2013-2014 Catalog Los Angeles City College72

MAThEMATiCSChair: roger wolf(323) 953-4000 ext. 2810 • JH 312www.lacitycollege.edu/academic/departments/ math/mathdept/index.html

ProGrAMS oFFErED Associate of Science: Mathematics

Student learning outcomes for each degree and certificate program are available on the SLO Guide for Students website at http://tinyurl.com/laccsloforstudentsMathematicians and their models put people and machines in space, make millionaires out of investors, and even propel video gaming technology to new levels of excitement. Mathematicians are active in just about every professional area you can think of and are typically in-demand and high earners. Here are just a few of the places you’ll find them: Computer Animation; Virtual Environments; Digital Special Effects in Movies; Space Research; Mathematical Evolution and Modeling; Engineering; Software Development & Computer Technology; Electronics; Business (Financial Models, Trend Analysis, etc); Military & Security Occupations; Oil Exploration; and Teaching.The LACC Mathematics Department offers classes from Pre-Algebra to Advanced Calculus and Differential Equations. Our students successfully transfer to prestigious university programs including Cal State Universities, UCLA, UC Berkley and other UCs, USC and CalTech to name a few. And, LACC’s math team has consistently placed in the top 5 out of nearly 200 colleges in the National American Mathematics Association of Two Year Colleges Competition in recent years.

Placement InformationHigh school courses are not accepted as equivalent to college courses. Every new incoming student will be required to take the math assessment unless he/she has satisfied the prerequisite by a college level course or a comparable assessment process from another college. (This placement must not be based on high school transcripts.) The result of the assesment is valid for one year.Students placing above Math 125, please note: If the placement information given to you does not fit your circumstances, see Math Department for more detailed evaluation.

DEGrEE ProGrAM MAThEMATiCSAssociate of Science DegreeTransfer Program

The curriculum shown below is designed to guide students in the Mathematics major and to encourage students to start courses in this major early in their college career. By completing this curriculum, students will be ready to compete in this major with other students at a four-year college or university. Whether or not students elect to receive the Associate of Science degree, the courses listed below are those that will prepare them to enter their transfer institutions fully prepared to pursue the Mathematics major.

First SemesterMathematics 261 ............................................................................5

Second SemesterMathematics 262 ............................................................................5Mathematics 270 ............................................................................3

Third SemesterMathematics 263 ............................................................................5

Fourth SemesterMathematics 275 ............................................................................3

Total units ...................................................................................21

Depending on your preparation, you may need additional prerequisite courses before entering this program.

To complete general education requirements in this area of study, Plan A for the AA/AS Degree is required.PLAN A: Please consult with a counselor about specific courses needed or see the college catalog“Graduation Requirements” section. Plan A is designed for transfer to a four-year college or univer- sity. However, requirements vary depending upon the individual institution. Please consult with a counselor for the specific requirements of the university you plan to attend.3-6 Units ........................................................... English Composition6-9 Units .................................... Communication/Analytical Thinking3 Units..................................................................... Natural Sciences3 Units.............................................................................. Humanities9 Units.....................................................Social/Behavioral Sciences (including American History & Governments)3-4 Units .................................................. Health/Physical Education3-5 Units ............................................................... Math Competency

MuSiCChair: Christine Park(323) 953-4000 ext. 2880 • Ch110http://music.lacitycollege.edu

ProGrAMS oFFErEDAssociate of Arts:Music

Certificates/Skill Certificates: Instrumental Performer:

Brass (Level 1 - 4)Guitar (Level 1 - 4)Percussion (Level 1 - 4)Piano (Level 1 - 4)Strings (Level 1 - 4)Woodwinds (Level 1 - 4)Music Copyist (Level 1 - 4)Music Technology (Level 1 - 4)Orchestrator/Arranger (Level 1 - 4)Vocal Performer (Level 1 - 4)Student learning outcomes for each degree and certificate program

2013-2014 Catalog Los Angeles City College73

are available on the SLO Guide for Students website at http://tinyurl.com/laccsloforstudentsThe LACC Music Department offers the highest quality music courses, designed for students seeking a variety of educational goals, including General Education; Certificate Programs that provide the knowledge, expertise and skills needed to obtain a job in the music industry; and the Associate of Arts (AA) Degree program, designed for students planning to transfer to four-year universities.

