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The Catalog Supplement is part of the College Catalog & Student Handbook.

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CATALOG SUPPLEMENT

CANYON COUNTRY

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Administration

Effective: 04/01/2015

Sharon Ahearn Campus President

ADA Coordinator

Sonja Shelby Director of Career Services

Joel Nelson Director of Academic Operations for

Online Education

Christina Vaja Campus Manager

Open Corporate Librarian

Faculty

Name Job Title Subject Area Credentials

Tina Brodrick Program

Manager

Dental Assisting,

Pharmacy

Technician,

Veterinarian

Assistant

M.B.A., Golden Gate University, Business

Administration; B.A., West Coast University, Business

Administration

Marilyn Lim-

Carreon

Program

Manager

Medical Assistant,

Student Success

M.B.A., University of Phoenix, Business Administration;

B.S.B.M., University of Phoenix, Business Management

Marc Estrada Program

Manager

Accounting,

Business

Administration,

Allied Health,

Hospitality, Health

Cared

Administration,

Medical Office

Administrative

Assistant

M.B.A., University of Phoenix, Healthcare Management;

B.S., State University of New York, Community and

Human Services

Treg Gardner Program

Manager

Computer Science,

Network Security,

Office

Administration

M.I.S., University of Phoenix, Computer Information

Systems; B.S., University of Phoenix, Information

Technology

Joanna Partida Director of

Vocational

Nursing

Vocational Nursing B.S.N., California State University

Nacylee Siwula Assistant

Director of

Vocational

Nursing

Vocational Nursing M.B.A., The University of LaVerne; B.A., University of

Redlands, Interdisciplinary Studies; Diploma, St. Francis

General Hospital, Nursing


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Faculty


Angeline Yoder

Program

Manager

General Education Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University; M.E.d.,

Bloomsburg Univeristy; M.B.A., Bloomsburg University;

B.S., Bloomsburg University

Robert Wright Program

Manager

Criminal Justice,

Paralegal Studies

L.L.M., Franklin Pierce Law Center; J.D., University of

Louisville; B.A., Centre College

Kimberly Chancey Lead

Instructor

Applied Technology M.S., University of Alaska, Engineering and Science

Management; B.S., University of Texas, Electrical

Engineering

Pamela Felke Lead

Instructor

Hospitality B.A., Political Science, Colorado State University

Kimberly Garcia Lead

Instructor

Medical Assisting Diploma in Medical Assisting, Everest College

Astrid Gill Lead

Instructor

Dental Assisting RDA

Amy Ice Lead

Instructor

Vocational Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Liberty University

Kimberly Rogers Lead

Instructor

Allied Health M.B.A. Health Care Management, Colorado Technical

University; M.BA, Colorado Technical University; B.S.

in Liberal Studies, Grand Valley State University

Anne Anderson Instructor Vocational Nursing Master of Science in Nursing, Cal State Los Angeles;

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Cal State Los Angeles,

Associate of Arts in General Education, Santa Monica

College

Thressa Carter Instructor Vocational Nursing Master of Science in Nursing, University of Phoenix;

Bachelor in Psychology, University of California

Riverside; Associate of Arts in Nursing, Los Angeles

Trade Tech

Ana Chavez Instructor Vocational Nursing Master of Science in Nursing, University of Phoenix;

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, California State

University Northridge; Associate of Arts in General

Education, Los Angeles Pierce College; Diploma in

Nursing, USC Medical Center School of Nursing

Cynthia Couto Instructor Vocational Nursing Bachelor of Science in Health Administration, California

State; University Northridge Associate of Science in

Nursing, College of the Canyons; Associate of Science

in Business, Pierce College

Amanda Edwards Instructor Business

Administration

M.B.A., Grand Canyon University; B.S., Oregon Institute

of Technology, Management/Marketing

Tanya

Gardner-Haymon

Instructor Vocational Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Cal State Dominguez

