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Accreditation 5 For information about Services for Students, please refer to Minnesota State Colleges and Universities 5 the Saint Paul College Student Handbook or website: Alliances and Memberships 5 saintpaul.edu/StudentServices Workforce Training & Continuing Education (WTCE) 5 Student Life and Diversity

One Stop For information about Student Life and Diversity, please refer Admissions Process 6 to the Saint Paul College Student Handbook or website: Transfer of Credits from Other Institutions 7 saintpaul.edu/StudentLife Transfer of Credit Policies 8 Additional Types of Credit 8 Rights and Responsibilities Background Checks Policy 9 For information about Rights and Responsibilities, please refer to the Saint Paul College Student Handbook or website: Registration saintpaul.edu/Rights&Responsibilities

Registration 10 Course Add, Drop or Withdraw 10 Academic Standards Satisfactory Academic Progress Guidelines 10 For information about Academic Standards, please refer to Satisfactory Progress Standards 11 the Saint Paul College Student Handbook or website: saintpaul.edu/AcademicStandards Tuition and Fees Educational Programs Tuition and Fees 12 Tuition Refund Policy 14 Liberal Arts and Sciences Associate of Arts (AA) Degree 18 Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) Degree 19 Financial Aid Associate of Science (AS) Degree 19 Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree 20 General Information 14 Diploma Programs 20 Financial Aid Definitions 14 Certificate Programs 20 Types of Financial Aid 15 Developmental Coursework 20 Work-Study Programs 15 English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 20 Loans 15 Internships 21 Other Sources of Financial Assistance 15 Saint Paul Joint Apprenticeship 21 How to Apply for Financial Aid 15 Financial Aid Policies & Procedures 16 Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid 17 For information about Financial Aid, please refer to the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goals 21 Saint Paul College Student Handbook or website: Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Course List 23 saintpaul.edu/FinancialAid Transfer to Other Institutions 28 Transfer Articulation Agreements 29 General Transfer Table 2021-2022 29

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Provide quality assurance and identity within the Provide quality assurance and identity within community. Hire our graduates; Advisory Committees to ensure relevant Serve on our and and current curriculum content and instruction; Offering over 100 unique courses through Web-based Web-based Offering over 100 unique courses through training. 3. 1. 2. • delivered at your location, online or on campus. We assist delivered at your location, online or on campus. We businesses and organizations in staying informed and knowledgeable about advances and best practices pertinent to and workplace skills, leadership, organizational sustainability, business solutions. provided in the format that best meets the needs of is Training the client, for example: The College’s relationships with businesses, industries, trade relationships with businesses, The College’s to help ensure that unions and alumni have remained strong enhanced through the tradition of quality will be continuously information, involvement and improvement. & Continuing Education Training Workforce (WTCE) division and Continuing Education Training The Workforce educational at Saint Paul College serves the non-credit and and professional development needs of organizations For over 20 individuals in the greater metropolitan area. & Continuing Training Workforce years, Saint Paul College’s Education division has delivered high quality workforce training and continuing education ranging from development of assessments to consulting with business to meet industry, government, non-profit organizations, entrepreneurs, and individual needs, resulting in recognized credentials that boost are committed to performance and career opportunities. We your organizational and individual success! Training Workforce training provides quality training programs Workforce Alliances and Memberships Memberships and Alliances Connection Alumni & the Employer Students, of two programs College offers undergraduate Saint Paul Students student population. to a widely diverse years or less background, experience, regardless of their are welcome The common goal educational endeavors. or previous is their desire for however, of all students, for Life! Employment… Education Alumni Relations an Alumni Association to complement The College sponsors All Saint Paul College graduates are the educational process. Call 651.846.1469 or visit saintpaul.edu/ encouraged to join. Alumni for further information. and Industry Alliances with Business greatest asset is its success in providing Saint Paul College’s for graduates. This is due to its employment opportunity and trade unions partnerships with the businesses, industries relies on these with whom we collaborate. Saint Paul College major stakeholders to: On July On July Saint Paul Saint Paul , which is , which is while we work with ​ while we work with ​ Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning remains accredited by the HLC remains accredited by (NATEF) (CoARC) Programs (CAAHEP​) Sciences (NAACLS) Pharmacists (ASHP) Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC) Information Management Education (CAHIIM) (ACEN) (ACBSP) (ACPE) / American Society of Health-System National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Health Education Commission on Accreditation of Allied Laboratory National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Education Foundation National Automotive Technicians American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Foundation American Culinary Federation Education Informatics and Commission on Accreditation for Health Care Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing in Nursing Accreditation Commission for Education and Programs Accreditation Council for Business Schools Education Accreditation Council for Pharmacy www.minnstate.edu for further information. for further information. www.minnstate.edu for lifelong education in academic and technical fields, ranging from short-term certificate programs to doctoral programs. Approximately 33,500 students graduate from Minnesota State Refer to the System website Colleges and Universities each year. Saint Paul College is one of the 31 colleges and universities in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The colleges in the system provide a wide array of opportunities • Minnesota State Colleges and Universities • • • • • • • • To ensure the highest possible program standards, Saint Paul ensure the highest possible program standards, To College is also accredited by: • assistance programs. Accreditation Program workforce needing training or retraining. Saint Paul College or retraining. Saint Paul College workforce needing training of an institution of higher education, meets the definition to participate in federal financial and students are entitled College raised by their decision. them to address concerns established standards and is Saint Paul College meets of veterans and members of the approved for the instruction 11, 2019, Saint Paul College was notified that the Higher Higher notified that the Saint Paul College was 11, 2019, status from changed the College’s Learning Commission – On Probation.” ​ “Accredited” to “Accredited Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College is College is & Technical College—A Community Saint Paul by the accredited ​ of Education. by the U.S. Department recognized GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL Accreditation Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College • 2021–2022 Catalog Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical 6 General Information saintpaul.edu or otherspecialhighschoolprograms. Options (PSEO)Actof1985(See MinnesotaStatePolicy3.5) who meettherequirementsof the Post-SecondaryEnrollment to thispolicyrelatesthoseMinnesota highschoolstudents may limitadmissiontoaparticularprogram.Theexception other locations.Academic,fiscalandfacilitiesconsiderations admission requirementsshallbeprovidedinOneStopand Clear andaccessibleinformationregardingcollegeprogram admission intoaspecificprogramorcollege-levelclasses. of theCollege.AdmissiontoCollegedoesnotguarantee and whoareabletobenefitfromtheeducationalofferings GED, orequivalent,meetAbilitytoBenefitrequirements, sixteen yearsofage,havecompletedtheirhighschooldiploma, Admission totheCollegeisopenstudentswhoareatleast Admissions Process ONE STOP visit saintpaul.edu/WTCEformoreinformation. tailored tomeetyouremployees’needs.Call651.846.1800or All WTCEclassescanbeofferedatyourworksiteorcustom Examples oftrainingoffered through WTCE: classroom-based coursesinavarietyoffieldsandcontentareas. for personalorprofessionalenrichment.Choosefromonline to enrollinnon-creditcoursesthatbuildcareerrelatedskills Continuing Educationprovidesadultlearnerstheopportunity Continuing Education • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Workers Compensation Welding Supervisory &Management Training ServSafe® Certification Safety Motorcycle Training Microsoft Training Leadership/Management Health Care Forklift Training Esthetics Re-licensure& Training Child Development Customer Service Communication Skills Business Management AutoCAD Training education courses. and professionaldevelopmentthroughcontinuing Enhancing skillsorspecificknowledgerelatingtocareer skills. application ofnewlyacquiredbehaviors, attitudes, or Designing hands-onexperientialworkshopstopromote development. for industrypartnersandindividualprofessional Presenting seminarsonpertinentandtimelytopics

Saint Paul College—ACommunity &Technical College•2021–2022 Catalog If youhavenotpreviouslyenrolledatSaintPaulCollege, Application Procedure specific majors,pleasechecktheProgramRequirementGuides. a separateapplicationprocess.Formoreinformationabout requirements forthedesiredprogram.Someprogramshave may changetheirmajorbymeetingtheprescribedadmission of obtainingaspecificdegree,diploma,orcertificate.Students Students areacceptedintoamajorprogramforthepurpose Admission toaMajorProgram before takingthe examcanaccessthefollowing websites: attempt carriesafeeof$5.00. Studentswhowanttoreview calendar year. Thereisnocostforthefirstattempt.Thesecond Students aregrantedtwoattempts attheassessmenteach grammar, and/ormath,priortoenteringyourmajorprogram. benefit fromdevelopmentalcoursework inreading,writing, In somecases,assessmentresultsmayindicatethatyou from 1½to2hours.Scoresdeterminecourseplacement. basis intheAssessmentCenter--room3140andusuallytake The assessmentsarecomputerizedandavailableonawalk-in programs orplacementintocertaincourses. may beassessedinadditionalsubjectsforadmissiontoselected is theEnglishasaSecondLanguage(ESL)assessment.You assessment forstudentswhosenativelanguageisnotEnglish reading comprehensionandmathematicalcomputation.The assessment forthosewhosenativelanguageisEnglishcovers universities requireassessmentofbasicacademicskills.The Therefore, SaintPaulCollegeandMinnesotaStatecolleges best matchestheirbackgroundandabilitiesaremoresuccessful. Research showsthatstudentswhoentercoursesatthelevel Intake Assessment or determinedbytheOneStopStaff. previous collegeexperienceasvalidatedbytranscripts assessment. Assessmentrequirementsmaybewaivedbasedon Applicants willbenotifiediftheirprogramrequiresadditional Some majorprogramsrequireadditionalassessment. 3. 2. 1. 5. 4. One Stop(Room1300)forfurtherreview. last five(5)years, pleasebringacopyofyourscoresto you havetakenthe ACT, SAT, orMCA testwithinthe of subjectareatestscoresonthe ACT, SAT, orMCA. If from takingthis Assessment basedondocumentation be turnedintoOneStop. A studentmaybeexempted Call 651.846.1555formoreinformation. Scoresmust Assessment ifyouareanonnativespeakerofEnglish. complete theEnglishasaSecondLanguage(ESL) Complete the Assessment inReadingandMathor Saint PaulCollegeiscurrentlywaivingthisfee. There isaonetime, non-refundable$20applicationfee. saintpaul.edu/apply. Complete an Application for Admission onlineat One Stopsoyourrecordscanbeupdated. information fromSaintPaulCollegepleasecontact If youhavepreviouslyapplied, enrolled, orrequested Paul College. post-secondary institutionsattendedbesenttoSaint as wellofficialtranscriptsfromallsecondaryand Request highschooltranscriptsand/orGEDscores,

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saintpaul.edu AP - Advanced Placement Exams (for high school Advanced Placement Exams (for AP - students) • University of Minnesota. One-third of the credits required for a diploma or certificate must be earned at Saint Paul College. At least one course must be completed at Saint Paul College in order Curriculum (MnTC). to earn the Minnesota Transfer Students also may be eligible to transfer credit to the College through the following: information concerning Articulated Credit. Other Institutions from of Credits Transfer received from otherThe College will review official transcripts credit for those studentspost-secondary institutions for transfer of credits accepted Transfer who are admitted to a declared major. and can be used towill appear on the Saint Paul College transcript but will not be usedsatisfy the program graduation requirements seeking admissionto calculate the grade point average. Students college or universityto the College who have attended another Academic Progress Satisfactory and do not meet the College’s Standards must appeal for admission. you must requestIf you are interested in receiving transfer credit, attended be sent toan official transcript from each institution previously attendedSaint Paul College - Records Office. If you a Minnesota State college or university (excludes the University of Minnesota), the Records Office may be able to access your Office to confirm Contact the Records transcript electronically. the availability of a Minnesota State transcript. Each credit to be considered for transfer must be supported by an official transcript from the originating institution prior to the awarding of credit. The College does not review for transfer of credit for visiting students or students admitted as Undeclared. A student shall earn a minimum of 20 credits for all associate degrees at the College. The residency requirement shall be reduced to 12 credits for students transferring with at least 12 college- level credits from another Minnesota State institution and/or the program changes are not permitted. The change of major of major The change permitted. are not changes program semester. for the next effective will be program (PSEO) Options Program Enrollment Post-Secondary school Minnesota high program enables eligible The PSEO for to take college classes juniors and seniors sophomores, rigorous is to promote purpose of the program credit. The than a wider variety of options and provide academic pursuits high school. Eligible students may attend may be available in fees and textbooks are Tuition, either part-time or full-time. to the student. For more information about provided at no cost please contact the PSEO Coordinator at the PSEO program, identify yourself as a PSEO student. 651.846.1713. Please Credit High School Articulated high school students an opportunity Articulated Credit affords in many subjects. Articulated Credit to receive college credit blend academic and technical education programs effectively purposeful course of study that can lead in a challenging and education. Since the to employment and credit toward further to require some workplace has changed significantly enough a full four-year training after high school, but not necessarily viable new options for degree, articulated credit programs offer learning with life. high school students who want to connect Public Schools and Programs are articulated between Saint Paul counselor for more Saint Paul College. Consult a high school www.khanacademy.com accuplacer.collegeboard.org www.testpractice.net www.testprepreview.com www.math.com • • • • • the Change of Major eForm found online. Mid-semester major Change of Major Students who have been admitted to Saint Paul College in a specific major and want to change that major must complete Undeclared students are not assigned an advisor, do not qualify Undeclared students are not assigned an advisor, for financial aid or veterans education benefits, and their transcripts will not be evaluated for transfer credit. another institution, contact One Stop at 651.846.1555. Students Undeclared Students who have interrupted attendance at Saint Paul College have must contact One Stop to apply for re-admission. To assessment tests waived based on coursework completed at but can be used for admission purposes. Re-Admission official transcripts sent directly from the previous colleges to official transcripts sent directly from the the Saint Paul College Records Office. If a transcript is hand carried by the student, it is to be delivered in a sealed envelope. Student copies and faxed transcripts are not considered official 1300 651.846.1555 after completing the online application. 1300 651.846.1555 after completing the who have Students seeking a degree, diploma or certificate, must have all previously attended accredited institutions, Application Procedure for Transfer Students for Transfer Application Procedure College based on Students seeking admission to Saint Paul One Stop - Room previous college coursework should contact For more information regarding immunization requirements andFor more information regarding immunization contact the Deanresources available to meet those requirements, of Health Sciences and Service Programs. The form is available on the College website. required to obtainStudents enrolled in Health programs are clinical site policy. additional immunizations in accordance with The Immunization Record form is designed to provide theThe Immunization Record form is designed law and will beCollege with the information required by of Health.available for review by the Minnesota Department or no later than 45 days after the start of your first semester. your first semester. or no later than 45 days after the start of to provideStudents born in 1956 or before are not required a Minnesota highinformation. Students who graduated from school in 1997 or later are also exempt. 10 years of first registration, allowing for certain specified10 years of first registration, submit a statement indicating the month must exemptions. You register for classes,and year of each immunization when you Minnesota Law (M.S. 135A. 14) requires that all studentsMinnesota Law (M.S. enrolled in a postsecondary educationalborn after 1956 and against measles, rubella, mumps afterinstitution be immunized and against diphtheria and tetanus withinthe age of 12 months for additional information about the assessment process. for additional information Immunization Requirements previous college experience and/or college coursework. Contact college coursework. experience and/or previous college to have previous college coursework One Stop at 651.846.1555 Please call 651.846.1555 waiver. reviewed for an assessment The assessment requirement may be waived depending on be waived depending requirement may The assessment Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College • 2021–2022 Catalog Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical • CLEP - College Level Examination Program Transfer Appeal • Credit for Life Work/Work Experience (Prior Learning) If a credit transfer is denied, you may request an appeal. Appeal • IB - International Baccalaureate (for high school students) forms are available online. If you are not satisfied with the results • International Credentials of the appeal, you may appeal to the Vice President of Academic • Military - Related courses and experience Affairs at the College. A third and final transfer appeal is available at the system level.

