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Academic Catalog 2020-21 Greeting from the President Welcome to Oakton Community College! I’m so happy that you’ve chosen to pursue your education with us. At Oakton, you will join a richly diverse community—where you will be valued and supported as you pursue your academic and career goals. From the moment you step onto either of our beautiful campuses located in Des Plaines and Skokie—or study online or at a satellite location—you’ll find the resources you need to keep you on your path to success. In addition to our high quality academic programs, we offer support services and community engagement opportunities that will serve you long after you finish your course of study. During your time at Oakton, you’ll make meaningful connections that will allow you to grow academically, personally and socially. You’ll develop relationships with peers and support each other as you progress through your individual journeys. You’ll engage with our curriculum, gaining knowledge that will prepare you to thrive in the workplace or continue your studies at a four-year college. You’ll connect with our dedicated faculty and staff, who will be there at every turn to help you overcome unexpected obstacles. Years from now, we hope you’ll remain connected to us as an alumni, allowing your accomplishments to inspire others. That’s the Oakton experience we pledge to provide to you—and to students for generations to come. Thank you again for choosing Oakton Community College. Together, we will achieve great things. Joianne L. Smith, Ph.D. President 1 Our Mission, Vision, and Values Mission Oakton is the community’s college. By providing access to quality education throughout a lifetime, we empower and transform our students in the diverse communities we serve. Vision Dedicated to teaching and learning, Oakton is a student-centered college known for academic rigor and high standards. Through exemplary teaching that relies on innovation and collaboration with our community partners, our students learn to think critically, solve problems, and to be ethical global citizens who shape the world. We are committed to diversity, cultural competence, and achieving equity in student outcomes. Values A focus on Oakton students is at the core of each of these values. • We exercise responsibility through accountability to each other, our community, and the environment. • We embrace the diversity of the Oakton community and honor it as one of our college’s primary strengths. • We advance equity by acknowledging the effects of systemic social injustices and intentionally designing the Oakton experience to foster success for all students. • We uphold integrity through a commitment to trust, transparency, and honesty by all members of the Oakton community. • We cultivate compassion within a caring community that appreciates that personal fulfillment and well-being are central to our mission. • We foster collaboration within the college and the larger community and recognize our interdependence and ability to achieve more together. Adopted by the Board of Trustees March 21, 2017 2 Table of Contents Board of Trustees, Trustees Emeriti and Administration . 4 College Offices Directory . 5 Academic Calendar 2020-2021 . 6-7 Admission . 8 Registration Information . 9 Tuition and Fees, Career/Joint Agreements . 10 Payment Policy . 11 Student Financial Assistance . 11 Academic Curricula and Departments . 13 Programs and Departments Directory . 14-15 Accreditation and Continuing Education Certifications . 16 Online Learning . 17 English as a Second Language . 17 Other Learning Opportunities . 18 Study Abroad . 18 Academic Policies . 19 Standards of Academic Progress (SOAP) . .20 Transfer of Credits To and From Oakton . 20 Prior Learning Assessment . .21 Academic Honors at Oakton . 23 Graduation Requirements . 23 Academic Support Services/Disability Services . 24 Learning Center/Testing Center . 24 Academic Computing/Language Labs . 25 Library/Media Services . 25 Student Services . 26 Student Life . 26 Office of Student Life and Campus Inclusion (OSLCI) . .26 Center for Campus Inclusion and Diversity (CCID) . .27 Student Organizations/Campus Clubs and Athletics . 27 Student Conduct and Health and Safety Procedures . 27 Campus Services . 28 Koehnline Museum of Art . 28 Continuing Education, Training, and Workforce Development . 29 Alliance for Lifelong Learning (ALL) . 29 General Education . 30 General Education Core Curriculum and Transfer Agreements . 30 College Transitions . 31 Associate Degree General Education Requirements . 32 IAI General Education Courses . 34-36 Baccalaureate Transfer Programs and Pre-majors . 37-75 General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) . 62 Associate in General Studies (A.G.S.) . 69 Special Areas of Study and Concentrations . 76-78 Career Programs . 79-140 Course Numbering System . .141 Course Descriptions by Discipline . 142-211 Faculty and Administrators . 212-220 Index . 221-223 Map . 224 3 Oakton complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Oakton Community College (FERPA), 20 USC Section 1232 (g). For specific information, see the Des Plaines Campus, 1600 East Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Oakton Student Handbook or contact the Director of Registrar Services. Skokie Campus, 7701 North Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 Students who believe their rights have been abridged may file a com- plaint with the Family Policy Compliance Office, Department of Education, About Oakton 400 Maryland, S.W., Washington, DC 20202-4605, concerning the alleged failures of the College to comply with the Act. Oakton complies with Oakton Community College is committed to helping students define the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (Public Law 106-102, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 6801, their path to success and providing support and resources to ensure et seq.) For specific information, see the Oakton Student Handbook. they reach their goals. With more than 80 areas of study offered at campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie along with courses available District 535 Board of Trustees Trustees Emeriti online and at satellite locations—we strive to provide equitable William Stafford, Chair Joan W. DiLeonardi, Ph.D. learning opportunities to our diverse student population. Paul Kotowski, J.D., Vice Chair Joan B. Hall Marie Lynn Toussaint, J.D., Secretary Jody Wadhwa Our Educational Programs and Services Martha Burns In accordance with the Illinois Community College Act, Oakton provides, Gail Bush, Ph.D. at minimum, the following educational programs and services: Benjamin Salzberg • Baccalaureate and general education for students planning to Wendy B. Yanow, Ed.D. transfer to four-year colleges and/or to earn an associate degree Karen Suarez, Student Trustee in liberal arts, science, engineering or fine arts. • Occupational education to provide students with career training Administration suitable for obtaining employment or enhancing occupational skills. Joianne L. Smith, Ph.D., President • General or developmental studies for students requiring additional May Alimboyoguen, Assistant Dean for Health Careers preparation before they can begin college-level education. Robyn Bailey, Director of Operations and Administration • Continuing education for residents, employers, and employees of Marc J. Battista, Associate Vice President of Workforce Education/ the community desiring classes without having to enroll in.