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Yakima Valley
Community College
Catalog 2015-2016
Yakima Campus
South Sixteenth Avenue and West Nob Hill Boulevard, Yakima, Washington
PO Box 22520 Yakima, WA 98907-2520
509.574.4600
Videophone: 509.574.4973; IP Address: 134.39.160.70
Grandview Campus
500 West Main Street, Grandview, Washington 98930-1284
509.882.7000
www.yvcc.edu
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I: Academic Information
3-62
Message from the President
3
Academic Calendar
4
College Directory
5-6
The College
7-10
Admissions
11-15
Registration
16-17
Tuition, Fees and Expenses
18-20,50
Financial Aid
21-25
College Resources
26-33
Policies
34-35
Student Rights and Responsibilities
36-37
Academic Rules
38-46
Degrees
47-48
Bachelor Degrees
49
Transfer Degree Information
51-54
DTA Distribution List
55-57
Restricted Subject Areas for Transfer
58
Special Degrees
59
Professional/Technical Degrees
60
Professional/TechnicalCertificates
61
Courses
62
Part II: Programs & Courses
63-179
Accounting
63
Adult Basic Education
63-66
Aerospace Machining Technology
66-68
Agriculture
69-74
Allied Health Technology
74-82
Anthropology
83
Art
84-85
Astronomy
86
Automotive Service Technology, Master 86-88
Biology
89-90
Business Administration
91-95
Business Technology
95-100
Chemical Dependency Studies
100-102
Chemistry
102-104
Chican@Studies
104-105
College Academic Skills
105-106
Communication Studies
106-108
Criminal Justice
108-110
Dental Assisting
110-111
Dental Hygiene
111-115
Yakima Valley Community College, 2015-2016
Drama
Economics
Education
Engineering/CADD
English
Ethnic Studies
Geography
Geology
History
Humanities
Information Technology
Mathematics
Medical Assisting, Allied Health
Medical Billing & Coding, Allied Health
Medical Interpreter, Allied Health
Modern Languages
Music
Nursing
Nutrition
Patient Navigation, Allied Health
Pharmacy Technician, Allied Health
Phlebotomy, Allied Health
Philosophy
Photography
Physical Education
Physical Science
Physics
Political Science
Professional/Technical Education
Psychology
Radiologic Sciences
Reading
Social Science
Sociology
Student Development
Surgical Technology, Allied Health
TV/Video Production
Veterinary Technology
Part III: General Information
YVCC Foundation Scholarship
Personnel
Maps
Awards
Index
116-117
117-118
118-127
127-131
132-135
135-136
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137
138-139
139-140
140-144
144-146
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147-150
150-153
153-157
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159-162
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171-172
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174-179
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Choosing a college in which to pursue higher education is a very important decision. This catalog
provides information to assist you in determining how the mission, programs, and services
provided by Yakima Valley Community College can best prepare you to achieve your educational
and career goals. This catalog is a very important tool for your success. It contains valuable
information such as policies and procedures, program requirements, and course descriptions.
Since it began in 1928, Yakima Valley Community College has focused continually on
student success. We value our role in building the future of the Yakima Valley. Our part in that
future is tied to the success of every student who enters our doors. You may be enrolled in
Yakima, Grandview, one of our many learning centers, or through web-based classes. However
and wherever you learn, know that we are committed to providing access, instructional and
technologicalquality,andthesupportservicesthatwillensureyoursuccess.Theinfluence
of our college reverberates throughout our community and state in the contributions and
accomplishments of our graduates.
WhetheryouhavecometousforahighschooldiplomaorGED,languageproficiency,job
skills, transfer programs, or to earn a bachelor's degree, meeting your needs is our primary
mission.YVCC’sexcellentfacultyandstaff,aswellasourcommunitypartnersoftheYakima
Valley, will assist you in acquiring the knowledge needed to be a skilled professional or continue
your educational journey toward a baccalaureate degree.
Sincerely,
Linda Kaminski, Ed.D.
President
Board of Trustees
Dr. Sara Cate, Ms. Rosalinda Mendoza, Ms. Lisa Parker, Mr. Robert Ozuna, Ms. Patricia Whitefoot
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Calendar*
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Fall Quarter 2015
September 7, 2015 (Monday)
September 14-16, 2015 (Monday-Wednesday)
September 17, 2015 (Thursday)
September 17-18, 2015 (Thursday-Friday)
September 21, 2015 (Monday)
October 19, 2015 (Monday)
November 3, 2015 (Tuesday)
November 11, 2015 (Wednesday)
November 26-27, 2015 (Thursday-Friday)
December 4, 2015 (Friday)
December 7-9, 2015 (Monday-Wednesday)
December 10, 2015 (Thursday)
December 10-11, 2015 (Thursday-Friday)
December 14, 2015 - January 3, 2016
Winter Quarter 2016
January 1, 2016 (Friday)
January 4, 2016 (Monday)
January 18, 2016 (Monday)
February 15, 2016 (Monday)
March 11, 2016 (Friday)
March 14-16, 2016 (Monday-Wednesday)
March 17, 2016 (Thursday)
March 17-18, 2016 (Thursday-Friday)
March 18, 2016 (Friday)
March 21-25, 2016 (Monday-Friday)
Labor Day - Holiday
Faculty Return/Convocation/Institutional
Planning Days
New Student Orientation
Faculty Preparation Days
First Day of Classes
Assessment Work Day - No day Classes
Advising Day - No day Classes
Veterans’ Day - Holiday Observed
Thanksgiving - Holidays
Last Day of Classes
Final Exams
Grades Due by 4:00 PM
Christmas Vacation
Christmas Day - Holiday
New Year’s Day - Holiday
Classes Begin
Martin Luther King Day - Holiday
President’s Day - Holiday
Last Day of Classes
Final Exams
Grades Due by 4:00 PM
Spring Vacation
Spring Quarter 2016
March 28, 2016 (Monday)
April 29, 2016 (Friday)
May 30, 2016 (Monday)
June 3, 2016 (Friday)
June 6-8, 2016 (Monday-Wednesday)
June 9-10, 2016 (Thursday- Friday)
June 9, 2016 (Thursday)
June 10, 2016 (Friday)
*Dates are subject to change.
Important dates can be found online at www.YVCC.edu/Calendar
Classes Begin
Spring Holiday (No Classes)
Memorial Day - Holiday
Last Day of Classes
Final Exams
Commencement
Grades Due by 4:00 p.m.
Yakima Campus
COLLEGE DIRECTORY
All phone numbers are in area code 509 unless otherwise
noted.
Admissions
574.4712
admissions@YVCC.edu
Adult Basic Skills, Ellensburg
925.4011
Adult Basic Skills, Grandview
882.7028
Adult Basic Skills, Sunnyside
836.8407
Adult Basic Skills, Toppenish
865.4550
Adult Basic Skills, Yakima
574.6850
574.4752
Agriculture
882.7007
www.YVCC.edu/Agriculture
574.4913
www.YVCC.edu/AlliedHealthTech
Alumni Association
574.1932
American Sign Language
574.4810
Anthropology
574.4808
www.YVCC.edu/Anthropology
Art
574.4844
www.YVCC.edu/Art
Arts & Sciences Division
574.4871
Associated Students of YVCC
574.4891
Astronomy
574.4869
Athletics
574.4720
www.GoYaks.com
Automotive Service Technology
574.6869
www.YVCC.edu/Auto
Biology
574.4869
Bookstore
574.4625
www.YVCCBookstore.com
BoxOffice
574.4750
574.4796
www.YVCC.edu/BA
BusinessOffice
574.4664
Business Technology
574.4796
www.YVCC.edu/BT
Career Connection Center
574.4911
Cashier
574.4660
Center of Excellence
574.6863 or 574.3280
coe@YVCC.edu / www.YVCC.edu/CoE
CertifiedTraining
574.4911
Chemical Dependency
574.4741
www.YVCC.edu/ChemicalDependency
Chemistry
574.4869
Chican@ Studies
574.6800
www.YVCC.edu/Chican@Studies
Child Care Services
574.4762
dmgunderson@wa.Easterseals.com
Communications
574.4686
Community Relations
574.6870
Computer Labs, Student Tech Center North
574.4981
Coordinator of Special Populations
574.4973
ajaramillo@YVCC.edu
Counseling & Advising Center
574.4956
Criminal Justice
574.4794
www.YVCC.edu/CriminalJustice
Degree Application Procedures
574.4703
Dental Assisting
574.4956 or 573.5566
Dental Clinic
574.4917
Dental Hygiene
574.4916
www.YVCC.edu/DentalHygiene
Disability Support Services
574.4961
dss@YVCC.edu
DSS Video Phone
574.4973
DSS IP Address
134.39.160.70
Drama
574.4837
Early Childhood Education
574.4787 or 574.4932
gorgill@YVCC.edu
Economics
574.6800 x3226
www.YVCC.edu/Economics
Education
574.4997 or 574.4932
eLearning
574.4827
elearning@YVCC.edu
Outside Yakima area
1.877.217.9822
Engineering / CADD
574.4752
www.YVCC.edu/Engineering
English
574.4834
English as a Second Language (ABE)
574.6850
Enrollment Services
574.4700
Ethnic Studies
574.4807
www.YVCC.edu/EthnicStudies
Financial Aid
574.6855
yvccfaid@YVCC.edu
Fitness Center
574.4720
Foundation, YVCC
574.4645
www.YVCC.edu/Foundation
GED Exam
1-877-EXAM-GED
www.YVCC.edu/TestingServices
GED Preparation
574.6850
Geography
574.4813
www.YVCC.edu/Geography
Geology
574.4817
History
574.4882
www.YVCC.edu/History
Housing (Student Residence Center)
574.4885
www.YVCC.edu/Housing
Humanities
574.4834
Human Resources
574.4670
yvcchr@YVCC.edu
Information
574.4600
Fax: 574-6879
574.4954
www.YVCC.edu/IT
International Students
574.4885
www.YVCC.edu/International
Jane’s House Early Learning Center
574.4762
dmgunderson@wa.Easterseals.com
Larson Gallery
574.4875
www.LarsonGallery.org
Learning Centers
Ellensburg, Basic Skills/ABE
925.4011
Sunnyside, Basic Skills/ABE
837.9623
Toppenish, Basic Skills/ABE
865.4550
Learning Communities
574.4828
gkoestler@YVCC.edu
Library
574.4991
YVCCLibrary.us/Yakima
Math Center
574.4862
Mathematics
574.4869
Media Services
574.4982
Medical Assisting
574.4913
Medical Billing and Coding
574.4913
Modern Languages
574.4810
Music
574.4839
www.YVCC.edu/Music
Music, Performing Ensembles
574.4839
Nursing
574.4902
www.YVCC.edu/Nursing
Nutrition
574.4946
Perry Technical Institute/
YVCC Combined Degree
574.4956 or 453.0374
Pharmacy Technology
574.4913
Philosophy
574.4933
Phlebotomy
574.4913
Physical Education
574.4720
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COLLEGE DIRECTORY
Physical Science
574.4869
Physics
574.4869
Political Science
574.4809
www.YVCC.edu/PoliticalScience
574.4755
Psychology
574.4962
www.YVCC.edu/Psychology
Radiologic Sciences
574.4932
www.YVCC.edu/RadiologicSciences
Registration & Records
574.4700
registration@YVCC.edu
Retired & Senior Volunteer
574.1933
Running Start
574.4970 or 574.4971
www.YVCC.edu/RunningStart
Security/Parking
574.4610
Social Sciences
574.4834
Sociology
574.6800x3151 or 574.4806
www.YVCC.edu/Sociology
Spanish
574.4826 or 574.4814
Speech
574.4686
Speech Lab
574.4816
Student Activities/Programming
574.4775
Student Life
574.4775
Student Residence Center
574.4885
www.YVCC.edu/Housing
Surgical Technology
574.4913
Tech Prep
574.6806
Television/Video Production
574.4956 or 573.5520
Testing Services
574.4738
www.YVCC.edu/Placement
Theater
574.4837
Transcripts
574.4601
TRiO Student Support Services
574.4995
Tutoring Center
574.4995
www.YVCC.edu/Tutoring
Upward Bound
574.6886
www.YVCC.edu/UpwardBound
Veterans
574.4715
574.4759 or 574.4758
www.YVCC.edu/VetTech
Videophone
574.4973
IP Address
134.39.160.70
Vineyard & Winery Technology
882.7007
www.YVCC.edu/Wine
Wellness and Recreation (Fitness Center)
574.4720
WorkFirst
574.4911
Worker Retraining
574.4743
Workforce Education
574.4755
Writing Center
574.4829
www.YVCC.edu/Owl
Grandview Campus
All phone numbers are in area code 509 unless otherwise
noted.
Admissions
882.7015
882.7000
Agriculture
882.7007
882.7031
Bookstore
882.7023
Cashier
882.7013
Chican@ Studies
882.7006
Computer Labs
882.7039 or 882.7054
Coordinator Student Services
882.7008
Counseling
882.7042
882.7041
English as a Second Language
882.7000
Financial Aid
882.7008
GED Exam
882.7010
GED Preparation
882.7000
General Information
882.7000
FAX
882.7012
Grandview Library
882.7034
www.Grandview.wa.us/Departments/Library
Información en español
882.7000
Math Center
882.7008
Registration
882.7015
Running Start
882.7008
Sociology
882.7006
882.7041
Tutoring Services
574.7008
Winery & Vineyard Technology
882.7007
Writing Center
882.7073
Mailing Addresses
Yakima Campus
Correspondence should be addressed to the
appropriateofficeat:
Yakima Valley Community College,
PO Box 22520, Yakima, WA 98907-2520.
Grandview Campus
Correspondence should be addressed to the
appropriateofficeat:
500 West Main Street, Grandview, WA 98930-1284.
Learning Centers
Ellensburg Learning Center:
PO Box 1174, Ellensburg WA, 98926
Sunnyside Learning Center:
2590 Yakima Valley Highway, Sunnyside WA, 98944
Toppenish Learning Center:
516 West 1st Avenue, Toppenish WA, 98948
Español
Para mayores informes en español sobre clases de
educación, favor de llamar al centro de enseñanza al
Yakima Campus: 574.4600
Grandview Campus: 882.7000
THE COLLEGE
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Yakima Valley Community College (YVCC) is located in south central Washington State and is
the third oldest community college in the state. The college has a long tradition of quality in
teaching and in its commitment to students. Founded in 1928 as a private two-year college,
YVCC became a public junior college under the auspices of the Yakima School District in 1948. In
1967, the Washington State legislature passed the Community College Act, and YVCC became a
state community college under the jurisdiction of the State Board for Community and Technical
Colleges, one of the best community college systems in the nation.
The college’s service district is centered in Yakima County, with outreach programs in Kittitas
County to the north and Klickitat County in the south. The main campus is located in the city of
Yakima and a branch campus is situated 45 miles southeast in the community of Grandview.
YVCC is one of the largest providers of postsecondary education in south central Washington,
offeringacomprehensivecurriculumforbachelorofappliedsciencedegrees,associatetransfer
degrees to four-year colleges and universities, as well as professional and technical degrees, and
basicskillsinstruction.Thecollege’scapablefaculty,supportstaff,andadministrationfocuson
maintaining an environment conductive to student success.
General Information
Mission
YVCC enriches and enhances individuals and communities by delivering accessible,
student-centered education. YVCC addresses the needs of it's diverse communities by providing
learning opportunities in basic literacy; academic, professional, and technical education; and
lifelong learning. (Approved Board of Trustees, August 2008)
Core Themes
Community: YVCC embraces its role as both a provider of higher education and an employer
and actively seeks partnerships to provide opportunities for the economic, social, and cultural
development of our external and internal communities.
Access: YVCC increases access through programs and services that address diverse challenges,
learning styles, goals, and schedules of students in the district.
Success: YVCC provides learner-centered environments with a focus on its diverse students,
providing a foundation for lifelong learning resulting in student achievement of educational goals
throughcompletionofcourses,certificates,anddegrees.
(Approved Board of Trustees, March 2010)
Accreditation and Affiliations
The college is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, having been
reviewed and reaccredited in 2012. Credits earned in many courses numbered 100 or higher are
transferable to other colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to the institution being accredited, several Workforce Education Division programs
haveearnedspecialaccreditationorrecognitionintheirfieldofspecialty.Additionalinformation
on this accreditation or recognition may be found in this catalog in the introductory comments
foreachofthefollowingfieldsofstudy:thealliedhealthtechnologiesofmedicalassistingand
surgical technology, automotive service technology, dental hygiene, nursing, radiologic sciences,
and veterinary technology.
YakimaValleyCommunityCollegeisaffiliatedwiththeAmericanAssociationofCommunity
Colleges. Further information on YVCC’s accreditation can be obtained by contacting the
President’sOffice.
Governance
YakimaValleyCommunityCollegeisgovernedbyafive-memberboardoftrusteesconsistingof
citizens who reside throughout Community College District 16. Board members are appointed by
the Governor.
THE COLLEGE
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Faculty and Staff
There are 114 full-time members of the faculty
plus many part-time instructors. The faculty is well
qualifiedbyvirtueofadvancededucation,training,
and experience. The faculty take pride in teaching,
its primary duty, and has distinguished itself by
dedicated and capable leadership in education and
in the community. In addition to our faculty, there
areapproximately24administrators,143classified
staff,and36exemptprofessionalstaff.
Students
In Fall quarter 2014, YVCC Yakima Campus served
over 4,550 students. Of these, 69% were full-time;
35% male; 30% were under 20 years of age, 46%
were 20-29, 14% 30-39, and 10% were 40 and over.
The average age was 26. Fifty-seven percent were
students of color with 48% Hispanic and less than 1%
international students.
In Fall quarter 2014, YVCC Grandview Campus
served over 770 students. Of these, 47% were fulltime; 32% were male; 24% were under 20 years of
age, 42% were 20-29, 16% were 30-39, and 18% were
40 and over. The average age was 29. Eighty-four
percent were students of color with 81% Hispanic
and less than 1% international students.
Source:OfficeofInstitutionalEffectiveness.
For Grandview Campus student data, reference page
10.
Advisory Committees
YVCC’s advisory committees, comprised of business
leaders and community members, are established
to advise, assist, and provide support and advocacy
for quality professional/technical education. It
is through these roles that advisory committees
work with instructors and administrators to initiate
policies, procedures, and methods that help plan and
strengthen educational programs.
Agriculture
Allied Health Technologies
Business Technology
Chemical Dependency
Criminal Justice
Dental Assisting
Dental Hygiene
Engineering/CADD
Institutional Animal Care/Use
Nursing
Radiologic Sciences
Tech Prep
Vineyard & Winery Technology
Financial Aid Worker Retraining/Worker Retraining
Learning Options
YVCCoffersfourquartersofclassesthroughout
the academic year including fall, winter, spring,
and summer on the Yakima and Grandview
campuses.Thecollegeoffersavarietyofacademic,
professional/technical, and community service
classes during the day and evening. Courses are
alsoofferedindifferentmodesofdeliveryincluding
face-to-face, online, and hybrid. Community input
on course sections that represent the greatest
community need is welcomed. Please contact the
Arts & Sciences Division or the Workforce Education
division for further information.
eLearning (online classes via the internet)
www.YVCC.edu/eLearning
YakimaValleyCommunityCollegeofferscredit
courses through various modes of learning. These
coursesaredesignedtoallowflexibilityforstudents.
Thedifferentmodesofonlinedeliveryare:
•
Completely online classes: Classes do not meet
face-to-face at any time. However, the instructor
may request students to attend an orientation
session. These sessions are rare and in most
cases can be delivered in a recorded format for
far distance or time restricted students. These
courses may require proctored exams.
•
Hybrid: These courses are a combination of
online content and face-to-face contact. When
looking at the online schedule if there are weekly
days listed, these will be the meeting days for
the hybrid class.
•
Caution! When using the online schedule, please
be aware if you see days listed these are required
face-to-face contact day(s) for the class.
Enhanced: Face-to-face classes can be enhanced
with online content. No class time can be
replaced with online time. These classes will
often contain syllabus, course materials, notices
from your instructor, and possibly grades.
You may be required to upload work to your
instructor using the LMS or take tests online in
this mode.
The current Learning Management System (LMS), is
Canvas and can be reached by typing:
yvcc.Instructure.com into the address bar of your
internet browser.
The hardware/software recommendations for a
successful online learning experience are:
Computer Specifications: Canvas and its
hosting infrastructure are designed for maximum
compatibility and minimal requirements.
Screen Size
•
Computer or notebook with a minimum screen
resolution of 1024x600. That is the average size
of a notebook (most brands). Viewing Canvas on
a smaller screen is not recommended.
THE COLLEGE
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Operating Systems
•
Windows XP or newer
•
Mac OSX 10.6 and newer
•
Linux - ChromeOS
Mobile OS Native App Support
•
iOS 5 and newer
•
Android 2.3 and newer
Computer Speed and Processor
•
Use a computer 5 years old or newer when
possible
•
1GB of RAM
•
2 GHz processor
Internet Speed
•
Along with compatibility and web standards,
Canvas has been carefully crafted to
accommodate low bandwidth environments.
•
Minimum of 512 kbps
•
Online courses require access to the internet,
either at home or in one of the open computer
labs on campus. Dial-up connections are not
recommended. If this is the only access available,
plan to spend time in the college’s computer lab.
•
Screen Readers: The latest versions of JAWS and
VoiceOver
Communityserviceclasses,offeredasnoncredit,
and activities which pertain to special interests and
communityneedsareofferedandarefinancedona
self-support basis.
Course Fees: eLearing courses may have lab fees.
Check the course schedule for a list of any fees
associated with each class.
Advantages:
•
Students in learning communities tend
to stay in school. National and local
statistics indicate that students in learning
communities tend to stay in school. College
canbeintimidating,especiallyforfirst-time,
first-generationcollegestudents;however,
instructors — such as the ones students
will meet and get to know well in learning
communities — are familiar with how the
campus community works and so are able
to better answer questions about degree or
certificateadvising,financialaid,orothercollege
questions.
•
Get to know your instructors. Depending
on the number of classes linked, students will
have more contact with their instructors, as
many learning communities have both or all
instructors and students in the room during
both or all classes. And, because most teachers
were themselves good college students, learning
community instructors can help students learn
what it takes to survive a new class, pick a major,
or launch a career.
•
More time with like-minded, supportive
students. Very often, the students in learning
communities have the same degree goals —
nursing, information technology, four-year
transfer degrees — in mind when they register.
So students will meet like-minded friends who
can support each other as long as they take
classes at YVCC. They may be in the same classes
and may study together quarter after quarter.
Exams & Testing: Most online instructors will
require proctored exams or tests. Local Yakima and
Grandview students are required to use the campus
testing labs for any proctored tests. Students outside
thelocalareacanpetitiontouseanoff-campus
proctor.Theformtorequestanoff-campusproctor
can be found on the eLearning Web page at:
www.YVCC.edu/Academics/eLearning/Pages/
TestProctoring.aspx
Off-campusproctorscannotberelatedtothe
student in any way. Acceptable proctor sites are:
other college testing labs, formal testing/tutor
companies, and local libraries. All proctors will be
contacted and unacceptable proctors will be denied.
eLearningcourseofferingsvaryeachquarter.Check
the class schedule. Students can search by online
only or by campus, Yakima or Grandview. For more
information on eLearning, please call the eLearning
Officeatthephonenumberlistedinthefrontofthis
catalog or visit:
www.YVCC.edu/eLearning
Evening Courses
YakimaValleyCommunityCollegeoffersthe
opportunity for individuals with commitments
during the daytime hours to participate in extended
degreeandcertificationprogramsintheevening.
Additionally,eveningcoursesoffertheopportunity
to update or acquire new skills in a variety of
employmentfields.
Learning Communities and Integrated Learning
A learning community is a collection of students,
instructors, and classes linked by a common
idea, theme, or public issue. Such themes could
include “Matters of Life and Death” (Biology
and English), “Magellan to Mozart” (History and
Music), “Crimewriters, Ink” (Criminal Justice
and Composition), “Climate and Calculations”
(Mathematics and Geography), or “Reading, Writing,
Ready for College” (Reading and Developmental
Writing). The issues could include euthanasia,
global warming, or fear of mathematics. “Integrated
Learning” may be the result of a learning community
assignment, but it also can take place between
two disciplines with a common goal, outcome, or
experience, such as a case study review (Biology and
Nursing), not linked by a formal “community.” Some
say that “reality is integrated,” so our learning should
reflectthatreality.
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Grandview Campus
THE COLLEGE
The Grandview Campus provides comprehensive
educational services that are accessible to students
in the southern portion of YVCC’s service district.
Students from Grandview, Granger, Mabton, Prosser,
and Sunnyside take developmental, professional/
technical, and college transfer courses here.
The campus serves approximately 1,600
unduplicated students a year. Approximately 100
of these students are high school students in the
Running Start program and 40 percent are in Adult
Basic Education/English as a Second Language
programs. Of students enrolled, 69 percent are
female and 80 percent are ethnic minorities.
TheGrandviewCampusofferscoursesthat
support a variety of student goals. Students can
earn transferable associate in arts and associate
in business degrees at the campus. Additionally,
thecampusoffersprofessional/technicaldegrees
including associate of applied science degrees in
vineyard technology, winery technology, medical
assisting, and medical billing and coding. Students
canalsocompleteacertificateinphlebotomyaswell
asoneofseveralinformationtechnologycertificates.
Courses are also available that apply to various
vocational and transferable degrees on the Yakima
Campus in areas such as agriculture, early childhood
education, elementary education, allied health,
business, criminal justice, and natural sciences.
Finally, individuals may enroll in English as a Second
Language classes, while others can pursue a General
EducationalDevelopment(GED)certificateoradult
high school diploma. To facilitate the learning of
students,theGrandviewCampusoffersacomplete
arrayofstudentservicesincludingadvising,financial
aid, admission, registration, cashiering, disability
support, bookstore, GED Testing, and placement
testing services. The campus is also equipped with
an open-access computer lab, textual reference
materials, online research databases, and tutoring
centers. YVCC and the city of Grandview jointly
operate a city/college library on the Grandview
Campus.
Recognizing the obstacles of time and location, the
GrandviewCampusoffersclassesduringthedayand
evening to make learning opportunities accessible
to working students. Moreover, students may take
eLearning courses via interactive television (ITV)
and the Internet so they do not have to travel to the
Yakima Campus. Please contact Grandview Campus
at 509.882.7000 for the most up-to-date information
regardingcourseofferingsandservicesprovided.
Source:OfficeofInstitutionalEffectiveness
Hispanic-serving Institution
Yakima Valley Community College is designated
by the US Department of Education as a Hispanicserving Institution. A Hispanic-serving Institution
(HSI)isdefinedasanon-profitinstitutionthathas
at least 25% Hispanic full-time equivalent (FTE)
enrollment. Beginning in 2002, Yakima Valley
Community College received the designation along
with a Title V grant allowing the college to strengthen
the institution for all students and faculty. The
college has received additional Title V grants in
subsequent years and the funds allow YVCC to
focus on projects that range from student support
programs to classroom technology. Additional
information can be found at www.YVCC.edu.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Yakima Valley Community College is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and operates under an
AffirmativeActionPlaninaccordancewithapplicable
federal and state laws and regulations.
It is the policy of Yakima Valley Community College
to provide a working and learning environment free
from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
This policy prohibits conduct that discriminates
against individuals based on their race, color, creed,
religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation and/
or gender identity, age, marital status, disability,
honorably discharged veteran, or military status.
This policy also prohibits retaliation as a result
ofanindividualfilingareportofdiscriminationor
harassment or participating in an investigation of a
claim of discrimination or harassment.
This policy applies to all programs and facilities,
including, but not limited to, admissions, educational
programs, and employment. Yakima Valley
Community College complies with all Washington
State anti-discrimination laws (RCW 49.60) and the
following federal laws relating to equal opportunity:
Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title
IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age
Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
Yakima Valley Community College is committed to
providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable
accommodation in its services, program, activities,
education, and employment for individuals with
disabilities. The College will take steps to ensure
that the lack of English language skills will not be a
barrier to admission and participation in vocational
education programs.
Coordinationofthecomplianceeffortsof
Yakima Valley Community College with respect to
equal opportunity and disability accommodation
regulations is under the direction of the Director
of Human Resources, Yakima Valley Community
College, 1015 South 16th Avenue, Yakima,
Washington, 98902; telephone 509.574.4670.
Updated: September 2013
ADMISSION
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Yakima Valley Community College is committed to an open-door policy and encourages the use
of its postsecondary educational opportunities and services by all U.S. citizens or residents, 18
yearsofageorolder,whoareinterestedinandcanprofitfromcollegeprograms.Adults,whether
or not they possess a high school diploma, may enroll at the college without regard for their past
educationalrecord.Thechiefcriterionisthatapplicantscanbenefitfromcollegeprograms.
General Admission
Alldegreeandcertificateseekingstudents,bothfull-timeandpart-timeenrollingincredit-bearing
classes, must complete a general admission application except for Adult Basic Education, English
as a Second Language, International Students, Running Start, and Gold Card/space available
enrollment. Please note: There are admission application deadlines prior to the start of each
quarter.PleasecontacttheAdmissionsOfficeconcerningthesedeadlines.Whenapplying,the
following steps should be followed:
1.
Complete a Community and Technical College Application for Admission, available online at the
YVCC website (www.YVCC.edu), then mail the required nonrefundable application fee to the
CashiersOfficeorpayinpersonattheCashiersOfficeintheDeccioHigherEducationCenter.
2. Prepare for the placement test. Placement scores are used to place students into appropriate
level courses with the ultimate goal of improving student success in the classroom. Preparation
guides for the placement tests can be found on the Testing Center website.
3. Complete the placement test. Students with concerns about their placement scores should see
their assigned advisor or a counselor. Placement test fees are nonrefundable.
4. SubmitanofficialcopyofallpreviouscollegetranscriptstotheYVCCAdmissionsOffice.
Transcriptsmustbemaileddirectlytothecollegeorpresentedbythestudentinanofficially
sealed envelope.
5. Oncetheabovestepshavebeencompleted,thestudentwillreceivenotificationand
information, when appropriate, about new student orientation and registration. The application
for admission is valid for four consecutive quarters (excluding summer quarter).
6. Certain professional /technical programs have Selective Admission processes. There are also
special admission processes for Basic Skills, International Student, Running Start, Underage
Student Admissions, and Bachelor of Applied Sciences Programs. Please refer to the Selective
and Special Admission sections of the catalog. Additional information may also be found on the
website (www.YVCC.edu).
Former Students
Former students who have not attended YVCC for the preceding four quarters (excluding summer
quarter) are required to reapply for admission to the college.
Part-Time Students
Students enrolling in fewer than 12 credits are required to follow the general admission guidelines
if they are pursing a transfer degree or wishing to enroll in a professional/technical program.
Students wishing to enroll in English, math, or any course with a placement test score requirement
must take the placement test. Students enrolling in 12 or more credits are considered full-time.
Selective Admissions in Professional/Technical Programs
Certain professional/technical programs in the Workforce Education Division have additional
admission requirements. Admission to YVCC does not guarantee entrance to the following
programs. Students must meet the application deadlines and entrance requirements prescribed
by the program.
DentalAssisting
Nursing
NursingAssistantCertified(NAC)
Pharmacy Technology
Dental Hygiene
Surgical Technology
Phlebotomy
Medical Assisting
Radiologic Sciences
To be considered for programs with selective admissions, please:
•
Refertospecificprogramrequirementsinthiscatalogand/orwebsite.
•
Contact the department directly for an application packet.
•
Submit all required paperwork by the program deadlines.
•
Complete all required prerequisites.
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Basic Skills
ADMISSION
All persons 16 and over are eligible for Basic
Skills instruction. All students must complete the
registration process to be enrolled. Basic Skills
students pay $25.00 tuition each quarter.
The primary emphases in Basic Skills are basic
reading, writing, math, and English as a Second
Language (ESL). Students may learn to understand,
speak, read, and write English; prepare for the
GED; upgrade skills for success in college; or
prepare for entrance into occupational programs or
employment.
Day and evening Adult Basic Education and ESL
classesareofferedinmanylocationsthroughoutthe
YVCC service district. Questions regarding admission
to Basic Skills classes should be directed to the
Ellensburg Learning Center, Grandview Campus,
Sunnyside Learning Center, Toppenish Learning
Center, or the Yakima Campus. For additional
informaiton, reference "Adult Basic Education" in the
course section of this catalog.
International Student Program
YakimaValleyCommunityCollegeoffersafriendly
International Student Program, which gives personal
attention from the moment of application all the
way through to transfer or graduation. We will do
what we can to make the student’s time in the United
States enjoyable and rewarding; however, we will
challenge students to do the best they can and to
succeed. Acceptance and admission into the college
is based on a thorough review and evaluation of
thestudent’sentireapplicationfile.Pleaseallowa
minimum of eight weeks to process the application.
Oncestudentshavefulfilledalladmission
requirements, they will receive a letter of acceptance
and Form I-20 that they must take to the American
Embassy or Consulate in order to apply for an F-1
visa. The I-20 cannot be sent until all documentation
and a $30.00 application fee are received and the
student is formally admitted to college.
Application Requirements
1. AnofficialInternationalStudentApplication
Form.
2. A nonrefundable application fee of $30.00.
Current fees are subject to change.
3. Officialcopiesoftranscriptsfromhighschools,
national exams, intensive English-language
programs, and all colleges or universities
attended (translated into English). These must be
sent directly to YVCC from the issuing institution
or testing center. Students who wish to transfer
credit from international institutions must
have their international transcripts evaluated
through the American Association of Collegiate
RegistrarsandAdmissionOfficers(AACRAO)or
the Foundation for International Services (FIS).
ContacttheInternationalStudentProgramOfficeor
theAdmissionsOfficeformoreinformation.
4. Evidence of English competency which will allow
successful completion of course of study. Please
submit at least one of the following (minimum
scores or better):
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
with minimum scores or 487 (paper-based),
or 163 (computer-based) or 57 (Internetbased), or
• IELTS (International English Language Test
System). A minimum scored of 5.0 is required,
or
• TOEIC (Test of English for International
Communications). A minimum score of 850 is
required, or
• STEP/EIKEN (Society for Testing English
Proficiency).AminimumscoreofPre-1is
required, or
• Officialverificationofsuccessfulcompletion
of another nationally-recognized test of
English competency, or
• Proof of successful completion of an
advanced level of English at an approved
English language center in the United States
with a grade point average of 2.0 or above, or
• Successful completion of Central Washington
University’s English as a Second Language
Program (UESL) program, or
• Three (3) credits of college-level English
composition from an accredited U.S. college
or university with a grade of C (2.0) or better,
or
• Proof of successful completion of at least 3
years of high school English in the United
States.
5.
*TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, and STEP tests must have been
taken within two years immediately preceding the
requested quarter of admission. Prospective students
applying from abroad must submit official test score
reports to the college. Please note that all new students
are required to complete a placement test (COMPASS) in
English and math after arriving and before they enroll in
their first quarter at YVCC.
Washington State law requires full-time students
to show proof of immunization against measles,
mumps, and rubella.
6. Thefinancialstatementmustbecompletedbya
bankofficialand/orsponsorandsubmittedwith
proofoffinancialability.Youmustshowassured
supportforthefirstyearandprojectedsupport
for the total years needed to complete your
degree. Documents should not be more than
three months old. Faxed or scanned copies of
bank statements are initially accepted, but YVCC
requires an original copy of the document for
additionalverification.
7.
ADMISSION
International Students are required to purchase
or show proof of health insurance for a
minimum of nine months (one-academic year).
Once accepted to Yakima Valley Community
College, students cannot register for classes
until they have purchased or provided proof
of medical coverage. Please contact the
International Student Program for more details.
The college does not have grants, scholarships,
loans,orotherformsoffinancialassistance
available to international students. On-campus
employment is limited, so international students
cannot expect to work after arrival. While
not required to live on campus, international
studentsareencouragedtodosoforthefirst
year in order to share cultures and ideas in
a safe, inexpensive, friendly, and informal
atmosphere.
For further information, please visit our website at
www.YVCC.edu/International.
Placement Reciprocity
Students may use the placement given from another
Washington State Community or Technical College’s
testing center instead of YVCC’s recommended
placement. Students that qualify for placement
test reciprocity should complete the Placement
Reciprocity Request Form. The form is available on
the YVCC website. The form should be submitted
totheAdmissionsOfficeoncetheofficialscores
from the previous Washington State Community or
Technical College have been received by YVCC.
Running Start
The Running Start Program is a partnership between
YVCC and Washington State public high schools.
Theprogramofferseligiblehighschooljuniorsand
seniors the opportunity to take classes that satisfy
both high school and college credit requirements,
get a head start on earning college credits, seek a
greater academic challenge, or take courses that
arenotofferedinhighschool.Studentsmayenroll
simultaneously in high school and college classes or
solely in college classes.
To participate in this program, students must
place into college-level English and MATH 085 on the
YVCC placement test. Students are responsible for
their own transportation, college fees, and textbooks.
For more information or an application, visit our
website www.YVCC.edu/RunningStart or talk with a
high school counselor.
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Tech Prep
Yakima Valley Community College and the Yakima
ValleyTechPrepconsortiumarepleasedtooffer
direct transcription. We are one of 28 community
and technical colleges across the state that has
entered into this arrangement with local high
schools.
Tech Prep students remain enrolled in
their high school. When enrolled in a Tech Prep
articulated class, students in the class meet the
same requirements as students who take the class
at the college. At the end of the course, the high
schoolteachernotifiestheTechPrepcoordinator
at the college of all students who passed the class
with a grade of B or higher. Credit is not available to
students who earn below a B.
In order to receive direct transcription credit
for Tech Prep coursework, students must submit
a registration form for the classes they have
successfully completed. There is no charge for direct
transcription credits.
For more information, including a current list
of articulated classes, please call the Tech Prep
coordinator at the phone number listed in the front
of this catalog.
Underage Student Admission
Yakima Valley Community College does not desire to
replace or duplicate the functions of the local public
schools in regard to providing instruction to students
under the age of eighteen. For applicants under the
age of 16, academic as well as emotional maturity
are of particular concern; however, the college does
recognize that there are certain circumstances when
anunderageapplicantwouldbenefitfromcollegelevel coursework. To respond to the needs of those
students, the college has established the following
special admissions policy. Students are responsible
for tuition, class fees, books, and class supplies.
1. Any applicant not qualifying for admission
through regular admissions procedures or
qualifying for an established program must
request consideration of admittance under the
special admissions procedure.
2. Before students can attend class the request for
admittance must be reviewed and approved by
the Admissions Committee.
3. If the student is accepted they will receive a
welcome/email with instructions on how to
proceed with the registration process.
4. A personal interview with the Admissions
Committee may be requested at the discretion
of the committee.
5. Students admitted under the special admission
procedure:
• Will be admitted on a course-by-course basis.
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6.
ADMISSION
Will be allowed to register for class if space
is available after the class has met at least
once or after the third day of the quarter,
whichever is later.
• Must have the underage special admissions
advisor’s approval before adding or dropping
a course.
Any student who received probation,
suspension, or dismissal status on YVCC
transcripts will not be admitted under special
admissions.
Determine your application track and follow
instructions:
Audition Based
Music or Drama Performance Course
1. After audition, complete Underage Special
Admissions application
2. Complete Walk-in Registration Form
3. Complete Supplemental Application/Registration
Form
4. Attach instructor permission/entry code (usually
an email)
5. Send all documents together to:
Yakima Valley Community College
Attn: Underage Special Admissions
PO BOX 22520
Yakima, WA 98907
or
DropthemoffatRegistrationintheDeccio
Higher Education Center
1000 S. 12th Ave. Yakima, WA
Academic Based
College-level courses such as History, Science, Math,
English etc.
1. Complete Underage Special Admissions
application no later than two weeks before the
start of the quarter
2. Complete Walk-in Registration Form
3. Complete Supplemental Application/Registration
Form
4. Submit a signed release from a school or school
districtofficial-(Ifthestudentwillbeleaving
high school during the regular school day.)
5. Submit a letter of recommendation from a
school representative (teacher, counselor etc.)
addressing the student’s ability to participate
successfully in an adult learning environment
6. Send all documents together to:
Yakima Valley Community College
Attn: Underage Special Admissions
PO BOX 22520
Yakima, WA 98907
or
DropthemoffatRegistrationintheDeccio
Higher Education Center
1000 S. 12th Ave. Yakima, WA
7. Dependent upon the courses requested, students
may be required to complete the COMPASS test
to demonstrate competency and the ability to
benefitfromcollegelevelcoursework.Once the
application has been reviewed the student
will be contacted if the COMPASS test is
required.
Veteran Status
Selected programs of study at Yakima Valley
Community College are approved by the Workforce
Training and Education Coordinating Board's State
Approving Agency (WTECB/SAA) for enrollment of
thoseeligibletoreceivebenefitsunderTitle38and
Title 10, USC.
Yakima Valley Community College does not and
will not provide any commision, bonus, or other
incentive payment based directly or indirectly on
successinsecuringenrollmentorfinancialaidtoany
persons or entities engaged in any student recruiting
or admissions activities or in making decisions
regardingtheawardofstudentfinancialassistance.
TheU.S.DepartmentofVeteransAffairswillpay
educationalbenefitstoeligiblestudentsenrolledin
approved programs. Students should contact the
VeteransOfficetocompletetheapplicationprocess.
Copies of all transcripts from previous colleges must
beonfilewhenapplying,oronlytwoquarterswill
becertified.VeteransshouldalsosendYVCCacopy
of their Joint Services Transcript when they apply for
admission. This can help prevent an overpayment of
VAbenefits.
YVCC grants academic credit for prior military
training for training that is applicable to a student's
certificateordegreerequirements.Inorderto
grant credit for documented military training or
experience, the student must submit their Joint
ServicesTranscript(JST)totheAdmissionsOfficeand
thecorrespondingcoursemustbeofferedbyYVCC.
Military programs and classes will be evaluated by
each department at YVCC to determine if a course
equivalency exists. For a list of military training
programs and classes that qualify for academic
credit, please visit the Transfer Credit page on the
Admissions website.
An advance payment, which is sent to the school,
mayberequested.Benefitsfortheprecedingmonth
are paid directly to the student. The monthly amount
is based upon the enrolled credits that count toward
the approved program.
If enrollment status is:
•
Full time: 12 credits or more
•
3/4 time: 9 to 11 credits
•
1/2 time: 6 to 8 credits
•
Lessthanhalftime:contacttheVeteransOffice
ADMISSION
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Allstudentsreceivingveteransbenefitsmust
maintain adequate progress toward their degree.
To verify satisfactory progress, monthly reports
of attendance and progress are requested from
instructors. VA recipients who fail to maintain
minimum standards (2.0 GPA) are subject to
academic probation or suspension. This could result
inthereductionorcancellationofbenefits.
Students are responsible for providing necessary
information and changes, such as program, credit
load, address correction, or any other change that
mayaffecttheirVAstatus.Studentsmustcontactthe
VeteransOfficeafterregisteringeachquarter.
Deployed veterans returning to YVCC within one
year after returning from deployment do not need to
reapply for admissions. Students must provide the
VeteransAffairsOfficewithacopyoftheirorders.
Catalogcertifiedastrueandcorrectforcontent
and policy.
For additional information and assistance,
contacttheVeteransAffairsOffice.
REGISTRATION
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Newstudentsworkingtowardadegreeorcertificatearegivenadatefororientationand
registration after completing the college admission placement testing process. When students
areplacedincourseswhichreflecttheiracademicskilllevel,theyaremorelikelytosucceedin
college.Studentsmayberequiredtoregisterforaspecificsetofclassesbaseduponplacement
resultsandintendeddegreeorcertificate.Studentsreceivenoticeofspecificdatesonwhichthey
may register prior to the start of the quarter for which they applied. All student registrants must
pay tuition and fees in accordance with published tuition deadlines.
During the regular academic year, all students are given an opportunity to confer with their
advisors, plan their programs for the upcoming quarter, and register in advance. This usually
occursduringtheeighthorninthweekofthequarter,withtuitionandfeesdueonaspecified
date prior to the beginning of classes.
How to Register
Evening
YVCCoffersavarietyofon-campuseveningopportunitiesforclasses,activities,andservicesto
persons who may not be able to pursue day studies. Registration for these classes, activities,
or services is conducted by mail, on the web, or in person during assigned registration dates.
Registration dates are listed in the important dates. Late registration is discouraged and an
instructor signature is required to add a class once the quarter has started. The Registration &
RecordsOfficewillbeopenuntil6:00pmonthefirsttwonightsofthequartertoaccommodate
evening students. Full payment must accompany all registrations.
Summer
Therearenoapplicationsorappointmentsneededforsummerquarter.Registrationisonafirstcome,first-servedbasis.Summerquarterattendancedoesnotensureadmittancetofallquarter.
Website
All full-time and part-time students who have attended YVCC within the last year may register
for classes by using the YVCC website. (Go to www.YVCC.edu, click “Student Portal,” then
“Registration”, then “Add or Drop, Register classes.”)
Thismethodoffersstudentstheconvenienceofregisteringinthecomfortoftheirhomesor
anywhere they have access to a computer connected to the internet.
Students may use a home computer to access the YVCC website. Access to the YVCC website
is also available in designated computer labs on campus and at kiosks on the Grandview and
Yakima campuses.
The Student Portal allows students to conduct business concerning registration, schedule
changes,viewingtheclassschedule,grades,financialaid,admissionapplicationstatus,and
registration appointments.
Academic Blocks
Students who have been placed on academic suspension/dismissal or who have outstanding
debtstothecollege,e.g.,parkingfines,libraryfines,dormitorycharges,orinstructionalmaterials
due,willnotbeallowedtoregisteroradd/dropuntilthesehavebeencleared.Norwillofficial
transcriptsordiplomasbereleaseduntildebtsarecleared.TheRegistrationandRecordsOffice
requires 24 hours to process the release of a block on student records.
REGISTRATION
Changes to Registration
Add/Drop
Beginningonthefirstdayofthequarter,students
must obtain permission from the instructor (the
instructor’s signature) to add a class. Students may
addorchangeenrollmentsectionsduringthefirst
fivedaysofthequarter;however,permissionofthe
instructor is also required.
Forthefirstfivedaysofthequarter,students
may drop classes from their schedules from the
YVCCwebsiteorinperson.Afterthefirstfivedays,
students may only drop classes in person. Courses
dropped through the 10th day of classes do not
appear on the transcript.
Courses dropped from the eleventh day to
threeweekspriortofinals(seventhweekofthe
quarter) will appear on the student’s transcript as
a “W”. Students who stop attending classes without
officiallydroppingmayreceivean“F”ora“V”grade
at the discretion of the instructor.
Classes concentrated within shorter than tenweek sessions are given deadlines proportionate
to the standard length of a quarter. For summer
quarter deadlines, consult the class schedule
forspecificdates.Schedulechangesarethe
responsibility of the student. Failure to change
enrollmentorwithdrawofficiallyconstitutes
sufficientcausetoreceivewhatevergradethe
instructor deems appropriate.
Withdrawal from College
All students wishing to withdraw from college
(dropallcourses)duringthefirstfivedaysofthe
quarter may do so by using the YVCC website or by
completing an add/drop/withdrawal form which they
musttaketotheRegistrationandRecordsOffice
for processing. Students who stop attending classes
withoutofficiallywithdrawingmayreceivean“F”ora
“V”gradeontheirtranscripts.Forofficialwithdrawals
completed during days one through ten, no record
will appear on the transcript.
The last day for withdrawal from college is the
same as that for dropping a course: three weeks
priortothebeginningoffinalexamsorasspecified
for summer quarter or shorter sessions. Withdrawals
processed during this period result in “W” grades
being entered on the permanent transcript.
For additional information, please contact the
RegistrationandRecordsOffice.
Students must not assume they will be dropped
from a class if they stop attending. Failure to drop a
class may result in a “F” grade.
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Waitlist
When a class has reached maximum enrollment
limit, students may place themselves on a waitlist
for the class. This won’t guarantee a spot, but if one
becomesopenthefirstpersononthewaitlistwill
be automatically registered into classes according
to their placement on the waitlist. On the Sunday
before the quarter begins, the automatic registration
of students on the waitlist will stop. Once the waitlist
isnolongeractive,studentsmustattendthefirstday
of class and the faculty member will decide whether
or not to sign in students regardless of their status
on the waitlist.
Placing yourself on a waitlist does not count as
registered credit. Students receiving funding based
onaspecificnumberofcreditsmustpaytheirtuition
to meet their funding requirements or they will be
dropped from their classes.
Due to high enrollment, students cannot register
fordifferentsectionsofthesamecourseinthe
same quarter or be on more than four waitlists. The
RegistrationOfficeeditsfortheseoccurrencesand
will remove students from second class selection.
Helpful Hints
•
Use the Student Portal at www.YVCC.edu to
check your waitlist status. Remove yourself from
waitlistsonlineorwithregistrationstafffrom
Yakima/Grandview campuses.
•
Remove yourself from classes you no longer
want on the waitlist otherwise you may be
automatically enrolled.
•
Check the status of your waitlist position on a
daily basis.
•
Place yourself on a maximum of four waitlists,
don’t register for one section and add yourself to
adifferentsectionofthesameclass.
•
If you choose to seek a signature to enroll, you
mustbeintheclassthefirstdayitmeets.There
is no guarantee the instructor will sign you into
the class.
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Fees & Rates
TUITION, FEES & EXPENSES
Thefollowingratesareineffectfor2015-2016andaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice:
•
Applicationfee:YVCChasa$30applicationfee,and,inaddition,somespecificprofessional/
technical programs may require an application fee.
•
Placement test fee is $20.00 and is nonrefundable. Fees are to be paid at the time of the test.
•
Audit fees are paid at the same rate as regular tuition.
•
International Student Application fee is $30.00 and is required for new international students
and those returning after an absence of one or more years.
•
Lab fees vary.
•
Combined service fees are $4.50 per credit with a maximum of $45.00 per quarter.
•
Technology use fee is $4.50 per credit.
•
ELearning fee is $3.00 per credit.
•
Graduation Application fee is $10.00, charged no more than once per academic year for
processingastudent’sdegreeandcertificateapplication.
•
YVCC/Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center (YV-Tech) fees are required for all collaborative
programs: $715.00 plus additional applicable fees per quarter. YVCC classes are charged
regular YVCC per-credit fees.
Registration fees and tuition are to be paid in accordance with tuition deadlines. Students who
havenotpaidbythespecifieddeadlinewillbedroppedfromclasses.
Note: All tuition and fee rates are subject to change without notice.
Tuition Waivers
The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges authorizes and the YVCC Board of
Trusteesapproveswaiversoftuitionandfeesforstate-supportedclassestospecificstudent
populations, listed below. These waivers do not apply to contract or self-support courses. The
availability of these waivers is determined on an annual basis. Please contact the Enrollment
ServicesOfficesatthephonenumberlistedinthefrontofthiscatalogforspecificinformation.
•
Senior citizen/Gold Card/60+ years of age
•
State employee/permanent full- or half-time (20+ hours a week)
•
Veterans, veterans’ dependents and spouses, National Guard, and selected Reservists
Veterans
Some veterans may be eligible for government funding or reduced tuition rates. Please
contacttheVeterans’Officeatthephonenumberlistedinthefrontofthiscatalogforspecific
information.
Debts & Student Financial Obligations
Registration is not complete until all tuition and fees have been paid in full and the payment has
cleared. Tuition and fees can be paid online using e-check, Visa, and MasterCard (www.YVCC.
edu>Student Portal), in person at the cashier’s counter, or by mail.
Checks issued to the college for tuition, fees, or any debt and returned unpaid for any reason
will constitute nonpayment. A $25.00 fee is assessed on all returned checks. Students will be
administratively blocked from making changes to their existing class schedule, registering for or
droppingclasses,receivingdisbursementsorrequestingofficialtranscriptsuntilthecheckandfee
is paid in full.
YakimaValleyCommunityCollegereservestherighttowithholdofficialtranscriptsorblock
futureregistrationforanystudentwhohasdelinquentfinancialobligationstothecollege.All
outstanding amounts resulting from nonpayment of tuition and fees are the responsibility of the
student. Withdrawal from school, officially or unofficially, or non-attendance will not cancel
any financial obligation already incurred.Additionally,failuretopayallfinancialobligations
may result in debts being turned over to a collection agency. A $25 fee is assessed on all accounts
sent to collection. Collection costs, including attorney fees and other charges necessary for the
collection of any amount due, will be added to the students account balance.
Refer to YVCC Policy and Procedure Manual, section 1.33.
Washington State Residency
Residency status for tuition and fee purposes is
determined by RCW 28B.15.012 et seq.
Aresidentstudentisonewhois(a)financially
independentandhasatwelve-monthbonafide
domicile in the state of Washington for other than
educationalpurposesor(b)financiallydependent
upon parents or legal guardians, one or both of
whommaintainabonafidedomicileinthestateof
Washington. The term “domicile” denotes a person’s
true,fixed,andpermanenthomeandplaceof
habitation.
Financial dependence or independence shall
bedeterminedbytheamountandkindoffinancial
assistance given to a student and whether or not the
student has been claimed as a deduction on income
tax forms in the year immediately preceding the
quarter for which residency is sought.
An independent student who comes to
Washington and immediately enrolls at an institution
of higher education for more than six credit-hours is
assumed to be in the state primarily for educational
purposes and cannot establish residency until clear
proof is provided showing that she has established
apermanent,bonafidedomicilewithconcurrent
relinquishment of the prior legal residence.
Note: A student cannot qualify as a legal resident of
Washington for tuition calculation purposes if they
possess a valid out-of-state driver’s license, an outof-state vehicle registration, or other documents that
give evidence of legal residency in another state.
Onceastudenthasbeenclassifieda
nonresident,theclassificationwillremainuntil
the student completes a residency questionnaire
and supplies evidence that supports a change
in residency status. Application for a change in
residency status and all supporting evidence must
besubmittedtotheAdmissionsOfficebythe30th
calendardayfollowingthefirstdayofthequarter
for which the change is requested. Any questions
regarding residency should be directed to the
AdmissionsOffice.
Persons who have completed three full years
in a Washington State high school and those who
have earned a GED after three full years of living
inWashingtonStatebutwhodonothaveofficial
residence in Washington may contact the Admissions
Officetodetermineeligibilityforresidenttuition.
Active Duty Military and National Guard
Active duty military personnel stationed in
Washington and their spouses and dependents
are considered residents for tuition and fee-paying
purposes. Active duty Washington National Guard
members are considered residents for tuition and
fee-paying purposes; their spouses and dependents
are considered residents only if they reside in
Washington.
Refund Policy
Refundsaremadeforofficialwithdrawalsonly,
and no refund will be given for an amount of less
than $10. No refunds will be given if an instructor
withdrawsastudentafterthefirstweekofthe
quarter. All refunds are determined by a formula
based upon when the withdrawal is made relative
to the beginning of the class. Attendance or
nonattendance is not considered when granting
refunds.
Complete withdrawal fees are assessed whether
or not students actually attend class. There is a
fee of $5 for a complete withdrawal of 11 or fewer
credits (part-time), and a fee of $10 for a complete
withdrawal of 12 or more credits (full-time). Students
who withdraw from college in accordance with
withdrawal regulations are entitled to the following
refund:
•
One hundred percent refund for classes
canceled or changed by the college.
•
One hundred percent refund (less complete
withdrawal fee) for complete withdrawal prior to,
and through, the 5th day of classes (4th day of
classes for summer quarter).
•
Fifty percent refund (less complete withdrawal
fee) for complete withdrawal after the 5th day of
classes and through the 20th calendar day after
the start of classes (5th through the 14th day for
summer quarter).
•
No refund is granted after the 20th calendar day
following the start of the quarter (after the 14th
day for summer quarter).
Refunds for classes which do not follow the regular
college calendar are applied on a timetable (as
established above) proportionate to the standard
length of a quarter. Also, refunds for lab fees will be
in proportion to the regular tuition refund schedule.
Refunds for tuition and fees not paid by Financial
Aid will be applied to outstanding charges. Any
remaining funds will be processed and refunded
withinfourtosixweeksfromthedateofofficial
withdrawal. If the original form of payment was a
debit or credit card, the refund will be credited to the
original card that was charged. If the original form of
payment was cash, check or online payment, a check
will be issued in the student’s name and mailed to
theaddressonfileinregistration.Anystudent,
receivingfederalorstatefinancialaid,whoofficially
orunofficiallywithdrawsfromYVCCandqualifiesfor
a refund, will have funds returned to the appropriate
financialaidprogrambasedontheregulations
governing the program. Contact the Financial Aid
Officeatthephonenumberinthefrontofthis
catalog for details.
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YAKIMA VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
TUITION AND FEES - 200 level or lower
2015 - 2016 Academic Year
Tuition is set by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges which acts upon legislative
authority.
Rates are subject to change.
Washington Resident
Washington
Nonresident Waiver
International
Nonresident
Per Credit Charges:
State Tuition-Operating
Fee
85.68
85.68
244.68
State Tuition-Building Fee
10.58
23.58
23.58
Student Activity Fee
10.58
10.58
10.58
YVCC Technology Fee
4.50
4.50
4.50
YVCC ELearning Fee
3.00
3.00
3.00
YVCC Combined Service
Fee
4.50
4.50
4.50
Per Credit
118.84
131.84
290.84
Total Charges per Credit
1
118.84
131.84
290.84
2
237.68
263.68
581.68
3
356.52
395.52
872.52
4
475.36
527.36
1163.36
5
594.20
659.20
1454.20
6
713.04
791.04
1745.04
7
831.88
922.88
2035.88
8
950.72
1054.72
2326.72
9
1069.56
1186.56
2614.56
10
1188.40
1318.40
2908.14
11
1248.89
1379.58
2973.90
12
1309.38
1440.76
3039.40
13
1369.87
1501.94
3104.90
14
1430.36
1563.12
3170.70
15
1490.85
1624.30
3235.90
16
1551.34
1685.48
3301.40
17
1611.83
1746.66
3366.90
18
1672.32
1807.84
3432.40
Per credit over 18
103.76
103.76
275.76
* Total cost includes state tuition and fees, combined service fees of $4.50 per credit up to a
maximum of $45.00, a $4.50 per credit technology fee, and a $3.00 per credit eLearning fee.
Special course or laboratory fees may apply to certain courses and will result in additional
charges. See course materials for more information. A processing fee is deducted from all college
withdrawal refunds $5.00 for part-time, $10.00 for full-time. Note: Veterans may be entitled to
reducedtuition.ContacttheVeterans’Officeforqualifyinginformation.
FINANCIAL AID
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Financingacollegeeducationisaninvestmentinthefuture.Federalandstatefinancialaid
programs, as well as privately funded scholarships, are designed to provide the additional
financialresourcesrequiredbystudentswhoarepursuinganeducationalprogramatYakima
Valley Community College but do not have adequate resources to meet the full cost of
attendance.
Assistance Programs
Need-Based Programs
Therearethreemaintypesoffinancialaidthatmaybeincludedinastudent’sfinancialaidaward
duringtheyearthatarebaseduponfinancialneed:
•
Grants, which are usually not repaid.
•
Loans, which are usually deferred while the student is in school, but which must be repaid.
•
Student employment, for which the student is paid monthly.
Yakima Valley Community College participates in the following need-based programs:
•
Federal Pell Grant, a federal grant program. The student must enroll for at least one credit
per quarter.
•
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, a federal grant program. The student
must enroll for at least one credit per quarter.
•
Washington State Need Grant, a state grant program. The student must be a Washington
Stateresident,qualifytopayresidenttuitionunderHB1079ormeetspecificeligibility
requirements and be enrolled in at least three credits per quarter.
•
Washington State College Bound Scholarship for state residents meeting eligibility
requirements.
•
Washington State Passport for Foster Youth Promise Scholarship serving youth in the state
foster care system since 2007.
•
YVCC Tuition Waiver, a state authorized waiver of tuition, and YVCC Grant, a state authorized
grant. This waiver is intended for Washington State residents and be enrolled in at least three
credits per quarter.
•
William D. Ford Federal Direct Subsidized Loan, which is funded by the U.S. Treasury.
Subsidized loans generally do not accrue interest while the student is enrolled in school. The
student must be enrolled in at least six credits.
•
Work-study, federal or state-funded student employment programs. Jobs will be on campus
with payment on a monthly basis. During the summer, a limited number of positions may be
available for continuing students who are not attending summer classes.
•
Other need-based tuition assistance programs may be available to eligible students who are
unemployed or moving from public assistance to work. Please call the Career Connection
CenterortheFinancialAidOfficeatthephonenumbersinthefrontofthiscatalogforcurrent
programs and requirements.
Financial aid grant and loan funds must be used to pay college educational expenses. Financial aid
recipients who receive their award after the beginning of the academic term receive their funds
withinapproximatelyoneweekofreceivingtheirawardletter.First-year,first-timerecipientsof
federalloansdonotreceivetheirfirstloancheckuntilthirtydaysafterthestartoftheacademic
quarter.
Programs That Are Not Need-Based
•
WilliamD.FordFederalDirectUnsubsidizedStaffordLoan,whichisaloannotbasedon
financialneed.Unsubsidizedloansaccrueinterestwhilethestudentisinschool;borrowers
have the option to pay the interest as it accrues. The student must be enrolled in at least six
credits.
Eligibility Requirements
Tobeeligibletoapplyforthefederalandstatefinancialaidprograms,thestudentapplicantmust
meet the following requirements:
•
Be a U.S. citizen, national, or a permanent resident. (International students are not eligible.)
•
Have a high school diploma or the recognized equivalent (GED).
•
For State Need Grant only, eligible to pay in-state tuition under HB 1079.
•
Be in an approved college program which is at least one year in length and leads to a degree
orcertificate.
FINANCIAL AID
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Application Procedure
Toapplyforthefederalandstatefinancialaid
programs available at the college, the student
applicant must:
1. Complete the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.FAFSA.gov or,
for HB1079 students without social security
numbers, complete the Washington Application
for State Financial Aid (WASFA) at
www.ReadySetGrad.org/WASFA
2. Apply for admission to the college.
3. Provide any other required documents as
requestedbytheYVCCFinancialAidOffice.
Documents are due after the request date.
Financial aid applicants must reapply each year. A
supplemental request form is available every spring
quarter for students who wish to request aid for
summer quarter.
Need Determination
AllfinancialaidatYVCCisadministeredin
accordance with nationally established policies.
Financial need is determined by comparing the
student applicant’s resources (parents’ contribution,
if applicable; student earnings, assets, and other
incomesources),asreflectedonthestudent’s
financialaidapplicationforms,withstandard
costs for attending YVCC. If the standard costs are
greater than the student’s available resources, an
awardpackagetocoverallorpartofthedifference
isofferedaslongasprogramfundspermit.The
financialaidawardmaybecomprisedofgrants,
student employment, and/or loans.
YVCCawardsgrantsfirstandthenstudent
employment and loans based on remaining
need. Students interested in work study/student
employment attend an orientation to learn about
the requirements and request an award and referral
form. Students may submit loan request forms after
determination of eligibility for need-based grant
funding and registering for classes.
MostYVCCfinancialaidapplicantsdonothave
theirfullneedsmetbecauseofthelackofsufficient
funds from federal and state funding sources.
Additional Requirements
Onceastudentreceivesfinancialaidfunding,there
are several additional requirements:
•
Useallfinancialaidfundsonlyforexpenses
related to attendance at YVCC.
•
StudentsmustkeeptheFinancialAidOffice
advised of any changes in enrollment status and
changes in their programs of study.
•
Financial aid funding is limited to 150% of credits
required for the academic program including
prerequisites. Extension of programs due to
changing majors may result in loss of eligibility
before completion of the program.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Studentsreceivingfinancialaidmustenrollin
courses that apply directly to their course of
study.
Students who are considering a 100% withdrawal
from classes should speak to someone in the
FinancialAidOfficebeforewithdrawinginorder
to be advised of potential repayment of aid,
cancellation of future disbursements, and loss of
future eligibility.
Students must maintain satisfactory academic
progress in their programs or majors. Each
quarter, all the courses for which a student is
funded must be completed, and the student
must earn at least a 2.0 (C) grade point average
to maintain satisfactory progress. Failure to
do so will result in the student being placed on
financialaidwarningorexperiencingfinancial
aid cancellation.
Direct Loan Program originations are based on 1
to 45 credits (freshman) and 46 credits or more
(sophomore) that apply directly to the student’s
course of study, or 90-135 credit for juniors in
BAS programs, or 136 or more credits for seniors
in BAS program. Developmental classes are not
counted.
Students receiving a Federal Direct Loan must
complete both entrance and exit counseling
online sessions in order to participate in this
loan program.
Students pursuing a second or subsequent
associate degree maybe eligible for State Need
Grantafterfiveyearshaveelapsed.
Students receiving aid at YVCC may not accept
aid from another institution for the same
quarterwithoutapprovalofthefinancialaid
office.
FINANCIAL AID
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Conditions
Satisfactory Progress
To maintain satisfactory academic progress, a
student must complete all attempted credits,*
earn at least a 2.0 quarterly GPA (C average) on any
graded credits, be capable of completing program
without taking more than 150% of the credits
required for the program, and maintain a 67% pace
of progression (credits passed/credits attempted)
and meet YVCC’s college-wide academic progress
standards.
*Thenumberofcreditsyouhadonthefirstdayofthe
quarter or on the day your aid was processed, whichever was
later. Students who successfully completed less than 100% of
attempted credits, but at least 12 credits, are considered to
havemetsatisfactoryprogressforfinancialaidpurposes.
If you do not complete all attempted credits or
earn less than a 2.0 quarterly and cumulative GPA,
you risk losing your eligibility.
Complete details of the current YVCC
satisfactory academic progress policy, including
definitionsofwarning,suspension,anddismissal
status; examples of the policy; and how to regain
eligibility if your aid is suspended are available online
at:
www.YVCC.edu/FinancialAid or in printed format at
theYVCCFinancialAidOffice.
Unacceptable Grades
These grades are unacceptable: F, I, N, NC, V, W, and
any academic renewal notations.
Noncompletion
You may be required to repay a portion of grant
funds if you earn only unacceptable grades and/or
complete zero credits. A federal formula (or a state
formula for state grants) is used to determine if
the aid received must be returned or repaid for the
period of enrollment. Students who complete at least
60% of the quarter are not required to repay grants
received.
Student Loan Applicants
A student loan request cannot be processed for you
if you are on suspension or dismissal.
Degree Completion Time Limits
•
You must complete your program of study
within 150% of the normal time frame for
federal programs and within 125% of the normal
time frame for state programs. For example,
continuation of federal aid requires that a 90
credit program of study be completed in no
more than 135 credits.
•
Additional time is granted for developmental
classes. Up to 45 additional credits may be
added for a 90-credit program.
•
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You must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 and
must demonstrate that you are making progress
toward your degree or you lose eligibility for
financialaid.
Washington State Need Grant
Program
Conditions of Award
Ifyoureceivethisgrant,therearefivespecial
conditions, listed below, with which you must
comply.Ifyouhavequestionsorfindthatyou
cannot comply with these conditions, please see the
financialaidadministratorattheinstitutionyouare
attending.
•
You do not owe a refund or repayment
on a State Need Grant, a Pell Grant, or a
Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant, nor
are you in default on a loan made, insured, or
guaranteed under the Perkins, Federal Direct,
or Federal Family Education Loan programs. In
addition, you are not in default on a loan made
through a state conditional loan or conditional
scholarship program.
•
This grant is awarded to assist in meeting your
educational expenses and should you withdraw
from classes, repayment of all or a part of the
grant may be required.
•
Youcanchoosetovoluntarilymakefinancial
contributions to the Washington Student
Achievement Council in recognition of this State
Need Grant. All voluntary contributions will be
usedtoprovidefinancialassistancetoother
students.
•
TheofferofaStateNeedGrantissubjectto
and conditioned upon the availability of funds.
The Washington Student Achievement Council
and the institution through which the grant is
awarded reserve the right to withdraw, reduce,
or modify the grant due to funding limitations
orduetochangesincircumstanceswhichaffect
your eligibility for the State Need Grant.
•
You are not pursuing a degree in theology.
Refunds
Anystudentreceivingfederalorstatefinancial
aid,whoofficiallyorunofficiallywithdrawsfrom
YVCCandqualifiesforarefund,willhavefunds
returnedtotheappropriatefinancialaidprogram
based on the regulations governing that program.
Studentsreceivingonlyinstitutionalfinancialaidwill
have tuition and fees refunded to the aid program
accordingtotheofficialcollegerefundpolicy.
Additional information may be found on the college
website, look for “Repayment If You Withdraw or
Stop Attending” .
FINANCIAL AID
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Additional Sources of Assistance
Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
Persons who are physically handicapped or those
who are unemployable for reasons other than
disabilitymaybeeligibletoreceivebenefitsunder
this program. Information is available in the Financial
AidOfficeorthroughtheDepartmentofPublic
Assistance.
Early Achievers Opportunity Grant
Early Achievers Opportunity Grant provides
assistancewithtuition,feesandbookstoqualified
students who are enrolled in Early Childhood
Education(ECE)stackablecertificates:Initial
Certificate,ShortCertificateofSpecialization,State
ECECertificateoranAAdegreeinECE.Eligible
students must be currently working in an Early
Achievers child care facility (minimum of 10 hours
per week or 40 hours per month for at least 3
months). Must be a Washington State resident to
qualify.
Opportunity Grant
Opportunity Grant provides assistance with tuition
fees and books to low-income students who are
enrolledinspecific,high-demandcareerpathway
programs at Yakima Valley Community College.
The approved programs at YVCC include I-Best
(Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training)
programs:NursingAssistantCertificateandBusiness
TechnologyOfficeSkills1&2certificates.Additional
eligible programs include Allied Health, Nursing AAS,
Business Technology and Early Childhood Education.
Priority funding goes to students who are enrolled in
one of the I-BEST programs. Must be a Washington
State resident to qualify.
Veterans
YVCCofferscertificationforeducationalbenefits,
benefitscounseling,vocationalrehabilitation,tutorial
services,VAwork-study,andreferrals.Benefits
available to veterans and dependents are:
•
Chapter 30: Montgomery GI Bill for service
beginning July 1, 1985.
•
Chapter 31: Vocational rehabilitation for
veteranswithcertifiedservice-related
disabilities.
•
Chapter 33: The Post-9/11 GI Bill is for
individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate
service on or after September 11, 2001, or
individuals discharged with a service-connected
disability after 30 days. You must have received
an honorable discharge to be eligible for the
Post-9/11GIBill.Thebillbecameeffectivefor
training on or after August 1, 2009.
•
Chapter 35: Educational assistance for survivors
and dependents of veterans who are either
deceased or are 100% disabled due to serviceconnected causes.
•
Chapter 1606: Selected Reserve or National
Guard. A Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE-DD
Form 2384) from the guard or reserve unit and a
six-year commitment are required.
•
REAPChapter1607:isabenefitthatprovides
educational assistance to members of the
reserve components - Selected Reserve (Sel.
Res.) and Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) who are called or ordered to active service in
response to a war or national emergency, as
declared by the President or Congress. The
“reserve components” consist of Army Reserve,
Naval Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps
Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve, and the Army
National Guard, Army IRR, Air Force IRR and
Marine Corps IRR.
StudentseligibleforVAeducationalbenefitsmust
maintain adequate progress toward their degrees.
The college’s scholastic standards are used to
determine standards of progress. VA recipients who
fail to maintain minimum standards are subject
to academic probation/termination. In addition,
students’ attendance is monitored by the veterans
coordinator.
WorkFirst
WorkFirst Financial Aid assists TANF (Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families) parents in gaining
the skills needed to become employed. WorkFirst
Financial Aid can pay tuition, fees and books toward
anapprovedvocationaldegreeorcertificate.Must
be currently receiving TANF and meeting all DSHS
participation requirements. Additional information
can be found in the College Resources section of the
catalog or visit the Career Connection Center website
at: www.YVCC.edu/CCC
FINANCIAL AID
Workforce Education & Training
Special Funding
YVCCoffersspecialfundingoptionsforcurrent
and prospective students interested in workforce
educationprogramsandtraining.Studentscanfind
out if they pre-qualify for special funding options by
taking the Start Next Quarter survey:
www.YVCC.edu/SNQ
Basic Food Employment & Training (BFE&T)
YVCC's Basic Food, Employment and Training (BFE&T)
provides services to Basic Food (Food Stamp)
recipients in Washington State. Services may include
establishing or maintaining eligibility for Basic Food
while in school, child care subsidy, job search training
and other support services.
•
Eligibility for Working Connections Child Care
through the Department of Social and Health
Services (DSHS)
•
EligibilitytoreceiveBasicFoodBenefits(Food
Stamps) while enrolled in college
•
Financial assistance with college related
expenses
•
Support Services
Eligibility Requirements:
•
Receiving or eligible to receive Basic Food
Benefits(FoodStamps)
•
Eligibility is based on household income at or
below 200% of the federal poverty rate
•
You must not be receiving Temporary Assistance
for Needy Families (TANF)
•
You must be a US Citizen or Legal Resident
•
You must be enrolled in a Professional/Technical
program (Transfer degree programs are not
eligible)
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Worker Retraining
Worker Retraining provides assistance to individuals
who are receiving Washington State Unemployment
Insurancebenefitsorhavelosttheirjobdueto
economic changes and need to change careers in
order to re-enter the workforce.
YVCC'sWorkerRetrainingofferstrainingfora
widerangeofprofessional-technicalcertificatesand
degrees within the Workforce Education Division.
Eligible Worker Retraining students may receive
tuition assistance and/or funds to cover the cost of
books for one quarter at Yakima Valley Community
College.
Are you eligible for Worker Retraining:
•
Currently receiving Washington State
UnemploymentBenefits
•
Have exhausted your Washington State
UnemploymentBenefitswithinthepast48
months
•
Have been determined to be a "Dislocated
Worker" by WorkSource
•
Have been self-employed within the past 48
months, operating your own business, and are
now unemployed due to economic downturn
•
Are an unemployed veteran who has been
honorably discharged from the US armed
services within the past 24 months
Pleasenote:FundingforqualifiedWorkerRetraining
students is contingent upon availability of Worker
Retraining funds.
Additional information can be found at:
www.YVCC.edu/SpecialFunding
Please Note: Enrollment in BFE&T is based on
eligibility and availability of funds. Students must
reapply each quarter. Additional information can be
found online at: www.YVCC.edu/SpecialFunding
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COLLEGE RESOURCES
Student Life seeks interested students to become a part of the Associated Students of YVCC
(ASYVCC) community. The ASYVCC Senate, which is composed of a student representative from
each recognized club and program, speaks on behalf of students regarding campus policies and
procedures.TheASYVCCStudentGovernmenthaseightofficerpositionspaidbytheAssociated
StudentsofYVCC.Threeareelected,andfivearehired.TheASYVCCStudentGovernment
coordinates programs and activities and facilitates disbursement of student funds, which
exceed $500,000 annually. The ASYVCC Student Government represents YVCC students on state
and national levels and teaches leadership, management, and planning skills.
Grandview Student Council
Student Life at the YVCC Grandview Campus seeks interested students to become part of the
Grandview Student Council (GSC) while attending YVCC's branch campus. Grandview Student
CouncilhasfivepositionspaidbytheAssociatedStudentsofYVCC;Twoareelectedandthree
are hired. Student government provides activities and events to enhance students' lives while
attending YVCC, learn leadership and organizational skills, and represent YVCC Grandview
Campus students at various local, regional, and state levels.
Grandview Activity Center
Located on the YVCC Grandview Campus, the Activity Center activities focus on creating a sense
of community with opportunities for interaction between members of the campus community.
Therefactorsaresignificantintheenhancementofstudentdevelopment.TheActivityCenter
provides a student lounge, restrooms, and internet access.
Clubs and Student Organizations
Yakima Valley Community College has many student clubs and organizations that are an
important supplement to academic experiences. Clubs address special student interests,
providing community service opportunities throughout YVCC and the Yakima Valley. Students
are also encouraged to form new clubs if current clubs do not meet the needs of a particular
interest.ContacttheStudentLifeOfficeabouttheprocedurestoformanewclub.
Hopf Union Building
The Hopf Union Building (HUB), located on the Yakima Campus, is an integral part of the
educational mission of Yakima Valley Community College and is designed for all members of
thecollegecommunity.Locatedatthecenterofthecampus,theHUBoffersfoodservice,an
espresso bar, a student lounge, restrooms, internet access, and meeting rooms. The bookstore
and HUB information desk are also located here. The HUB activities focus on creating a sense
of community with opportunities for interaction between members of the campus community.
Thesefactorsaresignificantintheenhancementofstudentdevelopment.
Student Activities and Programming
StudentsatYakimaValleyCommunityCollegebenefitfrommuchmorethanclassroomlearning
throughthevariousprogramsandactivitiesthatofferopportunitiesforactiveparticipationor
passiveenjoyment.TheStudentLifeOfficeworkswithstudentsinprovidingfilms,speakers,
exhibits, debates, recreational activities, dances, concerts, forums, open microphones, club
days,culturalevents,andotherevents.Theseprogramsandactivitiesareacoordinatedeffort
to supplement and enhance the curriculum at the college.
Athletics
COLLEGE RESOURCES
Yakima Valley Community College has successfully
competed in intercollegiate athletics since 1928.
YVCChastraditionallyofferedacomprehensive
athletic program to accommodate the special
interests and talents of as many students as
possible. Women’s and men’s sports programs,
providing competitive athletic experiences to
coincide with the student’s academic experiences,
are a high goal at YVCC.
The YVCC Yaks have captured conference team
titles in as many as three sports in one year. We are
proud of the number of athletes who have gone on
to successful careers at four-year schools and to
professional sports.
YVCC is a member of the NorthWest Athletic
Conference (NWAC). Intercollegiate athletic
programsareofferedinbaseball,men’sand
women’s basketball, softball, volleyball and
women’s soccer. Competition primarily comes from
schools in Washington and Oregon.
Bookstore
The Yakima Valley Community College Bookstore is
centrally located in the southeast corner of the Hopf
Union Building.
The bookstore also operates at the Grandview
Campus. The bookstore provides required and
recommended textbooks, a full selection of school
supplies, reference materials, and study aids. In
addition, general books, snack items, gifts, greeting
cards, and imprinted clothing are available.
Students can purchase textbooks online at: www.
YVCCBookstore.com
Textbook Refund/Buy-back
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Refunds on textbooks are processed during
thefirsttwoweeksofeachquarterandwitha
bookstore receipt. Refunds on textbooks during
the second week require an original bookstore
receipt and a drop slip. The textbooks must be
in the original condition including the shrink
wrap and codes unopened.
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Textbook buy-back is conducted on the Yakima
Campusduringfinalexamweekofeach
quarter. No receipt is required.
Go to www.YVCCBookStore.com for hours of
operation and textbook buy-back dates.
The Career Connection Center at Yakima Valley
Community College is committed to connecting
individuals interested in improving their job skills
through specialized training with resources to help
them be successful students.
The Career Connection Center provides a single
entry point for individuals seeking career guidance,
educationalassessment,skillstraining,andfinancial
assistance. Through a variety of educational
programsandspecialfundingsourcesYVCCoffers
opportunities to individuals interested in gaining
the skills they need to join today's workforce. For
additional information visit www.YVCC.edu/CCC
Certified Training Programs
Certifiedtrainingprogramsmaybeavailable
through the Career Connection Center. Contact the
phone numbers listed in the front of this catalog for
more information or visit www.YVCC.edu/CCC
Child Care Services
Easter Seals Jane’s House Early Learning Center
At 1101 South 13th Avenue, Jane’s House serves
students, YVCC employees, and community
members from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.
The YVCC Early Learning Center is an inclusive
child development center for children of all abilities,
runbyEasterSealsWashington.Thecenteroffers
muchmorethanhighqualitychildcare.Ourcertified
preschoolteachersofferacarefullyplanned
educational experience designed to meet the
physical, intellectual, social, and emotional needs of
young children.
All students receive a reduced student rate.
Bilingualstaffmembersareavailable,andthe
center is ADA-accessible.
Please call the phone number listed in the
directory at the front of this catalog or email
mgunderson@wa.Easterseals.com for information.
Computer Labs
Student Technology Centers
Student Technology Centers are drop-in,
instructional-support computer labs. Students
may use the centers to complete word processing
assignments and other college-related assignments
asspecificallydirectedbytheirinstructors.Students
may also have Internet access and restricted email
rights.Staffisavailabletoprovidesupportfor
technology applications. Students are required to
show a current student ID card to use the computer
labs.
The technology centers located on the Yakima
Campus are in the Deccio Higher Education Center,
Rooms C208 and C230 (Student Technology Centers
North).
The Grandview Student Technology Center is
located in L116.
Open hours for the centers vary. Please check
the YVCC website, or contact the lab directly. Phone
numbers are listed at the front of this catalog.
Hoursmayvaryduringfinalsweekandbyquarter,
and may be closed on campus holidays.
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Community Service Courses
As a service to the communities of the Yakima
Valley,YakimaValleyCommunityCollegeoffers
a limited selection of self-supported courses and
workshops to address special interests. Selfsupported courses do not receive funding from the
State of Washington, and depend solely on the fee
charged to participating students.
Community Service courses and workshops
maybeofferedinavarietyoffields,includingbut
not limited to recreation, conversational languages,
music,businessandfinancialplanning,andother
interest areas. The community service courses or
workshopsofferedwillvarydependingoninterest,
instructor availability, and availability of appropriate
facilities.
CommunityServicecoursesdonotoffercredit,
andmaynotbeusedtosatisfydegreeorcertificate
requirements. Community Service courses or
workshops are listed in the class schedule, or you
maycontactthedivisionofficesforinformation
aboutcurrentofferings.Informationoncurrent
Community Service courses or workshops
can be found in the current class schedule,
throughdivisionoffices,oratwww.YVCC.edu/
ContinuingEducation
Cooperative Education Program
Cooperative education is a form of education
which incorporates real work experience into
the curriculum. Students contact the head of the
department for which they wish to receive co-op
credit. The students can apply classroom theory
to their related major work experience, thus
enhancing career choices, building human relations
skills,andincreasingfinancialpotentialwhile
earning credits.
TheCounseling&AdvisingCenteroffersvarious
resources designed to assist students to achieve
academic success, acquire skills for employment,
improvepersonalwell-being,anddevelopeffective
skills for interacting in a diverse environment.
Counseling services are available at no cost to
registered YVCC students. Services available
through the Counseling & Advising Center include:
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Short-term personal counseling
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Transfer information
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Decision-making regarding career and life goals
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Strategies for dealing with the fear of testing
and new situations
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Academic counseling
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College survival and study skills
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Student advocacy
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Degree audits
The Counseling & Advising Center is located in
the Deccio Higher Education Center, Room C164.
The phone number is located in the front of this
catalog. For information about Grandview Campus
counseling services, call the number in the directory
in the front of this catalog.
Advising
The purpose of advising at Yakima Valley
Community College is to assist students in making
appropriate choices that will help them reach their
academic and career goals. Advising is the shared
responsibility of the student and the academic
advisor. All students are assigned a faculty advisor
based on their academic pathway. Students should
meet with their advisor each quarter to develop a
plan for their education and to ensure that they are
on the right track for graduation.
Mandatory Advising for New Students
All new students will be advised until they have
successfully completed 30 college level credits. They
are assigned an advisor based on their academic
pathway.
Transfer and Returning Students
Transfer and returning students will be advised
theirfirstquarteranduntiltheyhavemetthe
30 credit criteria for new students. Once the
requirement has been met they can be released
from mandatory advising by their academic advisor.
Changing your Major or Program
Students who choose to change their major or
programmustfillouta“ChangeinMajorform”.
These forms are located in Registration or the
Counseling&AdvisingOffice.
Yakima Valley Community College is committed to
providing access for all students wishing to attend
its campuses and complies with Section 504 of
the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). As part of
this commitment, the college’s Disability Support
Services (DSS) program works on an individual basis
with qualifying students by providing appropriate
classroom accommodations, access to adaptive
equipment, and barrier-free facilities.
Videophone
YVCCoffersdeafandhardofhearingstudentsVp
technology to replace TTY services. The Vp connects
users to an interpreter relay service that enables
them to call any phone number and communicate
effectively.YakimaCampushasaVpintheDeccio
Higher Education Center, Room C138, that deaf and
hard-of-hearing students can access. There will be a
Vp at Grandview Campus in the near future. For
COLLEGE RESOURCES
more information, call the coordinator for special
populations at the number listed in the front of this
catalog.
High School Equivalency Exam
YVCCoffershighschoolequivalencysuchasGED
(General Education Development) Exam at both the
Yakima and Grandview campuses. For additional
information visit YVCC's website (see directory)
forspecificinformation.Individualswhowishto
prepare for the exam can take GED preparation
classes through YVCC's Adult Basic Education
programs. Learn more by referencing "High School
Equivalency Preparation" in the course section of
this catalog.
High School Diploma
High School 21+
Students who are 21 years of age or older can
earn high school credit from Adult Basic Education
courses and earn an adult high school diploma.
All courses lead directly into YVCC credit bearing
college courses. For additional information
reference "Adult Basic Education" in the course
section of this catalog.
Requesting a High School Diploma
SHB 1758 was approved by the legislature and
tookeffectJuly2009inordertoexpandoptionsfor
students to earn high school diplomas.
A community or technical college may issue a high
schooldiplomaorcertificateasprovidedunderthis
section:
1. An individual 21 years or older, who earns
any type of associate degree from a Washington
State Community and Technical College shall
be awarded a state high school diploma from
the college upon written request from the
student.
2. An individual enrolled through Running
Start who satisfactorily completes any type
of associate degree from a Washington State
Community and Technical College shall be
awarded a state high school diploma from the
college upon written request from the student.
Formoreinformation,pleasecontactYVCC'sOffice
of Registration & Records at registration@YVCC.
edu or reference the phone directory at the front of
the catalog.
Honors Program
YVCC’s Honors Program creates opportunities
across diverse disciplines for intellectually
motivated students to challenge themselves. A wide
rangeofclasseswillbeofferedwithhonorsoptions
for fall, winter and spring quarters. We anticipate
thatatleastonecoursewillbeofferedwithan
honors option in each of the following programs
during the 2015-2016 school year:
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• Anthropology
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Art
• Biology
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Chemistry
• Economics
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Geography
• History
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Mathematics
• Philosophy
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Political Science
• Psychology
Students wishing to pursue their intellectual and
academic passions, work closely with a faculty
mentor in guided research opportunities, and
participate in a community of scholars. Scholars at
YVCC will be asked by the YVCC’s Honors Program
to:
• Complete an application, which includes eligibility
for college-level mathematics and ENGL& 101,
current grade point average of 3.3, statement of
intent, and letters of recommendation.
• Negotiate an honors contract with an honors
instructor, which will establish the agreed upon
terms for earning honors credit.
As a community college, YVCC serves a diverse
student body. The Honors Program recognizes this
diversity and allows for faculty to sponsor promising
students who may not meet all of the eligibility
requirements. Note that the program is still in its
infancy, so particulars will be revised as new issues
arise and participation increases.
For more information, contact Dr. Heidi Shaw at
hshaw@YVCC.edu or 509.574.4812.
Larson Gallery - Art
The Larson Gallery opened in September 1949
as a gift from Adelbert and Rose Larson to the
community and Yakima Valley Junior College (now
YVCC). John D. Maloney was the architect, as he had
designed the Art Deco Larson Building in downtown
Yakima. Many of the original elements of the Larson
Gallery building are intact.
Today the Larson Gallery continues as a unique
and dynamic space featuring local, regional, and
national artists. The gallery works in partnership
with the Larson Gallery Guild and YVCC to bring
exciting and innovative exhibits and programs to
Yakima. Annual and biennial exhibits include the
Central Washington Artists’ Exhibition and the
National Juried Photo Exhibition.
Larson Gallery exhibitions are augmented by
educational activities, lectures, workshops, and
tours. The mission of the gallery is to inspire
students, artists, and the community, and to
complement YVCC classes and activities. The gallery
furthers cultural enrichment for the Yakima Valley
by connecting with other entities such as The
Seasons and the Yakima Valley Museum.
Admission to the Larson Gallery is free to the
public. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday
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from 10:00 to 5:00 pm, and Saturday from 1:00
pm to 5:00 pm during exhibitions. For more
information, visit www.LarsonGallery.org or call
509.574.4875.
Library and Media Services
Raymond Library and the Media Center are located
in Raymond Hall. The library, housed on the
firstfloor,providesservicesforstudents,faculty
andstaff,includinghelpwithresearchprojects
andawidevarietyofprintresourcesspecifically
selected to support the college curriculum. The
library collection includes over 45,000 books,
several newspapers, magazine and journal
subscriptions, online access to several thousand
full-text periodicals and reference books, and over
one hundred thousand e-books and audiobooks.
The library and media center collections can be
accessed through a web-delivered catalog found
on the library homepage, www.YVCCLibrary.
us/Yakima. Books and articles not available in
the YVCC library may generally be borrowed via
interlibrary loan from another library.
The library provides reference services and
instruction to students and employees. The library
also provides Ask a Librarian, a 24-hour service to
submit reference questions via email or live chat
sessions.
During fall, winter and spring quarters, the
library presents various workshops designed
to help students use the library and its services
moreeffectively.Thelibraryhasover45computer
workstations, Wi-Fi, wireless printing, color or black
and white printing from all the library computers,
and both black and white and color photocopiers.
Students may also fax documents or scan
documents and e-mail or save them to a USB drive.
There is a paper punch, stapler, paper cutter and
other tools to help complete projects and papers.
MediaServices,locatedonthesecondfloorof
Raymond Hall in the media center, has a wide range
of services designed to support student learning,
including the ability to stream any video or DVD
owned by the college to any network computer on
either the Yakima or Grandview campus. Laptop
computers may be borrowed by currently enrolled
students.Thesecondflooralsohasalargestudy
room, several small group study rooms (keys may
be checked out in the media center), wireless
access, and the library classroom.
