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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
Name Job Title Subject Area Credentials
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
Name Job Title Subject Area Credentials
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
Effective: 01/06/2014
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
Effective: 02/06/2015
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
Business Administration 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
Business Administration 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
Eligibility Requirements:
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
Eligibility Requirements:
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
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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Learn4Life/Charter College 2015 Career Opportunity - $2000 Award
Eligibility Requirements:
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.
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 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
Eligibility Requirements:
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.
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 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