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 New; added to the catalog. Program was approved for implementation by the
Transfer
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
Error: removed BUS V34 from the pattern. Additional missing PSLO was added.
Certificate of Achievement in Business Management
Corrected pattern available in the Ventura College online catalog, page 135.
Associate in Science in Child Development
Error: included wrong pattern. Pattern was updated and approved at the 01/19/2016
Curriculum Committee meeting.
Certificate of Achievement in Child Development
-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: Error: CT V60/ARCH V60 added back to the pattern as it was incorrectly omitted.
Construction Management
Corrected pattern available in the Ventura College online catalog, page 150.
Certificate of Achievement in Construction Technology:
Construction Management
Error: removed MUS V30 from pattern. Total units adjusted to 28.
Associate in Arts in Music
Certificate of Achievement in Music
Corrected pattern available in the Ventura College online catalog, page 214.
Associate in Science in Supervision
Error: included wrong pattern. Pattern was updated and approved at the 02/16/2016
Curriculum Committee meeting.
Certificate of Achievement in Supervision
-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
Error: two of the PSLOs were printed incorrectly and have been updated.
Certificate of Achievement in Administrative Assistant
Corrected pattern available in the Ventura College online catalog, page 134.
Associate in Arts in Fine Art
Error: PSLOs were printed incorrectly and have been updated.
Certificate of Achievement in Fine Art
Corrected pattern available in the Ventura College online catalog, page 119.
Associate in Science in Automotive Technology
Error: Program description was missing and has been added. Description is available
in the Ventura College online catalog, page 125.
Certificate of Achievement in Automotive Technology
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Program Title
Associate in Science in Criminal Justice
Certificate of Achievement in Criminal Justice
Description of Change
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: Error: one PSLO was printed incorrectly and has been updated.
Paramedic Studies
Corrected pattern available in the Ventura College online catalog, page 227.
Certificate of Achievement in Emergency Medical Services:
Paramedic Studies
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.
Ventura College Catalog Addendum 2016 - 2017
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
LIST A:
Select one (1) of the following courses:
Associate in Arts for Transfer
COMM V10
Critical Thinking in Oral Communication:
Argumentation and Debate
3
PHIL V05
Critical Thinking and Analytic Writing
3
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
BIOL V01
BIOL V01L
BIOL V04
Principles of Biology
3
Principles of Biology Lab
1
OR
Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology 5
CD V02
Child Growth and Development
COMM VO1
Introduction to Speech Communications
ENGL V01A
English Composition
ENGL V01B
Critical Thinking and Composition Through
Literature
GEOG V08
World Regional Geography
GEOL V09
Ear th Science with Lab
HIST V07A
United States History I
HIST V18A
World History I
MATH V38
Mathematics for Elementary School
Teachers
PHSC V01
Concepts in Physical Science
POLS V01
American Government
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3
3
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
3
LIST B:
Select one (1) of the following courses:
ART V01
Ar t Appreciation
MUS V08
Music Appreciation
THA V01
Theater Ar ts Appreciation
Major Units
CSU General Education or IGETC-CSU units
Double-Counted units
Electives (CSU transferable units to reach 60)
3
3
3
50-51
37-39
(34-40)
10-13
DEGREE TOTAL
60
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, ar t, 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:
MUS V01
Music Fundamentals
UNITS
3
OR
MUS V02A
Music Theory I: Beginning Diatonic
Tonal Music
AND
MUS V02AL
Ear Training I
MUS V02B
Music Theory II: Intermediate Diatonic
Tonal Music
MUS V02BL
Ear Training II
MUS V02C
Music Theory III: Chromatic Harmony
MUS V02CL
Ear Training III
MUS V02D
Music Theory IV: Post Romantic
MUS V02DL
Ear Training IV
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
IGETC for CSU pattern units
Double-counted units
Electives (CSU transferable units to reach 60)
21-22
37
0
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.
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
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
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