Ashworth College Degree Catalog 2019

Ashworth College

Degree Catalog 2021

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~ IMPORTANT ~

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 2021 Catalog, Third Edition Copyright 2021 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.

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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

25

Undergraduate

25

Enrollment Agreement

27

Student Status

27

Student Identity Verification Procedures

28

Transcripts

29

Homeschooled Students

30

Transfer Credits

31

International Students

31

Maximum Allowable Transfer Credits

31

Applying for Transfer Credits

32

Other Important Transfer Information

33

Credit by Exam

34

Student Referral Bonus

36

Alumni Rewards Discount

36

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Why an Education is Worth the Effort

37

Study Skills and How to Succeed in Distance Education

38

Beware of Dreambusters

38

They're Really Just Paper Tigers

38

You Can Be an `A' Student

39

Learning to Read at a College Level

40

Organizational Skills

42

Power Tips for Successful Study

43

Student's Use of Rubrics and Answer Keys

44

Financial Concerns

46

Summary

46

Academic Information

47

Instructional Model

47

Open Enrollment Model

47

Term Enrollment Model

47

Course Load

48

Undergraduate Programs

48

Undergraduate Certificate

48

Associate Degree

48

Bachelor's Degree

48

Graduate Programs

49

Graduate Certificate

49

Master's Degree

49

Enrollment Status

49

Transcripts and Grade Reports

50

Changing Program of Study

50

Class Level

50

Course Format

51

Account Access

52

Communication with Students

52

Textbooks and Shipments

52

Student Community

53

Academic Status

53

How to Calculate GPA

55

Classes and Assignments

55

End-of-Course Survey

56

Completion Time

56

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Undergraduate Programs

56

Graduate Programs

57

Academic Policies

58

Academic Honesty Policy

58

Revocation of Degree/Certificate Policy

60

Grading Policy

61

Exam/Assignment Retake Policy

63

Conduct and Communications Policy

64

Student Affairs

65

Registrar

65

Academic Advising

65

Standards of Progress

65

Academic Dismissal

66

Administrative Cancellation

66

Transferring Ashworth College Credit to a Different Institution

67

Proctored Exams

68

Scholarships and Awards

71

Gary Keisling ACCESS Scholarship

71

DEAC Student of the Year Award

71

Delta Epsilon Tau International Honor Society

71

Learning Resource Center and Library Services

72

Technology Requirements

73

Tuition, Fees, and Payment Options

74

Tuition

74

Fees*

74

Payment Options

77

Collections Policy

78

Payment Methods

78

Re-enrollment

79

Refund Policy

80

Rights and Responsibilities

82

Student Responsibilities

82

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Maintenance and Confidentiality of Student Records Policy FERPA Policy ? Student Right to Privacy Policy 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 Graduate Course Listing and Descriptions

Course Electives

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199 242

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Course Descriptions

Undergraduate Course Listing and Descriptions Graduate Course Listing and Descriptions

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199 242

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

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254 254 256 257 257 258 259 259 260 260

Veterinary Technician Student Handbook

283

Introduction

285

Accreditation

286

Veterinary Technician Advisory Board

287

Veterinary Technician Program Mission Statement, Description and Student Learning

Outcomes

288

Veterinary Technician Requirements

289

Contact Information

293

Student Status

294

Transfer Credits Maximum Allowable Transfer Credits Applying for Transfer Credits

Credit by Exam

295 295 295

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Instructional Model

295

Academic Status

296

Completion Time

297

Course Retake Policy

297

Veterinary Technician Course Grade Challenge Policy and Procedures

298

Tuition, Fees, and Payment Options

299

Animal Care and Use Policies

300

Student Safety

300

Student Health

301

Veterinary Technician Faculty

303

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Intellectual Property

305

A Student's Guide to Avoiding Plagiarism

307

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