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WCJC College Catalog (2015-2016) SUGAR LAND CAMPUS 911 Boling Highway ~ Wharton, Texas 77488 979-532-4560 College Catalog No. 70 2015-2016 WCJC GUARANTEE: Wharton County Junior College guarantees that WCJC students who are planning to transfer to a four-year university to pursue a bachelor’s degree will be able to transfer their academic credit courses to all state-supported colleges and universities in Texas. If a student takes courses according to the conditions of this guarantee, and he or she is not accepted at a state-supported college or university of Texas, Wharton County Junior College will offer alternate courses that are acceptable, tuition free. Wharton County Junior College guarantees students of WCJC who complete a technical/vocational program will acquire the necessary job skills for entry-level employment in their field of study. If the employer decides that a completer lacks the entry-level job skills in the occupational field in which he or she has been trained, Wharton County Junior College will provide additional skill training, tuition free. This catalog is intended as a description of those programs and activities offered at Wharton County Junior College. The college reserves the right to select from the courses listed in the catalog that can be offered during any session. Further, WCJC reserves the right to change any regulations without previous notice. Not all courses listed in this catalog are offered each semester. A printed version of the class schedule listing courses offered is published by WCJC and schedules are also available online at www.wcjc.edu. Wharton County Junior College is an equal opportunity institution. It does not discriminate against any person in its employment, personnel relations, admission or services because of the person’s age, race, color, religion, sex, place of national origin, or handicap. The college complies with provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (P.L. 92-318), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (P.L. 1010- 336). Any allegations of violation(s) should be brought to the attention of the Affirmative Action Officer. College and Program Accreditation Wharton County Junior College is: ACCREDITED BY: The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Associate Degree SACSCOC 1866 Southern Lane Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 (404) 697-4500 APPROVED BY: Texas Education Agency (TEA) Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has approved college/university parallel offerings and programs in technical education. The Texas Veterans Commission has approved programs for veteran educational benefits. PROGRAM ACCREDITATIONS BY: The American Bar Association, (approved by) – Paralegal Studies Texas Board of Nursing (BON) – Associate Degree Nursing Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) – Cosmetology Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) – Dental Hygiene Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) – Emergency Medical Services Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) – Health Information Technology Texas Board of Nursing (BON) – Licensed Vocational Nursing Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education – Physical Therapist Assistant Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) – Police Academy Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology – Radiologic Technology Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs – Surgical Technology National Association for the Education of Young Children Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation (ECADA) – Early Childhood/Child Development Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSHSE) – Human Services ii 2015-2016 College Catalog Directory & Calendar TABLE OF CONTENTS WCJC SERVICES DIRECTORY …………………………………iv ACADEMIC CALENDAR ……………………………..v-viii ABOUT THE COLLEGE ………………………………….1 Statement of Mission ………………………………….1 Historical Sketch ………………………………….1 WCJC Today ………………………………….2 GENERAL ACADEMIC INFORMATION ………………………………….3 Degrees and Certificates ………………………………….3 Instructional Divisions ………………………………….4 Continuing Education and Community Outreach ………………………………….5 Academic Policies ………………………………….5 ADMISSION & REGISTRATION INFORMATION .……………………………….13 Admissions ………………………………..13 Registration ………………………………..18 Testing Requirements ………………………………..18 Credit Granting …………………………..……19 DISTANCE EDUCATION INFORMATION ………………………………..22 Support for Online Students ………………………………..22 System Requirements ………………………………..22 Online Student Responsibilities ………………………………..23 FINANCIAL INFORMATION ………………………………..23 Tuition & Fees ………………………………..23 Installment Plan …..…………………………...24 Room and Board Fees ...……………………………..24 Financial Aid .