Saint Paul College 2006–2007 Catalog 235 Marshall Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55102 For more information If you need more information, contact us. We will be glad to answer your questions. Visit our Web site: www.saintpaul.edu General information: 651.846.1600 2006–2007 Enrollment Services: 651.846.1555 Schedule a “Start here” information session: 651.846.1666 Start here. Start here. Go anywhere. Catalog © 2006 Saint Paul College A Community & Technical College An equal opportunity employer and educator Printed on recycled paper Table of Contents Directory of College Services 4 Saint Paul College Vision, Mission and Values 5 General Information General Information 8 Admissions 10 Registration 14 Tuition and Fees 16 Financial Aid 17 Enrollment and Student Services 21 Transfer Center 21 Student Life 25 Academic Resource Centers 26 Rights and Responsibilities 27 Academic Standards 29 Educational Degree Programs - Liberal Arts & Sciences 31 Minnesota General Education Transfer Curriculum 35 Programs Business & Computer Programs 44 ASL - Interpreting Programs 69 Health and Service Programs 73 Intensive English Program (English-as-a-Second-Language Courses) 93 Liberal Arts and Sciences 95 Technical Programs 101 Transportation, Construction & Building Programs 109 Courses Course Descriptions 123 College Administration, Faculty and Academic Support 180 Index 186 Map & Directions to Saint Paul College 190 Parking Information 191 Saint Paul College reserves the right to change without notice any of the materials (information, requirements, regulations) published in this catalog. This catalog is not a contract. Please refer to the College Web site, Course Schedule and campus postings for detailed information regarding hours of operation. Hours are subject to change. Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College • 2006–2007 Catalog www.saintpaul.edu 1 2 www.saintpaul.edu Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College • 2006–2007 Catalog Welcome to Saint Paul College A Community & Technical College The faculty and staff at Saint Paul College prides itself on its responsiveness to the changing education needs of the community. Your success is our priority! We are constantly identifying new and expanded approaches for offering transfer, career and business and industry education so that we may better serve our diverse student and community populations. During the 2006-07 academic year, we will continue to expand our liberal arts and sciences program which leads to the AA degree and is accepted for transfer to four-year baccalaureate universities. We also have some new and exciting career programs in emerging fields such as nanotechnology, wine professionals, biomedical precision machining, chemical technology and visualization which combine the arts and computer sciences. These programs are supported by tutoring centers, student life programs, and career center services which will assist students in completing their program and in making the transition to further education and/or the world of work as seamless as possible. We are especially pleased to announce two major initiatives that will be launched this year which will help us to better serve our students and the community! A $10,000,000 major building renovation project will commence which will greatly improve the facilities of a number of our trade and technical programs and provide a new biology lab thanks to funding from the Minnesota Legislature. We are also very pleased to participate in a collaborative effort with Minneapolis CTC and Metropolitan State University called The Power of You! This program will provide qualified Saint Paul and Minneapolis Class of 2006 high school graduates the ability to attend Saint Paul College or Minneapolis Community & Technical College tuition-free! This was made possible by generous support by a number of Foundations and support from community groups. We are committed to increase the number of Saint Paul graduates who will attend and succeed in college and in the work place! Use this catalog as a resource to explore numerous degree, diploma and certificate programs. You may want to enhance your current knowledge and skills, train for a new career or transfer to a four-year university. If you are unsure about your future plans, we can help you to discover your future as well! I invite you to learn more about Saint Paul College. We look forward to working with you and wish you all the best with your college plans and personal goals! Remember, When you start here, you can go anywhere! Donovan Schwichtenberg, Ph.D. President Saint Paul College Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College • 2006–2007 Catalog www.saintpaul.edu 3 Directory of College Services Academic Programs Business, Computer Science Department 651.846.1349 ASL - Interpreting Department 651.846.1612/1654 TTY Health and Service Department 651.846.1311 Liberal Arts and Sciences Department 651.846.1349 Technical Department 651.846.1320 Trade and Industrial Department 651.846.1320 Administrative Office 651.846.1361 Alumni Relations 651.846.1305 Assessment, Intake 651.846.1650 Bookstore 651.846.1422 Career and Placement Center 651.846.1384 Child Care Center 651.846.1581 Counseling 651.846.1383/1473 TTY Dean of Student Development and Services 651.846.1360 Disability Services 651.846.1547/1548 TTY English-as-a-Second-Language Classes (Intensive English Program) 651.846.1555 Enrollment Services 651.846.1555/1473 TTY Financial Aid 651.846.1386 V/TTY Information 651.846.1600 Library 651.846.1410 Midwest Center for Postsecondary Outreach 651.846.1337 V/TTY New Student Information 651.846.1666 Security 651.846.1322 Student Life 651.846.1733 Student Records and Transcripts 651.846.1515 Transfer Center 651.846.1739 Tuition Office 651.846.1395 Veterans Educational Benefits 651.846.1372 4 www.saintpaul.edu Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College • 2006–2007 Catalog Saint Paul College: Vision, Mission & Values Vision Strategic Goals Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College Comprehensive Learning Organization will be a leader in providing comprehensive life-long learning by utilizing and providing innovative and Saint Paul College is committed to excellence in teaching quality-focused strategies and services. and learning and offers a wide spectrum of learning opportunities in career and transfer education to meet learner needs. Mission Organizational Innovation and Development The mission of Saint Paul College is to provide: Saint Paul College strives to ensure the successful future Education for Employment… Education for Life! of the College through creative thinking and the implementation of quality principles to more efficiently Saint Paul College offers comprehensive learning and effectively utilize resources and improve learning opportunities in both career and transfer education and operations. to enhance personal knowledge and advance economic opportunity for the benefit of a diverse population A Service-Centered Environment of constituents which includes students, Saint Paul College is dedicated to an integrated service business/industry/labor and the community. philosophy that focuses on learner needs. Organizational Applied Systems Saint Paul College is committed to apply systems to improve learning, communication and productivity. Excellence in: Teaching & Learning Career & Transfer Education Customer Service Innovation Values. Accessibility Technology Respect for: Integrity in: Learners Climate Responsiveness Cultural Diversity Accountability Human Diversity Honesty Collaboration Decision-Making Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College • 2006–2007 Catalog www.saintpaul.edu 5 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. 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 provides equal access for all students to classes, programs, activities and facilities without regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, membership or activity in a local commission defined by law, or inclusion in any other group or class against which discrimination is prohibited. 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 may be addressed to the Dean of Student Development and Services. Please refer to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system Web site for updated policy information: www.mnscu.edu. 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 catalog is available in alternative formats for individuals with disabilities. For assistance, contact the Disability Services Office at Phone: 651.846.1547, TTY: 651.846.1548. 6 www.saintpaul.edu Saint Paul College—A Community & Technical College • 2006–2007 Catalog General Information Admissions Registration Tuition and Fees Financial Aid Student Services/Enrollment/Transfer