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SCIT Catalog ABOUT SCIT MISSION STATEMENT We seek to create a hands-on learning experience within a student -centric culture that teaches industry relevant skills, fosters ingenuity, nurtures teamwork, develops critical thinking, and has a transformative impact on students seeking professional success in order to advance our communities. VISION & PURPOSE Founded to deliver effective, quality education focusing on application of technology, SCIT will be a leader in producing technological talent by: • Affording the opportunity for students to apply their knowledge and reinforce their learning through hands-on instruction; Fostering ingenuity and a mindset of intellectual curiosity; • Empowering students with the Industry relevant knowledge and skills to seek greater opportunities; • Supporting a dynamic faculty dedicated to teaching, mentoring, and encouraging students; • Offering comprehensive curricula that is responsive to the needs of students, employers and communities. VALUES We value an academic culture of integrity, accountability and diversity, thus enriching the learning environment and preparing our students to succeed as industry and community leaders. DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT SCIT is committed to creating a diverse community that is Inclusive, responsive and supportive of each and all of Its students, faculty and staff. The institute seeks to promote diversity in its many forms, including, but not limited to, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, place of origin and socioeconomic status. The institute recognizes that students benefit from a learning atmosphere that is Inclusive of participants from all manner of backgrounds, and encourages students to maintain diverse perspectives throughout their lives and strive to be responsible members of our community grounded on shared principles of fairness and respect toward one another. HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE Southern California Institute of Technology (SCIT) was founded in 1987 by a small team of educators with a vision to build an Institution that prides itself on providing quality education by means of an application centered, hands-on teaching approach. SCIT first opened Its doors in Anaheim, CA with a single classroom and offered diploma programs In the areas of electronics and computers. The Institution became accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) In 1995 and soon thereafter began offering Associates and Bachelor's degrees In the engineering and business disciplines. The institution grew over the years and built a reputation within the business community for producing technically qualified Page 4 of 69 graduates. The institution received many equipment donations from various companies from time to time and has used those donations along with substantial internal investments to build educational lab facilities to support Its mission of providing quality hands-on education. Since its inception, SCIT has attempted to bridge the positive qualities of multiple types of higher education institutions across the educational spectrum, from trade schools to traditional four year universities. The school seeks to develop an educational curricula that meet the academic standards expected of senior colleges and universities while also infusing a hands-on educational approach that provides an academic experience where conceptual topics are cemented into the learning process through application based lab work. LEGALSTATUS Southern California Institute of Technology is a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern California Education Corporation, Anaheim, California SCIT President and CEO: Parviz Shams. SCIT does not have pending petition in bankruptcy, is not operating as a debtor In possession, has not filed a petition within the preceding five years, and has not had a petition in bankruptcy flied against it within the preceding five years that resulted in reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. Sec. 1101 et seq.). ACCREDITATION Southern California Institute of Technology is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career School and Colleges (ACCSC). ACCSC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as an accrediting agency. All programs listed in this catalog are accredited by ACCSC as of this Catalogs publication date. AGENCIES & APPROVALS Southern California Institute of Technology is a private institution approved to operate in the State of California by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means being in compliance with state standards as set forth in the CEC and 5, CRC. Any questions a student may have regarding this catalog that have not been satisfactorily answered by the Institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at 1747 N. Market Blvd., Suite 225, Sacramento, CA 95834, www.bppe.ca.gov, toll free telephone number (888) 370-7589 or by fax (916) 574-8900. As a prospective student, you are encouraged to review this catalog prior to signing an enrollment agreement. You are also encouraged to review the School Performance Fact Sheet, which must be provided to you prior to signing an enrollment agreement. Additional approvals include: • SCIT is approved to participate in federal student aid programs • SCIT is approved to participate In veterans education benefits programs under Title 38 of the GI BIII" for eligible veteran students. GI Bill°' Is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More Information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill. • SCIT is approved by the California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Apprenticeship Standards to offer the Whole General Electrician Curriculum