PARKING REGULATIONS WILL BE ENFORCED IN STAFF & FACULTY PARKING LOTS AT ALL TIMES.

PARKING REGULATIONS ARE ENFORCED IN STUDENT PARKING LOTS BEGINNING THE SECOND WEEK OF SCHOOL.

Shasta College offers a variety of orientations for students. Choose one orientation from the three types (Specialized, General or Extended Education sites) listed below. For more information or to make arrangements to attend, call the Admissions and Records Office at 530-242-7650
. Attending an orientation meets one of the matriculation requirements for Priority Registration eligibility.

SPECIALIZED ORIENTATIONS: For prospective students who expect to complete a vocational major at Shasta College and do not plan to transfer to a four-year school (Chico, Sacramento, etc.) or for special programs. ? HEALTH CAREERS: For a breakdown on times and locations please check with the Nursing/Wellness Department 225

For majors in: CNA, - Pre-nursing for LVN, ADN, and BSN and Pre-Dental Hygiene call the Center for Human Development for orientation dates and locations 225-4725

? STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES: For orientation dates and locations call 245-7360

EXTENDED EDUCATION SITES: Burney, Hayfork and Weaverville. For information on dates and location for orientation for Extended Education contact the site nearest you.

Call your nearest site to reserve a seat and be on your way to success!

ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE

Student test sample questions for Math, Reading and Writing are available through the Internet at :http://www.act.org/compass"

All first-time nonexempt* students will need to take the math and the reading/English assessment. Your scores are valid for two years, and will be given to you at the completion of your assessment. Assessments are offered on the Shasta College campus in the Assessment Center, Room 102_in the Administration Building, at the Extended Education Centers, and at selected high school campuses. Assessments may be taken separately on different days or all at the same time.

Provide photo identification (i.e. driver?s license, student body card, passport, work badge)

Know your social security number

Have an application on file at Admissions and Records

The Assessment Center, Room 102 in the Administration Building, is open Monday through Friday and on selected Saturdays, except for posted holidays. No appointment is needed. Evening assessments are also available. Please see the calendar on the back of this sheet for scheduled dates and times. The assessment is on an individual basis and no pre-registration is required. Seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. The writing, reading, and math assessments are on computer and do not have a time limit, but expect to spend approximately two hours to complete all three sections. The math portion of the assessment provides the student with an on-screen calculator. We also have both standard and scientific calculators available. Ask staff if you wish to use one.

Assessments are available at the Extended Education Centers. Please contact your local center for more information regarding availability and scheduling.

Red Bluff Center (530) 529-8980

Weaverville Center (530) 623-2231

*Students may be considered exempt from assessment by any one of the following methods:

? Propose to enroll only in courses for which Shasta College Curriculum Committee and Academic Senate have determined there are no skill prerequisites.

Provide the following minimum scores from either the SAT or ACT: English Math

SAT 550 520

ACT 22 23

ESL Testing at Shasta College can be scheduled by calling Carrie Schurig at 225-4828 or Susan Sawyer at 225-4765.

Students who have a learning disability or physical disability and need accommodation should call DSPS at (530) 225-3973 to make arrangements.

The Assessment Center is located in the Administration Building, Bldg. 100, 11555 Old Oregon Trail, Redding, CA. Testing for Red Bluff-TCC is at 900 Palm St., Red Bluff.

SHASTA COLLEGE LIBRARY (530) 225-4777, 200 Building (Learning Resources Center)

Most Library services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on our Web Site at

For counseling appointments call (530) 242-7650
. Walk-in appointments also available (please call for days and times).

Visit our Career and Transfer Center in Room 125. This center is a resource for students and the community to use in making career decisions, acquiring occupational information and learning about four-year colleges and universities. It houses a library of occupational information; computerized career exploration programs; a number of career interest assessments and college and university catalogs. For more information, call (530) 242-7735 or (530) 242-7570 or visit our website.

