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McHenry County College 2021–2022 Course Catalog

Institutional Accreditation and Affiliations McHenry County College is a member of The College is approved and/or accredited by • American Association of Community Colleges • The Higher Learning Commission • Association of Community and Junior Colleges • Illinois Board • Council of North Central Colleges • Illinois Board of Higher • American Technical Education Association • U.S. Office of Education • Student Veterans of America - • Illinois Office of Education McHenry County Chapter

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©2021. McHenry County College. Crystal Lake, IL Published by the Office of Academic Affairs and Student Affairs in collaboration, with the Office of Marketing and Public Relations

MCC is an EEO Employer and committed to diversity in its college community.

McHenry County College 8900 U.S. Highway 14 Crystal Lake, Illinois 60012-2761 (815) 455-3700 www.mchenry.edu

MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG III 2021-2022 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

SUMMER SESSION 2021 May 17 (Monday) Summer semester begins * May 31 (Monday) College closed for Memorial Day July 5 (Monday) College closed for Independence Day Aug. 5 (Thursday) Summer classes end * Number of weeks classes are offered may vary.

FALL SEMESTER 2021 Aug. 12 (Thursday) Fall Faculty Development Day and Opening Day for New Students Aug. 16 (Monday) Fall semester begins * Sept. 6 (Monday) College closed for Labor Day Oct. 12 (Tuesday) College closed for Professional Development Day; no classes—Employees report Oct. 13 (Wednesday) Start of second 8-week classes Nov. 24-Nov.28 (Wednesday–Sunday) College closed for Thanksgiving Break Nov. 29 (Monday) Weekday classes resume Dec. 6-11 (Monday–Saturday) Final exams Dec. 11 (Saturday) Commencement * Start dates vary by course. Check individual course schedule.

WINTER INTERSESSION 2021-2022 Dec. 13 2021 (Monday) Winter Intersession classes begin Dec. 24, 2021–Jan. 3, 2022 (Fri.–Mon.) College closed for Winter Break, but classes meet as scheduled Jan. 4, 2022 (Tuesday) College re-opens Jan. 7, 2022 (Friday) Winter Intersession classes end

SPRING SEMESTER 2022 Jan. 13 (Thursday) Spring Faculty Development Day Jan. 17 (Monday) College closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 18 (Tuesday) Spring semester begins * Mar. 14 (Monday) Start of second 8‐week classes Mar. 27–April 3 (Sunday–Sunday) Spring Break, no classes (Offices remain open) Apr. 4 (Monday) Weekday classes resume May 10–14 (Tuesday–Saturday) Final exams May 14 (Saturday) Commencement * Start dates vary by course. Check individual course schedule.

IV MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG TABLE OF CONTENTS

1—The MCC Advantage Student Appeal of Administrative Withdrawal...... 12 Diverse Program Offerings...... 1 Late Withdrawal...... 12 Quality Education...... 1 Students Called to Active Military Duty...... 12 Dedicated to Our Mission...... 2 Grades and Grade Point Averages (GPA)...... 12 A Community Partner...... 2 Student Appeal for Change of Grade...... 13 A Safe and Accessible Environment...... 3 Grade Forgiveness Policy...... 13 Accommodations for Students with Disabilities...... 3 Repeating Courses...... 14 General Education Philosophy Statement...... 3 Credit for Prior Learning...... 14 Assessment...... 3 College Level Examination Program (CLEP)...... 15 Credit for Prior Learning Portfolio...... 16 2—Admission, Registration and Payment Procedures College Board Advanced Placement (AP)...... 17 DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)...... 18 Admission...... 4 Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy...... 19 Admission Procedures...... 4 . International Baccaleaureate (IB)...... 19 Dual Credit Enrollment Procedures...... 4 Academic Achievement...... 20 Home School Students...... 4 Dean’s List and President’s Honor List International Student Admission...... 4 Recognition...... 20 Au Pair Students (J-1 Visa)...... 5 Phi Theta Kappa...... 20 Placement Testing...... 5 New Student Orientation...... 6 4—Workforce and Community Development Programs Registration...... 6 and Services Credit Hours and Course Load...... 6 Adult Education...... 21 Course Overload...... 6 Adult Volunteer Literacy...... 21 Transfer Students and Acceptance of Credit...... 6 Career Training Program...... 21 Evaluation of Credit from a Foreign Country...... 7 Community Education (CE)–Personal Development...... 21 Transcripts...... 7 Conferences and Facility Rental...... 21 Residency Requirements...... 7 English as a Second Language (ESL)...... 21 Residents of Illinois, In-District...... 8 Focus on the Kids: Helping Your Child Cope...... 22 Residents of Illinois, Out-of-District...... 8 High School Equivalency (HSE) Program...... 22 Out-of-State Residents...... 8 Illinois Small Business Development Center (ISBDC)...... 22 Works In-District...... 8 Retired Adult Program (RAP)...... 22 Joint Agreements...... 8 Sustainability Center...... 22 Joint Agreement Guidelines...... 9 Traffic Safety Program...... 23 Tuition and Fees...... 9 Workforce Services...... 23 Tuition Rates...... 9 Workforce Training and Business Programs...... 23 Senior Citizen Tuition Reduction...... 10 WorkKeys® Assessments...... 23 International Students...... 10 5—Academic and Student Services Method of Payment...... 10 Academic Advising...... 24 Refund Policy...... 10 Access and Disability Services...... 24 Credit Refund Policy...... 10 Career Services and Work-Based Learning...... 24 Non-Credit Refund Policy...... 10 Apprenticeships, Internships, Exploration...... 25 3—Academic Policies and Standards Children’s Learning Center (CLC)...... 25 Academic Integrity and Standards...... 11 College Success Coaches...... 25 Attendance Policy...... 11 Crisis Intervention and Prevention Services...... 25 Extended Absence Notification for Students...... 11 Dual Credit...... 26 Auditing Classes...... 11 Financial Aid, Scholarships and Veteran Benefits...... 26 Dropping a Class...... 11 Eligibility Requirements for Federal and State Aid.....26 Withdrawal from a Class...... 11 Federal and State Aid...... 26 Administrative Withdrawal...... 12

MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG V Disbursement Information...... 27 Student Rights and Responsibility...... 37 Title IV Credit Balance Policy...... 27 Student Right-to-Know...... 37 Financial Aid Return of Funds Policy...... 27 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)...... 38 Scholarships and Veteran Benefits...... 28 Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act Disclaimer...... 28 of 1990...... 38 Fitness Center...... 29 Firearms...... 38 Foundation Offices...... 29 Campus Crime Awareness...... 39 MCC Alumni Association...... 29 Campus Crime Statistics...... 39 Intercollegiate Athletics, Intramurals and Recreation...... 29 Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of International Studies (Study Abroad Programs)...... 29 1990: Campus Crime Statistics Report...... 40 Kids and College...... 29 Registered Sex Offender Information...... 40 Learning Communities (LC)—Twofers...... 30 Drug and Alcohol Use Policy...... 41 Mission...... 30 Tobacco-Free Campus Policy...... 41 Learning Objectives...... 30 Student and Stakeholder Complaint Procedure...... 41 Learning Management Systems...... 30 8—Transfer Programs Library...... 30 GECC Credential...... 42 MCC 101: The College Experience...... 30 Associate in Arts Degree (AA)...... 42 Multicultural Affairs...... 31 Associate in Science Degree (AS)...... 42 Online Learning...... 31 Associate in Engineering Science (AES)...... 42 Online Degrees and Certificates...... 31 Associate in Fine Arts Degree (AFA)— Online Courses...... 31 Art or Music Option...... 42 Blended Courses...... 31 Transferability of MCC Courses and Programs...... 43 Online/Blended Course Time Expectation...... 31 Illinois Articulation Agreement (IAI)...... 43 Registration...... 31 Transferology...... 44 Sage Learning Center...... 31 Transfer Compact Agreement...... 44 Student Activities...... 32 Transfer Guides by Major and Course Articulation...... 44 Student Code of Conduct...... 32 Partnerships with Other Colleges and ...... 44 Student Performances, Publications and Artwork...... 32 Reverse Transfer...... 44 Student Success Center...... 32 Program Planning Sheets...... 45 Student Veterans Resource Center...... 33 Requirements for the GECC Credential...... 45 Testing Center...... 33 Requirements for Associate in Arts (AA) Degree...... 48 Requirements for Associate in Science (AS) Degree....51 6—Graduation Requirements for Associate in Engineering Graduation Procedures...... 34 Science (AES) Degree...... 54 Commencement Exercises...... 34 Requirements for the Associate in Fine Arts Associates Degree Requirements...... 34 (AFA) Degree—Art Option...... 56 Certificate of Completion in a Career and Requirements for the Associate in Fine Arts Technical Education Area Requirements...... 35 (AFA) Degree—Music Option...... 58 Awarding of Additional Degrees...... 35 Requirements for the Associate in Graduation Academic Honors...... 35 General Studies (AGS) Degree...... 61

7—Legal Guidelines 9—Career and Technical Education Programs Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination...... 36 A Career-Focused Curriculum...... 63 Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA), Jeanne Program Requirements...... 63 Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Quality Assurance Pledge...... 63 Statistics Act (Clery Act), and Title IX...... 36 Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree Programs...64 Title IX...... 36 Certificate Programs...... 67 Title IX Coordinator...... 36 The Fast Track...... 68 What's Your Responsibility?...... 36 Partnerships for College and Career Success (PCCS)...... 68 Title IX Complaint Procedure...... 36 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Discrimination, Harassment, and Anti-Violence...... 37 Dual Credit...... 68

VI MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG Career and Technical Education (CTE) Network Security (AAS)...... 98 Articulated Credit...... 68 Certificates: Programs of Study...... 69 Cyber Security ...... 99 Internship Opportunities...... 69 Geek Technology...... 99 Perkins and Postsecondary Career and Help Desk ...... 99 Technical Education (CTE)...... 69 Networking Specialist...... 100 Available Industry Recognized Professional PC Support Specialist...... 100 Career Credentials...... 70 Construction Management (AAS)...... 101 Certificate and AAS Degree Planning Sheets...... 77 Certificate: Accounting (AAS)...... 77 Construction Codes ...... 102 Certificates: Criminal Justice (AAS)...... 103 Accounting ...... 78 Culinary Management (AAS)...... 105 Bookkeeping...... 78 Certificate: Tax Practitioner...... 78 Assistant Restaurant Manager...... 106 Administrative Office Management (AAS)...... 80 Beverage Management...... 106 Certificates: Chef’s Assistant I ...... 106 Administrative Office Management...... 81 Hospitality Marketing Specialist...... 107 Administrative Office Skills...... 81 Early Childhood Education (AAS)...... 109 Computer Skills...... 81 Certificates: Legal Administration...... 82 Early Childhood Education – Level ll Certificate...... 110 Medical Administration...... 82 Early Childhood Education – Level lll Certificate...... 110 Advanced Manufacturing...... 83 Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (AAS)...... 111 Certificate: Certificates: Advanced Manufacturing Technician...... 83 Emergency Medical Technician – Ambulance...... 112 Architectural and Engineering Design Technology...... 84 Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic...... 112 Certificate: Engineering Technology (AAS)...... 113 Architectural and Engineering Design ...... 84 Certificate: Automotive Technology (AAS)...... 85 CNC Machining...... 114 Automotive Technology, Management Option (AAS)...... 87 Entrepreneurial Agriculture (AAS)...... 115 Certificates: Certificates: Automotive Electrical ...... 88 Entrepreneurial Agriculture Business and Marketing...... 116 Automotive Chassis ...... 88 Entrepreneurial Agriculture Production...... 116 Automotive Maintenance Technician ...... 88 Fire Science (AAS)...... 117 Advanced Automotive Technician...... 89 Certificates: Baking and Pastry Management (AAS)...... 90 Firefighter Basic...... 119 Certificate: Graphic Arts (AAS)...... 120 Baking and Pastry Assistant I...... 91 Certificates: Business Management (AAS)...... 92 Fundamentals of Design...... 121 Certificates: Graphic Design...... 121 Business Management Principles ...... 93 Health and Fitness Education (AAS)...... 122 Entrepreneurship...... 93 Certificate: Management Skills Certificate...... 94 Fitness Instructor Training ...... 123 International Business Studies...... 93 Health Information Management (AAS)...... 124 Supply Chain Management...... 94 Certificate: Organizational Leadership...... 94 Medical Billing and Coding...... 125 Digital Media (AAS)...... 95 Horticulture (AAS)...... 126 Certificates: Certificate: Animation ...... 96 Floral Design ...... 127 Game Development...... 96 Help Desk Technician (AAS)...... 97

MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG VII Industrial Maintenance Technician...... 128 Robotics Systems Engineering Technology (AAS) ...... 151 Certificate: Certificate: Industrial Maintenance Technician...... 128 Robotics Systems Programmer...... 153 Manufacturing Management (AAS)...... 129 Web Design and Development (AAS) ...... 154 Certificates: Certificates: Manufacturing Processes ...... 131 Web Design...... 155 Manufacturing Supervision...... 132 Web Development...... 155 Supply Chain Management...... 132 Web Marketing...... 155 Marketing (AAS)...... 133 Welding...... 156 Certificates: Certificates Marketing ...... 134 Welding Technician...... 156 Marketing Management...... 134 Advanced Welding Technician...... 156 Professional Selling...... 134 10—Course Information Retail Marketing Specialist...... 134 Explanation of Course Listings...... 157 Small Business Marketing...... 134 Academic Skill Levels...... 158 Social Media Marketing...... 135 Mobile Design and Development (AAS)...... 136 Course Descriptions...... 159 Certificates: Telephone and Address Guide...... 230 Android Development ...... 137 iOS Development ...... 137 Administration/Faculty Directory...... 231 Programming Fundamentals ...... 137 Nursing (AAS)...... 138 Index...... 238 LPN to RN Bridge Program...... 139 Nursing Assistant Education...... 141 Certificate: Basic Nursing Assistant ...... 141 Occupational Therapy Assistant (AAS)...... 142 Paralegal Studies (AAS)...... 145 Certificate: Paralegal Certificate...... 146 Physical Therapist Assistant (AAS)...... 147

VIII MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG CHAPTER 1

THE MCC ADVANTAGE

McHenry County College forms the educational heart engage with materials rather than passively accepting the of our community. For over 50 years, the College views of others and consider the implications of decisions has provided a broad range of programs tailored to and behaviors on the well-being of themselves, others, and students’ diverse interests and occupations. We’ve the world. Students recognize and minimize bias through partnered with local businesses to help ensure a self-reflection and by questioning the assumptions of workforce armed with the latest knowledge and themselves and others. skills. And our focus on lifelong learning and cultural 2. Information literacy: enrichment has expanded the horizons of residents of all ages. Students who are information literate assess their need for information. Students find sources that meet their information need, which may range from people and social DIVERSE PROGRAM OFFERINGS media posts to academic articles and books. Students There’s something for everyone at McHenry County recognize the diversity of sources and understand the College (MCC). Students can choose from an array of criteria that contribute to authority and credibility. Students options, including: select sources that best meet their needs and integrate information to accomplish a specific purpose ethically • Associate’s degree programs, which provide the first and responsibly, acknowledging sources and respecting two years of a baccalaureate college curriculum; intellectual property rights. • 30 Associate of Applied Science degrees aimed at 3. Effective communication: career preparation; and Students who communicate effectively express and receive • 66 certificate programs. information, concepts, and emotions successfully. Students Agreements with other community colleges allow students adapt their communication appropriately depending on to take programs that are not offered at MCC. audience and context as they acknowledge the impact of language and presentation style, including vocal, verbal, Students can also earn a four-year Bachelor of Arts or and nonverbal cues. Students select from a variety of Science degree through our affiliation with a number of communication modes to respond to professional, civic, four-year schools. See www.mchenry.edu/advising for and personal needs. more information and a current listing of affiliations. 4. Professionalism: MCC makes learning convenient for a variety of lifestyles and schedules. Students can choose from an array of Students who exhibit professional behavior effectively delivery methods, including online classes and programs, understand the tasks assigned to them and/or seek blended classes or other nontraditional options. Visit appropriate assistance to gain necessary comprehension. www.mchenry.edu/online to learn more about combining Students fulfill commitments, comply with professional classes at MCC with online courses to earn a degree. standards, and adapt to the changing environment whether at school or work. Students demonstrate the ability to work QUALITY EDUCATION with others, which includes respecting a variety of cultural views and practices, abilities, and sensibilities. Students who attend MCC can expect to come away well Some certificate and all degree seeking students entering prepared for the next step in their career or educational MCC are assessed for general education goals, and their journey. Whatever their specific goals or program, all progress is tracked through program completion. This students receive a solid educational foundation. knowledge helps inform their future career and educational MCC’s commitment to its students includes a general decisions. education component, which provides important life and career skills, including:

1. Critical thinking:

Students who think critically deconstruct information, identify components, and assess how these components relate to one another. Students make connections from multiple sources or components, bringing together components to form new ideas. Students select effective tools and processes for a given situation and relate components to established standards. Students actively

MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG 1 DEDICATED TO OUR MISSION Continuing Education MCC welcomes students and residents of all ages and As a leading community college and an integral part of interests. We offer non-credit classes that cover a wide the Illinois system of , MCC is dedicated range of topics for personal development and lifelong to upholding: learning that will enrich your life. We also offer online • A policy of open admissions educational opportunities, the Focus on the Kids program, • A comprehensive program of educational offerings and the Retired Adult Program (RAP) designed to enrich learning at any age. • Maintenance of an informal student-oriented learning environment Workforce Training Program Area businesses and organizations partner with MCC to Mission: offer their employees non-credit, workforce development Our focus is learning. Student success is our goal. training. These courses, seminars, and workshops are held on site at their facilities or at the MCC Shah Center (4100 Institutional Goals: W. Shamrock Lane, McHenry) 1. Create accessible, high-impact student-focused services, interventions, and facilities that increase student Adult Education engagement, completion, and career readiness. MCC offers various adult education opportunities, both 2. Develop and execute transparent strategies for onsite and at satellite locations. Programs include: High generating and sustaining financial resources necessary School Equivalency (HSE) and Adult Basic Education to drive College innovations and operations. (ABE), English as a Second Language (ESL), Literacy; and Citizenship. 3. Deliver agile, secure, and cost-effective infrastructure and technology solutions to drive institutional innovation Dual Credit and empower a positive learning and work environment. MCC collaborates with area high schools in accepting 4. Attract, retain, engage, and value diverse and dynamic students who are capable of using selected college classes faculty, staff, and administrators who are committed to to complement their high school programs. Students must excellence in our ever-changing context. make their choices with full awareness of the standards set by the College for these courses or programs; therefore, 5. Strengthen collaborations with the community and students are expected to acquaint themselves with all local industry to ensure that all College efforts are available information related to the College’s performance focused on improving the quality of life and economic standards. High school counselors provide services to development for those individuals who learn with us. assist students in making educational and career decisions. 6. Inspire and challenge students in every learning experience through the careful professional expertise of Conferences and Facility Rental faculty who engage and support students, and expect Designed with business in mind, MCC is an excellent site high levels of learning. for conferences and business meetings. Whether your group is 10 or 350, we offer a comfortable, welcoming 7. Articulate the College’s key value propositions in order atmosphere in a sophisticated environment. With locations to strategically increase community engagement and in both Crystal Lake (main campus) and McHenry (Shah support, improve enrollment, and prepare the next Center), we will work with you every step of the way to generation of learners. ensure a successful event. Our Luecht Auditorium, private 8. Develop effective strategies in all our interactions with dining rooms, breakout rooms and computer classrooms students and each other that welcome and value our are fully A/V equipped with all the amenities you need to diversity. make your next conference or business meeting a success!

