start here. go anywhere. 2021–2022 CATALOG 235 Marshall Avenue - Saint Paul, MN 55102 • 651.846.1600 • saintpaul.edu Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College • 2021–2022 Catalog saintpaul.edu i ii saintpaul.edu Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College • 2021–2022 Catalog start here. go anywhere. 2021–2022 Catalog Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College reserves the right to change requirements of this catalog as a result of state and federal legislation, policies of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees, and other reasons deemed necessary by the faculty and administration. NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: Saint Paul College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law. Harassment of an individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership or activity in a local commission has no place in a learning or work environment and is prohibited. Sexual violence has no place in a learning or work environment. Further, Saint Paul College shall work to eliminate violence in all its forms. Physical contact by designated system, college, and university staff members may be appropriate if necessary, to avoid physical harm to persons or property. This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by contacting the Director of Access & Disability Resources at 651.350.3008 or [email protected]. AVAILABLE IN ALTERNATE FORMAT to individuals with disabilities by contacting 651.350.3008 or [email protected]. This document is available electronically at saintpaul.edu/catalog. The name of the organization is Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College, hereinafter referred to interchangeably as “the College” in policy and procedure statements. Saint Paul College is committed to providing equal access to education for all students. Students who have a disability, or believe they may have a disability, are invited to contact the Office of Access & Disability Resources as soon as possible to determine eligibility and/or request accommodations. Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the Director of Access & Disability Resources at [email protected] or 651.350.3008, or in office 1405 to request reasonable accommodations. For additional information, visit www. saintpaul.edu/accessresources. The accommodations authorized on your forms should be discussed with your instructor. All discussions will remain confidential. Accommodations are not provided retroactively, so it is essential to discuss your needs at the beginning of the semester. Additionally, only accommodations approved by the Office of Access & Disability Resources will be provided. Saint Paul College is committed to fostering an environment without discrimination and harassment. The College has a complaint process to review complaints of discrimination, harassment and sexual violence. Inquiries regarding compliance to Federal and State Laws and Statutes may be addressed to the Vice President of Student Affairs. Refer to the Saint Paul College Student Handbook for important information that each student should read to assure success at the College. Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College complies with Minnesota Statute 197.775 which exceeds all criteria of Title 38 United States Code Section 3679(e). Table of Contents Message from the President Course Descriptions Welcome to Saint Paul College 1 Course Descriptions 231 Saint Paul College: Vision, Mission & Values Stakeholders Saint Paul College: Vision, Mission & Values 2 Board of Trustees 294 Strategic Goals 3 President’s Advisory Council 294 Foundation Board of Directors 295 General Information and Services Administration 296 General Information 5 Academic/Student Support 297 One Stop 6 Faculty 299 Registration 10 Tuition and Fees 12 Index Financial Aid 14 Index 306 Educational Programs 18 Minnesota Transfer Curriculum 21 Directions and Parking Directions and Parking to Saint Paul College 309 Programs Parking Information 310 Business 31 Career & Technical Education 65 Health Science 95 Liberal & Fine Arts 137 Service 161 STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 192 Information Directory College Calendar 2021-22 General Information 651.846.1600 FALL SEMESTER TTY – Minnesota Relay 7-1-1 or 1.800.627.3529 August 23, 2021 – December 17, 2021 Tuition Due Date 8/02/2021 Fax 651.846.1703 FALL SEMESTER BEGINS 8/23/2021 Academic Divisions: Final Date to Change Fall Semester Registration 8/27/2021 Career & Technical Education Division 651.846.1609 Saturday Classes Begin 8/28/2021 Business & Service Division 651.846.1609 Labor Day Holiday – College Closed 9/4-9/6/2021 Health Science Division 651.403.4128 Final Date to Withdraw for Tuition Adjustment * 9/20/2021 Spring Semester 2022 Registration Begins 10/12/2021 Liberal Arts & Fine Arts Division 651.846.1349 Current Students Science, Technology, Engineering, No Classes 10/21-10/22/2021 Math (STEM) Division 651.846.1349 Final Date to Apply for Fall Semester Graduation 10/29/2021 Access & Disability Resources 651.350.3008 Spring Semester 2022 Registration Begins 11/2/2021 saintpaul.edu/AccessDisabilityResources New Students Summer Term 2022 Registration Begins 11/2/2021 Alumni Relations 651.846.1469 saintpaul.edu/Alumni Veterans Day Holiday – College Closed 11/11/2021 Final Date to Withdraw to Receive “W” Varies Assessment, Intake 651.846.1555 Withdrawal date varies. Check online course schedule. saintpaul.edu/Assessment Thanksgiving Holiday – College Closed 11/25-11/28/2021 Bookstore 651.846.1422 Saturday Classes End 12/11/2021 saintpaulcollegebookstore.com FALL SEMESTER ENDS 12/17/2021 Care Team 651.846.1357 saintpaul.edu/CareTeam SPRING SEMESTER January 10, 2022 – May 13, 2022 Career Services 651.846.1384 Tuition Due Date 12/15/2021 saintpaul.edu/CareerServices SPRING SEMESTER BEGINS 1/10/2022 Counseling 651.846.1383 Final Date to Change saintpaul.edu/Counseling Spring Semester Registration 1/14/2022 English for Academic Purposes (EAPP) 651.846.1555 Saturday Classes Begin 1/15/2022 Martin Luther King Day Holiday Financial Aid 651.846.1386 saintpaul.edu/FinancialAid – College Closed 1/17/2022 Final Date to Withdraw for Tuition Adjustment * 2/7/2022 Foundation/Friends of Saint Paul College 651.846.1469 Presidents’ Day Holiday – College Closed 2/21/2022 saintpaul.edu/Friends Professional Development 2/22/2022 International Student Services 651.403.4177 Classes starting at or after 4pm will be held. IT Services/Help Desk 651.846.1440 Final Date to Apply for saintpaul.edu/HelpDesk Spring Semester Graduation 2/25/2022 Fall Semester 2022 Priority Registration Begins 3/8/2022 Library/Learning Commons 651.846.1646 Current Students One Stop 651.846.1555 Spring Break 3/14-3/19/2022 saintpaul.edu/Apply Fall Semester 2022 Registration Begins 3/22/2022 Pathway Advising 651.846.1739 New Students saintpaul.edu/AcademicAdvising Final Date to Apply for Public Safety 651.846.1322 Summer Semester Graduation 3/25/2022 saintpaul.edu/PublicSafety Final Date to Withdraw to Receive “W” Varies Power of YOU 651.846.1325 Withdrawal date varies. Check online course schedule. Saturday Classes End 5/7/2022 Student Life & Diversity Office 651.846.1659 Graduation Ceremony 2021/2022 5/9/2022 saintpaul.edu/StudentLife SPRING SEMESTER ENDS 5/13/2022 Student Records 651.846.1515 saintpaul.edu/StudentServices SUMMER TERM May 23, 2022 – July 30, 2022 TRIO (Student Support Services) 651.403.4147 Tuition Due Date 5/2/2022 saintpaul.edu/Trio SUMMER TERM BEGINS 5/23/2022 Tuition Office 651.846.1395 Final Date to Change Summer Term Registration 5/27/2022 saintpaul.edu/Tuition Memorial Day Holiday – College Closed 5/30/2022 Tutoring Services 651.846.1623 Final Date to Withdraw for Tuition Adjustment * 6/6/2022 saintpaul.edu/Tutoring Independence Day Holiday – College Closed 7/02-7/4/2022 Veterans Educational Benefits 651.403.4211 Final Date to Withdraw to Receive “W” Varies Withdrawal date varies. Check online course schedule. Vice President of Academic Affairs 651.846.1333 SUMMER TERM ENDS 7/30/2022 Vice President of Student Affairs 651.846.1333 * Tuition refund is pro-rated for a complete withdrawal from the College. Welcome to Saint Paul College Our mission at Saint Paul College is to provide an affordable, high- quality education. Students who complete our programs learn the skills necessary to succeed in the marketplace and provide access to enhanced economic opportunities. As one of the most diverse colleges in Minnesota, we value equity, inclusion, and social justice. Our commitment to being an anti- racist and trauma informed institution is centered on supporting our students, and creating a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. With a student-oriented campus environment, our administrators, faculty, and staff are committed to assisting our students throughout their educational journey. Over the past ten