Catalog 2009-2010
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CATALOG 2009-2010 OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED BY ACCREDITED BY • The lllinois Community College Board • The Higher Learning Commission 401 East Capitol Avenue of the North Central Association Springfield, IL 62701-1711 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 (217) 785-0123 Chicago, IL 60602-2504 Fax: (217) 524-4981 (312) 263-0456 www.iccb.state.il.us Fax: (312) 263-7462 www.ncacihe.org MEMBER OF • American Association of Community Colleges CERTIFIED AND ACCREDITED PROGRAMS One DuPont Circle NW, Suite 410 Washington, DC 20036-1135 Nursing Program (202) 728-0200 • Illinois Department of Professional Fax: (202) 833-2467 Regulations www.aacc.nche.edu 100 W. Randolph, Suite 9-300 Chicago, IL 60601 • Council on Higher Education Accreditation (312) 814-2715 One DuPont Circle NW, Suite 510 Washington, DC 20036-1135 Physical Therapist Assistant Program (202) 955-6126 • Commission on Accreditation in Physical Fax: (202) 955-6129 Therapy Education www.chea.org 1111 N. Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314 • Illinois Community College Trustees Association (703) 684-2782 401 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 200 www.apta.org/education/accreditation Springfield, IL 62701-1711 (217) 528-2858 Automotive Technology Program Fax: (217) 528-8662 • National Automotive Technicians www.communitycolleges.org Education Foundation 101 Blue Seal Drive, Suite 101 • American Council on Education Leesburg, VA 20175 One DuPont Circle NW (703) 669-6650 Washington, DC 20036 Fax: (703) 669-6125 (202) 939-9300 www.natef.org www.acenet.edu Therapeutic Massage Program APPROVED FOR • Commission on Massage Therapy • Veterans’ Benefits Accreditation 1007 Church Street, Suite 302 Evanston, IL 60201-5912 (847) 869-5039 Fax: (847) 869-6739 www.comta.org Morton College is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as a Hispanic Serving Institution PARA INFORMACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL LLAME AL (708) 656-8000, OPCIÓN 2 IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS Tuition and Fees - Tuition and fees are subject to change by official action taken by the Morton College Board of Trustees. Review of tuition and fees will occur at times deemed necessary by the Board in conjunction with the College administration. For up-to-date information, please visit our web- site at www.morton.edu. Course Cancellations - Courses will be held as scheduled unless cancelled due to insufficient enrollment or other College considerations. The College reserves the right to cancel any course for insufficient enrollment or for other reasons deemed necessary by the College. The College, at its dis- cretion, may adjust course starting and ending dates as well as meeting times or days. Should a course be cancelled, a full refund of tuition and fees will be issued. For more information, please see the Tuition Refund Schedule on our website at www.morton.edu. Licensure Requirements - Students enrolling in instructional pro- grams with state and/or federal licensure requirements, including residency and employment eligibility requirements, should contact the appropriate reg- ulatory agency prior to enrolling in classes. 3801 South Central Avenue ~ Cicero, Illinois 60804 ~ 708.656.8000 www.morton.edu i STUDENT QUICK GUIDE NEED INFORMATION ON FINANCIAL AID? The Financial Aid Office at (708) 656-8000, Ext. 428, can provide information on the various forms of financial aid available. NEED INFORMATION ON REGISTERING FOR COURSES? We highly recommend seeing an Academic Advisor for academic guidance. The Office of Admissions and Records at (708) 656-8000, Ext. 346 can answer admission or registration questions. To make an appointment with an Academic Advisor, please call Ext. 250. NEED INFORMATION ON PLACEMENT TESTING? The Testing Center at (708) 656-8000, Ext. 250, can help set up a testing appointment. NEED INFORMATION ON PAYING YOUR TUITION? The Cashier’s Office at (708) 656-8000, Ext. 268 or the Business Office, Exts. 305 through 308, can provide information on tuition payment options and due dates. NEED INFORMATION ON TRANSFERRING COLLEGE CREDITS? The Academic Advising Center at (708) 656-8000, Ext. 250, can provide information on transferring college credit. NEED INFORMATION ON ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS, INCLUDING ESL AND GED® COURSES? The Adult Education, Community Programming and Outreach Office at (708) 656-8000 can provide information about upcoming courses. For ESL information in English, dial Ext. 793. For ESL information in Spanish, dial Ext. 794. For GED information, dial Ext. 790. NEED INFORMATION ON PROGRAMS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS? Information about Continuing or Community Education programs, as well as Business and Professional Services are also available through the Adult Education, Community Programming and Outreach Office