Table of Contents Welcome to Clark State Introduction Quarter Calendars

Table of Contents Welcome to Clark State Introduction Quarter Calendars ............................... Inside front cover Welcome to Clark State ................................................. 1 About Clark State ........................................................... 2 Technical Degrees .......................................................... 4 Certificates ...................................................................... 4 General Education.......................................................... 4 Transfer Degrees............................................................. 5 Degree Programs .......................................................... 10 Course Descriptions ..................................................... 63 Admissions ................................................................. 104 Registration Information ............................................ 107 Tuition ........................................................................ 109 Hello! Student Records ......................................................... 110 We're delighted to welcome you to the Clark State family. Academic Policies....................................................... 111 It's a family of staff and faculty with one mission: your success. It's also a family of students who, as you will see, Financial Aid .............................................................. 113 represent many ages and backgrounds, with diverse educational objectives. I think you will find the discussions Scholarships ............................................................... 117 and relationships you share with your fellow students to be among the most rewarding aspects of your educational Academic Services ...................................................... 117 experience at Clark State. Campus Directory ...................................................... 121 We hope you will find this catalog helpful to you in learning about your course of study, as well as about the Advisory Committees ................................................. 125 many services and activities available to make the most of your Clark State experience. You'll like the great instruc- Index ........................................................................... 127 tion, personal attention and convenience we offer. We want you to have an enjoyable learning experience Campus Guide and Maps ................... Inside back cover and urge you to let us help you build toward your own success. Best wishes for a great year at Clark State. I look forward to seeing you on campus. Sincerely, Karen E. Rafinski, Ph.D. President Volume XXXII June 2002 1 This catalog was prepared prior to the 2002-2003 academic broadest general education programs of any technical col- year for informational purposes only. The educational pro- lege in the state. It was this solid foundation, together with grams are changed whenever it is necessary to stay abreast the many strong technical programs, that made the evolu- of rapid changes in technology and our world. Clark State tion to a community college a smooth and logical step. reserves the right to alter or amend any item contained On July 1, 1988, the Ohio Board of Regents approved the herein without notice. We encourage you to consult with change of Clark Technical College to Clark State Commu- your advisor or the appropriate College official for confir- nity College. As a result of this action, Clark State added the Introduction mation of matters that are essential to your program of Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees (univer- study. sity parallel programs) to the nearly 30 technical associate The College's affirmative action policy has as its objec- degrees and certificates it had offered for years. tive the equal employment and treatment of all individuals Today Clark State looks proudly at its past 40 years of without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, service and eagerly toward its future, ready to meet the age, disability, political affiliation, veteran status or other needs of today’s and tomorrow’s students. non job-related factors. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Vision Statement it is the policy of Clark State Community College to provide Opportunity without boundaries, learning without end, reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. achievement without limits Please address correspondence to Clark State Commu- nity College, Post Office Box 570, Springfield, Ohio 45501 Mission Statement or telephone 937/325-0691. The purpose of Clark State Community College is to foster individual and community prosperity through access to the highest quality, learner-centered education. This purpose About Clark State will be achieved when: Whether you've chosen Clark State because of our small Student Success class sizes, our devotion to quality education, our affordability • Students are successful in gaining entry to and advanc- or our exceptional variety of programs, we're glad you did. ing in the workplace, resulting in pay commensurate with The following information will tell you more about Clark skills attained and personal goals. State and how it evolved into the outstanding learning • Students are successful in transferring to further educa- institution it is today. It will also give you valuable insight tion consistent with skills attained and personal goals. into our mission, and how we can serve you, our students. Workforce Development • Employers are able to improve their competitive posi- History of the College tion by accessing human resource and workforce development Clark State Community College began in 1962 as the services. Springfield and Clark County Technical Education Pro- Lifelong Learning gram in an effort to meet the post-secondary, technical • Students have opportunities for lifelong learning, per- education needs of Springfield and the surrounding area. In sonal growth and values development resulting in improved 1966 the name was changed to Clark County Technical quality of life. Institute (CCTI) and was chartered by the Ohio Board of Access/Opportunity Regents as Ohio’s first technical college. In 1972, ten years • Barriers to accessing education and training are mini- after its birth, CCTI had grown to 1,000 students and mized allowing diverse populations to achieve and get what officially became Clark Technical College. New programs they need. Community Development in agriculture, business, engineering technologies, health, • The community recognizes the College as an energizing public services and general studies were developed in force to address common issues, a vital community re- response to the community’s changing educational and source and a source of community pride. economic needs. In the 1970s the College reexamined its mission and Guiding Principles determined that programs which can be transferred to four- We believe in the power of education to change people's lives. year colleges should be included as a secondary focus. In Toward that end, we: order to accomplish this, many new courses in the humani- • place learners first • aspire to be innovative, accepting ties and the social sciences were added to the curriculum. inherent risks • seek to improve continuously • act as good By 1985 Clark Technical College had developed one of the 2 stewards of the resources with which we are entrusted • is in the method of instructional delivery. Currently, the connect with the diverse communities we serve • create College supports several distance formats: directed learn- synergy through partnerships • trust, respect and care for ing, online, self-paced, video, video conferencing, and Introduction those with whom we work and serve • celebrate the creativ- web-enhanced. Clark State offers over 100 credit courses in ity, diversity and accomplishments of our college community. at least one alternative format to learners throughout its service area. Assessment of Student Academic Achievement: Through the College's DL initiatives, accredited courses Improving Student Learning are accessible to anyone, anywhere, at any time, providing The Board of Trustees, faculty and staff affirm the following: students with a convenient way to complete their degrees. Student learning is at the core of our purpose as a College. Students enroll and progress through the course in a cohort The ability to measure learning accomplishes two purposes: with fellow students, following an established calendar of it allows us to demonstrate our accountability to our various assignments. As long as they meet the established deadlines publics, but more importantly, it provides us with the for contributions, students can participate at times conve- capacity to impact and improve the degree of learning that nient for them. goes on in our College. Distance learning courses are taught by experts in their The College has developed a Plan to Assess Student disciplines and, depending on the course, are available in Academic Achievement, in accordance with the require- a variety of delivery formats. ments of the Higher Learning Commission: A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Accreditations/Approvals The plan ensures the College has specific learning outcomes Clark State Community College is accredited by The Higher for each of its degree programs and validates that students Learning Commission: A Commission of the North Central earning degrees have achieved those outcomes. Validity Association of College and Schools,

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