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

IntroductionI N T R O D U C T I O NSKYLINE COLLEGESkyline College in San Bruno is part of the San MateoCounty Community College District (SMCCCD) and offersan excellent education to students from all over the BayArea. The 111-acre site, just west of Skyline Boulevard inSan Bruno, is conveniently available to residents of SouthSan Francisco, Daly City, Colma, Brisbane, San Bruno,and Pacifica. Although its chief service area is northernSan Mateo County, Skyline enrolls students from theentire district.Skyline College opened in 1969 and is one of threecommunity colleges in the San Mateo County CommunityCollege District. The District also includes CañadaCollege in Redwood City, and the College of San Mateo.SMCCCD has served the educational needs of hundredsof thousands of county residents since 1922 when theSan Mateo Junior College first opened its doors.Students love Skyline because of its convenient location,low cost, comprehensive program offerings andavailability of programs, flexible scheduling, and studentcenteredenvironment.Skyline College offers opportunities for students of allages. Through Skyline’s Transfer Admission Guarantees,many Skyline graduates transfer to numerous four-yearcolleges and universities. Other Skyline college studentsearn Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science (A.S.)degrees.Students achieve employment and advancement inbusiness and industry after earning certificates fromSkyline’s 53 Certificate programs. Some certificate programsoffered include:, Automotive Technology, Bio tech -nology, Cosmetology, many areas of Business, EarlyChildhood Education, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Tech -nology, and Telecommunications & Network Infor mationTechnology.Skyline College is committed to preparing a highlyskilledworkforce for the new economy and has been recognizednationally for its efforts. Skyline and theWorkforce Investment Board (WIB) have worked withGenentech and other biotechnology companies to placeworkers trained by the college in jobs formerly limited tothose with four-year degrees.Skyline College provides a convenient way to fulfilleducational goals and offers short courses startingthroughout the semester to the community for continuingeducation.COLLEGE MISSION, VISION ANDVALUES STATEMENTSVision StatementSkyline College strives to inspire a global and diversecommunity of learners to achieve intellectual, cultural,social, economic and personal fulfillment.Mission StatementSkyline College is a comprehensive, open accesscommunity college that provides student-centered educationleading to transfer, career advancement, basicskills development, and personal enrichment.The College is committed to preparing students to beculturally sensitive members of the community, criticalthinkers, proficient users of technology, effective com -municators, socially responsible lifelong learners andinformed participants of a democracy in an increasinglyglobal society.Skyline offers innovative instruction and student supportto a rich tapestry of diverse learners through the hallmarksof the college: academic excellence, responsivestudent services, advanced technology, community andindustry partnerships, and workforce and economicdevelopment.Values StatementEducation is the foundation of our civilized democraticsociety. Thus:Campus Climate: We value a campus-wide climate thatreflects a ‘students first philosophy’ with mutual respectbetween all constituencies and appreciation for diversity.Both instruction and student services are dedicated toproviding every student with an avenue to success.Open Access: We are committed to the availability ofquality educational programs and services for every memberof our community regardless of level of preparation,socio-economic status, cultural, religious or ethnic background,or disability. We are committed to providing studentswith open access to programs and services thatenable them to advance steadily toward their goals.Academic Excellence: We value excellence in all aspectsof our mission as a comprehensive community collegeoffering preparation for transfer to a baccalaureate insti -tution, workforce and economic development throughvocational programs and certificates, Associate of Artsand Associate of Science degrees, and lifelong learning.We are committed to academic rigor and quality with rel -evant, recent, and evolving curriculum and well-equippedprograms that include new and emerging areas of study.We are dedicated to providing education in a climate thatvalues innovation and freedom of intellectual exploration,discovery, thought, and exchange of ideas for all.8 w w w. S k y l i n e C o l l e g e . e d u 2011 – 2 012 C A T A L O G