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2014 –2015 Catalog start here. go anywhere. SAINT PAUL COLLEGE 2014–2015 CATALOG Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College 235 Marshall Avenue • Saint Paul, MN 55102 651.846.1600 • www.saintpaul.edu Start here. Go anywhere. Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College reserves the right to change without notice any information published in this catalog. This catalog is not a contract. The College makes every effort to provide the courses, programs and services outlined in this catalog. However, academic calendars and the delivery of services are subject to modification. Furthermore, course delivery methods (e.g. traditional, online and other) are subject to change without prior notice in the case of emergency or other action deemed necessary by the College. The name of the organization is Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College, hereinafter referred to interchangeably as “the College” in policy and procedure statements. Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law. Harassment of an individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership or activity in a local commission has no place in a learning or work environment and is prohibited. Sexual violence has no place in a learning or work environment. Further, Saint Paul College shall work to eliminate violence in all its forms. Physical contact by designated College staff members may be appropriate if necessary to avoid physical harm to persons or property. Saint Paul College is committed to fostering an environment without discrimination and harassment. The College has a complaint process to review complaints of discrimination, harassment and sexual violence. Inquiries regarding compliance to Federal and State Laws and Statutes may be addressed to Thomas Matos, Associate Vice President of Student Development & Services, who can be reached at 651.846.1362. Refer to the Saint Paul College Student Handbook for important information that each student should read to assure success at the College. Available in Alternate Format This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by contacting Caidin Riley, Director of Disability Services at 651.846.1547 or [email protected]. For TTY Communication, contact the Minnesota Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1.800.627.3529. ii www.saintpaul.edu Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College • 2014–2015 Catalog Table of Contents Information Directory and Calendar Programs Information Directory ..............................iv Business ........................................43 College Calendar 2014-15 ..........................iv Career & Technical Education .......................81 Computer Graphics & Visualization ..................108 Health Science ..................................116 Message from the President Service ........................................155 Welcome to Saint Paul College .......................1 STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math ......178 Liberal Arts ....................................202 Saint Paul College: Vision, Mission & Values Course Descriptions Saint Paul College: Vision, Mission & Values .............2 Course Descriptions .............................211 Strategic Goals ...................................3 General Information and Services Stakeholders General Information ...............................6 Board of Trustees ................................271 Enrollment Services ................................7 President’s Advisory Council .......................271 Registration .....................................11 Foundation Board of Directors .....................272 Tuition and Fees .................................13 Administration .................................272 Financial Aid ....................................14 Academic/Student Support ........................273 Student Services .................................18 Faculty ........................................274 Student Life .....................................22 Index .........................................279 Academic Resource Centers ........................23 Directions and Parking to Saint Paul College ..........283 Rights and Responsibilities .........................24 Parking Information ..............................284 Academic Standards ..............................25 Educational Programs .............................28 Minnesota Transfer Curriculum ......................31 Please refer to the College Web site www.saintpaul.edu, Saint Paul College reserves the right to change without Course Schedule and campus postings for detailed notice any of the materials (information, requirements, information regarding hours of operation. Hours are regulations) published in this catalog. This catalog is not subject to change. a contract. Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College • 2014–2015 Catalog www.saintpaul.edu iii Information Directory College Calendar 2014-15 General Information .....................651.846.1600 Minnesota Relay ............................7-1-1 Fall Semester or 1.800.627.3529 August 25, 2014 – December 19, 2014 Fax ...............................651.846.1703 Fall Semester Begins .....................08/25/14 Academic Success Coordinators ............651.846.1357 Labor Day – College Closed ........ 08/30 – 09/01/14 www.saintpaul.edu/AcademicSuccess Saturday Classes Begin ...................09/06/14 Alumni Relations ........................651.846.1469 No Classes ...................... 10/16 – 10/17/14 www.saintpaul.edu/Alumni Veterans Day – College Closed .............11/11/14 Thanksgiving – College Closed ...... 11/27 – 11/30/14 Assessment, Intake ......................651.846.1555 Saturday classes end .....................12/13/14 www.saintpaul.edu/Assessment Final Exams ..................... 12/13 – 12/19/14 Bookstore .............................651.846.1422 Fall Semester Ends ......................12/19/14 Textbook Look-up www.saintpaulcollegebookstore.com Career and Placement Center ..............651.846.1384 Spring Semester www.saintpaul.edu/CareerCenter January 12, 2015 – May 15, 2015 Child Care Center .......................651.846.1581 Spring Semester Begins ..................01/12/15 Saturday Classes Begin ...................01/17/15 Counseling ............................651.846.1383 Martin Luther King Day – College Closed .....01/19/15 Disability Services .......................651.846.1547 Presidents’ Day – College Closed ...........02/16/15 www.saintpaul.edu/DisabilityServices Professional Development. 02/17/15 No classes before 4:00 pm English for Speakers of Other ..............651.846.1555 Spring Break .................... 03/09 – 03/15/15 Languages (ESOL) ..........www.saintpaul.edu/ESOL Saturday classes end .....................05/09/15 Enrollment Services ......................651.846.1555 Final Exams ..................... 05/09 – 05/15/15 www.saintpaul.edu/Admissions Graduation Ceremony 2014/2015. 05/14/15 Spring Semester Ends ....................05/15/15 Financial Aid ...........................651.846.1386 www.saintpaul.edu/FinancialAid Summer Term Foundation/Friends of Saint Paul College. 651.846.1469 www.saintpaul.edu/Foundation May 26, 2015 – July 31, 2015 Summer Term Begins ....................05/26/15 IT Services/Help Desk ....................651.846.1440 Independence Day Observed – Library/Learning Commons ................651.846.1489 College Closed .......................07/03/15 Summer Term Ends ......................07/31/15 Public Safety ...........................651.846.1322 Registration & Student Records ............651.846.1515 2014 - 2015 Holidays – Campus Closed www.saintpaul.edu/Registration Labor Day Weekend .......... Aug 30 – Sept 1, 2014 Student Life ............................651.846.1659 Veterans Day Holiday ........... November 11, 2014 www.saintpaul.edu/StudentLife Thanksgiving Holiday .............Nov 27 – 30, 2014 Martin Luther King Day .............January 19, 2015 Student Records and Transcripts ............651.846.1515 Presidents’ Day .................. February 16, 2015 Transfer Center .........................651.846.1739 Independence Day Observed ............July 3, 2015 www.saintpaul.edu/TransferCenter Tuition Office ...........................651.846.1395 Calendar is subject to change www.saintpual.edu/Tuition Tutoring/Academic Support ...............651.846.1623 For the most current information go to www.saintpaul.edu/Tutoring www.saintpaul.edu/CollegeCalendar Veterans Educational Benefits ..............651.846.1372 iv www.saintpaul.edu Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College • 2014–2015 Catalog Welcome to Saint Paul College Saint Paul College is a place that empowers students from all walks of life and places all around the globe as they navigate their different pathways. Whether your pathway is career and technical training, academic transfer, gaining skills