……………………………….26 STUDENT SERVICES & ACTIVITIES ………………………………..37 Student Activities & Multicultural Affairs ………………………………..37 Student Services ………………………………..38 Libraries ………………………………..39 Dormitories ………………………………..40 DEGREE REQUIRMENTS ………………………………..42 Associate of Arts Degrees ………………………………..42 Associate of Arts Core Curriculum ………………………………..42 Core Curriculum Course List ………………………………..45 Associate of Arts Courses of Study ………………………………..45 Associate of Arts in Teaching ………………………………..66 Associate of Applied Science Degrees & Certificates ………………………………..69 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ………………………………140 COLLEGE PERSONNEL ………………………………192 INDEX ………………………………205 Start Smart! Wharton County Junior College iii WCJC Services Directory Office of Admissions and Registration Wharton Campus (979) 532-6303 Sugar Land Campus (281) 243-8447 Richmond Campus (281) 239-1544 Bay City Campus (979) 244-4552 Office of Adult Education and Literacy (979) 532-6301 Office of Continuing Education (281) 239-1531 Office of Distance Education (979) 532-6336 Office of Financial Aid (979) 532-6345 Office of Student Services (Wharton) (979) 532-6388 Director of Academic Advising & Counseling (281) 243-8422 Counselor/Advisor – Sugar Land Campus (281) 243-8414 Counselor/Advisor – Richmond Campus (281) 239-1527 Counselor – Wharton Campus (979) 532-6441 Academic Advisor – Wharton Campus (979) 532-6918 ADA Coordinator – Wharton Campus (979) 532-6384 Office of Testing (Wharton) (979) 532-6386 Testing Assistant – Sugar Land Campus (281) 243-8434 Testing Assistant – Richmond Campus (281) 239-1532 Office of IT Help Desk (979) 532-6568 iv 2015-2016 College Catalog Directory & Calendar Academic Calendar Regular Terms, 2015 - 2016 Fall Semester, 2015 Course lengths may vary; it is imperative that students verify the start and end dates of each individual course in which they are enrolled during the Fall semester. Courses may be offered in 5 week, 8 week, 14 week, or 16 week formats. Exact dates classes begin and end, drop days and last days for refunds are all listed on the college website, www.wcjc.edu, on the webpage titled “Catalogs and Schedules”. Deadline for Guaranteed Financial Aid Processed for Fall Semester June 4 1 New Student Orientation (check WCJC website for dates and times at each campus) June/July Registration Period July 10 – August 30 Faculty and Staff Official Opening Day of Semester August 24 *Final Registration August 26 – 30 College Convocation 9:00 a.m. August 28 Cafeteria and Dormitories Open (check WCJC website for times) August 30 16 Week and First 8 Week Classes Begin August 31 **Schedule Changes ONLY (no new student registration during this time) August 31 – September 1 ** Schedule Changes Fee $15 (will be assessed at time of schedule change) Saturday Classes Begin September 5 Labor Day Holiday Observed (no classes; offices and library closed) September 7 14 Week Classes Begin September 14 Official Census Date (16 week classes ONLY) September 16 Constitution Day Observed (classes meet as scheduled) September 17 Mid-Semester October 23 Second 8 Week Classes Begin October 26 Last Day to Drop 16 Week Classes ONLY with Grade of “W” November 20 Thanksgiving Holiday Begins at 4:00 p.m. (offices, library, and cafeteria close) November 25 (dormitories close, 5:00 p.m.) All Wednesday classes will meet regardless of class time Dormitories Open (check WCJC website for times) November 29 Thanksgiving Holiday Ends, Classes Resume November 30 Final Exams and Book Buy-Back at Bookstore December 10 – 17 Finals End - Semester Ends December 17 Grades Are Due No Later Than Noon December 18 Cafeteria and Dormitories Close After Lunch December 18 Winter Break (offices and library closed) December 21 – January 5 Start Smart! Wharton County Junior College v Winter Mini Term, 2015 Exact dates classes begin and end, drop days and last days for refunds are all listed on the college website, www.wcjc.edu, on the webpage titled “Catalogs and Schedules”. Registration Period November 1 – December 18 Winter Mini-Term Begins, 8:00 a.m. December 21 **Schedule Changes First Day of Class ONLY No Classes Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day (12/24, 12/25, 01/01) Winter Mini Finals – Term Ends January 8 Grades Are Due No Later Than Noon January 11 vi 2015-2016 College Catalog Directory & Calendar Spring Semester, 2016 Course lengths may vary; it is imperative that students verify the start and end dates of each individual course in which they are enrolled during the Spring semester. Courses may be offered in 5 week, 8 week, 14 week, or 16 week formats. Exact dates classes begin and end, drop days and last days for refunds are all listed on the college website, www.wcjc.edu, on
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