Transfer of Credit Policies Transfer Grades Transfer of credit will be evaluated based on Saint Paul College All college level courses in which a student has received a grade of policies and procedures and in accordance with Minnesota State A, B, C, D or P/S will be considered for transfer evaluation. No F or system policies and procedures. D- grade courses will be accepted. Please note that while D grades will transfer, some programs require a grade of C or higher for all Institution Accreditation courses to fulfill requirements. Transfer of credit will be considered for college level coursework completed at accredited institutions: Time Limit for Courses • Regionally Accredited: Degree-granting public, private, General education courses shall have no transfer time limit. nonprofit and for-profit, two- and four-year institutions in the Additionally, technical courses applying toward an Associate of Arts United States accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (AA) degree shall have no transfer time limit. and/or parallel accrediting agencies in other regions of the To ensure students graduate with up-to-date skills, technical credits United States. are valid for five years or have a five-year “lifespan”. This includes • Nationally Accredited: Specialized institutions, including transfer technical credits which are used for specific technical distance learning providers and freestanding professional program requirements. Technical courses that are beyond the five- schools recognized by the Council of Higher Education year limit may be accepted, based on currency, relevancy and the Accreditation (CHEA) and the U.S. Department of Education student’s current work experience. (USDE). Coursework will be considered on a course-by- course basis through an appeal process and will be judged to Degree Residency be comparable or equivalent to courses offered at Saint Paul A student shall earn a minimum of 20 credits for all associate College. degrees at the College. The residency requirement shall be reduced to 12 college-level credits for students transferring with at least 12 Transfer Course Evaluation college-level credits from another Minnesota State Colleges and Courses will be reviewed and considered for transfer as follows: Universities institution or the University of Minnesota. One-third of the credits required for a diploma or certificate must be earned at • General education coursework completed at Minnesota the College. State that fulfills the Minnesota General Education Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) will transfer based on the assigned goal Equivalency area at the sending institution. The number of transfer credits granted per course shall not exceed • General education coursework completed at the University of the number granted by the originating institution. All quarter Minnesota or other institutions outside the Minnesota State credits will be converted to semester credits. system will be considered for transfer as: • Equivalent to a Saint Paul College general education course Additional Types of Credit and MnTC Goal Area • Not equivalent to a specific Saint Paul College course, but will AP—Advanced Placement Exams fulfill a MnTC Goal Area (for High School Students) • Coursework that is not general education will be considered Advanced Placement (AP) gives high school students an opportunity for transfer as: to take college-level courses in various subject areas. A score of • Equivalent to a specific course in a technical program (within 3 is the minimum for credit awarded. Grades of 3, 4 or 5 qualify five years of course completion, if in a technical program) students for credits and/or placement into advanced courses at Saint Paul College. There is no limit to the number of credits a student • Elective credit that does not apply toward general education may earn through the AP exams. However, credits earned through or technical course requirements (including technical courses Advanced Placement will not satisfy the residency requirement for over five years old) graduation at Saint Paul College. Credit can be given for a specific college course if a test covers substantially similar material. If the Transfer Equivalency test material does not match an existing course, students will be given elective credits. Courses approved for transfer must be comparable in nature, content, and level, and match at least 75% of the content and goals CLEP—College Level Examination Program of the course syllabus for which the student is seeking equivalent credit. Saint Paul College will consider CLEP exam credits for students who want to test out of general education courses and selected business courses. There is no limit to the number of credits a student may earn through the CLEP exam. However, credits

8 saintpaul.edu Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College • 2021–2022 Catalog earned through CLEP examinations will not satisfy the residency education credits satisfying the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum requirement for graduation at Saint Paul College. A student must (MnTC) will be accepted beyond the 16 semester credit maximum. provide the College with an official report of CLEP examination Students may petition for an evaluation of military credits believed scores in order to obtain credit. Equivalent courses and required to be equivalent to a specific program. scores can be found on the College website at saintpaul.edu. DANTES—Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Note: Colleges establish their own policies for accepting CLEP Education Support credit. Students should consult their transfer college’s CLEP policy The DANTES program supports the voluntary educational program to determine whether CLEP credits will transfer and/or how for active military personnel and members of the National Guard they will be accepted. Consult the College Board website www. and Reserves. The DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSSTs), collegeboard.org for testing locations, fees and exam information. however, are now available for use by civilians at universities Credit for Prior Learning and colleges throughout the country. The DSSTs are a series of examinations in various college and technical subjects. The DSST Prior Learning (Competency-Based Education) allows students to program allows students the opportunity to demonstrate college- present nontraditional learning as competencies to be evaluated level learning acquired outside the classroom. All tests carry ACE for credit by qualified faculty members towards their educational (American Council on Education) credit recommendations. Saint program. These competencies must be the equivalent of what Paul College will honor the ACE recommendation and accept would have been achieved through college coursework. At Saint Paul College, Credit for Prior Learning offers, on a limited basis, courses applicable to a program or course of study. students with sufficient work, non-college credit and/or life learning experiences, the opportunity to document competencies and theory Background Checks Policy learning relevant to specific courses offered at the College. The Credit for Prior Learning option may be available for a limited Designated Health and Child Development Careers program number of courses. Students interested in pursuing the option of students are affected by the following: earning credit for prior learning must discuss this option with a Minnesota Statutes require that the Department of Human Services qualified faculty member. (DHS) conduct background studies on individuals providing direct contact services to people receiving services from facilities IB—International Baccalaureate and agencies licensed by DHS and the Minnesota Department of (for High School Students) Health (MDH). Direct contact is defined as providing face-to-face care, training, supervision, counseling, consultation, or medication The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is an internationally assistance to people receiving services from the agency or facility. A recognized program through which high school students complete fee will be applied for the background check. a comprehensive curriculum of rigorous study and demonstrate performance on IB examinations. Students may present a full IB An individual who is disqualified from having direct contact with diploma or a certificate recognizing specific higher level or standard persons served by the program as a result of the background study level test scores. Credit may be awarded for scores of 4 or higher and whose disqualification is not set aside will not be permitted to on individual IB examinations or successful completion of the IB participate in a clinical placement in facilities with programs subject diploma. Credit can be given for a specific college course if an to licensure under Minnesota statutes. This is to protect the health, exam covers substantially similar material. There is no limit to the safety and rights of persons served by those programs. Failure number of credits a student may earn through the International to participate in a clinical placement required by the academic Baccalaureate (IB) program. However, credits earned through program could result in ineligibility to qualify for a degree in this International Baccalaureate (IB) will not satisfy the residency program. The Department of Human Services (DHS) determines requirement for graduation at Saint Paul College. disqualification and the Department of Human Services will inform an individual of this report. International Transcripts Students are reminded of the background study requirement upon Saint Paul College does not evaluate international transcripts. admission to the program, during the first introductory course in Students who have completed courses in another country must the program and when a work setting is identified for a clinical have their transcripts evaluated by a third-party evaluation service. placement. Background studies must be submitted annually. Colleges and universities differ in how they accept these courses.

Military Education and Experience Saint Paul College will consider academic credit for military education and experience gained while on active duty. The American Council on Education’s Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experience in the Armed Forces will be used to evaluate military education and experience. A copy of the student’s Report of Transfer or Discharge (Form DD-214) and an official SMART or AARTS transcript are required for evaluation. For more information on military transcripts, go to the American Council of Education website at www.acenet.edu and select “Military Students and Veterans” found under “Higher Education Topics.” A maximum of 16 semester technical credits will be accepted as elective credits in transfer from military transcripts. General

Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College • 2021–2022 Catalog saintpaul.edu 9 10 General Information saintpaul.edu any amountowed. not acancellationandstudents willbeheldresponsibletopay the endofdesignateddrop/add period.Non-attendanceis login totheire-servicesaccount anddroptheirclassespriorto to payanybalancedue.To cancelregistration,astudentmust registration bytheduedatespostedincoursescheduleor Registrations. Studentsareresponsibleforcancelingtheir Students bearprimaryresponsibilityfortheirCourse Adding, Dropping, orWithdrawing online atsaintpaulcollegebookstore.com. Helpful Hint:Purchaseyourbookspriortothestartofclass Students Registration Process forCurrent &Returning Reports, andProgramRequirementGuides. course selection,includingPathwayAdvisors,DegreeAudit Returning studentshaveavarietyofresourcestoassistwith to registerforcoursesuntilallunpaidbalanceshavebeenpaid. any otherMinnesotaStateCollegeorUniversitywillbeunable registration. StudentswithanunpaidbalanceattheCollegeor for eachsemesterandindicatesassigneddatestimes A RegistrationScheduleispublishedontheCollegewebsite courses listedintheCollegeCatalogareofferedeverysemester. Information isalsopostedontheCollegewebsite.Notall is senttonewstudentswhentheyareacceptedforadmission. summer semester. Informationonhowandwhentoregister Registration forclassestakesplaceeachsemester, including course schedule. have limitedenrollment.Closedclassesarepostedontheonline appointment withtheDirectorofCareerServices.Classes need helpinmakingcareerdecisions,youshouldmakean to workwithanAdvisororyourprogramfaculty. Ifyou priority. Whenplanningforfuturecoursesyouareencouraged Returning studentsinadeclaredmajorhaveregistration without notice. prerequisites. Pleasenotethisinformationissubjecttochange of credits,classtimes,instructors’names,roomnumbersand of thesemester. TheCourseScheduleliststhecourses,number It isavailableapproximatelytenweeksbeforethebeginning a completelistingofclassesthatareavailableeachsemester. The CollegeCourseScheduleisavailableonlineandcontains REGISTRATION 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Attend allcoursesforwhichyou’veregistered. Purchase booksandsupplies. details forpaymentoptions. upon receiptofpayment. Referto Tuition &Feesfor posted duedate. You willreceiveapaidfeestatement present itwithpaymentatthe Tuition Officebeforethe Pay tuitiononlineorprintyourfeestatementand registration assistance. assistance isneeded, youmaygotoOneStopforonline Login intoyouraccounttoregisteronline;orif Advisor. Selectcourses. Audit Report(DARS) andmeetwithaPathway Review ProgramRequirementsGuideandDegree Saint Paul College—ACommunity &Technical College•2021–2022 Catalog Students whocannotattendclassduringthefirstweekof schedule ineServicesfordetailsregardingwithdrawdates. to beingassignedagradeofFW. Refertothecurrentonline but stopattendingbeforetheendofsemesteraresubject “W” (withdraw).Studentswhofailtowithdrawfromacourse student officiallywithdrawswillbeassignedthelettergrade refund ispermittedafterthe5thday. Coursesfromwhicha Students mustwithdrawfromcoursesonlineineServices.No class sessionisover. entire semester, withdrawalispermittedbefore80%ofthe withdrawal forthesemester. Forcoursesthatdonotrunthe from the6thdayofsemesterthroughposteddate Students maywithdrawfromcoursestoreceivea“W”grade are listedonthecourseschedule. details onshortcourses.Theadd/dropandwithdrawdeadlines meet lessthanthefullsemester. ContacttheTuition Officefor summer semester).Therefundschedulevariesforcoursesthat day ofasemester, mayreceiveatuitionrefund(pro-ratedfor the fullsemester, studentswhodropacoursethroughthe5th “add” periodforeachsemester. Foracoursethatmeetsfor Students mayaddcoursesatanytimeduringthepublished semester. of creditsforwhichtheyareregisteredonthe6thday assessed tuitionandfeesforthesemesterbasedonnumber All students,includingthosereceivingfinancialaid,willbe determine astudent’s academic statusattheendofasemester: own academicprogress. learning process.Studentsare also expectedtomonitortheir should attendclassregularlyand activelyengageinthe To supporttheireffortstomeetacademicstandards, students define theGPA andcompletionratesstudentsmustmeet. progress. TheSatisfactoryAcademicProgress(SAP)standards responsible formaintaininganacceptablelevelofacademic the opportunitytoreachtheireducationalgoals.Studentsare Saint PaulCollegeisdedicatedtoprovidingallstudentswith Satisfactory AcademicProgress Guidelines There isanadditionalfeefornextbusinessdayservice. the College.Requestsareprocessedwithinthreebusinessdays. serves astheofficialrecordofstudenteffortwhileenrolled at saintpaul.edu/studentservices/Student-Records. Thetranscript written requestoronlinesubmissionfromthecollegewebsite: are released.Anofficialtranscriptisissuedforafeeupon obligations totheCollegemustbemetbeforetranscripts processed throughtheStudentRecordsOffice.Allfinancial Requests forSaintPaulCollegeofficialtranscriptsare Student Transcripts records andprogress. The RecordsOfficeistheofficialrecorderofstudentacademic Student Records intend toattendbeforetheendofadd/dropperiod. Nonattendance). 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General Information 11 saintpaul.edu Students are required to complete 67% of the cumulative credits attempted based on their enrollment status. All credits attempted will be calculated into the completion percentage. This includes courses that are designated with a withdrawal, incomplete, non-credit courses and courses that have been repeated. Any coursework that has been accepted as transfer credit toward current program completion will also be included in progress made toward the current program. of satisfactory academic progress. This satisfactory academicof satisfactory academic progress. This satisfactory standard (gradeprogress standard must have both a qualitative (course completion).point average) and a quantitative standard two standards, theIf the student fails to meet either of these If the student fails student will first be given a warning semester. progress standardsto meet either of the satisfactory academic the student will be suspended from during the warning semester, financial aid. financial aid due toStudents who have been suspended from again after they havethese standards, may receive financial aid by successfullymet the satisfactory academic standards or for the loss ofappealing the loss of aid. Appeal procedures financial aid may be found online at saintpaul.edu/financialaid. be placed on probationIf the appeal is approved, the student will bear primaryuntil both standards have been met. Students and for seekingresponsibility for their own academic progress Students are assistance when experiencing academic difficulty. encouraged to keep a file of their grades and transcripts. Qualitative Standard Students are required to maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative for all coursework including withdrawals, incompletes GPA and non-credit courses. For repeated courses, the highest grade credits do not Transfer achieved will be used for the GPA. GPA. affect the student’s Quantitative Standard Academic Forgiveness Policy Policy Forgiveness Academic only to available policy is Forgiveness The Academic College taken at Saint Paul coursework was students whose a one- The policy is College). St. Paul Technical (formerly at have been enrolled The student cannot time opportunity. years (24 of two calendar College for a minimum Saint Paul of less have a cumulative GPA the student must months) and the student’s will remain on coursework forgiven than 2.0. The not be the credits and the grades will transcript; however, cumulative grade point the student’s carried forward into will be permitted to select the courses average. The student to be forgiven. Only Ds, Fs, FNs, FWs within the semester A maximum of two terms may be and Ws can be forgiven. meet eligibility requirements for Academic forgiven. In order to must have completed a minimum of Forgiveness, the student at Saint Paul College with at least a 2.0 12 credits in residence the minimum 2-year absence. Work after returning from GPA institution cannot be used to satisfy this completed at another can obtain the Request for Academic requirement. The student Forgiveness at One Stop. - Standards Satisfactory Progress for financial aid recipients develop a standardFederal regulations require that a college Students who have served their suspension period must appeal for reinstatement by completing the Suspension in One Stop or via which can be obtained Appeal Packet, the Saint Paul College website. academic progress due to extenuating circumstances may academic progress due to extenuating circumstances two semesters file an appeal prior to taking the required students must provide documentation However, off. supporting their claim of extenuating circumstances in school. interfering with their ability to be successful Students who believe they failed to achieve satisfactory Students who believe they failed to achieve Students must successfully maintain a minimum 67% Students must successfully rate. cumulative completion Students must successfully maintain a minimum 2.0 a minimum maintain must successfully Students grade point average. cumulative • • • • Appealing for Reinstatement After Serving the Required Two Two After Serving the Required Appealing for Reinstatement Semesters Appealing Due to Extenuating Circumstances not meet the semester standard will be suspended again. Once a student has met the cumulative standards (cumulative and cumulative 67% completion rate), they will be in 2.0 GPA good standing and no longer on probation. Students who do and may continue to attend Saint Paul College if they receive even if they and 100% completion for the semester, a 2.5 GPA have not met the cumulative standards. Academic Probation Students with an approved appeal will be reinstated to the College on probationary status. Students will stay on probation Appealing Academic Suspension semesters. All students placed on suspension must appeal to semesters. All students placed on suspension attempt six or more be reinstated. First-semester students who will be and/or FW’s FN’s, credits and earn grades of all F’s, immediately placed on academic suspension. Academic Suspension in their warning Students who fail to meet academic standards for two period will be placed on academic suspension cumulative GPA and 67% cumulative completion rate while on and 67% cumulative completion cumulative GPA a warning. Academic Warning Agreement Form to have their registration Form to have their registration Agreement Academic Warning strongly encourage to meet with hold removed and are plan to improve their Pathway Advisor to develop a success a minimum 2.0 their academic standing. Students must earn will be placed on academic warning for the next semester will be placed on academic the warning is issued, a hold is placed of enrollment. Once account. Students must complete the online on the student’s Academic Warning Academic Warning standards are not met, the student The first time academic and for grades A, B, C, D, and P. Grades of I, F, FN, FW, and FW, FN, Grades of I, F, P. A, B, C, D, and and for grades credits. W are counted as attempted Completion Rate Requirement Completion credit with the first attempted rates are calculated Completion Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirement (GPA) Average Point Grade Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College • 2021–2022 Catalog Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical 12 General Information saintpaul.edu illness, etc. shall notbelimitedtoadeath in thefamily, student’s injuryor unusual orextenuatingcircumstances, whichmayincludebut is suspendedfromfinancialaid hastherighttoappealbasedon A studentwhofailstomakesatisfactory academicprogressand Financial AidAppeals circumstances, suchasbutnotlimitedto: The Collegemayimmediatelysuspendastudentincertain Suspension forExtraordinary Circumstances Academic progresswillbemonitoredasfollows: will beplacedonfinancialaidprobationorsuspension. student whofailstomeetcumulativeprogressrequirements Academic progressisevaluatedattheendofeachsemester. A Implementation credits willcounttowardmaximumtimeframe. repeated. Creditstakenunderapreviousmajorandtransfer incompletes, non-creditcourses,andcoursesthathavebeen toward maximumtimeframe.Thisincludeswithdrawals, declared major. AllcreditsattemptedattheCollegecount 150% oftherequiredcourseworkintheircurrentprogram/ until theycompletetheirprogramorhaveattempted Satisfactory AcademicProgressrequirementsmayreceiveaid an acceptableperiodoftime.Financialaidrecipientsmeeting All studentsareexpectedtocompletetheirprogramwithin Maximum TimeFrame • • • 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. abuses thereceiptoffinancialaid. A studentwhodemonstratesanattendancepatternthat credits foronesemesterbyearningallFN/FW/Fgrades A studentwhoregisteredforbutdoesnotearnany during asubsequentsemester academic performancefallsbelowacceptablelevels A studentwhowaspreviouslysuspendedandwhose be notifiedbyemail. will beplacedonsuspensionfromfinancialaidand A studentwhohasexceededthemaximumtimeframe email. suspended fromfinancialaidandwillbenotifiedby certificate fortheirdeclaredmajor, thestudentwillbe standards priortocompletingadegree/diplomaor possible forastudenttomeettheminimumcumulative Upon evaluation, iftheCollegedeterminesthatitisnot aid andnotifiedbyemail. cumulative standardswillbesuspendedfromfinancial A studentonwarningwhofailstomeettherequired a warningstatus. notified byemail. Financialaidmaybereceivedduring warning forthesubsequentsemesterandwillbe requirements foronesemesterwillbeplacedon and completionratesatisfactoryacademicprogress Any studentwhofailstomeetcumulativeGPA be evaluatedattheendofsemester. students withregisteredcreditsduringasemesterwill the firstcredit. Uponsix(6)creditsofenrollment, all Satisfactory Academic progressmonitoringbeginswith Saint Paul College—ACommunity &Technical College•2021–2022 Catalog Students whodonotreachthecollege’s cumulativegradepoint rate (67%)requirements,thestudentwillbeingoodstanding. cumulative gradepointaverage(2.0GPA) andcompletion at theendofthatsemester, thestudenthasmetcollege’s will beplacedonprobationforthenextenrolledsemester. If, Students whohavesuccessfullyappealedtheirsuspension Probation financial aideligibility. required standards,thestudentwillbesuspendedfrom are notmetforthesemesterandstudentdoesmeet student willremainfinancialaideligible.Iftheserequirements requirements fortheapprovedappealsemesteraremet, aid forthenextsemester. WhenGPA and/orcompletionrate If theappealisapproved,studentmayreceivefinancial appeal willbeprovidedtothestudent. evaluated foranapprovalordenial.Awrittendecisiononthe Appeals mustbesubmittedtotheFinancialAidOffice supporting documentationbeyondthewrittenexplanation. studentloans.gov. Ifapplicable,theappealmustinclude complete “FinancialAwareness” counselingonwww. of thecircumstancesthataffectedacademicprogressand financialaid. Theappealmustincludeathoroughexplanation Appeals formsareavailableonlineatsaintpaul.edu/ Appeals Process the coursedetails. and placecursoronthecourse titleandclickthelinktoview course fees,selectthefrom thesemestercourseschedule the Collegewebsite.To determineifacoursehasadditional etc. Coursefeesarelistedinthe CourseScheduledisplayedon liability insurance(clinicalexperiences),orspecialtestingfees, tools, books,materialsandsuppliesretainedbythestudent, can include,butarenotlimitedto,chargesforsuchitemsas: Course FeesSelectedcourseshaveadditionalcoursefeeswhich Student Fees and fees. register beforethefirstdayofsemestermustpayfulltuition in-person attheOneStop,Room1300.Seniorcitizenswho beginning secondclasssession.Registrationmusthappen for details.Registrationisallowedonaspace-availablebasis must beaMNresident.RefertothecurrentCourseSchedule may beeligibletoattendclassesatareducedtuitionrate.You If youareaqualifiedseniorcitizen(overtheageof62) Senior CitizenTuition Options and feeratesfortheterm. and aresubjecttochange.TheCourseScheduleliststuition established onaper-credit basisforallcreditcourseofferings Universities establishestuitionratesannually. Tuition ratesare The BoardofTrustees forMinnesotaStateCollegesand Tuition Rates TUITION ANDFEES will beplacedbackonfinancialaidsuspension. cumulative orsemesterrequirementsforGPA andcompletion for anothersemesterofenrollment.Studentswhofailtomeet of atleast2.5andcoursecompletion100%onprobation average andcompletionrequirements,buthaveasemesterGPA

