2007–2008 Academic Calendar
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Catalog Contents Welcome.............................................. 1 Tuition.&.Fees.................................... 18 About.LCC............................................ 2 Financial.Aid...................................... 20 Getting.Started.................................... 3 General.Education.............................. 22 Services.for.Students............................ 4 Fields.of.Study.................................... 24 Academic.&.Career.Resources.............. 4 Degrees.&.Certificates....................... 29 Special.Services.................................... 5 Degree.&.Certificate.Descriptions...... 35 Campus.Facilities................................. 6 Course.Descriptions........................... 63 Getting.Involved.................................. 8 Academic.Policy............................... 125 Bachelor’s.Partnerships...................... 10 Administration................................. 129 Additional.Programs.......................... 11 Faculty............................................. 130 High.School.Programs........................ 13 Index................................................ 133 Pre-College.&.Basic.Studies................ 13 Enrollment.Information..................... 15 2007–2008 Academic Calendar Fall 2007 First Day of Instruction Sept. 17, 2007 Veterans’ Day Holiday Nov. 12, 2007 Important Thanksgiving Holiday Nov. 22 & 23, 2007 Last Day of Instruction Nov. 30, 2007 Phone Numbers Faculty Office Day Dec. 3, 2007 Finals Dec. 4-6, 2007 Bookstore (360) 442-2240 Winter 2008 Cashier (360) 442-2210 First Day of Instruction Jan. 7, 2008 Childcare (360) 442-2890 M. L. King Holiday Jan. 21, 2008 Presidents’ Day Holiday Feb. 18, 2008 Disabled Students (360) 442-2341 Last Day of Instruction March 14, 2008 Entry Center (360) 442-2311 Faculty Office Day March 17, 2008 Finals March 18-20, 2008 Financial Aid (360) 442-2390 Registration (360) 442-2370 Spring 2008 First Day of Instruction April 1, 2008 Running Start (360) 442-2352 Memorial Day Holiday May 26, 2008 Testing Center (360) 442-2353 Last Day of Instruction June 9, 2008 Office Day June 10, 2008 TTY (360) 442-2344 Finals June 11-13, 2008 Veterans (360) 442-2393 Commencement June 13, 2008 Woodland Center (360) 225-4768 Summer 2008 First Day of Instruction June 23, 2008 Worker Retraining (360) 442-2336 Independence Day Holiday July 4, 2008 Finals / Last day of classes August 14, 2008 The 2008–09 calendar was not available at press time. For the latest info, check lowercolumbia.edu/academiccalendar Welcome to LCC 1 Welcome to Lower Columbia College If you have already chosen to attend Lower Columbia College, you’ve made a great choice. If you are still considering colleges, I want to thank you for your interest in LCC. I am proud of Lower Columbia College and the quality instruction and support we provide to all of our students. I know what you are thinking. Of course I’m going to praise Lower Columbia College. I’m the president. Yes, that’s true, but I speak from personal experience too. Both of my kids attended Lower Columbia College before they transferred to a university and both of them are glad they did. After graduating from LCC and transferring to a university, my daughter even commented on several occasions that she missed LCC and the personal attention she received here. I hope that you, too, will find that everyone at LCC is dedicated to your bright future. After all, our mission is to ensure student success. We take that mission very seriously and we will do everything possible to help you succeed. As you plan your future and start creating what you want in your life, I hope you find that Lower Columbia College has what you need to get started on your path to success. President Jim McLaughlin visits with students in the LCC quad. Kavita Dugdale, left, plans to get her nursing degree at LCC, then transfer for her bachelor’s and master’s. Chris Porter, second from Dr. Jim McLaughlin, President right, is studying chemistry and plans to become a doctor. Hanna Burleson, right, will transfer to WSU Vancouver. She plans to be a biology teacher. 