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2008-2009 CATALOG 2008-2009 CATALOG Phoenix Mesa 010209 Mesa Campus 5416 E. Baseline Road, Suite 200 Mesa, AZ 85206 Tel. (480) 830-5151 Fax. (480) 830-1824 www.everest.edu 1214-575-576 Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools COLLEGE Everest College Online 8160 S. Hardy Drive, Suite 102 Tempe, AZ 85284-1117 Tel. 1-(888) 321-0021 Local (480) 598-6900 Fax. (480) 598-2609 Everest Phoenix Campus 10400 N. 25th Ave, Suite 190 Phoenix, AZ 85021 Tel. (602) 942-4141 Fax. (602) 943-0960 Publishing Date January 2009 Copyright © 2008 by Corinthian Colleges, Inc., Santa Ana, California Effective January 2, 2009 through December 31, 2009 The provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the College. The College reserves the right to make and designate the effective date of changes in College policies and procedures at any time such changes are considered to be desirable or necessary. ii FROM THE PRESIDENTS Welcome to Everest College! Everest College is a part of Corinthian Colleges, Inc., which consists of over 120 private, postsecondary learning institutions throughout the United States and Canada. Everest College was founded in 1982. The College offers separate professional programs in accounting, business, paralegal, criminal justice and investigations, medical insurance billing/coding and medical assisting. Our goal is to graduate well-trained, dedicated adults who are qualified to begin work in responsible positions in their chosen professions. The faculty members at Everest College are drawn from the workplace so that students may be trained for real-world careers. Everest College has a tradition of helping people develop their skills and abilities with the objective of making their lives richer and more rewarding. Everest College is committed to helping you achieve your goals by providing you with the tools you need to be successful. Give us your enthusiasm and a desire to succeed, and we will repay your efforts with new knowledge and a solid foundation for your new career. Welcome! Todd McDonald President, Phoenix Campus Mary Ritter President, Mesa Campus Ray La Strape General Manager, Everest Online This catalog is the official announcement of the programs, requirements, and regulations of Everest College. Students enrolling in the College are subject to the provisions stated herein and therefore should read this catalog carefully. Students are responsible for knowing the rules, regulations, and policies of the College, and enrollment constitutes an agreement by the student to abide by them. Failure to read this catalog does not excuse students from the requirements and regulations described herein. iii iv TABLE OF CONTENTS Academic Appeals ..................................................................... 10 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeals.................. 10 Reinstatement Following Suspension.....................................11 Dismissal........................................................................................11 Graduation ....................................................................................11 Application of Grades and Credits ..........................................11 Transfer Credit..............................................................................11 Satisfactory Academic Progress and Financial Aid..............11 SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS FOR STUDENTS RECEIVING VETERANS ADMINISTRATION BENEFITS ..............12 Previous Credit for Veterans Affairs Beneficiaries .............12 Make-Up Assignments ..............................................................12 Maximum Time Frame for Veteran Students.......................12 Veterans Academic Probation .................................................12 Veterans Reinstatement after Successful Appeal of Termination..................................................................................12 STUDENT ACADEMIC APPEALS POLICY ......................................12 Assignment/Test Grades ..........................................................12 Final Course Grades ...................................................................12 Attendance Violations ............................................................... 13 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeals................... 13 REENTRY POLICY ................................................................................ 13 STUDENT AWARDS............................................................................. 13 GRADUATION...................................................................................... 13 Graduation Requirements ........................................................ 13 Graduation with Honors ........................................................... 13 ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS, DEGREES, AND DIPLOMAS ......... 14 FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT .............. 14 GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM............................................... 14 THE GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM CORE LEARNING PRINCIPLES (CLP):......................................................... 15 ACADEMIC FREEDOM ....................................................................... 15 STUDENT OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT PROGRAM...................... 15 GRIEVANCE POLICY...........................................................................16 ABOUT EVEREST COLLEGE.......................................................1 MISSION AND OBJECTIVES ............................................................... 1 HISTORY AND OWNERSHIP.............................................................. 1 ACCREDITATION AND LICENSURE ................................................. 1 Approvals:....................................................................................... 1 COLLEGE FACILITIES............................................................................ 1 BUSINESS HOURS................................................................................ 2 STUDENT DISABILITY SERVICES/ACCOMMODATIONS........... 2 STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION ..................................... 2 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS.................................................. 2 SUPPORTING CREDENTIALS ............................................................ 2 ASSESSMENT EVALUATION ............................................................. 2 ACADEMIC POLICIES .............................................................. 3 ATTENDANCE ........................................................................................3 Establishing Attendance / Verifying Enrollment...................3 Monitoring Student Attendance...............................................3 Consecutive Absence Rule (All Programs) .............................3 Percentage Absence Rule (Modular Programs).....................3 Percentage Absence Rule (Quarter-based Programs) .........3 Additional Requirements for Veteran Students................... 4 Date of Withdrawal ..................................................................... 4 Date of Determination (DOD).................................................. 4 Attendance Records.................................................................... 4 LEAVE OF ABSENCE POLICY (MODULAR PROGRAMS ONLY)...................................................................................................... 4 Re-admission Following a Leave of Absence ........................ 4 Failure to Return from a Leave of Absence ........................... 4 Effects of Leave of Absence on Satisfactory Academic Progress...................................................................... 4 ADD/DROP PERIOD .............................................................................5 FULL-TIME STATUS...............................................................................5 ACADEMIC UNIT OF CREDIT.............................................................5 TRANSFER STUDENTS .........................................................................5 General Education........................................................................5 Military Training............................................................................5 Learning Assessment...................................................................5 Experiential Learning Portfolio .................................................5 Proficiency Examination ............................................................ 6 Directed Study.............................................................................. 6 Residency Requirement ............................................................. 6 TRANSFER TO OTHER COLLEGES ................................................... 6 ONLINE LEARNING ............................................................................. 6 PROGRAM LENGTH .............................................................................7 SCHEDULING.........................................................................................7 GRADING STANDARDS.......................................................................7 GPA and CGPA Calculations..................................................... 8 Incompletes................................................................................... 8 Transfer Credits and Repeated Courses................................. 8 STANDARDS OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS........ 8 Evaluation Periods for Satisfactory Academic Progress ......................................................................................... 9 GPA and CGPA Calculations..................................................... 9 Rate of Progress Toward Completion (ROP) Requirements ............................................................................... 9 Maximum Time in Which to Complete (MTF) ...................... 9 Satisfactory Academic Progress Tables.................................. 9 Academic Probation...................................................................10 Suspension ...................................................................................10 ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES ..................................................16 SAFE ENVIRONMENT POLICY.........................................................16 ORIENTATION......................................................................................16 STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT ......................................................16 Student Conduct Violations/Formal Disciplinary Procedure......................................................................................16 Academic Integrity .....................................................................17 Appeals..........................................................................................17 DRESS CODE.........................................................................................17 SEXUAL HARASSMENT......................................................................17 CAMPUS SECURITY AND CRIME AWARENESS POLICIES........17 Statistical Information...............................................................18 PERSONAL PROPERTY.......................................................................18 ELECTRONIC DEVICES.......................................................................18 SMOKING/EATING.............................................................................18 PARKING................................................................................................18 GUESTS/CHILDREN............................................................................18 STUDENT CONSUMER INFORMATION........................................18 CAMPUS COMPLETION RATE REPORTS ......................................18 POLICY AND PROGRAM CHANGES..............................................18 STUDENT SERVICES ...............................................................18 ACTIVITIES ............................................................................................18 ADVISING..............................................................................................19 BOOKSTORE – PHOENIX CAMPUS ...............................................19 CAREER DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE SERVICES ......................19 v CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS.......................................................19 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES ..................................................19 DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE PREVENTION .............................19 EXTERNSHIPS.......................................................................................19 HOUSING..............................................................................................19 HEALTH SERVICES..............................................................................19 STUDENT LEARNING CENTER (LIBRARY) ...................................20 LOST AND FOUND ............................................................................20 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS........................................................... 31 CRIMINAL JUSTICE ............................................................................ 32 CRIMINAL JUSTICE .............................................................................33 CRIMINAL JUSTICE, BS DEGREE COMPLETION OPTION ........35 MEDICAL ASSISTING......................................................................... 37 MEDICAL ASSISTING........................................................................ 40 MEDICAL INSURANCE BILLING AND CODING.........................42 MEDICAL INSURANCE BILLING AND CODING.........................46 NURSING..............................................................................................48 PARALEGAL .......................................................................................... 51 STUDENT FINANCE............................................................... 20 TUITION AND FEES ...........................................................................20 Cash Installment Payments.....................................................20 Company-Paid Reimbursement .............................................20 STUDENT FINANCING OPTIONS ..................................................20 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE .................................................................20 STUDENT ELIGIBILITY.......................................................................20 FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS.........................................21 Federal Pell Grant.......................................................................21 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) ............................................................................21 Federal Perkins Loan..................................................................21 Federal Work Study (FWS)........................................................21 Federal Stafford Loans (FSL) .................................................... 21 Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)............................................................................................ 21 ALTERNATIVE FINANCING OPTIONS ........................................... 21 Private Loan Programs ..............................................................21 Alternative Loan Programs.......................................................21 Institutional Payment Plans .....................................................21 SCHOLARSHIPS.................................................................................. 22 Imagine America Scholarships ............................................... 22 BUYER’S RIGHT TO CANCEL – CANCELLATION ....................... 22 OFFICIAL WITHDRAWALS............................................................... 22 REFUND POLICIES ............................................................................. 22 Date of Withdrawal versus Date of Determination (DOD) ........................................................................................... 23 Effect of Leaves of Absence on Refunds .............................. 23 Textbook and Equipment Return/Refund Policy................ 23 Federal Return of Title IV Funds Policy ................................ 23 ONLINE PROGRAMS..............................................................53 GENERAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS....................................53 PROGRAMS AND COURSES.............................................................53 Description...................................................................................53 Requirements...............................................................................53 ORIENTATION......................................................................................53 PARTICIPATION POLICY ...................................................................53 ONLINE LIBRARY................................................................................ 54 ONLINE PROGRAM TUITION AND FEES.....................................54 SCHOLARSHIPS.................................................................................. 54 Continuing Education Scholarships (Everest Online only) .............................................................................................. 54 Active Duty Military Scholarships (Everest Online Only) ............................................................................................. 54 WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES......................................................... 54 READMISSION OF WITHDRAWN STUDENTS ............................54 GRIEVANCE POLICY.......................................................................... 54 ONLINE PROGRAMS OF STUDY ............................................ 56 ACCOUNTING..................................................................................... 56 BUSINESS ............................................................................................. 57 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION......................................................... 59 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION .............................................................61 CRIMINAL JUSTICE ............................................................................62 CRIMINAL JUSTICE ............................................................................ 63 CRIMINAL JUSTICE BS DEGREE COMPLETION OPTION ........ 65 COURSE OFFERINGS ............................................................. 67 COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM ................................................... 67 12. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) for which a return of funds is required................23 Return of Unearned SFA Program Funds............................. 23 Institutional Refund Calculation for First-Time Students.......................................................................................24 Institutional Refund Policy for Continuing Students in Quarter-based Programs.....................................................24 ARIZONA HOLDER IN DUE COURSE POLICY FOR ENROLLMENT AGREEMENTS PER A.R.S. 47-3302. ....................24 ADVISORY BOARDS.............................................................. 80 PROGRAMS BY LOCATION ....................................................25 ACCOUNTING .................................................................................... 26 BUSINESS ............................................................................................. 27 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ........................................................ 29 MODULAR CALENDARS........................................................ 89 PHOENIX CAMPUS............................................................................89 MESA CAMPUS ...................................................................................90 CORINTHIAN COLLEGES, INC. ...............................................81 STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP ................................................ 82 APPENDIX A: FACULTY AND STAFF....................................... 83 APPENDIX B: TUITION AND FEES .......................................... 87 APPENDIX C: CALENDARS .................................................... 88 vi ABOUT EVEREST COLLEGE Everest College is a specialized College dedicated to education for accounting, business, paralegal, criminal justice and criminal investigations, and medical careers. The professional setting of the College prepares students for the workplace and continuing educational opportunities. Attractive surroundings, well-equipped classrooms and computer labs set the tone for concentrated and dedicated study. The College campuses are located in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area, which is well known for its year-round sunny skies and warm temperatures. The weather is conducive to all kinds of outdoor activities and sports. Trips to the famous Grand Canyon can easily be arranged. In addition, Phoenix is a metropolitan city offering a variety of cultural attractions. MISSION AND OBJECTIVES As an institution of higher education, Everest College offers high-quality, specialized academic, occupational and vocational education that prepares students to meet the expectations of the employment world and become better-informed citizens capable of meaningful participation in modern society. The purposes of the College derived directly from the mission statement are to: 1. Provide curricula that prepare students for career-oriented positions and meet the needs of employers; 2. Provide students with career-planning opportunities and assistance with job placement; 3. Provide student support programs, including placement exams, educational assessment, and academic advising; 4. Provide credit and non-credit continuing education courses; 5. Integrate general educational objectives into each program, as well as specific general educational electives for degree-seeking students; and 6. Secure articulation or other cooperative agreements for students wishing to continue their education at other two- and four-year institutions. Everest College provides the competitive skills and knowledge necessary to obtain professional employment and career advancement in accounting, business, business administration, criminal investigations, criminal justice, medical assisting, medical insurance billing/coding, and paralegal. The College offers specific and practical educational programs that adapt to the challenges of technological advancement and changes in the business environment. These programs provide the students with the skills and knowledge for immediate job entry. Thus, the College seeks to provide a meaningful, quality education that will prepare its graduates for a successful and rewarding career. In order to assure continued fulfillment of its mission, Everest College has established the following goals: 1. Everest College will continually improve its educational process at all levels and seek to impart essential skills, competencies, and attitudes that students need for successful careers and for continued study. 