MINERAL AREA COLLEGE 2010-12 CATALOG PLEASE NOTE ACT and COMPASS placement scores changed April 4, 2011 for the following courses: ENG0960 – Basic Writing Skills I Learning Center Modules ENG0210, 0220, 0230 ENG0970 – Basic Writing Skills II Learning Center Modules ENG0240, 0250, 0260 Learning Center Modules ENG0010, 0020 Reading Improvement/Vocabulary Improvement ENG0990 – Reading & Study Skills Learning Center Modules ENG0070, 0080, 0090 ENG1330 – English Composition I MAT0900 – Arithmetic Learning Center Modules MAT0020, 0030, 0040 MAT0950 – Elementary Algebra Learning Center Modules MAT0110, 0120, 0130 MAT1130 – Intermediate Algebra MAT1230 - College Algebra MAT1330 - Trigonometry MAT1530 – Foundations of Math MAT1600 – Calculus for Business and the Social Sciences MAT1650 – Analytical Geometry & Calculus I TEC1900 – Technical Mathematics I Please see Addendum on the last page of the catalog for specific placement score information. 2010-2012 Mineral Area College Catalog — Table of Contents — Telephone Numbers............2 Student Consumer Rights Business Management .............. 68 Information ............................... 32 Business Management Greetings .............................3 —Accounting ........................... 68 Trustees ...............................4 Student Activities..............33 Business Management Student Organizations ............... 33 Academic Calendar.............5 —Microcomputers.................... 69 Departmental Activities .............. 35 Computer Networking ................ 69 About Mineral Area Athletics Department .................. 37 Office Systems Technology ........ 70 College...............................6 Academic & General Medical Coding Certificate ......... 71 Mission Statement ....................... 6 College Policies................38 Child Development ..................... 72 Vision Statement .......................... 6 Civil/Construction Technology .... 73 Fulfillment of Mission ................... 6 Degrees &.Certificates......50 Computer Aided Organizational Priorities ............... 7 General Education Philosophy ... 50 Design/Drafting Technology ..... 73 Philosophy of Purpose ................. 7 General Education Criminal Justice Value Statements ......................... 7 State Level Skill Areas ............. 51 —Law Enforcement ................. 74 Long-Range Plan ......................... 7 Associate of Arts Criminal Justice History of the College ................... 9 Fields of Study ......................... 52 —Forensic Investigation .......... 74 Criminal Justice Admissions & Records.....10 Requirements for Associate of Arts Degree ......... 52 —Judicial Administration.......... 75 Policies You Need To Know ...... 10 Requirements for Associate of Arts Missouri Department of General Admissions ....................11 in Teaching Degree .................. 54 Corrections .............................. 75 Records And Registration .......... 15 Requirements for Associate of Electronics Technology .............. 75 Support Services...............20 General Studies Degree .......... 55 Fire Science Technology ............ 76 Tuition & Financial Horticulture ................................. 76 Career & Technical Industrial Maintenance ............... 77 ..Assistance........................24 Education Division............56 Industrial Maintenance Tuition and Fees ........................ 24 Practical Nursing Certificate ....... 57 Certificate Option ..................... 78 Classification for Associate Degree Nursing ......... 61 Machine Tool Technology ........... 78 Tuition Purposes ...................... 24 Paramedic Technology ............... 62 Manufacturing Technology ......... 79 Medical Technology ................... 64 Tuition and Course Fees, Set .... 25 Nursing ....................................... 80 Respiratory Therapy ................. 64 Payment of Tuition and Fees ..... 26 Occupational Education ............. 80 Financial Assistance .................. 27 Radiology .................................. 64 Tech Prep Education .................. 65 Skilled Trades ............................ 80 State-Funded Financial Aid Associate Of Applied Science Career Center Partnerships ....... 81 Programs ................................. 29 Degrees & Certificates ............. 66 Course Descriptions.........82 Special Loan Funds, Emergency Agribusiness .............................. 66 Administration, Faculty.....82 Loan Fund................................ 30 Banking & Finance ..................... 67 Outside Aid Reporting Business Computer Index.................................112 Requirement ............................ 31 Programming ........................... 