Off campus instructional sites: 2017/2018 COURSE CATALOG

2017/2018 COURSE CATALOG WHAT WILL YOUR STORY BE?

For information call 256.352.8000 or 1.866.350.9722 wallacestate.edu

1

WSCC Catalog 2017-2018

ACCREDITATION: Wallace State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Wallace State Community College.

Health Information Technology - Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)

Heating and Air Conditioning - Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Excellence (HVAC)

Many programs have additional accreditation from organizations appropriate to the particular disciplines. Routine inquiries about Wallace State, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Wallace State.

PROGRAM ACCREDITATIONS/APPROVALS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING.

Associate Degree Nursing (RN) - Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) (Formerly National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission), Alabama Board of Nursing

Automotive Service Technology - National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF)

Business Administration/Business Education/ Management and Supervision - Nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

Collision Repair - National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF)

Culinary Arts - American Culinary Federation Education Foundation

Industrial Electronics - Electronics Technicians Association (ETA)

Machine Tool Technology - National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)

Medical Assistant - Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs () upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB) Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (), 25400 U.S. Hwy 19 North, Suite 158 Clearwater, FL 33763 (727) 210-2350.

Medical Laboratory - National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. 5600 North River Road Rosemont, IL 600185119. Phone Number: 733.714.8880. Website: .

Occupational Therapy Assistant ? Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814-3449. ACOTE's telephone number, c/o AOTA, is 301-652-AOTA. ACOTE's web address is .

Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene - American Dental Association

Diagnostic Imaging - Joint Review Committee on Education In Radiologic Technology

Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs () upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Diesel Technology - National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation

Drafting and Design Technology - American Design Drafting Association

Engineering Technology - American Design Drafting Association

Pharmacy Technology - American Society of Health System Pharmacists

Physical Therapist Assistant - Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone:(703) 706-3245; email:accreditation@; website:

Polysomnographic Technology - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), Committee on Accreditation for Polysomnographic Technologist Education (COAPSG)

Practical Nursing (LPN) - Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) (Formerly National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission), Alabama Board of Nursing

Emergency Medical Services - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (COAEMSP)

Flight Technology - Federal Aviation Administration, Approved by the Alabama State Department of Education for flight instruction under the U.S. Veterans Administration Program

Respiratory Therapy - Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care

Therapeutic Massage - Licensed by the Alabama Board of Massage Therapy

Welding - American Welding Society (AWS), National Center of Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

Wallace State Community College 2017-2018

2

DISCLAIMER The statements set forth in the catalog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and WSCC. Although the provisions of the catalog will ordinarily be applied as stated, WSCC reserves the right to change any provision listed in this catalog (including but not limited to academic requirements for graduation) without actual notice to individual students. Every effort will be made to keep students advised of any such changes. Information on changes will be available in the Office of Admissions and/or the Office of the Vice President. It is important that each student be aware of his or her individual responsibility to keep apprised of current graduation requirements for the student's respective degree program.

Wallace State Community College 2017-2018

3

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACCREDITATION ......................................................................... 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS..................................................................3

TELEPHONE DIRECTORY .............................................................6

ACADEMIC CALENDAR ...............................................................7

ACCS BOARD OF TRUSTEES ........................................................8

WSCC ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS...............................................

GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................................... 9 History .......................................................................... 10 Mission ......................................................................... 11 Values ........................................................................... 11 Vision............................................................................ 11

CAMPUS POLICIES ................................................................... 11 Academic Freedom Statement..................................... 11 Academic Integrity Pledge ........................................... 11 Non-Discrimination Policy ............................................ 11 Drug-Free Workplace Policy ......................................... 12 Clean-Air Policy ............................................................ 12 Omnibus Transportation .............................................. 12 Sexual Harassment Policy............................................. 13 Americans with Disabilities .......................................... 15 PC Network/Internet and E-mail Acceptable Usage Policy............................................... 16 Honor Code .................................................................. 19