The Student Employment Center is a resource for students seeking work while attending Shasta College.? Staff also assists students in obtaining employment after graduation or at the completion of their training program.? Bulletin boards listing current job openings and internship opportunities are maintained in major campus buildings.? Jobs and employment information are also posted on the Job Board on the Student Employment website.? Computers, fax, and phone are provided for job search purposes. Resume, cover letter, interviewing and general job search assistance is available.? For more information on employment services for students, please stop by Room 126 or call (530) 242-7728.

Shasta College offers students with disabilities numerous support services such as counseling and academic advisement, testing for learning disabilities, readers, tutors, note takers, brailed texts, taped texts, in-class interpreting for students who are deaf or hearing impaired, designated parking areas, special equipment, assistive technology, test facilitation, etc. These services, accessed by referral from the Disability Resource Center Counselor or Learning Disabilities Specialist, are available to students attending either the main Shasta College campus or the extended education locations throughout the District. The Disability Resource Center Counselor and Learning Disabilities Specialist work with students to evaluate their educational needs and to plan and prescribe suitable programs and services. For students with developmental challenges, targeted courses and supports are provided through the Transition Services component of the Disability Resource Center. A specially equipped assistive technology lab, located in Room 821, is available. For more information on the various programs and services available through the Disability Resource Center, please call (530) 225-3973 or stop by our office, located in Rm 2034.

Shasta College provides on-campus childcare for toddlers and preschool children of students. The College has recently expanded its childcare facilities by offering full-day care for toddlers and preschool children, in addition to the existing morning or afternoon preschool sessions offered by the Early Childhood Education Center (ECE). In a collaborative effort, Shasta College, the CalWORKs program and Shasta County Early Head Start offers childcare and an enrichment program Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Priority for childcare services in the full-day care for toddlers and preschool children program will be given to children of CalWORKs students and those meeting income eligibility or documented disability guidelines. A minimum childcare fee is required for those using the ECE. The fee is set annually by the Board of Trustees. For more info regarding the ECE Center, call (530) 225-4734; for the expanded Toddler and Preschool Care Centers, call (530) 241-7951.

CalWORKs is a federally mandated program for parents who receive Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) formerly AFDC. The goal is to assist these parents in gaining employment by providing vocational training and/or remedial education. Supportive services include academic counseling, childcare assistance and work placement assistance that enables CalWORKs students to meet work activity requirements and gain work experience. Former CalWORKs recipients employed at least part-time can receive childcare assistance while they take classes to gain promotions, if they meet criteria. Shasta College serves Shasta, Tehama and Trinity County students. Call (530) 225-3949 for further information.

The AmeriCorps Teachers for Tomorrow (T4T) program is a state funded program that targets students pursuing a career in teaching. Services include a living stipend, lending library, parking permits, registration fees and a $1,250 scholarship upon successful completion of the program. AmeriCorps (T4T) students make a commitment for a year to provide 450 hours of services tutoring K-5 children at local elementary schools. To be eligible, individuals must be enrolled at Shasta College, be at least 17 years of age, be a lawful citizen or permanent resident of the United States and able to pass a criminal background clearance.

CARE (Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education) is a program designed to provide support services to an EOPS student who is at least 18 years old and a single head of household, a current recipient of TANF/CalWORKs, have one child under 14 years of age, and is enrolled full-time upon admission into the program. Support services provided to CARE students may include supplemental assistance with child care expenses or transportation cost, textbooks, supplies, special counseling and advisement, personal development activities (including self-esteem, parenting, study skills), and information and referrals to campus and community-based human services. The purpose of the program is to assist CARE students in pursuing educational goals and obtaining job/career skills leading to meaningful employment.

TRIO-Student Support Services ? (530) 225-3930 ? Campus Center (Upstairs ? Room 2070)

Student Support Services is a federally funded TRIO program for eligible full-time students who are preparing to transfer to four-year universities to earn a Bachelor?s Degree. TRIO-SSS provides support services (tutoring, counseling, lending library, calculator loans, orientation, and workshops), cultural and social activities, university tours, and transfer assistance.

Student Wellness / Health Services is in the Campus Center around the corner from the Bookstore, in room 2015. The office is open from 8:00am-4:30pm Monday through Friday during the current semester. Our office is available to assist with minor first aid as well as providing appointments to see the consulting physician, nurse, and other health professionals including a personal counselor for students working through emotional difficulties. We also provide information on lifestyle, nutrition, and exercise.