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. Students will and forward your payments to the Tuition Office. Office. Tuition and forward your payments to the due date Allow at least one week prior to the tuition for processing. application (FAFSA). Aid (FA) Complete a Financial Student Please allow two weeks for the Institutional at the school. Information Record (ISIR) to be received process. FA are responsible for completing the full You Students who receive funding from scholarships, or organizations will have their sponsoring agencies, be submitted Authorizations should tuition deferred. Authorization for Payment using the Saint Paul College It information. or a similar form that provides the same Tuition that the responsibility to ensure is the student’s from the third Office receives the proper authorization party one week before the tuition due date. Online through your student account. Payment types Payment types your student account. Online through or E-Check. Discover, MasterCard, Visa, accepted are Office during business Tuition at the Make a payment Visa, accepted are Master Card, Payment types hours. or check. cash, Discover, (Please do to the address below. Mail your payment sure to include your student ID not mail cash) Make payment Mail your and phone number. name, number, days before tuition is due. no later than five business Office Tuition Saint Paul College 235 Marshall Avenue MN 55102 Saint Paul, Office Drop Box Tuition in the Drop your payment Please include windows. located next to the tuition and phone number. name, your student ID number, be Payments dropped after business hours will processed the next business day. Set up a payment plan through Nelnet Business NBS is a third party tuition management Solutions. schedule For a fee they will set up a payment company. 6. 7. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Tuition Policy Tuition are responsible for dropping the courses you do not wish You to take. Please check your eServices account each day during the add/drop period to ensure your schedule is what you intend are financially and academically responsible for to take. You any registered courses. Non-attendance is not a cancellation and students will be held responsible to pay any amount owed. For students registering or adding classes after the tuition due date, the tuition is due within 24 hours of adding classes. Invoices are not mailed. Students must check their account balance online and pay any balance due by the posted due Students should also check dates on the academic calendar. their Saint Paul College email accounts for tuition payment deadline reminders and informational announcements. For further details on different payment options visit: edu/admissions/tuition-and-fees-payment-options be responsible for any balances remaining after financial aid, finalized. and Nelnet payments have been third party, Tuition Payment/Deferment Options Tuition date posted due by the be paid and fees must tuition The full defer may be deregistered. You or classes will for the semester options below. fees by any of the seven tuition and per ¢ must be paid before retaking the assessment. ACCUPLACER Re-Test fee ACCUPLACER Re-Test Students are granted two attempts at the ACCUPLACER each The second attempt carries a fee of $5. The fee calendar year. There is a $15 charge to replace a lost or stolen SPC Card. The fee must be paid before the card is re-issued. All fees are subject to change. SPC Card Replacement Fee The SPC Card provides multiple campus functions and is used as a photo ID, a parking access card and door access card. There is a $5 charge for each academic transcript request. Allow three days for processing. An additional $5 will be charged for next business day service. is assessed for each check. Fee Transcript Non-sufficient Funds/Returned Check Fee Non-sufficient Funds/Returned Check When checks are returned to the college, due to non-sufficient funds (NSF), account closure or stop payment a fee of $24.00 Students who fail to return materials will be charged for all Students who fail to return materials will overdue library materials. registering for classes if the balance is over $200 and is greater registering for classes if the balance is over than 30 days old. Library Fine There is a late fee of up to $50.00 per semester fee charged to There is a late fee of up to $50.00 per semester in full, by the debtors who do not pay their account balance, on your account established deadlines. A hold will be placed you from for any unpaid balance. This hold will prevent Other Fees Late Fee State. The technology fee is used for purchasing instructional State. The technology fee is used for purchasing and software, equipment and materials such as computers and support staff. audio-visual equipment, library technology, Technology Fee Technology the Minnesota A technology fee is charged as allowed by Student Life Fee the support and development of Student These funds are for Life groups, activities and functions. Students who do not use their Student ID card are charged a use their Student ID card are charged a Students who do not facilities. daily fee to use the parking This fee at the College covers costs associated with parking, This fee at the College The fee must cover all costs associated and facilities. safety, of the College. Parking Prices can with the parking operations website at saintpaul.edu/parking. be found on the College credit for the 2021-2022 school year. 2021-2022 school credit for the Fee Parking/Safety/Facilities association by providing training and development of campus and development by providing training association legislative interests with the lobbying of student leaders, and as well as State of Minnesota branches of the and executive is 35 The MSCSA Fee government level. at the national Fees Charged Per Credit MSCSA (Student Association) Fee Association) (Student Credit MSCSA Per Fees Charged fee, assessed Association Student State College The Minnesota student of the statewide provides for support to all students, Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College • 2021–2022 Catalog Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical 14 General Information saintpaul.edu to processrefundsfortuitionand feespaidbycheck. paid bycashorcreditcard.Aminimum oftwoweeksisrequired was paid.Aminimumofoneweek isrequiredtoprocessrefunds refunded tothesamecreditcardthatwasusedwhentuition or BankMobileVibe Account..Creditcardpayments willbe made tothestudent’s refundpreferenceofdirect deposit,check Refunds fortuitionpaymentsmadebycashorcheckwillbe Refund TimeFrame business dayofthesemester. by withdrawingfromonlypartofyourcreditsafterthe5th No tuitionrefundwillbemade,norfeesreduced, Refunds forChangeofCredit Load After the10thbusinessdayofsemester 6th through10thbusinessdayofthesemester 1st through5thbusinessdayofthesemester Prior tothe1stdayofsemester At least3weeksbutlessthan10inlength Summer/Other SemesterRefund Withdrawal Period- After the20thbusinessdayofsemester 16th through20thbusinessdayofthesemester 11th through15thbusinessdayofthesemester 6th through10thbusinessdayofthesemester 1st through5thbusinessdayofthesemester Prior tothe1stdayofsemester Fall &SpringSemesterRefund Withdrawal Period- Failure toattendclassdoesnotconstitutewithdrawal. Add/Drop/Withdraw FormtoOneStopbythenotedduedates. submit therequestonlinethroughyouraccountorpresentan a tuitionrefundaccordingtotheschedulebelow. You may If youwithdrawfromallcourses,maybeeligiblefor Refunds forTotal Withdrawalfrom College Tuition RefundPolicy for details. for theunpaidbalance.RefertocurrentCourseSchedule semester. Studentswhohavenotderegisteredareresponsible should dropthemselvesfromcoursespriortothestartof registered class.Studentswhoarenotplanningonattending deferment bythepostedduedatemaylosetheirplaceineach Students whohavenotmadepaymentordoatuition Non-Payment ofTuition for theSeniorCitizenRate. same fortuitionratepurposes.OnlyMNresidentsareeligible The Collegeconsidersresidentandnon-residentstudentsthe Non-Resident Tuition Status 100% 100% 100% 100% 50% 25% 50% 75% 0% 0% Saint Paul College—ACommunity &Technical College•2021–2022 Catalog your educational expenses. The Financial Aid Office determines your educationalexpenses.TheFinancialAidOfficedetermines contribution. Severalprogramsareavailabletohelpyoumeet difference betweenthecostofeducationandexpectedfamily your education.Financialaidisintendedtosupplementthe As astudent,youhavetheprimaryresponsibilitytopayfor for FederalStudentAid(FAFSA). Eligibility isdeterminedfromtheresultsofFreeApplication work-study (moneythestudentearnsthroughemployment). loans (moneythatthestudentmustpayback)andcollege grants (moneythatthestudentdoesnothavetopayback), the costofaneducation.Financialaidcomesinform Financial aidismoneythatavailabletohelpstudentsfinance General Information FINANCIAL AID Tuition Officeifyoufeelareentitledtoawaiver. cannot waivetheLeadMNstudentassociationfee.Contact other situationsbeyondthecontrolofCollege.TheCollege student leaderstipends,courseconditions,naturaldisastersor condition, significantdocumentedpersonalcircumstances, a student,medicalreasons,collegeerror, employmentrelated employee benefitprovidedbybargainingagreement,deathof The Collegemaywaiveamountsdueforthefollowingreasons: Waivers Financial AidDefinitions certificate tobequalifiedreceivefinancialaid. Paul Collegethatleadstowardadegree,diploma,oreligible student mustbeadmittedtoaprogram/declaremajoratSaint FAFSA resultsandafterprocessingallrequireddocuments.The Saint PaulCollegefinancialaideligibilityafterreceivingthe • • • • • • • • semester. Less Than Half-Time Enrollment: 5creditsorfewerper Half-Time Enrollment: 6-8 creditspersemester. semester. Three-Quarter-Time Enrollment:9-11creditsper Full-Time Enrollment:12 creditsormorepersemester. contribution. between thecostofattendanceandexpectedfamily Financial Need-needisthedifference should notifytheFinancial Aid Office. affect thestudent’s abilitytopayforschool, the student financial aid. Ifastudenthasunusualexpensesthat may determining thestudent’s eligibilityforfederalandstate The ExpectedFamilyContribution(EFC)isusedin resources shouldbeavailabletohelppayforschool. how muchofthestudentandstudent’s family’s by aformulacalledFederalMethodology, thatindicates Expected FamilyContribution- An amount, determined receive duringasemesterofenrollment. determine howmuchfinancialaidastudentisableto allowance, andapersonalexpenseallowance. Ithelps and boardallowance, books, supplies, atransportation education attheCollege. Itincludestuition, fees, aroom Cost of Attendance - This isconsideredthecostof of financialaid:grants, loans, orcollegework-study. Student Aid, FAFSA. This istheapplication foralltypes FAFSA - The FAFSA istheFree Application forFederal General Information 15 saintpaul.edu College school code, 005533. The Financial Aid Office The Financial 005533. College school code, will receive an electronic copy of the results within two weeks. If you have attended any post-secondary schools prior to Saint Paul College and want to be considered for the transcripts to submit academic Minnesota State Grant, attended Aid Office from all previously the Financial schools. Apply for admission to the College. Students must Students Apply for admission to the College. declare a major and be enrolled in a program leading to be diploma or eligible certificates towards a degree, Awards vary based on your qualified for financial aid. Financial aid will part-time). enrollment level (full-time, be based on the number of enrolled credits by the drop/ add deadline. Aid Student Application for Federal Fill out the Free must apply electronically through the You (FAFSA). Federal Department of Education website at www. enter the Saint Paul During the application, fafsa.gov. www.ohe.state.mn.us www.ohe.state.mn.us Benefits (VA): Veteran www.vba.va.gov/VBA Services for the Blind (SSB): www.mnssb.org www.fastweb.com www.finaid.org www.fastaid.com www.college-scholarships.com Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS/DVR): www.deed.state.mn.us/rehab Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program: 3. 1. 2. • • • • • • • • Private Scholarships - check with your high school counselor or Private Scholarships - check with your high and the following websites: the public library, How to Apply for Financial Aid PLUS Loan Program PLUS Students (PLUS) for Undergraduate Loans Parent The Federal used by students can be for undergraduate Loan Program additional who are in need of dependent students parents of the cost of to borrow up to program allows parents funds. The pass a must successfully minus other aid. Parents attendance PLUS loan. to be eligible for a credit check Private Loans to pursue the availability of free are strongly encouraged You financial aid with the College’s financial aid or lower-cost the gap private educational loans can bridge office; however, programs and the cost of attendance. between government can only based on your credit score. You Eligibility is typically by contacting banks or other lenders. apply for these loans of Financial Assistance Other Sources and private agencies provide financial Several government local office of assistance to eligible students. Contact the The agency any of the following agencies for consideration. determines who is eligible for assistance.

