WSC General and Graduate Catalog 2019-20
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, \ z:. • .• I f: .,...--~~ I1t . ~.,,_ . '•~~,-.y;~ 2019-2020 General Catalog Dr. Marysz Rames President Wayne State College Mission Statement Learning Excellence, Student Success, Regional Engagement Wayne State College is a comprehensive institution of higher education dedicated to freedom of inquiry, excellence in teaching and learning, and regional service and development. Offering affordable undergraduate and graduate programs, the College prepares students for careers, advanced study, and civic involvement. The College is committed to faculty-staff student interaction, public service, and diversity within a friendly and collegial campus community. Wayne State College From the point of application to enrollment, the Office of Admissions has one goal in mind—your success! Office of Admissions Wayne State College 1111 Main Street Wayne, Nebraska 68787 Phone: 1-866-228-9972 or 402-375-7234 [email protected] www.wsc.edu/admissions www.wsc.edu 1 Wayne State College 2019-2020 General Catalog Academic Schools and Departments School of Arts and Humanities School of Education and Counseling Art and Design Counseling Communication Arts Educational Foundations and Leadership Language and Literature Music School of Business and Technology School of Natural and Social Sciences Business and Economics Criminal Justice Computer Technology and Health, Human Performance and Information Systems Sport History, Politics and Technology and Applied Geography Science Life Sciences Physical Sciences and Math Psychology and Sociology Call 1-800-228-9972 or 402-375-7000 and ask for a school or department. Wayne State College is a member of the Nebraska State College System. www.wsc.edu 2 Wayne State College 2019-2020 General Catalog 2019-2020 GENERAL and GRADUATE CATALOG VOLUME CVII AUGUST 2019 Published annually by Wayne State College, Wayne, Nebraska Postage paid at Wayne, Nebraska 68787 Wayne State College is an open institution committed to providing access and opportunity for all students to fulfill essential educational needs regardless of race, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, culture, and/or socioeconomic conditions. The programs and instruction have a commitment to multi-cultural education from which students can gain respect and appreciation for the total culture of ethnic and minority groups in American society. Wayne State College makes every effort to provide facilities and academic programs that are accessible to individuals with disabilities. Wayne State College ensures that no employment or educational policy is discriminatory on the basis of individual characteristics other than qualifications for employment, quality of performance of duties, and conduct in regard to their employment in accord with Board policies and rules and applicable law. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information in this catalog, but Wayne State College reserves the right to make changes without prior notice. Wayne State College also reserves the right to cancel programs or courses due to low enrollment or budget constraints. Wayne State College provides the information herein solely for the convenience of the reader and, to the extent permissible by law, expressly disclaims any liability, which may otherwise be incurred. The words “he” or “she” refers to any member of the College community. www.wsc.edu 3 Wayne State College 2019-2020 General Catalog TABLE OF CONTENTS ACADEMIC CALENDAR .............................................. 6 Programs of Study ....................................................... 28 GENERAL INFORMATION.......................................... 7 Non-Teaching Programs..........................................28 Effective Dates of This Catalog ................................ 7 Educator Preparation Programs ...............................29 Student’s Responsibility ........................................... 7 Academic Definitions and Procedures .....................30 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 . 7 WildcatsOnline........................................................30 The College............................................................... 7 Credit Hours ............................................................30 History of Wayne State College................................ 7 Classification of Students .......................................30 Overview of the Current Role and Mission ............... 7 Undergraduate Returning Students..........................30 Degrees Authorized .................................................. 8 Acceptance of College Level Credit........................30 Accreditation and Affiliations ................................8 College or University Transfer Credit......................30 Use of Human Subjects in Research ......................... 9 Community and Junior College Graduates ..............31 Use of Animals in Research...................................... 9 International Baccalaureate Credit-IB .....................31 Schools of the College .............................................. 9 Student General Information ...................................... 31 Objectives of the College .......................................... 9 Academic Load........................................................31 The Campus ............................................................ 10 Class Attendance ....................................................... 31 Major buildings on the campus ............................... 10 Changes in Majors or Degree Programs ..................31 South Sioux City College Center ............................ 12 Correspondence Transfer Courses .............................32 Housing / Meals ...................................................... 12 Course Changes .......................................................32 Residence Halls....................................................... 12 Degree Audit ...........................................................32 Food Service ........................................................... 12 Directed Study Courses ...........................................32 Student Services ...................................................... 14 Private Study ...........................................................32 Holland Academic Success Center ......................... 14 Service Learning ......................................................32 TRiO Student Support Services Program ................ 14 Special Project Courses ...........................................32 Counseling Center................................................... 15 Study Abroad Programs...........................................32 Student Health Services .......................................... 15 Withdrawal from Class............................................33 Career Services ....................................................... 15 Withdrawal from College ........................................33 Student Diversity, Inclusion, & Compliance ............16 Advanced Placement/Credit by Examination ..........33 Co-Curricular Activities.......................................... 16 WSC/USD Joint ROTC Program Credit..................34 Student Organizations............................................. 16 Credit for Prior Military Experience........................34 Distance and Continuing Education ........................ 17 Grading System .......................................................34 Foundation / Alumni.....................................................17 Grade Appeals/Changes ..........................................35 ADMISSION PROCEDURES....................................... 17 Grade Point Calculation...........................................35 Applying For Admission......................................... 17 Dean’s List...............................................................35 Admission Requirements ........................................ 17 Repeating Courses .................................................. 35 Freshmen — High School Graduates ...................... 17 Satisfactory-No Credit Option .................................35 Early Entry Students ............................................... 18 Auditing of Courses.................................................36 Dual Credit Program ............................................... 18 Probation/Suspension Academic Action..................36 GED Diploma Students........................................... 18 Graduate Students Satisfactory Progress .................37 International Students ............................................. 18 International Student Satisfactory Progress Policy..37 Military/VA Education Benefits ............................. 19 Academic Amnesty..................................................37 Home Schooled Students ........................................ 19 Academic Integrity Policy ........................................37 Transfer Students .................................................... 19 Graduation Requirements ........................................40 Transfer Student Admitted on Probation ................ 19 Degree Requirements ..............................................40 Non-Degree Seeking Student .................................. 19 Commencement Ceremonies ...................................41 Nebraska Joint Admissions Program ...................... 20 Transcripts...............................................................41 FINANCIAL INFORMATION.....................................21 Rural Health Opportunities