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2020-21 CATALOG Improving Life Through Learning WWW.BHC.EDU Catalog August 1, 2020 Black Hawk College Quad Cities Campus Black Hawk College East Campus 6600 34th Avenue 26230 Black Hawk Road Moline, IL 61265-5899 Galva, IL 61434-9476 309-796-5000 309-854-1700 Black Hawk College Catalog – 2020 Page 2 Vision Total accessibility, quality instructional programs, student-centered services, and strategic alliances position Black Hawk College as the preferred choice for education and training. Mission Black Hawk College enriches the community by providing the environment and educational resources for individuals to become lifelong learners. Core Values Caring and Compassion, Fairness, Honesty, Inclusion and Diversity, Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility. Student Learning and Assessment Black Hawk College is committed to providing a learning- The assessment of student learning includes: centered environment. Faculty are interested in students’ • Developing outcomes for student learning mastery of course content as well as the process by which • Selecting appropriate assessment measures students acquire knowledge. Students develop skills and • Systematically collecting, analyzing, and interpreting adapt concepts that will support them throughout life as these measures effective citizens as well as professionals in their fields. • Using feedback loops to make changes to improve student learning The assessment of student learning is one very important component of a learning-centered environment. Assess- Students play a significant role in their learning and the ment is an ongoing, systematic process that measures assessment process. They have opportunities to learn how student learning. Through feedback processes, this the assessment process works, how the results will benefit assessment also provides a means to improve student them, and how to become active participants in the learning at Black Hawk College. process. Black Hawk College Catalog – 2020 Page 3 Black Hawk College Accreditation Recognized by the Illinois Community College Board Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago Illinois 60604 1-800-621-7440, http://www.hlcommission.org/ http://www.bhc.edu/about-us/general-information/ Additional Accrediting Agencies Institution/Curriculum Accrediting/Approving Body Associate in Applied Committee on Accreditation of Science-EMS Educational Program for the Paramedic and Emergency EMS Professions. CoAEMSP/ Medical Technician- Commission on Accreditation Paramedic of Allied Health Education Programs Associate Degree Nursing Accreditation Commission in Nursing Education (ACEN) Child Development and National Association for Early Childhood Education Education for young children (NAEYC) Certified Nursing Assistant Illinois Department of Public Health Physical Therapist Commission on Accreditation Assistant in Physical Therapy Education: American Physical Therapy Association (CAPTE) Practical Nursing Illinois Department of Financial Certificate and Professional Regulation Practical Nursing Illinois Department of Financial Certificate and Professional Regulation Surgical Technology Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Black Hawk College Catalog – 2020 Page 4 From the President of Black Hawk College Welcome to Black Hawk College! Black Hawk College provides the highest-quality education in a personal environment. You will find dedicated staff and faculty who are here to help you achieve your educational goals. Black Hawk College offers a variety of certificate and transfer program opportunities. Your experiences in the classroom transfer to the workplace or to a four-year university. Our goal is to improve lives by providing an affordable and accessible high quality education. Our excellent faculty and staff fulfill our mission of enriching the community by providing the environment and educational resources for individuals to become lifelong learners. You can start higher education here and go anywhere. Tim Wynes, J.D. President Black Hawk College Catalog – 2020 Page 5 Quick Reference Table of Contents Catalog Disclaimer .............................................................................................. 10 Admission Information ...................................................................................... 15 Financial Aid ...................................................................................................... 18 Tuition and Fee Information ............................................................................. 25 Graduation Requirements ................................................................................. 47 Career Program Descriptions ........................................................................... 61 Transfer Programs ........................................................................................... 105 Course Descriptions ......................................................................................... 112 Black Hawk College Catalog – 2020 Page 6 Table of Contents Vision ....................................................................................... 2 College Experience and Success Course ........................ 23 Mission ..................................................................................... 2 Auditing .......................................................................... 23 Core Values ............................................................................. 2 Maximum Course Load .................................................. 23 Student Learning and Assessment ........................................ 2 Semester Credit Hour Load ............................................ 24 Black Hawk College Accreditation ....................................... 3 Cancellation of Courses .................................................. 24 From the President of Black Hawk College ......................... 4 Tuition and Fee Information ............................................... 25 Table of Contents .................................................................... 6 Residency ........................................................................ 25 2020-2021 Academic Calendar .............................................. 9 Tuition and Fees .............................................................. 26 College Information & Policies ........................................... 10 Cooperative Educational Agreements and Black Hawk College ID Number ................................... 10 Chargebacks .................................................................... 28 Catalog Disclaimer ......................................................... 10 Tuition and Fees Refund Schedule ................................. 28 Governance ..................................................................... 10 Tuition and Fees Refund Policy ...................................... 28 Student E-Mail Accounts ............................................... 10 Refund Appeal ................................................................ 28 Technology Requirements for Online Learning ............. 10 Medical Withdrawal ........................................................ 28 Microphone & Speakers ................................................. 11 Financial Aid Refunds .................................................... 29 For Exams & Testing ..................................................... 11 Return of Federal Financial Aid Policy .......................... 29 Affirmative Action ......................................................... 11 Military Called to Active Duty ....................................... 30 Freedom of Information Act ........................................... 11 Senior Citizens Tuition Waiver ...................................... 30 Student Right to Know ................................................... 11 Books and Supplies ......................................................... 30 Title IX/SaVE ................................................................. 12 Financial Arrears ............................................................. 30 Misrepresentation of Identity ......................................... 12 Student Involvement ............................................................ 31 Facilities ................................................................................. 13 Student Involvement ....................................................... 31 Quad Cities Campus ....................................................... 13 Student Resources ................................................................ 32 East Campus ................................................................... 13 Student ID ....................................................................... 32 Outreach Centers ............................................................ 14 Advisement Services ....................................................... 32 Parking ........................................................................... 14 Career Services ............................................................... 32 Information Technology Services .................................. 14 Tutoring Center ............................................................... 33 Admission Information ........................................................ 15 Counseling ...................................................................... 33 Admission Policy ..........................................................