2017 - 2018 Catalog - The Art Institutes

1 1520 South Fifth Street, Suite 107 St. Charles, MO 63303 (855) 398-9281 Publication Date: October 30, 2017 2017 - 2018 Catalog 1520 South Fifth Street, Suite 107 Page 2 of 158 St . Charles, MO 63303 (855) 398-9281 Table of Contents AFFILIATION, LICENSING, ACCREDITATION .. 3 VISION & MISSION STATEMENT .. 4 MESSAGE FROM THE INTERIM CAMPUS DIRECTOR .. 5 EDUCATION MANAGEMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS .. 6 PROGRAMS OF STUDY .. 7 CULINARY .. 8 DESIGN .. 11 MEDIA ARTS .. 22 general EDUCATION .. 28 COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM .. 30 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .. 31 general INFORMATION .. 74 ADMISSIONS INFORMATION.

2 74 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS .. 76 ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR RETURNING STUDENTS (RE ENTRY) .. 77 CULINARY 77 TRANSFER CREDIT .. 79 REFUND POLICY .. 88 SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS AND GRANTS INFORMATION .. 94 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS .. 97 LATE START POLICY .. 97 UNDERGRADUATE SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS POLICY .. 98 MINIMUM ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS FOR STUDENT RECEIVING DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TUITION ASSISTANCE .. 112 RETAKING COURSEWORK POLICY .. 113 DISABILITIES SERVICES STATEMENT .. 117 general POLICIES & PROCEDURES .. 120 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION .. 148 MISCELLANEOUS POLICIES .. 156 ADMINISTRATION .. 157 See for program duration, tuition, fees, and other costs, median debt, salary data, alumni success, and o ther important i nfo.

3 Effective January 20, 2016, The Art Institute of St. Louis is no longer enrolling new students. Questions should be addressed to the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs or the Dean s designee. 1520 South Fifth Street, Suite 107 Page 3 of 158 St . Charles, MO 63303 (855) 398-9281 AFFILIATION, LICENSING, ACCREDITATION AFFILIATION AND OWNERSHIP The Art Institute of St. Louis ( The Art Institute ) is one of The Art Institutes , a system of over 50 schools located throughout North America. Programs, credential levels, technology, and scheduling options vary by school and are subject to change.

4 Not all online programs are available to residents of all states. Several institutions included in The Art Institutes system are campuses of South University or Argosy University. The Art Institute of St. Louis, 1520 South Fifth Street, Suite 107, St. Charles, MO 63303 2016 The Art Institutes . All rights reserved. Our email address is The Art Institute of St. Louis is owned by The Art Institute of St. Louis, Inc., which through various intermediary companies is a subsidiary of Education Management Corporation. Education Management Corporation is located at 210 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

5 The Art Institute of St. Louis is a bran ch campus of The Art Institutes International Minnesota. STATE LICENSING The Art Institute of St. Louis is approved to operate by the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education. INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION The Art Institute of St. Louis is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award associate and bachelor degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. ACICS can be contacted at 750 First Street NE, Suite 980, Washington, 20002. Telephone: 1-202-336-6780.

6 Notice to students and prospective students: Education Management Corporation campuses have been placed on probation by their accreditor, the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools ( ACICS ), based on financial stability standards. Based on a letter received from ACICS after the August 2017 meeting, the Council considered the show-cause directive for the institutions. As a result of its review, the Council has acted to vacate the show-cause directive. In addition, the Council has acted to place the institutions on financial reporting. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY The Art Institute of St. Louis does not discriminate or harass on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion, veteran s status, genetic marker, or any other characteristic protected by state, local or federal law, in our programs and activities.

7 The Art Institute of St. Louis provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. The Art Institute of St. Louis will not retaliate against persons bringing forward allegations of harassment or discrimination. The Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, 1520 South Fifth Street, Suite 107, St. Charles, MO 63303, , has been designated to handle inquiries and coordinate the institution s compliance efforts regarding the non-discrimination policy. 1520 South Fifth Street, Suite 107 Page 4 of 158 St . Charles, MO 63303 (855) 398-9281 VISION & MISSION STATEMENT VISION The Art Institute of St.

8 Louis, an accredited degree-granting institution, strives to be the premier school for design, fashion, media, and culinary arts in the Greater St. Louis Area. This vision will be achieved through a learning-centered approach that fulfills the evolving needs of the marketplace in a variety of creative careers. MISSION STATEMENT The Mission of The Art Institute of St. Louis is to accomplish its vision by providing employers with quality, skilled graduates prepared by experienced faculty using market-driven competency based curricula. The objectives of the mission are: Involving employers in the development of curricula that are responsive to industry needs through Program Advisory Committees.

9 Employing faculty who possess appropriate academic credentials and industry-related experience, and who exhibit excellence in teaching. Enhancing institutional effectiveness by consistently assessing and improving student retention, employment assistance, learning outcomes, and graduate and employer satisfaction. Fostering a culture of learning and collaboration that assures academic freedom and professional development and encourages responsible decision-making and critical thinking among students, faculty, and staff. Assisting graduates in obtaining career-related employment. Providing alumni with continuing educational opportunities.

10 Serving the community as a creative and educational resource through the active participation of students, faculty, and staff in a variety of outreach opportunities. 1520 South Fifth Street, Suite 107 Page 5 of 158 St . Charles, MO 63303 (855) 398-9281 MESSAGE FROM THE INTERIM CAMPUS DIRECTOR Welcome to The Ar t Institute of St . Louis! Our fa cul ty , staff, and students al l share a common bond: creativity, dedicati on, and a commitment to excellence in th ei r endeavors. We all ta ke great pride that our Art Institute is a wonderful pl ac e to teach, work, and lear n.