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2012-2014 College Catalog (pdf)

Los Angeles Southwest College 2012-14 Catalog

The College Catalog, published every two years, presents general information about Southwest, general academic policies, the College's academic programs, and information about student life and resources.

All catalog content is deemed current and accurate. The College reserves the right to change the regulations, fees, and other information contained in this publication at any time without prior notice, although such changes will be announced.

Failure to read this publication does not excuse students from the requirements put forth herein. Reading and printing these pages requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download the software for free.

Sections of the catalog can be accessed from the pages below:

Opening Pages and About Southwest

Campus Map (page 3)
President’s Welcome Message (page 4)
Table of Contents (page 5)
How to Use the College Catalog (page 6)
Campus Phone Directory (page 7)
College Mission and Goals (page 8)
SLOS and ISLOs (page 9)
College History (page 10)
Accreditation (page 11)
LASC Foundation ( page 12)

Attending Southwest

Admissions and Registration Quick Guide (pages 13-14)
Full Admissions Policies and Procedures (pages 15-21)
Academic Standards (page 22)

Financial Aid (pages 36-44)

Instructional Programs: Degree & Certificate Requirements (pages 50-96)

Graduation & Transfer Certification Requirements (pages 97-98)

Course Descriptions (pages 123-175)

Student Life

ASO, Campus Clubs, Student Publications (pages 176-182)
Athletics (page 179)
Honor Society (page 180)
Student Publications (pages 180-181)

Student Resources

Student Services (pages 182-195)
Library (page 191)
Bookstore (page 182)
Campus Safety and Parking Regulations (pages 196-199)

Community Resources

Non-Credit Courses (see specific course names)
Community Services (pages 200-201)
Outreach and Recruitment (page 201)
Youth Programs: Upward Bound, Educational Talent Search (page 201)
Right-To-Know and Consumer Information Requirements (page 202)
College Publications (page 202)

Student Conduct Policies and District Policies (pages 207-213)

People of the College

LACCD Board of Trustees and Southwest Administration (pages 216-217)
Full-Time Faculty (pages 218-220)
Classified Staff (pages 221-223)
Adjunct Faculty (pages 224-226)
Faculty Emeriti (pages 227-228)

Glossary of College Terms (pages 229-232)

Index to Catalog (pages 233-235)

Previous years

2010-2012 College Catalog (pdf)

2009-2010 (pdf)

2008-2009 (pdf)

2006-2007 (pdf)