Library Access A COMMUNITY PARTNER Library access, including library cards, is available to Illinois As part of its mission, MCC continually monitors the needs Community College District #528 residents age 16 or of the community. We strive to provide classes and training older. In accordance with MCC’s “Children on Campus” opportunities that keep pace with changes in our society, policy, children under the age of 16 must be accompanied economy and employment trends. We pride ourselves on by a parent or guardian and are not to be left unsupervised being the area’s resource for: while they are in the library.

Career Training Program Fitness Center MCC offers career entry and continuing education for MCC’s Fitness Center is open to students and community certified professionals. members. The Center features a full line of weight training machines, treadmills, stair machines, elliptical trainers and more.

2 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG The Children’s Learning Center GENERAL EDUCATION The Children’s Learning Center (CLC) offers a positive PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT learning environment for young children (ages 15 months McHenry County College’s commitment to its students to 6 years) and a lab site for early childhood education includes a general education component structured to students. Students and employees can take advantage of provide a wide array of life and career skills, which will flexible scheduling for their children within this age range. enrich students’ professional and personal lives. The CLC also includes a preschool program for children ages 3 to 6 years, which is available to parents in the While at MCC, students are given the opportunity to community. The facility is state licensed. develop and improve upon these goals through certificate and degree seeking programs. The assessment of the General Education goals is conducted at the course, department A SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE ENVIRONMENT and institutional levels. MCC promotes and adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and an academic and work environment free ASSESSMENT of harassment and discrimination or allow harassment for students, faculty and staff. The College does not In education, assessment is a method for determining how discriminate on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, students are learning. In a school, an assessment may be sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection as simple as a question posed to students in class about status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, what they understand, or as complicated as a capstone military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, project measuring all of the learning a student has done pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or in one particular course. At MCC, we use assessment to other factors prohibited by law, in its admissions, determine how our students are progressing through their employment, educational programs or activities. See the courses and through their degree programs, and we use Legal Guidelines section of this catalog for more the resulting data to make changes in the way we teach information. To view the harassment/discrimination policy, and in the way we organize our curriculum. All of this is visit www.mchenry.edu/nondiscrimination. Report a done to ensure McHenry County College students are concern or formal complaint to the vice president of learning the things they need to learn in the most effective Human Resources, (815) 455-8738 in regards to faculty or ways possible. staff; or the director of Crisis Intervention and Prevention As an institution, McHenry County College believes that Services, (815) 479-7572, in regards to a student. by the end of a degree program, a student should have a familiarity with and an ability to employ four General ACCOMMODATIONS FOR Education Goals: critical thinking; information literacy, STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES effective communication, and professionalism. To assess a student's understanding and aptitude with each of these Students with disabilities who require accommodations, goals, we ask each student who is seeking an Associate should contact the Access and Disability Services office of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), Associate of Fine for information on appropriate policies and procedures Arts (AFA), Associate of Engineering Sciences (AES), or for receiving accommodations and support. Disabilities an Associate of General Education (AGE) to complete covered by ADAA may include learning, psychiatric, and an E-Portfolio. Students build their E-Portfolios using physical disabilities, or chronic health disorders. Students MCC's learning management system, and the finished should contact the Access and Disability Services office portfolio comprises one graded artifact for each of if they are not certain whether a medical condition/ the four general education goals. Students build their disability qualifies. In post-secondary school settings, E-Portfolios throughout their time at MCC and submit academic accommodations are not automatic. To receive their final portfolios before they graduate. Because MCC accommodations, students must make a formal request is committed to continuous improvement, this E-Portfolio and supply documentation from a qualified professional is a graduation requirement. For more information, visit to support that request, however, documentation is not www.mchenry.edu/eportfolio. necessary for the first meeting. Students who believe they qualify must contact the Access and Disabilities Services Additionally, because the College believes in continuous office to begin the accommodation process. All discussions improvement across all programs, students pursuing an remain confidential. The Access and Disability Services Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) or a certificate office is located in Building A, Room A256. To schedule of 30 credits or more will be asked to participate in the an appointment, please call (815) 455-8766. Information assessment activities designated by the department for about disabilities services at MCC can be found at: those degrees and/or certificates. www.mchenry.edu/access. MCC is committed to assessment to ensure that we are effectively addressing the College’s Mission and are good stewards of the public trust.

MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG 3 CHAPTER 2

ADMISSION, REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

ADMISSION • Three years of mathematics, including introductory through advanced algebra, geometry, trigonometry, MCC believes that its classes and programs* should be or fundamentals of computer programming available to all members of our community. With this goal in mind, we welcome and encourage eligible individuals • Three years of science including laboratory science to enroll in credit classes as full-time or part-time students: • Two years of electives from any combination of • All high school graduates or home school graduates foreign language, music, vocational education or art. • GED recipients Students who do not meet these requirements may take placement exams and developmental and/or college-level • Non-graduates who are no longer attending high related coursework that will allow continued enrollment school and successful completion of a transfer degree. • Students still in high school who may benefit from taking courses through the Dual Credit Enrollment (see Dual DUAL CREDIT Credit Enrollment Procedures section below) ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES *Limited admission applies to Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapist Assistant programs. Refer to the MCC’s Dual Credit Enrollment Program provides eligible program details in Chapter 9. students still in high school with the opportunity for more advanced study. A student may enroll in college classes to earn both college and high school credit, described as ADMISSION PROCEDURES dual credit. Another option is to enroll in college classes All students, except those enrolling in the Dual Credit and earn only college credit, described as dual enrollment. Program (see Dual Credit Enrollment Procedures section All courses are included on the student’s permanent below), who wish to enroll in credit classes are required to college transcript. provide the following: The first step in the enrollment process is to meet with • A completed MCC Admissions Form a high school counselor and complete the MCC Dual Enrollment Registration Form, which includes eligibility • A one-time, non-refundable $15 application fee and registration guidelines. Please note that students age • Official transcript of high school coursework including 15 and under must follow a special approval process. graduation date Forms are available online at www.mchenry.edu/ • Official unopened college transcripts from an dualcredit. Questions may be directed to the director of accredited institution if credit is to be transferred to College and Career Readiness, (815) 455-8569. an MCC program of study • Unofficial transcripts from an accredited institution HOME SCHOOL STUDENTS are acceptable if needed to meet class prerequisites Home School Students follow the same procedure as NOTE: Those who wish to transfer college credit from above except parent(s) rather than a school official, complete another institution must request an official evaluation. the MCC Dual Enrollment Registration Form. Students enrolling in a transfer degree program (AA, AS, AES, AFA) must have completed the minimum high school INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSION course requirements as outlined in accordance with Illinois MCC is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant Public Act 86-0954. To document successful completion students (a person who seeks temporary entry to the United of these requirements, students will need to submit a high States for a specific purpose and who has permanent school transcript. The requirements as specified in the Act residency abroad). Residents of a foreign country who wish are listed below: to study in the on a student visa (F) must • Four years of English emphasizing written and oral provide the following information before their Certificate communication and literature of Eligibility (I-20) can be processed: • Three years of social science emphasizing history and • A minimum score on the Test of English as a Foreign government Language (TOEFL): 71 Internet-based (www.ets.org) or IELTS minimum score of 6.5 or equivalent test. • A completed Admissions Form

4 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG • A one-time, non-refundable $15 application fee Qualifying ACT and SAT scores are shown in the tables below. • An International Student Affidavit of Financial Support, located at www.mchenry.edu/admissions/ English Placement international.html Test* Score Starting • A Statement of Intent to pursue an academic or Course technical degree ACT English and 19 or higher English 151 • Study on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 credit Reading hours per semester) SAT Evidence-based 480 • Official high school and/or /college Reading and Writing transcript of coursework completed outside the *Scores are valid 5 years from the test date. United States. Students with scores below 19 on the ACT or 480 on the NOTE: International students must allow four months SAT will take the ACCUPLACER reading and WritePlacer processing time prior to attending MCC. Those who wish to essay tests to determine their course needs. Students transfer college credit from a foreign institution must request should allow at least 90 minutes for the ACCUPLACER an official evaluation (see Evaluation of Foreign Transcript reading test and at least 120 minutes for the WritePlacer section). essay test. These tests may be repeated with the highest score determining the appropriate starting course. Online AU PAIR STUDENTS (J-1 VISA) tutorials are available to help students identify and improve areas of weakness before retesting. MCC offers Au Pair (J-1) visa students the opportunity to attend the college for credit classes,* provided that Math Placement the student completes the Admissions Form, pays a $15 Test* Score Possible Starting Courses application fee and provides the college with the following documents: ACT (math) 22 or higher MAT 120, 150, 161, 165 and 201 • A letter from the Au Pair agency stating that you are SAT (math) 530 or higher a participant in the program ACT (math) 28 or higher MAT 170, 171, 175** and 220 • A letter signed by the host family with whom SAT (math) 660 or higher you reside. *Scores are valid 3 years from the test date. NOTE: Au Pairs are not eligible to register for Adult **MAT 175 requires a C or better in high school Education classes due to grant restrictions. trigonometry. *Ineligible to register for credit courses after Visa expiration date Students with scores below 22 on the ACT or 530 on the on Agency letter. Student must provide proof of an extension SAT will take the ALEKS math placement exam. Students of stay or approved change of status to the Admissions Office. may also take the exam if they scored between 22 and 28 on the ACT or between 530 and 660 on the SAT and PLACEMENT TESTING wish to take MAT 170, 171, 175 or 220. Review manuals are available for purchase from the bookstore or can be MCC offers multiple ways for students to determine the downloaded from www.mchnery.edu/aleks. math and English courses needed for a successful start to their studies. Starting courses may be determined Students should allow at least 90 minutes for the ALEKS based on SAT, ACT, or placement test scores. MCC test. An online calculator is provided, and a practice test uses the ALEKS test for placement in math courses and is required to familiarize students with the test format and courses requiring math, and the ACCUPLACER reading the online calculator. The test may be repeated up to four and WritePlacer essay tests for placement in English. times, with the highest score determining the appropriate Please contact the MCC Testing Center at (815) 455-8984 starting course. Online tutorials are available to help for more information about placement tests. Students students identify and improve areas of weakness before needing accessibility accommodations should contact retesting. The majority of students who use the tutorials Access and Disability Services at (815) 455-8948. and repeat the test are able to improve their scores enough to require one less math class.

MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG 5 Foreign Language Placement Course Overload Students who wish to take French, German, or Spanish The normal class load for a full-time student is 12 to 18 classes at MCC are encouraged to take the modern credit hours during the fall and spring semesters, 6 to 9 language placement test to match their abilities with the credit hours during the summer session, and 3 credit hours appropriate college-level courses. The test can be taken during intersession. Special permission must be obtained only once; exceptions for retesting can be made with the from an MCC Academic Advisor to register for more than chair of the Modern Languages Department. the maximum loads cited above. In order to qualify for course overload, the student should Geometry Placement be in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of Students who do not meet the geometry prerequisites 2.5 at MCC. If the student does not have an established may take a geometry placement test or enroll in MAT 096. GPA at MCC, high school or external college transcripts NOTE: Placement methods are subject to change. are required to confirm the minimum GPA standard. Students are required to submit the “Request for Course NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION Overload” form available in Advising (A257) and review the request with an Academic Advisor. The following will New Student Orientation (NSO) is a requirement for all be taken into consideration with the student’s request: new MCC full-time and part-time students registering for more than 11 credit hours. Students will be contacted • Minimum 2.5 cumulative college GPA with more information about NSO dates upon admission • Placement into college-level English and math (via to the College. During NSO, new students will meet with ACT/SAT or placement testing) an Academic Advisor, receive an overview of college programs and policies, choose classes and register. MCC • Prior AP and honors coursework offers NSO sessions on campus and online. • Student major, career, degree/certificate and transfer All required placement testing must be completed goals prior to NSO for effective advising and registration. Visit • External commitments www.mchenry.edu/orientation for more information. • Prior college credit

REGISTRATION Transfer Students and Acceptance of Credit To earned at previous institutions of higher Credit Hours and Course Load education, a student will need to: Students earn credit hours when they spend time learning a subject or skill. At MCC, each course is given a credit • Request official transcripts from all previous hour value. The number of credit hours varies from class to institutions to be mailed directly to the Office of class depending on how often each class meets. Generally, Admissions at MCC. If a student attended more than a 3-credit-hour class meets for 3 hours a week for 16 week one institution, coursework at each institution is classes; 6 hours a week during 8 week classes; and 12 evaluated independently. Therefore, an official hours a week during 4 week classes. transcript must be requested from each institution. Official transcripts arrive in a sealed envelope and are Time on task is the total learning time spent by a student signed by the school’s registrar. in a college course, including instructional time as well as time spent studying and completing course assignments MCC accepts electronic college transcripts through ® (e.g., reading, research, writing, individual and group eSCRIP-SAFE . If your current/previous college or projects.) Workload will vary depending on your study university offers this option, please be sure to follow their habits. instructions carefully. MCC is a participating member of eSCRIP-SAFE and has a secure account for delivery. A lecture course requires two to three hours of work outside of scheduled course time for each course credit; Electronic transcripts will only be official if they are sent therefore, for a three-credit course, the student should through secure delivery to the McHenry County College— expect to spend about nine to twelve hours each week Undergraduate Admissions account. Transcripts sent to an in this course. A lab course is scheduled for an extended MCC employee’s email or MCC department email are time and requires less out-of-class work. recorded as unofficial. For enrollment verification purposes, full-time enrollment • Declare degree/certificate goals on the Admissions is verified at a minimum of 12 credit hours for the fall and Form or the Request for Evaluation Form, or at spring terms and 6 credit hours for the summer term. www.mchenry.edu/transfertomcc.

6 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG The following conditions must be met for MCC to accept RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS credit from another institution: Tuition rates are based on residency. Out-of-State tuition • Transcripts must be from a regionally accredited will be charged until proof of residency is received. In institution. order to be charged in-district rates, students must be • Coursework completed with a D or higher will be residents of Community College District #528, regardless evaluated if the student’s cumulative GPA is 2.0 or of the county for 30 days prior to the semester. District above. If the student’s cumulative GPA is below a 2.0, #528 is one of 39 community college districts in the Illinois credit may be transferred for courses earning credit and Community College System. It incorporates the following successfully completed with a grade of C or higher. rural and suburban municipalities: • MCC will not accept ENG 151 or ENG 152 with less • Alden than a C grade (less than two earned quality points • Bull Valley on a 4.0 scale). • Cary* Credit may be transferred, but grades earned at previous • Crystal Lake institutions do not transfer and are not included in computing student’s cumulative GPA at MCC. • Harvard An evaluation of transfer credit may take up to six weeks • Hebron from the date MCC receives the transcript from the • Huntley* previous school. • Johnsburg For details on how MCC participates in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) and accepts IAI-approved • Lakewood transfer coursework, please refer to the Transfer Programs • Marengo section of this catalog. • McHenry Evaluation of Credit from a Foreign Country • Oakwood Hills University/college coursework completed outside the United States must be submitted to an organization that • Richmond specializes in evaluating foreign transcripts. • Ringwood To have your education credentials from a foreign country • Solon Mills evaluated, contact ONE of the following: • Spring Grove • ECE: Educational Credentials Evaluators, www.ece.org • Trout Valley • EP: Educational Perspectives, www.edperspective.org • Union The Credentials Evaluation Office at MCC will use the results of the evaluation report along with course • Wonder Lake descriptions to determine transfer of foreign credit to the • Woodstock College. In addition to the above municipalities, some addresses International applicants are responsible for all fees within the following municipalities may also be included associated with credential evaluations. All documents that in District #528: the student submits, or are submitted on behalf of the student, become the property of the College and will not • Algonquin be released to the student or any other party. • Barrington

Transcripts • Fox River Grove Official transcripts of a student’s MCC academic record can • Garden Prairie be sent to other educational institutions and employers • Hampshire upon the student’s request. • Island Lake • The student may request an official transcript online through myMCC; see www.mchenry.edu/transcripts • Lake in the Hills for details. The appropriate fee will be charged for • Lakemoor this service. *Lake and Kane County residents are out-of-district with • Alternatively, the student may come into the some exceptions in Cary and Huntley. See specific District MCC Registration Office during business hours #528 street names at www.mchenry.edu/residency. to complete a transcript request card and pay the required fee.

MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG 7 Proof of Residency is required for: Out-of-State Residents • Current/former students changing from out-of-district A person who resides in another state and is a U.S. citizen and out-of-state to in-district. or a resident of a foreign country is considered an out-of- state resident and will be assessed the appropriate tuition. • Students who have had mail returned to MCC. The following is acceptable documentation which must Works In-District include the student’s name: Out-of-district and out-of-state students who are employed within McHenry County College District #528 a minimum • Illinois Driver’s License of 35 hours per week, also qualify for the in-district tuition • Illinois State ID rate. Students must supply the Registration Office with a letter on company letterhead stationery, signed and dated • Current Lease Agreement by the owner/manager, stating the student works 35 or • Mortgage more hours per week. • Utility Bill (gas, electric, garbage, water) JOINT AGREEMENTS • Voter Registration Card • Library card only from the following libraries: Alden, Joint Agreements Cary, Crystal Lake, Fox River Grove, Harvard, Hebron, Joint agreements allow students to enroll and pay Johnsburg, Marengo, McHenry, Oakwood Hills, in-district tuition rates in specified career/occupational Richmond, River East Library, Ringwood, Solon Mills, certificate and degree programs offered at another Spring Grove, Union, Wonder Lake, and Woodstock community college. A joint agreement is available only when the home community college does not offer the • An in-district high school transcript proving certificate or degree program. attendance at the high school the semester immediately prior to entering MCC MCC participates in a consortium of community colleges known as CAREER (Comprehensive Agreement Regarding NOTE: students who move from outside the district the Expansion of Educational Resources). Any career and who obtain residence in the district for reasons program (Associate in Applied Sciences or certificate) other than attending MCC are exempt from the 30-day offered at one of the following Illinois community colleges requirement if they demonstrate through documentation but not at MCC is eligible for joint agreement: a verifiable interest in establishing permanent residency. This documentation must be approved by the director of • Black Hawk College Registration and Records. • Carl Sandburg College Residents of Illinois, In-District • City Colleges of In order to be charged in-district rates, proof of residency • College of DuPage must be submitted by the end of the first week of the semester. • Submit your proof of residency documentation in any of • Danville Area Community College the following ways: • East St. Louis Community College Center • In person at the Registration Office (A258) • • By fax: (815) 455-3766 • (Please include a number where we can reach you) • Heartland Community College • By mail: McHenry County College • Highland Community College Registration Office • Illinois Central College 8900 U.S. Highway 14 Crystal Lake, IL 60012 • Illinois Eastern Community College (Please include a number where we can reach you) • Illinois Valley Community College Residents of Illinois, Out-of-District • John A. Logan College A person who resides in Illinois and is a U.S. citizen or • John Wood Community College permanent resident but is not a resident of Community College District #528 as defined above is considered an • Joliet out-of-district resident. Proof of state residency status may be required.

8 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG • Kankakee Community College TUITION AND FEES • Kaskaskia College The Board of Trustees establishes tuition and fees for • Kishwaukee Community College Community College District #528. The Board reserves the right to change tuition and all fee rates at any time. • Lake Land College Any balance/refund due as a result of these changes will • Lewis and Clark Community College apply to all students for upcoming semesters, including those who have paid for the semester prior to the change. • Lincoln Land Community College Failure to clear financial liability may result in suspension of • Moraine Valley Community College all services to that student until such obligation is cleared. • Please refer to www.mchenry.edu/tuition for current rates. • TUITION RATES • Parkland College • TUITION (per credit hour) Cost $ • Rend Lake College In-District 111.50 Online (regardless of residency) 111.50 • Richland Community College Out-of-District* 378.16 • Rock Valley College Out-of-State and International 470.13 • Sauk Valley Community College • Shawnee Community College FEES (per credit hour) • Audit 91.97 • Southeastern Illinois College Blended Course 7.50 • Southwestern Illinois College Infrastructure 7.75 Online Course 15.00 • Spoon River College Technology 9.00 • • Waubonsee Community College FEES—OTHER In addition to programs offered by CAREER Consortium Admissions Application 15.00 schools, MCC participates in program-specific joint Registration (per semester/non-refundable) 7.00 agreements with the following community colleges: Transcript 8.00 • Gateway Technical College Course Specific Fees*** Varies by class Joint Agreement Guidelines *In-district rate applies for students with chargeback or joint The joint agreement request form is available at agreement authorization on file. www.mchenry.edu/records/jointagreements.html. This request form must be completed at least 30 days prior to **See “Auditing Classes” or “Repeating Courses” in the Academic Policies and Standards section of this catalog for exemption the official start of the academic term for which you request information. enrollment. Approved joint agreements are valid for one fiscal year and must be renewed every year. ***Course specific fees are assessed to offset additional costs for out-of-the-ordinary supplies, computer usage, software Joint agreements are restricted to programs that result in support, etc. Fees are continually reviewed and adjusted to Associate in Applied Science degrees or certificates and accurately reflect the cost of instruction. Tuition and fees are will not be approved for individual classes. Authorization is subject to change with Board approval. For current rates, check: limited to one program per applicant at any time. www.mchenry.edu/tuition. For joint agreement information, call (815) 479-7632 or email questions to [email protected]. If you are an out-of-district student desiring a certificate or degree program at MCC that is not available at your community college, you may apply for a joint agreement. For more information, contact the community college serving your district.

MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG 9 Senior Citizen Tuition Reduction REFUND POLICY Senior Citizen Tuition Reduction for credit classes applies to in-district tuition rate only. Senior citizens age 65 or Refund Policy older at the time of registration, who enroll in credit classes Tuition and fee refunds will be issued to eligible students are given a tuition reduction in the amount of 100% of the based upon the effective date of withdrawal, which is in-district tuition rate. There is no reduction in fees. determined by the date you formally notify the Registration Office by withdrawing online, in person, or by fax.Failure The age requirement for all discounted tuition is the to attend class does not constitute withdrawal. To person’s age as of the date of registration for the class, receive a full refund (less the registration fee) you must regardless of the beginning date of the individual class. withdraw within the first seven calendar days of the class International Students start date. It is your responsibility to be aware of these refund dates and to make sure MCC has your correct Citizens of foreign countries who are admitted to the address and e-mail address on file. College as F-1 or M-1 full-time students under the regulations of nonimmigrant status are considered foreign Request for Exception to Refund forms are available in students for tuition purposes and will be assessed the out- the Bursar’s Office. To be considered, you must first be of-state tuition rate. Students admitted to the College who withdrawn from the class you are seeking a refund for and are residing in the U.S. under a temporary visitor visa (J, H, then submit the form to the Bursar’s Office no later than L, etc.) are entitled to the in-district tuition rate provided two weeks after the end date of the semester to which that they live in College District #528 and/or work full-time the request applies. Refund requests received after this for an employer who is in the College’s district. Proof of period will not be accepted for consideration. this status is required before the in-district rate can be If students paid tuition and fees with a credit card and are assessed. not on a payment plan, MCC will process the refund. If students are on a payment plan or paid with cash, check, Method of Payment or financial aid, BankMobile will process the refund. Students may use cash, check or credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa) for tuition payment, If the College cancels a class, you will receive a full refund fees and Bookstore purchases. of tuition and course fees. Payment plan information is available online at The following information serves as a guideline. www.mchenry.edu/registration.

Online payments can be made at Credit Refund Policy www.mchenry.edu/mymcc. Rate Classes 9 weeks Classes longer than of or shorter 9 weeks refund

within first 7 calendar within first 7 calendar 100% days of class start days of class start date date

within 8-14 50% not applicable calendar days of class start date

0% after 7 days after 14 days

Non-Credit Refund Policy Rate

of Classes and Seminars refund

100% one business day in advance

10 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG CHAPTER 3

ACADEMIC POLICIES AND STANDARDS

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND STANDARDS Extended Absence Notification for Students Office of Crisis Intervention and Prevention Services MCC is committed to providing an empowering A252 (815) 479-7572 educational experience for all students. Academic honesty in all educational classrooms and programs is critical in The Office of Crisis Intervention and Prevention Services providing and maintaining this high level of education. may provide assistance to students who experience a family or personal emergency that will result in absence MCC students are expected to be responsible members from classes for more than three consecutive class sessions of the College community and to be honest and ethical (e.g. death in the family, unplanned hospitalization, etc.) by in their academic work. To support students, the College notifying the student’s faculty via email. Documentation to has identified critical thinking, effective communication, support the absence is necessary and should be forwarded information literacy, and professionalism as our general to the Office of Crisis Intervention and Prevention Services education goals. All MCC students learn what these goals to be kept in a confidential file. mean in the context of academic integrity, and they learn how to communicate and use information ethically and Each faculty member will determine if the absence responsibly. is excused according to his/her attendance policy. Notification from the office of Crisis Intervention and Academic dishonesty in any form, including but not limited Prevention Services for extended absences does not to cheating, plagiarism, unauthorized collaboration, constitute an excused absence. Faculty members have fabrication, and all other acts of academic theft, is individual and specific attendance requirements listed in considered intolerable. MCC holds students—these new the course syllabus, which students are expected to know members of the academic community—to a high standard, and to abide by. and violations may include suspension and withdrawal from the academic community. It is also highly recommended that students contact their instructor via email and/or phone even if they will only be absent one day or two consecutive days from classes. Any student who wishes to seek assistance pertaining to The instructor may request documentation to support the a problem related to academic integrity may do so by absence. contacting the dean of that department. More specific information can be found in the MCC Student Code of AUDITING CLASSES Conduct. An individual who desires only information and not ATTENDANCE POLICY academic credit or a grade may enroll as a class auditor. To guarantee space in the class, an additional fee will be MCC students are expected to attend every class meeting. charged to offset the loss in state reimbursement. Students Attendance has repeatedly been shown to have a definite may choose to audit a class at the time of registration or relationship to a student’s grades, and repeated failure to until the class's withdrawal date. attend classes can be expected to result in a lower grade and/or possible administrative withdrawal from the course. DROPPING A CLASS Instructors may set forth reasonable expectations that require attendance, establish a course-specific absence Students may drop a class without it being recorded on their policy, and impose penalties for non-attendance. Such transcript during the first two weeks of a class longer than policies, if established by an instructor, will be provided in nine weeks, or during the first week of a class nine weeks writing with the course syllabus and will be fairly imposed. or shorter. Dropping a class can be done online, in person by visiting the Registration Office, or by fax (815) 455-3766. Official Absences are those that occur when students are Visit www.mchenry.edu/registration/withdrawing.html involved in an official activity of the college, i.e., field trips, for more information. tournaments, athletic events. Absences for such events shall not count against the student. Students who must miss a class for an official reason must obtain an official WITHDRAWAL FROM A CLASS absence verification card from the appropriate vice The withdrawal period begins two weeks after the start president or designee and present it to the appropriate date of a class longer than nine weeks, or one week instructor(s) before the absence. Prior arrangements must after the start date of a class nine weeks or shorter. The be made with each instructor for make-up work. If prior withdrawal period ends three-fourths of the way through arrangements have been made, the student will not be the class, based on class start and end dates. For example, penalized.

MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG 11 a student must withdraw from a 16 week class within the experienced severe medical or personal circumstances first 12 weeks. Refer towww.mchenry.edu/registration/ that negatively impacted their ability to be academically withdrawing.html for more information and for specific successful. Students should present a request as soon as dates. possible after the end of the affected semester. Upon withdrawal, a “W” will be recorded on the student transcript, but will not count in computing the student’s grade point average. STUDENTS CALLED TO ACTIVE Failure to attend classes does not constitute withdrawal. MILITARY DUTY Withdrawal from class is valid only after the proper procedure has been followed. A failing grade will be MCC will permit enrolled students who are active military, posted on the student transcript if college withdrawal reservists or National Guard and are called to active duty procedures are not followed. (either national, state or local) to either (1) complete any unfinished courses and/or coursework at a later date or To withdraw from a course, students are encouraged to (2) receive a full refund of tuition and fees for all classes consult directly with their instructor, an academic advisor, in which they are enrolled for the semester in which they and financial aid personnel to ensure that all respective are called to active duty. If the student wishes a refund, requirements are still being met. A student may withdraw an Exception to Refund form must be submitted to the online, in-person by visiting the Registration Office, or by Bursar’s Office on the form provided with a copy of the fax (815) 455-3766. The communication should include the formal orders attached. student’s name; student ID number; course prefix, number and section; course title; instructor; reason for dropping and student signature. Due to federal privacy regulations, withdrawal from a course cannot be accepted over the telephone. GRADES AND GRADE POINT AVERAGES (GPA) Administrative Withdrawal Final letter grades are earned for each course at the end Students who no longer wish to continue in a course are of each semester. Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated responsible for completing the process to withdraw. using quality points divided by attempted credit hours. A However, students may be subject to administrative student's GPA is based solely on courses taken at MCC. withdrawal if they have excessive absences; are not actively Grades are recorded on each student’s transcript according pursuing the completion of course objectives (without to the following performance criteria: having made arrangements with the instructor); or have an extenuating circumstances or a disciplinary issue. If the Grades calculated in GPA: student is administratively withdrawn, a grade of W will be A Outstanding performance in mastering the subject. recorded on their transcript. Achievement of superior quality. (four grade points per credit hour) Student Appeal of Administrative Withdrawal A student may appeal an Administrative Withdrawal B Consistent performance in achievement beyond within five calendar days in writing to the vice president of the usual requirements of the course. Achievement Academic Affairs. of high quality. (three grade points per credit hour) C Performance of a satisfactory nature. Achievement Late Withdrawal demonstrating an understanding of the subject A late withdrawal request can be made in extreme sufficient for continued study in the discipline. circumstances once the withdrawal period of a course (two grade points per credit hour) ends and before the final grade is posted. This late withdrawal exists to assist students who have experienced D Minimally acceptable performance. Achievement severe medical or personal circumstances that negatively demonstrating below average understanding of the basic impacted their ability to be academically successful. Late elements of the course. (one grade point per credit Withdrawal requests require instructor and administrative hour) approval. F Achievement at a level insufficient to demonstrate NOTE: Under limited circumstances, a student may understanding of the basic elements of the course. petition for a Late Withdrawal after the completion of the (zero grade points) course by submitting a written explanation and supporting Semester grade point average represents the average of documents (e.g. doctor’s notes, court documents, etc.) the student's grades for only one semester. The cumulative to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Workforce grade point average represents the average of the grades Development for review. A late withdrawal after the of all courses the student has taken at MCC. course has ended may be granted for students who have

12 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG Grades not calculated in GPA: Step 1 (Informal): All classes below number 100 are developmental classes The student will contact the faculty member to review and are not calculated into the College GPA. the grade and determine the specific claim of unfairness. I Incomplete – An incomplete is a temporary grade If the faculty member no longer works at MCC, the indicating completion of most but not all of the student will proceed to Step 2. requirements of the course due to circumstances beyond the control of the student. Incompletes Step 2 (Formal): will only be considered when the student has If a resolution is not met in Step 1, the student will meet successfully completed the vast majority of course with the faculty member’s dean/associate vice president requirements. An Incomplete grade requires the to clearly outline a formal grade appeal in writing. student to make necessary arrangements with the The formal appeal must identify the specific claim of involved instructor to complete the remaining unfairness and include all evidence to support such a work. Work not completed within 45 calendar days claim. The dean/associate vice president will consider after the end of the semester, unless an the appeal and communicate the decision in writing. administrative extension has been granted, will Step 3 (Formal): result in a grade of F. An incomplete grade does not meet prerequisite requirements and will affect If a resolution is not met in Step 2, the student may a student's ability to register for the next level make a final appeal to the vice president of Student course. Affairs within seven business days of the dean's/ associate vice president's communication. The vice W Student- or administrator-initiated withdrawal from president of Student Affairs will review only material a course. submitted in Step 2 and determine if the student has X Audit of a course. No credit or performance grade made a substantiated claim of unfairness. If the vice is awarded. president of Student Affairs determines that the claim is unsubstantiated, the appeal will be denied. If the vice S Satisfactory completion of non-degree coursework president of Student Affairs determines that the claim or a credit course graded pass/fail. is substantiated, the vice president of Academic Affairs NC Unsatisfactory performance in non-degree and Workforce Development will review the appeal and coursework or a credit class graded pass/fail. evidence submitted in Step 2 and make a final decision. REPEAT Course repeated, indicated by REPEAT in the The vice president of Student Affairs will communicate the hours or CEUs column. decision in writing. FRGVN Forgiven grades, indicated by FRGVN in the NOTE: Under limited circumstances, a student may petition “HRS ATT” column. for a change of grade after 30 calendar days following the last day of the class by submitting a written explanation The above grades will be given unless otherwise and supporting documents (e.g. doctor’s notes, court specified in an individual course catalog description. documents, etc.) to the vice president of Academic Affairs CLEP tests results are not part of GPA calculation. and Workforce Development for review. Transcripts will reflect the course that the CLEP test is for Grade Forgiveness Policy and the credit hours. McHenry County College’s Grade Forgiveness Policy gives students who have significantly improved their academic STUDENT APPEAL FOR CHANGE OF GRADE performance a second chance at academic success and an opportunity to improve their overall grade point average. MCC students who wish to appeal for a final class grade Candidates for the forgiveness policy may include students change must follow the procedure within 30 days from the returning to college after military service, work experience, last date of the class. The appeal must focus on a specific or recuperation from illness or personal problems who are claim of unfairness such as: committed to a new beginning in their academic career • Miscalculation and can demonstrate their ability to succeed in credit • Failure to follow syllabus as related to grade calculation courses. • Faculty member error Eligibility: A student can request a one-time forgiveness of: • New information related to the class grade is available • Up to 15 credit hours A change of grade appeal determines if the final grade was • Credits completed within a consecutive 12-month calculated appropriately. It is not designed to explore all period material throughout the class to increase points or attempt • Prior D’s or F’s to grade or re-grade individual assignments or projects.

MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG 13 After the following requirements are met: 2. Credit for Military Learning • Fifteen consecutive college-level (100-200) credit • The Joint Services Transcript (JST) documents hours have been completed at MCC after the grades professional military education, training and being requested for forgiveness with a cumulative occupation experiences of service members and grade point of 2.0 and no individual course grade veterans. The American Council on Education (ACE) lower than a C. collaborates with the U.S. Department of Defense to • At least twelve months have passed since the end review military training and experiences and of the term(s) of the grades to be forgiven. Special recommend appropriate college credit. Credit may circumstances will be reviewed by the vice president be awarded based upon ACE recommendations. of academic affairs. For more information on JST, please visit, https://jst.doded.mil/official.html NOTE: and choose • Forgiveness of grades will be granted one time only ‘continue to this website’. for each student. 3. Credit for Workplace Learning • Grades earned at other colleges cannot be applied • MCC awards college credit for specific industry, toward eligibility requirements. national, and state certifications. • The MCC Grade Forgiveness Policy does not override Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy. 4. Credit for Prior Learning Portfolio Forgiven grades will remain on the official transcript, • Credit for prior learning can be earned via a indicated as “FRGVN.” Each forgiven grade will be portfolio review illustrating how the experience excluded from all MCC calculations of credit hours and correlates with course objectives. MCC requires grade point average. Forgiven grades cannot be used to the student to prepare a portfolio documenting meet graduation requirements or to satisfy prerequisites. relevant information on experiences and Students should meet with an Academic Advisor to submit background and then have a conference with an a Grade Forgiveness request. appropriate division dean. The instructor and the Repeating Courses appropriate academic dean will determine the student's eligibility for credit. Students may repeat any MCC course for the regular cost of the course up to two times. After three attempts, the Students who plan to transfer should be aware of the following: student must seek the academic dean over the course area • CLEP credits will not count toward meeting the IAI to gain approval to repeat the course. All course attempts General Education Core requirements for students remain on the college transcript, but only the highest who transfer prior to completing their AA degree. grade is calculated in the cumulative GPA. Proficiency tests are not offered in subject areas NOTE: Courses listed in the catalog as repeatable do not where a CLEP test is available. In subjects where a follow this procedure. CLEP test is unavailable, a proficiency test may be used to fulfill IAI. CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING • Acceptance of ‘credit for prior learning’ varies from institution to institution. Increasingly, colleges and universities are recognizing the fact that successful learning is not limited to the formal NOTE: “Credit for Prior Learning” does not count toward classroom. MCC has endorsed this principle in various full-time enrollment status for enrollment verification for ways that recognize competency and award credit toward financial aid purposes. graduation for learning acquired outside of the traditional Details about any of the methods for granting credit college setting. for prior learning experiences may be obtained from Students may be awarded up to 30 semester hours of credit Academic Advising (A257) or the Credentials Evaluation (this is the maximum that may be applied to a degree) Office. Acceptance of credit for prior learning varies from through any combination of the following assessments: institution to institution. 1. Credit by Examination For more information, visit www.mchenry.edu/transfertomcc. • College-Level Exam Program (CLEP) • Credit for Prior Learning • Advanced Placement (AP) • DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) • IL State Seal of Biliteracy • International Baccalaureate Exam (IB) • MCC Proficiency Exam

14 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Exams and Minimum Acceptable Score

General Exam Score Credit Granted Class Equivalent College Composition 50 3 Hours ENG 151 College Mathematics 50 3 Hours MAT NTR

Subject Exam Score Credit Granted Class Equivalent Humanities American Literature 50 6 Hours ENG 260, 261 Analyzing and Interpreting Literature 50 3 Hours ENG 251 English Literature 50 6 Hours ENG 255, 256 Math and Sciences Algebra 50 3 Hours MAT 161 Pre-Calculus 50 5 Hours MAT 165 Calculus 50 5 Hours MAT 175 Biology 50 8 Hours BIO 157, 158 Chemistry 50 5 Hours CHM 165 Chemistry 63 10 Hours CHM 165, 166 Modern Languages French, Level I 50 8 Hours FRE 151, 152 French, Level II 62 12 Hours FRE 151, 152, 251 German, Level I 50 8 Hours GER 151, 152 German, Level II 63 12 Hours GER 151, 152, 251 Spanish, Level I 50 8 Hours SPA 151, 152 Spanish, Level II 63 12 Hours SPA 151, 152, 251 Spanish with Writing, Level 1 50 8 Hours SPA 151, 152 Spanish with Writing, Level 2 65 16 Hours SPA 151, 152, 251, 252 Social and Behavioral Sciences American Government 50 3 Hours PLT 151 Educational Psychology 50 3 Hours PSY 271 U.S. History I 50 3 Hours HIS 170 U.S. History II 50 3 Hours HIS 172 Human Growth and Development 50 3 Hours PSY 250 Microeconomics 50 3 Hours ECO 251 Macroeconomics 50 3 Hours ECO 252 Introduction to Psychology 50 3 Hours PSY 151 Introduction to Sociology 50 3 Hours SOC 151 Western Civilization I 50 3 Hours HIS 131 Western Civilization II 50 3 Hours HIS 132 Business Financial Accounting 50 3 Hours ACC 151 Information Systems 50 3 Hours CDM 110 Introduction to Business Law 50 3 Hours BUS 241 Principles of Management 50 3 Hours MGT 150 Principles of Marketing 50 3 Hours MKT 110

MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG 15 Credit for Prior Learning Portfolio

Course Number Course Title Credit Granted ACC 110 Basic Accounting Procedures 3 hours ACC 151 Financial Accounting 3 hours ACC 220 Computer Applications for Accounting 3 hours ACC 237 Income Tax Accounting 3 hours ACC 239 IRS Practice and Procedure 3 hours ACC 240 Enrolled Agent (EA) review 1 hour ACC 241 Tax Internship 1 hour ANI 100 2D Animation 3 hours ANI 103 Animation Techniques 1 3 hours ANI 105 3D Modeling and Animation 1 3 hours ANI 203 Animation Techniques 2 3 hours ANI 205 3D Modeling and Animation 2 3 hours AOM 132 Database Systems I 3 hours AOM 134 Introduction to Desktop Publishing 2 hours AOM 135 Medical Terminology 3 hours AOM 234 Advanced Desktop Publishing 2 hours ART 166 Introduction to Digital Tools 2 hours ART 184 Jewelry/Metals I 3 hours ART 241 Darkroom Photography I 3 hours ART 248 Studio Lighting I 3 hours ART 250 Digital Photography I 3 hours ART 271 Ceramics I 3 hours BUS 160 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3 hours BUS 162 Entrepreneurship Business Planning 3 hours BUS 235 Business Ethics 3 hours CLM 105 Sanitation and Safety 2 hours CLM 106 Culinary Nutrition 3 hours DGM 170 Digital Video Production 3 hours DGM 210 Game Design 2 3 hours DGM 260 3D Game Development 2 3 hours DGM 275 Portfolio Design 3 hours ENG 105 Technical Communications 3 hours ENG 108 Writing for the Web 3 hours GRA 100 Adobe Design Suite 3 hours GRA 167 Graphic Design I 3 hours HFE 103 Martial Arts/Self Defense 1 hour HFE 105 Yoga I 1 hour HFE 110 I 1 hour HFE 125 Strength Training I 1 hour HFE 202 Lifeguard Training 2 hours HFE 210 Golf II 1 hour HIT 137 Basic CPT Coding 3 hours HRT 250 Horticulture Internship 1-3 hours MAD 105 Programming for Android I 3 hours MAD 107 Programming for iOS I 3 hours WEB 105 Web Fundamentals 3 hours WEB 115 HTML and CSS 3 hours WEB 175 Website Development 1 3 hours

16 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Exams and Minimum Acceptable Score

AP Exam Score Credit Granted Class Equivalent Arts Art History 3 6 hours ART 171, ART 172 Music Theory 3 3 hours MUS 140 Studio Art: 2 D Design 3 1 hour ELV GEN 4 2 hours ELV GEN 5 3 hours ELV GEN Studio Art: 3 D Design 3 1 hour ELV GEN 4 2 hours ELV GEN 5 3 hours ELV GEN Studio Art: Drawing 3 3 hours ELV GEN English Language and Composition 3 3 hours ENG 151 Literature and Composition 3 3 hours ENG 151 4 6 hours ENG 151, ENG 251 Social and Behavioral Sciences Comparative Government and Politics 3 3 hours PLT NTR 4 3 hours PLT 255 European History 3 6 hours HIS NTR Human Geography 3 3 hours GEG ITRS Macroeconomics 3 3 hours ECO 252 Microeconomics 3 3 hours ECO 251 Psychology 3 3 hours PSY 151 US Government and Politics 3 3 hours PLT NTR 4 3 hours PLT 151 US History 3 6 hours HIS 170, HIS 172 World History 3 6 hours HIS ITR

Math and Computer Science Calculus AB 3 5 hours MAT 175 Calculus BC 3 5 hours MAT 175 4 10 hours MAT 175, MAT 245 AB Subscore on Calculus BC 3 5 hours MAT 175 Computer Science A 3 3 hours PRG 105 Computer Science Principles 3 3 hours ELV GEN Statistics 3 3 hours MAT 120 4 3 hours MAT 220 Sciences Biology 3 8 hours BIO 157, BIO 158 Chemistry 3 5 hours CHM 165 Environmental Science 3 3 hours GEG 220 Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism 3 4 hours PHY NTR Physics C: Mechanics 3 4 hours PHY 291 Physics 1: Algebra Based 3 4 hours PHY NTR Physics 2: Algebra Based 3 4 hours PHY NTR Physics 1 AND 2: Algebra Based 3 on both 8 hours PHY 280, PHY 281 exams Modern Languages Chinese Language and Culture 3 8 hours HUM NTR 4 12 hours HUM NTR 5 16 hours HUM ITR

MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG 17 College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Modern Languages (continued) AP Exam Score Credit Granted Class Equivalent French Language and Culture 3 8 hours FRE 151, FRE 152 4 12 hours FRE 151, FRE 152, FRE 251 5 16 hours FRE 151, FRE 152, FRE 251, FRE 252 German Language and Culture 3 8 hours GER 151, GER 152 4 12 hours GER 151, GER 152, GER 251 5 16 hours GER 151, GER 152, GER 251, GER 252 Italian Language and Culture 3 8 hours HUM NTR 4 12 hours HUM NTR 5 16 hours HUM ITR Japanese Language and Culture 3 8 hours HUM NTR 4 12 hours HUM NTR 5 16 hours HUM ITR Latin 3 8 hours HUM NTR 4 12 hours HUM NTR 5 16 hours HUM ITR Spanish Language and Culture 3 8 hours SPA 151, SPA 152 4 12 hours SPA 151, SPA 152, SPA 251 5 16 hours SPA 151, SPA 152, SPA 251, SPA 252 Spanish Literature and Culture 3 3 hours SPA NTR Capstone AP Research 3 3 hours ELV GEN AP Seminar 3 3 hours ELV GEN

DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) Exams and Minimum Acceptable Score

Subject Exam Score Credit Granted Class Equivalent Humanities Ethics in America 400 3 Hours PHI 251 Introduction to World Religions 400 3 Hours PHI 261 Math Principles of Statistics 400 3 Hours MAT 220 Social and Behavioral Sciences General Anthropology 400 3 Hours ANT 151 Lifespan Developmental Psychology 400 3 Hours PSY 250 Business Principles of Finance 400 3 Hours ACC 245 Business Math 400 3 Hours BUS 145 Introduction to Business 400 3 Hours BUS 150 Introduction to Computing 400 3 Hours CDM 110 Personal Finance 400 3 Hours ELV GEN Principles of Supervision 400 3 Hours IMT 110 Human Resource Management 400 3 Hours MGT 210 Criminal Justice / Health Criminal Justice 400 3 Hours CJS 110 Substance Abuse 400 3 Hours HFE 251 Here’s to Your Health 400 3 Hours HFE 150

18 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy The Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy posted to a student’s high school transcript will be evaluated as twelve (12) credits of foreign language coursework at MCC (levels 151, 152, and 251). Credit granted will be based on foreign language course or Humanities equivalencies. The student must formally request evaluation for credit to be awarded by application, avail- able at www.mchenry.edu/transfertomcc. Credit must be applied to the college transcript within three academic years of high school graduation.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Exams and Minimum Acceptable Score

Credit Score and Class Equivalent IB Exam Granted Four Five Six Seven Language and Literature Language A HL 3 hours ENG 151 ENG 151 ENG 151 ENG 151 Language A SL 3 hours ENG NTR ENG NTR ENG NTR ENG NTR Literature B HL 3 hours ENG 251 ENG 251 ENG 251 ENG 251 Literature B SL 3 hours ENG NTR ENG NTR ENG NTR ENG NTR Literature and Performance 3 hours ENG 251 ENG 251 ENG 251 ENG 251 Language Acquisition Classical HL 3 hours HUM NTR HUM NTR HUM NTR HUM NTR Classical SL 3 hours HUM NTR HUM NTR HUM NTR HUM NTR Language B HL 4 hours HUM NTR (or 251) HUM NTR (or 251) HUM NTR (or 252) HUM NTR (or 252) Language B SL 4 hours HUM NTR (or 152) HUM NTR (or 152) HUM NTR (or 152) HUM NTR (or 251) Language ab HL 4 hours HUM NTR (or 151) HUM NTR (or 151) HUM NTR (or 151) HUM NTR (or 151) Language ab SL 4 hours HUM NTR (or 151) HUM NTR (or 151) HUM NTR (or 151) HUM NTR (or 151) Individuals and Societies Anthropology HL 3 hours ANT 151 ANT 151 ANT 151 ANT 151 Anthropology SL 3 hours ANT 290 ANT 290 ANT 290 ANT 290 Business Management HL 3 hours BUS 150 BUS 150 BUS 150 BUS 150 Business Management SL 3 hours BUS 150 BUS 150 BUS 150 BUS 150 Economics HL 3 hours ECO 252 ECO 252 ECO 252 ECO 252 Economics SL 3 hours ECO 252 ECO 252 ECO 252 ECO 252 Geography HL 3 hours GEG NTR GEG NTR GEG NTR GEG NTR Geography SL 3 hours GEG NTR GEG NTR GEG NTR GEG NTR Global Politics HL 3 hours PLT 251 PLT 251 PLT 251 PLT 251 Global Politics SL 3 hours PLT 251 PLT 251 PLT 251 PLT 251 History HL 3 hours HIS NTR HIS NTR HIS NTR HIS NTR History SL 3 hours HIS 290 HIS 290 HIS 290 HIS 290 Info Tech HL 3 hours ELV GEN ELV GEN ELV GEN ELV GEN Info Tech SL 3 hours ELV GEN ELV GEN ELV GEN ELV GEN Philosophy HL 3 hours PHI 151 PHI 151 PHI 151 PHI 151 Philosophy SL 3 hours PHI 155 PHI 155 PHI 155 PHI 155 Psychology HL 3 hours PSY 151 PSY 151 PSY 151 PSY 151 Psychology SL 3 hours PSY 290 PSY 290 PSY 290 PSY 290 World Religions HL 3 hours PHI 261 PHI 261 PHI 261 PHI 261 World Religions SL 3 hours PHI NTR PHI NTR PHI NTR PHI NTR Sciences Biology HL 4 hours BIO 157 BIO 157 BIO 157 BIO 157 Biology SL 4 hours BIO 157 BIO 157 BIO 157 BIO 157 Chemistry HL 5 hours CHM 165 CHM 165 CHM 165 CHM 165 Chemistry SL 5 hours CHM 165 CHM 165 CHM 165 CHM 165 Environmental System HL 4 hours BIO 157 BIO 157 BIO 157 BIO 157 Environmental System SL 4 hours BIO 157 BIO 157 BIO 157 BIO 157 Physics HL 4 hours PHY 280 PHY 280 PHY 280 PHY 280 Physics SL 4 hours PHY 280 PHY 280 PHY 280 PHY 280

MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG 19 International Baccalaureate (IB) Exams and Minimum Acceptable Score

Credit Score and Class Equivalent IB Exam Granted Four Five Six Seven

Arts Dance 3 hours ELV GEN ELV GEN ELV GEN ELV GEN Film 3 hours ELV GEN ELV GEN ELV GEN ELV GEN Music 3 hours MUS 101 MUS 101 MUS 101 MUS 101 Theater 3 hours THE NTR THE NTR THE NTR THE NTR Visual Arts 3 hours ART 151 ART 151 ART 151 ART 151 Mathematics Mathematical Studies SL 3 hours MAT 150 MAT 150 MAT 150 MAT 150 Mathematics HL 3 hours MAT 150 MAT 150 MAT 150 MAT 150 Mathematics SL 3 hours MAT 150 MAT 150 MAT 150 MAT 150 Further Mathematics HL 3 hours MAT 150 MAT 150 MAT 150 MAT 150

Course Code Key ITR in course code denotes IAI-approved General Education Core Curriculum (GECC). NTR in course code denotes non IAI-GECC. ELV-GEN course code denotes general elective credit.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT Early in the fall and spring semesters, eligible students are sent a letter of invitation to join Phi Theta Kappa. To qualify, Dean’s List and President’s a student must have earned a 3.5 GPA, accumulated a Honor List Recognition minimum of 12 grade-point credit hours, be currently Room A252 (815) 455-8696 enrolled in 6 credit hours, and be pursuing an associate’s degree or enrolled in the baccalaureate transfer program. Demonstrating its commitment to academic achievement, the College recognizes superior scholarship in two ways. Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society bases all programs on its Students enrolled in nine or more credit hours who four hallmarks: scholarship, leadership, service and maintain a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher are named to fellowship. In addition to recognizing and promoting the Dean’s List. Students enrolled in nine or more credit scholastic achievement, Phi Theta Kappa also provides hours who maintain a semester GPA of 3.75 or higher are members with opportunities for leadership development, given the recognition of being named to the President’s encourages members to conduct service projects for the Honor List. benefit of the College and the community, and fosters an atmosphere conducive to scholarly fellowship. A certificate indicating the Dean’s List or President’s Honor List is presented to each student who meets the Phi Theta Kappa membership benefits at MCC include: requirements. • Eligibility for Phi Theta Kappa transfer scholarships to The Dean’s List and President’s Honor List designations are Illinois colleges and universities only offered during fall and spring semesters. • Recognition of Phi Theta Kappa honors on College transcript for members completing a degree Phi Theta Kappa • Recognition at the graduation ceremony Chi Upsilon Chapter Office • Leadership and service opportunities Room A230a [email protected] • Resume enhancement and professional development Chapter Advisors Heidi Boring and Anne Humphrey www.mchenry.edu/PTK • Eligibility for travel scholarships to regional and international events Founded in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society for two-year colleges offering associate’s degree programs. MCC’s Chi Upsilon Chapter is one of more than 1,200 chapters in the United States and Canada.

