COMP 112. CS V13 - Object-Oriented Programming Error: removed C-ID designator from course description. This course has NOT been approved for C-ID COMP 132. NS V07 - Pharmacology Error: course was incorrectly omitted from catalog. Course was never deleted and remains an active course at Ventura College. Course was added to page 224 in the Ventura College online catalog. CHILD DEVELOPMENT CHILD DEVELOPMENT Associate in Arts for Transfer ELEMENTARY TEACHER EDUCATION The Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer Degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing the Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular CSU campus or major. A student graduating with an Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer Degree may transfer to a CSU campus to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Teacher Education or a similar major, such as Liberal Studies. To earn an Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer degree, students must complete: 1. Certified completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: a. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC-CSU) or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements. b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. 2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on transfer courses. 3. Obtainment of a "C" grade or better, or "P," in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. Although a "P" grade is allowed (Title 5, Section 55063), it is recommended that students take the course for a letter grade (A, B, or C) due to unit limitations on "P/NP" courses. REQUIRED COURSES: Units EDU V03 Introduction to Elementary Teaching 3 BIOL V01 Principles of Biology 3 BIOL V01L Principles of Biology Lab 1 OR BIOL V04 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology 5 CD V02 Child Growth and Development 3 COMM VO1 Introduction to Speech Communications 3 ENGL V01A English Composition 4 ENGL V01B Critical Thinking and Composition Through Literature 4 GEOG V08 World Regional Geography 3 GEOL V09 Earth Science with Lab 4 HIST V07A United States History I 3 HIST V18A World History I 3 MATH V38 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers 3 PHSC V01 Concepts in Physical Science 4 POLS V01 American Government 3 LIST A: Select one (1) of the following courses: COMM V10 PHIL V05 Critical Thinking in Oral Communication: Argumentation and Debate Critical Thinking and Analytic Writing 3 3 LIST B: Select one (1) of the following courses: ART V01 Art Appreciation 3 MUS V08 Music Appreciation 3 THA V01 Theater Arts Appreciation 3 Major Units 50-51 CSU General Education or IGETC-CSU units 37-39 Double-Counted units (34-40) Electives (CSU transferable units to reach 60) 10-13 DEGREE TOTAL PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of the Elementary Teacher Education program students will be able to: • Demonstrate college-level basic skills in written English, oral communications, mathematics, and critical thinking. • Demonstrate a basic grasp of the disciplines most commonly taught in elementary school in California, including physical science, biology, art, and literature in a cultural or geographic context, world geography, United States history, and United States government. • Demonstrate a basic grasp of child growth and development. MUSIC Associate in Arts for Transfer MUSIC The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer degree (AA-T in Music degree) is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer into the California State University system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Music or similar major. Students completing the AA-T in Music degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular CSU campus or major. The AA-T in Music degree provides students with the knowledge and experience for a broad understanding of the musical arts. The program is divided into four core subsections: Music Theory, Music History and Literature, Instrumental Performance, and Vocal Performance. Students interested in obtaining a AA-T in Music degree are required to enroll in the core courses designed around their individual selected emphasis of study. AA-T in Music degree students are expected to have a breadth of knowledge of tonal harmony based on the common practice period; Western history and literature from the Middle Ages to current practice; intermediate skills in piano proficiency; individual lessons with students selected instrument of major; and performance experience with ensembles. Upon completion of the core courses, students are encouraged to enroll in the advance course of Music Theory, Ethnomusicology, Jazz studies, Music Technology, or Performance. In all courses, students are expected to develop critical thinking skills, evaluate their own beliefs and assumptions through the Musical Arts, as well as broaden their creative capabilities. To assist students in accomplishing and developing their skills, the department has several performing ensembles, including: three levels of vocal ensembles, a symphony orchestra, chamber music ensembles, jazz band, opera and musical theater. The Ventura College Department of Music has been the catalyst in developing The Ventura Music Festival, New West Symphony, and Ventura Master Chorale and it continues to be the center of the musical arts in Ventura County. To earn an Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer degree, students must complete: 1. Certified completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: a. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC-CSU) or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements. b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. 2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on transfer courses. 3. Obtainment of a "C" grade or better, or "P," in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. Although a "P" grade is allowed (Title 5, Section 55063), it is recommended that students take the course for a letter grade (A, B, or C) due to unit limitations on "P/NP" courses. REQUIRED COURSES: UNITS MUS V01 Music Fundamentals 3 OR MUS V02A Music Theory I: Beginning Diatonic Tonal Music 3 AND MUS V02AL Ear Training I 1 MUS V02B Music Theory II: Intermediate Diatonic Tonal Music 3 MUS V02BL Ear Training II 1 MUS V02C Music Theory III: Chromatic Harmony 3 MUS V02CL Ear Training III 1 MUS V02D Music Theory IV: Post Romantic 3 MUS V02DL Ear Training IV 1 Applied Music – Select two (2) units from the following courses: A course may be taken four (4) times: MUS V31A Private Lessons: Woodwinds .5 MUS V31B Private Lessons: Brass .5 MUS V31C Private Lessons: Strings .5 MUS V31D Private Lessons: Keyboards .5 MUS V31E Private Lessons: Classical Guitar .5 MUS V31F Private Lessons: Orchestral Percussion Instruments .5 MUS V31H Private Lessons: Voice .5 Large Ensemble – Select four (4) units from the following courses: A course may be taken four (4) times: MUS V10 College Chorus 1 MUS V12 Community Choir 1 MUS V15 Community Orchestra 1 MUS V17 Jazz Band 1 MUS V34 Symphony Orchestra 1 Please refer to Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (may be found in the Counseling Office or in the VC Catalog on page 70). Major units 21-22 IGETC for CSU pattern units 37 Double-counted units 0 Electives (CSU transferable units to reach 60) 1-2 DEGREE TOTAL 60 PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of the Music program students will be able to: • Apply lessons of assigned course work and or knowledge and skills attained throughout the course work to new and varied subjects. • Generate new ideas, express their selves creatively, or solve complex problems in an original way. • Use course work and information taught throughout the course to draw conclusions or create new sources of information that can be shared with others.