Academic Catalog 2017 - 2018 - Southern West …

1 Academic Catalog2017 - 20182017 2018 CatalogSouthern West Virginia Community and Technical This Catalog is for informational purposes only and is not considered a binding contract between Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College and its students. The College reserves the right to change any statement in this publication concerning, but not limited to, rules, policies, tuition, fees, refunds, curricula, and courses without advance notice or obligation. Failure to read this Catalog does not excuse students from the regulations and requirements described herein. Institutional AccreditationSouthern West Virginia Community and Technical College is accredited by the: DisclaimerThis Catalog is for informational purposes only and is not considered a binding contract between Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College and its students. The College reserves the right to change any statement in this publication concerning, but not limited to, rules, policies, tuition, fees, refunds, curricula, and courses without advance notice or obligation.

2 Failure to read this Catalog does not excuse students from the regulations and requirements described Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, Illinois 60604-1413 Phone: or Fax: Programmatic Accreditation Agencies accrediting specific program offerings at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College include:Medical Laboratory Technology National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences 5600 River Road, Suite 720 Rosemont, IL 60018 Phone: or Fax: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850 Atlanta, GA 30326 Phone: West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses 90 MacCorkle Avenue, SW, Suite 203 South Charleston, WV 25303 Phone: or (6877) Fax: E-mail: Technology Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-3182 Phone: Fax: Care Technology Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care 1248 Harwood Road Bedford, TX 76021-4244 Phone: Fax: Science Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions 8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312 Rowlett, TX 75088 Surgical Technology Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 25400 US Highway 19 N Suite 158 Clearwater, FL 33763 Phone: Fax: E-mail.

3 ActionSouthern West Virginia Community and Technical College is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provisions of its education and employment programs and is the policy of Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College to provide equal opportunities to all prospective and current members of the student body, faculty, and staff on the basis of individual qualifications and merit without regard to race, ethnicity, sex, color, gender, religion, age, sexual or gender orientation, disability, marital status, veterans status, or national nondiscrimination policy also applies to all educational programs, to admission, to employment, and to other related activities covered under Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination in higher West Virginia Community and Technical College also neither affiliates with nor grants recognition to any individual, group, or organization having policies that discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, color, gender, religion, age, sexual or gender orientation, disability, marital status, veterans status, or national origin.

4 Inquiries regarding compliance with any state or federal nondiscrimination law may be addressed to:Affirmative Action Officer Mrs. Debbie Dingess Interim Director of Human Resources Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College Box 2900 Mount Gay, WV 25637 IX Coordinator Mr. Darrell Taylor Director of Enrollment Management and Student Engagement Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College Box 2900 Mount Gay, WV 25637 504 Coordinator Ms. Dianna Toler Director of Disability and Adult Services Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College Box 2900 Mount Gay, WV 25637 Welcome from the President Welcome to Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, and thank you for selecting us as your institution of higher learning. By attending a community college, you join millions of others who have made the decision to take advantage of quality educational opportunities that are both accessible and a time when everyone is concerned about paying for college, Southern s tuition and fees are among the lowest of West Virginia colleges and universities.

5 Our affordable tuition, combined with comprehensive financial aid opportunities, make it possible for you to get the training and education that you need to take you directly into the workforce or to transfer to another college of your choice to complete your baccalaureate faculty and staff at Southern are focused on student success. Classes and support services are designed to help students meet their Academic , professional, and personal objectives. Our focus on students means that Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is an ideal place for all types of people. Whether you are graduating from one of our area s high schools, making the choice to return to college for better job prospects, or deciding to finish something you started long ago, Southern has the tools and resources to support you in reaching your educational goals. Whatever your circumstances, Southern has a long history of introducing students just like you to a college education and seeing lives are pleased to share our 2017 - 2018 Academic Catalog with you.

6 Consider it your pathway to the future because inside you will discover that we offer a variety of associate degree and certificate programs through a variety of delivery modes to fit into your life. We continue to initiate new programs and articulation agreements with four-year colleges and universities, both in-state and out-of-state, to meet the workforce needs of our region and state. I encourage you to take advantage of the resources that are available for you and to enjoy the benefits of attending an institution that gives students the preparation they need to West Virginia Community and Technical College is dedicated to providing accessible, affordable, quality education and training that promote success for those we serve. That is our mission and we intend to achieve it with you in mind. I wish you the very best as you pursue your educational and employment goals and thank you for choosing Southern . We look forward to working with you to create your pathway to E.

7 Gunter, PresidentTable of ContentsAcademic Southern ..5 Southern s Mission Our Core Vision General Education Philosophy and Campus Locations ..9 Off-Campus General Classification of Students ..12 Residency School of Allied Health and Nursing Associate in Applied Science Application Registration, Assessment, and Assistance Standards of Progress for Federal Financial Assistance Recipients (Policy SCP-4274)..25 Gainful Employment Disclosure ..26 Consumer Complaint Procedures ..26 Tuition, Fees, and Tuition, Fees, and Refunds ..28 Payment of Tuition and Fees ..29 Refund Refund Bookstore Voucher Campus Policy and Procedures .. 33 Procedures ..34 Academic Standing Policy .. 36 Credit for Prior Degrees, Graduation, and Transcripts ..40 Student Services, Programs, and Adult Services Assistance Program (ASAP)..44 Advisory Council of Career and Educational Guidance Services.

8 44 Career Planning and Placement Community Disability Food Honor Library Student Student Clubs and Organizations ..47 Student Student Identification Cards ..48 Tutoring Services .. 48 Unattended Items .. 48 Military, Veterans and Dependents ..49 Compliance with Military Selective Service Military Military, Veterans and Veteran s Student Class Called To or Volunteered for Active Veterans Veterans Contact University Transfer Associate in Associate in Career and Technical Business Business Criminal Early Childhood Electrical Engineering Health Care Professional ..73 Health Information Information Management.

9 77 Mechatronics ..79 Medical Assisting ..80 Medical Laboratory Technology ..81 Office Paramedic Powersports Radiologic Respiratory Care Salon Strategic Business Surgical Welding Non-Traditional Board of Governors Adult Degree Technical Studies ..97 Certificate Central Sterile Supply Criminal Electrical Engineering Electromechanical Instrumentation General Health Care Industrial Information Office Paraprofessional Technical Skill Computer Repair Early Childhood Provisional Assistant Early Childhood Provisional Graphic Design Technician.

10 117 Industrial Safety Industrial Legal Medical Medical Mine Permit Pipe Records Tax 2+2 Transfer and Course-by-Course Course Allied Biological Communication Computed Computer Information Criminal Education Emergency Medical Experiential Fine Green Health Homeland Security and Emergency Information