2. The College shall strive to develop in all students the intellectual potential that will lead them to realize their capacities for independent thinking, intelligent decision making, and individual expression of opinions. 3. Everest College is committed to quality in teaching and excellence in education and to this means shall seek qualified faculty who will bring excitement to the classroom and stimulate enthusiasm and eagerness for learning in the student. 4. By providing positive role models, emotional support, and opportunities to develop new and beneficial relationships, Everest College shall strive to develop mature citizens who contribute to their communities. 5. Everest College assists graduates in securing career-related employment. HISTORY AND OWNERSHIP Everest College was founded in 1982, and was formerly named Academy of Business College. It was approved for training by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education in the same year. Academy of Business College was accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools in 1984 and transferred accrediting bodies in 1997 after achieving accreditation with the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). Rhodes Colleges, Inc. purchased the Academy of Business College June 1, 2000. The name was changed to Rhodes College in August 2000. In April 2002, the College was renamed Everest College. In 2005 the Mesa campus opened for classes. Corinthian Colleges, Inc., the parent corporation of Rhodes Colleges, Inc., owns and operates over 120 institutions throughout the United States and Canada and is headquartered in Santa Ana, California. ACCREDITATION AND LICENSURE Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois, 60602-2504, (312) 263-0456, fax (312) 263-7462. Licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education, 1400 West Washington, Room 260, Phoenix, Arizona 85007, (602) 542-5709, fax (602) 542-1253. Approvals: ● ● The Paralegal programs are approved by the American Bar Association, Standing Committee on Legal Assistants, 321 N. Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60610, 800-285-2221. All programs are approved for the training of veterans. COLLEGE FACILITIES The Everest College main campus is conveniently located near the intersection of I-17 and Peoria Avenue at 10400 N. 25th Ave., Suite 190, Phoenix, AZ 85021. The facilities include spacious quarters, well-designed offices, a Learning Resource Center, a medical laboratory, and 1 classrooms equipped with computers. The facilities are equipped with a central air-conditioning and heating system. Free student parking and convenient transit services are available. The Mesa branch campus is located at 5416 E. Baseline Road, Suite 200, Mesa, Arizona 85206. The 21,200 square foot facility includes a medical laboratory, personal computer laboratories, resource center, classrooms, student lounge and administrative areas. Everest Online is located at 8160 S. Hardy Drive, Suite 102, Tempe, AZ 85284-1117. BUSINESS HOURS The College maintains the following business hours: Monday through Friday Saturday Phoenix Campus 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Mesa Campus Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Classes may be scheduled Monday through Saturday between 7:00 a.m. and 9:50 p.m. STUDENT DISABILITY SERVICES/ACCOMMODATIONS Everest College has an institutional commitment to provide equal educational opportunities for qualified students with disabilities in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. To provide equality of access for students with disabilities, the institution will provide accommodations and auxiliary aids and services to the extent necessary to comply with state and federal laws. For each student, these accommodations and services will specifically address the functional limitations of the disability that adversely affect equal educational opportunity. Applicants or students who would like to request disability service/accommodations must make a request to the Campus Disabled Student Coordinator or the Campus President. Students will receive written notification of the determination within seven calendar days. Students may appeal an accommodation decision by following the student grievance procedure as stated in the “Student Academic Appeals Policy” section of this catalog. STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION Everest College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, gender identity or status, or marital status in its admission to or treatment in its programs and activities, including advertising, training, placement and employment. The College President is the coordinator of Title IX - the Educational Amendments Act of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. All inquiries or complaints under the sex discrimination provisions of Title IX should be directed to the College President. The College President must act equitably and promptly to resolve complaints and should provide a response within seven working days. Students who feel that the complaint has not been adequately addressed should contact the Student Help Line, (800) 874-0255 or by email at [email protected]. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS It is recommended that applicants and their families visit Everest College so they may gain a better understanding of the College and view its facilities and equipment. A personal interview must be scheduled with a member of the Admissions staff. The applicant should call or write the Admissions Department in advance so a convenient time can be arranged. Application for admission to Everest College may be granted to any person who meets at least ONE of the following criteria: 1. Has an advanced, Bachelor’s, or Associate’s degree from an accredited college with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a four-point scale, or 2. Is a graduate of an Everest College-recognized accredited high school. If a graduate of an Arizona high school since 2005, must have received a normal passing score on the Arizona AIMS test. 3. Has a General Education Development (GED) certificate of high school equivalency. Documents that Everest College cannot accept for admission to the College include: 1. Certificate of Completion which is awarded to a student without graduating. 2. Non-standard diplomas including but not limited to special education diplomas. SUPPORTING CREDENTIALS Prospective students must present evidence to Everest College of graduation from accredited high schools that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or recognized foreign high schools that are equivalent to U.S. standards. Students who have satisfactorily completed the General Educational Development (GED) test must submit evidence documentation of passing test scores. High school transcripts or GED test scores must be sent directly to the Academic Office within 30 calendar days of the start of the quarter. Note: If evidence of graduation cannot be obtained, a statement of attestation of high school graduation or satisfactory GED completion must be submitted by the student to the College. ASSESSMENT EVALUATION All degree-seeking students entering the College take assessment evaluations in mathematics and English. All diploma-seeking students entering the College take assessment evaluations in English. These exams will be offered during the admission process. Degree-seeking students must obtain a minimum score of 70% on the assessment evaluations. Degree-seeking students who do not successfully attain the required scores for these exams will be required to successfully complete appropriate basic review courses. Students scoring less than 50% on English and degree-seeking students who score less than 30% in mathematics must meet with the College President, Academic Dean, or Associate Academic Dean before enrollment and complete these courses on campus when enrolled through the Phoenix or Mesa campuses. 2 Consideration will be given to any student who has previously taken and successfully passed similar fundamental courses or who has successfully completed level one or above equivalent courses. ACADEMIC POLICIES ATTENDANCE Attendance in class is critical to student academic success. This policy sets standards that provide for the withdrawal from a course or dismissal from a program of students whose absences from class exceed a set rate. Normally, a student is considered present if s/he is in the assigned classroom for the scheduled amount of time, i.e., neither late for class (tardy) nor leaving before the end of class (leave early). However, an instructor may consider a student present who does not attend the entire class session if (a) the criteria used to make the determination are stated in the course syllabus and (b) the amount of time missed does not exceed 50% of the class session. A lack of student attendance is a basis for student academic advising. At the beginning of each course, faculty shall advise students of the following: • The policy regarding absences • The importance of regular attendance • That attendance is required to receive credit for the course Establishing Attendance / Verifying Enrollment The schools will take attendance each class session beginning with the first day of scheduled classes. For programs with an add/drop period, the taking of attendance for a student enrolling during the add/drop period shall begin the first scheduled class session following the student’s enrollment. In programs without an add/drop period, students registered for a class shall attend by the second scheduled class session or be withdrawn. Faculty are responsible for monitoring student attendance and advising students who have been absent from their classes. Monitoring Student Attendance Faculty shall monitor student attendance on the basis of both consecutive absences (the “Consecutive Absence Rule”) and absences as a percentage of the hours in the class/program (the “Percentage Absence Rule”). A student may appeal an attendance dismissal pursuant to the Student Academic Appeals Policy only if: (a) the student returns to class the next scheduled class session following the attendance violation and (b) the student has no absences while the appeal is pending. Note: Should an appeal be granted, the student is not withdrawn, but shall be monitored with an advising plan. Should an appeal not be granted, the student shall be withdrawn from all classes for which the appeal was denied and shall not be charged for any attendance in those classes while the appeal was pending. The Date of Withdrawal shall be the earlier of a violation of the Consecutive Absence Rule or the Percentage Absence Rule. Consecutive Absence Rule (All Programs) When a student is absent from school for fourteen (14) consecutive calendar days excluding holidays and scheduled breaks, the faculty shall notify the Academic Dean, who shall be ultimately responsible for determining whether the student plans to return to school or has withdrawn. The following guidelines shall be followed: • All students who state they will not return to class are determined to have withdrawn and shall be promptly withdrawn from classes. • All students who state they will return to class but have been absent for fourteen (14) consecutive calendar days must attend the next scheduled class session and file an appeal. See “Student Academic Appeals Policy.” • Any student who has promised to return to school but who does not return on the next scheduled class session shall be withdrawn. • A student must attend school while an appeal is pending, and failure to attend while an appeal is pending may be the basis for denying the appeal. • An appeal may only be granted based on extenuating or mitigating circumstances. See “Student Academic Appeals Policy.” Percentage Absence Rule (Modular Programs) For students who have not previously been dismissed from the program for violating the attendance policy, the following rule shall apply: Percentage Action Taken 15% of the total class hours missed Attendance warning letter sent 20% of the total class hours missed Dismissed from the program For students who have been dismissed for violating the attendance policy, or would have been dismissed but for a successful appeal, the following rule shall apply: Percentage Action Taken 15% of the remaining class hours missed Attendance warning letter sent 20% of the remaining class hours missed Dismissed from the program Percentage Absence Rule (Quarter-based Programs) For students in all quarter-based programs, the following rule shall apply: Percentage Action Taken 25% of the total hours for all courses in a term Attendance warning letter sent 3 40% of the total hours for all courses in a term 40% of the total hours for all courses in a term Withdrawn from the course Dismissed from program Additional Requirements for Veteran Students The Veterans Administration (VA) requires that students receiving funds based on their enrollment in school complete their course of studies in the standard length of the program. In order to meet this requirement, students must attend class on a regular basis. The VA requires that it be notified when a veteran student receives any type of probation or warning related to failure to attend. Such notification may result in the termination of veteran benefits. All attendance warnings or dismissals of students funded through the VA shall be reported to the VA by the certifying official for the school. Date of Withdrawal When a student is withdrawn for consecutive absences within the term or module, the date of the student’s withdrawal shall be the student’s last date of attendance (LDA). The LDA is the date that shall be reported on the Student Status Confirmation Report (SSCR). When a student is withdrawn for violating the applicable percentage absence rule, the Date of Withdrawal shall be the date of the violation and shall be reported on the SSCR. Note: The Date of Withdrawal shall be the earlier of a violation of the Consecutive Absence Rule or the Percentage Absence Rule. Date of Determination (DOD) The Date of Determination (DOD) shall be the date the school determined the student would not return to class. This is the date used to determine the timeliness of the refund and return to Title IV calculations. The DOD is the earliest of the following three (3) dates: • The date the student notifies the school (verbally or in writing) that s/he is not returning to class; • The date the student violates the published attendance policy; • No later than the fourteenth calendar day after the LDA; scheduled breaks are excluded when calculating the DOD. For students who fail to return after an official Leave of Absence (LOA), the DOD shall be the date the student was scheduled to return to class (for campuses that offer leaves of absence). Attendance Records Schools shall maintain attendance records in computer form for all programs required to take attendance. The computer attendance database is the official record of attendance. The official record may be challenged by filing an attendance appeal within five (5) calendar days following the end of a session. See “Student Academic Appeal Policy.” Without an appeal, after the fourteenth calendar day following the end of the session, the computer attendance database shall be considered final. Notwithstanding this requirement, any attendance roster that has been used to verify the accuracy of attendance as part of any audit procedure shall be maintained for eighteen (18) months. LEAVE OF ABSENCE POLICY (MODULAR PROGRAMS ONLY) The institution permits students to request a leave of absence (LOA) as long as the leaves do not exceed a total of 180 days during any 12month period and as long as there are documented, legitimate extenuating circumstances that require the students to interrupt their education. Extenuating circumstances include, but are not limited to, jury duty, military obligations, birth or adoption of a child, or serious health condition of the student or a spouse, child or parent. In order for a student to be granted an LOA, the student must submit a completed, signed and dated Leave of Absence Request Form to the Academic Dean. Re-admission Following a Leave of Absence Upon return from leave, the student will be required to repeat the module and receive final grades for the courses from which the student took leave when the courses are next offered in the normal sequence for students in the class into which the student has re-entered. The student will not be charged any fee for the repeat of courses from which the student took leave or for re-entry from the leave of absence. The date the student returns to class is normally scheduled for the beginning of a module. When a student is enrolled in a modular program, the student may return at any appropriate module, not only the module from which the student withdrew. Failure to Return from a Leave of Absence A student who fails to return from an LOA on or before the date indicated in the written request will be terminated from the program, and the institution will invoke the cancellation/refund policy. As required by federal statute and regulations, the student’s last date of attendance prior to the approved LOA will be used in order to determine the amount of funds the institution earned and make any refunds that may be required under federal, state, or institutional policy (see “Cancellation/Refund Policy”). Students who have received federal student loans must be made aware that failure to return from an approved LOA, depending on the length of the LOA, may have an adverse effect on the students’ loan repayment schedules. Federal loan programs provide students with a “grace period” that delays the students’ obligation to begin repaying their loan debt for six months (180 days) from the last date of attendance. If a student takes a lengthy LOA and fails to return to school after its conclusion, some or all of the grace period may be exhausted—forcing the borrower to begin making repayments immediately. Effects of Leave of Absence on Satisfactory Academic Progress Students who are contemplating a leave of absence should be cautioned that one or more of the following factors may affect their eligibility to graduate within the maximum program completion time: • Students returning from a leave of absence are not guaranteed that the module required to maintain the normal progress in their training program will be available at the time of reentry; • They may have to wait for the appropriate module to be offered; • They may be required to repeat the entire module from which they elected to withdraw prior to receiving a final grade; • Financial aid may be affected. 