20 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG CHAPTER 4

WORKFORCE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

ADULT EDUCATION COMMUNITY EDUCATION (CE)— Room A362 (815) 455-8752 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT www.mchenry.edu/hse Room A109 (815) 455-8758 www.mchenry.edu/personaldevelopment The Adult Education department offers a variety of educational programs to meet the needs of the community. The Personal Development Program serves individuals The program serves adults who are age 17 or older, who who wish to explore and continue learning throughout life. are not currently enrolled in high school, who have not yet Students can register for classes, workshops or activities completed their high school education, and/or need to which do not carry college credit. These activities provide learn English or improve their basic literacy skills. engaging, quality learning opportunities in a variety of An orientation and placement session must be completed subjects. in order to register for any class. Adult Education classes are offered at no cost to students, which is made possible CONFERENCES AND FACILITY RENTAL by grant funding by the Illinois Community College Board. Room B171 (815) 455-8764 Programs are offered at the MCC campus and at several www.mchenry.edu/conferences satellite locations within the county. With locations in both Crystal Lake (main campus) and McHenry (Shah Center), McHenry County College has ADULT VOLUNTEER LITERACY the space you require for a successful event. The Luecht Room A362 (815) 455-8542 Auditorium, located on Main campus, features a 350-seat www.mchenry.edu/volunteer auditorium and meeting rooms for breakout sessions. There is also a private dining room and space for exhibitors Volunteers wanted! Adult literacy tutors help students or vendors. Shah Center, in McHenry, has a large meeting develop reading, math or English language skills. Volunteers room with seating up to 100 as well as training rooms and a may tutor students in a classroom setting or meet with computer classroom. Space is available on both campuses individual students in libraries throughout the county. on a fee basis for community groups and businesses for Throughout the year, Adult Volunteer Literacy, tutors develop conferences, seminars, training sessions and other events. the skills necessary to help other adults learn basic skills. Catering services and professional audio visual support NOTE: Volunteers need not speak another language to tutor ESL. are also available.

CAREER TRAINING PROGRAM ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) Room A109 (815) 479-7879 Room A362 (815) 455-8752 www.mchenry.edu/careertraining www.mchenry.edu/esl Career Training Programs provide career entry and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes help adults continuing education for certified professionals. Topic whose native language is not English develop English areas include Emergency Dispatcher, Certified Clinical skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, Home are from a variety of different countries, and instruction is Inspection, and Real Estate. Opportunities are also available in English. Classes are offered at several levels including for professionals who need continuing education hours to advanced, and textbooks are provided for classroom use. meet requirements for license or certification renewal.

MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG 21 FOCUS ON THE KIDS: RETIRED ADULT PROGRAM (RAP) HELPING YOUR CHILD COPE Room A109 (815) 455-8559 At the McHenry County College Shah Center www.mchenry.edu/rap (815) 479-7591 The Retired Adult Program (RAP) is a membership-based www.mchenry.edu/focusonkids program designed for people age 50 and better. This program is both intellectually stimulating and socially Focus on the Kids: Helping Your Child Cope offers parents, rewarding. Participants share their love of learning, with minor age children, the opportunity to understand knowledge, and expertise with peers through a wide the impact that divorce and separation can have on their variety of classes and activities. child(ren). The program assists parents in developing solutions to common and unique dilemmas faced by families during this process of change. Parents have the THE SUSTAINABILITY CENTER opportunity to learn effective ways of communicating with Room C122 (815) 479-7817 each other and learn to make decisions that are in the best www.mchenry.edu/green interests of their child(ren).. Since 1994, McHenry County College has been a proven leader and active partner in sustainability initiatives in HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY (HSE) the and Greater Chicagoland area. MCC PROGRAM Sustainability Center, created in 2012, works with all Room A362 (815) 455-8752 departments and academic disciplines across campus, to www.mchenry.edu/hse move the college forward, to reduce its carbon footprint, provide sustainability leadership in the local community, HSE instruction prepares students to take the test required and continue to guide MCC’s sustainable initiatives. The to earn the high school equivalency certificate. Instruction mission of the McHenry County College Sustainability covers all the areas of the test: social studies, math and Center is to foster a green campus, green curriculum and writing skills/language arts. HSE preparation is offered in green community. The vision is McHenry County College both English and Spanish. will be a premier model of sustainability and environmental The HSE may also be completed through IPathway. This stewardship. on-line class prepares students for the HSE. To qualify The sustainability initiatives outlined in the plan support for IPathways, students must score at an eleventh grade MCC’s efforts to be a model of resource conservation and reading level or higher on an assessment for placement sustainability, while aligning with the College’s mission and and attend an orientation to register for this class. Visit the goal to focus on learning and student success. Through MCC website for more information. the implementation of strategic initiatives, MCC will continue to reduce its carbon footprint and become more ILLINOIS SMALL BUSINESS environmentally sound while conserving its resources, both DEVELOPMENT CENTER (ISBDC) physical and fiscal. With this plan, MCC strives to create a greener campus, a greener curriculum and a greener At the McHenry County College Shah Center community. Details about all three areas can be found at (815) 455-6098 the Center’s webpage. www.mchenry.edu/isbdc The Illinois Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) is a grant-funded program that provides businesses with the necessary tools to grow and succeed. Since 1991, the ISBDC’s experienced business professionals have been providing no-fee counseling to business owners throughout every aspect of starting, managing and growing a small business. Services include assistance with business plan development, funding preparation, financial management, marketing research and strategies and personnel management. The center also offers seminars and workshops to help business owners expand their knowledge and houses a small business resource library for client use.

22 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM WORKFORCE TRAINING AND BUSINESS At the McHenry County College Shah Center PROGRAMS (815) 479-7777 At the McHenry County College Shah Center [email protected] (815) 455-8593 www.mchenry.edu/workforce The Traffic Safety Program offers three National Safety Council classroom defensive driving classes. Taught by Workforce Training Programs provide open enrollment and National Safety Certified Instructors, classes are offered customized workforce training. A full schedule is quality on-site or online. Driver Safety classes are available to and affordable non-credit training programs are available anyone who wants to take a refresher class, learn skills throughout the year. Topic areas include Computer to avoid accidents and citations, learn about new laws, Applications, Leadership and Professional Development, possibly reduce insurance costs, or just be a safe driver. and Safety and Manufacturing Skills. The quarterly The Traffic Safety Program also offers driver safety classes publication, the Catalyst, provides current open enrollment for business and industry and can teach classes at an class schedules and information on upcoming events. To employer’s facility to meet their schedule. meet specific business needs, customized contract training can be provided onsite at a business’ location or at the Shah The Alive at 25™ program is ideal for new drivers and Center in McHenry. compliments standard driver’s education courses by helping young drivers commit to positive driving choices. WORKKEYS® ASSESSMENTS These programs have proven to be effective at improving skills, decreasing the possibility of future traffic violations Room A245 (815) 455-8984 and reducing the possibility of serious accidents. www.mchenry.edu/workkeys MCC offers WorkKeys® assessments to students, residents WORKFORCE SERVICES and businesses in northern Illinois. WorkKeys assessments measure an individual’s skills and competency levels Room A124 (815) 455-8598 required to successfully perform on the job. Business and www.mchenry.edu/wioa industry in the community are using WorkKeys to determine Workforce Services provides direct and coordinated services skill levels of current employees and often provide training to adult residents of McHenry County. MCC is one of three to increase those skills of their workers. Some organizations partners that operate the McHenry County Workforce are using WorkKeys to help identify which applicants Center. Headquartered in Woodstock with a satellite office have appropriate skill levels or which employees have in Harvard, the center provides Workforce Innovation and the skills to be promoted. The department also offers Opportunity Act (WIOA) one-stop services for job seekers WorkKeys assessments to teacher aides/paraprofessionals and businesses. The MCC Workforce Services staff at the who are seeking the Paraprofessional License from the Woodstock center provides college orientation, job-search State of Illinois and the federal No Child Left Behind Act. assistance, and information on job opportunities and Testing is provided that can lead to the National Career training. Readiness Certificate which is a portable credential that demonstrates core employability skills in Applied Math, Workplace Documents and Graphic Literacy. In addition, MCC students who complete certain career and technical education degrees and certificates are also assessed using WorkKeys.

MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG 23 CHAPTER 5

ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SERVICES

MCC supports the development of the whole person. In ACCESS AND DISABILITY SERVICES keeping with this philosophy, the College offers a wide Room A256 (815) 455-8766 Office range of services and programs. (815) 455-7237 TTY (815) 261-0098 Video Phone ACADEMIC ADVISING www.mchenry.edu/access Room A257 (815) 479-7565 The Access and Disability Services Department at MCC www.mchenry.edu/advising provides accessibility resources to otherwise qualified students with documented disabilities or other barriers to Academic Advisors are available to all current and learning. The goal is to provide these students with the returning students, providing essential guidance, support, same opportunity to succeed in college as other students. and encouragement regarding course planning, academic Whether the disability is physical, medical, learning, or planning, transferring, and reaching career goals. Students psychiatric, our comprehensive support services may help are welcome to arrange an appointment with an Academic the student achieve his or her potential. Accommodations Advisor. A student can book an appointment online by may include extended testing time, test readers, access to visiting the Advising Center webpage, or by calling the main written notes, alternative textbook formats, sign language office number. Drop-ins are also available on a first-come, interpreters, etc. first- served basis. All new full-time students are required to complete the New Student Orientation process. New MCC’s focus is on ability—not disability—as we work part-time students are not required to complete a New to provide equal access for students with special Student Orientation but are encouraged to do so. More needs. Students present current, appropriate diagnosis information is available at www.mchenry.edu/orientation. documentation during an intake appointment with the department manager to determine eligibility. Some An Academic Advisor can help a student: students in career and technical education programs • Select classes to match their academic and career who have limited English proficiency or are academically goals disadvantaged may also qualify for support services. • Choose a degree or certificate Intake appointments are made by calling the phone number above. • Prepare to transfer • Check their progress toward graduation CAREER SERVICES AND WORK-BASED • Learn about student organizations, campus services, LEARNING and other co-curricular opportunities that will help them reach your goals Room A254 (815) 455-8566 www.mchenry.edu/careerservices • Create a long-term academic plan using the Student Planning tool www.mchenry.edu/studentplanning The Career Service Center provides career development preparation and resources for students, alumni and in- Prerequisite Waivers district community residents. For those students who have completed coursework at another institution, Academic Advisors are able to review • Career Coach, personality to career assessment that transcripts towards course prerequisites. Students are can assist with educational and career planning asked to provide a transcript copy via email or in-person to • Career planning determine if prior coursework fulfills the prerequisite. • Resume and cover letter development Course Overload • Practice interviews Information on Course Overload can be found under Registration in Chapter 2. • Internship and job search strategies • Access to job postings and search information 24 hours a day through Hire a Scot, www.mchenry.edu/ hireascot • Career development workshops • On campus employer information tables and networking opportunities • Information on career fairs

24 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG WORK-BASED LEARNING CHILDREN’S LEARNING CENTER (CLC) Bridging classrooms and careers, Work-Based Learning Room C115 (815) 455-8555 provides real-world career experiences in combination www.mchenry.edu/clc with academic curriculum in a variety of modalities: apprenticeships, internships, and exploration. Working The Children’s Learning Center (CLC) provides a with the companies in the local areas, experiences are developmentally appropriate learning environment for being developed to provide a work-based learning young children, in addition to being a lab site for MCC’s experience to every student who wants one. Early Childhood Education students. The CLC is state licensed and open to the public. Two flexible-scheduling Apprenticeships programs for children include a classroom for children In an Earn-and-Learn model, apprenticeships build their between the ages of 15 months and 3 years, and one for knowledge and skills in the classroom and on-the-job. children between 3 and 6 years. Preschool programs are This comprehensive training program combines job- available for 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds and 5-year-olds who related credit courses with structured on-the-job training miss the kindergarten cut-off date of September 1. Parents providing salary, benefits, and paid tuition. interested in registering their children should contact the CLC directly. Apprenticeships are currently available in the following areas: COLLEGE SUCCESS COACHES • AAS Engineering Technology Room A247 • Industrial Maintenance Technician Certificate College Success Coaches are dedicated staff members • CNC Machining Professional Certificate who provide free comprehensive academic and personal • IT support to help MCC students successfully navigate college and achieve success. Our College Success Coaches Internships enhance the student learning experience by providing the Internships are short work experiences within a specified following support: field of study. Internships are called different things in • Intrusive advising various field of study: in Criminal Justice and Fire Science, it is a field experience; in Emergency Medical Technician • Future transfer and career planning (EMT) and Nursing programs, internships are known as • Academic, social, and emotional support clinicals; in Culinary Arts and Early Childhood Education, it is a practicum. Some courses of study require an internship • Financial guidance experience, for others, it is optional. A credit internship • Offering monthly workshops on various topics has specific learning outcomes. Non-credit internships take many forms. • Connection to campus resources • Involvement in mentoring opportunities Career Exploration Less intensive work experiences that could include job CRISIS INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION shadowing, service learning, career field trips, company SERVICES rotations, and classroom speakers. Exploration allows for brief introductions to career fields and companies to Room A252 (815) 479-7572 answer questions about those careers and help students www.mchenry.edu/crisis decide on their career path. The Office of Crisis Intervention and Prevention Services is Additional information regarding Apprenticeship, available as a resource for students needing assistance with Internship, and Career Exploration is available in the life circumstances that may interfere with their learning and Career Services office, A254. success at MCC. We work collaboratively with other offices at MCC as well as community partners to provide students with a wide range of services that meet their needs. Walk- ins and appointments are available. No appointment is needed for an emergency or crisis situation. Students needing assistance with a crisis situation after office hours should contact the 24-hour McHenry County Crisis Line at (800) 892-8900 or download the MCHelp app in their mobile app store to speak with a professional counselor 24 hours a day.

MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG 25 DUAL CREDIT (GPA = 2.0 Completion Rate of 67%) For Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, MCC • sign the certification statement of the FAFSA stating that collaborates with the McHenry County Cooperative for - You are not in default on a federal student loan and Employment Education. do not owe money on a federal student grant and Room A210 (815) 455-8569 - You will use federal student aid only for educational www.mchenry.edu/dualcredit purposes and MCC’s Workforce Services staff coordinates Dual Credit • show you’re qualified to obtain a college education by initiatives that make it possible for eligible students to earn college credit while still in high school. Academic - Having a high school diploma or a recognized and Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses are equivalent such as a General Educational offered at MCC through the Dual Credit Program. CTE Development (GED) certificate courses are offered at local high schools through formal - Completing a high school education in a homeschool articulation agreements between the high school and setting approved under state law or MCC. Additionally, CTE courses are offered at MCC for dual credit. MCC collaborates with the McHenry County - Enrolling in an eligible career pathway program and Cooperative for Employment Education to ensure meeting on of the “ability-to benefit” alternatives. that CTE programs transfer from the secondary to the https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/eligibility/basic-criteria postsecondary level.

Federal and State Aid— FINANCIAL AID, SCHOLARSHIPS AND VETERAN BENEFITS Grants: need based assistance without the requirement of repayment. Students can receive federal and state grants Room A262 (815) 455-8761 at only one institution each semester. (815) 455-8594 fax Grants offered at MCC: www.mchenry.edu/financialaid www.mchenry.edu/financialaid/grants.html MCC is committed to helping students overcome financial • Federal Pell Grant (PELL) barriers to reach their educational goals. Financial aid is monetary assistance to help students meet the expenses • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity of attending college. Aid may come in the form of Grant (SEOG) grants, loans, student employment, scholarships, outside • Illinois Monetary Award Program Grant (MAP) assistance or a combination thereof. Loans: assistance requiring repayment with interest. Students applying for federal or state aid are required Students must be enrolled at least half time. to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and declare a financial aid eligible certificate Loans offered at MCC: or degree program. The FAFSA can be completed at www.mchenry.edu/financialaid/loans.html www.studentaid.ed.gov. FAFSA on the web worksheets • Federal Direct Subsidized Loans are loans made to are available to help prepare required information for eligible undergraduate students who demonstrate application completion. financial need to help cover the costs of higher education. Interest begins to accrue after the student Eligibility Requirements for Federal (Title IV) Aid graduates or becomes enrolled less than half time (6 To be eligible for assistance a student must: credit hours). • demonstrate financial need as determined by the • Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans are loans made to FAFSA (for most aid programs) eligible undergraduate students, but in this case the student does not have to demonstrate financial need to be eligible. • be a citizen of the United States or an eligible noncitizen Interest begins to accrue at the time of disbursement. • have a valid Social Security number (with the exception • Federal Direct Parent Loans for Undergraduate of students from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Students are loans made to parents of dependent Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau) students to help cover the cost of higher education • be registered with Selective Service, if you are a male not covered by other financial aid. between the ages of 18 and 25 • Information on Private alternative loans is also available • be enrolled as a regular student in a financial aid at the Office of Financial Aid. eligible certificate or degree program. Only classes Federal Work-Study provides part-time jobs for students required for your selected degree or certificate will be with financial need without the requirement of repayment. eligible for financial aid. Students may obtain a job on campus and earn a weekly • maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). paycheck. Job listings can be found at www.mchenry. www.mchenry.edu/financialaid/progresspolicy.html edu/workstudy. Institutionally funded positions may be

26 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG available for students not eligible for federal work-study Depending on the specifics of the situation, for students through the FAFSA. who have a credit balance and are recipients of Title IV federal aid, the level of aid awarded may need to be Disbursement Information recalculated by the school's financial aid office. Pell grant funds will be applied to student account balances Written Authorization: on a weekly basis beginning 10 days into the semester. Excess PELL grant funds as well as state and federal grant Students (or parent borrowers) must provide written funds are posted to student accounts at the midpoint authorization before MCC can perform any of the following of the semester. MAP grants are applied to tuition only. actions with respect to credit balances related to Title IV PELL and SEOG grants are applied to tuition and other federal aid funds: allowable institutional charges. • Hold a credit balance in the student's account across Loans are applied to student accounts in two disbursements. terms within the same award year, or For example, funds for loans that cover a two semester • Apply funds awarded for the current year to prior year period will be applied once each semester; loans that cover charges, up to $200, to pay for allowable institutional only one semester will be split into two disbursements charges during that same semester. Loans will disburse according to the appropriate disbursement schedule provided by the Financial Aid Return of Funds Policy Financial Aid office. Loans are also applied to tuition and Financial aid awards are set based on student enrollment other allowable institutional charges. during each term. McHenry County College (MCC) is Students must keep their contact information current required to determine the percentage of Title IV aid with MCC to avoid disbursement delays. Students are earned by the student and return the unearned portion to responsible to pay MCC for any tuition, fees, and other the appropriate aid programs. Regulations require schools institutional charges that financial aid does not cover. perform calculations within 30 days from the date the school Students with overdue payments will be billed 33.33% in determines a student’s complete withdrawal. The school collection charges. must return the funds within 45 days of the calculation. If Credit balances will be disbursed according to a student’s a student receives financial aid and withdraws completely BankMobile selection. For information on BankMobile from MCC prior to completing 60% of the semester, an please visit www.mchenry.edu/refunds. overpayment may result. MCC will determine: Title IV Credit Balance Policy The total amount of Title IV aid that could have been MCC’s policy on paying all Student Credit Balances is disbursed for the semester in which the student withdrew. modeled after the requirements of Title IV student credit The total amount of Title IV aid disbursed for the semester balances. A Title IV credit balance occurs whenever the in which the student withdrew. Title IV aid is counted college credits Title IV program funds to a student’s as disbursed in the calculation if it has been applied to account and those funds exceed the student’s allowable the student’s account on or before the date the student institutional charges. withdrew. The last day of attendance based on the date a Allowable institutional charges, include: student officially withdrew either in person or online. The last date of academic activity for an unofficial withdrawal • Current charges for tuition, fees and bookstore or instructor withdrawal will be determined by the date of purchases last attendance reported by the instructor. • Other educationally related charges incurred by MCC will calculate the percentage of Title IV aid earned the student at MCC, with the student's written as follows: authorization The number of calendar days completed divided by the • Prior-year charges, up to and not exceeding $200, total number of calendar days in the semester for which with the student’s written authorization the student withdrew. The total number of calendar days Disbursement: in a semester will not exclude any scheduled breaks of MCC pays the excess Title IV program funds (the credit more than 5 days. balance) directly to the student as soon as possible, but no Days Attended ÷ Days in Enrollment Period = Percentage later than 14 days after: Completed. • The date the balance occurred on the student’s If the calculated percentage completed exceeds 60% the account, if the balance occurred after the first day of student has earned all the Title IV aid for the enrollment class of a payment period; or period. • The first day of classes of the payment period if the credit balance occurred on or before the first day of class of that payment period.

MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG 27 MCC will calculate the amount of Title IV aid earned as both fall and spring semesters to support tuition, books, follows: and fees. Visit mchenry.edu/scholarships to review scholarships offered by MCC and through the Friends of The percentage of Title IV aid earned multiplied by the MCC Foundation. Completing one general application total amount of Title IV aid disbursed or that could have can qualify you for multiple scholarship opportunities. For been disbursed for the term in which the student withdrew. more information, contact [email protected] or Total Aid Disbursed × Percentage Completed = Earned Aid (815) 479-7529. Amount of Title IV aid to be disbursed or returned Veteran Educational Benefits: Eligibility is based on military service and determined by the Department If the aid already disbursed equals the earned aid, no of Veteran Affairs or the Illinois Student Assistance further action is required. Commission (ISAC). Students can get information for If the aid already disbursed is greater than the earned aid, specific benefit questions and application information the difference must be returned to the appropriate Title IV in the Office of Financial Aid and Veteran Benefits or at aid program. www.mchenry.edu/financialaid/veterans.html. Total Disbursed Aid – Earned Aid = Unearned Aid to be Benefits offered through MCC: Returned • Post 9/11 G.I. Bill If the earned aid is less than what has been disbursed • Montgomery G.I. Bill – Active Duty MCC will calculate a post-withdrawal disbursement. • Montgomery G.I. Bill – Selected Reserve When a post-withdrawal disbursement includes loan funds MCC will email the student in order to receive • Reserve Educational Assistance Program their permission to disburse any loan funds. Students • Survivor’s and Dependent’s Educational Assistance may choose to decline some or all of the loan funds so Program additional debt is not incurred. Students will be given 14 • Transfer of Entitlement (TOE) business days to accept their PWD via email or in person. It is also important students understand accepting a post- • Fry Scholarship withdrawal disbursement of student loan funds will increase • Illinois Veterans Grant their overall student loan debt that must be repaid under • Illinois Nation Guard the terms of the Master Promissory Note. Additionally, accepting the disbursement of grant funds will reduce the • MIA/POW Scholarship (dependent benefit) remaining amount of grant funds available to the student • Military Tuition Assistance – Army reservists can should the student continue his/her education. visit www.goarmyed.com after invoices have been approved through their unit. Marine invoices are MCC may automatically use all or a portion of the post- turned in directly to the Office of Financial Aid. withdrawal disbursement of grant funds for tuition, bookstore charges and fees. However, MCC needs the Military transcripts are available at https://jst.doded.mil/ student’s permission to use the post-withdrawal grant smart/signIn.do disbursement for all other school charges. If the student does not give his/her permission, the student will be Disclaimer offered the funds. However, it may be in the student’s best MCC will not take any of the following actions toward a interest to allow the school to keep the funds to reduce student utilizing their educational benefits, while their the student’s debt at the school. payment from the United States Department of Veteran Affairs is pending to the institution: Repayment of Federal Aid Programs Federal regulations require the following aid programs to • Prevent their enrollment be repaid in the following order: • Assess a late penalty fee 1. Unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loan • Require they secure alternative or additional funding 2. Subsidized Direct Stafford Loan • Deny their access to any resources available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills 3. Direct PLUS (Parent) Loan to the institution. 4. Federal Pell Grant • To qualify for this provision, students are required to: www.mchenry.edu/financialaid/know.html. • Produce the VA's Certificate of Eligibility by the first day of class Scholarships and Veteran Benefits • Submit the Request for Benefits and Certification Scholarships: Gift assistance for students based on document academic achievement, athletic ability, community service, • Provide additional information as required for ethnic or family background, financial need, residency, certification. or specific field of study. Scholarships are awarded for

28 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG Every attempt is made to provide accurate and current INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS, INTRAMURALS information. Changes in federal, state or institutional AND RECREATION funding allocations, policy, law or regulations after this catalog is printed, may require amendments or corrections Room A109 (815) 455-8580 to published policies. www.mchenry.edu/athletics Intercollegiate Athletics, Intramurals and Recreation (AIR) FITNESS CENTER provides quality opportunities for athletic and personal Room A202 (815) 455-8551 development, including competitive, instructional and www.mchenry.edu/fitnesscenter recreational programs and support services. MCC’s many sports and recreation offerings strive to enhance students’ The Fitness Center is a college/community fitness facility college experience and serve their diverse interests and conveniently located on campus. Through programs abilities. Athletic prospects/recruits are invited to fill out designed by degreed and certified instructors, students and and submit an Electronic Interest/Inquiry Form available on other members learn how safe and effective exercise can the Scots’ athletic website. MCC’s athletics programs also promote a healthy lifestyle and reduce major health risks. contribute to and involve our surrounding communities in Members can take advantage of a wide variety of exercise a positive way. equipment, fitness evaluations, one-on-one program consultations, special programming, educational seminars and printed resources. The Fitness Center offers a supportive INTERNATIONAL STUDIES environment for getting and staying healthy and fit. (STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS) MCC is an active member of the Illinois Consortium for FOUNDATION OFFICES International Studies and Programs (ICISP). Through this consortium, MCC students can experience studying and Friends of MCC Foundation living abroad in such countries as Austria, China, Costa Room A219 (815) 455-8721 Rica, England, France, India, Ireland and Spain. Students www.mchenry.edu/supportmcc receive MCC credit for the classes taken at an international The Friends of MCC Foundation is a not-for-profit college or university. Fall, spring and summer semester organization that works in partnership with McHenry programs are available. For more information, contact County College. Gifts to the Foundation are tax-deductible Lindsay Carson, chair of International Studies at lcarson@ because it is an Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization mchenry.edu or visit www.mchenry.edu/studyabroad. to benefit both students and programs. Its mission is to build financial support for student learning and success. KIDS AND COLLEGE The Friends of MCC Foundation Board of Directors is comprised of community and business leaders who Room A210 (815) 455-8597 volunteer their time to raise funds for academic programs, www.mchenry.edu/kidsandcollege capital projects, and scholarships, making education Kids and College offers a variety of quality academic and accessible and attainable for all MCC students. Gifts of any enrichment classes and full day STEM (science, technology, amount are welcome. Make a difference - join the Friends engineering, and math) camps over the summer for of MCC Foundation and the community in creating an entering 1st–12th grade students. These non-credit classes extraordinary legacy of hope, learning and opportunity. and camps are designed to prepare students for their Your involvement positively affects all members of our upcoming school year, expose them to 21st century learning community and sets a precedent that will impact future skills and expand their knowledge in many content areas. generations for years to come. All classes are held at MCC. The exceptional teachers, MCC faculty and camp counselors use best practices in MCC Alumni Association teaching to engage students, bringing their passion and Room A219 (815) 455-8721 enthusiasm each day so that each child can experience the www.mchenry.edu/alumni joy of learning. You are an alumnus of MCC once you’ve completed Visit www.mchenry.edu/kidsandcollege for summer a credit course, and therefore, a member of the MCC catalogs. Alumni Association. The MCC Alumni Association is here to help alumni connect and interact with each other and make sure your MCC experience lasts a lifetime. Our hope is to keep your bond strong with MCC after you transfer, graduate, and go on to do great things! Look for ways to get involved with the MCC Alumni Association – social, networking, resources, opportunities to give back, and more. For more information, contact alumni@mchenry. edu or (815) 479-7529.

MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG 29 LEARNING COMMUNITIES (LC) - TWOFERS Students with either PC or Mac computers should access Canvas using the latest version of browsers. The Canvas The Learning Communities (LC) Program—also known Browser requirements can be found at https://community. as Twofers—at MCC integrates the material and subject canvaslms.com/docs/doc-10720. For more information, matter from two courses into one for a single, exceptional please visit www.mchenry.edu/canvas. classroom experience. These courses are team-taught by two instructors who share a vision and theme for their class. (Two fer the price of one—twofers!) LIBRARY For example, MCC currently offers an LC class that Room A212 (815) 455-8533 combines Introduction to Literature and Advanced www.mchenry.edu/library Composition. Though the goals of each course are The MCC Library meets the information needs of the different, both instructors share a vision that allows them college community by providing a balanced collection of to create a course which focuses on censorship as a theme. resources in all appropriate formats; teaching our patrons Students get the classroom time, instructor contact, credit to find, evaluate, and use information effectively; and hours, and fulfill the requirements of both courses, but delivering friendly, courteous, and professional service. We with a single theme and shared assignments. The example value intellectual freedom, inquiry, and lifelong learning, class, for instance, asks students to read censored works of and we encourage these values in those we serve. literature and to learn to write at the college level about these texts and examples of censorship. By using this approach, both classes achieve their separate goals in a MCC 101: THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE fluid, multifaceted way. Room A257 (815) 455-8765 www.mchenry.edu/collegeexperience Mission It is the mission of the MCC Learning Communities Program MCC 101: The College Experience is a course aligned to create innovative, challenging, interdisciplinary courses, with MCC’s four General Education Goals and designed to while retaining the integrity of individual department and support students during their transition to McHenry County division missions, objectives and goals. College. Students will experience engaging activities that promote examination and development of skills connected Learning Objectives to success in a collegiate setting. The class provides a forum Students will - for students to ask questions as they begin their journeys in higher education, and it fosters an introspective look at skill • Think critically: demonstrate complex interdisciplinary sets that are vital to success in college and beyond. MCC analysis. 101 introduces students to the four General Education • Engage globally and ethically: interrogate cultural Goals: critical thinking, effective communication, information truths across traditional boundaries. literacy, and professionalism; and the goal of the course is to help students achieve success. • Articulate the interconnectedness of topics across curriculums. All full-time students must successfully complete MCC 101 preceding or during their first semester at MCC unless • Participate in the formulation of a distinct community they have completed one of the following: of learners. • 24 semester hours of college credit with a 2.0 An updated list of Learning Community classes can be cumulative GPA. found at www.mchenry.edu/twofer. •   A course equivalent to MCC 101 at another college, For more information, please contact Kate Midday, chair of documented on a college transcript. The student is Learning Communities at [email protected]. responsible for notifying the coordinator of MCC 101 to determine if a waiver can be applied. LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM If the MCC 101 requirement has not been satisfied Canvas is the college-wide learning management system preceding or during the first semester, the student’s ability used to support online and blended courses, as well to register for classes for a second semester at MCC will as many traditional face-to-face courses. If you are new be restricted. For more information visit to MCC or Canvas, you should complete the Canvas www.mchenry.edu/collegeexperience orientation course, “How to Take a Course at MCC Using Canvas,” before your online course begins. The orientation course is available in Canvas via this link: https://mchenry.instructure.com/courses/1460884

30 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS Online/Blended Course Time Expectation Room A247 (815) 479-7749 Time on task is the total learning time spent by a student www.mchenry.edu/multicultural in a college course, including instructional time as well as time spent studying and completing course assignments The Office of Multicultural Affairs provides a variety of (e.g., reading, research, writing, individual and group multicultural education programs, services, and one-on-one projects.) Your workload may be more or less depending interactions to help students meet their academic goals. on your study habits. What We Do: "Instruction" is provided differently in online/blended • Build a sense of belonging and connectivity to courses than in classroom-based courses. An online/ campus resources and information blended course requires a minimum of three hours of work • Engage in social, professional and academic growth for each course credit; therefore, for a three-credit course, and development you should expect to spend about nine to twelve hours each week in this course to engage in activities that may • Foster student motivation and enthusiasm include but is not limited to: • Promote cross-cultural awareness and cultural competence • attending synchronous sessions • Engage in multicultural and co-curricular • participating in interactive tutorials or computer- programming. assisted instruction • reading course materials ONLINE LEARNING • participating in online discussions MCC makes it convenient to learn, even from afar. Students • participating in online study groups for the class can earn degrees or certificates through a unique program • doing research and writing papers that incorporates online learning technology, allowing them to complete most of their coursework from remote • completing all other course assignments (e.g., quizzes, locations through online or blended format. exams, field trips, etc.)

Online Degrees and Certificates REGISTRATION www.mchenry.edu/onlineprograms Room A258 (815) 455-8588 MCC offers accredited Associate in Arts, Associate www.mchenry.edu/registration in Science, Associate in General Education degrees, The Registration Office assists students with registration and Associates in Applied Science (AAS) degrees and transactions including adding and dropping classes, certificates through online delivery. payment for tuition and fees, and ordering transcripts. Online Courses Online courses are easily accessible via the Internet. SAGE LEARNING CENTER Students need access to a computer with certain Room A212 (815) 455-8579 specifications. Students may interact with the instructors (inside Library) www.mchenry.edu/sage via MCC’s learning management system, telephone, virtual conference, and/or campus visits. Students may be The Sage Learning Center is a general tutoring center required to attend an orientation or take proctored exams for students registered in college credit courses, seeking on campus. assistance in a variety of academic subject areas. The Center primarily provides tutoring in math, writing/English, Blended Courses the sciences, study skills, and several other subjects. Blended courses typically involve a combination of online Tutoring is delivered by professional and peer tutors on a instruction and face-to-face classroom instruction. A drop-in and an appointment basis. Other services include significant portion of coursework is provided (conducted) workshops, individual appointments, resource materials, online, but some regular face-to-face instruction is still and in-class academic support services. required. Face-to-face time requirements will vary between blended courses and sections; please refer to the course schedule for more information.

MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG 31 STUDENT ACTIVITIES STUDENT PERFORMANCES, Room A247 (815) 455-8550 PUBLICATIONS AND ARTWORK www.mchenry.edu/studentlife MCC offers a variety of arts opportunities for students The Student Activities Office provides quality student- interested in composing, producing and performing. In centered programs, services and involvement opportunities addition to a music club, the College sponsors a jazz band, that foster leadership, civic engagement, and student a concert band and a chorus that perform on campus development. Student Activities promotes a fun and and in the community. The Black Box Theatre (located engaging environment for MCC students by organizing a in Building E) serves both as an instructional facility and variety of campus activities that educate and entertain. All as a theatre for productions throughout the year. The students are encouraged to take advantage of leadership Drama Club facilitates student-driven productions. For opportunities, volunteer opportunities, as well as hold writers, the College offers Voices, a literary magazine leadership positions within our student organizations. featuring original work and readings, and the Tartan, a The office assists MCC’s 30+ student organization in the student newspaper for those interested in various facets of planning of programing and activates around the wide journalism. The Art Department features regular displays variety of student needs and interests. Contact the Student throughout the College of photography, paintings, Activities Office for more information about involvement drawings and pottery created by students. Artspace 144 opportunities or to form a new student organization! is a gallery that was designed specifically for exhibition of student work. Every spring semester, the Art Department mounts a juried student art exhibit. MCC students and STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT faculty also participate in the Skyway Art Exhibition Room A252 (815) 455-8696 and Music and Literature Festivals each year. See www.mchenry.edu/conduct www.mchenry.edu/voices for past publications and future submission deadlines. Consistent with the MCC mission is an expectation that students will behave appropriately with emphasis on self- See www.mchenry.edu/voices for past publications and respect and respect for others. It is the practice of the future submission deadlines. College to respect the properly exercised rights of its See www.mchenry.edu/blackbox for photos of past students. The College recognizes a student’s rights within performances and details of future auditions. the institution to freedom of speech, inquiry and assembly; See www.mchenry.edu/events/fine-arts.html for the to the peaceful pursuit of education; and to the reasonable Fine and Performing Arts Events. use of MCC services and facilities. See www.mchenry.edu/artgallery for exhibit schedules and gallery information. The Student Code of Conduct has been established to maintain order on campus and to guarantee the broadest range of freedom for all who come to learn at MCC. STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER Each student is responsible for knowledge of and compliance Room A247 (815) 455-8550 with this Student Code of Conduct. The College further The Student Success Center provides quality student space recognizes each student’s rights to fair procedures, including that is centered around engaging students, programs notice that specifies the alleged violation(s) of the Code of for diversity and success, and involvement opportunities Conduct, an opportunity to respond to the allegations, and that foster leadership, civic engagement, and student an appeal process appropriate to the nature and potential development. The Center is comprised of: The Student consequences of the violation. Life Office, Office of Multicultural Affairs, and MCC’s College Success Coaches.

