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2008-2009 College Catalog Table of Contents 1 Table of Contents Mission Statement ................................................................... 2 Student Codes of Conduct .................................................... 3 Violence & Threats of Violence Policy/Accreditations ... 4-6 Enrollment, Academic and Tuition Information .............7-19 College Transfer Programs ............................................20-28 Recommended Curricula for Transfer Programs .......29-42 Specific University Transfer Information ..................... 43-74 Career Curricula ..............................................................75-116 Transfer Opportunities ........................................................ 117 C.A.R.E.E.R ........................................................................... 118 Course Descriptions .....................................................119-158 Financial Aid and Veterans Information ................... 159-161 Services for Students .................................................. 162-165 Affirmative Action ................................................................165 General Information .................................................... 166-167 College Calendar 2007-2008 ...................................... 168-169 Administration/Faculty .................................................170-174 Index ..................................................................................175-xx Degree/Program Completion Plan ..................................... xx Board of Trustees ......................................Inside Back Cover Equal Educational Opportunity South Suburban College must ensure equal educational opportunities are offered to students regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion or persons with disabilities. Consistent with this commitment, the College assures that no person shall be excluded from or denied the benefits of any program on the basis of sex, age, color, race, creed, religion, national, regional origin or disability. Further, in facilitating this commitment the College values educational opportunities for students to interact with positive staff role models from diverse racial, ethnic, and gender groups. In addition, no otherwise academically qualified person with disabilities shall be excluded from or denied the benefits of any program or activity provided he/she has the “ability to benefit” as defined by Federal Statutes and Regulations. South Suburban College through its policies and programs has implemented programs which enhance and encourage educational opportunity for students. Questions in reference to affirmative action may be directed to: Affirmative Action Officer, South Suburban College 15800 S. State Street, South Holland, IL 60473 (708) 596-2000 2 Mission Statement 2008-2009 College Catalog Mission Statement Goals The mission of South Suburban College is to Serve our Students and the Community • Provide credit courses and Associate degree programs for academically through lifelong learning. prepared students to assist them in preparing for transfer to a four-year college or university. The College will be accountable for the quality of academic SSC is dedicated to: programs and the assessment of learning. • High quality education, training, and services for all individuals who have the • Provide high quality, accessible, and affordable credit courses and associate ability to benefit from our programs. degree and certificate programs for academically prepared students to assist • Programs that are accessible and affordable provided to a diverse community them in preparing for occupations that require career education beyond the of learners. high school level. • Training delivered in collaboration with local businesses. • Provide developmental instruction in reading, writing and mathematics skills to students requiring these skills in order to succeed in other college programs • A community of staff, faculty, and students that create an environment and or to complete a high school Equivalency or GED program, and to expand adult resources for learning. education. • Up-to-date facilities and technology that help prepare students for transfer to • Increase the number and diversity of students who complete training and baccalaureate programs or the job market. educational programs by providing academic advising, learning resources and supportive services, such as specialized learning assistance, for students with History of the College a wide range of academic needs. South Suburban College was founded in 1927 as Thornton Junior College. At that • Partner with local businesses and industry to sustain strong economic growth and to maintain a competitive workforce. The College will provide universal time, the College was an extension of Thornton Township High School in Harvey, technical skills training to qualify community residents for employment, and will Illinois. The Illinois Community College Act of 1965 created Community College assist businesses in workforce development. District 510 and enlarged the area served to include high school districts 205, 215 and 228 (Thornton, Thornton Fractional, and Bremen). • Complement classroom instruction with student opportunities through workplace internships, cooperative education and other work-based learning In 1969 the name was changed to Thornton Community College to emphasize the approaches. comprehensive mission of the College. The College moved into its existing main • Offer activities, services, and programs that enhance student life and enrich the campus facilities in 1972. In June of 1988, the Board of Trustees voted to change educational experience of the student to increase knowledge of societal and the name of the institution to South Suburban College to more accurately reflect the civic responsibilities in a complex society. Design and implement programs that geographic location of the College. develop student leadership, ethical decision making, and international cultural In an effort to serve the western portion of the district and to provide opportunities understanding. for district residents to complete a four-year degree, the University & College Center • Collaborate with area elementary and secondary school districts to develop and was opened in Oak Forest in 1992. provide educational services to their students and staff. • Provide high quality educational programs by utilizing quality measures such as input from advisory committees, assessment of student learning outcomes, and recommendations from our accrediting agencies. • Maintain fiscal responsibility by continually improving productivity, cost effectiveness, and accountability. 2008-2009 College Catalog Mission Statement 3 h. Violation, while on College facilities, of a municipal, county, state or federal law, Student Codes Of Conduct statute or ordinance; It is the responsibility of every student to become familiar with the College’s Student i. Refusal to comply with reasonable directions of College officials acting in the Code of Conduct. Questions regarding the Code can be directed to the Dean of performance of their duties; Student Development at 708-596-2000, ext. 5708. j. Any act of dishonesty toward the College including (but not limited to) cheating, plagiarism, misuse of College documents or records, forgery, or knowingly Academic Conduct furnishing false information to the College, or to others in the name of the College; The Academic Code of Conduct maintains an atmosphere conducive to developing k. Disorderly conduct or any conduct considered lewd, indecent, or obscene, optimum classroom educational experiences for all members of the college including profane or abusive language toward members of the College community, faculty and students alike. A violation of the Academic Code of Conduct community; includes, but is not limited to, any act of cheating, plagiarism or electronic data fraud l. Possession, sale, use, consumption or distribution of alcoholic beverages or related to the instructional processes of South Suburban College. controlled substances or being under the influence of such items on any College Cheating is breaking the rules, creating an unfair advantage over someone else. owned, rented or leased property, or at an officially sponsored College event on Cheating includes, but is not limited to, taking credit for someone else’s answers or or off campus except an off campus activity where all in attendance meet the unauthorized use of any materials, resources or electronic devices while completing minimum age requirement established by law, and the location of the activity an exam, quiz or assignment at South Suburban College. Cheating also includes does not prohibit such beverages; submitting someone else’s work as one’s own or helping another student cheat. m. Possession or use of firearms, explosives, harmful or dangerous chemicals or Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, direct quotation or paraphrasing of the work other weapons capable of inflicting injury to persons or damage to property, of someone else without proper citation of the original source. except as permitted by College regulations; Academic sanctions for cheating and plagiarism may include failure of an assignment, n. Gambling on College property that is owned, rented, contract-affiliated or failure of a quiz/exam, failure of a course or exclusion from a program of study. leased, unless the activity has been approved by the College and is permitted The sanctions are determined by the individual

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