AMERICAN CAREER COLLEGE
AMERICAN CAREER COLLEGECOLLEGE CATALOG 2015-2016January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
2 AMERICAN CAREER COLLEGE 2015-2016 CATALOGTABLE OF CONTENTSCampuses . 5College Information . 5Mission Statement and Educational Philosophy . 5College History and Description . 6Facilities . 6Hours of Operation . 7Security and Safety . 8Health and Safety Requirements . 8Required Federal Disclosure Information . 9California Regulatory Disclosures . 9Accreditation, Approvals and Memberships . 9Statement of Ownership . 10Officers and Key Personnel . 11Program Offerings . 11College Holidays for All Programs . 12Academic Calendar and Program Start Dates 2015-2016 . 13Admissions Information . 18General College Admission Requirements . 18Admissions Policy for Applicants with Felony Convictions . 19Entrance Testing Policy . 19Professional Readiness Program (PRP) . 20Additional Admission Requirements for Vocational Nursing Programs . 20Additional Admission Requirements for Associate Degree Programs . 22Additional Requirements for Students Enrolling in the Associate Degree in Nursing program . 23Additional Requirements for Students Enrolling in Programs with Blended Modules or Courses . 23Statement of Non-Discrimination . 24College Program and Policy Changes . 25Students Seeking Reasonable Accommodations . 25Ability-to-Benefit Students . 25Pregnancy . 26Residency Requirement . 26Experiential Learning . 26English as a Second Language (ESL) Instruction . 26Notice Concerning Transferability of Credits and Credentials Earned at American Career College . 26Advanced Placement . 26Credit for Previous Training . 27Articulation Agreements. 27Programs Preparing Graduates for a Field Requiring Licensure . 27State and National Board Examinations . 29Licensure/Certification Requirements . 30Academic Information and College Policies . 31Grading System . 31Student Appeal Process . 35General Graduation Requirements . 36Program Measurement . 36Maximum Students in a Typical Classroom . 37Non-Credit, Remedial Coursework . 37Attendance Policy . 37Make-Up Work Assignments . 38Required Outside Preparation and Study Time . 39
CAMPUSES 3Externship and Clinical Experiences . 39Field Trips and Guest Lectures . 40Leave of Absence . 40Termination Policy . 41Program Transfers . 41Campus Transfers . 42Withdrawal from the College . 42Reentering Students . 42Student Resource Center . 43Orientation . 43Advising/Tutoring Assistance. 43Housing . 43Parking . 43Graduate Refresher Courses. 43Graduation Ceremony . 44Career Services . 44Student Policies and Procedures . 45Dress Code . 45Academic Honor Code . 45American Career College Ethics Reporting Hotline . 46Conduct Policy . 46Sexual Harassment/Violence Prevention . 46Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, As Amended . 47Student/Employee Fraternization . 49Student Complaint/Grievance Procedure . 49No Weapons Policy . 50Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention . 50Fair Practice Standards for Clinical Work Agreements and Externship Experiences . 51Student Record Retention . 51Financial Information . 52Program Tuition and Fees . 52Tuition Payment . 54Past Due Account . 54Financial Assistance . 54Financial Aid Unit of Credit . 54Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements . 54Financial Aid Programs Available at ACC . 55American Career Scholarships . 56Cancellation and Refund Policy . 59Return of Title IV Funds Policy . 60Federal Refund Requirements vs State Refund Requirements . 60Reimbursement to Veterans and Eligible Persons . 61Diploma Programs of Study . 62Associate Degree Programs of Study . 83Campus Staff and Faculty Listings . 99Los Angeles Campus . 99Orange County Campus . 103Ontario Campus . 108Long Beach Campus . 113American Career College at St. Francis Campus . 115
4 AMERICAN CAREER COLLEGE 2015-2016 CATALOGGeneral Questions Regarding the College . 117Courses . 118ANAT - Anatomy . 118BUS - Business Specialist . 119CAREER - Career Advantage . 121CLN - Vocational Nursing Clinical . 121CSCI - Computer Science . 123DA - Dental Assisting . 123ENGL - English . 125HIT - Health Information Technology . 125HP - Health Professionals. 127HUM - Humanities . 128MA - Medical Assistant . 128MAS - Medical Assistant . 130MATH - Mathematics . 132MBC - Medical Billing and Coding . 132MBCS - Medical Billing and Coding . 134MEDA - Medical Law . 137MEDT - Medical Terminology . 137MICR - Microbiology . 137MT - Massage Therapy . 137NURS - Nursing . 139OPT - Optical Technician . 142OTA - Occupational Therapy Assistant . 144PATH - Pathophysiology. 146PHARM - Pharmacology . 146PHAR - Pharmacology . 147PHYS - Physiology. 147PSYC - Psychology . 147PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant . 147PT - Pharmacy Technician . 152RAD - Radiography . 154RESP - Respiratory Therapy . 157RTCP - Respirtory Therapy Clinical Practicum
In September of 1990, the College expanded its curriculum to include the Pharmacy Technician program and changed its name to American College of Optechs. Over the next decade, the College continued to expand its curriculum to include additional specialized allied health programs, and during this time, changed its name to American Career College. In
Career Clusters . Career Clusters are broad occupational groupings based on a set of common knowledge and skills required for a specific career. Career Clusters provide opportunities for all students regardless of their career goals and interests. Career Pathways . Career Pathways are a sub-grouping of occupations and career specialties used .
American Career College requests and encourages students, faculty and associates who witness or personally experience crime while on American Career College campuses to report their observations or experience to Campus Security Agents or the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) at 855.955.9911. American Career College has contracted with Gavin
Career clusters are one way to group career paths. Careers with common features are in the same cluster. The 16 Career Clusters outlined in this Resource Guide can be used during career exploration as a way to find your best career match. Review the circular graphic on page 14 to see how the career fields, career clusters & pathways fit together.
The SSP is fully integrated with the Career Cruising career guidance system. Career Cruising is an internet-based career exploration and planning tool that students use to explore career and school options and develop a career plan. Career Cruising can be accessed from school, home, the library, or wherever your child has access to the internet.
Glendale Career College - Brightwood College San Diego Campus Catalog Addendum (02-2019) 1 . Glendale Career College . 2019-2020 Catalog Addendum (January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020) BRIGHTWOOD COLLEGE SAN DIEGO CAMPUS TEACH-OUT . Glendale Career College . 8888 Balboa Avenue . San Diego, California 92123 . Telephone: 818.243.1131 (Main Campus)
development that truly prepares them for college and the world of work. Career Cruising believes this study provides policy makers and school leaders with the evidence they need to make decisions about the availability of career development. We hope that you find it as valuable as we have. Yours sincerely, Matt McQuillen President, Career .
Planning our areer Workbook 3 Planning Your Career Career Life rk Career – Life – Work 3 Eight Steps to Planning Your Career Read these eight steps. For each step there is an activity to help you plan for your career. Fill in each handout for each step and by the end you will have a plan in place to help you reach your goal.
Advance CTE Common Career Technical Core - Career Ready Practices . The Common Career Technical Core (CCTC) is a state-led initiative to establish a set of rigorous, high-quality standards for Career Technical Education (CTE). The CCTC includes a set of standards for each Career Cluster and corresponding Career Pathways that define what
