Schoolcraft College 2008-2009 Catalog
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Schoolcraft College C a t a l o g 0 8 - 0 9 Mission Core Purpose Schoolcraft is a com- Everything Schoolcraft College does, from It is the policy of Schoolcraft prehensive, open door, educational offerings and campus life to its College that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national community-based col- role as a community center, is geared toward origin, gender, age, marital status, lege. The mission of the fulfilling the institution’s core purpose: To in- creed or disability, be subjected to College is to provide a crease the intellectual and economic capacity discrimination during or be excluded transformational learning of the individuals, corporations and communi- from participating in or be denied the experience designed to in- ties it serves. benefits of any program or activity or crease the capacity of individuals and groups to in employment. achieve intellectual, social and economic goals. Any questions concerning the application of, or grievances for, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color or national origin should be directed to: Educational Programs & Activities: Cheryl M. Hagen Dean of Student Services Schoolcraft College 18600 Haggerty Road Livonia, MI 48152 734-462-4400, ext. 5088 Employment: Cindy Champnella Executive Director of Human Resources Schoolcraft College 18600 Haggerty Road Livonia, MI 48152 734-462-4405 Any questions concerning the application of, or grievances related to, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap, or the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which requires reasonable accommodation to be provided to disabled persons, • The Health Information Technology Associate should be directed to: Degree program is accredited by the Commission Jill F. O’Sullivan Accreditation on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Schoolcraft College is accredited by Information Management Education (CAHIIM), Vice President and The Higher Learning Commission of the in association with the American Health Chief Financial Officer North Central Association, 30 North LaSalle, Information Management Association (AHIMA). Schoolcraft College For more information regarding accreditation, call 18600 Haggerty Road Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504; 312-233-1129. phone 800-621-7440; fax 312-263-0456 or Livonia, MI 48152 • The Medical Assisting Certificate program is 734-462-4416 access the Commission’s Web site at accredited by the Commission on Accreditation www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org. of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Hearing Impaired Phone: on recommendation of the Curriculum Review 734-462-4437 Schoolcraft has the following programs that have Board of the American Association of Medical state and national approval and Assistants’ Endowment (AAMAE). For more Individuals who feel their rights have accreditation: information regarding accreditation, call been misused in relationship to the 727-210-2350. provisions of equal opportunity at • The Criminal Justice Associate Degree with Acad- emy program is certified by the Michigan Commis- • The Nursing Associate Degree and Practical Schoolcraft College can contact the sion on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES). For programs are approved by the Michigan Board appropriate persons listed above. more information of Nursing. For more information regarding regarding accreditation, call 517-322-3966. accreditation, call 517-373-6873. Schoolcraft College 2008–2009 Catalog | 3 N All the steps that lead to registration take place in the McDowell Center and are listed below: e ❏ w Apply for admission. Complete an application for admission and submit it to the Admissions and Enrollment Center. You also can apply online at www.schoolcraft.edu. Your Student Number is: ____________________ . S ❏ Visit our campus. Call 734-462-4426 to schedule a guided campus tour. t You also can view a virtual tour of campus at www.schoolcraft.edu. u ❏ Submit transcripts. Send your high school transcripts and/or GED d scores to the Admissions and Enrollment Center, or fax to 734-462-4553. Official college transcripts must be mailed from the transfer institution’s e Registrar’s Office directly to Schoolcraft. Guest students are not required n to submit transcripts. t ❏ Explore financial aid and scholarship opportunities.Apply online C at www.fafsa.ed.gov and list the Schoolcraft College code—002315. Call 734-462-4433 for help. h e ❏ Send in your ACT or SAT scores or take a placement test. If you have taken an ACT or SAT test within the last three years, send your scores to the c Admissions and Enrollment Center. If you have not taken the ACT test but k plan to, the Schoolcraft College ACT code is 2070. l i Placement testing is available in the Testing Center. You must have photo s identification and your student number or social security number to take t the placement test. Call 734-462-4806. Sample placement questions are available at www.schoolcraft.edu/assessment. ❏ Participate in orientation. Orientation is available on campus or online at www.schoolcraft.edu. Visit or call the Counseling Center at 734-462-4429 to make arrangements. ❏ Meet with an advisor or counselor. Visit or call the Counseling Center at 734-462-4429. ❏ Register for classes. Go online at www.schoolcraft.edu, call 734-462-4800, or visit the Admissions and Enrollment Center. To obtain a student identification card, bring photo identification to the Admissions and Enrollment Center. ❏ Choose a payment method. Pay for classes online, by phone at 734-462-4800, in person at the Cashier’s Office, or by using our tuition management plan. Payment must be made in full the same day you register. ❏ Attend your classes! www.schoolcraft.edu 4 | Schoolcraft College 2008–2009 Catalog TABLE OF CON T EN T S Inside Front Cover Becoming a Student 146–155 College Mission and Core Purpose Admissions .........................................................................147–149 Accreditation Information General Admission Criteria .................................................147 Notice to Students Admissions Process ..............................................................147 Placement Testing ..................................................................147 New Student Checklist 3 Foundation Courses ..............................................................147 Welcome to Schoolcraft College 6–7 High School Enrollment Options .....................................148 Readmission of Former Students .....................................148 Where to go for Assistance 8–9 Guest Students at Schoolcraft College ..........................148 Guest Students from Schoolcraft College .....................148 Academic Calendar 2008–2009 10 International Students Including Canadians and Programs of Study 11–76 Non-Native English Speakers ........................................149 Graduation ...................................................................................... 12 Campus Tours ..........................................................................149 Degree and Certificate Requirements .................................. 13 Financial Aid .......................................................................150–155 Core Abilities and General Education Requirements ... 13 Financial Aid Programs ........................................................150 Career Programs ....................................................................... 14 Scholarships .........................................................................150 Requirements for a Career Program Degree .............. 14 Grant Programs ...................................................................151 Certificates of Program Completion ............................. 14 College Work Study Employment ................................151 Pathways to a Bachelor’s Degree ........................................ 15 Student Loans .....................................................................151 Transfer Programs .............................................................15–26 Veterans .................................................................................152 Typical Program Outlines for Financial Aid Application Process ....................................152 Popular Transfer Degrees .......................................16–20 Financial Aid General Information ...................................153 Featured Articulations and Special Agreements ...21–22 Rights and Responsibilities .............................................153 Transfer Associate Degrees ........................................22–23 Eligibility for Financial Aid ...............................................153 MACRAO Transfer Articulation Agreement ................. 24 Financial Need .....................................................................153 Transferring Individual Courses ...................................... 24 Transferring to Another College ...................................154 Featured Transfer Partners .........................................25–26 Transfer Scholarships ........................................................154 Guest Students ...................................................................... 26 Attendance at Multiple Institutions ............................154 Reverse Transfer .................................................................... 26 Study Abroad .......................................................................154