disbursement half-way through the semester. additional unsubsidized loans. All loans must have two disbursements. Loans accepted for only one semester will have a disbursement at the start of the semester and a second eligibility. Dependent first year students can borrow up to Dependent first year students eligibility. Upon completion of 30 credits $5,500 per academic year. toward program requirements, eligibility increases to $6,500 Independent students are eligible for per academic year. Students can also receive help to meet their educational expenses by borrowing money from Federal Student Aid. Subsidized and Unsubsidized loans are available based on Promissory Note through Saint Paul College in order to apply for a loan. Loans Federal Direct Loans You must Loans are financial aid that must be paid back. complete online entrance loan counseling and a Master the cost of attendance. Work study positions available on study positions the cost of attendance. Work campus include tutors, office assistants, and lab assistants. These programs employ students on campus. Pay is established These programs employ students on campus. work for up to 20 by the College. These programs provide not to exceed work-study earnings are hours per week. Total request an application from the Financial Aid Office or online. request an application from the Financial Programs Work-Study financial need, and have child care expenses. Recipients must financial need, and have child care expenses. Program (MFIP) not be receiving Minnesota Family Investment award letter can assistance. Students who have received an Minnesota Postsecondary Child Care Grant Minnesota Postsecondary Child Care residents, have This grant is for students who are Minnesota if disabled), have children ages 12 and under (14 and under, accredited post-secondary institution, the award process is accredited post-secondary institution, the by completing the similar to the Pell Grant. Students apply FAFSA. Minnesota State Grant attending an A grant for Minnesota residents who are This program is designed for students who have exceptional for students who have exceptional This program is designed are limited. Eligibility is determined by financial need. Funds with priority given to students who the Financial Aid Office apply for Financial Aid early. Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Federal Supplemental Grant (SEOG) legislated maximum. Pell Grant recipients must be enrolled in Pell Grant recipients must be enrolled in legislated maximum. in and must maintain satisfactory progress an eligible program their coursework. Federal Pell Grant Federal Pell Federal Pell Grant by completing the Students apply for the from $400 per year up to the federally Pell Grants vary FAFSA. Grants are gift aid, which the student does not have to pay student does not have gift aid, which the Grants are degree, or the a bachelor’s who have completed back. Students grants. are not eligible for from another college, equivalent Types of Financial Aid of Financial Types Grants Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College • 2021–2022 Catalog Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical 16 General Information saintpaul.edu BankMobile shortly afterregisteringforyour firstclass.After BankMobile. You willreceivealetter inagreenenvelopefrom Any remainingexcessfundswill besenttothestudentthrough applied. will beaddedtoyouraccount and thenpaidwhenaidis notification process.Anycharges madethroughbookcharging student accountscandothisthrough theirFinancialAidaward Students interestedinchargingbooksandsuppliestotheir a balanceonyouraccountuntilthethirdweekofclasses. using financialaidtopayyourtuitionandfees,youwillhave account duringthethirdweekofeachsemester. Ifyouare Financial Aidandotherawardsstartapplyingtoyourstudent Applying FinancialAidtoYour Account Department ofEducationviaMinnesotaState. and referredtotheOfficeofInspectorGeneral federal fundswillbediscussedwiththeCollegeadministration information oraltereddocumentationtofraudulentlyobtain to thestudent.Anycasesofsuspectedfraudmisreported from thecentralprocessor, anAward Letterwillbeavailable central processor. UponreceivingacorrectedFAFSA report by theFinancialAidOfficeandelectronicallysubmittedto found asaresultoftheverificationprocesswillbecorrected under thestudent’s eServicesaccount.AnyFAFSA discrepancies the student Award Letter can be viewed on-line at saintpaul.edu will continuetowardacompleteandaccuratefileatwhichtime matches theverificationinformation,FinancialAidprocess the verificationprocesstobecompleted.If FAFSA data students shouldallowaminimumof14businessdaysfor Once allrequireddocumentationhasbeenreceived, loss ofeligibilityforthecurrentacademicyear. the requesteddocumentationinatimelymannermayresult until therequireddocumentationisreceived.Notsubmitting days oftherequest.Thefinancialaidprocesswillnotcontinue Students shouldsubmitallrequireddocumentationwithin30 the College. the studentisplacedin,aschosenbyFederalStudentAidor documentation requestedwilldependontheverificationgroup proof ofcitizenshiporchildsupportpaidmaybeneeded.The attending collegemayberequestedordocumentsincluding reported informationincludinghouseholdsizeornumber information and/ordocumentsrequiredforverification.Self- account. TheAidApplicationStatusLetterwillrequestspecific complete theverificationprocess,isavailableontheire-services Status Letter, explainingtherequireddocumentationto verification willbenotifiedbyemailthattheAidApplication Student AidorselectedbytheCollege.Studentsfor Aid (FAFSA) informationofstudentsselectedbytheFederal The CollegeverifiesFreeApplicationforFederalStudent Students SelectedforFinancialAidVerification 5. 4. application requirements. the MinnesotaChildCaregrantrequireadditional instructions forreceivingawards. All loansand Carefully readyourawardletterandfollowthe created onyourCollegee-servicesaccount. be notifiedbyemailthatanawardletterhasbeen financial aideligibilitywillbecalculatedandyou for additionalinformation. When yourfileiscomplete, be reviewed. Quicklyrespondtoanyandallrequests results fromStudentFederal Aid, yourapplicationwill After theFinancial Aid Officereceivesthe FAFSA Saint Paul College—ACommunity &Technical College•2021–2022 Catalog The policystatesthatifyouwithdrawupthrough60%ofthe classes aresubjecttoaFederalReturnofTitle IVFundspolicy. Students whoreceivefinancialaidandwithdrawfromall probation thefollowingacademicsemester. drop dateforthesemester, youwillbeplacedonfinancialaid from attendanceattheCollegeforanyreasonafteradd/ because therewillbenoclassregistration.Ifyouwithdraw date forasemester, youwillnotreceivefinancialaidfunds If youwithdrawfromtheCollegebeforeadd/drop Withdrawals Financial AidPolicies&Procedures the half-waypointofsemester. loans willbedisbursedatthebeginningofsemesterand All loansmusthaveatleasttwodisbursements.Semester-only must wait30daysuntilthefirstdisbursementoftheirloans. to studentaccountsonWednesdays. First-timeloanborrowers After thefirstdisbursementofsemester, aidappliesweekly College Card:DisbursementOptions. you. Formoreinformationondisbursement,gotoSaintPaul College Card)fromBankMobile,orhaveacheckmailedto bank account,requestadebitcard(knownastheSaintPaul any excessfunds.You cansetupadirectdeposittocurrent you receivetheletter, youmustchoosehowwanttoreceive during thesame semesterofenrollment. as youcannotreceivefinancial aidattwodifferentschools calculations cannotconsidercourses takenatthehostschool, a consortiumagreementisnot submitted,financialaid and submittedtoOneStopby theadd/dropdeadline.If with anattachedregistrationform fromthehostinstitution Forms pageandalsoinOneStop, andmustbecompleted Agreement formisavailableonlineontheFinancialAid considered forfinancialaideligibility. TheConsortium a consortiumagreementifyouwouldlikethosecourses required foryourprogramattheCollege,youmustcomplete If youaretakingclassesatanothercollegewhich Consortium Agreements forFinancialAid semester), mustbereturnedtotheStateGrantProgram. the Stategrantpaymentstudentinitiallyreceivedfor remaining institutionalrefund(nottoexceedtheamountof IV programshasbeenrefunded,aproportionalshareofany After theinstitution’s shareofanyrequiredrefundto Title Funds isrequired of Other assistanceunderTitleIVforwhichaReturn Funds arereturnedinthefollowingorder: the federalprogramamountfromwhichfundsweredisbursed. Funds returnedtothefederalgovernmentareusedreduce reduce thestudent’s shareoftheReturnTitle IVFunds. of schoolsemesterwillbeappliedtothestudent’s accountto Any institutionrefundcalculatedwithinthefirstfourweeks to theFederalgovernment. or thatwasappliedtoyourstudentaccountmustberefunded semester, aproportionalamountoffinancialaideitherreceived • • • • • Federal SEOGGrant Federal PellGrant Federal PLUSLoan Subsidized FederalDirectLoan Unsubsidized FederalDirectLoan General Information 17 saintpaul.edu saintpaul.edu/ . . A tax credit reduces the amount of income tax you may American Education credits include the have to pay. Opportunity Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit. statements are issued in January. Tuition 1098-T Please vist for additional information: www.minnstate.edu/ system/finance/taxinformation A deduction reduces the amount of your income that is the amount of tax thus generally reducing subject to tax, you may have to pay. • • • • frame calculation. Repeated Courses eligibility for “F,” Courses may be repeated for financial aid requirements require “FN” or “FW” grades or if program “W,” the highest grade will use a higher grade. The cumulative GPA a course for the request the opportunity to repeat achieved. To Pathway Advisor. third time, students should meet with their permission.Courses repeated a third time require registration all repeated courses. The cumulative completion rate includes for Satisfactory Academic Progress Financial Aid Credits Transfer Credits taken at previous schools accepted for current program requirements will be included in the 150% maximum timeframe. Withdrawals All coursework designated with a withdrawal are calculated in the cumulative completion rate and maximum timeframe. Benefits for Education Tax credits, deductions and savings plans can help taxpayers Tax with their expenses for higher education. to be independent but does not meet the federal criteria. The criteria. the federal not meet but does independent to be circumstance. extenuating unique and must demonstrate student on types of extenuating information For more detailed for and requirements given consideration circumstances Appeal: Student a “Dependency Override submitting form go to Statement” Information/Recourse financialaidforms Learning for Prior and Credit Audited Courses Credit for Prior Learning are not eligible Audited courses and for Financial Aid. Consortium Credits aid is disbursed under a consortiumCredits for which financial as consortium agreement creditsagreement will be recorded in the calculation of Satisfactory Academicand will be included aid Progress for financial Courses & English for Developmental Education Academic Purposes (EAPP) Courses for AcademicDevelopmental Education courses and English in the cumulative GPA Purposes (EAPP) courses will be included Purposes (EAPP)and completion rate. English for Academic Educationcourses and up to 30 credits of Developmental maximum timecoursework will be excluded from the 150% . saintpaul.edu/financialaidforms registered credit level, exceeds your current account registered credit level, balance. You are registered for current semester classes. You Letter and Award Aid have received your Financial You if you will be using have completed the loan acceptance, loan funds to pay for books and supplies. at your The total financial aid you will be receiving, Any tuition/fee balance not covered by Financial Aid is not covered by Financial Any tuition/fee balance responsibility. payment the student’s Student has received an Award Letter with financial aid Letter with financial Award received an Student has the tuition/fee charge. to or greater than eligibility equal Promissory Note). requires a submitted (Loan eligibility Information Record Institutional Student An electronic from submission of a FAFSA. (ISIR) is received resulting 1. 2. 3. 3. 1. 2. used to address on a case-by-case basis a student who claims are based on the principle that students (and their parents or spouse) are considered the primary source of support for postsecondary education. The Dependency Override process is or independent by the answers the student provides on the thirteen questions listed in Step 3 of the Free Application Students are classified as for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). dependent or independent because federal student aid programs Dependency Override Appeal status as dependent Federal Student Aid determines a student’s For more detailed information on types of special circumstances and requirements for submitting a “Special Circumstances Appeal Form” go to Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To ensure fairness To Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). and compliance with federal regulations, there are limits to which circumstances can be considered. Special circumstances are considered on a case by case basis. Federal laws governing financial aid allow the CollegeFederal laws governing financial aid allow Financial Aid Office to recalculate financial need in cases of special circumstances not taken into consideration by the Free and supplies at the Saint Paul College Bookstore. Review Special Circumstances/Income cover books and/or supplies. Please consult with the Third Partycover books and/or supplies. Please consult funds are eligibleCoordinator to determine if your third party for charging in the Bookstore. to charge booksFinancial Aid Book Charging allows students Students using Third Party funding may have funds availableStudents using Third Party funding may have Authorization hasbeyond the $300 credit if the Third Party is authorized tobeen received and processed and the award You may charge the cost of your books beyond the $300 may charge the cost of your books beyond You if you meet all thecredit prior to financial aid being disbursed following criteria: credit amount the student becomes responsible for any bookcredit amount the student or Third Party funding sources do notcharges if Financial Aid cover the cost of the course materials. the semester to charge their course materials and supplies in thethe semester to charge a student must be registered for use this amount bookstore. To a hold on their account. By using the $300courses and not have Financial Aid Book Charging Process Charging Financial Aid Book is provided to each student at the start ofAn amount of $300 Tuition & Fee Deferments Tuition has beenfollowing the provided will be deferred and fees Tuition for the semester: posted tuition deadline met by the Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College • 2021–2022 Catalog Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical 18 General Information saintpaul.edu General Requirements Program Outcomes: entire AAdegreeonline. the MnTCrequirements.Astudentmaychoosetocomplete Liberal andFineArtsdepartmentsofferonlineclassestosatisfy The Science,Technology, EngineeringandMath(STEM), delivery methodsincludingfacetoface,hybridand/oronline. The AAdegreecanbecompletedthroughavarietyofcourse upon themajorandtransfercollege. requirements arefulfilled,asmayvarydepending educational planwithaPathwayAdvisortoverifydegree to theUniversityofMinnesota.Studentsaredevelopan in theMinnesotaStateCollegesandUniversitysystemor pursuant ofMinnesotastatute,musttransfertoanyinstitution Transfer Curriculum(MnTC)40semestercreditswhich, or university. AnAAdegreemustincludetheentireMinnesota planned majororprofessionalemphasisatafouryearcollege electives inaparticularfieldofstudypreparationfor conjunction withthedegree;however, studentsmaychoose to completeabachelor’s degree.Nospecificmajorislistedin students whoplantotransferanothercollegeoruniversity of abaccalaureatedegree.Itisalsointendedprimarilyfor sciences andisdesignedtoconstitutethefirsttwoyears completion of60semestercreditsinliberalartsand The AssociateofArts(AA)degreeisawardedforsuccessful Program Overview (AA) Degree Liberal ArtsandSciencesAssociateof EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS • • • • • • • 3. 2. 1. credits. This requirementshallbe reducedto12credits Meet SaintPaulCollegeresidency requirementof20 MnTC GPA of2.0 Cumulative GPA of2.0 A gradeof “C” orbetterinENGL1711 20 additionalMnTCand/orpre-major electivecredits) and At least60earnedcollege-levelcredits(40MnTC deduction orcredit also won’ta beabletousethatsametax-freebenefitfor pay incometaxonthebenefityou’rereceiving, butyou An exclusionfromincomemeansthatyouwon’t haveto both. distribution), orallowthedistributiontobetax-free, or to growtax-freeuntilmoneyistakenout(knownasa Certain savingsplansallowtheaccumulatedinterest diverse people, culturesandliferoles Critical examinationof, andanappreciationfor, applications ofknowledge thinking, communicationandmethodsofinquiry Skills necessaryforliferoles, includingskillsin behavioral sciences, arts, andhumanities the naturalsciences, mathematics, history, socialand Knowledge oftheimportantconceptsandprinciples

. Saint Paul College—ACommunity &Technical College•2021–2022 Catalog Goal 2: Goal 1: Minnesota Transfer Curriculum(MnTC)Goals1-10 Course Cr (Refer totheMnTCCourseList) distribution requirementsfortheAAdegreearelistedbelow. The minimumMinnesotaTransfer Curriculum (MnTC) MnTC DistributionRequirements fortheAADegree Total Requirements: pre-major electivecourses: Additional MnTCand/or Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Total Credits Required fortheAADegree requirement of40semestercredits. select additionalMnTCcourses tocompletetheminimum goal requirementswithfewerthan40semestercredits, applied tomorethanonegoalarea.IfyoumeettheMnTC Note: Goal 10: Goal 9: Goal 8: Goal 7: disciplines. Goal 6: disciplines. Goal 5: Goal 4: Goal 3: Universities institutionortheUniversityofMinnesota. credits fromanotherMinnesotaStateCollegesand for studentstransferringwithatleast12college-level Refer totheMnTCCourseList.Somecoursesmaybe Critical Thinking Communication People andtheEnvironment Minimum ofoneeligiblecourse. Ethic andCivilResponsibility Minimum ofoneeligiblecourse Global Perspective Minimum ofoneeligiblecourse Human Diversity Humanities andFineArts Minimum ofthree coursesfrom twodifferent numbered between1700-1799 or2700-2799 Minimum ofonecourse.Coursesmustbe Mathematical/Logical Reasoning disciplines, oneofwhichmustbealabcourse. Minimum oftwocoursesfrom two different Natural Sciences (40 credits) Fulfilled whenallthegoalareas are completed COMM 17XXOneeligiblecourse–3cr ENGL 1712Composition2–cr ENGL 1711Composition1–4cr Minimum ofoneeligiblecourse. Minimum ofthree courses from twodifferent History, SocialSciences,andBehavioralSciences

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Goal Areas of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. of the Minnesota Transfer Goal Areas History, Social Sciences and Behavioral Sciences History, at least six (6) Students must select courses from Communication ENGL 1711 Composition 1 – 4 cr COMM 17XX (Goal 1 only) – 3 cr Goal 3: Natural Sciences Goal 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning Humanities and Fine Arts Select a minimum of 14 additional credits General Education Requirements Total Specific course recommendations or requirements for Specific course recommendations or requirements Health Health Care Administration Broad Field Sciences Health Information Systems Management Public Health Technology Engineering Science and credits (a minimum of 30 credits 60 earned college-level from MnTC courses) of 2.0 Cumulative GPA residency requirement of 20 Meet Saint Paul College shall be reduced to 12 credits This requirement credits. with at least 12 college-level for students transferring Minnesota State Colleges and credits from another or the University of Minnesota. Universities institution see the individual requirements, For specific course or speak with located in One Stop, program descriptions, your Pathway Advisor. • • • • • • • • Credit and course requirements are specific for each program. Credit and course requirements are specific in the Programs of Refer to the curriculum requirements listed Study for each AS degree program. Note: some AS degree programs may apply. General Education Requirements AS Degree Curriculum Course List for Refer to the Minnesota Transfer each Goal Area Goal 1: Goal 3 or Goal 4 Goal 5: Goal 6: Curriculum Goals 1–10 of the Minnesota Transfer General Requirements for the AS Degree: for the AS Degree: Requirements General for the AS Degree MnTC Distribution Requirements Curriculum (MnTC) The minimum Minnesota Transfer are listed below. distribution requirements for the AS degree While the AS degree has more limited

