2012-2013 Catalog

Tacoma Community College 2012-2013 Catalog TCC at a Glance 1 TCC at a Glance COLLEGE TRANSFER Sciences, Mathematics & Engineering • Astronomy • Biology DEGREES • Botany Associate in Arts and Sciences • Chemistry • Option A • Computer Science • Option B • E ngineering • E nvironmental Science Associate of Biology • G eography • G eology Associate in Business • Mathematics Associate in Elementary Education • Nutrition • Oceanography Associate in Pre-Nursing • Physical Science • Associate of Science Physics • Biological and Chemical E ngineering CAREER TRAINING • Biology • Chemistry • Computer and E lectrical E ngineering DEGREES/CERTIFICATES • Computer Science Associate in Applied Sciences • E arth Sciences • E ngineering Certificate of Completion • E nvironmental Sciences • Mechanical, Civil, Aeronautical, Industrial and Material Science PROGRAM AREAS E ngineering • Physics Allied Health • Diagnostic Medical Sonography PROGRAM AREAS • E mergency Medical and Health Services • Health Information Management Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences • N ursing, Associate Degree • American E thnic and Gender Studies • Radiologic Science • Anthropology • Respiratory Therapy • Art • Communication Studies Business and Technology • E ducation • Accounting • E nglish Composition • Business • E nglish L iterature • Networking & Convergence Technologies • History Human Services • Humanities • L ibrary Science Medical Office Professional • Music • Political Science Paraeducator, Early Childhood Emphasis • Psychology Paralegal • Sociology • World L anguages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Spanish GIG HARBOR CAMPUS Business University Transfer Classes • Accounting (Academic) • Business (Academic) Adult Basic Skills • E conomics Continuing Education Physical Education Medical Office Programs TACOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 2012-2013 CATALOG 2 TCC at a Glance Learning Resource Center INVISTA PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS • Student computers • Advising (formerly Corporate Education) • Tutoring • L eadership & Management • Medical Office Skills Center Communication Skills • Core Business Skills LEARNING RESOURCES • Software & IT Training • Process Improvement eLearning • Industrial & Technical Skills Library Learning Centers: • Business E ducation Center • Center for Academic Support & Achievement (TRIO/ ME CA) • L earning Resource Center (Gig Harbor Campus) • Math Advising Resource Center (MARC) • Professional Skills Center • Reading and Study Skills Center • Writing and Tutoring Center Learning Labs: • Art Gallery STUDENT SERVICES • E xperiential L earning • F resh Start • Human Development • International Students • Running Start • Study Abroad • Supplemental Instruction TRANSITIONAL STUDIES English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Developmental Education Adult Basic Skills • ABE - Adult Basic E ducation • AESL - E nglish as a Second L anguage • General E ducation Development (GE D) Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST) CONTINUING EDUCATION • Arts and Creativity • Business and Computers • Health and Wellness • Home and Garden • Performing Arts • Photography • Trips and Tours • World L anguages TACOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 2012-2013 CATALOG CONTENTS Associate in Pre-N ursing .............................. 42 Continuing E ducation................................... 89 T CC at a Glance ....................................... 1 Associate of Science Degree ........................ 43 Approved Distribution Course L ist ............ 46 Credit Course Descriptions .................... 90 Welcome to T CC! ..................................... 4 Associate in General Studies ........................ 50 Course Category Index ................................. 90 TCC at a Glance ............................................... 4 Common Course Numbering ..................... 91 The College Campuses ................................... 6 C areer T raining ...................................... 51 Developmental Courses ............................... 91 Academic Calendar .......................................... 8 Career Training Programs ............................ 51 Math: Computer-Based .............................. 134 Accounting ...................................................... 54 E nrollment Services ................................. 9 Business ............................................................ 56 I nformation and R esources .................. 161 Get Started at TCC .......................................... 9 Diagnostic Medical Sonography .................. 59 Board of Trustees ........................................ 161 Getting started .................................................. 9 E mergency Medical and Health Services... 61 TCC Foundation .......................................... 161 Your Academic Future ................................. 11 Health Information Management ............... 63 College Administrative Staff ...................... 161 Tuition and Fees ............................................ 12 Human Services .............................................. 65 Faculty ............................................................ 163 R esidency ......................................................... 13 Medical Office Professional ......................... 67 Exempt Staff ................................................. 166 Financial Assistance ....................................... 13 Medical Billing Specialist ............................... 68 Classified Staff .............................................. 169 Refund Policy ................................................. 15 Networking and Convergence Technologies Definitions .................................................... 172 Registration ..................................................... 15 ............................................................................ 70 N ursing ............................................................. 72 Index .................................................... 174 Students ................................................. 17 Paraeducation .................................................. 75 Student Services ............................................. 17 Paralegal ........................................................... 77 Other Services ................................................ 18 Radiologic Science .......................................... 79 Student Policies and Notices ....................... 19 R espiratory Therapy....................................... 81 Student L ife ..................................................... 21 T ransitional Studies ............................... 83 I nstruction ............................................. 23 Program L earning Outcomes ...................... 83 Instructional Support Services .................... 23 E nglish for Academic Purposes (E AP) ..... 83 L earning Formats ........................................... 24 Developmental Education ............................ 84 College degrees ............................................... 26 Adult Basic Skills Programs ......................... 84 Instructional Policies ..................................... 28 Adult Basic E ducation–E nglish as a Second Grades and Academic Policies .................... 30 L anguage .......................................................... 84 Honors & Awards ......................................... 32 Adult Basic E ducation (ABE ) ...................... 86 Graduation ...................................................... 33 College Bound and GE D Preparation ....... 86 Career Pathway Training - Integrated Basic College T ransfer ..................................... 34 E ducation and Skills Training (I-BEST) .... 87 College-L evel E ducation (Transfer) ........... 34 Program L earning Outcomes (PLO) ......... 35 Corporate and Continuing E ducation ... 88 Associate in Arts and Sciences .................... 37 Corporate E ducation ..................................... 88 Associate in Biology ...................................... 39 Customized Training ..................................... 88 Associate in Business .................................... 40 Professional Development ........................... 88 Associate in E lementary E ducation ........... 41 Certification and Testing Center ................. 89 TACOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 2012-2013 CATALOG 4 Welcome to TCC! Welcome to TCC! FOR ADDITIONAL COPIES OF THIS CATALOG: Download a free version at www.tacomacc.edu/ collegecatalog. VALUES Print it all or just the pages you need. Tacoma Community College promotes student success by embracing core values of: NOTE: • Integrity Information in this catalog is accurate at the time of publication. • L eadership However, T acoma Community College reserves the right to make • Trust appropriate changes in procedures, policies, calendars, requirements, • E xcellence programs, courses and fees. When feasible, changes will be • Innovation announced prior to their effective dates, but the college assumes no • Access responsibility for giving any particular notice of changes. Nothing • Responsibility included in this catalog should be construed to create any contractual • Diversity rights. • Mutual R espect • Collegiality TCC AT A GLANCE EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS Tacoma Community College provides a dynamic learning TCC serves more than 18,000 students each year. Students can environment that is recognized for student success, academic choose: excellence and quality instruction. • U niversity T ransfer: TCCs’ Associate in Arts and Sciences, Students can pursue degrees or receive career

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