West Virginia Northern Community College

1 west Virginia NorthernCommunity CollegeCollege Catalog2017-2018 Publication Date: August 201710/172 WVNCC 2017 -2018 CatalogTable of ContentsMessage from the Academic Calendar ..7 College Snapshot ..8 Mission Statement ..8 Vision Statement ..8A Pledge to Students ..9 Compliance Process Updates ..9 College Accreditation Agency ..10 Specialized Accreditation Agencies ..10 The CollegeOrganization ..14 Campus Facilities ..14 New Martinsville Campus ..14 Weirton Campus ..15 Wheeling Campus ..15 Learning Resource Within the College ..16 Telecommunications and Telecomputing ..16 Email Accounts ..16 Partnerships ..16 Admissions / RegistrationAdmissions Policy and Procedures ..20 Health Sciences Selection and Admission ..21 Enrollment Status and Course Load ..21 Registration Policy and Procedures ..22 Tuition / Financial AidResident/Non-Resident Provision ..28 Classification of Residents and Non-Residents.

2 28 Residency Appeal Process ..30 Tuition and Fees ..30 Other Fees ..31 Payment Plan ..31 Tuition Refunds ..32 Tax Benefits for Education ..32 Financial Aid ..32 BankMobile Refund Card ..33 Consumer Information ..34 Types of Financial Aid Available ..35 Federal Grants and State Scholarships ..35 Work-Study ..35 Loans ..35 Aid Tied to Grade Level ..35 Non-Payment for Test Outs ..36 Federal Return of Title IV Funds Provision ..36 Post-Withdrawal Disbursements ..37 Withdrawing or Ceasing to Attend Class ..37 Official Withdraws ..38 Unofficial Withdraws ..38 Flex Classes ..38 Balances Due ..38 WVNCC 2017 -2018 Catalog 3 Student Loan Defaults ..39 Scholarships and Academic Awards ..39 Scholarship and Academic Award Application Process ..39 Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) ..42 Federal Student Aid Programs Monitored by these Regulations ..42 Minimum SAP Standards.

3 43 Review of SAP Standards ..43 Re-establishing Eligibility ..44 SAP Appeal Process ..44 Additional SAP Policies ..44 Length of Eligibility for Financial Aid ..45 Certificate in Applied Science ..45 Associate Degree ..45 Student ServicesAdmissions ..48 Academic Advising ..48 Student Orientations ..48 Assessment (Placement Testing) ..49 Developmental Review/Retest Program ..51 Student Activities ..53 Career Services ..50 Veterans Benefits ..54 Alumni Association ..54 Health Insurance ..55 Identification Cards ..55 Textbooks ..55 Parking ..55 Housing Assistance ..56 Academic InformationAcademic Schedule ..60 Alternate Methods for Achieving College Credit ..61 Credit by Examination ..61 Advanced Placement Credits ..61 College Level Examination Programs and Proficiency ..62 Credit for Prior Learning Through Portfolio Assessment ..62 EDGE: Earn A Degree Graduate Early ..62 Academic Honors.

4 63 Honorary Societies ..64 Graduation Honors ..64 Rules, Provisions and Other Regulatory InformationAcademic Rules ..68 Academic Integrity and Student Responsibilities Rule ..68 Student Rights and Responsibilities ..69 Standards of Academic Progress Rule ..73 Grading Rule ..74 Transcripts ..76 D and F Repeat Provisions ..76 Academic Forgiveness Provisions ..77 C or Higher Grade Repeat Provision ..77 Graduation Requirements - Certificate or Degree Program ..77 Consumer Rules ..78 Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Rule ..78 Sexual Discrimination/Harassment Rule ..794 WVNCC 2017 -2018 Catalog Firearms Rule ..80 Drug-Free Schools and Communities Information ..80 Compliance Notifications ..81 Red Flag Rules ..81 Catalog Rule ..82 Academic ProgramsPrograms of Study ..86 Program Implementation by Campus ..88 General Education ..91 Core Coursework Transfer Agreement.

5 91 Transfer In Students ..91 Transfer Out Students ..92 Course Key ..92 Program Core Programs - Transfer ..99 Academic Programs - Transfer, Specialized 2+2 Agreements ..113 Academic Programs - Online Degree ..157 Academic Programs - Career - Technical Education ..185 Academic Course Descriptions ..261 Center for Economic and Workforce DevelopmentWorkplace Skill Credential Programs ..316 Flexible Degree Programs ..316 Board of Governors Associate in Applied Science Degree Completion Program ..316 Occupational Development ( ) ..318 Technical Studies ( ) ..319 Learn and Earn ..320 Joint Technical Programs - ..320 Economic and Workforce Development Services ..321 Continuing Education/Life Long Learning ..322 Community Education ..323 Academic Support Services Academic Support Services ..326 Tutoring ..326 Accessibility Services ..326 Student Success Resources.