Our faculty members are dedicated teachers who are active in the music industry as arrangers, copyists, composers, theorists, sound engineers and performers who play and sing regularly as soloists and with professional ensembles.

Students have a variety of performance opportunities, giving public concerts in Commercial and Classical Voice, Piano and Chamber Ensemble, Choir, Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble and our famous Studio Jazz Band. In addition to being performers, music majors enter such fields as Recording Industry (Producing, Engineering, Arranging); Television and Radio (Program Director, Music Licensing); Music Technology (Sound Editor); Composing (Commercial Jingles, TV/Film); Conducting; Music Business (Music Distributor, Marketing); Music Education; Music Librarian; Music Publishing (Music Editor, Copyrights); Music Therapy; Music Communications (Publisher, Reporter); Instrument Making and Repair and more.

DEGrEE ProGrAM MuSiCAssociate of Arts DegreeTransfer/Career Program

Changes to the Music Theory Sequence

The Music Theory sequence now consists of the following courses:• Semester 1: MUS 200 (Introduction to Music Theory)• Semester 2: MUS 201 (Harmony I) and MUS 217-2 (Musicianship 2)• Semester 3: MUS 202 (Harmony II) and MUS 218-2 (Musicianship 3)• Semester 4: MUS 203 (Harmony III) and MUS 219-2 Musicianship 4)

Note that the Musicianship classes (MUS 211, 212 and 213) have been renamed:• MUS 211 (2 units) is now MUS 217-2 (1 unit)• MUS 212 (2 units) is now MUS 218-2 (1 unit)• MUS 213 (2 units) is now MUS 219-2 (1 unit)

Also note that Keyboard Harmony (Music 300, 301, 302 and 303) is no longer part of the music theory sequence as a standalone class. Keyboard harmony skills are now included in the Musicianship class.The curriculum outlined below is designed to guide a student to a Music Major Associate in Arts Degree. These courses also prepare a student to enter transfer institutions as a Music major or minor. In addition to the courses listed here, the student must meet the provisions of the General Education requirements as stated in the college catalog.

All courses listed are to be completed under Graduation

Requirements Plan “B” (60 units with 36 units in Music). Below are a total of 31 units in Music; the remaining 5 required units will be taken as music electives.

Starred courses (*) are those that are to be included in the minimum requirements under Graduation Requirements Plan “A” (60 units, with at least 18 units in Music). These 18 units will be fulfilled with the 14 units that are required for the first two semesters, in addition to 2 additional units of Performance Ensembles and 2 units of music electives.

Students will select additional Music courses needed for proficiency in particular performance areas, composition, and orchestration and arranging. It is strongly recommended that a student also consider taking Applied Music in his/her primary performance area.

All students should see a music counselor in the Music Department for assistance in arranging their program.

First SemesterMusic 152-1*.................................................................................1Music 200*....................................................................................4Music 311* (or more advanced level) ..........................................1Performance Ensemble (See Below)*..........................................1

Second SemesterMusic 152-2*................................................................................1Music 201*...................................................................................3Music 217-2* ...............................................................................1Music 312* (or more advanced level)..........................................1Performance Ensemble (See Below)*.........................................1

Third SemesterMusic 111 or 121/122/135............................................................3Music 152-3*.................................................................................1Music 202 ....................................................................................3Music 218-2 ................................................................................1Music 313 (or more advanced level) ...........................................1Performance Ensemble (See Below)*.........................................1

Fourth SemesterMusic 152-4*................................................................................1Music 203 ....................................................................................3Music 219-2 .................................................................................1Music 314 (or more advanced level) ...........................................1Performance Ensemble (See Below)*.........................................1

Electives.......................................................................................5Total units ..................................................................................36

The Performance Ensemble requirement may be satisfied by enrollment in and satisfactory completion of any of the following courses: Music 351, 501, 531, 561, 705, 711, 725, 751, 765, 771, 781.

