COURSE CATALOG 2020-2021 STUDENTS FIRST SINCE 1925 PATHWAYSFind your path today! Visit www.trinidadstate.edu/pathways AGRICULTURE, NATURAL BUSINESS& HEALTH RESOURCES & ENERGY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION SCIENCES • Agriculture Business • Accounting Clerk • Nursing • Agriculture Education • Business Management • Nurse Aide • Ag Business Mgmt • Economics • Dental Assisting • Aquaculture • Entrepreneurial Ops • Paramedic • Aquaponics • Graphic Design • Emergency Medical • Line Technician • Office Professional • Medical Assistant ... and so much more... ... and so much more... ... and so much more... EDUCATION SKILLED ARTS & TRADES HUMANITIES • Director of Education • Automotive / Diesel • History / Theatre • Teacher Preparation • Cosmetology • Mathematics / Physics • Elementary Education • Gunsmithing • Law Enforcement • Early Childhood • Heavy Equipment • Criminal Justice • Infant Supervisor • Machining / Welding • Human Services • Toddler Supervisor • Occupational Safety ... and so much more... ... and so much more... ... and so much more... Trinidad State Junior College Catalog 2020-2021 Release Date: 07/17/20 Nothing in this Catalog is intended to create (nor shall be construed as creating) an expressed or implied contract. Trinidad State Junior College reserves the right to modify, change, delete, or add to, as it deems appropriate, the policies, procedures, and other general information in this Catalog. For the most current information, please go to: http://www.trinidadstate.edu/catalog/index.html About the Catalog The 2020-2021 Trinidad State Junior College Catalog contains Programs can be added, dropped and/or changed as needed. a summary of campus facilities, services, programs, degree Please check: http://www.trinidadstate.edu/catalog/index.html for requirements, curricula, course descriptions, and listing of faculty the current information. and staff. Students should refer to this edition of the catalog for Trinidad State Junior College reserves the right at any time, current program information, course descriptions and college without notice, to change, modify, or cancel any course, policies. Students are subject to the degree, area of emphasis, or procedure, policy, financial requirements, or disciplinary certification requirements in effect at the time they formally enroll arrangements set forth in this catalog whenever, in its sole in a program. For additional information, students should contact discretion, it determines such action to be appropriate. their advisor, faculty member, or student services offices. All statements made in this catalog and similar publications Course numbers and descriptions are distributed generally to prospective or admitted students shall be subject to change for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as The Colorado Community College System launched a common being contractual for any purpose. course numbering and common competency project to improve student transfer and to ensure curriculum quality across our Changes system. For more information, contact the Registrar. Attention: Changes can and are made to this catalog! In an effort to offer our students the best educational choices possible, our programs are reviewed annually. Trinidad State Catalog 20-21 | www.trinidadstate.edu 1 Trinidad State Junior College is your college. We take pride in offering a variety of classes designed to meet your unique needs. From accounting to welding, we have it all and it’s all here for you. We hope you find this schedule useful as you plan your future. Whether you’re a returning student, a lifelong learner, or a person considering a new career, Trinidad State can help you reach your goals. We offer courses on two great campuses in beautiful southern Colorado and we are committed to providing you with personalized attention and endless opportunity. With a student to faculty ratio of 13-to-1, we look forward to giving you the one-on-one attention you deserve as you pursue your dreams. Come by and see us, visit our website at: www.trinidadstate.edu, or give us a call at (800) 621-TSJC (8752). We hope to see you in one of our classrooms soon. Your future awaits! Warmest regards, Rhonda M. Epper, Ph.D. President Enriching our diverse communities through quality educational experiences and lifelong learning. 2 Trinidad State Catalog 20-21 | www.trinidadstate.edu Table of Contents About Trinidad State History .....................................................................................................................................................................................................10 Governance .............................................................................................................................................................................................10 Mission Statement ..................................................................................................................................................................................10 Vision Statement .....................................................................................................................................................................................10 Core Value ...............................................................................................................................................................................................10 General Education and Technical Education .....................................................................................................................................10 Transfer Education Programs ...............................................................................................................................................................11 Continuing and Customized Workforce Education ..........................................................................................................................11 Trinidad State Articulation Agreements with 4-Year Institutions ...................................................................................................11 Colorado Community College System Statewide Articulation Agreements (Degrees with Designation) ................................11 Accreditations and Affiliations .............................................................................................................................................................13 Calendar Academic Calendar ................................................................................................................................................................................14 Where We Meet Trinidad Campus ....................................................................................................................................................................................15 Valley Campus ........................................................................................................................................................................................15 Map - Trinidad Campus ........................................................................................................................................................................16 Map - Valley Campus .............................................................................................................................................................................17 How To Get Started Admissions ..............................................................................................................................................................................................18 Academic Year ........................................................................................................................................................................................18 Admission Status ....................................................................................................................................................................................18 Application and Enrollment Procedures .............................................................................................................................................18 Advisors ...................................................................................................................................................................................................19 Registration Holds ..................................................................................................................................................................................19 Tuition Classification .............................................................................................................................................................................20 Tuition Classification Appeal Procedures ...........................................................................................................................................20 College Opportunity Fund (COF) .......................................................................................................................................................20 Credit Hours ...........................................................................................................................................................................................20 Registration Deadline ............................................................................................................................................................................20