CATALOG SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE 2012- 2013 Directory of College Areas Main Campus: 15800 South State Street, South Holland, IL 60473 University & College Center: 708-596-2000 16333 S. Kilbourn Ave. In Indiana 219-931-0096 or 219-931-0098 Oak Forest, IL 60452 708-596-2000 Ext. 2573 (telecommunication device for the deaf) 708-225-6000 Academic Areas Administration Registration Academic Services, Vice President Administration, Vice President Room 2230, Ext. 2330 Room 2120, Ext. 2430 Room 1233, Ext. 2212, 5721 President’s Office Allied Health Bookstore President’s Office Room 4469, Ext. 2364 Room 1248, Ext. 2281, 2282 Room 2134, Ext. 2200 Art & Design Business & Accounting Office Administrative Services Room 1101, Ext. 2316 Room 2230, Ext. 2383, 2216, 2220 Room 2221, Ext. 5757, 2480 Business Programs Business & Career Institute, Dean’s Affirmative Action Room 3440, Ext 2664 Office Room 1245, Ext. 5719 Customized Economic & Workforce Communications & Humanities Communication Services Room 3116, Ext. 2267 Development, Ext. 2455 Non-credit Computer Training, Ext. 2522 Room L248, Ext. 5767 Computer Lab Workplace Literacy, Ext. 2564 Foundation Office Room 3241, Ext. 2474 (Open Lab) 58 W. 162nd St., South Holland, IL 60473 Room 2124, Ext. 2463 Computer Technology Campus Police Compensation & Benefits Room 3440, Ext. 2664 Room 1215, Ext. 2235 Room 2123, Ext. 2223 Engineering & Technology Continuing Education Human Resources Room 3440, Ext. 2664 Room 2465, Ext. 2231 Room 1245, Ext. 2402, 2236 English Extension Services, Dean’s Office Public Relations Room 3116, Ext. 2267 University & College Center Room 2134, Ext. 2697 Fine Arts, Social & Behavioral Science, 16333 S. Kilbourn Avenue Business & Technology, Dean’s Office Oak Forest, IL 60452 Student Development Room 3433, Ext. 5858 708-225-6006 Student Development, Vice Health Professions, English, & Financial Aid & Veterans Services President Humanities, Dean’s Office Room 2355, Ext. 2321, 2322, 2319 Room 2152, Ext. 2303 Room 4453, Ext. 2258 Information Technology Academic Assistance Center Human Services Room 4160, Ext. 2243 Room 2264, Ext. 2649, 2600 Room 3493, Ext. 2272 Job Training Department Assessment Center Legal Studies, Mathematics & Room 4461, Ext. 2530 Room 2266, Ext. 2495 Sciences, Dean’s Office Physical Plant Athletics Room 3445, Ext. 2665 Room 1251, Ext. 5727 Gymnasium, Ext. 2334 Fitness Center, Ext. 2515 Legal Studies Publications Room 3423, Ext. 2285 Room 2361, Ext. 2203, 2228, 2697 Career Development & Jobs Center Counseling Center, Room 2250, Ext. 2391 Library Treasurer Room 1249, Ext. 5751 Room 2221, Ext. 2214 Chargebacks, Cooperative Agreements Life Sciences Room 2350, Ext. 2262 Room 4469, Ext. 2364 Enrollment & Community Child Development Center Mathematics, Computer Science, Education L233, Ext. 2210 & Physical Science Admissions Counseling Center Room 4148, Ext. 2254 Room 2348, Ext. 5718 Room 2350, Ext. 2306, 5732 Music College Recruitment Intramurals Room 1101, Ext. 2316 Room 2348, Ext. 5718 Room 2329, Ext. 2337 Nursing, Dean’s Office Community Education, Vice President Reading Room 4120, Ext. 2260 Room 4455, Ext. 2227 Room 2329, Ext. 2499 Office Administration & Technology ESL Services for Students with Room 3440, Ext 2664 Room L233, Ext. 2410 Disabilities Physical Education GED Honors Room 2268, Ext. 2572 Room 4469, Ext. 2364 Room 3129, Ext. 2411 Student Life & Leadership Social & Behavioral Science GED Room 2329, Ext. 2499, 2418 Room 3493, Ext. 2272 Room 4455, Ext. 2385 Student Government Association Records Room 1105, Ext. 2338, 2337 Room 2230, Ext. 2326 Transfer Center Registrar Room 2250, Ext. 2310, 2311 Room 2230, Ext. 5814 2012-2013 College Catalog • Table Of Contents • 1 Table Of Contents Mission Statement 2 Student Codes of Conduct/Violence & Threats of Violence Policy 3-7 Internet Guidelines 8 Campus Security 11 Accreditations 12 Enrollment, Academic and Tuition Information 13 My SSC Portal/Registration Steps 33 College Transfer Programs 34 Recommended Curricula for Transfer Programs 46 Specific University Transfer Information 62 Career Programs 64 Transfer Opportunities For A.A.S .Graduates 112 C.A.R.E.E.R 113 Course Descriptions 114 Financial Aid and Veterans Information 176 Services for Students 180 Affirmative Action 186 General Information 188 College Calendar 2012-2013 191 Administration/Faculty 193 Index 199 Board of Trustees Inside Back Cover Equal Educational Opportunity The College must ensure that equal educational opportunities are offered to students regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, or persons with disabilities. Consistent with this commitment, the College assures that no person shall be excluded from or denied the benefits of any program or activity on the basis of