4 When a student returns from a leave of absence and completes the course from which the student withdrew, the hours for which the student receives a passing grade are counted as earned; the grade, hours, and attendance for the original attempt prior to the official leave of absence are not counted for purpose of the rate of progress toward completion calculation, and the original grade is not counted in the CGPA calculation. ADD/DROP PERIOD The first 14 calendar days of each academic quarter are designated as the add/drop period for students in quarter-based programs. This period allows for adjustments to student schedules that may be necessary. This is the period when students may add or delete courses in order to finalize their schedules. Holidays that fall during this timeframe are not counted as part of the add/drop period. Students who wish to make course changes must request approval from the Academic Dean and the Student Finance Office. The student charges for the term will be determined by the classes the student has attended by the end of the second week of the term. There are no charges for classes dropped during the add/drop period. A student who attends a class beyond the add/drop period or who attends a class and does not drop it within the add/drop period will be charged for the class. For this reason it is important that students drop classes in a timely manner. In addition, students dropping a class in week 10 or later will receive a WF grade, which will be calculated as part of their overall grade point average. For students enrolling in school during the mini-term, the first five days of the mini-term are considered the add/drop period. Holidays that fall during this timeframe are not counted as part of the add/drop period. There is no add/drop period for students in modular programs. FULL-TIME STATUS Full-time status is defined as at least 12 quarter credit hours per academic term. If students are able to carry 16 quarter credit hours, they may finish more quickly. ACADEMIC UNIT OF CREDIT The academic unit of credit awarded at Everest College is the quarter credit hour. Each quarter credit hour is equal to 10 lecture contact hours, 20 laboratory contact hours, 30 externship contact hours, or a combination of these three. The first academic year concludes at the end of 36 quarter credit hours and when 36 weeks have been completed. The second academic year concludes at the end of 72 quarter credit hours and when 72 weeks have been completed. TRANSFER STUDENTS Students with earned college credits from another accredited institution may apply for credit transfer to the College. Credit will be accepted only for courses that are compatible with the student’s program of study at the College, and for courses in which a grade of C or higher was earned. Grades earned more than 10 years ago are not accepted except to fulfill general education and college core requirements. Courses in the medical sciences and paralegal have a five-year time limit for transfer. Students must complete at least 25% of all program hours in residence. Students wishing to transfer credits must have official transcripts mailed directly to the Office of the Registrar. Transcripts must be received prior to the end of the first term of enrollment. Transcripts received after the end of the first term may be considered at the discretion of the Academic Dean. • Students entering the American Bar Association (ABA)-approved paralegal program at Everest College’s Phoenix Campus with earned college credits from another ABA-approved paralegal program may apply for credit transfer to the paralegal program. • The student must complete at least 40% of the paralegal program’s major core requirements in residence (i.e. 40% of the 48 required credits of legal specialty courses that cover substantive law or legal procedures or process developed for paralegals and that emphasize practical paralegal skills). Students receiving veteran’s benefits are required by the Veterans Administration to provide transcripts of credit from all schools previously attended. They must have all prior education and training evaluated upon enrollment. Credit will be awarded where applicable, with the program being shortened accordingly. The student and the Department of Veteran Affairs will be notified. General Education Subject to certain limitations and program requirements, coursework in general education subject areas (i.e., humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and science) may be transferred at the College’s discretion to fulfill the equivalent subject area general education requirements of the student’s program of study. Details on this policy may be obtained in the Academic Dean’s office. Military Training The College may award credit for occupational experience and training courses completed while serving in the Armed Services of the United States as recommended by the American Council on Education. Veterans or active duty service members may submit the ACE military transcript applicable to their branch of service to the Office of the Registrar for evaluation. Learning Assessment The College accepts appropriate credits transferred from the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DANTES subject testing, and certain other professional certification examination programs. Contact the campus Academic Dean for the current list of approved exams and minimum scores required for transfer. Official test scores must be sent to the Office of the Registrar. Experiential Learning Portfolio Undergraduate students may earn credit for life experience through the Prior Learning Assessment program. This program is designed to translate personal and professional experiences into academic credit. Procedures for applying for credit through experiential learning are available in the Academic Dean's office. The procedures identify the courses for which credit may be earned and the application process. 5 Credits earned through the Prior Learning Assessment program, in conjunction with successful completion of Proficiency Examinations, may be used to satisfy up to 50% of the credits required for program completion. Students in the ABA-approved paralegal program at Everest College’s Phoenix campus may earn credit for life experience through the Prior Learning Assessment Program for the program’s general education and college core requirements only. The program’s major core requirements (i.e. legal specialty courses that cover substantive law or legal procedures or process developed for paralegals and that emphasize practical paralegal skills) are not eligible for Prior Learning Assessment credit. Proficiency Examination Undergraduate students may attempt to challenge the requirement to certain selected courses by demonstrating a proficiency level based on special qualifications, skills or knowledge obtained through work or other experience that is sufficient to warrant the granting of academic credit for a course through a Proficiency Examination. All requests for Proficiency Examinations must be approved by the appropriate Academic Program Director or the Academic Dean. Proficiency Examinations are not available for all courses, nor will they be approved for courses in which the student has previously been or is currently enrolled after the add/drop period. Proficiency Examinations are not available for any of the major core required courses in the ABA-approved paralegal program at Everest College’s Phoenix campus. Students are afforded one Proficiency Examination attempt per course. Credits earned as a result of successful completion of Proficiency Examinations in conjunction with the Prior Learning Assessment Program may be used to satisfy up to 50% of the credits required for program completion. Successful completion of a Proficiency Examination with a grade of C or better will be posted to the academic transcript as PE. Directed Study There may be times during the student’s course of study when the student is unable to take a specific required course due to work schedule conflicts, emergency situations, or course scheduling conflicts. Should such an instance arise, the student may request permission from the Academic Program Director and Academic Dean to complete a course through Directed Study. If approved and scheduled for a directed study course, the student will be assigned to a faculty advisor who will provide the student with syllabus, assignments, and directions for course completion. The student will meet with the faculty advisor on a weekly basis, complete all reading and writing assignments and examinations, and submit any required research or term papers, all of which will be used to determine the final course grade as defined in the syllabus. Students in the ABA-approved paralegal program at the Everest College Phoenix campus may not take more than one (1) of the program’s major core requirements through Directed Study. Residency Requirement In order to be granted an undergraduate degree from the College, students must complete a minimum of 25% of the program’s total required credit hours through the campus in which the student is enrolled. Residency credits can be earned through any combination of classroom, online, or Directed Study coursework (see “Directed Study” section for more information). Transfer credits, Proficiency Examinations, and credits earned through the Prior Learning Assessment program do not count toward satisfying the residency requirement. In order to be granted an undergraduate degree from the ABA-Approved Paralegal Program at Everest College’s Phoenix campus, students must complete a minimum of 40% of the paralegal program’s major core requirements in residence provided transfer credits for the major core requirements were earned from an ABA-approved paralegal program. Residency credits for the paralegal program’s major core requirements can be a combination of credits earned at the college’s Phoenix campus and transfer credits from other ABA-approved paralegal programs provided that at least 25% of the major core requirements are earned through attendance at the Phoenix campus. TRANSFER TO OTHER COLLEGES Everest College neither implies nor guarantees that credits completed at Everest College will be accepted in transfer at other institutions. Each institution has policies that govern the acceptance of credit from other institutions as policies and grade requirements vary from institution to institution. Transfer of credit is a privilege granted by the institution to which a student may seek admission. Students intending to transfer credits to other institutions should contact those institutions regarding the policies and procedures governing the transfer of credits. The degree and diploma programs of Everest College are intended to be terminal in nature and are designed primarily to prepare the graduate for employment. If a student is planning on continuing his/her education, the office of the Academic Dean will offer information on articulation agreements with four-year institutions. ONLINE LEARNING The College may choose to offer certain courses online. Online courses are offered using the eCollege platform via the internet, and interaction between the students and faculty occur using an online environment that encourages participation. Courses will generally be similar in content to the in-class mode, although more individual effort and initiative will be required to successfully master the material. Online courses will be designated on the class schedule so students may register during the normal registration period. To maximize success within the online courses, students must: Have a computer with a system profile that meets or exceeds the following: • Windows Systems Windows 2000, XP, or Vista 64 MB Ram 28.8 kbps modem (56K recommended) Sound Card & Speakers Recommended Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 Recommended Browser: Mozilla Firefox 2.0 Supported Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 6 Supported Browser: Mozilla Firefox 3.0 or… • Mac Systems Mac OS X or higher (in classic mode) 32 MB RAM (64 recommended) 28.8 kbps modem (56K recommended) Sound Card & Speakers Recommended Browser: Safari 3.0 Recommended Browser: Mozilla Firefox 2.0 Supported Browser: Safari 2.0 Supported Browser: Mozilla Firefox 3.0 • Complete the application only once but check quarterly to make sure they are maintaining the correct systems profile; • Have Internet access and an established email account; • Verify their email account/address with their Online Coordinator at the time of registration each quarter; • Commence online course work as soon as you have access to your courses; • Understand that student participation and class activities occur weekly throughout the course; Understand that if a student fails to participate in class activities during two consecutive weekly periods of a six-week course or three consecutive periods of a twelve-week course, the student may be withdrawn from the course and may not be allowed to reenter the course during that term. PROGRAM LENGTH Program lengths are approximate and will be affected by schedule changes or modifications, change of program, unsuccessful completion of courses, or withdrawal from class. Every effort is made to achieve completion goals at the stated times; however, the College reserves the right to cancel or substitute any course that fails to meet minimum enrollment requirements. SCHEDULING When students enter a particular program of study, they are automatically registered for each course in that program. Not all courses are offered each term; however, a sufficient number of courses will be offered to allow students to complete their programs appropriately. Improvements to curricula sometimes cause scheduling alterations, resulting in courses being substituted for those listed in the catalog. If substitutions are made, all new courses will contribute to the general objective of the program and will not alter the integrity of the education students will receive. GRADING STANDARDS Final grades are reported at the completion of each grading term and are provided to each student. If mailed, they are sent to the student’s home address. The following grading system is used: QUALITY POINTS NURSING OTHER LINEAR MODULAR PER QUARTER GRADE EVALUATION PROGRAM PROGRAMS PROGRAMS HOUR A Excellent 92–100% 90-100% 90-100% 4 B Good 84-91% 80-89% 80-89% 3 C Average 76-83% 70-79% 70-79% 2 D Below Average * 60-69%* * 1 Below 60% or **See F Failed to Meet Course Below 76% or **See Below 70% 0 note note Objectives I Incomplete 0 IP In progress Not Calculated W Withdrawal used through week nine and not calculated in the CGPA Not Calculated WD Withdrawal during add/drop period. This grade indicates the course will not be calculated for Not Calculated purposes of determining rate of progress (SAP). WZ Withdrawal for students called to immediate active military duty. This grade indicates the Not Calculated course will not be calculated for purposes of determining rate of progress. T Transfer Credit Not Calculated TA Transfer Associates (Criminal Justice degree completion option only) Not Calculated PE Passed by Proficiency Challenge Exam Not Calculated PL Prior Learning Portfolio Not Calculated P Course objectives met in capstone course, or nursing lab/clinical courses as per Catalog. This Not Calculated. grade indicates the course will be calculated for purposes of determining rate of progress (SAP) PP Preparatory Class Passed (Preparatory courses only.) This grade indicates course will not be Not Calculated calculated for purposes of determining rate of progress or CGPA (SAP) PF Preparatory Class Failed (Preparatory courses only.) This grade indicated will not be calculated Not Calculated for purposes of determining rate of progress or CSPA (SAP). 7 * A grade of D is not awarded in nursing courses, modular courses, or capstone courses,. **In Capstone Courses, a grade of F is awarded for an average of 69% or below. In nursing lab/clinical courses, a grade of F is a failure to meet competencies per Catalog Nursing Policy. Course Repeat Codes 1 Student must Repeat This Class R Student in the Process of Repeating This Class 2 Course Repeated - Original Grade No Longer Calculated in CGPA The following additional grades will apply to the Modular Programs only: Grade L W CR TR Meaning Leave of Absence Withdrawal Credit for Advanced Placement Credit for Previous Education GPA and CGPA Calculations The grade point average (GPA) for each term and cumulative grade point average (CGPA) are calculated on residence courses taken at the College. The GPA for each term is calculated by dividing the quality points earned that term by the total cumulative credits attempted for the GPA. The CGPA is calculated by dividing the total cumulative quality points earned by the total cumulative credits attempted for the GPA. The number of quality points awarded for each course is determined by multiplying the points listed for each letter grade by the number of credits of the course. For example, a grade of A in a four-credit course earns 4 (credits) X 4.0 (quality points) for a total of 16.0 quality points, and a grade of C in a four-credit course earns 4 (credits) X 2.0 (quality points) for a total of 8.0 quality points. Incompletes An "Incomplete" cannot be given as a final grade. However, at the end of the term students may, with the instructor's approval, be granted a maximum extension of 14 calendar days to complete required class work, assignments, and tests. If students do not complete the required class work, assignments and tests within the extension period, they will receive a failing grade of F for the course. The F will be averaged in with the students' other grades to determine the cumulative GPA. An incomplete status will be given under the following conditions: 1. The student is able to complete course requirements within the two-week extension period; 2. At least 75% of the course work has already been completed; 3. Justification of the need for the extension period is documented; 4. An incomplete arrangement is reached by instructor and student; and 5. The Academic Dean gives his/her approval. Transfer Credits and Repeated Courses Transfer credits are not included in the calculation of CGPA but are included in the “Total Number of Credits Attempted” (in the Satisfactory Academic Progress charts listed in this catalog) in order to determine the required levels for CGPA and percentage of credits completed. Transfer credits are included as credits successfully completed. The College, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to determine what transfer credits, if any, will be accepted. Transcripts must be received prior to the end of the first term of enrollment. Transcripts received after the end of the first term may be considered at the discretion of the Academic Dean. Courses taken on a pass/fail basis are not included in calculating CGPA; however, capstone courses taken on a pass/fail basis are considered as hours attempted in the determination of progression toward completion. Preparatory courses taken on a pass/fail basis are not considered as hours attempted in the determination of progression toward completion. When a course is repeated, the higher of the two grades is used in the calculation of CGPA; however, the original course credits remain included in the “Total Number of Credits Attempted” in order to determine the required levels for CGPA and percentage of credits completed. The original credits are considered as not successfully completed. STANDARDS OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress in order to remain eligible to continue as regularly enrolled students of the School. Additionally, satisfactory academic progress must be maintained in order to remain eligible to continue receiving federal financial assistance. Accreditor and federal regulations require that all students progress at a reasonable rate (i.e. make satisfactory academic progress) toward the completion of their academic program. Satisfactory academic progress is measured by: 1) The student’s cumulative grade point average (CGPA) 2) The student’s rate of progress toward completion (ROP) 3) The maximum time frame allowed to complete the academic program (150% for all programs) 8 Evaluation Periods for Satisfactory Academic Progress Satisfactory academic progress is measured at the end of each academic term, which includes the 25% point, the midpoint, the end of each academic year, and the end of the program. Should the 25% point or the midpoint occur within a term, the evaluation will occur at the end of the preceding academic term. GPA and CGPA Calculations At the end of each academic term, the student’s cumulative grade point average (CGPA) is reviewed to determine the student’s qualitative progress. When a student repeats a course, the student’s CGPA will be recalculated based on the higher of the two grades earned. Grades for withdrawals, transfer credits, incompletes, non-punitive (Pass), and non-credit remedial courses have no effect on the student’s CGPA. Students must attain a minimum CGPA of 1.0 at the end of the first 25% of the program and a 1.5 CGPA at the midpoint of the program. Rate of Progress Toward Completion (ROP) Requirements The school catalog contains a schedule designating the minimum percentage or amount of work that a student must successfully complete at the end of each evaluation period to complete their educational program within the maximum time frame (150%). Quantitative progress is determined by dividing the number of credit hours earned by the total number of credit hours in courses attempted. Credit hours attempted include completed hours, transfer credits, withdrawals, and repeated courses. Non-credit remedial courses have no effect on the student’s ROP. Example: 12 credit hours earned 24 credit hours attempted = 50% ROP In order to complete the training within the specified time, the student must maintain a satisfactory rate of progress as defined below: • Students who have reached the halfway point of their normal program completion time must have successfully completed 25% of the credit hours attempted. • Students who have reached the halfway point of their maximum program completion time must have successfully completed 60% of the credit hours attempted. • Students who have reached 75% of their maximum program completion time must have successfully completed 66.7% of the credit hours attempted. Maximum Time in Which to Complete (MTF) The maximum time frame for completion of all programs is limited by federal regulation to 150% of the published length of the program. The school calculates the maximum time frame using credit hours for courses attempted. The total scheduled credit hours for all courses attempted, which include completed courses, transfer courses, withdrawals, and repeated classes, count toward the maximum number of credit hours allowed to complete the program. Non-credit remedial courses have no effect on the student’s ROP. A student is not allowed to attempt more than 1.5 times, or 150% of the credit hours in the standard length of the program in order to complete the requirements for graduation. The requirements for rate of progress are to assure that students are progressing at a rate at which they will be able to complete their programs within the maximum time frame. The maximum allowable attempted clock hours are noted in the following tables. Satisfactory Academic Progress Tables 9 N/A 25% 63% 70% SUSPENSION IF RATE OF PROGRESS IS BELOW 70% 70% 70% N/A PROBATION IF RATE OF PROGRESS IS BELOW 1-12 13-24 25-48 49-70 SUSPENSION IF CGPA IS BELOW N/A 33% 66.7% 66.7% PROBATION IF CGPA IS BELOW 66.7% 66.7% 66.7% N/A 47 QUARTER CREDIT HOUR MODULAR PROGRAM (MMA). TOTAL CREDITS THAT MAY BE ATTEMPTED: 70 (150% OF 47). TOTAL CREDITS ATTEMPTED N.A 25% 65% 70% SUSPENSION IF RATE OF PROGRESS IS BELOW 70% 70% 70% N/A PROBATION IF RATE OF PROGRESS IS BELOW SUSPENSION IF CGPA IS BELOW 1-12 13-18 19-36 37-52 PROBATION IF CGPA IS BELOW TOTAL CREDITS ATTEMPTED 35 QUARTER CREDIT HOUR MODULAR PROGRAM (MIBC). TOTAL CREDITS THAT MAY BE ATTEMPTED: 52 (150% OF 35). 