*These starred (*) courses must be included in the minimum

2013-2014 Catalog Los Angeles City College74

requirements under Graduation Requirements “Plan A.” All courses in the core curriculum must be completed under Graduation Requirements “Plan B.” It is also strongly recommended that students consider auditioning for Applied Music in their primary performance area while at LACC.Students may select “PLAN A” or “Plan B” general education requirements to graduate.PLAN A: Please consult with a counselor about specific courses needed or see the college catalog “Graduation Requirements” section. Plan A is designed for transfer to a four-year college or university. However, requirements vary depending upon the individual institution. Please consult with a counselor for the specific requirements of the university you plan to attend.3-6 Units ........................................................... English Composition6-9 Units .................................... Communication/Analytical Thinking3 Units ....................................................................Natural Sciences3 Units .............................................................................Humanities9 Units ....................................................Social/Behavioral Sciences (including American History & Governments)3-4 Units .................................................. Health/Physical Education3-5 Units ...............................................................Math CompetencyPLAN B: Please consult with a counselor about specific courses needed or see the college catalog “Graduation Requirements” section. Plan B is not designed for transfer to a four-year college.3 Units .............................................................. English Composition3 Units ....................................... Communication/Analytical Thinking3 Units ....................................................................Natural Sciences3 Units .............................................................................Humanities3 Units ....................................................Social/Behavioral Sciences (including American History & Governments)3-4 Units .................................................. Health/Physical Education3-5 Units ...............................................................Math Competency

CErTiFiCATE ProGrAMS The Commercial Music Certificate curriculum has been designed to provide the student with means to acquire valuable knowledge, expertise, and marketable skills with which to obtain employment in the following areas: Instrumental Performer: Brass, Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Strings, WoodwindsMusic CopyistMusic Technology Orchestrator/Arranger Vocal PerformerEach Certificate is made up of four skill levels. A Skill Certificate will be awarded by the Music Department upon application by the student to the Department showing satisfactory completion of the requirements for each level. A Commercial Music Certificate will be awarded by the Music Department to a student who has successfully completed the four levels required for a given specialty.

CoMMErCiAL MuSiCiNSTruMENTAL PERFORMER / BRASSCertificate

LEVEL I: Music 152-1 ................................................................................... 1Music 200 ...................................................................................... 4Music 241 ...................................................................................... 1Music 311* ..................................................................................... 1Music 601** ................................................................................... 2Performance Ensemble ................................................................. 1(Select from Music 501, 531, 711, 725, 751, 781)Music Electives .............................................................................. 2

LEVEL II: Music 152-2 ................................................................................... 1Music 161 ...................................................................................... 3Music 201 ...................................................................................... 3Music 217-2 ................................................................................... 1Music 312* ..................................................................................... 1Music 602** ................................................................................... 2Performance Ensemble ................................................................. 1(Select from Music 711, 725, 751, 781)

LEVEL III: Music 152-3 ................................................................................... 1Music 202 ...................................................................................... 3Music 218-2 ................................................................................... 1Music 313* ..................................................................................... 1Music 603** ................................................................................... 2Performance Ensemble ................................................................. 1(Select from Music 725, 751, 781)Music Electives .............................................................................. 2

LEVEL IV: Music 152-4 ................................................................................... 1Music 251-1 ................................................................................... 1Music 361-1 ................................................................................... 2English 28*** .................................................................................. 3Music 604 ...................................................................................... 2Performance Ensemble ................................................................. 1(Select from Music 725, 751, 781)Music 137 or Law 33 ..................................................................... 3Total units .................................................................................. 48

* Or more advanced piano level determined by fulfillment of prerequisite or by departmental audition.** Or more advanced Brass level determined by fulfillment of prerequisite or by departmental audition.*** If English 28/31 requirement is met by a higher placement determined by the College Assessment, the English requirement is fulfilled; therefore, in place of English, you must take 3 units of Music.

2013-2014 Catalog Los Angeles City College75

CoMMErCiAL MuSiCINSTRUMENTAL PERFORMER / GUITArCertificate

LEVEL I: Music 152-1 .................................................................................... 1Music 200 ....................................................................................... 4Music 241 ....................................................................................... 1Music 311* ...................................................................................... 1Music 650** .................................................................................... 2Performance Ensemble .................................................................. 1(Select from Music 501, 531, 711, 725, 771, 781)Music Electives ............................................................................... 2

LEVEL II: Music 152-2 .................................................................................... 1Music 161 ....................................................................................... 3Music 201 ....................................................................................... 3Music 217-2 .................................................................................... 1Music 312* ...................................................................................... 1Music 651** .................................................................................... 2Performance Ensemble .................................................................. 1(Select from Music 711, 725, 771, 781)

