Cascadia College 2019-20 Catalog
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2019–20 CATALOG CONTENTS FROM THE PRESIDENT 3 Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid BOARD OF TRUSTEES 3 TUITION 104 General Information TUITION CHART 106 VISION 4 TUITION AND FEE WAIVERS 107 MISSION 4 FEES 108 OUR THEMES 4 FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION 109 OUR VALUES 4 Student Resources ACCREDITATION 5 LEARNING RESOURCES 114 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 5 LEARNING ASSISTANCE 114 TITLE IX 5 CAMPUS SERVICES 115 Our Learning Environment EMERGENCY COLLEGE CLOSURES 116 A COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE COMMUNITY 6 STUDENT LIFE 116 OUR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT 6 Instructional Policies FAQ’S 6 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 117 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 7 TRANSFER SERVICES 117 LEARNING OUTCOMES 7 TRANSFER OF CREDITS 118 EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER PATHWAYS 9 ACADEMIC POLICIES 119 Programs of Study LETTER GRADE DESIGNATIONS 124 DEGREE PROGRAMS 10 ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) CREDITS CHART 126 CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS 11 INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) CREDIT TABLE 127 ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS 11 STUDENTS’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 129 BACHELOR DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 12 FACULTY, ADMINISTRATION AND ASSOCIATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 15 STAFF DIRECTORY 132 PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL DEGREE GLOSSARY 136 REQUIREMENTS 35 INDEX 137 CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS 45 COURSES BY PROGRAM REQUIREMENT 52 Credit Courses COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 57 Cascadia College 18345 Campus Way NE • Bothell, WA 98011 Admission and Registration 425.352.8000 • [email protected] KODIAK CORNER/STUDENT SERVICES 98 www.cascadia.edu APPLYING FOR ADMISSION 98 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 102 CAREER AND COURSE PLANNING 102 CREATING OPPORTUNITIES REGISTERING FOR CLASSES 103 WASHINGTON COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES FROM THE PRESIDENT Welcome! Think critically, learn actively, interact in diverse environments, and communicate with clarity. Those are Cascadia’s four learning outcomes driven by our mission to be a collaborative, learner-centered college. BOARD TRUSTEES BOARD OF Every class is designed to embrace those learning outcomes and exposes students to small group work where projects, presentations, and teaching others are key components. Whether you’re coming back to college after a break, heading to college out of high school, or simply exploring new fields, you’ll be exposed to a truly different kind of learning atmosphere at Cascadia. Cascadia is a young, vibrant college. Its progressive faculty helps students learn that all disciplines relate to each other. Students will see themes discussed across all classes, like global awareness, social justice, or environmental sustainability. Students will be taught on the newest, most dynamic campus in the community college system. And, students will have exposure to our partners, the University of Washington Bothell, on our co-located campus. Cascadia has one of the highest transfer rates in the state for these very reasons. We are committed to helping you reach your educational goals and hope you’ll use this catalog to help guide your way. If you’re in need of help, reach out to one of the staff or faculty. We’re here to help you succeed! Sincerely, Eric W. Murray, Ph.D. President, Cascadia College Cascadia College Board of Trustees The college is governed by a Board of Trustees, which is appointed by the Governor. The Board members are (top to bottom): Roy Captain, Nancee Hofmeister, Mike Kelly, Janet McDaniel, Colleen Ponto, and Meghan Quint. 3 CATALOG 2019–20 CASCADIA COLLEGE 2019-20 Academic Calendar VISION Summer Quarter 2019 Every individual is supported and engaged in lifelong learning. July 1 First Day of Summer Quarter July 4 Independence Day/ College Closed MISSION Aug. 22 Last Day of Summer Quarter Transforming lives through integrated Fall Quarter 2019 education in a learning-centered community. Sept. 2 Labor Day/College Closed Sept. 3 First Day of Pre-Fall Classes OUR THEMES Sept. 12 Last Day of Pre-Fall Classes access • integrated education • learning- Sept. 23 First Day of Fall Quarter centered environment • assessment of Sept. 29-Oct. 1 Rosh Hashana student success • institutional sustainability Oct. 29 Non-Instructional Day/ No Classes/Offices Closed Nov. 11 Veterans Day/College Closed Nov. 28 Thanksgiving/College Closed Nov. 29 Native American Heritage Day/ College Closed Dec. 10 Last Day of Fall Quarter GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL Winter Quarter 2020 Dec. 25 Christmas Holiday/College Closed Jan. 1 New Year’s Day/College Closed Jan. 6 First Day of Winter Quarter Jan. 