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Wsc Catalog 2012-2013 2012-2013 General Catalog www.wsc.edu 0 Wayne State College 2012-2013 General Catalog Mr. Curt Frye President Wayne State College Mission Statement Learning Excellence, Student Success, Regional Engagement Wayne State College is a comprehensive institution of higher education dedicated to freedom of inquiry, excellence in teaching and learning, and regional service and development. Offering affordable undergraduate and graduate programs, the College prepares students for careers, advanced study, and civic involvement. The College is committed to faculty-staff student interaction, public service, and diversity within a friendly and collegial campus community. www.wsc.edu 1 Wayne State College 2012-2013 General Catalog Wayne State College From the point of application to enrollment, the Office of Admissions has one goal in mind—your success! Office of Admissions Wayne State College 1111 Main Street Wayne, Nebraska 68787 Phone: 1-866-228-9972 or 402-375-7234 [email protected] www.wsc.edu/admission Academic Schools and Departments School of Arts & Humanities School of Education & Counseling Art & Design Counseling & Special Education Communication Arts Educational Foundations & Leadership Language & Literature Music School of Business & Technology School of Natural & Social Sciences Business & Economics Health, Human Performance & Sport Computer Technology & History, Politics & Geography Information Systems Life Sciences Technology & Applied Science Physical Sciences & Math Sociology, Psychology & Criminal Justice Call 1-800-228-9972 or 402-375-7000 and ask for a school or department. Wayne State College is a member of the Nebraska State College System. www.wsc.edu 2 Wayne State College 2012-2013 General Catalog 2012-2013 GENERAL & GRADUATE CATALOG VOLUME CI AUGUST 2012 Published annually by Wayne State College, Wayne, Nebraska Postage paid at Wayne, Nebraska 68787 Wayne State College is an open institution committed to providing access and opportunity for all students to fulfill essential educational needs regardless of race, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, culture, and/or socioeconomic conditions. The programs and instruction have a commitment to multi-cultural education from which students can gain respect and appreciation for the total culture of ethnic and minority groups in American society. Wayne State College makes every effort to provide facilities and academic programs that are accessible to individuals with disabilities. Wayne State College ensures that no employment or educational policy is discriminatory on the basis of individual characteristics other than qualifications for employment, quality of performance of duties, and conduct in regard to their employment in accord with Board policies and rules and applicable law. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information in this catalog, but Wayne State College reserves the right to make changes without prior notice. Wayne State College also reserves the right to cancel programs or courses due to low enrollment or budget constraints. Wayne State College provides the information herein solely for the convenience of the reader and, to the extent permissible by law, expressly disclaims any liability, which may otherwise be incurred. The words “he” or “she” refers to any member of the College community. www.wsc.edu 3 Wayne State College 2012-2013 General Catalog TABLE OF CONTENTS ACADEMIC CALENDAR ............................................. 6 Programs Of Study, Non-Teaching Programs ......... 24 GENERAL INFORMATION ......................................... 7 Programs Of Study, Teaching Programs ................. 25 Effective Dates of This Catalog ............................... 7 Academic Definitions & Procedures ...................... 26 Student’s Responsibility .......................................... 7 WildcatsOnline ....................................................... 26 Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act of 1974 .. 7 Credit Hours ........................................................... 26 The College .............................................................. 7 Classification of Students ....................................... 26 History of Wayne State College ............................... 7 Undergraduate Returning Students ......................... 26 Overview of the Current Role and Mission ............. 7 Acceptance of College Level Credit ....................... 26 Degrees Authorized .................................................. 8 Community and Junior College Graduates ............. 27 Accreditation and Affiliations .................................. 8 Academic Load ....................................................... 27 Use of Human Subjects in Research ........................ 8 Changes in Majors or Degree Programs ................. 27 Use of Animals in Research ..................................... 9 Course Changes ...................................................... 28 Schools of the College ............................................. 9 Withdrawal from Class ........................................... 28 Objectives of the College ......................................... 9 Withdrawal from College ....................................... 28 The Campus ............................................................. 9 Directed Study Courses .......................................... 28 Major buildings on the campus ................................ 9 Special Project Courses .......................................... 28 South Sioux City College Center ............................ 11 Correspondence Courses ........................................ 28 Housing / Meals ..................................................... 11 Private Study .......................................................... 28 Residence Halls ...................................................... 11 Degree Audit .......................................................... 28 Food Service .......................................................... 12 Study Abroad Programs ........................................... 29 Student Services ..................................................... 12 Advanced Placement/Credit by Examination ......... 29 Holland Academic Success Center ........................ 12 CLEP ...................................................................... 29 STRIDE Student Support Services Program .......... 12 WSC/USD Joint ROTC Program Credit ................ 30 Counseling Center .................................................. 13 Credit for Prior Military Experience ....................... 30 Student Health Services ......................................... 14 Grading System ...................................................... 30 Career Services ...................................................... 14 Grade Appeals/Changes ......................................... 31 Co-Curricular Activities ......................................... 14 Grade Point Calculation .......................................... 31 Student Organizations ............................................ 15 Dean’s List .............................................................. 31 Continuing Education ............................................ 15 Repeating Courses .................................................. 31 Foundation / Alumni .............................................. 16 Satisfactory-No Credit Option ................................ 31 Auditing of Courses ................................................ 32 ADMISSION PROCEDURES ...................................... 16 Probation/Suspension Academic Action ................ 32 Applying For Admission ........................................ 16 Graduate Students Satisfactory Progress ................ 33 Admission Requirements ....................................... 16 International Student Satisfactory Progress Policy . 33 Freshmen — High School Graduates ..................... 16 Academic Amnesty ................................................. 33 Early Entry Students .............................................. 17 Graduation Requirements ....................................... 34 GED Diploma Students .......................................... 17 Degree Requirements ............................................. 34 Home Schooled Students ....................................... 17 Commencement Ceremonies .................................. 35 International Students ............................................ 17 Transcripts .............................................................. 35 Transfer Students ................................................... 18 Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP) ........ 35 Transfer Student Admitted on Probation ............... 18 Public Health Early Admission (PHEAST) ............. 36 Non-Degree Seeking Student .................................. 18 Honors Program ...................................................... 36 Nebraska Joint Admissions Program ...................... 18 Graduation with Honors in the Major ..................... 38 Graduation with Honors ......................................... 38 FINANCIAL INFORMATION .................................... 19 Tuition .................................................................... 19 General Education Requirements ............................ 39 Sample of Undergraduate Student Expenses .......... 19 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS ............................ 45 Textbooks ............................................................... 20 Descriptions Of
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