2011-12 Mat-Su College Catalog
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2011 - 2012 Catalog Matanuska‐Susitna College University of Alaska Anchorage P.O. Box 2889 | Palmer, Alaska 99645 Telephone: 907‐745‐9774 E‐Mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.matsu.alaska.edu About this Catalog. This catalog offers you a complete guide to studying at Matanuska‐Susitna College. It includes information on admission and graduation requirements as well as program and course listings for certificate and associate’s degree students. You should refer to this catalog for clarification on what is required of you as a Mat‐Su College student and for specific information about what is offered at MSC. If you are a current or enrolling student, you should also refer to the Course Schedule which lists the dates, times and locations of available courses for each semester. Schedules are available a few weeks before registration begins for the upcoming semester. If you need more information, refer to the directory on page 5 for a list of MSC offices and phone numbers. It is the responsibility of the individual student to become familiar with the policies and regulations of MSC/UAA printed in this Catalog. The responsibility for meeting all graduation requirements rests with the student. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this Catalog. However, the Matanuska‐Susitna College Catalog is not a contract but rather a guide for the convenience of students. The College reserves the right to change or withdraw courses; to change the fees, rules, and calendar for admission, registration, instruction, and graduation; and to change other regulations affecting the student body at any time. It is the policy of the University of Alaska to provide equal education and employment opportunities and to provide service and benefits to all students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, Vietnam era or disabled veteran status, physical or mental disability, changes in marital status, pregnancy, or parenthood. This policy is in accordance with the laws enforced by the Department of Education and the Department of Labor, including Presidential Executive Order 11246, as amended, Title VI and Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Public Health Service Act of 1971, the Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the 14th Amendment, EEOC’s Sex Discrimination Guidelines, and Alaska Statutes 18.80.220 and 14.18. Inquiries regarding application of these and other regulations should be directed to the University of Alaska Anchorage’s Director of Campus Diversity and Compliance, the Office of Civil Rights (Department of Education, Washington, DC), or the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (Department of Labor, Washington, DC). Publishing/Design: Bonnie Wendt, Communications Specialist III Proof Reading: Andrea Andrews, Rhonda Atkins, Karen Backlund, Rex Bluestone, Maggie Boman, Elizabeth Childs, Shira Crowell, Korry Dunham, Shana Ellington, Sandy Gravley, Betsy Korzeniewski, Bryan Mac Lean, Rebecca Oprish, Bettina Reeder, Amy Seamans, Page 2 Matanuska‐Susitna College 2011‐2012 Bulletin ACADEMIC CALENDAR All dates are subject to change. All registration dates pertain to semester‐length classes. Deadlines will be prorated for courses with dates other than the full semester length. Calculate course prorate dates at www.curric.uaa.alaska.edu/registration/prorate. Please refer to the current semester Course Schedule or the Mat‐Su College website for the latest Academic Calendar. FALL 2011 SEMESTER SPRING 2012 SEMESTER (TENTATIVE) Priority On‐line Registration begins Priority On‐line Registration begins April 6 November 5 On‐line Registration begins for all students On‐line Registration begins for all students April 18 TBA On‐site Registration Begins On‐site Registration Begins July 11 TBA Semester Begins Alaska Civil Rights Day (campus closed) August 29 January 16 Late Registration (Add/Drop Period) Semester Begins August 29‐September 9 January 17 Labor Day Holiday Late Registration (Add/Drop Period) September 5 & 6 January 17‐27 Payment Deadline Payment Deadline September 9 January 27 End of 100% Refund Period End of 100% Refund Period September 9 January 27 Add/Drop, Audit‐to‐Credit, Credit/No Credit Deadline Add/Drop, Audit‐to‐Credit, Credit/No Credit Deadline September 9 January 27 Late Payment Fee Assessed ($125) Late Payment Fee Assessed ($125) September 12 TBA Graduation Application Deadline/December Graduation Application Deadline/May Graduates Graduates March 1 November 1 Spring Break–MSC Directed/Independent Study Deadline March 12‐17 November 7 Directed/Independent Study Deadline Open‐Entry Skill Center Registration Deadline March 30 November 7 Open‐Entry Skill Center Registration Deadline Late Payment Fee Assessed ($175) March 30 November 8 Late Payment Fee Assessed ($175) Withdrawal, Credit‐to‐Audit Deadline TBA November 22 Withdrawal, Credit‐to‐Audit Deadline Thanksgiving Holiday April 13 November 23‐26 Total Withdrawal Deadline Total Withdrawal Deadline April 30 December 9 Semester Ends Semester Ends May 7 December 17 Grades Available on UA Online Grades Available on UA Online May 10 December 22 Commencement May 11 Matanuska‐Susitna College 2011‐2012 Catalog Page 3 CONTENTS CHAPTER PAGE 1 Welcome to Matanuska‐Susitna College .......................... 