Welcome to Central Lakes College I’m excited that you’re exploring all the great things Central Lakes College has to offer! I, too, was exploring CLC just months ago when I was living in Virginia. The College stood out as an incredibly advanced learn- ing institution. Its wide range of programs, commitment to an outstanding student ex- perience, and dedication to partnership are second to none. These features caught my attention, and I knew I wanted to be part of the CLC family. I was thrilled to join the Col- lege as president on July 1, 2016. Although you and I may be new to CLC, the College has a long history as an out- standing place to learn and grow. Our future is bright. I look forward to working with the CLC team to build strong relationships, make sure that you, our student, are the reason for all that we do, and serve as a key partner in our community. Because your success is our success, our focus will be to help you reach your goals. We take seriously our mission to “build futures.” You will find CLC is committed to providing limitless opportunities, regardless of your path in life and education. To do so, both our Brainerd and Staples cam- puses feature a wide range of student life activities, outstanding occupational and technical programs, customized training, and the ability to start here and transfer anywhere. Colleges are about people, and the special nature of CLC comes from our out- standing faculty and staff. They know students by name and truly care about you as an individual. We strive to make every decision with your best interests in mind. We are proud of CLC’s unwavering commitment to our students. It is truly unique, and I know you’ll feel it as soon as you visit. Whatever your background or goals, you’ve come to the right place. Come see our campuses for yourself. I, along with every faculty and staff member, am here to answer any of your questions. I sincerely look forward to meeting you! Dr. Hara Charlier, President Central Lakes College 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Liberal Arts & Sciences . 16 Central Lakes College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and educa- Departments . 25 tion opportunity. No person shall be discriminated DEGREES, DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES against in the terms and conditions of employment, Programs . 49 personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to Associate in Arts Degree. An Associate in Course Descriptions (academic) . .129 race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, Arts (AA) degree may be awarded upon suc- Associate in Applied Science Degree. An disability, marital status, status with regard to pub- cessful completion of a 60 credit program Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree College in the Schools. .241 lic assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law. in the liberal arts and sciences curriculum may be awarded upon successful comple- College Information Directory. .246 designed to constitute the first two years of tion of a 60 to 72 credit program. An AAS Harassment of an individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national ori- a baccalaureate degree. An AA degree re- degree is intended to prepare students for Admissions . .251 gin, disability, marital status, status with regard to quires the completion of at least a 40 credit employment or may be designed to trans- public assistance, sexual orientation, or member- general education curriculum that fulfills the fer to a related baccalaureate major. An Registration . .257 ship or activity in a local commission has no place in a learning or work environment and is prohibited. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum goal areas. AAS degree shall include 25 percent of the Tuition, Fees and Financial Aid . .262 Sexual violence has no place in a learning or work total semester credits in general education environment. Further, Central Lakes College shall Associate in Science Degree. An Associ- credits. General education courses shall be Student Services . .267 work to eliminate violence in all its forms. Physical contact by designated system, college, and univer- ate in Science (AS) degree may awarded selected from at least three of the ten goal Academic Policies. .267 sity staff members may be appropriate if necessary upon successful completion of a 60 to 64 areas of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. to avoid physical harm to persons or property. credit program in a designated field or area Student Policies . .269 This document is available in alternative formats to which transfers to a baccalaureate major in Diploma. A diploma may be awarded upon Non-Discrimination Policies. .271 individuals with disabilities by calling Disability Ser- a related scientific, technological, or other successful completion of a 30 to 72 credit vices at 1.800.933.0346 ext 8175 or 1.218.855.8175 non-liberal arts professional field. An AS program. A diploma is intended to provide Faculty and Staff Directory . .280 (Brainerd Campus) or 1.800.247.6836 ext 5182 or 1.218.894.5182 (Staples Campus). Consumers