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2011 – 2012 CHANGES IN RULES AND POLICESChanges in Rules and Policies and Finding InformationAbout CSU Channel Islands (CI)Although every effort has been made to assure the accuracy ofthe information in this catalog, students and others who use thiscatalog should note that laws, rules, and policies change fromtime to time and that these changes may alter the informationcontained in this publication. Changes may come in the form ofstatutes enacted by the Legislature, rules and policies adoptedby the Board of Trustees of the California State University, bythe Chancellor or designee of the California State University, orby the President or designee of the campus. It is not possible ina publication of this size to include all of the rules, policies andother information that pertain to students, the institution, and theCalifornia State University. More current or complete informationmay be obtained from the appropriate department, school, oradministrative office.Nothing in this catalog shall be construed as, operate as, orhas the effect of an abridgment or a limitation of any rights,powers, or privileges of the Board of Trustees of the CaliforniaState University, the Chancellor of the California State University,or the President of the campus. The Trustees, the Chancellor,and the President are authorized by law to adopt, amend, orrepeal rules and policies that apply to students. This catalogdoes not constitute a contract or the terms and conditions of acontract between the student and the institution or the CaliforniaState University. The relationship of the student to the institutionis one governed by statute, rules, and policy adopted by theLegislature, the Trustees, the Chancellor, the President and theirduly authorized designees.University CatalogThe California State University Channel Islands catalog ispublished to help prospective and continuing students makeinformed decisions to fulfill their academic goals. This catalogis available at the University Library for reference, at the StudentBookstore for purchase, and can also be viewed online at theCSU Channel Islands web site at: www.csuci.eduCalifornia State UniversityChannel IslandsOne University DriveCamarillo, CA 9301.2Telephone: (805.) 437-8400Web Site: http://www.csuci.eduFive Ways to Find Information aboutCSU Channel Islands1.. Use the Table of Contents in this catalog2. Check the Index at the end of this catalog for analphabetical list of virtually everything you might needto know about CSU Channel Islands. Page numberswill direct you to the appropriate information.3. Check the Schedule of Classes. Every semester,important information is published in a separateSchedule of Classes which is available at The CoveBookstore, the Enrollment Center in Sage Hall, andthroughout the Bell Tower Building. The Schedule ofClasses is also available online at www.csuci.edu. TheSchedule of Classes contains information about currentcourse offerings, new and revised curriculum and policychanges, and academic calendars. It also providesupdates on fees and costs, and other importantinformation (such as the time and location of individualclasses).4. Visit our campus via the web at www.csuci.edu.Updated catalog changes are posted to the webversion of the catalog at regular intervals throughout theyear.5.. Telephone numbers are listed throughout this catalog. Ifyou need more information about a topic and cannotfind a telephone number, dial the CSU Channel Islandsgeneral information line at (805.) 437-8400.Barbara Duffin(Academic Affairs)Gina Farrar(Student Affairs)Nancy Gill(Communication& Marketing)Callie Juarez(Academic Affairs)Catalog Production TeamEditorStephen R. Lefevre(Associate Vice President for Programs & Planning)(805) 437-8540stephen.lefevre@csuci.eduProduction DirectorKathy Musashi(Academic Affairs)Catalog Layout and DesignLupita Gutierrez `05(Communication & Marketing)Daniel Martinez(T&C)Luke Matjas(Art Faculty)JoannaMurphy(Communication& Marketing)Theresa Olivo(Finance &Administration)Melissa Remotti(Office of thePresident)Janet Rizzoli(Academic Affairs)Amy Spandrio(Student Affairs)Cover DesignJerilee Petralba`13Additional PhotosStacie Clarke`1.2, GradImages, Lupita Gutierrez`05.,Vanessa Mendoza`08, Joanna Murphy and Rachel VelezWe hope you find this catalog convenient and easy to use. If you have ideas about how we could improve this catalog,please e-mail your suggestions to Kathy Musashi at kathy.musashi@csuci.edu. Thank you!6 www.csuci.edu • California State University Channel Islands • 2011 - 2012 Catalog