Hills; Associate of Science in Nursing, Los Angeles

Trade-Tech College

Rachel Gray Instructor Student Success B.A., Azusa Pacific University, English

Deborah

Leon-Buckner

Instructor Vocational Nursing Associate of Arts in Nursing, Mount Saint Mary’s

College; Associate of Arts in Nursing, Los Angeles

Pierce College


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Faculty


Barbara Mason-

Daniels

Instructor Vocational Nursing B.S., Union Institute and University, Child Development;

Associate of Arts, Los Angeles City College,

Occupational Therapy/Child Care

Laurie Novy Instructor

General Education Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University, Educational

Leadership; M.S., Illinois State University, English; B.S.,

Illinois State University, English

Doreen Rivera

Instructor Vocational Nursing M.S.N., University of Phoenix; B.S.N., Pacific Union

College; Associate’s, Cerritos College, Nursing

Lisa Rostalski Instructor Vocational Nursing Associate of Arts in Science, Fayetteville Tech

Community College

Donna Simpson Instructor Vocational Nursing M.S.N, California State University – Dominguez Hills;

B.S.N., California State University – Dominguez Hills;

A.S., Community College of Baltimore County, Nursing

Roger Torrente Instructor Vocational Nursing B.S., PMI Colleges, Customs Administration; Diploma,

Glendale Career College, Nursing


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Academic Calendar


Program Start Dates

Charter College schedules ten modules in a calendar year. Each module meets for five weeks.

Charter College observes Constitution and Citizenship Day on September 17th of each year to commemorate the

September 17, 1787 signing of the United States Constitution. If September 17th falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or

holiday, the College will celebrate Constitution Day during the preceding or following week.

2014 2015

Module Dates Module Dates

Start End Start End

01/06/14 02/09/14 01/05/15 02/08/15

02/10/14 03/16/14 02/09/15 03/15/15

03/17/14 04/20/14 03/16/15 04/19/15

04/21/14 05/25/14 04/20/15 05/24/15

05/26/14 06/29/14 05/25/15 06/28/15

06/30/14 08/03/14 06/29/15 08/02/15

08/04/14 09/07/14 08/03/15 09/06/15

09/08/14 10/12/14 09/07/15 10/11/15

10/13/14 11/16/14 10/12/15 11/15/15

11/17/14 12/21/14 11/16/15 12/20/15

Holidays and Make-Up Days

Due to certain annual holidays, course make-up days are required. These make-up days are identified below.