Grandview Library
Grandview Library, situated on the YVCC Grandview
Campus, is a joint partnership of YVCC and the city
ofGrandviewservingthecommunity,faculty,staff
and currently enrolled students of YVCC.
The library contains over 40,000 items for all
agesandscholarlyvolumesspecificallyselected
to support the college curriculum, online access
to several thousand full-text periodicals, print
periodicals and four current newspapers.
A wide variety of popular and documentary
videos and DVDs are available for check out, as
are a selection of music CD’s and books on CD.
Downloadable popular music, audiobooks and
e-books are available through the library’s website
at www.Grandview.wa.us/Departments/Library.
Staffisavailabletoassistwithquestionsregarding
e-media and use of personal e-readers.
Use your Grandview Library card/student ID
card and password to access the library’s website to
check your library account; search the catalog and
the databases; download music, audiobooks and
e-books; renew your items and place holds.
Interlibrary loan may be available for materials
not owned by the library. The library has 25
computer workstations available, as well as Wi-Fi
capability, 2 study rooms which seat up to 6 and
a Program Room which seats 32. A copy machine/
printer is available for black and white printing.
The library houses the Blanche McLane Cook
Art Library which contains art works and a collection
of books that were bequeathed to the library. The
collection continues to grow due to monies left
in trust. This trust also sponsors an annual art
scholarship.
Reference help is always available, as are tours
andorientationswithsufficientnotice.Organized
tours for both students and community groups are
availablebyreservationandcanbetailoredtofit
the needs of the requester.
Due to the unique nature of the library, there
are children’s events and activities throughout the
year and a monthly adult book discussion group
hosted by the Friends of Grandview Library.
Mathematics Center
Themathcenters,locatedonthefirstfloorofGlenn
Anthon Hall in room 101 on the Yakima Campus
and in L102 at Grandview Campus, provide drop-in
instructional support for classes from arithmetic
through calculus.
Math Department instructors and instructional
technicians provide individualized assistance to
address students’ questions about topics from their
mathematics courses as well as other
mathematics-related courses. Help is also
provided through computer/CD instruction
focusing on concept development and guided
practice. Resources such as calculators, textbooks,
manipulatives, math-related materials, and
supplemental written materials are available to
students in the study areas of the center.
Hours are posted at the center each quarter.
For further information, check online at www.YVCC.
edu/MathCenter or call the phone number in the
front of this catalog.
COLLEGE RESOURCES
Musical Performing Ensembles
Performing ensembles are viewed as an essential
partofcollegeofferings.TheDepartmentofMusic
features both vocal and instrumental groups
which perform throughout the academic year. The
Concert Choir and the Chamber Singers perform on
campus as well as on tours. The YVCC Salsa Band
and jazz combos participate in regional festivals
and perform throughout the community and state
and occasionally tour outside the United States.
Themusicdepartmentofferscoursesthatfocuson
the use of computer technology for composing and
recording original music.
Retired & Senior Volunteer
Program
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
of Yakima County is part of the National Senior
Service Corps administered by the Corporation for
National Service. RSVP provides older Americans,
age 55+, an opportunity to remain involved in
their community through meaningful volunteer
activity. At the same time, RSVP seeks to provide
vital volunteer services for our community. RSVP
volunteers provide hundreds of community
servicesthroughparticipatingstations(non-profit
agencies, schools and government programs).
Volunteersmaycontinueintheirprofessionalfields
while volunteering or choose an assignment for
thechallengeitoffers.Whateveraperson’sskill,
experience, interest or goals, they can be put to
gooduseforthebenefitofthecommunity.
RSVP of Yakima County has been sponsored by
Yakima Valley Community College (YVCC) for almost
15 years. YVCC’s commitment to “community”
is demonstrated by providing opportunities
for economic, social, and cultural development
through this volunteer program. Students may
contact RSVP of Yakima County for information on
current volunteer opportunities. RSVP is located
at 120 South 3rd Street, Suite 200B, Yakima or call
509.574.1933 for more information.
Security
YVCC Security is responsible for the enforcement
of college policy, rules, regulations and local, state
and federal laws on the YVCC Campus. This includes
tracking, monitoring and providing crime statistics
required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure Act of 1998,
which are made available in the campus security
officeinPalmerHall.Crimestatisticsarealso
available on the security website: www.YVCC.edu/
Security
Accidents, Auto, and Personal Injury
All accidents occurring on campus must be reported
and documented immediately to campus security.
Alcohol and Drugs
Yakima Valley Community College enforces the
Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.
Campus Closures
In the event that YVCC cancels classes due to an
emergency situation or weather condition, the
college’s Emergency Preparedness Planning Team
will take steps to inform the college community.
Students and employees can:
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Listen to local media outlets including television
and radio stations in Yakima and Tri-Cities for
information on college closures. Be sure to
listenforclarificationonwhethertheclosure
is for Yakima or Grandview campuses and
whether only day classes or if evening classes
arealsoaffected.Eveningstudents,please
check the website in the late afternoon, as the
status of the closure may change.
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View updated information on the college
website: www.YVCC.edu/Alerts and Flash Alert
Newswire website: www.SchoolReport.org
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Receive email/text messages through
YVCC’snotificationsystem,RAVE.RAVE
will automatically send YVCC students and
employeeswhohaveanemailonfilewiththe
college an email alert. You have the option
to change your preferences and add your
cellphone number to receive a text message.
The college will active your RAVE account
duringyourfirstquarterasaYVCCstudent
or employee, you are then responsible to
manage the account by updating your contact
information. For more details, visit www.YVCC.
edu/Alerts
Unlessotherwisenotified,thecollegewill
resume regular business hours the following day.
Information on YVCC’s Emergency Preparedness
Planning can be found online at www.YVCC.edu/
Security
Lost and Found
The campus Lost and Found is located in the
SecurityOfficeinPalmerHall.
Parking
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Student Parking: Student parking lots H and
K are "open parking" and do not require a
parking permit. All other parking areas on
campus are restricted and require permits.
The campus map is available on the YVCC
Security web site to help you to identify the
location of the student parking lots and building
locations. Please visit our website for additional
information: http://www.YVCC.edu/Security
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Paid Parking: Individuals choosing to park in
one of the college’s many paid parking lots will
be required to pay all parking fees with exact
change only. All-Day parking permits are valid in
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all YVCC pay lots and must be displayed face-up
on the dash to be valid.
Visitors and Guests: Campus visitors and
guests must receive a visitor permit from their
YVCC Host. Visitor permits are valid only in the
visitor parking lot located in front of Prior Hall
and must be placed face-up on the dash to be
valid.
Citations: Citations may be paid at the
Cashier’sOfficeintheDeccioHigherEducation
Center. To appeal a ticket, contact the Security
Office.
Services
Securitystaffcanhelpwithminoremergencies
such as jump-starting a car or retrieving keys from
non-power locks. Limited service is also available
for vehicles with power locks. Lock your car and
place anything of value out of sight or locked in the
trunk. If you should experience a theft on campus,
reportitimmediatelytotheSecurityOffice.Asin
any public place, do not leave personal belongings
unattended.
Speech Lab
The speech lab, located in Palmer Martin 202 on
the Yakima Campus, provides a non-judgmental
environment to help students use various audio
and visual media to prepare and practice oral
presentations and other communication skills such
as American Sign Language. The lab is open Monday
through Friday. For more information, call the
phone number in the front of this catalog.
Student Residence Center/
Housing
Mostcollegestudentsfindthatthepositive
experience of learning to live with others enriches
their lives. Your residence hall experience can prove
to be as valuable as your academic experience.
The Student Residence Center (SRC) provides a
safe living community for students at a competitive
price. The residence hall is located on campus and
is within a short walking distance to classes, the
library, and other campus and recreational facilities.
TRiO Programs
Upward Bound and Student Support Services (SSS)
assistlow-income,first-generationcollegestudents
and students with disabilities in overcoming class,
social, academic, and cultural barriers to higher
education. TRiO programs are funded entirely by
the U.S. Department of Education.
TRiO Student Support Services provides a
structuredfirst-yearexperiencethatmakes
transition into college easier. The program also
provides tutoring, counseling, and other support
services that help students achieve their degrees.
For more information, visit www.YVCC.edu/TRiOSS
Upward Bound
UpwardBoundisaprecollegeprogramthatoffers
counseling, tutoring, and learning skills classes to
supporttheeducationaleffortsofstudentsfrom
Sunnyside, Granger, Toppenish, and Wapato high
schools.UpwardBoundalsooffersasix-week,
residential summer college experience. For more
information, visit www.YVCC.edu/UpwardBound
Tutoring Center
Tutoring is available in small group, drop-in, direct
one-on-one, and online peer tutoring formats. The
tutoring center on the Yakima Campus is located
in the Raymond Hall Building, room R202. Tutoring
services are also available in Grandview. Part-time
employment is available for students who qualify as
tutors. Students who are interested are encouraged
to visit the tutoring center for information regarding
academic help or employment. Hours are posted
at the center each quarter. For more information,
check online at www.YVCC.edu/Tutoring or call the
phone number in the front of this catalog.
Wellness and Recreation
Fitness Center & Weight Room
Students,faculty,andstaffhaveaccesstothe
fitnesscenter,weightroom,andgymnasiumin
Sherar Gymnasium for recreational and leisure time
activity. Lockers are available, an exercise dress
code is enforced, and participants have access to
professionalstaffinthedevelopmentofapersonal
fitness/wellnessprogram.Theresultsofaphysical
fitnessscreeningexammayrequireaparticipantto
obtainaphysician’spermissiontousethefitness
center.
Eachpersonusingthefitnesscenterandweight
room must register for a credit or noncredit class
and pay a quarterly lab fee. The money generated
with this fee is used to maintain current equipment,
topurchasenewequipment,andforstaffing.
Grading for credit classes is based on the total
hours of exercise time accumulated during the
quarter.
Thefitnesscenterincludescircuitworkout
equipment as well as cardiovascular machines
including treadmills, elliptical machines, recumbent
and stationary bicycles. It also has room for
stretching and abdominal work.
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Althoughthefitnesscenteraccommodatesthe
workout needs of the physically active, a primary
focusofthecenteristotargetfirst-timeexercisers
who want to improve their health.
The weight room features free weights and
contains a variety of equipment, including cable
cross over, bench press, leg press, pec/lat machine,
barbells, 5 to 75 pound dumbbell sets, squat racks,
bench press stations and a Smith machine. In
addition, there is universal equipment featuring
cable cross over, lateral pull, seated row, and triceps
extension.
TheYVCCfitnesscenterisopenduringfall,
winter, and spring quarters. Hours are posted
outsidethefitnesscenter.Formoreinformation,
call the athletic director.
WorkFirst
The WorkFirst team at YVCC believes in the
Washington State goal for Temporary Assistance for
Needy Families (TANF) recipients “A job, a better job,
a better life.” The goal of WorkFirst is to help TANF
parents learn skills intended to help them seek jobs,
exit welfare, and lift their families out of poverty.
For eligibility criteria and further information,
visit www.YVCC.edu/CCC or contact WorkFirst at the
phone number listed in the front of this catalog.
Writing Center
Thewritingcenters,locatedonthefirstfloorof
Glenn Anthon Hall in room G125 on the Yakima
Campus and in L101 at the Grandview Campus,
provide YVCC students one-on-one assistance with
their writing projects for any course, academic or
vocational. Writing consultants meet with students
to read, listen, talk about ideas, and help students
assess the strengths and weaknesses of their
writing. Consultants also can suggest strategies for
generating ideas, planning, drafting, revising, and
editing. Students who use the writing center should
bring a copy of their assignment with them and any
corresponding notes, drafts, and portable storage
devices.
Current hours for both locations are listed on
the website at www.YVCC.edu/Owl. For further
information, call the phone number in the front of
this catalog.
YVCC Foundation Scholarships &
Awards
Since its inception in 1977 the Yakima Valley
Community College (YVCC) Foundation’s purpose
has been to provide student scholarships and
support the college. The Foundation board is made
up of alumni, business, civic, and professional
leaders.
The YVCC Foundation administers and awards
scholarshipfundsfromseveraldifferentdonors.A
complete list of Scholarships & Awards is available
online at www.YVCC.edu/Foundation. The list
is also located after the "Courses" section in this
catalog. Applications for the YVCC Foundation
scholarships are available each year beginning the
firstdayofwinterquarterandareduethesecond
week of March. The application can be found online
at www.YVCC.edu/Scholarships. The Foundation
staffwillmatchrecipientstotheappropriate
scholarship(s). Scholarships are presented at the
annual awards ceremony held in June.
To learn more about the YVCC Foundation or to
becomeadonor,contacttheFoundationOfficeat
509.574.4645.
YVCC Playmasters - Drama
YVCC Playmasters produces two or three full-length
productions each year. Additionally, Playmasters
supports the development and implementation of
student-created theatre pieces; provides internship
opportunitiesforqualifiedstudentsinareassuch
as directing, playwriting, and stage management;
participates in a range of community outreach
efforts;andsupportstheworkofvisitingtheatre
artists. YVCC Playmasters is an active member of
the Kennedy Center American College Theatre
Festival Northwest Drama Conference and is
affiliatedwiththeAmericanTheatreAssociation.
Online Writing Center
The Online Writing Center allows YVCC students to
receive feedback on their writing projects outside
the hours of the writing centers. Through the site,
students may submit drafts or ask writing-related
questions. Consultants will then email students a
response, usually within 48 hours. Visit www.YVCC.
edu/Owl
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POLICIES
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) are designed to eliminate discrimination on the basis of disability in programs and
activitiesreceivingfederalfinancialassistance.Asarecipientofsuchfunds,YVCCisboundto
ADAguidelines.Specifically,nostudentshall,onthebasisofhis/herdisability,beexcludedfrom
participationin,bedeniedthebenefitsof,orotherwisebesubjecttodiscriminationunderany
college policies, programs, or activities.
Catalog Guidelines: Subject to Change
Everyefforthasbeenmadetoassuretheaccuracyoftheinformationcontainedinthiscatalog.
Students are advised, however, that such information is subject to change without notice, and
advisors should, therefore, be consulted on a regular basis for current information.
Catalogs, class schedules, fee schedules, etc., are not to be considered as binding contracts
between YVCC and students. The college and its divisions reserve the right at any time to make
changes in any regulations or requirements governing instruction in and graduation from the
collegeanditsvariousdivisions.Changesshalltakeeffectwhenevertheproperauthorities
determine and shall apply not only to prospective students but also to those who are currently
enrolled at the college. Except as other conditions permit, the college will make every reasonable
efforttoensurethatstudentscurrentlyenrolledinprogramsandmakingnormalprogresstoward
completion of any requirements will have the opportunity to complete any program which is to be
discontinued.
Disclosure Requirements and Campus Security
CampuscrimedataandsafetypoliciescanbeobtainedfromtheSecurityOfficeinPalmerHall.
Informationonparticipationrates,financing,andgraduationratesforathleticscanbeobtained
from the YVCC Athletic Department in Sherar Gym. Data on college graduation and transfer-out
ratescanbeobtainedfromtheEnrollmentServicesOfficeintheDeccioHigherEducationCenter.
Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and
Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989
Yakima Valley Community College complies with Public Law 100-690, providing information and
following policies for the purpose of preventing and addressing alcohol and drug abuse. It is the
goal of YVCC to adhere to federal regulations and provide a drug-free environment.
YVCC is dedicated to maintaining a drug-free campus for students and employees. The
followingsitesareafewofmanywhichdetailthesignificanthealthrisksthatcanresultfromdrug
and alcohol abuse:
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Washington State DSHS: http://www.DSHD.wa.gov/DBHR
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National Institute on Drug Abuse: http://www.DrugAbuse.gov/Students-Young-Adults
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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.CDC.gov
Prohibited Use of Alcohol and Drugs WAC Policy 132P-33440:
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Alcohol -Theuse,possession,delivery,orsale,orbeingvisiblyundertheinfluenceofany
alcoholic beverage, except as permitted by law and applicable college policies.
Marijuana-Theuse,possession,delivery,orsaleorbeingvisiblyundertheinfluenceof
marijuana or the psychoactive compounds found in marijuana and intended for human
consumption, regardless of form. While state law permits the recreational use of marijuana,
federal law prohibits such use on college premises or in connection with college activities.
Drugs-Theuse,possession,delivery,sale,orbeingundertheinfluenceofanylegenddrug,
includinganabolicsteroids,androgens,orhumangrowthhormonesasdefinedinChapter
69.41 RCW, or any other controlled substance under chapter 69.50 RCW, except as prescribed
for a student's use by a licensed practitioner.
POLICIES
Alcohol and Drug Help Line: 1.800.562.1240;
Alcoholics Anonymous: 509.453.7680 (Yakima),
509.735.4086 (Grandview). A complete list of
community alcohol and drug treatment facilities
can be found in the yellow pages of the telephone
directory listed under “Alcoholism Information
and Treatment” and “Drug Abuse Information and
Treatment.”
Student Identification Numbers
The Washington State Legislature passed a bill that
requires Washington State colleges and universities
to discontinue the use of Social Security Numbers
(SSN) to identify students and their records. The law
is intended to add additional protections to student
privacy, student identity, and student records.
Astudentidentifier(SID)hasbeenassigned
to students whose SSN was used as their primary
identifier.ThenewSIDisrequiredwhenever
students access the YVCC website or when they
request services on campus. The SID will also appear
on class rosters and other college documents and
records.
The SSN is not used as the primary student
identifier.TheSSNisstoredconfidentiallyinthe
student’s records and can only be used for necessary
purposessuchasfinancialaid,financialaid-related
verifications,HopeScholarships,transcripts,
workforce or unemployment data matching, and
other legitimate uses as authorized under the Privacy
Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-579, Section 7).
In response to state Senate Bill 5463, the college
hasmodifiedhowSIDsareassignedtonewstudents.
The purpose of the change is to move forward a
common SID across the system, where students
eventually have one single SID regardless of which
and how many colleges in the system they attend.
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Tobacco Use Policy
Use of tobacco products is prohibited at Yakima
Valley Community College except in designated
areas. Reference campus maps.
In accordance with state laws and regulations,
tobacco products in any form, shall not be permitted
except in designated areas. Because there is
increasing evidence that use of tobacco creates a
danger to public health, and in order to protect the
public’s safety and welfare, the declared purpose
of this regulation is to prohibit the use of tobacco
products in certain places which are used by and
open to the public.
“Tobacco” as used in this policy shall include
products such as chewing tobacco or the smoking or
carrying of any kind of lighted pipe, cigar or cigarette.
The adjective “public” as used in this policy shall
mean any place used by and open to the general
public, regardless of whether such place is owned by
private persons, the State of Washington, or counties
and municipalities of the State of Washington.
Social Security Number
Disclosure
Astudent’ssocialsecuritynumberisconfidential,
and, under authority of the federal Family
Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA), the
college will protect it from unauthorized use and
disclosure. In compliance with state and federal
requirements, disclosure may be authorized for the
purposesofstateandfederalfinancialaid,American
Opportunity/Lifetime Learning tax credits, academic
transcripts, assessment, or accountability research.
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Admission to the college carries with it the expectation that students will conduct themselves
as responsible members of the college community, that they will comply with the rules and
regulations of the college, maintain high standards of integrity and honesty, respect the rights,
privileges, and property of other members of the college community, and will not interfere with
legitimatecollegeaffairs.
The Code
The document, Code of Students Rights and Responsibilities, is available in the Enrollment
ServicesOfficeontheYakimaCampusandintheStudentServicesOfficeattheGrandview
Campus. It describes student rights and responsibilities and the policies and procedures which
governstudentsatYVCC,includinganydisputesinvolvingthecollege,itsfacultyorstaff,and
the student. The code also describes violations, procedures, and sanctions. The most current
document is available at http://apps.Leg.wa.gov/WAC
Academic Dishonesty
Plagiarism: Buying, copying, borrowing, or otherwise plagiarizing another’s images, ideas,
evidence, examples, opinions, or other original products or documents from published,
unpublished, or electronic sources for the purpose of deceiving an instructor as to the product’s
origin.
Plagiarism is “the wrongful act of taking the product of another person’s mind and presenting
it as one’s own” (MLS Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 4th Edition, p. 26). Plagiarism
occurs when an author fails to give credit for someone else’s words, someone else’s examples,
someone else’s ideas or opinions, statistics or other facts compiled by someone else, evidence or
testimony taken from someone else’s argument, or an image from another artist.
YVCC recognizes two types of plagiarism: intentional and unintentional. Intentional plagiarism
is the dishonest act of appropriating another’s ideas, words, facts, opinions, or images with the
intent to deceive others about the document’s origin. Any student found to have committed
intentional plagiarism shall be subject to disciplinary actions provided for in the code for
“Procedures and Summary Suspension Rules.”
Students may also commit plagiarism without the intent to deceive. A student’s intent to
deceive shall be taken into account when instructors evaluate an act of plagiarism. All forms of
plagiarism which an instructor determines to be unintentional should be treated as instructional
problems to be handled within the student-instructor relationship with the instructor following,
but not limited by, the following penalty guidelines:
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Student must resubmit the assignment after instruction, but before an agreed-upon due
date.
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Student can receive a lowered grade on the assignment, including F.
•
Student can be advised to seek aid from the Writing Center or Tutoring Center as a condition
for receiving a grade or resubmitting an assignment.
The instructor needs not take formal disciplinary action for unintentional plagiarism.
Children in College Activities
According to state law, preteen children are not permitted to be on campus, and only registered
studentsandauthorizedcollegestaffandvolunteersmayparticipateinfieldtrips,retreats,or
other college-authorized travel activities. See WAC 132P-40-001 on http://apps.Leg.wa.gov/WAC
STUDENT RIGHT & RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Obligations
Thestudentdebtpolicyisineffecttopromotefair
treatment of students who are in debt to the college
and to provide an accurate and systematic procedure
for collecting these debts.
The college intends to provide an atmosphere of
support while developing a sense of responsibility in
students who have incurred debts to the college.
Students who have any debt reported to
the registrar from any college department or
operational unit will have their registration blocked
and transcripts withheld until the debt is cleared
or arrangements for payment are approved. It is
the student’s responsibility to ensure his/her
account is kept current. Students may check their
balance online through the My Online Services, Class
Schedule page for the exact amount of tuition and
fees due. YVCC does not mail statements of account.
Registration, online or in person, obligates
students for payment of all tuition and class fees.
Non-attendance does not relieve students of
their academic and financial obligations; official
withdrawal procedures must be followed.
Student Participation in
Governance
As members of the college community, students
will be free, individually and collectively, to express
their views on college policy and on matters of
general interest to the student body. The ASYVCC
Constitution and the college’s administrative
procedures provide clear channels for student
participation in the formulation and application of
institutional policies regarding academic and student
affairs.Individualsaffectedbyapolicyshallhavea
representative voice in the formulation of that policy.
Obtaining Information on
Requirements
The student has the right to seek academic advice
when planning a course of study; however, it is
ultimately the student’s responsibility to read the
catalog; check the requirements for his/her degree,
certificate,orgraduation;contactanyschoolsto
which transfer is anticipated.
All degree seeking students are issued a
course catalog during New Student Orientation.
The course catalog can also be viewed online at
www.YVCC.edu under Resources. The student
should become familiar with the catalog and the
admission, registration, and academic requirements
contained within. YVCC occasionally hosts Transfer
Fairs that are attended by four-year colleges and
universities. This is an opportunity for students to
discuss transferring with representatives from those
colleges and universities. It is also advised to visit
the other college and university’s websites for more
information.
YVCC provides abundant reference materials for
thestudentandfacultyadvisortouse,butthefinal
responsibility rests with the student.
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ACADEMIC RULES
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Academic Progress Standards & Procedures
Purpose
Yakima Valley Community College is committed to the educational success of students. The
college recognizes that individual student success requires a clear educational goal, careful
courseselection,andasubstantialcommitmentofstudenttimeandeffort.Insupportofstudent
success, the college provides programs and services to assist students with their educational
choices and their learning processes. The college has the additional obligation to support and
require academic progress for enrolled students. This is essential both for the well-being of the
student and for the responsible management of the public higher education resources.
Standards
In order to maintain satisfactory progress while enrolled at YVCC, students are expected to
maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a quarterly and a cumulative basis. Financial
aidstudentsmustsuccessfullycompleteallofthecreditsforwhichtheyareawardedfinancial
aidandmustearnatleasta2.0quarterlyGPAtomaintainsatisfactoryprogress.Specificdetails
ofthefinancialaidsatisfactoryprogressrequirementsareavailableonlineatwww.YVCC.edu/
FinancialAidorinprintedformatattheFinancialAidOffice.Studentsmaynotalwaysbeableto
maintain these academic standards, so the college provides the following rules, standards, and
procedures:
Determining an Academic Plan
All new degree-seeking students must establish that they are prepared to succeed in their chosen
educational program. Students with fewer than 30 college-level credits will be required to see
their academic adviser before they can register for the following quarter. Upon completion of 30
college-level credits, students who have not declared a program or major area of study will be
required to meet with their advisor to prepare a degree audit and declare a major.
Commitment to Academic Goals
Upon completion of 60 credits toward the transfer associate degree or an associate of applied
sciencedegree,studentsmustapplyforgraduation.Certificatestudentsmustapplyfor
graduationoneortwoquarterspriortograduation,dependingonthecertificaterequirements.
Thistimelineisintendedtoallowsufficienttimefornecessaryadjustmentstoastudent’scourse
schedule and to better support timely program completion. Students will receive an email
notificationremindingthemtoapplyforgraduation.
Academic Probation
Students will be placed on academic probation when they fail to make satisfactory academic
progress. Students fail to make satisfactory academic progress when their GPA falls below the
minimum standard of 2.0. The assignment of 10 or more credits of V grades in any quarter is also
considered a failure to make satisfactory academic progress and will result in the student being
placed on academic probation.
Academic Suspension
Students who have been placed on academic probation and who fail during the next quarter
to make satisfactory progress shall be suspended for one academic quarter. Students placed
onacademicsuspensionwillbenotifiedbymailandmayappealbythedeadlinestatedintheir
suspension letter. Students who do not appeal will be dropped from their classes (tuition will be
refunded, if warranted) and will be required to meet with their advisor and complete a degree
audit as a condition of re-enrollment. Students will be blocked from registration until evidence of
theirdegreeauditissubmittedtotheRegistrationOffice.
Academic Dismissal
Students who return from prior suspension and fail to meet minimum satisfactory progress for
the quarter shall be dismissed from the college, subject to appeal. If dismissal is upheld, the
student will not be eligible to return until the fourth quarter following the dismissal. Students will
be blocked from registration until evidence of their degree audit is submitted to the Registration
Office.
ACADEMIC RULES
Academic Renewal Policy
In order to encourage students who may not have
been successful during their previous college work,
YVCC has established an academic renewal policy.
Students who return after an absence of at least
a year, and who subsequently pass two quarters of
work (at least 12 credits each quarter) with a 2.0 GPA
or better, may petition the Registrar and Director
for Enrollment Services to implement the academic
renewal policy. If the petition is accepted, grades for
the quarter chosen, and all quarters prior to the one
chosen, will be changed to “No Credit.” All courses
previously taken remain on the transcript, but the
grade point average is adjusted. Courses subject to
this policy will not count toward completion of the
student’s program of study. Students who wish to
rescind this policy must petition to the Registrar.
The policy may be used only once, and
students must be enrolled at the time the policy is
implemented. No other college work is subject to the
provisions of this policy.
Attendance
Class attendance is required at the discretion
of the instructor. Regular class attendance is
encouraged and expected. No absences, whether
approved by the college for participation in collegesponsored activities or necessitated by sickness or
other personal emergency, relieve the student of
responsibility for work assigned for the class during
an absence. The student is responsible for arranging
makeup work with instructors.
Faculty members may submit an administrative
withdrawal whenever a student misses two
consecutive class sessions and does not contact the
instructor.Norefundisgivenafterthefirstweekof
the quarter. A grade of “F” may be assigned by the
instructor if a student does not follow the prescribed
procedures for withdrawing from a course or from
the college.
Studentsmustbeofficiallyenrolledinacourse
to attend class.
Confidentiality
Release of Student Information
Yakima Valley Community College, in compliance
with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
of 1974 (FERPA) 34 CFR, Part 99, has designated the
following items as Directory Information: name;
photographs;majorfieldofstudy;eligibilityfor
andparticipationinofficiallyrecognizedactivities,
organizations and sports; weight and height of
members of athletic teams; dates of attendance
(quarters in attendance); enrollment status (number
of credits enrolled in for a quarter at YVCC); degrees
and awards received; and the most recent previous
educational agency or institution attended by the
student.
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YVCC may disclose any of the above-listed items
without the student’s prior written consent unless
theRegistrationandRecordsOfficeisnotified
in writing to the contrary. Once a student has
designatedaconfidentialclassification,itwillnot
be removed until the student submits a signed
authorization requesting that it be removed.
Someoftheeffectsofthestudent’sdecision
torequestconfidentialstatusmayhaveanadverse
effect.Friendsorrelativestryingtoreachthe
student will not be able to do so through the college;
information that someone is a student here will be
suppressed, so that if a loan company, a prospective
employer, family members, etc., inquire about a
student, they will be informed that we have no
record of the student attending here.
All other student academic information is
consideredconfidentialandwillnotbereleased,
with certain exceptions as stated in 34 CFR, Part 99,
without the student’s written permission. Students
must appear in person in the Registration and
RecordsOfficewithphotoidentificationandmust
submit their written consent for the release of other
academic information.
Student Privacy Rights Under FERPA
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
(FERPA)34CFR,Part99,affordsstudentscertain
rights with respect to their education records. These
rights are:
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The right to inspect and review the student’s
education records.
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The right to request the amendment of any of
the student’s education records that the student
believes are inaccurate or misleading.
•
The right to consent to disclosures of personally
identifiableinformationcontainedinthe
student’s education records, except to the
extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without
consent. See “Directory Information” in this
catalog.
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TherighttofileacomplaintwiththeU.S.
Department of Education concerning alleged
failures by the college to comply with the
requirements of FERPA.
More detailed information about each of these rights
is contained in the YVCC Code of Student Rights and
Responsibilities Handbook. For more information
on these rights, contact the Superintendent of
Documents,U.S.GovernmentPrintingOffice,
Washington, D.C. 20402, or visit this U.S. Department
of Education website,
www.ED.gov/Policy/Gen/Guid/fpco/index.html
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Evaluation of Transfer Credit
Grades
New England Association of Schools
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Northwest Commission on Colleges and
Universities
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Students who wish to transfer credit from
international institutions must have their
international transcripts evaluated through the
AACRAO International Education Services or the
Foundation for International Services (FIS). Contact
theInternationalStudentsProgramOfficeorthe
AdmissionsOfficeformoreinformation.Regardless
of institutional accreditation, YVCC does not
grant credit for religion or theology courses that
are sectarian in nature. Credit for professional/
technical oriented courses is at the discretion of the
department or division chairperson of the applicable
program.
Individual courses, grades, and grade points for
transfer credit will not appear on the transcript nor
will they be included in the cumulative grade point
averages on the transcript. Only the total number
of acceptable credits will be posted on the student’s
YVCC transcript upon graduation; however, courses
and grades used to satisfy degree requirements
will be used in calculating grade point averages for
the established graduation grade point standards.
Students should consult the “Honors and High
Honors at Graduation” section of the catalog for
information on the use of grades in transfer credit
courses in the calculation of honors.
Errors and Changes
Students who believe that an error may have been
made in the grade received in a course should
contact the instructor immediately. If the instructor
is not available, contact the dean for that division.
Grade changes for grades other than “I” will not be
accepted beyond one year.
The decision to grant transfer credit is based upon
several factors, chief among which is accreditation.
For transfer purposes, YVCC recognizes as fully
accredited only those institutions that have received
accreditation by one of the following associations:
Final Examinations
Finalexaminationsarescheduledduringthefinal
week of each quarter. As a matter of college policy,
individual students are not permitted to take early
finalexaminations.
Ifastudentmustbeabsentfromaregularfinal
examination and has a valid excuse, the student
may be given a special examination with the
permission of the instructor and the Vice President
for Instruction and Student Services. Permission
slipstorequestanearlyfinalmaybeobtainedfrom
theOfficeoftheVicePresidentforInstructionand
Student Services.
Incourseswherefinalexaminationsarenotan
appropriate measure of the work, an instructor may
elect not to give an examination.
A student must earn a grade of “C” or better in
prerequisite courses, unless otherwise noted.
Contact the program advisor immediately if there are
any questions.
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Grade points serve as a means of objectively stating
a given level of scholarship or mastery of tasks. A
point value is assigned for each grade. A complete
list of these grade point values appears in this
catalog.
The grade point average is calculated by dividing
the total number of grade points by the total number
of graded (A-F) credit hours. The grade points for
a particular course are determined by multiplying
the grade point value of the letter grade times the
number of credits. For example, a three-credit
course with a grade of B has nine grade points. I, N,
S, V, W, CR/NC, and * grades are not included in the
calculation of the grade point average.
Grade Reports
Grades are available to students each quarter, one
week after grades are due. Grades can be obtained
by any of the following means:
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Use the student Online Services Center in the
RegistrationandRecordsOfficeortheHopf
Student Union Building.
•
Go to the YVCC Internet address at www.YVCC.
edu, click “Student Portal” then “Registration”,
then“UnofficialTranscript.”
•
VisittheRegistrationandRecordsOffice,show
photoID,andobtainanunofficialcopyofthe
transcript.
•
WritetheRegistrationandRecordsOfficeand
request a copy. Include signature, student
identificationnumber,andmailingaddress.
Transcripts
Anofficialtranscriptisacopyofthestudent’s
academic record bearing the school’s seal and
thesignatureoftheregistrar.Officialtranscripts
are released to the student or third parties at
the student’s written request. There is a 72-hour
turnaroundtimeforofficialtranscripts.Afeeof
$1.00 per copy will be charged for transcript requests
of 10 or more.
Unofficialtranscriptsforadvisingpurposesare
furnished to the student upon request and with
photoidentification.Studentsmayobtainthemby
visiting our website or by using the Online Services
ACADEMIC RULES
CenterintheRegistrationandRecordsOfficeorin
the Hopf Student Union Building.
Confidentiality of Grades
While YVCC recognizes the legitimate interest
of parents and guardians to consult with the
professionalstaffabouttheacademicandpersonal
well-being of their sons and daughters, parents will
not be furnished grade reports or transcripts without
written permission from the student. Likewise,
the spouse of a married student, regardless of the
student’s age, will be given such information only
with the written consent of the student. Students
must appear in person in the Registration and
RecordsOfficewithphotoidentificationandmust
submit their written consent for the release of their
grades. (See “Release of Student Information”).
Grading Symbols
Grades of A through D, S, and CR are considered
passing grades; however, some degree programs
may have restrictions on the use of the D, S, and
CR grades. These grades may not be acceptable in
meeting general or major requirements at some
transfer institutions.
The grade A is the highest possible grade, and
grades below D are considered failing. Plus (+) or
minus (-) signs are used to indicate grades that
fall above or below the letter grades, but grades
of A+ and D- are not used. Additional information
regarding other grades used is provided below. For
purposes of calculating grade points and averages,
the grade point values are as in the following chart.
Grade Description
Gradepoint
A Excellent
4.0
A3.7
B+
3.3
B Above Average
3.0
B2.7
C+
2.3
C Average
2.0
C1.7
D+
1.3
D Below Average
1.0
F Failure
0.0
CR Credit or Progress
0.0
I Incomplete
0.0
N Audit
0.0
NCNo Credit
0.0
R Repeat
0.0
S Satisfactory
0.0
V Unofficial/AdministrativeWithdrawal
0.0
W OfficialWithdrawal
0.0
* No Grade Reported
0.0
CR/NC - Credit/No Credit
Generally for use by the nursing and English
departments. CR indicates credit will be granted to
nursing students or, for English students, where
progress was shown. English students who receive
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a grade of CR in sub-100-level English courses
have indicated progress was made in the course;
however, a grade of S must be earned before they
can progress to the next level of English. NC indicates
no credit will be granted. Grades of CR/NC are not
included in the grade point average calculation.
I - Incomplete
An incomplete grade (I) indicates that work is
satisfactory as far as completed. It permits the
student to complete the remaining work within
fiveweeksofthefollowingtermifthestudentis
registered or, if the student is not registered, within
one calendar year. The I grade may be given in
cases where a student has been in attendance and
done satisfactory work up to a time near the end
of the quarter but is unable to complete all work
by the close of the quarter due to illness or other
extenuating circumstances. Submission of I grades
must be accompanied by a signed Incomplete Grade
Card indicating what work is to be completed. The
Incomplete Grade Card also requires the instructor
to provide the grade a student should receive if the
work is not completed within one year. I grades are
not included in the GPA calculation.
N- Audit
Students may receive an audit grade (N) without
instructor approval by indicating the audit category
at the time of registration or by changing to audit
during the designated add period. Students seeking
an audit after the designated add period must meet
with their instructor for approval. The instructor
must sign their approval on an add/drop form before
theRegistrationandRecordsOfficecanprocess
the request. Auditing students are exempt from
examinations and do not receive college credit;
however, the instructor may require reasonable
attendance and class participation. N grades are not
included in the GPA calculation. The Student must
meet all prerequisites for a class in order to audit the
class.
P/F - Pass/Fail
YVCC does not use the P grade. See S (satisfactory)
grade.
R - Repeat
The repeat (R) designation indicates that a student
hasrepeatedaYVCCcourse.Studentsmustfilea
RepeatCardintheRegistrationandRecordsOffice
so that the grade point can be adjusted upon
course completion. I, N, W, and V grades have no
grade point value; therefore, no repeat cards are
necessary when repeating a course for which a
student received such a grade. All courses taken
and all grades earned in compliance with the YVCC
High-Demand Course Repeat Rule will appear on the
student’s transcript. For all repeated courses, the
higher grade forgives the lower grade and replaces
it in GPA computations; however, the lower grades
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will remain on the transcript but will not be used to
compute the YVCC cumulative GPA. Grades received
in violation of the YVCC High-Demand Course Repeat
Rule will not be used in GPA computations and
will not appear on the student’s transcript. See the
complete text of the rule in this catalog or on the
web at www.YVCC.edu
* - No Grade
The asterisk (*) is recorded on the permanent
transcript when no grade is submitted by the
instructor. The asterisk will remain on the transcript
untilanofficialGradeChangeCardissubmittedto
theRegistrationandRecordsOfficebytheinstructor.
The asterisk is not included in the GPA calculation.
S - Satisfactory
The S grade indicates a satisfactory level of
performance (C grade minimum) by the student. It
is considered a passing grade but is not included
in the GPA calculation. This grade may be used
in certain instances where A-F grading is deemed
inappropriate. Instructor permission required.
Repeating a Class
V - Unofficial Withdrawal
Anunofficialwithdrawal(V)maybeassignedbyan
instructor at the end of a quarter if the student has
notofficiallywithdrawnfromacourse.Submission
of a V grade must include the last date the student
participated in class or was otherwise engaged in an
academically related activity, such as by contributing
to an online discussion or initiating contact with a
faculty member to ask a course-related question.
Each instructor must determine if it is appropriate
to assign a V. A grade of F may be assigned by the
instructor if a student does not follow the prescribed
procedures for withdrawing from a course or from
the college. The assignment of 10 or more credits of
V grades in any quarter results in the student being
placed on academic probation.
V - Administrative Withdrawal
An administrative withdrawal may also be assigned
by an instructor during the quarter if the student
has two or more consecutive unexcused absences.
Submission of V grades must include the last date
the student participated in class or was otherwise
engaged in an academically related activity, such as
by contributing to an online discussion or initiating
contact with a faculty member to ask a courserelated question. Instructors who wish to withdraw
students for lack of attendance at any time prior to
the designated withdrawal deadline for the quarter
maynotifytheRegistrationandRecordsOffice
after the second missed class meeting. Students
administratively withdrawn from a course will not be
eligiblefortuitionrefundsafterthefirstweekofthe
quarter.
W - Official Withdrawal
Anofficialwithdrawal(W)willbeassignedifa
student drops a course or withdraws from the
collegeafterthefirst10daysofthequarter(oras
specifiedforshortersessions).AgradeofForVmay
be assigned by the instructor if a student does not
follow the prescribed procedures for withdrawing
from a course or from the college. W grades are not
included in the GPA calculation.
State board policy permits only two repeats in
addition to the original enrollment, except for
certain performance classes. See the High Demand
Course Repeat Rule which explains more stringent
guidelines for repeating courses that are in high
demand.
High Demand Course Repeat Rule
General Rule
The YVCC High Demand Course Repeat Rule was
developed to provide students with fair access to
high demand classes. It allows students to repeat
courses. In high demand circumstances, a course can
be taken twice (once initially and once repeated). All
letter grades earned, A through F as well as I, V, or
W grades, will be reported on a student’s transcript.
This course repeat rule applies to courses with wait
listswhichareidentifiedbythedepartmentsashigh
demand. YVCC departments reserve the right to
establish program course repeat rules which may be
more stringent than this college-wide High Demand
Course Repeat Rule.
Student Responsibility
It is the student’s responsibility to understand and
adhere to this and all college rules. Students who
are discovered to have violated this policy will be
administratively dropped from classes. A student
repeating a course is responsible for completing a
course repeat card, which may be obtained in the
RegistrationandRecordsOffice,requestingthattheir
GPA be recalculated.
Violations
Students will not receive credit for courses taken in
violation of this college High Demand Course Repeat
Rule. Related grades will not be used in computing
GPAs, and the course will not appear on the
student’s transcript.
GPA Applications
All courses taken and all grades earned in
compliance with the guidelines of this policy will
appear on the student’s transcript. The higher grade
forgives the lower grade and replaces it in GPA
computations. The lower grade will remain on the
transcript but will not be used to compute the YVCC
cumulative GPA. Grades received in violation of this
rule will not be used in GPA computations and will
not appear on the student’s transcript. A student
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transferring to another college should check that
school’scourserepeatpolicy.Itmaydifferfromthis
repeat rule.
Exemptions
The YVCC High Demand Course Repeat Rule does not
apply to the following courses:
•
Courses with numbers below 100 (e.g., ENGL
090T)
•
Foreign language classes
•
Studio art, metalsmithing, design, and painting
classes
•
Non-highdemandcourses(asdefinedby
departments)
•
Courses designed to be repeated, for example:
performance courses (e.g., music, physical
education), seminar courses where content
changes quarter to quarter, Math Center
and Writing Center courses, or other courses
designed for multiple quarter enrollment
Waivers
In extraordinary circumstances, and upon receipt
of an acceptable plan of study, the Faculty member
teaching the class, area dean, or the Vice President of
Instruction and Student Services may provide written
authorizationtotheOfficeofAdmissionstowaive
this rule for a student.
Honor Roll
Each quarter the college recognizes outstanding
academic achievement by placing students on
the President’s List or the Dean’s List. Each of
the students who meets the criteria for these
designationswillreceivealetterandacertificate
acknowledging this award. A notation of the award
will also be placed on the student’s permanent
transcript.
President’s List
To receive the President’s List designation, a student
must earn both of the following:
•
A quarterly grade point average of 3.85 or
higher.
•
A minimum of 12 graded credits (S & CR grades
not included).
Dean’s List
To receive the Dean’s List designation, a student
must earn both of the following:
•
A quarterly grade point average of 3.40 to 3.84.
•
A minimum of 12 graded credits (S & CR grades
not included).
Part-time Students
The college is aware that some of our part-time
studentshavealsoachievedsignificantacademic
success while balancing full-time jobs, family
responsibilities, and college studies. Part-time
students are eligible each time they complete
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12 credits at YVCC and their GPA falls within the
designated list for the quarter. Dean’s List and
President’s List notations will be posted on the
transcript for the quarter in which the 12 credits
are completed at YVCC . Part-time students need to
notifytheRegistrationandRecordsOfficeeachtime
they qualify.
Non-Traditional Learning
Yakima Valley Community College recognizes nontraditional learning as an important process in which
students can receive college credit. Non-traditional
learning is the knowledge and skills gained through
work and life experience; through military training
and experience; and through formal and informal
education and training from in-state and out-of-state
institutions including foreign institutions. Assessment
of non-traditional learning is a means of determining
whether or not the knowledge, skills, and abilities a
student has gained through prior learning match the
knowledge, skills, and abilities a student would gain
bycompletingaspecificcourse.Qualifiedfaculty
approve the appropriate course placement.
No more than 45 credits of non-traditional
learning credit will be awarded and no more
than 25% of the program may be based upon
credits granted using a prior experiential learning
methodology, such as portfolio review. Credit will be
awarded after the student completes one quarter
at YVCC and only for courses within the institution’s
regularcurricularofferings.Pleasevisitthe
Non-Traditional Learning website for the most
current information on Non-Traditional Learning.
YVCC has categorized non-traditional learning
into four distinct categories: Credit by Testing; Prior
Experiential Learning; Extra-Institutional Learning;
and Course Challenges.
Credit by Testing
Commonly accepted higher education equivalency
examinations that are documented via a transcript
orotherofficialrecord.YVCCrecognizesCredit
by Testing through Advanced Placement (AP),
International Baccalaureate (IB), College Level
Examination Program (CLEP), and DANTES Subject
Standardized Tests (DSST).
Advanced Placement
The Advanced Placement (AP) Program is a testing
program of the College Entrance Examination
Board (CEEB). It is a special, college-level, learning
experience for high school students, which can take
the form of an honors class, a strong regular course,
a tutorial, or an independent study.
High school students who have participated
in the Advanced Placement Program during high
school or have developed an equivalent background
throughself-initiativemaytaketestsofferedbythe
College Board each year during the month of May,
and scores will be reported to three colleges of the
student's choice. The student must have successfully
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completed one quarter at YVCC before advanced
placement credit will be placed on the transcript.
Scores in computer science, economics, and music
may also be submitted and will be evaluated on a
case-by-case basis.
Credit will be granted to students entering YVCC
who have submitted scores from the College Board
Advanced Placement Examinations Program. YVCC
grants credit for scores of 3 or higher in Advanced
Placement exams as follows:
Exam
Score Credit
Art - History
3
5
Biology
3+
5
Calculus AB
3+
5
Calculus BC
3+
10
Chemistry
3
5
Chemistry
4
5
Chemistry
5
5
English Language & Composition
3 or 4 5
English Language & Composition
5
10
English Literature & Composition
3+
5
Economics: Micro
3+
5
Economics: Macro
3+
5
French Language & Culture
3
5
4
10
5
15
German Language & Culture
3
5
4
10
5
15
Geography
3+
5
Government & Politics
3+
5
History - European
3 or 4 5
History - European
5
10
History - U.S.
3 or 4 5
History - U.S.
5
10
Music Listening/Literature
3+
5
Physics
3 or 4 5
Physics
5
5
Physics B
Physics B
3 or 4
5
5
15
Psychology
3+
5
Spanish Language & Culture
3
5
YVCC Courses
ART& 100
BIOL 109
MATH& 151
MATH& 151, 152
CHEM 100
CHEM 109,110
CHEM 141,151
ENGL& 101
ENGL& 101, 102
ENGL& 101
ECON& 201
ECON& 202
FREN 101
FREN 101, 102
FREN 101,102,103
GERM 101
GERM 101, 102
GERM 101,102,103
EOG& 200
POLS& 202
HIST& 117
HIST& 117, 118
HIST& 136
HIST& 136, 137
MUS& 105
PHYS 115/125
PHYS 115/125.
116/126, 117/127
PHYS 115/125
PHYS 115/125.
116/126, 117/127
PSYC& 100
SPAN 101
Exam
Score Credit
4
10
5
15
Statistics
3+
5
YVCC Courses
SPAN 101, 102
SPAN 101,102,103
MATH& 146
International Baccalaureate
Yakima Valley Community College is proud
to recognize students who have completed
International Baccalaureate (IB) courses as part
of their high school curriculum. IB courses are
challenging and demanding, and YVCC believes
they provide exceptional readiness for the rigors of
higher education. Five quarter credits are granted for
Standard Level (SL) subjects in which a grade of 5 or
higher is earned. Ten quarter credits are granted for
Higher Level (HL) subjects in which a grade of 5 or
higher is earned. The student must have successfully
completed one quarter at YVCC before IB credit will
be placed on the transcript.
who have submitted scores from the IB Organization.
YVCC grants credit for scores of 5 or higher in
International Baccalaureate exams as follows:
Exam
Score Credit YVCC Courses
Language A: Literature (SL)
5+
5
ENGL& 101
Language A: Literature (HL)
5+
10
ENGL& 101 and
ENGL& 102
Language A: Language and Literature (SL)
5+
5
ENGL& 101
Language A: Language and Literature (HL)
5+
10
ENGL& 101 and
ENGL& 102
Spanish (SL)
5+
5
SPAN 101
Spanish (HL)
5+
10
SPAN 101 and
SPAN102
Spanish ab initio (SL)
5+
5
SPAN 101
Business Management (SL)
5+
5
BUS& 101
Business Management (HL)
5+
10
BUS&101 and BA
158
Economics (SL) 5+
5
ECON& 201
Economics (HL) 5+
10
ECON& 201 and
ECON& 202
Geography (SL) 5+
5
GEOG& 200
Geography (HL) 5+
10
GEOG 101 and
GEOG& 200
History (SL)
5+
5
HIST 104 or HIST
105
History (HL)
5+
10
HIST 104 and HIST
105
Information Technology in a Global Society (SL)
5+
5
IT 101
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Exam
Score Credit
YVCC Courses
Information Technology in a Global Society (HL)
5+
10
IT 101 and elective
credit
Philosophy (SL) 5+
5
PHIL& 101
Philosophy (HL) 5+
10
PHIL& 101 and
PHIL& 120
Psychology (SL) 5+
5
PSYC& 100
Psychology (HL) 5+
10
PSYC& 100 and
PSYC& 200
Social & Cultural Anthropology (SL)
5+
5
ANTH& 206
Social & Cultural Anthropology (SL)
5+
10
ANTH& 100 and
ANTH& 206
Biology (SL)
5+
5
BIOL 109
Biology (HL)
5+
10
BIOL 109 and BIOL
201
Chemistry (SL) 5+
5
CHEM 109/110
Chemistry (HL) 5+
10
CHEM 109/110
and
CHEM&141/151
Computer Science (SL)
5+
5
IT 101
Computer Science (HL)
5+
10
IT 101 and elective
credit
Design Technology (SL)
5+
5
ENGR 100 and
ENGR 108
Design Technology (HL)
5+
10
ENGR 100, ENGR
104 and ENGR 108
Environmental Systems & Society (SL)
5+
5
BIOL 102
Physics (SL)
5+
5
PHYS 115/125
Physics (HL)
5+
10
PHYS 115/125 and
PHYS 116/126
Further Mathematics (HL)
5+
10
Undecided
Mathematical Studies (SL)
5+
5
MATH 107
Mathematics (SL) 5
5
MATH& 142
Mathematics (SL) 6 or 7 5
MATH& 151
Mathematics (HL)
5+
10
MATH& 151 and
MATH& 152
College-Level Examination Program
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
examinations are based on undergraduate courses
offeredduringthefirsttwoyearsofcollegestudy.
They are developed by college instructors for
the purpose of awarding college credit. Like endof-course examinations, CLEP exams demand
comprehensive subject knowledge. Both CLEP
subject and general examinations yield credit at
YVCC when satisfactory performance levels are
reached. CLEP examinations yield credit at YVCC
when satisfactory performance levels are reached.
CLEP tests are available in over 50 college subjects.
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who have submitted scores from the College Board
Advanced Placement Examinations Program. YVCC
grants credit for CLEP examinations as follows:
Exam
Score Credit YVCC Courses
American Government
50+
5
POLS& 202
American Literature
50+
5
ENGL 220
Biology
50+
5
BIOL 109
Calculus
50+
5
MATH& 151
Chemistry
50+
5
CHEM 100
College Composition
50+
5
ENGL& 101
College Mathematics
50+
5
MATH& 107
English Literature
50+
5
ENGL 264
Financial Accounting
50+
5
ACCT& 201
French- Level 1 50+
5
FREN 101
French- Level 2 59+
10
FREN 101 and
FREN 102
German- Level 1 50+
5
GERM 101
German- Level 2 60+
10
GERM 101 and
GERM 102
History of the US I
50+
5
HIST& 136
History of the US II
50+
5
HIST& 137
Human Growth & Development
50+
5
PSYCH213
Humanities
50+
9
HUM 102 and
HUM 103 HUM 104
Information Systems & Computer Applications
50+
5
IT 101
Intro to Educational Psychology
50+
5
Elective Credit SS
distribution
Intro to Business Law
50+
5
BUS& 201
Intro to Psychology
50+
5
PSYCH& 100
Intro to Sociology
50+
5
SOC& 101
Pre-calculus
50+
5
MATH& 107
Principles of Macroeconomics
50+
5
ECON& 202
Principles of Management
50+
5
BA 158
Principles of Marketing
50+
5
BA 156
Principles of Microeconomics
50+
5
ECON& 201
Spanish- Level 1 50+
5
SPAN 101
Spanish- Level 2 63+
10
SPAN 101 and
SPAN 102
Western Civilization I
50+
5
HIST& 116
Western Civilization II
50+
5
HIST& 118
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DANTES Standardized Subject Test
DANTES Standardized Subject Test (DSST)
examinations are based on undergraduate courses
offeredduringthefirsttwoyearsofcollegestudy.
They are developed by college instructors for the
purpose of awarding college credit. Similar to CLEP
examinations, DSST exams demand comprehensive
subject knowledge. DSST examinations yield credit
at YVCC when satisfactory performance levels are
reached.
YVCC is currently in the process of evaluating
DSST examinations to determine the credit awarded
classes that will result from a successfully completed
DSST examinations. Please visit the Non-Traditional
Learning website for the most current information
on DSST examinations.
Prior Experiential Learning
Knowledge and skills acquired through experience
alone, evaluated by faculty via evaluation of a
compilation of work. YVCC is currently working on
identifying departments interested in this type of
non-traditional learning. Please visit the
current information on Prior Experiential Learning.
Extra-Institutional Learning
Knowledge and skills acquired outside the institution
andobjectivelyverifiedthroughthird-party
certifications,industry-recognizedtesting/training,
and crosswalks. Military training and experience
willbeassesseduponevaluationofanofficialJoint
Services Transcript. YVCC is currently working on
identifying departments interested in this type of
non-traditional learning. Please visit the
current information on Extra-Institutional Learning.
Course Challenge
Under guidelines approved by each department,
current students may challenge courses in which
they believe they have substantial prior learning.
This policy is meant to provide department faculty
with a way to grant credit in appropriate courses to
students who demonstrate mastery of the course
outcomes. The policy for course challenge is outlined
below:
•
Students may only challenge a course or courses
for which they have not received college credit at
any accredited institution.
•
The student must be enrolled in at least one
course at YVCC during the quarter a course is
challenged; however, the student cannot be
enrolled in the course to be challenged.
•
The student should review degree requirements
in this catalog to determine limits on using
courses with S grades.
•
Credits earned by the challenge process do not
count toward the residency requirement. See
“Degree Requirements” in the course catalog.
•
•
•
•
•
•
Thecoursebeingchallengedmustbeoffered
during the quarter in which it is being challenged
unlessotherwisespecifiedbythedepartment.
Department faculty will determine which, if any,
of their courses may be challenged.
Any full-time YVCC instructor, with the signature
of the department head on the course challenge
form, may administer challenge examinations
in accordance with departmental policy. In the
event that a full-time instructor is not available,
the department head, in consultation with the
dean, may request that an adjunct faculty
member administer a challenge exam.
A course may be challenged only once.
Challenge examinations must be given prior to
the day grades are due each quarter.
Credits earned will be recorded on the transcript
with an S grade. A student must have a prior
YVCC transcript to challenge a course. An
unsuccessful challenge will not be posted.
Course Challenge Process
1. Obtain a Course Challenge Form from the
Registration&RecordsOffice.
2. Meet with the department head of the class to
be challenged. The department head will help
determine if the class is available for challenge
and must sign the Course Challenge Form before
the student can proceed to the next step.
3. Pay the cashier a nonrefundable, $25.00 per
credit examination and transcription fee.
4. See the designated instructor to schedule the
examination date. Upon successful completion
of the course challenge, the instructor must sign
the Course Challenge Form. Students failing the
challenge test will not be given a grade, and no
reference will be placed on the transcript.
5. Proceed to the dean of the department for an
approval signature.
6. Take the completed Course Challenge Form to
theRegistrationandRecordsOffice.Thecourse
will be posted to the transcript with a grade of S
at the end of the quarter.
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General Education Requirements: In order to meet general requirements, all candidates for degrees
from Yakima Valley Community College must have:
A minimum of 90 quarter credits; some professional/technical degrees require more
A cumulative college-level grade point average of 2.0 or higher at YVCC
A minimum of 30 credits completed at YVCC
Exception Petition
While candidates are expected to comply with all degree requirements, a student may request an
exception if there are extenuating circumstances which warrant consideration. The review process
isinitiatedbythestudent’ssubmissionofawrittenpetitiontotheRegistrationandRecordsOffice
outlining the exception requested and stating the reasons for the request. The petition should
be submitted with the degree application two quarters before the student plans to graduate. The
Registrar & Director of Enrollment Services, in consultation with the Dean of Student Services, will
reviewthepetition.Thestudentwillreceivewrittennotificationofthedecision.
YVCC Student Learning Outcomes
The college faculty recognizes two institutional student learning outcomes, Analytical Reasoning and
Communications, that are integral to the mission of YVCC. The faculty continues to consider these
outcomes and how they apply across the divisions.
General Education Requirements
A substantial core of general education is regarded as an essential component of all instructional
programs. In order to meet general requirements, all candidates for degrees from Yakima Valley
Community College must have:
A minimum of 90 quarter credits; some professional/technical degrees require more.
A cumulative college-level grade point average of 2.0 or higher at YVCC
A minimum of 30 credits completed at YVCC
General Education in Transfer Degrees (60+ credits)
General education in the transfer degrees introduces students to the content and methodology of
the major areas of knowledge—the humanities, the natural sciences, and the social sciences. The
facultyhasidentifiedandadoptedtwofundamentalabilitiesessentialtolifelonglearningthatare
assessed in courses across the degree.
•
Analytical Reasoning is the ability to consider an issue, idea, or concept systematically and
assess the component parts and their application.
•
Communication includes the delivery and reception of ideas.
Sixotherabilitiesreflectskillsandvalueswhichthefacultyconsiderimportanttobeinganeducated
person. Historical perspective, research, aesthetic literacy, service learning, problem solving, and
cross-cultural global perspective are practiced within various courses of the general education
curriculum.
General Education Requirements for Applied Science
Professional/Technical Degrees and Certificates (45+ credits)
Inordertobeawardedanappliedsciencedegreeorcertificate,studentsmustcompletecourses
covering three core competency distribution areas: computation, communication, and human
relations.Specificcoursesarerequiredthatwillfulfillthesecompetencies.Thecurriculumin
professional/technical areas is competency based and has been developed to meet industry-wide
skills standards.
Honors at Graduation
Graduateswithexceptionalacademicqualificationswhoarecompletinganassociatedegreeora
certificaterequiring45ormorecreditsmaygraduatefromYVCCwithhonorsorhighhonors.The
designations are based on the cumulative college-level grade point average. Calculations are based
only on YVCC coursework numbered 100 and above, whether or not the coursework is required by a
particular program. Courses numbered 099 or below are not considered. Because the honors/high
honors designations are granted by YVCC, transfer credits are not used in calculating Grade Point
Averages (GPA).
Eligibility is limited to qualifying graduates who have completed at least 30 credits at YVCC.
Classes taken during spring quarter will not be included in GPA calculations since grades will not
have been posted before the time of commencement.
To receive the honors designation, students must earn a YVCC college level GPA of 3.40 to 3.84.
To receive the high honors designation, students must earn a 3.85 or higher college-level GPA.
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Reciprocity Agreement
DEGREES
Washington community and technical colleges (CTCs)
offerreciprocitytostudentswhoaretransferring
within the CTC system and are pursuing a Direct
Transfer Agreement degree or the Associate in
Science - Transfer degree. Students who completed
an individual course that met distribution degree
requirementsorfulfilledentireareasoftheirdegree
requirements at one college will be considered to
have met those same requirements, if they plan
to complete the same degree, when they transfer
to another community or technical college in
Washington. The degree requirements include
communication skills, quantitative skills, or one or
more distribution area requirements. Students must
initiate the review process and must be prepared to
provide necessary documentation.
Reciprocity Procedures
Students who transfer from another community
or technical college to YVCC may be eligible for
reciprocity if they have:
•
Applied for admission to YVCC
•
Completed an individual course at the other
college that meets the communication,
quantitative, or distribution area requirement
or completed entire areas of their degree
requirements for the same degree at the other
college (communication, humanities, etc.)
•
Maintained a cumulative, college-level GPA of 2.0
or better at the other college
•
Met the other college’s residency requirement
(minimum number of credits required to earn
their degree)
•
Continued to pursue the same academic transfer
degree at YVCC
•
Met YVCC prerequisite, general education, and
graduation requirements
•
Provided all necessary documentation to YVCC (a
reciprocity agreement request form is located in
theRegistrationOffice)
Uponreceiptofthecompletedformandofficial
transcripts from the other college, YVCC agrees to
consider that the distribution area requirements
have been met upon evaluating the student’s
transcript.
Transfer Credits Under the Reciprocity
Agreement
1. Requestanofficialcopyofyourtranscriptfrom
the other college be sent to YVCC for evaluation.
2. Obtain a copy of the evaluation results from the
RegistrationOffice.Reviewtheresultsofyour
transfer evaluation. If you think that reciprocity
applies to you, complete and mail the reciprocity
agreement request form (obtain the form from
theRegistrationOffice)totheregistrar’sofficeat
the other college.
3. The other college will complete the form and
senditbacktotheYVCCRegistrationOffice.A
copy will then be mailed to you. The reciprocity
agreement request form must be attached
to your YVCC graduation application. It is also
required that you inform your advisor of the
agreement in order to ensure proper advising
concerning your educational goals.
For additional information concerning the reciprocity
agreement, contact the credentials evaluator in the
RegistrationOffice.
Specification of Catalog Year
Studentsmayelecttograduateundertheofficial
printedcataloginforceatthetimetheyfirstentered
YVCC, provided they remain continuously enrolled
(continuousenrollmentisdefinedasattendinga
minimum of two quarters out of each academic
year)andthelapsedtimedoesnotexceedfiveyears.
Theymayalsochoosetograduateundertheofficial
printed catalog in force at the time they apply for
graduation.
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREES
Community and technical colleges play an important role in producing baccalaureate degree
graduates in Washington State. State Board of Community and Technical Colleges advocated for
community and technical college applied baccalaureate programs to help:
•
Meet state goals for increasing the overall number of baccalaureate degrees awarded to
42,400 per year. The community and technical college system will need to increase the
number of their students who transfer to a baccalaureate program to 22,000 by 2030
including 1,400 baccalaureate degrees awarded.
•
Expand the workforce mission of community and technical colleges to serve the needs of
local and state employers.
•
Increase educational pathways for professional and technical associate graduates who have
been limited in their ability to apply credits toward a bachelor degree. The workforce student
population is comprised of a large portion of people of color, older working adults, and
people (women) who are place-bound with family responsibilities.
Thesedegreesaredesignedtohelplocalstudentsgrowprofessionally,financially,andpursue
their educational goals here in Yakima.
Consider enrolling in Yakima Valley Community College's bachelor degree program.
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management
Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology Networking - System Administration
The Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Business Management (BASM) at Yakima Valley
Community College is designed for prospective students who have earned an associate of applied
science, associate in arts DTA, or associate in business DTA and need a pathway to a bachelor’s
degree. This pathway combines lower-division technical and transfer courses with upper-division
credits in business management resulting in an application-oriented four-year degree.
The BAS caters to working adults. Classes meet in the evenings one time per week for two
hours and seats are available in Yakima and Grandview. Continued instruction and student
interaction takes place online.
Full-timestudents,thosetaking15creditsperquarter,canfinishtheprogramintwoyears
onceprerequisiteshavebeenmet.Currently,coursesarescheduledtobeofferedduringthefall,
winter, and spring quarters. This program is also open for part-time enrollment.
For more information visit: www.YVCC.edu/BASIT
WhileadmissionintotheBASprogramsarecompetitive,allinterestedandqualifiedindividuals
are encouraged to apply. For admission and selection information, go to www.YVCC.edu/
Bachelors
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TUITION RATES
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YAKIMA VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
TUITION AND FEES - 300 level and above
2015 - 2016 Academic Year
Tuition is set by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges which acts upon legislative
authority.
Rates are subject to change.
Washington Resident
International
Nonresident
Per Credit Charges:
State Tuition-Operating 224.29
Fee
564.26
State Tuition-Building Fee 10.58
23.58
Student Activity Fee 10.58
10.58
YVCC Technology Fee 4.50
4.50
YVCC ELearning Fee 3.00
3.00
YVCC Combined Service 4.50
Fee
4.50
Per Credit
257.45
610.42
Total Charges per Credit
1
257.45
610.42
2
514.90
1220.84
3
772.35
1831.26
4
1029.80
2441.68
5
1287.25
3052.10
6
1544.70
3662.52
7
1802.15
4272.94
8
2059.60
4883.36
9
2317.05
5493.78
10
2574.50
6104.20
11
2591.88
6122.27
12
2609.26
6140.34
13
2626.64
6158.41
14
2644.02
6176.48
15
2661.40
6194.55
16
2678.78
6212.62
17
2696.16
6230.69
18
2713.54
6248.76
Per credit over 18
242.37
595.34
* Total cost includes state tuition and fees, combined service fees of $4.50 per credit up to a
maximum of $45.00, a $4.50 per credit technology fee, and a $3.00 per credit eLearning fee.
Special course or laboratory fees may apply to certain courses and will result in additional
charges. See course materials for more information. A processing fee is deducted from all college
withdrawal refunds $5.00 for part-time, $10.00 for full-time. Note: Veterans may be entitled to
reducedtuition.ContacttheVeterans’Officeforqualifyinginformation.
TRANSFER DEGREE INFORMATION
Direct Transfer Degrees (DTA)
YakimaValleyCommunityCollegeofferstheAssociateinArtsDTA.TheAssociateinBusinessDTA
degree ensures satisfaction of lower division general education (or core) requirements and lower
division business requirements at the state baccalaureate institutions. Students who earn any
of these degrees will normally be prepared to transfer to Washington colleges and universities
with junior standing, having met most lower-division general education requirements subject to
the provisos listed in the Inter-College Relations Committee (ICRC) Handbook. The handbook is
available at www.WashingtonCouncil.org or in the YVCC Counseling and Advising Center. The
college endorses the Policy on Inter-College Transfer among Washington public colleges and
universities, which was approved by the Higher Education Coordinating Board in February, 1986.
YVCCoffersanAssociateinScience-TransferTrack1orTrack2degree.Specialadvisingis
required.
Degrees Offered
The Associate in Arts DTA, the Associate in Business DTA, and the Associate in Science - Transfer
degree are designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year college or university. These
degreesareallpartoftheICRCtransferagreementandofferseveraloptionsdependingonthe
student’s area of interest. Senior institutions in Washington that honor these agreements are
listed below under “Transfer Information.”
Associate in Arts DTA
Associate in Business DTA
Associate in Science - Transfer Track 1 or Track 2
TheAssociateofAppliedScience-TransferdegreeisofferedthroughtheWorkforceEducation
Division.Foradditionalinformation,referenceProfessional/TechnicalDegreesandCertificates.
General Information
Students who plan to transfer from YVCC to another college or university should work closely with
a faculty advisor and study the following information:
•
At the time of transfer, students will be expected to meet the entrance requirements of the
institutions to which they are transferring. The transferability of courses taken at YVCC is
determined by the institution to which the student transfers. Other institutions accept most
YVCC distribution courses.
•
Electives should be chosen carefully from courses numbered 100 or above and according to
the guidelines found in the electives section for each degree. Students should work closely
with faculty advisors before attempting to transfer professional/technical courses.
•
A student may earn a total of more than 90 credits at YVCC, but the total number of credits
accepted for transfer is determined by the institution to which the student transfers.
•
Courses numbered below 100 will not normally transfer to a baccalaureate institution.
To complete the transfer process to a senior institution, students are advised to follow these
procedures:
1. Review a current catalog of the institution to which they wish to transfer to and obtain current
informationregardingadmissionproceduresandspecificmajorrequirements.Studythe
entrancerequirementsandsuggestedfirst-andsecond-yearlevelcoursesinthemajorfield
ofinterest.Institutionsdifferintheirtreatmentofcreditsreceived.
2. Discuss with a YVCC counselor or advisor about transfer needs. Transfer guide sheets for
seniorinstitutionsareavailableonmostwebsitesforspecificcolleges.
3. Confer,eitherbyletterorpersonalinterview,withanadmissionsofficeratthesenior
institution for information about curriculum and transfer regulations.
4. Check carefully a quarter or two before transferring to be sure that all requirements will be
met and all regulations are observed to the satisfaction of the senior institution.
Lastminutechangesinastudent’smajorfieldofstudyorchoiceofseniorinstitutionmaycreate
transfer problems. Such changes should be made only after consultation with advisors.
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Degree Application Procedures for DTA
All candidates for a DTA must submit a degree
application for approval. Students are required to
submit their applications once they have completed
a total of 60 credits. This is intended to allow
sufficienttimeformeaningfuladjustmentstoa
student’s course schedule in order to better support
timely program completion.
Follow these steps to apply:
1. Obtain the appropriate degree application online
at www.YVCC.edu or from the Registration and
RecordsOffice.
2. Make an appointment with assigned advisor
and complete all information requested on the
application.
3. Obtain necessary signatures.
4. Take the completed application to the Cashier’s
Office,paythe$10graduationfee,andreturn
the application marked “PAID” to the Registration
andRecordsOffice.
Studentswillbenotified,inwriting,ifthedegree
application cannot be approved as submitted.
To apply for a high school diploma (SHB 1758) by
earning an associate degree, see “Pathways to a High
School Diploma” section of the catalog.
Senior Institutions
These senior institutions honor the ICRC transfer
agreement:
•
Bastyr College
•
Central Washington University
•
Cornish College of the Arts
•
Eastern Washington University
•
Gonzaga University
•
Heritage University
•
Northwest University
•
PacificLutheranUniversity
•
Saint Martin’s University
•
SeattlePacificUniversity
•
Seattle University
•
The Evergreen State College
•
University of Washington
•
Washington State University
•
Western Washington University
•
Whitworth University
Students wishing to enter institutions not listed
above should confer with a counselor or advisor
as early as possible so that appropriate course
equivalencies at YVCC can be accurately selected.
Mostoftheschoolslistedhavesomespecific
requirements which can be met at YVCC but are not
required in our AA degrees. Check with an advisor
earlyinyouracademiccareertofindoutabout
additional requirements of your chosen transfer
institution.
Transfer-back Policy
It is sometimes in the best interest of students to
transfer to a baccalaureate-granting institution
before satisfying the requirements for a transferable
associate degree at YVCC. Therefore, students
who have completed a minimum of 30 credits at
YVCC may complete YVCC’s requirements for a
transferable associate degree at another accredited
institution of higher learning if the courses being
applied are deemed to be equivalent to YVCC’s
course requirements.
Transfer Rights &
Responsibilities
Student Rights & Responsibilities
Students have the right to fair and equitable
treatment by the colleges and universities of
Washington as outlined in the guidelines below.
1. Students have the right to clear, accurate,
and current information about their transfer
admission requirements, transfer admission
deadlines, degree requirements, and transfer
policies that include course equivalencies.
2. Transfer and direct-entry students have the
right to expect comparable standards for
regular admission to programs and comparable
program requirements.
3. Studentshavetherighttoseekclarification
regarding their transfer evaluation and may
request the reconsideration of any aspect of
that evaluation. In response, the college will
follow established practices and processes for
reviewing its transfer credit decisions.
4. Students who encounter other transfer
difficultieshavetherighttoseekresolution.
Eachinstitutionwillhaveadefinedprocessfor
resolution that is published and readily available
to students.
5. Students have the responsibility to complete all
materials required for admission and to submit
the application on or before the published
deadlines.
6. Students have the responsibility to plan their
courseofstudybyreferringtothespecific
published degree requirements of the college or
academic program in which they intend to earn
a bachelor’s degree.
7. When a student changes a major or degree
program, the student assumes full responsibility
for meeting the new requirements.
College & University Rights & Responsibilities
Colleges and universities have the right and authority
to determine program requirements and course
offeringsinaccordancewiththeirinstitutional
mission and to communicate and publish these
requirementsandcourseofferingstostudentsand
the public.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Colleges and universities have the responsibility
to provide clear, accurate, and current
information about their transfer admission
requirements, transfer admission deadlines,
degree requirements, and transfer policies that
include course equivalencies.
to answer students’ questions about transfer
issues and provide students with opportunities
for appropriate follow-up.
to provide comparable standards for transfer
and direct-entry students for regular admission
to programs. Transfer and direct-entry students
must satisfy comparable program requirements.
to communicate admission and transfer-related
decisions to students in writing (electronic or
paper) and include information about student
transfer rights and responsibilities.
Direct Transfer Agreement
Degrees
Associate in Arts Requirements
A. Basic Requirements: 18-20 Credits
A minimum 2.0 (C) GPA is required in each
of the following groups. No S grades allowed
(exceptions: AP. CLEP, DANTES, and IB scores).
Group A (10 credits)
ENGL& 101, ENGL 102
Group B (5 credits)
MATH 107, 111, 220, 264 or MATH& 107, 132, 141,
142, 146, 148, 151, 152, 153, 254 or PHIL& 120
B.
Group C (3-5 credits)
CAS 106, CMST 140, CMST& 101, 210, 220 or ENGL
203
Distribution Requirements: 45 Credits
A 2.0 (C) GPA is required in each of the following
distributionareasandnomorethanfivecredits
of S grades can be used in each. No more
than 10 credits from any one subject area are
allowed.
Humanities (15 credits)
Select15creditsinthreedifferentsubjectareas
from the approved humanities distribution list.
Thesecreditsmayincludeamaximumoffive
credits in skill performance courses, which are
underlined in the approved distribution list, and
amaximumoffivecreditsof100-levelforeign
language or 100-level American Sign Language.
Natural Sciences/Math (15 credits)
from the approved distribution list. Choices
must include at least one of the laboratory
courses which are underlined in the approved
distribution list.
Social Sciences (15 credits)
from the approved distribution list.
C. Electives (25-29 Credits)
Core Electives (15-17 credits)
15-17 credits of electives should be chosen
carefully from the distribution of courses listed
in Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (Group B)
and Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural
Sciences from the approved distribution list.
A minimum 2.0 (C) GPA is required in this
distribution area.
General Electives (10-12 credits)
Select 10-12 credits from 100-level or above
courses. These may include additional Core
Electives as well as courses from the Restricted
List. No more than three Physical Education
activity credits apply toward a DTA degree.
See the Physical Education section of catalog for
eligible courses.
Associate in Business Requirements
A. Basic Requirements: 15 Credits
A minimum 2.0 GPA is required in each of
the following groups. No S grades allowed
(exceptions: AP, CLEP, DANTES, and IB scores).
Group A (10 credits)
Required - ENGL& 101 and ENGL 102
Group B (5 credits)
Required - MATH 111*
*Note: This degree must include the math
sequence of MATH 111 and MATH& 148.
B. Distribution Requirements: 45 Credits
A 2.0 (C) GPA is required in each of the following
areas,andnomorethanfivecreditsofSgrades
can be used in each. No more than 10 credits
from any one subject area are allowed.
Select 15 credits in three subject areas from the
approved humanities distribution list. These
creditsmayincludeamaximumoffivecreditsin
skill performance courses, which are indicated
by (P) in the approved distribution list, and a
maximumoffivecreditsof100-levelforeign
language or American Sign Language.
Required - MATH& 148 * and select 10 credits in
two additional subject areas from the approved
distribution list. Choices must include at least
one of the laboratory courses, which are
indicated by (L) on the approved distribution list.
* Note: This degree must include the math
sequence, MATH 111 and MATH&148.
Required - ECON& 201 and 202 and select 5
credits from an additional discipline from the
approved distribution list.
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C.
Business Core (25 Credits)
No S grades allowed in the business core. All
business option degrees must include the
25-credit business major core: ACCT& 201, 202,
203, BUS& 201, and BA 256.
D. Elective (5 credits)
Selectanadditionalfivecreditsfromcourses
numbered 100 or above. These may include
additional Core Electives as well as courses from
the Restricted List. No more than three Physical
Education activity credits apply toward a DTA
degree.
Note: Many universities and colleges have computer
course requirements for admission to the business
major. See your advisor to determine if a computer
course is recommended as the elective.
Associate in Science - Transfer
Note: Special advising is required for this degree.
YakimaValleyCommunityCollegeoffersthe
Associate in Science - Transfer degree for students
who are interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree
in biology, biochemistry, or chemistry (Track 1)
or engineering, computer science (information
technology), or physics (Track 2) at a baccalaureate
institution.
Students completing the Associate in Science Transfer will receive the same priority consideration
for admission to the baccalaureate institution
as those students completing the direct transfer
agreement and will be given junior status by the
receiving institution. Students with this degree
do not, however, meet the general education
requirements of the receiving institution. Therefore,
students will be required to complete the general
education requirements or general university
requirements during the junior and senior year.
This degree is appropriate for a student who
has a strong commitment to majoring in one of
the sciences and who is ready to enter MATH& 151
(Calculus) and ENGL& 101. Completion of this degree
will prepare the transfer student for upper division
study in the sciences; however, it does not guarantee
admission to the major. Course sequences should
be completed at one institution. For example, the
physics sequence or chemistry sequence should be
completed at one school.
Advising is a critical element for students
pursuing the Associate in Science - Transfer degree
in order to determine exactly which courses are
included in each of the categories. Students are
responsibleforcheckingspecificrequirementsof
the baccalaureate institution. Students interested in
pursuing this degree should contact the Admissions
OfficedirectlyforreferraltoAssociateinScience-
Transfer degree advisors.
Options
The Associate in Science - Transfer degree has two
tracks: Track 1 (biology, biochemistry, chemistry, and
geology) and Track 2 (engineering, computer science
[information technology], and physics).
Degree Requirements
A. Communications (5 credits)
ENGL& 101
B. Mathematics (15 credits)
MATH& 151, 152, 153, or MATH& 146 (Track 1)
MATH& 151, 152, 153, or MATH 220 (Track 2)
C. Humanities and Social Sciences (15 credits)
Fivecreditsofhumanitiesandfivecreditsof
social sciences are needed from the approved
distribution list. Five additional credits of either
humanities or social sciences are also required.
D. Major Requirements (60 credits)
Tobedeterminedbythespecificdegreethe
student is pursuing.
Distribution List Codes
DTA DISTRIBUTION LIST
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Note: Italicized courses are acceptable for distribution but are no longer offered for instruction.
(L) = Lab Course
(P) = Performance Course
+ = HIST& 116, 117, and 209 may be used for Humanities or Social Science distribution but not both.
# = Credit cannot be given for both ECON 213 and HIST 213, ECON 205 and GEOG 205, PSYCH 230 and SOC
230, or AGSCI 101 and BIOL 107.
Communications
CAS 106
College Seminar
Communications
CMST 140
CMST& 101
CMST& 210
CMST& 220
English
ENGL 102
ENGL 203
ENGL& 101
Drama
3
Feature Writing
Introduction to Communications
Interpersonal Communications
Public Speaking
3
5
5
5
English Composition II
The Research Paper
English Composition I
5
3
5
Humanities
Only 5 credits of 100-level modern language (ASL,
French, German, or Spanish) may be used for Humanities
distribution.
ASL 101
ASL 102
ASL 103
Art
ART& 100
ART 101
ART 102
ART 104
ART 105
ART 107
ART 112
ART 121
ART 122
ART 150
ART 201
ART 202
ART 203
ART 204
ART 205
ART 210
ART 211
ART 212
ART 280
ART 281
ART 282
ART 283
CHST 120
5
5
5
Art Appreciation
Design I
Design II (P)
Drawing I
Drawing II (P)
Drawing III (P)
Intermediate Watercolor (P)
Western Traditions of Art
Non-Western Traditions of Art
Intro to Art (P)
Functional Pottery (P)
Clay I: Handbuilding (P)
Clay II: Intermediate Wheel (P)
Clay II: Intermediate Handbuilding (P)
Advanced Clay (P)
Painting I (P)
Painting II (P)
Painting III (P)
Art History I
Art History II
Art History III
Asian Art History
5
4
4
4
4
4
2
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
2
4
4
4
5
5
5
3
Chican@s Art & Culture
CMST& 101
CMST 115
CMST 140
CMST& 210
CMST& 220
CMST 280
English
American Sign Language I
American Sign Language II
American Sign Language III
Chican@ Studies
Introduction to Communication
Newswriting
Feature Writing
Interpersonal Communication
Public Speaking
Intercultural Communication
DRMA& 101
DRAMA 115
DRAMA 150
DRAMA 161
DRAMA 180
DRAMA 181
DRAMA 182
DRAMA 188
DRAMA 189
DRAMA 201
DRAMA 202
DRAMA 203
DRAMA 204
DRAMA 205
DRAMA 282
5
5
5
3
5
5
5
ENGL 130
ENGL 131
ENGL 132
ENGL 135
ENGL 136
ENGL 137
ENGL 138
ENGL 140
ENGL 141
ENGL144
ENGL 145
ENGL 150
ENGL 170
ENGL 171
ENGL 201
ENGL 202
ENGL 203
ENGL 205
ENGL 209
ENGL 212
ENGL 220
ENGL 221
ENGL 222
ENGL 264
ENGL 265
ENGL 266
ENGL 270
ENGL 271
ENGL 275
Introduction to Theatre
Rehearse/Performance Tech (P)
Introduction to Cinema
National Cinemas
Acting Beginning (P)
Acting Intermediate (P)
Acting Advanced (P)
Stage Makeup (P)
Basic Stagecraft/Theater (P)
Contemporary Theater
Theater History I
Theater History II
Theater History III
19th Century Drama
Acting Seminar Advanced (P)
Writers and Ideas I
Writers and Ideas II
Writers and Ideas III
Introduction to Fiction
Introduction to Plays
Introduction to Poetry
Introduction to Novel
Science Fiction
The Mystery Novel
LiteratureofPacificNW&West
Introduction to Native American Literature
Women in Literature
Student Literary Journal I
Student Literary Journal II
Creative Writing I
Creative Writing II
The Research Paper
Poetry Workshop
Introduction to Mythology
Survey Latin American Fiction
Survey American Literature to 1870
Survey American Literature 1870 to 1945
Survey American Literature 1945 to Present
English Lit: Begin to 1660
English Lit: 1660 to 1832
English Lit: 1832 to Present
Introduction to Shakespeare
Shakespeare in Ashland
The Bible as Literature
Ethnic Studies
ETHS 103
ETHS 120
ETHS 203
History
HIST& 116
HIST& 117
HIST 208
HIST 209
5
2
3
5
3
4
4
3
4
3
5
5
5
5
4
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3-5
3-5
3
3
3
2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
3
5
Media, Art & American Ethnicity
African American Experience
Ethnic Storytelling
5
3
3
Western Civilization I +
Western Civilization II +
Roman Civilization
Greek Civilization +
5
5
5
5
56
Humanities
HUM 102
HUM 103
HUM 104
HUM 111
HUM 112
HUM 113
HUM270
Music
MUS 100
MUS 101
MUS 102
MUS 103
MUS 104
MUSC& 105
MUS 116
MUS 117
MUS 119
MUS 130
MUS 133
MUS 149
MUS 218
MUS 224
MUS 225
MUS 226
Introduction to Humanities I
Introduction to Humanities II
Introduction to Humanities III
American Pop Culture I
American Pop Culture II
American Pop Culture III
SignificantFiguresinWorldCivilization
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Music Fundamentals
Ear Training I
Music Theory I
Ear Training II
Music Theory II
Music Appreciation
History of Rock and Roll
World Music
History of Jazz
College Chorus (P)
Chamber Singers (P)
Jazz Ensemble (P)
Music of 20th Century
Music History I
Music History II
Music History III
3
2
3
2
2
5
5
3
5
3
2
2
5
3
3
3
Philosophy
PHIL& 101
PHIL& 115
PHIL 150
PHIL 167
PHIL 215
PHIL 220
Introduction to Philosophy
Critical Thinking
Existential Group
World Philosophy
Introduction to Ethics
Philosophy of Religion
Photography
PHOTO 101
PHOTO 102
PHOTO 103
PHOTO 203
Photography I (P)
Photography II
Digital Photography (P)
Intermediate Digital Photography (P)
Political Science
POLS 201
Spanish
SPAN 101
SPAN 102
SPAN 103
SPAN 201
SPAN 202
SPAN 203
SPAN 231
SPAN 232
SPAN 233
5
5
2
5
5
5
3
3
5
5
Introduction to Political Theory
5
Spanish I First Year
Spanish II First Year
Spanish III First Year
Spanish I Second Year
Spanish II Second Year
Spanish III Second Year
Second Year Spanish for Prof Speaking
Second Year Spanish for Academic Writing
Second Year Spanish for Academic Reading
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Natural Sciences/Math
Agriculture
AGSCI 101
Introduction to Plant Science (L) #
Anthropology
ANTH& 205 Biological Anthropology
Astronomy
ASTR& 100
Survey of Astronomy
Biology
BIOL 102
BIOL 105
BIOL 107
BIOL 109
BIOL 124
BIOL 140
BIOL 201
BIOL 211
BIOL 221
BIOL 225
BIOL 230
BIOL 231
BIOL 232
BIOL 124
Environmental Science (L)
Biology for Nonmajors with Lab (L)
Introduction to Plant Science (L) #
General Biology (L)
Plants & Wildlife of Washington
Marine Biology (L)
Biology for Majors I (L)
Biology for Majors II (L)
Biology for Majors III (L)
Natural History Yakima Valley
Human Anatomy & Physiology I (L)
Human Anatomy & Physiology II (L)
Microbiology (L)
Plants & Wildlife of Washington
Chemistry
CHEM 100 Introduction to Chemistry
CHEM 109/110 Principles of Chemistry (L)
CHEM& 141 General Chemistry I
CHEM& 142 General Chemistry II
CHEM& 143 General Chemistry III
CHEM& 151 General Chemistry I Lab (L)
CHEM& 152 General Chemistry II Lab (L)
CHEM& 153 General Chemistry III Lab (L)
CHEM 209/210
Introduction to Organic/Biochem (L)
CHEM& 241 Organic Chemistry I Lecture
CHEM& 242 Organic Chemistry II Lecture
CHEM& 243 Organic Chemistry III Lecture
CHEM& 251 Organic Chemistry I Lab (L)
CHEM& 252 Organic Chemistry II Lab (L)
Geography
GEOG 102
GEOG 210
Geology
GEOL& 101
GEOL& 103
GEOL& 115
GEOL 155
GEOL 206
GEOL&208
Math
MATH& 107
MATH 111
MATH& 141
MATH&142
MATH& 146
MATH& 148
MATH& 151
MATH& 152
MATH& 153
Nutrition
NUTR 101
5
5
Introduction Physical Geology (L)
Historical Geology (L)
Geology National Parks (L)
Glacial Geology
Glacier & Climate Change
GeologyofPacificNorthwest(L)
5
5
5
3
5
5
Math in Society
Algebra Applied to Bus/Econ
Precalculus I
Precalculus II
Introduction to Stats
Business Calculus
Calculus I
Calculus II
Calculus III
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Nutrition
5
Philosophy
5
Physical Science
5
5
5
3
3
3
2
2
2
5
4
3
3
3
3
Physical Geography
Earth's Climate (L)
5
PHIL &120
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
3
5
5
5
5
Introduction to Logic
5
PHSCI 101
Physical Science Survey I
5
(Physical Science 101 may be used for Chemistry or Physics
distribution but not for both.)
PHSCI 102
Physical Science Survey II
5
(Physical Science 102 may be used for Chemistry or Physics
distribution but not for both.)
PHSCI 112
Physical Science Survey II with Lab (L)
5
Physics
PHYS 100
Introduction to Physics
PHYS 115/125 General Physics I (L)
PHYS 116/126 General Physics II (L)
PHYS 117/127 General Physics III (L)
PHYS 211/221 Engineering Physics I (L)
PHYS 212/222 Engineering Physics II (L)
PHYS 213/223 Engineering Physics III (L)
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
ANTH& 100
ANTH 110
ANTH& 204
ANTH& 206
ANTH& 217
Survey of Anthropology
Mayas & Aztecs
Archaeology
Cultural Anthropology
Plateau Native Peoples
Chican@ Studies
CHST 112
CHST 115
CHST 220
Chican@ Exp. in Contemporary Society
La Chicana
Chican@ Community Study
CMST& 102 Introduction to Mass Media
Economics
ECON 101
ECON& 201
ECON& 202
ECON 205
ECON 213
Intro to Economics
Micro Economics
Macro Economics
Economic Geography #
Economic History #
Ethnic Studies
ETHS 101
ETHS 145
American Ethnic Minorities
US Indian Relations
Geography
GEOG 101 World Regional Geography
GEOG & 200 Human Geography
GEOG 205 Economic Geography #
History
HIST& 116
HIST& 117
HIST& 118
HIST& 136
HIST& 137
HIST 205
HIST 209
HIST 213
HIST&214
HIST 270
HIST 275
Western Civilization I +
Western Civilization II +
Western Civilization III
U.S. History I
U.S. History II
U.S. History 1945 to Present
Greek Civilization +
Economic History #
PacificNorthwestHistory
History of Latin America
History of Mexico
Political Science
POLS 100
POLS 100W
POLS& 101
POLS& 202
POLS& 203
POLS 205
POLS 270
Contemporary World Problems
Intro Political Science
American Government
International Relations
State & Local Government
Political Economy
Psychology
PSYC& 100
PSYC& 200
PSYCH 209
PSYCH 213
PSYC& 220
PSYCH 230
General Psychology
Lifespan Psychology
Fundamentals of Psychological Research
Human Life-Span Development I
Abnormal Psychology
Social Psychology #
SOC& 101
SOC& 201
SOC 210
SOC 230
SOC 250
5
3
5
5
2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
3
5
5
5
Intro to Sociology
Social Problems
Sociology of Sex/Gender
Social Psychology #
Marriage & Family
5
5
5
5
5
Quantitative
Math
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Sociology
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MATH 111
MATH 220
MATH264
MATH& 107
MATH& 132
MATH& 141
MATH& 142
MATH& 146
MATH& 148
MATH& 151
MATH& 152
MATH& 153
MATH& 254
Algebra Applied to Business/Economics
Linear Algebra
DifferentialEquations
Math in Society
Math for Elementary Education II
Pre-Calculus I
Pre-Calculus II
Introduction to Statistics
Business Calculus
Calculus I
Calculus II
Calculus III
Calculus IV
Philosophy
PHIL& 120
Introduction to Logic
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Electives
Electives should be chosen carefully from courses
numbered 100 or above. A maximum of 15 credits
may be taken from the Restricted Course List (see
index).
