Skyline College Catalog 2011-2012 Program & course descriptions ...

Associate Degree RequirementsR E Q U I R E M E N T SASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREEASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREEThe awarding of an Associate Degree is intended torepresent more than an accumulation of units. It is to symbolizea successful attempt on the part of the College tolead students through patterns of learning experiencesdesigned to develop individual capabilities and insights.Among these are the ability to think and to communicateclearly and effectively both orally and in writing; touse mathematics; to understand the modes of inquiry ofthe major disciplines; be aware of other cultures andtimes; to achieve insights gained through experience inthinking about ethical problems; and to develop the capa -city for self-understanding. In addition to these accom -plishments, the student shall possess sufficient depth insome field of knowledge to contribute to lifetime interest.Central to an Associate Degree, General Education isdesigned to introduce students to the variety of meansthrough which people comprehend the modern world. Itreflects the conviction of colleges that those who receivetheir degrees must possess in common certain basic principles,concepts and methodologies both unique to andshared by the various disciplines. College educated personsmust be able to use this knowledge when evaluatingand appreciating the physical environment, the cultureand the society in which they live. Most importantly,General Education should lead to better self-understanding.Graduation from Skyline College with the Associate inArts or Associate in Science degree requires the completionof at least 60 units, including requirements A throughF as outlined on the following pages. Substitutions andwaivers for degree requirements may be authorized bypetition to the appropriate Division Dean. An applicationfor the degree must be filed in the Office of Admissionsand Records within the last two semesters of attendance(refer to calendar for the college year for deadline dates).INSTITUTIONAL STUDENTLEARNING OUTCOMESUpon completing an A.A./A.S. Degree and/or transferpreparation, students will show evidence of ability in thefollowing core competency areas:1. Critical Thinking – Demonstrate critical thinkingskills in problem solving across the disciplines andin daily life.2. Effective Communication – Communicate andcomprehend effectively.3. Citizenship – Use knowledge acquired fromcoursework and campus resources to be ethicallyresponsible, culturally proficient citizens, informedand involved in civic affairs locally, nationally, andglobally.4. Information Literacy – Demonstrate skills centralto information literacy.5. Computer Technology Literacy – Demonstrateskills central to computer technology literacy.6. Lifelong Wellness – Demonstrate an understandingof lifelong wellness through physical fitness andpersonal development.GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSSTUDENT CATALOG RIGHTSGraduation requirements are listed in the Catalog.Each Catalog covers an academic year that reflectsenrollment beginning with the fall term and includes subsequentspring and summer terms. Having “catalogrights” means students are held to the graduation requirementslisted in the catalog at the time enrollment begins.Students may choose to use catalog rights for any subsequentyear of continuous enrollment. For Cañada College,College of San Mateo and Skyline College, catalog rightsapply to enrollment in any of the San Mateo CountyCommunity College District colleges.For the purpose of this policy, “continuous enrollment”means attending at least one term (fall, spring, summer)each academic year. Attendance is required through thefourth week of instruction for semester length classes orthirty percent (30%) of summer classes and semesterclasses that are shorter than the full semester.Catalog rights gained at a college outside of the SanMateo County Community College District are not applicableat Cañada College, College of San Mateo or SkylineCollege.Catalog rights cannot supersede any State or Federalregulation or requirement in effect at the time of graduation.84 w w w. S k y l i n e C o l l e g e . e d u 2011 – 2 012 C ATA L O G