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JACKSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CATALOG& STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018-19 An Equal Opportunity Institution of Higher Learning of the Tennessee Board of Regents Jackson State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award degrees at the associate level. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Jackson State Community College. Jackson State Community College began its educational operation on September 27, 1967. 2018-2019 College Catalog And Student Handbook 2046 North Parkway, Jackson, TN 38301-3797 Telephone: (731) 424-3520 1-800-355-5722 www.jscc.edu Jackson State Community College does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admissions or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment programs and activities sponsored by JSCC. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Human Resources, 2046 North Parkway, Jackson TN 38301, (731) 424-3520. #AA18-7246 Table of Contents Back to TOC How to Use this Catalog For Assistance Sections of the Catalog ................................................................3 Inquiries will receive prompt attention if directed to the ap- Where We Are propriate office. Campus Map ................................................................................4 Inquiries about Office Phone What We Look Like Admission Admissions/Records 425-8844 Buildings and Facilities ...............................................................5 Financial Aid the College Scholarships and Loans Financial Aid 425-2605 When Things Happen Non-Credit Courses Community Education 425-2627 Academic Calendar .....................................................................6 Transcripts Admissions/Records 425-2654 What We Stand For Veterans Support Veterans Services 425-2618 Core Values and Beliefs ...............................................................7 Tuition and Fees Business Services 425-2603 Mission and Vision Statement .....................................................7 Accreditation ................................................................................7 Governance ..................................................................................7 Jackson State Community College General Information / Public Information .............................. 7-8 2046 North Parkway Jackson, Tennessee 38301-3797 Who We Work With Jackson State’s Partnerships ......................................................10 www.jscc.edu What Is Required Toll Free: 1-800-355-JSCC (5722) Student Responsibilities .......................................................................11 Admission Information ..............................................................11 Learning Support Program .......................................................15 Tuition and Fees .........................................................................17 Academic Information ...............................................................20 How We Help You Financial Aid ..............................................................................28 Scholarships ...............................................................................28 Federal and State Aid .................................................................31 Student Services ........................................................................34 What We Offer General Education .....................................................................38 Programs of Study .....................................................................39 Planning a Program of Study ................................................... 40 Transfet Programs ......................................................................43 Professional and Technical Programs .....................................112 Technical Certificates ..............................................................150 Workforce Development ..........................................................156 What You Can Expect Course Descriptions ................................................................158 Who We Are Administration, Faculty, and Staff .........................................194 Governing Board and Advisory Groups .................................199 Student Handbook Guidelines for Students .......................................................... 204 Application Application form ........................................ last page 2 2018/2019 JACKSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE How To Use This Catalog Back to TOC the College This catalog has been prepared for students as a guide to the current Academic programs. This section first gives some general policies, procedures, and academic curricula of the college. Every information concerning a program of study followed by the academic effort has been made to print the most current and correct informa- programs that Jackson State offers. Graduation policy requirements tion. However, every student MUST check with his/her advisor to are listed next, followed by each program description. Each program verify the correct requirements for graduation. The college will not be includes curriculum requirements. In alphabetical order, the responsible for misprints or incorrect information regarding program college/university transfer majors are listed first, then the two-year requirements. professional and technical majors, and the technical certificates of This catalog is set up in sections. Listed below is an outline of the credit are listed last. catalog. When you have selected the course of study for your academic Location map is on page 4. program you will find details about the individual courses listed alpha- betically by course letters. (ex. ACCT, ENGL etc.) under the section The academic calendar is on page 6. A student is respon- entitled “What You Can Expect.” sible for knowing and complying with the dates listed in the academic calendar. The programs and services of Jackson State’s Division of Community Education are located in the last part of this section. The college’s mission statement is on page 7. The course description section follows next in “What You Can General information on the college’s history, policy statement, Expect.” This section lists, in alphabetical order, all courses that are accreditation, and EEOC information is in the first section. offered by the college with a brief description of each course. This Admission information. This section details all admission information also includes prerequisites or co-requisites that a course requirements and policies of the college by categories. This section may require. also lists programs that have additional admission requirements. Fees The administration, faculty, and staff section is the next to and expenses are listed here also. Included are registration and tuition last section of the catalog. The Tennessee Board of Regents’ board fees and any other miscellaneous fees that may be applied. members are listed as well as community advisory committees. Student services information can be found under “How We The Student Handbook is the last section. This handbook Help You.” This section details general regulations and services that is a valuable guide for students who attend Jackson State. It offers are provided for students. This section also includes financial aid and general information about services and expectations for the student veterans affairs information. community. The academic policies and procedures section details information relating to the grading policies, academic retention standards, and general academic policies relating to students. www.jscc.edu STAY CLOSE, GO FAR! 2018/2019 3 Where We Are Located Back to TOC the College 1 McWherter Center 7 Gymnasium and Music 10 Student Center • Ayers Auditorium Library • Admissions and Records • Kisber Board Room • Registration Center 8 Walter L. Nelms • Bookstore Classroom Building 2 Jack Martin Baseball • Counseling • Financial Aid 9 F.E. Wright Softball Field • Security 3 Administration Building • Business Office Maintenance and Operations 4 • Financial and Administrative Affairs 11 Science Building • Human Resources Art Building 5 • President 12 Jim Moss Center for Nursing 13 Jim and Janet Ayers Center for Health Sciences 14 Future Physical Plant JSCC Satellite Campuses Humboldt Higher Education Center: Lexington-Henderson Co. Center: Savannah-Hardin Co. Center: 1751 Main St., Humboldt, TN 38343 932 E. Church St., Lexington, TN 38351 840 South Pickwick St., Savannah, TN 38372 731-784-7226 731-968-5722 731-925-5722 4 2018/2019 JACKSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE What We Look Like Back to TOC Buildings And Facilities the College Jackson State occupies a 97 acre main campus located in Jackson, Ten- The Frances T. Edmonson Registration Center is located nessee and maintains three college centers, in Humboldt, Lexington, in the Student Center Building. The center is open to all students and Savannah, Tennessee. The main campus contains 80 acres of open during open registration periods prior to each semester. Refer to the land with wooded areas, a pond, performance area, and walkways. academic calendar for dates and times of open registration. The F. E. Wright Administration Building, named after The Jim Moss Center for Nursing, named after the