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2013-2014 Academic Catalog BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 1500 Edwards Avenue PO Box 5587 Bismarck, ND 58506-5587 701-224-5400 1-800-445-5073 Bismarckstate.edu MISSION Bismarck State College, an innovative community college, offers high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities. VISION A national model for innovative education and workforce training. TABLE OF CONTENTS CAMPUS PHONE DIRECTORY Academic Calendar 2013-2014 ..............................................3 General Information ................................................. 224-5400 College Resources .................................................................4 Academic Records .................................................. 224-5420 Student Handbook ..................................................................4 Admissions ................................ 224-5429 or 1-800-445-5073 Tuition & Fees .......................................................................4 Athletic Department ................................................. 224-5480 Student Resources & Services ...............................................4 BSC Foundation ....................................................... 224-5700 Release of Student Information .............................................4 Bookstore ................................................................. 224-5453 Educational Records ..............................................................5 Continuing Education, Training FERPA Release Form .............................................................5 and Innovation ......................................................... 224-5600 Financial Aid ..........................................................................5 Financial Aid ........................................................... 224-5494 Federal Programs ...................................................................5 Housing .................................................................... 224-5464 Accreditation ..........................................................................6 Human Resources .................................................... 224-5531 Access to Information ............................................................6 Library ...................................................................... 224-5450 Degree Requirements .............................................................7 President ................................................................... 224-5431 Graduation .............................................................................9 Student Finance ...............224-2451 or 224-5533 or 224-5706 Commencement Ceremony ....................................................9 Student Union .......................................................... 224-5464 General Education & Diversity Course Matrix ...................10 Veterans Services ..................................................... 224-5554 Enrichment Course Matrix ..................................................13 Transfer & Technical Program Definitions ..........................16 Program Directory ...............................................................17 Course Descriptions ...........................................................147 Departmental Chairs & Program Managers ......................210 BSC Leadership ................................................................211 Campus Map ......................................................................212 In 2013-14, BSC celebrates its 75th year. For a full history of the college, go to bismarckstate.edu/about/history. This catalog was prepared for the 2013-2014 academic year by the BSC faculty and staff. All information in the catalog is subject to change without notice and may not be regarded as binding obligations on BSC or the state of North Dakota. The most current information can always be found at bismarckstate.edu. Bismarck State College 1 Welcome to Bismarck State College! Like North Dakota, Bismarck State is booming. As the third largest institution in North Dakota, we serve more than 4,000 on-campus and online students along with 1,400+ collaborative students through Dickinson State University, Minot State University, University of Mary, UND and the Bismarck Public Schools. Our workforce training, enrichment and professional development offerings brought another 16,142 students into the mix in 2012. We are glad you are part of our diverse student body! As an innovative community college, we have two vital roles. First, we provide an affordable place to begin. Bismarck State is a place you can find your way, get an educational foundation and then transfer on to another college or university or go into the workforce. Our second role is to offer programs that are responsive and industry-focused, providing students with a technical degree that gets you into a high demand career, quickly. You will also find small class sizes, outstanding and dedicated instructors and state-of-the-art facilities. The Jack Science Center and the National Energy Center of Excellence house high-tech labs and classrooms. These buildings are the physical manifestations of BSC’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics excellence. We also have a strong and historic focus on the humanities and liberal arts from Art to Biology to Music and beyond. We are working toward adding a Communications and Creative Arts Center that will be to communications and visual arts what the National Energy Center of Excellence is to energy and technical programs. When it comes to fruition, it also will be home to a 21st century learning commons for student collaboration and research. We are proud to be a place where liberal arts and technical programs mesh, and where you can find the programs, development and support you need to reach your beyond. I know that your experience at Bismarck State College will set the course for your future success. Thank you for allowing us to be part of that journey. Sincerely, Larry C. Skogen, Ph.D. President 2 Bismarck State College BISMARCK State COLLEGE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2013-2014 FALL 2013 August 26 ........................................................................................................................................Classes start at 4 p.m. August 27 ......................................................................................................................................First full day of classes September 2 ...............................................................................................................Labor Day, no classes, BSC closed November 11 ..........................................................................................................Veterans Day, no classes, BSC closed November 28 ........................................................................................................Thanksgiving, no classes, BSC closed November 29 .............................................................................................Thanksgiving Holiday, no classes, BSC open December 16-20 ............................................................................................................................................. Finals week December 21-January 12 .........................................................................................................................Christmas break SPRING 2014 January 13 .......................................................................................................................................Classes start at 4 p.m. January 14 .....................................................................................................................................First full day of classes January 20 ....................................................................................... Martin Luther King Jr. Day, no classes, BSC closed February 17 .........................................................................................................Presidents Day, no classes, BSC closed March 17-21 ............................................................................................................. Spring Break, no classes, BSC open April 18 ...................................................................................................................Good Friday, no classes, BSC closed April 21 ................................................................................................................. Easter Monday, no classes, BSC open May 12-16 ...................................................................................................................................................... Finals week May 16 .....................................................................................................................................................Commencement SUMMER 2014 May 19 ........................................................................................................................................ Summer Session begins May 26 .................................................................................................................Memorial Day, no classes, BSC closed July 4 ............................................................................................................. Independence Day, no classes, BSC closed August 8 ..........................................................................................................................................Summer Session ends Detailed information
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