SAINT PAUL COLLEGESAINT PAUL 2013–2014 For more information If you need more information, please contact us. We will be glad to answer your questions. Visit our Web site: www.saintpaul.edu E-mail: [email protected] General information: 651.846.1600 Schedule a “Start Here” information session: www.saintpaul.edu/StartHere 235 Marshall Avenue TEL 651.846.1600 Saint Paul, MN 55102 FAX 651.846.1703 2013 –2014 Catalog Catalog start here. go anywhere. © 2013 Saint Paul College A Community & Technical College An Equal Opportunity employer and educator SAINT PAUL COLLEGE 2013–2014 CATALOG Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College 235 Marshall Avenue • Saint Paul, MN 55102 651.846.1600 • www.saintpaul.edu Start here. Go anywhere. Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College reserves the right to change without notice any information published in this catalog. This catalog is not a contract. The College makes every effort to provide the courses, programs and services outlined in this catalog. However, academic calendars and the delivery of services are subject to modification. Furthermore, course delivery methods (e.g. traditional, online and other) are subject to change without prior notice in the case of emergency or other action deemed necessary by the College. 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—A Community & Technical 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 College staff members may be appropriate if necessary to avoid physical harm to persons or property. 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 Thomas Matos, Associate Vice President of Student Development & Services, who can be reached at 651.846.1362. Refer to the Saint Paul College Student Handbook for important information that each student should read to assure success at the College. Available in Alternate Format This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by contacting Caidin Riley, Director of Disability Services at 651.846.1547 or [email protected]. For TTY Communication, contact the Minnesota Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1.800.627.3529. ii www.saintpaul.edu Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College • 2013–2014 Catalog Table of Contents Information Directory and Calendar Programs Information Directory . .iv Business . .48 College Calendar 2013-14 . .iv Computer Graphics & Visualization . .66 Health Science . .72 Service . .87 Message from the President STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math . .98 Welcome to your Saint Paul College . .1 Liberal Arts . .107 Transportation . .116 Construction & Building Trades . .119 Vision, Mission and Values Technical . .126 Saint Paul College: Vision, Mission and Values . .2 Strategic Goals . .3 Course Descriptions Course Descriptions . .129 General Information and Services General Information . .6 Enrollment Services . .7 Stakeholders Registration . .12 Board of Trustees . .188 Tuition and Fees . .14 President’s Advisory Council . .188 Financial Aid . .15 Foundation Board of Directors . .189 Student Services . .20 Administration . .189 Transfer Center . .20 Academic/Student Support . .190 Student Life . .24 Faculty . .191 Academic Resource Centers . .25 Rights and Responsibilities . .26 Academic Standards . .28 Index . .197 Educational Degree Programs . .30 Directions and Parking to Saint Paul College . .201 Minnesota Transfer Curriculum . .34 Parking Information . .202 Please refer to the College Web site www.saintpaul.edu, Saint Paul College reserves the right to change without Course Schedule and campus postings for detailed notice any of the materials (information, requirements, information regarding hours of operation. Hours are regulations) published in this catalog. This catalog is not subject to change. a contract. Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College • 2013–2014 Catalog www.saintpaul.edu iii Information Directory College Calendar 2013-14 General Information . 651.846.1600 Fall Semester 2013 TTY – Minnesota Relay. 7-1-1 August 26, 2013 – December 20, 2013 Fax. 651.846.1703 Fall Semester Begins . 08/26/13 Academic Success Coordinators . 651.846.1357 Labor Day – College Closed . 08/31 – 09/02/13 www.saintpaul.edu/AcademicSuccess Saturday Classes Begin . 09/07/13 No Classes . 10/17 – 10/18/13 Alumni Relations . 651.846.1469 Veterans Day – College Closed . 11/11/13 www.saintpaul.edu/Alumni Thanksgiving – College Closed . 