2011-2013 Academic Catalog
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BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE Located at: 1500 Edwards Avenue Address: Bismarck State College P.O. Box 5587 Bismarck, ND 58506-5587 Toll free: 1-800-445-5073 Website: bismarckstate.edu TABLE OF CONTENTS CAMPUS PHONE DIRECTORY Academic Calendar 2011-2013 ..............................................3 General Information ................................................. 224-5400 College Mission and Goals ...................................................5 Academic Records .................................................. 224-5420 Admission To BSC .................................................................9 Admissions ................................ 224-5429 or 1-800-445-5073 Financial Information ...........................................................17 Athletic Department ................................................. 224-5480 Tuition and Fees ..................................................................18 BSC Foundation ....................................................... 224-5700 Housing ...............................................................................20 Bookstore ................................................................. 224-5453 Board Rates ..........................................................................20 Continuing Education, Training Financial Aid ........................................................................22 and Innovation ......................................................... 224-5600 Services for Students ............................................................27 Financial Aid ........................................................... 224-5494 Student Life ..........................................................................29 Housing .................................................................... 224-5464 Academic Information .........................................................33 Human Resources .................................................... 224-5531 College Credit Programs ......................................................34 Library ...................................................................... 224-5450 Degree Requirements ...........................................................45 President ................................................................... 224-5431 Curricula ..............................................................................59 Student Finance ............... 224-2451 or 224-5533 or 224-5706 Course Descriptions ...........................................................141 Student Union .......................................................... 224-5464 Appendices .........................................................................203 Veterans Services ..................................................... 224-5554 Administration and Staff Directory ...................................204 The Campus .......................................................................234 Student Policies ..................................................................237 This catalog is designed to be user-friendly for students and prospective students. The table of contents and two indexes Index ..................................................................................251 in the back should help you find information you seek. Campus Map ......................................................................254 The catalog was prepared by the faculty and staff of Bismarck State College and was edited and organized by Crystal Forster, Graphic Artist, and Jordis Conrad, Director of Communications. The announcements, tuition rates, fees, and course This catalog was prepared before the 2011-12 descriptions in this catalog are subject to change without notice academic year. For the most current and may not be regarded as binding obligations on BSC or the information after May 2011, see the catalog state of North Dakota. In times of changing conditions, it is on the Web at especially necessary to have this definitely understood. bismarckstate.edu/academics Bismarck State College 1 Welcome to Bismarck State College, where high quality, student-centered learning and student success are hallmarks of our community college mission. The College is continuously changing and improving, adding new programs to meet the employment needs of area business and industry, and thus providing educational programs to prepare students for the workforce in North Dakota and beyond. BSC’s offerings include: • the first and second year of studies leading to a bachelor’s degree, • more than 40 career and technical programs, • a baccalaureate degree in energy management, • workforce training for business and industry, and • professional development and personal enrichment programs. A leader in distance learning, BSC offers more than 250 courses and nearly 20 programs online. In addition, more than 20 baccalaureate degree programs are available on our campus through collaboration with universities in the North Dakota University System. I know your experience at Bismarck State College will fulfill your educational goals and set the course for your future success. Thank you for making BSC an important part of your Beyond. Sincerely, Larry C. Skogen, Ph.D. President 2 Bismarck State College Bismarck State College Academic Calendar 2011-2013 FALL 2011 Classes begin at 4 p.m. ....................................................................................................................... Monday, August 22 First full day of classes ...................................................................................................................... Tuesday, August 23 Labor Day, no classes, BSC closed .................................................................................................Monday, September 5 Veterans Day, no classes, BSC closed .............................................................................................Friday, November 11 Thanksgiving Vacation, no classes, BSC open Friday ...............................................Thursday-Friday, November 24-25 Final Exams ................................................................................................................. Monday-Friday, December 12-16 Christmas Break ...........................................................................................................................December 17-January 8 SPRING 2012 Classes begin at 4 p.m. ........................................................................................................................ Monday, January 9 First full day of classes ..................................................................................................................... Tuesday, January 10 Martin Luther King Jr. Day, no classes, BSC closed ........................................................................ Monday, January 16 Presidents Day, no classes, BSC closed .......................................................................................... Monday, February 20 Spring Break ...................................................................................................................... Monday-Friday, March 12-16 Good Friday, no classes, BSC closed ......................................................................................................... Friday, April 6 Easter Monday, no classes, BSC open .................................................................................................... Monday, April 9 Final Exams ............................................................................................................................ Monday-Friday, May 7-11 Commencement ........................................................................................................................................ Friday, May 11 SUMMER 2012 Summer session/Third semester begins ................................................................................................. Monday, May 14 Memorial Day, no classes, BSC closed ................................................................................................. Monday, May 28 Independence Day observed, no classes, BSC closed .........................................................................Wednesday, July 4 Summer session/Third semester ends ..................................................................................................... Friday, August 3 FALL 2012 Classes begin at 4 p.m. ....................................................................................................................... Monday, August 20 First full day of classes ..................................................................................................................... Tuesday, August 21 Labor Day, no classes, BSC closed .................................................................................................Monday, September 3 Veterans Day, no classes, BSC closed ..........................................................................................Monday, November 12 Thanksgiving Vacation, no classes, BSC open Friday ...............................................Thursday-Friday, November 22-23 Final Exams ................................................................................................................. Monday-Friday, December 10-14 Christmas Break ...........................................................................................................................December 17-January 7 SPRING 2013 Classes begin at 4 p.m. .......................................................................................................................