at (708) 656-8000. For information on Continuing or Community Education programs, dial Ext. 281. For information on Business and Professional Services, dial Ext. 382. NEED INFORMATION ON OBTAINING A STUDENT ID? The Student Activities Office at (708) 656-8000, Ext. 262, can provide infor- mation on when and where ID cards may be obtained. NEED INFORMATION ON CAMPUS SAFETY? The Campus Safety Office at (708) 656-8000, Ext. 200, can provide assis- tance with vehicle/room lock-outs, automobile jump starts, escort to vehicle, and lost and found. Academic Advising Center Ext. 250 See Page 64 Admissions and Records Ext. 346 See Page 3 Adult Education, Community Programming and Outreach Ext. 407 See Page 77 Business and Professional Services Ext. 382 See Page 93 Campus Safety Ext. 200 See Page 65 Child Care Center Ext. 284 See Page 66 Financial Aid Ext. 428 See Page 19 Library Ext. 321 See Page 67 PARA INFORMACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL, LLAME AL (708) 656-8000, OPCIÓN 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Academic Calendar ............................................iv Letter From the President ....................................v Mission Statement ..............................................vi Diversity Statement ............................................vi College History ..................................................vii Campus Quick Guide ........................................viii Getting Started at Morton College ......................1 Tuition and Fees ................................................11 Financial Aid ......................................................19 Registration........................................................29 Academic Information and Campus Regulations ........................................................35 Degree and Certificate Requirements ..............57 Student Services................................................63 Adult Education, Community Programming and Outreach ....................................................77 Educational Programs........................................97 Course Descriptions ........................................173 Trustees, Administration, Faculty and Staff ....256 Academic Glossary ..........................................269 Index ................................................................276 Campus Map....................................................280 iii ACADEMIC FALL SEMESTER 2009 Semester Begins (All Classes) ............................August 24 CALENDAR Add/Drop Week ..............................................August 24-28 100% Refund ......................................................August 31 2009-2010 Labor Day Recess (College Closed)................September 5 - 7 50% Refund ............................................................September 8 Columbus Day (College Closed) ........................October 12 Midterm Week ..............................................October 13-18 Graduation Petition Deadline ............................October 23 Veterans Day (College Closed)......................November 11 Spring ‘09 Priority Registration....................November 9-13 Spring ‘09 Open Registration ........................November 16 Thanksgiving Recess (College Closed) ....November 26-29 Last Day to Withdraw ......................................December 2 Final Exam Week ......................................December 12-18 Winter Recess Begins (No Classes) ................December 19 SPRING SEMESTER 2010 Martin Luther King’s Birthday (College Closed)..January 18 Semester Begins (All Classes) ..........................January 19 Add/Drop Week ............................................January 20-26 100% Refund......................................................January 26 50% Refund ................................................................February 2 Presidents’ Day (College Closed) ....................February 15 Pulaski Day (College Closed) ................................March 1 Midterm Week ................................................March 14-20 Spring Break (No Classes) ..............................March 21-28 Spring Recess (College Closed) ..........................April 2-4 Graduation Petition Deadline ....................................April 1 Fall & Summer ‘09 Priority Registration..............April 19-23 Fall & Summer ‘09 Open Registration ....................April 26 Last Day to Withdraw ..............................................April 30 Final Exam Week ................................................May 14-20 Commencement ......................................................May 21 Memorial Day (College Closed) ..............................May 31 SUMMER SESSION 2010 First 5-Week Session ....................................June 1-July 1 Add/Drop Week......................................................June 1-3 Last Day to Withdraw (for 1st 5-Week Session) ....June 17 8-Week Session ......................................June