Data Science Pathway Transfer Early Childhood Education Engineering Broad Field Finance Business Transfer Pathway Business Transfer Pathway Chemistry Transfer ASL Child Development Careers Visualization Computer Graphics and Pathway Transfer Computer Science Biology Transfer Pathway Biology Transfer your Pathway Advisor. Meet Saint Paul College residency requirement of 20 Meet Saint Paul College shall be reduced to 12 credits This requirement credits. with at least 12 college-level for students transferring Minnesota State Colleges and credits from another of Minnesota. Universities institution or the University see the individual For specific course requirements, or speak with located in One Stop, program descriptions, Associate of Fine Arts -Music Degree Arts Associate of Fine credits (a minimum of 30 credits 60 earned college-level from MnTC courses) of 2.0 Cumulative GPA • • • • • • • • • • • • • • AS Degree Programs Programs AS Degree colleges. Please see a Pathway Advisor and refer to the Transfer colleges. Please see a Pathway Advisor and refer to the Transfer for specific information. Articulation Agreements Table agreements exist with designated four-year colleges and colleges agreements exist with designated four-year Curriculum universities for each AS degree. Minnesota Transfer courses within the AS degree transfer to institutions in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system and other Transfer Note: Transfer transfer articulation transferability than the AA degree, specific an institution awarding a related baccalaureate degree. An an institution awarding a related baccalaureate a minimum of 30 Associate of Science degree shall include described in the MnTC semester credits in general education as distribution requirements for the AS degree. The AS degree may prepare students for direct employment; The AS degree may prepare students for articulation agreements must exist between the however, degree and institution awarding the Associate of Science completion of a program of 60 semester credits in a designated completion of a program of 60 semester major in a field or area which transfers to a baccalaureate AS degree provides a related scientific or technical field. The classes. balance of liberal arts education and career-oriented Associate of Science (AS) Degree Associate of Science (AS) Degree for successful The Associate of Science (AS) degree is awarded General Requirements for the AFA Degree: AFA for the General Requirements AFA Degree Programs Degree AFA in Fine Arts Degree. It provides an exposure to the general an exposure to the Degree. It provides in Fine Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts four-year courses required by education Programs. Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) Degree Arts (AFA) Fine of Associate who for students is designed (AFA) Fine Arts in The Associate to pursue a Bachelor college to a four-year plan to transfer Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College • 2021–2022 Catalog Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical 20 General Information saintpaul.edu General Requirements fortheAASDegree: AAS Programs Articulation AgreementsTable. Advisor forspecificinformationandrefertothe Transfer Universities systemandothercolleges.PleaseseeaPathway transfer toinstitutionsintheMinnesotaStateCollegesand Transfer Curriculum(MnTC)courses withintheAASdegree universities forseveraloftheAASdegreeprograms.Minnesota agreements existwithdesignatedfour-year collegesand to anupper-division college;however, somearticulation Transfer Note: requirements fortheAASdegree. and sciencescoursesasdescribedintheMnTCdistribution shall includeaminimumof16semestercreditsliberalarts upon graduation.AtSaintPaulCollege,theAASprogram and isintendedforstudentswhodesireimmediateemployment successful completionofaprogram60–72semestercredits The AssociateofAppliedSciencedegree(AAS)isawardedfor Associate ofAppliedScience(AAS)Degree • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • speak withyour Pathway Advisor. the individualprogramdescriptions, locatedinOneStop, or University ofMinnesota. For specificcourserequirements, see Minnesota StateCollegesandUniversities institutionorthe transferring withatleast12college-level creditsfromanother This requirementshallbereduced to12creditsforstudents SaintPaulCollegeresidencyrequirement of 20credits. Meet Cumulative GPA of2.0orhigher credits fromMnTCcourses) 6 Visualization Technology Surgical Technology Supply ChainLogistics Sport andExerciseSciences Sign LanguageInterpreter/Transliterator Sheet Metal-HVAC Ductsand Fittings Respiratory Therapist Project Management Pharmacy Technician Care TechnicianPatient Office ManagementProfessional Medical OfficeProfessional Laboratory TechnicianMedical Marketing Management Human Resources Hospitality Management Healthcare Informatics Information TechnologyHealth Global TradeSpecialist Geographic InformationScience Esthetician (AdvancedPractice) CyberSecurity Culinary Arts Cosmetology Computer Programming Computer NetworkEngineering Clinical SportsMassage Child DevelopmentCareers Automotive Service Technician Accounting 0–72 earnedcollege-levelcredits(aminimumof16 The AASdegreeisnotintendedtotransfer

Saint Paul College—ACommunity &Technical College•2021–2022 Catalog Diploma Programs Goal 6: Goal 5: Goal 3or4 Goal 1: each GoalArea Refer totheMinnesotaTransfer CurriculumCourseListfor AAS Degree GeneralEducationRequirements Study sectionforeachAASdegreeprogram. Refer tothecurriculumrequirementslistedinProgramsof Credit andcourserequirementsarespecificforeachprogram. distribution requirementsfortheAASdegreearelistedbelow. The minimumMinnesotaTransfer Curriculum (MnTC) Degree MnTC DistributionRequirements fortheAAS tailored tomeettheseuniqueneeds. their chancesofsuccessatSaint PaulCollege.Theseclassesare ethnic andculturalbackgroundstolearnEnglishincrease coursework istoassistlimited-Englishspeakersfromdifferent The purposeofEnglishforAcademicPurposes(EAP) English forAcademicPurposes(EAP) or degreecompletionrequirements. level creditandwillnotapplytowardsanycertificate,diploma, programs. Developmentalcoursesarenotconsideredcollege- necessary knowledgeandskillsthatwillhelpthemsucceedin of developmentalcourseworkisforstudentstoacquirethe students ingettingstartedCollegeprograms.Thegoal Developmental courseworkhasassistedthousandsof Developmental Coursework certificate mustbeearnedattheCollege. student’s technicalskills.Onethirdofthecreditsrequiredfora students withentry-levelemploymentskillsortoenhancea successful completionofaprogramintendedtoprovide semester college-levelcredits.Certificatesareawardedfor Certificates areawardedforsuccessfulcompletionof9–30 Certificate Programs credits requiredforadiplomamustbeearnedattheCollege. courses aswellgeneraleducationcourses.Onethirdofthe Students indiplomaprogramsarerequiredtocompletetechnical desire entry-levelemploymentskillsorcareeradvancement. semester college-levelcreditsandareintendedforstudentswho Diplomas areawardedforsuccessfulcompletionof30–72 Total GeneralEducationRequirements Humanities andFineArts Goal 4:Mathematical/LogicalReasoning Goal 3:NaturalSciencesOR COMM 17XX(Goal1only)–3cr ENGL 1711Composition1–4cr Communication History, SocialSciencesandBehavioral

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General Information 21 saintpaul.edu error and uncertainty. communicate their experimental findings, analyses, and interpretations both orally and in writing. evaluate societal issues from a natural science perspective, ask questions about the evidence presented, and make informed judgments about science-related topics and policies. demonstrate understanding of scientific theories formulate and test hypotheses by performing in at simulation, or field experiments laboratory, least two of the natural science disciplines. One of these experimental components should develop, in greater depth, students, laboratory experience in the collection of data, its statistical and graphical analysis, and an appreciation of its sources of understand/demonstrate the writing and speaking and speaking writing the understand/demonstrate organization, invention, through processes presentation. editing and drafting, revision, with emphasis effectively in groups participate thinking, and critical and reflective on listening, responding. in a responsible and synthesize locate, evaluate, diverse sources and points manner material from of view. choices for select appropriate communication specific audiences. coherent arguments. construct logical and and individual voice point-of-view, use authority, and speaking. and style in their writing appropriate to academic employ syntax and usage world. disciplines and the professional c. d. a. b. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. customary ways of thinking, students must be actively customary ways of thinking, students must applying them to engaged in practicing thinking skills and open-ended problems. Natural Sciences science improve students’ understanding of natural To i.e., inquiry, principles and of the methods of scientific science the ways in which scientists investigate natural students phenomena. As a basis for lifelong learning, and to realize need to know the vocabulary of science through that, while a set of principles has been developed scientific inquiry the work of previous scientists, ongoing some of the and new knowledge will bring changes in the problems ways scientists view the world. By studying learn to appreciate scientists, students that engage today’s to understand the importance of science in their lives and the value of a scientific perspective. Students should be encouraged to study both the biological and physical sciences. Critical Thinking develop thinkers who are able to unify factual, To of thought. creative, rational and value-sensitive modes throughout Critical thinking will be taught and used to develop the general education curriculum in order and problem- students’ awareness of their own thinking their integrate new skills into solving procedures. To 3. 2.

collegiate studies. Writing competency is an ongoing collegiate studies. Writing process to be reinforced through writing-intensive courses and writing across the curriculum. Speaking and listening skills need reinforcement through multiple opportunities for interpersonal communication, public speaking and discussion. Written and Oral Communication Written writers and speakers who use the English develop To language effectively and who read, write, speak and complete As a base, all students should listen critically. introductory communication requirements early in their 1. admission to any other Minnesota public institution. The MnTC is intended to achieve the following ten goals: developed a common general education curriculum called the Curriculum (MnTC). Completion of this Minnesota Transfer defined transfer curriculum at one institution enables a student to receive credit for all lower division general education upon Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goals Curriculum Minnesota Transfer The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system has is committed to, and strives toward, outcomes that impart is committed to, and strives toward, outcomes and attitudes every common knowledge, intellectual concepts person ought to possess. The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) is a coherent Curriculum (MnTC) is a coherent The Minnesota Transfer and is clearly requirement of Saint Paul College programs The College identifiable as an integral part of the curriculum. CURRICULUM the centrality of The Saint Paul College mission endorses its commitment general education in its programming and in its curriculum. to offer breadth, as well as depth, of study MINNESOTA TRANSFER TRANSFER MINNESOTA contact that apprenticeship coordinator. Students may obtain contact that apprenticeship coordinator. and Technical their name or number by calling the Career Division, 651.846.1609. one of the trade programs, please contact One Stop for the next one of the trade programs, please contact Entrance exams, and available opening date and application. a program enroll in in some cases interviews, are required. To students must without a program completion requirement, into an apprenticeship program by either a) working in the into an apprenticeship or c) having referred by an employer, occupation, b) being enroll in program. To completed a pre-apprenticeship training for many years. In cooperation with Advisory and Joint for many years. In cooperation Saint Paul College works to give Apprenticeship committees, most up-to-date education and training trade apprentices the States. Most applicants are accepted available in the United Saint Paul Joint Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Saint Paul Joint worked with the building trades Saint Paul College has at Saint Paul College. Students are not excused from tuition are not excused from College. Students at Saint Paul all to meet course requirements for payment and must continue are enrolled. courses in which they complete this phase of their training, they should consult with they should consult phase of their training, complete this the internship. advisor to coordinate their faculty registered the student remains the internship, While completing Internships For other an internship. require areas major program Some ready to When students are is optional. areas, an internship Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College • 2021–2022 Catalog Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical 22 General Information saintpaul.edu 6. 5. 4. humanities. Students shouldhaveexperiencesinboththeartsand as fundamentaltothehealthandsurvivalofanysociety. and developanappreciationoftheartshumanities will engageincriticalanalysis,formaestheticjudgments such asliterature,philosophyandthefinearts,students imagination andthought.Throughstudyindisciplines ideas andvaluesexpressedinworksofhuman and humancultures,especiallyinrelationtobehavior, To expandstudents’knowledgeofthehumancondition Humanities andFineArts humanity. and therolestheyplayinaddressingissuesfacing will betterequipstudentstounderstandthemselves groups, institutions,eventsandideas.Suchknowledge explain thebehaviorsandinteractionsamongindividuals, social andbehavioralscientistsdiscover, describeand To increasestudents’knowledgeofhowhistoriansand History, SocialandBehavioralSciences through intermediatealgebra. first threeyearsofahighschoolmathematicssequence, have agreedthatdevelopmentalmathematicsincludesthe careers. Minnesota’s publichighereducationsystems statistics tohelpthemmakedecisionsintheirlivesand Students willlearntoapplymathematics,logicand/or evaluate argumentsanddetectfallaciousreasoning. appreciate thebreadthofapplicationsmathematics, logical modesofthinking.Thiswillenablestudentsto To increasestudents’ knowledgeaboutmathematicaland Mathematical/Logical Reasoning d. c. b. a. d. c. b. a. d. c. b. a. performance. engage inthecreativeprocess or interpretive humanities. respond criticallytoworksin the artsand and socialcontext. individual andhumanvalueswithin anhistorical understand thoseworksasexpressionsof works intheartsandhumanities. demonstrate awarenessofthescopeandvariety or solutionsforcontemporarysocialissues. develop andcommunicatealternativeexplanations theories. use andcritiquealternativeexplanatorysystemsor range ofhistoricalperiodsandcultures. examine socialinstitutionsandprocessesacrossa the humancondition. social andbehavioralscientistsusetoinvestigate employ themethodsanddatathathistorians modeling strategies. apply higher-order problem-solvingand/or logical argument(proof). explain whatconstitutesavalidmathematical/ writing. clearly expressmathematical/logicalideasin of mathematical/logicalsystems. illustrate historicalandcontemporaryapplications Saint Paul College—ACommunity &Technical College•2021–2022 Catalog 7. 9. 8. to groupdifferences. the UnitedStates’historicalandcontemporaryresponses in theUnitedStates.Studentsshouldbeabletoevaluate knowledge ofthetraditionsandvaluesvariousgroups group differences(e.g.,race,gender, class)andtheir To increasestudents’ understandingofindividualand Human Diversity citizens. the freeexchangeofideasand functionaspublic-minded understand theirownandothers’ positions,bepartof responsible citizenshiprequiresthemtodevelopskills good inapluralisticsociety, studentsshouldlearnthat there arediverseviewsofsocialjusticeorthecommon can exerciseresponsibleandproductivecitizenship.While personal lifeandtounderstandthewaysinwhichthey reflect upontheethicaldimensionsofpolitical,socialand To developstudents’capacitytoidentify, discussand Ethical andCivicResponsibility cultural social,economicandpoliticalexperiences. their abilitytoapplyacomparativeperspectivecross- interdependence ofnationsandpeoplesdevelop To increasestudents’understandingofthegrowing Perspective Global e. d. c. b. a. e. b. a. d. c. b. a. demonstrate communicationskillsnecessaryfor suffered discriminationandexclusion. and culture,inparticularthosegroupsthathave of themanygroupsthatshapeAmericansociety contributions (political,social,economic,etc.) describe anddiscusstheexperience and beliefsregardingdiversity, racism,andbigotry. analyze theirownattitudes,behaviors,concepts between groupsincontemporarysociety. institutional dynamicsofunequalpowerrelations demonstrate anawarenessoftheindividualand history andculture. meanings ofgroupidentitiesintheUnitedStates, understand thedevelopmentofandchanging in theartsandhumanities. articulate aninformedpersonalreactiontoworks understand and applycoreconcepts(e.g.politics, views. examine, articulate,andapply theirownethical common globalfuture. responsibility worldcitizenssharefortheir understand theroleofaworldcitizenand that affecttheirsolution. the cultural,economic,andpoliticaldifferences analyze specificinternationalproblems,illustrating religious andlinguisticdifferences. demonstrate knowledgeofcultural,social,  great populationdiversity. living andworkingeffectivelyinasocietywith contemporary dimensions. of statesandsocietiesintheirhistorical cultural elementswhichinfluencerelations describe andanalyzepolitical,economic, General Information 23