LEVEL III: Music 152-3 .................................................................................... 1Music 202 ...................................................................................... .3Music 218-2 .................................................................................... 1Music 313* ...................................................................................... 1Music 652** .................................................................................... 2Music 670 ....................................................................................... 2Performance Ensemble .................................................................. 1(Select from Music 711, 725, 771, 781)

LEVEL IV: Music 152-4 .................................................................................... 1Music 251-1 .................................................................................... 1Music 361-1 .................................................................................... 2Music 653** .................................................................................... 2Performance Ensemble .................................................................. 1(Select from Music 711, 725, 771, 781)English 28*** ................................................................................... 3Music 137 or Law 33 ...................................................................... 3Total units ................................................................................... 48

* Or more advanced piano level determined by fulfillment of prerequisite or by departmental audition.** Or more advanced Guitar level determined by fulfillment of prerequisite or by departmental audition.*** If English 28/31 requirement is met by a higher placement determined by the College Assessment, the English requirement is fulfilled; therefore, in place of English, you must take 3 units of Music.

CoMMErCiAL MuSiCINSTRUMENTAL PERFORMER / PERCUSSION Certificate

LEVEL I: Music 152-1 ....................................................................................1Music 200 .......................................................................................4Music 241 .......................................................................................1Music 311* ......................................................................................1Music 631** ....................................................................................2Performance Ensemble ..................................................................1(Select from Music 501, 531, 711, 725, 751, 765, 781)Music Electives ...............................................................................2

LEVEL II: Music 152-2 ....................................................................................1Music 161 .......................................................................................3Music 201 .......................................................................................3Music 217-2 ....................................................................................1Music 312* ......................................................................................1Music 632** ....................................................................................2Performance Ensemble ..................................................................1(Select from Music 711, 725, 751, 765, 781)

LEVEL III: Music 152-3 ....................................................................................1Music 202 .......................................................................................3Music 218-2 ....................................................................................1Music 313* ......................................................................................1Music 633** ....................................................................................2Performance Ensemble ..................................................................1(Select from Music 711, 725, 751, 765, 781)Music Electives ...............................................................................2

LEVEL IV: Music 152-4 ....................................................................................1Music 251-1 ....................................................................................1Music 361-1 ....................................................................................2English 28*** ...................................................................................3Music 634 .......................................................................................2Performance Ensemble ..................................................................1(Select from Music 711, 725, 751, 765, 781)Music 137 or Law 33 ......................................................................3

Total units ...................................................................................48

*Or more advanced piano level determined by fulfillment of prerequisite or by departmental audition.**Or more advanced percussion level determined by fulfillment of prerequisite or by departmental audition.*** If English 28/31 requirement is met by a higher placement determined by the College Assessment, the English requirement is fulfilled; therefore, in place of English, you must take 3 units of Music.

2013-2014 Catalog Los Angeles City College76

CoMMErCiAL MuSiCiNSTruMENTAL PERFORMER / PIANO

Certificate

LEVEL I: Music 152-1 ....................................................................................1Music 200 .......................................................................................4Music 241 .......................................................................................1Music 311* ......................................................................................1Performance Ensemble** ...............................................................1Music Electives ...............................................................................4LEVEL II: Music 152-2 ....................................................................................1Music 161 .......................................................................................3Music 201 .......................................................................................3Music 217-2 ....................................................................................1Music 312* ......................................................................................1Performance Ensemble** ...............................................................1Music Elective .................................................................................1

LEVEL III: Music 152-3 ....................................................................................1Music 202 .......................................................................................3Music 218-2 ....................................................................................1Music 313* ......................................................................................1Music 361-1 ....................................................................................2Performance Ensemble** ...............................................................1Music Electives ...............................................................................2

LEVEL IV: Music 152-4 ....................................................................................1Music 251-1 ....................................................................................1Music 361-2 ....................................................................................2English 28*** ...................................................................................3Music Electives ...............................................................................1Performance Ensemble** ...............................................................1Music 137 or Law 33 ......................................................................3

Total units ...................................................................................46

* Or more advanced piano level determined by fulfillment of prerequisite or by departmental audition.** Select from any of the following: 351, 501, 531, 561, 705, 711, 725, 751, 765, 771, 781.*** If English 28/31 requirement is met by a higher placement determined by the College Assessment, the English requirement is fulfilled; therefore, in place of English, you must take 3 units of Music.