66.7% 66.7% 66.7% N/A N/A 25% 63% 66.7% 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 N/A N/A 1.0 1.2 1.3 1.5 1.75 2.0 66% 66% 66% 66% 66% N/A N/A SUSPENSION IF RATE OF PROGRESS IS BELOW PROBATION IF RATE OF PROGRESS IS BELOW 1-16 17-32 33-48 49-60 61-72 73-95 96-151 SUSPENSION IF CGPA IS BELOW N/A N/A 50% 60% 65% 66% 66% PROBATION IF CGPA IS BELOW 66% 66% 66% 66% 66% N/A N/A 101 QUARTER CREDIT HOUR QUARTER-BASED PROGRAM (MA). TOTAL CREDITS THAT MAY BE ATTEMPTED: 151 (150% OF 101). TOTAL CREDITS ATTEMPTED N/A 1.0 1.2 1.3 1.5 1.75 2.0 SUSPENSION IF RATE OF PROGRESS IS BELOW 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 N/A PROBATION IF RATE OF PROGRESS IS BELOW SUSPENSION IF CGPA IS BELOW 1-16 17-32 33-48 49-60 61-72 73-95 96-144 PROBATION IF CGPA IS BELOW TOTAL CREDITS ATTEMPTED 96 QUARTER CREDIT HOUR QUARTER-BASED PROGRAM (ACCTG, BUS, CI, CJ, CJ COMPLETION, PLA). TOTAL CREDITS THAT MAY BE ATTEMPTED: 144 (150% OF 96). N/A N/A 50% 60% 65% 66% 66% 1-16 17-32 33-48 49-60 61-72 73-95 96-288 66% 66% 66% 66% 66% N/A N/A SUSPENSION IF RATE OF PROGRESS IS BELOW N/A 1.0 1.2 1.3 1.5 1.75 2.0 PROBATION IF RATE OF PROGRESS IS BELOW SUSPENSION IF CGPA IS BELOW 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 N/A TOTAL CREDITS ATTEMPTED PROBATION IF CGPA IS BELOW 192 QUARTER CREDIT HOUR QUARTER-BASED PROGRAM (BUS ADM, CJ). TOTAL CREDITS THAT MAY BE ATTEMPTED: 288 (150% OF 192). N/A N/A 50% 60% 65% 66% 66% Academic Probation Probation is the period of time during which a student’s progress is monitored under an advising plan. During the period of probation, students are considered to be making Satisfactory Academic Progress both for academic and financial aid eligibility. Students on probation must participate in academic advising as deemed necessary by the school as a condition of their probation. Academic advising shall be documented using the Academic Advising Plan and the Evaluation of Progress Form which shall be kept in the student’s academic file. The Academic Advising Plan will be updated at the end of each evaluation period that the student is on probation. If, at the end of any evaluation period, a student falls below the required academic progress standards (CGPA, ROP, or other standards) for his/her program as stated in the school catalog, the student shall receive a written warning and be placed on probation. Probation will begin at the start of the next evaluation period. The student will remain on academic probation as long as his or her CGPA or ROP remains in the probation ranges specified in the school catalog. When both the CGPA and ROP are above the probation ranges, the student is removed from probation. In addition, students whose probation status extends over multiple academic terms may be directed to participate in extra tutorial sessions or developmental classes. Suspension If, at the end of any evaluation period, a student's CGPA or ROP falls into the suspension ranges specified in the school catalog, the student is considered not to be making SAP. Students not making SAP must be placed on suspension and withdrawn from the program unless the student successfully appeals the suspension in accordance with the Student Academic Appeals Policy. Academic Appeals Any student may submit an appeal of a decision of suspension or dismissal in accordance with the Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals Policy. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeals SAP appeals must be made within five (5) calendar days of the date the student was notified of the violation. The student is deemed to have notice of the pending suspension/dismissal as of the date of the suspension/dismissal letter. Provided that the student can complete their program within the maximum time frame with the required minimum CGAP, a SAP appeal may be granted if the student demonstrates that s/he is sincerely committed to taking the steps required to succeed in their program and that their failure to maintain the required CGAP or ROP was caused by any of the following mitigating circumstances: 1. The death of a family member 2. An illness or injury suffered by the student 3. Special circumstances of an unusual nature which are not likely to recur 10 The Appeal Committee shall, as a condition of granting the appeal, require the student to develop an Academic Advising Plan in conjunction with an advisor, and place the student on probation. Reinstatement Following Suspension Students who successfully appeal a suspension or dismissal may return to school under the following conditions: • The student must develop an academic advising plan with an advisor • The student must bring his or her CGPA up to the probation range by the end of the evaluation period following the appeal If the student meets the above conditions, s/he may remain in school, and is considered to be making SAP so long as the student’s CGPA does not fall below the probation range. Dismissal Students who have been readmitted following academic suspension who fail to improve their CGPA and/or ROP into the applicable probation range by the end of the first evaluation period after readmission must be dismissed from the program. Students who have been dismissed from a program are not eligible for readmission. Graduation Students must complete their program within the maximum time frame and with a 70% CGPA as stated in the school catalog in order to graduate. Application of Grades and Credits • • • • • Grades A through D are included in the calculation of CGPA and are included in the Total Number of Credit Hours Attempted. Transfer credits (T) are not included in the calculation of CGPA but are included in the Total Number of Credit Hours Attempted (see below) in order to determine the required levels for CGPA and rate of progress. Transfer credits are included as credit hours attempted and successfully completed in calculating the rate of progress. Developmental courses, non-credit and remedial courses (PF, PP, CR, NC) are graded on a pass/fail basis and are not included in the calculation of progress toward completion or the student’s CGAP. For calculating rate of progress, F grades and W (withdrawn WI, WD, WZ) grades are counted as hours attempted but are not counted as hours successfully completed. Grades of I (Incomplete, In Progress) will also be counted as hours attempted but not as hours successfully completed; however, when the I is replaced with a grade, the CGPA and satisfactory academic progress determination will be recalculated based on that grade and the credit hours earned. When a course is repeated, the higher of the two grades is used in the calculation of CGPA, and the total clock hours for the original course and the repeated course are included in the Total Clock Hours Attempted (in the charts above) in order to determine the required progress level. The clock hours for the original attempt are considered as not successfully completed. Transfer Credit Students may receive transfer credit for courses taken at another school. Courses for which a student receives transfer credit are counted as attempted and successfully completed for purposes of satisfactory academic progress. As a result, courses for which a student receives transfer credit provide the student with advanced standing, which is applied to the student’s progress in calculation of the percentage of maximum time frame for the program that the student has completed. For instance if a student enrolled in a 1,500 clock hour program (with a maximum time frame of 2,250 clock hours) receives 250 clock hours of transfer credit and completes 250 clock hours in the first term of enrollment, the student will be evaluated as a student who has passed the 25% point of the program (500/1500 = 33.3%) at the end of the first term. However, if a student receives 500 clock hours of transfer credit and will complete 250 clock hours at the end of the first term, the student will be evaluated as a student who is at the midpoint (50% point) of the program (750/1500 = 50%). When a student transfers from or completes one program at the school and enrolls in another program, and all courses completed in the original program are acceptable for credit in the new program, all courses attempted and grades received in the original program are counted in the new program for calculation of the student’s satisfactory academic progress in the new program. When a student transfers from or completes one program at the school and enrolls in another program at the school and all courses completed in the original program are NOT accepted for credit in the new program, all attempts of courses taken in the original program that are part of the new program will be counted in the calculation of the student’s satisfactory academic progress upon entry into the new program, and the grades for the courses that are a part of the new program that were taken at the same institution will be used in the student’s CGPA calculation. Satisfactory Academic Progress and Financial Aid Students must meet the standards of satisfactory academic progress in order to remain eligible to continue receiving financial assistance as well as to remain eligible to continue as a student of the school. The Financial Aid Office will provide details to all eligible recipients. Students should read these standards carefully and refer any questions to Academic or Financial Aid Office personnel. Satisfactory academic progress for purposes of determining continuing federal financial assistance is determined by applying the CGPA requirements, rate of progress requirements, maximum completion time restrictions, probation provisions, suspension and dismissal procedures, and appeals procedures as outlined in the satisfactory academic progress section of the catalog. Students on academic probation are considered to be maintaining satisfactory academic progress and are eligible to continue receiving federal financial assistance. Students who have been academically suspended or dismissed are no longer active students of the School and are ineligible for financial aid. Reinstatement of financial aid eligibility will occur only after re-admittance following suspension or in the event the student's appeal results in re-admittance. 11 SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS FOR STUDENTS RECEIVING VETERANS ADMINISTRATION BENEFITS Previous Credit for Veterans Affairs Beneficiaries All Veterans Affairs beneficiaries are required to disclose prior postsecondary school attendance and provide copies of transcripts for all postsecondary education and training. Upon enrollment, the School will request and obtain official written records of all previous education and experience, grant credit where appropriate, and advise the Veterans Affairs claimant and the Department of Veterans Affairs in accordance with VA regulations. Make-Up Assignments Make up work and assignments may not be certified for veteran students for Veterans Administration pay purposes. Maximum Time Frame for Veteran Students The maximum time frame for veteran students to receive veteran benefits is the standard length of the program, not time and a half. Students funded by the Veterans Administration must complete their programs within the program’s standard time frame in order to receive veteran benefits. A veteran student may not be funded for benefits following the standard program length. Veterans Academic Probation A veteran student who fails to meet the minimum standards of satisfactory academic progress as stated in the institutional policy is automatically placed on academic probation for one grading period. Any change in enrollment status, including when a veteran is placed on academic probation, changes schedules, or terminates or is dismissed from training, will be reported to the Veterans Administration. The School retains documentation of probation in a student's file. Students on academic probation may be required to participate in tutoring sessions outside class hours as a condition to continued enrollment. At the end of a probationary period, a student's progress is re-evaluated. If the student has met minimum standards for satisfactory academic progress and any written conditions of probation that may have been required, the student is removed from probation and returned to regular student status. A veteran who fails to regain satisfactory academic progress status after one grading period will be treated as all other students under the institutional policy described above, with one exception. A veteran who fails to meet satisfactory academic progress status following one grading period on probation will be reported to the Veterans Administration, and his or her benefits will be terminated. Veterans Reinstatement after Successful Appeal of Termination A student who successfully appeals termination from the University due to failure to maintain satisfactory academic progress may be reinstated. A reinstated student enters under an extended probationary period. This probationary period will extend for one grading period, after which a student must meet minimum standards of satisfactory progress to remain in school. The Department of Veterans Administration will determine whether or not to resume payments of Veterans Administration education benefits to a reinstated student. STUDENT ACADEMIC APPEALS POLICY Academic appeals include those appeals related to final grades, attendance violations, and academic or financial aid eligibility. All formal academic appeals must be submitted in writing on an Academic Appeal Form to the Academic Dean within five (5) calendar days of the date the student has notice of the adverse academic decision. The appeal must include: • The specific academic decision at issue • The date of the decision • The reason(s) the student believes the decision was incorrect • The informal steps taken to resolve the disagreement over the decision • The resolution sought The written appeal may be accompanied by any additional documentation (e.g., papers, doctor notes, tests, syllabi) the student believes supports the conclusion that the academic decision was incorrect. Note: Once a formal appeal is filed, no action based on the adverse academic decision may be taken until the appeal process is complete. However, in cases involving financial aid eligibility, all financial aid disbursements shall be suspended until the matter is resolved. Within five (5) calendar days of receiving the Academic Appeal Form, the Academic Dean shall convene an Appeal Committee, which should normally include the Department Chair, a member of the Student Services Staff, and a faculty member from another program. The Appeal Committee shall investigate the facts of the matter to the extent deemed appropriate under the circumstances. The Appeal Committee shall render a written decision within five (5) calendar days of the date the appeal was received by the Academic Dean, and shall forward the decision to the student and the instructor within five (5) calendar days thereafter. Copies of all documents relating to the appeal shall be placed in the student’s academic file, and the decision of the Appeal Committee shall be noted in the official student information system. The decision of the Appeal Committee is final, and no further appeals are permitted. Note: When an appeal is denied, the date of any suspension of financial aid or dismissal from the program shall be the date of the adverse academic decision. The student will not be charged for any attendance after the date of the adverse academic decision. Assignment/Test Grades Students who disagree with an assignment/test grade should discuss it with the instructor upon receipt of the grade. Assignments/test grades are reviewed at the instructor’s discretion. If the instructor is not available, the matter should be discussed with the Academic Program Director. Only final course grades are eligible for appeal. Final Course Grades Appeals of final course grades must be made within five (5) calendar days of the date the grade becomes final. The Academic Dean may direct a grade to be changed only when it is determined through the appeal process that a final grade was influenced by any of the following: 1. A personal bias or arbitrary rationale; 2. Standards unreasonably different from those that were applied to other students; 12 3. 4. A substantial, unreasonable, or unannounced departure from previously articulated standards; The result of a clear and material mistake in calculating or recording grades or academic progress. Attendance Violations Appeals of attendance violations must be made within five (5) calendar days of the violation. In order for an attendance appeal to be considered, the student must: 1. Have perfect attendance while the appeal is pending; 2. Submit a written plan to improve attendance with the Appeal Form. Provided that no applicable state requirement would be violated by doing so, an attendance appeal may be granted if the student demonstrates that the absence was caused by: 1. The death of a family member; 2. An illness or injury suffered by the student; 3. Special circumstances of an unusual nature which are not likely to recur. The Appeal Committee may, as a condition of granting the appeal, require the student to make up missed class time or assignments, place the student on probation and require the student to develop an Academic Advising Plan in conjunction with their advisor. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeals SAP appeals must be made within five (5) calendar days of the date the student was notified of the violation. The student is deemed to have notice of the pending dismissal as of the date of the dismissal letter. Provided that the student can complete the program within the maximum time frame with the required minimum CGPA, a SAP appeal may be granted if the student demonstrates that s/he is sincerely committed to taking the steps required to succeed in the program and that failure to maintain the required CGPA or ROP was caused by any of the following mitigating circumstances: 1. The death of a family member; 2. An illness or injury suffered by the student; 3. Special circumstances of an unusual nature that are not likely to recur. The Appeal Committee shall, as a condition of granting the appeal, require the student to develop an Academic Advising Plan in conjunction with their advisor, and place the student on probation. REENTRY POLICY Any student withdrawn from the College may apply for reentry. The reentry petition can be made only after the student has been out of the College for a full quarter if the student was withdrawn by the College for failure to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress. Any students withdrawn may reenter no more than two times unless they receive approval from the College President. The application petition must be completed by the student and addressed to the Academic Dean. The petition will be reviewed by the acceptance committee and approved or rejected depending on attendance, academic and financial history. Students who reenter the College will sign a new Enrollment Agreement and will be subject to the tuition rates and program requirements in effect at the time of reentry. STUDENT AWARDS Students who complete at least 12 credit hours during a term and attain a 4.0 GPA will be named to the President’s List. Students who complete at least 12 credit hours during a term and attain a GPA of 3.5 to 3.99 will be named to the Dean’s List. Students who maintain perfect attendance for all classes during a term will receive a perfect attendance award. GRADUATION In order to graduate, a student must have earned a minimum of a 2.0 CGPA. The CGPA requirement and all other graduation requirements are outlined below. Graduation Requirements All candidates must make application for graduation with the Registrar one term prior to graduation. To be eligible for graduation, the candidate must fulfill the following requirements: 1. Successfully complete all classes required within the maximum credits that may be attempted; 2. Achieve a 2.0 overall grade point average and have successfully passed all program courses; 3. Return all library books and pay any library fines; 4. Satisfy all financial obligations. All services including but not limited to issuance of any degree or certificate will be withheld pending verification of receipt of payment of all indebtedness to the College; 5. Establish a complete career development file with the Director of Career Planning and Placement; 6. Earn at least 25% of required credits at Everest College for degree programs and 50% of required credits for diploma programs; and 7. Submit an Academic Writing Portfolio in degree programs. (See “General Education Program” section for details.) Each graduate is encouraged to participate in commencement ceremonies. Students in the ABA-approved Paralegal program at the Phoenix campus must earn at least 40% of the program’s major core courses in residence at the Everest College Phoenix Campus. Graduation with Honors • Students who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.500 to 3.699 are entitled to have the words “with distinction” on their diplomas, degrees, or certificates of completion. 13 • • Students who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.700 to 3.899 are entitled to have the words “with high distinction” on their respective diplomas, degrees or certificates of completion. Students who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.900 to 4.00 are entitled to the words “with highest distinction” on their respective diplomas, degrees or certificates of completion. Only grades earned in courses taken at the College will be entered in the grade point average calculation for honors designations. ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS, DEGREES, AND DIPLOMAS All student academic records are retained, secured, and disposed of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. All student record information is maintained on the College computer system and in paper form. The College maintains complete records for each student that include grades, attendance, prior education and training, and awards received. Student academic transcripts, which include grades, are available upon written request by the student. Student records may be released only to the student or his/her designee as directed by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (see below). Transcript and diploma requests must be made in writing to the Office of the Registrar. Official transcripts will be released to students who are current with their financial obligation (i.e., tuition and fees due to the College are paid current per the student’s financial agreement). Diplomas will be released to students who are current with their financial obligation upon completion of their school program. Students are provided an official transcript free of charge upon completing graduation requirements as stated in the previous paragraph. FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their educational records. They are: 1. The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day the institution receives a request for access. Students should submit to the institution president written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect. The institution official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the institution official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed. 2. The right to request the amendment of the student's educational records that the student believes are inaccurate or misleading. Students may ask the institution to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the institution official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the institution decides not to amend the record as requested by the student, the institution will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his or her right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing. 3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. Generally, schools must have written permission for the parents of minor students or eligible students in order to release any information from a student’s educational record. However, FERPA allows schools to disclose those records, without consent, to the following parties or under the following conditions (34 CFR § 99.31): • • • • • • • • • School officials with legitimate educational interest; Other schools to which a student is transferring; Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes; Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student; Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school; Accrediting organizations; To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena; Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies; and State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific State Law. Schools may disclose, without consent, “directory” information such as a student’s name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, honors and awards, and dates of attendance. However, schools must tell parents and eligible students about directory information and allow parents and eligible students a reasonable amount of time to request that the school not disclose directory information about them. Schools must notify parents and eligible students annually of their rights under FERPA. The actual means of notification (special letter, inclusion in a PTA bulletin, student handbook, or newspaper article) is left to the discretion of each school. 4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the institution to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is the Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-5920. Additional FERPA information is available from the institution’s Business or Financial Aid Offices. GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM Degree programs combine career training with general education core learning principles. The general education portion of a degree program allows students to broaden their understanding of the world and culture around them. The general education component of each program is designed to meet the goals of the College’s general education program as well as standards for accreditation. 14 Everest College believes that general education is the hallmark of any educational program. Students use these foundational skills to build upon as they advance in their continued education, careers, or personal endeavors. THE GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM CORE LEARNING PRINCIPLES (CLP): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Communicating • Speak and write in an understandable and organized manner to explain ideas, express feelings, or support a point of view. • Listen actively and respectfully to evaluate people’s comments. • Read effectively and analytically and comprehend at the college level. • Organize and express ideas for a variety of audience types and occasions. • Participate effectively in teams and other group efforts to make decisions and arrive at agreements. Analyzing/Evaluating • Build upon complex issues and discover the connections among ideas to achieve a valid independent conclusion. • Create, incorporate, and evaluate ideas from a variety of situations and cultures. • Examine diverse attitudes and values and consider their implications and consequences. Critical Thinking • Construct meaning from expanding and conflicting information. • Formulate ideas and concepts in addition to using those of others. • Distinguish between fact and opinion. • Apply knowledge and skills to new and varied situations. Decision Making • Use problem-solving and decision-making strategies. • Identify personal strengths and areas for improvement. • Take responsibility for learning. Problem Solving • Recognize and solve problems using creativity and analysis. • Build interpersonal skills through knowledge of diverse ideas, values, and points of view. • Identify and analyze real or potential problems and develop, evaluate, and test possible solutions. Information Competency • Use technology to gather, process, and communicate information. • Use printed materials, personal communications, observation, and electronic resources to find and evaluate information. • Conduct research at a level that is necessary to achieve personal, professional, and educational success. Students receiving a degree from Everest College must complete all of the general education courses included in their specific program listed in this catalog. Students must also complete an Academic Writing Portfolio in order to fulfill graduation requirements. Criteria for the portfolio will be set forth in SLS 1105, Strategies for Success, and discussed throughout the course of study. Substitution of general educational courses may be made for administrative purposes, if necessary. In order to complete their programs in the contract time, students must take advantage of the courses offered at the specified scheduled time. ACADEMIC FREEDOM Instructors, while in the classroom, have the freedom to discuss subject matter that they believe is appropriate to the classroom learning experience. Instructors should not allow irrelevant material into the instructional proceedings. Given these limitations, the College protects the rights of both students and instructors to a “free search for educational truth and the free expression of this knowledge.” The College respects the right of instructors as citizens but believes that their positions with the College impose on them special obligations. Therefore, instructors are free from institutional censorship or discipline when they speak, write, or act as private citizens. However, instructors should be aware that the public might judge the College by their behavior. Therefore, every effort should be made to be accurate with information, to show respect for the opinions of others, and to ensure that students know and understand that instructors are not spokespersons for the College. STUDENT OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT PROGRAM The purpose of assessment at Everest College is to improve student academic learning and student development. The primary goals for outcomes assessment include the improvement of the teaching and learning process; the improvement of the learning environment; the linking of the College’s objectives to measure student learning and development; and the maintenance of the College’s accountability to the students and the professional communities it serves. The Assessment Program stems from the mission and objectives of the institution and evaluates student learning at the classroom, program, and college level. The program is led by the Assessment Committee, which is made up of faculty from every department in the College, and faculty members make decisions about what methods and measures will be used for assessment. The assessment process involves systematically gathering, interpreting, and using information about student learning and knowledge. Four levels of assessment that evaluate student academic achievement are identified in the Student Outcomes Assessment Program as: • Assignment or Student Interaction Level • Class or Service Level • Department or Program Level • Institutional Level 15 While building an environment of assessment, students might be involved with any of the following activities: Standardized Tests, Program Projects, Artifacts for Portfolios, Pre/Post Testing, Externships, Demonstrations, Certifications, and Capstone Courses. GRIEVANCE POLICY Persons seeking to resolve problems or complaints should first contact their instructor or staff member involved. Unresolved complaints should be made to the Academic Dean. Students with disability grievances should direct their concerns to the Campus Disabled Student Coordinator. Students who feel that the complaint has not been adequately addressed should contact the College President. Written responses will be given to the student within seven working days. If the problem remains unresolved, students may contact the Student Help Line at (800) 874-0255 or by email at [email protected]. If, after exhausting the Everest College grievance procedure, a complaint cannot be resolved, the students may file a complaint with the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education and/or the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (HLC/NCA). The student may contact the State Board or HLC/NCA at the following addresses for further details: Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education 1400 West Washington, Room 260 Phoenix, Arizona 85007 (602) 542-5709 http://azppse.state.az.us The Higher Learning Commission Of the North Central Association 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504 (312) 263-0456 http://www.northcentralassociation.org/ ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES SAFE ENVIRONMENT POLICY The Safe Working and Learning Environment Policy seeks to prohibit discrimination and promote the safety of all individuals within the College. The goal of this policy is to prevent the occurrence of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status and to prevent sexual harassment, sexual assault or retaliation by anyone at this College. A copy of this policy is located in the Student Handbook. If a student has questions about this policy, it is important that he/she contact the Academic Program Director or the Academic Dean. ORIENTATION All new students will be notified by mail of the time and date of the next orientation session. Attendance is required. Students not able to attend should contact their admissions representative and make special arrangements. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT The College maintains professional-level standards for conduct and behavior for all students. The standards of conduct for students are patterned after those of professional employees in the workplace. Students are expected to observe campus policies and behave in a manner that is a credit to the campus and themselves. Students must show respect toward others and be cooperative with College faculty and staff during the performance of their duties, as well as show respect for fellow students and campus visitors. Certain violations of the student conduct code, as outlined in this policy, shall result in immediate dismissal. Other violations are subject to a progressive disciplinary action, where the student is advised and given every opportunity to change his or her behavior to meet the expectations of the College and to prepare for what the student might later expect to find in a professional-level work environment. The College maintains the right to discipline students found in violation of College policies. Students are subject to the student conduct code while participating in any program externship, clinical rotation, or other College-related activity. Examples of conduct that may result in disciplinary action include, but are not limited to, behavior that is disruptive, intimidating, dishonest or discourteous and destruction, theft or other misuse of College property. Violations that threaten the health and safety of campus employees, other students, or visitors shall result in immediate dismissal from the College. Violations that warrant immediate dismissal include, but are not limited to: threatening the safety of others; being under the influence of alcohol or drugs; possessing drugs, dangerous weapons, or other foreign substances on campus; theft; vandalism or misuse of the College’s or another’s property; or harassment or intimidation of others. Students dismissed for the reasons outlined above will not be allowed back on campus property without express permission of the Campus President or a designated College official. Student Conduct Violations/Formal Disciplinary Procedure If the College has reason to believe that a student has violated the student conduct code, the College shall conduct an investigation and follow up with the student in the appropriate manner. Violations that threaten the health and safety of campus employees, other students, or visitors shall result in immediate dismissal from the College. Other student conduct code violations shall be governed by a progressive disciplinary procedure. For isolated, minor student conduct code violations, the College may decide to conduct academic advising and issue a verbal reminder of the student conduct code, or to provide 16 the student with written notice, as the College deems appropriate. The College may also decide to suspend or place a student on probation for a specified period of time, pending a full investigation of student conduct code violations or as a form of corrective action short of dismissal from the College. Academic Integrity Any form of deception in the completion of assigned work is considered a form of academic dishonesty. This includes, but is not limited to: copying another’s work from any source; allowing another to copy one’s own work whether during a test or in the submittal of an assignment; any attempt to pass off the work whether during a test or in the submittal of an assignment, any attempt to pass off the work, data, or creative efforts of another as one’s own; knowingly furnishing false information about one’s academic performance to the college. If a student is found to have committed one or more of the acts listed above, the student may, at the instructor’s discretion, receive an F grade for the assignment, exam or course. If repeated offenses occur, the student may be dismissed from the college as per the disciplinary procedures outlined above. All violations of academic policy are documented and made a part of the student’s academic record. Appeals Students dismissed for violations of the student conduct code may appeal the dismissal by submitting a letter to the Campus President stating the reason the student should be allowed to return to school. The President’s decision on the appeal shall be considered final. DRESS CODE Employers and other guests important to students’ careers frequently visit the College. They form an opinion of the students while they are here; therefore, students are expected to dress neatly and to be properly groomed at all times. Each student is encouraged to develop a professional wardrobe appropriate to his/her chosen field. Short-shorts, see-through attire, and any shirt with offensive sayings or words are not permitted. Medical Assisting students will be required to wear approved uniforms to class. Refer to the Student Handbook for further details. SEXUAL HARASSMENT Federal law provides that it shall be unlawful discriminatory practice for any employer, because of the sex of any person, to discharge without cause, to refuse to hire, or otherwise discriminate against any person with respect to any matter directly or indirectly related to employment or academic standing. Harassment of an employee or student on the basis of sex violates this federal law. Sexual harassment of employees or students at Everest College is prohibited and shall subject the offender to dismissal or other sanctions following compliance with the procedural due process requirements. Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when: 1. Submission to such conduct is made explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s employment or academic standing; or 2. Submission or a rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as a basis for employment or academic decisions affecting an individual; or 3. Such control unreasonably interferes with an individual’s work or academic performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or academic environment. Any individual who feels he/she has a complaint or matter he/she wishes to discuss may report the problem directly to the College President. Please be reminded that this policy applies to students as well as employees. CAMPUS SECURITY AND CRIME AWARENESS POLICIES It is the responsibility of Everest College to provide a safe environment for study and to prevent crime. Everest College is concerned about the safety and welfare of the students and employees. Therefore, the following policy will be implemented for the protection of students, staff and faculty. The school strives to provide its students with a secure and safe environment. Classrooms and laboratories comply with the requirements of the various federal, state and local building codes, with the Board of Health and Fire Marshal regulations. The campuses are equipped with alarm systems to prevent unauthorized entry. Facilities are opened each morning and closed each evening by administrative personnel. Everest College will be open during posted hours. In the event a crime is committed during these hours, the incident should be reported to Administration. In the event a crime is committed after hours, the incident should be reported to the police and Administration as soon as practical. Administration officials with primary responsibility of student and campus activities will be responsible for campus security. The school encourages all students and employees to report criminal incidents or other emergencies, which occur on the campus directly to the Campus President, Academic Dean, student advisor, or instructor. It is important that school personnel are aware of any such problems on school campuses. The Campus President is responsible for investigating such reports and taking legal or other action deemed necessary by the situation. In extreme emergencies, the Campus President may immediately contact law enforcement officers or other agency personnel, such as paramedics. The school will work with local and state law enforcement personnel if such involvement is necessary. A copy of the student's report and any resultant police report will be maintained by the school for a minimum of three years after the incident. Students are responsible for their own security and safety both on-campus and off-campus and must be considerate of the security and safety of others. The school has no responsibility or obligation for any personal belongings that are lost, stolen or damaged, whether on or off school premises or during any school activities. Any student, staff or faculty personnel involved in any of the above-mentioned crimes will be subject to disciplinary action. Such a violation of the College’s policy could result in suspension or termination; and if municipal laws have been violated, the incident will be reported to the local police. 