6 326 Developmental Education ..327 DirectoryCabinet ..330 Institutional Board of Governors ..330 west Virginia Northern Foundation Board of Trustees ..331 west Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education ..332 west Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission ..332 Administrative Staff ..333 Faculty ..334 Staff ..337 Program Advisory Committees ..339 Index ..321 WVNCC 2017 -2018 Catalog 56 WVNCC 2017 -2018 CatalogMessage From The PresidentAs president of west Virginia Northern Community College , one of the things I look forward to with great anticipation is greeting students at the beginning of an academic semester. I feel the same sense of eagerness when welcoming people to get to know us better by learning more about Northern . My message to all is this: Northern has been educating thousands of students at the Wheeling, Weirton, and New Martinsville campuses for more than 40 years, and our record of excellence in the classroom, affordability, and accessibility has been cemented because of those successful 's faculty and staff are committed to serving students and assisting them in reaching their goals.

7 Our website has detailed information on our more than 70 programs in the arts and sciences and career-technical education, and dozens of continuing education offerings. You'll find also there are nearly 20 specialized 2+2 transfer programs with numerous four-year institutions, enabling seamless transfer for those who wish to seek a four-year degree. Also, WVNCC was the first two-year institution in the area to offer degrees that can be earned totally online. That, coupled with numerous other online courses, offers options to students who seek such partnerships with area business and local school districts are most beneficial to students, and gratifying to those who lead the institution. During the past few years, we have expanded and upgraded our facilities and strived to react quickly to needs of the Community . Our sense of Community service is an important part of who we are, both inside and outside the classroom.

8 We have become important components of the communities we behalf of the Board of Governors, faculty and staff, I welcome you to become more informed about Northern . If you need further details, email us at or call us at 304-233-5900, Wheeling; 302-723-2210, Weirton; or 304-455-4684, New Martinsville. Sincerely, Dr. Vicki L. Riley PresidentWVNCC 2017 -2018 Catalog 72017-2018 Academic CalendarFall 2017 Registration Begins (1 ) ..(T) ..April 11 Full Semester Classes Begin ..(M) ..Aug. 28 Holiday (Labor Day) ..(S-M) ..Sept. 2-4 Mid-term ..(W) ..Oct. 11 (Mid-term grades for full-term courses are posted on Northern on the Web)Holiday (Thanksgiving) Break ..(W-U) ..Nov. 22-26 Classes & Finals End ..(F) ..Dec. 8 Grades Due ..(M) ..Dec. 18 (Noon) Winter Break ..(S-T) ..Dec. 23, 2017 - Jan. 2, 2018 Spring 2018 Registration Begins (1 ).

9 (T) ..Nov. 7, 2017 Holiday (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) ..(M) ..Jan. 15 Full Semester Classes Begin ..(T) ..Jan. 16 Mid-term ..(W) ..March 7 (Mid-term grades for full-term courses are posted on Northern on the Web)Spring Break ..(M-U) ..March 12-16 Classes & Finals End ..(F) ..May (F) ..May 11 Grades Due ..(M) ..May 14 (Noon)Summer 2018 Registration Begins (1 ) ..(R) ..Feb. 1, 2018 Full Semester Classes Begin ..(M) ..May 21 Holiday (Memorial Day) ..(M) ..May 28 Holiday (Independence Day Observed) ..(W) ..July 4 Classes End ..(R) ..Aug. 10U - Sunday M - Monday T - Tuesday W - Wednesday F - Thursday S - Saturday8 WVNCC 2017 -2018 CatalogCollege Snapshot Coeducational, Tri-Campus, Public, Two-Year Comprehensive Community College Established July 1, 1972, by the west Virginia Board of Regents Programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Career-Technical, Workforce Development, Developmental Education, and Community and Continuing Education Open-Door Admissions Policy for College Mission Statement west Virginia Northern Community College s mission is to educate and empower individuals to achieve academic and career goals, leading to a highly skilled, well-rounded.

10 And accomplished workforce which successfully competes and adapts in a global College responds to the needs of the region it serves by offering a high-quality learning environment that is accessible, safe, and accommodating while nurturing teamwork and Community Statement west Virginia Northern Community College is recognized and admired for being a Community of learners who model integrity, mutual respect, and a commitment to excellence. The College purposefully strives to: Empower students to be successful Achieve continued growth Respect diversity Be responsive and adaptive Value personal growth and development Be fiscally responsible Be entrepreneurial whether in the classroom or online, and Enhance partnerships and Community serviceWVNCC 2017 -2018 Catalog 9A Pledge to Students We, the faculty, staff and administrators of west Virginia Northern Community College , reaffirm our commitment to our common mission.