Co-op Credits
A maximum of 15 co-op credits is allowed.
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
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RESTRICTED SUBJECT AREAS FOR TRANSFER
InterCollege Relations Commission, Associate Degree Courses List, Part II (May 1995)
The following list is intended to provide Washington community colleges with information regarding restrictions on the
transferabilityofcoursestakeninfulfillmentofassociatedegreerequirements.Pleasenote:Thislistrepresentsanintercollege
agreementandisnotmeanttoreflectthetransferpolicyofanyindividualinstitution.Itistheunderstandingoftherepresentatives
of participating baccalaureate colleges that associate degrees meeting the ICRC guidelines would ordinarily include no more than
15 credits in subjects on this list unless a special agreement had been arranged with the particular receiving institution.
* In these subjects, the introductory survey courses are acceptable.
Accounting * (Only Principles I,
II, III are transferable)
Aeronautics/Aviation
Administration of Justice *
(Criminal Justice, Law
Enforcement, Police
Science, Corrections)
Agriculture *
Air Conditioning/Heating/
Refrigeration
Aircraft Repair
Allied Health Program
American Institute of Banking
(AIB)
Animal Technology
Appliance Repair Technician
Applied Linguistics
Architectural
Auto Mechanics
Avionics
Banking and Finance
Barbering
Biomedical Equipment
Boat Building
BusinessandOfficeTechnician
Career Planning/Exploration
Carpentry/Construction
Methods
Chemical Dependency
Childcare
Chiropractic
Clothing and Apparel
Commercial Design
Communications (Radio, TV,
Film)
Computer Information Systems
Computer Repair
Consumer Education
Cooking and Baking
Cooperative Work Experience,
Field Experience (Only
practicum in Teacher
Education is transferable)
Cosmetology
Counseling Psychology
Court Reporting
Culinary Arts (Cooking, Baking)
Custodial Training,
Maintenance
Data Processing (Courses in
technical data processing/
data entry, personal
computer use and
software packages and
their applications are not
acceptable. For acceptable
courses in Computer
Science, see the Associate
Degree Course List Part I.)
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygiene
Diagnostic Ultrasound
Technology
Diesel Mechanics
Dietician
Diving Technology
Drafting
Early Childhood Education *
Education *
Electronics
Emergency Medical Technician
Engineering Technology
Engineering Technology
Environmental Technology
Equine Sciences
ESL (Courses that are
preparation in English)
Family Life
Farm and Industrial Machinery
Maintenance
Ferrier/Horseshoeing
Fashion Design and
Merchandising
Fire Science
Fisheries *
Fisheries Technology
Fitness Technology
Floristry *
Food Service
Forest Technology
Forestry
General Studies
Gerontology Assistant
Graphics Reproduction (Only
introductory survey
course in graphic arts is
transferable.)
Hazardous Materials
Health (First Aid)
Health Technologies
(Radiology, Biomedical
Photography)
Histotechnology
Home Economics (Restricted
except courses in the
scientificstudyofnutrition)
Horology
Horticulture
Hospitality
Hotel/Motel Management
Human Resources
Human Services (Counseling,
gerontology, community
health advocate, etc) *
Independent Study
Industrial Relations, Industrial
Sciences
Instructional Assistant
Instrumentation and Control
Interior Design and
Merchandising
Interpreter Training
Journalism
Keypunch Operator, Data Entry
Labor Relations and Studies
(Restricted except labor
history and economics
courses)
Landscaping
Leadership Skills
Legal Studies
Leisure Services
Library Skills, Library
Technician
Life Skills
Machining, Machine Shop
Marine Technology
Marketing *
Mechanics
Media Technology
Medical Technology
Microcomputers
Mid-Management
Military Science (Lower
division)
Nanny
Natural Resources
Needle Trades Technology
Nondestructive Testing
Nuclear Technician
Nursing/Nurse Aid
Nursing Home Administration
Occupational Education
Oceanography Technology
OfficeOccupations,Skillsand
Technology
Ophthalmic Dispensing and
Technology
Optometric Technician
Paralegal
Paraprofessional programs
Parent Education
Parks and Recreation *
Peer Counseling and Advising
Personal Development and
Human
Relations
Pharmacy Assisting
Photographic Equipment
Technician
Physical Therapy Assisting
Practical Nursing
Preschool and Parenting
Procurement/Purchasing
Professional Development
Public Works Technician
Pulp and Paper Manufacture
Technology
Quality Control
Radio and Television
Technology
Radiologic Technology
Reading
Real Estate
Recreation/Leisure Parks *
Rehabilitation
Replacement Parts
Respiratory/Inhalation Therapy
Restaurant Management
Retail Management
Saddlemaking
Sales
Satellite Communications
Secretarial Studies
Security
Small Business Management
Social Sciences (Restricted
except some courses listed
under this title which have
academic content)
Social Services *
Soils
Special Education
Stationary Steam Engineering
Student Government
Study Skills (Including speed
reading, note-taking, time
management, test-taking,
“skimming and scanning,”
and other college survival
skills)
Substance Abuse
Supermarket
Supervision
Surgical
Surveying
Technology programs Auto
Parts
Telecommunications
Tourism and Travel
Transportation
Upholstery
Veterinary Assistant
Vision Care
Vocational Education
Waste Water
Water Science Technology
Welding
Wildlife Management
Workshops and Mini-courses
* See the associate degree
course list, Part I for
exceptions. The full ICRC
Handbook is available in the
YVCC Counseling & Advising
Center or
at www.washingtoncouncil.
org.
Since 1995, the following
colleges have subscribed to
the Intercollege Relations
Commission Guidelines:
Bastyr University
Central Washington University
Cornish Institute
Gonzaga University
Heritage University
Northwest College
PacificLutheranUniversity
SeattlePacificUniversity
City University
Seattle University
The Evergreen State College
Saint Martin’s College
University of Washington
Western Washington
University
Whitworth College
Degrees Offered
SPECIAL DEGREES
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Associate in General Studies
Associate in Technology - Servicemen’s Opportunity College
TheAssociateinGeneralStudiesdegreeisdesignedtoallowmaximumflexibilityinattaininga
degree for those with broad needs and experiences. It is not meant to be a transferable degree,
although individual courses may transfer to four-year colleges and universities.
A. Communication Skills (8 credits)
Required: ENGL& 101; other communication courses: 3 credits
B. Distribution Credits (30 credits)
Sincenospecificlistisdesignatedforthesecourses,studentsmayincludeawiderrangeof
courses in the following areas than is found in the approved distribution list.
Select from at least two subject areas.
C. Electives: (52 credits)
Total for Degree: 90 Credits
See “General Education Requirements” section of the catalog for additional requirements.
Associate in Technology - Servicemen’s Opportunity College
Yakima Valley Community College is one of more than 400 institutions that make up the network
of Servicemen’s Opportunity College (SOC). The SOCAD program at YVCC enables a service person
stationed virtually anywhere in the United States and at many posts overseas to take college-level
courses and progress steadily toward a degree. Active-duty personnel are able to make full use of
their military education and experiences in planning their academic and professional careers.
The Associate in Technology degree is designed exclusively for military participants. It assists
senior, professional, military personnel in achieving promotional points and early retirement.
SOCADisatwo-yearprogram(90quarterhoursrequired)thatenableswarrantofficersand
noncommissionedofficerstoearncreditlargelyfrommilitaryexperiences.
A minimum of four college classes (18 quarter hours of credit total) may be all that is required
forcompletionbywarrantofficersandseniornoncommissionedofficers.Thebalanceof72
quarter hours of credit may be granted from MOS (Mode of Service) experience, service schools,
prior college courses, or other YVCC courses (18 credits minimum required at YVCC).
This degree is not designed as a college academic transfer degree. Military personnel
interested in a college transfer degree may contact the Counseling Center at YVCC for further
information.
YVCC courses required
ENGL 090T, 095, or ENGL&101 (5 credits)
CMST& 220 (5 credits)
Social sciences/Natural Sciences (5 credits)
Electives (5 credits)
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PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL DEGREES
Degrees Offered
Associate of Applied Science
Associate of Applied Science Transfer
YVCC/Perry Technical Institute Combined
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees are designed to provide competencies related
to the workplace; these degrees are not designed as a transfer degree to a four-year institution.
StudentsearninganAASmaygoontoearnBachelorsofAppliedScience(BAS)degreesofferedat
variousdifferentcommunitycollegesinthestate.StudentswishingtotransferAAScreditswillnot
be automatically accepted as a junior at four-year colleges and universities; however, since some
individual courses taken under this plan are transferable, students wishing to transfer are likely
to receive some advanced-standing credit after their transcript is individually evaluated by the
receiving institution. An AAS may be awarded upon completion of a prescribed program.
Inordertobeawardedanappliedsciencedegreeorcertificate,studentsmustcomplete
courses covering three core competency distribution areas: computation, communication, and
humanrelations.Specificcoursesarerequiredthatwillfulfillthesecompetencies.Thecurriculum
in professional/technical areas is competency-based and has been developed to meet
industry-wide skills standards.
Forspecificdegreerequirements,pleaserefertothe“GeneralEducationRequirements”
section and the appropriate program of study section of this catalog. The following degrees are
currentlybeingofferedatYVCC:
Agribusiness
Accounting
Business Management
Business Management,
Entrepreneurship Specialty
Business Management, Marketing
Specialty
Business Technology,
Administrative Assistant
Business Technology, Bilingual
AdministrativeOfficeAssistant
LegalOfficeAssistant
MedicalOfficeAssistant
BusinessTechnology,LegalOffice
Assistant
Business Technology, Medical
OfficeAssistant
Civil Engineering Technology
Construction Design
Criminal Justice
Dental Hygiene
ECE Preschool Sped Option
Electrical Technology - Perry Tech
Heating, Vent, A/C & Refrigeration
- Perry Tech
Information Technology General
IT Network Administrator
IT General Support Specialist
Instrument & Industrial
Automation Technology
- Perry Tech
Medical Assisting
Medical Billing & Coding
Nursing
Para-educator
Production/Pest Management
Radiologic Sciences
Surgical Technology
Technology (SOCAD)
TV Production/Broadcast - YV Tech
Vineyard Technology
Winery Technology
Associate of Applied Science - Transfer Degree (AAS-T)
The Associate in Applied Science - Transfer degree (AAS-T) is designed to build upon the technical
courses required for job preparation but also includes a college-level General-Education
component, common in structure for all such degrees. Several four-year colleges and universities
havespecificbachelor'sdegreeprogramsthatacceptAAS-Tdegreeswithagreeduponarticulation
agreements. YVCC has two AAS-T degrees in Early Childhood Education and Agribusiness. (See the
programdescriptioninthiscatalogforspecificprogramrequirements.
YVCC/Perry Technical Institute Combined Degree Program
The combined degree program provides students the opportunity to obtain specialized training at
PerryTechnicalInstitutetogetherwithspecificYVCCcourseworkthatwillbetterpreparestudents
for their jobs and provide them with advancement opportunities. Students may complete their
YVCC coursework before, during, or after their Perry Technical Institute training. On successful
completion of both the Perry Technical Institute training and YVCC classes, students will earn an
Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Technology; Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and
Refrigeration Technology; or Instrumentation and Industrial Automation Technology.
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL CERTIFICATES
Certificates of Achievement
ThecertificateprogramsofferedatYVCCincludeawiderangeofsubjectsandrequirevarying
lengthsoftimeforcompletion.Thespecificrequirementsforeachcertificatearegiveninthe
programdescriptionssectionofthiscatalog.CertificatesofAchievementwillbeissuedupon
successfulcompletionoftheprescribedcertificateprogramswitha2.0orhighergradepoint
averageinthecoursesrequiredforthatcertificate.Certificateapplicationsmaybeobtainedfrom
theRegistrationandRecordsOffice.
Inadditiontospecificcertificateprograms,YVCCmayalsoawardthecommunitycollege
certificatetoanystudentwhocompletes90creditsatthecollege.Personsinterestedinreceiving
thisCertificateofAchievement,whichrecognizestwoyearsofcompletedworkattheinstitution,
mayrequestthecertificationapplicationfromtheRegistrationandRecordsOfficeintheDeccio
HigherEducationCenter.Awardofthecertificateisbyapprovaloftheregistrar.Thefollowing
certificatesarecurrentlyofferedatYVCC:
Access
Accounting Clerk
Animal Science Technology
Automotive Electrical & Electronic Systems
BusinessTechnology-BilingualOfficeAssistant
BusinessTechnology-GeneralOfficeAssistant
Business Technology - Legal Receptionist
Business Technology - Medical Receptionist
Business Accounting
Business Management
Business Marketing
CDA Track:
• Family Child Care
• Infant - Toddler Care
• Preschool
CESCL Training
CISCO Internetworking
CNC Operator
Communications/Call Taker
Community College
Computed Tomography
Correctional
Crime Scene Investigation
CT Scan
Dental Assisting - YV Tech
Drafting
ECEInitialCertificate
ECEShortCertificateofSpecialization:
• Administration
• Early Childhood Education (General)
• Family Child Care
• Infant - Toddler Care
• School - Age Care
ECECertificate/StateCredential
Ethnic Studies
Excel
High School Diploma - YVCC
Information Technology Computer User
Information Technology General
InformationTechnologyOfficeSuite
Information Technology Programming
Machining Technology
Managing & Maintaining the PC
Medical Assisting Medical Billing and Coding
Medical Interpreter - Spanish/English
Nursing Assistant
OfficeSkillsI&II
OfficeWorker1A,1B,&1C
Para-Educator
Pharmacy Technician
Phlebotomy
Police Clerk/Support Specialist
PowerPoint
Practical Nursing
Retail Management
STARS:
• Administration of Early Learning Programs
• Brain Development and Young Child
• Child Abuse and Neglect
• Health for Preschool Teachers
• Infant/Toddler Caregiving
• Kindergarten Readiness
•ManagingDifficultBehaviors
• Math for Preschool Teachers
• Science for Preschool Teachers
Steering, Suspension, & Brake Systems
Surgical Technology
Tree Fruit Production
Vineyard Technology
Wine Sales
Winery Technology
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Prerequisites
PROGRAMS & COURSES
Thissectionofthecatalogidentifieswhatthespecificprerequisites,ifany,areforeachcourse.
Course prerequisites are requirements that students must meet before they can enroll in a
particular course. A student must earn a grade of C (2.0) or higher in prerequisite courses, unless
otherwise noted, or unless the student receives the department chair’s written approval for the
class or program.
Students are required to complete the prerequisites for a course before they can enroll
in that class. As students register for classes, the system will check their student records for
prerequisite requirements. If these requirements are found in the record, the student will be
registered in the class, but if they are not found, the system will not allow registration for that
course.
For information about departmental policies regarding prerequisites, contact the appropriate
dean’soffice.
Course Numbering
The numbers from 0-99 designate developmental courses and certain professional/technical
classes. These classes are not college level. Classes numbered from 100-299 are college-level and
generally transferable to baccalaureate degree programs.
Coursesnumbered099,199,or299designateindependentstudyandfieldexperience
classes. Courses numbered 098, 198, or 298 designate experimental or exploratory classes.
Cooperativefieldexperience(co-op)coursesareassignedthe190and290numberedseries.
Community service courses are numbered with 076 and are not awarded credit.
Courses listed in this catalog constitute the most recent record of the total academic program
ofthecollege.Listingdoesnotmeanthatallcoursesareofferedeveryquarteroreveryyear.
Consulttheclassscheduleforspecificcourseofferings.
Common Course Numbering
Washington’s community and technical colleges want to make it easier for students to transfer
credits among the state’s 34 community and technical colleges. YVCC has moved to a common
course numbering system, which will mean that the same course will be titled and numbered in a
similar way at every community and technical college in the state.
There are a number of changes in course names and numbers for YVCC. The changes should
help you know that a course you have taken at one Washington college is the same at another,
and the course will transfer easily.
Commoncoursesareidentifiedbyan“&”followingthedepartmentabbreviation.Transfer
coursesthatarenotidentifiedascommonwillstilltransferundertheDirectTransferAgreement
asinthepast.PleasedirectanyquestionstotheRegistrarintheEnrollmentServicesOfficeatthe
phone number listed in the front of this catalog.
Definitions and Codes
Co-requisite: These are one or more courses that must be taken together in the same quarter.
For example, a lecture and lab in Chemistry.
Cross-disciplined courses: Coursesintwodifferentdisciplinesthathavethesamecourse
description and credits. Credit cannot be given for both courses.
Distributions for DTA:
Communications
Humanities
Humanities - Performance
Natural Sciences
Natural Sciences - Lab
Quantitative
Social Science
Quarter Offered Codes
F Fall Quarter
S Spring Quarter
SR Summer Quarter
W Winter Quarter
O Occasionally
Core Competency Codes
Computation
Communication
Human Relation
Accounting
Physical Fitness
Art
Electives
See also “Business Administration”
Courses
ACCT& 201: Principles of Accounting I
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S, SR
Introduction to the theory and practice of accounting,
includingfinancialstatements.
ACCT& 202: Principles of Accounting II
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Depreciation, payroll taxes, partnerships, and corporations.
Prerequisite: ACCT& 201
ACCT& 203: Principles of Accounting III
5 Cr
Quarters: W, S, SR
ACCT& 203 introduces students to the procedures and
techniques with which managers use accounting information
to make decisions. The course includes departmental and
cost accounting.
Prerequisite: ACCT& 201 and ACCT& 202
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training
(I-BEST)
The Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST)
programs enable students to develop both their literacy
and job skills in order to be prepared for the workforce
and continued study in college. I-BEST pairs a professional/
technical content instructor with an adult basic education
instructor to help students progress in reading, writing, and
math while being trained for a career. Participants in the
I-BEST program can work on their basic education while
earning college-level credit.
I-BESTprogramsofferedatYVCCinclude:
•
NursingAssistantCertification
•
Business Technology
For more information on the I-BEST programs, visit www.
YVCC.edu/CCC or call 509-574-4911.
Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) I-BEST
The primary emphases in adult Basic Education (ABE)
programs are helping students improve their basic reading,
writing, and math skills to succeed in college or employment.
The ABE programs assist students in earning an adult high
school diploma, preparing to take a high school equivalency
exam (such as the GED) or upgrading academic skills for
college study. ABE courses lead directly into credit bearing
college courses for those students who wish to continue their
college education.
High School Equivalency Exam Preparation
ABE courses help students prepare to take a high school
equivalency exam such as the GED (General Education
Development) exam. The GED exam is administered on the
computer and the students need to have strong academic
skills and knowledge in the areas of reading, writing, math,
computer technology, social studies, and science in order to
pass the exam.
High School 21+ (HS21+)
Students who are 21 years of age or older can earn high
school credit from ABE courses and earn an adult high
schooldiploma.Asstudentsshowcompetencyinspecific
subject areas, YVCC will grant high school credit. HS21+
allows individuals to apply previously earned high school
credittowardtheirdiplomaandthenfinishtherestofthe
credits required by taking classes at YVCC. Students are
not required to pass the high school state assessment or
complete a senior project. Students may also be able to
earn high school credit based on prior knowledge through
training and/or work experience. To earn a high school
diploma, students must earn a total of 19 high school
creditsanddemonstrateproficiencyinEnglishandmath.
ABE and credit level faculty coordinate curriculum to
facilitate a smooth student transition from ABE directly into
credit-bearing college courses for those students who wish
to continue their college education.
Content Area
English
Math
Science (1 credit must be a lab science)
Washington State History & Government
US History & Government
Occupational Education
Health
Total Diploma Credits
1.5
1
5.5
19
Credit
3
2
2
.5
1
1
1
.5
YVCCoffersatwo-quarterprogramtopreparestudents
for a career as a nursing assistant. By participating in this
program, students will improve their reading, writing, and
math skills while participating in NAC skills training. Upon
successful completion of the program, students earn a
YVCCCertificateofCompletionandwillbeeligibletoapply
andtestfortheNursingAssistantCertificationwiththe
Washington state Department of Health.
First Quarter: NAC Foundations
Credits
ABE 023/024/025 Math 3/4/5
ABE 069
Workplace Skills
ABE 070
Medical English
ABE 071
Medical Terminology
Second Quarter: NAC Theory & Clinicals
ABE 034
Writing 4
NRSE 100
NAC Theory
10
NRSE 101
Clinical Practice
4
NRSE 102
Test Preparation
1
Total College Credits 15
Business Technology (BT) I-BEST
YVCCoffersstudenttheopportunitytoobtaingeneraloffice
skills while reinforcing basic reading, writing, and math.
Studentscanearntwocertificates--OfficeSkillsIandOffice
Skills II. Courses are available for four consecutive quarters
of study.
First Quarter
Credits
ABE 023/024/025 Math 3/4/5
ABE 034/035
Writing 4/5
BT 121
Human Relations
4
BT 122
Ten-Key Calculator
2
BT 125
Learning the Keyboard
2
IT 102
Windows
2
Second Quarter
ABE 023/024/025 Math 3/4/5
ABE 034/035
Writing 4/5
BT 123
Recordkeeping
5
BT 126
Keyboarding Document Format
3
Office Skills Certificate I Total College Credits 19
Third Quarter
ABE 023/024/025 Math 3/4/5
ABE 034/035
Writing 4/5
BT 127 Intermediate Keyboarding I
3
BT 160 Word Processing Short Course
2
IT 100 Introduction to Computers
3
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Fourth Quarter
ABE 023/024/025 Math 3/4/5
ABE 034/035
Writing 4/5
BT 128 Intermediate Keyboarding II
BT 130 Basic Business Essentials
BT 161 Word Processing Completion
Office Skills Certificate II Total College Credits
2
5
3
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Courses
ABE 023: ABE Math 3
Variable Cr
Quarters: F/W/S/SR
This ABE course provides instruction in low intermediate
basic education math concepts in whole numbers,
measures of central tendency, graphs, and measurements
asdefinedbytheWashingtonStateLearningStandardsfor
Adult Basic Education.
Prerequisite: Eligibility determined by minimum CASAS score of
211, math placement quiz, and/or permission of instructor
ABE 024: ABE Math 4
Variable Cr
Quarters: F/W/S/SR
This ABE course provides instruction in high intermediate
basic education math concepts in fractions, decimals,
percents,andintegersasdefinedbytheWashingtonState
Learning Standards for Adult Basic Education.
Prerequisite: Completion of ABE 023 or eligibility for ABE 024
as determined by the math placement quiz and/or instructor
recommendation
ABE 025: ABE Math 5
Variable Cr
Quarters: F/W/S/SR
This ABE course provides instruction in low adult secondary
math concepts in ration/proportions, percents, geometry,
algebra,andgraphsasdefinedbytheWashingtonState
Learning Standards for Adult Basic Education.
Prerequisite: Completion of ABE 024 or eligibility for ABE 025
as determined by the math placement quiz and/or instructor
recommendation
ABE 033: Writing 3: WA State History & Civics
Variable Cr
Quarters: F/W/S/SR
A course for Basic Skills students who wish to improve their
written communication skills, prepare for the GED writing
test, earn Social Studies credit for the HS21+ diploma,
or to advance to ABE 034. Students learn to write simple
narrative, informative or expressive texts of a paragraph,
and steps/instructions/commands for varied audiences and
purposes.
Prerequisite: CASAS reading score of 211 or higher and/or
permission of instructor
ABE 034: Writing 4: US History & Writing
Variable Cr
Quarters: F/W/S/SR
This course is for Basic Skills students who wish to improve
their written communications skills for the GED writing test,
to earn Social Studies credit toward a HS21+ diploma, or to
prepareforcollege-levelcontent.Throughwell-definedand
structured writing activities, students learn to write multiple
paragraphs using complex sentences structure to inform,
persuade, complete a task, or for personal expression.
Prerequisite: CASAS/COMPASS placement or permission of
instructor
ABE 035: Writing 5: Contemporary Word Problems
Variable Cr
Quarters: F/W/S/SR
This course is for Basic Skills students who wish to improve
their written communication skills for the GED writing test,
to earn Social Studies credit for the HS21+ diploma, or to
prepareforcollege-levelcontent.Throughwell-definedand
structured writing activities, students learn to write multiple
paragraphs using complex sentence structure to inform,
persuade, complete a task, or for personal expression.
Prerequisite: CASAS reading score of 236 or higher,
appropriate writing rubric placement score, and/or permission
of instructor
ABE 040: Transitioning to College
Variable Cr
Quarters: F/W/S/SR
This course is for students entering college who want an
overview of what college is all about. Topics include college
admissions and programs, degree requirements, college
transferinformation,financialaidandfinancialplanning,
learning styles, personality and career interest assessments,
time management,; listening and note-taking skills, test
taking, memory techniques, and career information.
Prerequisite: ABE 033 as assessed by the CASAS
ABE 043: Reading 3: Personal Health & the Human Body
Variable Cr
Quarters: F/W/S/SR
This is a basic reading course focused in the content areas
of the human body and personal health.
Prerequisite: CASAS score of 211 or above or permission of
instructor
ABE 044: Reading 4: Physical Science
Variable Cr
Quarters: F/W/S/SR
This is a basic reading course focused in the content area of
physical science.
Prerequisite: CASAS score of 221 or above and/or permission
of instructor
ABE 045: Reading 5: Life Science
Variable Cr
Quarters: F/W/S/SR
This is a basic reading course focused in the content area of
life science.
Prerequisite: CASAS score of 236 or above and/or permission
of instructor
ABE 060: Personal Fitness
Variable Cr
Quarters: F/W/S/SR
Thisisabasicpersonalfitnesscourse.Inthiscourse,
students will learn some safe practices for being involved in
aregularfitnessprogram.Theywillthenbeexpectedtoput
thesepracticesinplaceforaneight-weekpersonalfitness
plan. There will be weekly readings and the use of multimediatobroadenexpertiseinfitness.Quizzeswillprove
competency in the assigned learning. Each student will also
participatefivedaysperweekinapersonalfitnessplanand
report through a weekly journal submitted to the instructor.
ABE 069: Workplace Skills
Variable Cr
Quarters: F/W/S/SR
This course is part of the Foundations to Health Care series
and is designed for the ABE/ESL student to prepare him/
her for a pathway in a vocational health-related career.
The course will facilitate the ABE/ESL student in developing
pre-employment and workplace skills and computers/
technology including goal setting, self assessment, problem
solving, decision making, communication, job search, and
employment.
Prerequisite: Students mush achieve a minimum score of
221 on the CASAS reading test and/or a minimum score of
40 on the COMPASS reading test. Students should be able to
read, write, understand, and speak the English language as
communication is an important part of healthcare and all
instructions are in English
ABE 070: Medical English
Variable Cr
Quarters: F
This course is designed to develop basic English skills
and explore general health areas including anatomy and
physiology and issues such as prevention/early detection
of disease, safety, community programs, how our immune
system works, signs, symptoms, and cause of disease. This
is an interactive course that will develop writing, reading,
verbal communication, vocabulary, and English in the
context of health.
Prerequisite: A minimum score of 221 on the CASAS reading
test and/or a minimum score of 40 on the COMPASS reading
test. Students should be able to read, write, understand, and
speak the English language as communication is an important
part of healthcare and all instructions are in English
ABE 071: ABE/ESL Basic Medical Terminology
Variable Cr
Quarters: F/W
This course is part of the Foundations to Health Care series
and is designed for the ABE /ESL student to develop basic
medical terminology and prepare him/her for a pathway
in a vocational health occupation-related career. The
course will facilitate the ABE/ESL student by developing
basicprinciplesofwordbuilding,suffixes,prefixes,and
abbreviations used in medical terminology. This is an
interactive course that will develop reading and writing
of basic medical terminology and common medical
abbreviations.
Prerequisite: A minimum score of 221 on the CASAS reading
test and/or a minimum score of 40 on the COMPASS reading
test. Students should be able to read, write, understand, and
speak the English language as communication is an important
part of healthcare and all instructions are in English
ABE 034: Writing 4: US History & Writing
Variable Cr
Quarters: F/W/S/SR
This course is designed to present students with
occupational learning experiences. Students will explore
career options, acquire life and basic academic skills,
develop awareness of high academic standards needed
for achievement, cultivate leadership skills, describe the
connection between high skill and high wage employment
preparation, and learn about advanced and continuing
education.
ABE 082: ABE Technology
Variable Cr
Quarters: F/W/S
This course is for basic education students interested in
developing basic technical skills for home and family use.
ABE 083: Basic Technology II
Variable Cr
Quarters: F/W/S
AcoursethatisspecificallydevelopedforABEstudents
who are interested in further developing basic technology
skills. This class serves as a transition class for college-level
classes.
Prerequisite: ABE 082 or instructor's permission.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Adult English as a Second Language (ESL) literacy classes
are for adults who want to learn to understand, speak,
read,andwriteEnglish.SixESLclasslevelsareofferedin
order to appropriately place applicants who have varying
levels of English skills. Classes combine listening, speaking,
reading, and writing instruction and prepare students to
transition into ABE classes.
Courses
ABESL 011: Literacy I
Variable Cr
Quarters: F/W/S/SR
A student enrolled in ABESL 011 has very limited literacy
in his/her own language. The emphasis of work is oral;
listening and speaking. Beginning reading/writing activities
are introduced. Learning is embedded in a series of themes
chosen by the class.
Prerequisite: ABE 082 or instructor's permission.
ABESL 012: Literacy II
Variable Cr
Quarters: F/W/S/SR
Students in ABESL 012 can perform the copying of words,
phrases, and sentences more readily than ABESL 011
students. Emphasis of work is oral; listening and speaking.
Learning and practice of skills are embedded in themes
chosen by the class.
Prerequisite: Entry test using the oral screen of the CASAS test
or placement into class with score of 181-190 on the listening
portion of the CASAS test or permission of instructor
ABESL 013: Literacy III
Variable Cr
Quarters: F/W/S/SR
A student enrolled in ABESL 013 can perform the copying of
words, phrases and sentences more readily than ABESL 012
students. Emphasis of work is also oral with an increasing
emphasis on reading and writing.
Prerequisite: Entry test suing the oral screen of the CASAS test
or placement into class with a score of 191-200 on the listening
portion of the CASAS test or permission of instructor
ABESL 014: Literacy IV
Variable Cr
Quarters: F/W/S/SR
A student enrolled in ABESL 014 has basic comprehension,
speaking, reading, and writing skills. Reading and writing
may be at the developing stage but includes recognition
and writing of letters and words. Work in ABESL 014 is
oral with an increasing emphasis through the quarter on
reading and writing.
Prerequisite: Students must pass the oral screen of CASAS test
as well as place with a score of 201-210 on the listening portion
of the CASAS test or permission of instructor.
ABESL 015: Literacy V
Variable Cr
Quarters: F/W/S/SR
A student enrolled in ABESL 015 can follow basic oral
instruction, ask questions to clarify, and participate in
routine work, school and social conversations. The student
has basic reading/writing skills. The emphasis of work in
ABESL 015 is on conversation skills, reading, and writing.
Prerequisite: Students must pass the oral screen of the CASAS
of the CASAS test.
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66
ABESL 016: Literacy VI
Variable Cr
Quarters: F/W/S/SR
ABESL 016 students can follow multi-step oral instructions,
identify vital information from an oral source, ask
clarificationquestions,explain/reportinformationorally,
and negotiate in conversations in routine work, learning,
and social situations. At Level 6, basic reading/writing
skills are in place. The emphasis of work is on advanced
conversation skills, reading, and writing.
Prerequisite: Students must pass the oral screen of the CASAS
of the CASAS test.
Aerospace Machining
Technology
Yakima Valley Community College Aerospace Machining
Technologydegreeandcertificatespreparestudents
for entry-level positions in the manufacturing industry.
Students learn the skills required to plan and carry out the
operations needed to make aerospace machined products
thatmeetprecisespecifications.Courseinstructioncovers
blueprint reading, manual machining, computerized
machining, metrology, quality control, engineering drawing,
Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CADD) and Computer
Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software as well as Coordinate
Measuring Machine (CMM) programming.
Associate of Applied Science in Aerospace Machining
Technology
First Year - Fall
ENGR 116 Blueprint Reading for Machine Trades I
5
ENGR 117 Mathematics for Machine Trades I
5
ENGR 120 Machining & CNC Technology - Lecture I
5
ENGR 140 Machining & CNC Technology - Lab I
5
Total Credits
20
First Year - Winter
ENGR 121 Machining & CNC Technology - Lecture II
5
ENGR 126 Blueprint Reading for Machine Trades II
5
ENGR 127 Mathematics for Machine Trades II
5
ENGR 141 Machining & CNC Technology - Lab II
5
Total Credits
20
First Year - Spring
ENGR 111 Mechanical CAD (Intro to Solidworks)
3
ENGR 122 MasterCAM
5
ENGR 123 Catia V5
3
ENGR 142 Machining & CNC Technology - Lab III
5
Total Credits
16
First Year - Summer
PTECH 120 Technical Writing
5
or BA 138: Written Business Communications
or ENGL& 101: English Composition I
Total Credits
5
Second Year - Fall
ENGR 101 Project Management
5
ENGR 212 Inspection & Metrology
5
ENGR 213 Quality Control (AS9100 & ISO Standards)
5
ENGR 223 Advanced MasterCam
3
Total Credits
18
Second Year - Winter
ENGR 235 CNC Mill
5
ENGR 241 CNC Lathe I
5
ENGR 242 CNC Tooling & Setup
5
Total Credits
15
Second Year - Spring
ENGR 270 Advanced Machining CNC Lathe
5
ENGR 272 Advanced Machining CNC Mill
5
ENGR 190-193 Co-op Field Experience I, II, III
or ENGR 230-232: Engineering Project Design
5
Total Credits
15
Total Credits for Degree
109
Aerospace Machining Technology Certificate
TheMachiningTechnologycertificatepreparesqualified
individuals for entry into the job market as a machinist.
Instruction covers programming and basic set-up and
operation of manual & CNC machines, blueprint reading,
shop mathematics, machine tool theory, and inspection.
Students will be involved in the production and machining
of aerospace/industry parts. Instruction will also include the
use and care of a wide variety of measuring devices used in
the machining profession.
Requirement: Must be eligible for MATH 075
First Quarter
ENGR 116 Mathematics for Machine Trades I
ENGR 117 Blueprint Reading for Machine Trades I
ENGR 120 Machining & CNC Technology - Lecture I
ENGR 140 Machining & CNC Technology - Lab I
Total Credits First Quarter
Second Quarter
ENGR 126 Mathematics for Machine Trades II
ENGR 127 Blueprint Reading for Machine Trades II
ENGR 121 Machining & CNC Technology - Lecture II
ENGR 141 Machining & CNC Technology - Lab II
Total Credits Second Quarter
Total Credits for Certificate
CNC Operator Certificate
MachiningTechnologycertificateplus:
Third Quarter
ENGR 111 Mechanical CAD (Intro to Solidworks)
ENGR 122 MasterCAM
ENGR 123 Catia V5
ENGR 142 Machining & CNC Technology - Lab III
Total Credits Third Quarter
Summer/Fall Quarter
or BA 138: Written Business Communications
Total Credits Summer/Fall Quarter
5
5
5
5
20
5
5
5
5
20
40
3
5
3
5
16
5
5
10
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Courses
ENGR 101: Project Management
5 Cr
Quarters: F
This course is a comprehensive overview of engineering
project management. It will emphasize the fundamental
principles of contracts, plan reading, resource management,
and human relations in the engineering workplace.
ENGR 111: Mechanical CAD
3 Cr
Quarters: S
Students learn the essentials of mechanical drafting using a
CAD software. Basic and geometric tolerances, layouts and
detailing standards are discussed.
Prerequisite: ENGR 110
ENGR 116: Mathematics for Machine Technology I
5 Cr
Quarters: F
Thisisthefirstpartofatwo-partcourseusingmathematics
in a practical and applied way to solve engineering problems;
particularly problems that are encountered in the machine
trade profession. Arithmetic, algebra, and geometry will be
covered.
Prerequisite: MATH 050 or permission of instructor.
ENGR 117: Blueprint Reading for Machine Trades I
5 Cr
Quarters: F
This is an introductory class to be able to read blueprints and
understand machine trade terminologies from mechanical
drawings.Thisisthefirstpartofatwo-partseries.
ENGR 120: Machining & CNC Technology I - Lecture
5 Cr
Quarters: F
Thisisthefirstpartofatwo-partlectureserieson
machining and CNC technology. This course provides the
basic understanding, usage, and safety procedures for
conventional lathes and milling machines. It introduces CNC
machine programming.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ENGR 140
ENGR 121: Machining & CNC Technology II - Lecture
5 Cr
Quarters: W
This is the second part of a two-part lecture series on
machining and CNC technology. This course provides an
advanced understanding of usage and safety procedures for
conventional lathes, milling machines, and CNC machine.
Prerequisite: ENGR 120, ENGR 140, and concurrent enrollment
in ENGR 131
ENGR 122: MasterCam
5 Cr
Quarters: S
This course is designed to introduce students to computeraided manufacturing using MasterCam for 2, 3, and 4 axis
machining. This will include wireframe creation and tool path
generation for CNC machining.
Prerequisite: ENGR 121 and ENGR 141
ENGR 123: CATIA
3 Cr
Quarters: S
Students learn the fundamentals of 2D and 3D orthographic
projection drawing on the latest version of CATIA program.
Students will learn how to draw to scale and print out their
work (color or B/W). The class is taught in a drawing studio
format, and portfolio creation is a key component of the
course. The goal is that by the end of the quarter, students
willknowhowtocreateaccuratelyandefficientlyany2-Dand
3-D drawing.
ENGR 126: Mathematics for Machine Technology II
5 Cr
Quarters: W
This is the second part of a two-part course using
mathematics in a practical and applied way to solve
engineering problems; particularly problems that are
encountered in the machine trade profession. Arithmetic,
algebra, geometry, and trigonometry will be covered.
Prerequisite: ENGR 116 or permission of instructor
ENGR 127: Blueprint Reading for Machine Trades II
5 Cr
Quarters: W
This is an advanced class to be able to read blueprints and
understand machine trade terminologies from mechanical
drawings. This is the second part of a two-part series.
ENGR 140: Machining & CNC Technology I - Lab
5 Cr
Quarters: F
Thisisthefirstpartofatwo-partlaboratoryserieson
machining and CNC technology. This course provides
the basic hands-on operation and safety procedures for
conventional lathes and milling machines. It also introduces
CNC machine programming.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment n ENGR 120
ENGR 141: Machining & CNC Technology II - Lab
5 Cr
Quarters: W
This is the second part of a two-part laboratory series on
machining and CNC technology. This course provides an
advanced hands-on operation and safety procedures for
conventional lathes, milling machines, and CNC machine
programming.
Prerequisite: ENGR 120, ENGR 140, and concurrent enrollment
in ENGR 121
ENGR 142: Machining & CNC Technology III
5 Cr
Quarters: S
This course is designed to allow students to develop
manual and CNC machining skills required for advanced
manufacturingsuccessaswellasproduceafinishedproject
suggested by the instructor.
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68
ENGR 190-193: Co-op Field Experience I, II, III, IV
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
On-the-job training experiences with the engineering faculty
assisting the student in analyzing, applying, and instituting
engineering theory through actual practice. Variable credit
is determined by the number of hours a student works per
week. A minimum of one student-instructor contact hour is
required per week.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
ENGR 212: Inspection & Metrology
5 Cr
Quarters: F
This course focuses on the science and skill of measuring
and inspection. Students will learn to measure size,
position,form,surfacefinish,andorientation.Students
will understand the application of a variety of measuring
instruments such as micrometers, calipers, gages, PCMM,
and CMM. Students will learn the methods and instruments
usedtoeffectivelyinspectpartsintheshop.Instructors
will reinforce the theory and technique of accuracy,
precision, and repeatability to help students develop an
uncompromising attitude for good measuring technique.
Prerequisite: ENGR 126, ENGR 127, and ENGR 121
ENGR 213: Quality Control
5 Cr
Quarters: F
Students will acquire a comprehensive understanding of
total quality management as dictated in AS9100 and ISO
specifications.Studentswilllearnhowtoread,interpret,and
utilize standardization documentation.
ENGR 223: Advanced MasterCam
3 Cr
Quarters: F
This course is a Mastercam CAD/CAM software class for
Machine Technology-oriented students. The purpose of
this class is to continue to build upon skills introduced in
ENGR 122. The students will create complex part geometry
and assign 3D tool paths as well as the generation of 4- and
5-axis tool paths in Mastercam.
ENGR 230, 231, 232: Engineering Design Project
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Studentswillpreparespecificationsforarealengineering
project. This course is intended to give second-year
engineering technology and construction design students an
opportunity to use their abilities in project conception and
design with the aid of CAD, surveying equipment, and other
engineering tools.
ENGR 235: CNC Mill
5 Cr
Quarters: W
This course is designed to build skills and knowledge in
Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) milling. Upon
completion of this course, students should be able to
program, set up, and operate a CNC milling machine.
ENGR 241: CNC Lathe
5 Cr
Quarters: W
This course is designed to build skills and knowledge in
Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) milling. Upon
completion of this course, students should be able to
program, set up, and operate a CNC milling machine.
ENGR 242: CNC Tooling & Set Up
5 Cr
Quarters: W
This course is designed to provide Computerized Numerical
Control (CNC) machine tool set up, workholding, and
operation. Theory will be practical in nature and relate
directly to shop-based applications. CNC Lathe and Mill
operations will be stressed; however, the theory and
concepts will be applicable to various CNC machine tools as
well as manual machines.
ENGR 270: Advanced Machining CNC Lathe
5 Cr
Quarters: S
This course is designed to build skill and knowledge in CNC.
Upon completion of this course, students should be able
to program, set up, and operate CNC equipment. Students
will work on projects using the CNC to practice the concepts
taught in class.
ENGR 272: Advanced Machining CNC Mill
5 Cr
Quarters: S
This course is designed to build skill and knowledge in CNC.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to
program, set up, and operate CNC equipment. Students
will work on projects using the CNC to practice the concepts
taught in class.
Agriculture
The mission of the Agriculture program is to serve as a
partner with the diverse agriculture industry to provide
students with the attitudes, abilities, and problem-solving
capabilities to meet career responsibilities and lead
agriculture into the future.
As the number one employer in central Washington, the
agricultureindustryoffersexcitingandchallengingcareer
opportunities.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program the student
should be able to:
•
Develop skills needed to meet various agriculture
career responsibilities.
•
Enter entry level jobs in the agriculture industry or
meet additional responsibilities in current positions.
•
Transfer successfully into articulated programs.
Careers
Agricultural production, processing, and marketing activities
in our agriculturally diverse geographic area are supported
by many enterprises which conduct activities in research,
marketing, technical advising, input supply, regulatory
compliance, storage, packing, processing, production, and
animal health and care. Firms working in one or more of
these activity areas require employees who can implement
solutions to practical problems using existing and new
technology and with concern for safety and environmental
protection.
YVCC’sAgriculturedepartmentdegreesandcertificates
provide students with the necessary skills and abilities
thatemployersdesire.Salariesandbenefitsinentry-level
positions vary but have remained competitive. Advancement
inthevariouscareerfieldsremainsopenandattainable.
• Agribusiness program: Students completing the program
should be able to apply business management and
agriculture production principles to the management
andoperationofagribusinessfirms.
• TreeFruitProductionprogram:Degreeofferedin
partnership with Wenatchee Valley College. Career
opportunities include horticulturists, integrated pest
management specialists, production managers, and
processing managers.
• Vineyard Technology program: Hands-on training will be
provided in all aspects of vineyard operations with a
broad knowledge of viticulture and applied sciences.
• Winery Technology program: Students will learn
appropriate wine-making principles from fermentation
to bottling with experience in the tasting room and
management.
For more information on current employment trends, check
with the Washington State Employment Security Department
Job Service Center at 800.215.1617. Information is available
at the following websites: www.Access.wa.gov or www.
WorkforceExplorer.com
Degrees
The Agriculture Associate of Applied Science degrees
are designed for students to develop skills to enhance
employment opportunities in the agriculture industry or
to prepare students for transfer into baccalaureate degree
programs at other institutions.
YVCC’sAgriculturedepartmentoffersthefollowing
Associate of Applied Science degrees:
•
Agribusiness
•
•
Vineyard Technology
•
Winery Technology
TheAgriculturedepartmentalsooffersanAssociatein
Applied Science Transfer (AAS-T) degree, for students wishing
to transfer to a four-year institution. Information on this
degree can be found at www.yvcc.edu/ag.
Agribusiness
Thisdegreeisofferedjointlybetweenthebusiness
and agriculture departments. Students will develop
an understanding of basic business management and
agriculture production principles. They can apply these
principles and skills to the management and operation of
agribusinessfirms.Examplesofcareeropportunitiesinclude
crop production managers, sales representatives, farmers
and ranchers, agribusiness managers and owners, and
record-keeping specialists.
Required Courses
Credits
ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I
5
AG 101
Introduction to Agriculture
1
AG 125
Safety and Labor Management
5
AG 220
Current Ag Issues and Trends
3
AGECN 201 Economics in Agriculture
5
AGECN 210 Farm Management
5
AGSCI 101 Introduction to Plant Science
5
AGSCI 201 Soils
5
AGSCI 130 Introduction to Animal Science
or AGSCI 211: Fruit Science
5
BA 115
Business Math
5
BA 138
Written Business Communication
5
BA 180
Consumer Financial Planning
5
BA 220
Human Relations Workplace
2
BUS& 101 Introduction to Business
5
BT 101
Beginning Keyboarding
5
or BT 160: Word Processing Short Course
2
ECON& 202 Macro Economics
5
IT 100
Introduction to Computers
3
IT 102
Windows
2
IT 111
Spreadsheets Introduction
2
Approved Electives*
20
Total Degree Credits
96-98
*20 credits can be from the following disciplines: AG, AGECN,
AGSCI, BA, BIOL, CHEM, IT, MATH, or SPAN.
YVCCoffersaTreeFruitProductiondegreeinpartnership
with Wenatchee Valley College. Students take classes at
YVCC along with classes from WVC via distance learning. With
successful completion of this program, students earn an
Associate of Technical Science degree from Wenatchee Valley
College without having to travel from the Yakima Valley.
Career opportunities include horticulturists, integrated
pest management specialists production managers, and
processing managers. For more information on the program
of study, contact the Agriculture Department at 509.8827007.
Vineyard Technology
This degree emphasizes the development of grape
production principles with specialization in the integrated
management of insect, disease, and weed pests. Examples
of career opportunities include grape production manager,
crew supervisor, technical advisor, and production crew
worker.
Program and Curriculum Guide
Fall Year 1
AG 120
Introduction to Washington Wines
AGSCI 135 General Viticulture
MATH 085 Beginning Algebra (or higher)
Winter Year 1
AG 125
Safety & Labor Management
AGSCI 131 Washington’s Terroir
Credits
2
5
3
5
5
3
69
70
ELECTIVE
Elective
Spring Year 1
AGSCI 112 Essentials of Winemaking
CHEM 109 Principles of Chemistry Lecture
CHEM 110 Principles of Chemistry Lab
BA 138
Summer Year 1
AG 190**
Co-op Work Experience
AGSCI 233 Summer Viticulture
Fall Year 2
WGMT 112 Irrigation (taken at WWCC)
AGSCI 212 Winemaking
BA 115
Business Math
Winter Year 2
AGSCI 201 Soils
AGSCI 213 Integrated Pest Management
AGSCI 234 Winter Viticulture
5
5
**The work experience can be taken in the Fall, Winter,
Spring, or Summer quarters.
3
4
1
5
Vineyard Technology AAS-T
4
3
4
5
5
5
5
5
2
Spring Year 2
AGSCI 214 Sustainable Agriculture
AGSCI 235 Vineyard Management
Approved Elective
**The work experience can be taken in the Fall, Winter,
Spring, or Summer quarters.
5
5
5
99
Winery Technology
This degree provides students with an understanding of
principles and application of technology associated with wine
production. Students will have the opportunity to learn about
wine making using appropriate production, processing,
sanitation, preservation, and safety methods. Students
will also apply methods to evaluate grape and wine quality.
Examples of careers in this area include technician, quality
control specialist, wine maker assistant, retail salesperson,
and plant operation supervisor and worker.
Term One
AG 120
Term Two
AG 125
BA 138
Term Three
BA 115
Business Math
BIOL 105
Biology for Non-majors
Term Four
AG 190**
Co-op Work Experience
AGSCI 202 Winery Operations I
AGSCI 212 Wine making
Approved Elective
Term Five
AGECN 212 Winery Management
AGSCI 203 Winery Operations II
AGSCI 255 Advanced Winemaking
Approved Elective
Term Six
AGSCI 204 Winery Operations III
AGSCI 240 Winery Compliance
AGSCI 245 Wine Sensory
Credits
2
5
3
5
5
3
5
5
3
5
5
4
1
4
3
5
5
5
3
5
5
3
5
2
3
99
Credits
Term One
AG 120
2
5
3
5
Term Two
AGSCI 131 Washington's Terroir
3
AGSCI 201 Soils
5
AGSCI 213 Integrated Pest Management
5
ENGL& 101 English Composition I
5
Term Three
3
CMST& 210 Interpersonal Communication
or CMST& 220: Intro to Public Speaking
5
Approved Humanities
5
Approved Ag Elective
5
Term Four
AGECN 201 Agricultural Economics
5
AGSCI 212 Wine Making
5
4
1
Term Five
5
CHEM 209 Intro to Organic/Biochemistry Lecture
4
CHEM 210 Intro to Organic/Biochemistry Lab
1
BA 256
Statistics
5
Term Six
AGSCI 214 Sustainability
5
5
Approved Arts
5
96
Certificates
Thefollowingcertificatesaredesignedtoprovidestudents
withaconcentrationofcoursesinaspecifictechnicalarea.
Thecertificatesmaybesuitableforstudentswhowishto
increase their knowledge and skills in a particular area. All
coursestakenforthecertificateswouldapplytowardthe
related associate degree programs.
Certificate in Tree Fruit Production
AG 125
AGSCI 101 Plant Science
AGSCI 201 Soils
AGSCI 220 Current Ag Issues
AGSCI 211 Fruit Science
IT 100
Approved Electives
Total Credits
Certificate in Winery Technology
AG 120
AG 125
AGSCI 212* Winemaking
AGSCI 235* Vineyard Management
AGSCI 240* Winery Compliance
AGSCI 245* Wine Sensory
AGSCI 255* Advanced Winemaking
Total Credits
*Courses normally taken in year two.
5
5
5
5
3
5
3
10
41
2
5
5
3
3
5
5
2
3
5
5
43
Certificate in Vineyard Technology
AG 120
AG 125
AGSCI 201* Soils
AGECN 210* Farm Management
AGSCI 212* Winemaking
AGSCI 235* Vineyard Management
Total Credits
*Courses normally taken in year two.
Certificate in Wine Sales
AG 120
BA 156
Marketing
BA 275
Wine Marketing
Total Credits
2
5
5
3
3
5
5
5
5
5
43
2
3
3
5
5
18
Courses
AG 076: Community Service
0 Cr
Quarters: O
Thisclassisofferedasaself-support,communityservice,
noncredit course.
AG 080: Practical Farm Management I
2 Cr
Quarters: F
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the
development of business goals, establishment and use of
record-keeping systems, and preparation and analysis of
financialreportstohelpindividualsmoreeffectivelymanage
agricultural crop and livestock production enterprises.
AG 085: Practical Farm Management II
2 Cr
Quarters: F
Thiscoursereviewsmethodsusedtodevelopcashflow,
enterprise, and partial and whole farm budgets. Additional
topics include the development of farm safety plans, a
discussion of the management of labor resources, and a
review of risk management techniques appropriate for crop
and livestock production enterprises.
Prerequisite: AG 080
AG 098, 198, 298: Experimental/Exploratory Studies
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in agriculture.
AG 101: Introduction to Agriculture
1 Cr
Quarters: F
Agriculture represents the single largest industry in the
United States with many diverse career opportunities. The
various sub-sectors that complete the agriculture industry
will be discussed. Students will explore various job and
career opportunities through observation, interviews,
computer searches, and guest speaker presentations.
AG 110: Agriculture Club
1 Cr
Quarters: F
The YVCC Agriculture Club is a member of the state and
national Postsecondary Agriculture Student Organization.
Students may receive one credit for participation in club
activities, provided they prepare for and participate in at least
one interview contest at the fall competition for the state
organization. Preparation includes writing a resume and
a letter of application as well as completing an application
form.
AG 120: Introduction to Washington Wines
2 Cr
Quarters: F, W
A course of study designed to introduce the participants
to the art of knowing wine as part of human tradition and
culture. There will be an overview of the Washington grape
and wine industry, including an introduction to terminology,
a summary of Washington grape production areas, types of
wines produced, and the basics of wine evaluation.
AG 121: Wine Selection and Serving
2 Cr
Quarters: O
This course presents an overview of appropriate wine serving
techniquesandguidelinesforselectingwinesthateffectively
enhance foods and occasions.
AG 125: Safety & Labor Management
5 Cr
Quarters: W
Theprocessofsettingupaneffectivesafetymanagement
program will be presented in accordance with employee
safety and labor regulations relating to on-farm production
and agribusiness environments. There will be practical
emphasis on the development of leadership and human
relations skills for successful interpersonal relationships.
This course will also provide principles for the safe and
environmentally responsible use of agricultural chemicals as
a component of an integrated pest management system.
AG 130: Wine Basics I Winemaking
2 Cr
Quarters: O
An introductory overview of winemaking, including a review
of procedures, equipment requirements, and techniques for
winemaking.
AG 131: Wine Basics II Wine Quality Evaluation
2 Cr
Quarters: O
Students will be introduced to the use of visual, smell, and
taste sensory processes to evaluate wine quality.
AG 132: Wine Basics III Grape Growing
2 Cr
Quarters: O
Students will obtain a general overview of grapevine
establishment and cultural methods used for grape growing.
AG 190-193: Co-op Field Experience I, II, III, IV
Variable Cr
AG 199, 299: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
AG 220: Current Agriculture Issues & Trends
3 Cr
Quarters: W-Odd Years
Introduces students to important issues and trends that are
occurring in agriculture. It presents important regulatory,
environmental, economic, and public issues and examines
howtheyareeffectingchangesandtrendsinproduction
agriculture, agribusiness, agricultural research, and
government policy.
AG 290- 293: Adv. Co-op Field Experience I, II, III, IV
Variable Cr
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Agricultural Economics
AGECN 198, 298: Experimental/Exploratory Studies
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in agricultural economics.
AGECN 199, 299: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
AGECN 201: Economics in Agriculture
5 Cr
Quarters: F
The introduction of microeconomics principles with
application to agriculture. The importance of agriculture in
our economy and the general organization of agriculture
are presented. Students will examine input and production,
supply and demand, and marketing principles. The principles
will be used to develop practical, managerial, decisionmaking skills.
AGECN 210: Farm Management
5 Cr
Quarters: W
Thiscourseisastudyoftheprinciplesforprofitable
management of farms, ranches, and other business
firmsrelatedtoagriculture.Discussedaremethodsfor
developingfinancialstatementsandusingthemtomeasure
performanceandefficiencyofagriculturalproduction
enterprises. The importance of using budget development,
investment analysis techniques, various sources of capital,
andriskmanagementskillsforeffectivefarmmanagement
decisions are also emphasized.
AGECN 212: Winery Management
5 Cr
Quarters: S
There are over 50 wineries of diverse size in the Yakima
Valley, and the number of wineries continues to increase.
Students will have the opportunity to review economic and
managementprinciplesandapplythemforeffectiveand
efficientbusinessandoperationalplanningandwinery
management.
Agricultural Science
AGSCI 101: Introduction to Plant Science
5 Cr
Quarters: F
An introductory course presenting principles of anatomy,
morphology, physiology, and growth of crop plants. The
effectsofenvironmentalconditions,culturalpractices,and
management techniques on plant growth, development,
yield, and quality are discussed. Students are introduced to
important crops of Washington as well as principles of their
production, propagation, and quality evaluation. This course
is cross disciplined. Credit cannot be given for both AGSCI
101 and BIOL 107.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101 and eligibility for MATH
075
Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab
AGSCI 110: Irrigation Principles
5 Cr
Quarters: O
Methods and practices of irrigation used in crop production
in Central Washington. Principles of soil and plant water
relationships and irrigation system design will be introduced.
The issues of water sources, consumption amounts, and
waterqualityalongwiththeireffectsonwatermanagement
decisions will be presented.
AGSCI 112: Essentials of Winemaking
3 Cr
Quarters: S
Introductory level enology course that will give an overview
oftheelementsofviticultureandvinificationinvolvedin
quality wine production. Topics will include fermentation,
winery operations, roles of equipment, and technology.
AGSCI 130: Introduction to Animal Science
5 Cr
Quarters: F
Introduction to the breeds and breed types of typical farm
animals. The course will provide a general introduction to
reproduction, care, and feeding of common agricultural
animals with consideration of problems related to the local
area. This course includes 4 hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: Placement testing eligibility for ENGL 095 and ENGL
081T or higher
AGSCI 131: Terroir
3 Cr
Quarters: W
Thiscoursewillfocusondefiningtheconceptofterroir
and what makes Washington unique in the world of wine.
ThegeologichistoryofWashingtonanditseffectonthe
formation of soil will be discussed with comparisons to the
great wine grape-growing areas of the world.
AGSCI 135: General Viticulture Grape Growing
3 Cr
Quarters: F
An introduction to the science and cultivation of growing
grapes, including history, biology, climate, vineyard
management practices, common pests and diseases, and
establishment and training practices. Also included is a
general overview of grape quality as it relates to harvest.
AGSCI 170: Elementary Food Science
5 Cr
Quarters: O
A discussion of the interrelationship between people and
their food supply with broad coverage of food products, food
technology methods, and food safety issues.
AGSCI 198, 298: Experimental/Exploratory Studies
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in agricultural science.
AGSCI 199, 299: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Independentstudy/fieldexperienceinagriculturalscience.
AGSCI 201: Soils
5 Cr
Quarters: W
Lifeonearthisdependentuponsoils.Effectivemanagement
of soils is needed to protect this natural resource and at the
same time produce food and biomass to support societies.
Students will develop an understanding of soil formation
and the basic physical, chemical, and biological properties of
soils.Studentswillexaminefactorsthatinfluencesoilquality
and how to manage soils considering important issues such
as soil fertility and nutrient management, soil erosion, soil
pollution, and land use planning.
AGSCI 202: Winery Operations I
3 Cr
Quarters: F
Wine grape crush and post-fermentation processing
practices and the principles and techniques involved in the
production of premium table wine will be explored. This
will include application in a winery setting with appropriate
equipment, sanitation, and safety methods.
Prerequisite: AGSCI 112 or permission of instructor
AGSCI 203: Winery Operations II
3 Cr
Quarters: W
Wine processing techniques involved in the operation of a
wine cellar are emphasized. The focus is on wine transfer
techniques,additions,filtrations,blending,topping,and
other winery operations. Wine analyses are also practiced.
AGSCI 204: Winery Operations III
3 Cr
Quarters: S
Emphasis is on routine wine processing practices that occur
during the spring prior to bottling. This hands-on experience
will include barrel care and maintenance, blending exercises,
quality control methods, and bottling practices.
AGSCI 205: Weed Science
5 Cr
Quarters: O
An introductory weed science course presenting principles
ofweedidentification,biology,andmanagement.Cultural,
mechanical, biological, and chemical control methods
will be incorporated in order to develop integrated weed
management strategies for use on annual and perennial
crops of Central and Eastern Washington. Herbicide
classificationandmodesofactionwillbepresented.
Recommended: AGSCI 101
AGSCI 210: Vegetable/Row Crop Production
5 Cr
Quarters: O
Principles for successful production, fertility management,
handling, and storage of important vegetable and row crops
of Central Washington. Appropriate propagation techniques
and methods of crop improvement will be introduced.
AGSCI 211: Introductory Fruit Science
5 Cr
Quarters: O
Practices, methods, and techniques of deciduous tree fruit
production.Specifictopicswillincludeorchardlocation,
varieties of trees, propagation, production management,
andtheeffectofenvironmentontreefruitgrowthand
development.
AGSCI 212: Winemaking
5 Cr
Quarters: F
The science of winemaking involves the application of
microbiology, chemistry, sensory phenomena, engineering,
and other disciplines to create a quality product. This course
will address the procedures, equipment, and techniques
used for making quality wine.
Recommended: AGSCI 101 and AGSCI 120
AGSCI 213: Integrated Pest Management
5 Cr
Quarters: W
This online course will introduce the philosophy, ecological
foundation, and strategies and tactics of plant and animal
pest management. Principles and practices of integrated
chemical, cultural, and biological controls and issues related
to pesticides and the environment will be emphasized. The
information in this course will address management issues
related to common, expected pest problems as well as minor
pest problems.
AGSCI 215: Applied Plant Pathology
5 Cr
Quarters: O
Anintroductiontotheclassification,symptoms,
epidemiology, and control of plant diseases of tree fruits and
other important crops of Central Washington.
AGSCI 220: Applied Entomology
5 Cr
Quarters: O
Ageneralintroductiontoanatomy,classification,andcontrol
of important insect pests of tree fruits and other important
cropsofCentralWashington.Componentsofeffective
integrated insect management programs will be presented.
AGSCI 221: Wine Quality and Consumer Education
5 Cr
Quarters: O
This course will review characteristics used to assess wine
quality and will provide guidelines for selecting and serving
appropriate wines to accompany diverse menus and
occasions. Principles of wine marketing and consumer sales
from beverage or grocery stores, restaurants, and tasting
rooms will be discussed.
AGSCI 222: Packing and Storage of Horticultural Crops
5 Cr
Quarters: O
The design, organization, logistics, and management of
packing and storage facilities will be discussed. Principles
of refrigeration and regular- and controlled-atmosphere
storage will be presented with emphasis on application of
thetechnologyforeffectivemanagementofpostharvest
crop quality. Students will be introduced to the operation and
control of packing line components.
AGSCI 225: Food Quality Assurance
5 Cr
Quarters: O
An overview of the role of quality assurance in producing
a safe food supply. Students will be introduced to the
methodology and design of quality assurance programs for
analyzing microbial and chemical hazards and identifying
physical factors associated with food quality.
AGSCI 233: Summer Viticulture
3 Cr
Quarters: SR
This course will concentrate on vineyard management
techniques from fruit set to harvest that relate to canopy
management and fruit quality. Students will be introduced to
how to monitor and control populations of grapevine pests
andbeneficialinsects.Cropestimationandadjustmentswill
also be covered.
AGSCI 234: Winter Viticulture
2 Cr
Quarters: W
This course will focus on vineyard management techniques
from post-harvest to budburst. Students will be introduced
to principles and practical aspects of carbohydrate
reserve formation and utilization, post-harvest irrigation,
fertilization, cold weather protection, cold damage
assessment, pruning, and other vineyard practices.
Prerequisite: AGSCI 135
AGSCI 214: Sustainable Agriculture
5 Cr
Quarters: S
Students will be introduced to the concepts of how
sustainable practices have a major impact on modern
Agriculture. The biological, environmental and social factors
involved in organic food production are covered, as well as
the concept of alternative practices.
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AGSCI 235: Vineyard Management
5 Cr
Quarters: S
Vineyard Management involves integrating appropriate
production strategies with the science of premium grape
growing. This course is designed to educate students about
establishing and maintaining a healthy commercial wine
grape vineyard. Management issues related to production of
high quality grapes as part of the winemaking process will be
addressed.
AGSCI 238: Horse/Horsemanship
3 Cr
A basic study of light horses.
Quarters: O
AGSCI 240: Winery Compliance
2 Cr
Quarters: W
Emphasis will be on the methods and practices to develop
a good winery safety plan. Focus will also include tracking,
monitoring, and recording wine additions and losses to
remain in compliance with state and federal agencies.
AGSCI 245: Wine Sensory
3 Cr
Quarters: S
Introduction to the principles of sensory and chemical
characteristics in wines. Students will obtain knowledge
of wine sensory terminology and will learn wine faults and
how to recognize them. The components of a wine will be
evaluated,includingappearance,aroma,andflavor.
AGSCI 250: Plant Propagation
5 Cr
Quarters: O
Plant propagation techniques are used to multiply selected
plants and preserve their essential genetic characteristics.
Plant propagation is essential to the success of production
agriculture and ornamental horticulture. The class will review
the concepts of sexual and asexual plant propagation and
specificallyaddressprinciplesandtechniquesofpropagation
by seed and cuttings. Also addressed will be principles
and techniques in micro-propagation and propagation by
budding, grafting, and layering.
AGSCI 255: Advanced Winemaking
5 Cr
Quarters: W
Winemaking is a complex process. This course will explore
fermentation techniques in detail and review important
post-fermentation treatments. Wine spoilage will be
discussed. There will be a detailed review of the chemical
constituents in grapes and wine. Appellation control laws
and adulteration concerns will also be addressed.
AGSCI 260: Postharvest Physiology
5 Cr
Quarters: O
Description of the postharvest processes occurring in
fruits and vegetables, including respiration, physical and
chemical changes, and moisture loss and their relation to
storage longevity and quality of commodities. Management
of postharvest decay and disease development will be
discussed.
The Allied Health Technology department provides career
and enrichment coursework and clinical experiences in
order to build the knowledge, skills, and competencies for
providing care for people of all ages in a variety of medical
professions.
Thedifferentareasofstudyofferedinclude:Medical
Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Interpreter,
Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, and Surgical Technology.
Eachprogramhasdifferentadmissioncriteria,
coursework, and degree options, ranging from introductory
classesandcertificatestoassociateofappliedscience
degreesfocusedonaspecificareaofstudy.
The majority of courses in Allied Health Technology are
offeredthroughanonlineformat.Clinicallaboratorypractice
and clinical externship is required in some program courses.
Program Outcomes
should be able to:
•
Utilizewell-definedprofessionalskillstoperformbasic
procedures common to the various health care careers
•
Recognizetheimportanceofeffectivecommunication
between health care professionals and their patients
•
Describe strategies to modify health care interactions
to meet the needs of a culturally diverse community
Medical Assisting Program Overview
Combining convenient online instruction, laboratory
simulations, and supervised clinical practice, the YVCC
MedicalAssistingCertificateofCompletionprogram
prepares students for a career as a medical assistant.
Instruction includes core courses essential to health
care professionals as well as specialty courses in medical
assisting. Simulations of patient examination rooms, a
laboratory,andafrontofficereceptionandbusinessarea
in the allied health laboratory allow for hands-on practice
of essential psychomotor skills. Clinical practice in local
physician’sofficesandclinicsprovidesactualexperiences
to prepare students for entry-level positions as a medical
assistant.
TheYVCCMedicalAssistingCertificateofCompletion
program is 66 credits in length. Students may complete the
course of study in four quarters of full-time attendance.
Part-time study is also available. A program application is
required, with thirty students accepted annually by use of a
competitive point system. Upon successful completion of the
program,thegraduatewillreceiveaCertificateinMedical
Assisting.
The Yakima Valley Community College Medical Assisting
CertificateofCompletionprogramisaccreditedbythe
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
Programs (www.Caahep.org) upon the recommendation
of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
Programs, 1361 Park St., Clearwater, FL 33756; 727.210.1350.
The optional Associate of Applied Science degree in
Medical Assisting requires the student to complete 28
additional credits for a total of 94 credits.
Prerequisite Courses
Credits
BT 101
5
IT 105
Computer Literacy
3
Core Courses
AH 105
Introduction to Pharmacology
3
AH 108
Comm. & Legal Concepts in Health Care
5
AH 110
Human Body in Health & Disease I
5
AH 119
Medical Terminology
5
AH 120
Human Body in Health & Disease II
5
AH 155
First Aid/CPR/Blood-Borne Pathogen Training 2
AHBC 101 Introduction to Medical Coding
3
AHBC 102 Introduction to Medical Billing
PTECH 115 Applied Mathematics II
Total Core Courses Credits
2
3
5
38
Clinical Procedures Courses
AHMA 115 Clinical Procedures
10
Includes assisting with physical exam, asepsis, measurement
of body functions; surgeries and wound care; activity,
sensory systems and neurological exams; medication
administration; medical laboratory; phlebotomy; cardiac
and respiratory, digestive and nutritionary, and urinary and
reproductive system procedures.
AHMA145 OfficeEmergencies
1
Administrative Procedures Courses
AHMA 125 Administrative Procedures
5
Includes scheduling and managing appointments, medical
records, supply inventory, accounting principles, and
business equipment and facility management.
Practicum Courses
AHMA 201 Externship
AHMA 202 Externship Seminar
AHMA203 CertificationExaminationPreparation
Total Program Credits
7
1
4
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Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting
Medical assisting students may complete the following
requirements to obtain an Associate of Applied Science
degree.
Natural Sciences
Minimum of 5 credits
Social Sciences
Minimum of 5 credits
Electives
18 credits with no more than 3 credits to come
from physical education, drama, art, and music combined.
Total Credits Associate Degree Option
94
Medical Billing & Coding Program Overview
simulations, and supervised practice, the YVCC Medical
Billing and Coding Program prepares students for a career
as a billing and coding specialist. Instruction includes core
courses essential to health care professionals as well as
specialty courses in medical billing and coding. Simulation of
afrontofficereceptionandbusinessareainthealliedhealth
laboratory allows for realistic practice. Supervised practice in
localphysician’soffices,hospitals,andclinicsprovidesactual
experiences to prepare students for entry-level positions as
billing and coding specialists.
TheMedicalBillingandCodingcertificateprogram,
totaling 69 credits, may be completed on a full-time basis
during four quarters of study, with part-time options for
studyalsoavailable.Theendpointofthecertificateprogram
will be supervised practice in a community facility.
The 106-credit Associate of Applied Science degree in
Medical Billing and Coding will add coding content particular
to the hospital and clinical settings as well as education to
prepare a student for the clinical and supervisory roles.
A program application is required for both program
options, with twenty students accepted annually by use of a
competitive point system.
Credits
BT 101
Introduction to Keyboarding
5
IT 105
Computer Literacy
3
Core Courses
AH 105
3
AH 108
5
AH 110
5
AH 119
Medical Terminology
5
AH 120
5
AH 155
3
BA 115
Business Math
Total Core Courses Credits
Program-Specific Courses
AHBC 121 Health Care Reimbursement Issues I
AHBC 122 Health Care Reimbursement Issues II
AHBC 131 ICD-9-CM Coding
AHBC 132 CPT/HCPCS Coding
2
5
5
40
3
3
2
4
3
Administrative Procedures Courses
AHMA 125 Administrative Procedures
4
Includes scheduling and managing appointments, medical
records, accounting principles, and business equipment and
facility management.
Practicum Courses
AHBC 201 Coding Professional Practice
5
AHBC 203 CPC Examination Review
5
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Associate of Applied Science in Medical Billing &
Coding
The community board advising the Medical Billing and
Coding program has suggested the following coursework
for the Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical
Billing and Coding. All Associate of Applied Science degree in
Medical Billing and Coding candidates will complete the 69
creditsspecifiedintheMedicalBillingandCodingcertificate
program followed by 36 additional credits.
Courses
ACCT& 201
AHBC 218
AHBC 220
AHBC 224
Credits
Principles of Accounting I
5
Health Care Reimbursement III
4
Advanced Coding
5
Billing Compliance Issues
3
20 elective credits to be selected in conjunction
with the academic advisor
20
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Medical Interpreter Program Overview
Medical interpretation is a complex skill. Designed for
the Spanish/English bilingual student, the YVCC Medical
Interpreter program teaches the framework to understand
the role of medical interpreter, the professional criteria
to respond to a variety of interpreting situations, and the
concreteskillstoallowtheinterpretertoprovideeffective
interpretation and cultural advocacy. The curriculum uses
participatory training techniques, such as role play, to include
the student in an active learning process.
The Medical Interpreter program is a short-term
certificateprogram.Thecertificatewillincludethefollowing
coursework.
Certificate
AH 119
Medical Terminology
AHMI 101 Spanish Medical Interpreter
Total
Credits
5
5
10
Patient Navigation
This program is designed to prepare students for patient
navigation, care coordination, and advocacy roles. The
program is based on an essential concept that four
critical pieces to the patient navigation puzzle serve as a
foundation; the system, the patient, the navigator role on the
interdisciplinary team, and the skills needed to perform the
role.Thecoursesareofferedinalearn-at-your-ownpace,
sequential format.
The Patient Navigation program is currently under
development. For more information contact Allied Health
Technology at 509-574-4913.
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Pharmacy Technician Program Overview
Winter Quarter
AH 172
Phlebotomy Clinical Experience
Total Credits
simulations, and supervised clinical practice, the YVCC
Pharmacy Technician program prepares students for a
career as a pharmacy technician. Instruction includes core
courses essential to health care professionals as well as
specialty courses in pharmacy technology. A simulation
of a pharmacy drug preparation area in the allied health
laboratory allows for hands-on practice of essential
psychomotor skills. Clinical practice in hospitals and retail
pharmacies provide actual experiences to prepare students
for entry-level positions in a variety of pharmacy settings.
The YVCC Pharmacy Technician program is 62 credits in
length. Students may complete the course of study in four
quarters of full-time attendance. Limited part-time study is
also available. A program application is required, with ten
students accepted annually by use of a competitive point
system. Upon successful completion of the program, the
graduatewillreceiveacertificateinPharmacyTechnician
Studies.
Surgical Technology Program Overview
The YVCC Surgical Technology program is 96 credits in length.
Students may complete the course of study in seven quarters
of full-time attendance. Limited part-time study is also
available and must be scheduled with a program advisor.
Instruction includes core courses essential to health
care professionals as well as specialty courses in surgical
technology. Simulation of an operating room within the
laboratory provides hands-on practice in skills necessary
to become a part of the surgical team. End-point courses
include clinical rotations in surgery departments located
around the Yakima Valley.
Credits
BT 101
5
IT 105
Computer Literacy
3
Core Courses
AH 105
3
AH 108
5
AH 110
5
AH 119
Medical Terminology
5
AH 120
5
AH 155
3
5
Total Core Credits
33
Pharmaceutical Procedures Courses
AHMA 115 Clinical Procedures (Asepsis)
Program-Specific Courses
AHPT 125 Pharmacy Tech Skills I
AHPT 140 Pharmacy Law
AHPT 170 Pharmacy Tech Skills II
AHPT 175 Pharmacy Tech Skills III
Practicum Courses
AHPT 201 Pharmacy Externship
AHPT 203 Pharmacy Technician Review
1
4
1
5
6
8
4
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Phlebotomy Program Overview
Admission and Requirements
A limited number of student positions are available.
Interested students may pick up an application at the Allied
Health department or an application can be mailed to them.
AhighschooldiplomaorGEDcertificateandproofofthe
firstHepatitisBdosemustbereturnedwithcompleted
application for acceptance.
Upon acceptance into the YVCC Phlebotomy program,
students will be required to provide documentation of
immunizations: 2 doses MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
or proof of immunity by titer, 2 doses of Varicella (chicken
pox) or documentation from a physician of disease or proof
of immunity by titer, 1 dose Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis
(Tdap), 3 doses Hepatitis B, a tuberculosis (TB) PPD skin test
(if no documented negative skin test within last 12 months a
2-stepPPDisrequired),andcurrent-yearseasonalflushot.
Current healthcare provider CPR/First Aid card and a 7-hour
HIV/BloodBournePathogenscertificateisalsorequired.
Program of Study - Fall Quarter
Courses
AH 170
Phlebotomy Essentials
AH 171
Phlebotomy Essentials Lab
2-4
7-9
Credits
4
1
Credits
BT 101
5
IT 105
Computer Literacy
3
Core Courses
AH 105
3
AH 108
5
AH 110
5
AH 119
Medical Terminology
5
AH 120
5
AH 155
3
5
Total Core Credits
33
Clinical Procedures Courses
AHST 104
Surgical Equipment & Biomedical Safety
AHST 106
Asepsis & Infection Control in Surgery
AHST112 InstrumentationIdentification/SetUp
AHST 125
Surgical Competencies I
AHST 135
Surgical Competencies II
AHST 150
Surgical Interventions/Procedures
AHST 155
Surgical Pharmacology
Total Procedures Credits
3
4
5
5
5
10
5
37
Practicum Courses
AHST 201
Operating Room Clinical I
AHST 202
Operating Room Seminar I
AHST 210
Operating Room Clinical II
AHST 211
Operating Room Seminar II
AHST220 PreparingforBoardCertificationI
AHST221 PreparingforBoardCertificationII
Total Practicum Credits
9
2
9
2
2
2
26
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Courses
AH 076: Community Service
0 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
non-credit course.
AH 098, 198, 298: Experimental/Exploratory Studies
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in allied health.
AH 105: Introduction to Pharmacology
3 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Introduction to Pharmacology presents a beginning
description of topics pertaining to the understanding of
the medication order, terminology used in prescribing
medications, legislation relating to drugs, drug references,
drugclassifications,andformsofdrugs.
Prerequisite: IT 105, BT 101, and PTECH 115 required for Medical
Assisting, Surgical Technology, and Pharmacy Technician
students
AH 108: Communication & Legal Concepts in Health Care
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course is designed to assist health care professionals to
better understand and meet the needs and expectations of
culturally diverse patient populations. Topics discussed will
include communication in the medical setting, medical legal
and ethical considerations, and culturally-appropriate health
care strategies. Students will be introduced to factors that
affecthealthcareinteractions,suchasculturalbackground,
developmental stage, grief, stress level, legal requirements,
and ethical dilemmas.
Prerequisite: BT 101 and IT 105
AH 110: Human Body in Health & Disease I
5 Cr
This course is an integration of basic structures and functions
ofthehumanbodywithdiseaseprocessesthatcanaffect
bodysystems.ThisisthefirstoftwoHumanBodyinHealth
and Disease classes and includes an introduction to cellular
function as well as the anatomy and physiology of the
integumentary, skeletal, muscular, sensory, and digestive
systems. Included are the diagnostic tests, treatments, and
possible prognoses for common disease processes that can
affecteachofthesesystems.
Prerequisite: IT 105 and BT 101
AH 119: Medical Terminology
5 Cr
This online course is designed to teach the language of
medicinetothosewhoarepursuinganadministrativeoffice
or clinical career in a medical-related or legal profession.
Pronunciation, spelling, and meaning of the most commonly
used medical terms will be covered. Anatomy and physiology
medical terminology are covered for each body system.
Practical application of words and abbreviations in operative
reports, consultation, and examinations will be addressed.
AH 120: Human Body in Health & Disease II
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course is an integration of basic structures and functions
ofthehumanbodywithdiseaseprocessesthatcanaffect
body systems. This is the second of two Human Body in
Health and Disease classes and includes a discussion of
the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system;
hemodynamics; the heart, circulation and blood vessels;
immunity and the lymphatic system; and the respiratory,
urinary, and reproductive systems. Included are common
diagnostic tests, treatments, pharmacological agents, and
possible prognoses for common disease processes that can
affecteachofthesesystems.
Prerequisite: IT 105, BT 101, and AH 110
AH 155: First Aid/CPR/Blood-Borne Pathogen Training
2 Cr
This course will meet all Washington State requirements
for First Aid, CPR, and Blood-Borne Pathogen training. The
courseisintendedforanyindividualwhodesirescertification
at the Health Care Provider level in the above topics.
AH 170: Phlebotomy
4 Cr
Quarters: F
Phlebotomy is the collection of a sample of blood in order to
perform laboratory testing. This course will teach
entry-level phlebotomy skills, including venipuncture by
syringe,vacutainer,andbutterflymethodsandcapillary
puncturesoftheheelandfinger.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the course, copy of high school
diploma or GED certificate submitted with the application, and
concurrent enrollment in AH 171
AH 171: Phlebotomy Lab
1 Cr
Quarters: F
Phlebotomy is the collection of a sample of blood in order to
perform laboratory testing. Students will practice
entry-level phlebotomy skills, including venipuncture by
syringe,vacutainer,andbutterflymethodsandcapillary
puncturesoftheheelandfinger.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the course, copy of high school
diploma or GED certificate submitted with the application, and
concurrent enrollment in AH 170
AH 172: Phlebotomy Clinical Experience
2 or 4 Cr
Quarters: W
Phlebotomy Clinical Experience is a class in the mastery of
phlebotomy techniques while working with patients in the
hospital lab and clinic setting. Students will spend 60 hours
in clinical labs and successfully draw 50 patients in order
to complete the two-credit option. Students will spend
120 hours and successfully draw 100 patients in order to
complete the four-credit option.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of AH 170 and AH 171
AH 199, 299: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
Allied Health
AHLTH 076: Community Service
0 Cr
Quarters: O
noncredit course.
AHLTH 098: Experimental/Exploratory Studies
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in allied health.
Medical Assistant
AHMA 115: Clinical Procedures
Variable Cr
Quarters: F, S
This variable credit course provides a theoretical foundation
and hands-on practice of basic patient exam techniques and
procedurescommonlyperformedinthephysician’soffice,
clinic, or hospital. The role of each allied health technology
specialty in relation to these procedures is emphasized.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into an Allied Health Technology
program
AHMA 125: Administrative Procedures
4-5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This variable credit course provides theoretical foundation
and hands-on practice of administrative procedures
commonlyusedinthephysician’soffice,clinic,orhospital.
The role of each allied health technology specialty in relation
to these procedures is emphasized.
Prerequisite: Acceptance to an Allied Health Technology program
AHMA 145: Office Emergencies for Medical Assistants
1 Cr
Quarters: F, S
This course provides an introduction to medical emergencies
thatmayoccurinthemedicalofficeorclinicsetting.The
medical assisting student will learn to respond to emergency
situationseffectivelyanduseproceduralguidelineswhile
operating within their scope of practice.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Medical Assistant program
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AHMA 198: Experimental/Exploratory Studies
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in allied health medical
assistant.
AHMA 201: Medical Assist Externship
7 Cr
Quarters: W, SR
During this course, the student will be placed in a clinic or
medicalofficetoperform,undertheguidanceofapreceptor,
the medical and administrative skills learned while
completing the medical assisting curriculum.
Prerequisite: Completion of all required Medical Assisting
courses
AHMA 202: Medical Assisting Externship Seminar
1 Cr
Quarters: W, SR
This seminar meets once a week for those students enrolled
in AHMA 201 or AHMA 205. Students will discuss the week’s
experiential activities performed in the clinical setting. Legal
and ethical issues will be reviewed. Students will have the
opportunity to ask questions and receive input from the
instructor and other students.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AHMA 201 or AHMA 205
AHMA 203: Certification Examination Prep
4 Cr
Quarters: W,SR
This course will systematically lead the student through a
review of program topics, and impart updated information
on topics from the curriculum that may be included in
anationalcertificationexam.Studentswilllearnthe
preparation and test-taking techniques required to complete
acertificationtypeexam.Thecourseendpointwillbeto
completeanationalcertificationexam,eithertheCMAor
RMA.
Prerequisite: AHMA 115 and concurrent enrollment in AHMA 201
and AHMA 202
AHMA 205: Combined Externship
7 Cr
Quarters: W,SR
This course is designed for students who are pursuing a
certificateand/ordegreeinboththeMedicalAssisting
and Medical Billing and Coding programs simultaneously.
Students will be placed in a medical facility to practice the
skills they have learned throughout the Medical Assisting
and Medical Billing and Coding curricula. Under the guidance
of a preceptor, the student will perform billing, coding,
administrative, and clinical duties. Students are required
to complete a 10-hour orientation followed by 100 hours
performing billing, coding, and administrative functions and
100 hours performing clinical duties in the externship facility.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Medical Assisting and Medical
Billing and Coding programs and concurrent enrollment in
AHMA 202
AHBC 101: Introduction to Medical Coding
3 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Provides a basic introduction to the medical coding
procedures used to obtain reimbursement for medical
procedures and examination services. Topics will include the
proper application of CPT and ICD-9-CM, and HCPCD coding
and introduction to ICD-10-CM.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Medical Billing and Coding,
Medical Assisting, or Medical Office Assistant programs or
AHBC 102: Introduction to Medical Billing
2 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
An introduction to accurate billing procedures in the medical
office.Topicswillincludehealthcareinsurance,preparation
of an insurance claim form to receive reimbursement for
a patient encounter, applying third party payer guidelines,
and collection procedures. This course provides basic
information to begin understanding the billing systems used
inamedicaloffice.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Medical Billing and Coding,
Medical Assisting, or Medical Office Assistant programs or
AHBC 121: Health Care Reimbursement Issues I
3 Cr
Quarters: W
The study of health care reimbursement issues in acute and
alternate health care. This course will include information
about prospective payment systems for acute and alternate
health care facilities, insurance programs, and managed
care.
Prerequisite: AHBC 102 or permission of instructor
AHBC 122: Health Care Reimbursement Issues II
3 Cr
Quarters: W
The study of health care reimbursement issues in the
outpatient and inpatient setting. Federal, state, and private
health insurance plans, including managed care plans, will
be studied as well as the cycle of health insurance claims.
Included are health insurance terminology standard in
a hospital billing department and legal issues relating to
reimbursement processing. The following topics will be
studied and discussed: UB-92 billing forms, DRG (diagnostic
related groups), Correct Coding Initiative, billing and coding
compliance issues, and collections.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Medical Billing and Coding
program, AHBC 102, and AHBC 121 or permission of instructor
AHBC 131: ICD-9-CM Coding
2 Cr
Quarters: W
The study of ICD-9-CM coding principles, including coding
practice using actual patient records and abstracts, and
introduction to ICD-10-CM.
Prerequisite: AHBC 101 and AH 119 or permission of instructor
AHBC 132: CPT/HCPCS Coding
4 Cr
Quarters: W
The study and practice of coding principles according to the
CPT and HCPCS coding systems. Also included is instruction
intheassignmentofappropriatemodifierstoCPTand
HCPCS codes that are dependent upon the health care
environment,e.g.,physician’sofficeorhospitaloutpatient
department.
Prerequisite: AHBC 102 and AH 119 or permission of instructor
AHBC 133: ICD-10-CM Coding
3 Cr
Quarters: F,W,S
During this course, the medical coding student will study
ICD-10-CM (Volume 1 and 2). ICD-10-CM is the diagnostic
coding system which will replace ICD-9-CM. Students will
study the coding principles and guidelines. They will apply
that knowledge to assign the ICD-10-CM code(s).
Prerequisite: AHBC 101, AH 119, AHBC 131, or permission of
instructor
AHBC 198, 298: Experimental/Exploratory Studies
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in allied health billing and
coding.
AHBC 201: Coding Professional Practice
5 Cr
Quarters: S, SR
During this course, the Medical Billing and Coding student
willbeplacedineitheramedicaloffice,long-termcare
facility, hospital, or an online externship program. They will
practice the skills they have learned throughout the Medical
Billing and Coding curriculum. Students will complete
additional applications of billing and coding procedures that
will be taught and tested in campus seminars and
internet-based modules.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Medical Billing and
Coding certificate classes: AHBC 121, AHBC 122, AHBC 131, AHBC
132, and AHMA 125
AHBC 203: CPC Examination Review
5 Cr
Quarters: S, SR
This course is designed to assist students to prepare
fortheoutpatient(physician-based)certificationexam
administered by the American Academy of Professional
Coders,requiredtoacquirethecredentialsofCertified
Professional Coder (CPC). Topics discussed will include
anatomy, medical terminology and pathophysiology, health
care reimbursement issues, CPT coding, ICD-9-CM coding,
and HCPCS coding.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AHBC 201 or permission
of instructor
AHBC 218: Health Care Reimbursement Issues III
4 Cr
Quarters: F
This course provides an in-depth study of health care
reimbursement issues to prepare students to obtain
reimbursement for examinations and procedures
performedinthephysician’soffice,ambulatorysurgical
center, emergency room, and hospital. The student will
gain an appreciation of the importance of accuracy in billing
practices. Fraud and abuse concerns will be addressed as
wellasprocedurestoassistintheidentificationofimproper
billing practices.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of AHBC 122 and AHBC 132
or permission of instructor
AHBC 220: Advanced Coding
5 Cr
Quarters: F
The study of CPT, ICD-9-CM (Volumes 1, 2, and 3), HCPCS
codingprinciplesinthephysician’sofficeandhospital
settings. Students practice coding from source documents
such as operative reports and patient medical records.
Implications of DRGs (diagnostic related groupings) and
APGs (ambulatory patient groups) and their relationships
to coding assignment for reimbursement are explored.
Students apply theoretical concepts to problem-solve coding
situations. Students will study the impact of ICD-10-CM
coding on medical facilities and the changes that will go into
effectwiththeICD-10-CMcoding.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Medical Billing and Coding
program, AHBC 122, AHBC 131, and AHBC 132 or permission of
instructor
AHBC 224: Medical Billing & Compliance Issues
3 Cr
Quarters: F
Medical record documentation and billing practices are
under new guidelines and strict penalties. This course
teaches the skills to perform an accurate and complete
assessmentofmedicalofficecodingandreimbursement
practices to ensure compliance with insurance carriers
and government agencies. Concepts regarding use of the
medical record as an audit tool to demonstrate that the
services provided were necessary and reasonable will be
discussed. Included will be auditing procedures to ensure
reimbursementcomplianceinthemedicaloffice.
