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Established In 1911 A Non-Profit, Independent, Co-Educational Institution 2008 – 2009 CATALOG Accredited By The Higher Learning Commission A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504 (800) 621-7440 www.hlcommission.org Specialized Program Accreditations are Listed on Page xxx Visit our Web site at www.baker.edu UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATE CATALOG PAGE 1 Table of Contents Page(s) Page(s) Baker College Calendar . 3 Important Information . 243-266 Baker College Mission and Purposes and (For a more detailed listing of sections please refer to the Index on pages 310-311.) Institutional Student Learning Outcomes . 4 ! Before YouBecome a Student at Baker College. 244 Baker College History . 5 ! While You’re a Student at Baker College. 252 ! After You Become a Student at Baker College . 254 You’ll Do Better With Baker . 6 ! Before and After Graduation . 260 Campus Profiles ! General Information. 261 ! Allen Park . 7 ! Auburn Hills . 8 Directories ! ! Trustees and Regents. 268-269 Cadillac . 9 ! ! Center for Graduate Studies. 10 Officers by Campus . 269 ! ! System Administrators. 270-271 Clinton Township . 11 ! ! Corporate Services . 12 Administrators by Campus . 271-276 ! ! Advisory Board Members by Campus. 277-289 Flint (Cass City, West Branch extensions) . 12-13 ! ! Jackson (Coldwater extension) . 14 Faculty . 290-309 ! Muskegon . 15 Index . 310-311 ! Online . 16 ! Owosso . 17 ! Port Huron . 18 NOTE: In various sections of this catalog you will find a Undergraduate Academic Information code indicating the Baker College campus or site on ! General Education Program Requirements . 20-22 which the subject, program, scholarship, faculty member, ! Philosophy of Developmental Education . 23 etc., is available. The key to the code is as follows: ! Baker College Smart Degree Option . 24 ! Smart Degree Program Selector Guide. 25-26 AH = Auburn Hills AP = Allen Park Undergraduate Programs and Course Descriptions CA = Cadillac ! Business Administration (mint green) . 27-42 CG = Center for Graduate Studies ! Computer Information Systems (lavender) . 43-54 CS = Corporate Services ! Health Sciences (blue) . 55-74 CT = Clinton Township ! Engineering and Technology (tan) . 75-88 CW = Coldwater ! Education and Human Service (salmon). 89-120 CY = Cass City ! Online (yellow) . 121-138 FL = Flint ! Corporate Services. 139-144 FR = Fremont ! Course Descriptions. 145-218 JK = Jackson Center for Graduate Studies Information MU = Muskegon ! Graduate Programs (peach pages) . 219-226 OL = Online ! Course Descriptions. 227-230 OW = Owosso PH = Port Huron Financial Information . 231-241 PS = Professional Services ! Financial Aid . 234 WB = West Branch ! Scholarship Information. 235 This catalog is not to be construed as a contract. The College reserves the right to change fees, tuition, or other charges; add or delete courses; revise academic programs; or alter regulations and requirements as deemed necessary. Baker College offers both equal education and equal employment opportunities. Information in this catalog is accurate as of the date of publication, August 1, 2008. Updated program information can be located on the Baker College Web site at www.baker.edu. PAGE 2 BAKER COLLEGE 2008-2009 Baker College Calendar – 2008-2009 Fall – 2008 Orientation and Registration (New Students) ...............................................................Varies by Campus Classes Start...........................................................................................................................September 29 Thanksgiving Break ..........................................................................................................November 24-28 Winter Quarter Registration (Returning Students) and Graduation Registration........Varies by Campus Quarter Ends..........................................................................................................................December 13 Winter - 2009 Orientation and Registration (New Students) ...............................................................Varies by Campus Classes Start...............................................................................................................................January 12 Spring Quarter Registration (Returning Students) and Graduation Registration.........Varies by Campus Quarter Ends ................................................................................................................................March 21 Spring - 2009 Orientation and Registration (New Students) ...............................................................Varies by Campus Classes Start......................................................................................................................................April 6 Good Friday - College Closes at Noon ...........................................................................................April 10 Memorial Day - College Closed.......................................................................................................May 25 Summer Quarter Registration (Returning Students) and Graduation Registration .....Varies by Campus Fall Quarter Registration (Returning Students) and Graduation Registration .............Varies by Campus Quarter Ends...................................................................................................................................June 13 Graduation — Allen Park..............................................................................................................*June 12 Graduation — Auburn Hills .........................................................................................................*June 13 Graduation — Cadillac .................................................................................................................*June 12 Graduation — Cass City................................................................................................................*June 12 Graduation — Clinton Township .................................................................................................*June 13 Graduation — Corporate Services ...............................................................................................*June 13 Graduation — Flint .......................................................................................................................*June14 Graduation — Center for Graduate Studies/Online .....................................................................*June 5 Graduation — Jackson .................................................................................................................*June 13 Graduation — Muskegon .............................................................................................................*June 12 Graduation — Owosso .................................................................................................................*June 12 Graduation — Port Huron ...........................................................................................................*June 13 Summer - 2009 Orientation and Registration (New Students) ...............................................................Varies by Campus Classes Start ....................................................................................................................................June 29 Independence Day - College Closed.................................................................................................July 4 Quarter Ends ...............................................................................................................................August 29 Fall - 2009 Orientation and Registration (New Students) ...............................................................Varies by Campus Classes Start...........................................................................................................................September 28 Thanksgiving Break ..........................................................................................................November 23-27 Winter Quarter Registration (Returning Students) and Graduation Registration........Varies by Campus Quarter Ends..........................................................................................................................December 12 *Dates may be subject to change. Please check with your campus. UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATE CATALOG PAGE 3 Baker College Mission and Purposes The mission of Baker College is to provide quality higher education and training which enable graduates to be successful throughout challenging and rewarding careers. To this end, the following purposes have been established: ¥ To prepare students for competency in business, health, human services, and technical careers in today’s global economy. ¥ To provide general education which expands students’ horizons, develops strong communi- cation skills, and encourages critical thinking. ¥ To provide students with practical experience and training in a chosen field of study. ¥ To encourage social and classroom related activities which promote both personal and pro- fessional growth. ¥ To enhance students’ success through continuous assessment and improvement of teaching, learning, and institutional effectiveness. ¥ To assist graduates throughout their careers in securing employment and improving career opportunities. ¥ To encourage graduates to continue their education and to lead effectively through service in a world without boundaries. ¥ To offer