sex, age, color, race, creed, religion, national or regional origin. Further, in facilitating this commitment, the College values educational opportunities for students to interact with positive staff role models from diverse racial, ethnic, and gender groups. In addition, no otherwise qualified persons with disabilities shall be excluded from or denied the benefits of any program or activity in a manner inconsistent with applicable Federal and State Statutes and Regulations. The College, through its policies and programs, has implemented programs that enhance and encourage educational opportunity for students. Questions in reference to affirmative action may be directed to: Affirmative Action Officer, South Suburban College 15800 S. State Street, South Holland, IL 60473 (708) 596-2000 2 • Mission Statement • 2012-2013 College Catalog • Complement classroom instruction with student Mission Statement opportunities through workplace internships, The mission of South Suburban College is cooperative education and other work-based to Serve our Students and the Community learning approaches. through lifelong learning. SSC is dedicated to: • Offer activities, services, and programs that enhance student life and enrich the educational • High quality education, training, and services for experience of the student to increase knowledge all individuals who have the ability to benefit from of societal and civic responsibilities in a complex our programs. society. Design and implement programs that • Programs that are accessible and affordable develop student leadership, ethical decision provided to a diverse community of learners. making, and international cultural understanding. • Training delivered in collaboration with local • Collaborate with area elementary and secondary businesses. school districts to develop and provide educational • A community of staff, faculty, and students that services to their students and staff. create an environment and resources for learning. • Provide high quality educational programs by • Up-to-date facilities and technology that help utilizing quality measures such as input from prepare students for transfer to baccalaureate advisory committees, assessment of student programs or the job market. learning outcomes, and recommendations from our accrediting agencies. • Maintain fiscal responsibility by continually Goals improving productivity, cost effectiveness, and • Provide credit courses and Associate degree accountability. programs for academically prepared students to assist them in preparing for transfer to a four- year college or university. The College will be History of the College accountable for the quality of academic programs South Suburban College was founded in 1927 as and the assessment of learning. Thornton Junior College. At that time, the College was an extension of Thornton Township High School • Provide high quality, accessible, and affordable in Harvey, Illinois. The Illinois Community College credit courses and associate degree and Act of 1965 created Community College District 510 certificate programs for academically prepared and enlarged the area served to include high school students to assist them in preparing for districts 205, 215 and 228 (Thornton, Thornton occupations that require career education beyond Fractional, and Bremen). the high school level. In 1969 the name was changed to Thornton Community • Provide developmental instruction in reading, College to emphasize the comprehensive mission of writing and mathematics skills to students the College. The College moved into its existing main requiring these skills in order to succeed in other campus facilities in 1972. In June of 1988, the Board college programs or to complete a high school of Trustees voted to change the name of the institution Equivalency or GED program, and to expand adult to South Suburban College to more accurately reflect education. the geographic location of the College. In an effort to serve the western portion of the district • Increase the number and diversity of students who and to provide opportunities for district residents to complete training and educational programs by complete a four-year degree, the University & College providing academic advising, learning resources Center was opened in Oak Forest in 1992. and supportive services, such as specialized learning assistance, for students with a wide range of academic needs. • Partner with local businesses and industry to sustain strong economic growth and to maintain a competitive workforce. The College will provide universal technical skills training to qualify community residents for employment, and will assist businesses in workforce development. 2012-2013 College Catalog • Student Codes Of Conduct • 3 to the VP for Academic Services. When an Student Codes