Prerequisite: AHBC 122 and AHBC 132 or permission of instructor
Medical Interpreter
AHMI 101: Spanish Medical Interpreter
5 Cr
Quarters: F, S
This course teaches the Spanish translations for the most
common biomedical terms used during the patient-provider
encounter. Direct translation of medical terms, explanatory
phrases when no direct linguistic translation exists, and
colloquial terms will be covered. Also included is instruction
in the special linguistic skill that is required of interpreters
for supporting the triad relationship of patient-interpreterclinician while reinforcing the patient-clinician bond.
Prerequisite: Bilingual Spanish/English
Patient Navigation
AHPN 101: The Patient Navigator
1 Cr
Quarters: F, S
This course introduces the interrelationships and intricacies
of the very complex health and community services system
anidentifiestheroleofthepatientcarenavigatorinassisting
thepatienttoeffectivelymaneuverwithinthesystem.
AHPN 102: The Patient Experience
1 Cr
Quarters: F, S
This course focuses on the whole patient including cultural
considerations, barriers to optimal healthcare, the impact of
chronic illness, and discusses promoting individual wellness
usingdefinedadvocacyandengagementtechniques.
Prerequisite: AHPN 101 with a grade of C or better or permission
of instructor
AHPN 103: The Medical Team
1 Cr
Quarters: F, S
This course will introduce care coordination as a practice
and explore the roles of the navigator among the roles of the
other members of the medical team.
of instructor
AHPN 104: The Whole Patient
1 Cr
Quarters: F, S
This course introduces the importance of learning to
respond with cultural sensitivity in order to serve patients
withdifferentvalues,beliefs,andperspectivesabouthealth
and wellness.
of instructor
AHPN 105: The Communication Link
1 Cr
Quarters: F, S
This course will introduce the basic communication skills
which increase the care navigator's quality of interactions
with both patients and members of the health team.
of instructor
AHPN 106: The Navigator as Coach
1 Cr
Quarters: F, S
Thiscoursewillfocusonthedifferencebetweencoaching
and navigation, the scope of practice of the patient care
navigator in the coaching process, and the skills the patient
care navigator can use to motivate patients to successfully
navigate the health and community services system while
engaging in their own care.
of instructor
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AHPN 107: The Navigator Skills
1 Cr
Quarters: F, S
This course will provide a basic introduction to the required
skills. Patient navigators are required to build relationships,
problem solve, and locate resources. These functions require
skills in communication, building relationships, navigation,
and other related skills for successful practice of the patient
care navigation role.
of instructor
AHPN 201: The Health Care Matrix
1 Cr
Quarters: F, W
This course foucses on increasing knowledge of the
intricacies and interrelationships of the complex health care
system.Inordertobeeffective,thepatientcarenavigator
mustlearntoworkwithinadefinedscopeofpracticeto
connect the components of the health care system which
include the patient, health care processes, the medical team,
available resources, and the culture of the patient and the
community.
of instructor
AHPN 202: The Personal Patient Profile
1 Cr
Quarters: F, W
This course will focus on the aspect of patient navigation
that empowers patients by assisting and preparing them
tounderstandtheirownperonsalprofileincludingcultural
considerations, personal characteristics, literacy, and activity
levels.
of instructor
AHPN 203: The Crisis Plan
1 Cr
Quarters: F, W
This course will focus on the emotional, social, and
psychological impacts of chronic disease, behavioral health,
and end-of-life issues and how the patient navigator can
navigate the health care system on behalf of patients in crisis.
of instructor
AHPN 204: The Engaged Patient
1 Cr
Quarters: F, W
This course will identify the challenges that patients face
inmakinglastingchangesthatpositivelyaffecthealthand
wellness and explore strategies to engage patients and
their families in their own care. Evidence-based strategies
that support healthy behaviors will be introduced. Students
will practice motivtional interviewing techniques, Teach
Back technique, and activation conversations that focus on
strategies to engage both patients and familes.
of instructor
AHPN 205: The Advanced Navigator
1 Cr
Quarters: F, W
This course will focus on advanced patient care navigation
processes that prepare students to coordinate care for
their clients while advancing the triple aim: better health
outcomes, increased patient satisfaction and experience,
and lower costs.
of instructor
AHPN 206: The Cultural Impact
1 Cr
Quarters: F, W
This course will concentrate on advanced patient care
navigation techniques used to identify, collect, and organize
patient interview data on cultural, socio-economic, physical,
and emotional issues for analysis and decision making.
of instructor
AHPN 207: The Advanced Coach
1 Cr
Quarters: F, W
In this course, students will practice advanced
communication and non-clinical coaching skills to facilitate
health care team interaction while empowering patients to
self-advocate and communicate their needs.
of instructor
AHPN 208: The Navigation Capstone
1 Cr
Quarters: F, W
This culminating experience for patient care navigation will
provide opportunities for advanced practice. Through
in-depth case studies and group activities, opportunities
willbeofferedtoapplylearnedpatientcarenavigatorskills
in order to practice processes that would change patient
outcomes.
of instructor
Pharmacy Technician
AHPT 098, 198, 298: Experimental/Exploratory Studies
10 Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in Allied Health Pharmacy
Technician.
AHPT 125: Pharmacy Technician Skills I
4 Cr
Quarters: F
This course teaches beginning pharmacy technician
skills, including pharmacy math skills, common pharmacy
abbreviations, drug dosage forms and routes of
administration, pharmacy references, prescriptions, drug
orders, and introduces the 100 most commonly prescribed
medications.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician program
AHPT 140: Pharmacy Law
1 Cr
Quarters: F
This course provides an overview of pharmacy law and
how it relates to the pharmacy technician. Some of the
moreinfluentiallawsregulatingthepracticeofpharmacy
will be discussed as well as the requirements for fulling
prescriptions and medication orders. Eight hours of this
course will be devoted to Washington State pharmacy law,
with the remainder of the course to cover Federal law.
Prerequisite: IT 105, BT 104, and acceptance into the Pharmacy
Technician program
AHPT 170: Pharmacy Technician Skills II
5 Cr
Quarters: W
This course covers commonly used pharmacy procedures
including computer skills, labeling, insurance, billing,
formularies, materials management systems, evaluating and
processing medication orders and prescriptions, and the top
200 most commonly prescribed medications.
and successful completion of AHPT 125 and AHPT 140
AHPT 175: Pharmacy Technician Skills III
6 Cr
Quarters: W
This course teaches sterile and non-sterile compounding
skills. Included are the pharmaceutical skills of repackaging;
preparation of medications in various forms; use and
maintenance of compounding equipment; documentation;
packaging and labeling of compounded medications;
procurement of compounding supplies; storage;
preparation, administration, and distribution of drugs and
supplies to patients in the hospital; intravenous admixtures;
and unit dose preparation.
and successful completion of AHPT 125 and AHPT 140
AHPT 201: Pharmacy Externship
8 Cr
Quarters: S
The goal of the pharmacy externship course is to provide
student exposure to community-based practice to develop
competence as a pharmacy technician. Students will be
assigned to a retail and/or hospital pharmacy to practice
pharmacy technician skills under the supervision of a
facility-designated preceptor.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician program,
completion of all required Allied Health core and Pharmacy
Technician courses, and concurrent enrollment in AHPT 203
AHPT 203: Pharmacy Technician Review
4 Cr
Quarters: S
This course is designed as a capstone to the pharmacy
technician student’s program of study. It will systematically
lead the student through a review of program topics and
impart updated information on topics that may be included
inthefinalcomprehensiveprogramexaminationaswellasin
thenationalcertificationexam.Strategiestoprepareforthe
exams, including test-taking techniques, will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Pharmacy Technician program,
completion of all required Allied Health core and Pharmacy
Technician courses, and concurrent enrollment in AHPT 201
Surgical Technology
AHST 098, 198, 298: Experimental/Exploratory Studies
10 Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in Allied Health Surgical
Technology.
AHST 104: Surgical Equipment & Biomedical Safety
3 Cr
Quarters: F
This course explores the surgical technologist’s role with
regard to equipment and supplies utilized within the
operatingroom.Topicscoveredincludeelectrical,fire,
biological, and chemical hazards in the operative area,
properties of physics, surgical department designs, and
physical components of the surgical suite. Students will
identify common equipment and supplies by type, name,
and function and will demonstrate proper care and handling.
Students will apply principles of robotics to safe patient care
and will examine support services and regulatory agencies
with regard to their role in patient safety.
Prerequisite: Current enrollment within the Surgical Technology
program
AHST 106: Asepsis & Infection Control in Surgery
4 Cr
Quarters: W
This course explores the impact of microbiology and
asepsis on the practice of sterile technique and infection
control in the operating room. Topics covered include cell
structureandfunction,classificationoforganisms,immune
responses, infectious processes, microbial growth and
aseptic techniques, immunology, bacteriology, pathogens
ofbodyfluidsandsystems,virology,parasitology,mycology,
andwoundhealingwithrelationtohowtheseaffectsurgical
practice.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Surgical Technology program
AHST 112: Instrument Identification & Set Up
5 Cr
Quarters: F
This course explores the surgical technologist’s role with
regard to instrumentation utilized within the operating room
to provide quality patient care. Students will identify basic
instrumentsbyname,classification,andfunction.Students
will demonstrate proper care, handling, and assembly of
instruments and will apply the knowledge of instruments of
surgical procedures.
AHST 125: Surgical Competencies I
5 Cr
Quarters: F
Thefirstoftwosurgicalcompetencycourses,thiscourse
explores the surgical technologist’s role in caring for the
surgical patient. Topics include preoperative patient
routines,properpatientidentification,surgicalconsents,
review of the patient chart, care of patient possessions,
patient care the evening and morning of surgery, methods
ofpatienttransportation,establishingthesterilefield,
room setup, the surgical scrub, gowning and gloving,
assisting other team members, patient catheterization,
skin preparation, positioning and draping the patient,
preparation of the patient for anesthesia, and monitoring the
sterilefield.
AHST 135: Surgical Competencies II
5 Cr
Quarters: W
The second of two surgical competency courses, the course
explores the surgical technologist’s role in caring for the
surgical patient in an intra-operative and post-operative
setting . Topics include intra-operative and post-operative
case management, monitoring the patient during surgery,
methods of homeostasis and blood replacement,
emergency situations, specimen collection and care, tissue
approximation, wound management, post-anesthesia
recover, surgical documentation, contamination and
disinfection, reprocessing of instruments, sterile storage
and distribution, instrument wrapping and labeling, issues
related to death and dying, discharge planning, and health
and wellness.
and AHST 125
AHST 150: Surgical Interventions & Procedures
10 Cr
Quarters: W
This course explores the surgical technologist’s role
in diagnostic and surgical interventions. Students will
determine which diagnostic procedures require surgical
intervention and will explore general, obstetric and
gynecologic, ophthalmic, otorhinolaryngologic, oral and
maxillofacial, plastic and reconstructive, genitourinary,
orthopedic, cardiothoracic, and peripheral vascular
surgeries, as well as neurosurgery.
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AHST 155: Surgical Pharmacology
5 Cr
Quarters: F
Explores the surgical technologist’s role in pharmacology
and anesthesia. Topics include terminology, action, use and
modes of administration of drugs and anesthetic agents, side
effectsandcontradictions,factorsthatinfluenceanesthesia
selection,identificationofmonitoringdevices;complications
related to anesthesia and possible interventions; transfer
of drugs from non-sterile to sterile areas, and care and
precaution in identifying drugs and solutions in the operating
room.
AHST 201: Operating Room Clinical I
9 Cr
Quarters: S
The Operating Room Clinical I course is designed to provide
the student with exposure to community based practice
in order to develop competence as an entry-level surgical
technologist. Students are assigned to a surgical suite to
practice all skills related to the surgical technologist within
the perioperative setting under the supervision of a
facility-designated preceptor. Emphasis will be placed on the
surgical technologist in the scrub role.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Surgical Technology program,
successful completion of AHST 150, and concurrent enrollment
in AHST 202 and AHST 220
AHST 202: Operating Room Seminar I
2 Cr
Quarters: S
Students in this course will meet once a week with a surgical
technology instructor to discuss progress and solve
problems in clinical-related issues.
completion of all required Allied Health core and Surgical
Technology courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better, and
concurrent enrollment in AHST 201 and AHST 220
AHST 210: Operating Room Clinical II
9 Cr
Quarters: SR
During this second of two clinical rotations, students will
continue the practice of the surgical scrub role under the
supervision of a facility-designated preceptor. Students will
be expected to show progression towards autonomous
performance of surgical technology functions as well as
increased competency in more complex surgical cases.
successful completion of AHST 201, and concurrent enrollment
in AHST 211 and AHST 221
AHST 211: Operating Room Seminar II
2 Cr
Quarters: SR
Students in this course will meet once a week with a surgical
technology instructor to discuss progress and solve
problems in clinical-related issues.
completion of all required Allied Health core and Surgical
Technology courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better, and
concurrent enrollment in AHST 210 and AHST 221
AHST 220: Preparing for Board Certification
2 Cr
Quarters: S
Thefirstoftwocoursesthatwillpreparethesurgical
technology student to successfully participate in the National
BoardCertificationExamination.Thecoursewillreviewall
subjects relating to surgical technology with an emphasis on
test-taking strategies and skills. Topics covered will include
medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology
and infection control, pharmacology and anesthesia,
biomedical science and technology, the surgical patient and
the surgical environment, wound management and asepsis,
instrumentation and equipment, case preparation, and the
professional aspects of surgical technology.
and successful completion or concurrent enrollment in AHST 201
and AHST 202
AHST 221 Preparing for Board Certification II
2 Cr
Quarters: S
The second of two courses that will prepare the surgical
technology student to successfully participate in the National
BoardCertificationExamination.Thecoursewillreview
concepts relating to surgical technology including surgery
in all specialities with an emphasis on test-taking strategies
and skills. Topics covered will include general, obstetric,
gynecologic, genitourinary, head and neck, plastic and
reconstructive, orthopedic, neurologic, ophthalmic, thoracic,
cardiac, and vascular surgery.
and concurrent enrollment in or successful completion of AHMA
210 and AHST 211
Anthropology
Through its various subdisciplines, anthropology provides
a holistic approach to studying humans as cultural and
biological animals. The anthropology courses taught at YVCC
offerstudentsanopportunitytodevelopasolidgroundingin
the discipline.
Students choosing to pursue a degree in anthropology
should follow a program leading to the Associate in Arts DTA
degreeandthentransfertoacollegeoruniversitythatoffers
anthropology as a major.
Courses
ANTH& 100: Survey of Anthropology
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W
An introduction to cultural anthropology, biological
anthropology, archaeology and linguistics. The primary focus
is on how anthropologists know what they know and the
importance and applications of that knowledge.
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Distribution for DTA: Social Sciences
ANTH 110: Mayas and Aztecs
3 Cr
Quarters: O
A course that introduces students to the basics of
archaeological methodology and explores the
Pre-Colombian civilizations of Mexico and Central America
including the Olmecs, Mayas, and Aztecs.
ANTH 198: Experimental/Exploratory Studies
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in anthropology.
ANTH 199, 299: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
ANTH& 206: Cultural Anthropology
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Examines human societies from a cross-cultural perspective.
Special attention is paid to the form and function of major
cultural institutions, including subsistence and economic
systems, marriage, family and kinship systems, religion
and magic, and myth and ritual. Students will also explore
questions concerning status, gender, basic personality
development, language, reality construction, the
mechanismsandeffectsofculturechange,theimportance
of cultural relativism, and the nature of anthropological
investigation.
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ANTH& 217: Plateau Native Peoples
2 Cr
Quarters: O
Using text-based discussion, video presentations, and visits
to the museum and/or cultural center, the course provides
a comprehensive overview of the lifeways, beliefs, and
experiences of the original inhabitants of this area (the
Mid-Columbia region).
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101 and MATH 085
ANTH 240: Youth Subcultures
4 Cr
Quarters: S
The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with
methodologies and models of analysis appropriate for
studying youth subcultures. Focusing on the origins, styles,
and histories of the mod, skinhead, hippie, punk and goth
subcultures, particular attention is paid to the popular
contention that youth subcultures represent a response
to various historic, social, economic, and generational
circumstances.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101
ANTH& 204: Archaeology
5 Cr
Quarters: O
Thiscourseoffersanintroductiontocontemporaryand
historic archaeological approaches, both theoretical
and practical. It provides a general background to world
prehistory, with special emphasis on the Americas. This
course provides the trends and general practice of cultural
resources management in the United States, and provides a
basic understanding of archaeological preservation.
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ANTH& 205: Biological Anthropology
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Thisclassoffersanintroductiontothebiological
development of Homo sapiens. It explores our place in
nature, studying our relationship to other primates, our
biological and cultural adaptations, and development
through time. Attention is given to the principles and
mechanics of evolution and to the methods of physical/
biological anthropology.
085
Distribution for DTA: Natural Sciences
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Art
Art is both a mirror and a shaper of the individual, society,
and culture. Art is a fundamental human experience and
behavior that crosses all boundaries. The Department
of Visual Arts (DoVA) fosters an awareness of the making
of art, the interpretation of art, the understanding of art
across cultures and time, and the relevance of art to daily
experience.
Students are exposed to the vocabulary and craft of art
through the department’s various classes. Stress is given to
the development of technical skills and the communication
of concepts and expression within traditional and
contemporary issues, techniques, and technologies.
DoVApreparesanddisplaysartworkfromitsofferings
in an exhibit at the YVCC Larson Gallery during May of each
academic year.
Note: Permission to enroll in studio classes that require a
prerequisite that has not been met can only be given by DoVA
faculty members and only with a portfolio review of pertinent
work.Someschedulingconflictswithstudioclassesmaybe
resolved in consultation with the art instructors.
Art Transfer
Students considering the visual arts as a major or minor at
a four-year transfer academy or university should consult
with art faculty about planning their curriculum at YVCC. For
those interested in pursuing a standard Associate in Arts
degree with a visual arts emphasis, the following courses are
strongly recommended within the Humanities and Elective
distribution areas.
Humanities Courses
Credits
ART 101
Deign I
or ART 104: Drawing I
4
PHOTO 103 Digital Photography
5
HUM 102
Introduction to Humanities I
or HUM 103: Introduction to Humanities II
or HUM 104: Introduction to Humanities III 5
Electives/Core Electives
Credits
ART 101
Deign I
or ART 104: Drawing I
4
ART& 100 Art Appreciation
5
Concentration area credits (two classes: clay, painting,
drawing, photography, design, art history)
8-10
Courses
ART& 100: Art Appreciation
5 Cr
Introductory course in visual art incorporating lectures,
demonstrations, and active learning projects. Students will
gain an awareness of the creative process, the various roles
of art, and ways of viewing and responding to artworks.
Prerequisite: YVCC placement into ENGL 095
Distribution for DTA: Humanities
ART 101: Design I
4 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Introduction to the development of two-dimensional design
processes. Emphasis is on the art elements (line, shape,
value, space, texture, color) and visual problem-solving.
ART 102: Design II
4 Cr
Quarters: W, S
Continuation of the development of two-dimensional design
processes. Emphasis is on art principles (e.g. emphasis, unity,
variety, rhythm, etc.) and visual problem-solving.
Distribution for DTA: Humanities - Performance
ART 104: Drawing I
4 Cr
Beginning drawing. Introduction to the basics of drawing as
an extension of visual understanding. Emphasis is given to
the handling of various materials, development of skills and
ideas, and the creation of successful compositions. Attention
is given to perception of form, shading, and working with line
and tone.
ART 105: Drawing II
4 Cr
Intermediate drawing. Continuation of elements and
principles from beginning drawing, with greater emphasis on
the development of personal visual statements as well as a
more in-depth understanding of the materials and concepts
of visual communication.
Prerequisite: ART 104
ART 107: Drawing III
4 Cr
Quarters: S
Life drawing, an intensive, drawing-based introduction to the
formofthehumanfigurethroughtheuseofvariousdrawing
strategies and techniques. The class gives the student an
understandingofthehumanfigureasanaestheticobject,as
a vehicle of personal expression, and as an image of historic
and cultural importance.
ART 121: Western Traditions of Art
5 Cr
Quarters: O
This course is an introduction to the art history of the
Western tradition beginning with the Sumerians and
extendingtothepresent.Thesignificantartandartists
within each of the major Western historical periods will be
examined, including Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Medieval,
Renaissance, Baroque, Modern, and Post-Modern.
Prerequisite: YVCC placement into ENGL& 101 or completion of
or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 095
ART 122: Non-Western Traditions of Art
5 Cr
Quarters: O
This course is an introduction to the art history of the
non-western tradition beginning with the Egyptians and
extendingtothepresent.Thesignificantartandartistswithin
each of the major non-western cultures will be examined,
including Africa, Oceania, the Americas, India, Islam,
Southeast Asia, China, and Japan.
Prerequisite: YVCC placement into ENGL& 101 or completion of
or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 095
ART 150: Introduction to Clay
4 Cr
Quarters: F, S
A broad introduction to basic ceramic techniques and
materials. Students will develop fundamental forming and
surface techniques including essential skills for the potter’s
wheel, coil and slab construction, and various decorative and
glazed surfaces.
ART 190, 191: Co-op Field Experience I, II
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Fieldworkexperienceinaspecificart-relateddiscipline.May
be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Portfolio review, workplace placement
ART 198: Experimental/Exploratory Studies
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in art.
ART 199, 299: Individual Study in Studio Art
Variable Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Independent projects in studio work. May be repeated for
credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and prior studio class
ART 211: Painting II
4 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Intermediate painting. Continuation of emphases from
beginning painting with introduction of more varied
techniques, philosophies, and approaches, stressing
the development of pictorial concepts and personal
development.
ART 201: Functional Pottery
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
An introduction to fundamental skills for the potter’s wheel,
basicfiringprocesses,andfunctionalglazingtechniques.
Includes basic functional and visual design in utilitarian
pottery.
ART 212: Painting III
4 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Advanced painting. Individual creative approach is stressed,
allowing students to select or devise a style of painting based
upon experience in previous painting classes.
ART 202: Clay I: Handbuilding
4 Cr
Quarters: W
Exploration of three dimensional form in clay using pinch,
coil, slab, and simple molded construction with a variety of
surface treatments. Emphasis on creativity and sculptural
form.
Distribution for DTA: Humanities Performance
ART 280: Art History I
5 Cr
Quarters: O
Ancient to medieval. The development of western visual
expression in painting, sculpture, architecture, and related
art forms from its prehistoric beginnings through Egyptian,
Mesopotamian, Greek, and Roman cultures (c. 1500 BCE to
530 CE). Lecture.
Prerequisite: YVCC placement into ENGL& 101
Distributionfor DTA: Humanities
ART 203: Clay II: Intermediate Wheelthrowing
4 Cr
Quarters: W, S
Advanced technique and form on the potter’s wheel with
emphasis on craftsmanship and development of a personal
sense of direction in skill and artistry; also an introduction to
glazemixingandtheprinciplesofkilnfiring.
ART 204: Clay II: Intermediate Handbuilding
4 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Students learn and explore advanced hand-building
techniques for sculptural ceramic art with an emphasis on
craftsmanship and development of a personal sense of
directioninskillandartistry.Studentswillrefinesurface
decorating and glazing techniques and be introduced to
principlesofkilnfiring.
Prerequisite: ART 202 with a C or better
ART 205: Advanced Clay
2 Cr
Quarters: O
Exploration of a personal direction in clay for experienced
students who are not yet prepared to work independently.
Instruction on the wheel or in handbuilding involving
in-class and arranged work time. Emphasis on artistic
content, stylistic maturity, and craftsmanship. May be
repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: ART 203 or permission of instructor
ART 210: Painting I
4 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Beginning painting. Introduction to the techniques,
philosophies, and various approaches to easel painting in
either oil or acrylic. Subject matter ranges from perceptual
still lives to abstract paintings.
Recommended: ART 104
ART 281: Art History II
5 Cr
Quarters: O
Medieval to late Renaissance. The development of western
visual expression in painting, sculpture, architecture, and
related art forms from the Early Christian period through
the Byzantine, Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance,
and Late Renaissance developments (c. 530 CE to 1600 CE).
Lecture.
ART 282: Art History III
5 Cr
Quarters: O
Baroque to post-modern. The development of Western
visual expression in painting, sculpture, architecture, and
related art forms from the Baroque period through Rococo,
Neoclassical, Romantic, Impressionist, Expressionist, Cubist,
Abstract Expressionist, and Post-Modern developments (c.
1600 CE to present). Lecture.
ART 283: Asian Art History
5 Cr
Quarters: W
A survey of the prominent styles of India, China, Southeast
Asia, and Japan from the earliest artifacts to the development
of Buddhist Art, ca. 3000 BCE to 1000 CE. This course
explores the exchange and adaptation of artistic elements
betweenAsianculturesandtheeffectofintroducedreligions
on indigenous subjects and symbolism.
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Astronomy
Courses
ASTR& 100: Survey of Astronomy
5 Cr
For the student who wants to gain a familiarity with the
universe, solar system, characteristics and motions of
stars, nebulae and galaxies, time systems, and celestial
coordination.
Automotive Service Technology,
Master
The Automotive Service Technology, Master (AST) program
provides a quality, easily-accessible education, utilizing
theory, design, application, and live work to prepare
students for entry-level employment as dynamic, high-tech
automotive technicians.
Students are encouraged to reach their highest potential
in the development of skills and professional integrity.
The ability to think and reason, troubleshoot problems in
a sequential order, and cooperate with coworkers is an
integral part of the curriculum. Students practice skills
and diagnostic procedures on late-model vehicles in all
eightASEautomotiveareasofcertificationwhichinclude
transmissions, engine performance and repair, brakes,
steering/suspension, electrical, and heating and air
conditioning.
Technologicaladvancesintheautomotivefieldrequirea
highly-skilledrepairtechnician.TheYVCCASTprogramoffers
training in all areas of automotive diagnostics and repair with
emphasis on electronic and computer-integrated systems
found on today’s automobiles. Students will train in a large,
modern facility with state-of-the-art equipment, and all
instructorsareAutomotiveServiceExcellence(ASE)certified.
The Automotive Service Technology, Master program
requires a minimum of two years to complete. Enrollment
is open to those who qualify at the beginning of Fall, Winter,
and Spring quarters of each academic year. An Associate
of Applied Science degree is awarded upon successful
completion of the program with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
TheASTprogramhasbeenevaluatedandcertifiedatthe
highest level of and by the National Automotive Technicians
Education Foundation (NATEF) and is an Automotive Service
Excellence (ASE) Master Training Program. For program
accreditation information, visit www.NATEF.org
Program Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Automotive Service
Technology Master program will be able to gain employment
within the automotive industry. Students can qualify for
positions as service technicians with new car dealerships,
independent repair facilities, franchise operations, as well
asgovernmentandfleetrepairfacilities.Studentscanalso
qualify for positions with sale of automotive parts and service
equipment. Opportunities exist at the manufacture level
for technical support, training, and operations of new car
dealerships.
Careers
Graduates will be prepared for entry-level employment,
and students will be prepared to take the national ASE
certificationtestsinalleightautomobileandlighttruck
certificationareas.Careeropportunitiesintheautomotive
repair industry are better than ever, as there is a shortage of
qualifiedautomotivetechnicians.Competent,highlytrained,
and motivated automotive service technology students are
in demand.
For more information on current employment trends,
check with the Washington State Employment Security
Department Job Service Center at 800.215.1617. Information
is available at the following websites: www.Access.wa.gov or
www.WorkforceExplorer.com
The YVCC Automotive Service Technology Master
program has a collaborative program with YV-TECH. High
school students can take one or two years of classes during
their high school years. An extra year of YVCC classes is
required to meet the degree requirements to graduate with
an Associate of Applied Science degree. See a YV-TECH or
YVCC advisor for more information.
Degrees
Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Service
Technology
Required Courses
Credits
AST 111
Engine Repair Lecture
8
AST 112
Engine Repair Lab
8
AST 121
Electrical/Electronic Systems Lecture
8
AST 122
Electrical/Electronic Systems Lab
8
AST 131
Steering/Suspension Systems Lecture
4
AST 132
Steering/Suspension Systems Lab
4
AST 141
Brake Systems Lecture
4
AST 142
Brake Systems Lab
4
AST 211
Engine Performance I: Ignition & Computer
Systems Lecture
8
AST 212
Engine Performance II: Ignition & Computer
Systems Lab
8
AST 221
Engine Performance II: Hybrid/Diesel Lecture 2
AST 222
Engine Performance II: Hybrid/Diesel Lab
2
AST 231
Heating & Air Conditioning Lecture
4
AST 232
Heating & Air Conditioning Lab
4
AST 241
Automatic Transmissions & Transaxles
Lecture
6
AST 242
Automatic Transmissions & Transaxles Lab 6
AST 251
Manual Transmissions/Transaxles Lecture
4
AST 252
Manual Transmissions/Transaxles Lab
4
BA 220
Human Relations in the Workplace
2
PTECH 115 Applied Mathematics
3
or MATH& 107: Math in Society
or MATH& 141: Precalculus I
or MATH 111: Algebra Appl. to Bus. Econ
5
BA 138
Written Business Communications
or PTECH 120: Technical Writing
5
106-108
Certificates
Certificatesprovidefirst-yearautomotivestudentswith
entry-level skills in the specialized area aimed to assist them
with gaining entry-level employment in those specialized
automotive industries and begin to gain experience during
theASTprogram.Combiningbothcertificateswillbe
advantageous to the student by expanding the opportunities
of employment in the industry. Note: Students seeking to
gaineligibilityforthecertificatesneedtocontacttheAST
programadvisorpriortoenrollmentasfinancialaidcanbe
affected.
Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems
StudentsintheirfirstyearoftheASTprogramcanobtaina
certificateinthespecializedASEareaofAutomotiveElectrical
andElectronicSystems(A6).Thecertificatewillbeawarded
to the student who successfully completes the following
coursework with a C+ (2.5) GPA or better.
Required Courses
Credits
AST 121
Electrical/Electronic Systems Lecture
8
AST 122
Electrical/Electronic Systems Lab
8
Total Certificate Credits
16
Steering/Suspension and Brake Systems
StudentsintheirfirstyearoftheASTprogramcanobtain
acertificateinthespecializedASEareasofAutomotive
Steering/Suspension Systems (A4) and Brake Systems
(A5).Thecertificatewillbeawardedtothestudentwho
successfully completes the following coursework with a C+
(2.5) GPA or better.
Required Courses
Credits
AST 131
Steering/Suspension Systems Lecture
AST 132
Steering/Suspension Systems Lab
AST 141
Brake Systems Lecture
AST 142
Brake Systems Lab
4
4
4
4
16
Courses
AST 111: Engine Repair Lecture
8 Cr
Quarters: F
This course is a study of the theory, design, and operation
of gasoline engines. Students will learn proper diagnosis,
removal, and service procedures for cylinder heads and
short blocks. Service and repair of the lubrication and cooling
systems will be discussed. Students will create a personalized
engine diagnostic strategy and a generic outline of engine
removal and installation.
AST 112: Engine Repair Lab
8 Cr
Quarters: F
This course allows students to practice engine diagnostic and
repair procedures for internal combustion engines. Students
will remove, disassemble, and repair internal engine
components. All common engine machining processes and
repair procedures will be practiced.
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in AST 111
AST 121: Electrical & Electronic Systems Lecture
8 Cr
Quarters: W
Students in this course will learn automotive electrical
and electronic computer principles and fundamentals
including wiring diagrams, circuits, analog and electronic
instrumentation, and electrical and computer-controlled
accessories.
AST 122: Electrical & Electronic Systems Lab
8 Cr
Quarters: W
This course allows students to apply and practice electrical
and computer system theory, diagnostic analysis, and
repair procedures learned in AST 121. Students will
practice electrical diagnostics of lighting circuits, analog
instrumentation, indicator lights and warning devices,
electrical and computer-controlled accessories, and
electronic instrumentation on simulators, bench units, and
live vehicles.
AST 131: Suspension & Steering Lecture
4 Cr
Quarters: S
Students in this course will study front and rear suspension
and steering system design and operation. They will
also learn alignment geometry and dynamics related to
computerized four-wheel alignment systems as well as tire
construction, design, and grading.
AST 132: Suspension & Steering Lab
4 Cr
Quarters: S
This course allows students to practice steering and
suspension system and alignment geometry diagnostic
and repair procedures learned in AST 131. Students will
remove, disassemble, and repair steering and suspension
components and perform four-wheel alignments on
modern, computerized equipment.
AST 141: Brake Systems Lecture
4 Cr
Quarters: S
Students in this course will study theory, design, and
operation of brake systems. They will learn hydraulic
operations, disc and drum brake system combinations, ABS
modes of operation, and ABS diagnostics using modern
diagnostic equipment.
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AST 142: Brake Systems Lab
4 Cr
Quarters: S
This course allows students to apply and practice brake
system theory, diagnostic analysis, and repair procedures
learned in AST 141. They will remove, disassemble, and
repair disc and drum brake components as well as ABS
hydraulic, electrical, and electronic components. Students
will also perform diagnostic procedures, including machining
and rebuilding of hydraulic and mechanical components.
AST 190-193: Co-op Field Experience I, II, III, IV
Variable Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
AST 198, 298: Experimental/Exploratory Studies
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in automotive service
technology.
AST 199, 299: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
AST 211: Engine Performance I: Lecture
8 Cr
Quarters: F
Students will understand the principles, operations, and
diagnostic techniques of the modern automotive
computer-controlled gasoline engine systems. The students
willunderstandidentification,diagnosis,andrepairofthe
automotive powertrain systems including fuel delivery and
fuel injection, ignition, and the electronic control systems.
Prerequisite: AST 121 and AST 122 and concurrent enrollment in
AST 212
AST 212: Engine Performance I: Lab
8 Cr
Quarters: F
In this lab, students will apply the theory and operations
presenting in AST 211. The student will identify, diagnose,
and repair problems associated with the
computer-controlled automotive powertrain, its systems,
and components. These systems include fuel delivery, fuel
injection, ignition, and electronic control.
AST 211
AST 221: Engine Performance II: Fuels and Emissions Lecture
4 Cr
Quarters: W
Students will learn the theory, principles of operation, and
diagnostic procedures of automotive emission systems.
This course will also introduce students to diesel systems,
alternative fuels, and alternative powertrains/hybrids.
AST 222
AST 222: Engine Performance II: Fuels and Emissions Lab
4 Cr
Quarters: W
Students in this course will demonstrate the operations and
diagnosis of fuels and emission components using a practical
application. Students will perform these applications in a
shop environment using information presented in AST 221.
This course will also introduce the student to diesel and
hybrid technology, diagnostics, service, and repair.
AST 221
AST 231: Heating & Air Conditioning Lecture
4 Cr
Quarters: S
This course is a study of the basic theory of air conditioning,
system circuits, system diagnosis, and service procedures.
Students will learn proper recovery, handling, storage, and
recycling of R-12 and R-134a systems, and will be trained
andmaybecomeEPAcertifiedinA/Csystemshandlingand
storage.
Prerequisite: AST 121 and AST 122
AST 232: Heating & Air Conditioning Lab
4 Cr
Quarters: S
Students in this course will learn the basic diagnostic, service,
and repair procedures for air conditioning system circuits.
They will practice on bench test systems and “live” vehicles
using dual stage recovery systems and electronic hand-held
test equipment.
Prerequisite: AST 121, AST 122, and completion of or concurrent
enrollment in AST 231
AST 241: Automatic Transmissions & Transaxles Lecture
4 Cr
Quarters: W
Students in this course will learn the operating principles
of the automatic transmission and transaxle and their
application in automobiles. Subassemblies, component,
hydraulics, electronics, and diagnosis of the modern
automatic transmission will be taught. All-wheel and
four-wheel drive systems are included in this course.
Prerequisite: AST 121, AST 122, and concurrent enrollment in AST
242
AST 242: Automatic Transmissions & Transaxles Lab
4 Cr
Quarters: W
Students in this lab course will apply theory and operation
introduced in AST 241 to inspect, perform maintenance,
diagnose, test, and repair modern electronically controlled
automatic transmissions and transaxles. This course will
also include the application of theory, diagnosis, inspection,
service, and repair of all-wheel and four-wheel drive systems.
241
AST 251: Manual Transmissions & Transaxles Lecture
4 Cr
Quarters: S
Students in this course will learn the principles and operation
of manual transmissions, clutches, manual transaxles, and
drivelines as well as rear axle systems. They will calculate
ratios,torque,andRPMoftransmissiongearsandfinaldrive
gearsetandtracepowerflowthroughthegears.
252
AST 252: Manual Transmissions & Transaxles Lab
4 Cr
Quarters: S
Students in this course will diagnose and repair manual
transmission/transaxles, clutches, drive axles/lines, and
differentials.Theywillcalculateratios,torque,andRPMof
transmissiongearsandfinaldrivegearsetandtracepower
flowthroughthegears.
AST 290-293: Adv. Co-op Field Experience I, II, III, IV
Variable Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Biology
BIOL 117: Oral Histology/Embryology
4 Cr
Quarters: W
This course is for dental hygiene students only. The study of
the development and microscopic structure of the tissue in
the oral cavity.
Prerequisite: BIOL 230, BIOL 231, BIOL 232, and admission to the
Dental Hygiene program
Courses
BIOL 124: Plants and Wildlife of Washington
5 Cr
Quarters: O
This course is intended for non-science majors seeking a
lab science course. The main emphasis will be on the plants
and wildlife of Washington, especially those found locally.
Students will learn to recognize common species and
understand the special adaptations that each organism has
for survival. Other topics covered will include ecosystem
processes,climate,geology,andhumaninfluences(both
past and present). NOTE: Field trips are required as part
of this course and often involve hiking over uneven terrain.
Anyquestionsregardingfieldtripsshouldbedirectedto
the instructor.
075
The Biology program provides courses in introductory
biology and fundamental courses preparing students for
careers in allied health as well as transfer to other institutions
in the life sciences. Most biology courses require lecture,
laboratory work, and discussion groups.
BIOL 099, 199, 299: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Workshops, short courses, and individual study in biology.
BIOL 102: Environmental Biology
5 Cr
Quarters: O
This is an introductory environmental science course
intended for non-majors. The course emphasizes the
scientificmethod,principlesofecology,diversityoflife,and
current natural resource issues.
075
BIOL 105: Biology for Non-majors with Lab
5 Cr
Quarters: O
A basic course with lab in biological sciences with an
emphasis on current issues, trends, and applications
concerning biological concepts. This course is intended for
non-majors and will not serve as a prerequisite for other
biology courses.
075
BIOL 107: Introduction to Plant Science
5 Cr
Quarters: F
An introductory course presenting principles of anatomy,
morphology,physiology,andgrowthofplants.Theeffects
of environmental conditions, cultural practices, and
management techniques on plant growth, development,
yield, and quality are discussed. Students are introduced
to important crops of Washington as well as varying plant
propagation and quality evaluation principles. This course is
cross disciplined. Credit cannot be given for both BIOL 107
and AGSCI 101.
075
BIOL 109: General Biology
5 Cr
An introductory course integrating the fundamental
concepts of biology, including basic chemistry, cell
biology, genetics, evolution, and energy transfers. The
course is primarily for students intending to continue in
dental hygiene, nursing, radiologic sciences, or veterinary
technology but is not a course for biology majors. Students
are allowed to repeat this course only once. See the High
Demand Course Repeat Rule.
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BIOL 116: Head & Neck Anatomy
3 Cr
Quarters: F
Broad survey of human head and neck anatomy with special
emphasis on the oral cavity.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in Dental Hygiene program
BIOL 140: Marine Biology
5 Cr
Quarters: S
An introductory course with lab with an emphasis on current
issues, trends, and applications concerning marine biology.
Includes a survey of marine life and marine ecosystems. This
course is intended for non-majors and will not serve as a
prerequisite for other biology courses.
075
BIOL 190: Co-op Field Experience I
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Cooperative education integrates the students’ classroom
study with work experience in cooperating employer
organizations. The students’ education is shared between
employer, supervisors, and YVCC faculty.
BIOL 200: Bridge to Biology for Majors
2 Cr
Quarters: F
This course is intended for students who have taken BIOL 109
and who wish to take the Biology Majors sequence (BIOL 211
and BIOL 221). This two-credit course covers photosynthesis,
and population/genetics/evolution (topics covered in BIOL
201, but not in BIOL 109) and prepares student to enter BIOL
211 without having to take BIOL 201.
Prerequisite: BIOL 109 with a C+ (2.3) or better
BIOL 201: Biology I: Cells & Molecules
5 Cr
Quarters: F
This course is intended for transfer science majors and is
thefirstinathree-quartersequence.Thetopicscoveredare
the nature of biological science, evolution, energy transfer,
ecology, cellular reproduction, and genetics.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101 and MATH 095 and
completion with a C or better of 1 year of high school chemistry
or concurrent enrollment or completion of CHEM 100 with a C or
better or permission of instructor
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BIOL 211: Biology II: Diversity of Life
5 Cr
Quarters: W
This course is intended for transfer science majors and is the
second in a three-course sequence in biology. The course
explores the diversity of life by examining the origin of life,
control of gene expression, origins of genetic diversity,
genetic control of development, scaling, biomes and climate,
phlogenetics and systematics, and the major lineages of life.
Prerequisite: Completion with a C or better of one of the following
biology pathways: BIOL 201 or BIOL 109 and BIOL 200 and
successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in CHEM&
141 and CHEM& 151 or permission of instructor
BIOL 232: Microbiology
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
An overview of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, and
protozoa), including their structure, how they grow, how
theyareclassified,howtheycausedisease,andhowthey
are transmitted and maintained in the human population
and the environment. This course is intended for students
intending to continue in dental hygiene or nursing. Students
are allowed to repeat this course only once. See the High
Demand Course Repeat Rule.
Prerequisite: CHEM 100 or one year of high school chemistry and
BIOL 231 all with a grade of C (2.0) or better
BIOL 221: Biology III: Organismal Physiology
5 Cr
Quarters: S
This course is intended for transfer science majors and is
the third in a three-quarter sequence. The topics covered
include anatomy and physiology of plants and animals, the
relationship between form and function, and the relationship
between an organism and its environment.
Prerequisite: BIOL 211 with a grade of C or better and successful
completion or concurrent enrollment in CHEM& 142 and CHEM&
152 or permission of instructor
BIOL 297: Research in Biology
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
This course provides undergraduate students the
opportunity to engage in authentic academic research.
Students will collaborate with the research instructor
through all research phases, including the proposal of a
research topic, selecting and implementing a research
method, gathering and analyzing data, and drawing
conclusionsbasedonthefindings.Studentswillthenbe
expected to present, defend, and possibly publish their
findings.
BIOL 229: Anatomy & Physiology Prep Class
2 Cr
Quarters: O
This course is intended to prepare students for the anatomy
and physiology courses BIOL 230 and 231 by teaching
effectivestudyskills,reviewingimportantbiological
concepts, and familiarizing students with basic histology,
anatomy, and physiology. It is not a prerequisite for BIOL 230
but is intended to improve student success in BIOL 230.
Prerequisite: Current enrollment in or successful completion of
BIOL 109
BIOL 230: Human Anatomy & Physiology I
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Basic human anatomy and physiology covering histology
and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and
endocrine systems. This course is intended for students
intending to continue in dental hygiene, nursing, radiologic
sciences, or veterinary technology. Students are allowed to
repeat this course only once. See the High Demand Course
Repeat Rule.
Prerequisite: BIOL 109 or BIOL 201 with a grade of C+ (2.3) or
better
BIOL 231: Human Anatomy & Physiology II
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Basic human anatomy and physiology covering the
cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary,
and reproductive systems. This course is intended for
students intending to continue in dental hygiene, nursing,
or radiologic sciences. Students are allowed to repeat this
course only once. See the High Demand Course Repeat Rule.
Prerequisite: BIOL 230 with a grade of C (2.0) or better
The Washington State Board for Community and Technical
Collegesdefinesappliedlearning/laboratorymodesof
instruction as follows:
“Conduct of the instruction is continually under the direct
supervision of the instructor. This mode includes learning
activities in laboratories, clinics, or workplaces where
students receive hands-on learning experience continually
supervised by the instructor. Work is normally completed
in the learning environment but may include out-of-class
assignments.”
Transfer Biology courses with lab may be evaluated to
determine if they meet the State Board for Community and
TechnicalCollegesdefinitionofappliedlearning/laboratory
mode of instruction. Laboratory credit will only be given if the
course included adequate hours of hands-on learning under
continual and direct supervision of an instructor.
Through business and professional partnerships and
student-centered education, the Business department
provides career and enrichment opportunities to equip
students with skills, abilities, and extended learning for the
changing work environment. The department is comprised
ofthreespecificareas:BusinessAdministration,Business
Technology, and Information Technology.
The Business Administration program is designed
to equip students with basic knowledge and skills for
transferring to a four-year college, entering the business
workforce, or updating workplace skills. Students can select
courses from a variety of business programs: accounting,
businessmanagement,businessofficetechnology,and
information technology.
SincetheBusinessdepartmentoffersmanychoices,be
sure to check each program for its degree options.
Program Outcomes
should be able to:
•
Communicateeffectivelyandefficiently,applying
interpersonal and cultural awareness to business
settings.
•
Utilize critical thinking skills to analyze and problem
solve in business situations.
•
Apply quantitative reasoning to solve accounting and
financialproblemsthatoccurinbusiness.
•
Identify and apply ethical principles as they relate to
contemporary business organizations.
•
Identify and apply information tools and resources
within organizations.
•
Explain core marketing principles and their use in
managerial decision making and developing business
strategy.
•
Understand and apply basic legal business concepts
within the environment of how business is conducted.
Careers
Since business and its administration are the heartbeat of
industry, retail sales, education, and manufacturing, career
opportunities are excellent. Salaries in entry-level positions
remain very competitive.
contact the Washington State Employment Security
Degrees
Associate of Applied Science Degrees
YVCC’sBusinessAdministrationdepartmentoffersthese
Associate of Applied Science degrees:
•
Accounting
•
Agribusiness
•
Business Management, Marketing Specialty
•
Business Management, Entrepreneurship Speciality
Full-time students are generally able to complete a degree
in approximately two years. Although many of the courses
listed in these degrees are transferable, the degrees
themselves are not intended to transfer to a four-year
institution. Degrees are awarded upon completion of
required degree courses with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Students earning an AAS degree may go on to earn a
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Business Management
from Yakima Valley Community College. If you are interested,
check with your advisor to see how your AAS lines up with this
program.
Students intending to major in business and transfer to a
four-year institution should pursue the Associate in Business
DTAdegree(see“DegreesOffered”section).
Students are strongly encouraged to contact business
administration advisors for more detailed information.
Note: Students are strongly advised to have word processing
skills for the BA classes. While not required, it is the student’s
responsibility to apply correct keyboarding skills and written
communication formats.
Accounting
The Accounting degree option is designed to prepare
students for entry-level accounting positions as full-charge
bookkeepers, accounting assistants, and accounting clerks.
Thisprogramoffersinstructioninaccountingprinciples
combined with a general college education. Instruction in
computers,officemachines,communications,andother
related subjects is provided as part of the program.
Required Classes
Credits
5
ACCT& 202 Principles of Accounting II
5
ACCT& 203 Principles of Accounting III
5
BA 115
Business Math
5
BA 137
Payroll/Tax Accounting
5
BA 138
5
BA 154
Computerized Accounting
5
BA 160
Supervision Techniques
5
BA 180
Consumer Financial Planning
5
BA 225
Career Management
5
BA 260
Principles of Income Tax I
5
BT 140
Electronic Business Math Applications
5
BUS& 101 Introduction to Business
5
BUS& 201 Business Law
5
ECON 101 Introduction to Economics
5
IT 100
3
IT 102
Windows
2
IT 111
2
IT 221
Spreadsheets Advanced
4
Approved Elective
5
Total Credits
91
Agribusiness
ThisdegreeoptionisofferedjointlywiththeAgriculture
department. Students will develop an understanding of basic
business management and agriculture production principles
which they can apply to management and operation of
agribusinessfirms.
For more information on this Associate of Applied Science
degree, see the Agriculture department listings.
Business Management
The Business Management degree is designed to give
students a basic background in business and an opportunity
to specialize in the area of marketing or entrepreneurship,
if desired. In consultation with a Business Administration
program advisor, students will develop an individual training
plan for the Business Management degree. The degree
includes a 75-credit core plus 15 credits either from the
marketing specialty, the entrepreneurship speciality, or from
the approved electives list.* Check the YVCC website at www.
YVCC.edu for more information on available classes.
Required Classes for Business Core
BA 115
Business Math
BA 138
BA 139
Technical Writing & Presentations
BA 156
Marketing
BA 158
BA 160
Credits
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
91
92
BA 205
BA 225
BUS& 101
BUS& 201
ECON 101
IT 100
IT 111
Career Management
Introduction to Business
Business Law
Introduction to Economics
Total Core
Approved Electives*
Total Credits
Specialty: Entrepreneurship
BA 105
Entrepreneurship
BA 137
Payroll/Tax Accounting
BA 259
Fundamentals of E-commerce
Total Specialties Credits
5
5
5
5
5
3
2
75
15
90
5
5
5
15
Specialty: Marketing
BA 159
Sales Management
5
BA 170
Introduction to Advertising
5
BA 259
5
Total Specialties Credits
15
*Approved Electives for AAS degrees: Any BA, BUS&, and IT
courses; BT 101, BT 140; CMST 103, CMST 280; CMST& 101,
CMST& 102, CMST& 210, CMST& 220; ECON& 201, ECON&
202
Certificates
Studentscanobtaincertificatesinspecializedareas
of business including Accounting, Accounting Clerk,
Management,Marketing,RetailManagement.Certificates
are intended to assist students who plan to enter the job
marketafteronlythreeorfourquarters.Certificatesare
also available in Business Technology and Information
Technology. See those sections for a complete list.
Accounting
Required Courses
Credits
5
5
5
BA 115
Business Math
5
BA 137
Payroll
5
BA 138
5
BA 225
Career Management
5
BA 260
Principles of Income Tax
5
BT 140
5
5
ECON 101 Introduction to Economics
5
IT 100
3
IT 102
Windows
2
IT 111
2
Total Credits
62
Accounting Clerk
Required Courses
Credits
5
BA 115
Business Math
5
BT 140
5
IT 100
3
Total Credits
18
Management
Required Courses
BA 115
Business Math
BA 138
BA 158
BA 160
BA 205
BA 225
Career Management
IT 100
Credits
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
3
IT 102
IT 111
IT 221
Windows
Advanced Spreadsheets
Total Credits
2
2
4
46
Marketing
Required Courses
BA 115
Business Math
BA 138
BA 156
Marketing
BA 159
Sales Management
BA 160
BA 170
Introduction to Advertising
BA 225
Career Management
BA 259
IT 100
IT 102
Windows
IT 120
PowerPoint
Total Credits
Credits
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
3
2
2
47
Retail Management
Required Courses
BA 115
Business Math
BA 138
BA 156
Marketing
BA 157
Retail Management
BA 158
BA 161
Human Resource Management
BA 220
Human Relations in the Workplace
CMST& 101 Introduction to Communication
IT 100
Total Credits
Credits
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
2
5
3
45
Courses
Accounting
ACCT& 201: Principles of Accounting I
5 Cr
Introduction to the theory and practice of accounting,
includingfinancialstatements.
ACCT& 202: Principles of Accounting II
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Depreciation, payroll taxes, partnerships, and corporations.
Prerequisite: ACCT& 201
ACCT& 203: Principles of Accounting III
5 Cr
Quarters: W, S, SR
ACCT& 203 introduces students to the procedures and
techniques with which managers use accounting information
to make decisions. The course includes departmental and
cost accounting.
Prerequisite: ACCT& 201 and ACCT& 202
BA 075: Pre-Business Math
5 Cr
An introduction to the study of business mathematics.
Topics include integers, fractions, decimals, percents and
percentages, equations, invoices, trade discounts, cash
discounts, and markups and markdowns.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for MATH 049C or MATH 050
BA 076: Community Service
0 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
BA 099, 199, 299: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
BUS& 101: Introduction to Business
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This survey course covers the basics of business formation,
industryterminology,operations,internalfunctions,conflict
management, social responsibility, ethics, and corporate
culture.
BA 105: Entrepreneurship
5 Cr
Quarters: O
Thiscourseisdesignedtointroducestudentstothefield
ofentrepreneurship.Studentswillexplorethedefinition
of entrepreneurship and study some of the common
characteristics of entrepreneurs. In addition to learning what
entrepreneurs should accomplish before the organization
is formed, students will identify and discover their own
entrepreneurial ability.
BA 115: Business Math
5 Cr
Provides students with a comprehensive study of business
mathematics. Topics include solving business equations,
markups and markdowns, payroll, simple interest,
promissory notes, compound interest, present value,
annuities, consumer and business credit, mortgages,
financialstatementsandratios,inventory,depreciation,and
taxes.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for MATH 085 or successful completion of
BA 075
BA 117: Customer Service
3 Cr
Quarters: O
This course explores the essentials of professionalism in
thefieldofcustomerservice.Topicsincludethehistoryof
the customer service profession, models of service delivery,
positive verbal and nonverbal communication, active
listening, behavioral styles, and the use of technology in the
profession.
BA 118: Customer Service II
3 Cr
Quarters: O
This course is a continuation of BA 117 and explores the
essentialsofprofessionalisminthefieldofcustomerservice.
Topicsincludecommunication,difficultsituations,customer
diversity, stress management, time management, customer
loyalty, service breakdowns, and the future of the profession.
Prerequisite: BA 117
BA 119: Success in Sales
3 Cr
Quarters: O
This course will explore the concepts of selling and marketing
as a factor in the distribution of goods and services with
particular focus on the profession of call center sales and
customer service.
Prerequisite: BA 117
BA 137: Payroll/Tax Accounting
5 Cr
Quarters: S
This course will acquaint the student with basic payroll
systems, accounting methods used in computing wages, and
timekeeping systems.
Prerequisite: ACCT& 201 with a grade of C or better, or
BA 139: Technical Writing and Presentations
5 Cr
Quarters: S
An advanced workshop for technical writing, applying
theprinciplescoveredinBA138,specificallytotechnical
presentations for nontechnical audiences. The course
focuses on writing styles appropriate for user manuals as
wellasoralpresentations,andofferstraininginplatform
skills, audiovisual technologies, and other strategies needed
to make technical information understood by business
managers, end-users, and the public.
Prerequisite: BA 138 and IT 100
BA 154: Computerized Accounting
5 Cr
Quarters: F
This course covers a computerized approach to accounting
systems (service and merchandising), accounts receivable,
accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, and inventory.
Prerequisite: ACCT& 201 with a grade of C or better, or
BA 156: Marketing
5 Cr
Quarters: F, S
Covers marketing and business activities concerned with the
planning of product, place, promotion, and distribution of
goods and services. Fundamental principles and business
cases are combined so that the students may understand
more clearly the functioning of marketing in our economy
and the movement of goods and services from the producer
to the consumer.
BA 157: Retail Management
5 Cr
Quarters: S
The principles and practices of retailing will be discussed.
Specifictopicscoveredwillincludetypesoftraditionaland
non-traditional retail outlets, franchising, policies, store
location, layout, organization, buying and selling functions,
pricing,profitplanning,staffing,andcontrolling.
BA 158: Principles of Management
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This is an introductory course in modern management
theory and practice. Topics include the contemporary
management roles and responsibilities including planning,
organizing, leading, and controlling. Subjects within these
areasofstudyincludestaffing,motivating,teams,culture,
change, and ethics.
BA 159: Sales Management
5 Cr
Quarters: S
Covers selling as a factor in the distribution of goods and
services, analysis of customers and their wants, getting
and holding customers, and wholesale and direct-selling
principles and practices.
BA 160: Supervision Techniques
5 Cr
Quarters: W, SR
This course will examine the professional responsibilities
of supervisors and managers in business and industry.
Decision-makingandcommunicationeffortsrelatedto
organizational productivity and employee motivation are
emphasized.
BA 138: Written Business Communication
5 Cr
Students in this course will learn basic techniques and
approachesforwritingeffectivebusinessdocuments.
Prerequisite: YVCC placement into ENGL 095 or higher
93
94
BA 161: Human Resources Management
5 Cr
Quarters: W
This is an introductory course outlining the principles
and procedures of personnel activites. Some of the
areas of study include the competitive, legal, and global
environments of HR. Other subject areas include job
analysis,jobdescription,jobspecifications,employee
turnover, recruitment, selection ,testing, placement,
promotion, compensation, labor-management relations,
and equal employment opportunities. The safety, health,
and well-being of employees are also discussed.
BA 170: Introduction to Advertising
5 Cr
Quarters: S
A comprehensive introduction to the principles of
advertising. Concepts covered will include the role of
advertisingintheeconomy,itsinfluenceonsociety,and
characteristics and use of various media. Also included
are the appropriate strategies used to plan and create an
effectiveadvertisingcampaign.
BA 180: Consumer Financial Planning
5 Cr
Quarters: S
The course focuses on personal money management and
consumerfinancialeducation.Topicsarebudgets,loansand
consumer credit, bank services, life and casualty insurance,
homepurchaseandfinancing,incometaxpreparation,
savings and investments, and consumer purchases. Students
notpursuingadegreeorcertificatemayenrollinthecourse
on a pass/fail basis.
BA 190-193: Co-op Field Experience I, II, III, IV
Variable Cr
Cooperative eduction integrates the student’s classroom
organizations. Students usually alternate periods of college
study with extended employment periods in appropriate
fieldsofbusiness,industry,government,socialservices,and
the professions. The student’s education, therefore, is shared
between the employer, supervisors, and YVCC faculty.
BA 198, 298: Experimental/Exploratory Studies
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in business
administration.
BUS& 201: Business Law
5 Cr
This course is a study of the American legal system as it
pertains to business transactions. Topics include formation
and performance of contracts, sales, business entities, real
property, agency, employer/employee relations, and legal
responsibilities.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of a minimum of 24 collegelevel credits, 2.0 GPA or better, or permission of instructor
BA 205: Small Business Management
5 Cr
Quarters: W
This course is for students who either have already started
a business or who intend to work for a small business. The
course pulls together concepts of marketing, operations, and
financialmanagementforsmallbusinesses.Itwillbebased
on current research, theory, and practice. Materials will be
presented from a “how-to” perspective, with many practical
examples and applications from the business world.
BA 220: Human Relations in the Workplace
2 Cr
Quarters: W, S
This course explores how the employment requirements of
business,agribusiness,andindustryinfluencetheeducation
and training of individuals. Professional expectations in the
workplace, career and life goals, and the balance of work-life
issues within a formal organization are emphasized.
BA 225: Career Management
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course explores areas of personal and professional
development crucial for success in the student’s selected
careerfields.Topicsincludedevelopingconfidence,effective
communication, analyzing strengths and weaknesses,
goal setting, managing time, working within a team setting,
workingthroughconflict,andtheemploymentseeking
process.
BA 256: Statistics
5 Cr
This introductory course applies descriptive and inferential
statistical methods and probability theory to common
business and economic situations. The development of
analytical problem-solving skills is also emphasized.
Prerequisite: Math 094 or 095 or permission of instructor
BA 259: Fundamentals of E-commerce
5 Cr
Quarters: F
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the
tools and technologies needed for electronic commerce.
Business opportunities, challenges, and strategies for use of
the information superhighway will be explored. Electronic
commerce technology will be introduced.
Prerequisite: Competency in the Windows environment and
internet basics
BA 260: Principles of Income Tax
5 Cr
Quarters: W
This course is an introduction to the U.S. federal income
taxation of individuals. Stress is placed on the U.S. tax
structure and tax reporting.
Prerequisite: ACCT& 201 or permission of instructor
BA 270: Business Ethics
3 Cr
Quarters: F, S
An examination of the ethical challenges facing individuals
and businesses in modern society. The course will use case
studies of professionals working in various areas of business
as well as the moral reasoning of ethics.
BA 275: Wine Marketing
5 Cr
Quarters: W
Provides a study of wine marketing and sales from the
perspective of the Washington State wine industry. The
course examines industry standards and emerging
trends relating to wine packaging, promotion, pricing, and
distribution. Emphasizes strategic branding, consumer
behavior, and marketing plans for wineries and wine
products.
Recommended: BA 156
BA 280: Fundamentals of Investing
3 Cr
Quarters: O
This course is intended to provide students with the
fundamental knowledge necessary for making wise
investment decisions. Topics covered include how free
markets work; stocks and bonds; economic indicators;
diversification,assetallocation,risk,andtime;tax-deferred
investing;andsourcesoffinancialinformation.
BA 290-293: Adv. Co-op Field Experience I, II, III, IV
Variable Cr
Work experience in cooperating employer organizations.
Students usually alternate periods of college study with
extendedemploymentperiodsinappropriatefieldsof
business, industry, government, social services, and the
professions. The student’s education, therefore, is shared
Business Technology
The Business Technology (BT) program provides an
interactive business and professional partnership to
enhancestudent-centerededucationforcareeroffice
opportunities that match business needs to student
outcomes. Program faculty members constantly update
curriculumandcourseofferingstomeetstudentand
industry needs. Bilingual degrees are also available. Most
classesareoffereddailyintheclassroomorinacombination
ofonlineandclassroom;afewareofferedentirelyonline.
The objective of the Business Technology (BT) program
istopreparestudentstoentervariousofficepositions.The
BTprogramoffersthefollowingAssociateofAppliedScience
degrees:
•
Business Technology - Administrative Assistant
• BusinessTechnology-BilingualAdministrativeOffice
Assistant
• BusinessTechnology-LegalOfficeAssistant
• BusinessTechnology-BilingualLegalOfficeAssistant
• BusinessTechnology-MedicalOfficeAssistant
• BusinessTechnology-BilingualMedicalOfficeAssistant
While obtaining one of these degrees, students will learn
the following skills: typing, ten-key electronic math, word
processing,filing,officeprocedures,spelling,andEnglish
grammar. Teamwork, critical thinking, problem solving,
and human relations are a focus of the program and are
integrated into the curriculum.
Certificatesarealsoavailablethatleadtoward
employment and can be a pathway to one of the BT Associate
ofAppliedSciencedegrees.Currentcertificatesavailable
include:
• BusinessTechnology-BilingualOfficeAssistant(70
Credits)
• BusinessTechnology-GeneralOfficeAssistant(65
Credits)
•
Business Technology - Legal Receptionist (15 Credits)
•
Business Technology - Medical Receptionist (15 Credits)
Toobtainacertificateordegree,studentsmustearnat
least a grade of C- (1.7) in all required classes. The degree or
certificatewillbeawardediftheoverallGPAfortherequired
classes is a 2.0 (C) or higher. Courses taken outside the
degreeorcertificaterequirementsarenotconsideredinthe
2.0 (C) GPA or C- (1.7) requirements.
Additionally, students must complete the keyboarding
competencyof45wpm(wordsperminute)forfiveminutes
with four or fewer errors in order to be awarded an Associate
in Applied Science degree in BT. Students who do not
meet the keyboarding competency will be eligible for a BT
certificate.Certificateapplicantsdonotneedtomeetthis
keyboarding competency. Students may take BT 103 twice in
order to met their competency.
AllBTdegreeandcertificatestudentsshouldcompleteBT
100 before enrolling in their 21st credit toward a BT degree or
certificate.
Studentsshouldbeawarethatlegalandmedicaloffices
often require criminal background checks.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, the student
should be able to:
•
Type by touch.
•
Use the 10-key appropriately to solve a variety of
business-related math calculations.
•
Use Microsoft Word to prepare various documents to
include correspondence, mail merge, tables, charts,
and reports.
•
UsetheMicrosoftOfficeSuitetocompleteavarietyof
officetasks.
•
Compose and transcribe basic business
95
96
•
•
correspondence using appropriate business English
and spelling.
Demonstrateroutineofficeproceduressuchasfiling,
answering the phone and taking messages, greeting
customers, and customer service.
Apply appropriate soft skills related to teamwork,
critical thinking, problem solving, and human relations.
Degrees
Business Technology - Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant degree option is designed
topreparestudentsforemploymentinavarietyofoffice
settingssuchasinsuranceoffices,educationalservices,
governmentoffices,orprivately-ownedbusinesses.
Required Courses
Credits
5
BA 138
5
BA 158
5
BT 100
Introduction to Business Technology***
2
BT 102
Intermediate Keyboarding*
5
BT 130
Basic Business Essentials
5
BT131 OfficeReferenceProceduresI
5
BT132 OfficeReferenceProceduresII
5
BT 140
5
BT 170
Integrated Business Applications I
5
BT 260
Word Processing
5
BT 270
Integrated Business Applications II
5
BT272 OfficeProcedures
5
BT 273
Transcription & Document Processing
5
BT274 OfficeDynamics
5
BT 290-293 Advanced Co-op Field Experience
2
IT 102
Windows
2
IT 111
2
IT 115
Database Introduction
2
IT 120
PowerPoint
2
IT 221
4
IT 222
Outlook
2
Approved Electives
5
93
Business Technology - Bilingual Administrative Office
Assistant
TheBilingualAdministrativeOfficeAssistantdegreeis
designed to prepare students for employment in a variety
ofbilingualofficesettingssuchasinsuranceoffices,
educationalservices,governmentoffices,orprivately-owned
businesses.
Required Courses
Credits
5
BA 138
5
BA 158
5
BT 100
2
BT 102
5
BT 130
5
5
5
BT 140
5
BT 170
5
BT 260
Word Processing
5
BT 270
5
5
BT 273
5
5
2
IT 102
Windows
2
IT 111
2
IT 115
2
IT 120
PowerPoint
2
IT 222
Outlook
2
Native Spanish Speakers
SPAN 231
Second-Year Spanish for Professional
Speaking
5
SPAN 232 Second-Year Spanish for Academic Writing
5
SPAN 233 Second-Year Spanish for Academic Reading 5
Native English Speakers
SPAN 201 Spanish I Second Year**
5
SPAN 202 Spanish II Second Year**
5
SPAN 203 Spanish III Second Year**
5
99
Business Technology - Bilingual Legal Office Assistant
Required Courses
Credits
5
AH 119
Medical Terminology
5
BA 138
5
BT 100
2
BT 102
5
BT 130
5
5
5
BT 140
5
BT 170
5
BT250 LegalOfficeTechnology
5
BT251 LegalOfficeProcedures
5
BT 260
Word Processing
5
BT 270
5
BT 273
5
5
2
5
IT 102
Windows
2
IT 111
2
IT 115
2
IT 120
PowerPoint
2
SPAN 231 Second-Year Spanish for Professional
Speaking
5
5
5
5
5
107
Business Technology - Bilingual Medical Office
Assistant
TheBilingualMedicalOfficeAssistantdegreeisdesigned
to prepare students for a variety of bilingual careers in the
medicalfieldsuchasmedicaloffices,clinics,andhospitals.
Required Courses
Credits
AH 110
5
AH 119
Medical Terminology
5
AH 120
5
3
2
3
3
BA 138
5
BT 100
2
BT 102
5
BT 130
5
5
5
BT 140
5
BT 170
5
BT 260
Word Processing
5
5
BT 273
5
5
2
IT 102
Windows
2
IT 111
2
IT 115
2
IT 120
PowerPoint
2
Speaking
5
5
5
5
5
108
Business Technology - Legal Office Assistant
TheLegalOfficeAssistantdegreeisdesignedtoprepare
students to work in a variety of legal settings such as law
firms,realestateorgovernmentoffices,aswellasthecourt
system.
Required Courses
Credits
5
AH 119
Medical Terminology
5
BA 138
5
BT 100
2
BT 102
5
BT 130
5
5
5
BT 140
5
BT 170
5
BT250 LegalOfficeTechnology
5
BT251 LegalOfficeProcedures
5
BT 260
Word Processing
5
BT 270
5
BT 273
5
5
2
5
CJ& 110
Criminal Law
5
or CJ 111: Criminal Evidence
IT 102
Windows
2
IT 111
2
IT 115
2
IT 120
PowerPoint
2
IT 222
Outlook
2
99
Business Technology - Medical Office Assistant
TheMedicalOfficeAssistantdegreeisdesignedtoprepare
studentsforcareersinthemedicalfieldworkinginmedical
offices,clinics,andhospitals.
Required Courses
Credits
AH 110
5
AH 119
Medical Terminology
5
AH 120
5
3
2
3
3
BA 138
5
BT 100
2
BT 102
5
BT 130
5
5
5
BT 140
5
BT 170
5
BT 260
Word Processing
5
BT 270
BT272 BT 273
BT274 BT 290-293
IT 102
IT 111
IT 115
IT 120
IT 222
5
OfficeProcedures
5
5
OfficeDynamics
5
Advanced Co-op Field Experience
2
Windows
2
2
2
PowerPoint
2
Outlook
2
100
*BT 103 is required for students who do not meet the
keyboarding competency (45 wpm/5 min./4 or fewer
errors) in BT 102. Students may take the class twice. If the
competency is still not met after taking the class twice,
studentswillbeeligibleforaCertificateinGeneralOffice
instead of the Associate of Applied Science degree.
**These courses are currently unavailable at YVCC . At
the time of printing, these classes are available at Lower
Columbia Community College. See your BT advisor.
***Students must complete BT 100 before enrolling in their
21stcredittowardaBTdegreeorcertificate.
Certificates
Business Technology - Bilingual Office Assistant
Required Courses
Credits
BA 138
5
BT 100
2
BT 102
Intermediate Keyboarding
5
BT 130
5
5
5
BT 140
5
BT 260
Word Processing
5
5
5
IT 102
Windows
2
IT 111
2
IT 115
2
IT 120
PowerPoint
2
Speaking
5
5
5
5
5
Total Credits
70
Business Technology - General Office Assistant
Required Courses
Credits
5
BA 138
5
BT 100
2
BT 102
5
BT 130
5
5
5
BT 140
5
BT 260
Word Processing
5
5
BT 273
5
5
IT 102
Windows
2
IT 111
2
IT 115
2
IT 120
PowerPoint
2
Total Credits
65
97
98
Business Technology - Legal Receptionist
Required Courses
BT 102
Intermediate Keyboarding
BT250 LawOfficeTechnology
Total Credits
Credits
5
5
5
15
Business Technology - Medical Receptionist
Required Courses
Credits
AH 119
Medical Terminology
5
BT 101
5
5
Total Credits
15
*BT 103 is required for students who do not meet the
keyboarding competency (45 wpm/5 min./4 or fewer
instead of the Associate of Applied Science degree.
**These courses are currently unavailable at YVCC . At
the time of printing, these classes are available at Lower
Columbia Community College. See your BT advisor.
***Students must complete BT 100 before enrolling in their
21stcredittowardaBTdegreeorcertificate.
Courses
BT 098, 198, 298: Experimental/Exploratory Studies
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in business technology.
BT 099, 199, 299: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
BT 100: Introduction to Business Technology***
2 Cr
Quarters: F, W
Students will be introduced to a variety of Business
Technology career topics that will be covered in more depth
through various required courses. These topics include:
skill requirements, diversity and sensitivity, business ethics,
wardrobe development, work ethic, and oral and written
communication requirements.
BT 101: Beginning Keyboarding
5 Cr
This course is an introduction to keyboarding by touch.
The course also explores basic document development
and focuses on developing speed and accuracy using word
processing software.
BT 102: Intermediate Keyboarding*
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Students will be prepared in the development of speed,
accuracy, and production keyboarding using proper
keyboarding and word processing techniques. (BT 103
is required for BT degree candidates who do not meet
the keyboarding competency (45 wpm/5 min./4 or fewer
instead of the Associate of Applied Science Degree.)
Prerequisite: BT 101 with a grade of C- (1.7) or better or high
school equivalent
BT 103: Keyboarding Competency*
3 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Students will be prepared in the development of keyboarding
speed and accuracy.
Prerequisite: BT 102 with a grade of C- (1.7) or better or
equivalent
BT 121: Human Relations
4 Cr
Quarters: O
Students will study personnel management, teamwork,
leadership, and the link between human relations skills and
communications skills.
BT 122: Ten-Key Calculator
2 Cr
Quarters: O
This course provides a thorough review of basic arithmetic
operations, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
for electronic calculators. Students will develop ten-key,
touch method techniques for operating calculators and will
complete numerous application problems.
BT 123: Recordkeeping
5 Cr
Quarters: O
Students will learn principles and procedures of payroll,
accounts receivable, and accounts payable to include control,
methods, and systems of recordkeeping management.
Prerequisite: BT 122
BT 124: Office Applications
5 Cr
Quarters: O
Students will learn proper punctuation, communication
methods, and written language skills to use in job search
as they prepare their resumes, cover letters, and thankyou letters. They will practice interview techniques as well
as the correct responses to interview questions. Practice
willbeprovidedintelephoneetiquetteandfilingpractices
employeeswillneedinaproductivebusinessoffice.
BT 125: Learning the Keyboard
2 Cr
Quarters: O
This course introduces keybaording by touch and explores
techniques for improving speed and accuracy using
document processing software.
BT 126: Keyboarding Document Format
3 Cr
Quarters: O
This course introduces the development of language
artsandappropriatedocumentformattingtoeffectively
communicate with keyed business documents. This course
continues to emphasize speed and accuracy.
BT 127: Intermediate Keyboarding I*
3 Cr
Quarters: O
Students will receive practice in the development of
keyboarding speed, accuracy, and production formatting of
documents using document and word-processing software.
BT 128: Intermediate Keyboarding II*
2 Cr
Quarters: O
Students will continue to develop keyboarding speed
and accuracy and develop more advanced formatting of
documents using document and word processing software.
BT 130: Basic Business Essentials
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W
Students will be introduced to business vocabulary and
morestohelpbecomeproficientinusingterminologyand
pronunciationprevalentinbusinessoffices.Emphasiswill
include speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 090T
Recommended: Successful completion of or concurrent
enrollment in BT 101
BT 131: Office Reference Procedures I
5 Cr
Quarters: F, S
Students will practice using various resources to produce
correct business documents. This course will cover
correct usage of commas, semi-colons, colons, hyphens,
capitalization, and numbers.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 095
Recommended: Successful completion of or concurrent
enrollment in BT 101
BT 132: Office Reference Procedures II
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W
Students will continue to use various resources to correctly
produceandfilebusinessdocuments.Documentswillbe
produced through multiple phases: composing, editing,
proofreading,mailing,filing,andretrieving.Studentsare
expected to apply the rules and processes presented in BT
131.
Prerequisite: BT 131 with a grade of C- (1.7) or better and
completion of BT 101 or equivalent
BT 140: Electronic Business Math Applications
5 Cr
Quarters: F, S
This course provides a thorough review of basic arithmetic
(fundamental operations, multiplication and division,
estimation, special functions and operations with electronic
calculators, the metric system, and business and consumer
economics application problems for electronic calculators),
careful introductions to principles, self-assessments and
branching instructions, guidelines for operating calculators,
and numerous application problems.
Prerequisite: BA 075 with a grade of C (2.0) or better or equivalent
YVCC placement
BT 160: Word Processing Short Course
2 Cr
Studentswilllearntocreate,save,andmodifyfilesand
to produce attractive documents while at the same time
learning how this word processing software works.
Recommended: BT 101 or equivalent
BT 161: Word Processing Completion Course
3 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Students will master the beginning features and commands
of Microsoft Word to perform word processing projects
on a job. Students will build on the skills learned in the
Introduction to Word Processing class (BT 160) as they create
tables and charts, apply styles, and complete mail merge
documents.
Prerequisite: BT 160 with a grade of C- (1.7) or better
BT 170: Integrated Business Applications I
5 Cr
Quarters: F, S
IntegratedBusinessApplicationsIusesMicrosoftOffice
applications: word processing, spreadsheets, database,
electronic presentations, e-mail, fax, internet, and the
web to prepare students for the project-based activities of
Integrated Business Applications II.
Prerequisite: BT 102, BT 260, IT 111, IT 115, and IT 120
BT 190-193: Co-op Field Experience I, II, III, IV
Variable Cr
Cooperative education integrates the student’s classroom
BT 250: Legal Office Technology
5 Cr
Quarters: W
Students will prepare various legal documents using the
appropriate legal procedures, legal terminology, and
technologiesprevalentinlegaloffices.Studentswillbeusing
two word processing software applications. Students will
strive to reach and retain a production keyboarding speed
of55wordsperminutewithfourorfewererrorsonafiveminute timed write.
Prerequisite: BT 102 and BT 131
BT 251: Legal Office Procedures
5 Cr
Quarters: S
Students will prepare various legal documents while applying
proceduresusedinthelegalofficetoday.Studentswill
also apply correct legal terminology while conducting legal
research.
BT 260: Word Processing
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Students will master the use of beginning features and
commands of Microsoft Word that will be needed to perform
word processing projects on a job.
Prerequisite: BT 102 with a grade of C- (1.7) or better
BT 270: Integrated Business Applications II
5 Cr
Quarters: F, S
This course consists of project-based, in-basket activities
usingadvancedintegratedMicrosoftOfficesoftware.
Students are expected to complete a variety of simulated
officeactivitiestodemonstratecomprehensionofuseof
MicrosoftOfficeapplications.
Prerequisite: BT 170 and either BT 131 or BA 138
BT 272: Office Procedures
5 Cr
Quarters: W
Students will apply procedures for scheduling, making travel
arrangements,telephoneetiquette,inter-officerelations,
andcustomerrelationsfortheoffice.Studentswilldevelop
organizational skills, work habits, and human relations as
theyprepareforofficepositions.
Prerequisite: BT 102, BT 132, and IT 111
BT 273: Transcription and Document Processing
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W
Students will obtain the necessary skills to apply the correct
document processing feature and format when transcribing
avarietyofofficedocuments.Studentswillalsostrengthen
their grammar and punctuation usage skills.
Prerequisite: BT 102 and BT 131
BT 274: Office Dynamics
5 Cr
Quarters S
This course explores areas of personal and professional
development helpful for career success. Topics include the
employment-seeking process; discovering values, directions,
and goals; analyzing personal strengths and weaknesses;
managingtime;developingconfidence;fittingintoan
organization;managingfinances;anddealingwithoffice
politics.
Prerequisite: BT 102, BT 130, BT 132 all with a grade of C- (1.7) or
better
99
100
BT 290-293: Adv. Co-op Field Experience I, II, III, IV
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
The Chemical Dependency Studies department is committed
to serving a diverse community of students. The department
values and emphasizes student-centered learning as well as
lifelong learning and fosters community partnerships.
The Chemical Dependency (CD) Studies program is
committed to preparing a diverse population of students to
workinthefieldofchemicaldependencycounseling.The
program values and emphasizes student-centered learning,
fosters community partnerships, and is dedicated to
offeringessentialskillstoempowerstudentsforsuccessful,
professional career placement.
Theprogramofferstwocoursesofstudy;anAssociate
of Applied Science degree in Chemical Dependency Studies
andacertificateprogramforpersonswhoalreadyhavea
minimum of either a two-year degree or 35 college credits.
Program Outcomes
should be able to:
•
Begin training in the workforce as interns in the
chemicaldependencyfield.
•
Communicateeffectively,applyinginterpersonal
skills and cultural awareness to addiction treatment
settings.
•
procedures and approaches to help patients heal.
•
Understand and communicate the history and
evolutionoftheaddictiontreatmentfield.
•
Utilize and refer to community resources available to
thosesufferingfromchemicaladdiction.
Careers
Studentsmaystartworkinginthefield,completingthe
experience component, prior to completing the educational
componentforcertificationasaChemicalDependency
Professional.
Graduates from the Chemical Dependency Studies
program at YVCC should be prepared to meet Washington
State’s educational requirements for Department of Health
certificationasChemicalDependencyProfessionals.
Career options include employment in alcohol and drug
treatment facilities, hospitals, correctional institutions,
employee assistance programs, other community socialservice agencies, and as school counselors.
Degrees
Associate of Applied Science in Chemical Dependency
Required Courses
Credits
CD 160
Survey of Chemical Dependency
5
CD 170
CD and Health
2
CD 180
Co-occurring Disorders in CD Counseling
2
CD 250
Youth CD Assess and Counseling
5
CD 260
CD and the Family
3
CD 261
Physio Actions of Alcohol & Drugs
3
CD 262
CD and the Law
3
CD 263
Case Manage and Recordkeeping
4
CD 264
Ethics for CD Counselors
3
CD 270
CD Counseling Techniques
5
CD 271
Group Process in CD Treatment
5
CMST& 220 Introduction to Public Speaking
5
5
ENGL 102 English Composition II
5
ETHS 101
5
BA 115
Business Math
5
PSYC& 100 General Psychology
5
PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology
5
Total Required Credits
75
Approved Electives
15
Total Credits
90
Certificates
Certificate in Chemical Dependency Studies
Personseligibleforthiscertificatemustcompleteallofthe
following courses and have already earned a minimum of
a two-year degree or have earned an additional 35 collegelevel credits.
Required Courses
Credits
CD 160
Survey of Chemical Dependency
5
CD 170
CD and Health
2
CD 180
Co-occurring Disorders in CD Counseling
2
CD 250
Youth CD Assess & Counseling
5
CD 260
CD and the Family
3
CD 261
Physio Actions of Alcohol & Drugs
3
CD 262
CD and the Law
3
CD 263
Case Manage and Recordkeeping
4
CD 264
Ethics for CD Counselors
3
CD 270
CD Counseling Techniques
5
CD 271
Group Process in CD Treatment
5
ETHS 101
5
5
5
Total Credits
55
Admission
Program Standards
All persons admitted to the Chemical Dependency Studies
program or taking courses in the program are expected to
comply with the following standards:
1. Abstinence from the misuse of alcohol and other
chemical substances.
2. No alcohol or other drug use (except drugs prescribed
by a physician) immediately prior to attendance in CD
studies program classes or assignments.
3. Persons in recovery from addiction must remain
free of alcohol and other drugs (except those drugs
prescribed by a physician) at all times.
Department of Health Certification
CertificationasaChemicalDependencyProfessionalby
the Department of Health is threefold. Persons must meet
an educational requirement, an experience requirement,
and must pass an exam administered by the Department of
Health.Thisprocessisgovernedbylaw,specificallyChapter
246-811 of the Washington State Administrative Code (WAC).
Graduates from the Chemical Dependency Studies
program at YVCC will meet Washington State’s educational
requirementsforDepartmentofHealthcertificationasa
Chemical Dependency Professional.
The experience component of the WAC requires persons
toworkunderthesupervisionofacertifiedChemical
Dependency Professional. The number of hours required
during the experience component is dependent upon one’s
level of formal education. The experience component is not
completed at YVCC, nor is it part of the curriculum of the
Chemical Dependency Studies program.
Washington State Background Check
Employers may require a Washington State background
check as a condition of employment. Information received
as a result of the background check may determine
employment eligibility.
Courses
CD 160: Survey of Chemical Dependency
5 Cr
Quarters: F
A basic survey course covering the history of addiction
treatment and recovery in America. Coursework will cover
the evolution of addiction treatment with emphasis on
current research and treatment methodology.
CD 170: Chemical Dependency and Health
2 Cr
Quarters: W
A survey of health issues of particular interest to the
chemical dependency professional. Basic information
about various infectious and noninfectious diseases will be
discussed. Topics will include HIV/AIDS, TB, hepatitis, FAS/FAE
Syndrome, and others.
CD 180: Co-occurring Disorders in CD Counseling
2 Cr
Quarters: F
A course to help chemical dependency professionals
effectivelymeetthediverseandcomplexneedsofclients
who are Mentally Ill and Chemically Abusing (MICA). Mental
health diagnosis, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual IV
criteria, medications, referral, and community resources will
be reviewed. Emphasis will be on how to work collaboratively
with other health-care professionals.
CD 250: Youth CD Assessment & Counseling
5 Cr
Quarters: SR
This course is a basic review of adolescent chemical use and
dependency. Assessment tools and counseling techniques
specifictoyouthwillbeexplored.Areasoffocuswillinclude
the impact substance use has on adolescent development,
maladaptive stress responses, low frustration tolerances,
and compulsive disorders.
CD 260: Chemical Dependency & Family
3 Cr
Quarters: S
Anin-depthlookattheeffectsofchemicaldependency
on both the individual and the family. The development
of unhealthy behavioral patterns in the family will be
studied as well as how family members seek to cope and
prevent destruction of the family. Treatment options will be
examined.
CD 261: Physiological Actions of Alcohol and Drugs
3 Cr
Quarters: F
This course explores Addiction Disorders including but
not limited to: substance use and behavioral addictions,
thehistoryandclassificationofpsychoactivesubstances,
thephysicalandpsychologicaleffectsofpsychoactive
substances, the progression of addiction disorder,
physiology of the brain as it relates to addictions, the
complexity of co-occurring disorders and in-depth
discussions of behavioral health treatment models.
CD 262: CD & The Law
3 Cr
Quarters: S
A survey course covering historical and social antecedents
and laws from the earliest known times to the present as they
relate to chemical dependency. Current laws and regulations
applicabletothefieldofchemicaldependencytreatment
will be studied, including an overview of DUI-deferred
prosecution, drug courts, and an analysis of privacy and
confidentialityregulations.
CD 263: Case Management & Record Keeping
4 Cr
Quarters: W
Students will practice the necessary skills for and become
familiar with the professional tools for documentation
and record-keeping activities in a chemical dependency
treatment facility. The principles of treatment planning of the
American Society of Addiction Patient Placement Criteria will
be examined.
Prerequisite: CD 160 or permission of program advisor
101
102
CD 264: Chemical Dependency Ethics
3 Cr
Quarters: W
Teaches the student to understand health care ethics and
the skills that support ethical practice among chemical
dependency professionals. Violations of ethical practice
are characterized by the potential for misuse of power and
influence.Utilizinglectures,roleplaying,andguestspeakers,
students will establish parameters of behavior that promote
the responsible use of leadership.
CD 270: Chemical Dependency Counseling Techniques
5 Cr
Quarters: S
A course to provide persons with an opportunity to learn
basic chemical dependency interviewing and counseling
skills.
Prerequisite: CD 160 or permission of program advisor
CD 271: Group Process in Chemical Dependency Training
5 Cr
Quarters: SR
Techniques used for basic alcoholism and drug addiction
counseling will be presented and demonstrated. These skills
will involve the elements of a counseling relationship, the
problem-solving process, crisis intervention, and approaches
unique to addiction counseling.
Prerequisite: CD 270
CD 298: Experimental/Exploratory Studies
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in chemical dependency.
Chemistry
Chemical substances are the very building blocks of life,
and, as such, the study of chemistry provides insight into
mostscientificareasofstudy.CoursesatYVCCaredesigned
tosupportstudyinalliedhealthfieldsaswellasprovidea
foundation for further study in chemistry.
Courses
CHEM 099, 199, 299: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
CHEM 100: Introduction to Chemistry
5 Cr
Designed to acquaint the non-science major with chemical
principles and serve as the prerequisite for those students
wishing to continue with CHEM 109 or CHEM& 141, but who
have not had high school chemistry. CHEM 100 is a onequarter introduction to chemistry. The instruction methods
include lecture, small group discussion, and presentation.
5 lecture hours, no lab. Students are allowed to repeat this
course only once. See the High Demand Course Repeat Rule.
Prerequisite: MATH 084 or 085 or YVCC placement into MATH 095
or above
CHEM 109: Principles of Chemistry Lecture
4 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
CHEM 110: Principles of Chemistry Lab
1 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
A one-quarter survey of the principles of general
chemistryincludingscientificmethod,atomicstructure,
chemical bonding, periodic properties, physical states of
matter, solutions, acids/bases, and nuclear chemistry.
The instruction methods consist of lecture, small group
discussion, class presentation, and individual and team
experiments. Students are allowed to repeat this course only
once. See the High Demand Course Repeat Rule.
Prerequisite: CHEM 100 or one year of high school chemistry
and MATH 085 or placement into MATH 095 and concurrent
enrollment in CHEM 109 and CHEM 110
CHEM& 110: Chemical Concepts with Lab
5 Cr
Quarters: F/W/S
An introduction to chemical principles for non-science major.
This topic-based course with the topic varying each quarter
will be used to introduce the student to chemistry, the
scientificmethod,anddataanalysis.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for MATH 084 or MATH 085 and eligibility
for ENGL 095.
Distribution: Natural Science - Lab
CHEM& 139: General Chemistry Preparation
5 Cr
Quarters: F/S
This is an introduction to chemical principles and calculations
for student who have not had a year of high school chemistry
and who are intending on becoming science majors. This will
prepare student to take general chemistry (CHEM& 141).
Prerequisite: Eligibility for MATH 095
CHEM& 141: General Chemistry I Lecture
3 Cr
Quarters: F, W
CHEM& 151: General Chemistry I Lab
2 Cr
Quarters: F, W
Thefirstquarterofathree-quartersequenceingeneral
chemistry for science and engineering majors. The topics
include the atomic nature of matter, atomic structure and
subatomic particles, quantum concepts, the electromagnetic
spectrum, the periodic table and periodic trends, types
of bonding, Lewis structures, molecular geometry,
hybridization, molecular orbitals, and chemical equations.
The instruction methods consist of lecture, small group
discussion and problem solving, and class presentation
during three one-hour lecture sessions per week. Students
must register for both CHEM& 141 and CHEM& 151.
Prerequisite: CHEM 100 or one year of high school chemistry
and concurrent enrollment in MATH 095 or YVCC placement
into MATH& 141 and concurrent enrollment in CHEM& 141 and
CHEM& 151
CHEM& 142: General Chemistry II Lecture
3 Cr
Quarters: W, S
CHEM& 152: General Chemistry II Lab
2 Cr
Quarters: W, S
The second quarter of a three-quarter sequence in general
chemistry for science and engineering majors. The topics
include solutions, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics,
chemical equilibrium, and acid-bases. The instruction
methods consist of lecture, occasional small-group work,
individual and team experiments during three one-hour
lecture sessions and two two-hour laboratory sessions
per week. Students must register for both CHEM& 142 and
CHEM& 152.