17 On May 17, 1996, the President of the United States signed Megan’s Law into federal law. As a result, local law enforcement agencies in all 50 states must notify schools, day care centers, and parents about the presence of dangerous offenders in their area. Students and staff are advised that the best source of information on the registered sex offenders in the community is the local sheriff’s office or police department. The following link will provide you with a list of the most recent updated online information regarding registered sex offenders by state and county: http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cid/cac/registry.htm . Statistical Information The public law referenced herein requires the school to report to students and employees the occurrence of various criminal offenses on an annual basis. Prior to October 1st of each year, the school will distribute a security report to students and staff containing the required statistical information on any campus crimes committed during the previous three years. A copy of this report is available to students, employees, and prospective students and employees upon request. As required by Public Law 101-542, as amended by Public Law 102-325, Title II, Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, Section 294, Policy and Statistical Disclosures, Everest College has established policies regarding campus security. Everest College is required to report crimes to local authorities such as murder, aggravated assault, rape, burglary, robbery, and motor vehicle theft. Everest College is responsible for reporting the number of arrests for the following crimes on campus: liquor law violations, drug abuse violations, and weapons possessions. PERSONAL PROPERTY Everest College assumes no liability or responsibility for loss of personal property or personal injury sustained on campus or at Collegerelated, off-campus functions. ELECTRONIC DEVICES No student will be called out of class for a telephone call, except in an emergency. Students should inform family and friends of this rule. Use of cellular telephones, pagers, text-messaging devices, and personal-use iPODs, etc. is not permitted in class or in the library. These devices should be turned off during class. SMOKING/EATING Students are welcome to pause, relax, and eat or smoke in designated areas before or after classes; however, absolutely no smoking is allowed inside the building. Smoking is allowed outside in the designated smoking area. Eating is not permitted in any classroom; bottled beverages are allowed. No eating or drinking, other than bottled water, is permitted in any of the labs. PARKING Students should obey all parking ordinances. Everest College is not responsible for any damage to any vehicle on the premises or in the area before, during, or after school. Handicap spaces are provided. Please do not park in the reserved parking areas, for this building or the neighboring office buildings. Failure to observe this rule may cause your car to be towed. GUESTS/CHILDREN Guests must register with the receptionist. Non-students are not permitted beyond the reception area unless accompanied by a staff member. Children are not permitted in the College unaccompanied and/or unsupervised, nor are children permitted in classrooms, laboratories, or library. Children are not permitted to handle any equipment on campus. STUDENT CONSUMER INFORMATION Information regarding the College’s academic programs, facilities, financial aid programs, and disclosure of graduation or completion rates and transfer-out rates for full-time undergraduate students (as required by the US Department of Education) is provided to all students as required. CAMPUS COMPLETION RATE REPORTS Under the Student Right to Know Act (20 U.S.C. § 1092(a)), an institution is required to annually prepare completion or graduation rate data respecting the institution’s first-time, full-time undergraduate students (34 CFR 668.45(a)(1)). Institutions are required to make this completion or graduation rate data readily available to students approximately 12 months after the 150 percent point for program completion or graduation for a particular cohort of students. This completion rate report is available to students and prospective students upon request. Notice of the right to request this information is distributed annually. POLICY AND PROGRAM CHANGES The College reserves the right to change any provision or requirements in this catalog at any time without notice. The College reserves the right to substitute equivalent classes within each diploma or degree program. Students will be notified of any such changes. The College may add or delete programs of study. Further, the College reserves the right to add or delete courses from published programs of study. Some elective courses may not be offered during a student’s enrollment in the program. The College further reserves the right to require a student to withdraw from the College for just cause, defined as any cause deemed detrimental to the College, as determined by the President. STUDENT SERVICES ACTIVITIES To promote the social, personal, educational, and intellectual development of its students, the College schedules a variety of student activities. The Student Success Coordinator organizes these activities. 18 ADVISING The philosophy of Everest College is that each individual’s needs are important. The College assists the progress of students by providing academic advising from faculty and staff members. Students are paired with an Academic Program Director who follows the student’s progress and provides additional guidance whenever needed. The Academic Dean, Associate Academic Dean and Student Success Coordinator are also available for private conferences. The entire staff and faculty at the College are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. BOOKSTORE – PHOENIX CAMPUS The Everest College bookstore has new books and other miscellaneous items for sale. Textbooks are distributed from the campus bookstore prior to the start of each term at pre-posted hours. Students may also purchase additional basic supplies. CAREER DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE SERVICES Everest College is dedicated to assisting graduates in securing employment in their chosen fields. Students must understand that securing employment is a cooperative effort. The Director of Career Services, through professional contacts, promotes the availability of graduates with the use of announcement letters and employment surveys. The Career Services Office is open to graduates for employment counseling and guidance. Before graduation, students interview with the Director of Career Services to determine the students’ qualifications, personal characteristics, employment interests, and general location of employment desired. After completing the interview, the Director of Career Services will attempt to arrange employment interviews with firms, businesses and organizations that are compatible with the students’ qualifications and employment goals. Students must aid the job development effort with quality academic work, excellent attendance, a cooperative attitude, a desire to succeed, and reasonable salary expectations. All students, upon enrollment, are advised to visit the Director of Career Services, at which time they will be given information forms. After this form is completed, the Director of Career Services will review it carefully with the student. During the meeting, procedures of career development assistance will be outlined so the students will know how to use the Career Services to their best advantage. The Career Skills course (SLS 1321) is designed to assist students in preparing personalized resumes and employment applications, the art of interviewing successfully, as well as the importance of personal appearance and attitude when on a job interview. The reputation and growth of Everest College has been achieved by the successful employment of graduates in their chosen career fields. We treasure this reputation for excellence, both for the respect it affords our graduates and opportunities it offers future graduates. Everest College provides career development assistance to all graduates throughout their career. Also, we will assist the student in finding part-time employment. NOTE: Everest College prepares the student educationally for employment and assists the student in securing employment interviews but does not in any way guarantee employment. CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Everest College encourages the establishment of clubs and organizations on campus to enhance students socially, physically, and psychologically as they prepare to pursue careers after graduation. Students desiring to participate in existing campus organizations or those students who desire to establish new organizations should contact the Student Success Coordinator for further assistance. COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES Two commencement ceremonies are held each year for Everest College graduates at the end of the spring and fall quarters. All graduates are strongly encouraged to participate in the ceremony. DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE PREVENTION Everest College will make available literature, brochures and pamphlets from local drug abuse information and treatment centers in order to increase drug abuse awareness and prevention. Drug abuse prevention posters will be displayed in prominent locations throughout the College. Students, faculty, and staff requiring or requesting information about drug abuse treatment should contact the Student Success Coordinator for the names of local agencies. EXTERNSHIPS The Externship Program provides eligible students the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a related environment while earning college credit. Students receive college credit for their participation in the Extern Program. Modular students should refer to the Student Handbook for externship requirements and contact the Director of Career Planning and Placement to apply for the program. Externships may or may not provide compensation. Externships are scheduled through interested employers, as they become available. HOUSING Everest College does not have housing facilities for the students; however, living quarters are available throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area. HEALTH SERVICES Everest College maintains first aid supplies for minor injuries that may occur while students are in school. Students who have a medical history of illness requiring special attention are asked to notify the Student Success Coordinator during registration and include the name of the preferred physician, hospital, or clinic. The College does not charge a medical insurance fee and is not responsible for the payment of personal hospital bills or physicians’ charges. 19 STUDENT LEARNING CENTER (LIBRARY) The College maintains a Student Learning Center (Library) that generally supports the various curricula and provides learning resources for students and faculty. The collection encompasses reference, subject area, general education books and tapes, and various periodicals. Audio/visual materials are provided for faculty/student use. In addition to print materials, audio/visual, online databases and e-books provide research capability with remote access, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. The Library of Congress system is used to classify materials with standard check-out and return policy for circulation. To ensure that the College curriculum is supported and all educational needs of students are met, the library expands its print, online, and A/V materials on a continuous basis, and faculty members have a significant role in the process of selecting these materials. Faculty and students who are Arizona residents may also borrow materials from the Maricopa County District library and the various city public libraries, including the Phoenix Public Library, upon presentation of the proper identification. Students in the Paralegal program will be required to conduct research at various legal libraries located in the Phoenix area. While Everest College maintains print and online legal reference works necessary to support the program, an integral component of legal research is the knowledge and skills necessary to utilize multiple legal reference collections. Most law firms or corporate legal departments will require research that requires the use of public and/or private legal libraries. Students enrolled in or interested in enrolling in the Paralegal program should be aware of the necessity to use outside legal libraries, and plan for the additional time and for the additional transportation needs. LOST AND FOUND Lost articles may be claimed upon proper identification through the Front Desk. Students are advised not to leave purses or other valuables unattended at any time. The College will not assume responsibility for any lost or stolen articles. STUDENT FINANCE The tuition and fees schedule can be found in Appendix B: Tuition and Fees in this catalog. TUITION AND FEES Tuition for quarter-based programs will be charged on a quarterly basis. The tuition and fees listed in Appendix B will be charged for the student's first quarter (or mid-term quarter start) in attendance. Tuition and fees for subsequent quarters will be charged at the published rate in effect at the beginning of that quarter. The student's total tuition for a given quarter is determined by multiplying the number of credit hours for which the student is registered at the end of the add/drop period by the then current tuition rate for that number of credit hours. Arrangements for payment of tuition and book charges (if applicable) must be made in advance of the first day of classes for each term in which the student is enrolled. The College charges the student’s tuition account for tuition at the beginning of each term in which the student is enrolled. Modular programs are offered throughout the year on a schedule independent of the standard quarter calendar. When a student begins enrollment in a modular program, the student is charged for tuition by academic year, instead of by quarter. Detailed in Appendix B are other educational expenses considered in determining the student’s cost of attendance and information on how those costs were arrived. These include personal expenses, room and board, and transportation. The amount of personal expenses allowed all students is $223.00 per month. This figure was determined by a national average obtained from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Room and board costs are also obtained from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. The allowable costs for students are $706.00/month. Transportation costs are calculated by applying the formula stated below or by use of an average cost. The calculation for determining transportation costs is the average number of one-way trips per week times the average number of miles traveled one way times 4.33 weeks per month times $.45 cents per mile, which averages $175 per month. Information on how the average cost was determined is available in the Student Finance Office. Cash Installment Payments All students are expected to make cash payments for the academic year or term that will be set up by the Student Finance Office. Students are required to sign a promissory note and must make payments within 10 days of billing. Company-Paid Reimbursement Many companies or institutions will pay or reimburse employees for their tuition upon successful completion of a course or program. Everest College will provide documentation of course or program completion required by such plans. STUDENT FINANCING OPTIONS The school offers a variety of student financing options to help students finance their educational costs. Detailed information regarding financing options available and the Financial Aid process can be obtained from the school’s Student Financial Planning Brochure. Information regarding other sources of financial assistance such as benefits available through the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Veterans Assistance and State Programs can be obtained through those agencies. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Financial assistance (aid) in the form of grants and loans is available to eligible applicants who have the ability and desire to benefit from the specialized program/training offered at the school. STUDENT ELIGIBILITY To receive financial assistance you must: 1. usually, have financial need; 2. be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; 20 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. have a social security number; if male, be registered with the Selective Service; if currently attending school, be making satisfactory academic progress; be enrolled as a regular student in any of the school’s eligible programs; not be in default on any federally-guaranteed loan. FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS The following is a description of the Federal Financial Aid Programs available at the school. Additional information regarding these programs, eligibility requirements, the financial aid process and disbursement of aid can be obtained through the school’s Student Financial Planning Brochure, the school’s Student Finance Office, and the U.S. Department of Education’s Guide to Federal Student Aid, which provides a detailed description of these programs. The guide is available online at: http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html Federal Pell Grant The Federal Pell Grant Program is the largest federal student aid program. For many students, these grants provide a foundation of financial assistance that may be supplemented by other resources. Student eligibility for the Federal Pell Grant Program is determined by a standard formula that is revised and approved every year by the federal government. Unlike loans, grants do not have to be repaid. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Undergraduate students who are unable to continue their education without additional assistance may qualify for this program. Grants are based on funds available and do not have to be repaid. Need is determined by the financial resources of the student and parents, and the cost of attending school. Federal Perkins Loan This low-interest loan is available to qualified students who need financial assistance to pay educational expenses. Repayment of the loan begins nine months after the student graduates, leaves school or drops below half-time status. Federal Work Study (FWS) The need-based program provides part-time employment to students who need income to help meet their costs for postsecondary education. Funds under this program are limited. Federal Stafford Loans (FSL) Formerly the Guaranteed Student Loan (GSL), this low-interest loan is available to qualified students through the lending institutions or agencies participating in the program and is guaranteed by the U.S. government. Repayment begins six months after the student graduates, leaves school or drops below half-time status. There are two types of Federal Stafford Loans available: Subsidized Loans and Unsubsidized Loans. Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan is a low-interest loan issued by a lender (bank, credit union, or savings and loan association). Student eligibility for a Subsidized Stafford Loan is based on “financial need.” The Federal government pays the interest while the student is in school at least half time, during the grace period and during periods of deferment. Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan is a low-interest loan issued by a lender (bank, credit union, or savings and loan association). Students do not have to demonstrate “need” in order to obtain this loan. Interest accrues on this loan while a student attends school. Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) The Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) provides additional funds to help parents pay for educational expenses. Parents may borrower up to the cost of their dependent student’s education minus any other aid the student is eligible for. The interest rate fixed and interest accrues at the time of disbursement. Repayment typically begins within 60 days after the loan has been fully disbursed. Note: Federal student loans are insured by state and private non-profit guarantee agencies. Loan origination fees may be deducted from the loan by the institution making the loan as set forth by federal regulations. ALTERNATIVE FINANCING OPTIONS For detailed information regarding all financing options available please refer to the school’s Student Financial Planning Brochure. Private Loan Programs Private lenders offer a variety of private loan programs to help students pay for their educational costs. Loan approval, origination fee, interest rate and terms are based on the applicant’s credit and the lenders underwriting criteria. The use of a co-signer on these loans may increase the applicant’s chances of loan approval Alternative Loan Programs Alternative loans are private loans offered by the school’s preferred lenders. The criteria for preferred lender selection can be obtained from the school’s Student Financial Planning Brochure. Alternative loan approval, loan origination fees, interest rates and loan terms are based on the applicant’s credit and the lenders underwriting criteria. Institutional Payment Plans Cash Payment Plan - Under this plan, a student makes equal monthly payments over the length of the program. All payments are interest free and the first payment is due 30 days from the day the student begins school. Extended Payment Plan – Under this plan a student makes equal monthly payments over the length of the program plus six extra months. The interest rate is fixed throughout the note term and the first payment is due 30 days from the day the student begins school. 