67 Applicants for admission and employment, students, implementing Title VI, Title IX, or Section 504, or the parents, employees, sources of referral of applicants Americans with Disabilities Act. ACCREDITATION This publication is for information only and does for admission and employment, and all unions Mineral Area College and its outreach centers are not constitute a contract. The college reserves the or professional organizations holding collective accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the right to change, modify or alter without notice all fees, bargaining or professional agreement with Mineral North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Area College are hereby notified that this institution charges, tuition, expenses and costs of any kind and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, further reserves the right to add or delete without notice 30 North LaSalle Street national origin, gender, disability, age, religion, creed, any course offering or information contained in this Suite 2400 or marital or parental status, in admission/access publication. Chicago, IL 60602 to, or treatment/employment in its programs and Mineral Area College complies with guidelines set 1-800-621-7440 or activities. forth in the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you (312) 263-0546 Any person having inquiries concerning Mineral have special needs as addressed by the Americans FAX: (312) 263-7462 Area College’s compliance with the regulations with Disabilities Act and need assistance with this or implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of any portion of the registration/education process, notify Mineral Area College degrees and programs are 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, the ACCESS Director at (573) 518-2152 or the address approved by the Missouri Coordinating Board for Section 504 of the Rehabilitiation Act of 1973, Age above as soon as possible. Reasonable efforts will be Higher Education, Jefferson City, MO. Discrimination Act of 1975, Americans with Disabilities made to accommodate your special needs. Deaf or Act (ADA) of 1990, or the ADA Amendments Act of speech impaired callers please use Relay Missouri: Department Affiliations 2008 is directed to contact the Dean of Students at 1-800-735-2966. • Missouri State Board of Education for the (573) 518-2262 or the Human Resources Director This catalog is effective beginning September 2006, prerequisite preparation of elementary and secondary at (573) 518-2378, Mineral Area College, PO Box for the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 academic years. teachers. 1000, Park Hills, MO 63601-1000. These individuals Each student is responsible for compliance with the • Missouri Board of Nursing for the Licensed have been designated to coordinate the college’s information appearing in the catalog. Failure to read the Practical Nursing program and the Registered Nursing efforts to comply with the regulations implemented regulations and policies will not be considered an excuse Programs. in Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 and the Americans for noncompliance. • Missouri State Board of Education for the various with Disabilities Act. The college reserves the right to change regulations, career and technical education programs. Any person may also contact the Assistant Secretary policies and fees or to revise certain curricula as deemed for Civil Rights, U. S. Department of Education, necessary and desirable. Should such changes become regarding the institution’s compliance with regulations necessary, students will receive appropriate notice. Mineral Area College CATALOG 2010-2012 1 Telephone Numbers, Addresses of College & Outreach Centers Main Campus (573) 431-4593 5270 Flat River Road P.O. Box 1000 Park Hills, MO 63601-1000 www.MineralArea.edu Outreach Centers Farmington High School ...(573) 701-1310 ext. 2139 Potosi High School ...........................(573) 438-3479 1 Black Knight Drive after 5 p.m. .......................(573) 438-2156 ext. 26 Farmington, MO 63640 1 Trojan Drive Potosi, MO 63664 Fredericktown ..................................(573) 783-7932 1450 Madison 517 Winona High School ...............(573) 325-8101 ext. 5 Fredericktown, MO 63645 Highway 19 North Winona, MO 65588 Perryville Higher Education Center ..(573) 547-4143 St. Mary’s of the Barrens Facility 108 South Progress Drive Perryville, MO 63775 Important Phone Numbers Access Office.............................................518-2152 Enrollment Verification ...............................518-2130 Admissions ................................................518-2228 EXCEL .......................................................518-2131 Allied Health ..............................................518-2172 Financial Aid .............................................518-2133 Arts & Sciences Dean................................518-2100 Fine Arts Theatre