Welcome from the Program Advisor Thank you for your interest in Siena Heights University and the Distance Learning Programs. Enclosed you will find information regarding our blended-online program offered at Washtenaw Community College (WCC). Siena Heights University has a long and successful history of serving adult learners. Our blended online program is a degree completion option for those whose life commitments make it difficult to attend classes on-campus and/or at pre-determined times. Our program includes a sequence of 10 courses with each course completed one at a time every eight (8) weeks. Each course has two (2) face-to-face meetings held on the WCC campus with sessions in-between held online. While the program is designed in a structured format, we recognize that circumstances on occasion may require flexibility with your course schedule. In addition, the program is generally completed as a cohort or group allowing you to gain from the experiences of others as well as create connections – of which can last long after the program has been completed. To View Your Information Packet: 1. Once the pdf is open in Adobe, select “Bookmarks” - the first tab on the left. 2. Select “View” from the top horizontal toolbar, then “Page Layout” and make sure either the “Single Page” or “Continuous” option is selected. 3. Choose from the bookmark links to view the packet in your preferred order. After you’ve had an opportunity to review the packet, the next step includes a transfer credit evaluation which will assess your current transfer credit and establish a firm plan of your remaining degree requirements. Please refer to the “pre-admissions process” in this packet to start the evaluation process. You may need as little as the 10 course program to achieve your bachelor degree! We look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, Nicole Barkway Nicole Barkway Academic Advisor and Admissions Recruiter Distance Learning Programs Siena Heights University Phone: 866.937.2748 Fax: 517.207.5987 [email protected] Siena Heights University at Washtenaw Community College Siena Heights University is pleased to offer a Bachelor of Applied Science degree completion program and a Bachelor of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies degree at Washtenaw Community College designed specifically for working adults. The Bachelor of Applied Science Degree—Serving Technical and Allied Health Professionals The Bachelor of Applied Science degree is structured on the “inverted major” concept, which builds an academic degree program around the technical or occupational “major” the student already has completed (see below for a list of approved majors). Previous health care, trade/technical or occupational associate degrees and/or experi- ence is transferred to Siena Heights as a completed major and combined with Siena Heights course work for the baccalaureate degree. Students can transfer up to 90 hours of eligible college credits to apply to the 120 hour bachelor’s degree requirement. Bachelor of Arts Degree in Multidisciplinary Studies—A Great Option for those who are “Credit Rich” Siena Heights can also grant a multidisciplinary studies degree for those who have a number of college credits in a variety of different disciplines. This degree program is a great way for those who have multiple associate degrees or a large amount of credits to wrap up their prior college work into a bachelor’s degree. Program Specifics—The Blended On-Line Format The Siena Heights degrees are offered in a blended online program format. This format involves students attend- ing class in-person 2 times per semester with the remaining coursework being done via online technology. Students begin the program each fall and take 10 courses together, taking one course every eight weeks. The 10- course program will take approximately a year and a half to complete. A Closer Look—Siena Heights University The main campus of Siena Heights University, a Catholic University founded by the Adrian Dominican Congrega- tion in 1919, is in Adrian, Michigan. Siena Heights has been a pioneer in providing bachelor’s degree completion programs to working adults, having been the first private higher education institution to offer such programs in the mid 1970’s. The University has been serving the Metro Detroit area at its center in Southfield since 1977 and now has a total of eight degree completion centers located across Michigan. BAS Majors Available The BAS major is available in these and other Associate of Applied Science Degree Majors: Administrative Assistant Technology General Studies in Applied Science or Oracle Database Administration* Architectural Drafting Occupational Studies Oracle Developer* Automotive Mechanics Industrial Training Radiography Business Computer Programming Internet Professional Robotic Technology Collision Repair Journeyperson Industrial Scientific and Tech. Communication Computer Aided Drafting and Design Machine Tool Technology Surgical Technology Computer Networking Mechanical Design* Web Database Developer* Construction Management Mechanical/Manufacturing Welding Construction Supervision Engineering Technology Windows C++/Java Developer* Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Microcomputer System Support * Post-Associate certificate holders must Culinary & Hospitality Management Numerical Control Programming have a qualifying AAS degree to complete Dental Assisting Nursing, Registered (not a BSN) the BAS degree Courses to Be Offered During the Program LAS 301 The Adult Learner PSY 325 Stress Management SOC 379 Issues in Social Justice MGT 302 Management Principles/Cases BAM 311 Business Ethics BAM 441 Communication Skills/Mgrs PHI 329 Technology and the Human Condition BAM 465 Management Info Systems MGT 452 Leadership LAS 401 Senior Seminar For More Information: Call: 866.937.2748 Email: [email protected] Visit Us On The Web: www.sienaheights.edu/wcc A Unique Opportunity! B for WCC Applied Science Grads A Siena Heights University’s Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Degree Program S Program Description The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Degree is a career-oriented degree designed for professionals with allied health, technical, or vocational training and experience, and graduates of two-year occupational programs. The BAS Degree is structured on the “inverted major” concept which builds an individually designed academic degree program around the allied health, technical, or occupational “major” the student has already completed. Program Benefits • Designed specifically for AAS grads with allied health, technical, and selected occupational D majors—not for Business, Accounting, Child Development, Social Work or Art related majors. • The specialized, extensive, in-depth completed AAS major qualifies as the BAS Degree major and is transferred to Siena Heights. E • Candidates may transfer up to 90 semester hours of credit from their AAS program, other college study, college-equivalent military, corporate or professional training and/or CLEP testing. • The BAS Degree builds on the specialized applied science major brought to Siena Heights and broadens/expands the student’s intellectual horizons. G • Designed to take the candidate’s multi-faceted educational, training, and work history fully into account in developing his/her program. • Designed for AAS grads who had not planned to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program— yet later in their professional lives have an interest in or see the need to complete a R bachelor’s degree. • 30 years of proven student satisfaction, employer acceptance and graduate program transferability. E Meeting You Where You Are...Taking You Where You Want to Go! Siena Heights University at WCC 866-937-2748 Email: [email protected] E On the Web at: www.sienaheights.edu/wcc Washtenaw Community College AAS Majors That Can Transfer To A Siena Heights University Bachelor of Applied Science Degree Administrative Assistant Culinary & Hospitality Management Oracle Database Administration* Technology Dental Assisting Oracle Developer* Architectural Drafting General Studies in Applied Science Radiography Automotive Mechanics or Occupational Studies Robotic Technology Business Computer Industrial Training Scientific and Tech. Programming Internet Professional Communication Collision Repair Journeyperson Industrial Surgical Technology Computer Aided Drafting and Machine Tool Technology Web Database Developer* Design Mechanical Design* Welding Computer Networking Mechanical/Manufacturing Windows C++/Java Developer* Construction Management Engineering Technology Construction Supervision Microcomputer System Support * Post-Associate certificate holders Criminal Justice - Law Numerical Control Programming must have a qualifying AAS degree Enforcement Nursing, Registered (not a BSN) to complete the BAS degree General Degree Requirements for Siena Heights University A candidate for the Bachelor of Applied Science degree must successfully complete a minimum of 120 semester hours of college level credit; 30 semester hours must be earned in residence with Siena Heights University (completed with SHU at WCC). In total, 30 of the 120 semester hours required must be coursework earned at the junior or senior level (300/400); a minimum of at least 15 semester hours of this junior/senior level work must be completed with Siena Heights University. Candidates for the Bachelor of Applied Science degree must fulfill a liberal arts education requirements and must demonstrate proficiency in writing and mathematics through fulfillment of Siena’s liberal arts education