ADMISSION INFORMATION .................................................... 21 Lion Central .................................................................. 22 General Admission ....................................................... 22 Admissions Transcript Policy ........................................ 23 Admission Eligibility ..................................................... 23 High School Graduates ................................................. 23 Non High School Graduates ......................................... 23 Readmission Students .................................................. 23 Transfer Students ......................................................... 23 Transfer Credit for Incoming Students ......................... 24 Transient Students ....................................................... 24 Accelerated High School Students ............................... 24 Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit High School .................... 24 International Students ................................................. 24 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ........................ 26 Continuing Education Students .................................... 26 Admission Status .......................................................... 26 Advising and Orientation.............................................. 26 Orientation 110 - Freshman Seminar ........................... 27 Miscellaneous Services................................................. 27 Transcript Request ....................................................... 27

FINANCIAL INFORMATION ...................................................... 29 Tuition and Fee Schedule ............................................. 30

1098T Information........................................................ 31 Schedule of Special Charges ......................................... 31 Other Related Expenses ............................................... 31 Meal Plan ...................................................................... 31 In-State Tuition ............................................................. 31 Out-of-State Tuition and International Students ......... 31 Tuition Refund Procedure ............................................ 32 Student Financial Assistance ........................................ 32 Federal Financial and Eligibility Requirements............. 33 Federal Financial Aid Application Procedures .............. 36 Students' Financial Aid Responsibilities ....................... 37 Federal Pell Grant ......................................................... 38 Federal Direct Loans ..................................................... 38 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) .......................... 39 Other Types of Financial Aid......................................... 43 Alabama Student Assistance Grant .............................. 43 Veterans' Educational Benefits .................................... 43 Alabama GI Benefit Act................................................. 44 Alabama National Guard .............................................. 44 DANTES (Defense Activity for Non-Traditional................. Education Support)....................................................... 44 Alabama Rehabilitation ................................................ 44 Workforce Investment Act ........................................... 44 Trade Readjustment Act ............................................... 45 Students' Part-Time Employment ................................ 45 Scholarships.................................................................. 45 Estimated Cost of Attendance ...................................... 46

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS ....................................................... 51 Graduation Requirements ............................................ 52 Certificate Requirements.............................................. 52 Registration Information .............................................. 52 Grades and Quality Points ............................................ 53 Withdrawal from a Course or College .......................... 53 Auditing a Course ......................................................... 53 Incomplete Grades ....................................................... 53 Grade Reports and Grade Point Averages.................... 53 Student Grade Appeal Procedure................................. 54 Repeating a Course for Credit ...................................... 55 Academic Bankruptcy ................................................... 55 Credit for Non-traditional Learning .............................. 55 Advanced Placement .................................................... 55 College Level Examination Program (CLEP) .................. 55 Credit for Military Training ........................................... 56 Class Load ..................................................................... 56 Attendance Policy......................................................... 57 Make-up Policy ............................................................. 57 Final Examinations........................................................ 57 Academic Honors.......................................................... 57 Graduation Honors ....................................................... 57 Academic Standards of Progress .................................. 57

STUDENT REGULATIONS ......................................................... 59 Code of Conduct ........................................................... 60 Disciplinary Action Items .............................................. 60 Automatic Suspension .................................................. 60 Procedure for Bringing Charges Against a Student ...... 60