Prerequisite: CHEM& 141 and CHEM & 151 or equivalent and
concurrent enrollment in CHEM& 142 and CHEM& 152
CHEM& 143: General Chemistry III Lecture
3 Cr
Quarters: F, S, SR
The third quarter of a three-quarter sequence in general
chemistry for science and engineering majors. Topics include
electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, descriptive chemistry
of the elements, and complex formation. The instruction
methods include lecture and occasional small-group work.
Prerequisite: CHEM& 142 and CHEM& 152 or equivalent
CHEM& 153: General Chemistry III Lab
2 Cr
Quarters: F, S, SR
The lab portion of a three-quarter sequence in general
chemistry for science and engineering majors. Topics include
descriptive chemistry of the elements, complex formation,
semi-micro qualitative analysis for common cations, and
quantitative analysis by colorimetric titration. Instruction
methods include small-group work.
Prerequisite: CHEM& 142 and CHEM& 152 or equivalent
CHEM 190: Co-op Field Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
organizations. The student’s education is shared between
employer, supervisors, and YVCC faculty.
CHEM 209: Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry Lecture
4 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
CHEM 210: Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry Lab
1 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This is a one-quarter survey of organic chemistry with
an introduction to metabolic pathways. The instruction
methods include lecture, small-group discussion, class
presentation, and individual and team experiments.
Students are allowed to repeat this course only once. See the
High Demand Course Repeat Rule. Students must register for
both CHEM 209 and CHEM 210.
Prerequisite: CHEM 109 and CHEM 110 or equivalent or CHEM&
142 and CHEM& 152 and concurrent enrollment in CHEM 209
and CHEM 210
CHEM& 241: Organic Chemistry I Lecture
4 Cr
Quarters: F
Organic chemistry for the student majoring in science or
whose career path requires organic chemistry. This is part
one of a three-quarter sequence in organic chemistry.
Subjects covered will be an introduction to organic
structures; nomenclature; stereo chemistry; and the
chemistry of alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes.
Prerequisite: CHEM& 143 and CHEM& 153
CHEM& 242: Organic Chemistry II Lecture
3 Cr
Quarters: W
two of a three-quarter sequence in organic chemistry.
This course will cover functional group transformations,
additions, elimination and substitution, and oxidation/
reduction reactions as well as spectroscopic techniques.
Chemistry of alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers, and carbonyl
compounds will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: CHEM& 241
CHEM& 243: Organic Chemistry III Lecture
3 Cr
Quarters: S
three of a three-quarter sequence in organic chemistry.
This course will cover functional group transformations,
additions, elimination and substitution, and oxidation/
reduction reactions as well as spectroscopic techniques.
Chemistry of carbonyl compounds, conjugated and aromatic
compounds, amines, and heterocycles as well as a variety of
biomolecules will be discussed.
Prerequisite: CHEM& 242
CHEM& 251: Organic Chemistry I Lab
3 Cr
Quarters: W
This course is designed to accompany the second quarter
of the three quarter sequence in organic chemistry for
majors. Students taking this course will gain skills and
knowledge from working with appropriate glassware and
instrumentation used in organic chemistry. Students will
perform basic experiments in melting point determination,
separationandpurificationofchemicalcomponents,
preparationoforganicsubstances,andidentificationof
chemicals using spectroscopic techniques.
Prerequisite: CHEM& 241 or concurrent enrollment in CHEM&
242
103
104
CHEM& 252: Organic Chemistry II Lab
3 Cr
Quarters: S
This course builds upon the laboratory experiences from
CHEM& 251. The student will gain enhanced experience
in synthetic methods on an individual basis and in a group
environment. Students will plan, implement, acquire data/
observations, and critically analyze their laboratory results.
Avarietyofpurificationandspectroscopictechniqueswillbe
used during the course.
Prerequisite: CHEM& 241, CHEM& 242, and CHEM& 243
(concurrent enrollment is acceptable) and successful completion
of CHEM& 251
Chican@ Studies
Please note that the symbol “@” represents the education
industry standard, replacing “a/o.”
The Chican@ Studies (CHST) program focuses on the
history, contributions, and contemporary experiences of
people of predominantly Mexican heritage in the U.S. It is
aninterdisciplinaryacademicfieldwhichbridgestraditional
academic boundaries by drawing from areas of scholarly
inquiry such as history, sociology, political science, arts and
humanities, education, literature, and women’s studies.
Intensive community involvement and the training of future
leaders are also emphasized.
Students may complete courses to meet YVCC
distribution requirements in the Social Sciences and the
Humanities or to obtain an Associate in Arts degree with a
focus in Chican@ Studies. New courses in this program will
continually be developed. Check with an advisor periodically
for new course and transfer information.
Courses
CHST 112: Chican@ Experience in Contemporary Society
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course examines contemporary, Chican@ and Latin@
experiences in the U.S. within a socioeconomic, political,
cultural, and historical context. The purpose of the course
is to provide students with a broader knowledge of the
forces that shape the lives of Mexican- and other Latin@descended peoples in U.S. society. The course will highlight
Chican@ history, the role of women, workers, the elite, the
middle classes, trans-nationalism and their interaction in the
development of the Chican@/Latin@ community. Includes
the importance of social activism and social change in
understanding contemporary issues in the Chican@/Latin@
community.
085
CHST 115: La Chicana
5 Cr
Quarters: O
This course introduces students to interdisciplinary
approaches to investigating the role and status of Chicanas/
Mexicanas in contemporary U.S. society. The course will use
scholarshipreflectingChicanasocial,intellectual,historical,
and artistic achievements with special emphasis on their
historical role; the political, economic, and social institutions
thathaveaffectedtheirstatus;andtheircontributionsto
society and their community.
085
CHST 120: Chican@s Art & Culture
5 Cr
Quarters: F, S
Assesses the folklore and cultural development of the
Chican@ community. Opportunity will be provided
for intensive study of the literary, cultural, and artistic
achievements of the Chican@.
CHST 198, 199: Experimental/Exploratory Studies
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in Chican@ studies.
CHST 220: Chican@ Community Studies
5 Cr
Quarters: O
This course is a seminar that introduces students to
contemporary political, social and cultural ideologies,
theories and methods for conducting Chican@ Studies
community research. Students will review and analyze
various quality of life indicators of Chican@ communities
in the United States. They will have the option to perform
eitherlibraryorfieldresearchprojectaboutChican@sinthe
Northwest, especially the Chican@/Mexican@ population
in the Yakima Valley. Study of community formation and
leadership development as these intersect with race, class,
and gender issues will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: CHST 112, CHST 115, SOC& 101, POLS& 101, PSYC&
100, ANTH& 206, or HIST& 214 with a grade of C or better
Courses
CAS 098, 198, 298: Experimental/Exploratory Studies
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in college academic skills.
CAS 105: Freshman Seminar
2 Cr
Quarters: O
An academic class designed to improve the success of
first-yearstudents.Taughtbyfacultyrepresentingavariety
of disciplines, the course examines factors known to
improvethelikelihoodofsuccessamongfirst-yearstudents.
Freshman Seminar explores the dynamics that pertain to
student retention, critical thinking, and enriched learning.
Credit will not be granted for both CAS 105 and CAS 106.
CAS 106: College Seminar
3 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Anacademicclassdesignedtoimprovethesuccessoffirstyear students. Taught by faculty representing a variety of
disciplines, the course examines factors known to improve
thelikelihoodofsuccessamongfirst-yearstudents.Firstquarter college students only.
Distribution for DTA: Communications
CAS 120: Supplemental Instruction
2 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Instructionalsupportofferedforstudentswhoareenrolled
in courses taught by instructors who participate in the
YVCC Supplemental Instruction Program. Enrollees for
Supplemental Instruction (SI) can also include those who
havesuccessfullyfinishedsuchcoursesandhavebeen
hired as SI leaders. This course will familiarize students
withdifferentlearningstyles,studyskills,andtheSocratic
method of questioning. Students will model the group
dynamics approach during the SI sessions as opposed to the
lecture method of lesson presentation. Diversity in learning,
studying, and processing styles will be recognized and
fostered.
CAS 158: Introduction to eLearning
2 Cr
A survey course designed to orient new and prospective
students to eLearning. This course addresses the factors and
skills necessary for successful completion of online Internet
classes.
CAS 180: Library Literacy in the 21st Century
5 Cr
This course develops a framework for research in the
online environment and helps students to build skills and
techniques for success as an online learner. Through a
quarter-long research project on a global issue, participants
will examine various strategies for locating, evaluating, and
applying information resources in the research process with
attention to information issues like intellectual property,
censorship, and freedom of information. This is an online
class. A computer with Internet access and Microsoft Word is
required as well as basic computer skills such as emailing and
word processing.
CAS 190, 191: Co-op Field Experience I, II
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
CAS 199, 299: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
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CAS 210: Intro to Internet & Educational Technology
2 Cr
This is a two-credit introductory course to learn about the
World Wide Web and to use PowerPoint as a presentation
tool. Theory will be provided in lecture, and skills will be
applied in independent laboratory practice and classroom
demonstration.
Mass Communication
Today’s methods of mass communicating information
through the print and electronic media require developing
proficiencyinthetraditionalskillsofwrittenandvisual
presentations as well as exploring new techniques and
new media. The impact of 24-hour cable news, satellite
radio, web-based newsletters, web newspapers, and global
systems requires today’s Mass Communication major to
bebothspecificallyandbroadlyeducated.CoursesatYVCC
offerthefuturemediaemployeeopportunitiestomeetthese
needs while completing an Associate of Arts degree. The
majority of these courses directly transfer to most senior
institutions.
Speech Communication
Speech Communication courses are designed to teach and
to allow students to practice the skills and understanding
necessarytocommunicateeffectivelyone-on-one,in
small groups, and in public speaking, while using digital
technologies for PowerPoint business presentations.
Courses are designed for majors and for all wishing to
improve their personal and professional communication
skills or to gain personal enhancement. These skills are
consistently listed as those thought by employers to be
among the most important qualities for hiring and success in
advancement and promotion.
Courses
Mass Communication
CMST& 102: Introduction to Mass Media
5 Cr
A survey of mass communications—newspapers,
broadcasting, cinema, and magazines. Emphasis on
structure,content,audiences,effects,andsocialsetting.
CMST 115: Newswriting
5 Cr
Quarters: O
This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of
news gathering and writing, the credibility of information,
news judgment, libel law, and basic methods of researching
and writing. Students also will learn to use traditional and
online and other cyber sources to obtain and sift information
for the purpose of writing news articles and reports,
specifically,forpublicationinanonlineperiodical.
CMST 140: Feature Writing
3 Cr
Nonfictionarticlewriting,techniquesofwriting,manuscript
preparation, and selling techniques. Credit will be given for
Communications or Humanities distribution but not both.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or permission of instructor
Distribution for DTA: Communications or Humanities but not
both
CMST 190, 191: Co-op Field Experience I, II
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
organizations.
CMST 198: Experimental/Exploratory Studies
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in communications.
CMST 202: Intro to Social Media & Online Communication
5 Cr
Quarters: F
Thiscoursesurveysuses,effects,andimpactofonline
communication through social media including study of a
variety of popular social media sites and blogs. Topics include
thehistoryofthesocialmediaindustry,itsuses,andeffects
of social media in social movements, politics, news, business,
andourpersonallives.Studentwilllearntowriteeffectively
for the use of online communication.
Speech Communication
CMST 076: Community Service
0 Cr
Quarters: O
non-credit course.
CMST 199, 299: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Speechcoursesmaybepreparedandofferedtomeet
specialized communication needs of students and
community groups.
CMST& 101: Introduction to Communication
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S,SR
This course emphasizes and provides experience in
applying the basic principles of human perception and
communicationinfiveareas:interpersonal,smallgroup,
public speaking, mass communication, and technological
speech communication. Students will study and increase
their understanding and skills in audience and occasion
analysis, developing subject and purpose through critical
thinking and gathering and organizing material. Students will
learn and apply communication and cross-cultural and global
perspective skills with special emphasis on interpersonal and
small group and audience-centered communication. Credit
will be given for Communications or Humanities distribution
but not both.
both
CMST 103: Workplace Communications
3 Cr
Quarters: O
This is a communications course designed to meet the
needs of career-minded students. The course will include
assignmentsindiversity-awareness,listening,conflictresolution, teamwork, and mock interviewing, combined with
various presentations to showcase learning.
CMST 141: Effective Listening
2 Cr
Quarters: O
The course is designed to acquaint students with their
listening behaviors and habits as well as provide avenues
for improvement of listening abilities and maintenance of
effectivelisteningskills.
CMST& 210: Interpersonal Communication
5 Cr
This vital career skills course helps students communicate
successfullyininterpersonalrelationshipswhethertheyfind
themselvesinbusinessormedicalfieldsorwithfamilyand
friends. Students will learn and practice communication skills
such as perception checking, paraphrasing, non-defensive
communication,andconflictresolution.Thesenewskillswill
enable students to succeed with colleagues and customers
and help improve their personal relationships. Credit will be
given for Communications or Humanities distribution but not
both.
both
CMST& 220: Public Speaking
5 Cr
Surveys the basic principles of communicating in the public
format of human communication. The course emphasizes
researching, organizing, presenting, and analyzing speech
presentations. Students will study verbal and nonverbal
elements of communication as well as audience analysis,
topic and purpose development, outlines, source citation,
and style and delivery. Major speeches include informative
and persuasive speeches as well as a presentation
concerning a historical or contemporary sociopolitical issue.
Credit will be given for Communications or Humanities
distribution but not both.
both
CMST& 230: Small Group Communication
3 Cr
Quarters: O
A course concerned with improving the student’s ability
toparticipateeffectivelyinsmallgroups.Emphasisison
the nature of communicating in groups, the development
ofeffectivetechniquesforinteractionandmethodsof
removing roadblocks to communication.
CMST 250: Advanced Public Speaking
3 Cr
Quarters: O
An advanced course in the use of techniques for persuasion
and the use of ethos, audience emotions, and logic in dealing
with audiences in varied speech-communication settings.
Prerequisite: CMST& 101 or permission of instructor
CMST 280: Intercultural Communication
5 Cr
This course is designed to give a theoretical understanding
of the process and role of communication when faced with
cultural plurality. Provides a background of classical theories
in intercultural communication and in interdisciplinary areas
of cultural studies and gender studies. Discussions focus on
the changing cultural terrain in the United States and on the
globalizationofmassorpopularcultureasitinfluencesother
parts of the world.
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Criminal Justice
As a pathway to dynamic professional careers and continuing
education for lifelong learning, the Criminal Justice program
promotes collaboration and innovative teamwork, critical
thinking, problem-solving, and community involvement in
public service.
The Criminal Justice program exists for the preparation
ofstudentsforemploymentaslawenforcementofficers,
corrections/detentionofficers,privatesecurityofficers,and
many other positions within the criminal justice profession.
Program Outcomes
should be able to:
•
Compete for entry level positions in the criminal justice
field.
•
Analyze the criminal justice system recognizing its
impact on our lives and in a global community.
•
Utilize critical thinking skills and apply them in various
criminal justice settings.
•
Communicate and collaborate within teams to
accomplish tasks in a professional manner.
•
Communicate within the discipline using words and
phrasesspecifictocriminaljustice.
•
Utilize and demonstrate problem solving skills.
•
Identify attributes of successful criminal justice
professionals.
Students from the Criminal Justice program have been hired
as trooper cadets with the Washington State Patrol, as local
lawenforcementofficersinmanycities,asdeputysheriffsin
manycounties,ascorrectionsofficersatthelocalandstate
levels,andasdetentionofficers.
Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science
degree in Criminal Justice, students will be prepared to
compete for entry-level employment in criminal justice
positions including law enforcement, institutional
corrections, police support personnel, and loss prevention.
Students are cautioned that career opportunities in the
criminaljusticefieldmightbelimitedbycriminalconvictions,
physical requirements, medical history, drug or alcohol use,
orotherbonafideoccupationalqualificationsordisqualifiers
established and determined by employers.
is available at the following websites: www.WA.gov/
CareerGuide.asp or www.WA.gov/Esd/lmea
Degrees
Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice
The Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice degree
is designed for students who intend to enter the job
market upon completion of the two-year degree. Courses
within the program assist students in the development
ofoccupationallyspecificabilitieswithemphasison
interpersonal skills, group dynamics, problem-solving, and
critical thinking. The purpose of the program is to meet the
needs of criminal justice employers by preparing students
for the challenges of working in a dynamic profession.
Members of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
represent a variety of employment positions within
the profession including law enforcement, the courts,
institutional corrections, community corrections, and
private sector employment as well as local, state, and
federal government. Recommendations and information
from the Advisory Committee aid in preparing students for
employment.
Students may also desire to further their education with
additional schooling and have many options to do so. The
YVCC Criminal Justice program has articulation agreements
with four-year institutions that take the Associate of Applied
Science in Criminal Justice degree and upon completion
ofspecificcourses,thestudentearnsaBachelordegree.
The YVCC Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice
degree can also be used for a Bachelor's of Applied Science
degree. YVCC students have the opportunity to complete a
BAS degree here on campus or attend any of the multiple
communitycollegesand/oruniversitiesthatofferBAS
degrees. Should a student wish to earn the Associate of Arts DTA degree at YVCC, Criminal Justice courses should be used
tofulfillthatdegree'selectives.
Many colleges and universities accept YVCC's Criminal
Justice courses as part of their degree programs. Students
who will be transferring are advised to consult the
requirements of the transfer institution.
Required Courses
Credits
BA 115
Business Math
5
CJ& 101
Introduction to Criminal Justice
5
CJ& 105
Introduction to Corrections
5
CJ& 106
Juvenile Justice
5
CJ& 110
Criminal Law
5
CJ 111
Criminal Evidence
5
CJ& 112
Criminology
5
CJ 190-193, 290-293
Co-op Field Experience
5
CJ 203
Criminal Investigations
5
CJ 204
Arrest, Search and Seizure
5
CJ 210
Administration and Supervision
5
CJ 212
Criminal Justice Technical Writing
3
CJ 214
Criminal Justice Professional Development
2
5
ETHS 101
5
IT 100
3
SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology
5
Approved Electives*
18
Total Credits
96
*Students choose 18 credits from the following courses in
atleastthreedifferentdisciplines:AH155;BIOL100;BT101;
CHEM 100; CJ 121, 220; CJ& 240; CAS 106; ENGL 102; HIST 275;
IT 101, 102, 104, 111, 115, 120, 124; PHIL& 101, 106; PHOTO
101, 102; PE 180, 181, 182, 184; POLS& 101, 202, PLSCI 205;
PSYC& 100, PSYCH 220; READ 105; SOC 110; SPAN 101, 102,
103, 201, 202, 203; and CMST& 101, 210, 220; CMST 141
Certificates
Communications/Call Taker Certificate
TheCommunications/CallTakercertificatewillbeawarded
to students who successfully complete the following course
work with a 2.0 or better GPA.
Required Courses
Credits
CJ& 101
5
CJ 214
Criminal Justice Professional Development
2
BT 101
5
IT 100
3
AH 155
Total Credits
17
Correctional Certificate
Studentscanobtainacertificateinaspecializedareaof
corrections.TheCorrectionalcertificatewillbeawarded
to students who successfully complete the following
coursework with a 2.0 GPA or better.
Required Courses
Credits
CJ& 105
Introduction to Corrections
5
CJ 190-193 Co-op Field Experience I, II, III, IV
or CJ 214: CJ Professional Development
2
CJ121 OffenderPopulations
2
CJ 212
Technical Writing
CJ 220
Correctional Law
PE 180-183 Wellness for Life I, II, III, IV
Total Credits
3
5
1
18
Crime Scene Investigation Certificate
Studentscanobtainacertificateinaspecializedareaof
investigations.TheCrimeScienceInvestigationcertificate
will be awarded to students who successfully complete the
following coursework with a 2.0 GPA or better.
CJ 111: Criminal Evidence
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W
This course is designed to provide students with a working
knowledge of the rules of criminal evidence and how
these rules apply to the criminal trial process. Some of the
subjectstobecoveredaredefiningthetypesofevidence,
whenevidenceisadmissible,specificproceduresforthe
use of evidence, and how evidence has an impact on one’s
constitutional rights. Major court decisions and their impact
will be evaluated.
Required Courses
CJ 111
Criminal Evidence
CJ 203
Criminal Investigation
CJ 212
Technical Writing
CJ& 240
Introduction to Forensic Science
Total Credits
Credits
5
5
3
5
18
CJ& 112: Criminology
5 Cr
Quarters: F, S
This course explores the crime problem, its context, and
the causes of crime. Major theories of causation will be
examined, taking into consideration new developments in
thefieldofcriminology.
Police Clerk/Support Specialist Certificate
ThePoliceClerk/SupportSpecialistcertificatewillbeawarded
to students who successfully complete the following course
work with a 2.0 or better GPA.
CJ 121: Offender Populations
2 Cr
Quarters: S
Thiscoursefocusesontheoffenderandtheoffender’s
conduct within the correctional setting. Special emphasis
isondealingwithoffendermanipulationofcorrectional
employees.
Required Courses
CJ& 101
CJ& 110
Criminal Law
BT 101
IT 100
Total Credits
Credits
5
5
5
3
18
Courses
CJ& 101: Introduction to Criminal Justice
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W
Introductory course designed to provide students with an
overview of the criminal justice system in the United States.
Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of the
major players in the system, i.e. law enforcement, courts, and
corrections. Course covers the philosophy and history of the
criminal justice system; identifying types of crime and how
it is measured; organization and jurisdiction of the agencies
in the system; and the administration of the justice process,
fromthecommissionofacrimeuntilfinaldisposition.
CJ& 105: Introduction to Corrections
5 Cr
Quarters: F, S
Introductory course designed to provide students with an
overview of the corrections system in the United States.
Students will examine the role of corrections as it evolved
as a system, its philosophy, and society’s attempt to
control crime and its structure. Contemporary issues and
alternatives to corrections will be explored.
CJ& 106: Juvenile Justice
5 Cr
Quarters: W, S
An examination of the juvenile justice system emphasizing
the role that the family, school, courts, law enforcement,
corrections, and the broader community play in the life of a
juvenile. The historical and philosophical developments of
the juvenile justice system will be covered.
CJ& 110: Criminal Law
5 Cr
Quarters: W, S
This course is designed to introduce the student to the
history,concepts,theory,andspecificsofcriminallaw.This
includesspecificcrimes,thelawsofWashington,andwhat
elements are needed for formal charges and conviction.
CJ 190-193: Co-op Field Experience I, II, III, IV
Variable Cr
Cooperative education integrates students’ classroom
studies with work experience in cooperating employer
organizations. The students’ education, therefore, is shared
between employer, supervisors, and YVCC faculty.
CJ 198, 298: Experimental/Exploratory Studies
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in criminal justice.
CJ 199, 299: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
CJ 203: Criminal Investigation
5 Cr
Quarters: F
Establishes the actual workings of criminal investigations
fromthebasicreporttothefinishedinvestigation.Reports,
case organization, crime scene processing, interviewing, and
case management are a few of the subjects covered in this
course.
Prerequisite: CJ 111 or permission of instructor
CJ 204: Arrest Search & Seizure
5 Cr
Quarters: S
This course covers the nature and extent of the individual
rights guaranteed by the U. S. Constitution with emphasis on
the Fourth Amendment, which constitutes the heart of the
law of criminal procedure. Students will be able to apply the
law of arrest, search, and seizure to particular fact situations,
identifying the individual’s rights in issue and how it comes
intoconflictwithlawenforcementfunctions.
Prerequisite: CJ 111 or permission of instructor
CJ 210: Administration & Supervision
5 Cr
Quarters: W
Examinespoliceorganizationsandtheeffectsof
administrationonfirst-linesupervisionthrough
organizational structures, budget, training, and
communication. The student will learn to appreciate
theauthorityandresponsibilitiesallocatedtofirst-level
supervisors for achieving the organizational philosophy,
vision, and mission.
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CJ 212: Criminal Justice Technical Writing
3 Cr
Quarters: S
Offersateam-teachingapproachtotechnicalwritingforlaw
enforcement,communitycorrections,andsecurityofficers.
Emphasis will be placed on writing documents that will be
acceptable in the criminal justice system.
CJ 214: Criminal Justice Professional Development
2 Cr
Quarters: S
This course explores the requirements in criminal justice
employmentandrelatedfields.Itoffersthestudentthe
opportunity to develop skills required in the workplace,
including human relations, communication, career choices,
testing, attributes of successful candidates, selling yourself
on paper, preparing for getting or not getting the job, jobseeking strategies, and interviewing.
CJ 220: Correctional Law
5 Cr
Quarters: S
This course examines the law in the correctional setting with
emphasis on prisoner’s rights and the legal obligations of
correctionalofficers.
CJ& 240: Introduction to Forensic Science
5 Cr
Quarters: W
Introductory course designed to provide students with
an overview of forensic science and the role of forensic
scientists in criminal justice. Students will be exposed to the
manydifferentspecialtyareasofforensicscienceandlearn
the basic applications used in crime scene investigation
Prerequisite: CJ 111 and CJ 203
CJ 290-293: Adv. Co-op Field Experience I, II, III, IV
Variable Cr
Dental Assisting
Dental Assisting is a collaborative program with YV Tech.
Studentscompletingthisone-yearcertificateprogramwill
trainforawidevarietyofdentalofficefunctions.
Students in the Dental Assisting program follow the
YV Tech class calendar. Fall quarter start the end of August.
Classes are typically Monday through Thursday, 3:00 to 6:10
p.m. For more information on the Dental Assisting program,
please call the Dental Assisting numbers listed in the front
of the catalog or visit www.YVCC.edu/DentalAssisting
Program Outcomes
should be able to:
•
Obtain entry-level employment as chair-side dental
assistants.
•
Obtain entry-level employment as dental hygiene
assistants.
•
Communicateeffectively,applyinginterpersonalskills,
and cultural awareness to interact with dental patients,
other dental health care professionals, and the various
outsideagenciesinvolvedinthefieldofdentistry.
•
Utilizewell-definedprofessionalskillstoassistthe
dentist in the delivery of optimum dental treatment
to patients while maintaining a safe and infection-free
environment.
•
Understand and practice high ethical standards and
the HIPPA laws required to protect patient personal
health information and maintain professional
confidentiality.
•
Utilize professional skills to promote excellent oral
health and hygiene to both dental patients and to the
community.
Careers
Upon completion, dental assisting students should be
prepared to pass the Dental Assisting National Board’s
Infection Control Exam and the Radiation Health Safety
Exam. Besides classes at YV Tech, students complete YVCC
coursesrequiredforallcertificateprograms.
is also available at the following websites: www.Access.
wa.gov or www.WorkforceExplorer.com
Admissions
Dental Assisting students are admitted Fall quarter, subject
tothenumberofqualifiedstudentsandspaceavailable.
The Dental Assisting program start every Fall quarter only.
Students must have:
•
A high school diploma or GED.
•
COMPASS exam scores indicating eligibility for ENGL
101, MATH 075, and college-level reading.
•
Completed a YVCC application (www.YVCC.edu/
Admission)
•
Completed a YVCC Dental Assisting application
(deadline date is July 17 of each year)
•
Immunizations for Hepatitis B, measles, mumps,
rubella, tetanus, and a tuberculosis skin test.
Certificate
Courses
Fall Quarter
DA 101
Dental Assisting I
Winter Quarter
BA 138
DA 102
Dental Assisting II
Spring Quarter
DA 103
Dental Assisting III
IT 102
Windows
Summer Quarter
DA 193
Co-op Field Experience IV
Credits
8
3
5
8
8
2
5
Courses
DA 101: Dental Assisting I
8 Cr
Quarters: F
The student will become oriented to the profession of
dentistry; identify and describe the structures, development,
system and functions of the human body, the head and neck
and oral cavity; measure and record patient vital signs; chart
oral conditions and restorations; identify diseases of concern
to dentistry and how they are transmitted and prevented in a
clinical environment.
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DA 102: Dental Assisting II
8 Cr
Quarters: W
The student will continue to build upon the basic dental
sciences covered in DA 101, by learning infection control
in the clinical environment, hazard communication, dental
radiography, alginate impressions and study models, dental
instruments and tray set-ups, and beginning chair-side
dental assisting.
Prerequisite: DA 101 with a minimum grade of C+ and
DA 103: Dental Assisting III
8 Cr
Quarters: S
The student will continue applying and practicing knowledge
and skills learned in DA 102, by gaining knowledge and skill
with dental anesthetics, dental materials, preventative
dentistry, operative and cosmetic dentistry, pediatric
dentistryandfixedandremovableprosthdontics.
Prerequisite: DA 101 and DA 102 with a minimum grade of C+
and permission of instructor
DA 193: Dental Assisting Co-op Field Experience IV
5 Cr
Quarters: O
The dental assisting program is a four-quarter program
designed to prepare the student for entry-level employment
as chair-side dental assistant. During the summer quarter,
the student will receive on-the-job training by participating
in the dental assistant internship program. The student will
have the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained and
to practice the skills acquired during the previous three
quartersinarealdentalofficeenvironment.
Prerequisite: DA 101, DA 102, and DA 103 all with a minimum
grade of C+ and permission of instructor
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygiene is the science and practice of the recognition,
treatment, and prevention of oral diseases. The dental
hygienist is a preventive oral health professional who has
graduated from an accredited dental hygiene program in an
institution of higher education; is licensed in dental hygiene;
and provides educational, clinical research, administrative,
and therapeutic services supporting total health through
the promotion of optimal oral health. In practice, dental
hygienists integrate the roles of clinician, educator, advocate,
manager, and researcher to prevent oral diseases and
promote health.
The Dental Hygiene curriculum includes general
education, biomedical sciences, dental sciences, and dental
hygiene sciences.
Dental hygienists work in private dental hygiene
offices;privatedentaloffices;hospitals;managedcare
organizations; federal, state, and municipal health facilities;
long-term care facilities; nursing homes; correctional
facilities; and schools.
The graduate will be prepared for the full scope of dental
hygiene practice including professionalism and patient care
as well as health promotion and disease prevention.
The curriculum in the Dental Hygiene program consists of
six quarters of professional education and clinical experience
preceded by a demanding program of prerequisite courses.
An Associate of Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene is
earned upon graduation.
The Yakima Valley Community College program in
Dental Hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental
Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation
status of “Approval without Reporting Requirements.” The
Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by
the United States Department of Education. The Commission
on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at 312.440.4653
or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678. The
Commission’s web address is: http://www.ADA.org/en/
coda.
Program Outcomes
should be:
•
Prepared for the full scope of dental hygiene practice
in Washington State.
•
Able to conduct professional activities and develop
professional relationships in responsible ways.
•
Able to make appropriate decisions and actions as
health care providers guided by ethical principles and
core values.
•
Eligible to take the Western Regional Examination
Boards and upon successful completion, to apply for
licensing in the western regional participating states,
including Washington state, and for other regional and
state licensing.
Careers
The profession of dental hygiene is an excellent career choice
for both women and men. Upon completion of the program,
the entry-level dental hygiene graduate will be prepared
for the full scope of dental hygiene practice in Washington
State.
wa.gov or www.WorkforceExplorer.com
Admission
Selection Procedure
A limited number of student positions are available in the
Dental Hygiene program.
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To be eligible for selection consideration, eight
prerequisitecourses(toincludefivemath/science
prerequisite courses) must be completed by the end of
Winter quarter of the year of application. Subsequent to
program application, selection is based on cumulative GPA
in Dental Hygiene prerequisite courses (historically, above a
3.5 GPA), number of prerequisite courses completed, dental
experience and education, ability in a second language, and
appropriate standardized tests.
Dental Hygiene students must possess skills essential
to performing dental hygiene functions as outlined in the
Dental Hygiene application information packet.
The selection process is reviewed each year. For upto-date selection information, refer to the current Dental
Hygiene application information packet or to the website at
www.YVCC.edu/DentalHygiene. Supplemental information
is available in the Dental Hygiene department.
Admission Requirements
Completion of prerequisite courses does not guarantee
admission into the Dental Hygiene program.
Application forms and all required records listed below
mustbepostmarkedbythefirstFridayinFebruaryforan
applicant to be considered for Fall entry. Each applicant must
meet all college admissions requirements as well as follow all
college policies and procedures.
The following prerequisite course requirements have
been established:
Required Prerequisite College Courses
BIOL 230
Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Note: BIOL 109 is required for BIOL 230.
BIOL 231
Human Anatomy & Physiology II
BIOL 232
Microbiology
CHEM 109/110
Principles of Chem Theory w/ Lab
Note: CHEM 100 is required for CHEM 109/110 if no
high school Chemistry was taken.
CHEM 209/210
Intro to Organic Biochem w/ Lab
CMST& 101
Introduction to Communication
or CMST& 210: Interpersonal Communications
or CMST 280: Intercultural Communication
or CMST& 220: Introduction to Public Speaking
ENGL& 101
English Composition I
ENGL 102
English Composition II
MATH& 146
Statistics
NUTR& 101
Nutrition
PSYC& 100
General Psychology
SOC& 101
Introduction to Sociology
or ANTH& 206 : Cultural Anthropology
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CourseslistedarecoursenumbersofferedatYVCC.Courses
from other colleges which appear to be equivalent may be
accepted with approval.
A 2.5 cumulative GPA must be achieved in the
prerequisite courses. Applicants must receive a minimum of
a C (2.0) in each prerequisite course (Pass/Fail or Credit/No
Credit grades are not acceptable). All prerequisite courses
must be completed prior to entry into the Dental Hygiene
program. Retakes of prerequisite Dental Hygiene courses are
limited.
The following courses must have been completed within
fiveyearsofentranceintotheprogram:CHEM109,110,209,
210; BIOL 230, 231, 232; and NUTR& 101
Documents Required
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Officialcollegetranscript(s)induplicate.
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OfficialhighschooltranscriptorGEDcertificate.
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Dental Hygiene program Application.
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A completed prerequisite course plan form.
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Work experience and/or observation forms.
•
Specificstandardizedtestasrequiredbythe
department.
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Secondlanguageverification,(AltaTest)ifapplicable.
Other documents supporting application are optional.
$25 Dental Hygiene Application fee (non-refundable).
After acceptance into the program, the student must submit
evidence of good health indicated by:
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Physical examination by a licensed physician.
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Professionaleyeexaminationmeetingspecified
essential skills.
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Tuberculin test or chest x-ray.
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Hepatitis B vaccination.
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An investigative background check is also required.
Degree
Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene
Academic and clinical courses must be passed with a
minimum of 1.7 (C-) GPA and completed in consecutive
sequence. (Exception: one D (1.0) may be earned in one
clinical course.) A cumulative 2.5 GPA or above is required
to continue in the curriculum and to graduate from the
program. Graduates will earn an Associate of Applied Science
degree in Dental Hygiene.
Suggested Program of Study
First Year - Fall
Credits
BIOL 116
Head & Neck Anatomy
3
DH 150
Dental Anatomy
3
DH 156A
Safety & Infection Control I
3
DH 157A
DH Fundamentals I Theory
4
DH 157B
DH Fundamentals I Lab
3
DH 174
Preventive Dentistry
2
DH 178
Anesthesiology/Dental Emergency
2
Total Credits
20
First Year - Winter
BIOL 117
Oral Histology/Embryology
4
DH 153
Oral Roentgenology
4
DH 158A
DH Fundamentals II Theory
4
DH 158B
DH Fundamentals II Lab
4
DH 171
Dental Materials/Restorative Dentistry I
3
DH 177
General Pathology
2
DH 271
Nitrous Oxide Analgesia
2
Total Credits
23
First Year - Spring
DH 154
Clinical Roentgenology
2
DH 159
Dental Hygiene Theory
3
DH 160
Clinical Dental Hygiene
4
DH 165
Restorative Dentistry II
4
DH 173
Pharmacology
2
DH 176
Introduction to Periodontics
2
DH 273
Anesthesiology
4
Total Credits
21
Second Year - Fall
DH 156B
Safety & Infection Control II
3
DH 200
Second Year Seminar I
1
DH 270
Oral Pathology
2
DH 279
Advanced Periodontics I
2
DH 284
Restorative Dentistry III
4
DH 295
DH Practice I
8
Total Credits
20
DH 201
Second Year Seminar II
1
DH 276
Introduction to Perio Seminar
1
DH 280
Advanced Periodontics II
2
DH 281
Ethical Decisions and Professional
Responsibility in Dental Hygiene
1
DH 282
Community Dental Health
3
DH 286
Restorative Clinic I
4
DH 296
DH Practice II
8
Total Credits
20
DH 202
Second Year Seminar III
1
DH 277
Periodontology Seminar
2
DH 283
Leadership & Research in Community
DH 289
DH 297
Health Dentistry
Restorative Clinic II
DH Practice III
Total Credits
2
2
8
15
119
Courses
Registration in Dental Hygiene courses requires acceptance
into the Dental Hygiene program. All Dental Hygiene courses
are sequential. Satisfactory performance in each course is
a prerequisite for registration in subsequent courses within
the Dental Hygiene curriculum.
DH 076: Community Service
0 Cr
Quarters: O
non-credit course.
DH 150: Dental Anatomy/Restorative Dentistry I
3 Cr
Quarters: F
This course encompasses the study of tooth morphology
involved with the maxillary and mandibular arches.
Extensive, detailed material is presented on primary and
permanent dentition, tissues of the teeth, dental formulas,
dental anomalies, and descriptive terminology. Content
relates to the practical application of knowledge during lab
sessions and serves as a critical foundation for subsequent
restorative and traditional courses.
DH 153: Oral Roentgenology
4 Cr
Quarters: W
Theory and practical application of the fundamentals of
intra-oral and radiographic technique. Includes exposing,
processing, and interpreting dental radiographs.
Prerequisite: Completion of the first quarter of the Dental
Hygiene curriculum
DH 154: Clinical Roentgenology
2 Cr
Quarters: S
This course applies the knowledge and skills learned in DH
153toclinicalpatients.Emphasisonrefinementofexposure
techniques and interpretive skills. Seminar presentation by
group.
Prerequisite: First two quarters of Dental Hygiene curriculum
DH 156A: Safety & Infection Control I
3 Cr
Quarters: F
An introductory didactic and clinical course providing the
student with current safety and infection control information
and techniques used in the clinical practice of dental hygiene.
Prerequisite: First quarter enrollment as a first-year student
DH 156B: Safety & Infection Control II
3 Cr
Quarters: F
A yearly review of the didactic and clinical safety and infection
control course providing the student with current safety and
infection control information and techniques used in the
clinical practice of dental hygiene.
Prerequisite: Completion of the first-year curriculum for the
second-year student
DH 157A: Dental Hygiene Fundamentals I: Theory
4 Cr
Quarters: F
An introductory lecture course to provide the student
with information used in the clinical practice of the dental
hygienist. Each student is expected to recall and apply
pertinent didactic information for application in laboratory
procedures.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene program and
concurrent enrollment in DH 157B
DH 157B: Dental Hygiene Fundamentals I: Lab
3 Cr
Quarters: F
An introductory laboratory course to provide the student
with techniques used in the clinical practice of the dental
hygienist. Each student is expected to recall pertinent
didactic information and apply it to laboratory procedures.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene program and
concurrent enrollment in DH 157A
DH 158A: Dental Hygiene Fundamentals II: Theory
4 Cr
Quarters: W
The second of six lecture courses to provide the student with
additional information, skills for comprehensive patient
examination, and fundamental instrumentation techniques
necessary for the detection and removal of calculus.
Hygiene curriculum
DH 158B: Dental Hygiene Fundamentals II: Lab
4 Cr
Quarters: W
The second of six laboratory courses to provide the student
with additional techniques for comprehensive patient
examination and fundamental instrumentation techniques
necessary for the detection and removal of calculus.
Hygiene curriculum
DH 159: Dental Hygiene Theory
3 Cr
Quarters: S
A lecture course to provide the student with information
used in the clinical practice of the dental hygienist. Each
student is expected to recall and apply pertinent didactic
information for application in laboratory procedures.
Prerequisite: Completion of the first two quarters of the Dental
Hygiene curriculum
DH 160: Dental Hygiene Clinic
4 Cr
Quarters: S
Clinicalcourseindentalhygienedesignedtoprovidethefirstyear student with learning experiences, enabling treatment
of clinical patients.
Hygiene curriculum
DH 165: Restorative Dentistry II
4 Cr
Quarters: S
This course presents working knowledge and restorative
techniques involved in the placement of more complex
amalgam and composite restorations.
Prerequisite: DH 150 and DH 171
DH 171: Dental Materials/Restorative Dentistry I
3 Cr
Quarters: W
A course designed to provide the didactic, clinical knowledge
and the practical skills associated with the selection and
application of dental materials involved in both traditional
procedures and restorative expanded functions along with
the working knowledge and restorative techniques involved
in the placement of amalgam and composite restorations.
Hygiene curriculum
DH 173: Pharmacology
2 Cr
Quarters: W
This course provides the student an understanding of drug
groups, mechanisms of action, dosage, indications for use,
adverseeffects,toxicology,anddruginteractions.Drugsthat
may have a direct impact on dental hygiene practice and the
dental hygienist’s responsibility for pre-screening, managing,
and educating the patient are emphasized.
Prerequisite: Completion of the second quarter of the Dental
Hygiene curriculum
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DH 174: Preventive Dental Health
2 Cr
Quarters: F
This course includes the study of facts, concepts, and
procedures enabling the student to create a preventionoriented outlook. Oral physiotherapy aids, techniques and
products,fluorides,nutrition,plaque,saliva,andpatient
motivation will be studied to gain a preventive philosophy for
the Dental Hygiene student.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene program
DH 176: Introduction to Periodontology
2 Cr
Quarters: S
Thefirstofaseriesofdidacticcoursesdesignedtoprovide
the student with background knowledge of periodontal
disease, including detailed anatomy of the periodontium,
microbiological and etiological factors, and systemic
influencesinperiodontaldisease.
Hygiene curriculum
DH 177: General Pathology
2 Cr
Quarters: S
The consideration of disease as a disruption of normal
physiologic processes is a focus of this course. The body’s
responses to a variety of pathological stressors are
examined, and the role of the dental hygienist in assessing
and intervening for clients with various disease processes is
emphasized.
Hygiene program
DH 178: Anesthesiology/Dental Emergency
2 Cr
Quarters: F
A lecture course consisting of subject matter dealing
with pain, preanesthetic considerations, local anesthetic
solutions, vasoconstrictors, and dental emergencies. The
course is designed to assure maximum safety to student
partners and to patients in the delivery of local anesthetics.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene program
DH 200: Second-Year Seminar I
1 Cr
Quarters: F
DH200isthefirstinaseriesofthreesecond-yearseminar
courses. The weekly seminar course is designed to provide
the second-year Dental Hygiene student time to address
the clinical schedule, review and analyze clinical principles,
facilitatestudent/faculty/staffcommunication,andreview
current literature.
Prerequisite: Completion of the first three quarters of the Dental
Hygiene curriculum
DH 201: Second-Year Seminar II
1 Cr
Quarters: W
DH 201 is the second in a series of three second-year seminar
current literature.
Prerequisite: Completion of the first four quarters of the Dental
Hygiene curriculum
DH 202: Second-Year Seminar III
1 Cr
Quarters: S
DH 202 is the third in a series of three second-year seminar
current literature.
Prerequisite: Completion of the first five quarters of the Dental
Hygiene curriculum
DH 270: Oral Pathology
2 Cr
Quarters: F
The study of oral disease and oral manifestations of systemic
disease. Course content provides the dental hygiene student
with a basic foundation for clinical pathologic correlations
and referral of oral disease.
Hygiene curriculum
DH 271: Nitrous Oxide Analgesia
2 Cr
Quarters: W
Introducing nitrous oxide sedation and analgesia in order
to prepare dental hygienist students for the performance of
their legal function, which is administration of nitrous oxide
while under the supervision of a dentist.
Hygiene curriculum
DH 273: Clinical Anesthesiology
4 Cr
Quarters: S
A lecture, laboratory, and clinical course introducing the
administration of local anesthesia. This course consists of
techniques used in the administration of local anesthetics in
dentistry and anatomic relationships of the head and neck.
Hygiene curriculum
DH 276: Introduction to Perio Seminar
1 Cr
Quarters: W
Study of advanced periodontics for comprehensive care
and management of patients who exhibit moderate to
severe periodontal disease. Includes periodontal prognosis,
consideration of treatment planning for periodontal
treatment modalities, referral of periodontal pathology, and
supportive periodontal therapy.
Hygiene curriculum
DH 277: Periodontology Seminar
2 Cr
Quarters: S
A seminar course facilitated by a dental hygienist and a
periodontist/implant specialist. After completion of initial
therapy, the student will prepare a case work-up and write
an analogous research paper for one of two required
periodontal seminar-type patients. Oral presentations will be
included in the periodontal seminar course.
Hygiene curriculum
DH 279: Advanced Periodontics I
2 Cr
Quarters: F
DH279isthefirstinaseriesoffouradvancedperiodontics
courses. The didactic course includes information related to
powerscalers, antimicrobials, occlusion, bone loss patterns,
advanced dental hygiene therapeutic concepts, and other
information relevant to the study of advanced periodontics.
Hygiene curriculum
DH 280: Advanced Periodontics II
2 Cr
Quarters: W
A didactic course designed to facilitate understanding
of advanced concepts related to periodontal pathology.
Includes the study of various gingival and periodontal
infections, gingival curettage, root morphology, and
advanced instrumentation techniques.
Hygiene curriculum
DH 281: Ethical Decisions and Professional
Responsibility in Dental Hygiene
1 Cr
Quarters: W
Study of the principles of ethical reasoning, ethical decision
making, and professional responsibility as they pertain to the
academic environment, research, patient care, and dental
hygiene practice management. Includes a review of the laws
and state practice acts which guide judgement and action of
the dental hygienist.
Hygiene curriculum
DH 282: Community Dental Health
3 Cr
Quarters: W
Community Dental Health provides insight into the
opportunities for dental hygienists to work in community
settings and public health. This course supplies information
regarding the principles of public health programming
throughclassroomandfieldexperience.Through
presentationinthefieldandparticipationinacommunity
service event, the student will be made aware of dental needs
in the community, broaden skills as a planner and educator
to serve these needs, and develop dedication to promotion
of total health through the prevention of oral disease.
Hygiene curriculum
DH 283: Leadership & Research in Community Health
Dentistry
2 Cr
Quarters: S
A lecture course introducing leadership and the research
process in advanced community health dentistry. This
course includes an introduction to the research process and
application of community dental health principles with an
emphasis on evidence based practices.
Hygiene curriculum
DH 295: Dental Hygiene Practice I
8 Cr
Quarters: F
First course in a series of three clinical courses designed
to provide learning experiences enabling the student to
achieve clinical competence in assessing, implementing, and
evaluating treatment for the prevention and control of oral
disease, thereby facilitating oral wellness.
Hygiene curriculum
DH 296: Dental Hygiene Practice II
8 Cr
Quarters: W
Second course in a series of three clinical courses designed
Hygiene curriculum
DH 297: Dental Hygiene Practice III
8 Cr
Quarters: S
Third course in a series of three clinical courses designed
Hygiene curriculum
DH 284: Restorative Dentistry III
4 Cr
Quarters: F
The course provides further working knowledge and
restorative techniques involved with amalgam and
composite restorations, as well as the introduction of other
tooth-colored restoratives and complex bonded amalgams.
Hygiene curriculum
DH 286: Restorative Clinic I
4 Cr
Quarters: W
The course is comprised of clinical sessions with patients and
laboratory dentoform experiences designed to facilitate the
student’s knowledge of various restorative materials and
procedureswithfurtherdevelopmentandrefinementof
manipulative skills.
Hygiene curriculum
DH 289: Restorative Dentistry Clinic II
2 Cr
Quarters: S
The course encompasses clinical restorative sessions with
patients which facilitate and further enhance the student’s
knowledge of various restorative materials, procedures, and
development of manipulative skills with added experience in
special predodontic sessions.
Hygiene curriculum
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Drama
Drama is a two-year transfer program designed for theatre
majors and non-majors alike. Courses focus on performance,
production, and general appreciation of theatre as a major
fineartandasamajorchannelofculturalcommunication.
Three main stage productions from a range of genres,
including musicals, the classics, and experimental theatre,
are prepared and performed each year. There are also
opportunities for faculty-mentored, student-directed
productions in our “black box” theatre.
The program meets the proposed accreditation
standards of the American Theatre Association. The
department is an active member of the Kennedy Center
American College Theatre Festival and the Association for
Theatre in Higher Education.
Drama Transfer
Drama transfer students should follow the requirements of
the associate in arts degree with faculty advisement.
Courses
DRAMA 076: Community Service
0 Cr
Quarters: O
noncredit course.
DRAMA 099, 199, 299: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
DRMA& 101: Introduction to Theatre
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
DRMA& 101 is an examination of the dramatic arts from the
classicaleratopresentday.Keyworksfromspecificeras
of theatre are used to increase students’ awareness of the
role of drama in our culture and society and to serve as a
basis for creating and performing collaborative pieces for
public viewing. The goal of the course is to expose students
to common processes involved in creating live theatre and
to make them more informed and appreciative consumers
of theatrical events. Designed for the theatre newcomer and
the serious theatre student in mind.
DRAMA 161: National Cinemas
5 Cr
Quarters: F
An in-depth look at classics from the cinematic production
of various nations and an examination of the cultural milieu
fromwhichthefilmsarose.Includesaselectionoffilmsbya
variety of directors and covers the silent era to more modern
productions. Country chosen varies by quarter. May be
repeated twice for credit.
DRAMA 180: Acting Beginning
3 Cr
Quarters: F, W
Theory and practice of the fundamentals of acting based
on the principles of Stanislavski and Boal. Emphasis on
self-exploration of the voice, body, mind, and imagination in
order to develop expressiveness and an approach to creating
roles for performance. Exploration through exercises,
improvisations, monologues, partner scenes, and group
scenes.
DRAMA 181: Acting Intermediate
4 Cr
Quarters: S
A continuation of the theory and practice of the
fundamentals of acting through a physical approach to
character. Development of vocal, physical, and emotional
skills through improvisation, solo and scene work, and
application.
Prerequisite: DRAMA 180 or permission of instructor
DRAMA 182: Acting Advanced
4 Cr
Quarters: S
Analysis and study of the Stanislavski method and
theory applied directly to play text analysis, scenes, and
productions.
Prerequisite: DRAMA 181; CMST 130 recommended
DRAMA 115: Rehearsal/Performance Technology
2 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Acting in plays for public performance and the preparation of
acting roles to the best degree possible in theatre tradition.
Admission by audition only. May be repeated for credit.
DRAMA 184: Playwriting
4 Cr
Quarters: F
At the center of the playwriting course is class time, where
student pieces are given readings and then extensively
critiqued. The course is structured to help the playwright
produceworkinavarietyofstyles.Thefirstpartofthe
course will help students to develop the original voice of
the playwright through a combination of in-class work,
assignments, and class texts. The second part of the class
will focus on developing staging readings and production of
the plays written, selected, directed, and performed by the
students.
DRAMA 116: Theater Production
2 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Laboratory courses in technical theatre for students
participating in drama productions. May be repeated for
credit.
DRAMA 188: Stage Makeup
3 Cr
Quarters: W
Basic theories, techniques, and equipment of stage makeup.
Course emphasis is upon practical application of theories
through in-class laboratory work.
DRAMA 150: Introduction to Cinema
3 Cr
Quarters: W
Ageneralsurveyoffilm,includingthehistory,techniques,
andtypesoffilmasameansofartistic,aesthetic,andcreative
expression. Thirty-minute lecture periods followed by the
showingofmajormilestonesinthedevelopmentoffilmart.
DRAMA 189: Basic Stagecraft/Theater
4 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Basic course in craft of scenery construction and painting,
set design, lighting, and decoration. Practical application of
techniques studied.
DRAMA 190: Co-op Field Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
DRAMA 198, 298: Experimental/Exploratory Studies
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in drama.
DRAMA 201: Contemporary Theater
3 Cr
Quarters: O
A study of the dramatic changes in the theatre from 1959
to the present. Focus on radical theatre artists and groups
(Living Theatre), performance art, contemporary plays, and
Augusto Boal’s Theatre of the Oppressed.
DRAMA 202: Theater History I
5 Cr
Quarters: O
A survey of the origins of western drama and analysis of
dramatic literature of Greek, Roman and Asian theatre.
Drama of Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes,
Plautus, Seneca, and Noh included.
DRAMA 203: Theater History II
5 Cr
Quarters: O
A survey of the rise of modern drama from Roman tradition
through the Renaissance. Traditions of the social eras and
the literature of the times are covered. Drama of Seneca,
Moliere, and Shakespeare included.
DRAMA 204: Theater History III
5 Cr
Quarters: O
A survey of the traditions of the 19th and 20th century
western societies which gave rise to modernism in drama.
Literature of Ibsen, Strindberg, O’Neil, and Brecht included.
DRAMA 205: 19th Century American Drama
5 Cr
Quarters: O
Survey of the American theatre in the 19th century. A study
of the theatre traditions dominant in the USA during the 19th
and 20th centuries. Traditions, styles, concepts of dramatic
structure, and plays of the 100 years preceding O’Neil will
be discussed. The center of the course will be the actual
production of one such play in the style and tradition of the
time.
DRAMA 282: Acting Seminar Advanced
4 Cr
Quarters: O
Advanced exercises in improvisation and character
development with emphasis on styles and movement
applicable to Realism and Expressionism.
Economics
Economics is the study of how people and their social
systems use scarce resources for the production,
distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The
study of economics has become particularly relevant for
understandingthefinancial,political,andsocialchanges
taking place daily in our modern world. Courses taught at
YVCC are designed to provide introductory-level exposure to
economic theory and practice relevant for degree-seeking
and transfer students as well as for members of business and
the community as a whole.
Courses
ECON 099, 199, 299: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Workshops, short courses, and individual study in
economics.
ECON 198, 298: Experimental/Exploratory Studies
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in economics.
ECON 101: Introduction to Economics
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course introduces students to the study of Economics.
Students will explore the most common principles
associated with microeconomics and macroeconomics,
themainfieldsofeconomics.Theseprinciplesmayinclude
supply and demand, factors of production, economic growth,
competitivemodels,unemployment,inflation,andeconomic
policy. Students will utilize these principles to examine
economic issues found in current economic events, and
apply economic reasoning to understand our federal, state,
and local economies.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101 or successful completion
of BA 138 with a C (2.0) or better and eligibility for MATH 085 or
successful completion of BA 115 with a C (2.0) or better
ECON& 201: Micro Economics
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course focuses on the micro economic principles of the
market system and allocating scarce resources. Introductory
economic topics involving consumers and producers will
becovered,likesupplyanddemand,efficiency,elasticity,
utility,pricingandprofitability,andmarketmodelsrelatingto
variouslevelsoffirmandindustrycompetition.Otherissues
studied include economic growth and output productivity,
the four factors of production, the market for resources and
labor, and externalities.
of BA 138 and eligibility for MATH 085 or successful completion
of BA 115
ECON& 202: Macro Economics
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course examines the organization of and issues
surrounding the modern U.S. macro economy. The
conceptsexploredincludethebusinesscycle,inflation,
unemployment, and economic growth. Other topics will
include an introduction to the historical development
of macro economic thought, government economic
interventionthroughfiscalpolicy,andtherolesoftheFederal
Reserve Banking system and monetary policy.
of BA 138 and eligibility for MATH 085 or successful completion
of BA 115
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ECON 205: Economic Geography
5 Cr
Quarters: S
An introduction to the spatial patterns of economic activity
on both a regional and global scale. Focuses on the growth
andintensificationofglobalties,thedistributionofresources
and wealth, and the resulting inequalities and tensions.
Topics include trade development; resource extraction;
agriculture, manufacturing, and service sector economies;
transportation; communication; and environmental impact.
Credit cannot be given for both GEOG 205 and ECON 205.
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ECON 213: Economic History
5 Cr
Quarters: W
An introduction to the methods of economic interaction from
antiquitytothepresent.Thiscourseoffersacomprehensive
world survey, emphasizing important economic events—
such as the invention of currency, the Industrial Revolution,
and the development of economic thoughts—to include
major economic thinkers and their contribution to the
understanding of economic processes. Credit cannot be
given for both HIST 213 and ECON 213.
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Education
The Education department provides career and enrichment
courseworkandfieldexperiencesthatbuildknowledge,
skills, and competencies for providing education and care for
children and families.
The Education department is comprised of several
differentareasofstudy:EarlyChildhoodEducation(ECE),
School-Age Education, Special Education, and STARS training.
Severalprogramsofstudyareoffered:EarlyChildhood
Education, Education, Paraprofessional, Early Childhood
Education-Children’s Studies, and Special Education
InstructionalAssistant.Eachprogramhasdifferent
admission criteria, coursework, and degree options ranging
frominquiry/introductoryclassesandfieldexperiences
to transfer degrees focused on teacher preparation and
children studies related careers.
The Early Childhood Education (ECE) program at YVCC is
part of the Early Achiever program which includes the ECE
Statecertificates.TheECEprogrambelievesthattheneeds
of young children are best met by teachers and caregivers
who are trained with a blend of classroom theory; interactive
learning communities; and competency-based laboratory
experiences, assignments, and projects. All training is based
on the Washington State Core Competencies for early care
and education professionals and NAEYC standards (National
Association for Education of Young Children).
Students learn through the course content and methods
ofstudyhowcriticalthefirstfiveyearsoflifeareforchild
development. Learning activities for the child must be
developmentally appropriate for the age and stage of
development while meeting the needs of the whole child
physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively. The child
must be guided in developing independence, self-control,
cooperation, and positive self-concept in a safe, healthy, and
multi-culturallearningenvironmentwherestaffandfamily
members play a critical role in the learning process.
Upon successful completion of the program, the student
will have demonstrated competency in the Washington State
Competencies for early childhood professionals, school age
professionals, or paraprofessionals. The students should be
prepared for entry-level employment in the area for which
thecertificateordegreehasbeenearned.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program the graduate
will be able to:
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Question, research, search for meaning, and develop
ideas that lead to action and critical thought in
education based upon the Washington State Core
Competencies for education and early childhood
professionals.
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Demonstrate a knowledge of diverse culture, ideas,
and experiences and be able to examine their own
attitudesandassumptionsinordertoworkeffectively
and emphatically in a multicultural classroom.
•
Apply essential concepts, inquiry tools, approaches,
and strategies to build curriculum which stimulates
learning in children.
•
Promote child development and learning by using and
articulating their understanding of childrens' needs
to create healthy, respectful, supportive, and learning
environments that are challenging and exciting.
Careers
Childcare, school-age care, preschool assistants, preschool
teachers, parent educators, paraprofessionals, and
elementary school teachers are in high demand throughout
Washington State and the Yakima Valley. Employers
include public and private childcare centers, preschools,
K-8 schools, and child/family service organizations. In
addition, many students operate their own home childcare
businesses. Students are cautioned that career options in
education might be limited by criminal convictions, physical
requirements, history of drug or alcohol use, or other bona
fideoccupationalqualificationsdeterminedbyemployers.
wa.gov or www.WorkforceExplorer.com.
Admission
Students must meet the course prerequisites before
enrolling.AllstudentsenteringanyfieldofstudyinEducation
or Early Childhood Education must take EDUC 111: Careers
in Education & Early Childhood Education. This can be taken
prior to or concurrently with any EDUC or ECED course. For
further information, request the information packet from the
Education Department.
Criminal History Information
Prior to enrolling in a practicum course, criminal history
information will be requested of students enrolling in the
education program practicums. Information obtained
fromthisinquirywillbetreatedconfidentiallyandwill
be considered in determining the student’s eligibility to
complete clinical competencies.
Inability to participate in clinical experience due to
information obtained from the Washington State Patrol and
DSHS criminal history and background inquiry may result in a
student’s inability to satisfactorily complete program degree
requirements.Formorespecificinformation,contactthe
program coordinator at the phone number listed in the front
of this catalog.
Degrees
Associate in Arts DTA (AA-DTA)
The Education department recommends that a student
planning to transfer to a four-year university or college
to pursue a degree in K-8 or secondary education, early
childhood education, or children studies earn an Associate
in Arts degree. While earning the Associate in Arts degree,
the student should take required coursework for teacher
preparation and/or basic studies. Additional courses may
be fully articulated with the transfer institution. Since
requirements vary by four-year institution, please see an
education advisor to ensure that courses taken will meet
requirements. For additional information on teacher
preparation programs, go to www.TeachWashington.org.
All students planning to transfer to a four-year institution
for teacher preparation must pass the WEST-B basic skills
test prior to admission to a four-year education program. It is
advisable to take the test before April if Fall admission will be
sought. For information about the test, to download a study
guide, or to sign up for the test visit www.Nesinc.com
Children Studies and Human Development
Students planning to transfer to a four-year university
or college to earn a degree in Children Studies or Human
Development are advised to earn an Associate in Arts degree.
It is recommended that students concentrate Humanities
and Social Sciences distribution courses in Sociology
and Psychology courses that focus on family and human
development and that they take elective credit for the degree
fromEarlyChildhoodEducationcourseofferings.
Associate of Applied Science (AAS, AAS-T)
YVCC’sEducationdepartmentoffersAASdegreesinECE,ECE
with a Preschool Special Education option, AAS-T Children’s
Studies, and AAS Paraprofessional preparation. Students
should be able to earn a degree in two years of full-time
enrollment. Although many of the courses listed in these
degrees are transferable, the degrees themselves are not
intended to transfer.
Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood
Education
students who earn an AAS degree in ECE meet the
requirements for the Associate in Arts degree and ECE
Certificate/StateCredential.Asthestudentprogresses
through the degree requirements, s/he will be awarded
theECEInitialCertificate,theECEShortCertificateof
Specialization,andtheECEStateCertificate.Besuretocheck
with an Education department advisor to get the latest
information.
Required Coursework
Basic Requirement Courses
Credits
5
PTECH 116 Applied Math II for Early Childhood Ed
5
or 100-level Math or above
Humanities Courses
CMST& 210 Interpersonal Communications
5
Additional 5 credits from distribution list
5
Natural Sciences Courses
5 credits required
5
BIOL 105 recommended
Social Sciences Courses
10 credits required
10
PSYC& 100, PSYC& 200, ANTH& 206, SOC& 101,
or SOC 250 recommended
Professional/Technical Core Required for Early Child Ed
Courses
ECED& 100 Child Care Basics
3
ECED& 105 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
5
ECED 105
Child Abuse/Neglect
2
ECED 106
Math for Preschool Teachers
2
ECED& 107 Health, Safety, and Nutrition
5
ECED 107
Science for Preschool Teachers
2
ECED& 120 Practicum-Nurturing Relationships
2
ECED& 132 Infants & Toddlers-Nurturing Care
or ECED 155: Infant/Toddler Curric. & Guidance
3
ECED& 134 Family Child Care
or EDUC& 136: School Age Care
or ECED& 139: Admin. of Early Learning Prgms.
3
ECED 156
Infant/Toddler Curric. & Guidance Practicum 1
ECED& 160 Curriculum Development
5
ECED 160
Preschool Instructional Asst. Practicum
2
ECED& 170 Environments for Young Children
3
ECED& 180 Language and Literacy Development
3
ECED& 190 Observation and Assessment
3
ECED 206
Professionalism and Portfolio
1
ECED 260
Vocational Preschool Teacher Practicum
4
EDUC& 115 Child Development
5
EDUC& 130 Guiding Behavior
3
EDUC& 150 Child, Family, and Community
3
READ 105 Critical Reading
5
SPED course (at least one): SPED 200, 201, or 202
5
105
Students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or better in all required
courses in order to receive this degree.
Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood
Education with a Preschool Special Education Option
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Early
Childhood Education with a Preschool Special Education
Option is designed to provide students with two areas of
concentration: early childhood education and preschool
special education. As the student progresses through the
degree,theyareawardedanECEInitialCertificate,anECE
ShortCertificateofSpecialization,anECEStateCertificate,
and an ECE Special Education Instructional Assistant
Certificate.
Required Coursework
Basic Requirements Courses
Credits
119
120
5
or 100-level Math or above
5
Humanities Courses
5
Early Childhood Education Courses
ECED& 100 Child Care Basics
3
ECED & 105 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
5
ECED 105
Child Abuse/Neglect
2
ECED 106
2
5
ECED 107
2
2
ECED& 132 Infants & Toddlers Nurturing Care
3
ECED& 134 Family Child Care
or EDUC& 136: School Age Care
or ECED& 139: Admin. of Early Learning Prgrms.
3
ECED 156
5
ECED 160
2
3
3
3
ECED 206
1
ECED 260
4
5
3
3
5
Special Education Courses
SPED 200
Intro. to Exceptionality in Early Childhood Ed. 5
SPED 201
Intervention Strategies for Infants/Toddlers 5
SPED 202
Inclusion in Early Childhood Education
5
Electives
ECED 201
Issues & Trends
3
Additional 5 credits ECED /EDUC courses above 100 level
or as approved by department.
5
102
Associate of Applied Science Transfer in Early Childhood
Education - Transfer to Eastern Washington University
The curriculum of this interdisciplinary program provides a
strong holistic background in the study of children from birth
to 18. Theory and practice from the disciplines of sociology,
psychology, and education form the basis for this integrated
curriculum. Childrens studies courses provide foundational
and global perspectives of children and childhood. A choice
of concentration areas, which culminate in a capstone
experience and a senior portfolio, allows students to connect
effectivelywithspecificcareeropportunities.
Required Coursework for Completion at YVCC
Basic Requirements Courses
Credits
5
MATH& 107 Math in Society
5
Humanities Courses
5
Natural Sciences Courses
BIOL 105
Fundamental Biology w/Lab for Non-Majors 5
Social Sciences Courses
SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology
5
5
Early Childhood Education Courses
ECED & 105 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
5
ECED 105
Child Abuse/Neglect
2
ECED 106
2
5
ECED 107
2
2
ECED& 132 Infants & Toddlers Nurturing Care
3
ECED 156
5
ECED 160
2
3
3
3
ECED 206
1
ECED 260
4
5
3
3
or PTECH 104: Technical Reading
5
SPED Course (at least one) SPED 200, 201, 202
5
5 Elective credits (ECED Courses)
5
99
Associate of Applied Science in Para-Educator
Preparation Training
ThePara-Educatordegreeand/orcertificateprogram
prepares graduates for employment as assistant teachers
in public and private schools. The curriculum is based on the
Washington State Core Competencies for Para-Educators
and the Washington State Skill Standards for Para-Educators.
Students who complete the Para-Educator training are
well prepared to support the learning of the diverse student
population in inclusive educational settings.
Required Courses
Credits
Basic Skills
5
Natural Sciences
NUTR& 101 Nutrition
5
Social Sciences
5
Professional/Technical Core Courses
AH 155
First Aid/CPR/Blood-Borne Pathogen
Training
2
BT 101
5
EDUC 101 Application of Critical Reading & Thinking in
Children’s Literature for Professionals
5
EDUC 102 Parent Community & Volunteers
5
EDUC 103 Guiding Behavior: School-Age Child
5
EDUC 201 Development of the School-Age Child
4
or EDUC& 115: Child Development
or 5
EDUC 202 Educational Linguistics
5
EDUC 210 Introduction to Becoming a Teacher
5
EDUC 250 Public School Practicum
4
5
SPED 200
Intro to Exceptionality in Early Childhood Ed 5
Electives
ECED 105
Child Abuse & Neglect
2
5
Additional 18 credits ECED or EDUC courses above 100 level
or as approved by department.
18
Total Credits
90/91
The Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) in Elementary
(K-8) & Early Childhood Education
This program, in collaboration with Central Washington
University(CWU),offersabaccalaureatedegreein
elementary (K-8) education with a minor in Early Childhood
Education. It provides a course of study for persons desiring
to teach children in kindergarten through eighth grade in
public and private schools. This program is unique in that
the outstanding instructional strengths of two institutions
are brought together to provide students a rare opportunity
to experience learning at its best in the classroom and in the
field.AllclassesareheldontheYVCCcampusinYakima.
StudentsfirstcompleteanAssociateinArtsdegreewith
education emphasis at YVCC. Admittance into the YVCC
program does not ensure admittance into the teacher
education program at CWU. Students must meet entrance
requirements to the CWU program which includes an
associate degree.
Be sure to check with an Education department advisor
or on the CWU website (www.CWU.edu) to get the latest
information.
WEST-B Information
While working for the associate degree requirements,
students must also prepare for and take the WEST-B test. This
test is mandated for admission to all teacher preparation
programs in the state of Washington. It is advisable to take
this test before April if Fall quarter admission will be sought.
For information about the test, to download a study guide, or
to sign up for the test, visit www.Nesinc.com.
Students must apply to CWU and the Teacher Preparation
program separately by April 1 for Fall quarter admission.
Entrance requirements include at least a 3.0 (B) GPA for the
last 45 graded credits, all required applications and fees,
admission to CWU and the Teacher Preparation program,
successful completion of the WEST-B test, all required letters
of support, and other items as required each year.
Under the Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), students are
only admitted to CWU in the Fall at the Yakima campus, and
these students stay together for the two years of teacher
preparation. To download application materials for CWU,
go to www.CWU.edu. To access information about CWU’s
Teacher Preparation program, go to www.CWU.edu/~cert
Students who complete the DTA program can apply
to teach in the state of Washington with endorsements in
elementary education (K-8) and in TBA. The courses are
offeredbythecollaboratinginstitutions:YakimaValley
Community College and Central Washington University. All
classes are held on the YVCC campus.
Yakima Valley Community College provides basic
coursework in the areas of science, communication,
math, and entry-level education. CWU provides a strong
professional education sequence, an upper-division
elementary curriculum, and student teaching.
Admission to either of the two institutions does not
guarantee admission to the program.
Associate in Arts DTA, Transfer to CWU - Yakima
Campus K-8 Teaching Certificate & TBA
ThisprogramisajointeffortbetweenYVCCandCWUto
provide coursework for earning a Baccalaureate degree
in Elementary Education Special Education on the Yakima
campus. It provides a course of study for persons desiring to
teach children in kindergarten through eighth grade in public
schools.
Studentstakespecificcourseworkwhileearninga
Associate in Arts DTA degree from YVCC. Courses must
appear on the YVCC course distribution list to meet
requirements. CWU requires a 3.0 (B) GPA for admittance in
the Education program.
Articulation - CWU
Basic Requirements: 18 Credits
Group A
*ENGL& 101 English Composition I
*ENGL 102 English Composition II
Group B
*MATH& 132 Mathematics for Elementary Education 2
Communication Requirement: 3-5 Credits
Humanities: 15 Credits
The following course is recommended but not required:
5
5
5
5
Natural Sciences : 15 Credits
One course must be a lab science
Social Sciences: 15 Credits
5
Electives: 25-27 Credits
Core Electives: 15-17 Credits
Select from the distribution of courses listed in
Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning, Humanities, Social
Sciences, and Natural Sciences.
*PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology
5
General Electives: 10-12 Credits
Any college level courses numbered over 100. These may
include additional Core Electives as well as courses from the
Restricted List
.EDUC 111 Careers in Education/Early Childhood
2
Note: Prerequisite for All ECED/EDUC courses is EDUC 111
*EDUC 210 Introduction to Becoming a Teacher
2
*EDUC 201 Developmental School-Age Child
4
*EDUC 250 Public School Practicum
4
*MATH& 131 Mathematics for Elementary Education 1 5
(Prerequisite to MATH& 132)
Total Credits
93
All Education courses must have a C (2.0) or better.
* Required courses for entrance into the CWU program.
Associate in Arts DTA, Transfer to CWU - CWU Campus
Only; BA in Education: Early Childhood Education
This part-time program is geared toward individuals who are
seeking greater professional development in Early Childhood
Education and are working with birth to preschool-age
children.Thisbachelordegreesatisfiesstipulationsofthe
Head Start Reauthorization Act of 2007 that at least 50% of
Head Start teachers have a baccalaureate degree in Early
Childhood Education by September of 2013. (Note: This
programdoesnotleadtoK-12teachercertification.)
Studentstakespecificcourseworkwhileearningan
Associate of Arts DTA degree from YVCC. Courses must
appear on the YVCC course distribution list to meet
requirements.
Articulation - CWU
Group A
*ENGL 101 English Composition I
5
5
Group B
Any course meeting Group B distribution
5
Group C
Any course meeting Group C distribution
3
5
One course must be a lab science.
The following courses are recommended but not required:
5
5
Core Electives: 15 Credits (from distribution list)
Required General Electives: 17 Credits
*ECED& 105 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
5
*EDUC& 115 Child Development
5
*ECED& 160 Curriculum Development
5
*ECED 160 Preschool Instructional Assistant Practicum 2
Total Credits
93
*Required courses for entrance into the CWU program.
All early childhood education courses must have a C (2.0) or
better grade, and the four required elective classes listed
above must have been taken within the last 10 years to be
accepted by YVCC.
Additional elective credits must be in over 100-level
courses, preferably Early Childhood courses or from the
121
122
distribution list.
Students must transfer 105 credits from YVCC for
entrance into this program. Students must have at least 75
upper-division credits to graduate from CWU. Students with
morethanfourclasseslefttofinishtheirDTAwillnotbeable
to enroll at CWU until they are within at least four classes of
finishingtheDTA.
need additional coursework before admission to the Early
Childhood Studies program. These additional courses may
be taken at the Toppenish campus or through another
accredited college or university.
Students are encouraged to work with their community
college and a Heritage Education advisor in developing a
transfer plan.
Associate in Arts DTA, Transfer to Heritage University;
BA in Teacher Education
YVCC students transferring to Heritage University are
encouraged to earn an Associate of Arts DTA degree (AADTA). Earning this degree assures you have completed the
required courses to enroll in education courses at Heritage
Universityfirstsemester.
Transfer candidates who do not have an AA-DTA, may
need additional coursework before admission to the Teacher
Eduction program. These additional courses may be taken
at the Toppenish campus or through another accredited
college or university. Students must also attempt the WEST-B
Test as part of their requirements for admission to teacher
preparation programs in the state of Washington.
Students are encouraged to work with YVCC and a
Heritage University advisor in developing a transfer plan.
Articulation - Heritage University
Group A
Group B
MATH& 107 Math in Society
Communication Requirement: 3 - 5 Credits
HIST& 117 Western Civilization II
One course must be a lab science - Heritage recommends
two lab sciences (1 life science and 1 physical science).
HIST& 136 US History I
Core Electives: 15 - 17 Credits
PSYCH 213 Human Lifespan I
General Electives: 10 - 12 Credits (courses over 100)
ECED 106
ECED 107
ECED& 107 Health, Nutrition, and Safety
ECED& 180 Language & Literacy Development
All coursework must have a C (2.0) or better grade with a
minimum accumulative 2.6 (C+) GPA.
Articulation - Heritage University
Group A
*ENGL& 101 English Composition I
5
5
Group B
*MATH& 132Mathematics for Elementary Eduvation 2
5
Communication Requirement: 3 - 5 credits
HIST& 117 Western Civilization II
5
One course must be a lab science - Heritage recommends
two lab sciences (1 life science and 1 physical science).
CHEM 100 Introduction Chemistry
5
HIST& 136 US History I
5
HIST& 137 US History II
5
5
Core Electives: 15 - 17 Credits (from distribution list)
General Electives: 10 - 12 Credits (courses over 100)
*MATH& 131 Mathematics for Elementary Education 1
5
(Prerequisite to MATH& 132)
*READ 105 Critical Reading
5
Elementary Education
*EDUC 210 Introduction to Becoming a Teacher
5
*EDUC 250 Public School Practicum
4
Total Credits
90
All coursework must have a C (2.0) or better grade with a
minimum accumulative 2.6 (C+) GPA.
*Required courses
WEST-B Recommendations (www.est.nesinc.com)
Recommend candidates take WEST-B writing test after ENGL
102
Recommend candidates take WEST-B math test after upperdivision math course
Recommend candidates take WEST-B reading test after READ
105
Associate of Arts DTA , Transfer to Heritage University;
BA in Early Childhood Studies
YVCC students transferring to Heritage University are
encouraged to earn an Associate of Arts DTA (AA-DTA).
Earning this degree assures you have completed the
required courses to enroll in education courses at Heritage
Universityfirstsemester.
Transfer candidates who do not have an AA-DTA may
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
2
2
5
5
3
5
5
Articulation Agreements with WSU:
Associate in Arts DTA, Transfer to WSU
BA in General Human Development
ThisprogramisajointeffortbetweenYVCCandWSUto
provide coursework for earning a Baccalaureate degree
inGeneralHumanDevelopment.Studentstakespecific
coursework while earning an Associate of Arts - DTA (AADTA) from YVCC. Courses must appear on the YVCC course
distribution list to meet requirements.
This articulation agreement is currently under revision.
Please see Education advisor for current information.
This articulation agreement is currently under revision.
Please see Education advisor for current information.
Associate in Arts DTA, Transfer to WSU
BA in Human Development: Preschool - Third Grade
Certification (P-3)
ThisprogramisajointeffortbetweenYVCCandWSUto
provide coursework for earning a baccalaureate degree in
HumanDevelopment.Studentstakespecificcoursework
while earning an Associate of Arts - DTA (AA-DTA) from YVCC.
Courses must appear on the YVCC course distribution list to
meet requirements.
Articulation - WSU
Some WSU coursework after transfer must be taken at the
Pullman campus.
Basic Requirements :18 Credits
Group A
5
5
Group B
**MATH& 132 Mathematics for Elementary Education 2
5
Group C
Any course meeting Group C distribution
3
**CMST& 210
Interpersonal Communications
5
ENGL 203
The Research Paper
3
Natural Sciences: 15 Credits
Students intending to transfer without earning the AA degree
will need a physical science and biological science course in
this distribution area.
BIOL 105
Biology for Non-majors
5
ASTR& 100 Survey of Astronomy (suggested)
5
NUTR& 101 Nutrition
5
**HIST& 136 US History I
or HIST& 137: US History II
5
5
Electives: 19 Credits
** MATH& 131 Mathematics for Elementary Education 1 5
Note: Students are allowed to transfer 90 credits (60
semester credits). Therefore, 12 credits of the following will
count toward transfer.
ECED 202
Educational Linguistics
3
ECED 260
4
5
ECED& 190 Observation & Assessment
3
5
Total Credits
98
**MustbetakentoapplyforcertificationintotheP-3
Certificateprogram.
A minimum 2.7 GPA is required for application for
certificationintheP-3program.Aminimum2.5GPAis
required for all ECE courses listed above that will transfer
to WSU to satisfy the human development degree
requirements.
WSU indicates the following: “The P-3 option is a selective
degree option and transfer to the WSU department under
this agreement does not qualify the student to be accepted
into the P-3 degree option nor imply acceptance by the
College of Education.”
Certificates
Prior to enrolling in a practicum course, criminal history
information will be requested of students enrolling in the
education program practicums. Information obtained
fromthisinquirywillbetreatedconfidentiallyandwill
be considered in determining the student’s eligibility to
complete clinical competencies.
information obtained from the Washington State Patrol and
DSHS criminal history and background inquiry may result in a
student’s inability to satisfactorily complete program degree
requirements.Formorespecificinformation,contactthe
program coordinator.
ECED Initial State Certificate
Required Courses
Credits
ECED& 105 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 5
5
ECED& 120 Practicum-Focus on Relationships &
Communications
2
Total Credits
12
Students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or better in all courses
inordertobeawardedthecertificate.Besuretocheck
with an Education Department advisor to get the latest
information.
ECE Short Certificate of Specialization
Required Courses
InitialStateCertificateplus:
Early Childhood Education (General)
5
3
OR
Infant-Toddler Care
ECED& 132 Infants & Toddlers - Nurturing Care
3
5
OR
School Age Care
5
EDUC& 136 School Age Care
3
OR
Family Child Care
ECED& 134 Family Child Care Management
3
5
OR
Administration
ECED& 139 Administration of Early Learning Programs 3
5
Total Credits
20
with an Education Department advisor to get the latest
information.
State Early Childhood Education Certificate
Required Courses
Credits
Initial&ShortCertificatesplus27creditsfromthefollowing:
English 101 or above
5
Math Quantitative/Computational above 100 or designated
“Q/SR”
5
5
or EDUC& 130: Guiding Behavior
3
ECED& 180 Language & Literacy
3
ECED& 190 Observation & Assessment
3
EDUC& 150 Child, Family & Community
Total Credits
47
with an Education department advisor to get the latest
information.
STARS Training
Washington State Training & Registry System
Child care providers in homes, centers, and after-school
programs must take the 20-hour basic training requirement
andavarietyofothercoursesthatfulfillthe10-hour
continuing education requirement.
Courses for the 10-hour STARS requirement include the
following:
Courses
Credits
ECED 105
Child Abuse & Neglect
2
ECED 106
2
ECED 107
2
ECED 108
Developing Competence in Child Care
2
ECED 109
Health for Preschool Teachers
1
ECED113 ManagingDifficultBehaviors
1
ECED 114
Brain Development & Young Child
1
ECED 116
Kindergarten Readiness
1
ECED& 132 Infants & Toddlers - Nurturing Care
3
ECED&139 Administration of Early Learning Programs
3
5
ECED& 180 Language & Literacy Development
3
New courses are in development. Consult the current
scheduleforofferings.AnyoftheECEDcoursesatYVCCmay
count toward the required STARS 10-hour yearly training
requirement.
Credits
123
124
Courses
Includes early childhood education, education track for
K-8, school-age care, para-educator, and special education
courses.
ECED 098, 198, 298: Experimental/Exploratory Studies
Variable
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in early childhood
education.
ECED& 100: Child Care Basics
3 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course is designed to meet the STARS 30-hour basic
training outcomes for early childhood and school age
professionals recognized in the MERIT system. Topics: child
growth/development, cultural competency, guidance, and
health/safety/nutrition.
ECED 105: Child Abuse & Neglect
2 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course will assist the participant in the development of
skills for working with children from abusive or neglectful
home environments. Using theory, research, and practice,
participants will understand, recognize, and assess child
abuse and neglect issues and become aware of prevention
programs currently available and how these can be
implemented in the classroom.
ECED& 105: Introduction to Early Childhood Education
5 Cr
Explore the foundations of early childhood education.
Examinetheoriesdefiningthefield,issuesandtrends,
best practices, and program models. Observe children,
professionals, and programs in action.
ECED 106: Math for Preschool Teachers
2 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This is the math section of a series of early childhood
courses designed to give discipline content and teaching
methodology to preschool teachers to expand their
knowledge and application of math concepts.
ECED 107: Science for Preschool Teachers
2 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This is the science section of a series of early childhood
courses designed to give discipline content and teaching
methodology to preschool teachers to expand their
knowledge and application of science.
ECED& 107: Health, Safety, and Nutrition
5 Cr
Develop knowledge and skills to ensure good health,
nutrition, and safety of children in group care and education
programs. Recognize the signs of abuse and neglect,
responsibilities for mandated reporting , and available
community resources.
ECED 109: Health for Preschool Teachers
1 Cr
Quarters: F
This course explores the health issues of the preschool child.
The areas on which this class focuses are health forms and
policies, communicable diseases, medication and safety,
child abuse, dental, and other concerns. Referral services in
Central Washington are explored.
ECED 111: Curriculum for Childcare
1 Cr
Quarters: O
This course will provide a brief and basic overview of typical
childdevelopmentfrombirthtofiveyearswhileintegrating
developmentally-appropriate curriculum for children. It
will emphasize the Washington State Core Competencies in
creating curriculum for children.
ECED 113: Managing Difficult Behavior
1 Cr
Quarters: W
This course will provide a basic understanding of guidance
and discipline in the context of normally-developing children
frombirthtofiveyearsofage.Thecoursewillemphasizethe
National Association for the Education of Young Children’s
codeofethicsindevelopingstrategiestomanagedifficult
behaviors.
ECED 114: Brain Development in Young Child
1 Cr
Quarters: S
This course analyzes current research that demonstrates
how children’s earliest experiences and relationships make a
significantdifferenceinthewaytheirbrainsdevelop.
ECED 116: Kindergarten Readiness
1 Cr
Quarters: F
This course is designed to focus on the skills that help
prepare children for a successful entry into kindergarten.
Included are techniques and strategies to use when
working with children, keeping in mind developmentally
and culturally appropriate practices, the Washington State
Essential Academic Learning Standards, and school district
recommendations. This course also meets the ten-hour
professional development requirement for STARS training.
ECED 117: School-age Care for Child Care Providers
1 Cr
Quarters: W
This course is designed to focus on developmentally
appropriate care for school-age children. It will include
techniques and strategies to use when working with
school-age children, keeping in mind developmentally
and culturally appropriate practices, the Washington State
Essential Academic Learning Standards, and school district
recommendations. This course also meets the ten-hour
professional development for STARS training.
ECED 118: Multicultural Preschool Literature
1 Cr
Quarters: F, S
This course is designed from a constructionist framework.
The students will preview and work with multicultural
literature that is intended for preschoolers and discover a
multitude of ways to incorporate literature into the preschool
classroom.
ECED& 120: Practicum-Focus on
Relationships & Communication
2 Cr
In an early learning setting, apply best practice for engaging
in nurturing relationships with children. Focus on keeping
children healthy and safe while promoting growth and
development.
ECED& 132: Infants & Toddlers-Nurturing Care
3 Cr
Quarters: F, W
Examine the unique developmental needs of infants and
toddlers. Study the role of the caregiver, relationships with
families, developmentally appropriate practices, nurturing
environments for infants and toddlers, and culturally
relevant care.
ECED& 134: Family Child Care
3 Cr
Quarters: S
Learn the basics of home/family child care program
management. Topics include: licensing requirements;
business management; relationship building; health, safety,
and nutrition; guiding behavior; and promoting growth and
development.
ECED& 139: Administration of Early Learning Programs
3 Cr
Quarters: S
Develop administrative skills required to develop, open,
operate, manage, and assess early childhood education and
care programs. Explore techniques and resources available
for Washington State licensing and National Association
for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standard
compliance.
ECED 156: Infant/Toddler Curriculum and Guidance
Practicum
1 Cr
Quarters: W, S
Thispracticumoffersthestudentanopportunitytoobserve
and interact with infants and toddlers in a supervised and
licensed childcare setting.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of or concurrent enrollment
in ECED 104 and permission of instructor
ECED 160: Preschool Instructional Assistant Practicum
2 Cr
Quarters: W, S
Students observe and interact with young children in
approved ECED settings. The emphasis is on professional
teambehaviorandreflectiononthecharacteristicsof
young children and their learning environments. Students
participate in and direct early childhood activities with
individuals and groups of young children.
in ECED 101 and permission of instructor
ECED& 160: Curriculum Development
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Investigate learning theory, program planning, and tools for
curriculumdevelopmentpromotinglanguage,fine/gross
motor, social-emotional, cognitive and creative skills, and
growth in young children (birth-age 8).
ECED 170: Child Development Associate I Preschool
5 Cr
Quarters: W
Thiscoursefulfillsthefirsthalfoftheeducationalcomponent
requirement of the Council of Early Childhood Professional
Recognition for obtaining national professional Child
Development Associate (CDA) credentials. Students desiring
CDA credentials are assessed, using the CDA national
competency standards for preschool, which include the
criteria used to evaluate a caregiver’s performance with
children and families. This class will cover Competency Goals
I (to establish a safe, healthy learning environment) and II
(to advance physical and intellectual competence) and the
collectionandorganizationofaresourcefileforCDAGoalsI,
II, and III.
ECED& 170: Environments for Young Children
3 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Design, evaluate, and improve indoor and outdoor
environments which ensure quality learning, nurturing,
experiences, and optimize the development of young
children.
ECED& 180: Language and Literacy Development
3 Cr
Develop teaching strategies for language acquisition and
literacy skill development at each developmental stage
(birth-age eight) through the four interrelated areas of
speaking, listening, writing, and reading.
ECED 190-193: Co-op Field Experience I, II, III, IV
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Students are required to make application for the class,
be approved, and contract with their employer for college
credit. Students will submit biweekly reports on the training
process experienced throughout the quarter. An employer
evaluation, appraising the student’s progress, will be
required.
ECED& 190: Observation and Assessment
3 Cr
Quarters: F, W
Collect and record observation of and assessment data
in order to plan for and support the child, the family, the
group,andthecommunity.Practicereflectiontechniques,
summarizingconclusions,andcommunicatingfindings.
ECED 199: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
ECED 201: Issues & Trends in Early Childhood Education
3 Cr
Quarters: O
This course will focus on current issues that impact early
childhood education. The topics will include multicultural
education and issues, including diversity and anti-bias
curriculum; special-needs children (education) and inclusion;
family systems today; and child abuse/violence. Emphasis
will be placed on the current issues and trends in each area
as well as resources available to ECED professionals.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 095 or eligibility for READ 105
ECED 206: Professionalism & Portfolio
1 Cr
Quarters: S
Focuses on the development of a professional portfolio that
demonstrates the student’s achievement of skill standards
inthefieldofearlychildhoodeducation.Worksamplesfrom
ECED courses are selected, along with other supporting
documents, and arranged professionally in a portfolio.
Thestudentreflectsuponpersonalachievementofskill
standards and presents the portfolio to a panel of early
childhood education professionals.
ECED 260: Vocational Preschool Teacher Practicum
4 Cr
Quarters: W, S
Students in this course apply knowledge of developmentally
and culturally appropriate guidance and teaching techniques
with preschool-age children. They plan, implement, and
evaluate teaching and behavioral plans in early childhood
settings.Studentsworkaspartofateachingstaffinan
approved early childhood practicum site.
Prerequisite: ECED 100, ECED 120, ECED 150, and ECED 160 and
ECED 290-293: Adv. Co-op Field Experience I, II, III, IV
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
This class creates a bridge between real work experiences
and the college education curriculum. Co-op links the
student’s academic program with career goals and interests.