EOPS (Extended Opportunity Program and Services) is a state-funded program established to assist students who are low income and educationally disadvantaged with financial and comprehensive support services. The services available to students may include book service awards, EOPS emergency loans, tutoring, academic, personal and career counseling, EOPS transfer assistance, child care assistance, workshops, cultural events and referrals to both on- and off-campus programs. Eligibility for services is determined (under Title 5 Regulations) by students filing for a BOGG (Board of Governors? Grant) and completing an EOPS application form.

1. Students, upon admission to the college, are required to express at least a broad educational goal and declare a specific major within a reasonable period of time after admission.

1. All students, even those who are exempt, have the right to participate in the matriculation component(s) of their choosing.

2. Students may enroll in any course for which they can meet necessary and valid prerequisites.

3. Students have the right to request a waiver of a prerequisite that is not valid.

Compliance Statement

The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District complies with the California Education Code, Title V of the California Code of Regulations, all pertinent titles and sections of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX regulations, the Education Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the American with Disabilities Act, and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws. In so doing, Shasta College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic group identification, marital status, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical and mental disability. Such nondiscrimination policies extend to all of the functions and activities of the College District including employment, educational programs, service and activities. The District further complies with those state and federal regulations, which prohibit sexual harassment in employment and in the classroom. The Personnel/Affirmative Action Office is responsible for ensuring fair and equitable treatment. The office is located in the Administration Building, Room 121, telephone number 225-4656. Students with complaints of discrimination related issues may contact the Office of Student Development and Information Services or Ms. Patricia Demo in the Personnel Affirmative Action Office. For further information regarding Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, contact: Ms. Patricia Demo, Section 504, Coordinator, Rehabilitation Act, Director of Human Resources, Shasta College, 11555 Old Oregon Trail, P.O. Box 496006, Redding, CA 96049-6006, (530) 225-4609.

El Districto de Shasta College se adhiere all reglamento de no-discrimaci? en el empleo de su personal. (C?igo Educacional 13274). Raza, color religi?, sexo, nacionalidad original o incapacitati? (como se dine en la Seccio? 504 del Acta de Rehabilitaci? del 1973) no son restricciones para emplear, colocar o avanzar al personal en el Districto. La P?iza de este Districto es que a menos que est?especificadamente exento por estatuto, todos los cursos est? completamente abiertos a cualquier estudiante que ha sido admitido al colegio y que cumple con los requisitos establecidos de acuerdo con el Titulo V del C?igo Administrativo de California, comenzando con la Secci? 58100. El Districto de Shasta College no discrimina en base a raza, color, religi?, sexo, nacionalidad original, edad, incapacitati?, estado civil, Veterano de Vietnam, orientaci? sexual, afiliaci? a organizaciones o creencias politicas. El uso limitado del idioma ingl? no ser?una barrera para ser admitado a participar en programas vocacionales. Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community Colleges District est? sujeto l T?ulo IX de las Enmiendas Educacionales del 1972. T?ulo VII del Acta de Derechos Civiles, Secci? 504 de la ley de Rehabilitaci? del 1973 y de la ley de Americano Incapacitados del 1990. Los estudiantes que creen haber sido victimas de discriminaci? deben comunicarse con una de las personas que se listan al final de esta secci? del cat?ogo.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (Section 438, Public Law 93-380) requires educational institutions to provide: Access to official education records directly related to the student; an opportunity for a hearing to challenge such records on the grounds that they are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise inappropriate; that the College must obtain written consent of the student before releasing personally identifiable information about them from records to other than a specified list of persons and agencies; and that these rights extend to present and former students of College.

1. Education records generally include documents and information related to admission, enrollment in classes, and grades and related information.

2. The Admissions and Records Office Manager, Administration Building, has been designated ?Records Officer?, as required by the Act.

3. Education records will be made available for inspection and review during working hours, by presently and formerly enrolled students, within 45 days following completion and filing of a request form with the ?Records Officer.?