9 2 Student Life .................................................. 13 3 Tuition, Fees, & Financial Aid ................................... 17 4 Student Rights & Responsibilities ................................ 27 5 Advising & Academic Support ................................... 33 6 Academic Standards & Regulations .............................. 37 7 Educational Delivery Methods & Non‐Traditional Credit ............ 61 8 Undergraduate Programs ...................................... 65 9 Course Descriptions ........................................... 103 10 Directory .................................................... 143 Campus Map ................................................ 147 Index ....................................................... 149 Page 4 Matanuska‐Susitna College 2011‐2012 Bulletin SOURCES OF INFORMATION For general information, voice mail menu, or cancellations due to weather call 745‐9774. ADMINISTRATION College Director's Office................................ 745‐9726 or 9779 FAX........................................................ 745‐9769 Academic Affairs Office ....................................... 745‐9754 FAX........................................................ 746‐9303 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Director of Administrative Services.............................. 745‐9723 Accounts Payable/Payroll/Personnel/Purchasing .................. 745‐9705 FAX........................................................ 745‐9711 CAMPUS CACHE Student Accounts/Financial Aid Disbursements/Refunds ............ 745‐9739 Supplies & Apparel........................................... 745‐9739 FAX........................................................ 745‐9700 Online Textbook Ordering: http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/matsu.htm or call (800) 325‐3252 COMPUTING & Computing Technology/Computer Labs .......................... 745‐9738 TECHNOLOGY SERVICES FAX........................................................ 745‐9711 LIBRARY Circulation Desk ...................................... 745‐9740 or 9714 FAX........................................................ 745‐9777 PHYSICAL PLANT Building & Grounds Maintenance/Security ....................... 745‐9750 FAX........................................................ 745‐9711 STUDENT SERVICES Admissions/Registration/Records/Graduation..................... 745‐9746 Academic Advising/Financial Aid/Veterans........................ 745‐9762 FAX........................................................ 745‐9747 THE LEARNING CENTER Testing/Tutoring............................................. 745‐9772 FAX........................................................ 745‐9703 ADDITIONAL NUMBERS Art Department.............................................. 745‐9755 CIOS Skill Center ............................................. 745‐9763 Student Government Office.................................... 745‐9759 TTY........................................................ 745‐9751 Matanuska‐Susitna College 2011‐2012 Catalog Page 5 DEFINITIONS ACADEMIC RECORD TRANSCRIPT: The official, permanently CONTACT HOUR: An instructional measure of time representing maintained records of credits and grades earned from courses, 50 minutes. A one‐credit lecture class requires 750 contact exams, etc., as well as awards, certificates, degrees, etc., minutes. received. COURSE CONTENT GUIDE: The official course plan kept on file by ACADEMIC YEAR: An academic year at Mat‐Su College includes administration. the fall semester (late August through mid‐December), the spring semester (early January through mid‐May), and summer COURSE SYLLABUS: A syllabus is a detailed description of a semester (mid‐May through mid‐August). college course. It includes such important items as attendance policy, assignments, grade policy, course objectives, instructor ACCREDITATION & CREDIT TRANSFERS: As an extended college contact information, and course outline. You should receive a of the University of Alaska Anchorage, Matanuska‐Susitna College syllabus for each course you take. is fully accredited by the Northwest Accreditation