2014 2015

Holiday Make-Up Day Holiday Make-Up Day

Memorial Day

May 26, 2014 May 30, 2014

Memorial Day

May 25, 2015 May 29, 2015

Independence Day

July 4, 2014 July 11, 2014

Independence Day

July 4, 2015 N/A

Labor Day

September 1, 2014 August 22, 2014

Labor Day

September 7, 2015 September 11, 2015

Thanksgiving

November 27-30, 2014

December 5, 2014 &

December 12, 2014

Thanksgiving

November 26-29,

2015

November 20, 2015

& December 4, 2015

Winter Break

December 22, 2014-

January 4, 2015

N/A

Winter Break

December 21, 2015 –

January 3, 2016

N/A


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Tuition and Fees


Certificate Programs Program Credit

Hours

Tuition Recovery

Fund*

Books &

Supplies

Fees Total

Business Administration 63.0 $21,735 $0 $0 $0 $21,735

Dental Assisting 69.0 $23,184 $0 $0 $0 $23,184

Hospitality 69.5 $23,769 $0 $0 $0 $23,769

Medical Assistant 69.0 $23,115 $0 $0 $0 $23,115

Medical Office Administrative Assistant 69.0 $23,115 $0 $0 $0 $23,115

Network Security 63.0 $21,735 $0 $0 $0 $21,735

Office Administration 72.0 $23,760 $0 $0 $0 $23,760

Paralegal Studies 69.0 $23,805 $0 $0 $0 $23,805

Vocational Nursing 72.0 $35,568 $0 $0 $0 $35,568

Associate of Applied Science Programs Program Credit

Hours

Tuition Recovery

Fund*

Books &

Supplies

Fees Total

Allied Health 90.0 $13,500 $0 $0 $0 $13,500

Applied Technology 90.0 $13,500 $0 $0 $0 $13,500


Criminal Justice 99.0 $41,382 $0 $0 $0 $41,382

Network Security 90.0 $13,500 $0 $0 $0 $13,500

Paralegal Studies 96.0 $41,376 $0 $0 $0 $41,376

Bachelor of Science Programs Program Credit

Hours

Tuition Recovery

Fund*

Books &

Supplies

Fees Total

Accounting 180.0 $41,400 $0 $0 $0 $41,400


Computer Science 180.0 $41,400 $0 $0 $0 $41,400

Criminal Justice 180.0 $41,400 $0 $0 $0 $41,400

Health Care Administration 196.5 $39,405 $0 $0 $0 $39,405

*The Student Tuition Recovery Fund Assessment is no longer collected.


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Tuition and Fees

Students are billed each quarter based on the number of credit hours in which they are enrolled for the quarter and the

cost per credit hour for their program. Full time students must take a minimum of twelve (12) quarter credit hours or

a maximum of nineteen (19) quarter credit hours per term. Although Charter College encourages all students to attend

full time occasionally students may attend part-time. If a student is attending part-time, financial aid will be adjusted

based on actual hours attended.

Freshmen have successfully completed less than thirty-six (36) quarter credit hours. Sophomores have successfully

completed at least thirty-six (36) quarter credit hours, but fewer than ninety (90) quarter credit hours. Juniors are those

students who have successfully completed at least ninety (90) quarter credit hours. Seniors have successfully

completed at least one hundred thirty-six (136) quarter credit hours.

Other Costs

Student ID Replacement Fee $20

Official Transcript Fee $7

Official Transcript Fee (24-hour processing) $25

Duplicate Certificate Fee $50

Credit Earned by Proficiency Exam or Experiential

Learning Credit* (per course)

$100

Administration fee** $75

Vocational Nursing Fees Include***:

CPR class ($25)

BVNPT application fee ($150)

BVNPT state license fee ($150)

ID/Passport Photo ($8.99)

NCLEX review ($640)

NCLEX exam fee ($200)

$1173.99

*Non-refundable; the charge is per attempt.

**This fee is assessed when a student officially withdraws or is involuntarily withdrawn or dismissed. See the

Withdrawal or Dismissal section.

***This fee is included in the cost of tuition.


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Scholarships Charter College Career-Focused Educational Scholarship - $1500 (Certificate Program)

Eligibility Requirements:

• High School graduate from accredited high school in 2014-2015.

• Complete an essay describing academic plans and career goals. Provide specific examples. ESSAY

FORMAT: one (1) to two (2) pages, typed.

• Submit application with essay and official High School transcript no later than July 10, 2015, to start no later

than August 3, 2015 OR September 11, 2015, to start no later than October 12, 2015. Applications, with

documents, are accepted via mail or at the campus.

• All applicants must complete an admissions interview with an Admissions Representative at Charter College

prior to July 5, 2015 for the July 10, 2015 submission or September 4, 2015 for the September 11, 2015

submission.

The Scholarship Selection Committee will determine award recipients and notify recipients no later than July 24,

2015, for the August 3, 2015 start and September 25, 2015, for the October 12, 2015 start. Scholarship funds are

limited. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Conditions of Award:

All scholarship recipients must be enrolled as full-time students, maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least

2.5 on a 4.0 scale, meet attendance requirements and successfully complete the program of study. Failure to do so will

result in forfeit of the scholarship, or the remaining portion.


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Charter College YouthBuild Star Scholarship - $2000 Award


Any graduate of a YouthBuild program located in Los Angeles County.

YouthBuild students who are expected to graduate within 90 days of the deadline for applications are also

eligible.

Is a citizen or legal resident of the United States and is eligible to work in the United States.

Complete a “Star High Scholarship Essay” to outline career goals and execution plans, demonstrating a

definite plan to use the education acquired through Charter College to enter a new field or re-enter the

workforce.