It extends the classroom and provides an educational
experience that meets the various interests, needs, and
abilities of the student. Students receive academic credit
ranging from one to ten credits, and, in most cases, a salary
from an employer.
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Education
EDUC 101: Application of Critical Reading & Thinking in
Children’s Literature for Paraprofessionals
5 Cr
Quarters: F
Designed to teach paraprofessionals strategies in assisting
students in becoming more critical readers of and thinkers
about children’s literature. The strategies will support
the Washington State Essential Academic Learning
Requirements for each grade level represented by the
literature for the grade level for the paraprofessional
working in that classroom.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for READ 105
EDUC 102: Parent Community & Volunteers
5 Cr
Quarters: W
This course will assist the participant in the development
of skills for working with children, youth, their families,
and the community. Using theory, research, and practice,
participants will understand, recognize, and assess the
importance,value,andbenefitsofthecollaborationof
parents, communities, teachers, and volunteers working
togethertoapplytheelementsofaneffectivelearning
environment for optimal learning for children. Students will
gain an understanding of the value of providing educational
and support services to all children, youth, and their families
in a diverse community.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 095 or eligibility for READ 105
EDUC 103: Guiding Behavior: School-Age Child
5 Cr
Quarters: S
This course examines the principles and theories that
promote social competence, including how to develop
effectivemethodsofcommunication,groupmanagement,
positiveguidancetechniques,facilitationofconflict
resolutions, social skill building, life skills, problem solving,
the role of culture in guidance, observation techniques, and
the building of meaningful relationships.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 090T or eligibility for READ 105
EDUC& 115: Child Development
5 Cr
Quarters: O
Build a functional understanding of the foundation of child
development, prenatal to early adolescence. Observe
and document physical, social, emotional, and cognitive
developmentofchildren,reflectiveofcross-culturaland
global perspectives.
EDUC 111: Careers in Education/Early Childhood
2 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course explores the foundation of careers in education
and early childhood education. Students will explore the
differentstateandfederalrequirementsinavarietyof
careeroptionswithinthesefieldsofstudy.Itwillassurethat
students choose and begin a seamless and clear education
pathwaytowardscertificatesand/ordegreesoftheirchoice.
EDUC 117: Multicultural Children’s Literature
1 Cr
Quarters: F
ThisisaSTARSclassandisintendedtoofferreaders,
childcare providers, elementary school teachers, and
parents an invitation to explore literature that presents
and encourages a window to the diverse world we and the
children we know live in. By looking at child readiness and
materials available, we will work, explore, evaluate, and
delight in the literature that brings the word and the world to
life for our young.
EDUC& 130: Guiding Behavior
3 Cr
Quarters: F
Examine the principles and theories promoting social
competence in young children and creating safe learning
environments.Developskillspromotingeffective
interactions, providing positive individual guidance, and
enhancing group experiences.
EDUC& 136: School-Age Care
3 Cr
Quarters: F, S
Develop skills to provide developmentally appropriate and
culturallyrelevantactivitiesandcare,specifically:preparing
the environment, implementing curriculum, building
relationships, guiding academic/social skill development,
and community outreach.
EDUC& 150: Child, Family, and Community
3 Cr
Quarters: O
Students working with children ages birth to eight years
and their families will learn how to integrate the family and
community contexts in which a child develops. The students
will learn how to explore cultures and demographics of
families in society, community resources, strategies for
involving families in the education of their child, and tools for
effectivecommunication.
EDUC 201: Development of the School-Age Child
4 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course is designed to give students a brief overview of
the developmentally appropriate characteristics of children
from birth to four years old. It will give students a more
in-depth study of the development of school-age children
fromfiveto14yearsold.Studentswillstudytheoristsand
researchers and their theories of how children develop and
learn during the school-age years. The course will also give
anoverviewoftheinfluenceofcultureinthedevelopment
of the child, family systems, and basic nutrition. Students
will take a more in-depth look at pinpointing special needs
and at-risk children. This course will also provide students
with an awareness of how the role of play is important in the
development and learning of a child.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ENGL 095 or eligibility for
ENGL& 101 or eligibility for READ 105
EDUC 202: Educational Linguistics
5 Cr
This course is designed from a constructionist framework,
emphasizing learning and language acquisition using a
Vygotskian approach to aid in the teaching of reading in the
K-8 grades in schools.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or eligibility for READ 105
EDUC 210: Introduction to Becoming a Teacher
5 Cr
Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentsinterestedinthefieldof
education. It provides an overview of education in America,
covering the historical, philosophical, and social foundations
of education. Students will study current issues and trends
in curriculum, instructional strategies, teaching as a
profession, local concerns, and the future of education. They
will also study a teacher’s role and function in the school,
the characteristics of a good teacher, and preparation for
professionalcompetenciesandcertification.Opportunities
are provided for observation and integration of information
as it relates to K-12 education.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ENGL 095 or eligibility for
ENGL& 101
EDUC 250: Public School Practicum
4 Cr
Quarters: W, S
This course was designed for students wishing to enter the
fieldofeducation.Studentswillbecomemorepedagogically
diverse as they receive a hands-on approach to education
while working directly with teachers, administrators,
para-educators, clerical personnel, students, and parents.
Students will learn the importance of teaching in a variety
of environments that include changing cultures, increasing
numbers of children living in poverty and facing health
problems, homelessness, disrupted family lives, and
increasing language diversity. This class is based on the
constructivist learning model and philosophy.
in ENGL& 101, successful completion of EDUC 210, and
Special Education
SPED 200: Intro to Exceptionality in Early Childhood Ed
5 Cr
Quarters: F
This course provides an introduction to normal and
exceptional development, including causes and categories
of disabilities and delays, the IFSP/IEP process, and an
overview of the legislation behind early intervention and the
prevention of delays and disabilities in young children.
SPED 201: Intervention Strategies for Infants & Toddlers
5 Cr
Quarters: W
This course provides an overview of intervention strategies
for infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities or
developmental delays and for children who are at risk for
developing delays and/or disabilities. A team approach to
intervention strategies is emphasized.
SPED 202: Inclusion in Early Childhood Education
5 Cr
Quarters: S
This course provides an overview of including children with
developmental disabilities or delays in early childhood
settings. The course provides students with strategies
and techniques that will help them develop partnerships
with parents; design, create, and adapt environments that
support children with disabilities in early childhood settings;
and develop their own philosophy on inclusion in early
childhood.
SPED 299: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Engineering/CADD
TheEngineeringprogramofferstwodifferentAssociate
of Applied Science degrees, Construction Design/CADD
Technology and Civil Engineering Technology. The Associate
inScience-Transferdegree,Track2isalsoofferedfor
engineeringtransferstudents.Twocertificates,Draftingand
Machining Technology, are also available for all engineering
students.
Program Outcomes
should be able to:
•
Ability to apply current knowledge and applications of
mathematics, science, engineering, and technology.
•
Ability to identify, formulate, and analyze and solve
technical and engineering problems.
•
Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern
engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
•
Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
•
Ability to communicate knowledge in written and oral
form.
Careers
Employment opportunities for engineering transfer students
who complete their bachelor’s degrees include all aspects of
design and manufacturing. Students can choose from a wide
variety of engineering disciplines including aeronautical,
civil, environmental, mechanical, materials, electrical,
and others. Engineering Technology students learn skills
intended to help them seek jobs within the construction and
manufacturing industries. Many local, state, and federal
agencies that are responsible for our public infrastructures
employ our graduates. Present trends indicate that the
prospectforfutureemploymentisverybrightinanyfieldof
engineering or engineering technology.
Degrees
YVCC’sEngineeringDepartmentoffersthesedegrees:
•
Associate of Applied Science in Construction Design
•
Associate of Applied Science in Civil Engineering
Technology
•
Associate of Applied Science in Aerospace Machining
Technology
•
Associate in Science - Transfer Track 2
Associate of Applied Science in Construction Design
YVCCoffersanAssociateofAppliedScienceinConstruction
Design degree. In this program, students will demonstrate
professional-level skills on AutoCAD. They will also learn
many skills essential to the light construction trade.
Many CAD courses use a drawing studio format, and
students create portfolios of their work as a basic course
or program goal. With this degree, students will be highly
competitive with respect to job placement in the construction
designfield.
Required Courses
Credits
BA 138
5
5
ENGR 104 Engineering Graphics
5
ENGR 110 CAD I
3
ENGR 111 Mechanical CAD
3
ENGR 112 3-D CAD
3
ENGR 115 Blueprint Reading & Drafting Standards
2
ENGR 118 Microstation 2-D
4
ENGR 132 Problem Analysis
5
*ENGR 190-193 Co-op Field Experience I, II, III, IV
4
ENGR 200 Plane Survey
3
ENGR 222 Regulatory Forms
2
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128
*ENGR 230-232 Engineering Design Project
5
ENGR 251 Estimates & Costs
4
ENGR 260 Soils & Foundations
4
ENGR 263 Structures
4
ENGR 266 Advanced Surveying
2
ENGR 267 Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
2
ENGR 268 AutoCAD Civil 3-D
4
ENGR 282 Building Code
3
ENGR 283 Building Systems
3
3
ENGR 286 Structural CAD
4
MATH& 141 Precalculus I
5
MATH& 142 Precalculus II
5
PHYS 115
General Physics I Lecture
3
PHYS 125
General Physics I Lab
2
PHYS 116
General Physics II Lecture
3
PHYS 126
General Physics II Lab
2
**Elective
3
Total Credits
108
* Choose 9 credits from ENGR 230, 231, 232 or ENGR 190,
191, 192, 193.
** Choose 3 credits from ENGR 160,; IT 100, 111, 115, 221.
** Choose 4 credits from the following ENGR 160, 287; IT 100,
111, 115, 221.
Associate in Science - Transfer Track 2
To begin the two-year engineering transfer emphasis
program at YVCC, students should have completed the
following courses or their equivalencies in high school:
mathematics through precalculus, one year of chemistry,
one physics course, two years of foreign language, and four
years of English composition.
Students who have not completed the courses listed
above should take the following necessary equivalent
preparation courses before beginning the transfer program:
Associate of Applied Science in Civil Engineering
Technology
The Civil Engineering Technology program is designed for
persons planning to enter the engineering profession at the
technician level. The program is designed with input from
a local engineering advisory board in order to best meet
the needs of community employers. Technicians at YVCC
learn specialized skills that include plan-reading, surveying,
computer drafting, materials testing, estimating, scheduling,
and using engineering design software. Promising
careers exist with municipal, state, and federal agencies,
engineeringandconstructionfirms,publicutilities,andlocal
manufacturers.
Courses
Credits
5
ENGL 095 Reviewing English Essentials II
5
5
MATH& 142 Precalculus II
5
YVCC’sEngineeringdepartmentoffersanAssociateof
Science DTA, Track 2 degree which serves those students
intending to complete the required coursework for the
Bachelor of Science in Engineering programs at Washington
State University, University of Washington, or similar
programs at other universities. This Associate of Science DTA,
Track 2 degree contains a concentration of coursework in
math, physics, chemistry, and engineering.
Students attempting the Associate of Science DTA, Track
2 degree are expected to follow the curriculum outlined
belowwhichparallelsthefirsttwoyearsofstudyforseveral
engineering disciplines at four-year institutions. Upon
completion of the Associate of Science DTA , Track 2 degree,
students should be able to enter with junior standing in
the following programs: mechanical engineering, civil
engineering, industrial engineering, materials engineering,
environmental engineering.
Required Courses
Credits
BA 138
5
5
ENGR 104 Engineering Graphics
5
ENGR 110 CAD I
3
3
ENGR 112 3-D CAD
3
2
4
5
*ENGR 190-193 Co-op Field Experience I, II, III, IV
5
ENGR 200 Plane Survey
3
ENGR 210 Applied Hydraulics
5
ENGR 220 Environmental Engineer Tech
5
2
*ENGR 230-232 Engineering Design Project
5
4
ENGR 260 Soils & Foundations
4
ENGR 262 Roadway Construction & Design
3
ENGR 263 Structures
4
ENGR 266 Advanced Surveying
2
ENGR 267 Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
2
ENGR 268 AutoCAD Civil 3-D
4
ENGR 277 InRoads
2
5
PHYS 115
General Physics I Lecture
3
PHYS 116
General Physics II Lecture
3
PHYS 125
General Physics I Lab
2
PHYS 126
General Physics II Lab
2
**Elective
4
Total Credits
104
* Choose 10 credits from ENGR 230, 231, 232 or ENGR 190,
191, 192, 193.
Courses
First Year - Fall
CHEM& 141 General Chemistry I
CHEM& 151 General Chemistry I Lab
MATH& 151 Calculus I
ENGR 100 Introduction to Engineering & Design
Total Credits
First Year - Winter
CHEM& 142 General Chemistry II Lecture
CHEM& 152 General Chemistry II Lab
MATH& 152 Calculus II
Approved Social Sciences Elective
Approved Humanities Elective
Total Credits
First Year - Spring
CHEM& 143 General Chemistry III
CHEM& 153 General Chemistry III Lab
IT 174
C++ Introduction
ENGR 108 Engineering Graphics & CAD I
MATH& 153 Calculus III
Total Credits
First Year - Summer
ECON& 202 Macro Economics
Approved Communication Elective
Total Credits
Second Year - Fall
ENGR& 114 Engineering CAD & Visualization
ENGR& 214 Statics
MATH& 254 Calculus IV
PHYS 211
Engineering Physics I Lecture
PHYS 221
Engineering Physics I Lab
Total Credits
Credits
3
2
5
5
2
17
3
2
5
5
3
18
3
2
5
3
5
18
5
5
4
14
4
5
5
3
2
19
ENGR& 215
MATH 220
PHYS 212
PHYS 222
Dynamics
5
Linear Algebra
5
Engineering Physics II Lecture
3
Engineering Physics II Lab
2
3
Total Credits
18
ENGR& 225 Mechanics of Materials
5
MATH264 DifferentialEquations
5
PHYS 213
Engineering Physics III Lecture
3
PHYS 223
Engineering Physics III Lab
2
Total Credits
15
In view of varying transferable coursework requirements,
students in the transfer emphasis program are strongly
urged to be in close contact with their advisor throughout
their stay at YVCC.
YVCC Classes : WSU Equivalents
CHEM& 141/151, 142/152, 143/153: CHEM 105L, 106L
ECON& 202: ECON 102
ENGR& 214, 215, 225: CE 211, 212, 215
ENGL& 101: ENGL 101
MATH& 151, 152. 153: MATH 171, 172
MATH 220, 254, 264: MATH 220, 273, 315
PHYS 211/221, 212/222, & 213/223: PHYS 201L, 202L
YVCC Classes : UW Equivalents
CHEM& 141/151, 142/152: CHEM 140/141, 150/151
CHEM& 143/153: CHEM 160/161
ECON& 202: ECON 201
ENGR& 214, 215, 225: AA 210, ME 230, CIV-E 220
ENGL& 101: ENGL 131
MATH& 151, 152: MATH 124, 125
MATH 220, 254, 264: MATH 308, 1XX (3), & 2XX (4)
PHYS 211/221, 212/222, 213/223: PHYS 121, 122, 123, 131,
132, 133
Bachelor of Science in Engineering at YVCC & WSUTC
YakimaValleyCommunityCollegeandWSUTri-Citiesoffer
an exciting program for students interested in earning a
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (ME), Electrical
Engineering (EE) or Civil Engineering (CE). This program would
allow an engineering transfer student, upon enrollment
at YVCC, to receive priority registration at WSUTC. Priority
registration assures ME students access to and enrollment in
a bachelor’s of science engineering program. The BS degree
would be awarded by WSUTC upon completion.
Students who choose this option follow the Associate of
Science - DTA, Track 2 program at YVCC. The second half of
the program is taken at WSUTC where courses, laboratories,
and research experience provide students with instruction
specifictotheirengineeringdisciplines.
Studentswhooptforthisprogramwillreceivebenefits
that include:
•
Joint advising with YVCC and WSUTC.
•
Free transcript transfer.
•
Unique scholarship opportunities.
•
Consideration for a transfer achievement award
(hundreds of dollars toward tuition at WSUTC).
•
Significantsavingsinoveralleducationalcosts.
•
Priority consideration for AWAR internships.
Please contact the Engineering department for more
information at the phone number listed in the front of this
catalog.
Certificates
Drafting
Theone-yearDraftingcertificateprogramprovidesentrylevel skills in the area of manual and computer-aided
drafting.Theprogramfocusesonspecificoccupationalskills
andissuitedforpersonswhofindithardtoattendcollegefor
two years to acquire employable skills.
The credits earned through this program can be applied
to the Associate in Applied Science degree requirements for
CivilEngineeringorComputerDrafting.Thefirst-yearclasses
aretobetakenforthecertificate.
Note:Theone-yeardraftingcertificateprogramisthefirst
year of the AAS Construction Design and Civil Engineering
Technology degrees.
Required Courses
Credits
BA 138 Written Business Communication
5
5
ENGR 104 Engineering Graphics I
5
ENGR 110 CAD I
3
3
ENGR 112 3-D CAD
3
2
ENGR 118 CAD Engineering Design
4
5
ENGR 200 Plane Surveying
3
2
4
MATH 095 Intermediate Algebra
5
49
Courses
ENGR 098, 198, 298: Experimental/Exploratory Studies
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in engineering.
ENGR 099, 199, 299: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Workshops, short courses, and individual study in
engineering.
ENGR 100: Introduction to Engineering and Design
2 Cr
Quarters: F, S
This introductory course examines many facets of the
engineering profession. Students will be introduced to
engineering design processes and challenged to use their
creative and analytical reasoning abilities to solve hands-on
problemsrelatedtothedifferentengineeringdisciplines.
ENGR 101: Project Management
5 Cr
Quarters: F
This course is a comprehensive overview of engineering
project management. It will emphasize the fundamental
principles of contracts, plan reading, resource management,
and human relations in the engineering workplace.
ENGR 104: Engineering Graphics
5 Cr
Quarters: F
Fundamentals of orthographic projection, including
auxiliary views and oblique drawings. Graphically represent
points, lines, planes, and solids to describe real or imagined
technical devices or objects.
Prerequisite: Plane geometry in high school or permission of
instructor
ENGR 108: Engineering Graphics and CAD I
3 Cr
Quarters: S
This course emphasizes the fundamental principles of
orthographic projection, freehand sketching, lettering, and
dimensioning and scales. The theories of related views,
sections, pictorial drawings, and descriptive geometry are
included. Students are introduced to computer-aided and
designed drafting. This course is intended for individuals who
are in the engineering transfer program.
Prerequisite: High school plane geometry, MATH& 141,
MATH&142, or equivalent
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130
ENGR 110: CAD I
3 Cr
Quarters: F, W
This course introduces the fundamentals of two-dimensional
orthographic projection drawing on the latest version of
AutoCAD program. This class will introduce how to draw
to scale and print out their work (color or B/W). The class is
taught in a drawing studio format.
ENGR 111: Mechanical CAD
3 Cr
Quarters: S
Students learn the essentials of mechanical drafting using a
CAD software. Basic and geometric tolerances, layouts and
detailing standards are discussed.
ENGR 112: 3-D CAD
3 Cr
Quarters: S
The student would learn advanced AutoCAD drafting
commands, would create 3-D models by extrusion,
wireframes, 3-D surfaces and AME solids.
Prerequisite: ENGR 110 with a B (3.0) or better
ENGR& 114: Engineering Computer-Aided
Design & Visualization
4 Cr
Quarters: F
During this course, the students learn 3-D solid modeling,
parts, engineering drawings and assemblies; geometric
dimensioning and tolerancing. They will learn 3-D
visualization, computational analysis of parts and
assemblies.
Prerequisite: MATH& 151
ENGR 115: Blueprint Reading & Drafting Standards
2 Cr
Quarters: W
This is an introductory class to be able to read blueprints and
understand construction terminologies from building plans.
Understanding the basic drafting standards in engineering
drawings.
ENGR 118: Microstation 2-D
4 Cr
Quarters: W
Students will learn and apply basic CADD (Computer Aided
Drafting and Design) fundamentals. They will learn the
functions and capabilities of Bentley’s MicroStation.
ENGR 132: Problem Analysis
5 Cr
Quarters: W
The student will solve engineering problems by analyzing
dataandfindingsolutionsusinggeometry,trigonometry,
and algebra; present solutions in a written format that may
include the use of models, graphs, and drawings; and use
statistical analysis to interpret data and ensure accuracy.
Prerequisite: MATH 095 or permission of instructor
ENGR 160: Introduction to Revit Architecture
3 Cr
Quarters: S
This course id designed to teach the students the Revit
functionality. REvit Architecture software is a powerful
Building Information Modeling (BIM) program that works
the way architects think. From preliminary design through
design development and into construction documents, the
program streamlines the design process with a central 3-D
model.
ENGR 190-193: Co-op Field Experience I, II, III, IV
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
On-the-job training experiences with the engineering faculty
assisting the student in analyzing, applying, and instituting
engineering theory through actual practice. Variable credit
is determined by the number of hours a student works per
week. A minimum of one student-instructor contact hour is
required per week.
ENGR 200: Plane Survey
3 Cr
Quarters: S
A classic course in the fundamentals of surveying. The
students would learn the theory of surveying; the use and
care of surveying instruments; measurement of distances,
elevation, and directions; and determination of land and
area.
ENGR 210: Applied Hydraulics
5 Cr
Quarters: F
This is a classic course in water mechanics. The principles of
laminarandturbulentflow,openchannelandclosedconduit
flow,andhydraulicequipmentareemphasized.Thecourse
is designed for the engineering student who is in the CET
program. Classes will be a combination of lecture, discussion,
fieldtrips,andvarioussampleexercises.
ENGR& 214: Statics
5 Cr
Quarters: F
Classic course in engineering statics using vector algebra.
Two-dimensional and three-dimensional space forms,
resultants, equivalent force systems, moments, couples,
analysis of structures, members, and centroids, as well as
equilibrium, friction, and moment of inertia.
in MATH& 152 or permission of instructor
ENGR& 215: Dynamics
5 Cr
Quarters: W
A general treatment of dynamics in particles of rigid bodies
using vector analysis, icinematics, and kinetics. Momentum
and energy principles for particles and rigid bodies are
studied.
Prerequisite: ENGR& 214
ENGR 220: Environmental Engineering Technology
5 Cr
Quarters: F
Principles of collection and distribution of water, including
pumps and pumping stations, techniques in water
treatment, principles of sewage collection, types of sewer
pipes, sewage treatment processes and types of plants,
influentandeffluentanalysis,andreviewofindustrial
wastes.
Prerequisite: MATH& 141 or permission of instructor
ENGR 222: Regulatory Forms for Construction
2 Cr
Quarters: W
This course introduces students to many of the regulatory
forms required for nonresidential building projects.
Documents for study include SEPA, JARPA, EIS, Stormwater
General, 20 CFR 1926 OSHA forms, and county building
permits.
ENGR& 225: Mechanics of Materials
5 Cr
Quarters: S
An introduction to the mechanics of solids, strain and
deformation, stress-strain relationships, torsion, and
stresses due to bending.
Prerequisite: ENGR& 214
ENGR 230, 231, 232: Engineering Design Project
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Studentswillpreparespecificationsforarealengineering
project. This course is intended to give second-year
engineering technology and construction design students an
opportunity to use their abilities in project conception and
design with the aid of CAD, surveying equipment, and other
engineering tools.
ENGR 251: Estimates and Costs
4 Cr
Quarters: W
Preparing quantity and cost estimates from plans for
engineering projects. The class studies current costs of
common construction materials, earthwork, and excavation
costs. Critical Path Method (CPM) of planning and scheduling.
Prerequisite: MATH 085
ENGR 260: Soils and Foundations
4 Cr
Quarters: W
Weight/volume relationships, index properties, bearing
strengths of various soils, types and use of soils, as well
as settlement and compaction, footings and retaining
structures, lab equipment, and interpretation of soil tests.
ENGR 262: Roadway Design and Construction
3 Cr
Quarters: S
Constructionmaterials,soils,drainageandfillsaswellas
grading and preparation of roadway subgrade. Design and
construction of roadway surfaces, including asphalt and
concrete, and safety in design.
ENGR 263: Basic Structural Design
4 Cr
Quarters: W
This course will include design and construction of roadway
surfaces including asphalt and concrete. This course
introduces students to construction materials, drainage and
fills,aswellasgradingandpreparationofroadwaysubgrade.
Prerequisite: MATH& 141 or permission of instructor
ENGR 266: Advanced Surveying
2 Cr
Quarters: S
This course provides an advanced understanding of
surveying, measuring distances, elevations, and directions
using a total surveying station. Students learn construction
staking and surveying of plots and land.
Prerequisite: ENGR 200 and concurrent enrollment in ENGR 268
ENGR 277: InRoads
2 Cr
Quarters: S
Students will learn and apply basic roadway geometric
fundamentals. Students will also learn the functionality and
capabilities of Bentley’s InRoads CAD program to design
roadways.
ENGR 282: Building Code
3 Cr
Quarters: W
A study of the International Building Code and local building
codes as they pertain to residential and light commercial
construction.
ENGR 283: Building Systems
3 Cr
Quarters: S
An introduction to the design and drawing of service systems
in residential and light commercial construction. Systems
that will be studied include plumbing, HVAC, electrical and
electronic,firesuppression,andintercommunication.
Students will use AutoCAD to complete system drawings.
ENGR 286: Structural CAD
4 Cr
Quarters: F
Students will learn structural terminology, design
requirements, and documentation procedures to produce
shop and erection drawings. They will gain a comprehensive
understanding of major building materials and construction
methods for commercial structures.
ENGR 287: Microstation 3-D
3 Cr
Quarters: S
Students will apply 3-D CADD (Computer Aided Drafting &
Design) fundamentals using Microstation CAD program.
Engineering - Machining
Technology
See "Aerospace Machining Technology"
ENGR 267: Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
2 Cr
Quarters: S
IntroductiontoGISanditsrelationshiptothesurveyingfield.
Study will include assessing, querying, editing, and classifying
spatial data; analyzing spatial relationships; and presenting
information through chart and map layout creation.
ENGR 268: AutoCAD Civil 3D
4 Cr
Quarters: S
Students learn the essentials of AutoCAD Civil 3D software
which enables them to deliver higher-quality transportation,
land developments, and environmental engineering projects.
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English
The mission of the English department is to help students
develop the habits of writers, readers, and critical thinkers as
well as further their interest in reading and writing as a way of
learning about themselves and the world.
Most YVCC students will take college composition courses
ranging from ENGL 090T: Reviewing English Essentials I to
ENGL 102: English Composition II. Most transfer degrees
require completion of ENGL& 101 and ENGL 102 with a
C (2.0) or better in both courses. YVCC placement scores
determine initial placement in composition courses. Since
a solid foundation in reading, writing, and critical thinking
is necessary for student success, students who place in
ENGL 090T generally must complete ENGL 090T and 095
before entering ENGL& 101. Consult with an advisor for
placementinthecompositionseriesandforspecificdegree
requirements.
To become more competent college writers, students
planning to transfer to a four-year college or university often
takeENGL203:TheResearchPaperwhichalsosatisfiesthree
credits of basic requirements.
Other English Courses
Inadditiontothecompositioncourses,YVCCoffersarange
of creative writing and literature survey courses taught by the
department’s writers and its literature experts.
Students who wish to enroll in a 100-level literature
course must be eligible for ENGL& 101. Students who wish to
enroll in a 200-level literature course must have completed
ENGL& 101. Consult the list of courses below for any other
prerequisites.
Writing Centers at YVCC
To support student success in writing for any discipline,
the English department houses two writing centers, one on
the Yakima Campus in Glenn Anthon G125 and one on the
Grandview Campus in L117. As student-centered facilities,
the writing centers are writing communities with consultants
trained to help YVCC students with any aspect of writing,
fromgatheringideastofinalizingapaperorotherwriting
projects.
Research shows that regular use of writing center
services helps to improve student performance on writing
assignments. Students also can earn credit for meeting
with consultants weekly or for working as peer consultants.
Current hours for the Writing Centers in Yakima and
Grandview are listed on the Writing Center website, www.
YVCC.edu/Owl
English Placement Policy
Students are placed in the English sequence by YVCC testing.
Those students placed in ENGL 090T and ENGL 095 earn
grades of S, CR, or NC with a few students continuing to earn
an I, V, or W. Students in these courses are required to earn a
grade of S in order to advance to the next class.
Information about the English department policy on
retesting is available at the YVCC Testing Center in the
Deccio Higher Education Center. Once a student enters the
composition sequence, s/he may not retest.
Courses
ENGL 080: Composing on Computers
2 Cr
Quarters: O
English 080 is a two-credit course that can stand alone
or be linked to an existing developmental writing course
(ENGL 090T or ENGL 095). Students will learn the basics of
composing with the use of software—such as Inspiration,
Writing About Reading, and CommonSpace —which is
specifictowritingclasses,andawordprocessingpackage
such as Microsoft Word. Students will learn how composing
oncomputerssignificantlyenhancesthewritingprocessas
they brainstorm, exchange drafts for online peer critique
sessions, confer with each other online, and work together
and with the instructor to revise their work using the
Screenwriter.
ENGL 081T: Reading-Writing in the Disciplines
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Students in this transitional course will learn strategies for
reading and responding to a variety of printed materials,
particularly those used in college courses. Strategies
emphasized include identifying main ideas and supporting
details; analyzing materials for the author’s purpose;
participating in seminars about assigned readings;
summarizing brief passages and longer works, such as
journal articles; including citations and references; avoiding
plagiarism; predicting and responding to quiz and/or test
questions; and adjusting strategies to the type of materials
to be read.
Prerequisite: YVCC placement into ENGL 081T, CASAS scores of
236 or above
ENGL 085: Writing Workshop
1-2 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
The writing center workshop is designed to guide students
through writing assignments and related work from any
or all classes. Students in the workshop will get individual
assistance from writing consultants at the Writing Center
and will be coached in the process approach to writing.
Strategies for gathering ideas, drafting, organizing, revising,
and editing their work will be emphasized, as well as how
to view grammatical “errors” as opportunities to learn. The
workshopalsooffersguidanceincriticalreadingstrategies
and, in general, provides a place where students may ask
questions about academic language.
Note: Students may be referred to this course by an instructor.
ENGL 090T: Reviewing English Essentials I
5 Cr
Throughwell-definedandstructuredactivities,studentsin
thistransitionalcourseproduceunified,coherent,short,
typed compositions following standard conventions of
formatting, spelling, punctuation, and grammar. They will
base their writing on readings from basic texts enhanced by
active participation in class discussions. A grade of S in ENGL
090T is required to enter ENGL 095.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 090T. For ABE transition
students, a minimum CASAS reading score of 236 or above and a
score of 4 or above on a rubric writing task
ENGL 095: Reviewing English Essentials II
5 Cr
Students in ENGL 095 will practice writing as a process.
Throughthisprocess,theywilllearntowriteclear,unified,
coherent essays following conventions of written English.
They also will develop their critical thinking through reading,
writing, and discussion. They will support their ideas with
evidence and will be introduced to MLA documentation. A
grade of S in ENGL 095 is required to enter ENGL& 101.
Prerequisite: YVCC placement into ENGL 095 or ENGL 090T with
a grade of S
ENGL 099, 198, 199, 299: Independent Study/Field
Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
ENGL& 101: English Composition I
5 Cr
Inthefirstoftwocollege-levelcourses,ENGL&101students
willlearntowriteclear,unified,coherent,andwell-developed
essays of increasing complexity. Through reading, writing,
and discussion, students will learn to critically examine their
own assumptions and opinions and to consider the facts
and reasoning of others. Students will learn to use Modern
Language Association conventions of language, format,
and documentation accurately. Students must earn a C or
better in ENGL& 101 to enroll in the second college-level
composition course, ENGL 102.
Prerequisite: YVCC placement into ENGL& 101 or ENGL 095 with
a grade of S
ENGL 102: English Composition II
5 Cr
The second of two college-level courses, ENGL 102
willcontinuetorequireclear,unified,coherent,and
well-developed essays of increasing complexity. While
consideration of audience is an inherent part of the writing
required in ENGL& 101, students in ENGL 102 will learn to
consider more explicitly the role the audience plays when
they write. In seeking to gain credibility with their audience
and to persuade others to their points of view, students will
write extended arguments. Through reading, writing, and
discussion, students will continue to examine their own
assumptions and opinions and to consider the facts and
reasoning of others. In their writing they will bring to bear a
variety of texts to support their arguments as they learn basic
research techniques and the documentation conventions
of the Modern Language Association or comparable style
sheets from other disciplines. Extended research, the
province of ENGL 203, will not be required.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a grade of C (2.0) or better
ENGL 120: Basic Grammar
3 Cr
Quarters: O
This course is a concentrated study of English grammar and
usage. It will also review fundamentals of sentence structure,
punctuation,spelling,andotherbasicprinciplesofeffective
writing.
ENGL 130, 131, 132: Writers and Ideas I, II, III
2 Cr
Quarters: O
Students will read and interpret novels, short stories, poems,
plays,andliterarynonfiction.Thesubjectmattermay
representallfivegenresormayfocusontheworksofoneor
more writers.
ENGL 135: Introduction to Short Fiction
3 Cr
Quarters: O
Reading and analyzing representative short stories and/or
novellas.
ENGL 136: Introduction to Plays
3 Cr
Quarters: O
Studentswillreadplayswithdifferentthemes,styles,and
voices;theywilllearnaboutthedifferentgenreswithin
dramatic literature. They also will explore background
material, including the elements and the history of drama.
Attendance of live performances will be required when
possible.
ENGL 137: Introduction to Poetry
3 Cr
Quarters: O
The course introduces students to critical methods of
reading and evaluating poetry of a wide variety of form,
subject, and mood.
ENGL 138: Introduction to Novel
3 Cr
Reading and analyzing novels.
Quarters: O
ENGL 140: Science Fiction
3 Cr
Quarters: O
Exploration of major novels by contemporary authors such
as Cherryh, LeGuin, and Dick.
ENGL 141: The Mystery Novel
3 Cr
Quarters: O
Students will read, discuss, and write about the mystery
genre either as a general overview, which would include
detective, spy, and other types of mystery forms; or the
course may focus on one or two writers such as Agatha
Christie, P.D. James, Elizabeth George, John LeCarre, or
Elmore Leonard, for example.
ENGL 144: Literature of Pacific Northwest and West
3 Cr
Quarters: O
WritingofthePacificNorthwestandWestwillbestudied.
This writing may be studied against the background of early
myths of the frontier, early European and U.S. expeditions,
regional 19th century history, Hollywood legend, and the
origins of literary regionalism.
ENGL 145: Introduction to Native American Literature
3 Cr
Quarters: O
An examination of Native American history, myth, and
legend with readings and discussion of contemporary
Native American authors. The integration of traditional
material with contemporary concerns and the crucial role of
storytelling in the preservation and revitalization of Native
American cultures are explored.
ENGL 150: Women in Literature
3 Cr
Quarters: O
An examination of works by and about women with a
concentration on comparative examination of themes and
character development.
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ENGL 160, 161, 162: English Portfolio Generation &
Management
1 Cr
Quarters: O
Designed for classes in which students maintain written
records of their progress in a selected area of study. Students
will be required to keep all their written assignments for
a quarter, to write short assessments of each written
assignment, and to write a more comprehensive selfassessment at the end of the quarter. In addition, they will
meet with the portfolio management instructor two to three
times a quarter to discuss their writing.
ENGL 170: Prism: Student Literary Journal I
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
By reading and examining the creative works of YVCC
students, class members in both Yakima and Grandview will
collaborate to develop aesthetic standards for evaluating
literature and art submitted for inclusion in YVCC’s annual
student literary journal. Using these standards, class
members will select poems, stories, essays, photographs,
and works of art for publication; perform desktop publishing
of the journal; and generally take full responsibility for all
aspects of publishing and publicizing the journal.
ENGL 171: Prism: Student Literary Journal II
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
By reading and examining the creative works of YVCC
students, class members in both Yakima and Grandview will
collaborate to develop aesthetic standards for evaluating
literature and art submitted for inclusion in YVCC's annual
student literary journal. Using these standards, class
members will select poems, stories, essays, photographs,
and works of art for publication; perform desktop publishing
of the journal; and generally take full responsibility for all
aspects of publishing and publicizing the journal.
Prerequisite: ENGL 170
ENGL 185: Writing Consultant
Variable Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
The writing consultant course is designed to give students
who enjoy writing or are anticipating careers as teachers
or writers a chance to share their interest and knowledge
about writing with their peers in the YVCC writing centers.
Students in the consulting course will be coached in the
process approach to writing. They will learn how to conduct
successfulconsultations,offerconstructivefeedback,
anddeterminetheeffectivenessoftutoringstrategies.
Consultants will meet individually with student writers who
drop in during their free time or schedule appointments.
Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of B+ in ENGL& 101 and Writing
Center director permission
ENGL 201: Creative Writing I
3 Cr
Quarters: O
Students will be introduced to the craft of creative writing in
one or more of the following areas: the short story, the novel,
creativenonfiction,orpoetry.Theywillstudypublished
works in one or more of these areas, and they will complete
writing assignments that deal with the elements and
techniques particular to each form.
ENGL 202: Creative Writing II
3 Cr
Quarters: O
Students may continue their study of creative writing
by enrolling in ENGL 202. This course may be taught
concurrently with English 201.
Prerequisite: ENGL 201
ENGL 203: The Research Paper
3 Cr
Quarters: O
Students will learn basic research methods and write one or
more documented essays and an extended research paper.
They will be introduced to the library and electronic sources,
bibliography, and documentation conventions of the Modern
Language Association as well as learn to apply various
rhetorical principles to their writing. Credit will be given for
Communications or Humanities distribution but not both.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101
both
ENGL 205: Poetry Workshop
2 Cr
Quarters: O
In a workshop format, students will study the aesthetics and
techniques of poetry in order to create original poems. This is
a course for anyone who wants to learn about poetry from a
poet’s perspective.
ENGL 209: Introduction to Mythology
5 Cr
Quarters: O
A general survey of world mythology, of myths from many
cultures,theirliteraryadaptation,andtheirinfluenceon
cultural and social norms.
ENGL 212: Survey of Latin American Literature
5 Cr
Quarters: O
Survey of representative works from Latin America in
translation, including the colonial and neocolonial legacies
asreflectedinauthorsofdiverserace,gender,andpolitical
orientation. Survey may include such authors as de las Casas,
Inez de la Cruz, Palma, Quiroga, Sarmiento, Machado, Vargas
Llosa, Rulfo, Borges, Cortazar, Neruda, Garcia Marquez, and
Allende.
ENGL 220: Survey of American Literature: Beginnings to 1870
5 Cr
Quarters: O
Major American writing and thinking from the Puritan and
Colonial periods through the American Renaissance and the
beginnings of realism. Representative works of writers of
diverse cultural backgrounds will be included.
ENGL 221: Survey of American Literature: 1870 to 1945
5 Cr
Quarters: O
Survey of the major writers of the Realist, Naturalist,
Modernist, and contemporary periods, such as Twain, James,
Crane, Chopin, Frost, Eliot, Hemingway, Fitzgerald, O’Connor,
Stein, and Porter. Representative works of writers of diverse
cultural backgrounds will be included.
ENGL 222: Survey of American Literature: 1945 to Present
5 Cr
Quarters: O
Ethnic Studies
ENGL 264: English Literature: Begin to 1660
5 Cr
Quarters: O
Significantworks,includingBeowulf,SirGawainandthe
Green Knight, and selections from the Canterbury Tales
and Paradise Lost are read and discussed in their literary,
historical, and social contexts.
Ethnic Studies focuses on the historical and contemporary
experiences of people of color in the United States including
Native Americans, African Americans, Hispanic/Latin@s, and
Asian Americans.
Emphasis is placed on their achievements and
contributions to American society as well as on their roles
within the complex dynamics of racial and ethnic relations.
Introductoryethnicstudiescoursesareofferedasare
more specialized courses focusing on one ethnic group
oraspecifictopic.Inaddition,studentsofalllevelsare
encouraged to pursue independent study and research
under the guidance of the ethnic studies faculty. Ethnic
studiescoursesprovidenewanddifferentperspectiveson
American society making them an appropriate and necessary
addition to any course of study.
Survey of the major writers and literary movements after
World War II. Emphasis is on the developing multicultural,
multi-ethnic, and feminist movements in the United States
but also includes Beat and counter-culture movements,
deconstructionist thinking, and their resulting styles.
ENGL 265: English Literature: 1660 to 1832
5 Cr
Quarters: O
Major authors of this period, including Dryden, Swift, Pope,
Boswell, Johnson, Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron,
Keats, and Shelley, are read and discussed in their literary,
historical, and social contexts.
ENGL 266: English Literature: 1832 to Present
5 Cr
Quarters: O
Major authors of this period, which may include Tennyson,
Browning, Arnold, Mill, Hardy, Hopkins, Shaw, Conrad,
Yeats, Woolf, Joyce, D.H. Lawrence, and Eliot, are read and
discussed in their literary, historical, and social contexts.
ENGL 270: Introduction to Shakespeare
5 Cr
Quarters: O
A study of selected history plays, tragedies, and comedies to
enhance students’ comprehension of the plots, characters,
and themes of Shakespeare’s plays.
ENGL 271: Shakespeare in Ashland
3 Cr
Quarters: O
A study and viewing of the Elizabethan plays currently in
performance at Ashland, Oregon.
ENGL 275: The Bible as Literature
5 Cr
Quarters: O
ENGL275addressestheliteraryartistry,culturalsignificance,
and historical references in the Bible. The approach may be
chronological, by genre, and/or by theme. The material will
be analyzed and evaluated for its sociological, psychological,
philosophical,spiritual,andcross-cultural/globalinfluence.
See also “Chican@ Studies”
Courses
ETHS 101: American Ethnic Minorities
5 Cr
An in-depth study of Native American, Asian American,
African American, and Hispanic American people. Students
explore the role of the early immigration of women, elderly,
gays, teens, and other minority groups to the United States.
Includes examination of their cultures, traditions, customs,
language, and contemporary status. The collaborative
methodology encourages students to question, discuss,
and debate past and current issues and to challenge myths
and stereotypes of minorities. The course seeks to engage
students in an intellectual journey intended to foster respect
for all cultures and peoples.
ETHS 103: Media, Art, & American Ethnicity
5 Cr
Quarters: W
Considersthetreatmentofraceandethnicityinfilm,
television, and the visual arts. The course will take a critical
approach to the study of the mass media as art forms, as
political and social commentaries, and as representations of
ethnic America.
ETHS 105: Ethnic Women
3 Cr
Quarters: O
Addresses the unique experience of the woman of color
in historical and contemporary context. This will include
analysis of their economic, social, legal, and political
condition as well as their relation to both the ethnic and
women’s movements. Special focus will be placed on the
intersection of race, class, and gender as the basis for social
inequality and oppression.
ETHS 107: Race & Ethnic Relations
2 Cr
Quarters: O
Explores the complex dynamics of race and ethnicity in
America through examination of the treatment of minorities
in dominant American society. This course will examine
concrete examples of the ethnic experience, including topics
suchasracism,prejudice,legaldiscrimination,affirmative
action, hate crimes, and violence. It is designed to sensitize
students to the minority experience.
ETHS 120: African American Experience
3 Cr
Quarters: S
Studies the historical, cultural, literary, and artistic
achievements of Americans of African descent. Course
will examine the dynamics of slavery, white racism, and
stratificationtoofferacomprehensiveintroductiontothe
study of African American life.
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ETHS 145: US/Indian Relations
3 Cr
Quarters: W
Provides a comprehensive overview of the unique legal and
political status of American Indians. This course will describe
andexplainthatstatus,firstbysurveyingitshistoricalorigins,
and then by examining pertinent modern laws and some
practical impact of those laws.
Geography
ETHS 180: Ethnic Cultures I
2 Cr
Quarters: O
This course gives students the opportunity for cross-cultural
experience and comparative studies while learning about
and interacting with ethnic communities. The focus is on the
cultures of Native Americans, African Americans, Mexican
Americans, and Asian Americans. The class is conducted
in a seminar format with an interdisciplinary approach. It
will emphasize cross-cultural research, and students will
produce a project based on independent investigation.
Courses
ETHS 181: Ethnic Cultures II
3 Cr
Quarters: O
This course is based on the same format as ETHS 180, but,
in addition, this course will include direct involvement with
community service.
GEOG 102: Physical Geography
5 Cr
Quarters: O
An introduction to the principal components of the earth’s
natural systems of landforms, weather and climate,
vegetation, and soils, as well as their interrelationships.
Factorsaffectingtheworldwidedistributionofthese
components are stressed.
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ETHS 185: Field Experience
1 Cr
Quarters: O
This course will provide all students the opportunity
to participate in ethnic student organizations, develop
leadership skills, and present cross-cultural events for
campus and community.
ETHS 198: Experimental/Exploratory Studies
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in ethnic studies.
ETHS 199, 299: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Allows students to complete research on a special topic
relating to ethnic studies chosen in consultation with a
faculty mentor.
ETHS 200: Ethnic Curriculum
5 Cr
Quarters: O
An introduction to ethnic studies curricula. The course will
focus upon innovative teaching methodologies as well as
strategies for teaching ethnic content and integrating those
unique perspectives into current curricula.
ETHS 203: Ethnic Storytelling
3 Cr
Quarters: O
An in-depth study of ethnic storytelling. The course focuses
on the genesis of storytelling as well as the methods,
techniques, and strategies of unique storytellers. Students
will compare the myths, legends, fables, and oral traditions
of ethnic peoples globally and examine the ways stories have
traditionally been used to develop moral character.
Geography is an integrative discipline that unites the physical
and Social Sciences in the study of people, places, and the
environment. Major themes geographers explore are the
interaction of human and natural environments, movement,
and regions. Geography studies the where-and-why factors
that shape our world and our lives in spatial terms.
GEOG 101: World Regional Geography
5 Cr
Quarters: F
An introduction to the earth’s major geographic regions,
their cultural, economic, and physical characteristics, and
the interactions between regions. Includes an emphasis on
locationsofsignificantplaces.
085
GEOG& 200: Human Geography
5 Cr
Quarters: O
An introduction to the study of human cultural features
(such as population, resources use, and language), their
distribution, and their interaction with each other and the
natural environment.
085
GEOG 205: Economic Geography
5 Cr
Quarters: O
An introduction to the spatial patterns of economic activity
on both a regional and global scale. Focuses on the growth
andintensificationofglobalties,thedistributionofresources
and wealth, and the resulting inequalities and tensions.
Topics include trade, development, resource extraction,
agriculture, manufacturing, and service sector economies,
transportation, communication, and environmental impact.
Credit cannot be given for both GEOG 205 and ECON 205.
085
GEOG 210: Earth's Climate
5 Cr
Quarters: O
Earth's Climate is an introduction to climatology course. It
explores the origin, composition, and structure of Earth's
atmosphere and the physical processes that control the
atmosphere, ocean, and climate. Topics include the nature
andeffectsofsolarradiation,wind,clouddevelopment,
precipitation, the seasons, sever storms, regional climate,
the ozone layer, ocean currents and productivity, El Nino
and La Nina, glaciation, and anthropogenic impacts on
climate. Emphasis will be given to study the Earth's climate
history.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for MATH 084 or 085 and eligibility for
ENGL& 101
Geology
Abasicgroupofgeologycoursesisofferedsothatstudents
may gain an understanding of the earth’s surfaces and
interior and the processes which have changed Earth
through time. Courses are taught for students who wish to
satisfyNaturalSciencesrequirements,toexplorethefieldfor
future study, or to learn for personal enrichment.
Courses
GEOL 099, 199, 299: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
GEOL& 208: Geology Pacific NW
5 Cr
Quarters: F
GeologyofthePacificNorthwestisthestudyofthephysical
and historical geology of the state of Washington and
surrounding region. Students will gain familiarity with earth
materialscommontothePacificNorthwestandlearnabout
the tectonic and gradational processes that shaped our
region.
Prerequisite: ENGL 095 or YVCC placement into ENGL& 101 and
MATH 075 or YVCC placement into MATH 085
GEOL& 101: Introduction to Physical Geology
5 Cr
Quarters: W
The study of the earth as a whole; its origin, structure,
composition, and history; and the nature of the processes
that have given rise to its present state.
GEOL& 103: Historical Geology
5 Cr
Quarters: S
An introduction to the history of the earth including its origin,
development of interior and crustal structures, changes
in climate and surface environments, and the evolution of
life forms. Emphasis is given to how the history of Earth is
revealed in the rock record.
Prerequisite: GEOL& 101, GEOL& 115, or GEOL& 208
GEOL& 115: Geology National Parks
5 Cr
Quarters: F
A study of selected U.S. and Canadian national parks
which showcases the tectonic and gradational evolution of
North America. The focus of the course will be on geologic
exposures shaped principally by plate tectonic forces and by
water, wind and glacial erosion.
GEOL 155: Glacial Geology
3 Cr
Quarters: O
Characteristicsandeffectsofmodernandancientglaciers
and Earth’s Ice Ages will be studied, along with global climatic
change, ice formation and movement, and glacial erosional
anddepositionalfeatures.Weekendfieldtripstoobserve
active glaciation and Washington’s Pleistocene legacy will be
a part of the class.
GEOL 206: Glaciers and Ice Ages
5 Cr
Quarters: F
In this course students will examine characteristics and
effectsofmodernandancientglaciation,andlearnaboutice
formation and movement, glacial erosion and depositional
features, and periglacial landscapes. Particular focus will
be directed to investigate Earth’s Ice Ages and the origins
of natural and anthropogenic climate change. Students will
participateinfieldtripactivitieswheretheywillobserve
active glaciation and assess evidence for Washington’s Ice
Age history.
084 or MATH 085
137
138
History
The historian analyzes human events and social/political
organizations, attempting to establish an accurate
perspective of the past. History provides us with an identity.
It allows us to place current events into a perspective which
gives us a sense of context and sequence. The patterns of
civilizations can be discerned. History courses are taught
at YVCC by instructors who are known for their knowledge
and provocative presentations. Courses may be taken out
of sequence (e.g. HIST& 117 before HIST& 116 or HIST& 137
before HIST& 136).
Courses
HIST 076: Community Service
0 Cr
Quarters: O
noncredit course.
HIST 099, 199, 299: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
HIST& 116: Western Civilization I
5 Cr
Quarters: O
A survey of European and Near Eastern history from the
earliest Mediterranean civilizations through Medieval
Europe. Credit will be granted for Social Sciences or
Humanities but not both.
085
Distribution for DTA: Social Sciences or Humanities but not both
HIST& 117: Western Civilization II
5 Cr
Quarters: O
Political, social, economic, and cultural history of Europe
from the Renaissance to 1815. Credit will be granted for
Social Sciences or Humanities but not both.
085
HIST& 118: Western Civilization III
5 Cr
Quarters: S
Political, social, economic, and cultural history of Europe
from 1815 through the post-World War II era.
085
HIST& 136: U.S. History I
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Political, social, economic, and cultural history of the United
States from pre-colonial exploration through Civil War.
085
HIST& 137: U.S. History II
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Political, social, economic, and cultural history of the United
States since the Civil War.
085
HIST 190: Co-op Field Experience I
4 Cr
Quarters: O
HIST 198: Experimental/Exploratory Studies
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in history.
HIST 205: US History 1945 to Present
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W
The political, social, economic, and cultural history of the
United States from 1945 to the present with special emphasis
on the Cold War era.
085
HIST 208: Roman Civilization
5 Cr
Quarters: O
Historical survey of Roman civilization from its origins
through the Republic, Empire, and the rise of Rome’s
successors. With a time frame of 800 BCE to 600 CE, this
class will emphasize the political, social, and cultural
transformation of the Roman world and how this society
became an integral part of Western civilization.
085
HIST 209: Greek Civilization
5 Cr
Quarters: O
Historical survey of ancient Greek history from the Bronze
Age to the Hellenic and Hellenistic eras. The course will
provide a chronology of key events with emphasis on
analyzing the evolution of Greek culture. Credit will be
granted for either Social Sciences or Humanities but not
both.
085
HIST 213: Economic History
5 Cr
Quarters: O
An introduction to the methods of economic interaction from
antiquitytothepresent.Thiscourseoffersacomprehensive
world survey, emphasizing important economic events—
such as the invention of currency, the Industrial Revolution,
and the development of economic thought—to include
major economic thinkers and their contribution to the
understanding of economic processes. Credit cannot be
given for both HIST 213 and ECON 213.
085
HIST& 214: Pacific Northwest History
5 Cr
Quarters: F
Although emphasis is placed on historical chronology and
developmentpertainingtoPacificNorthwesthistory,a
sweeping view of the politics, geography, economy, and
cultural exchanges of the region is examined from its earliest
inhabitants to contemporary issues.
085
Distribution to DTA: Social Sciences
HIST 270: History of Latin America
5 Cr
Quarters: O
An examination of Latin America’s history and culture from
the colonization era to recent times. Some focus on rich
resources, chronic poverty, and the role of the U.S. in the
hemisphere.
085
HIST 275: History of Mexico
5 Cr
Quarters: O
An examination of Mexican history from its indigenous roots
through conquest and colonization to independence, the
revolution, and some contemporary challenges.
085
Humanities
Humanities is the study of the major ideas in Western
thought concerning people and their culture, society, and
place in the universe expressed through the visual arts,
literature, philosophy, and religion.
The degree distribution requirement in the humanities
courselistincludesspecificcourseslistedhereaswellas
courses listed in art, drama, English, ethnic studies, foreign
languages, history, music, philosophy, and speech. To select
courses for Humanities distribution, the student should also
refer to these other disciplines in this catalog.
Courses
HUM 099, 199, 299: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
HUM 102: Introduction to Humanities I
5 Cr
Quarters: F
Society, arts and ideas of Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia;
Classical Greece, Rome and China; and European and Asian
Medieval cultures, ca. 4000 BCE - 1400 CE. There are three
essay assignments which may require extra-curricular
attendance.
in ENGL 095
HUM 103: Introduction to Humanities II
5 Cr
Quarters: W
Society, arts and ideas of the Renaissance, Baroque
and Enlightenment periods of Europe, and concurrent
developments in Asia, Africa, and the Americas, ca. 1400
- 1800 CE. There are three essay assignments which may
require extra-curricular attendance.
in ENGL 095
HUM 104: Introduction to Humanities III
5 Cr
Quarters: F, S
Society, arts, and ideas in the Early Modern, Modern, and
Post-Modern periods of the 19th through 20th centuries in
the West and concurrent developments in Asia and Africa.
There are three essay assignments which may require extracurricular attendance.
in ENGL 095
HUM 111: American Pop Culture I
2 Cr
Quarters: F
An examination of the political, cultural, and social
development of American popular culture from colonial
times to the present. An exploration of our distinctive
popular culture through its icons, activities, and rituals.
HUM 112: American Pop Culture II
2 Cr
Quarters: W, S
An irreverent examination of the art and business of pleasing
the American mass audience through its pop culture forms—
comics, art, cinema, best sellers, magazines, music, and
television.
139
140
HUM 113: American Pop Culture III
2 Cr
Quarters: S
An examination of the cultural and sociological factors
responsible for what American life may be in the 21st
century; an examination of American life tomorrow.
HUM 198, 298: Experimental/Exploratory Studies
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in humanities.
HUM 270: Significant Figures in World Civilization
2 Cr
Quarters: O
This course will introduce students to a variety of people who
havemadesignificantcontributionstohumanity.Figures
presented will vary by instructor and represent cultural,
historical, political, and social perspectives.
YakimaValleyCommunityCollegeoffersexcitingInformation
Technologydegreeprograms.Ourmodernfacilityoffers
several computer classrooms, one hardware classroom, and
one network classroom. Practical development is stressed in
Information Technology classes as students are presented
with strategies for applying their studies to present and
future needs of technology-related careers. The faculty is
committed to delivering excellent instruction, and the college
is dedicated to providing students with the tools to succeed.
For more information contact the department website at
www.YVCC.edu/IT
Program Outcomes
should be able to:
•
Apply current industry practices and standards to
business challenges and opportunities.
•
Communicateeffectivelyandefficientlywithpeersand
clients.
•
Utilize critical thinking skills to troubleshoot
technological problems and apply solutions.
Careers
Information technology is a broad area with many career
opportunities. For more information on current employment
trends, contact the Washington State Employment Security
Degrees
TheInformationTechnologyprogramoffersthreeAssociate
of Applied Science degrees:
•
General Degree
•
Support Specialist
•
Network Administration
Please contact the Information Technology department at
the phone number listed in the front of this catalog for the
most current curriculum information.
Information Technology degree candidates must
complete a 59-credit core which includes courses that
present the concepts of theory, history, software, Internet,
networking, hardware, programming, human relations,
computation, communications, and ethics/law. The core
helps students determine which degree they want to work
toward and presents a solid foundation in the Information
Technology discipline. Students then select a degree option
which totals at least 90 credits upon degree completion.
Degrees are awarded upon completion of the required
degree courses with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (C).
Required Courses for IT Core
Credits
BA 115
Business Math
5
BA 138
5
BA 225
Career Management
5
or BA 259: Fundamentals of E-commerce
5
BT 160
Word Processing Short Course
2
IT 101
Introduction to Information Technology
5
IT 103
Operating Systems
5
IT 104
Internet Essentials
3
IT 110
Computer Programming Introduction
5
IT 111
Spreadsheet Introduction
2
IT 115
2
IT 120
PowerPoint
2
IT 140
Network Fundamentals
5
IT 160
5
IT 161
Computer Room Maintenance I
1
IT 190-193 Co-op Field Experience I, II, III, IV
2
Total Core Credits
59
In addition to these core requirements, students must have
demonstratedproficiencyinthefollowingareas:
•
Mathproficiencyisrequiredandmaybefulfilledby
either completing BA 075 with a grade of C (2.0) or
better or YVCC placement to Math 085 or above.
•
Keyboardingproficiencyisrequiredandmay
befulfilledbycompletingBT101orpassingthe
keyboardingproficiencytestadministeredbythe
Information Technology department. For more
information, contact an IT advisor.
•
ExperienceandproficiencywithcurrentMicrosoft
Windows operating system is highly recommended for
all IT courses. Enroll in IT 102: Windows if you do not
have this experience.
IT General Degree
For the IT General degree, students, with assistance from an
IT advisor, will complete the Information Technology core
courses as well as courses (100-level and above) from the
departments listed below to total at least 90 credits. The IT
General degree allows students to get a solid background in
IT and also to supplement their degrees with courses in other
interests or skills necessary for their intended occupations.
Students can take up to 10 credits from Arts and Science
classes and can choose additional electives from Agriculture,
Business, Business Technology, Criminal Justice, Engineering,
and Information Technology.
Network Administrator
This degree enables students to install, administer,
configure,andtroubleshootnetworks.Thiscurriculumhelps
prepare students for industry recognized Cisco, CompTIA,
andMicrosoftcertifications.
Required Courses
IT Core
IT 141
System Virtualization
IT 143
Cisco I
IT 144
Cisco II
IT 145
Advanced Microsoft Windows
IT 146
Windows Server
IT 149
Windows PowerShell Scripting
IT 243
Cisco III
IT 244
Cisco IV
IT 249
Network Security
Total Credits
Credits
59
3
5
5
5
5
2
4
5
5
98
Support Specialist
The IT Support Specialist degree includes curriculum
that helps prepare students for CompTIA and Microsoft
certificationsandprovidesopportunitiesfordeveloping
a strong IT knowledge base necessary for those in the
Support Specialist degree. The curriculum includes
hardware and software installations, end-user support, and
troubleshooting skills.
Required Courses
Credits
IT Core
57
*BT 260
Word Processing
5
IT 124
Publisher
or IT 184: InDesign
3
IT 143
Cisco I
5
IT 145
Advanced Microsoft Windows
5
IT 221
4
IT 222
Outlook
2
IT 225
Database Advanced
4
IT 226
Systems Support: Software Applications
3
IT 227
Software Install & Troubleshooting
2
IT 260
Advanced Managing & Maintaining PC
5
Total Credits
95
* Support Specialist students are required to complete BT
260 instead of BT 160 listed in the core courses.
Certificates
Courses listed below may have prerequisites. Please consult
the course descriptions.
IT 160
IT 260
Advanced Managing & Maintaining PC
Total Credits
Access
IT 115
IT 225
Database Advanced
Total Credits
Cisco Internetworking
IT 143
Cisco I
IT 144
Cisco II
IT 243
Cisco III
IT 244
Cisco IV
Total Credits
Excel
IT 111
IT 221
Spreadsheet Advanced
Total Credits
IT Computer User
BA 115
Business Math
BA 138
BT 101
(or pass competency test)
BT 260
Word Processing
IT 100
IT 102
Windows
IT 104
Internet Essentials
IT 111
IT 115
IT 120
PowerPoint
IT 124
Publisher
IT 221
Spreadsheet Advanced
IT 225
Database Advanced
Total Credits
IT General
Completionofthiscertificatewillenablestudentsto
seek employment and/or continue with an Information
Technology degree as most of the classes required for
thecertificatecomprisetheInformationTechnologycore
requirements.
5
5
10
2
4
6
5
5
4
5
19
2
4
6
5
5
5
5
3
2
3
2
2
2
3
4
4
45
Required Courses
Credits
BA 115
Business Math
5
BA 138
5
BA 220
Human Relations in Workplace
2
or BA 259: Fundamentals of E-commerce
5
BT 160
Word Processing Short Course
2
IT 101
Introduction to Information Technology
5
IT 103
Operating Systems
5
IT 104
Internet Essentials
3
IT 110
5
IT 111
2
IT 115
2
IT 120
PowerPoint
2
IT 140
Network Fundamentals
5
IT 160
5
IT 161
Computer Room Maintenance I
1
Total Credits
54
Office Suite
BT 260
Word Processing
IT 111
IT 115
IT 120
PowerPoint
IT 221
IT 225
Database Advanced
Total Credits
5
2
2
2
4
4
19
Programming
IT 110
IT 174
Introduction to C++
IT 230
Java
Total Credits
5
5
5
15
Courses
IT 090: Basic Computer Skills
3 Cr
Quarters: O
A computer literacy course that will help the student identify
basic computer components and develop computer skills
using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation
graphic software. Students will acquire experience in use of
the Internet.
IT 100: Introduction to Computers
3 Cr
A computer literacy course that will help the student identify
basic computer components and develop computer
skills using word processing, spreadsheet, database,
and presentation graphic software. Students will acquire
experience in use of the Internet.
IT 101: Introduction to Information Technology
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This is a survey course that covers most aspects of
information technology. It includes how computers work,
differenttypesofcomputers,functionsofapplications,input
anddatastoragedevices,differentoperatingsystems,ethics,
data communications, and systems analysis and design.
Prerequisite: IT 102 or equivalent
IT 102: Windows
2 Cr
This course introduces the student to the Windows operating
system, working with the Windows desktop, using and
managingprograms,managingfilesandfolders,and
working with the Control Panel.
141
142
IT 103: Computer Operating Systems
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Students will install and explore the design, utilities, and
configurationofmultipleoperatingsystemswhilelearning
howeachsystemworkswithspecifichardwarecomponents.
IT 104: Internet Essentials
3 Cr
Introduces students to the basic concepts of the Internet
including history, searching, browsing, email, downloading,
chat, management, and Web page development.
IT 105: Computer Literacy
3 Cr
This is an entry-level computer literacy course designed
to introduce basic computer skills and concepts in word
processing, Windows, the Internet, and Angel online
classroom software.
IT 110: Computer Programming Introduction
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
An introductory course to teach students the fundamentals
of computer programming techniques using Visual Basic.
IT 111: Spreadsheets Introduction
2 Cr
Specificexamplesofbeginningspreadsheetsetups,aswell
as spreadsheet use, will be covered in detail.
IT 115: Database Introduction
2 Cr
This course covers the use of databases in the small business
environment including how data can be organized and
sorted in a computer for updating forms and reports.
IT 120: PowerPoint
2 Cr
Studentswilllearnhowtoeffectivelycommunicate
information and ideas utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint.
IT 124: Publisher
3 Cr
Quarters: F
This course introduces students to layout and design of
information to be published using a computer. Included
is the design of several types of desktop publications such
asstationery,businesscards,flyers,posters,banners,
announcements, advertisements, letterheads, newsletters,
postcards, and mailing labels. An introduction to basic layout
and design principles is also included in this class. Students
will study marketing techniques and design principles used
by graphic artists and publishers in the layout of desktop
materials.
IT 130: Web Page Authoring HTML
4 Cr
Quarters: O
Students will be provided with an introduction to Web page
formats, functions, and design techniques including an
overview of techniques used to manage collections of related
Web pages.
IT 135: Photoshop
4 Cr
Quarters: F, S
This course covers the use of digital imaging techniques
to create bitmapped or raster images for use in print,
multimedia, or web design. Photo editing and color
correction tools will be used to enhance digital images and to
createspecialeffectsusingAdobePhotoshop.
IT 140: Network Fundamentals
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course introduces networking concepts including
the knowledge and skills common to industry
standards, terminology, planning, implementation, and
troubleshooting. This course has been designed to help
preparethestudentfortheCompTIA+Certification.
IT 141: System Virtualization
3 Cr
Quarters: W
This course will introduce the students to the concepts of
system virtualization. Current industry standards and trends
in system virtualization will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: IT 103 or permission of instructor
IT 143: Cisco I
5 Cr
Quarters: S
ThisisthefirstoffourcoursestopreparethestudentsCisco
CertifiedNetworkAssociate(CCNA)RoutingandSwitching
andCiscoCertifiedEntryNetworkingTechnician(CCENT)
certification.ThiscoursewillfocusontheOpenSystems
Interconnection (OSI) model, networking, components
and technologies, basic network design, and IPv4 and IPv6
addressing including subnetting. Students will also be
introducedtobasicswitchandrouterconfigurations.
Prerequisite: IT 140 with a grade of C or better
IT 144: Cisco II
5 Cr
Quarters: F
This is the second of four courses to prepare students for
theCiscoCertifiedNetworkAssociate(CCNA)Routingand
SwitchingandCiscoCertifiedEntryNetworkingTechnician
(CCENT)certification.Thiscourseexpandsupontheskills
andconceptslearnedinIT143andincludesconfigurationof
static and dynamic routing, access control lists, virtual local
area networks, switch port security, and the spanning-tree
protocol.
IT 145: Advanced Microsoft Windows
5 Cr
Quarters: F
Implement, administer, and troubleshoot Microsoft
Windows as a desktop operating system in any network
environment.
Prerequisite: IT 103
IT 146: Windows Server
5 Cr
Quarters: W
Students implement and administer Windows Server
networking,file,andprintservices.
Prerequisite: IT 103 and IT 140.
IT 149: Windows PowerShell Scripting
2 Cr
Quarters: W
This course is designed to introduce the students to scripting
with Windows PowerShell. The students will acquire hands
on experience with script building and system management
using Windows PowerShell.
IT 160: Managing & Maintaining the PC
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Students will safely demonstrate the ability to install and
configurehardwareandsoftwareinaWindowsenvironment,
optimize system performance, and troubleshoot problems
withsoftwareandhardwareinstallation/configuration.
IT 161: Computer Room Maintenance I
1 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Through instructor-led demonstration and lecture, students
will learn to perform routine and preventive computer
maintenance. Students will maintain a log book of their
assignments.
IT 174: Introduction to C++
5 Cr
Quarters: S
Students will learn the fundamental features of the C and
C++ languages and apply them to develop solutions to
business problems. Basic computer science programming
conceptsofcorrectness,maintainability,andefficiencywill
be emphasized .
Prerequisite: MATH 095 or YVCC placement into MATH& 107
Distribution: Quantitative
IT 184: InDesign
3 Cr
Quarters: S
Adobe InDesign is a software program designed to integrate
text and graphics from many sources into newsletters,
brochures, color catalogs, and magazines with maximum
precision and control. In this course, the student will be
expected to learn and explore the basic functions and
applications of Adobe InDesign.
Recommended: IT 102 or equivalent experience
IT 190-193: Co-op Field Experience I, II, III, IV
Variable Cr
the professions. The students’ education, therefore, is shared
between employer supervisors and YVCC faculty.
IT 198, 298: Experimental/Exploratory Studies
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in information technology.
IT 199, 299: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
IT 221: Spreadsheets Advanced
4 Cr
Quarters: W, SR
This course provides students with advanced knowledge of
spreadsheets, graphs, charts, and functions.
IT 222: Outlook
2 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course teaches the many functions available from
productivity software, including email, calendars, contact
lists, task lists, journals, meeting requests, and notes.
IT 225: Database Advanced
4 Cr
Quarters: S
This course will acquaint students with the proper
procedures to create, query, and maintain databases
suitable for coursework, professional purposes, and
personal use.
IT 226: End-User and System Support
3 Cr
Quarters: W
For the Software Support Specialist degree. Prepares
students to train and support end users in a variety of
organizational settings. Includes techniques for developing
and delivering training as well as strategies to provide
ongoing technical support. Emphasis is on solving users’
problems by means of needs analysis, troubleshooting, and
interaction with users.
Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credits or equivalent work
experience and concurrent enrollment in IT 227
IT 227: Software Installation & Troubleshooting
2 Cr
Quarters: W
Thiscourseincludeshowtocorrectlyconfiguresoftware,
how to install software, and a discussion of compatibility
issues.
Prerequisite: Completion of 45 credits or equivalent work
experience and concurrent enrollment in IT 226
IT 230: Java
5 Cr
Quarters: F
Students will be able to build programs using Java constructs
while learning the basics of structured and object-oriented
programming techniques. They will also be introduced to
Graphical User Interface (GUI) and web-based programming
in Java.
Prerequisite: IT 110 or MATH 095 with a grade of C or better or
YVCC placement into MATH& 107
Distribution : Quantitative
IT 231: Illustrator
4 Cr
Quarters: O
This course will work with Adobe Illustrator, an industry
standard illustration program for print, multimedia, and
online graphics. Provides students the opportunity to use
Illustrator’s software program to create vector graphics for
print, multimedia, and the Web. Students should have a
workingknowledgeofcomputers,filemanagement,andthe
Windows operating system.
IT 233: Dreamweaver
3 Cr
Quarters: F
An introductory course exploring concepts and techniques
of conceptualizing, designing, and developing integrated,
interactive websites using Macromedia Dreamweaver
software.
Prerequisite: IT 104
IT 243: Cisco III
4 Cr
Quarters: W
This is the third of four courses to prepare students for
Switchingcertification.Thiscourseexpandsupontheskills
and concepts learned in IT 143 and IT 144. The student
will deepen their knowledge of networking by exploring
redundant network design, link aggregation, and advanced
routing protocols.
IT 244: Cisco IV
5 Cr
Quarters: S
This is the fourth of four courses to prepare students for
Switchingcertification.Thiscourseexpandsupontheskills
and concepts learned in IT 143, IT 144, and IT 243. Skills and
concepts covered in this course include wide area network
options including Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), and Frame
Relay, teleworker solutions, virtual private networking, and
networking monitoring and troubleshooting.
143
144
IT 249: Network Security
5 Cr
Quarters: S
This course is an introduction to network security and
prepares the student for industry network security
certifications.Studentswillbeintroducedtomultiple
aspects of network security including both technical and
administrative security measures. Firewalls, intrusion
detection and prevention systems, host defenses, and
cryptography will all be explored.
Prerequisite: IT 103, IT 140, and IT 146 all with a grade of C or
better
IT 260: Advanced Managing & Maintaining the PC
5 Cr
Quarters: F
This course is a continuation of IT 160. Topics include
personal computer components, laptop and portable
devices, operating systems, printers and scanners,
networks, security, safety and environmental issues, and
communication and professionalism. This course may
assist in preparing those students who are working toward
industrycertification.
Prerequisite: IT 103 and IT 160 with a grade of C or better and
successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in IT 161
IT 290-293: Co-op Field Experience V, VI, VII, VIII
Variable Cr
fieldsofbusiness,industry,government,socialservices,
and the professions. The students’ education, therefore, is
shared between employer supervisors and YVCC faculty.
Mathematics
All students needing to take mathematics at YVCC are
required to be evaluated through the YVCC placement
process before enrolling in a mathematics course.
Courses
MATH 049C: Accelerated Number Sense
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
A self-paced course designed for students placing below
MATH 050 on the COMPASS test and with placement
into ENGL 090T. Students review fundamentals of whole
numbers and integers with computation and problem
solving. Students taking this course must be able to access
computer labs on campus, or personal computers connected
to the Internet, outside of the scheduled meetings in the
computer classroom. Students receiving a S grade in this
course may enroll in MATH 050 or MATH 050C. Students are
allowed to repeat this course only once.
Prerequisite: YVCC placement into MATH 049C and YVCC
placement into ENGL 090T or above
MATH 050: Arithmetic
5 Cr
A basic course with applications in the addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions,
decimals, and signed numbers. High Demand Course policy
applies: students are allowed to repeat this course only once.
Prerequisite: YVCC placement into MATH 050
MATH 050C: Accelerated Arithmetic
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
A self-paced course in arithmetic with applications in
the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of
whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and signed numbers.
Students taking this course must be able to access computer
labs on campus, or personal computers connected to the
Internet, outside of the scheduled meetings in the computer
classroom. High Demand Course policy applies: students are
allowed to repeat this course only once.
Prerequisite: MATH 049C with a grade of S
MATH 075: Pre-Algebra
5 Cr
A transition course from arithmetic to beginning algebra.
Content includes ratios, proportions, percents and their
applications, measurements in the metric and English
systems with applications, basic algebraic manipulations,
and an introduction to geometry.
Prerequisite: MATH 050 with a grade of C or better, MATH 050C
with a grade of S, or YVCC placement into MATH 075
MATH 084: Algebra I: Introductory Algebra
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This is a course in introductory algebra for students with little
or no background in algebra. Topics include properties of
real numbers, algebraic expressions, linear equations, linear
inequalities,polynomials,propertiesofexponents,scientific
notation, and an introduction to graphing.
Prerequisite: MATH 075 with a grade of C or better or placement
into MATH 084
MATH 085: Beginning Algebra
5 Cr
An introductory algebra course in which students will
solve equations and applications, analyze and graph linear
equations, and simplify and factor polynomials.
Prerequisite: MATH 075 with a grade of C or better or placement
into MATH 085
MATH 091: Algebra II: Elementary Algebra
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course is a continuation of MATH 084. Topics include
graphing, systems of linear equations in two variables,
radicals, and exponential and logarithmic functions.
Prerequisite: MATH 084 or MATH 085 either with a grade of C or
better
MATH 092: Basic Algebra
5 Cr
Quarters: F
This is a course designed for students with previous
experience in algebra and who intend to take MATH&
107. Topics include properties of real numbers, algebraic
expressions, linear equations, linear inequalities, properties
ofexponents,scientificnotation,andgraphiclinearand
exponential functions.
Prerequisite: MATH 075 with a grade of C or better or YVCC
placement into MATH 084 or MATH 085
MATH 094: Algebra III: Intermediate Algebra
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course is a continuation of MATH 091. Topics include
graphing, radicals, and quadratic functions.
Prerequisite: MATH 091 with a grade of C or better
MATH 095: Intermediate Algebra
5 Cr
A course in algebraic methods, including polynomials,
exponents,andradicals;solvingfirst-andsecond-degree
equations; solving linear inequalities; and graphing and
findingequationsoffunctions.
Prerequisite: MATH 085 with a grade of C or better or YVCC
placement into MATH 095
MATH& 107: Math in Society
5 Cr
For students who need Quantitative skills or Natural Sciences
distribution credit and are either not taking additional math
courses or are interested in the topics of the course as a
supplement to their math studies. The course provides an
introduction to and some exploration of the following areas:
finance,probability,statistics,andmodeling(withgraphing).
Credit will be granted for either Quantitative or Natural
Sciences distribution but not both.
Prerequisite: MATH 091, MATH 092, MATH 094, MATH 095 with a
grade of C or better or YVCC placement into MATH& 107
Distribution for DTA: Quantitative or Natural Sciences but not
both
MATH 111: Algebra Applied to Business/Economics
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W
This course covers algebraic functions, graphs, and
processes applied to business and economics. Topics
covered include applications and problem-solving using
systems of equations, matrices, linear programming, simplex
method,andfinancemathematics.Functionsusedare
polynomials, exponentials, logarithmics, and rationals. A TI
graphing calculator (83/84) is required for this class. Credit
will be granted for either Quantitative or Natural Sciences
Prerequisite: MATH 094 or MATH 095 with a grade of C or better
or YVCC placement into MATH 111
both
MATH& 131: Mathematics for Elementary Education 1
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W
A course for prospective teachers focusing on the
mathematics underlying modern elementary school
math curricula. Topics include deductive reasoning, set
theory, whole numbers, fractions, decimals and their
operations, and proportion and percentage. Emphasizes
deep conceptual understanding, problem solving, and
communication of mathematical ideas.
Prerequisite: MATH 094 or MATH 095 with a grade of C+ or better
or YVCC placement into MATH& 141; students must have a basic
understanding of algebra
MATH& 132: Mathematics for Elementary Education 2
5 Cr
Quarters: W, S
A course for prospective teachers focusing on the
mathematics underlying modern elementary school
math curricula. Topics include geometry, measurement,
probability, and statistics. Emphasizes deep conceptual
understanding, problem solving, and communication of
mathematical ideas.
Prerequisite: MATH& 131 with a grade of C or better
Distribution for DTA: Quantitative
MATH& 141: Precalculus I
5 Cr
PrecalculusIisthefirstofatwo-quartersequencethat
prepares students to study calculus. Topics studied include
nonlinear equations and system, nonlinear inequalities,
polynomial, rational, piece-wise, exponential, and
logarithmic functions, and conics. A graphing calculator is
required for this class. The calculator should be equivalent
to the TI-84+ or TI-npsire (not CAS). Credit will be granted for
either Quantitative or Natural Sciences distribution but not
both.
Prerequisite: MATH 094 or MATH 095 with a grade of B- or better
or YVCC placement into MATH& 141
both
MATH& 142: Precalculus II
5 Cr
Precalculus II is the second quarter of the precalculus
sequence.Topicsstudiedinthiscourseincludedefinitions
and properties of trigonometric functions and their inverses,
identities, right triangle trigonometry, law of sines, law of
cosines, polar coordinates, complex numbers, vectors, and
parametric equations. A graphic calculator is required for this
class. The calculator should be equivalent to the TI-84+ or TInspire (not CAS). Credit will be granted for either Quantitative
or Natural Sciences distribution but not both.
Prerequisite: MATH& 141 with a grade of C or better or YVCC
placement into MATH& 142
both
MATH& 146: Introduction to Stats
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W S, SR
This course presents a connected introduction to probability
and statistics using statistical inference as its frame. The
course covers distribution of measurements, probability
distributions, the binomial and normal probability
distributions, sample estimation, and tests of hypotheses.
A graphing calculator is required. Credit will be granted for
both.
Prerequisite: MATH 094 or MATH 095 with a grade of C or better
or YVCC placement into MATH& 146
both
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146
MATH& 148: Business Calculus
5 Cr
Quarters: W, S
Derivatives and integrals of polynomial, rational,
exponentials, and logarithmic functions with applications
to business, economics, and social sciences. A TI graphing
calculator (83/84) is required for this class. Credit will
be granted for either Quantitative or Natural Sciences
Prerequisite: MATH& 141 or MATH 111 with a grade of C or better
both
MATH& 151: Calculus I
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Thisisthefirstofafour-quartercalculussequence.
Topicsstudiedincludelimits,differentiationtechniques
foralgebraicfunctions,differentiationtechniquesfor
transcendental functions, and applications of derivatives.
A graphic calculator is required for this class. The calculator
should be equivalent to the TI-84+ or TI-nspire (not CAS).
Prerequisite: MATH& 142 with a grade of C or better or YVCC
placement into MATH& 151
both
MATH& 152: Calculus II
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
The second course in the four-quarter calculus sequence
explores the following in detail: techniques of integration for
algebraic and transcendental functions, improper integrals,
volumes of revolution, and applications to physics and
engineering such as work, hydrostatic force, and centroids.
A graphing calculator is required for this class. The calculator
both
MATH& 153: Calculus III
5 Cr
Quarters: W, S
The third course in the four-quarter calculus sequence
studiesdifferentialequations,infinitesequences,infinite
series, vectors in the plane and space, polar coordinates,
cylindrical coordinates, spherical coordinates, parametric
equations, vector functions, and functions of several
variables. A graphing calculator is required for this class. The
calculator should be equivalent to the TI-84+ or TI-nspire (not
CAS). Credit will be granted for either Quantitative or Natural
both
MATH 190: Co-op Field Experience I
4 Cr
Quarters: O
MATH 199, 299: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
MATH 220: Linear Algebra
5 Cr
Quarters: W
Afirstcourseinlinearalgebracoveringsystemsoflinear
equations, matrices, vector spaces and subspaces,
eigenvalue theory, linear transformations, orthogonality,
quadratic forms, determinants, and applications. A graphing
calculator is required for this class. The calculator should be
equivalent to the TI-84+ or TI-nspire (not CAS).
MATH& 254: Calculus IV
5 Cr
Quarters: O
The fourth quarter of the calculus sequence. Topics include
limits and continuity for functions of more than one
variable,partialdifferentiationandapplications,directional
derivatives, multiple integrals, line integrals, divergence,
curl, Green’s Theorem, and Stoke’s Theorem. A graphing
calculator is required for this class. The calculator should be
equivalent to the TI-84+ or TI-nspire (not CAS).
MATH 264: Differential Equations
5 Cr
Quarters: S
Elementarytechniquesappliedtoordinarydifferential
equationswithemphasisonthelineardifferentialequation.
A graphing calculator is required for this class. The calculator
Recommended: MATH 220
Modern Languages
Notes for all Modern Languages:
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Onlyfivecreditsof100-levelmodernlanguage(American
Sign Language, French, German, or Spanish) may be
used for Humanities distribution.
Second-yearcoursesarenotlimitedtoonlyfivecreditsfor
Humanities distribution.
These courses may also count toward a student’s major or
minor at a four-year institution.
A modern language minor consists of approximately 47
credits, and 15 of those credits can be taken at YVCC.
Students who are unsure of placement level after meeting
with an advisor should discuss their placement with a
modern language instructor. If interested in more accurately
determining placement, students may take a language
placement test in the computer lab located in the Deccio
Higher Education Center, Room 208 (with the exception of
ASL). The Modern Language department does not award
credit by placement testing. Students earn credit only
through successful completion of courses.
The goal of the modern language courses is to enable the
students to interact successfully with native signers and
to relate language behavior to real-world situations. The
regular academic courses meet on a daily basis. It is advisable
to begin the modern language 101 sequences in the Fall
quarter and thereby complete a one-year program in ASL in
fulfillmentoftherequirementatmanyfour-yearcollegesor
universities.
Course Placement
Students may generally be placed in ASL courses as outlined
by the following:
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ASL 101: No experience to one year of high school ASL
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ASL 102: Two or more years of high school ASL
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ASL 103: Three or more years of high school ASL
ELL - English Language Learning
The goal of the English Language Learning courses is to
enable the students to interact successfully with native
speakers and to relate language behavior to real-world
situations. The regular academic courses meet on a daily
basis.
It is advisable, although not required, that the student
begin the ELL 090 sequences in the fall quarter and thereby
complete a one-year program in ELL.
Course Placement
OpentoallstudentswhosefirstlanguageisnotEnglishand
who have learned English outside of the home environment.
Student must be able to speak English with a certain
degree of accuracy and be able to satisfy the requirements of
everyday situations.
Students may be required to take a placement test given
by the instructor to determine their language level.
Students may be placed in these ELL courses in no
particular order:
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ELL 090: Listening & Speaking in an Academic Setting
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ELL 091: Research & Writing in an Academic Setting
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ELL 092: Reading & Interpretation in an Academic
Setting
Spanish
The goal of the modern language courses is to enable
the students to interact successfully with native speakers
and to relate language behavior to real-world situations.
The regular academic courses meet on a daily basis. The
conversationcoursesdifferfromtheacademiccourses
primarily in breadth. They are usually taught in the evenings
and typically meet twice a week. It is advisable to begin the
modern language 101 or 201 sequences in the fall quarter
and thereby complete a one-year program in Spanish in
fulfillmentoftherequirementatmanyfour-yearcollegeor
universities.
Course Placement
Students may generally be placed in Spanish courses as
outlined by the following:
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Spanish 101: No Spanish to one year of high school
Spanish
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Spanish 102: Two or more years of high school Spanish
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Spanish 103: Three or more years of high school
Spanish
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Spanish 201: Four or more years of high school
Spanish
Please note: Spanish classes are not open to native speakers
of Spanish (heritage speakers). Courses for native speakers
are listed under SPAN 231, 232, and 233.
Spanish for Native Speakers
The goal of these classes is to provide language learning
opportunities for heritage Spanish speakers. The courses
are designed to enhance and strengthen students’ speaking,
writing, reading, and listening skills as well as develop strong
cultural pride and awareness of the Hispanic world.
Course Placement
Students may generally be placed in these Spanish courses in
no particular order.
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Spanish 231: Second-year Spanish for Professional
Speaking
•
Spanish 232: Second-year Spanish for Academic
Writing
•
Spanish 233: Second-year Spanish for Reading
Courses
ASL 101: American Sign Language I
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
The course will develop the language skills necessary for
functionalproficiencyandcreativeuseofAmericanSign
Language. Using a communicative, interactive, and taskbased approach, the student will explore the language,
people, and culture of the Deaf. This course will enable the
students to participate in short conversations and use limited
memorized material. Basic vocabulary, sign formation,
and grammatical structures will be covered. The emphasis,
however, will be on active expressive and receptive
communication in ASL.
ASL 102: American Sign Language II
5 Cr
Quarters: W, S
students to participate in conversations of greater length and
use memorized material to combine phrases and sentences.
Additional vocabulary, sign formation, and grammatical
structures will be covered. The emphasis, however, will be on
active expressive and receptive communication in ASL.
Prerequisite: A passing grade in ASL 101 or proven proficiency at
that level
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ASL 103: American Sign Language III
5 Cr
Quarters: S
students to participate in conversations of greater length
and use memorized material to create narratives. Additional
vocabulary, sign formation, and grammatical structures
will be covered. The emphasis, however, will be on active
expressive and receptive communication in ASL.
Prerequisite: A passing grade in ASL 102 or proven proficiency at
that level
English Language Learning
ELL 090: Listening and Speaking in Academic Setting
5 Cr
Quarters: O
Thiscourseoffersnon-nativespeakersofEnglish
opportunities to study standard English in an academic
setting. The course allows the students to reactivate the
English they have learned previously and to further develop
their target language skills and abilities, to learn more about
the target language and cultures, to acquire English literacy
and academic skills, and to enhance and further both their
career and their educational opportunities. The emphasis,
however, will be on oral academic English.
Prerequisite: This course is open to those students whose
firstlanguageisnotEnglishandwhohavelearnedEnglish
outside the home environment. They must be able to speak
English with a certain degree of accuracy and be able to
satisfy the requirements of everyday situations. They will
be required to take a listening/speaking and grammar
placement examination given by the instructor.
ELL 091: Research and Writing in Academic Setting
5 Cr
Quarters: O
however, will be on written English.
Prerequisite: This course is open to those students whose first
language is not English and who have learned English outside
the home environment. They must be able to speak English
with a certain degree of accuracy and be able to satisfy the
requirements of everyday situations. They will be required to
take a writing and grammar placement examination given by the
instructor.
ELL 092: Reading and Interpretation in Academic Setting
5 Cr
Quarters: O
however, will be on reading and interpreting academic
English.
Prerequisite: This course is open to those students whose first
language is not English and who have learned English outside
the home environment. They must be able to speak English
with a certain degree of accuracy and be able to satisfy the
requirements of everyday situations. They will be required to
take a reading and grammar placement examination given by
the instructor.
Spanish
SPAN 076: Community Service
0 Cr
Quarters: O
noncredit course.
SPAN 101: Spanish I First Year
5 Cr
This course will develop the language skills necessary for
functionalproficiencyandcreativeuseoftheSpanish
language. With frequent and meaningful student-to-teacher
and student-to-student interaction, monitored practice,
and individual feedback during instructional time, students
will explore the language, people, and cultures of Spanishspeaking communities. This course will enable the students
to participate in short conversations and/or use limited
memorized material. Basic vocabulary, fundamentals of
pronunciations, and grammatical structures will be covered.
The emphasis,however, will be on oral comprehension and
spoken language.
SPAN 102: Spanish II First Year
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
language. With frequent and meaningful student-toteacher and student-to-student interaction, monitored
practice, and individual feedback during instructional time,
students will explore the language, people, and cultures
of Spanish-speaking communities. This course will enable
the students to participate in conversations of greater
length and/or use memorized material to create narratives.
Additional vocabulary, fundamentals of pronunciation,
however, will be on oral comprehension and spoken
language.
Prerequisite: SPAN 102 with a grade of C or better or permission
of instructor
SPAN 103: Spanish III First Year
5 Cr
Quarters: S
language. Using a communicative, interactive, and taskbased approach, the student will explore the language,
people, and culture of the Spanish-speaking communities.
This course will enable the student to participate in short
narratives and/or use memorized material to create short
paragraphs. Additional vocabulary, pronunciation, and
grammatical structures will be covered. The emphasis,
language.
Prerequisite: SPAN 102, a placement test, or comparable
competency
SPAN 111: Conversational Spanish I First Year
3 Cr
Quarters: O
This course will acquaint participants with some Hispanic
cultural patterns and basic Spanish pronunciation. Students
will also learn a basic speaking vocabulary related to
SPAN 112: Conversational Spanish II First Year
3 Cr
Quarters: O
Prerequisite: SPAN 111 or comparable competency
SPAN 113: Conversational Span III First Year
3 Cr
Quarters: O
Prerequisite: SPAN 112 or comparable competency
SPAN 199, 299: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
SPAN 201: Spanish I Second Year
5 Cr
Quarters: O
This course will enable the students to make up their
own sentences, not limited to very familiar or memorized
material. Additional vocabulary, pronunciation, and
grammatical structures will be covered. The emphasis,
language.