CoMMErCiAL MuSiCINSTRUMENTAL PERFORMER / STRINGSCertificate

LEVEL I: Music 152-1 ....................................................................................1Music 200 .......................................................................................4Music 241 .......................................................................................1Music 311* ......................................................................................1Music 611** .....................................................................................2Performance Ensemble ..................................................................1(Select from Music 501, 531, 705, 711, 725, 781)Music Electives ...............................................................................2

LEVEL II: Music 152-2 ....................................................................................1Music 161 .......................................................................................3Music 201 .......................................................................................3Music 217-2 ....................................................................................1Music 312* ......................................................................................1Music 612** ....................................................................................2Performance Ensemble ..................................................................1(Select from Music 705, 711, 725, 781)

LEVEL III: Music 152-3 ...................................................................................1Music 202 .......................................................................................3Music 218-2 ....................................................................................1Music 313* ......................................................................................1Music 613** ....................................................................................2Performance Ensemble ..................................................................1(Select from Music 705, 711, 725, 781)Music Electives ...............................................................................2

LEVEL IV: Music 152-4 ....................................................................................1Music 251-1 ....................................................................................1Music 261-1 ....................................................................................2English 28*** ...................................................................................3Music 614 .......................................................................................2Performance Ensemble ..................................................................1(Select from Music 705, 711, 725, 781)Music 137 or Law 33 ......................................................................3

Total units ...................................................................................48

* Or more advanced piano level determined by fulfillment of prerequisite or by departmental audition.** Or more advanced string level determined by fulfillment of prerequisite or by departmental audition.*** If English 28/31 requirement is met by a higher placement determined by the College Assessment, the English requirement is fulfilled; therefore, in place of English, you must take 3 units of Music.

2013-2014 Catalog Los Angeles City College77

CoMMErCiAL MuSiCiNSTruMENTAL PErForMEr / WOODWINDS Certificate

LEVEL I: Music 152-1 .................................................................................... 1Music 200 ....................................................................................... 4Music 241 ....................................................................................... 1Music 311* ...................................................................................... 1Music 621** .................................................................................... 2Performance Ensemble .................................................................. 1(Select from Music 501, 531, 711, 725, 751, 781)Music Electives ............................................................................... 2

LEVEL II: Music 152-2 .................................................................................... 1Music 161 ....................................................................................... 3Music 201 ....................................................................................... 3Music 217-2 .................................................................................... 1Music 312* ...................................................................................... 1Music 622** .................................................................................... 2Performance Ensemble .................................................................. 1(Select from Music 711, 725, 751, 781)

LEVEL III: Music 152-3 .................................................................................... 1Music 202 ....................................................................................... 3Music 218-2 .................................................................................... 1Music 313* ...................................................................................... 1Music 623** .................................................................................... 2Performance Ensemble ................................................................. 1(Select from Music 711, 725, 751, 781)Music Electives ............................................................................... 2

LEVEL IV: Music 152-4 .................................................................................... 1Music 251-1 ................................................................1 Music 261-1 2 English 28*** ................................................................................ 3Music 624 ....................................................................................... 2Performance Ensemble .................................................................. 1(Select from Music 711, 725, 751, 781)Music 137 or Law 33 ...................................................................... 3

Total units ................................................................................... 48* Or more advanced piano level determined by fulfillment of prerequisite or by departmental audition.** Or more advanced woodwind level determined by fulfillment of prerequisite or by departmental audition.*** If English 28/31 requirement is met by a higher placement determined by the College Assessment, the English requirement is fulfilled; therefore, in place of English, you must take 3 units of Music.

CoMMErCiAL MuSiCMuSiC CoPyiST Certificate

LEVEL I: Music 152-1 .................................................................................... 1Music 161 ....................................................................................... 3Music 200 ....................................................................................... 4Music 241 ....................................................................................... 1Music 311* ...................................................................................... 1Performance Ensemble** ............................................................... 1Music Elective ................................................................................. 1LEVEL II: Music 152-2 .................................................................................... 1Music 201 ....................................................................................... 3Music 217-2 .................................................................................... 1Music 242 ....................................................................................... 1Music 261 ....................................................................................... 3Music 312* ...................................................................................... 1Performance Ensemble .................................................................. 1

LEVEL III: Music 152-3 .................................................................................... 1Music 202 ....................................................................................... 3Music 218-2 .................................................................................... 1Music 243 ....................................................................................... 1Music 313* ...................................................................................... 1Performance Ensemble** ............................................................... 1Music 137 or Law 33 ...................................................................... 3

