2017-2018 Century College Course Catalog 3300 Century Avenue North, White Bear Lake, Minnesota 651.779.3300 • 800.228.1978 • century.edu NOTICE: This catalog is for general information concerning Century College. It should not be considered a contract between the College and others. All charges for fees are subject to change as determined by Minnesota State. College procedures and course and program offerings may be altered upon recommendations of the faculty and the College Advisory Committee, and approved by the state board. All provisions within this bulletin are subject to change. Changes will be communicated on the website (century.edu). Students are responsible for understanding those changes that are announced publicly. 2 Century College 2017–2018 Contents Chapter 1 General Information.........................................................4 Chapter 2 Admissions and Registration .................................................6 Admission...................................................................6 Course Placement Testing Services ..............................................9 Orientation and Registration ...................................................12 Costs......................................................................13 Refunds ................................................................14-15 Chapter 3 Student Services and Resources ............................................16 Admission Services ..........................................................16 myCentury Student Portal System/Email .........................................16 Advising, Counseling, & Career Center...........................................17 Career Services .............................................................17 Degree Audit Reporting System and Transferology .................................18 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Advocate ...........................18 Financial Aid for Students .....................................................18 GPS LifePlan................................................................20 Health Service ..............................................................20 Records & Registration Office..................................................20 Services for Students with Disabilities...........................................21 TRIO Programs ..............................................................21 Student Resource Centers .....................................................21 Transportation and Additional Services ..........................................23 Child Care..................................................................23 Chapter 4 Academic Policies.........................................................25 Graduation Requirements .....................................................29 Standards of Academic Progress................................................32 Chapter 5 Educational Programs ......................................................34 Educational Program Comparison ...............................................34 Program Requirements........................................................34 Minnesota Transfer Curriculum.................................................35 Preparation for a Bachelor’s Degree .............................................36 Associate in Arts Degree......................................................38 Associate in Fine Arts Degree..................................................39 Associate in Science Degree...................................................39 Associate in Applied Science Degree ............................................40 Certificates and Diplomas .....................................................41 Chapter 6 Programs of Study .........................................................42 Chapter 7 Course Descriptions........................................................43 Chapter 8 Continuing Education and Customized Training ..............................148 Chapter 9 College Administration and Faculty .........................................150 Chapter 10 Minnesota State ..........................................................156 Chapter 11 Student Handbook ........................................................157 Chapter 12 Transfer Guide............................................................165 651.779.3300 3 Chapter 1 General Information Mission Statement Century College inspires, prepares, and empowers students to succeed in a changing world. This means: • We inspire students to learn and to develop as whole people: intellectually, physically, and emotionally. • We inspire students to continue learning throughout life. • We prepare and empower students to be successful by helping them develop knowledge, skills and abilities needed to enter or progress within the work force or to transfer to a four-year institution, and to adapt and thrive in our increasingly diverse and with integrity and caring, accepting ever-changing world. Vision Statement people where they are and moving them Values Statement forward without sacrificing standards or To be a national leader in transforming expectations; bringing joy, honesty, and understanding to our work. The Century College community lives through an innovative, rigorous, and compassionate approach to education. values: • inspiring learning This means: • broadening perspectives • We continually strive to strengthen and Accreditation • pursuing excellence improve the positive impact we have on our students and community: transforming • responding to community needs Century College is accredited by the Higher their lives, as well as our own, through Learning Commission, a commission of • achieving goals our work. the North Central Association of Colleges • transforming lives • We will become known nationally as an and Schools, 30 North LaSalle Street, • celebrating achievement institution that “makes a difference”. Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504; • We continually strive to innovate – finding phone 800.621.7440. This facilitates the new and more effective ways to educate transfer of credit to Minnesota universities and serve students. and colleges as well as to institutions • We sustain rigor in our work – holding throughout the United States. Additionally, high standards and expectations for both the Century College Nursing Program is our students and for ourselves. accredited by the National League for • We approach our work with compassion – Nursing Accrediting Commission; the acknowledging the whole person, working Dental Assistant and Dental Hygiene 4 Century College 2017–2018 Programs are accredited by the American Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education Review Board (MAERB); and Dental Association Commission on Dental Education; the Orthotic and Prosthetic the Automotive Service Technology Accreditation (ADA-CODA); the Paramedic Practitioner Programs are accredited by Program has been evaluated by the Program is accredited by the Commission The Commission on Accreditation of Allied National Automotive Technicians Education on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Health Education Programs; the Medical Foundation (NATEF) and is certified by the Programs; the Radiologic Technology Program Assistant Program is accredited by the National Institute for Automotive Service is accredited by the Joint Review Committee Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Excellence (ASE). The Kitchen and Bath on Education in Radiologic Technology; Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon Design Program is endorsed by the National the Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician recommendation of the Medical Assistant Kitchen and Bath Association. Programs are accredited by the National 651.779.3300 5 Chapter 2 Admissions and Registration General Admission Policies & Procedures Century College considers all applicants without regard to race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, or disability, and marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. This institution abides by the provisions of Title IX, federal legislation forbidding discrimination on the basis of sex, and by all other federal and state laws regarding equal opportunity. Students who have graduated from high school or the equivalent (GED certificate holders) as well as current high school students who meet the Post-Secondary Enrollment Options program criteria or supplemental enrollment criteria Steps to a 3. Submit Official Transcripts: are eligible for admission to Century 651.779.3908 College. Students will be charged a Successful Start • High School Transcript/GED $20.00 application fee. Certificate- Submit to Admissions Office an official high school transcript/ Programs fill on a first come, first- 1. Apply for Admission: 651.773.1700 GED certificate after graduation. Call served basis unless otherwise noted. Complete a Century College application Admissions at 651.773.1700 for more Admission to the college does not for admission at www.century.edu/apply/ information. guarantee admission to a specific major or complete a paper copy and return it to • College or University Transcripts- or program. the Admissions Office. Next pay the $20 Transfer students will need to provide application fee. After your application transcripts from each college/institution All applicants must submit an has been processed, you will receive attended sent directly to the Transfer application for admission either your student ID number in the mail along Student Services/DARS Office. Your online