32 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG STUDENT VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER Room A248 (815) 479-7543 www.mchenry.edu/veterans MCC offers personalized attention to help veterans select a program of study that draws upon their military experience and guides them towards a fulfilling career path. • Assistance with benefits • Access to scholarships and grants • Study/workgroup space • Career and job resources • Student Veterans of America (SVA) Chapter

TESTING CENTER Room A245 (815) 455-8984 www.mchenry.edu/testingcenter Testing Center proctors many kinds of tests for MCC students and community members. Picture identification is required for each test taken. Tests issued by external institutions require a government-issued ID showing name, address, date of birth, signature and photograph. Appointments are needed for CLEP, CNA, GED, TEAS and online tests. Modern Language and Geometry placement exams, and Make-up tests are taken on a walk-in basis. Appointments are encouraged but not required for math, English and reading placement exams. Students can schedule at www.registerblast.com/mchenry. All tests are subject to time restrictions. All tests must be started at least 30 minutes prior to the Testing Center closing time and completed five minutes prior to closing. Please call ahead for further information about a specific test or about the Testing Center regulations and hours of operation.

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GRADUATION

GRADUATION PROCEDURES It is the responsibility of the student to know and fulfill all degree/certificate requirements and graduation www.mchenry.edu/graduation procedures. For questions on: Candidates for graduation must apply during the semester Degree Audits: (815) 479-7632 in which they will complete graduation requirements. Commencement: (815) 479-7547 Students apply for graduation via myMCC > Self-Service > Students are responsible for knowing and observing Graduation Overview, before the following deadlines: the requirements of their certificate or degree program • May graduates—April 1 and the rules governing academic progress. Academic Advisors are available to assist students in making • August graduates—August 1 informed decisions for course selection and long-term • December graduates—November 1 educational plans. Each student has the responsibility to fulfill the requirements for the certificate or degree, check Commencement Exercises the eligibility to take courses, and observe the academic Commencement exercises are held in May and in rules governing the program. Specifically, each student December each year. Students who are graduating in has the responsibility to fulfill the requirements for the May participate in the Spring Commencement. Students certificate or degree, check the eligibility to take courses, graduating in August or December participate in the Winter and observe the academic rules governing the program. Commencement. For information on the commencement ceremony visit www.mchenry.edu/commencement. Academic requirements may change with each edition of the College catalog. Students are responsible for the NOTE: Failure to clear financial liability may delay the certificate or degree requirements that are specified in the processing of diplomas/certificates until such obligation is official College catalog at the time the student completes cleared. his/her first credit course. A student may elect to follow the certificate or degree requirements set forth in any Associate’s Degree Requirements: subsequent catalog if it is in the student’s best interest and 1. Satisfactory completion of 60 or more credit hours the student completes all the requirements of that catalog. depending on the specific program, with a 2.0 Requirements may not, however, be combined from or higher cumulative GPA at the time graduation different catalogs. In no case may a student graduate using requirements are met. Awarding of degrees will the requirements of a McHenry County College catalog that be dated in the semester and year in which all is more than five years old prior to the date of graduation. requirements were met. GPA of transfer credits and developmental courses does not apply. In the case of curriculum changes, or the cancellation or withdrawal of courses, the vice president, working with 2. Satisfactory completion of all course requirements, the department chair/dean, may make adjustments to a subject to the following: student’s requirements to meet the changes in program A. Course requirements are defined as those requirements. Efforts will be made to coordinate earlier contained in MCC’s catalog at the time the coursework in a way most beneficial to the student to fulfill student first enrolled at the College, provided curriculum requirements. All course substitutions must be there has been no break in his or her MCC approved in writing by the department chair/dean and education exceeding five consecutive years. vice president. A degree or certificate cannot be awarded Failing grades, non-credit courses and course if the program has been withdrawn. withdrawals are not considered as attendance for All financial obligations to the College must be paid. this purpose. Failure to clear financial liability may delay the processing B. Course requirements are defined as those of diploma/certificates until such obligation is cleared. contained in MCC’s catalog at the time of Through myMCC>Self-Service>StudentPlanning>My re-entry for those students who have Progress, students have the ability to evaluate their progress experienced a break in their education toward completion of a degree or certificate program, by exceeding five consecutive years. identifying which courses have been completed and which courses are still needed to fulfill program requirements. In addition, students may check to see how completed courses may be applied to a different academic program by using the “View a New Program” feature.

34 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG C. In the case of curriculum changes or the cancellation C. In the case of curriculum changes or the cancellation or withdrawal of courses, every effort will be made or withdrawal of courses, every effort will be made to substitute current coursework to fulfill degree to substitute current coursework to fulfill certificate requirements. Course substitutions and waivers must requirements. Course substitutions and waivers be approved in writing by the appropriate department must be approved in writing by the appropriate chair or dean. department chair or dean. 3. Completion of 15 credit hours in credit courses 3. For certificates of less than 12 credit hours, all at MCC. Credit earned through CLEP, MCC coursework must be completed at MCC. For proficiency, DANTES and AP examinations does certificates of 12 or more credit hours, one- not satisfy this residency requirement. Students half of the minimum credit hours required must completing an AAS degree must complete a be completed at MCC. Credit earned through minimum of 15 credit hours of program-specific proficiency examinations does not satisfy this coursework through MCC (i.e., not general requirement. education coursework). 4. Certificates of 30 or more credit hours require an 4. End-of-program assessment is required for degree end-of-program assessment as directed by the completion. specific department. A. Students seeking a degree of AA, AS, AES, 5. Submission of graduation application through AFA or AGE will be required to complete myMCC, prior to the posted deadline. an E-Portfolio of work demonstrating their achievements in the general education goals of Awarding of Additional Degrees the college. A graduate of MCC may pursue and be awarded additional degrees. The following requirements must be met: B. Students seeking a career and technical education AAS degree will be required to • All degree requirements, including the general complete an end-of-program assessment as education requirements and also those specialized directed by the specific department. classes normally required. 5. Submission of graduation application through • Twelve semester hours of additional credit earned at myMCC, prior to the posted deadline. MCC. The additional 12 hours of credit may not be applied to the first degree earned. Certificate of Completion in a Career and Technical Education Area Requirements • Minimum of a 2.0 cumulative GPA at the time graduation requirements are met. 1. Completion of the necessary semester hours of credit specified for the program with a 2.0 • Submission of graduation application through cumulative GPA at the time graduation requirements myMCC, prior to the posted deadline. are met. Awarding of certificates will be dated in the semester and year in which all requirements were Graduation Academic Honors met. GPA of transfer credits and developmental Upon completion of associate’s degree requirements, courses does not apply. academic honors are awarded according to the following scale: 2. Satisfactory completion of all course requirements, subject to the following: High Honors—3.75 to 4.0 cumulative GPA A. Course requirements are defined as those Honors—3.5 to 3.74 cumulative GPA contained in MCC’s catalog at the time the Academic honors are recognized both on the student’s student first enrolled at the College, provided transcript and at the commencement exercises. To be there has been no break in his or her MCC considered for academic honors, students must earn 30 education exceeding five consecutive years. semester hours of grade point credit in residence at MCC. MCC course withdrawals are not considered as attendance for this purpose. B. Course requirements are defined as those contained in MCC’s catalog at the time of re- entry for those students who have experienced a break in their education exceeding five consecutive years.

MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG 35 CHAPTER 7

LEGAL GUIDELINES

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND assignment, grading, vocational education, recreation, NON-DISCRIMINATION physical education, athletics, housing and employment.” www.justice.gov/crt/about/cor/PUBS/sexbrochure.php. MCC declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions Title IX Coordinator regarding employment without discrimination on grounds The Title IX Coordinator is the responsible employee of of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, the College with major responsibility for Title IX oversight age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or and compliance efforts. The Title IX Coordinator’s mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, responsibilities are critical to the development, gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge implementation, and monitoring of meaningful efforts to from military service, or other factors prohibited by law. comply with Title IX. The Title IX Coordinator at McHenry Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, County College is Rachel Boldman, Director of Crisis termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms Intervention and Prevention Services (815) 479-7572, and conditions of employment. [email protected]. Any person having questions regarding the above is directed to contact Rachel Boldman, Title IX Coordinator, What’s Your Responsibility? Location: Crystal Lake Campus; Office A252, 8900 U.S. If you observe, hear of, or are subject to an act of sexual Highway 14, Crystal Lake, IL 60012, (815) 479-7572; or Lili harassment, or discrimination based on sex, gender, or O’Connell, Section 504 Coordinator, Location: Crystal Lake gender identity, please contact the Title IX Coordinator Campus; Office A256, 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake, at (815) 479-7572 or [email protected]. You may IL 60012, (815) 455-8676. also report your concerns online at www.mchenry.edu/ sexualmisconduct, under the “Filing a Report” section. Employees who have knowledge of such incidents are VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 1994 required to report them to the Title IX Coordinator. (VAWA), JEANNE CLERY DISCLOSURE OF CAMPUS SECURITY POLICY AND CRIME STATISTICS ACT (CLERY ACT), AND TITLE IX TITLE IX COMPLAINT PROCEDURE In recognition of the severity of the crimes associated Complaints of sexual harassment, or discrimination on the with domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, basis of sex, gender, or gender identity should be made to and stalking, Congress passed the Violence Against the Title IX Coordinator. Complaints may be made in Women Act, as part of the Violent Crime Control and Law person in office A252, by phone at (815) 479-7572, by Enforcement Act of 1994. The reauthorization of VAWA email to [email protected], or through the online (2000, 2005, and 2013), along with the Campus SaVE reporting form at www.mchenry.edu/sexualmisconduct, Act and the Clery Act, have worked together to improve under the “Filing a Report” section. Employees who have the safety of college campuses and enhance the outlook knowledge of such incidents are required to report them for abuse victims. The 2013 reauthorization of VAWA to the Title IX Coordinator. All reports will be investigated also provides additional rights and services for victims of promptly according to the College’s procedures domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and implementing the prohibition of sexual discrimination, stalking. harassment, and misconduct, available at www.mchenry. edu/sexualmisconduct. Supportive measures are available to all parties involved in the complaint resolution process. Title IX Supportive measures are also available to individuals impacted by incidents outside of the College’s jurisdiction. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law For more information, please contact the Title IX that prohibits discrimination based on sex and gender, which Coordinator. includes sexual harassment and sexual violence, in education programs and activities. “No person in the United States If an individual believes that the Title IX Coordinator is shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, responsible for or has permitted harassment or be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination discrimination to occur, they should report the matter under any education program or activity receiving Federal immediately to the vice president of Human Resources, financial assistance…Title IX prohibits a recipient from (815) 455-8738 or the vice president of Student Affairs at discriminating on the basis of sex in admissions, recruitment, (815) 455-8584. financial aid, academic programs, student treatment and services, counseling and guidance, discipline, classroom

36 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITY AND ANTI-VIOLENCE MCC recognizes that students are both citizens and The College seeks to maintain an academic and work members of an academic community. As a citizen, each environment free from harassment and discrimination for student has the freedom of speech, assembly, association students, faculty, and staff. Harassment and discrimination and the press, and the rights of petition and due process are contrary to the standards of the College community; that are guaranteed by the state and federal constitutions. they diminish individual dignity, and impede equal As members of an academic community, students have the employment and educational opportunities. right and the responsibility to participate in the formulation and review of all the College regulations and policies In compliance with all applicable laws, the College directly affecting them. Upon enrolling in the College, each prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, student assumes an obligation to conduct him/herself in a color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, manner that is compatible with the College’s function as order of protection status, marital status, physical or an educational institution. If this obligation is neglected or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, ignored by the student, the College must, in the interest gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable military of fulfilling its function and meeting its total obligations, discharge, or other factors prohibited by law in admissions, institute appropriate disciplinary action as allowed under employment, participation in educational programs, or Board policy. activities. Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. STUDENT RIGHT-TO-KNOW Intimidation, discrimination, and harassment, including In compliance with federal Student Right-to-Know (SRK) sexual discrimination, can arise from a broad range of legislation, the Drug-Free Schools and Campus Act, verbal, nonverbal, and/or physical behaviors. the Higher Education Act, and other federal regulations Discrimination, harassment, and/or intimidation can be regarding consumer information, MCC provides the perpetrated by employees, students, outside contractors, following information to current and prospective students: or other individuals on the College’s premises. The • All Student Consumer Information – College strictly prohibits such misconduct and similar www.mchenry.edu/consumer unacceptable activities that could become a condition of employment or a basis for educational or personnel • Crime Statistics Report and Availability of Annual decisions, or which create a hostile environment. Campus Security Report – www.mchenry.edu/safety Any employee or student who engages in discrimination or harassment, or who retaliates against another individual • Registered Sex Offender Database – for making or participating in the investigation of a report www.isp.state.il.us/sor of discrimination or harassment, is subject to discipline, up • Sexual Harassment Policy – to and including termination or expulsion from the College. www.mchenry.edu/sexualmisconduct Individuals who believe they have experienced harassment • Completion, Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates – or discrimination prohibited by the statements above are www.mchenry.edu/sturight2know encouraged to contact the appropriate office. Students should contact the Office of Student Conduct, Office • Drug and Alcohol Prevention Information – A252, at (815) 455-8696. Employees should contact www.mchenry.edu/policy/drugpolicy.html Michelle Skinder, Vice President of Human Resources at • Athletic Program Participation rates and Financial (815) 455-8738. Support – Athletic tuition waiver scholarships are Any student who believes that they have been harassed or available to qualified and select student athletes discriminated against by another member of the College as recommended by the head coach of each sport. community may also contact the MCC Campus Police Athletic prospects should contact the appropriate Department, Room B176, (815) 455-8733 (non-emergency) head coach to express interest in being considered or 911 (emergency), to initiate a police investigation. The for the program. For more information, visit the College will conduct its own investigation of any Athletics Office, Room A109, or call (815) 455-8580. harassment/discrimination complaints independent of any • Voter Registration Information— criminal-related law enforcement investigation; however https://ova.elections.il.gov College and law enforcement investigations into harassment/discrimination may proceed simultaneously.

MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG 37 FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY CRIME AWARENESS AND ACT (FERPA) CAMPUS SECURITY ACT OF 1990 The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Room B176 (815) 455-8733 affords students certain rights with respect to their The primary goal of the McHenry County College (MCC) educational records: Police Department is to ensure the safety and well-being • The right to review their educational records. of all individuals on the campus and to provide protection Students may contact the director of Registration and for all College buildings, facilities and property. Records and arrangements will be made to provide MCC’s Campus Police Department staffs both trained this information to the student. police officers and security professionals, all of whom are • Students may request that their educational records able to assist students, employees and the community be changed if the student believes the information is during campus emergencies. MCC police officers are fully inaccurate or misleading. trained and commissioned, and have met the requirements as mandated and regulated by the Illinois Compiled • The right to permit disclosure of the student’s Statutes and the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and educational record. Students may sign a Release of Standards Board. Confidentiality Form in the Registration Office giving MCC permission to disclose information to any On campus, the officers of the MCC Police Department individual that the student designates. enforce all rules, regulations and laws, both of the state and of the College community, including criminal and • Students may request to have their directory traffic laws, as well as those regulating the use of alcoholic information withheld. The following student beverages, the use of controlled substances and weapons information is designated as the directory violations. They also work closely with federal, state information and may be disclosed or released by and local law enforcement agencies in the surrounding MCC at its discretion: Name, hometown, major field communities, assisting with incidents that may affect the of study, image, dates of attendance, enrollment College. status, degrees and awards received, the most recent educational agency or institution attended by the All in progress criminal activity, life threatening medical student, participation in officially recognized activities emergencies or similar situations should be reported and sports, and height and weight of members immediately to the MCC Police Department by dialing of athletic teams. To have all of the directory 911. A campus police officer will be dispatched. information withheld, the student must give written For all non-emergency calls, please dial x8733 from any notice, in person, to the director of Registration and campus telephone located in the halls and classrooms Records. throughout the campus buildings, or by dialing (815) 455- • The right to file a complaint with the U.S. 8733 from an outside line. Department of Education concerning the College’s Campus Police Department has an informative webpage violation of FERPA. The name and address of the displaying crime reporting, activity log, emergency procedures, office that administers FERPA is: crime tips, videos and more. The webpage can be accessed at Family Policy Compliance Office www.mchenry.edu/safety. U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Firearms Washington, DC 20202-4605 Possession of firearms on McHenry County College campus, on property controlled by the College, at College officials of MCC are defined as all College College sponsored events, at events attended while on employees, as well as contractors, consultants, volunteers, College business, or in College owned or leased vehicles members of the Board of Trustees, student employees, is prohibited, except as permitted by the Illinois Firearm students serving on an official committee, scholarship Concealed Carry Act (430 ILCS 66) (“Act”). A firearm donors (for the sole purpose of evaluating scholarship includes any gun, pistol, rifle, assault rifle or shotgun from recipients) and other outside parties providing services and which a projectile is fired by gunpowder or other explosive performing functions for the College. action. Education records may be disclosed to college officials In compliance with the Act, an individual with a valid without prior written consent if that College official has concealed carry license issued by the State of Illinois must a legitimate educational interest. Legitimate educational properly store his/her firearm in his/her vehicle out of interest means that the information or records are relevant sight in a secure and closed container prior to entering and necessary to accomplish a task or determination AND any College facility, event or vehicle according to specific the task or determination is a responsibility required for requirements of the Act. the person’s employment or is a subject matter for the person’s employment responsibility. Visit www.mchenry.edu/ferpa for more information.