LEVEL IV: Music 152-4 .................................................................................... 1Music 251-1 .................................................................................... 1English 28*** ................................................................................... 3Music 231* ...................................................................................... 3Music 244 ....................................................................................... 1Music 361-1 .................................................................................... 2Music Elective ................................................................................. 1

Total units ................................................................................... 46* Or more advanced level determined by fulfillment of prerequisite or departmental audition.** Select from 351, 501, 561, 705, 711, 725, 751, 765, 771, 765, 771, 781.*** If English 28/31 requirement is met by a higher placement determined by the College Assessment, the English requirement is fulfilled; therefore, in place of English, you must take 3 units of Music.

CoMMErCiAL MuSiCMuSiC TEChNoLoGy Certificate

LEVEL I: Music 152-1 ....................................................................................1Music 161 .......................................................................................3Music 200 .......................................................................................4

2013-2014 Catalog Los Angeles City College78

Music 241 .......................................................................................1Music 311* ......................................................................................1Performance Ensemble** ...............................................................1Music Elective .................................................................................1LEVEL II: Music 152-2 ....................................................................................1Music 201 .......................................................................................3Music 217-2 ....................................................................................1Music 261 .......................................................................................3Music 312* ......................................................................................1Performance Ensemble** ...............................................................1Music Elective .................................................................................1

LEVEL III: Music 152-3 ....................................................................................1Music 202 .......................................................................................3Music 218-2 ....................................................................................1Music 291 .......................................................................................2English 28*** ...................................................................................3Performance Ensemble** ...............................................................1

LEVEL IV: Music 152-4 ....................................................................................3Music 251-1 ....................................................................................1Music 361-1 ....................................................................................2Music 281 .......................................................................................3Music 292 .......................................................................................2Music 137 or Law 33 ......................................................................3Performance Ensemble** ...............................................................1Music Elective .................................................................................1

Total units ...................................................................................47

* Or more advanced piano level determined by fulfillment of prerequisite or departmental audition.** Select from 351, 501, 531,561, 705, 711, 725, 751, 765, 771, 765, 771, 781.*** If English 28/31 requirement is met by a higher placement determined by the College Assessment, the English requirement is fulfilled; therefore, in place of English, you must take 3 units of Music.

CoMMErCiAL MuSiCorChESTrATOR/ARRANGER Certificate

LEVEL I: Music 152-1 ....................................................................................1Music 200 .......................................................................................4Music 241 .......................................................................................1Music 311* ......................................................................................1Performance Ensemble** ...............................................................1Instrumental Instruction ..................................................................2(Select from Music 601, 611, 621, 631)Music Electives ...............................................................................2LEVEL II: Music 152 -2 ...................................................................................1

Music 161 .......................................................................................3Music 201 .......................................................................................3Music 217-2 ....................................................................................1Music 312 .......................................................................................1Instrumental Instruction ..................................................................2(Select from Music 601, 611, 621, 631)Performance Ensemble** ...............................................................1

LEVEL III: Music 152-3 ....................................................................................1Music 202 .......................................................................................3Music 218-2 ...................................................................................1Music 313* ......................................................................................1Instrumental Instruction .................................................................2(Select from Music 601, 611, 621, 631)Performance Ensemble** ...............................................................1Music 137 or Law 33 ......................................................................3

LEVEL IV: Music 152-4 ....................................................................................1Music 251-1 ....................................................................................1Music 3641-1 ..................................................................................2Music 231 .......................................................................................3English 28*** ...................................................................................3nstrumental Instruction ..................................................................2(Select from Music 601, 611, 621, 631)Performance Ensemble** ...............................................................1Total units ...................................................................................49* Or more advanced piano level determined by fulfillment of prerequisite or by departmental audition.** Select from 501, 711, 725, 751, 765, 771, 781.*** If English 28/31 requirement is met by a higher placement determined by the College Assessment, the English requirement is fulfilled; therefore, in place of English, you must take 3 units of Music.