Prerequisite: SPAN 103, two or more years of high school
Spanish, a placement test, or comparable competency; native
speakers normally qualify for second-year courses
SPAN 202: Spanish II Second Year
5 Cr
Quarters: O
This course will develop the language skills necessary
forfunctionalproficiencyandcreativeuseofthe
Spanish language. Using a communicative, interactive,
and task-based approach, the student will explore the
language, people, and culture of the Spanish-speaking
communities. This course will enable the students to deal
with complications in such situations one might encounter
in living in the target culture. Additional vocabulary,
pronunciation, and grammatical structures will be covered.
The emphasis, however, will be on oral comprehension and
spoken language.
Prerequisite: SPAN 201, three or more years of high school
SPAN 203: Spanish III Second Year
5 Cr
Quarters: O
This course will enable the students to hypothesize, to
support opinions, persuade, describe in detail and narrate in
detail with precision. Additional vocabulary, pronunciation,
language.
Prerequisite: SPAN 202, three or more years of high school
Spanish for Heritage Learners
SPAN 231: Second-Year Spanish for Professional Speaking
5 Cr
Quarters: F
ThiscourseoffersSpanishheritagelearnersopportunitiesto
study standard Spanish in an academic setting. The course
allows students to reactivate the Spanish they have learned
previously and to develop it further, to learn more about
their language and cultural heritage, to acquire Spanish
literacy and academic skills, to enhance career opportunities,
andtofulfillcollegelanguageadmissionrequirements.The
emphasis, however, will be on oral, academic Spanish.
Prerequisite: Students must have been raised in a Spanishspeaking home, speak Spanish with a certain degree of accuracy,
and be able to satisfy the requirements of everyday situations.
SPAN 232: Second-Year Spanish for Academic Writing
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
emphasis, however, will be on written, academic Spanish.
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SPAN 233: Second-Year Spanish for Academic Reading
5 Cr
Quarters: W, S
emphasis, however, will be on written, academic Spanish.
Music
Yakima Valley Community College has long been recognized
as having a cutting-edge music program for music majors
and non-majors. Some of the courses include classes
in music theory, music composition, computer music,
history, and literature. Private lessons are also available in
voice, piano, and the major instruments. In addition, the
department’s performing groups include Concert Choir,
Salsa Band, Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Singers, jazz combos,
Sax Quartet, and Guitar Ensemble. These groups perform
and tour locally, regionally, and internationally and have also
received numerous awards from major festivals. YVCC music
groups have performed in China, Denmark, England, Italy,
and Poland. The department also releases a quarterly music
collection online featuring original music composed by YVCC
students (YVCC Create Music Project).
Please visit us on the website for more information about
YVCC music at www.YVCC.edu/Music
Applied Music: Class Instruction
Applied Music: Class instruction courses (MUS 107, 108, and
113) are primarily for beginning students whether music
majors or non-majors. All applied music courses, including
ensembles, may be repeated for credit.
Applied Music: Private Instruction
The Applied Music: Private instruction courses are MUS
150, 160, 162, 165, 170, 180, 185, and 195. They are open to
anyYVCCstudent.Lessonsoninstrumentsnotofferedby
YVCCmusicstaffmaybearrangedwithqualifiedoff-campus
instructorsandauthorizedforcollegecreditbythestaff
at a cost of $200 per credit, payable to the instructor. This
fee is in addition to the tuition fee payable to the college.
Lessons for instrumental instruction are arranged through
the instrumental director and for voice and piano through
the director of choral activities. Students will take one halfhour lesson per week (one credit) at the discretion of the
instructor. Music majors should do extended work in two
applied music areas, not necessarily concurrently, while
enrolledatYVCC.Juryperformancesineachappliedfield
are required at the end of each quarter. Performances are
for music faculty or in recitals. All applied music courses,
including ensembles, may be repeated for credit.
Music History & Appreciation
The music history and appreciation courses are MUSC& 105,
MUS 116, 117, 119, 218, 224, 225, and 226.
Music Theory
The music theory sequence (MUS 100, 101, 102, 103, 104,
105, 106, 201, 202, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, and 212) is
required of all music majors.
Performance
The performance courses are MUS 130, 133, 142, 149, 220,
and 298.
Courses
MUS 076: Community Service
0 Cr
Quarters: O
noncredit course. Requires an audition. Extra time to be
arranged.
MUS 099, 199, 299: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
MUS 100: Music Fundamentals
3 Cr
Quarters: S
Basic musical terms, notation, scales, and rhythm. Primarily
for non-majors. MUS 107: Beginning Piano is recommended
as a supplement to this course. The music theory sequence is
required of all music majors.
MUS 101: Ear Training I
2 Cr
Quarters: F
Ear training, interval singing, and melodic dictation. Required
of music majors and minors. This class is linked to MUS 102.
You must register for both courses for a total of 5 credits. The
music theory sequence is required of all music majors.
MUS 102: Music Theory I
3 Cr
Quarters: F
Firstinaseriesofsixtheorycoursesoffered.Studyofmajor
and minor scales, major and minor key signatures, perfect
and major intervals, and basic elements of rhythm. This class
is linked to MUS 101. You must register for both courses for a
total of 5 credits. The music theory sequence is required of all
music majors.
MUS 103: Ear Training II
2 Cr
Quarters: W
Continuation of Ear Training I. Interval and melodic singing
as well as melodic dictation. Required of music majors and
minors. This class is linked to MUS 104. You must register
for both courses for a total of 5 credits. The music theory
sequence is required of all music majors.
Prerequisite: MUS 101
MUS 104: Music Theory II
2 Cr
Quarters: W
Continuation of Music Theory I. Study of triads, seventh
chords, rhythmic division, and grouping of the beat. This
class is linked to MUS 103. You must register for both courses
for a total of 5 credits. The music theory sequence is required
of all music majors.
MUS 105: Ear Training III
2 Cr
Quarters: S
Continuation of Ear Training II includes rhythmic reading.
Required of music majors and minors. This class is linked to
MUS 106. You must register for both courses for a total of 5
credits. The music theory sequence is required of all music
majors.
Prerequisite: MUS 103 and MUS 104
MUSC& 105: Music Appreciation
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Designed to guide non-majors, through listening skills, into
an awareness of the elements of music and historical periods
and to stimulate a broader understanding of music as an art.
MUS 106: Music Theory III
3 Cr
Quarters: S
ContinuationofMusicTheoryII.Studyoffiguredbass
procedures, diatonic chord functions, and rules of harmonic
progression. This class is linked to MUS 105. You must
register for both courses for a total of 5 credits. The music
theory sequence is required of all music majors.
MUS 107: Beginning Piano
2 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Class instruction primarily for beginning students. May be
MUS 108: Intermediate Piano
2 Cr
Quarters: W
Advancement of piano skills.
Prerequisite: MUS 107 or previous piano training
MUS 113: Beginning Guitar
2 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Group meetings to study basic beginning techniques. May be
MUS 116: History of Rock and Roll
5 Cr
This class is a survey of the history of rock music from the
earliestevolutionofBlackAmericaninfluencetomusicstyles
of the 1980s. Class discussions will highlight the connections
between American popular culture and stylistic trends in
rock music.
MUS 117: Music of the World
3 Cr
Quarters: W
This course will be a survey of music from cultures
throughout the world, emphasizing musical style from
non-western European sources. It will emphasize musical
literature and styles not covered in MUSC& 105 and MUS 119.
MUS 119: History of Jazz
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Evolution of the jazz art form in America. Study of important
artists and works, style periods, musical elements, and social
contexts as well as the development of musical listening
skills.Groupprojectsandfinalpaperrequired.
MUS 130: College Chorus
3 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Preparation and performance of choral literature. Public
performance required. Concert tours, performance with
orchestra, other choirs, or musical ensembles may be
required. May be repeated.
MUS 133: Chamber Singers
2 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Select vocal performing group by audition.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 130 and by
audition
MUS 142: Ensemble Small Group
1 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Exploration, preparation, and performance of jazz and
classical chamber ensemble concepts and literature. Heavy
emphasis on acquiring improvisational skills. Regular public
performances and concert tours. Audition required. May be
repeated.
Prerequisite: Approval of the director
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MUS 149: Jazz Ensemble
2 Cr
Quarters: O
Preparation and performance of jazz ensemble literature.
Regular concert tours and performances with guest artists
at the local, regional, and national level. Additional sectional
rehearsals are required on a weekly basis. Audition required.
May be repeated. Extra time to be arranged.
Prerequisite: Approval of the director
MUS 150: Woodwind Private
1-2 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Students studying in their principal area of concentration
will take one, one-hour lesson per week (2 credits). Students
studying in a secondary or minor area will take one, half-hour
lesson per week (1 credit).
MUS 160: Piano Private
1-2 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
MUS 162: Guitar Private
1-2 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
MUS 165: Percussion Private
1-2 Cr
Quarters: W, S
MUS 170: Voice Private
1-2 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
MUS 180: Violin/Viola Private
1-2 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
MUS 185: Cello/Bass Private
1-2 Cr
Quarters: W, S
MUS 195: Brass Private
1-2 Cr
Quarters: W, S
MUS 201: Music Composition I
3 Cr
Quarters: W
The practical study of beginning music composition.
Emphasis is placed on melody expansion, various
harmonies,figurations,rhythm,andsimplerounded
binaryform.Extensivewrittenworkcombiningthefive
basic elements, concluding with a two- to three-minute
composition for piano, voice and piano, or piano and other
acoustic instrument. The music theory sequence is required
Prerequisite: MUS 101 and MUS 102 or permission of instructor
MUS 202: Music Composition II
3 Cr
Quarters: S
The practical, advanced study of music composition.
Emphasis is placed on further creation of melody, harmony,
and forms. From variation to serialism and textural
composition. Extensive composition in each area concluding
with a two- to four-minute work for chorus, piano, solo voice,
or instrument and piano or combination. The music theory
sequence is required of all music majors.
Prerequisite: MUS 201 or permission of instructor
MUS 207: Ear Training IV
2 Cr
Quarters: F
A continuation of Ear Training III. Required of music majors.
Emphasizes four-part harmonic dictation. Intermediate work
in rhythmic reading and dictation. This course is linked to
MUS 208. You must register for both courses for a total of 5
credits. The music theory sequence is required of all music
majors.
Prerequisite: MUS 105 and MUS 106
MUS 208: Music Theory IV
3 Cr
Quarters: F
Continuation of Music Theory III. Study of basic part writing
procedures and analysis techniques for diatonic triads and
dominant seventh chords. This course is linked to MUS 207.
You must register for both courses for a total of 5 credits. The
music theory sequence is required of all music majors.
MUS 209: Ear Training V
2 Cr
Quarters: W
Continuation of Ear Training IV and required of music majors.
Four-part harmonic dictation including modulation to closely
related keys, non-harmonic tones, and seventh chords. This
class is linked to MUS 210. You must register for both courses
for a total of 5 credits. The music theory sequence is required
MUS 210: Music Theory V
3 Cr
Quarters: W
Continuation of Music Theory IV. Study of part writing
procedures for diatonic seventh chords, secondary
dominant chords, and secondary leading tone chords.
Introduction to common modulation techniques. This class
is linked to MUS 209. You must register for both courses for a
total of 5 credits. The music theory sequence is required of all
music majors.
MUS 211: Ear Training VI
2 Cr
Quarters: S
Continuation of Ear Training V including adding altered
chords and modulations to distant keys. This class is linked
to MUS 212. You must register for both courses for a total of
5 credits. The music theory sequence is required of all music
majors.
MUS 212: Music Theory VI
3 Cr
Quarters: S
Continuation of Music Theory V. Study of advanced
modulation techniques and part writing procedures for
altered chords. This class is linked to MUS 211. You must
register for both courses for a total of 5 credits. The music
theory sequence is required of all music majors.
MUS 218: Music of the 20th Century
5 Cr
Quarters: F
Music of the 20th century studies the music created during
the 20th century from Impressionism to, and including,
computer composition. Other styles are surrealism, aleatoric
music, texture composition, neoromanticism, jazz, third
stream, pop, and fusion.
MUS 224: Music History I
3 Cr
Quarters: F
Study of the traditional periods of music history. Emphasis
on musical styles of the medieval, Renaissance, Baroque,
Classical, Romantic, and twentieth-century composers.
Primarily for music majors.
MUS 225: Music History II
3 Cr
Quarters: W
MUS 226: Music History III
3 Cr
Quarters: S
MUS 298: Experimental/Exploratory Studies
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in music.
Nursing
Careers
Career opportunities are available as a Licensed Practical
Nurse or as a Registered Nurse.
It is anticipated that beginning Fall 2016, the Nursing
program will begin a Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) with
one or more universities in Washington state. Please refer to
the program's website www.YVCC.edu/Nursing for the most
current information regarding potential changes in program
requirements.
For more information on current employment
trends, contact the Washington State Employment
Security Department Job Service Center at 800.215.1617.
Information is also available at the following websites:
www.Access.wa.gov or www.WorkforceExplorer.com
and through the Washington Center for Nursing at www.
WaCenterforNursing.org
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Nursing Program the
student will pass the State Licensing Exam and be prepared
for entry-level practice as a Registered Nurse.
Program Options
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
The YVCC Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing
(ADN) program is six quarters in length. In addition, most
students complete a year or more of required and supporting
courses prior to program entry. The ADN program is
accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education
in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by the Washington State
Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission. Students who
successfully complete the six quarters of the program are
eligible to take the licensure exam for registered nursing
(RN).
Practical Nursing Option
Studentswhosuccessfullycompletethefirstfourquartersof
the program are eligible to take the national licensing exam
for practical nursing (LPN). The practical nursing option is
approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality
Assurance Commission.
Location
Thesix-quarterADNprogramisofferedinYakimaonthe
YVCCcampus.Theclinicalportionoftheprogramisoffered
at various healthcare agencies throughout the YVCC service
district.
Program Requirements
The following courses must be completed before acceptance
to the Nursing program. Courses taken at other institutions
and/or online must meet equivalency requirements at
Yakima Valley Community College. Any science course taken
online must have a lab component with an instructor on
site and supervising the lab in order to meet equivalency
at YVCC. Students who have taken advanced placement
courses in high school must verify credit with the appropriate
department at YVCC. Any course awarded a P or S will be
given a C (2.0) value for GPA calculations on application.
Required Courses:
•
CHEM 109 (4 Cr) - Principles of Chemistry Lecture
(taken concurrently with CHEM 110)
•
CHEM 110 (1 Cr) - Principles of Chemistry Lab (taken
concurrently with CHEM 109)
•
BA 256 (5 Cr) - Statistics
or MATH& 146 (5 Cr) Introduction to Statistics
•
BIOL 109 (5 Cr) - General Biology (not used in GPA
calculations)
•
BIOL 230 (5 Cr) - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
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154
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•
•
•
•
BIOL 231 (5 Cr) - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
BIOL 232 (5 Cr) - Microbiology
ENGL& 101 (5 cr) - English Composition I or ENGL
102 (5 Cr) - English Composition II
PSYC& 100 (5 Cr) - General Psychology
PSYC& 200 (5 Cr) - Lifespan Psychology
Required Supporting Classes:
•
Five credits of Humanities electives taken from those
approved for distribution credits in the YVCC catalog.
•
Five credits of Social Sciences electives taken from
those approved for distribution credits in the YVCC
catalog.ThesefivecreditsareinadditiontoPSYC&100
and PSYC& 200.
Grades
A minimum grade of C (2.0) must be achieved in all required
prerequisite and supporting courses with a cumulative
GPA of 2.5. Students must maintain a minimum of a 2.0 (C)
grade point in each nursing course throughout the program.
Although supporting courses may be taken any time prior to
program completion, due to the high number of applicants,
admission to the program is based on a prioritization policy.
Please refer to the Nursing program website at www.YVCC.
edu/Nursing for information regarding this policy.
Application and Admission
Application Process
The most current information about the Nursing program is
available on the college website at www.YVCC.edu/Nursing
Students must be accepted for general admission to the
college before the application to the Nursing program will be
considered. When notice is received of acceptance into the
college, it does not mean the student has been accepted into
the Nursing program. A separate acceptance letter will be
received from the Nursing department.
Transcripts
Twoofficialtranscriptsofallcoursestakenatothercolleges
must be submitted to the college. One set must be sent to
theNursingprogramandonetotheAdmissionsOffice.The
applicant is solely responsible for obtaining transcripts for
YVCCfiles.Noapplicationwillberevieweduntilalltranscripts
have been supplied and evaluated. Please allow 4 weeks for
official transcript evaluation.
Application Deadlines
It is the student’s responsibility to verify that all records
including name, address, telephone, and email contact
information have been received in the Nursing department
prior to the deadline date for application evaluation.
Application deadline information is available at www.YVCC.
edu/Nursing
Admissions Criteria
Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 (C+) in all
required or supportive coursework. In addition, any grade
below C (2.0) will not be accepted in any course taken.
The Nursing program prioritizes students for admission
when there are more students than spaces available.
Information regarding prioritization is available on the
Nursing website www.YVCC.edu/Nursing
Transfer of Nursing Coursework
Acceptance of nursing coursework taken in another Nursing
program is done on a case-by-case basis. Please contact
the Nursing program directly at 509-574-4902 for more
information.
Students applying to the Nursing program who have
previously taken any coursework in another Nursing
program must supply transcripts and any other program
performance indicators as requested before the application
can be considered.
Based on the information obtained, a student may be
admitted, admitted with conditions, or denied admission.
In addition, a letter from the director of the previous
Nursing program stating that the student left the program
in good standing must be provided from that program’s
Nursing director. This documentation must be mailed
directly to the YVCC Nursing program from the previous
program. Students who fail to disclose attendance and/
or unsatisfactory work in another Nursing program may
be subject to immediate dismissal from the YVCC Nursing
program if the information becomes available while they are
enrolled.
Immunizations and CPR
StudentsarerequiredtocompletetheirCPRcertificationand
immunizations prior to program entry. Please refer to the
Nursing web site at www.YVCC.edu/Nursing for the most
up to date information regarding immunization and CPR
requirements.
Clinical Course Information
Clinical hours are generally scheduled between 6:00 a.m.
and 11:30 p.m. Clinical may rotate from day to evening shift.
Some nights and weekends may be scheduled in order to
gainspecificexperiences.Studentsmustprovidetheirown
transportation. Travel may be required to outlying clinical
sites. Students must abide by the policies stated in the
Nursing Student Handbook related to matters of academic
standards, integrity, attendance, behavior, and dress as it
pertains to clinical rotations.
Background Check Information
Criminal history background information and drug
screening is required of students applying to the Nursing
program. Information obtained from the background
check and/or drug screen will be considered in determining
student eligibility to enter the program and/or complete
clinical courses. Inability to participate in clinical
experiences due to information obtained from the criminal
history background check and/or drug screen may result
in the student’s inability to satisfactorily complete program
degree requirements. Questions regarding this policy
should be directed to the Nursing Program Coordinator
who can be reached at 509-574-4909.
Additional Course Requirements
The Nursing department recommends that students
complete all supporting courses before entering the Nursing
program.
Required Supporting Courses
Credits
Humanities electives from approved distribution courses 5
Social Sciences electives from approved distribution courses 5
Total Elective Credits
10
Quarter #1
NRSE 110
Nursing I: Theory
NRSE 111
Nursing I: Practice
6
6
Quarter #2
NRSE 120
Nursing II: Theory
NRSE 121
Nursing II: Practice
6
6
Total Credits (must be completed to enter second quarter) 12
Total Credits (must be completed to enter third quarter) 12
Quarter #3
NRSE 130
Nursing III: Theory
6
NRSE 131
Nursing III: Practice
6
Total Credits (must be completed to enter fourth
quarter)
12
Quarter #4
NRSE 210
Nursing IV: Theory
6
NRSE 211
Nursing IV: Practice
6
Total Credits (must be completed to enter fifth quarter) 12
All of the above courses are required for eligibility to take the
NCLEX-PN licensure examination.
Quarter #5
NRSE 220
Nursing V: Theory
5
NRSE 221
Nursing V: Practice
6
NRSE 228
Legal & Prof. Issues of the Registered Nurse 1
Total Credits (must be completed to enter sixth quarter) 12
Quarter #6
NRSE 230
Nursing VI: Theory
5
NRSE 231
Nursing VI: Practice
6
NRSE 238
Profession of Nursing
1
Total Credits
12
72
All of the above courses are required for eligibility to take the
NCLEX-RN licensure examination.
Courses
Please contact the Nursing department for the most up-todate information.
NRSE 100: Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) Theory
10 Cr
Quarters: W, S
This course consists of 100 theory hours covering the
following content areas: First Aid/CPR, HIV/AIDS, bloodborne
pathogens, and basic technical nursing assistance
skills. It is designed to prepare students to demonstrate
competencies in the following areas: medical terminology,
computer literacy, mathematical principles, basic care skills,
infection control, and safety and emergency procedures.
Studentspracticeeffectivecommunication(oral,reading,
writing) and interpersonal skills as well as workplace skills.
In addition, students will demonstrate understanding of
rules and regulations pertaining to Washington State NAC
requirements.
Prerequisite: Students must achieve a minimum score of 221
on the CASAS reading test and/or a minimum score of 58 on the
COMPASS reading test and possess the ability to read, write, and
comprehend the English language. In addition, all students must
successfully pass a Washington State Patrol criminal history
background check
NRSE 101: Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) Practice
4 Cr
Quarters: W, S
Thiscourseisdesignedtopreparestudentsforsafe,effective
care of the resident in the clinical setting. Throughout the
duration of this hands-on experience, the student will
expand their knowledge in the following areas: medical
terminology, basic technical skills, mental health and social
service needs, rights and independence promotion, infection
control, and safety and emergency procedures. Students will
exhibit knowledge of the rules and regulations pertaining
to Washington State NAC requirements as well as practice
effectivecommunicationandinterpersonalskillsandjob
preparation.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of NRSE 100 theory course.
In addition, all students must pass a Washington State Patrol
criminal history background check, a Department of Social
and Health Services background check, and be up-to-date in all
required immunizations
NRSE 102: Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) Test Preparation
1 Cr
Quarters: W, S
This course is designed to prepare students for the state
nursingassistantcertificationexambyprovidinglabpractice
in skills prior to testing.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of NRSE 100 and NRSE 101
NRSE 110: Nursing I Theory
6 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This is the beginning theoretical course in the associate
degree sequence. It includes the foundations needed for
basic nursing practice and more advanced study in the
program. Students are introduced to the concepts of person,
health, environment, and nursing. The nursing process is
presented as the primary mechanism for providing care.
Therapeutic communication techniques are studied as
well as introductory knowledge in pharmacology. The
components of a complete multidimensional health
assessment are presented. The focus is on the well individual
and normal physiologic functioning. Additional concepts
basic to nursing practice are addressed including safety,
nutrition, lifespan, health teaching, culture, leadership, and
ethical and legal aspects of practice.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing program
NRSE 111: Nursing I Practice
6 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This is the beginning clinical course in the associate degree
sequence. This course provides for the clinical application
of basic nursing concepts studied in the concurrent
theoretical course (NRSE 110). Opportunities are provided
for campus laboratory practice of selected nursing skills.
The course also includes clinical experience in caring for
adult patients in long-term care settings with an emphasis
on the use of nursing process to promote adaptation and
wellness. Beginning application of the concepts of lifespan,
communication, legal and ethical issues, pharmacology,
nutrition, leadership, safety, health teaching, and culture are
included.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in or successful completion
of NRSE 110
NRSE 120: Nursing II Theory
6 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This theory course examines nursing care of selected clients
throughout the lifespan experiencing multi-dimensional
alterations originating from surgery, uncontrolled cell
growth, alterations in the female reproductive system,
sexually transmitted infections, and alterations in the
integument. Adaptations with normal pregnancy, childbirth,
and the newborn are examined as well as common
alterations. Nursing process serves as the organizing
framework for study and delivery of nursing care. The
concepts of lifespan, communication, legal/ethical issues,
pharmacology, nutrition, leadership, safety, health teaching,
and culture are integrated throughout as means of
promoting adaptation and wellness.
Prerequisite: NRSE 110 , NRSE 111, and BIOL 231
NRSE 121: Nursing II Practice
6 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course provides clinical application of theoretical
concepts in the nursing care of clients experiencing surgery,
pregnancy, and childbirth: the normal newborn and inpatient hospitalization. Clinical experiences include caring
for selected clients in acute care and ambulatory care
settings using the nursing process to promote adaptation
and wellness. Application of the concepts of lifespan,
communication, leadership, health teaching, pharmacology,
nutrition, ethical/legal issues, pediatrics, safety, and culture
are included.
Prerequisite: NRSE 110, NRSE 111, and concurrent enrollment in
or successful completion of NRSE 120
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NRSE 130: Nursing III Theory
6 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This theory course examines nursing care of selected
individuals throughout the lifespan experiencing
multidimensional alterations in the cardiovascular,
respiratory, urinary, male reproductive, hematologic,
and immune systems. The nursing process serves as the
organizing framework for study and delivery of nursing
care. The concepts of communication, lifespan, legal/ethical
issues, pharmacology, nutrition, leadership, safety, health
teaching, and culture are integrated throughout as means of
promoting adaptation and wellness.
Prerequisite: NRSE 120 and NRSE 121 both with a grade of C or
better
NRSE 131: Nursing III Practice
6 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course provides clinical application of theoretical
concepts in nursing care of adult and pediatric patients
experiencing multidimensional alterations originating from
the cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, hematological, and
immune systems. Opportunities for campus laboratory
and simulation laboratory practice of selected skills are
furnished. The course also includes clinical experiences
in caring for selected clients in ambulatory and acute care
with an emphasis on the use of nursing process to promote
adaptation and wellness. The concepts of communication,
lifespan, legal/ethical issues, pharmacology, nutrition,
leadership, safety, health teaching, and culture are included.
Prerequisite: NRSE 120 , NRSE 121, and concurrent enrollment in
NRSE 210: Nursing IV Theory
6 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
individuals throughout the lifespan who are experiencing
multidimensional alterations in the musculoskeletal,
neurological, endocrine (thyroid and endocrine pancreas),
and gastrointestinal systems. The nursing process serves
as the organizing framework for the study and delivery of
nursing care. The concepts of lifespan, communication,
leadership, health teaching, pharmacology, nutrition, legal/
ethical issues, safety, and culture are integrated throughout
as a means of promoting adaptation and wellness.
better
NRSE 211: Nursing IV Practice
6 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This clinical course provides clinical application of
theoretical concepts in nursing care of adults and children
in acute and outpatient settings. The course is focused
on multidimensional alterations originating from the
musculoskeletal, neurological, sensory, endocrine (thyroid
and endocrine pancreas), and gastrointestinal systems.
Opportunities are provided for classroom or campus
laboratory practice of selected skills. The course includes
clinical experience in caring for selected adult and pediatric
clients with an emphasis on the use of nursing process to
develop individualized nursing care plans for patients across
the lifespan. The concepts of lifespan, communication,
leadership, safety, health teaching, pharmacology, nutrition,
legal/ethical issues, and culture are included.
Prerequisite: NRSE 130, NRSE 131, and concurrent enrollment in
NRSE 220: Nursing V Theory
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
individuals throughout the lifespan who are experiencing
complex alterations in wellness across multiple systems.
In addition to medical-surgical care, the care of patients
experiencing a high-risk pregnancy and high-risk newborns
is described. Nursing care of patients with alterations in
pediatrics is also discussed. The nursing process serves as
the organizing framework for study and delivery of nursing
care. The concepts of communication, lifespan, legal and
ethical issues, pharmacology, nutrition, leadership, safety,
health teaching, and culture are integrated throughout as
means of promoting adaption and wellness.
better and permission of instructor.
NOTE: Permission of instructor is required to withdraw from
course
NRSE 221: Nursing V Practice
6 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This clinical course provides application of theoretical
concepts in the nursing care of patients in acute and
ambulatory care settings. The focus of the acute care
experience is on the care of patients with complex health
alterations in wellness. Clinical experiences in caring for
intrapartumpatientsandpediatricpatientsarealsooffered.
Opportunities for campus laboratory practice of selected
skills are furnished. The course emphasizes the use of the
nursing process to develop individualized nursing care
plans for patients across the lifespan. The concepts of
lifespan, communication, legal/ethical issues, pharmacology,
included.
Prerequisite: NRSE 210 , NRSE 211, and concurrent enrollment in
NRSE 228: Legal & Professional Issues of the Registered
Nurse
1 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course provides an overview of the role of the registered
nurse in coordinating patient care. Topics discussed include
legal aspects of nursing practice, delegation of care, quality
improvement,professionalcommunication,andconflict
management. The concepts of communication, legal/ethical
issues, leadership, and safety are integrated throughout as a
meansofpromotingeffectivepatientcare.
better and concurrent enrollment in or successful completion of
NRSE 220
NRSE 230: Nursing VI Theory
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
individuals throughout the lifespan experiencing
multi-dimensional alterations in the gastrointestinal,
genitourinary, neurological, immune and endocrine systems
as well as care of patients experiencing mental health
problems. The nursing process serves as the organizing
framework for study and delivery of nursing care. Curricular
threads of lifespan, communication, legal/ethical issues,
pharmacology, nutrition, leadership, safety, health teaching,
and culture are integrated throughout as a means of
promoting adaption and wellness.
Prerequisite: NRSE 220, NRSE 221, and NRSE 228 all with a grade
of C or better and permission of instructor
Note: Permission of instructor is required to withdraw from this
course
NRSE 231: Nursing VI Practice
6 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This clinical course provides clinical application of theoretical
concepts in the nursing care of individuals who are
experiencing multi-dimensional health alterations. Clinical
experiences include acute inpatient mental health and a
precepted clinical practicum. The course emphasizes the
use of the nursing process to develop individualized nursing
care plans for patients across the lifespan. The concepts of
communication, lifespan, legal/ethical issues, pharmacology,
included.
better and concurrent enrollment in or successful completion of
NRSE 230
NRSE 238: Profession of Nursing
1 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course provides an overview of nursing as a profession.
Topics discussed include the nurse's role in resource
management; nursing ethics and advocacy; quality; and
preparation for the NCLEX exam, entry into practice, and
employment.
Prerequisite: NRSE 220, NRSE 221, and NRSE 228 all with a
grade of C or better and concurrent enrollment in or successful
completion of NRSE 230
Nutrition
The Nutrition program emphasizes understanding the
“whole food”; guiding students through a study of food, its
individualcomponents,howitaffectsthehumanbody,and
how it interacts with other foods. Our focus is to provide
students with nutrition education that merges the science
of nutrition with a broader view of wellness, community,
and the environment. The Nutrition courses help prepare
students for careers in dietetics, family and consumer
science, and allied health as well as to transfer to other
institutions to pursue undergraduate degrees.
Courses
NUTR& 101: Nutrition
5 Cr
Nutrition is a science based on principles of chemistry
and molecular biology. This course will study the body's
utilization of nutrients, energy metabolism, how nutrients
can be made applicable to one's lifestyle, nutrition and
disease, changes in the life cycle from pregnancy through
older adult years, preventive health care, energy balance and
weightmanagement,andidentificationofreliablenutrition
information.
NUTR 104: Winning Sports Nutrition
1 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course contains current information on the
fundamentals of sports nutrition. These fundamentals
include how nutrients work in the body for optimal sports
performance.
NUTR 106: Nutrition/Lifestyle/Consumer Choices
2 Cr
Explores relationships between disease risk factors and
stress as well as exercise and diet. The class targets strategies
to live a healthier lifestyle and make wise consumer choices.
Emphasis is on helping students apply the information to
their own lives.
NUTR 201: Nutrition in the Life Cycle
3 Cr
Quarters: O
This course explores the nutrient needs and key nutritional
concerns at each stage of the life cycle including prenatal and
maternal, infant, preschool and school-age child, adolescent,
adult, and older adult. Key nutritional concerns such as
growth and development, food behaviors, eating disorders,
nutrition in athletics, preventive health, as well as weight
control will be addressed.
in NUTR& 101
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158
Philosophy
Courseofferingsinphilosophyareintendedfortransfer
students as well as for those wanting personal enrichment.
Courses stress the cultivation of personal and interpersonal
expression of ideas through critical and constructive reading,
writing, listening, speaking, and observing. The program
alsoorganizesfilmanddiscussionevents,conference
attendance, participation in essay competitions, and
community involvement.
Courses
PHIL& 101: Introduction to Philosophy
5 Cr
Introduction to Philosophy exposes students to major tools,
problems, and domains of philosophy. Students engage in
the activity of philosophizing through the use of historical
and contemporary reading. Questions addressed include:
Are my beliefs all a matter of opinion? What is reality? What
is truth? Does God exist? Am I free? Does science give us
knowledge?
PHIL& 115: Critical Thinking
5 Cr
Quarters: F/W/SR
The class provides an informal, non-symbolic introduction
to logic and critical thinking emphasizing real-life examples,
natural language applications, and the informal logical
fallacies. Students learn the concept of an argument, learn
how to distinguish arguments from non-arguments, and
studydifferentpatternsofargumentation.Studentsalso
learn how to critically evaluate arguments and how to
construct arguments of their own.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 095 or permission of
instructor
PHIL& 120: Introduction to Logic
5 Cr
Students of Introduction to Logic examine validity,
soundness, inference, necessity, implication, and other
concepts central to standard reasoning processes.
Examination of the nature of formal arguments including
propositional (sentence) logic and predicate logic
(quantificationallogic)arestressed.Creditwillbegrantedfor
both.
Prerequisite: MATH 094 or MATH 095
both
PHIL 150: Existential Group
2 Cr
Quarters: O
An intensive, experiential course that explores, on both a
personal and impersonal level, how themes in the writings
of existentialist philosophers such as Beckett, Buber, Camus,
de Beauvoir, Dostoyevsky, Kafka, Kierkegaard, Heidegger,
Nietzsche, and Sartre pertain to the lifestyles, attitudes, and
actions of class participants. The course entails interacting
in a group format and making presentations. The group
interactions are often interpersonal encounters rather than
ones involving only abstract discussion. Attendance and
weekly reading and writing assignments are all required.
Prerequisite: One course in Philosophy and permission of
instructor
PHIL 167: World Philosophy
5 Cr
Quarters: O
Studentsexplorethreetofivelivingphilosophiesnomore
than one of which has found primary expression in Europe.
Thematic comparisons and contrasts will be included; for
example, the nature of reality and the nature of the self in its
social setting. Representative philosophies include African,
American Indian, Buddhist, Confucian, and Taoist.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 095 desirable; college-level
reading and writing
PHIL 215: Introduction to Ethics
5 Cr
Quarters: F
Introduction to Ethics assesses the underlying models that
inform morally relevant behavior. Some issues addressed
include the nature of value claims, moral relativism and
skepticism, morality and well-being, moral responsibility,
ethics and science, ethics and religion, and the connections, if
any, between theory and daily living.
PHIL 220: Philosophy of Religion
5 Cr
Quarters: W
This course analyzes issues basic to understanding religion,
such as the problem of evil and theodicies, free will and
divine foreknowledge, arguments for/against the existence
of God, and the relationship between faith and reason. It
will also examine major world religions such as Buddhism,
Confucianism, Taoism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and
Judaism.
Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or permission of instructor
Photography
Photography courses are structured for the novice as well as
those with some photographic experience. Beginners should
enroll in Photography 103. Students with photographic
experience should consult the instructor for advanced
placement.
Courses
PHOTO 103: Digital Photography
5 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
An introduction to digital camera operation, image
manipulation software, visualization skills, expressive
sensitivity, and quality printing. Emphasis is on the elements
and principles of photographic composition, ethical
issues, aesthetic vocabulary, and the study of how images
communicate. Includes lecture, supervised lab, and group
critiques. Students must provide a digital camera with
operable controls (eg. F-stop, shutter speed).
PHOTO 190, 191: Co-op Field Experience I, II
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
PHOTO 199, 299: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Projects in photography determined by instructor and
student.
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
PHOTO 201: History of Photography
5 Cr
Quarters: O
A survey of the history and continually evolving properties of
photography as a cultural language and art-making tool from
its beginnings in the 1830s to the digital imaging of today.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL* 101
PHOTO 203: Intermediate Digital Photography
5 Cr
Quarters: O
Continuation of elements and principles from beginning
digital photography, with greater emphasis on the
development of personal visual statements as well as a
more in-depth understanding of the hardware, software,
and concepts of visual communication. Includes lecture,
supervised studio time, and group critiques. Students must
provide a digital SLR camera with operational controls (eg.
F-stop, shutter speed) and camera RAW.
Prerequisite: PHOTO 103
Physical Education
The courses in Physical Education provide students with
the knowledge, awareness, and physical activity skills
necessary to meet their desired personal state of “wellness”.
The student will learn to make educated and responsible
decisions when faced with a variety of lifestyle choices. No
more than three PE activity credits apply towards a DTA
degree.
Courses
PE 076: Community Service
0 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Thisnoncreditcourseisofferedtoallowstudents,staff,
faculty, and community members to use the YAK Fitness/
Wellness Center.
PE 130: Weight Training Beginning
1 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This introductory course provides a foundation of knowledge
and skill to acquaint students with the proper fundamentals,
technique, and safety in resistance training and alternative
exercises to develop muscle endurance and strength. It will
provide an opportunity for the creation of individualized
training program that allows the student to meet personal,
fitness,andhealthgoals.ActivityCourse.
PE 132: Weight Training Advanced
2 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course is a continuation of resistance training which will
enhance and include advanced techniques for strengthening
and building endurance. Each student will be responsible for
creating and performing an individualized program as well as
for a commitment to increasing active participation time in
the YAK Fitness/Wellness Center. Activity Course.
PE 180: Wellness for Life I
1 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course is designed for the student who wants to take
responsibility for lifestyle changes for wellness through
developingpersonalgoals,appraisingfitnesslevels,and
applyingpositivebehavioralchangesthroughactivefitness
program design and self-awareness activities. Activity
Course.
PE 181: Wellness for Life II
1 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Introduces students to the intermediate challenge of
wellness concepts which enhance physical, mental,
and emotional well-being with emphasis on personal
commitment and responsibility for positive lifestyle change.
Activity Course.
Prerequisite: PE 180
PE 182: Wellness for Life III
1 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This course continues to expand the student’s physical and
mental well-being through positive lifestyle change with the
developmentofadiversified,advancedfitnessprogram.
Activity Course.
Prerequisite: PE 181
PE 184: Fast Track Wellness for Life
2 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
Thisentry-levelcourseinstructsstudentstodevelopafitness
or active activity program to meet personal goals and move
toward greater awareness of a student’s human potential for
life-long health, self-care and sensitivity to the environment.
Assignmentsandfitnesscenterlabhoursarestructured
tostudyphysicalfitness,goalsetting,basicnutritional
components, self-behavior change tactics, cardiovascular
endurance,muscularstrength,andflexibility.ActivityCourse.
159
160
PE 199: Experimental/Exploratory Studies
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in physical education.
Physical Education, Men’s
Physical Education, Men's
PEM 243: Basketball Fundamentals II Men
2 Cr
Quarters: F
Intermediate- to advanced-level basketball skills class
stressing the basic fundamentals of the game. Emphasis is
placed on individual skill development as opposed to team
play or competition. Activity Course.
Prerequisite: A first meeting skills test is conducted to ensure
entry-level skills and coordination are possessed in order to
ensure safety of the student; permission of instructor
PEM 143: Basketball Fundamentals Men
2 Cr
Quarters: F
Entry- to intermediate-level basketball skills class stressing
the basic fundamentals of the game. Emphasis is placed
on individual skill development as opposed to team play or
competition.Afirst-meetingskillstestisconductedtoensure
ensure safety of the student. Activity Course.
PEM 245: Baseball Fundamentals II Men
2 Cr
Quarters: F
Intermediate- to advanced-level baseball skills class stressing
competition. Activity Course.
Prerequisite: A first meeting skills test is conducted to ensure
ensure safety of the student; permission of instructor
PEM 145: Baseball Fundamentals Men
2 Cr
Quarters: F
Entry- to intermediate-level baseball skills class stressing
ensure the safety of the student. Activity Course.
PEM 253: Basketball Theory II Men
3 Cr
Quarters: F
Application of coaching related to various basketball
fundamentalskills,developingoffensiveanddefensive
strategies, and enforcing the game rules. The administrative
duties of the basketball coach will be studied and applied
through community service learning.
Prerequisite: PEM 153 and permission of instructor
PEM 153: Basketball Theory Men
3 Cr
Quarters: F
A study of the fundamental skills of basketball as well as
offensiveanddefensivestrategies.Attentionisgivento
the rules of the game, administration, and other related
problems facing the prospective coach. The approach
throughout is from the viewpoint that the students are
preparing for coaching.
PEM 155: Baseball Theory Men
3 Cr
Quarters: W
A study of the fundamental skills of baseball as well as
PEM 163: Techniques of Basketball I Men
2 Cr
Quarters: W
Advances basketball skills and techniques course which
meets on a daily basis during Winter quarter only; basketball
rules and interpretation and application; organized and
officiatedcontestsonaregularbasis.Flexibleschedule
is necessary as class meets daily, some evenings, and
weekends. Activity Course.
PEM 165: Baseball Techniques Men
2 Cr
Quarters: S
Baseball skills and technique class which meets on a daily
basisduringSpringquarteronly.Organizedandofficiated
contests are played on a regular basis. Flexible schedule
is necessary since class meets daily, some evenings, and
Prerequisite: Closed enrollment; permission of instructor
PEM 255: Baseball Theory II Men
3 Cr
Quarters: W
Application of coaching related to various baseball
duties of the baseball coach will be studied and applied
Prerequisite: PEM 155 and permission of instructor
PEM 263: Basketball Techniques II Men
2 Cr
Quarters: W
Advanced basketball skills and techniques course that meets
on a daily basis during Winter quarter only; basketball rules,
theirinterpretationandapplication;organizedandofficiated
contests on a regular basis. The student will participate in an
organized, educational community service event to assist
in instructing developing athletes’ techniques and skills.
Flexible schedule is necessary as class meets daily, some
evenings, and weekends. Activity Course.
Prerequisite: High school or summer program experience in
organized basketball and permission of instructor
PEM 265: Baseball Techniques II Men
2 Cr
Quarters: S
Advanced baseball skills and techniques course that meets
on a daily basis during Spring quarter only; baseball rules,
organized, educational community service event to assist
in instructing developing athletes’ techniques and skills.
organized baseball and permission of instructor
Physical Education, Women’s
PEW 143: Basketball Fundamentals Women
2 Cr
Quarters: F
Entry- to intermediate-level basketball skills class stressing
ensure safety of the student. Activity Course.
PEW 144: Soccer Fundamentals Women
2 Cr
Quarters: S
Entry- to intermediate-level soccer skills class stressing the
basic fundamentals of the game. Emphasis is placed on
individual skill development as opposed to team play or
entry-level skill coordination is possessed in order to ensure
the safety of the student. Activity Course.
PEW 146: Softball Fundamentals Women
2 Cr
Quarters: F
Entry- to intermediate-level softball skills class stressing
ensure the safety of the student. Activity Course.
PEW 148: Volleyball Fundamentals Women
2 Cr
Quarters: S
Entry- to intermediate-level volleyball skills class stressing
on individual skill development as opposed to team play
or competition. Skill instruction includes serving, passing,
hitting,andoffensiveanddefensivepositioning.Afirstmeeting skills test is conducted to ensure entry-level skill
coordination is possessed in order to ensure the safety of the
student. Activity Course.
PEW 153: Basketball Theory Women
3 Cr
Quarters: F
A study of the fundamental skills of basketball as well as
PEW 154: Soccer Theory Women
3 Cr
Quarters: F
A study of coaching soccer and the fundamental
skillsforsocceraswellastheoffensiveanddefensive
strategies. Attention is given to the rules of the game, the
administration, and other related problems facing the
perspective coach. The approach throughout is from the
viewpoint that the students are preparing for coachingrelated opportunities.
PEW 156: Softball Theory Women
3 Cr
Quarters: W
A study of the fundamental skills of softball as well as
PEW 158: Volleyball Theory Women
3 Cr
Quarters: F
Study of the fundamental skills, rules, and history of
volleyballaswellastheoffensiveanddefensivestrategies.
Attention is given to the rules of the game, administration,
and other related problems facing the prospective coach.
The approach throughout is from the viewpoint that students
are preparing for coaching.
PEW 163: Basketball Techniques Women
2 Cr
Quarters: W
A basketball skills and techniques course which studies the
game of basketball, game plans, rules interpretation, and
applicationtechniques.Organizedandofficiatedcontests
areplayedonaregularbasis.Aflexiblescheduleisnecessary
since the class meets daily, some evenings, and weekends.
Activity Course.
PEW 164: Soccer Techniques Women
2 Cr
Quarters: F
A soccer skills and techniques class which meets on a daily
basis.Organizedandofficiatedcontestsareplayedona
regularbasis.Aflexiblescheduleisnecessarysincetheclass
meets daily, some evenings, and weekends. Activity Course.
PEW 166: Softball Techniques Women
2 Cr
Quarters: S
Softball skills and technique class which meets on a daily
basisduringSpringquarteronly.Organizedandofficiated
Prerequisite: Closed enrollment; permission of instructor
PEW 168: Volleyball Techniques Women
2 Cr
Quarters: F
Advanced volleyball skills and technique class which meets
on a daily basis during Fall quarter only. Volleyball rules
interpretationandapplication.Organizedandofficiated
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor; high school or club
program experience in organized volleyball
PEW 243: Basketball Fundamentals II Women
2 Cr
Quarters: F
Intermediate- to advanced-level basketball skills class
Prerequisite: First meeting skill test is conducted to ensure entrylevel skills and coordination are possessed in order to ensure
safety of the students; permission of instructor
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162
PEW 244: Soccer Fundamentals II Women
2 Cr
Quarters: S
Intermediate- to advanced-level soccer skills class stressing
competition. Activity Course.
PEW 248: Volleyball Fundamentals II Women
2 Cr
Quarters: S
Intermediate- to advanced-level volleyball skills class
PEW 253: Basketball Theory II Women
3 Cr
Quarters: F
Application of coaching related to various basketball
duties of the basketball coach will be studied and applied
Prerequisite: PEW 153 and permission of instructor
PEW 254: Soccer Theory II Women
3 Cr
Quarters: F
Application of coaching related to various soccer
duties of the soccer coach will be studied and applied
PEW 256: Softball Theory II Women
3 Cr
Quarters: W
Application of coaching related to various softball
duties of the softball coach will be studied and applied
PEW 258: Volleyball Theory II Women
3 Cr
Quarters: F
Application of coaching related to various volleyball
duties of the volleyball coach will be studied and applied
PEW 263: Basketball Techniques II Women
2 Cr
Quarters: W
Advanced basketball skills and techniques course that meets
on a daily basis during Winter quarter only; basketball rules,
organized, educational community service event to assist in
instructing developmental athletes’ techniques and skills.
organized basketball and permission of instructor
PEW 264: Soccer Techniques II Women
2 Cr
Quarters: F
Advanced soccer skills and techniques course that meets
on a daily basis during Fall quarter only; soccer rules, their
interpretationandapplication;organizedandofficiated
organized soccer and permission of instructor
PEW 266: Softball Techniques II Women
2 Cr
Quarters: S
Advanced softball skills and techniques course that meets
on a daily basis during Spring quarter only; softball rules,
organized softball and permission of instructor
PEW 268: Volleyball Techniques II Women
2 Cr
Quarters: F
Advanced volleyball skills and techniques course that meets
on a daily basis during Fall quarter only; volleyball rules, their
interpretationandapplication;organizedandofficiated
organized volleyball and permission of instructor
Physical Science
Physics
Courses
Introduction to Physics
The introductory physics course is a good beginning science
course while the general physics and engineering physics
courses give strong backgrounds in classical physics (i.e.
mechanics, energy, work, electricity and magnetism,
thermodynamics, optics, and waves).
Physical science courses are intended as an introduction
for non-science majors to the four main physical sciences:
physics, chemistry, astronomy, and geology. Physical Science
I covers physics and chemistry, while Physical Science II
covers astronomy, atmospheric science, and geology.
PHSCI 076: Community Service
0 Cr
Quarters: O
non-credit course.
PHSCI 101: Physical Science Survey I
5 Cr
Quarters: O
A survey of elementary physics and chemistry designed for
students taking no further courses in these subjects. PHSCI
101 may be used either for chemistry or physics distribution
but not for both.
Prerequisite: MATH 084 or 085 or placement into MATH 095 or
above
PHSCI 102: Physical Science Survey II
5 Cr
Quarters: O
A survey of physical and historical geology, meteorology, and
astronomy designed for students taking no further courses
in the physical sciences. PHSCI 102 may be used either for
geology or astronomy distribution but not for both.
Prerequisite: ENGL 090T or YVCC placement into ENGL 095
PHSCI 112: Physical Science Survey II with Lab
5 Cr
Quarters: W, S
A survey of basic astronomy, atmospheric science, and
physical geology with lab, designed for students taking no
further courses in the physical sciences. PHSCI 112 may
be used for distribution for either astronomy or physical
geography but not for both.
Prerequisite: ENGL 090T or YVCC placement into ENGL 095 and
PHSCI 199, 299: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Short courses, seminars, and individual study.
Physics is the fundamental science. All other sciences
andtechnologiescanfindtheirrootsinphysics.Physics
principles are logical and simple and yet far-reaching in their
application. Currently, a single-quarter introductory physics
courseandtwodifferentphysicssequencesareoffered.
General Physics I, II, III
General Physics I, II, and III are non calculus-based,
intended for non-science majors and some allied health
majors; however, these courses are a solid preparation for
engineering and science majors with no previous experience
with physics. These courses can be used by the transfer
student to satisfy a general or non calculus-based physics
requirement at a university.
Engineering Physics I, II, III
Engineering Physics I, II, and III are calculus-based, intended
for the mathematics, physics, chemistry, or engineering
major transfer student. Most pre-med majors also use
this sequence. The sequence of subjects is essentially the
same as the general physics sequence, but the topics are
considered from a more rigorous mathematical viewpoint.
The lab content of engineering physics is similar to general
physics, but the mechanics of the labs (data collection and
analysis)areverydifferent.Thesecoursescanbeusedbythe
transfer student to satisfy an engineering or calculus-based
physics requirement at a university.
Courses
PHYS 099, 199, 299: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Workshops, short courses, and individual study.
PHYS 100: Introduction to Physics
5 Cr
Quarters: SR
Introduction to Physics is a survey course designed to
introduce and enhance a student’s understanding of
elementary physics. This course emphasizes a more
conceptual and less mathematical approach to physics.
Topics include mechanics, heat, sound, electricity and
magnetism, light, and special topics. While primarily
designed for the non-science major (i.e., students in the
arts, humanities, and social sciences), this is an excellent
beginning science course for any student.
Prerequisite: MATH 084 or MATH 085 or YVCC placement into
MATH 095 or above
PHYS 115: General Physics I Lecture
3 Cr
Quarters: F, S
PHYS 125: General Physics I Lab
2 Cr
Quarters: F, S
The overriding theme is classical mechanics. Topics include
vectors, velocity, acceleration, work, energy, momentum,
statics and equilibrium, and Newton’s laws of motion. A
graphing calculator is required. For non-engineering majors
and general science majors.
Prerequisite: MATH& 141 or permission of instructor; PHYS 115
and PHYS 125 must be taken concurrently
Distribution to DTA: Natural Sciences - Lab
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164
PHYS 116: General Physics II Lecture
3 Cr
Quarters: W
PHYS 126: General Physics II Lab
2 Cr
Quarters: W
Topicsincludefluids,waves,sound,heat,and
thermodynamics. There is also a brief detour into the area of
modern physics. A graphing calculator is required. For nonengineering majors and general science majors.
Prerequisite: PHYS 115 and PHYS 125 or permission of instructor;
PHYS 116/ and PHYS 26 must be taken concurrently
PHYS 117: General Physics III Lecture
3 Cr
Quarters: S
PHYS 127: General Physics III Lab
2 Cr
Quarters: S
Topics include electricity, magnetism, circuits, optics, and
(more) modern physics. A graphing calculator is required. For
non-engineering majors and general science majors.
Prerequisite: PHYS 116/ and PHYS 126 or permission of
instructor; PHYS 117 and PHYS 127 must be taken concurrently
PHYS 211: Engineering Physics I Lecture
3 Cr
Quarters: F
PHYS 221: Engineering Physics I Lab
2 Cr
Quarters: F
Classical mechanics at the calculus level. Typical topics
include vectors, displacement, velocity, acceleration, work,
energy, momentum, statics and equilibrium, and Newton’s
laws of motion. A graphing calculator is required. For
engineering and physical science (physics or chemistry)
majors.
Prerequisite: One year of high school physics or PHYS 115, PHYS
125, and MATH& 151 or permission of instructor; PHYS 211 and
PHYS 221 must be taken concurrently
PHYS 212: Engineering Physics II Lecture
3 Cr
Quarters: W
PHYS 222: Engineering Physics II Lab
2 Cr
Quarters: W
Topicsincludefluids,waves,sound,heat,and
thermodynamics. There is a brief detour into the area of
modern physics. A graphing calculator is required. For
engineering and physical science (physics or chemistry)
majors.
Prerequisite: PHYS 211, PHYS 221, and MATH& 152 or
permission of instructor; PHYS 212 and PHYS 222 must be taken
concurrently
PHYS 213: Engineering Physics III Lecture
3 Cr
Quarters: S
PHYS 223: Engineering Physics III Lab
2 Cr
Quarters: S
Topics include electricity, magnetism, circuits, optics, and
(more) modern physics. A graphing calculator is required.
For engineering and physical science (physics or chemistry)
majors.
Prerequisite: PHYS 212 and PHYS 222 or permission of instructor;
PHYS 213 and PHYS 223 must be taken concurrently
Political Science
Political science is the study of government and public policy
and of the political behavior of individuals and groups.
Politicalscienceusesbothhumanisticandscientificmethods
of analysis to examine individual and group behaviors and
outcomes at the local, state, national, and international levels
of politics (source: American Political Science Association).
ThePoliticalScienceprogramatYVCCoffersmostofthe
fundamental courses in the discipline that prepare students
for a declared major or minor in political science at a fouryear college or university. Political science courses at YVCC
also contribute toward general education requirements
necessary for a bachelor’s degree in any liberal arts
discipline.
Courses
POLS 099: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
POLS 100: Contemporary World Problems
3 Cr
Quarters: O
This course examines current global political, social,
economic, and environmental issues. Each quarter will
addressslightlydifferenttopicsdependingontheglobal
situation. The course will not necessarily be region or
countryspecific,butorganizedaroundglobalproblems
such as the environment, economic development, weapons
proliferation, trade, nationalism, and human rights.
085
POLS 100W: Contemporary World Problems
5 Cr
Quarters: F
This course examines current global political, social,
economic, and environmental issues. Each quarter will
addressslightlydifferenttopicsdependingontheglobal
situation. The course will not necessarily be region or
countryspecific,butorganizedaroundglobalproblems
such as the environment, economic development, weapons
proliferation, trade, nationalism, and human rights. Students
will choose a particular global problem and investigate
it in depth. They will learn how to write a research paper
appropriate for political science and the social sciences in
general.
085
POLS& 101: Introduction to Political Science
5 Cr
An introduction to the basic theories, concepts, and
methods associated with an examination of political
institutions, processes of political decision-making, and
the sociocultural context that produces political choices.
Thiscourseintroducesstudentstothemajorsubfieldsand
methodologies of the discipline.
085
POLS 201: Introduction to Political Theory
5 Cr
Quarters: O
This course is an introduction to the philosophical basis
of political thought and activity. Political theorists ask
fundamental questions about politics and seek to derive
answers to these questions. The course is organized around
several key concepts such as justice, liberty, equality, the
ethical community, individual rights, and citizenship.
POLS& 202: American Government
5 Cr
Quarters: W, S
An examination of the American political process and the
institutions of the national government as well as an analysis
of the United States’ political system from an evaluative
perspective.
085
POLS& 203: International Relations
5 Cr
Quarters: W
An introduction to the study of international relations. The
course examines methods and theories of inquiry, the
causesofconflictandtheconditionsforcooperationatthe
global level, the nature of interstate relations, and the causes
of change in the structure of international politics.
085
POLS 205: State and Local Government
5 Cr
Quarters: O
An examination of the political process, institutions,
functions, and structure of state and local government in the
United States. Special emphasis is given to Washington State
government.
085
Professional/ Technical
Education
Courses
PTECH 098, 198: Experimental/Exploratory Studies
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
WorkFirst pre-employment truck driver training for TANF
students.
PTECH 099: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
PTECH 115: Applied Mathematics II
3 Cr
Thiscourseincludesmathematicalapplicationsforspecific
professional/technical programs. The content may include
the following topics: ratio, proportion, metric conversion,
andscientificnotationaswellasroots,geometry,statistics,
solution of equations, functions, polynomials, and formulas.
Prerequisite: Coded in a professional/technical program in which
PTECH 115 is required and eligibility for MATH 075
PTECH 116: Applied Mathematics II for Early Childhood Ed
5 Cr
Quarters: S
This course includes mathematical applications for early
childhood educators. Concepts include math sense and
problem-solving for whole numbers, fractions, decimals,
percents, proportions, charts and graphs, geometry, and
specificpreschooltopics.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in an Early Childhood or Paraeducator degree or certificate program and one of the following:
successful completion of MATH 075, eligibility for MATH 085, or
PTECH 120: Technical Writing
5 Cr
Studentsinthiscoursewilllearnthedefinition,distinct
features, and diverse applications of technical writing. They
willalsopracticeandlearnthespecificcharacteristicsof
technical writing: subject, audience, organization, style, tone,
and other special features. Various technical writing formats
such as business communications, informative reports,
analytical and persuasive briefs, and research proposals will
be practiced and learned.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101 and successful completion
of IT 100 or IT 105 and BT 101 or BT 104
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166
Psychology
YakimaValleyCommunityCollegeoffersacoreofbasic
psychology courses which will provide a sound introduction
to the discipline. Psychology is the science of human
behavior and experience and includes perspectives
examining abnormal behavior, the biological bases of
behavior, social interaction, and cognitive processes. These
psychologycoursesareofferedforgeneraleducation,
personal enrichment, and for students pursuing a career in
psychologyorrelatedfields.Theyserveasprerequisitesfor
several campus programs.
Courses
PSYC& 100: General Psychology
5 Cr
An introduction to the science of human behavior and
experience, including fundamental perspectives as well as
behavioral and cognitive processes.
085
PSYCH 198, 298: Experimental/Exploratory Studies
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in psychology.
PSYCH 199, 299: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
PSYC& 200: Lifespan Psychology
5 Cr
LifespanPsychologyprovidesasurveyofthescientificstudy
of physical, cognitive, and emotional development and social
changes that take place throughout the human lifespan.
Students will explore the interaction between genetic and
environmentalinfluencesonhumandevelopment.
Prerequisite: PSYC& 100
PSYCH 209: Fundamentals of Psychological Research
5 Cr
Quarters: O
This course addresses basic experimental and nonexperimental research designs and strategies and provides
both lecture and laboratory experiences. Topics include
hypothesis testing, interpretation of statistics, searching and
evaluatingresearchliterature,fundamentalsofscientific
writing, research strategies, and ethical issues in research.
Prerequisite: PSYC& 100 and eligibility for MATH 095
PSYCH 212: Human Life-span Develop. for CD Professionals
5 Cr
Quarters: W
An interdisciplinary, multi-cultural investigation of the entire
human lifespan from conception through the dying process
and death. Designed for those in the chemical dependency
field.Opentochemicaldependencystudentsonly.
Prerequisite: PSYC& 100
PSYC& 220: Abnormal Psychology
5 Cr
Quarters: W, S
Anintroductiontotheetiology,diagnosis,classification,and
manifestations of psychopathology as well as recommended
treatment modalities and prognosis.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL& 101, eligibility for MATH 085,
and PSYC& 100
PSYCH 230: Social Psychology
5 Cr
Quarters: F
Socialpsychologyisthescientificstudyofthewaysinwhich
people’sthoughts,feelings,andbehaviorareinfluenced
by the real or imagined presence of others. Topics include
self-concept, self-serving biases, self-deception, aggression,
lovingandliking,socialinfluence,conformity,obedience,
attitude formation, and attitude change. This course is crossdisciplined. Credit cannot be given for both PSYCH 230 and
SOC 230.
Prerequisite: PSYC& 100 or SOC& 101
Radiologic Sciences
The Radiologic Sciences program is a sequence of courses
thatfulfillstheeducationalobjectivesestablishedby
the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and
competencies outlined by the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists. The program commences in June
each year.
The program is accredited through YVCC by the
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
A radiologic technologist is like a photographer. They
take pictures or images of internal organs or structures
within a person’s body. The technologist produces images
usingionizingradiation,film,computers,etc.Anintegraljob
responsibility is patient care.
While producing images, human touch and patient
safety are critical. Technologists will be faced with the
entire spectrum of patient types: healthy people needing
routine physical procedures, trauma victims, the critically or
terminally ill, the elderly, etc.
Program Outcomes
should be able to:
•
Beproficientatperformingentry-leveljobskills.
•
Be prepared to take the national examination
offeredbytheAmericanRegistryoftheRadiologic
Technologists.
Careers
Upon successful completion of the 24-month program,
students are granted an Associate of Applied Science degree
in Radiologic Technology (AAS) and are eligible to apply
totakethenationalregistryexaminationofferedbythe
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Radiologic
technologists seek employment in hospitals, clinics, and
physicianoffices.Withadditionaltrainingand/orcollege
coursework, graduates are eligible for CT, MRI radiation
therapy, ultrasound, administration, and education.
is also available at the following websites: www.WA.gov/
CareerGuide or www.WA.gov/ESD/lmea
Degree
Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic
Technology
All Radiologic Technology courses may be taken only
in sequence or by special permission of the program
coordinator. A grade of C (2.0) or better must be received in
the courses required for the Associate of Applied Science
degree in Radiologic Technology.
Summer Quarter
Credits
RT 116
Radiographic Communications
2
RT 110
Introduction to Radiology
3
RT 117
AIDS/HIV/CPR
1
Total Credits
6
Fall Quarter
BIOL 231
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
5
RT 111
Introduction to Clinical Experience
1
RT 120
Image Acquisition Theory I
3
RT 121
Image Acquisition Lab I
1
RT 130
Radiologic Positioning I Theory
3
RT 131
Radiologic Positioning I Lab
2
RT 140
Radiology Patient Care Theory
2
RT 141
Radiology Patient Care Lab
1
Total Credits
18
Winter Quarter
RT 122
Image Acquisition Theory II
3
RT 123
Image Acquisition Lab II
1
RT 132
Radiologic Positioning II Theory
3
RT 133
RT 150
Radiologic Positioning II Lab
Clinic Practicum I
Total Credits
Spring Quarter
RT 134
Radiologic Positioning III Theory
RT 135
Radiologic Positioning III Lab
RT 136
Radiographic Procedures
RT 151
Clinic Practicum II
Total Credits
Summer Quarter
RT 250
Clinic Practicum III
Total Credits
Fall Quarter
RT 230
Pathology & Advanced Procedures I
RT 240
Radiation Biology
RT 251
Clinic Practicum IV
Total Credits
Winter Quarter
RT 220
Quality Management Theory
RT 231
Pathology & Advanced Procedures II
RT 252
Clinic Practicum V
RT 259
Professional Prep
Total Credits
Spring Quarter
RT 232
Pathology & Advanced Procedures III
RT 246
Radiation Physics
RT 253
Clinic Practicum VI
RT 260
Registry Review
Total Credits
2
6
15
2
2
4
6
14
13
13
3
3
13
19
2
4
11
1
18
2
5
7
2
16
119
Admission Requirements
•
Candidate must meet general admission requirements
of YVCC.
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Applicants’filesmustbecompletebyMarch1.
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Completion of college courses with a 2.7 (B-)
cumulative GPA.
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Completion of the following program prerequisites
with a grade of C (2.0) or better. It is acceptable to
repeat a course in order to receive the required GPA;
however, a student will not be considered eligible
for selection if s/he failed to receive a C (2.0) on the
second attempt or needed to repeat three or more
of the prerequisites. A student has the option to
submit a letter of appeal if extenuating circumstances
influencedunsatisfactorygrade(s).
• BIOL 109 * (requires a C+ or better)
• CHEM 100 * (or one year of high school chemistry)
• ENGL& 102
• AH 119 *
• MATH 095 *
• CMST& 101 or CMST& 220
• BIOL 230 *
• BIOL 231 *
The following may be taken and completed by Winter
quarter
duringthefirstyearoftheprogram:
• CMST& 101 or CMST& 220
• BIOL 231
*Coursesmusthavebeentakenwithinthepastfiveyears.
Criminal history and drug screening information will be
requested of students enrolling in Radiologic Science.
Information obtained from this inquiry will be treated
confidentiallyandwillbeconsideredindeterminingthe
students’ eligibility to complete clinical competencies.
information obtained from the background check or drug
screen will result in a student’s inability to satisfactorily
complete program degree requirements or to take the
examinationofferedbytheAmericanRegistryofRadiologic
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Technologists.Formorespecificinformation,contactthe
program coordinator.
Selection Procedure
The application deadline is March 1. See the program
applicationpacketforspecificcriteria.Finalselectionof
applicants is based on the following: college GPA, completion
of and GPA in program prerequisite, essay, visitation, and
volunteer hours. Applicants who accumulate enough points
toward selection will be scheduled for an interview, which will
determinefinalselection.Notificationofstatus—acceptance,
conditional acceptance, alternate, or rejection—will be sent
to the candidate by May 30.
Students who are accepted into the Radiologic Science
program must meet current immunization requirements.
The Radiologic Science program does not discriminate
on the basis of age, marital status, sex, race, color, creed,
national origin, the presence of any physical or sensory
handicap, or being a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.
RT 110: Introduction to Radiography
3 Cr
Quarters: SR
This course is designed to orient the beginning radiology
studenttothefieldofdiagnosticimaging.Studentswill
reflectonhistoricaleventsinradiographyandexplore
advancedimagingfields.Medicalethicsandlegalissueswill
be studied.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiologic Science program
RT 111: Introduction to Clinical Experience
1 Cr
Quarters: F
This course provides opportunities for students to acquaint
themselves with the clinical education centers and policies
specifictoclinicaleducation.Thecontentofthiscourse
includes becoming familiar with and completing competency
testingonspecifichospitalradiographicequipmentaswellas
filmanddarkroomprocedures.
Prerequisite: Admittance to the Radiologic Science program and
completion of RT 117 with a grade of S
Clinical Assignments
Clinical Assignment Scheduling
Since clinical experience is a required portion of the
educational program which builds skills, monetary
reimbursement is not given for the time spent during the
students’ clinical assignments. Students are assigned to a
variety of shifts on a one-month rotational basis. Schedules
are posted quarterly.
RT 116: RT Communications
2 Cr
Quarters: SR
This course assists students to develop skills and knowledge
about multicultural communication in a radiologic imaging/
medical environment. Focus is on cultural ethnicity and
interaction with patients at medical facilities, Spanish verbal
communication, and radiologic terminology.
Prerequisite: Admittance to the Radiologic Science program
Clinical Education Centers
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Klickitat Valley Hospital
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Sunnyside Community Hospital
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Toppenish Community Hospital
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Yakima Regional Medical & Cardiac Center
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Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
RT 117: HIV/AIDS/CPR for Radiographers
1 Cr
Quarters: SR
This course meets the requirements for AIDS/HIV education
as stated in WAC 246-12-260. Also included is CPR for the
radiographer.
Certificate
RT 120: Image Acquisition Theory I
3 Cr
Quarters: F
This course is designed to teach the student basic technical
principles and mathematical calculations of image
production. The student will also obtain a basic knowledge of
how x-radiation is produced and used in diagnostic medical
radiography and what radiation safety measures can be
taken to minimize exposure.
Prerequisite: MATH 095 and admission to the Radiologic Science
program
CT Certificate Program
TheCTcertificateprogramisanextensionprogramoffered
to the radiologic technology graduate by application process.
This two-quarter program consists of online delivery of
academic classes and supervised clinical practicum in a CT
scan department. Upon completion of this two-quarter
program, students will have the classroom knowledge and
the clinical competencies to prepare them to apply for the
CTcertificationtestofferedbytheAmericanRegistryof
Radiologic Technologists.
TheCTcertificateprogrambeginsFallquarter.For
technologists currently working in CT scan, clinical
practicum may be waived. (See the program coordinator
for exceptions.) Applications are accepted beginning March
1 for the year applying. For more information, contact the
Radiologic Science program.
Fall Quarter
Credits
RT 270
CT Physics & Quality Assurance
4
RT 272
Cross Sectional Anatomy & Pathology I
2
RT 273
CT Clinical Practicum I
7
Winter Quarter
Credits
RT 276
Cross Sectional Anatomy & Pathology II
4
RT 278
CT Special Procedures
2
RT 279
CT Clinical Practicum II
7
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Courses
Registration in radiologic science courses requires
acceptance into the Radiologic Science program.
RT 121: Image Acquisition Lab I
1 Cr
Quarters: F
This course includes orientation to radiographic equipment
and application of prime exposure factors, geometric factors,
density, and contrast in the laboratory setting.
RT 122: Image Acquisition Theory II
3 Cr
Quarters: W
Course content includes the principles of digital radiography,
computedradiography,radiographicfilm,automatic
processing, grids, screens, and beam restriction.
Prerequisite: RT 120 or permission of instructor
RT 123: Image Acquisition Lab II
1 Cr
Quarters: W
Students will perform laboratory experiments to discover
principles of automatic processing, sensitometry, and the
use of radiographic accessories.
RT 130: Radiologic Positioning Theory I
3 Cr
Quarters: F
Course emphasis is placed on radiographic protocols for
the chest, upper extremities, abdomen, sternum, ribs, and
IVU. Images will be analyzed for proper demonstration of
anatomy and diagnostic quality.
RT 131: Radiologic Positioning I Lab
2 Cr
Quarters: F
Protocols for the chest, upper extremities, abdomen,
sternum, ribs, and IVU will be practiced in a laboratory
setting. Images will be produced and evaluated for proper
demonstration of anatomy and diagnostic quality.
RT 132: Radiologic Positioning Theory II
3 Cr
Quarters: W
Course emphasis is placed on radiographic protocols for
the lower extremities and vertebral column. Images will
be analyzed for proper demonstration of anatomy and
diagnostic quality.
RT 133: Radiographic Positioning II Lab
2 Cr
Quarters: W
Protocols for the lower extremities and the vertebral
column will be practiced in a laboratory setting. Images will
be produced and evaluated for proper demonstration of
anatomy and diagnostic quality.
RT 134: Radiographic Position Theory III Lecture
2 Cr
Quarters: S
Course emphasis is placed on radiographic protocols for the
alimentary tract and cranium to include skull, sinuses, facial
bones, nasal bones, mandible, zygomas, and TMJs. Images
will be analyzed for proper demonstration of anatomy and
diagnostic quality.
RT 135: Radiographic Positioning III Lab
2 Cr
Quarters: S
Protocols for the vertebral column, alimentary tract, and
cranium to include skull, sinuses, facial bones, nasal bones,
mandible, zygomas, and TMJs will be practiced in a laboratory
setting. Images will be produced and evaluated for proper
demonstration of anatomy and diagnostic quality.
RT 136: Radiographic Procedures
4 Cr
Quarters: S
This course is designed to acquaint the student with
imaging considerations for the trauma, surgical, pediatric,
and geriatric patient. Appropriate terminology, pathology,
patient care, technical changes, and positioning variants will
be explored. The student will learn pathology procedures
and cross-sectional imaging for the skeletal system.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiologic Science program or
RT 140: Radiology Patient Care Theory
2 Cr
Quarters: F
This course is designed to teach the radiology student
basic principles of patient care. The student will obtain
basic knowledge of patient interaction, patient history,
transport, emergency situations, basic laboratory tests,
medical/surgical asepsis, venipuncture, contrast media
administration, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacology.
RT 141: Radiology Patient Care Lab
1 Cr
Quarters: F
This course provides the student with practical training in the
area of patient care using the principles and theory learned
in RT 140. Upon completion of this course, the student
will have had the opportunity to practice and role play
emergency situations, patient transfer, immobilization and
body mechanic techniques, venipuncture, standard infection
precautions, contrast administration, and medical/surgical
asepsis.
RT 150: Clinical Practicum I
6 Cr
Quarters: W
Students are assigned clinical experience in a radiology
department to practice educational objectives that correlate
withfirst-yearacademiccourses.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of RT 111, RT 140, and RT 141
RT 151: Clinical Practicum II
6 Cr
Quarters: S
with previously-learned academics.
RT 198: Experimental/Exploratory Studies
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
RT 199: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
RT 220: Radiographic Quality Management
2 Cr
Quarters: F
This course explores equipment testing parameters for
digitalandfilmimagingsystems.Itprovidesinstruction
about components of x-ray generators, JCAHO government
regulations and the requirements of a quality management
program.
RT 230: Pathology & Advanced Procedures I
3 Cr
Quarters: F
This course provides the student opportunities to acquaint
themselves with anatomy, physiology, pathology, imaging,
and advanced patient care procedures involving respiratory
and digestive systems. Cross-sectional anatomy and
laboratory tests for these systems will be addressed.
Tomography, CT Scan, MRI and Ultrasound will be studied.
RT 231: Pathology & Advanced Procedures II
4 Cr
Quarters: W
This course provides the student opportunities to acquaint
and advanced patient care procedures involving urinary,
hematopoietic, circulatory/lymphatic, central nervous
systems, and neoplasia. Cross-sectional anatomy and
laboratory tests for these systems will be addressed.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Radiologic Science program or
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RT 232: Pathology & Advanced Procedures III
2 Cr
Quarters: S
This course provides students opportunities to acquaint
and advanced patient care procedures involving endocrine
and male and female reproductive systems. Cross-sectional
anatomy and laboratory tests for these systems will be
addressed. Sensory organs and genetics will also be studied.
RT 240: Radiation Biology
3 Cr
Quarters: W
Thestudyofradiation’seffectsonthebodyandhowtouse
radiationprotectionfortechnologists,staff,patients,andthe
community.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiologic Science program or
RT 246: Radiographic Physics
5 Cr
Quarters: S
This course introduces the student to basic physics
concepts with special emphasis on the physics of electricity,
magnetism, and electromagnetism and how they are applied
to radiologic science.
RT 250: Clinical Practicum III
13 Cr
Quarters: SR
withfirst-yearacademiccourses.Clinicalassignments
include forty hours of experience per week throughout the
quarter.
RT 251: Clinical Practicum IV
13 Cr
Quarters: F
RT 252: Clinical Practicum V
11 Cr
Quarters: W
RT 253: Clinical Practicum VI
7 Cr
Quarters: S
RT 259: Professional Preparation
1 Cr
Quarters: W
In preparation for a career in radiology, students in this
coursewilllearnlicensureandcertificationrequirementsas
well as investigate career advancement opportunities. They
will also practice employment strategies.
RT 260: Registry Review
2 Cr
Quarters: S
This course provides a review of program content to assist
the student in preparation for the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists.
RT 270: CT Physics & Quality Assurance
4 Cr
Quarters: F
This course is designed to provide the academic instruction
regarding CT scan equipment principles and operation.
Equipment physics, image acquisition and image processing
will be included as well as quality assurance testing.
Prerequisite: Graduation from an accredited Radiography
program or permission of instructor
RT 272: Cross Sectional Anatomy & Pathology I
2 Cr
Quarters: F
This course presents information related to CT scanning
of the thorax, abdomen, and pelvis. Sectional anatomy,
pathology, and scanning techniques will be discussed.
RT 273: CT Clinical Practicum I
Variable Cr
Quarters: F
Students are assigned to clinical practicum in a CT scan
departmenttopracticeclinicalobjectivesasdefinedbythe
ARRT.
Prerequisite: Admission to the CT certificate program or
RT 276: Cross Sectional Anatomy and Pathology II
4 Cr
Quarters: W
This course presents information related to CT scanning of
the head, neck, central nervous system, and musculoskeletal
system. Sectional anatomy, pathology, and scanning
techniques will be discussed.
RT 278: CT Special Procedures
2 Cr
Quarters: W
This course is designed to provide the academic instruction
regarding CT advanced procedure exams. Instruction on
contrast administration and reactions, radiation protection,
pediatric CT, 3-D imaging, cardiac and angiographic exams,
radiation treatment planning, PET CT, patient care, and
biopsy/drain procedures will be discussed.
Prerequisite: Admittance to the CT certificate program or
RT 279: CT Clinical Practicum II
Variable Cr
Quarters: W
Students are assigned to clinical practicum in a CT scan
departmenttopracticeclinicalobjectivesasdefinedbythe
ARRT.
Reading
Course
READ 105: Critical Reading
5 Cr
Students develop skills in thinking and reading in the
cognitive domain resulting in increased comprehension and
expanded problem-solving skills in reading. The students
will develop skills in questioning, analyzing, synthesizing
and applying information while learning to evaluate and
communicate about assumptions, assertions, arguments,
anddefinitionsfoundinwrittenmaterials.
Social Science
Social Science courses provide the perspective of more than
one of the following disciplines: Anthropology, Chican@
Studies, Economics, Ethnic Studies, Geography, History,
Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology.
Course
SOSCI 100: Introduction to Social Science
4 Cr
Quarters: O
The purpose of this course is to prepare students for inquiry
into the social sciences. It will examine the language, logic,
and methods of the social science distribution courses and
will expose students to the types of questions posed by the
various disciplines. It will emphasize practicing academic
skills and learning the basic concepts and methodology
necessary for successful study of these disciplines.
Recommended: Eligibility for MATH 075, ENGL 095, and ENGL
081T
Sociology
Sociology is the systematic analysis of the social causes
and consequences of human behavior. Sociologists study
social interaction, social structure, and social change.
Contemporary American society is the focus but comparative
andhistoricalperspectivesareincluded.Thecollegeoffers
basic courses that introduce the student to the fundamental
principles, theories, and approaches of the discipline.
Courses
SOC& 101: Introduction to Sociology
5 Cr
This introductory course in sociology provides a survey of the
discipline and a foundation for other sociology and related
socialsciencecourses.Significantconceptsandtheoriesare
introduced along with the basics of social research. Topics
includeculture,socialstratification,deviance,socialchange,
and social institutions such as the family and education.
Although the main emphasis is on contemporary American
society, comparative and historical perspectives are
included.
085 or successful completion of BA 075
SOC 199, 299: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
SOC& 201: Social Problems
5 Cr
Quarters: W
This course focuses on the sociological concepts and
methods employed in the analysis of contemporary social
problems such as poverty, crime, substance abuse, divorce,
andracialandethnicconflict.Thecourseincludesthe
analysis of global, national, and local problems and considers
possible solutions.
085 or successful completion of BA 075
SOC 210: Sociology of Sex & Gender
5 Cr
Quarters: W, S
This course is a multicultural exploration of the roles of
women and men in historical and contemporary societies.
Issues relating to social institutions, social roles, mobility,
sexuality, and family will be explored.
085
SOC 230: Social Psychology
5 Cr
Quarters: F
Socialpsychologyisthescientificstudyofthewaysinwhich
people’sthoughts,feelings,andbehaviorareinfluenced
by the real or imagined presence of others. Topics include
self-concept, self-serving biases, self-deception, aggression,
lovingandliking,socialinfluence,conformity,obedience,
attitude formation, and attitude change. This course is crossdisciplined. Credit cannot be given for both PSYCH 230 and
SOC 230.
Prerequisite: PSYC& 100 or SOC& 101
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SOC 250: Marriage & Family
5 Cr
Quarters: S
This course focuses on the family as a social institution. It
involves analysis of intimate and family relationships across
the lifespan and in traditional and alternative family forms.
Emphasis is on the modern American family, but historical
and cross-cultural comparisons are addressed. Topics
include changing family patterns and roles, love, courtship,
marital success and dissolution, child-rearing, and family
stress.
085
Student Development
Courses
SD 075: Navigating for Success in Higher Education
3 Cr
Quarters: 0
Thiscourseisforfirst-yearYVCCstudentswhoare
required to take developmental-level coursework in order
to place into college classes. The focus is on developing
the knowledge and skills needed to chart a pathway for
continuing one’s education in face-to-face and eLearning
environments with the support of one’s peers. Topics of
study include college culture and related vocabulary, career
and academic goal-setting, education planning, learning and
interacting styles, and taking advantage of academic support
services.
SD 104: Career and Life Planning
Variable Cr
Quarters: 0
This course is designed to help students make an initial
career/lifeplanbaseduponreflectionontheirskills,
interests, and values as they pertain to the world of work,
education, and leisure. The course will give students essential
tools useful in making similar plans in the future. This course
differsfromSD105:CareerPlanning,inthatthiscourse
ismorecloselytailoredtoindividualstudentsbyoffering
continual enrollment and requiring independent study. SD
104 allows students to choose how deeply they wish to cover
this topic.
Recommended: Placement in ENGL 095 is strongly advised
SD 105: Career Planning
3 Cr
This course is designed to help students make an initial
career/life plan based upon their skills, interests, and values
as they pertain to the world of work, education, and leisure.
The course gives students the essential tools useful in
making similar decisions in the future.
Recommended: Reading and writing at the English 095 level are
strongly advised
SD 111: Specific Learning Skills
2 Cr
Quarters: SR
This course is part of a link and will always be linked with
a content course. The student development portion of the
link focuses on the skills and abilities needed for success
in the content course. Through classroom instruction,
students demonstrate application of the following skills
withinspecificcoursecontent:notetaking,testtaking,
effectivestudygroupprocess,useofsupplemental
instructional materials, analysis of assessment results, time
management, and content-related assignment skills. May
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the linked content-area course
2 Cr
Quarters: F
This course is part of a link and will always be linked with
a content course. The student development portion of the
link focuses on the skills and abilities needed for success
in the content course. Through classroom instruction,
students demonstrate application of the following skills
withinspecificcoursecontent:notetaking,testtaking,
effectivestudygroupprocess,useofsupplemental
instructional materials, analysis of assessment results, time
management, and content-related assignment skills. May
2 Cr
Quarters: W
This course is part of a link and will always be linked with a
content course. The student development portion of the link
focuses on the skills and abilities needed for success in the
content course. Through classroom instruction, students
demonstrateapplicationofthefollowingskillswithinspecific
coursecontent:notetaking,testtaking,effectivestudy
group process, use of supplemental instructional materials,
analysis of assessment results, time management, and
content-related assignment skills. May be repeated for
credit.
TV/Video Production
2 Cr
Quarters: S
This course is part of a link and will always be linked with a
content course. The student development portion of the link
focuses on the skills and abilities needed for success in the
content course. Through classroom instruction, students
demonstrateapplicationofthefollowingskillswithinspecific
coursecontent:notetaking,testtaking,effectivestudy
group process, use of supplemental instructional materials,
analysis of assessment results, time management, and
content-related assignment skills. May be repeated for
credit.
should be able to:
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Begin training in the workforce as interns or entry level
intheaudio/videoproductionfield.
•
Understand and operate various types of audio and
video production equipment and software.
•
Communicateeffectively,applyinterpersonalskills,
and professional awareness to multiple production
scenarios.
•
and advanced production procedures in a team or as
an individual.
•
Understand the social and legal responsibility of
multimedia in the community.
SD 120: Learning Skills
2 Cr
Through leader presentations and group participation,
studentsdevelopanunderstandingofbarrierstoefficient
study and practice means by which to improve their
academic performance. Covered are such issues as student
management of learning, time management, how to take
exams and class notes, improve listening and text reading,
and set goals for achievement. Appropriate for all levels of
ability.
SD 140: Winning at College
5 Cr
Quarters: SR
A course for students entering college who want an overview
of what college is all about, e.g., college admissions;
programs; degree requirements; college transfer
information;financialaid;scholarshipsearch;learning
style, personality and career interest assessments; time
management; listening skills; note taking; test taking;
memory techniques; and career information.
Prerequisite: Ability to read and write at high school level
SD 190, 191: Co-op Field Experience I, II
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
SD 198: Experimental/Exploratory Studies
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory studies in student development.
TV/Video Production is a collaborative program with
YV-TECH. Students will train in a real-world environment
by working in a student-operated production company.
The program is equipped with up-to-date equipment and
facilities.
Studentswhocompletethefirstyearwillreceivea
certificatefromYV-TECH,andstudentswhocompletethe
two-year program will receive an Associate of Applied
Science degree in TV/Video Production from YVCC. For more
information, contact YV-TECH at 509.573.5520.
Program Outcomes
Careers
Department Job Service Center at 800.215.1617.
Information is also available at the following websites:
www.Access.wa.gov or www.WorkforceExplorer.com
Courses
TVID 101: Digital Media I
7 Cr
Quarters: F
This course introduces the student to working on projects
suchasshortfilms,musicvideos,livein-studiomusic
performances, digital video and audio editing, multi-track
audio recording, animation visual graphics and much more.
Students work in a real-world environment with
up-to-date equipment and facilities and have the opportunity
to produce content for the 90.3 FM HD-2 radio station.
*This is a 12-week class each quarter rather than the
traditional 10-weeks.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor, Fall quarter start
TVID 102: Digital Media II
7 Cr
Quarters: W
This course builds on the skills and concepts learned in TVID
101.Studentsworkonprojectssuchasshortfilms,music
videos, live in-studio music performances, digital video and
audio editing, multi-track audio recording, animation, visual
graphics and much more. Students work in a real-world
environment with up-to-date equipment and facilities and
have the opportunity to produce content for the 90.3 FM
HD-2 radio station.
Prerequisite: TVID 101 with a grade of c or better or permission
of instructor
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TVID 103: Digital Media III
7 Cr
Quarters: S
This course builds on the skills and concepts learned in TVID
101 and TVID 102. Student work on projects such as short
films,musicvideos,livein-studiomusicperformances,
digital video and audio editing, multi-track audio recording,
animation, visual graphics, and much more. Students work
in a real-world environment with up-to-date equipment and
facilities and have the opportunity to produce content for the
90.3 FM HD-2 radio station.
Prerequisite: TVID 102 with a grade of c or better or permission
of instructor
The mission of the Veterinary Technology program is
to attract, educate, and graduate highly competent
individuals who are prepared to make a positive impact in
their employment areas through excellent patient care,
interpersonal communication, and economic skills.
The Veterinary Technology program is a two-year course
of study leading to an Associate of Applied Science degree
in Veterinary Technology. Successful completion of the
program should provide the graduate with the credentials
and information for successful completion of the national
and state board examinations leading to licensing as a
Veterinary Technician.
YVCC’sVeterinaryTechnologyprogramisstaffedby
clinically-experienced, licensed veterinarians, and veterinary
technicians. Facilities include small animal wards and the
horsesarehousedatanoff-campusfacility.Otherprivatelyowned,off-site,large-animalfacilitieswillbeusedaswell.
The program is fully accredited by the American
Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
Program Outcomes
should be able to:
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Possess the credentials and basic information for
successful completion of the National and State Board
examinations leading to licensure as a Veterinary
Technician.
•
Bring desirable interpersonal skills and patient care
abilities to the workplace.
Careers
Veterinary Technicians are an integral part of the animal
health care team, assisting veterinarians and biological
scientists in their work.
Licensed Veterinary Technicians are employed in a variety
of situations. These include private veterinary practices,
universities, veterinary schools, wildlife rehabilitation
centers,pharmaceuticalfirms,researchfacilities,zoos,
animal feed companies, diagnostic laboratories, the
government and military, and humane shelters.
YVCC’s program provides training for students in the
following areas: restraint and nursing of pets, horses, food
animals, exotic and laboratory animals; clinical laboratory
procedures; surgical assisting; dental, anesthesia, and
radiology techniques; medication administration; and use
of routine hospital equipment. Coursework will also cover
various business aspects of veterinary practice such as client
communications, medical record keeping, inventory control,
computer technology, and veterinary ethics.
Admission
YVCC’s Veterinary Technology program starts a class of
students each fall. Admission is based on completion of
program prerequisites including high school and/or college
coursework, letters of recommendation, plus veterinarian
clinic observation or veterinary work experience.
Applications should be received by May 1 to be
considered for the following Fall quarter.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates
will have been given the opportunity to gain the skills and
knowledgeneededforemploymentwithintheexcitingfield
of veterinary medicine.
Prerequisites
•
High school diploma or GED.
•
One year of high school biology or BIOL 109 at YVCC
(or its equivalent) with a grade of C (2.0) or better,
takenwithinthelastfive(5)years.
•
One year of high school chemistry or CHEM 100 at
YVCC (or its equivalent) with a grade of C (2.0) or
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•
•
better,takenwithinthelastfive(5)years.
Math COMPASS placement scores (within the last 12
months) indicating eligibility for Intermediate Algebra
(YVCC’s Math 095) or equivalent coursework.
English COMPASS placement scores (within the last
12 months) indicating eligibility for ENGL& 101 or
equivalent coursework.
Reading COMPASS placement scores (within the last 12
months) indicating eligibility for college-level reading or
equivalent coursework.
3
or 5
4
1
2
3
2
2
27-29
Degrees
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Fifty (50) hours of clinical observation or work
experience with a veterinarian within the last three
years. This may be paid or volunteer and does not
include time working on your own animals.
•
Three (3) completed reference forms. One must be
from the veterinarian with whom experience was
gained.
Application Process
Students should contact the Veterinary Technology
department by phone using the number listed in the front of
this catalog, by email (swedam@YVCC.edu or kdenome@
YVCC.edu), or by mail (Veterinary Technology Program,
YVCC, PO Box 22520, Yakima, WA 98907-2520) to obtain a
copy of the Veterinary Technology Application Packet. A
copy may be downloaded from the YVCC website at www.
