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Archived Catalog Notice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The catalogs and associated documents linked on this page are archived versions of the Palomar College Catalog maintained for historical reference and institutional recordkeeping. These documents were published prior to the college\u2019s digital accessibility compliance date under the ADA Title II Web Accessibility Rule (28 CFR Part 35, Subpart H) and may not fully meet current accessibility standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Archived catalogs may not reflect current programs, policies, or graduation requirements and are not used to provide current academic program information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the most accurate information, please refer to the current Palomar College Catalog<\/a>. If you need an accessible version of any archived catalog, please contact the Instruction Office by email<\/strong>: InstructionDept@palomar.edu<\/a> or phone<\/strong>: (760) 744-1150, ext. 2246<\/a> and the college will provide the information in an accessible format upon request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Addendum to Catalog<\/a>
Welcome and Introduction<\/a>
Table of Contents<\/a>
General Information<\/a>
Download the complete catalog<\/a> [pdf – 27MB]
Course Numbering System and Transfer Identification<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browse by Section<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Section 1 \u2013 General Information<\/a>
Section 2 \u2013 Admission and Registration<\/a>
Section 3 \u2013 Student Services<\/a>
Section 4 \u2013 Student Rights and Responsibilities<\/a>
Section 5 \u2013 Academic Regulations and Standards<\/a>
Section 6 \u2013 Graduation and Transfer Information<\/a>
Section 7 – Transfer Information<\/a>
Section 8 \u2013 Programs and Course Offerings<\/a>
Section 9 \u2013 Noncredit Courses and Certificates<\/a>
Section 10 \u2013 Faculty<\/a>
Section 11 – Glossary & Index<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Course and Program Descriptions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Accounting <\/a>
Administration of Justice<\/a>
Africana Studies<\/a>
Alcohol and Other Drug Studies<\/a>
American Indian Studies<\/a>
American Sign Language<\/a>
American Studies<\/a>
Anatomy<\/a>
Anthropology<\/a>
Apprenticeship Training<\/a>\n

Acoustical Installer<\/a>
Carpentry
<\/a>Drywall\/Lather
<\/a>Electrician<\/a>
Inside Wireman<\/a>
Plasterer<\/a>
Residential Wireman<\/a>
Sheet Metal
<\/a>Sound and Communication Systems Installer<\/a><\/p>\n

Arabic<\/a>
Architecture<\/a>
Art<\/a>
Art \u2013 Design<\/a>
Art \u2013 Illustration<\/a>
Astronomy<\/a>
Athletics and Competitive Sports<\/a>
Automotive Technology<\/a>
Aviation Sciences<\/a>
Biology<\/a>
Botany<\/a>
Business<\/a>
Business Management<\/a>
Cabinet and Furniture Technology<\/a>
Chemistry<\/a>
Chicano Studies<\/a>
Child Development<\/a>
Chinese<\/a>
Cinema<\/a>
Communications<\/a>
Computer Science and Information Systems – Computer Science<\/a>
Computer Science and Information Systems – Information Technology<\/a>
Computer Science and Information Systems – Networking<\/a>
Computer Science and Information Systems – Web Technology<\/a>
Construction Inspection<\/a>
Cooperative Education<\/a>
Counseling<\/a>
Dance<\/a>
Dental Assisting<\/a>
Diesel Mechanics Technology<\/a>
Disability Resource<\/a>
Drafting Technology<\/a>
Earth Sciences<\/a>
Economics<\/a>
Emergency Medical Education <\/a>
Engineering<\/a>
English<\/a>
English as a Second Language<\/a>
Entertainment Technology<\/a>
Family and Consumer Sciences<\/a>
Fashion<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Fire Technology<\/a>
Foreign Languages<\/a>
French<\/a>
General Studies<\/a>
Geography<\/a>
Geology<\/a>
German<\/a>
Graphic Communications<\/a>
Graphic Communications – Imaging & Publishing<\/a>
Graphic Communications – Multimedia & Web<\/a>
Health<\/a>
Health Occupations<\/a>
History<\/a>
Home Economics<\/a>
Humanities<\/a>
Information Technology<\/a>
Insurance<\/a>
Industrial Technology<\/a>
Interior Design<\/a>
International Business<\/a>
Italian<\/a>
Japanese<\/a>
Journalism<\/a>
Judaic Studies<\/a>
Kinesiology<\/a>
Legal Studies <\/a>
Library Technology<\/a>
Mathematics<\/a>
Medical Assisting<\/a>
Microbiology<\/a>
Multicultural Studies<\/a>
Music<\/a>
Networking<\/a>
Nursing Education<\/a>
Nutrition<\/a>
Oceanography<\/a>
Office Information Systems<\/a>
Philosophy<\/a>
Photography<\/a>
Physical Education<\/a>
Physical Science <\/a>
Physics<\/a>
Physiology<\/a>
Political Science<\/a>
Psychology<\/a>
Public Administration<\/a>
Public Works Management<\/a>
Radio and Television<\/a>
Reading<\/a>
Real Estate<\/a>
Recreation<\/a>
Religious Studies<\/a>
Secretarial<\/a>
Sign Language<\/a>
Sociology<\/a>
Spanish<\/a>
Speech<\/a>
Theatre Arts<\/a>
University Studies<\/a>
Upholstery<\/a>
Wastewater Technology Education<\/a>
Water Technology Education<\/a>
Web<\/a>
Welding<\/a>
Women\u2019s Studies<\/a>
Zoology<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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