2021 - 2022 CATALOG

1 CURTIS L. IVERY DISTRICT OFFICE BUILDINGCURTIS L. IVERY downtown CAMPUSDOWNRIVER CAMPUSEASTERN CAMPUSNORTHWEST CAMPUSHEALTH SCIENCE CENTERTED SCOTT CAMPUSMARY ELLEN STEMPLE UNIVERSITY CENTERMARY ELLEN STEMPLE UNIVERSITY CENTER CENTER FOR LEARNING TECHNOLOGYHEINZ C. PRECHTER EDUCATIONAL AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTERMICHIGAN INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY EDUCATION (MIPSE)CURTIS L. IVERY HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION CENTERC urtis L. Ivery Central Educational ComplexCampusesUniversity (313) 496-26002021 - 2022 CATALOGONE VISION, ONE DISTRICT, ONE COLLEGEPREFACEWAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICTThe Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) is a multi- campus community college that provides educational resources to the residents of Wayne County and to those of many other communities.

2 The District has five campuses and the Mary Ellen Stempfle University Center. Each campus is located near a major freeway. WCCCD serves 32 cities and townships. The District offers more than 120 programs leading to either an associate degree or certificate in various disciplines. From its beginning in 1967, WCCCD has viewed education as one of the most important factors for achieving success in today s dynamic and technologically-driven work environment.

3 The District provides a step-by-step approach to a career path by providing students with the ability to reach their career potential through an open door policy and affordable tuition. Because WCCCD is committed to Make Education First, every student has the chance to fulfill his or her educational goals. This CATALOG is for informational use only and does not constitute a contract. Wayne County Community College District reserves the right to add or delete, without notice, any course offering or information contained in this CATALOG .

4 Note: The District reserves the right to assign instructional staff other than those listed in the Academic Schedule of Classes and to eliminate, cancel, phase out or reduce courses and programs for financial, curricular or programmatic OF CONTENTSWAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICTS tudent Executive Council ..15 Academic Honesty ..15 Class Attendance ..16 Final Examinations ..16 Grading System ..16 Grade Point Average (GPA) ..17 Standards of Academic Progress.

5 17 Appeal of Grades ..18 Student Complaints ..18 Credit for Pre-College Learning ..18 Articulation Programs ..18 Credit by Examination ..19 College Level Examination Program (CLEP) ..19 Credit for Experiential Learning ..19 Credit for Specialized Experience ..19 Transfer College Information ..20 Petition for Change of Program Requirements ..21 campus Dean s Honor List ..21 Graduation with Honors ..21 Graduation ..21 Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) ..22 Planning Guide: Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA).

6 23 Academic Support and Degree Requirements ..24 Class Scheduling ..24 Academic Support Services ..24 Learning Centers ..24 Services for Students with Special Needs ..24 Developmental Education ..25 Learning Resource Centers ..25 Continuing Education ..27 Distance Learning ..27 CATALOG -in-Force ..28 Degree Requirements ..28 Requirements for Specific Degrees ..29 Associate of Arts ( ) Degree ..29 Associate of Science ( ) Degree ..29 Associate of Applied Science ( ) Degree ..30 Associate of General Studies ( ) Degree.

7 30 Additional Associate Degree ..31 Certificate Requirements (CERT) ..31 Courses that Satisfy Academic Group Requirements ..32 Degree and Certificate Programs ..35 PREFACE Introduction ..2 Accreditation ..2 Mission Statement ..3 Values Statement ..3 Vision Statement ..3 Functions Statement ..3 General Education ..3 Philosophy of General Education ..4 District 2021-2025 Strategic Goals ..4 A Brief History of Wayne County Community College District ..5 The Student Body ..5 Alumni ..6 Enrollment Management, Student Services and Academic Policies.

8 7 Admissions ..7 Program Admission ..7 International Students ..8 Senior Citizens ..8 Guest Students ..8 Native American Students ..8 Michigan Colleges Online (MCO) ..8 Student Assessment ..8 Assessment Requirements and Institutional Priorities ..9 English as a Second Language Testing ..9 Program Testing ..9 Academic Advisement and Guidance Services ..9 Financial Aid ..10 Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy ..10 Developmental Courses ..11 Pell Grant Lifetime Eligibility.

9 11 150% Direct Subsidized Loan Limits ..12 Financial Aid for Repeated Courses ..12 Veteran Affairs ..12 Registration ..12 Residency ..12 Change of Name or Address ..13 Deferred Tuition Plan ..13 Outstanding Balances ..13 Payment of Tuition and Fees ..13 Cashless Registration Process ..13 Returned Check Policy ..13 Important Registration Information ..14 Disclaimer ..14 Auditing Classes ..14 Repeating Courses ..14 Adding or Dropping Classes ..14 Withdrawing from Classes ..14 Refunds.

10 14 Military Refund Policy ..15 Career Planning and Placement ..15 Student Activities ..15 WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICTPROGRAM CURRICULA Accounting ..37 Addiction Studies ..39 Alternative Fuels Technology ..40 American Sign Language Interpretation ..41 Anesthesia Technology ..43 Anesthesia Technology: Accelerated Alternate Delivery ..46 Associate of Arts ..49 Associate of General Studies ..51 Associate of Science ..52 Auto Body Technology ..53 Automotive Service Technology.