Catalog New Student Checklist ❑ Visit our campus. Call 734-462-4426 to schedule a guided campus tour. ❑ Apply for admission. Complete the free application on the last page of this catalog. ❑ Request that your high school transcript or GED scores, ACT scores and college transcripts be sent to the Office of Admissions. Apply for financial aid. Call 734-462-4433 for the Financial Aid Application packet. ❑ Check the list of available scholarships in the Scholarship Book in the Office of Financial Aid. ❑ Take a free placement test. Testing is on a walk-in basis. Call 734-462-4806 for Assessment Center hours. Recent ACT scores may be used for placement purposes. ❑ Attend an orientation session and learn helpful tips for succeeding at Schoolcraft. Call 734-462-4486 to make a reservation. ❑ Meet with a counselor. Call 734-462-4429 to schedule an appointment. ❑ Register and pay for your classes using telephone, mail-in or walk-in registration options. ❑ Explore the Bradner Library, computer labs, the Learning Assistance Center, the Career Planning and Placement Center and other student services available to help you succeed. ❑ Meet new people. Get involved. The College offers a variety of clubs, organizations and events to expand your college experience. Enjoy your classes and have fun! Cover design created by Shawn Planko, Computer Graphics Technology student. Table of Contents Welcome ..................................................................................................... 3 The College .............................................................................................. 13 Admission and Financial Information ..................................................... 15 Academic Support Services ..................................................................... 23 Campus Life - Services and Activities .................................................... 28 Student Rights and Responsibilities ....................................................... 31 Academic Matters ................................................................................... 34 • Instructional Alternatives ............................................................... 35 • Academic Policies ............................................................................ 38 • Graduation Requirements .............................................................. 41 Academic Programs ................................................................................. 45 Course Descriptions ................................................................................ 83 Schoolcraft College Personnel .............................................................. 141 Campus Phone Directory ...................................................................... 154 Index ....................................................................................................... 155 Program List .......................................................................................... 158 Application for Admission ..................................................................... 159 Area Map ........................................................................ Inside Back Page Campus Map ................................................................... Inside Back Page Accreditation Schoolcraft College is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In 1991, its accreditation was reviewed and reaffirmed through 2001. For inquiries regarding accreditation, contact the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602- 2504; telephone 800-621-7440; fax 312-263-7462; e-mail address [email protected] or access the Web site at www.ncacihe.org. Schoolcraft has a number of programs that have gained state or national approval or accreditation. They include: • The Associate Degree and Practical Nursing programs are approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing. • The Occupational Therapy Assistant program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education. • The Health Information Technology program is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, in collaboration with the American Health Information Management Association’s Council on Accreditation. • The Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) on recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants’ Endowment. Board of Trustees It is the policy of Schoolcraft College that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, creed, age, marital status or handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment. Any questions concerning the Carol M. Strom Mary Breen Brian D. Broderick Richard J. DeVries application of, or Chairperson Vice Chairperson Secretary Treasurer grievances for, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, or national origin should be directed to: Educational Programs & Activities John Tomey Schoolcraft College Patricia Watson Richard M. Reaume Gregory J. Stempien 18600 Haggerty Road Trustee Trustee Trustee Livonia, MI 48152 734-462-4431 Employment Betty Gilbert, Human 2000-Foundation Board of Governors -2001 Resources Schoolcraft College Foundation Officers: Robert Farris, President — Ralph C. Wilson Agency; Schoolcraft College George Grafe, President Elect; Peter Karadjoff, Secretary — Mercy Health Services; 18600 Haggerty Road Margaret Slezak, Treasurer — Peoples State Bank Livonia, MI 48152 734-462-4408 Any questions concerning the application of, or grievances related to, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap should be directed to: Section 504 Adelard H. Raby III Schoolcraft College 18600 Haggerty Road Livonia, MI 48152 734-462-4416 Hearing Impaired Phone 734-462-4437 Individuals who feel their rights have been misused in relationship to the Left to Right: Ex-Officio Member Gregory J. Stempien, Schoolcraft College Board of Trustees, George provisions of equal Grafe, Cheri Holman, Jane Thomas; Suzanne Thomas-Hughes, Todd Knickerbocker, Margaret Slezak, opportunity at Robert Farris, Ex-Officio Member Dr. Richard W. McDowell, President, Schoolcraft College Schoolcraft College Not Pictured: John Allie, Elise Benedict, John Blackwell, Steve Gordon, Bonnie Hartsock, James Jabara, can contact the appropriate persons Charles McIlhargey, Alberta Muzzin, Colleen Pobur, John N. Santeiu, Jr., Richard Shaffner, Michael listed above. Taschner, and Firial Zarou Welcome to Schoolcraft Welcome to Schoolcraft College The new century is upon us. Schoolcraft College is prepared for the future with exciting new classes, state-of-the-art labs, and instructors who are eager to share their knowledge and help students succeed. At Schoolcraft, you will be challenged by ideas and innovative learning activities. You may become involved in community projects. You will enjoy small classes with personalized instruction. You will learn and grow and find an academic home. At Schoolcraft, our slogan is “An Education that Works.” Whether you take classes or seminars, attend special events or just visit, everyone at Schoolcraft College welcomes you. We invite you to become part of the Schoolcraft community. Sincerely, Richard W. McDowell President, Schoolcraft College Schoolcraft-The Right Choice Schoolcraft College is the right choice for you because... • You receive a quality education that prepares you for a dynamic future. • Yourteachers are part of an award-winning faculty. • You have small classes with personalized attention. • You can commute easily to campus from several major freeways. • Your college tuition is affordable. • You can choose from programs that prepare you directly for a career or transfer to a four-year institution. • You have access to more student computer labs than at any community college in Michigan. • You can access student services dedicated to help you obtain financial aid, employment or tutoring. • You have opportunities to be involved in the community through Phi Theta Kappa, the Student Activities Board and the Schoolcraft Scholars Honors Program. Something for Everyone An Education that Works: Learning Tailored to Your Style No one walks or talks or looks the same, and no one learns the same. Schoolcraft College recognizes the individual needs of students and offers classes at different times in different formats to fit your schedule and your learning style. You can take: • Traditional classes, offered during the day, in the late afternoon, in the evening and on weekends. • Television and audio classes, which let you set your own schedule. • Online classes, using e-mail to interact with faculty and other students. • Open Entry/ Open Exit classes are designed for students to take course work at their own pace. • Omnibus, the joint Schoolcraft- Madonna University program leading to a master’s degree in four years. • Computer-based classes, with lessons entirely on the computer and an instructor present to help. • Schoolcraft Scholars, an honors program emphasizing learning