20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday/ College Closed OUR VALUES Jan. 30 Non-Instructional Day/ No Classes/Offices Closed a caring community Feb. 17 President’s Day/College Closed diversity, equity & inclusion Mar. 20 Last Day of Winter Quarter collaboration access Spring Quarter 2020 Mar. 30 First Day of Spring Quarter success Apr. 16 Non-Instructional Day/ innovation No Classes/Offices Closed environmental sustainability May 13 Non-Instructional Day/ global awareness No Classes/Offices Closed May 25 Memorial Day/College Closed responsiveness June 12 Last Day of Spring Quarter creativity June 12 Commencement 4 CATALOG 2019–20 CASCADIA COLLEGE ACCREDITATION EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Cascadia College is accredited by the Northwest Commission ANTI-DISCRIMINATION on Colleges and Universities. Accreditation of an institution of Cascadia is committed to creating a supportive environment higher education by the Northwest Commission on Colleges for a diverse student, faculty, and staff population. Individual and Universities indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for differences are celebrated in a pluralistic community of the assessment of institutional quality evaluated through a learners. Cascadia does not discriminate on the basis of race, peer review process. An accredited college or university is one color, religion, gender and/or sex, sexual orientation, national which has available the necessary resources to achieve its origin, citizenship status, age, marital or veteran status, or stated purpose through appropriate educational programs, is the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it or genetic information, and is prohibited from discrimination will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional in such a manner by college policy and state and federal law. integrity is also addressed through accreditation. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries Accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and regarding non-discrimination policies and can direct inquiries Universities is not partial but applies to the institution as a to the appropriate office for ADA-related requests: whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or Executive Director of Human Resources program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Cascadia College Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of 18345 Campus Way NE, CC2-280 opportunities available to students who attend the institution. Bothell, WA 98011 Inquiries regarding an institution’s accreditation status by the 425.352.8262 Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. TITLE IX Individuals may also contact: Title IX of the education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities or activities that receive Federal financial assistance. 8060 165th Avenue N.E., Suite 100 In compliance with Title IX, Cascadia is committed to providing Redmond, WA 98052 an educational environment free from sexual harassment, 425.558.4224 including acts of sexual violence or sexual assault. www.nwccu.org The College is equally committed to ensuring that those who GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL Accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and raise complaints or participate in the investigation and Universities refers to the institution as a whole. Therefore, resolution of complaints are free from retaliation. To raise a statements like “fully accredited” or “this program is accredited complaint or voice a concern with Cascadia’s compliance with by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities” Title IX, contact: or “this degree is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities” are incorrect and should not be used. Executive Director of Human Resources Cascadia College 18345 Campus Way N.E., CC2-280 Bothell, WA 98011 425.352.8262 5 CATALOG 2019–20 CASCADIA COLLEGE A COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE FAQ’S COMMUNITY When is spring break? 4 What degrees and certificates are offered? 10-11 Cascadia is a public community college that offers two-year degrees for transfer to universities, two Bachelor of Applied What courses are available? 57-95 Science (one in Sustainable Practices and one in Mobile How do I apply to Cascadia College? 96 Application Development), certificate programs, basic education, High School+, and ESL for adults, and a broad range How do I transfer credits from another college? 114 of non-credit courses and professional training. The college Can high school students attend Cascadia? 97 also conducts business-specific customized contract education and skill-training. How do I decide which classes to take? 99 How can I make an advising appointment? 99 Cascadia is located along Beardslee Boulevard in Bothell, Washington at the intersection of I-405 and SR-522. Where can I find job information? 99 Co-located with the University of Washington Bothell, the How do I register for classes? 100 campus location was planned to serve the fast-growing area of northeast King and south Snohomish