21 Student Tuition Assistance Resource Program (STAR) – A student may qualify for the STAR Program if s/he is not eligible for one of the school’s alternative loan programs. The interest rate is fixed throughout the term of the note and the first payment is due 90 days after the student graduates or leaves school. SCHOLARSHIPS Imagine America Scholarships This institution participates in the Imagine America Scholarship Program operated by the Career Training Foundation of Washington D.C. Imagine America scholarship certificates must be given to the Financial Aid Office prior to class commencement, are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash. Scholarship certificates will be accepted until the end of the year in which they are awarded. BUYER’S RIGHT TO CANCEL – CANCELLATION The applicant’s signature on the Enrollment Agreement does not constitute admission into The School until the student has been accepted for admission by an official of The School. If the applicant is not accepted by The School, all monies paid will be refunded. The applicant may also request cancellation in writing after signing the agreement and receive a full refund of all monies paid, if the written request is made by midnight of the third day following the signing of the enrollment agreement, or within the cancellation period specified in the state refund policy (if applicable), whichever is longer. Applicants who have not visited The School prior to enrollment will have the opportunity to withdraw without penalty within three business days following either the regularly scheduled orientation procedures or following a tour of The School facilities and inspection of equipment where training and services are provided. The refund will be made within 30 days of receipt of such notice. Cancellation will occur when the student gives a signed and dated written notice of cancellation to the Director of Admissions or President at the address shown on the front of the enrollment agreement. The written notice of cancellation need not take any particular form, and, however expressed, is effective if signed and dated by the student and if it states that the student no longer wishes to be bound by the Enrollment Agreement. A notice of cancellation may be given by mail, hand delivery or telegram. The notice of cancellation, if sent by mail, is effective when deposited in the mail, properly addressed, with postage prepaid. OFFICIAL WITHDRAWALS An official withdrawal must be documented in writing. An official withdrawal is considered to have occurred on the earlier of a) the date that the student provides to The School official notification of his or her intent to withdraw or b) the date that the student begins the withdrawal process. Students who must withdraw from The School are requested to notify the office of the Academic Dean by telephone, in person, or in writing, to provide official notification of their intent to withdraw. Students will be asked to provide the official date of withdrawal and the reason for withdrawal in writing at the time of official notification. When the student begins the process of withdrawal, the student or the office of the Academic Dean will complete the necessary form(s). Quarter-based Programs: After the cancellation period, students in quarter-based programs who officially withdraw from The School prior to the end of The School’s official add/drop period will be dropped from enrollment, and all monies paid will be refunded. Modular Programs: Although there is no add/drop period in modular programs, for students who officially withdraw within the first five class days (or for weekend classes within seven calendar days from the date they started class, including the day they started class), all monies paid will be refunded. REFUND POLICIES This School is certified by the U.S. Department of Education as an eligible participant in the Federal Student Financial Aid (SFA) programs established under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended (Title IV programs). When a student withdraws, The School must complete both a “Return to Title IV” and a refund calculation. • First, if the student is a Title IV recipient, The School must determine how much federal grant and loan assistance the student has earned under the Federal Return of Title IV Funds Policy. If the student (or parent, in the case of a PLUS Loan) is eligible for additional funds at the time of withdrawal, the student may receive additional SFA funds. If the student received more SFA funds than he or she earned under the Federal Return of Title IV Funds policy, The School, and in some cases the student, is required to return the unearned funds to the Federal program(s) or lender, as applicable. The federal Return to Title IV policy is explained below. • Second, The School must determine how much of the tuition and fees it is eligible to retain using the applicable refund policies. A refund will be calculated on the basis of the institutional refund policy and any applicable state refund policies. If a state or accrediting agency refund policy applies, it will be included on the enrollment agreement (see below). The student will be given the benefit of the refund policy that results in the largest refund to the student. Any unpaid balance of tuition and fees that remains after calculating the refund and applying the amount of SFA funds earned based on the Federal Return of Title IV Funds policy must be paid by the student to The School. The refund calculation will be based on the date of withdrawal. Any monies due the applicant or student will be refunded within 30 days of the date of cancellation, termination, or determination of withdrawal. If a student received a loan for tuition, a refund will be made to the lender to reduce the student’s loan debt. If the amount of refund exceeds the unpaid balance of the loan, the balance of funds will then be applied in the following order: 1. to pay authorized charges at the institution; 2. with the student’s permission, applied to reduce the student’s Title IV loan debt (not limited to the student’s loan debt for the period of enrollment); 3. returned to the student. In cases of prolonged illness or accident, death in the family, or other circumstances that make it impractical to complete the program, The School will make a settlement that is reasonable and fair to both parties. 22 Date of Withdrawal versus Date of Determination (DOD) The date of withdrawal for purposes of calculating a refund is the student’s last date of attendance. The date of determination, from which The School has 30 days to issue a refund, is the earlier of the date the student officially withdraws or the date The School determines the student has violated an academic standard. For example, when a student is withdrawn for violating an academic rule, the date of the student’s withdrawal shall be the student’s last date of attendance. The date of determination shall be the date The School determines the student has violated the academic rule, if the student has not filed an appeal. If the student files an appeal and the appeal is denied, the date of determination is the date the appeal is denied. If the student ceases attendance without providing official notification, the DOD shall be no more than 14 days from the student’s last date of attendance. Effect of Leaves of Absence on Refunds If a student does not return from an approved leave of absence (where applicable) on the date indicated on the written request, the refund will be made within 30 days from the date the student was scheduled to return (DOD), but the refund calculation will be based on the student’s last date of attendance. Textbook and Equipment Return/Refund Policy If a student who was charged for and paid for textbooks, uniforms, or equipment, returns unmarked textbooks, unworn uniforms, or the equipment in good condition--allowing for reasonable wear and tear--within 30 days following the date of the student’s cancellation, termination, or withdrawal, the institution shall refund the charge for the textbooks, uniforms, or equipment paid by the student. Uniforms that have been worn cannot be returned because of health and sanitary reasons. If the student fails to return textbooks, uniforms or equipment in good condition within 30 days following the date of the student’s cancellation, termination, or withdrawal, the institution may retain the cost of the items that has been paid by the student. The student may then retain the equipment without further financial obligation to The School. Federal Return of Title IV Funds Policy The Financial Aid Office is required by federal statute to determine how much financial aid was earned by students who withdraw, drop out, are dismissed, or take a leave of absence prior to completing 60% of a payment period or term. For a student who withdraws after the 60% point-in-time, there are no unearned funds. However, a school must still complete a Return calculation in order to determine whether the student is eligible for a post-withdrawal disbursement. The calculation is based on the percentage of earned aid using the following Federal Return of Title IV funds formula: Percentage of payment period or term completed = the number of days completed up to the withdrawal date divided by the total days in the payment period or term. (Any break of five days or more is not counted as part of the days in the term.) This percentage is also the percentage of earned aid. Funds are returned to the appropriate federal program based on the percentage of unearned aid using the following formula: Aid to be returned = (100% of the aid that could be disbursed minus the percentage of earned aid) multiplied by the total amount of aid that could have been disbursed during the payment period or term. If a student earned less aid than was disbursed, the institution would be required to return a portion of the funds and the student would be required to return a portion of the funds. Keep in mind that when Title IV funds are returned, the student borrower may owe a debit balance to the institution. If a student earned more aid than was disbursed to him/her, the institution would owe the student a post-withdrawal disbursement which must be paid within 120 days of the student’s withdrawal. The institution must return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is responsible no later than 45 days after the date of the determination of the date of the student’s withdrawal unless state policy indicates a shorter time frame (see state refund policy, if applicable). Refunds are allocated in the following order: 1. Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans 2. Subsidized Federal Stafford Loans 3. Unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loans (other than PLUS loans) 4. Subsidized Direct Stafford Loans 5. Federal Perkins Loans 6. Federal Parent (PLUS) Loans 7. Direct PLUS Loans 8. Federal Pell Grants for which a Return of Funds is required 9. Academic Competetiveness Grants for which a Return of Funds is required 10. National Smart Grants for which a return of funds is required 11. Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grants for which a Return of funds is required 12. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) for which a return of funds is required Return of Unearned SFA Program Funds The school must return the lesser of: • The amount of SFA program funds that the student did not earn; or • The amount of institutional costs that the student incurred for the payment period or period of enrollment multiplied by the percentage of funds that were not earned. The student (or parent, if a Federal PLUS loan) must return or repay, as appropriate, the amount by which the original overpayment amount exceeds 50% of the total grant funds received by the student for the payment period or period of enrollment, if the grant overpayment is greater than $50. 23 (Note: If the student cannot repay the grant overpayment in full, the student must make satisfactory arrangements with the U.S. Department of Education to repay any outstanding grant balances. The Student Financial Aid Department will be available to advise the student in the event that a student repayment obligation exists. The individual will be ineligible to receive additional student financial assistance in the future if the financial obligation(s) are not satisfied.) Institutional Refund Calculation for First-Time Students The School will perform a pro-rata refund calculation for students who terminate their training before completing more than 60 percent of the period of enrollment. Under a pro-rata refund calculation, The School is entitled to retain only the percentage of charges (tuition, fees, room, board, etc.) proportional to the period of enrollment completed by the student. The period of enrollment completed by the student is calculated by dividing the total number of weeks in the period of enrollment into the number of weeks completed in that period (as of the withdrawal date). The percentage of weeks attended is rounded up to the nearest 10 percent and multiplied by the school charges for the period of enrollment. A reasonable administrative fee not to exceed $100 or 5% of the total institutional charges, whichever is less, will be excluded from total charges used to calculate the pro-rata refund. The School may retain the entire contract price for the period of enrollment--including tuition, fees, and other charges--if the student terminates the training after completing more than 60 percent of the period of enrollment. Modular Students Please Note: Since students enrolled in modular programs are charged tuition by academic year, the charges earned and amount due under the institutional refund policy is based on the charges for the portion of the academic year completed, rather than on the portion of the quarter completed. Institutional Refund Policy for Continuing Students in Quarter-based Programs Continuing students in quarter-based programs will receive a pro-rata refund according to the following schedule, based on the percentage of the period of enrollment completed by the students as calculated above and rounded up to the nearest 10%. A Student Who Withdraws or Is Terminated During the institutional add/drop period After the institutional add/drop period up through and including 10% of the period After 10% up to and including 20% of the period After 20% up to and including 50% of the period After 50% of the period Is entitled to a Refund of... 100% 90% 50% 25% 0 The Institution Is Eligible to Retain... 0 10% 50% 75% 100% ARIZONA HOLDER IN DUE COURSE POLICY FOR ENROLLMENT AGREEMENTS PER A.R.S. 47-3302. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. Subject to subsection C of this section and section 47-3106, subsection D, “holder in due course” means the holder of an instrument if: 1. The instrument when issued or negotiated to the holder does not bear such apparent evidence of forgery or alteration or is not otherwise so irregular or incomplete as to call into question its authenticity; and 2. The holder took the instrument: (a) For value; (b) In good faith; (c) Without notice that the instrument is overdue or has been dishonored or that there is an uncured default with respect to payment of another instrument issued as part of the same series; (d) Without notice that the instrument contains an unauthorized signature or has been altered; (e) Without notice of any claim to the instrument described in section 47-3306; and (f) Without notice that any party has a defense or claim in recoupment described in section 47-3305, subsection A. Notice of discharge of a party, other than discharge in an insolvency proceeding, is not notice of a defense under subsection A of this section, but discharge is effective against a person who became a holder in due course with notice of the discharge. Public filing or recording of a document does not of itself constitute notice of a defense, claim in recoupment or claim to the instrument. Except to the extent a transferor or predecessor in interest has rights as a holder in due course, a person does not acquire rights of a holder in due course of an instrument taken: 1. By legal process or by purchase in an execution, bankruptcy or creditor’s sale or similar proceeding; 2. By purchase as part of a bulk transaction not in ordinary course of business of the transferor; or 3. As the successor in interest to an estate or other organization. If, under section 47-3303, subsection A, paragraph 1, the promise of performance that is the consideration for an instrument has been partially performed, the holder may assert rights as a holder in due course of the instrument only to the fraction of the amount payable under the instrument equal to the value of the partial performance divided by the value of the promised performance. If the person entitled to enforce an instrument has only a security interest in the instrument and the person obliged to pay the instrument has a defense, claim in recoupment or claim to the instrument that may be asserted against the person who granted the security interest, the person entitled to enforce the instrument may assert rights as a holder in due course only to an amount payable under the instrument which, at the time of enforcement of the instrument, does not exceed the amount of the unpaid obligation secured. To be effective, notice must be received at a time and in a manner that gives a reasonable opportunity to act on it. This section is subject to any law limiting status as a holder in due course in particular classes of transactions. 24 PROGRAMS BY LOCATION PROGRAM Accounting CREDENTIAL Associate in Applied Science Degree PHOENIX ; MESA ; ONLINE ; Business Associate in Applied Science Degree ; ; ; Business Administration Bachelor of Science ; Criminal Investigations Associate in Applied Science Degree ; ; ; Criminal Justice Associate in Applied Science Degree ; ; ; Criminal Justice Bachelor of Science ; ; ; Criminal Justice Degree Completion Option Bachelor of Science ; ; ; Medical Assisting Associate in Applied Science Degree ;* Medical Assisting Diploma ; ; Medical Insurance Billing/Coding Diploma ; ; Associate in Applied Science Degree ; Associate in Applied Science Degree ; Nursing Paralegal *No longer enrolling new students Program outlines for online courses begin on page 56. Course descriptions for all courses begin on page 65. 25 ; ; ACCOUNTING Credential Associate in Applied Science Degree Credit Units 96 Length 24 months Campus(es) Phoenix, Mesa Version 1-1 Accounting is the language of business and accounting procedures, and records are the basic ingredients that provide students with a broad and diverse background in professional accounting, making a variety of entry-level positions in business, industry, and governmental accounting fields available to graduates of this program. Course Code Course Title COLLEGE CORE REQUIREMENTS SLS 1105 Strategies for Success CGS 2167C Computer Applications SLS 1321 Career Skills Associates students choose 4 credits from the following: LIS 2004 Introduction to Internet Research OST 2335 Business Communications MTB 1103 Business Mathematics OST 1141L Keyboarding CGS 2510C Applied Spreadsheets TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS MAJOR CORE REQUIREMENTS APA 2111 Principles of Accounting I APA 2121 Principles of Accounting II APA 2161 Introductory Cost/Managerial Accounting ACG 2021 Introduction to Corporate Accounting APA 2141 Computerized Accounting ACO 1806 Payroll Accounting ACG 2551 Non-Profit Accounting TAX 2000 Tax Accounting MAN 1030 Introduction to Business Enterprise BUL 2131 Applied Business Law APA 2929 Accounting Capstone Course Choose two courses from the following: CGS 2510C Applied Spreadsheets FIN 1103 Introduction to Finance ACG 2178 Financial Statement Analysis MAN 2021 Principles of Management Quarter Credit Hrs. 4.0 4.0 2.0 2.0 4.0 4.0 2.0 4.0 14.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 52.0 GENERAL EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENTS ENC 1101 Composition I ENC 1102 Composition II MAT 1033 College Algebra PSY 2012 General Psychology SPC 2016 Oral Communications AML 2000 Introduction to American Literature EVS 1001 Environmental Science or BIO 1010 Anatomy and Physiology I or BIO 1020 Anatomy and Physiology II or MCB 2012 Microbiology and Infection Control SLS 1505 Basic Critical Thinking TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION 26 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 2.0 30.0 96.0 BUSINESS Credential Associate in Applied Science Degree Credit Units 96 Length 24 months Campus(es) Phoenix, Mesa Version 1.1 The Associate in Applied Science programs are offered for those students whose career goals require a broad knowledge of the functional areas of business. All students will take coursework in the areas of accounting, general business, management, marketing, human resources, computer applications, and business law. In addition, students will choose an area of concentration that will comprise the balance of the courses in the major. The following describes each area of concentration. Business Administration The Business Administration concentration focuses on the structure, function, and procedures of standard business operations. The program prepares students for a variety of entry-level positions in areas such as sales, office supervision, and small business management. Management The Management concentration focuses on the fundamental business management principles utilized by today’s businesses. The graduate of this program will be prepared for entry-level positions in supervisory roles in business, industry and government. Marketing The concentration in Marketing is designed to provide students with a basic marketing background to prepare for entry-level positions in business, industry, and government. Course Code Course Title COLLEGE CORE REQUIREMENTS SLS 1105 Strategies for Success CGS 2167C Computer Applications SLS 1321 Career Skills Associates students choose 4 from units below: OST 1141L Keyboarding MTB 1103 Business Math OST 2335 Business Communications LIS 2004 Introduction to Internet Research OST 2725 Applied Word Processing CGS 2510C Applied Spreadsheets TOTAL COLLEGE CORE CREDIT HOURS Quarter Credit Hrs. 4.0 4.0 2.0 2.0 4.0 4.0 2.0 4.0 4.0 14.0 MAJOR CORE REQUIREMENTS: ALL CONCENTRATIONS MAN 1030 Introduction to Business Enterprise MAN 2021 Principles of Management BUL 2131 Applied Business Law MAN 2300 Introduction to Human Resources MAR 1011 Introduction to Marketing APA 2111 Principles of Accounting I APA 2121 Principles of Accounting II BUS 2929 Business Capstone Course TOTAL ALL CONCENTRATION CREDIT HOURS And one of the following 3 concentrations: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CONCENTRATION ADDITIONAL MAJOR CORE REQUIREMENTS: FIN 1103 Introduction to Finance MAN 2727 Strategic Planning for Business MAR 2305 Customer Relations and Servicing Choose 2 of the following courses: ACG 2178 Financial Statement Analysis ACG 2021 Introduction to Corporate Accounting SBM 2000 Small Business Management APA 2161 Introductory Cost/Managerial Accounting TOTAL MAJOR CORE QUARTER CREDIT HOURS 27 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 32.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 20.0 OR MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION ADDITIONAL MAJOR CORE REQUIREMENTS: MAR 2305 Customer Relations and Servicing FIN 1103 Introduction to Finance SBM 2000 Small Business Management MAN 1733 Management Today MAN 2604 Introduction to International Management TOTAL MAJOR CORE QUARTER CREDIT HOURS 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 20.0 GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS ENC 1101 Composition I ENC 1102 Composition II MAT 1033 College Algebra PSY 2012 General Psychology SPC 2016 Oral Communications AML 2000 Introduction to American Literature or AMH 2030 20th Century American History or 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 WOH 2022 World History 4.0 EVS BIO 1001 1010 Environmental Science or Anatomy and Physiology I or 4.0 4.0 BIO 1020 Anatomy and Physiology II or 4.0 MCB 2012 Microbiology and Infection Control 4.0 SLS 1505 Basic Critical Thinking TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION 28 2.0 30.0 96.0 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Credential Bachelor of Science Degree Credit Units 192 Length 48 months Campus(es) Phoenix Version 1-1 The Business Administration Bachelor of Science program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in middle management positions in business, industry, or government. The program is designed to expose students to management planning, policy and leadership skills within both national and global environments. Course Code Course Title College Core Requirements SLS 1105 Strategies for Success CGS 2167C Computer Applications SLS 1321 Career Skills Choose 8 credits from the following: OST 1141L Keyboarding MTB 1103 Business Mathematics OST 2335 Business Communications LIS 2004 Introduction to Internet Research OST 2725 Applied Word Processing CGS 2510C Applied Spreadsheets SLS 1392 Workplace Relationships TOTAL COLLEGE CORE CREDIT HOURS MAJOR CORE REQUIREMENTS MAN 1030 Introduction to Business Enterprise MAN 2021 Principles of Management MAN 3450 Production and Operations Management MAN 3554 Workplace Continuity & Contingency Planning MAN 4701 Business Ethics MAN 4734 Leadership MAN 4764 Business Policy and Strategy BUL 2131 Applied Business Law MAN 2300 Introduction to Human Resources MAR 1011 Introduction to Marketing APA 2111 Principles of Accounting I APA 2121 Principles of Accounting II APA 2161 Introductory Cost/Managerial Accounting FIN 1103 Introduction to Finance FIN 3006 Principles of Finance FIN 3501 Investments FIN 4414 Financial Management GEB 4361 Management of International Business MAR 2305 Customer Relations and Servicing MAR 3310 Public Relations SBM 2000 Small business Management BCC 4949 Business Capstone Course TOTAL MAJOR CORE REQUIRED CREDIT HOURS Choose 20 elective credits from the following: ACG 2021 Introduction to Corporate Accounting ACG 2178 Financial Statement Analysis GEB 4351 Import/Export Management MAN 1733 Management Today MAN 2604 Introduction to International Management MAN 3100 Human Relations in Management MAN 4400 Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining MAR 2323 Advertising MAR 3142 Global Marketing 29 Quarter Credit Hrs 4.0 4.0 2.0 2.0 4.0 4.0 2.0 4.0 4.0 2.0 18.