4. A Student may challenge the accuracy of his/her educational records and request that the Records Officer make appropriate corrections. If these informal proceedings do not settle the dispute with the student?s records, the student may submit an appeal in writing to the ?Designated Officer?, the Vice President of Administrative Services, on forms provided by his office. The ?Designated Officer? will then assign the matter within 10 school days to a ?Hearing Officer,? who is the chair of the Scholastic Standards Committee.

5. During the informal proceedings, the ?Records Officer? may make such adjustments or changes not constituting interference of integrity of professional entries. The ?Hearing Officer? will set a date for the hearing, at the conclusion of which he/she will render a decision to the President of the College who will make the final decision of what action is to be taken.

6. The Act provides that the College may release certain types of ?Directory Information?, unless the student submits in writing to the ?Records Officer? that certain or all such information not be released without his/her consent. ?Directory Information? at this College includes: (1) student name and city of residence, (2) participation in recognized activities and sports, (3) dates of attendance, (4) degrees and awards received, and (5) the most recent previous education agency or institution attended, and height and weight of members of athletic teams which may be released only by the appropriate athletic staff member or the Athletic Director. In Addition to the above stated ?Directory Information?, we may also report student name, address, telephone number, date of birth, level of education, and major to the federal government, including military recruiting agencies in accordance with Public Law 104-208 and 104-206 (Solomon Amendment). Individuals requesting directory information must specify student?s complete name(s) and any other personally identifiable information that will assist the College to identify the student and research the requested information.

7. Student consent is needed for the release of any non-directory information/records covered by the Act to outside parties (for example: prospective employers) except for those agencies entitled to access under the provisions of the Act (for example: campus officials, other schools, federal educational and auditing officials, and requests in connection with the application or receipt of financial aid).

A copy of the College Policy, Section 438 (P.L. 93?380) and other pertinent information is available for review and inspection in the ?Records Officer?s? Office, Administration Building.

Program for Accelerated College Education

The Shasta College Program for Accelerated College Education (PACE) is a college level, academic program offering General Education, transfer-level courses in a format designed for working adult students. Students carry a full load of classes with minimal job interference.

Enhanced Firefighter I Academy ? 25 Units ? Section 4019

FIRS 104 (21 Units); ENGL 191 (2 Units); ENGL 193 (1 Unit); and ENGL 194 (1 Unit)

MTWTH 9:00A-10:00A Klitgaard 5006

MTWTH 7:00A-6:00P* Marley/Krautkramer 5006 *includes 1/2 hour lunch

These sections make up a Learning Community. Learning Communities are an advanced learning system designed to improve the students? knowledge, skills, and reasoning abilities. This particular Learning Community will assist students by linking English courses that develop reading and writing skills with the technical material of the Fire Fighter I Academy. This Learning Community is directed at increasing the students? ability to successfully pass both the Firefighter I Academy and the English courses. Students should anticipate a very demanding, yet highly rewarding semester while completing this course.