4 5 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 4 4 4 4 3 4 5 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 3 40 1-4 1-4 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-4 1-6 Credits Credits Credits saintpaul.edu Environmental Science Environmental (p) General Biology: The Living World Biology of Women of Public Speaking Fundamentals Interpersonal Communication Communication Intercultural Communication Small Group Family Communication Gender Communication Cell and Molecular Biology (p) Biology Internship for Project Research Science and Engineering Technology Chemistry Concepts Principles of Chemistry 1 (p) Principles of Chemistry 2 (p) Special Topics in Biochemistry Special Topics Biochemistry (p) Biochemistry Internship/ Project Research Human Body Systems Understanding Biology General Biology: The Living Cell Nutrition Science to Forensic Introduction in Biology Special Topics Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 (p) Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 (p) (p) General Microbiology Genetics (p) Composition 1 Composition 2 (p) Composition Writing to Technical Introduction in English Special Topics in Communications Special Topics * *

10 10 9 8 7 8 9 7 7 2760* 2770 2790 1700* 1711* 1712* 1790 2700* 2790 1730* 1735* 1740* 1760 1782* 1790 2721* 2722* 2750* 2775* 1711 1712 1730 2790 Course contains lab (p) = Indicates prerequisite required for course Course contains lab (p) for course Course contains lab (p) = Indicates prerequisite required BIOL BIOL BIOL CHEM CHEM CHEM MnTC Goal 3: Natural Sciences BIOC BIOC BIOC BIOL 1725 BIOL BIOL BIOL BIOL 1745 BIOL BIOL BIOL 1785 BIOL BIOL BIOL BIOL BIOL Goal 1: Communication MnTC ENGL ENGL ENGL ENGL COMM 1710 COMM 1720 COMM 1730 COMM 1750 COMM 1770 COMM 1780 COMM 1790 * MnTC Goal 2: Critical Thinking of Fulfilled when all 10 Goal Areas completed MnTC are * ) satisfy more than one goal area; 10

resource issues in light of understandings about resource issues in light of understandings interrelationships, ecosystems, and institutions. to propose and assess alternative solutions environmental problems. take articulate and defend the actions they would on various environmental issues. physical and socio-cultural systems. describe the basic institutional arrangements that (social, legal, political, economic, religious) and are evolving to deal with environmental natural resource challenges. evaluate critically environmental and natural explain the basic structure and function of various explain the basic structure natural ecosystems and of human adaptive strategies within those systems. bio- discern patterns and interrelationships of analyze and reflect on the ethical dimensions of reflect on the ethical analyze and and scientific issues. legal, social, motivations and the diversity of political recognize others. interests of and to exercise the rights identify ways responsibilities of citizenship. rights and obligations, justice, liberty) to specific to specific liberty) justice, and obligations, rights issues. e. f. c. d. a. b. c. d. e. integrative and critical thinking about environmental integrative and critical issues. People and the Environment People and the Environment complex of today’s improve students’ understanding To Students will examine the environmental challenges. society and the natural of human inter-relatedness of both bio-physical principles environment. Knowledge is the foundation for and socio-cultural systems 10. Applied Science degree requires 16 MnTC credits. For any additions or changes in the MnTC Course List, contact a College Pathway Advisor in Advising & Counseling. from the MnTC courses in the next column, according to the distribution requirements for your degree. The Associate of Science degree requires 30 MnTC credits; the Associate of Contact the Pathway Advisor for more information. the Associate of Science or Associate of Applied follow To Science requirements for general education courses, choose minimum requirement. A (p) indicates a prerequisite is required for that course. Completion of the MnTC meets the lower division general education requirements at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and the University of Minnesota. areas listed below must be completed. A total of at least 40 semester credits must be earned. Courses designated with a superscript (e.g., BIOL 1710 credits are counted only once toward the 40-credit however, Course List Curriculum, all ten goal the full Minnesota Transfer earn To Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Minnesota Transfer Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College • 2021–2022 Catalog Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical 24 General Information saintpaul.edu * PHIL MATH MATH MATH MATH MATH MATH MATH MATH MATH MATH MATH MnTC Goal4:Mathematical/LogicalReasoning * PHYS PHYS 2760 PHYS PHYS PHYS 1760 PHYS PHYS NSCI NSCI NSCI 1782 NSCI 1780 NSCI 1770 NSCI 1750 NSCI 1740 NSCI 1730 NSCI 1721 NSCI 1710 CHEM CHEM CHEM CHEM CHEM CHEM MnTC Goal3: Course containslab(p)=Indicates prerequisite requiredforcourse Course containslab(p)=Indicatesprerequisiterequiredforcourse 1710 2760 2753 2750 2749 2100 1790 1762 1750 1740 1730 1710 2790 2710* 2700* 1722* 1720* 2770 1790 2795 2791 2790 2730* 2721* 2720* Natural Sciences 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 10 10

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Logic Linear Algebra(p) Differential Equationsand Multivariable Calculus(p) Calculus 2(p) Calculus 1(p) Intermediate Statistics(p) Special Topics inMathematics Pre-Calculus (p) Trigonometry (p) Introduction toStatistics College Algebra Liberal ArtsMathematics Special Topics inPhysics General Physics2(withCalculus)(p) General Physics1(withCalculus)(p) Principles ofPhysics2(p) Principles ofPhysics1(p) Natural SciencesInternship Special Topics inNatural Science and theEnvironment Special Topics inChemistry Cleanroom LabResearch Project Science andEngineeringTechnology Research Project for Instrumental Analysis(p) Organic Chemistry2(p) Organic Chemistry1(p) Contemporary IssuesinScience Introductory Astronomy (withlab) Descriptive Astronomy (nolab) Minnesota Geology Introduction toEnergy Natural Disasters Introduction toOceanography Introduction toGeology Earth Science Introduction toMeteorology continued Credits 1-6 1-6 1-4 1-6 1-4 1-4 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 3 4 3 3 5 5 4 4 3 3 4 5 5 3 4 3 3 3 3 4 4 3

Saint Paul College—ACommunity &Technical College•2021–2022 Catalog HIST 1745 HIST 1730 GLOS 1710 GEOG GEOG 1750 GEOG 1740 GEOG 1720 GEOG 1700 ECON ECON 1730 ECON 1720 ECON COMM 1740 ANTH ANTH 1730 ANTH 1720 ANTH 1710 and BehavioralSciences MnTC Goal5:History, SocialSciences, SOCI 1710 PSYC 2720 PSYC PSYC PSYC 1780 PSYC 1750 PSYC 1740 PSYC 1720 PSYC POLS 1790 POLS 1760 POLS 1750 POLS 1740 POLS 1720 MATH HIST 2790 HIST 2780 HIST 1780 HIST 1773 HIST 1770 HIST 1761 HIST 1760 HIST 1750 HIST 1746 1790 1790 1710 1790 2240 1790 1710 2240 7 8 8 10 8 8 10 8 8 9 8 10 7 7 7 9 7 7 9 9 9 9 8 9 7 7 9 7 9 8 8 10 7

Special Topics inGeography Special Topics inEconomics Introduction totheAmericanEconomy Special Topics inAnthropology Behavioral Sciences(p) Statistics forPsychology/ Special Topics inPsychology General Psychology Behavioral Sciences(p) Statistics forPsychology/ and ImmigrationoftheUnitedStates U.S. Historyto1877 Contemporary World History Introduction toGlobalStudies World Geography Human /CulturalGeography Microeconomics Macroeconomics Mass Media&Communications Gender andCulture inGlobalPerspectives Introduction toCulturalAnthropology Introduction toSociology Social Psychology(p) Psychology ofDeathandDying Introduction toHealthPsychology Abnormal Psychology(p) Lifespan Development Special Topics inPoliticalScience Introduction toPoliticalPhilosophy Introduction toPoliticalScience Introduction toWorld Politics Introduction toAmericanGovernment Special Topics inHistory History ofRace,Ethnicity, History ofWomen intheUnitedStates History ofWorld Civilizationssince1500 History ofWorld Civilizationsto1500 U.S. Historysince1877 Historical Methods African AmericanHistory Minnesota Geography Physical Geography Introduction toPhysicalAnthropology Minnesota History Credits 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 3 4 4 4 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 2 3 3 3 4 3

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4 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 1-6 saintpaul.edu continued The Ancient and Medieval World Music Appreciation History of Rock and Roll Native American Literature (p) Native American Literature (p) African American Literature (p) LGBTQ Writers (p) Writers Women The Modern World and Civilization: Culture American Film International Film Recently Arrived Contemporary Recently Arrived Contemporary of Color (p) Contemporary Writers 1 (p) Survey of American Literature 2 (p) Survey of American Literature Fundamentals of Music Concert Choir Class Piano 1 Class Piano 2 British Literature Survey British Literature Global Literature Contemporary American Novel (p) The English Novel (p) Fiction Speculative to Introduction – Lost in the City (p) Urban Literature Spanish-Speaking Cultures The Art of Film in Humanities Special Topics Music Theory 1 Music Theory 2 (p) Advanced Ceramics (p) Advanced Ceramics (p) Writing to Creative Introduction (p) Writing to Fiction Introduction Writing to Non-Fiction-Memoir Introduction the Novel to Literary Studies: Introduction to Literary Studies: Introduction Drama to Literary Studies: Introduction Poetry to Literary Studies: Introduction Writing Nonfiction to Creative Introduction to Poetry Writing Introduction (p) Immigrant Literature and Film (p) Literature Survey British Literature

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MUSC MUSC MUSC MUSC MUSC 1740 MUSC 1745 ENGL ENGL ENGL ENGL 2740 ENGL 2750 ENGL 2755 ENGL ENGL ENGL 2776 ENGL HUMA 1720 HUMA 1730 HUMA 1750 HUMA HUMA 1780 HUMA 1790 HUMA MUSC MUSC MnTC Goal 6: MnTC ARTS ENGL ENGL ENGL ENGL ENGL Short Story The ENGL ENGL ENGL ENGL ENGL 1780 ENGL 1790 ENGL ENGL 2721 ENGL 2722 ENGL

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 1-6 3-4 1-6 1-6 Credits continued World Art World Art in the Cities Art Appreciation American Animation The Design of Everyday Life Social Psychology (p) Studies Foundations in Women’s in Women’s Special Topics Sociology of Crime and Deviance Sociology of Crime and Juvenile Delinquency to Criminal Justice Introduction to Corrections Introduction and Parole Probation, Social Problems Families and Relationships Sociology of Work Sociology of History of Photography in Art Special Topics Advanced Studio Arts Introduction to Ceramics Introduction Intermediate Ceramics (p) Metal Arts Metal Art 2 (p) Art in America Beginning Printmaking Intermediate Painting (p) Painting to Watercolor Introduction to Digital Art Introduction Drawing 1 Drawing 2 (p) Design Two-dimensional Design Three-dimensional to Painting Introduction Photography 3 (p) and Gender Studies Photography 1 Photography 2 (p) Special Topics in Sociology Special Topics Mass Media and Society Alternative Sentencing

8 7 8 7 7 7 9 9 7 9 9 9 9 8 7 8 History, Social Sciences, Social History, 1790 1795 2710 1750 1752 1756 1757 1770 1780 1742 1744 1746 1730 1731 1732 1733 1740 1717 1713 1714 1790 1760 Course contains lab (p) = Indicates prerequisite required for course Course contains lab (p) = Indicates prerequisite required ARTS ARTS ARTS ARTS ARTS ARTS ARTS 1760 ARTS ARTS ARTS ARTS ARTS ARTS ARTS ARTS ARTS ARTS ARTS 1724 ARTS 1726 ARTS ARTS 1720 ARTS 1722 ARTS ARTS ARTS MnTC Goal 6: Humanities and Fine Arts WGST 1790 * SOCI SOCI 2720 WGST 1785 SOCI 1776 SOCI 1766 SOCI 1772 SOCI 1774 SOCI SOCI 1765 SOCI 1720 SOCI 1730 SOCI 1740 MnTC Goal 5: MnTC Sciences and Behavioral Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College • 2021–2022 Catalog Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical 26 General Information saintpaul.edu ARTS 1724 ARTS 1722 ANTH 1710 MnTC Goal7:HumanDiversity * THTR THTR THTR THTR THTR THTR THTR THTR 1716 THTR SPAN 1740 SPAN 1730 SPAN 1720 SPAN 1710 PHIL PHIL 1770 PHIL 1760 PHIL 1750 PHIL 1742 PHIL 1724 PHIL 1722 PHIL 1720 PHIL PHIL MUSC MUSC 2721 MUSC 2720 MUSC MUSC MUSC MUSC MUSC MUSC MUSC MUSC 1770 MUSC 1765 MUSC 1760 MUSC 1750 MnTC Goal6: Course containslab(p)=Indicatesprerequisiterequiredforcourse 2725 1790 1740 1732 1731 1730 1725 1710 1790 1715 1700 2800 2714 2713 2711 2710 2700 1800 1790 Humanities andFineArts 8 7 8 8 8 10 9 9 8 8 8 7 7 7 6 6 5 8 8 8 8

Acting 2 Special Topics inDramaandTheatre Fundamentals ofPlaywriting:Playwriting1 Technical Theatre Practicum Theatre Performance.Practicum Theatre StagecraftandPerformance Acting 1 Introduction toTheatre Special Topics inPhilosophy Philosophy ofScientificReasoning Introduction toPhilosophy Music Production 2(p) String Ensemble Guitar Ensemble Chamber Singers Music Theory4(p) Music Theory3(p) Music Production 1 Special Topics inMusic The DesignofEveryday Life American Animation Introduction toCulturalAnthropology Theatre Around theWorld Intermediate Spanish2(p) Intermediate Spanish1(p) Beginning Spanish2(p) Beginning SpanishI Feminist Philosophy World Religions Eastern Philosophy Greek &RomanMythology Health Care Ethics Ethics Music History2:ClassicaltoModern(p) Music History1:MedievaltoBaroque (p) Music inWorld Cultures Music ofLatinAmericaandtheCaribbean American Music Jazz History Environmental Ethics continued Credits 1-6 1-6 1-6 3 3 1 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 5 5 5 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Saint Paul College—ACommunity &Technical College•2021–2022 Catalog HIST 1746 HIST 1745 COMM 1780 COMM 1770 COMM 1720 ENGL 2776 ENGL 2755 ENGL 2750 ENGL 2740 ENGL 2722 ENGL 2721 ENGL 1790 ENGL 1780 ASLS ARTS 1726 MnTC Goal7: ASLS ASLS ARTS 1760 ARTS 1720 ARAB ARAB ANTH 1730 MnTC Goal8:GlobalPerspective * SOCI 2720 SOCI 1765 SOCI 1730 SOCI 1710 PSYC 2720 PSYC 1750 PSYC 1740 PHIL 1770 MUSC 1765 MUSC 1760 MUSC 1750 MUSC 1745 HUMA 1780 HIST 2790 HIST 2780 HIST 1773 Course containslab(p)=Indicatesprerequisiterequiredforcourse 1435 1412 1411 1320 1310 Human Diversity 5 5 1 1 1 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 5

