2011-2012 Course Catalog

2011-2012 Century College Course Catalog 3300 Century Avenue North, White Bear Lake, Minnesota 651.779.3300 • 800.228.1978 • century.edu Century College Catalog 2011-2012 3300 Century Avenue North White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110 651.779.3300 1.800.228.1978 TTY 651.773.1715 Fax 651.773.1796 century.edu Century College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and educator, and a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. This document can be made available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling 651.779.3354, 1.800.228.1978 or through the Minnesota Relay Service at 1.800.627.3529. 651.779.3300651.779.3300 1 NOTICE: This catalog is for general information concerning Century College. It should not be considered a contract between the College and others. All charges for fees are subject to change as determined by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. College procedures and course and program offerings may be altered upon recommendations of the faculty and the College Advisory Committee, and approved by the state board. All provisions within this bulletin are subject to change. Changes will be communicated on the website (century.edu). Students are responsible for understanding those changes that are announced publicly. 2 Century College 2011-2012 Contents Chapter 1 General Information . 4 Chapter 2 Admissions and Registration . 6 Admission . 6 Determination of Minnesota Residency . .9 Assessment Services . 10 Orientation and Registration . 12 Costs . .13 Refunds . .15 Chapter 3 Student Services & Resource Information . 16 Admission Services . 16 Campus News . 16 Counseling, Advising and Career Services . 17 Degree Audit Reporting System and uSelect Course Transfer System . 18 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Advocate . 18 Financial Aid for Students . 18 GPS LifePlan . .20 Health Service . 20 Records & Registration Office . .20 Services for Students with Disabilities . 20 TRiO Programs . 21 Student Resource Centers . 21 East Campus Student Support Center . .21 Child Care . .23 Transportation and Additional Services . 22 Directory of Services / Phone Numbers. 24-26 Chapter 4 Academic Policies and Information . .27 Graduation Requirements . .30 Standards of Academic Progress . .33 Chapter 5 Educational Programs . .35 Program Comparison . .35 Program Requirements . .35 Minnesota General Education Transfer Curriculum . .35 Associate in Arts Degree . .41 Associate in Fine Arts Degree . .42 Associate in Science Degree . 42 Associate in Applied Science Degree . .43 Certificates and Diplomas . 44 Chapter 6 Programs of Study . .45 Chapter 7 Course Descriptions . 108 Chapter 8 Continuing Education and Workforce Training . .199 Chapter 9 College Administration and Faculty . 202 Chapter 10 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities . .211 Chapter 11 Student Handbook . 212 Chapter 12 Transfer Guide . .222 651.779.3300 3 Chapter 1 General Information Mission Statement Century College inspires, prepares, and empowers students to succeed in a changing world. This means: • We inspire students to learn and to develop as whole people: intellectually, physically, and emotionally • We inspire students to continue learning throughout life • We prepare and empower students to be successful by helping them develop knowledge, skills and abilities needed to enter or progress within the work force or to transfer to a four-year institution, and to adapt and thrive in our increasingly diverse and ever-changing world. moving them forward without sacrificing Vision Statement standards or expectations; bringing joy, ………………………………………… honesty, and understanding to our work. Values Statement To be a national leader in transforming lives The Century College community through an innovative, rigorous, and compas- values: sionate approach to education. About Century College • inspiring learning ………………………………………… This means: • broadening perspectives • We continually strive to strengthen and • Century College is located in White Bear • pursuing excellence improve the positive impact we have on • responding to community needs Lake, Minnesota, on a 170-acre campus our students and community: transforming that includes a wildlife refuge and walking • achieving goals their lives, as well as our own, through our trail. • transforming lives work • As a comprehensive community and • celebrating achievement • We will become known nationally as an technical college, Century offers 40 institution that “makes a difference” occupational-technical programs and over • We continually strive to innovate – finding 60 areas of study. new and more effective ways to educate • With the sole exception of the University and serve students of Minnesota, Twin Cities, more graduates • We sustain rigor in our work – holding of the St. Paul public schools attend high standards and expectations for both Century than any other college or our students and for ourselves university. • We approach our work with compassion • Century opened its new $20-million – acknowledging the whole person, Science/Library Building in fall 2008. The working with integrity and caring, beautiful new building offers state-of-the- accepting people where they are and art science labs and a library with 4 Century College 2011-2012 increased e-services and a light-filled, Joint Review Committee on Education in welcoming environment. Accreditation Radiologic Technology; the Orthotic and ………………………………………… • Each year, Century has over 2,000 students Prosthetic Technician Programs are engaged in “service learning” experiences accredited by the National Commission at various community institutions such Century College is accredited by the Higher on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education; the as the Bruce Vento Elementary School in Learning Commission, a commission of the Orthotic and Prosthetic Practitioner Programs St. Paul. Century’s service learning program North Central Association of Colleges and are accredited by The Commission on was one of five finalists for the Jimmy and Schools, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite Accreditation of Allied Health Education Rosalyn Carter Partnership Award, which 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504; phone Programs; the Medical Assistant Program is honors the best community-higher 800.621.7440. This facilitates the transfer accredited by the Commission on education partnership. of credit to Minnesota universities and Accreditation of Allied Health Education • Century has implemented a new initiative colleges as well as to institutions throughout Programs (www.caahep.org) upon called the GPS LifePlan to assist students the United States. Additionally, the Century recommendation of the Medical Assistant in making decisions on career, personal College Nursing Program is accredited by the Education Review Board (MAERB); and the and educational choices. National League for Nursing Accrediting Automotive Service Technology Program has • Century’s Phi Theta Kappa national Commission; the Dental Assistant and Dental been evaluated by the National Automotive honor society has been honored as the Hygiene Programs are accredited by the Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) “most distinguished chapter” of the 60 American Dental Association Commission and is certified by the National Institute for chapters in Minnesota, North Dakota, on Dental Accreditation (ADA-CODA); the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The South Dakota and Wisconsin. Paramedic Program is accredited by the Kitchen and Bath Design Program is endorsed Commission on Accreditation of Allied by the National Kitchen and Bath Health Education Programs; the Radiologic Association. Technology Program is accredited by the 651.779.3300 5 Chapter 2 Admissions & Registration General Admission Policies & Procedures You may file an academic petition requesting academic forgiveness of previous Century College credits if Century College considers all applicants without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. This institution abides by the provisions of Title IX, federal legislation forbid- ding discrimination on the basis of sex, and by all other federal and state laws regarding equal opportunity. Students who have graduated from high school or the equivalent (GED certificate holders), individuals whose high school class has graduated and have passed the Ability to Benefit, as well as current high school students who meet the Post-Secondary Enrollment Options prerequisites, transfer students must program criteria or supplemental 7 Steps to a Successful have official transcripts sent directly from enrollment criteria are eligible for Start at Century College each college/university you attended. An admission to Century College. Students ………………………………………… official transcript must be sent directly will be charged a $20.00 nonrefundable from an institution to Century’s Transfer Student Services Office in a sealed application fee. Becoming a student at Century College is envelope, or if hand-carried, transcripts EASY. Just complete the checklist of seven must be delivered unopened with the Programs fill on a first come, first- easy steps! official seal intact. For more information served basis unless otherwise noted. go to century.edu/currentstudents/ 1. Apply for Admission: 651.773.1700 Admission to the college does not transferservices/transferinout.aspx guarantee admission to a specific Complete a Century College application for admission online at century.edu/ major or program. 3. Apply for Financial Aid (if needed): admissions or submit

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