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Walters State Community College 2003-2004 College Catalog and Student Handbook Please Note: The bookmarks at the left side of the screen will allow you to navigate through the catalog. Selected information will always appear at the top of the page. Most bookmarks have drop down lists which can be accessed by clicking on the plus sign to the left of the bookmark. *This page is designed to utilize the search capabilities of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Walters State Community College 2003 - 2004 Catalog/Student Handbook NOTE: Application for Admission is located on page 229. Walters State Community College is one of 45 institutions in the Tennessee Board of Regents system, the sixth largest system of higher education in the nation. The Tennessee Board of Regents is the governing board for this system which is comprised of six universities, 13 community colleges, and 26 area technology centers. The TBR system enrolls more than 80 percent of all Tennessee students attending public institutions of higher education. Walters State Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Geor- gia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, and Associate of Applied Science degrees. Specific programs are accredited or approved by the fol- lowing agencies: Volume XXXII, No. 1 2003-2004 American Bar Association National League for Nursing, NLN Accrediting Com- mission Commission on Accreditation for Physical Therapy Education National Association of Industrial Technology Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs Paramedic Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs Walters State Community College Culinary Arts American Culinary Federation, Inc. 500 South Davy Crockett Parkway Walters State Community College does not discriminate Morristown, Tennessee 37813-6899 on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of educa- tional programs and services or employment opportuni- ties and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the college. Walters State does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex or disability in its education programs and activities pursuant to the re- quirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Humans Resources Office at Walters State, 500 S. Davy Crockett Pkwy., Morristown, TN 37813-6899. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Services for Individuals with Disabilities at Walters State, 500 S. Davy Crockett Pkwy., Morristown, TN 37813-6899. WSCC 01619-P-2-56100 Rev. 1/2003 Directory for Information (Area Code 423) Web Address: www.ws.edu General Inquiries/Campus Operator ................................................................................................................................... 585-2600 Student Information .................................................................................................................................. 318-2763 or 1-800-225-4770 Admissions ................................................................................................................................................. 585-2685 or 1-800-225-4770 Admissions - FAX ............................................................................................................................................................. 585-6786 ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS Academic Enrichment ...................................................................................................................................................... 585-6914 Behavioral/Social Sciences .............................................................................................................................................. 585-2633 Business Careers ............................................................................................................................................................... 585-6972 Community Service Programs ........................................................................................................................................ 585-6843 Early Learning Center ...................................................................................................................................................... 585-2649 Evening and Off-Campus Classes ................................................................................................................................ 585-6996 Health Programs ............................................................................................................................................................... 585-6981 Health Information Technology ............................................................................................................................. 585-6981 Medical Coding ........................................................................................................................................................ 585-6981 Medical Transcription .............................................................................................................................................. 585-6981 Nursing ...................................................................................................................................................................... 585-6981 Pharmacy Technician ............................................................................................................................................... 585-6982 Physical Therapist Assistant ................................................................................................................................... 585-6982 Respiratory Care ....................................................................................................................................................... 798-7941 Humanities ........................................................................................................................................................................ 585-6947 Institute for Business and Industry ................................................................................................................................ 585-2675 Mathematics ...................................................................................................................................................................... 585-6864 Library ................................................................................................................................................................................ 585-6903 Public Safety ...................................................................................................................................................................... 585-2665 Basic Emergency Medical Tech. ............................................................................................................................. 585-2665 Law Enforcement Academy............................................................................................................... 798-7948 or 798-7950 Fire Protection ........................................................................................................................................................... 585-2665 Law Enforcement...................................................................................................................................................... 585-2665 Paramedics ................................................................................................................................................................ 585-2672 Science ................................................................................................................................................................................ 585-6865 Technical Education ......................................................................................................................................................... 585-2644 Agriculture ................................................................................................................................................................ 585-2663 Computer Science ..................................................................................................................................................... 585-2654 Early Childhood Education .................................................................................................................................... 585-2648 Industrial Technology .............................................................................................................................................. 585-2644 Tech Prep ................................................................................................................................................................... 585-2661 STUDENT AFFAIRS Athletics ............................................................................................................................................................................