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1 College CatalogPlan. Achieve. Transfer or celebrated the grand opening of Corbett Park in S WELCOMEW elcome to Wharton County Junior College !It is my pleasure to welcome you to Wharton County Junior College . Since 1946, we have provided a quality education to students throughout the region. Proudly, WCJC holds one of the highest academic transfer rates in Texas. For more than 70 years, our mission to provide a quality education to students has remained constant. Our adaptability has made it possible for us to meet the challenges of today s students with online, hybrid, and in-person offers you a variety of support services in reaching your goals, as well as dozens of programs to choose from including courses that transfer and programs that will train you for specific fields. Please visit us online at to find information about our various student support services including admissions, advising, registration, financial aid services and more.

2 Learn more about our programs by looking through our catalog and by viewing our department you are a recent high school graduate or an adult learner, we are here to help you on your educational journey. We encourage you to explore this catalog to learn more about our programs. We are grateful you have chosen to continue your educational path with us and look forward to creating a pathway to success for A. McCrohanPresident 911 Boling Highway ~ Wharton, Texas 77488 979-532-4560 College Catalog No. 76 2021-2022 WCJC GUARANTEE: Wharton County Junior College guarantees that WCJC students who are planning to transfer to a four-year university to pursue a bachelor s degree will be able to transfer their academic credit core courses to all state-supported colleges and universities in Texas. If a student takes core courses according to the conditions of this guarantee, and these courses are not accepted at a state-supported College or university of Texas, Wharton County Junior College will offer alternate courses that are acceptable, tuition free.

3 Wharton County Junior College guarantees students of WCJC who complete a technical/vocational program will acquire the necessary job skills for entry-level employment in their field of study. If the employer decides that a completer lacks the entry-level job skills in the occupational field in which he or she has been trained, Wharton County Junior College will provide additional skill training, tuition free. This catalog is intended as a description of those programs and activities offered at Wharton County Junior College . The College reserves the right to select from the courses listed in the catalog that can be offered during any session. Further, WCJC reserves the right to change any regulations without previous notice. Not all courses listed in this catalog are offered each semester. The class schedule listing courses offered by WCJC and schedules is available on the WCJC Website ( ).

4 Wharton County Junior College is committed to equal opportunity for all students, employees, and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, political affiliation or belief, and for all beneficiaries of programs financially assisted under Title I, WIOA on the basis of citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States or his or her participation in any WIOA Title I financially assisted work or program. No person, including students, faculty, staff, part-time staff, and temporary workers, will be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination or harassment under any ii 2021-2022 College Catalog Directory & Calendar program or activity sponsored or conducted by Wharton County Junior College on the basis of the categories listed above.

5 All inquiries concerning WCJC policies, compliance with applicable laws, statues, and regulations (such as Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504) and complaints should be directed to the following College officials: Dean of Human Resources, Rachel Bahnsen, Title IX Coordinator for Employees 911 Boling Highway, Administration Building, A-208 Wharton, Texas 77488 979-532-6442 Dean of Student Success, Lindsey McPherson, Title IX Coordinator for Students 911 Boling Highway, Pioneer Student Center, PSC-301 Wharton, Texas 77488 979-532-6905 Wharton County Junior College Choose. Connect. Complete. iii College and Program Accreditation ACCREDITED BY: Wharton County Junior College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the Associate Degree. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Wharton County Junior College .

6 APPROVED BY: Texas Education Agency (TEA) Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has approved College /university parallel offerings and programs in technical education. The Texas Veterans Commission has approved programs for veteran educational benefits. PROGRAM ACCREDITATIONS BY: Texas Board of Nursing (BON) Associate Degree Nursing National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) Associate Degree Nursing Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Cosmetology Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) Dental Hygiene National Association for the Education of Young Children Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs (NAEYC) Early Childhood/Child Development Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Emergency Medical Services Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) Health Information Technology Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSHSE) Human Services Texas Board of Nursing (BON) Licensed Vocational Nursing The American Bar Association, (approved by)

7 Paralegal Studies Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education Physical Therapist Assistant Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Police Academy Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology Radiologic Technology iv 2021-2022 College Catalog Directory & Calendar Table of Contents WCJC GUARANTEE .. i College AND PROGRAM ACCREDIATION .. iii WCJC SERVICES DIRECTORY .. v ACADEMIC CALENDAR .. vi-viii ABOUT THE 1 Statement of Mission .. 1 Historical Sketch .. 1 WCJC Today .. 3 GENERAL ACADEMIC INFORMATION .. 4 Degrees and Certificates .. 4 Instructional Divisions .. 4 Community Outreach Programs .. 5 ACADEMIC POLICIES .. 7 Attendance of Classes .. 8 Final Examinations .. 10 Graduation Requirements .. 11 OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS & REGISTRATION .. 22 22 Registration .. 28 Testing Information .. 30 DISTANCE EDUCATION INFORMATION .. 34 Support for Online Students.

