College Catalog 2017-2018
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College Catalog 2017-2018 1 This page is intentionally left blank 2 Message from the Chancellor ..................................................................................................................................................................................................5 Student Information .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................7 Academic Calendar ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................8 Campuses/Attendance Sites ...................................................................................................................................................................................................9 College Information ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................21 Clinton Community College ........................................................................................................................................................................................22 Muscatine Community College ..................................................................................................................................................................................24 Scott Community College ...........................................................................................................................................................................................26 Continuing Education .....................................................................................................................................................................................................28 Business & Industry Center .........................................................................................................................................................................................29 EICC Programs ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................33 By Degree & Location ....................................................................................................................................................................................................34 By Career Cluster ............................................................................................................................................................................................................39 Arts and Sciences/A.A. & A.S. ..............................................................................................................................................................................................43 Concentration Listing .....................................................................................................................................................................................................44 General Education Requirements ..............................................................................................................................................................................45 Concentration Descriptions ..........................................................................................................................................................................................51 Career Technology/A.A.S., Diploma, Certificate ..............................................................................................................................................................71 General Education Requirements & Career Technology Listing..................................................................................................................... 72 Program Descriptions .....................................................................................................................................................................................................74 Course Descriptions................................................................................................................................................................................................................133 Personnel Directory ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................203 Index ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................217 The information in this catalog applies to Clinton, Muscatine and Scott Community Colleges for the 2017-2018 academic years and is current as of the date of pub- lication. The District reserves the right to change any of the programs without prior notice, but will make reasonable efforts to notify students of changes. Please consult the Admissions Office or your advisor before making academic decisions. Equal Educational Opportunities: It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community Colleges not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age (employment), sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code §§ 216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.) Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 - 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.). If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with the policy, please contact Debora J. Sullivan, Equity Coordinator, 306 W. River Drive, Davenport, Iowa 52801, 563/336-3487, [email protected] or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 West Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312/730-1560, fax 312/730-1576. 3 This page is intentionally left blank 4 MISSION STATEMENT WELCOME TO YOUR The Eastern Iowa Community Colleges deliver high-quality COMMUNITY COLLEGE education and training that prepare a skilled workforce, A MESSAGE FROM THE CHANCELLOR provide affordable access to higher education, and build and Welcome to Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, THE Community’s College. Thank you for choosing us to strengthen our communities. further your education. There are many reasons why we are considered the community’s college: we’re the sixth largest college in the state of Iowa; we serve 1 in 10 area residents every year; we are fully accredited by QUALITY VISION the Higher Learning Commission, and much, much more. The Eastern Iowa Community But the number one reason is people. It’s our faculty who dedicate Colleges will be the first choice themselves to their students and aren’t afraid to spend extra time for education, training, and making sure you succeed. It’s our staff who put service to our students at the top of their list of priorities. partnerships that strengthen Eastern Iowa. And, most of all, it’s our great students. We have the best students any college would ever hope for and are excited about the enthusiasm and energy each and every one of them brings to our classes. ACCREDITATION Whether you are taking classes at Clinton, Muscatine or Scott Community Colleges, online, or at one of our 14 satellite locations, we welcome you to our family. You are EICC is accredited by the Higher the reason we proudly say Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is THE Community’s College! Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The HLC address is 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite Sincerely, 7-500, Chicago, Illinois 60604. Phone: (800) 621-7440 (312) 263-0456 FAX: (312) 263-7462 Don Doucette EICC is approved by the Iowa Chancellor Department of Education and the Board of Regents. Individual programs are accredited by associations within their respective fields. 5 This page is intentionally left blank 6 Student Information 7 Academic Calendar Feb. 16 District Spring Symposium – College CLOSED FALL SEMESTER 2017 Feb. 19 Last Day for 50% Tuition Refund for 12 Week Classes Aug. 7 Fall Tuition and Fees Due Mar. 2 Last Day to Withdraw from First Eight Week Classes Aug. 21 Fall Classes Begin Mar. 9 Mid-Term Aug. 22 Last Day for 75% Tuition Refund/To Adjust Fall First Mar. 9 First Eight Week Classes End Eight Week Classes Mar. 12-16 Spring Break Aug. 25 Fall 2017 Graduation Applications Due Mar. 19 Second Eight Week Classes Begin Aug. 25 Last Day for 50% Tuition Refund for First Eight Week Mar. 20 Last Day for 75% Tuition Refund/To Adjust Spring Classes Second Eight Week Classes Aug. 25 Last Day for 75% Tuition Refund/To Adjust Fall 16 Week Mar. 23 Last Day for 50% Tuition Refund for Second Eight Week Classes Classes Sept. 1 Last Day for 50% Tuition Refund for 16 Week