38 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG The McHenry County College Police Department should • When having your vehicle serviced at the auto shop, be notified of any individual suspected or found to have leave only the ignition and door keys. a firearm on their person. Campus Police Officers will • Check to be sure you always have an ample supply determine whether the individual has lawfully recognized of gasoline. authority to possess a firearm on College property. McHenry County College will pursue appropriate disciplinary and/or • Always check the back seat before getting into your criminal action against anyone found in violation of this vehicle. policy and/or the statute. • Report any suspicious persons or vehicles to the Law enforcement officers authorized to carry a firearm Campus Police Department immediately. may carry their firearm on College property and in College facilities, in accordance with the laws of the State of CAMPUS CRIME STATISTICS Illinois governing police officers and the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 (218 U.S.C. 926B and 926C). Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of The College may request current/valid identification of the 1990: Campus Crime Statistics Report officer’s law enforcement capacity authorizing possession The MCC Police Department is required by federal law of a firearm and reserves the right to confirm the officer’s to compile a Campus Crime Statistical Report to make law enforcement capacity with proper authorities. it available to the public. The report is available on our website, in the Library (A212), and Student Success Center Campus Crime Awareness (A247). Individual copies are available upon request at The College recognizes that crime prevention on the the MCC Police Department (B176). Further information campus is best served by an active effort to promote staff concerning compliance should be directed to the MCC and student awareness of College policies and procedures Police Department. and encourage employees and students to act in a responsible manner in regard to their own security and the security of others. Many crimes are crimes of opportunity. Here are some tips on how to prevent certain crimes: • Safety in numbers. If you have a concern for your personal safety while on campus, the Campus Police Department will provide you with an escort. • Report any suspicious and unusual activity to the Campus Police Department immediately. • Lock your car, remove and take the keys with you. • Do not leave personal belongings unattended. • If you ride a bicycle/moped or motorcycle, use a good chain and lock to better secure it. Consider high-security locks and chains for your bicycle/ moped or motorcycle. Campus Police officers can assist you with crime prevention on or off campus. If you have a question, contact Campus Police. Together, we can make crime prevention work for you. Secure your vehicle: • Always lock your vehicle on campus. • Keep your vehicle in good operating condition. • Record the make, model and serial number of all valuable items in your vehicle. • Mount auxiliary electronic devices such as iPod’s, GPS’s and other electronic equipment so they can be removed and locked in your trunk. • Consider installing an alarm system in your vehicle to guard against theft.

MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG 39 Main Campus Registered Sex Offender Information (8900 US Highway 14, Crystal Lake, IL) The Illinois State Police provides a list of registered sex Crime Statistics by Category and Year offenders which can be accessed online. The online database is updated daily and allows searches by name, Crime Category 2019 2018 2017 city, county and zip code. Information about registered Murder 0 0 0 sex offenders may be obtained at www.isp.state.il.us/ Rape 0 0 0 sor/. A link to this database may also be accessed thru the Campus Police webpage under the “Crime Information” Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 at www.mchenry.edu/safety Non-forcible Sex Offenses 0 1 0 This information is being provided under the mandates of Robbery 0 0 0 the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act (section 1601 of Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 public law 106-386, enacted October 28, 2000.) Burglary 0 2 2 Additionally, federal and state laws require sex offenders Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0 to take certain steps upon enrollment in an institution of Liquor Law Arrests 0 0 0 higher education, regardless of whether their enrollment Drug Abuse Arrests 0 0 0 is full or part time. Pursuant to the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act, individuals are required to register as Weapons Violation Arrests 0 0 0 a sex offender in the jurisdiction where their residence Hate Crimes 0 0 0 is located, jurisdiction where the college they attend is Domestic/Dating Violence 0 1 1 located, and the College Police Department. In order to Related comply with federal and state registration requirements Stalking 0 0 0 related to college enrollment each semester, a sex offender must register within three days of attendance at a college by reporting in person to the city police department or Shah Center county sheriff’s office in the jurisdiction where the college (4100 West Shamrock Lane, McHenry, IL) is located, as well as the McHenry County College Police Department. Students who fail to register their status as a Crime Statistics by Category and Year sex offender in each of these locations are in violation of Crime Category 2019 2018 2017 the registration act and face arrest and expulsion from the Murder 0 0 0 College. Rape 0 0 0 Within ten business days prior to the start of class or Forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 immediately upon registration, registered sex offenders are required to notify the Student Conduct Office of Non-forcible Sex Offenses 0 0 0 their class schedule. Failure to comply may result in an Robbery 0 0 0 automatic administrative course withdrawal and/or denial Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 of enrollment and access to campus and/or the decision of Burglary 0 0 0 the College to contact local law enforcement authorities. Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0 Once a registered sex offender is identified as an enrollee Theft 0 0 0 of the College (see information above), the following procedure will be followed: Liquor Law Arrests 0 0 0 Drug Abuse Arrests 0 0 0 • McHenry County College Police Department will notify the Conduct Officer or his/her designee when Weapons Violation Arrests 0 0 0 a student has completed the registered sex offender Hate Crimes 0 0 0 process with their office. The McHenry County Domestic/Dating Violence 0 0 0 College Police Department will advise the registered Related sex offender to contact the Student Conduct Office to Stalking 0 0 0 schedule an initial meeting with the Conduct Officer or his/her designee. The registered sex offender may contact the Conduct Office by calling: (815) 455- 8696. In the event that the sex offender has not yet registered with the Campus Police Department, the Conduct Officer will immediately direct them to do so prior to the meeting.

40 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG • The Conduct Officer will review the student’s class TOBACCO-FREE CAMPUS POLICY schedule and determine which restrictions should be To promote a safe, clean and healthy learning environment put in place in accordance with state and federal law. for students, employees, and community patrons, McHenry • During the meeting, the Conduct Officer will provide County College is a tobacco-free campus environment. the student with a written letter containing the Learn about details and procedure information at restrictions the student must abide by while on the www.mchenry.edu/policy/smoking.html College’s campus, and will discuss each restriction verbally with the student. During this meeting, the student will also be advised that his/her failure to STUDENT AND STAKEHOLDER comply with the restrictions outlined in the letter COMPLAINT PROCEDURE may result in an automatic course withdrawal and/ or denial of enrollment and access to campus and/ McHenry County College (MCC) is committed to service or the decision of the College to contact local law excellence, both in and out of the classroom. In order to enforcement authorities. continuously ensure quality and enhance our services to students and the community, we welcome your feedback • If a registered sex offender is enrolled in a course with about what is working, as well as those areas in which MCC a student who is under the age of 18, the Conduct may need to improve. Officer will determine if other course section(s) are available to the registered sex offender, or notify the How to submit a complaint: class instructor of the student’s status as a sex offender. • Students/stakeholders may file a complaint in person, The Conduct Officer will also determine if there are other via email, phone, mail, comment cards (available on www.mchenry.edu/complaints College staff members who need to be notified of a campus), or online at . student’s status as a registered sex offender in order to When a complaint is received, the employee directly protect persons under the age of 18 on the College’s responsible for the area the complaint is about will campus. In some circumstances, the registered sex investigate the issue. Immediate action will be taken offender may be required to enroll in a course section that to resolve the issue, provide follow-up information if does not contain minors. requested, and record the outcome. If applicable, the Conduct Officer will notify appropriate • If a student/stakeholder does not agree with the College officials serving students under the age of 18 of resolution or feels that the issue has not been fully all registered sex offenders enrolled in or employed by resolved, he/she may appeal to the next-level McHenry County College. supervisor of that area/department in question. To appeal, please submit a written statement describing the issue to the next-level supervisor for review, and The College’s Campus Police Department will maintain arrange a meeting if necessary. Appeals must be access to a database of all registered sex offender students submitted within seven business days from the date and employees. The database will contain identifier the student/stakeholder received follow up from information as outlined in the Campus Sex Crimes the initial employee. The next-level supervisor will Prevention Act. This information will be available or review respond to the student/stakeholder within 15 business by any person requesting information on registered sex days from the date of the appeal submission. offenders enrolled and employed by the College. • If the results of the appeal are unsatisfactory, the student/stakeholder may appeal to the vice president DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE POLICY of the area/department in question within 7 business days from the date of the previous response. To The College has adopted a policy related to use of appeal, please submit a written statement describing controlled or illegal substances on campus in accordance the issue and arrange to meet with the vice president with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. The McHenry if necessary. The vice president will respond to the County Board of Trustees has adopted a policy regulating student /stakeholder within 15 business days from the the possession and use of alcoholic beverages and drugs date of the appeal submission. The decision of the on the campus. Employees and students found to be in vice president will be considered final. violation of such policies may have disciplinary procedures imposed in addition to prosecution under state and federal laws.

MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG 41 CHAPTER 8

TRANSFER PROGRAMS

Transfer programs are designed for students who plan to In order to take courses in a similar pattern to those complete a baccalaureate degree at a four- year college at a university, some general education courses are or university. The courses required for these programs postponed to the junior and senior years. Therefore, parallel those normally taken during the freshman and while the general education courses required for the sophomore years of the baccalaureate program. MCC AS degree are approved by the IAI, the AS degree transfer programs include: does not fulfill the minimum requirements of the GECC. After transfer, students either complete • GECC Credential the general education requirements of the transfer The Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) is a statewide institution or are given the opportunity to complete agreement among more than 100 Illinois colleges and the GECC. universities. The IAI includes an agreed upon Illinois General Education Core Curriculum (GECC), which is NOTE: On September 18, 2015, the Illinois Community a package of general education courses accepted at College Board approved changes to the AS degree all IAI participating schools. Completion of the GECC model, effective for the 2016-2017 academic year. The credential assures transferring students that lower- approved changes reduce the number of required credits division, campus-wide general education requirements in general education areas of humanities, fine arts, and will be satisfied at any participating institution. It is social and behavioral sciences and requires additional important to keep in mind that an IAI transfer institution credits in sciences and mathematics. The AS degree no may require an institution-wide and/or mission-related longer includes the entire GECC package. The new model graduation requirement beyond the scope of the is intended to better serve students who plan to major in GECC and that baccalaureate majors often require sciences and to provide them with the opportunity to earn specific general education courses. Therefore, it is an associate’s degree. strongly recommended that students work closely with an Academic Advisor when selecting courses. • Associate in Engineering Science (AES) The Associate in Engineering Science (AES) degree The GECC is a transfer-related credential. It can is designed to parallel the first two years of a pre- be completed on its own or along with a transfer engineering baccalaureate program. Baccalaureate associate degree and is required coursework in the engineering programs are highly structured and Associate in Arts degree. The GECC is not a workforce require extensive, sequential mathematics and certificate or industry-recognized credential that science courses at the lower division. In order to take prepares students for employment or certification in a courses in a similar pattern to those at a university, specific occupational field. Completion of the GECC some general education courses are postponed credential is recorded on the student’s transcript. to the junior and senior years. Therefore, while the general education courses required for the AES • Associate in Arts (AA) degree are approved by the IAI, the AES degree does The Associate in Arts degree is designed to parallel not fulfill the minimum requirements of the GECC. the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program. After transfer, students either complete the general Students complete freshman and sophomore level education requirements of the transfer institution or courses for baccalaureate majors in many areas such may be given the opportunity to complete the GECC. as the arts, humanities, social sciences, behavioral It is important to work with an Academic Advisor as sciences, mathematics and related professional fields. soon as possible to discuss engineering field options Completion of the AA degree fulfills requirements of and course selection. the Illinois General Education Core Curriculum (GECC). • Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) – Art or Music Option Students also may complete an AA degree through The Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) degree is designed distance learning options. to parallel the first two years of a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis on art or music. Baccalaureate • Associate in Science (AS) degree programs in the fine/performing arts are The Associate in Science degree is designed to highly structured and require many sequential courses parallel the first two years of a science-related in the major field at the lower division. In order to take baccalaureate program. Students complete freshman courses similar to those at a university, some general and sophomore level courses for majors in areas such education courses are postponed to the junior and as biology, chemistry, physics and related professional senior years. Therefore, while the general education fields. Science-related baccalaureate programs are courses required for the AFA degree are approved by highly structured and require extensive sequential the IAI, the AFA degree does not fulfill the minimum mathematics and science courses at the lower division.

42 MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG requirements of the GECC. After transfer, students Communications either complete the general education requirements 3 courses (9 semester credits) of the transfer institution or may be given the Must include a two-course sequence in writing completed with opportunity to complete the GECC. It is important grades of C or higher (6 semester credits) and one course in to work with an Academic Advisor and the transfer oral communications (3 semester credits) – a C being at least school as soon as possible. The AFA degree may not two quality points on a four-point scale be suitable for certain art and music majors. Mathematics TRANSFERABILITY OF MCC COURSES 1 or 2 courses (3-6 semester credits) AND PROGRAMS Physical and Life Sciences MCC offers a wide variety of courses designed to provide the 2 courses (7-8 semester credits) equivalent of freshman and sophomore years of education Must include one course from the physical sciences and one for students seeking to transfer to four-year colleges and course from the life sciences; at least one must include a lab universities in Illinois and across the country. MCC maintains strong relationships with in-state and many out-of-state Humanities and Fine Arts baccalaureate-granting institutions and actively participates 3 courses (9 semester credits) in innovative state initiatives meant to ease the transition for Must include at least one course from the humanities and at transfer students. least one course from the fine arts

Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) Social and Behavioral Sciences MCC is a participant in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI). This 3 courses (9 semester credits) statewide agreement among more than 100 Illinois colleges Must include courses from at least two different disciplines and universities is sponsored by the Illinois Community College Board and the Illinois Board of Higher Education. It For more information about the IAI and the benefits of is in effect for students entering an associate’s or a bachelor’s transferring with the IAI core met, check with an Academic degree-granting institution as first-time freshmen in summer Advisor and visit the IAI website www.iTransfer.org. 1998 and thereafter. The initiative includes an agreed-upon Illinois General MCC’s Participation in the Education Core Curriculum (GECC), a package of general education courses accepted at all participating schools. Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) Completion of the GECC assures transferring students that The IAI agreement has been in effect for students entering lower-division, campus-wide general education requirements an associate’s or baccalaureate degree-granting institution as for a bachelor’s degree will be satisfied at any participating first-time freshmen since summer 1998. As an IAI participant, institution. A receiving institution may require an institution- MCC will observe the following procedures concerning wide and/or mission-related graduation requirement beyond implementation of the GECC: the scope of the general education core. The IAI also includes recommendations for appropriate lower-division coursework • The GECC is a transfer-related credential. It can be in specific baccalaureate majors. The Illinois Baccalaureate completed on its own or along with a transfer associate Majors’ Recommendations describe courses typically taken by degree and is required coursework in the Associate in freshmen and sophomores for a specific major. These course Arts degree. Certification of GECC completion will be recommendations are meant for students who are undecided noted on the official transcript. about a transfer school. Courses should be selected in • MCC will recognize courses on the approved list consultation with an Academic Advisor. of IAI courses taken at any participating college or The GECC credential is a transfer-related credential. It can be university and apply the credit toward fulfilling GECC completed on its own or along with a transfer associate degree requirements at MCC. and is required coursework in the Associate in Arts degree. It • MCC may recognize courses taken at non-IAI consists of at least 12 courses (37-41 semester credits) chosen participating accredited colleges and universities, at from five different categories. No more than two courses from MCC prior to summer of 1998, and through Advanced any one discipline can be used to fulfill the requirements. Placement and CLEP. These courses will be evaluated through the Office of Credentials Evaluation and may For specific MCC courses that fulfill GECC requirements, satisfy GECC requirements at MCC. For students refer to GECC credential course requirements in this catalog. planning to transfer, the transfer school will follow their Following are IAI GECC requirements: established credit policies and may wish to re-evaluate this coursework.

MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG 43 • Courses with D grades or higher are accepted for the Transfer Guides by Major and Course Articulation core curriculum requirements, but students must have To facilitate smooth transfer, MCC monitors and maintains a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA in order to be certified general and major-specific transfer guides with many as having completed the GECC. Exceptions: The colleges and universities. The guides include articulated Communications component of the GECC requires a courses, which are courses that have been reviewed by the minimum grade of C in both writing courses. partnering four-year institution and clearly defined as to how • Students must complete a minimum of 37 semester they will transfer. Numerous four-year institutions maintain credits to satisfy GECC requirements. For IAI course equivalency tables showing articulation between their credits transferring to MCC, MCC will recognize courses and MCC’s courses. Transfer guides and equivalency minimum hours required per IAI category. If a tables can be accessed through MCC’s transfer website: student satisfactorily completes the objectives of www.mchenry.edu/transfer. the Communications writing sequence with only one course, earning 3 or 4 credit hours, the student must Partnerships with other Colleges and Universities complete a 200 level IAI literature course to satisfy the In addition to transfer guides and articulated courses, MCC has remaining Communications requirement. partnerships with four-year institutions that provide benefits for MCC students such as guaranteed admission agreements, Transferology scholarship opportunities, program articulation agreements, Transferology is a web-based transfer information tool and reverse transfer agreements. designed to help students answer the question "Will my courses transfer?" It allows students to see how their MCC For information detailing partnership agreements, check courses transfer and apply at participating Transferology with an Academic Advisor and visit MCC’s transfer website: institutions and how courses transfer to MCC from other www.mchenry.edu/transfer. institutions. For more information, check with an Academic Advisor and visit the website www.iTransfer.org. Reverse Transfer Reverse transfer allows a former Illinois community college Transfer Compact Agreement student who completed at least 15 credit hours of coursework MCC participates in the Compact Agreement with most public at the community college and is now attending an Illinois state universities in Illinois. The agreement states: “….a transfer university to apply for an associate degree using requisite student in good standing, who has completed an associate courses earned at the university. Through reverse transfer, the degree based on baccalaureate-oriented sequences to be student has the potential to ‘transfer back’ university courses transferred from a Junior-Community College in Illinois be that count toward an associate degree and earn that associate considered (a) to have attained junior standing and (b) to have degree even while they are in progress to completing the met lower division general education requirements of senior baccalaureate degree. institutions.” The agreement assures that the AA degree is A Student may request a reverse transfer of credit from the accepted as meeting all lower-division general education state university to the community college previously attended requirements, and junior standing is granted upon transfer. by selecting the opt-in at enrollment or at any time thereafter Students may have to meet institution-wide, mission-related while enrolled at the state university. or particular major general education requirements after transfer. Contact an Academic Advisor for more information. In the event that the student has earned credit hours at more The following Illinois public universities honor the agreement: than one Illinois community college or Illinois state university, the student shall: • 1. Identify the community colleges and state universities • Eastern Illinois University at which any credit hours have been earned; and • Governors State University 2. Authorize release of his or her transcript information • Illinois State University from the community colleges and state universities to the community college identified for the purpose • Northeastern Illinois University of earning an associate degree through a reverse • Northern Illinois University transfer of credit. • Southern Illinois University Carbondale • Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Contact an Academic Advisor for more information (815) 479-7565. • University of Illinois Springfield • Western Illinois University

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