8 35 System Requirements .. 35 Online Student Responsibilities .. 36 FINANCIAL INFORMATION .. 36 Tuition & Fees .. 36 Installment Plan .. 37 Room and Board .. 37 Financial Aid .. 39 Scholarships .. 44 STUDENT SUCCESS .. 54 Academic Advising and Counseling .. 54 Libraries .. 55 Residence Halls .. 56 STUDENT ACTIVITIES & MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS .. 57 Honor Societies .. 58 Student Organizations .. 58 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS .. 61 Associate of Arts Degrees .. 61 Associate of Arts Core Curriculum .. 61 General Education Core Curriculum Course List .. 64 Associate of Arts Courses of Study .. 65 Associate of Applied Science Degrees & Certificates .. 91 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .. 179 College PERSONNEL .. 251 Wharton County Junior College Choose. Connect. Complete. v WCJC Services Directory Academic and Career Advising (979) 532-6388 Admissions and Registration (979) 532-6303 Adult Education and Literacy (979) 532-6301 Continuing Education (281) 239-1531 Counseling and Disability Services (281) 243-8422 Distance Education (979) 532-6336 Financial Aid (979) 532-6345 IT Help Desk (979) 532-6568 Library Information and Technical Services (979) 532-6953 Student Success (979) 532-6388 Testing Services (281) 239-1532 vi 2021-2022 College Catalog Directory & Calendar Academic Calendar Regular Terms, 2021-2022 Fall Semester, 2021 Course lengths may vary; it is imperative that students verify the start and end dates of each individual course in which they are enrolled during the Fall semester.

9 Courses may be offered in a variety of formats. Exact dates classes begin and end, drop days and last days for refunds are all listed on the WCJC Website ( ) on the webpage titled Catalogs and Schedules . Part of Term and Event Description Date Deadline for Guaranteed Financial Aid Processed for Fall Semester June 1 Fall Registration Period May 5 August 29 Faculty and Staff Official Opening Day of Semester August 23 17 Week Classes Begin August 23 College Convocation 9:00 AM August 27 Cafeteria and Residence Halls Open (check WCJC website for times) August 29 16 Week and First 8 Week Classes Begin August 30 Schedule Changes and Late Registration TWO DAYS ONLY $25 fee applied August 30 31 Saturday Classes Begin September 4 Labor Day Holiday Observed (no classes; offices and library closed) September 6 14 Week Classes Begin September 13 Official Census Date (16 week classes ONLY) September 15 Constitution Day Observed (classes meet as scheduled) September 17 Financial Aid Freeze Date September 18 Financial Aid PELL Distribution Date September 20 First 8 Week Final Exams October 22 First 8 Week Part of Term Ends Grades Due No Later Than 5:00 PM October 22 Mid-Semester Begins October 25 Second 8 Week Classes Begin October 25 Fall Break (no classes; offices and library closed) All Thursday and Saturday classes will meet regardless of class time October 29 Thanksgiving Holiday Begins at 4:00 PM (offices, library, cafeteria, and residence halls close) All Tuesday classes will meet regardless of class time November 23 Residence Halls Open (check WCJC website for times) November 28 Thanksgiving Holiday Ends.

10 Classes Resume November 29 Final Exams Begin and Book Buy-Back at Bookstore Day classes continue through December 10 December 9 16 Final Exams End December 16 Cafeteria and Residence Halls Close (check WCJC website for times) December 17 Fall Semester Ends Grades Due No Later Than 11:00 AM December 17 Winter Break (offices and library closed) December 20 January 4 Wharton County Junior College Choose. Connect. Complete. vii Spring Semester, 2022 Course lengths may vary; it is imperative that students verify the start and end dates of each individual course in which they are enrolled during the Spring semester. Courses may be offered in a variety of formats. Exact dates classes begin and end, drop days and last days for refunds are all listed on the WCJC Website ( ) on the webpage titled Catalogs and Schedules . Part of Term and Event Description Date Deadline for Guaranteed Financial Aid Processed for Spring Semester November 1 WINTER MINI SESSION Winter Mini Registration Period November 3 December 19 Winter Mini Begins No Classes December 24 and December 31 December 20 Schedule Changes (No Late Registration) ONE DAY ONLY Schedule Change Fee ($15) applied December 20 Winter Mini Final Exams January 6 Winter Mini Ends Grades Due No Later Than 11:00 AM January 7 SPRING REGULAR SEMESTER Spring Registration Period November 3 January 17 College Offices Reopen January 5 Official Opening Day of Semester January 10 17 Week Classes Begin January 10 College Convocation 9:00 AM.