2013 - 2014 Academic Catalog Matanuska-Susitna College University of Alaska Anchorage P.O. Box 2889 | Palmer, Alaska 99645 Telephone: 907-745-9774 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.matsu.alaska.edu About this Catalog. This catalog offers you a complete guide to studying at Matanuska-Susitna College (MSC). It includes information on admission and graduation requirements as well as program and course listings for certificate and associate’s degree students. You should refer to this catalog for clarification on what is required of you as a Mat-Su College student and for specific information about what is offered at MSC. If you are a current or enrolling student, you should also refer to the Course Schedule which lists the dates, times and locations of available courses for each semester. Schedules are available a few weeks before registration begins for the upcoming semester. If you need more information, refer to the directory on page 4 for a list of MSC offices and phone numbers. It is the responsibility of the individual student to become familiar with the policies and regulations of MSC/UAA printed in this catalog. The responsibility for meeting all graduation requirements rests with the student. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this catalog. However, the Matanuska-Susitna College catalog is not a contract but rather a guide for the convenience of students. The college reserves the right to change or withdraw courses; to change the fees, rules, and calendar for admission, registration, instruction, and graduation; and to change other regulations affecting the student body at any time. It is the policy of the University of Alaska to provide equal education and employment opportunities and to provide service and benefits to all students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, marital status, pregnancy, or parenthood. This policy is in accordance with the laws enforced by the Department of Education and the Department of Labor, including Presidential Executive Order 11246, as amended, Title VI and Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Public Health Service Act of 1971, the Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the 14th Amendment, EEOC’s Sex Discrimination Guidelines, and Alaska Statutes 18.80.220 and 14.18. Inquiries regarding application of these and other regulations should be directed to the University of Alaska Anchorage’s Director of Campus Diversity and Compliance, the Office of Civil Rights (Department of Education, Washington, DC), or the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (Department of Labor, Washington, DC). 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ADMINISTRATION College Director's Office................................ 745-9726 or 9779 FAX........................................................ 745-9769 Office of Academic Affairs ..................................... 745-9754 FAX........................................................ 746-9303 Administrative Services ....................................... 745-9705 Accounts Payable/Payroll/Personnel/Purchasing .................. 745-9705 FAX........................................................ 745-9711 CAMPUS CACHE Student Accounts/Financial Aid Disbursements/Refunds ............ 745-9739 Supplies & Apparel........................................... 745-9739 FAX........................................................ 745-9700 Online Textbook Ordering: http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/matsu.htm or call (800) 325-3252 COMPUTING & Computing Technology/Computer Labs.......................... 745-9738 TECHNOLOGY SERVICES FAX........................................................ 745-9711 LIBRARY Circulation Desk ...................................... 745-9740 or 9714 FAX........................................................ 745-9777 PHYSICAL PLANT Building & Grounds Maintenance/Security ....................... 745-9750 FAX........................................................ 745-9711 STUDENT SERVICES Admissions/Registration/Records/Graduation..................... 745-9746 Academic Advising/Financial Aid/Veterans ....................... 745-9762 FAX........................................................ 745-9747 THE LEARNING CENTER Testing/Tutoring............................................. 745-9772 ADDITIONAL NUMBERS CIOS Skill Center ............................................. 745-9763 Student Government Office.................................... 745-9759 TTY........................................................ 745-9751 Page 4 Matanuska-Susitna College 2013-2014 Catalog MATANUSKA-SUSITNA COLLEGE CERTIFICATES AND DEGREES Occupational Endorsement Undergraduate Certificates Associate Degrees Certificates Architectural & Engineering Associate of Arts – General Program Architectural & Engineering Technology Technology • Architectural Drafting * • CAD for Building Construction • Civil Drafting * Associate of Applied Science • Mechanical & Electrical Drafting * Degrees CISCO • Structural Drafting * • CISCO-Certified Network Associate Accounting (CCNA)* Refrigeration & Heating Technology * Architectural & Engineering Computer Information & Office Systems Technology • Office Foundations • Bookkeeping Support * Computer Information & Office • Medical Office Support Systems • Office Digital Media • Office Support Computer Systems Technology Refrigeration & Heating Technology General Business • Residential and Light Commercial Heating & Ventilation * Human Services • Commercial HVAC Systems * • Residential and Light Commercial Paramedical Technology Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration * • Commercial Refrigeration Systems * Refrigeration & Heating Technology Sustainable Energy Small Business Administration Veterinary Assisting *These Certificate and Occupational Endorsement Certificate programs are defined as Gainful Employment programs for the purposes of student financial aid. Valuable information about these programs including program cost, graduation rates, job placement rates, student loan debt, and other important information can be found by viewing the www.uaa.alaska.edu/financialaid/upload/GE_UC_Computer_Information_Office_Systems.pdf Gainful Employment Disclosure form or by visiting the www.uaa.alaska.edu/financialaid/gainful_employment_disclosures.cfm UAA Gainful Employment Disclosure website. Cooperative Degrees with other UA Campuses University of Alaska Anchorage/MSC University of Alaska Fairbanks/MSC UAA Conferred degrees available at MSC include: UAF Statewide • AAS Nursing • Cert Information Technology Specialist • Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education • AAS Information Technology Specialist • Bachelor of Human Services UAF Palmer Research Center • Bachelor of Science, Natural Resources Management Students pursuing a degree program conferred through UAA or UAF are welcome to attend Matanuska-Susitna College without applying separately to MSC. Please refer to the UAA & UAF Catalogs for degree requirements, program specifics, admission and graduation application deadlines. www.uaa.alaska.edu/records/catalogs/catalogs.cfm/ or http://www.uaf.edu/catalog/ Matanuska-Susitna College 2013-2014 Catalog Page 5 ACADEMIC CALENDAR All dates are subject to change. Registration dates pertain to classes with full-semester start and end dates. Please refer to the Academic Calendar on the MSC website for calendar updates and deadlines for short-session or late-starting classes. FALL 2013 SEMESTER SPRING 2014 SEMESTER Semester Begins Semester Begins August 26 January 13 Labor Day Holiday Alaska Civil Rights Day September 2-3 January 20 Campus closed Sept. 2 Campus closed Admission Application Deadline Admission Application Deadline September 6 January 24 Graduation Application Deadline Graduation Application Deadline for December Graduates for May Graduates November 1 March 3 Thanksgiving Holiday Spring Break November 28-30 March 10-15 Campus closed Nov. 29-30 Campus closed Mar. 14 & 15 Semester Ends Semester Ends December 14 May 5 Grades Due Grades Due December 18 May 8 Commencement May 9 Page 6 Matanuska-Susitna College 2013-2014