CoMMErCiAL MuSiCVoCAL PErForMEr Certificate

LEVEL I: Music 152-1 ................................................................................... 1Music 200 ...................................................................................... 4Music 241 ...................................................................................... 1Music 311* ..................................................................................... 1Music 400** ................................................................................... 1Performance Ensemble ................................................................. 1(Select from Music 501, 531, 561)Music Electives .............................................................................. 3

LEVEL II: Music 152-2 ................................................................................... 1Music 161 ...................................................................................... 3Music 201 ...................................................................................... 3Music 217-2 ................................................................................... 1Music 312* ..................................................................................... 1Music 431** ................................................................................... 1Performance Ensemble ................................................................. 1

2013-2014 Catalog Los Angeles City College79

for enrollment every Fall and Spring. Should the number of qualified applicants exceed the number of available openings, a simple lottery will be implemented.

The Associate Degree program is a 2-year full-time program that includes theory and clinical courses over 4 days a week. Clinical experiences will include the opportunity for students to participate in nursing care and treatments of clients in hospitals and other health care facilities. Once admitted, this program is designed to be completed in four semesters for non-licensed candidates.

NCLEX-RN ExamStudents will be eligible to apply for and take the NCLEX-RN examination upon graduation. The Board of Registered Nursing may deny licensure on such grounds as: being convicted of crime, acts of dishonesty, fraud or deceit, etc. Persons impaired by alcohol, drug abuse and emotional illness are expected to voluntarily seek diagnosis and treatment for any suspected illness.

PrerequisitesAs of Spring 2009, the Registered Nursing Program Prerequisites include completion of the following prerequisites with a minimum overall grade point average of 2.5. and no grade less than “C”1.............................................................. Human Anatomy (with lab)2...........................................................Human Physiology (with lab)3.......................................................................Microbiology 1 or 20.4 English 101 (College Reading and Comprehension) or equivalent with a minimum of a “C.”5............................................... General Psychology (Psychology 1) 6............................................LifeSpan Psychology (Psychology 41)

Additional Requirements• Completion of or proof of Math Assessment comparable to Math 115 (Math 125 or higher is required for graduation).• Completion of 1 year of High School Chemistry with a lab or equivalent(Chemistry 60 or 68)• Overall college grade point average of 2.5• Satisfactory score on the admission assessment test (contact Nursing Department for details)• Satisfactory “cut score” of 80 or higher based on the Chancellor’s validation study • Completion of all of the admission requirements of Los Angeles City College• Graduation from an accredited U.S. High School or equivalent or graduation from an accredited U.S. College or university or equivalent.If students received their high school diploma from a foreign country and/or are requested equivalency of foreign college credits to fulfill prerequisites, the transcripts must be evaluated for equivalency by an LACC approved agency.• Students must also meet health and other requirements mandated by the program and affiliating hospitals and/or clinical prior to entry. For additional requirements, please attend one of the Information Sessions where details are discussed.

(Select from Music 501, 531, 561)

LEVEL III: Music 152-3 ................................................................................... 1Music 202 ...................................................................................... 3Music 218-2 ................................................................................... 1Music 313* ..................................................................................... 1Music 432** ................................................................................... 1Performance Ensemble ................................................................ 1(Select from Music 501, 531,561)Music 137 or Law 33 ..................................................................... 3LEVEL IV: Music 152-4 ................................................................................... 1Music 251-1 ................................................................................... 1Music 361-1 ................................................................................... 2English 28*** .................................................................................. 3Music 433 ...................................................................................... 1Performance Ensemble ................................................................. 1(Select from Music 501, 561)Music Electives .............................................................................. 3

Total units ................................................................................. 46

* Or more advanced piano level determined by fulfillment of prerequisite or by departmental audition.** Or more advanced voice level determined by fulfillment of prerequisite or by departmental audition.*** If English 28/31 requirement is met by a higher placement determined by the College Assessment, the English requirement is fulfilled; therefore, in place of English, you must take 3 units of Music.

NurSiNG

Acting Director: Joycelyn Simpson Turk (323) 953-4000 ext. 2065 SCi TEChhttp://www.lacitycollege.edu/academic/departments/ nursing/index.html

ProGrAMS oFFErEDAssociate of Science: Nursing, Registered

other:Certified Nursing Assistant : Available as funding permitsHome Health Aide: Available as funding permits

Student learning outcomes for each degree and certificate program are available on the SLO Guide for Students website at http://tinyurl.com/laccsloforstudents

rN residencyDEGrEE ProGrAM Los Angeles City College reopened the Associate Degree Registered Nursing Program in Fall 2002. The college accepts 20-40 students