Submit a letter of reference provided by a YouthBuild counselor//teacher with whom the prospective student

is currently working and with whom the prospective student will work, in cooperation of Charter College

faculty and staff, to ensure the success and graduation of the applying prospective student.

Complete a Career Planning Session with a Charter College Admissions Representative.

Applicant must meet the admissions requirements of a certificate or diploma program at Charter College.

Applicants Should:

Have demonstrated academic excellence while in the YouthBuild program.

Have good attendance while in the YouthBuild program.

Application Criteria:

The Scholarship Selection Committee will determine award recipients based on eligibility and need, and will

notify recipients no later than 1 week prior to the start of the next academic term. Note, please take your time

and check your essay for grammatical errors.

All scholarship recipients must be enrolled as full-time students either on-ground at the campus location or

enrolled online, maintain on Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, meet attendance

requirements, and successfully graduate from their program of study. Failure to do so will result in forfeit of

the remaining allocation.

The application and its accompanying components must be mailed, faxed, or hand delivered to the

YouthBuild Scholarship Selection Committee at the Lancaster or Long Beach campus.

Any materials submitted, other than those requested by Charter College, will not be considered. Incomplete

applications will not be reviewed. Applications will be reviewed in order of receipt. Both the agency sponsor

and award recipient will be contacted by an Admissions Representative to be informed of the committee’s

decision.

Star YouthBuild Scholarship Essay Guidelines:

At Charter College, we understand that students are faced with a wide range of responsibilities that can hinder

them from achieving their goals. This essay is intended to help them anticipate what obstacles they might

face during their program and strategize to overcome them.

o In a typed, one-page essay, please address the following:

Explain your overall career goals and how this new career will positively impact the

lifestyle of yourself and your dependents.

Outline your plan for the following challenges, in one or two sentences per bullet. Keep

the length of your program in mind when addressing these issues:

Childcare

Transportation and Housing

Income

Support and accountability for academic and emotional success

What are you most nervous/concerned/worried about in regards to your success at Charter

College?

o Please submit essay with scholarship application form.


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Charter College Career Community Scholarship - $1000 Award


High School graduate from accredited high school or currently holds a GED.

Complete meeting with Enrollment Processor. Financial Need will be determined in part by eligibility for the

PELL Grant.

Complete essay describing academic plans and career goals.

Complete Admissions Interview no later than 1 week prior to start date




result in forfeit of the scholarship, or the remaining portion.


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Learn4Life/Charter College 2015 Career Opportunity - $2000 Award


Must be a graduate of a Learn4Life program located in Los Angeles County.

Complete an Admissions Interview at Charter College prior to the Friday before classes start.

Complete the enrollment process at Charter College.

Complete and submit the following required documents no later than the Friday before classes start:

o Two page essay (double spaced with one inch margins) describing academic plans and career goals.

Please give specific examples.

o Completed Charter College scholarship application.

o Official high school transcripts.

The Scholarship Selection Committee will determine award recipients. All recipients will be notified via phone or

mail no later than 5 days after classes start.

Mail or hand-deliver application to the campus.




result in the full scholarship, or the remaining portion of it, to be withdrawn. Current Charter College students are not

eligible.


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Charter College Education for Excellence 2015 Scholarship – Award Amounts Vary


Must be a high school graduate from the Antelope Valley area.

Complete an Admissions Interview at Charter College prior to May 1, 2015.

Complete the enrollment process at Charter College prior to May 1, 2015.

Complete and submit the following required documents no later than May 1, 2015:

o Two page essay (double spaced with one inch margins) describing academic plans and career goals.

Please give specific examples.

o Completed Charter College scholarship application.

o Official high school transcripts.

The Scholarship Selection Committee will determine award recipients. All recipients will be notified via phone or

mail no later than May 29, 2015.

Mail or hand-deliver application to the campus.




result in the full scholarship, or the remaining portion of it, to be withdrawn. Current Charter College students are not

eligible.

Award Amounts;

Quantity Amount Program

2 $500 scholarship Certificate in Dental Assisting

1 $500 scholarship Certificate in Medical Assistant

1 $500 scholarship Certificate in Vocational Nursing

Documents

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