YVCC.edu/VetTechaswell.Inadditiontomorespecific
program information, this guide contains the application for
admission to the Veterinary Technology program.
A criminal history background check will be performed
upon admission into the program.
Students must be accepted for general admission to
the college to be considered for the Veterinary Technology
program. When notice has been received of acceptance into
the college, it does not mean the student has been accepted
into the Veterinary Technology program. A separate letter
will be sent regarding acceptance or non-acceptance from
the Veterinary Technology department.
Transcripts
•
Requestanofficialtranscriptfromeachhighschool
attended. Send the transcripts to the Veterinary
Technology program.
•
Requesttwo(2)officialtranscriptsfromeachcollege
attended. One copy should be sent to the YVCC
AdmissionOfficeandtheothersenttotheVeterinary
TechnologyOffice.Thereisarequestfortranscriptof
credits form in the Veterinary Technology Application
Packet which can be used for this purpose.
The applicant is solely responsible for obtaining transcripts
forYVCCfiles.Noacceptanceevaluationcanbemadeuntil
these transcript have been supplied.
Support Courses
The curriculum for the Veterinary Technology program is
listed below. Students are encouraged, but not required, to
take any of the credits of support courses before entering
the program. Otherwise, the courses will be included in
the program of study. Any credits to be considered for the
degree must have been completed with a grade of C- (1.7)
orbetterwithinfive(5)yearsofentranceintotheprogram.
Students with older coursework will have their transcripts
evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Support Courses
BA 138
IT 100
or BT 101: Beginning Keyboarding
VET 101
Introduction to Veterinary Technology
VET 110
Veterinary Medical Dosages
VET 152
Safety & OSHA
VET 154
Total Credits
Credits
5
5
Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology
First Year - Fall
Credits
5
IT 100
3
VET 101
Introduction to Veterinary Technology
2
VET 114
Animal A & P Lecture
3
VET 115
Animal A & P Lab
3
VET 118
Veterinary Medical Terminology
3
Total Credits
19
First Year - Winter
4
1
VET 103
Animal Care Lab I
1
VET 110
Veterinary Medical Dosages
3
VET 120
Clinical Practices I Lecture
2
VET 121
Clinical Practices I Lab
2
VET 152
Safety & OSHA
2
VET 164
Surgical Nursing I Lecture
1
VET 165
Surgical Nursing I Lab
1
VET 170
Small Animal Nutrition
2
Total Credits
19
First Year - Spring
VET 104
Animal Care Lab II
1
VET 124
Livestock/Equine Medicine Lecture
2
VET 125
Livestock/Equine Medicine Lab
1
VET 130
Parasitology & Clinical Pathology Lecture
3
VET 131
Parasitology & Clinical Pathology Lab
2
VET 160
Clinical Practices II Lecture
2
VET 161
Clinical Practices II Lab
2
VET 172
Small Animal Therapeutic Nutrition
2
VET 222
Radiology Lecture
3
VET 223
Radiology Lab
1
Total Credits
19
Second Year - Fall
BA 138
5
VET 105
Animal Care Lab III
1
VET 154
2
VET 204
Hematology Lecture
2
VET 205
Hematology Lab
2
VET 213
Sterile Techniques
1
VET 224
Lab Principles Lecture
1
VET 225
Lab Principles Lab
2
VET 236
Anesthesia Lecture
2
VET 237
Anesthesia Lab
1
Total Credits
19
VET 201
Public Health
3
VET208
VeterinaryOfficeProcedures
3
VET 230
Animal Disease & Microbiology Lecture
4
VET 231
Animal Disease & Microbiology Lab
3
VET 234
Pharmacology
3
VET 238
Critical Care Lecture
1
VET 239
Surgery Lab
2
Total Credits
19
VET 240
Veterinary Clinical Experience
10
VET 244
Special Topics Seminar
2
Total Credits
12
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Courses
VET 076: Community Service
0 Cr
noncredit course.
VET 101: Introduction to Veterinary Technology
2 Cr
Quarters: F
This course reviews the role of veterinary technicians in
animal health, medical ethics, tasks that can be legally
performed, and career opportunities.
VET 103: Animal Care Lab I
1 Cr
Quarters: W
Students will develop skills in animal care including animal
restraint, feeding, physical examination, and cleanliness
of the kennel facility. Students will apply guidelines and
requirementsspecifiedbyveterinariansandregulatory
agencies.
Prerequisite: VET 114, VET 115, and VET 118 or permission of
instructor and concurrent enrollment in VET 120 and VET 121
VET 104: Animal Care Lab II
1 Cr
Quarters: S
agencies. This course is a continuation of VET 103.
Prerequisite: VET 103, VET 120, VET 121, VET 170, and concurrent
enrollment in VET 124 and VET 125
VET 105: Animal Care Lab III
1 Cr
Quarters: F
agencies. This course is a continuation of VET 104.
Prerequisite: VET 104, VET 160, and VET 161
VET 110: Veterinary Medical Dosages
3 Cr
Quarters: W
Application of practical math needed to learn dosage and
calculation of medicines used in veterinary medicine.
Students will be exposed to prescription abbreviations,
routes of drug administration, the metric system, drug labels,
types of drug preparations, and the equipment used to
measure doses.
Prerequisite: MATH 084 or MATH 085 or YVCC placement into
MATH 091 or MATH 095 or permission of instructor
VET 114: Animal Anatomy & Physiology Lecture
3 Cr
Quarters: F
This course is a systems approach to animal anatomy
and physiology, with emphasis on practical function and
application. Comparative anatomy and physiology of
common species will be presented. This course is concurrent
with VET 115.
Prerequisite: Entrance into the Veterinary Technology program
or permission of instructor and program coordinator
VET 115: Animal Anatomy & Physiology Lab
3 Cr
Quarters: F
This laboratory course is a systems approach to animal
anatomy and physiology with emphasis on practical function
and application. Comparative anatomy and physiology of
several domestic species will be presented. This course is
concurrent with VET 114.
VET 118: Veterinary Medical Terminology
3 Cr
Quarters: F
This course will provide a systems approach to
understanding the basic foundation of the language of
veterinary medicine. Students will learn to recognize,
understand, and use common components of terms,
allowing dissection of words for comprehension and
structuring of words for use. This course is best taken in
conjunction with VET 114 and VET 115 to allow practical
application of the terminology learned.
VET 120: Clinical Practices I Lecture
2 Cr
Quarters: W
This course will help students develop practical veterinary
technician skills. Students will learn basic animal behavior
and restraint, physical examination techniques, basic and
therapeuticgrooming,andveterinaryofficeprotocoland
examination room procedures, including medical records.
This course is concurrent with VET 121.
instructor
VET 121: Clinical Practices I Lab
2 Cr
Quarters: W
This course will help students develop practical veterinary
technician skills. Students will apply the principles of basic
animal behavior and restraint, physical examination,
basic and therapeutic grooming, and bandage and splint
applications. This class is concurrent with VET 120.
instructor
VET 124: Livestock and Equine Medicine Lecture
2 Cr
Quarters: S
This course will cover practical aspects of livestock and
equine nursing skills plus use of humane and safe restraint
techniques.Specificskillswillincludemedicatingorallyand
parenterally, performing venipuncture, bandaging, and
prepping for various procedures and surgeries. Class is
concurrent with VET 104 and 125.
Prerequisite: VET 114, VET 115, VET 120, and VET 121 or
VET 125: Livestock and Equine Medicine Lab
1 Cr
Quarters: S
This course will cover practical aspects of livestock and
equine nursing skills plus use of humane and safe restraint
techniques.Specificskillswillbedevelopedfororaland
parenteral medication administration, venipuncture,
bandaging, and prepping for various procedures and
surgeries. Class is concurrent with VET 104 and 124.
VET 130: Parasitology & Clinical Pathology Lecture
3 Cr
Quarters: S
Students will gain an understanding of animal parasites
and be introduced to urinalysis in this class. Concurrent
enrollment in VET 131 is required.
Prerequisite: VET 114, VET 115, VET 120, VET 121, and VET 152 or
VET 131: Parasitology & Clinical Pathology Lab
2 Cr
Quarters: S
Students will identify gross and microscopic stages of
common animal parasites using standard laboratory tests.
Students will also be introduced to the steps of urinalysis.
Concurrent enrollment in VET 130 is required.
VET 142: Veterinary Module for Medical Terminology
1 Cr
Quarters: W, S, SR
This course will provide independent study over veterinaryspecificmedicalterminology.Whencoupledwithsuccessful
completion of AH 119 (a human-oriented course), this course
will substitute for VET 118 for the Veterinary Technology
program.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Veterinary Technology program or
permission of instructor and program coordinator
VET 170: Small Animal Nutrition
2 Cr
Quarters: W
This is an introductory course for students accepted in the
VeterinaryTechnologyprogramprovidingidentificationand
function of nutrients, understanding pet food labels, and
applications for wellness and lifestage for dogs and cats. The
course is conducted via an asynchronous, web-based format.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Veterinary Technology
program, VET 114 and VET 155, or permission of instructor
VET 152: Safety & OSHA
2 Cr
Quarters: W
Thecomponentsofaneffectivesafetymanagement
program will be explored in accordance with state and
federal employee safety regulations relating to veterinary
medicine.
Prerequisite: VET 101 or permission of instructor
VET 172: Small Animal Therapeutic Nutrition
2 Cr
Quarters: S
This course is a continuation of the introductory course VET
170, for students accepted into the Veterinary Technology
program. The course will provide applications of nutrition
in disease management in dogs and cats. The course is
conducted via an asynchronous, web-based format.
Prerequisite: VET 170
VET 154: Professional Development
2 Cr
Quarters: F
This course will explore practical application of professional
development,personnelandfinancialmanagement,and
client interactions skills. History taking, communications,
establishing rapport, and utilization of public relations skills
will be included.
Prerequisite: VET 101 or permission of instructor
VET 160: Clinical Practices II Lecture
2 Cr
Quarters: S
This course explores veterinary technician nursing skills
such as injections, IV catheter placement, blood collection,
advanced enteral techniques, urinary catheter placement,
cystocentesis.Italsoprovidesinformationonfluidtherapy,
care of recumbent and geriatric patients, physical therapy,
and neonatal care.
permission of instructor and concurrent enrollment in VET 161
VET 161: Clinical Practices II Lab
2 Cr
Quarters: S
This course will allow students to practice veterinary
technician small-animal nursing skills such as injections,
IV catheter placement, blood collection, advanced enteral
techniques, and cystocentesis.
Prerequisite: VET 114, VET 115, VET 120, VET 121, and VET 152
all with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor and
concurrent enrollment in VET 160
VET 164: Surgical Nursing Lecture
1 Cr
Quarters: W
Development of veterinary surgical assistant skills will
be covered including surgical preparations and assisting,
aseptic technique, care and use of surgical instrumentation
and equipment, plus maintenance of the surgical suite.
instructor and concurrent enrollment in VET 165
VET 165: Surgical Nursing Lab
1 Cr
Quarters: W
Practical development of veterinary surgical assistant skills
will be covered including surgical preparations and the
role as the non-sterile assistant, aseptic technique, care
and use of surgical instrumentation and equipment, plus
maintenance of the surgical suite.
instructor and concurrent enrollment in VET 164
VET 190, 191, 192, 193: Co-op Field Experience I
Variable Cr
VET 198, 298: Experimental/Exploratory Studies
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
Experimental/exploratory study in veterinary technology
VET 199, 299: Independent Study/Field Experience
Variable Cr
Quarters: O
VET 201: Public Health
3 Cr
Quarters: W
This course will cover principles and procedures that must
be followed by veterinary technicians to promote and
maintain public health and sanitation and to prevent the
spread of disease. The role of the technician in prevention
and recognition of zoonotic diseases and occupational
health hazards, with an emphasis on client education, will be
covered. Class is concurrent with VET 230/231.
instructor
VET 204: Veterinary Hematology Lecture
2 Cr
Quarters: F
This class will familiarize students with the basic terms and
principles of veterinary hematology. Students will learn
typesofbloodcellsandspeciesdifferencespertainingtothe
blood. The essentials of blood transfusion will be reviewed,
and students will learn about blood parasites. Class must be
taken concurrently with VET 205, VET 224, and VET 225.
Prerequisite: VET 130, VET 131, VET 160, and VET 161
VET 205: Veterinary Hematology Lab
2 Cr
Quarters: F
This class will familiarize students with common procedures
in veterinary hematology. Students will identify blood cell
types from various species, learn techniques for measuring
important blood values, and identify blood parasites.
Coagulation and pre-transfusion tests will be performed.
Class must be taken concurrently with VET 204, VET 224, and
VET 225.
Prerequisite: VET 130, VET 131, VET 160, and VET 161
VET 208: Veterinary Office Procedures
3 Cr
Quarters: W
Students will learn procedures for scheduling, inventory,
telephoneetiquette,interofficeandclientrelations,financial
records, and electronic communications in the veterinary
office.Useofveterinaryspecificsoftwarewillbecovered.
Prerequisite: IT 100 or equivalent or permission of instructor
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VET 213: Sterile Techniques Lab
1 Cr
Quarters: F
This Laboratory course will provide practical development
of veterinary technician skills as a sterile surgical assistant.
This course will build upon skills acquired in VET 164 and VET
165 Surgical Nursing. Students will learn surgical assisting,
patient preparations, aseptic techniques, plus care and use
of patient monitors.
Prerequisite: VET 164 and VET 165 or permission of instructor
VET 222: Radiology Lecture
3 Cr
Quarters: S
This course provides theoretical application of veterinary
radiographic imaging to include image production, radiation
protection,filmprocessing,radiographicanalysis,quality
assurance, and contrast media studies. This class is
and program coordinator and concurrent enrollment in VET 223
VET 223: Radiology Lab
1 Cr
Quarters: S
This course provides laboratory experience in radiographing
animalsusingradiationsafetymeasures,processingfilm,
analyzing radiographs, participating in contrast media
studies, and performing quality control tests. This class is
and program coordinator and concurrent enrollment in VET 222
VET 224: Lab Principles Lecture
1 Cr
Quarters: F
Students will gain an understanding of a variety of laboratory
tests commonly used in veterinary practice. Principles of
cytologicidentificationwillbediscussed.Classmustbetaken
concurrently with VET 225, VET 204, and VET 205.
VET 225: Lab Principles Lab
2 Cr
Quarters: F
Students will perform a variety of laboratory tests commonly
used in veterinary clinics and will relate the results to patient
cases. Cytology skills will be developed. Class must be taken
concurrently with VET 224, VET 204, and VET 205.
permission of the instructor
VET 230: Animal Diseases & Microbiology Lecture
4 Cr
Quarters: W
This course is an overview of animal diseases and
microbiology, incorporating concepts of pathology. Common
diseases of multiple animal species will be examined
including those involved in dentistry. Class is concurrent with
VET 231, and VET 239.
Prerequisite: VET 130, VET 131, VET 210, VET 211, VET 224, VET
225, and VET 234 or permission of instructor
VET 231: Animal Diseases & Microbiology Lab
3 Cr
Quarters: W
Students will learn and perform microbiological procedures
and dental prophylaxis. The course is the lab to accompany
VET 230 and must be taken concurrently with VET 220, VET
221, and VET 230.
VET 234: Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians
3 Cr
Quarters: W
Summary of general types and groups of drugs as well as the
proper preparation of medication and vaccines. Students
willbeabletoexplaindrugmedicationsandtodifferentiate
between normal and abnormal responses of animals to
medications. Students will calculate dosages for common
medications of large and small animals.
Prerequisite: CHEM 109, CHEM 110, VET 110, VET 114, VET 115,
VET 130, and VET 131 or permission of instructor
VET 236: Anesthesia Lecture
2 Cr
Quarters: F
Students will receive training in the use and monitoring of
general and local anesthesia. Pain management techniques,
anesthetic agents, and variations between animal species
will be included.
permission of instructor and concurrent enrollment in VET 237
VET 237: Anesthesia Lab
1 Cr
Quarters: F
Students will receive training in the use and monitoring of
general anesthesia. Utilization and maintenance of inhalent
anesthesia equipment and various patient monitoring
devices will be covered. Prerequisite: VET 160, VET 161, VET
164, and VET 165 or permission of instructor and concurrent
enrollment in VET 236
VET 238: Critical Care Lecture
1 Cr
Quarters: W
This course will cover the essentials of veterinary emergency
and critical care including monitoring and treatment of the
critical veterinary patient, emergency procedures, triage, and
CPR.
VET 239: Surgery Lab
2 Cr
Quarters: W
Students will learn and perform anesthesia and monitoring
of such during surgery and other medical procedures.
Anesthesia and monitoring equipment use and maintenance
will be included.
VET 240: Veterinary Clinical Experience
10 Cr
Quarters: S
Work experience under the supervision of a veterinarian
and/or licensed veterinary technician. Emphasis is on the
practical application of skills acquired during the program
and performed by veterinary technicians. The course
is intended to provide a broad exposure to veterinary
medicine,surgery,andofficeprocedures.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all courses required
by the Veterinary Technology program except VET 244 and
an accumulative GPA of 2.0 (C) or better or permission of the
instructor and the program coordinator
VET 244: Special Topics Seminar
2 Cr
Quarters: S
This course is a review of current literature and important
discipline-specificandpublicissuesrelatedtothepractice
of veterinary medicine. The sessions will be instructor
led involving lecture, review, and interactive discussions
interspersed with formal student presentations.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all courses required by
the Veterinary Technology program and an accumulative GPA of
2.0 (C) or better or permission of the instructor and the program
coordinator
VET 290-293: Adv. Co-op Field Experience I, II, III, IV
Variable Cr
organizations. Students usually alternate college study
withemploymentperiodsinappropriatefieldsrelatedto
veterinary medicine or supporting industry. The students’
education, therefore, is shared between the employer,
supervisors, and YVCC faculty.
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YVCC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP & AWARDS
TERRY ABEYTA
Awarded to a Native American student
who is enrolled full-time (12 credits) at
YVCC.
ADMINISTRATION SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded by the Yakima Valley
Community College administrators.
DOROTHY L. AIKEN
Awardedtoafirst-yearstudent
enrolled full-time (12 credits) at
Grandview Campus who may transfer
to the Yakima Campus in her second
year, who is pursuing an AA degree,
and who demonstrated academic
achievementandfinancialneed.
ALLARD SISTERS
Awarded to a full-time (12 credits)
student who is seeking an AA degree
in arts and sciences, technical areas,
or general studies and who shows
academic achievement.
JAMES C. ALLARD
RUTH & CLAYTON ALLARD
ROBERT J. & HOPE ALLAN
Awarded annually to a student enrolled
full-time (12 credits) at YVCC during
eithertheirfirstorsecondyear.The
student must be seeking an AA degree.
Thestudentshalldemonstratefinancial
need and be a graduate of Naches High
School
.
ALTRUSA CLUB - ROBERTSON
Awarded to a female student enrolled
full-time (12 credits) at YVCC who is
copingwithdifficultsituationsinsucha
waythatsheshowspromiseoffulfilling
her educational goals. The student
should show potential for success in
school or training, show an ability for
growth, possess ambition and initiative,
anddemonstratefinancialneedas
well as potential for success. The
scholarship is awarded by the Altrusa
Club.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
student enrolled at YVCC and
working toward an AA in arts
and sciences, technical areas, or
general studies. The student must
demonstrate achievement, either
academic, professional, or through
lifeexperience,andfinancialneed.
Preference given to family members of
YVCC alumni.
PAUL M. & GENEVIEVE ANDERSON
MEMORIAL
For outstanding YVCC students
transferring to a four-year university
and majoring in political science or
history.Ifnoonequalifies,itmay
be awarded by Paul and Genevieve
Anderson in memory of Paul’s parents.
S. I. ANTHON
Granted to a full-time (12 credits)
student attending YVCC after
completingthefirstyear.Award
based on his academic work and
demonstrated responsibility in all
aspects of her life. The student must
have demonstrated leadership,
friendliness,andinfluenceforgood
among his fellow students.
J. S. APPLEGATE
For students who demonstrate that
they have the ability to maintain
average or better grades and have
a strong desire to become a school
teacher. For students that plan to
attend a four-year college or university
majoring in education after completing
two years at YVCC.
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF YVCC
DISABLED STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
FUND
Awarded to disabled students who
haveafinancialneed.Availableforfirst
or second year, full-time (12 credits)
students who are seeking a degree
in any major. The scholarship shall
be awarded for one year based on
maintaining satisfactory academic
standing each quarter.
BERNAL C. BACA
Hispanic student at YVCC who is
seeking an AA degree, working toward
a degree in counseling or political
science. The student must have a
GPA of 2.5 or higher. Financial need is
considered.
ELIZABETH BANNISTER TRUST
Grantedtoafirst-yearstudentenrolled
full-time (12 credits). Selection is made
by the YVCC Foundation.
MARCY BARNES MEMORIAL
A scholarship awarded to students
enrolled in the Radiologic Science
Program who have demonstrated
academic and clinical achievement as
well as leadership skills. The recipient
will be selected with input from a
committee of the radiologic science
program.
CATHERINE MAY BEDELL
A scholarship awarded to a returning
woman or displaced homemaker
who is enrolled full-time (12 credits),
working toward an associate of arts
and science degree, and is able to
demonstratefinancialneed.
HAROLD & MARJORY BERGEN
MEMORIAL
student who is seeking a degree in
nursing. Academic achievement (3.0
GPA) is a consideration.
WINFIELD BOYD
student attending YVCC and majoring
in accounting.
ROY BROWN
Awarded by the Athletic Department
to a returning full-time (12 credits)
student at YVCC who has shown talent
in baseball or basketball. Financial need
and academic ability also considered.
RUTH BROWN
Available to a returning full-time (12
credits) student at YVCC who has
shown a talent in the arts, including
painting, music, or some phase
of family and consumer sciences.
Financial need and academic ability is
also a consideration.
RUTH BUOY
Awarded to an older, returning, female
student enrolled full-time (12 credits)
at YVCC. The student must be seeking
an AA in arts and science, technical
areas, or general studies and must
demonstrate academic achievement
andfinancialneed.
NORMAN & NELLIE BYRD
student attending YVCC and
determined on the basis of academic
achievement. The student must be
seeking an AA in agriculture. The
selection is made by the Agriculture
Department.
ELIZABETH C. CAMPBELL MEMORIAL
student attending YVCC seeking a
business degree with special interest
in sales and marketing. Financial need
and academic achievement are also
considered.
DR. KELLY CASEY MEMORIAL
student attending YVCC seeking a
Chemistry degree.
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE-KOCH AWARD
Awardedtotheclassifiedemployeeof
the year.
COMBINED FUND
Awardedtoafirstorsecondyear
student in general studies.
DONALD CONNOR MEMORIAL
DALTON FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a student enrolled full-time
(12 credits) at YVCC. The student
must be a high school graduate, from
Wapato or Toppenish High School, and
seeking an AA degree. First generation
college student.
G. THOMAS DOHN
student attending YVCC. The student
must be working toward an AA in
arts and sciences, technical areas,
or general studies and demonstrate
academic achievement with a 3.0 GPA
from high school.
JOHN E. DOWNING
Awarded to a returning student,
enrolled full-time (12 credits) at YVCC
who has completed one year of the
Radiologic Sciences Program at YVCC.
The student must have demonstrated
academic and clinical achievement as
well as leadership skills while attending
the program.
MER EDMONDSON
Awarded by the YVCC Athletic
Department to men or women enrolled
full-time (12 credits) in basketball and
tennis.
ELLIOTT FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
(12 credits) at YVCC who is seeking an
AA degree in math or science and who
has achieved a 3.0 GPA. Student must
MARY ESTEP
(12 credits) at YVCC and studying music,
piano, or voice.
KINGSLEY & JEANNE FAIRCHILD
student enrolled full-time (12 credits) at
YVCC and seeking an AA degree.
ERNEST & GENEVIEVE FALK
YVCC and who demonstrates academic
achievement.
ADA ANDERSON GALLUCCI
Granted to a returning student
who is from the Yakima Valley and
demonstrates good academic qualities
and character.
COL. ALFRED (RET) AND GENEVIEVE
GALLUCCI
Awarded to students enrolled full-time
(12 credits) at YVCC and majoring
in a program which will prepare
her to enter a technical career after
graduating from YVCC.
ANTONIO & CATHERINE GALLUCCI
Granted to a needy East Valley High
School graduate to attend YVCC fulltime (12 credits). Selection made by
East Valley High School.
MARY GALLUCCI
Granted to a student from the Yakima
Valley who will be enrolled full-time (12
credits) and who demonstrates good
academic abilities and character.
FRANK GAYMAN MEMORIAL
(12 credits) at YVCC and majoring
in journalism. The scholarship is
determined by the Yakima HeraldRepublic and the YVCC Foundation.
GILBERT ORCHARDS
Awardedtoafirst-orsecond-year
at YVCC and studying geology or
agriculture. The student must have a
cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher from
high school or while attending YVCC.
DELORES GOODMAN
Awarded to a high school senior of
African American descent graduating
from a Yakima Valley high school
who will be attending YVCC full-time
(12 credits). The students should
be preparing to go on to a four-year
institution or majoring in a program
which will prepare the student to enter
a technical career after graduating
from YVCC.
LOUISE GRIFFITH, BUSINESS
Awardedtoafemalefirst-yearstudent
enrolled full-time (12 credits) and
seeking an associate degree in business
while demonstrating academic
FRANK & MELBA HAGEL FAMILY
Full-time (12 credits) student at YVCC
seeking AA degree in a technical area
or general studies. Must demonstrate
WILBERT HANSEN FUND
at YVCC and interested in a career in
agriculture, with preference for those
interested in the tree fruit business.
Selection is based on academic
achievement, recommendation from
former teachers, and involvement in
activities.
JULIE HARRIS
Awarded to students in the Dental
Hygiene Program. Must show academic
achievement.
YOSHIO HATA MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
student at YVCC. Recipient is
determined by the YVCC Foundation
directors.
CHET & MARY HATFIELD
Granted to a student enrolled full-time
(12 credits) at YVCC who demonstrates
academic achievement with a GPA of at
least3.0andalsoshowsfinancialneed.
ELLIE HEFFERNAN
student who has completed one to
two years at YVCC and is seeking an AA
degree in arts and sciences, technical
areas, or general studies. She has
made a positive contribution to the
lives of students at YVCC through
extracurricular activities. Recipients
are selected with consultation from the
Student Life Coordinator.
HERMAN & JULIA HOPF
(12 credits) at YVCC or transferring
to a four-year college after having
attended for two years and graduated
from YVCC. Academic achievement
and desire to complete work for a
bachelor’s degree are basic criteria.
JOHN W. GRIFFITH, AGRICULTURAL
Granted to a second-year student
and studying agriculture.
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JANE HUNTZICKER
Awarded to students enrolled full-time
(12 credits) at YVCC with a GPA of 3.0
or higher at the college and intending
to major in family and consumer
sciences education, early childhood
education, or teaching of family and
consumer sciences. This scholarship is
transferable to a four-year university.
INLAND FRUIT
Granted to a second-year student
enrolled full-time (12 credits) at
YVCC majoring in agriculture, and
transferring to Washington State
University.
DON & HELEN JEWETT
HELEN JEWETT
WALT & HELEN JEWETT-SHIELDS
student enrolled at YVCC. The student
must be pursuing an AA degree and
from high school or college with a 3.0
or higher GPA. The student must also
LYLE JOHNSON - APPLE VALLEY
KIWANIS
student seeking a degree in agriculture
who demonstrates academic
achievement with a GPA of 3.0 or
higher. Financial need considered.
JERRY & LINDA KAMINSKI
Awarded to a music student.
PEGGY KELLER MEMORIAL
student seeking a degree at YVCC.
Student must demonstrate academic
achievement with a GPA of 3.0 or
higher.
DON KEITH MEMORIAL
Awarded by the YVCC Athletic
Department. Primary attention to
excellence in athletics.
CATHERINE PRIOR KING
student who is enrolled at YVCC. The
scholarship is based on academic
KOCH MEMORIAL
Awarded to a student in the Business
Technology Program.
ROBERT M. LEADON AWARD
Awarded to a YVCC faculty member
based on nomination by peers,
students, and community.
HAZEL M. LELAND
Awarded to a female returning student
enrolled full-time (12 credits) at YVCC.
The student must demonstrate
academic achievement with a GPA of
3.0 or higher and intend to major in
physical education, health education,
or biological science. Courses taken
must be transferable to a four-year
institution in the state of Washington.
Financial need not a criterion.
JEROME LEWIS
Awarded to full-time (12 credits)
students. Academic achievement and
financialneedconsidered.
MEL LEWIS
student enrolled at YVCC who is
pursuing an AA degree and who has
demonstrated academic achievement.
Financial need is not a criterion.
DONNA (BROOKE) LINSE
SCHOLARSHIP
seeking an AA in arts and sciences,
technical areas, or general studies.
She must demonstrate academic
achievementandfinancialneed.The
scholarship shall not be awarded to
an acquaintance of the donor or to
a member of the donor’s extended
family.
EVERETT LOGAN JR MEMORIAL
student. The student must
demonstrate academic achievement.
KATHRYN MANN MEMORIAL
Awarded to a nursing student. The
student must demonstrate academic
achievement.
MILTON L. MARTIN MEMORIAL
Awardedannuallytoafirst-year
at YVCC. The student must be a
graduate of either Eisenhower or Davis
high schools who has demonstrated
outstanding scholastic abilities,
participated in school activities,
and shown evidence of leadership
capabilities. Student must have a desire
to attend a four-year college. Financial
need not a criterion.
RICHARD MARVIN MEMORIAL
Awarded to a returning second-year
at YVCC. Academic excellence in college
courses is required. The scholarship is
for majors in biology, botany, zoology,
nursing, or dental hygiene.
MICHAEL S. MATTHEWS MEMORIAL
must show academic achievement with
a GPA of 2.8 or higher from high school
or college.
MILDRED MCBRIDE
Awarded to a second-year student
pursuing an AA degree in technical
or general studies. The student must
GEORGE MCCULLOCH MEMORIAL
Awarded to a second-year dental
hygiene student. The student must
ELPHA MCDONALD
must show academic achievement.
EUGENE MCPHERSON
Awarded to a student athlete.
GEORGE MESHKE
Awarded to a student enrolled in
drama.
Ray E. Munson/SUNDOWN M RANCH
Awarded to a full-time (12 Credit)
student seeking an AA degree
orcertificationintheChemical
Dependency Program. Students must
be alumni of Sundown M Ranch, having
successfully completed one of its
treatment programs. The student must
JAMES G. NEWBILL
student at YVCC with a high school GPA
of 3.0 or a college GPA of at least 2.5.
The student must have completed two
quarters with one or more 100-level or
above courses.
JAMES & ESTHER NOLAN, JR
Awarded to full-time student (12
credits). A female returning to school
after being home or seeking further
training to advance career. Seeking a
degree in arts & sciences, technical
areas or general studies.
NORTH YAKIMA CONSERVATION
DISTRICT
Awarded to a second-year student
whose course of study is natural
resources and who has a GPA of 3.0 or
higherduringtheirfirstyearatYVCC.
BOYD OLOFSON COMPANY
must be majoring in business with an
emphasis on accounting.
DARYL & SHERRIE PARKER ATHLETICS
BEVERLY PARNELL MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a YVCC student who
has completed 30 credits and may
continue at YVCC or transfer to a
four-year university. The student must
be seeking a degree with a math or
math education emphasis and must
(3.0 or higher GPA).
DELMAR PEARSON
must be seeking an AA in agriculture
orbusiness-relatedfields.Thestudent
must have demonstrated academic
achievement with a cumulative GPA
of 3.0 or higher from high school or
college. Financial need not a criterion.
ERWINA B. PETERSON
Granted to a student enrolled at YVCC
who is a family and consumer sciences
major with a GPA of 2.5 or higher of a
relatedfieldsuchaseducation,health,
sciences etc.
ANNA & ELIZABETH PETTIGREW
Awardedtofirstandsecondyear
students enrolled full-time (12 credits)
atYVCCandbasedonfinancialneed,
scholarship, and leadership potential.
TOM PIER MEMORIAL
student enrolled at YVCC pursuing an
AA degree in arts and sciences, medical,
dental, or general studies. The student
must also show academic achievement.
FRED & DOROTHY PLATH
student enrolled at YVCC. Recipient is
determined by the YVCC Foundation
director.
CLEMENTINE J. PRIOR
Granted to a student at the end of
their second year at YVCC to assist
the student in attending a four-year
institution. This is a science scholarship
to be given to a student majoring in
chemistry or bacteriology. The award is
based on academic excellence.
ELIZABETH PRIOR MEMORIAL
Awarded to a woman over 26 years of
age who graduated from high school,
is entirely or largely self-supporting,
is preparing to go on to a four-year
college, and is majoring in a program
which will prepare her to enter a
technical career after graduating from
YVCC. The scholarship is awarded in
memory of Elizabeth Prior by Dorothy
Prior.ElizabethPriorwasthefirst
president of Yakima Valley Community
College.
MARTHA & ARCHIE PRIOR
Awarded to a YVCC student who is
transferring to a four-year institution.
CHARLES RABUNG MEMORIAL
A tuition grant awarded to an
incomingfirst-yearstudentenrolled
full-time (12 credits) at YVCC and
who is participating in basketball
and/or baseball. The scholarship is
renewable for the second year at
YVCC. The student must demonstrate
academic achievement and reasonable
financialneedandshowqualitiesof
sportsmanship, citizenship, and good
character. The selection is made by the
YVCC Athletic Department.
GLENN & CHERRY RASMUSSEN
seeking an AA degree and who has
demonstrated academic achievement
with a GPA of 3.0 or higher from high
school and college. The student should
beafirstorsecondyearstudentwho
has participated in varsity basketball in
high school and is planning on trying to
make or return to the varsity basketball
team at YVCC. Financial need is not a
criterion.
FRED REDMON
Awarded to a male student enrolled
full-time (12 credits) at YVCC who is
seeking an AA degree and who has
demonstrated academic achievement
by maintaining a GPA of 2.0 or greater.
The student should also demonstrate
qualities of leadership, friendliness,
andinfluenceforthecommongood
among fellow students. The student
should also be participating in varsity
athletics. The selection is made by the
Athletic Department.
JOHN REDMOND FAMILY
working toward an academic degree
with a strong interest in poetry
or literature. The student shall
demonstrate scholarship, good
citizenship, responsibility in academic
work, and a positive attitude toward
succeeding in their academic career.
ALBERT RING MEMORIAL
Grantedattheendofthefirstyearto
a YVCC student enrolled full-time (12
credits) who is returning for his second
year. The student should be an English
major and have an excellent academic
record. The scholarship award is
made to a physically handicapped
student having academic promise and
demonstratingfinancialneed.
MRS W. W. (GRACE) ROBERTSON
Awarded to a returning student
who is seeking an AA degree and who
has demonstrated responsibility in
their academic work with a GPA of
3.0 or higher. The student can be
either a man or woman and shall have
outstanding English records in the
first-yearclass.Thestudentmustbe
returning to YVCC. Financial need is not
a criterion.
CHARLES ROOS
Awarded annually to students enrolled
full-time (12 credits) at YVCC or any
four-year institution after the student
has transferred or graduated from
YVCC. The student must have exhibited
academic excellence by achieving a
GPA of 3.0 or higher and be working
toward a degree in business or
economics or a related course of study.
WILLIAM RUSSELL
student attending YVCC. The student
must show academic achievement.
DAVID & ALMA SCHOESSLER
Awarded to returning students enrolled
full-time (12 credits) at YVCC with a
need to meet the cost of tuition in their
second year at YVCC. Two scholarships
are awarded, one to a business
administration major with excellence
in accounting courses and one to a
student with a strong interest in history
or literature. Both students must be in
the upper 10 percent of their class.
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ROTARY
student who has completed one full
academic year at YVCC. The student
must be seeking an AA degree in
business, be recommended by the
Business Department and show
LUCILLE WEBER SCHREINER
majoringinahealthoccupationfield
(nursing, dental hygiene, radiologic
technology, etc.). The award is
determined by the health occupation
departments. Financial need is a
criterion.
STANLEY SERAFIN
(12 credits) at YVCC who is seeking an
AA degree and who is deaf or hard of
hearing.
BURT G. SHELBY MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
student enrolled at YVCC who is a
graduate of Grandview High School.
The student must show academic
achievement with a 2.5 to 3.5 GPA.
GLEN SHERAR
Athletic scholarship which is awarded
to a full-time (12 credits) student
enrolled at YVCC and who has an
interest in athletics. Selection is made
by the Athletic Department.
EUGENE & GWEN SHIELDS
who is working toward an AA degree.
The student must be an employee
or a sibling of an employee of the
Shields companies. The students
must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Financial need is a criterion.
WILLIAM R. SHIELDS
Awarded to an employee or immediate
family member of Shields companies.
Must be enrolled full-time (12 credits)
and maintain a 2.5 GPA while attending
YVCC.
MARY HUNTZICKER SNYDER
must be in the upper 20% of the
graduating class, maintaining a 3.0
GPA after two quarters at YVCC, and
planning to major in education.
SOROPTOMIST
To an enrolled full-time (12 credits)
female student enrolled at YVCC
whoisineitherherfirstorsecond
year, has been employed, and is
seeking to further her education and
develop additional learning and skills
for future employment. She shall
demonstrateafinancialneed.The
award is determined by Soroptomist
International of Yakima.
MARGARET SPLAWN
(12 credits) at YVCC and majoring in
history or political science.
JESSIE P. STALEY
Awarded to a student transferring
after her second year at YVCC to WSU.
The student must be enrolled full-time
(12 credits) at YVCC and be majoring
in business administration. Financial
need and academic achievement are a
consideration.
LORENE STAMEY
Awarded to a student pursuing an AA
degree in natural science. Academic
achievement is a consideration.
STANLIE & VERA “ST. CLAIR”
STANESCU
(12 credits) at YVCC. The scholarship
is based on need and academic
achievement and awarded to a working
student.
MILLIE HEGRENES STENEHJEM
STENEHJEM FAMILY
student who has completed one full
academic year at YVCC and is seeking
an AA degree in arts and sciences,
technical areas, general studies,
biology, or drama. The student must
DR. HARLOW & REPRESENTATIVE
MARY SKINNER MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
student at YVCC seeking a degree. The
student must demonstrate academic
achievement. Financial need is a
consideration.
ELAINE F. SUNDQUIST NURSING
Scholarship
AwardedtoaYVCCfirst-yearstudent
for use in the second year to pursue
studies preparatory to becoming a
licensed registered nurse. The student
must be enrolled full-time (12 credits) at
YVCC, maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher, and
demonstratefinancialneed.Selection
of the recipient shall be made by a
committee of the Nursing Department.
The scholarship is awarded in memory
of Elaine F. Sundquist, who served
actively in establishing the School of
Nursing at Yakima Valley Community
College.
PATRICIA & MARVIN SUNDQUIST
A scholarship awarded to a returning
at YVCC for use in their second
year to pursue an AA in the health
occupation courses. The student must
by maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Financial need is a criterion.
RALPH SUNDQUIST
Awardedtoanenteringfirst-year
YVCC and who is a graduate of a Yakima
or Selah high school; also for renewals
for returning sophomores who will
attend YVCC. Qualifying students
must rank in the upper 10 percent of
their class. Students must possess
qualities of leadership, friendliness,
andinfluenceforgoodamongfellow
students.
TAYER MEMORIAL
(12 credits) at YVCC and who is a
Selah High School graduate. Special
preference for students majoring in
English or the arts. Financial need is not
a criterion but the student must have
a recommendation from teachers and
demonstrate academic responsibility.
NICHOLE VALENZUELA MEMORIAL
Details can be arranged by Scholarship
Organization of Youth.
ETHEL VOSBURGH
student enrolled at YVCC, a U. S.
citizen, preferably female, who can
ABBY & RALPH WALSH, CHAPTER BD,
PEO
Awarded to a returning female student
to be used in her second year. The
student must demonstrate reasonable
responsibility in her academic work
and show qualities of leadership,
friendliness,andinfluenceforthe
common good among her fellow
students.Theacademicfieldofstudy
must be in accounting or business.
WASHINGTON APPLE EDUCATION
FOUNDATION
Awarded to a student seeking tree fruit/
AG degree.
ART WEBER MEMORIAL
student seeking a degree in
engineering & sciences. Who
demonstrates academic achievement.
WEST VALLEY KIWANIS
seeking an AA degree. The student
mustdemonstratefinancialneedand
HAZEL WETZEL FOUNDATION FUND
Granted to a student enrolled full-time
(12 credits) at YVCC who demonstrates
academicachievementandfinancial
need.
YAKIMA KIWANIS / WILLIAM F.
CLARK MEMORIAL
second-year student seeking a degree
inagricultureorarelatedfieldwho
demonstrates academic achievement
andfinancialneed.
YAKIMA LIONS - EYLER ELLIOTT
student seeking an associate in arts
degreewhodemonstratesfinancial
need. Priority is given to students
or parents of students with legal
blindness.
SCHOLARSHIPS NOT ENDOWED:
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Ike & Joe Anderson - Agriculture
Gar Barnett
Victoria Braden/PEO FR
Cascade Natural Gas
James Carvo
Sheila Davidson - Chemical
Dependency
Leslie Eglin - Education
Robert & Maxine McAuley
Nancy Olson - Surgical Tech
Johanna Rodman Foundation
John Sherman Trust - Engineering
Vice President's
Yakima Federal Savings & Loan
WILLIE & MAMIE (TILFORD) WOOD
student enrolled at YVCC who is a
graduate of a Yakima High School. The
student must maintain an excellent
GPA, and a strong background of
student activities should be outlined
showing leadership potential. Financial
need may be considered.
YAKIMA BPW FUND
(12 credits) at YVCC. The student must
andfinancialneed.Recommended
by Yakima Business and Professional
Women.
YAKIMA COUNTY DEACONS AND
STEWARDS
Awarded to a freshman full-time
student (12 credits) seeking an AA
Degree in Arts & Sciences, technical
areas, or general studies. He or she has
a 3.0 GPA or above. Financial need is
considered.
YAKIMA COUNTY DUI SURVIVORS
PANEL
student enrolled at YVCC.
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ACKERMAN, ROBERT: Custodian - Facility Operations;
2011
ALAMOS, MICHAEL: Coordinator - MESA Program; 2005
AlVARADO-VALDOVINOS, LORENA: Curriculum Affairs
Manager - Instruction and Student Services; 2014
BA, University of Washington
AMADOR, RAFAEL: Custodian - Facility Operations; 2013
ANDERSON, ERIC: Anthropology Instructor; 1988
ALA, North Idaho College; BA, University of Montana;
MA, Washington State University
ANDERSON, RON: Custodian - Facility Operations; 2009
ANDERTON, ERIN: Fiscal Analyst - Business Office; 2009
AA, Spokane Falls Community College; BA, Washington
State University
ANTHONY, ANGELA: Accountant for Grants and
Contracts - Business Office; 2014
AA, Yakima Valley Community College
APPERSON, STEFAN: Information Technology/Media
Instructor; 2000
BS, Portland State University; MBA, Oregon State
University
AROSTEGUI, TRACY: English Instructor; 1993
AA, Yakima Valley Community College; BA, MA, Central
Washington University; BA, University of Washington
ASATO, ELAINE: Retail Clerk - Bookstore - Student
Services Division; 1996
ASHWORTH, KATHLEEN: Chemistry Instructor; 1983
BS, Michigan State University; MS, Wayne State
University
B
BACA, ROXANNE: Program Assistant - Student Life; 1980
AAS, Yakima Valley Community College
BAKER, WENDY L: Nursing Instructor; 2004
BSN, Vanderbilt University; MS, University of Michigan
BALL, TRENT: Viticulture Instructor; 2006
BS, University of Idaho; MA, Washington State
University
BARTZ, BARBARA: Nursing Instructor; 1992
AAS, Highline Community College; BSN, Washington
State University; BA, MSN, University of Washington
BATALI, MICHAEL J: Information Technology Instructor;
1999
BS, MEd, Central Washington University; MA, University
of Nebraska - Lincoln
BAUR, KENNETH: Grounds and Nursery Specialist 2; 2012
BEAUDRY, CHRISTINE: Radiologic Sciences Coordinator/
Instructor; 1998
BS, Weber State University; MEd, Central Washington
University
BENETTI, JODI: Instruction & Classroom Support
Technician - Basic Skills; 2006
BENITEZ, SAN JUANITA: Bilingual Instructional &
Classroom Support Technician - Basic Skills; 1998
BISSONETTE, JOHN: Art/Humanities Instructor; 2014
BA, Columbus College; MA, University of Tennesse
Knoxville
BLISS, KATHLEEN: Administrative Assistant 2- Facility
Opperations; 2013
BICKLEY, TERRI “Alicia”: Drama Instructor; 2004
BA, University of Georgia; MFA, University of Idaho
BLACKABY, LESLIE: Dean-Student Services; 2000
BA,SeattlePacificUniversity;MS,CentralWashington
University
BLINK, DAVID: Music Instructor; 2006
BM, University of Nevada; MM, Central Washington
University
BLONDIN, MICHELLE: Secretary Supervisor - Arts and
Science; 2010
BOND, JEREMY: Web Applications Specialist; 2008
AAS, Yakima Valley Community College; Hardware/
SoftwareCertification,SylvanPrometricTestingFacility
BOOTHMAN, RODGER: Manager-Bookstore - Student
Services; 2003
BA, Washington State University
BOUTAINE, BARBARA: Reference Librarian; 1992
BA, Heritage College; MLIS, University of Oklahoma
BOYD, BELINDA: Fiscal Analyst - Business Office; 2001
BUCHANAN, DIANE: Administrative Assistant to the
Dean - Basic Skills; 2002
BUEGGE, JOHN “Jeremy”: Biology Instructor; 2010
BS, Trinity University; MS, Arizona State University
BUENO, LUIS: Grounds & Nursery Specialist - Facility
Operations; 2015
BUSBY, JUSTIN: Information Technology Specialist Technology Services; 2014
TelecommunicationsTechnologyCertificate,Perry
Technical Institute
C
CALAHAN, TAMMY: Basic Skills Instructor - Integrated
Medical Training; 2011
AAS, Yakima Valley Community College; BS, Washington
State University
CALHOON-DILLAHUNT, CAROLYN: English Instructor;
1999
BA, MA, Washington State University
CAMPOS, JOHNNY: Custodian - Facility Operations; 2003
CANTELON, JANET: Financial Aid Director; 2012
BA , University of Southern California
CARPENTER, CLAIRE: Biology Instructor; 2003
BA, Colorado College; MS, University of New Mexico
CASTANEDA, DELIA: Instructional & Classroom Support
Technician - Grandview Campus; 2010
CAVANCESS, KERRIE: Dean - Arts & Sciences; 2005
BS, Central Washington University; MEd, Heritage
University
CHAMA, RICARDO: Spanish/Second Discipline Instructor;
1990
AA, Yakima Valley Community College; BA, Central
Washington University; MA, Middlebury College
CHIPREZ, MELINDA: Spanish Instructor, 2008
BA, MA, Washington State University
CHHOKAR, DILBAR: Information Technology Specialist Technology Services; 2015
BS, Central Washington University
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CIKAUSKAS, REBECCA: Program Assistant - Nursing
Program; 2004
DeVILLENEUVE, ELIZABETH: Counselor; 2008
BA, Central Washington University; MSW, Eastern
Washington University
CLARK, LINDA: Procurement & Supply Support Specialist
- Purchasing Department; 2002
DIAZ, ELIVETTE P: Basic Skills Instructor; 2014
BA, University of Florida; MA, University of the Rockies
DIBENEDETTO, KELLEY: Office Assistant - Arts & Sciences;
2002
CLOSNER, MICHELLE: Nursing Instructor; 2014
AAS, Yakima Valley Community College; BS, MS,
CONRAD, STAN: Chemistry Instructor; 2014
BS, University of Wisconsin; MS, Southern Illinois
University Carbondale
COOMER, MARC: Assistant Dean-Support Programs in
Student Services Division; 1986
BA, MEd, Central Washington University,
CORNWELL, JEFFREY: Campus Security Officer; 2009
CORONADO, REBECCA: Office Assistant - Arts & Sciences;
2013
BS, Heritage University
CORT, REBECCA: Program Assistant - Financial Aid; 2007
COZBY, DAVID: Custodian - Facility Operations; 2007
CDLCertificate,YakimaValleyCommunityCollege
CRAWFORD, KAYLA: WorkFirst Coordinator; 2013
AA, Lower Columbia College; BS, Washington State
University
CROSHAW, TRACY: ASL Instructor; 2007
BA, Central Washington University; MS, Idaho State
University
CUEVAS, MARIA: Chican@ Studies Instructor; 2007
BA, MA, MSW, University of California
CUMMINGS, CHUCK: Custodian - Facility Operations;
1995
CUNNINGHAM, EVANGELINA R: Reference Librarian;
2015
BS, Eastern Washington University; MLIS, University of
Washington
D
DAHLIN, MARY: English Instructor; 2000
AAS, Yakima Valley Community College; BA, MA, Central
DALTON, DAVID: Information Technology Instructor;
2010
BA, Messenger College; MA, Liberty University
DELP, NICOLE: Procurement & Supply Specialist Administrative Services; 2014
DELQUADRI, SHEILA: Director-Institutional
Effectiveness; 2006
AA, Yakima Valley Community College; BA, Eastern
Washington University ; MPS, Pennsylvania State
University
DeNOME, KELLEY: Veterinary Technology Instructor;
1999
BS, DVM, Washington State University
DIN, MANUEL: Custodian - Facility Operations; 2015
DORN, RACHEL: Art/Humanities Instructor; 2006
BA, Coe College; MA, MFA, University of WisconsinMadison
DONOVAN, SHERRY: Nursing Instructor; 2011
AAS, Yakima Valley Community College; BSN,
DULIN, WILMA: Faculty Coordinator-Office of
Institutional Effectiveness; 1989
BA, University of Kansas; MS, Central Washington
University
E
EAGAN, SHAUN: Database Manager; 2014
AAS, Yakima Valley Community College; BA, University of
Washington
ELYEA, JOHN: Assistant Network Administrator; 2007
ITCertificate,MicrosoftCertifiedTechnicalEdCenter
EMERSON, HILLARY: Curriculum Advisor; 2001
AA, Yakima Valley Community College; BA, Whitman
College
ERICKSON, DANIEL: Speech/Communications Instructor;
2004
AA, Yakima Valley Community College; BA, MA,
EUBANKS, AMON “Brock”: Economics Instructor; 2008
BA, MBA, Washington State University; PhD, University
of Idaho
EVANSON, JOHN: Business Administration Accounting
Instructor; 2010
BA, MBA, University of North Dakota
F
FERGUSON, DANIEL: Director - Center of Excellence; 2011
BA, MA, Loma Linda University
FOLLANSBEE, MICHAEL: English Instructor; 2014
BA, University of Washington; MA, University of New
Mexico
FORREST, DODIE: English Instructor; 1998
BA, MA, Oregon State University
FOSTER, ANGELA: Payroll Coordinator - Payroll Services;
2014
AA, Yakima Valley Community College; BS, Walden
University; MS, University of Phoenix; MBA, University of
Phoenix
FRAZIER, SARAH: Program Assistant - Student Services;
2012
FULTON, DONNA: Program Assistant - Dental Hygiene
Program; 1987
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FUNK, RAY: Director of Athletics - Student Services; 2005
AAS, Yakima Valley Community College; BA, Washington
State University; MS, St Thomas University
G
GADLEY, DIANNA: Secretary Senior - Dean-Workforce
Education; 2006
ExecutiveSecretarialCertificate,TrendBusinessCollege
GANDY, GENE: Custodian - Facility Operations; 1998
GARCIA, AL: Program Coordinator - Upward Bound
Program; 2008
GERNER, GORDON: Media Assistant - Library & Media
Services; 2009
AA, San Bernadino Valley College
GILBERT, JONATHON: Electrician - Facility Operations;
2004
ElectricalTechnologyCertification,PerryTechnical
Institute
GONZALEZ, HILDA: Administrative Assisitant to Vice
President - Instruction and Student Services; 2014
GOOCH, JASON: Philosophy Instructor; 2007
BA, University of Evansville; MA, Western Michigan
University
GOODWILL, JANET FOSTER: Criminal Justice Instructor;
1994
BA, Washington State University; JD, University of
Oregon
GOODWILL, CAITLIN: Coordinator Student Life - Student
Services; 2014
BS, Washington State University; MA, Texas Tech
University
GOULD, DEBORAH L: Dental Hygiene Instructor; 2010
AAS, Yakima Valley Community College; BS, Eastern
Washington University; MEd, Western Governors
University
GRABENHORST, CHERILYNN: Office Assistant - Student
Services; 2007
BS,SeattlePacificUniversity
GRAHAM, TAMARA: Financial Aid Assistant Director; 1994
GRAVESEN, BRAD: Network Administrator; 2003
TelecommunicationsProgramCertificate,Perry
Technical Institute
GREEN, MELISSA: Director-Upward Bound Program; 2005
BA, MA Central Washington University
H
HAGER, KEVIN: Instructional Designer - Technology
Services; 2014
M.Ed, University of Rio Grande
HALE, QUINN: Registrar and Director - Enrollment
Services; 2013
AA, Mt. Hood Community College; BS, Oregon State
University; MBA, Western Governors University
HARDEN, TRACY: Office Assistant - Student Services; 2014
HAYES, GEORGE: Custodian - Facility Operations; 2002
HENNESSY, JULIA: Fiscal Technician - Administrative
Services; 2015
HERNANDEZ, PATRICIA: WorkFirst Coordinator; 2008
AA, Wenatchee Valley Community College; BA, MA,
HOFFMAN, CINDY: Information Technology Specialist Technology Services; 2004
HOLLAND, TERESA: Vice President-Administrative
Services; 2001
BS, MA Central Washington University
HOPKINS, NICOLE: Coordinator - Community Relations,
Office of the President; 2003
BA, Seattle University
HOPKINS, SHANNON: English Instructor: 1991
BA, Evergreen State College; MA-English Standard, CWU
HUMPHERYS, BRYCE: Dean - Grandview Campus and
Basic Skills; 2006
AA, Ricks College; BA, MS, Utah State University; EdD,
HUNT, JEANENE: Media Assistant - Library & Media
Services; 2004
HUYCKE, DAVID T: Geology/Second Science Instructor;
1993
BS, University of Puget Sound; MS, University of
Wyoming; MA, University of Southwestern Louisiana
I
ISON, LINDA: Fiscal Technician - Payroll/Business Office;
1983
IVY, CHRISTINE: Nursing/Allied Health Technologies
Instructor; 1994
BSN, Washington State University; MSN, Gonzaga
University
J
JARAMILLO, ASHLEY: Coordinator-Special Populations;
2012
JENCK, MICHAEL: Mathematics Instructor; 2003
BS, Southern Oregon State College; MS, Northern
Arizona University
JENNINGS, DIANA: Coordinator-Grandview Student
Services; 1992
JENSEN, CONNIE: Program Assistant - Center of
Excellence; 2008
JENSEN, MEGAN: Administrative Assistant to the
President - Office of the President; 2014
JESKE, TIMOTHY: Political Science Instructor; 1994
BA, Boise State University; MA, PhD, University of
Washington
JEWELL, TERRY: Custodian - Facility Operations; 2004
JIMENEZ, LINEA: Program Assistant - WorkFirst Program;
2001
BS, Heritage University, M.Ed, Heritage University
JIMENEZ, MARIBEL: Counselor; 2014
AA, Yakima Valley Community College; BA, MSW, Eastern
PERSONNEL
189
JOHNSTON, LARRY: Stockroom Attendant - Workforce
Education; 2009
LEWIS, MATTHEW: Mathematics Instructor; 2010
BS, MEd, Eastern Oregon University; MS Western
JONES, STACEY: Program Assistant - Workforce
Education; 2014
JUAREZ, SOPHIA Z: Office Assistant - Auxiliary Services;
2015
LIERSEMANN, CHRIS: Maintenance Mechanic - Facility
Operations; 1994
LOESER, MATTHEW: Biology Instructor; 2005
BA, University of Montana; MS, PhD, Northern Arizona
University
K
LOPEZ, GEORGE E: Mathematics Instructor; 1997
AA, Sacramento City College; BS, University of California
at Davis; MS, Purdue University
KAMINSKI, LINDA: President: 1995
BS,MansfieldUniversity;MA,GeorgeWashington
University; MS, University of Nebraska at Omaha; EdD,
College of William and Mary
KEMPER, VIRGINIA “Jill”: Cashier - Business Office; 2003
KENNEDY, MARIE: Information Technology Specialist Technology Services; 1999
KENNY, STEPHEN: Biology Instructor; 2006
BS, Frostburg State University; MS, North Carolina State
University; PhD, Colorado State University
KENT, GREG: Mathematics Instructor; 2009
BS, Gonzaga University; MS, Ohio State University; MS,
Oregon State University
KINZELL, CHRIS: Program Assistant - Financial Aid; 2014
KINZEL, RITVA: Business Administration Instructor; 2010
AA, American River College; BS, California State
University; MBA, Washington State University
KITE, RYAN: Web Designer; 2013
KITT, CRISTI: Business Administration Instructor; 2014
BA, Washington State University; MS, City University
KLAUS, SUSAN: Business Technology Instructor; 2008
BS, University of Idaho; MS, Central Washington
University
KNICKERBOCKER, TANYA: Chemistry Instructor; 2010
BS, University of Wisconsin-Madison; PhD, Harvard
University
KOESTLER, GORDON: English Instructor; 1992
AA, Green River Community College; BA, Washington
State University; MA, Central Washington University
KOLUDA, PATTI: Business Technology Instructor; 1984
AA, Wenatchee Valley Community College; BA,
Washington State University; MBA, City University
KUNKLER, LORI: Adult Basic Education Instructor; 2014
BA, Central Washington University
L
LANE, MICHAEL: Campus Safety and Security Sergeant Facility Operations; 1991
LAWS, KATHY: Basic Skills Instructor; 1988
BA, MEd, Central Washington University
LeBOEUF, CAROLYN: Office Assistant - Duplicating
Services; 2008
LeROUE, TAMMERA: Program Assistant - Arts and
Sciences; 2013
LEWIS, DOUGLAS: Mathematics Instructor; 1992
BA, Washington State University; MAT, Central
LOPEZ, LUIS: Director - Applied Baccalaureate Program;
2014
BS, Central Washington University; MS, University of
Phoenix
LOPEZ, PAULETTE: Dean-Workforce Education; 2002
AA, Sacramento City College; BA, MS, Purdue University;
LOPEZ, SENAIDA: Bilingual Secretary Senior to the DeanGrandview Campus; 1999
LOPEZ, TONY: Custodian - Facility Operations; 2004
LOPEZ-URENA, VICENTE: Counselor; 2015
BA, Heritage University; MA, Heritage University
LUND, MARIA: Credentials Evaluator - Student Services;
2002
AA, Cypress College
LYNX, DAVID: Larson Gallery Director; 2012
AA, Bellevue Community College; BA, University of
Washington; MLS, University of Oklahoma
M
MACIAS, JOAQUIN: Bilingual Program Assistant Workforce Education; 1999
MacLEOD, SHANNON: Curriculum Advisor - Student
Services; 2015
MAHRE, DEBBIE: Dental Hygiene Instructor; 2009
BS, Eastern Washington University; MS, Eastern
MARQUIS, RUSSELL: Basic Skills Instructor; 2008
BA, Western Washington University; MEd, Heritage
College
MARTIN, CHRISTOPHER L.: Custodian - Facility
Operations; 2015
MARTINEZ, ADELINA: Bilingual Office Assistant - Basic
Skills; 2008
CosmetologyCertificate,ProfessionalBeautySchool;
FamilyServicesCertificate,HeritageCollege
MASSON, DEBRA: Program Assistant - Arts & Sciences;
2014
MATLACK, HEIDI: Counselor - Grandview Campus; 2008
BA, University of Wyoming; MA, Washington School of
Professional Psychology
MAY, LAURA: English Instructor; 2013
BA, California State University; MDiv, Fuller Theological
Seminary; MA Oregon State University
MAYO, J BENJAMIN: Mathematics Instructor; 1990
AA, Yakima Valley Community College; BA, Whitworth
College; MAT, Central Washington University
PERSONNEL
190
MAZHARI, SAM: Chemistry Instructor; 2008
MS, Jackson State University; PhD, University of Nevada
McBRIDE, DEBBIE: Copy Center Lead - Duplicating
Services; 2000
McCALLUM, CAROLYN: Mathematics Instructor; 1990
BS, Michigan State University; MS, Oregon State
University
McCORMICK, JAMES: Speech Instructor; 1987
BA, Central Washington University; MA, Washington
State University
McRAE, LIBBY: Allied Health Technologies Instructor;
2005
NationalCertificationinSurgicalTechnology,NCCA
McREYNOLDS, DAVID: Communications Instructor; 2013
BA,SeattlePacificUniversity;MA,WesternWashington
University
MEISTER, MARTIN: Mathematics Instructor; 1998
BA, Carroll College; MA, Montana State University
MELTON, MICHAEL: Program Assistant - Allied Health
Programs; 2007
MENARD, STEFANIE: Communications Consultant Community Relations; 2007
AA, Yakima Valley Community College; BS, Central
MENDOZA, MARICRUZ: Office Assistant - Grandview
Campus; 2013
MEREDITH, SUSAN: Program Coordinator - Technology
Services; 1998
MERTELL, JOHN: Maintenance Mechanic - Facility
Operations; 1979
MICHALEK, MELISSA: Program Assistant - Student
Services; 2015
MS, Indiana State University
MILLER, RICHARD: Information Technology Systems
Specialist - Technology Services; 1999
TTCertificate,JMPerryInstitute
MILLS, JIM: Campus Security Officer - Facility Operations;
1999
MOHSENIAN, SHIRLEY: Allied Health Technology
Program Instructor; 2000
BSN, University of South Alabama
MONDACA, BIATRIS: Instructional and Classroom
Support Tech; 2012
MONTI, TARYN: Tech Prep Coordinator; 2013
BA,Washington State University
MOON, PAM: Fiscal Specialist - Workforce Education;
1999
MOORE, DENISE: Instructional & Classroom Support
Technician - Veterinary Technology Program; 2006
MOREHEAD, JUDY: Director-Budget Services Administrative Services; 1997
MORGAN, JOHN: Information Technology Specialist; 2012
A+Certification,YakimaValleyTechnicalSkillsCenter
MORROW, BONNIE FRANCE: Psychology Instructor; 1994
BS, University of California at Los Angeles; PhD,
University of California at Irvine
MORROW, JEFF: Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist Facility Operations; 2000
BS, Washington State University
MOSEBAR, CAROL: Office Assistant - Workforce
Education; 2007
MOUNT, THOMAS: Psychology Instructor; 1989
BA, Western Washington University; MEd, LaTrobe
University, Melbourne; MS, University of Melbourne
MUGLESTON, BRADY: Director - Auxilliary Services; 2007
AA, Yakima Valley Community College; BA, Brigham
Young University
N
NEWMAN, HEATHER: Human Resources Consultant
Assistant - Human Resources Services; 2014
NOLT, KIM: Instructional & Classroom Support
Technician - Grandview Writing Center; 2003
AA, Yakima Valley Community College; BA, MEd,
O
OLSON, CORREY: Campus Security Officer - Facility
Operations; 2002
OLSON, JOHN: Custodian - Facility Operations; 1989
AA Yakima Valley Community College
O’NEIL, MARGARET: Nursing Instructor; 2006
BSN, Idaho State University; MSN, Washington State
University
ORGILL, GLENDA E: Education Instructor; 1998
Washington University; MA, Heritage College
OVERLAND, KEITH: Custodian - Student Residence
Center; 2008
OWEN, KELSIE: Coordinator-Fitness Center - Student
Services; 2009
BA, Washington State University; MS, Capella University
P
PALMATEER, KEVIN: Information Technology/MultiDiscipline Instructor; 2000
AA, Lower Columbia College; BS, MEd, Central
PANARELLO, SARAH: Nutrition Instructor; 2005
BS, Northwest Nazarene College; MS, Bastyr University
PANGRAZI, CAMI: Instructional & Classroom Support
Technician - Allied Health Programs; 2008
PARRA, ILDA: Program Assistant - Student Residence
Center; 2006
PATEL, PRAGNA: Retail Clerk Lead - Bookstore; 1994
PATTERSON, BRIAN: English Instructor; 2012
BA, University of Massachusetts; MA, San Francisco State
University; MFA, Columbia College Chicago
PAYTON, JODI: Information Technology Specialist-
Technology Services; 1998
PERSONNEL
PEREZ, RAOUL: Maintenance Mechanic - Facility
Operations; 2002
HVACCertification,PerryTechnicalInstitute
PERRAULT, SUSAN: Counselor; 2007
BA, Western Washington University; MSW, University of
Washington
PETERS, DAN: English Instructor; 2001
BA, Willamette University; MA, University of Montana
PFIEFFER, BEVERLY: Fiscal Technician - Business Office;
1988
PHILLIPS, KEVIN: Campus Security Officer - Facility
Operations; 2003
BasicLawEnforcementCertification,WashingtonState
Criminal Justice Training Commission; Military Police
Certification,USArmy
PHILLIPS, SIRENA: Program Assistant - RSVP; 2002
PIERPOINT, DESIREE: Instructional and Classroom
Support Technician - Vet Tech; 2013
AA, Pierce College
PODRUZNY, CHERI: Dental Hygiene Coordinator/
Instructor; 1985
AA, Yakima Valley Community College; BS, Central
Washington University, MS, Eastern Washington
University
POTTENGER, DEBRA: Program Assistant - Student
Residence Center; 2005
PRIMROSE, KEVIN: Custodian - Facility Operations; 2005
Q
QUINTERO, JEANNETTE: Human Resource Generalist Human Resource Services; 2013
BS, University of Idaho
R
RAJ, RAJKUMAR: Engineering Instructor; 2007
BS, National Institute of Technology; MS, State University
of New York
RAMIREZ, ALMA: Human Resource Generalist - Human
Resource Services; 2013
AA, Yakima Valley Community College, BS, Central
RAMIREZ, RAQUEL: Basic Skills Instructor; 1994
BA, MEd, Eastern Washington University
RAMOS, ABRA: Mathematics Instructor; 2013
BS, University of Tennessee; MS, Eastern Washington
University
RASMUSSEN, CRISTY: Secretary Senior-Dean-Student
Services; 2011
AA, Yakima Valley Community College; BA, BS, Central
RATH, DEBBIE: Fiscal Technician-Business Office; 2014
REDIFER, SHARON: Coordinator - Special Funding for
Student Services; 2010
AAS, Spokane Falls Community College
REYES, KEITH: Sociology Instructor; 2010
BA, Howard Payne University; MA, University of Texas
191
RICE, CASEY: Assistant Director - Facility Operations Administrative Services; 2011
ATA, Lower Columbia College
RICE, JENNIFER: Coordinator Running Start and Testing;
2013
BS,MBACaliforniaStateUniversityatBakersfield
RICE, LISA: Fiscal Analyst -Business Office; 2000
AA, Lower Columbia College
RICH, TAMERA: Program Assistant - Workforce
Education; 2013
RIVERA-TRUJILLO, FRANCISCO: Maintenance Mechanic Grandview Campus; 2007
ElectricalTechnologyCertificate,PerryTechnicalInstitute
RODRIGUE, STEPHEN: Physics Instructor; 2012
BS, University of New Orleans; MS, University of New
Orleans, PhD, University of New Orleans
RODRIGUEZ, AMANDA: Administrative Assistant to the
Vice President - Administrative Services; 2007
RODRIGUEZ, BROOKE: Office Assistant -Athletics; 2014
RODRIGUEZ, MARGARITA: Bilingual Office Assistant
Lead- College Information Desk; 2006
RODRIGUEZ, YESENIA: Director -Workforce Education;
2011
BS, Central Washington University; MEd, Heritage
University
RODRIGUEZ-FUNK, LONNI: Director - Workfirst Basic
Skills; 2015
BA, Heritage University; MA, Heritage University
ROEBER, RONALD: Machine Technology Instructor; 2014
ROGSTAD, MARK: Director - Human Resources &
Affirmative Action Officer; 1998
BA, Washington State University; MS, Central
WashingtonUniversity;SPHRCertification
ROMERO, JUANITA: Curriculum Advisor- Student
Services; 2011
RUGGLES, MURRAY: Automotive Instructor; 2013
AOS, Universal Technical Institute
RUTZ, LILIANA: Bilingual Office Assistant - Upward
Bound; 2008
RUTZ, SEAN: Custodian - Facility Operations; 2007
RYAN, THERESA: Library & Archives Paraprofessional Library & Media Services; 2006
RYDER, JANE: Allied Health Technologies Instructor; 2005
S
SABOL, LOIS: Sociology/Second Discipline Instructor;
2000
MS, North Dakota State University; PhD, Iowa State
University
SANDERS, De’ANDRE: Information Technology Specialist Technology Services; 2004
SANDLAND, CHARLENE: Fiscal Manager - Basic Skills and
Workforce Education Divisions; 2013
SCHAPIRO, DANIEL J: Mathematics Instructor; 1992
BS, University of Illinois; MA, University of Washington
SCHOFIELD, JOHN: Instructional and Classroom Support
Technician - Writing Center; 2013
192
BA, Simpson University
PERSONNEL
SCHLENKER, NEAL: Information Technology Specialist Grandview Campus; 2006
SCHILLINGER, RICHARD: Counselor; 2012
AA, Yakima Valley Community College; BA Central
Washington University; MEd, Heritage University
SCHNEIDER, CAROL: Business Administration Instructor;
1998
BS, MBA, University of Rhode Island
SCHROEDER, SANDRA: English Instructor; 1998
AA, Skagit Valley College; BA, MA, Western Washington
University
SCHUT, CAROLYN: Mathematics/Second Discipline
Instructor; 2000
BA, University of Washington; MS, Central Washington
University
SCOTT, BECKY: Basic Skills Instructor; 1986
SEGAL-MAINS, JANESSA: Library and Archives
Paraprofessional - Library and Media Services; 2015
AAS, Spokane Falls Community College
SEVEYKA, JERRED: Biology Instructor; 2001
BA, MS, University of Montana
SHAW, HEIDI: Psychology Instructor; 1995
BA, MS, Central Washington University; PhD, University
of Nevada
SHEAN, BLAIR: Biology Instructor; 1998
BA, The Evergreen State College; PhD, Colorado State
University
SIEBENBERG, TAMMY: Reference Librarian; 2006
BS, City University; MLS, University of Washington
SIMON, ANDREA: Instruction & Classroom Support
Technician - Writing Center; 2008
SIZEMORE, WILLIAM “Greg”: Parking Guide - Facility
Operations; 2004
SMITH, BRAD K: Instructional & Classroom Support
Technician - Grandview Campus; 2009
SOUTHARDS, TESSA: Fiscal Analyst - Business Office; 1999
ABMCertificate,TrendBusinessCollege;AA,Yakima
Valley Community College
SPALETTA, WILLIAM: Nursing Instructor; 2009
AAS, Ricks College; BSN, MPA, Idaho State University;
MSN, Washington State University
ST GEORGE, JEFFREY: Custodian - Facility Operations;
2007
STALEY, JACQUELINE: eLearning & Assessment
Instruction Support Specialist-Technology Services;
2001
AA, Yakima Valley Community College; BS, Governors
State University
STERBENZ, JASON: Information Technology Systems
Specialist- Technology Services; 2000
STOHR, DEBBIE: Bookstore Buyer - Administrative
Services; 2015
STRONG, WALLACE: Ethnic Studies Instructor; 1998
AA, University of Kansas; BA, University of California at
Los Angeles; MEd, Western Washington University; PhD,
University of Illinois
STROTHER, DELORES: Fiscal Technician Lead - Business
Office; 1980
SULLIVAN, PANYADA: Mathematics Instructor; 2007
BA, Srinakharinwirot University; MA, Kasetsart
University; PhD, Oregon State University
SWANK, DELORES: Program Assistant - Basic Skills; 2010
SWEDIN, JULIE: English Instructor; 2008
BA, University of Montana; MA, Central Washington
University
SWIRES, ROBERT: Fiscal Technician - Financial Aid; 2000
SWISHER, ELIZABETH: Nursing Instructor; 2013
AAS, Wenatchee Valley College; BSN, Regis University
T
TANASSE, VICKIE: Radiologic Sciences Instructor; 2004
AAS, Yakima Valley Community College; BS, University of
StFrancis;ARRTCertification
TAYLOR, RHONDA: Nursing Instructor/Coordinator; 1994
BSN, Washington State University; MSN, Gonzaga
University
TENG, SHAWN: Laboratory Technician - Arts & Sciences;
2014
TERRY, DEBRA: Instructional & Classroom Support
Technician - Basic Skills; 1998
THACKER, RICHARD: Media Assistant - Library & Media
Services; 2005
AA, Tacoma Community College; BA, The Evergreen
State College
TILLETT, SUSAN: Information Technology Specialist Technology Services; 2001
TORREZ, GEORGE: Maintenance Mechanic - Facility
Operations 2008
TOWNSEND, JENNIFER: Office Assistant - Student
Support Services; 2008
TOWSLEY, SCOTT: Director-Technology Services- Office
of the Vice President; 2006
AAS, Embry-Riddle Aeronautics; BS, Wayland Baptist
University
TREVINO, EUGENE: Custodian - Facility Operations; 2004
TURNER, JEFFREY: Maintenance Mechanic - Facility
Operations; 2014
TYE, VERLA: Human Resource Consultant Assistant Human Resource Services; 1980
U
UNDERWOOD, SHAWN: Custodian - Facility Operations;
2004
V
VACA, REYNALDO: Custodian - Facility Operations; 2008
VALDERHAUG, HELEN: Library & Archives
Paraprofessional - Library & Media Services; 2005
PERSONNEL
VALDEZ, VIOLETA: Bilingual Program Assistant - Student
Services; 2003
VAN DYKE, PEGGY: Program Assistant - TRiO Student
Support Services; 2000
VAN WINSEN, CATHY: Program Assistant - Workforce
Education; 1989
VASQUEZ, MARIVY: Program Coordinator - Student
Services; 2010
AA, Yakiima Valley Community College
VERA, DENISE: Program Assistant - Student Services; 2001
VIDMORE, JORDAN: Graphic Designer - Community
Relations; 2014
VIGIL, JESSICA: TRiO SSS Coordinator - Student Services;
2013
BA, Eastern Washington University
VILLALOVOS, ANDY: Custodian - Student Residence
Center; 1992
VIVEROS, MARILU: Bilingual Office Assistant - Basic Skills;
2013
W
193
WOODIE, GENE: Custodian 1; 2012
Y
YANEZ-MEJIA, NAYELLI: Bilingual Office Assistant Student Services; 2014
YBARRA, TOMÁS: Vice President-Instruction & Student
Services; 2003
BA, MPA, The Evergreen State College
YOLO, LAURA: Program Coordinator - Upward Bound;
2013
AA, Yakima Valley Community College, BA, Central
YOUNG, JOSEPH: Coordinator - Applied Baccalaureate
Programs; 2015
AAS, Union College; BS, Union College; MBA Washington
State University
Z
ZONTEK, KENNETH: History Instructor; 2004
BA, Montana State University; MA, New Mexico State
University; PhD, University of Idaho
WALKER, MONTGOMERY: History/Geography; 2000
BA, Humboldt State University; MA, California State
University, Chico
WARREN, SHERRIE: Office Assistant - Student Services;
1999
WEDAM, SUSAN M: Veterinary Technology Instructor;
1997
BS, DVM, Washington State University
WIDNER, JILL: English Instructor; 1993
BA, Sonoma State University; MA, University of Hawaii at
Manoa; MFA, University of Iowa
WILBANKS, JAMES “Tre”: Custodial Services Manager;
2014
AA, Yakima Valley Community College; BS, Multnomah
University
WILKINS, SHERI: Basic Skills Instructor; 1994
BA, Western Washington University; MA, Antioch
University
WILLIAMS, DEBORAH: Mathematics Instructor; 2015
BS, Fayetville State University; MBA, Georgia State
University
WILSON, DEBORAH: Coordinator-RSVP Program &
Alumni; 1999
WILSON, ERNESTINE: Workforce Programs Coordinator;
2013
BA, Heritage University
WIMBERLY, ELIZABETH: English Instructor; 2015
BA, Princeton University; MA, Oregon State University
WISE, MAHALAGA: Information Technology Specialist Technology Services; 2008
ITCertification,PerryTechnicalInstitute
WOLFE, CLARISSA: Director-Accounting Services Administrative Services; 1994
WOOD, JEFF: Director - Facility Operations Administrative Services; 1989
Journeyman Electrician, JM Perry Institute
MAPS
194
MAPS
195
AWARDS
196
Distinguished
Alumnus
1982: Catherine May Bedell
1983: J. Alex (Lex) Maxwell
1984: Sid Morrison
1985: James R. Sorenson
1986: Justice Robert Brachtenbach
1987: E. Frederick Velikanje
1988: Bill Barnett
1989: Bill Lee
1990: Gene Shields
1991: Mel Lewis
1992: Dr. Penelope Hitchcock
1993: Pete Rademacher
1994: Dr. David Shinn
1995: Mike Bernazzani
1996: Dr. Erasmo Gamboa
1997: Dr. Elaine Ostrander
1998: Justice Tom J. Chambers
1999: Dr. Richard E. Weller
2000: Mel Stottlemyre
2001: Christopher Wiehl
2002: Clara R. Jimenez
2003: Don Crook
2004: Robert Card
2005: Charles Eccleston
2006:CyndiMullenhoff
2007: Sherlyn Brockway
2008: Dr. David Kenyon
2009: Amy Bragdon
2010: Lis Wiehl
2011: Dr. Lloyd Butler
2012: David Lester
2013: Dr. Gary Tollefson
2014: Walt Bratton
2015: Dr. Margit McGuire
Distinguished Service
1982:JohnGriffith
1983: Virginia Hislop
1984: Dr. A.W. Stevenson
1985: The Yakima Herald-Republic
1987: Milton Martin, Dorothy Prior
1988: Darlene Koch
1989: Warren Dean Starr
1990: Fred Iraola
1991: Sister Karen Dufault
1992: Marvin Sundquist
1994: Carl Stevens
1998: Alyn Edmonston
1999: Alex Deccio
2000: Jim Sewell
2001: Helen Jewett Shields
2002: Mel Lewis
2003: Daryl & Sherrie Parker
2004: YVC Corporation,
Yakima Youth Baseball
2005: Glenn Rice
2006: Gene Shields
2007: Al DeAtley
2008: Delmar Pearson,
Marguerite Hackett
2009: Patrick Strosahl
2010: Dr. Michael Buehler
2011: Millie Stenehjem
2012: John Fairbrook
2013: The Larson Gallery Guild
2014: Gary Christensen
2015: Craig Dwight
Emeritus Faculty
1981: George Millard
1982: Richard Marvin
1983:JohnGriffith
1984: Jane Huntzicker
1985: Hazel Leland
1989: Delma Tayer
1998: Roger Carlstrom
1999: Thomas Pier
2000: Brooke Creswell
2001: James Newbill
2002: Millie Stenehjem
2003: Dr. Inga Wiehl
2004: Dr. George Meshke
2005: Chuck Weedin
2006:EllieHeffernan
2007: Judy Kjellman
2008: Dr. Bernal C Baca
2009: Roger Knobel
2010: Michael Harves
2011: Leslie Eglin
2012: Herb Blisard
2013: Sue Myers
2014: Dr. Scott Peterson
2015: Kathryn Bauer
Robert M Leadon
Excellence in
Teaching
Faculty Award
1987:
1988:
1989:
1990:
1991:
1992:
1993:
1994:
1995:
1996:
1997:
1998:
1999:
2000:
Dr. George Meshke
Judith Kjellman
Patricia Hakala, James Newbill
Rudy Piñon, Millie Stenehjem
Mary Patrick, Cecil Terk
Paul Anderson, Peggy Keller
Dr. Scott Peterson, Dr. Inga Wiehl
Patti Koluda, Chuck Weedin
Dr. Eric Mould, Joan Norton
Dr. Bronwynne Evans
Marlene Cousens
Dr. Greg Gillespie
Herb Blisard
Kathleen Ashworth,
Nicholas Parisi
2001: Mildred McBride
2002: Carolyn Calhoon-Dillahunt
2003: Beverly Parnell
2004: Dr. Susan Wedam
2005: Gordon Koestler
2006: Cheri Podruzny
2007: Pam Ferguson
2008: Leslie Eglin, Carol Schneider
2009: Audrey Wedin
2010: John DiBari
2011: Dr. Kelley DeNome
2012: Claire Carpenter
2013: Dr. Timothy Jeske
2014: Jerred Seveyka
2015: Eric Anderson
Darlene Koch
Classified Employee
of the Year
1989: Ardes Metz
1990: Verna Shafer
1991: Judy Lee
1992: Janet Shaw
1993: Rachel Toney
1994: Pat Brawley
1995: Shirley Bonneville
1996: Haydee Goldenberg
1997: Brian Bordeaux
1998: Irene Stephens
1999: Chuck Cummings
2000: Linda Ison
2001: Jean Lyon
2002: Judy Morehead
2003: Sharen Uptegrove
2004: Cynthia Barwin
2005: Karen Rathjen
2006: Judi Shaw
2007: Thelma Ryder
2008: Cathy Van Winsen
2009: Jason Sterbenz
2010: Stefanie (Lea) Menard
2011: John Mertell
2012: Joaquin Macias
2013: Debbie McBride
2014: Donna Fulton
2015: De'Andre Sanders
Sherrie and Daryl
Parker Faculty Award
2012: Dodie Forrest
2013: Rachel Dorn
2014: Julie Swedin
2015: Martin Meister
INDEX
A
Academic
Blocks
16
Calendar
4
Code
36
Dishonesty
36
Dismissal
38
Plan
38
Probation
38
Progress Conditions
23
Progress Standards
38
Renewal Policy
39
Rules, Academic
38-46
Suspension
38
Accidents, Security
31
Accounting
63
Accreditation&Affiliations
7
Add/Drop, Registration
17
Admission
11-15
General
11
Former Students
11
Part-time Students
11
Selective Admission
11
Special Admission
12- 15
Adult
Basic Skills
12,43-66
6
High School Diploma
29
Learning Centers
31
Advanced Placement Program (AP)
43
Advising
28
Advisory Committees
8
66-68
Agriculture
69-74
Alcohol & Drugs
34
74-82
147-148
Americans with Disabilities Act
34
Anthropology
83
Art
84-85
Art Gallery
29
Assistance Programs
21-22
26
Astronomy
86
Athletics
27
Audit, Grade
41
Attendance
39
86-88
Awards, Employee
196
B
Bachelor Degrees
Basic Skills
Biology
Board of Trustees
Bookstore
Business Technology
C
CADD
Calendar, Academic
Campus Closures
Campus Maps
Grandview
49
12, 63-66
78- 79
3
27
91-95
95-100
127-131
4
31
195
Yakima
College Resources
Catalog Guidelines
CatalogYearSpecification
CertificatesofAchievement
College Directory
College Resources
Changing Your Major
Chemical Dependency
Chemistry
Chican@ Studies
Child Care
Children in College Activities
Clubs & Organizations
College Level Exam Program (CLEP)
Common Course Numbering
Community Service Courses
Computer Labs
Confidentiality
Grades
Student Records
Cooperative Education Program
Course Challenge
Course Numbering
Credit Evaluation
Criminal Justice
D
197
194
26-33
27
34
48
61
5-6
26-33
28
100-102
102-104
104-105
27
36
26
105-106
45
62
106-107
28
27
41
39
28
28
46
62
40
108-110
Dean's List
43
Debts & Student Financial Obligations 18,37
DefinitionsandCodes
62
Degree
47-60
60
Associate of Applied Science, Transfer 60
Associate in Arts
51
Associate in Business
51
54
Associate in Science - Transfer
54
Associate in Technology (SOCAD)
59
Bachelor Degree
49
Direct Transfer Agreement
53-54
Professional/Technical Degrees
60
Special Degrees
59
YVCC & Perry Technical Combined Degree 60
Dental Assisting
110-111
Dental Hygiene
111-115
Dept of Vocational Rehabilitation
24
28
Disclosure Requirements
34
Distribution List, DTA
55-57
Dormitories
32
Drama
116-117
Drama, Playmasters
33
Drug-Free Workplace Act
34
E
Early Achievers Grant
24
124-124
Easter Seals Janes’ House Child Care
27
Economics
117-118
Education
118-126
eLearning
8-9
Engineering
127-131
English
132-135
Placement Policy
132
English as a Second Language (ESL)
127
English Language Learning
147
Ethnic Studies
135-136
Evaluation of Transfer Credit
40
Evening Courses
9
Exception Petition
47
F
Faculty&Staff
8
FERPA (Privacy Rights)
39
Final Exams
40
Financial Aid
21-25
Additional Sources of Assistance
24
Depart of Voc Rehab
24
Earlier Achievers
24
Opportunity Grant
24
Veterans
24
WorkFirst
24
Refund Policy
19
Special Funding, WED
25
Basic Food, Employment & Training
25
Worker Retraining
25
18,37
Fitness Center
32
Foreign Languages (Modern Languages)147-150
Foundation Scholarships, YVCC 33,180-185
G
General Ed Development (GED)
Geography
Geology
Gold Card
Governance
Grades
Confidentiality
Errors & Changes
Grade Point Average
Reports
Symbols
Transcripts
Grandview Campus
Grandview Student Council
Grandview Activity Center
Map
Grants
H
High Demand Course Repeat Rule
High School Diploma
High School Equivalency Exam
Hispanic Serving Institution
History
Honors Program
Honor Roll
Honors at Graduation
Hopf Union Building (HUB)
Housing
Humanities
I
Incomplete Grades
29
136
137
11,18
7,37
40
41
40
40
40
41-42
40
10
26
26
195
21
42
29
29
10
138-139
29
43
47
26
32
139-140
41
INDEX
198
140-144
I-BEST, Integrated Basic Education and Skill
Training
24,63
Integrated Learning (Learning Communities) 9
International Baccalaureate Program (IB) 44
International Student Program
12
J
Jane's House Early Learning Center
27
Larson Gallery
Learning Communities
Learning Options
Library & Media Services
Yakima Campus
Grandview Campus
Loans
Lost & Found, Security
29
9
8
K-L
M
30
30
21
31
Machine Technology, Aerospace
Map
Grandview Campus
Yakima Campus
Math Center
Mathematics
Media Services
Medical Assisting
Medical Billing & Coding
Medical Interpreter
Message from the President
Military, Active Duty
Mission Statement
Modern Language
Music
Musical Performing Ensembles
197
196
30
144-146
30
74
75
75
3
19
7
147-150
150-152
31
No Grade, Credit/No Credit
Noncompletion
Nondiscrimination
Nursing
Nutrition
41
23
10
153-157
157
N
O
Online Writing Center
P
66-68
32
Parking, Security
31-32
Pass/Fail Grade
41
Patient Navigation, Allied Health
79
Perry Technical & YVCC Combined Degree 60
Personnel
186-193
Pharmacy Technology
76
Phlebotomy
76
Philosophy
158
Photography
159
Physical Education
159-162
Physical Science
163
Physics
163-164
Placement Reciprocity
Plagiarism
Playmasters
Policies
Political Science
Prerequisites
Prior Experiential Learning
President's List
Privacy Rights
Probation, Academic
Psychology
Q-R
13
36
33
34-35
164-65
62
46
43
39
38
165
166
Radiologic Sciences
167-170
Reading
171
Reciprocity Agreement
48
Refund Policy
19
Registration
16-17
Repeating a Class
42-43
Requirements, Obtaining Information
37
Residence Halls
32
Residency
Active Duty Military /National Guard 19
Washington State
19
Restricted Subject Areas for Transfer
58
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) 31
Rights & Responsibilities
36-37
Running Start
13
S
Satisfactory Progress
23
Scholarships, YVCC Foundation
33
Security
31-32,34
Senior Discount (Gold Card)
11, 18
Senior Institutions, Transfer
52
Servicemen’s Opportunity College
59
Sign Language (American Sign Language)
147-150
Smoking Policy (see Tobacco Use Policy) 35
Social Science
171
Social Security Number
35
Sociology
171-172
Spanish
147-150
Spanish for Native Speakers
147-150
SpecialDegrees&Certificates
59
SpecificationofCatalogYear
48
Speech, Communication Studies
94-95
Speech Labs
32
STARS Training
123
State Employees Tuition Waivers
18
Student
Activities & Programming
26
Associated Students of YVCC (ASYVCC) 26
Clubs & Organizations
26
Code of Rights & Responsibilities
37
18,37
IdentifierNumbers
3,5
Participation in Governance
37
Student Development
172-173
Student Residence Center
32
Surgical Technology
76-77
Suspension, Academic
38
T
Tech Prep
Television/Video Production
Textbook Refund/Buy-back
Tobacco Use Policy
Transcripts
Transfer Degrees
Restricted Subject Areas
Transfer-back Policy
TRiO Programs
Trustees, Board of
Tuition, Fees, and Expenses
Tuition Waivers
Tutoring Center
U
13
173-174
27
35
40
51-57
58
52
32
3
18-20,50
18
32
Underage Student Admission
Upward Bound
13-14
32
Veterans
Tuition Waivers
VideoPhone
Video Production
Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational/Technical Degrees
14, 18, 24
18
174-179
28
173-174
24
60
V
W
Waitlist
17
Washington National Guard Tuition Waivers 18
Washington State Need Grant Program 23
Washington State Residency
19
Weight Room
32
Wellness & Recreation
32
Withdraw, Grade
42
Withdrawal from College
17
Worker Retraining
25
WorkFirst
23,32
Workforce Education & Training Special
Funding
25
Writing Center
32
X-Y-Z
Yakima Campus Map
YVCC & Perry Tech Combined Degree
194
60
199
200

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