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2020-2021 CATALOG 2020-2021 Making it happen at the Ridge! HUTCHINSON | WILLMAR | ONLINE | RIDGEWATER.EDU Ranked #1 MN Community College, 2020 niche.com Table of Contents 3 Mission, Vision, President’s Welcome 4 Phone Directory 5 General Information and Policies 10 Academic Standards and Financial Aid 15 Student Services 25 Transferring Credits 27 Student Life 29 Programs of Study 36 List of Programs 89 Course Descriptions 165 Customized Training & Continuing Education 172 Index UPDATED 12/3/2020 2 General Information President’s Welcome Vision Ridgewater College is a student-centered educational leader focused on innovation, excellence and affordability. It is my pleasure to welcome you to Ridgewater College. As part of the Minnesota Mission State system, with campuses Ridgewater College empowers diverse learners to reach their in Hutchinson and Willmar, full potential and enrich their lives through personalized and relevant Ridgewater College has been education in an accessible, supportive, and inclusive environment. serving the citizens of Central Minnesota since 1961. Our mission is dedicated to helping every Guiding Principles individual achieve their full • Enterprising - We are future-focused, and change-oriented, potential, enriching their lives developing creative solutions to challenges that maximize our Dr. Craig Johnson through personalized and relevant institutional system and local resources education in an accessible, supportive, and inclusive environment. • Empowerment - We develop and empower employees to make decisions to best serve students and stakeholders As the needs of our communities have changed, we have grown • Excellence - We strive to exceed expectations in all that we do and adapted to meet those needs. We are updating our facilities • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - We seek to understand and and equipment, exploring new degree offerings and expanding our appreciate the needs and experiences of every individual and partnership efforts with business and industry – all in keeping with a actively work to provide genuine opportunities for everyone to commitment to continuous improvement in everything we do. Our succeed and participate in college activities and processes faculty and staff are dedicated to helping you pursue and achieve your • Trust and Respect - We are committed to developing a culture educational goals. Whether your goal is general education leading to a based in processes and behavior that create trust and respect four-year degree, a specific occupational program leading to a job, or among all stakeholders a customized training course to improve your job skills, I hope you will • Collaboration - We connect and work together to achieve consider attending Ridgewater College. common goals while respecting needs and interests of stakeholders This catalog is your guide to exploring what Ridgewater College can • Curiosity and Creativity - We constantly strive to understand, do for you, but I’d also encourage you to visit both of our campuses, learn, change, and improve talk to faculty and students, talk to counselors and advisors, tour the • Accountability - As individuals and groups, we willingly accept facilities and get a taste of life at Ridgewater College. There is no and take ownership of our successes and failures better way to get to know the faculty, staff and students of Ridgewater College than by spending some time on campus. On behalf of the entire Ridgewater College community, I wish you success in the Accreditation pursuit of your education and career goals, and we look forward to Ridgewater College is accredited by the Higher Learning serving you. Commission. Higher Learning Commission 230 S LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604-1411 800-621-7440 www.hlcommission.org 3 Phone Directory Department Willmar Hutchinson Toll Free 800-722-1151 800-722-1151 General Information 320-222-5200 320-234-8500 Academic Support Staff 320-222-5261 320-234-8636 Admissions 320-222-5976 320-234-8501 Bookstore 320-222-5590 320-234-8524 Business Office 320-222-5641 320-234-8528 Career Services 320-222-6066 320-222-6066 Customized Training & Continuing Education 320-222-6064 320-234-8538 Disability Services 320-222-8040 320-234-8650 Fax 320-222-5212 320-234-8512 Financial Aid 320-222-7488 320-222-7488 Human Resources 320-222-6075 320-222-6075 Library 320-222-7538 320-234-8566 Records 320-222-5971 320-222-5971 Registration 320-222-5971 320-222-5971 Student Life 320-222-5643 320-222-8562 Student Services 320-222-5971 320-222-5971 Transcript Evaluation 320-222-5215 320-222-5215 Veterans Resources 320-222-5634 320-222-5634 Alternative Format This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities upon request by calling 800-722-1151. Consumers with hearing or speech disabilities may contact us via their preferred Telecommunications Service. Catalog Disclaimer NOTE: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the material contained within this publication as of the date of publication. Also note that due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, some adjustments have been made to some processes and delivery of services, activities, and courses to provide a safe college experience. However, all policies, procedures, academic schedules, and fees are subject to change at any time by appropriate action of the faculty, the College administration, Minnesota State Board of Trustees or the Minnesota Legislature without prior notification. The provisions of this catalog do not constitute a contract between the student and the College. The information in this catalog is for use as college guidelines and is subject to change at any time. For the most current information, refer to the Ridgewater website at www.ridgewater.edu. 4 General Information General Information and Policies Discrimination and Admission Guidelines Harassment Ridgewater College is committed to fostering an environment of College Admission nondiscrimination and non harassment. No person shall be discrim- Ridgewater College follows an open-door admission policy per inated against in the terms and conditions of employment, person- Minnesota State Policy 3.4 and Minnesota State Procedure 3.41 - nel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, Undergraduate Admissions. Any resident who has graduated from an and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, accredited high school or who has successfully completed a General national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public Education Development Examination (GED) is eligible for college assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local admission. commission as defined by law. Persons applying to enroll at Ridgewater College must submit the Harassment of an individual or group on the basis of race, sex, following to the Ridgewater College Admissions Office: color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, • Completed admission application at status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or mem- https://www.ridgewater.edu/admission-aid/apply/ bership or activity in a local commission has no place in a learning or • High school and/or college transcripts or GED certificate work environment and is prohibited. Sexual violence has no place in a • Additional admission requirements which apply to some programs learning or work environment. Further, the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System shall work to eliminate violence in all its Admission to the college does not automatically qualify a student forms. Physical contact by designated System, college, and university for all courses and curricula of the college; some course offerings have staff members may be appropriate if necessary to avoid physical special prerequisites and requirements. Lack of English skills will not harm to persons or property. be a barrier to admission or participation. In order to eliminate barri- No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be ers we work with students individually and make appropriate referrals excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be to campus or community services to ensure successful participation. subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. International Students The college receives federal financial assistance. In order to 1. Complete international student application; submit copies of continue receiving such assistance, the college must comply with high school transcripts. Title IX. In addition to the sanction of non-receipt of federal funds, 2. Satisfy the English proficiency requirements through one of the the Board of Regents is of the general view that discrimination on the following: basis of sex in any education program or activity of this college is not a. TOELF score of 500 (paper-based), 173 (computer-based), to be permitted. or 61 (internet-based) To obtain more information or to view the full policy, contact b. Complete ELS level 109 Jay Morrison at 320-222-8040 or visit https://minnstate.edu/system/ c. Successfully complete the equivalent of one semester of equity/about/faq/index.html. freshman English with a “C” or better at an accredited United States college or university. Equal Opportunity and 3. Provide two letters of recommendation from people who will Nondiscrimination Policy endorse the student as a good citizen who would benefit from a college experience. Examples are former teachers, friends, and Ridgewater College