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SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE CATALOG 2021-22 2701 Boren Boulevard Seminole, OK 74868 405.382.9950 www.sscok.edu The regulations in this catalog are based upon present conditions and are subject to change without notice. The College reserves the right to modify any statement in accordance with unforeseen conditions. PRESIDENT’S WELCOME Dear Student, Welcome and congratulations on choosing Seminole State College. You have made an excellent decision regarding your academic career. The College is in a constant state of change. With expanding course options, state-of-the-art facilities, and knowledgeable faculty and staff, we provide a dynamic learning atmosphere. Seminole State College provides its students not only with an exceptional learning environment, but also a variety of extracurricular activities. In addition to the experience and training received in the classroom, student organizations offer a number of social and recreational activities. I hope you will enjoy the sporting events and community service opportunities presented to you. Involvement in these types of activities will enrich your college experience. Again, welcome to Seminole State College. We are proud you have selected our campus community as the next step in your education. Best Wishes, Lana Reynolds President i 2021-22 SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE CATALOG Table of Contents Section I General Information ............................................................................ 1 Section II Admissions Information...................................................................... 3 Section III Enrollment Procedures ........................................................................ 7 Section IV Student Services .................................................................................10 Section V Business and Industry Training and Community Service..................15 Section VI General and Academic Regulations ...................................................19 Section VII Transfer Oriented Programs ...............................................................25 Section VIII Technical-Occupational Programs .....................................................60 Section IX Course Descriptions ...........................................................................75 Section X College Staff ......................................................................................91 Index ..................................................................................................99 Seminole State College Mission Seminole State College empowers people for academic success, personal development, and lifelong learning. Seminole State College CORE Values Compassion Celebrating a diverse campus, local and global community of people and displaying professionalism and compassion in all interactions. Opportunity Presenting current trends and future possibilities for career, academic and personal enrichment. Respect Building mutual respect, integrity, and confidence for ourselves, for others, and for the environment. Excellence Continually striving to achieve the highest standards and exhibit excellence in our programs and relationships with all stakeholders. ii 2021-22 SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE CATALOG GOVERNING BOARDS OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION Dr. Glen D. Johnson, Jr. Chancellor Ann Holloway Chair, Ardmore Jeffrey W. Hickman Vice-Chair, Fairview Michael C. Turpen Secretary, Oklahoma City Steven W. Taylor Assistant Secretary, McAlester Dennis Casey Morrison Jay Helm Tulsa Joseph L. Parker, Jr. Tulsa Jack Sherry Holdenville Ronald H. White, M.D. Oklahoma City SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE BOARD OF REGENTS Curtis Morgan, Chair Seminole Ryan Franklin, Vice Chair Shawnee Ray McQuiston, Secretary Ada Ryan Pitts Holdenville Kim Hyden Prague Bryan Cain Wewoka Marci Donaho Seminole iii 2021-22 SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE CATALOG General Information Section I Seminole State College is a comprehensive, state supported community college dedicated to student success and committed to educational excellence. An open-door institution located in Seminole, Oklahoma, the College has served the educational needs of the community and surrounding counties since it was founded in 1931. Throughout its history, the community has played an integral role in the dynamic growth and progress of the institution. Administrators, faculty and staff are at the forefront of the College’s commitment to excellence and student advancement. Continuing an eighty year legacy, students represent the institution with academic distinction, a strong competitive spirit, and school pride. Seminole State College Mission Institutional Beliefs and Commitments Seminole State College empowers people for academic success, personal development, and lifelong A. Student Success learning. Seminole State College is committed to helping students reach their educational goals. To this end, the Seminole State College CORE Values impact on students will be the first and foremost Compassion: Celebrating a diverse campus, local and consideration in the establishment of institutional policies, global community of people and displaying procedures, programs, and services. Most importantly, the professionalism and compassion in all interactions. college will foster a learning environment that values and Opportunity: Presenting current trends and future nurtures the process of students working toward self- possibilities for career, academic and personal chosen personal and academic goals. enrichment. Respect: Building mutual respect, integrity, and B. Universal Access confidence for ourselves, for others, and for the Seminole State College will make its programs and environment. services broadly accessible to students of diverse Excellence: Continually striving to achieve the backgrounds and experiences. highest standards and exhibit excellence in our programs and relationships with all stakeholders. C. Extensive and Effective Collaboration Seminole State College will encourage and implement Seminole State College Provides working partnerships with other agencies or firms to 1. General education and other university-parallel enhance the quantity and quality of services provided. coursework. 2. One and two-year programs of collegiate-level D. Instructional Innovation. technical-occupational education to prepare Seminole State College will use technology and individuals to enter the workforce. diverse teaching methodologies to enhance the quality and 3. Programs of remedial and developmental efficiency in the delivery of educational programs and education. services. 4. Formal and informal programs of study especially designed to serve community needs for E. Quality over Quantity continuing education. Seminole State College will dedicate its limited 5. Programs of institutional research to improve the resources only to high quality programs and services. college’s efficiency and effectiveness. 6. Special support and activity programs which Vision: A Continuing Quest for Unparalleled assist and enrich students’ educational Excellence experience. Seminole State College seeks to be an institution of 7. Programs of economic development, in unparalleled excellence, regarded by both internal and conjunction with area colleges and universities external constituents as a college whose quality is second- which serve the needs of our service area. to-none, where employees and regents make a continual effort to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of the community and our students. Accreditation Seminole State College is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Additionally, the Nursing degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Oklahoma Board of Nursing. The Medical Laboratory Technology degree program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. 1 2021-22 SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE CATALOG GENERAL INFORMATION Institutional Affiliations Seminole State College has affiliations with or memberships in numerous organizations: ▪ Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing ▪ National Junior College Athletic Association ▪ American Anthropological Association Oklahoma Association of College and University Business ▪ American Association of Community Colleges Officers ▪ American Association of Veterans Program Oklahoma Association of Collegiate Registrars and Administrators Admissions Officers ▪ American Council on Education ▪ Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges ▪ American Library Association ▪ Oklahoma Association of Student Financial Aid ▪ American Student Government Association Administrators ▪ Association of Community College Trustees ▪ Oklahoma Veteran Education Specialist Association ▪ Association for Student Conduct Administration ▪ Oklahoma Board of Nursing ▪ Bureau of Indian Affairs ▪ Oklahoma College Personnel Association ▪ Central Oklahoma Human Resources Society ▪ Oklahoma College Public Relations Association ▪ Community Colleges for International Development, Inc. ▪ Oklahoma Collegiate Athletic Conference ▪ Council for the Advancement and Support of Education ▪ Oklahoma Library Association ▪ Council for Opportunity in Education ▪ Oklahoma Partners in Industrial Education ▪ Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training ▪ Oklahoma Political Science Association ▪ Council of North Central TwoYear Colleges ▪ Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education ▪ Higher Education Alumni Council of Oklahoma ▪ Oklahoma
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