degree must have one or more articula- students with employment skills. Administration Directory . .285 with hearing or speech disabilities may contact us tion agreement(s) between the institution via their preferred Telecommunications Relay Ser- awarding the AS degree and the institution Certificate. A certificate may be awarded MNSCU Board of Trustees . .285 vice. awarding a related baccalaureate degree. An upon successful completion of a 9 to 30 Nancy Paulson, Director of HR AS degree shall include a minimum of 30 credit specialized program of study. Contact CLC . .286 Central Lakes College semester credits in general education se- 501 West College Drive, Brainerd, MN 56401 218.855.8054 lected from at least six of the ten goal areas of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. An Rights & Protections provided by the AS degree may also be designed to prepare American Disabilities Act Central Lakes College does not discriminate on students for employment. the basis of disability in the admission or access Associate in Fine Arts Degree. An As- to or treatment or employment in its programs or sociate in Fine Arts (AFA) degree may be activities. The Office of Disabilities coordinates com- pliance with the nondiscrimination requirements awarded upon successful completion of a contained in section 35.107 of the Department of 60 credit program in a designated discipline Justice Regulations. Information concerning the in fine arts. An AFA degree is designed for provision of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES - OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL the rights provided thereunder, are available from transfer to a baccalaureate degree, as speci- It is our intention to provide resources relevant to the academic, extracurricular, and social the Office of Disabilities. fied in an articulation agreement between lives of students. the partnering institutions. An AFA degree Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the material contained within this cat- Contact Information: offered by a college must have at least one alog as of the date of publication. However, all policies, procedures, academic schedules, Brainerd Campus: 218.855.8175 program information, and fees are subject to change at any time by appropriate action of Staples Campus: 218.894.5182 articulation agreement between the institu- the faculty, the college administration, the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board Consumers with hearing or speech disabilities may tion awarding the degree and an institution of Trustees or the Minnesota Legislature without prior notification. The provisions of this contact us via their preferred Telecommunications catalog do not constitute a contract between the student and the college. The information Relay Service. awarding a baccalaureate degree in a relat- in this catalog is for use as an academic planning tool and is subject to change at any time. Upon printing of this catalog, all previous issues are revoked. E-mail: [email protected] ed fine arts discipline. An AFA degree shall STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY FOR CATALOG INFORMATION include a minimum of 24 semester credits Each student is responsible for compliance with the information appearing in this catalog. in general education selected from at least Failure to read the regulations and policies will not be considered an excuse for noncompli- six of the ten goal areas of the Minnesota ance. Transfer Curriculum. 2 3 ACADEMIC AND CAREER MAJORS ACADEMIC AND CAREER MAJORS Liberal Arts and Sciences Career Programs Child Development/American Sign Language Robotics/Automated Systems Technology Transfer Program Associate in Science Degree, Associate A.A.S. Degree . 75 Diploma . 103 Associate in Arts Degree in Applied Science Degree, Diploma and Child Development Assistant Diploma . .76 Robotic Human Machine Interface Advanced Minnesota Transfer Curriculum . 8 Certificate Programs Child Development, Care & Guidance A.A.S. Certificate . 103 Honors AA Degree . 16 Degree . .75 Robotic Manufacturing Certificate . 103 Associate in Arts Degree . 17 Child Development Certificate . 76 Robotic Offline Programming Advanced Certifi- Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources Special Education A.A.S. Degree . .77 American Indian Studies Certificate . 17 Careers cate . 103 Special Education Certificate . .77 Robotic Vision Advanced Certificate . 103 Deaf Studies Certificate . 18 Advanced Farm Business Management Certifi- Individualized Studies Diploma . 78 Robotic Welding Certificate . 104 Global Studies Certificate . .19 cate . 50 Occupational Skills Diploma . 79 Robotic Welding Advanced Certificate . 105 Latin American Studies Certificate . .20 Agriculture Science A.S. Degree . .52 Welding and Fabrication A.A.S. Degree . 106 Ojibwe Studies Certificate . 21 Agricultural Commodities Marketing Cert. 50 Information Technology Careers Welding and Fabrication Diploma . 106 Engineering A.S. Degree . 22 Applications in Farm Business Management Health Sciences Broad Field A.S. Degree 23 Computer Information Technology A.A.S.