2007 LCC Board of Trustees Our Vision Our vision is to be a powerful force Max Anderson, Vice-Chair, Longview, WA for improving the quality of life in our Registered Investment Advisor community. Kay Cochran, Cathlamet, WA Our Mission Broker and Owner of Lower Columbia Realty The mission of Lower Columbia College Retired Wahkiakum County Assessor is to ensure each learner’s personal and professional success, and influence lives in Mike Heuer, Kelso, WA ways that are local, global, traditional, and President — Woodworkers Union, Longview innovative. Training and Safety Lead, Weyerhaeuser Lyle Lovingfoss, Kelso, WA Our Value System Electrical/Instrumentation Team Development Our campus community expects an Manager, Weyerhaeuser environment of integrity, respect, collaboration, cooperation, inclusion, and Thuy Vo, Chair, Longview, WA innovation that fosters personal growth, academic excellence, and accountability. Owner, VO Printers 2007-2009 • lowercolumbia.edu 2 Welcome to LCC You can change your life. Quick Facts* You can start here. Student Profile Number of students: 4,159 Lower Columbia College offers: Full- time: 49.5% • The first two years of a bachelor’s degree Part-time: 50.5% • Professional/technical degrees Male: 34.9% • Customized Training and special services for Business & Industry Female: 65.1% • Lifelong learning opportunities (classes just for fun) Ethnicity: 85.8% Caucasian; • Pre-College classes to prepare you for college level 14.2% of color • English as a Second Language Average Age: 32 • College for high school students • Worker Retraining Faculty • Online classes Full time: 76 Part time: 104 Lower Columbia College, in Longview, Washington, was founded in 1934 and now serves approximately 4,000 students each quarter. Small class sizes mean *Based on Fall 2006 data LCC students get lots of individual attention and the chance to really get to know their instructors and classmates. Contact Information Longview is located along the Columbia River, with beautiful forests and Mt. St. Lower Columbia College Helens nearby. The Pacific Ocean is just an hour away. The Entry Center 1600 Maple Street, PO Box 3010 The College offers many different degrees and certificates. Start a bachelor’s Longview, WA 98632 degree with one of our specialized transfer degrees in 13 high-demand fields, or focus a general transfer degree on one of about 40 additional fields of study. If you (360) 442-2311 are looking for career training, choose from 64 different professional/technical [email protected] degrees and certificates. www.lowercolumbia.edu Accreditation Lower Columbia College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. State Approving Agency The academic programs of study are approved by the Higher Education Coordinating Board’s State Approving Agency (HECB/SAA) for enrollment of persons eligible to receive educational benefits under Title 38 and Title 10, U.S. Code. lowercolumbia.edu • 2007-2009 Welcome to LCC 3 Getting Started at Step 4: Take COMPASS assessment If you plan to get a degree or certificate, or you plan to transfer to a Lower Columbia College four-year college, you will need to take the COMPASS assessment to determine your skill level in reading, writing and math. COMPASS Step 1: Apply for admission is available at the Advising and Testing Office. You don’t need an Check in at the Entry Center (in Admissions Center lobby) to apply appointment. Contact the Entry Center for the current schedule. for admission or apply online at lowercolumbia.edu/applynow Step 5: Meet with an advisor Step 2: Apply for financial aid Meet with an Entry Advisor to discuss educational goals and develop If you need help paying for college, you might qualify for federal a course schedule. Contact the Entry Center for an appointment. financial aid. Get information and applications at the Financial Step 6: Register for classes Aid Office in the Admissions Center or online at lowercolumbia. The first time you register at LCC, you will do it in person at the edu/finaid Registration Office in the LCC Admissions Center. Your Entry Advisor Step 3: Attend a welcome session will explain the process. Be sure to get your global PIN number, so Learn about admission, financial aid, advising and placement, you can access your records and other information, pay your tuition textbooks and more. Sessions are usually offered weekdays on the and (next time) register online at lowercolumbia.edu/kiosk hour. Check at the Entry Center in the Admissions Center for the Step 7: Pay tuition current schedule. Go to the Cashier’s Window in the Admissions Center or pay online at kiosk. If you are receiving Financial Aid, finalize your paperwork first. Step 8: Buy textbooks Textbooks are available at the bookstore, located in the Student Center, or online at lowercolumbia.edu/bookstore Step 9: Attend new student orientation Learn about student services, tour the campus and get your Student Handbook, which is loaded with important information. Find more information at the Entry Center. Step 10: Get help along the way We want you to succeed. If you need help with anything during your time at LCC, just ask. Check our website at lowercolumbia. edu/students for all the resources available to you—from tutoring and counseling to transfer