2015-2016 Course Catalog
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Western Texas College 2015 - 2016 Catalog 6200 College Avenue Snyder, Texas 79549-9502 Telephone: 325-573-8511 Admissions: 325-574-7918 Financial Aid: 325-574-7640 Toll Free: 888-468-6982 Website: wtc.edu Athletics Website: wtcathletics.com Alumni Website: wtcalumni.com SCURRY COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT An Equal Opportunity Institution Purpose of Catalog This catalog is printed to provide information about the programs of Western Texas College to students and prospective students. While every effort has been made to make this catalog as complete and accurate as possible, changes may occur at any time in requirements, deadlines, fees, curricula, and courses listed in this catalog. This catalog was prepared in advance of its effective date; therefore, programs and course descriptions may vary from actual program requirements and course content. Thus, the contents of the catalog cannot be considered an agreement or contract between individual students and the college. Visit the WTC Website for the most current version of the catalog. The web version of this catalog is considered the official college catalog. 1 Campus Map 2 Mission Statement Mission Statement: Western Texas College is committed to excellence as it challenges students to reach their full potential. The institutional goals of Western Texas College are: • Provide quality education for pre-professional, general, career, technical, workforce and foundational students • Enhance student life through campus activities • Provide support services that help students, staff and faculty succeed • Provide opportunities that encourage and facilitate social, cultural, economic and community development • Promote life-long learning that encourages critical thinking, skill development, communication proficiency, art and cultural appreciation and civic responsibility Courses of Study Western Texas College offers programs of study that qualify students for the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science Degree and junior standing in a senior college or university, and programs that qualify students for the Associate of Applied Science Degree. Programs are also offered that qualify students for certificates of completion which are awarded to students who successfully fulfill the requirements of a program of less than two years' duration. Since degree requirements of various colleges and universities vary considerably, students preparing for transfer to senior colleges and universities should check carefully the catalog of their chosen institution and confer with the counselors, registrar, or faculty advisor concerning specific courses to be taken at Western Texas College. In general, all students working toward a Bachelor of Arts Degree will need basically the same courses in the first two years with a few selected electives. Most students planning a Bachelor of Arts degree, and especially those students who are undecided about a major field, are advised to follow a “liberal arts curriculum.” Recognition and Accreditation Western Texas College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees and certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation. Inquiries to the Commission should relate only to the accreditation status of the institution and not to general admission information. The college is also approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Western Texas College is a member of the Texas Association of Community Colleges, and the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. Students or prospective students who wish to review accreditation documentation may request this file from the President’s Office. An Equal Opportunity Institution Western Texas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities. Equal opportunities include, but are not limited to, employment, upgrading, promotion, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay, and selection for training. Equal Educational Opportunity With respect to the admission and education of students, and the availability of student loans, grants, and scholarships, and to student activities conducted on premises owned by the Scurry County Junior College District, WTC shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities. Further, WTC does not discriminate on the basis of gender in the educational programs or activities which it operates, as required by Title IX. For information about the policies of Western Texas College, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Director of Human Resources at Western Texas College, Snyder, TX, 79549, 325-573-8511, or the Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Human Resources at Western Texas College, Snyder, TX, 79549, 325-573-8511. In accordance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Section 794, as amended), college programs and activities shall be conducted in such a manner that no otherwise qualified individual shall, solely by reason of disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under, any such program or activity. The Director of Human Resources is the Handicap Compliance Coordinator as well as the Coordinator, Americans with Disabilities Act. Western Texas College is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Also, the counselors at Western Texas College may be contacted concerning special courses of study or facilities for the disabled. A request for special assistance must be directed, in writing, to the Director of Counseling Services, who, in turn, will formulate a procedure for procuring the needed assistance. Students who are physically disabled and are enrolled, or will be enrolled, should contact Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, 1969 Industrial Blvd., Abilene, TX 79602, 325-690-3800. Western Texas College has adopted an internal grievance procedure providing for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action prohibited by the U.S. Department of Justice regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Title II states, in part, that no otherwise qualified disabled individual shall, solely by reason of disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in programs or activities sponsored by a public entity. The Director of Human Resources has been designated to coordinate ADA compliance, and complaints should be addressed in writing to that office. A copy of the ADA grievance procedure is posted in the Administration Building. Students who feel they have been discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age may file a grievance with the Student Welfare Committee for relief. The contact person for the grievance procedure is the Dean of Student Services. 3 Table of Contents Purpose of Catalog ............................................................................................................................................. 1 Campus Map ........................................................................................................................................................ 2 Mission Statement ............................................................................................................................................. 3 Courses of Study ................................................................................................................................................. 3 Recognition and Accreditation ...................................................................................................................... 3 An Equal Opportunity Institution ................................................................................................................. 3 Equal Educational Opportunity ..................................................................................................................... 3 2015-2016 CALENDAR ...................................................................................................................................... 7 Final Exam Schedule .......................................................................................................................................... 9 Organization of College Board of Trustees ..............................................................................................................................................10 Administrative Officers ...................................................................................................................................10 Administration and Faculty ...........................................................................................................................10 Degree Plans Associate of Arts Degree or Associate of Science Degree .................................................................14 Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree ........................................................................................................14 Associate of Applied Science Degree ........................................................................................................14 Core Curriculum Certificate ..........................................................................................................................14