Course Disciplines

ACCT           Accounting ............................................................................... 15
ADAP            Adaptive Studies...................................................................... 15
ADJU            Administration of Justice ....................................................... 16
AGRI             Agriculture ................................................................................ 17
ANAT            Anatomy .................................................................................... 18
ANTH           Anthropology............................................................................. 18
ARCH           Archaeology.............................................................................. 19
ART              Art................................................................................................ 19
ASTR            Astronomy................................................................................. 21
AUTO           Automotive Technology ......................................................... 21
AVIA              Aviation...................................................................................... 22
BIOL             Biological Sciences ............................................................... 22
BOT              Botany........................................................................................ 23
BUAD           Business Administration ...................................................... 23
CAS              Casino Management??????????????.?..25
CHEM          Chemistry.................................................................................. 25
COM             Communications..................................................................... 26
CONS          Construction Technology....................................................... 26
CULA           Culinary Arts............................................................................. 27
DAN              Dance........................................................................................ 27
DNTL           Dental Hygiene........................................................................ 28
DIES             Diesel Technology.................................................................. 28
ECE              Early Childhood Education.................................................... 29
ECON          Economics................................................................................ 30
EDUC          Education ................................................................................. 31
ELEC           Electronic Technology............................................................ 31
ENGR          Engineering.............................................................................. 32
ENGL           English...................................................................................... 33
ESL              English as a Second Language........................................... 36
ENVR           Environmental Resources..................................................... 37
FSS              Family Studies and Services................................................. 39
FIRS             Fire Technology....................................................................... 39
FAID             First Aid/CPR/EMT................................................................... 42
FREN           French........................................................................................ 42
GS                General Studies....................................................................... 43
GIS               Geographic Information Systems........................................ 43
GEOG          Geography................................................................................ 44
GEOL           Geology..................................................................................... 44
GERM          German..................................................................................... 45
GERO          Gerontology.............................................................................. 45
HEOC          Health Occupations................................................................ 45
HIST             History........................................................................................ 46
HORT           Horticulture............................................................................... 47
HOSP           Hospitality................................................................................. 48
HUSV           Human Services...................................................................... 49
HUM             Humanities............................................................................... 49
INDE            Industrial Technology............................................................. 50
INTR             Interdisciplinary Studies......................................................... 50
JAPN            Japanese.................................................................................. 50
JOUR           Journalism................................................................................ 50
LEGL            Legal Assistant........................................................................ 51
MIS               Management Information....................................................... 51
MKTG           Marketing................................................................................... 54
MATH           Mathematics............................................................................. 55
MICR            Microbiology.............................................................................. 58
MUS             Music.......................................................................................... 58
NHIS            Natural History......................................................................... 60
NR                Natural Resources.................................................................. 60
NSCI            Natural Science....................................................................... 60
OAS              Office Administration............................................................... 61
PHIL             Philosophy................................................................................ 64
PE                 Physical Education.................................................................. 65
PEAT            Physical Education - Athletics............................................... 69
PHSC           Physical Science..................................................................... 69
PHYS           Physics...................................................................................... 70
PHY              Physiology................................................................................. 70
POLS           Political Science...................................................................... 70
PSYC           Psychology................................................................................ 72
PUBS           Public Safety............................................................................. 72
REAL            Real Estate............................................................................... 73
REGN          Registered Nursing................................................................ 73
RUSS           Russian..................................................................................... 74
SL                 Sign Language........................................................................ 74
SOC             Sociology................................................................................... 75
SPAN           Spanish..................................................................................... 75
SPCH           Speech...................................................................................... 76
THTR           Theatre Arts.............................................................................. 77
VOCN           Vocational Nursing.................................................................. 78
WELD          Welding Technology............................................................... 78
ZOOL           Zoology...................................................................................... 79

Course Numbering Systems

Shasta College has numbered courses to assist students in scheduling. Refer to the complete course description in the catalog for explanation of the course. Numbering is according to the following system.

0-99 *Baccalaureate level courses. Courses certified by Shasta College as meeting transfer requirements to the State College and University system.

100-199 Courses, primarily vocational in nature, meeting Associate Degree graduation requirements.

200-299 Courses developmental/remedial in nature. These courses will not meet Associate Degree general education or major subject requirements and are not intended for transfer to four-year institutions.

300-399 Ungraded (adult education) courses designed to meet specific student needs. These courses carry no unit credit.

Baccalaureate level courses are those commonly taught in a four-year college or university as well as at the community college level. *

Courthouse ? Court Street, Redding
DT ? Downtown Mall, 1407-1437 Market Street, Redding
Head Start Office ? 375 Lake Boulevard, Redding
KIXE ? KIXE Studios, Market Street, Redding
MMC ? Mercy Medical Center, Clairmont Heights, Redding
Meredith Center ? 5246 Westside Road #5, Redding
Monte Vista - Monte Vista School, 3200 Adams Lane, Redding
MS Mall ? Mt. Shasta Mall, Dana Drive, Redding
Redding Elementary School District Office ? 5885 E. Bonnyview Road, Redding
RMC ? Redding Medical Center
Victor ? Victor Youth Services, 855 Canyon Road, Redding