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3 4 4 5 3 3 3 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1-6 1-6 1-6 Credits Credits saintpaul.edu Minnesota Geology in Natural Science Special Topics (no lab) Descriptive Astronomy (with lab) Astronomy Introductory Probation, Parole and Parole Probation, Studies Foundations in Women’s and in Women’s Special Topics to Physical Anthropology Introduction Science Environmental (p) General Biology: The Living World Physical Geography Minnesota Geography Minnesota History Earth Science to Geology Introduction to Oceanography Introduction to Meteorology Introduction Natural Disasters to Energy Introduction of Women Biology & Communications Mass Media Communication Small Group in the United States History of Women Ethnicity, History of Race, in Science Contemporary Issues Ethics Ethics Health Care to American Government Introduction to Political Science Introduction to Political Philosophy Introduction in Political Science Special Topics Lifespan Development Psychology of Death and Dying Juvenile Delinquency to Criminal Justice Introduction to Corrections Introduction Environmental Ethics Environmental Alternative Sentencing Gender Studies and the Environment and Immigration of the United States and Immigration of the * * * * *

3 3 10 3 3 5 5 5 5 3 3 5 5 5 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 1 5 5 3 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Course contains lab (p) = Indicates prerequisite required for course Course contains lab (p) = Indicates prerequisite required for course Course contains lab (p) = Indicates prerequisite required NSCI 1782 NSCI 1790 PHIL 1724 PHYS 1760 PHYS 2760 * SOCI 1776 WGST 1785 WGST 1790 * MnTC Goal 10: People & the Environment ANTH 1720 BIOL 1725 BIOL 1745 GEOG 1700 GEOG 1750 HIST 1750 NSCI 1710 NSCI 1721 NSCI 1730 NSCI 1740 NSCI 1750 NSCI 1770 Responsibility & Civic Goal 9: Ethical MnTC 1785 BIOL COMM 1740 COMM 1750 HIST 1770 HIST 1780 NSCI 1780 PHIL 1720 PHIL 1722 POLS 1720 POLS 1750 POLS 1760 POLS 1790 PSYC 1720 PSYC 1780 SOCI 1766 SOCI 1772 SOCI 1774

3 3 3 3 5 5 5 5 3 3 3 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 5 3 1-6 1-6 continued Environmental Ethics Environmental World Religions World Intermediate Spanish 2 (p) the World Around Theatre Social Problems Sociology of Work Beginning Spanish 1 Beginning Spanish 2 (p) Intermediate Spanish 1 (p) Greek & Roman Mythology Greek Eastern Philosophy Politics to World Introduction International Film Music Appreciation Cultures Music in World (p) Music History 1: Medieval to Baroque Music History 2: Classical to Modern (p) History of World Civilizations to 1500 Civilizations History of World since 1500 Civilizations History of World The Ancient and Medieval World The Modern World and Civilization: Culture Microeconomics Human / Cultural Geography Geography World to Global Studies Introduction History Contemporary World to Communications Introduction Speaking Fundamentals of Public Communication Intercultural Macroeconomics Spanish for the Workplace in Spanish Special Topics Spanish-Speaking Cultures Beginning Chinese 2 (p) Beginning Chinese in Chinese Special Topics American Sign Language 4 (p) American Sign 1 Beginning Chinese American Sign Language 3 (p) American Sign

6 6 5 5 6 6 6 10 6 6 6 5 6 6 6 6 6 5 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 1 1 1 5 5 Global Perspective Global 1790 1795 1720 1790 1414 1710 1413 Course contains lab (p) = Indicates prerequisite required for course THTR 1716 * SPAN SPAN 1720 SPAN 1730 SPAN 1740 SPAN SOCI 1740 1710 SPAN PHIL 1760 POLS 1740 SOCI 1720 PHIL 1742 PHIL 1750 MUSC 2720 MUSC 2721 PHIL 1724 MUSC 1740 MUSC 1770 HUMA 1750 HUMA 1790 HUMA 1720 HUMA 1730 HIST 1730 HIST 1760 HIST 1761 GEOG 1740 GLOS 1710 ECON 1720 ECON 1730 GEOG 1720 COMM 1710 COMM 1730 CHIN CHIN COMM 1700 ASLS CHIN MnTC Goal 8: MnTC ASLS Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College • 2021–2022 Catalog Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical 28 General Information saintpaul.edu credits fromcourses andprogramslikethose they offer. They factor indeterminingtransfer of credits.Institutionsaccept can affectthetransferofcredits earned,butitisnottheonly accreditation ofboththesending andreceivinginstitution equivalent toacourseatthereceiving institution.The sending institutionandyetmay ormaynotbeconsidered Note: a MinnesotaStateCollegesandUniversitiesinstitution. (MnTC) goalatSaintPaulCollegewillmeetthesame however; acoursethatmeetsMinnesotaTransfer Curriculum transfer andifthosecreditsmeetitsdegreerequirements; The receivingcollegeoruniversitydecideswhichcredits Understanding Transfer ofCredits Transfer ArticulationAgreementsTable. with whicharticulationagreementsdonotexist.Refertothe degree forstudentswhotransfer, particularly tocolleges courses typicallywouldberequiredtocompleteaBachelor’s education (MnTC)courses.Additionalgeneral requirements, theAASdegreerequires20creditsofgeneral transfer optionsaremorelimited.Inadditiontotechnical Pathway AdvisorintheAdvising&CounselingCenteras transfer arestronglyadvisedtotalkaSaintPaulCollege who arefollowinganAASdegreeandinterestedin mainly topreparestudentsfordirectemployment.Students An AssociateofAppliedScience(AAS)degreeisintended to acollegewhereanarticulationagreementdoesnotexist. to completeaBachelor’s degree,particularlyifstudentstransfer courses. Additionalgeneraleducationcoursesmayberequired degree requires30creditsofgeneraleducation(MnTC) agreements. Inadditiontotechnicalrequirements,theAS to collegeswithwhichSaintPaulCollegehasarticulation transfer tocompleteaBachelor’s degreewhentheytransfer students forimmediateemployment;however, studentscan An AssociateofScience(AS)degreeisintendedtoprepare the transfercollege.RefertoGeneralTransfer Table. Advisor atSaintPaulCollegeandtotheappropriateperson and transfercollege,soitisimportanttotalkaPathway Note: education coursesreferredtoaspremajorrequirements. the AAdegree.Somefour-year majorsrequirespecificgeneral University ofMinnesota.Severalprivatecollegesalsohonor Minnesota StateCollegesandUniversitiesinstitutionsthe the generaleducationrequirementsatanyofpublic (MnTC). CompletionoftheMnTCwitha2.0GPA meets The AAdegreeconsistsoftheMinnesotaTransfer Curriculum courses (40credits),whichiswhatgivesitmoretransferability. be chosen.TheAAdegreerequiresmostlygeneraleducation a studentcantransferandinthevarietyofmajorsthat offers flexibilityintermsofthevarietycollegestowhich The AssociateofArts(AA)degreeisdesignedfortransferand Programs. education coursesrequiredbyfour-year BachelorofFineArts in FineArtsDegree.Itprovidesanexposuretothegeneral who plantotransferafour-year collegetopursueaBachelor An AssociateofFineArts(AFA) degreeisdesignedforstudents the typesofdegreesofferedatCollege: four-year collegeoruniversity, itisimportanttounderstand To ensureasmooth transferfromSaintPaulCollegetoa Transfer toOtherInstitutions A coursecanmeetaMinnesota Transfer Goalatthe Course requirementsmayvarydependingonthemajor

Saint Paul College—ACommunity &Technical College•2021–2022 Catalog Obtain thefollowingmaterialsandinformationfromfour- information. Minnesota Transfer website(www.mntransfer.org) formore access theSaintPaulCollegewebsite(saintpaul.edu)or the coursesintendedtotransferfromSaintPaulCollege.Also institutions maybeavailabletoprovideguidanceinselecting in AdvisingandCounseling.Transfer guidestofour-year Pathway Advisorsandothertransferresourcesareavailable and websitestalktoadvisorsatthefour-year institution. Saint PaulCollegePathwayAdvisor, consultcollegecatalogs differ fromonecollegetoanother, itisimportanttotalka Since requirementsandacceptanceofSaintPaulCollegecredits international credits,etc.). accept coursesandothertypesofcollegecredits(CLEP, AP, IB, graduation credits.Collegesanduniversitiesdifferinhowthey complete alldegreerequirementswithintheusualnumberof A changeincareergoalormajormightmakeitdifficultto choose?” your creditsfulfillrequirementsofthedegreeorprogramyou courses andprerequisites/electives.Thekeyquestionis,“Will credits inthreecategories:generaleducation,major/minor toward graduation.Bachelor’s degreeprogramsusuallycount determine equivalency. Noteverythingthattransferscounts transfers to“like.”Thenameofacourseisnotsufficient look forsimilarityincoursegoals,contentandlevel:“like” Student. has therighttoanappeal.See Your RightsasaTransfer why judgmentsweremadeabout specificcourses.Eachstudent Contact thecollegeoftransfer withquestionsortofindout orientation orselectionofamajor. specifically meetdegreerequirements maynotbedecideduntil explain whichcoursestransfer andwhichdonot.Howcourses will beevaluatedfortransfer. Awritten evaluation should After receivingnotificationofacceptance,transcriptedcredits check onapplicationstatus. from theintendedcollegeoftransferafteronemonth,callto until allrequireddocumentsarefiled.Ifnothinghasbeenheard all thenecessarypaperwork.Mostcollegesmakenodecisions Make certainthecollegeoruniversityhasbeensuppliedwith scores. be requiredtoprovideahighschooltranscriptorGEDtest from allpreviouslyattendedinstitutions.Thestudentmayalso required applicationfee.Requestofficialtranscriptsbesent out theapplicationearly, priortothedeadlineandenclose Application foradmissionisthefirststepintransferring.Fill Applying for Transfer Admission at Other Institutions ask aboutcoursetransferandadmissionscriteria. or someoneinthedivisionprogramofinterest.Besureto After reviewingthisinformation,contactthePathwayAdvisor intended transferschoolformoreinformation. requirements foradmission.Consultanadvisoratyour University ofMinnesotahavehighschoolpreparation Note: requirements suchasspecificgradepointaverages. majors havelimitedenrollmentand/orspecialadmission (e.g., transcripts,testscores,portfolio,etc.).Notethatsome about admissionscriteriaandmaterialsrequiredforadmission. on financialaid(howtoapplyandbywhatdate),information year institution:collegecatalog,transferbrochure,information Minnesota StateCollegesandUniversitiesthe General Information 29 saintpaul.edu University of St. Thomas University of Wisconsin River Falls University of Wisconsin-Stout All Minnesota State Colleges and Universities University Augsburg Bethany Lutheran Bethel University College of St. Scholastica University Concordia Hamline University State Metropolitan University Minneapolis College of Art and Design St. Catherine University Saint Mary’s University Minneapolis University of Minnesota University of North Dakota Transfer Institution Transfer . Various Majors Various Majors Various Majors Various Various Majors Various Majors Various Majors Various Majors Various Majors Various Majors Various Majors Various Individualized Studies Majors Various Majors Various Majors Various Majors Various Majors Various Students are free to explore transfer to any college, Students are free to Selected Liberal Arts Courses AA/Selected Liberal Arts Courses AA/Selected Liberal Arts Courses AA/MnTC AA/MnTC AA Selected Liberal Arts Courses AA/MnTC AA/MnTC Selected Liberal Arts Courses AS/AAS Selected Liberal Arts Courses Selected Liberal Arts Courses AA/MnTC AA/MnTC AA/MnTC General Transfer Table 2021-2022 Table Transfer General (AA) or Associate of Arts following the For students transfer other general colleges. transfer to many table summarizes The following transfer to other institutions are planning to Students who and at Saint Paul College with Pathway Advisor should work they are transferring. Certain majors the college to which so the following provides a require specialized coursework, it is not intended to cover specific guide for general transfer; majors. Admission requirements may requirements for all major the student is pursuing. Students vary depending on the the transfer college and use transfer guides should consult with deadlines and requirements. to find out admission Note: listed in the following table. including colleges not guides are also available at Transfer saintpaul.edu/transferguides COLLEGE SAINT PAUL / Major Offered Degree type of appeal. department or committee A review by the appropriate will be conducted. student. The decision is conveyed in writing to the The student may appeal the decision. The student fills out an appeals form. Supplemental The student fills out to reviewers can include: a syllabus, information provided reading list, depending upon the course description, or A review of eligibility for financial aid or scholarships. A review of eligibility A clear, understandable statement of an institution’s statement of an institution’s understandable A clear, transfer policy. of why credits review and an explanation A fair credit not accepted. were or were appeals process. A copy of the formal • • • • 4. 3. 2. 1. information. Saint Paul College has formed articulation agreements with Saint Paul College has formed articulation to assist students a number of public and private institutions programs with following some AS, AAS, diploma or certificate Advisor for further their transfer goals. Please see a Pathway Transfer Articulation Agreements Articulation Transfer For help with transfer questions or concerns, contact the For help with transfer questions or concerns, transfer college. Pathway Advisor or your advisor at the Steps in the Appeals Process: Steps in the Appeals Your Rights as a Transfer Student a Transfer as Rights Your to: are entitled Students Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College • 2021–2022 Catalog Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical