Ashworth College Degree Catalog

[Pages:281]Ashworth College

Degree Catalog 2022

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This catalog is to be read by all Ashworth College students per student's enrollment agreement.

Important Note: For students enrolled in any of the below programs, it is important that you also read the information that is specific to your program in the applicable Student Handbooks at the end of this catalog.

Military (TEM) Student Handbook Veterinary Technician Student Handbook

Ashworth College 2022 Catalog, Third Edition Copyright 2022 Ashworth College. All rights reserved. No part of this catalog and/or materials may be reproduced in any form or by any means without written

permission. Purpose: The Catalog is the official document for all academic policies, practices, and program requirements. The general academic policies and policies govern the academic standards and accreditation requirements to maintain

matriculated status and to qualify for a degree, diploma, or certificate. Ashworth has adopted a `grandfather clause' policy such that students have a right to complete their academic programs under the degree requirements that existed at the time of their enrollment, to the extent that curriculum offerings make that possible. If program changes are made that effect student programs of study, every effort will be made to transition students into a new program of study that meets new graduation requirements. Students proceeding under revised academic policies must comply with all requirements under the changed

program.

Reservation of Rights: Ashworth College reserves the right to make changes to the provisions of this catalog and its rules and procedures at any time, with or without notice, subject to licensing requirements.

This catalog is not a contract but merely a general outline of the programs being operated presently by the school. Certain policies may be grandfathered in at the time of enrollment and other revised policies supersede prior policies.6521

Table of Contents

Introduction

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Message

9

History

10

Legal Governance

11

Accreditation and State Licensing

14

Accreditation

14

State Licensing

14

National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements

14

Student Tuition Recovery Fund Fee and Disclosure: California Residents Only

15

Mission, Values, and Student Learning Outcomes

17

Administration

19

Academic Year, Holidays, Contact Information, Hours of Operation 20

Academic Freedom

24

Admissions

Undergraduate

Enrollment Agreement

Student Status

Student Identity Verification Procedures Transcripts

Homeschooled Students Transfer Credits

International Students Maximum Allowable Transfer Credits Applying for Transfer Credits Other Important Transfer Information

Credit by Exam

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Why an Education is Worth the Effort

36

Study Skills and How to Succeed in Distance Education

37

Beware of Dreambusters

37

They're Really Just Paper Tigers

37

You Can Be an `A' Student

38

Learning to Read at a College Level

39

Organizational Skills

41

Power Tips for Successful Study

42

Student's Use of Rubrics and Answer Keys

43

Financial Concerns

45

Summary

46

Academic Information

46

Instructional Model

46

Open Enrollment Model

46

Term Enrollment Model

46

Course Load

47

Undergraduate Programs

47

Undergraduate Certificate

47

Associate Degree

47

Bachelor's Degree

47

Graduate Programs

48

Graduate Certificate

48

Master's Degree

48

Enrollment Status

48

Transcripts and Grade Reports

49

Changing Program of Study

49

Class Level

49

Course Format

50

Account Access

51

Communication with Students

51

Textbooks and Shipments

51

Student Community

52

Academic Status

51

How to Calculate GPA

54

Classes and Assignments

54

End-of-Course Survey

54

Completion Time

55

Undergraduate Programs

56

Graduate Programs

57

Academic Policies

57

Academic Honesty Policy

57

Revocation of Degree/Certificate Policy

59

Academic Review Board (ARB)

60

Grading Policy

61

Exam/Assignment Retake Policy

63

Conduct and Communications Policy

64

Student Affairs

Registrar Academic Advising Standards of Progress Academic Dismissal Administrative Cancellation Transferring Ashworth College Credit to a Different Institution Proctored Exams

65

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Scholarships and Awards

70

Gary Keisling ACCESS Scholarship

70

DEAC Student of the Year Award

70

Delta Epsilon Tau International Honor Society

70

Learning Resource Center and Library Services

71

Technology Requirements

71

Tuition, Fees, and Payment Options

71

Tuition

72

Fees*

72

Payment Options

75

Collections Policy

76

Payment Methods

76

Re-enrollment

77

Refund Policy

78

Rights and Responsibilities

80

Student Responsibilities

80

Maintenance and Confidentiality of Student Records Policy

81

FERPA Policy ? Student Right to Privacy Policy

81

Grade Challenge Policy and Procedures Student Complaint Policy Student Complaint Right to Appeal Student Grievance Policy Non-Discrimination Policy Students with Disabilities Act Graduates from High School Special Needs Programs

Graduation Policy

Graduation Requirements Graduation Items Graduation with Honors Graduation Ceremony

Ashworth Personalized Career Services Faculty and Academic Advisors

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Programs

Course Descriptions

Undergraduate Course Listing and Descriptions Course Electives Graduate Course Listing and Descriptions

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Military Student Handbook

Term Enrollment and Academic Calendar Course Registration Course Structure Attendance and Participation Policy ? TEM Students Exam/Assignment Retake Policy ? TEM Students Course Add/Drop/Withdrawal Policy ? TEM Students Refund Policy ? TEM Students Program Extension Policy VA Notification Contact Information

Veterinary Technician Student Handbook

Introduction Accreditation Veterinary Technician Advisory Board Veterinary Technician Program Mission Statement, Description and Student Learning Outcomes Veterinary Technician Requirements Contact Information Student Status Transfer Credits

Maximum Allowable Transfer Credits Applying for Transfer Credits Credit by Exam Instructional Model Academic Status Completion Time Course Retake Policy Veterinary Technician Course Grade Challenge Policy and Procedures Tuition, Fees, and Payment Options Animal Care and Use Policies Student Safety Student Health Veterinary Technician Faculty

Intellectual Property

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A Student's Guide to Avoiding Plagiarism

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