Wallace State Community College 2017-2018

4

Disciplinary Review ...................................................... 61 Procedure for Conduct Of Hearing............................... 61 Disciplinary Procedures ................................................ 61 Hearing Procedures...................................................... 62 Disciplinary Action........................................................ 62 Academic Misconduct .................................................. 63 Student Complaint and Grievance Procedures ............ 63 Grievance Process ........................................................ 63 Investigation Procedure ............................................... 64 Hearing Procedure ....................................................... 64 Rules of Evidence ......................................................... 64 Report of Findings ........................................................ 65 Resolution of Grievance ............................................... 65 Available Appeal........................................................... 65 President's Review ....................................................... 65 Appeal & Review by the Chancellor ............................. 65 General Rule on Deadlines ........................................... 66 Students' Right to Know............................................... 66 Motor Vehicle Registration .......................................... 66 Electronic Mail Policy and Procedures ......................... 67 Cell Phone Usage Policy ............................................... 67 Smoking and Eating ...................................................... 67 Clean-Air Policy ............................................................ 67 Plan for Visitors on Campus ......................................... 67 Restroom Policy ........................................................... 68 Student Dress Code ...................................................... 68 Student Identification Cards ........................................ 68 Clinical Badges.............................................................. 68 Animals & Pets on Campus .......................................... 68 Student Records Policy................................................. 68 General Policy .............................................................. 68 Directory Information .................................................. 69 Disclosure of Student Records to the Student ............. 69 Challenging the Contents of the Record ...................... 69 Waiver of Access .......................................................... 69 Providing Records to Third Parties ............................... 69 Changes in the Policy ................................................... 70

STUDENT HANDBOOK ............................................................. 71 Purpose and Objectives of Student Development Services ........................................................................ 72 Accident Insurance ....................................................... 72 Bookstore ..................................................................... 72 Textbook Refund Policy................................................ 72 Book Buyback Policy..................................................... 72 Student Proprietary Rights to Coursework .................. 73 Campus Police .............................................................. 73 Campus Crime Statistics ............................................... 73 Criminal Offenses ......................................................... 74 Parking and Traffic ....................................................... 75 Career Services ............................................................. 76 Job Placement .............................................................. 76 Talent Search (TRiO)..................................................... 76 Financial Aid ................................................................. 76 Americans with Disabilities Service.............................. 76 Food Services ............................................................... 77 Guidance and Advising Services ................................... 78

Proctoring Services ....................................................... 78 Heads Up ...................................................................... 78 Health-Care Procedures ............................................... 78 Library........................................................................... 79 Residence Halls............................................................. 79 Student Identification Cards ......................................... 80 Student Support Services(TRiO) ................................... 80 Veterans' Affairs ........................................................... 80 Student Activities And Organization............................. 80 Student Government Association................................. 81 Student Government Association Constitution............ 81

PROGRAMS OF STUDY............................................................. 89 Academic Program Requirements ................................ 90 Health Program Requirements ..................................... 97 Health Linkage ............................................................ 100 Career/Technical Program Requirements .................. 101 Pathways .................................................................... 103 Agriculture/Horticulture............................................. 104 Automotive Service Technology ................................. 106 Business Education and Office Administration........... 108 Business Administration ............................................. 110 Business Management and Supervision ..................... 111 Child Development ..................................................... 115 Clinical Laboratory Technician see MLT........................ 179 Collision Repair ........................................................... 118 Computer Science....................................................... 120 Cosmetology see Salon and Spa Management .......... 202 Criminal Justice........................................................... 124 Culinary Arts ............................................................... 126 Dental Assisting .......................................................... 127 Dental Hygiene ........................................................... 129 Diagnostic Imaging ..................................................... 131 Diagnostic Medical Sonography ................................. 135 Diesel Technology....................................................... 138 Electronic Technology ................................................ 140 Emergency Medical Services ...................................... 144 Engineering Technology ............................................. 148 Flight Technology ....................................................... 150 General Studies/Liberal Arts....................................... 156 Business Administration....................................... 157 Child Development............................................... 158 Criminal Justice .................................................... 169 Music Education................................................... 159 Pre-Education.............................................................160 Pre-Engineering.................................................... 161 Religious Studies .................................................. 162 Sports Medicine ................................................... 163 General Education Short Term ................................... 163 Health Information Technology.................................. 164 Heating, Ventalation, Air Conditioning & Refridgeration (HVAC) ............................................ 168 Liberal Arts.................................................................. 169 Machine Tool Technology .......................................... 170 Massage Therapy see Therapeutic Massage................205 Medical Assistant........................................................ 173 Medical Coding ........................................................... 176

Wallace State Community College 2017-2018

 ................
................

In order to avoid copyright disputes, this page is only a partial summary.

Google Online Preview   Download