11/28 – 12/01/13 Assessment, Intake . 651.846.1555 Saturday classes end . 12/14/13 www.saintpaul.edu/Assessment Final Exams . 12/14 – 12/20/13 Fall Semester Ends . 12/20/13 Bookstore . 651.846.1422 Textbook Look-up …www.saintpaulcollegebookstore.com Spring Semester Career and Placement Center . 651.846.1384 January 13, 2014 – May 16, 2014 www.saintpaul.edu/CareerCenter Spring Semester Begins . 01/13/14 Child Care Center . 651.846.1581 Saturday Classes Begin . 01/18/14 Martin Luther King Holiday –Closed . 01/20/14 Counseling . 651.846.1383 No classes after 6:00pm – Precinct Caucus . 02/04/14 Presidents’ Day Holiday – College Closed . 02/17/14 Disability Services . 651.846.1547 www.saintpaul.edu/DisabilityServices Professional Development . 02/18/14 No classes before 4:00 pm English for Speakers of Other. 651.846.1555 Spring Break . 03/10 – 03/16/14 Languages (ESOL) www.saintpaul.edu/ESOL Student Success Day . 03/27/14 Saturday classes end . 05/10/14 Enrollment Services . 651.846.1555 www.saintpaul.edu/Admissions Final Exams . 05/10 – 05/16/14 Graduation Ceremony 2013/2014 . 05/15/14 Financial Aid . 651.846.1386 Spring Semester Ends . 05/16/14 www.saintpaul.edu/FinancialAid Foundation/Friends of Saint Paul College . 651.846.1469 Summer Term www.friendsofsaintpaulcollege.org June 2, 2014 – July 25, 2014 IT Services/Help Desk . 651.846.1440 Summer Term Begins . 06/02/14 Independence Day – College Closed . 07/04/14 Library/Learning Commons . 651.846.1489 Final Exams . 07/21 – 07/25/14 Public Safety . 651.846.1322 Summer Term Ends . 07/25/14 Registration & Student Records . 651.846.1515 www.saintpaul.edu/Registration 2013 - 2014 Holidays – Campus Closed Student Life . 651.846.1659 www.saintpaul.edu/StudentLife Labor Day Weekend . Aug 31 – Sept 2, 2013 Veterans Day Holiday . November 11, 2013 Student Records and Transcripts . 651.846.1515 Thanksgiving Holiday . Nov 28 – Dec 1, 2013 Martin Luther King Day . January 20, 2014 Transfer Center . 651.846.1739 Presidents’ Day . February 17, 2014 www.saintpaul.edu/TransferCenter Independence Day . July 4, 2014 Tuition Office . 651.846.1395 www.saintpual.edu/Tuition Calendar is subject to change. Tutoring/Academic Support. 651.846.1623 www.saintpaul.edu/Tutoring For the most current information go to Veterans Educational Benefits . 651.846.1372 www.saintpaul.edu/CollegeCalendar iv www.saintpaul.edu Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College • 2013–2014 Catalog Welcome to your Saint Paul College The mission of Saint Paul College is to provide “Education for Employment…Education for Life.” On behalf of our faculty, staff and administrators, I want to thank you for considering Saint Paul College as your educational partner and your pathway to a bright future. We look forward to working with you each step of the way! I would like to personally invite you to visit our beautiful campus. Take a tour and see our classrooms and hands-on laboratory and training facilities; talk to our student ambassadors, staff and faculty and experience our wonderful campus community. Saint Paul College is a place that empowers students from all walks of life and places all around the globe as they navigate their different pathways. Whether your pathway is career and technical training, academic transfer, gaining skills to become a better employee, or enriching your life through life-long learning, we have a place for you at Saint Paul College! When you visit Saint Paul College, I hope you notice “The student is” document that we have posted around our campus. It is our promise to you, and a reminder to ourselves, that the student IS indeed the most important person on our campus – for without you there would be no need for our college. As you walk around our college, I hope you see what I see – that our team of staff and faculty advance the human cause through respect, individuality and civility—it happens here each and every day. We truly care about our students and each other. Saint Paul College has a tremendous impact on the vibrant City of Saint Paul and surrounding communities. For over 100 years, the College has been here to serve the citizens, local industries and above all else, the students. With deep roots in career and technical education, along with academic transfer, Saint Paul College has prepared thousands of students for employment or transfer to four-year colleges and universities, both inside and outside the state of Minnesota.