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 88.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 MAR 3231 Retailing MAR 3400 Salesmanship MAR 3500 Consumer Behavior MAR 4011 E-Commerce BUL 2261 International Business Law TOTAL MAJOR CORE ELECTIVE CREDIT HOURS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AMH 2030 20th Century American History CPO 4004 Global Politics ECO 3028 Microeconomics ECO 3015 Macroeconomics ENC 1101 Composition I ENC 1102 Composition II ENC 3211 Report Writing POS 2041 American Nation al Government MAT 1033 College Algebra PSY 2012 General Psychology SPC 2016 Oral Communications SOP 4005 Social Psychology AML 2000 Introduction to American Literature or AMH 2030 20th Century American History or 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 WOH 2022 World History 4.0 STA SYG EVS BIO 2014 2000 1001 1010 Statistics Principles of Sociology Environmental Science or Anatomy and Physiology I or 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 BIO 1020 Anatomy and Physiology II or 4.0 MCB 2012 Microbiology and Infection Control 4.0 20.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 SLS 1505 Basic Critical Thinking TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDIT HOURS TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION 30 2.0 66.0 192.0 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS Credential Associate in Applied Science Degree Credit Units 96 Length 24 months Campus(es) Phoenix, Mesa Version 1-1 The Criminal Investigations associate degree program provides understanding of the theoretical and scientific aspects of the investigative process. The program prepares graduates for entry-level career opportunities in law enforcement, private investigations, and/or security as evidence and crime technicians. Course Code Course Title COLLEGE CORE REQUIREMENTS SLS 1105 Strategies for Success SLS 1321 Career Skills CGS 2167C Computer Applications TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS MAJOR CORE REQUIREMENTS CJE 1640 Criminalistics I CJE 1641 Criminalistics II CJE 2673 Graphics & Documentation I CJE 2602 Graphics & Documentation II INV 2310 Fingerprints Classification & Latents I INV 2320 Fingerprints Classification & Latents II CJB 1712 Crime Scene Photography I CJB 1714 Crime Scene Photography II CJE 2676 Biological Evidence I CJE 2682 Biological Evidence II CJE 2929 Criminal Investigations Capstone Course TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS Students will select 8 additional credits from following courses: CJE 2678 Crime Scene Dynamics I CJE 2679 Crime Scene Dynamics II CJE 2690 Technology Crimes I CJE 2691 Technology Crimes II INV 2600 Collecting and Presenting Audio & Visual Evidence CCJ 2358 Criminal Justice Communications TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS GENERAL EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENTS ENC 1101 Composition I ENC 1102 Composition II SPC 2016 Oral Communications SYG 2000 Principles of Sociology MAT 1033 College Algebra PSY 2012 General Psychology SLS 1505 Basic Critical Thinking AML 2000 Introduction to American Literature or AMH 2030 20th Century American History or Quarter Credit Hours 4.0 2.0 4.0 10.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 44.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 8.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 2.0 4.0 4.0 WOH 2022 World History 4.0 EVS BIO 1001 1010 Environmental Science or Anatomy and Physiology I or 4.0 4.0 BIO 1020 Anatomy and Physiology II or 4.0 MCB 2012 Microbiology and Infection Control 4.0 TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION 34.0 96.0 31 CRIMINAL JUSTICE Credential Associate in Applied Science Degree Credit Units 96 Length 24 months Campus(es) Phoenix, Mesa Version 1-1 The Criminal Justice program provides a broad understanding of the criminal justice system and prepares graduates for entry-level career opportunities in probation, corrections, immigration, law enforcement, and/or security. Course Code Course Title COLLEGE CORE REQUIREMENTS SLS 1105 Strategies for Success SLS 1321 Career Skills CGS 2167C Computer Applications TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS MAJOR CORE REQUIREMENTS CCJ 2002 Criminal Law CCJ 1017 Criminology CCJ 1024 Introduction to Criminal Justice CJL 2130 Criminal Evidence CJL 2134 Criminal Procedure and the Constitution CCJ 1610 Criminal Investigations CCJ 2358 Criminal Justice Communications CCJ 2306 Introduction to Corrections CJD 2250 Introduction to Interviews and Interrogations DSC 2002 Introduction to Terrorism CCJ 2929 Criminal Justice Capstone Course TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS Associate degree students will take 8.0 credit from following courses: CJE 2100 Policing in America CCJ 2288 Spanish for the Criminal Justice Professional CCJ 2679 Introduction to Victims Advocacy CCJ 2943 Current Issues in Criminal Justice CJE 2670 Introduction to Forensics CCJ 1910 Career Choices in Criminal Justice TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS GENERAL EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENTS ENC 1101 Composition I ENC 1102 Composition II SPC 2016 Oral Communications SYG 2000 Principles of Sociology MAT 1033 College Algebra PSY 2012 General Psychology SLS 1505 Basic Critical Thinking AML 2000 Introduction to American Literature or AMH 2030 20th Century American History or Credit Hours 4.0 2.0 4.0 10.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 44.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 8.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 2.0 4.0 4.0 WOH 2022 World History 4.0 EVS BIO 1001 1010 Environmental Science or Anatomy and Physiology I or 4.0 4.0 BIO 1020 Anatomy and Physiology II or 4.0 MCB 2012 Microbiology and Infection Control 4.0 TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION 34.0 96.0 32 CRIMINAL JUSTICE Credential Bachelor of Science Degree Credit Units 192 Length 48 months Campus(es) Phoenix, Mesa Version 1-1 The Criminal Justice program provides a broad understanding of the criminal justice system and prepares graduates for entry-level career opportunities in probation, corrections, immigration, law enforcement, and/or security. The Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice enhances the study of the criminal justice system and expands into areas such as gang activity, drug operations, and criminal justice management. Graduates are prepared for entry-level and middle management positions in probation, corrections, immigration, law enforcement, and/or security. The Criminal justice programs are not training programs for law enforcement officers. Course Code Course COLLEGE CORE REQUIREMENTS SLS 1105 Strategies for Success SLS 1321 Career Skills CGS 2167C Computer Applications TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS MAJOR CORE REQUIREMENTS CCJ 2002 Criminal Law CCJ 1017 Criminology CCJ 1024 Introduction to Criminal Justice CJL 2130 Criminal Evidence CJL 2134 Criminal Procedure and the Constitution CCJ 1610 Criminal Investigations CCJ 2358 Criminal Justice Communications CCJ 2306 Introduction to Corrections CJD 2250 Introduction to Interviews and Interrogations DSC 2002 Introduction to Terrorism CCJ 2501 Juvenile Justice CJE 2673 Graphics & Documentation I CCJ 3450 Criminal Justice Management CCJ 4127 Criminal Justice in the Community CCJ 4656 Gang Activity and Drug Operations CCJ 2250 Constitutional Law for the Criminal Justice Professional CCJ 3334 Alternatives to Incarceration CCJ 4400 Criminal Justice Senior Capstone Experience DSC 3214 Catastrophic Event Response Planning TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS Complete 44.0 credits from the following courses: CJE 2100 Policing in America CCJ 2288 Spanish for the Criminal Justice Professional CCJ 2679 Introduction to Victims Advocacy CCJ 2943 Current Issues in Criminal Justice CJE 2670 Introduction to Forensics CCJ 1910 Career Choices in Criminal Justice CJE 4668 Computer Crime CCJ 4129 Cultural Diversity for Criminal Justice Professionals CJL 3215 Concepts of Criminal Law INV 3100 Theoretical Aspects of Conspiracy Investigations INV 3500 Private Investigations I INV 3300 Methodology of Economic Crime TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS GENERAL EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENTS Complete courses as specified Communications ENC 1101 Composition I ENC 1102 Composition II Quarter Credit Hours 4.0 2.0 4.0 10.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 76.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 44.0 4.0 4.0 33 SPC 2016 Oral Communications ENC 3211 Report Writing Humanities Students must complete SLS 1505 and 4 additional credits SLS 1505 Basic Critical Thinking AML 2000 Introduction to American Literature or AMH 2030 20th Century American History or 4.0 4.0 WOH 4.0 2022 16.0 2.0 4.0 4.0 World History Social Sciences CCJ 3675 Women, Crime, and Criminal Justice CCJ 3666 Victimology CCJ 4054 Criminal Justice Ethics and Liability Social Science Electives Students complete 16 credits AMH 2030 20th Century American History SOP 4005 Social Psychology CPO 4004 Global Politics SLS 3130 Principles and Applications of Adult Learning ECO 3015 Macroeconomics ECO 3028 Microeconomics SYG 2000 Principles of Sociology PSY 2012 General Psychology WOH 2022 World History Mathematics MAT 1033 College Algebra STA 2014 Statistics Science EVS 1001 Environmental Science or BIO 1010 Anatomy and Physiology I or 4.0 4.0 4.0 12.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 16.0 4.0 4.0 8.0 4.0 4.0 BIO 1020 Anatomy and Physiology II or 4.0 MCB 2012 Microbiology and Infection Control 4.0 TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION 6.0 4.0 62.0 192.0 34 CRIMINAL JUSTICE, BS DEGREE COMPLETION OPTION Credential Bachelor of Science Degree Credit Units 96 Length 24 months Campus(es) Phoenix, Mesa Version 1-1 Students who have completed an approved Associate’s degree, including a minimum of 24 quarter credits in general education coursework, are eligible to enroll in the Criminal Justice degree completion option. Degree Completion Requirements: The Criminal Justice degree completion option is comprised of 96 quarter credits. The major core section composed of 80 credits focuses on the knowledge and skills required by today’s criminal justice professionals. A 16-credit General Education component provides students in this field of study with a broad perspective on the social and ethical issues related to criminal justice. Associate of Arts Transfer Students: Students who enroll with an approved Associate of Arts degree will have 96 transfer credits applied to the overall degree requirement of 192 quarter credits. They will be deemed to have completed all elective and general education requirements for the degree (not including those upper division general education courses listed in the program outline following this section). By successfully completing the Degree Completion Option Required Course of Study, these students will fulfill all academic requirements for the Bachelors degree. (See “Transfer of Credits” section for more details.) All other students admitted to program: Must complete the degree requirements as described below. Credits Requirements for Degree: Students must complete a minimum of 192 credits in the major core, general education, and elective categories, with at least 60 credits taken in the upper division. General Education Requirements: In addition to the general education courses listed in the Required Course of Study, students must complete 46 credits from the following subject areas. Transfer coursework may be applied as appropriate to fulfill general education course and subject area requirements. Required courses (designated below by “must include”) may be waived only by transfer of equivalent coursework, passing an approved exam, or successful completion of an experiential learning portfolio. • • • • • Communications, 16 credits o Must include ENC 1101, ENC 1102 o Communications Elective (8 credits): may include SPC 2016, SPC 2300, ENC 3211 Humanities, 6 credits o Must include SLS 1505 o Humanities Elective (4 credits): may include AML 2000, WOH 2022, AMH 2030 Social Sciences, 12 credits o Social Sciences Electives: may include SYG 2000, PSY 2012, SOP 4005, CPO 4820, AMH 2030, POS 2041, ECO 3015, ECO 3028, WOH 2022, BIO 1010; BIO 1020, MCB 2012 Mathematics, 8 credits o Must include MAT 1033 (or higher) o Mathematics Elective (4 credits): may include STA 2014 Science and Technology, 4 credits o Science and Technology Elective: may include EVS 1001, BIO 1010; BIO 1020, MCB 2012 Elective Requirements: Students may fulfill the balance of the credit requirements for the degree by completing up to 50 credits in the electives category. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEGREE COMPLETION OPTION COURSE OF STUDY Course Code Course Title MAJOR CORE Lower division CCJ 1024 Introduction to Criminal Justice CJL 2134 Criminal Procedure and the Constitution CCJ 1610 Criminal Investigations CJL 2130 Criminal Evidence CCJ 2306 Introduction to Corrections CJD 2250 Introduction to Interviews and Interrogation DSC 2002 Introduction to Terrorism CCJ 2358 Criminal Justice Communications Major Core Lower Division: Upper division CCJ 3450 Criminal Justice Management CCJ 4127 Criminal Justice in the Community Quarter Credit Hrs 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 32.0 4.0 4.0 35 CCJ 4656 Gang Activity and Drug Ops CCJ 3334 Alternatives to Incarceration DSC 2002 Introduction to Terrorism CJE 4668 Computer Crime CJL 3215 Concepts of Criminal Law CCJ 4129 Cultural Diversity for the Criminal Justice Professional CCJ 4400 Criminal Justice Senior Capstone Experience INV 3100 Theoretical Aspects of Conspiracy Investigations INV 3500 Private Investigation I INV 3300 Methodology of Economic Crimes Major Core Upper Division: TOTAL MAJOR CORE CREDIT HOURS: GENERAL EDUCATION SLS 3130 Principles and Applications of Adult Learning CCJ 3675 Women, Crime, and Criminal Justice CCJ 3666 Victimology CCJ 4054 Criminal Justice Ethics and Liability General Education: ASSOCIATE OF ARTS TRANSFER CREDITS/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS*: TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS FOR DEGREE COMPLETION: 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 48.0 80.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 16.0 96.0 192.0 *Students may complete the requirements for the degree through a combination of transfer credit, coursework taken through the College, credit earned through the submission of an experiential learning portfolio, and credit by exam. Upon admittance to the program, the student will work with an Academic Advisor to develop an approved plan to complete all requirements for the degree within the required time limits. This plan will be periodically evaluated and updated by the student and Academic Advisor. 36 MEDICAL ASSISTING Credential Diploma Clock Hours 720 Credit Units 47 Length 8 months Campus Phoenix Version 1-2 The Medical Assisting Program (diploma) is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as medical assistants in a variety of health care settings. Students study the structure and function of the major body systems in conjunction with medical terminology, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, computer skills, administrative processes, bookkeeping and accounting practices, and the processing of medical insurance forms and claims. The Medical Assisting Diploma Program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as medical assistants in a variety of health care settings. Students learn the structure and function of the major body systems in conjunction with medical terminology, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, computer skills, administrative processes, bookkeeping and accounting practices, and the processing of medical insurance forms and claims. In recent years, the medical assisting profession has become indispensable to the health care field. Physicians have become more reliant on medical assistants for their front and back office skills, and their services are being sought by medical offices, and ambulatory care providers, clinics, hospitals, urgent care centers, nursing homes, medical supply businesses, home health agencies, insurance providers, and pharmaceutical companies. This diploma program prepares graduates to fill entry-level positions such as clinical or administrative assistant, medical receptionist, and medical insurance biller. This program is divided into eight learning units called modules. The first seven modules, A through G, are classroom modules. Each stands alone as a unit of study and is not dependent upon the completion of any previous or subsequent module. If students do not complete any portion of a module, the entire module must be repeated. Students may enter the program in any of the seven modules and continue through these modules until all have been completed. Following the successful completion of the first seven modules, A through G, students participate in a 160-hour externship. Completion of the Medical Assisting Diploma Program is acknowledged by the awarding of a diploma. The goal of the Medical Assisting Diploma Program is to prepare competent entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains required and necessary to prepare them for entry level positions such as clinical or administrative assistant, medical receptionist, and medical insurance biller. Students study the structure and function of the major body systems in conjunction with medical terminology, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, computer skills, administrative processes, bookkeeping and accounting practices, and the processing of medical insurance forms and claims. Upon successful completion of this program, the graduate will be able to: • Demonstrate professionalism and ethical behavior. • Discuss the history of medical assisting as it relates to medical practice and professional organizations. • Recognize and respond to verbal and non-verbal communication, and use appropriate communication techniques. • Demonstrate knowledge of and use appropriate terminology for the different body systems, illnesses and injuries associated with those systems, and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. • Apply principles of infection control and use appropriate aseptic technique. • Perform clinical responsibilities, including preparing patients for examination and procedures, preparing and administering medications as directed, collecting and processing specimens, recognizing emergencies, and performing CPR and first aid. • Identify minor surgical procedures and demonstrate the ability to assist with those procedures. • Instruct and teach patients methods of health promotion and disease prevention. • Maintain accurate patient records. • Perform administrative procedures that include telephone techniques, appointment scheduling, record management, and insurance billing procedures. • Demonstrate skills related to word processing, medical transcription, the processing of insurance claims, and simulated computerized medical office applications. • Implement current procedural and diagnostic coding. • Accurately complete bookkeeping, banking, and financial procedures. • Demonstrate acceptable speed and accuracy in computer keyboarding. Develop a resume and identify a career plan that includes potential job leads, networking contacts, a job search schedule, and five year goals. Course Number Course Title Total Clock Hours Quarter Credit Units Module A Module B Module C Module D Module E Module F Module G Module X Patient Care and Communication Clinical Assisting and Pharmacology Medical Insurance, Bookkeeping and Health Sciences Cardiopulmonary and Electrocardiography Laboratory Procedures Endocrinology and Reproduction Medical Law, Ethics, and Psychology Externship Program Total 37 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 160 720 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 5.0 47.0 MODULE A - Patient Care and Communication 6.0 Quarter Credit Units Module A emphasizes patient care, including examinations and procedures related to the eyes and ears, the nervous system, and the integumentary system. Students will have an opportunity to work with and review patient charts and perform front office skills related to records management, appointment scheduling, and bookkeeping. Students gain skills in communication (verbal and nonverbal) when working with patients both on the phone and in person. Students develop working knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of the special senses (eyes and ears), nervous and integumentary system, common diseases and disorders, and medical terminology related to these systems. Students build on keyboarding and word processing skills, and develop the selfdirected job search process by learning how to cultivate the right on-the-job attitude, assembling a working wardrobe, and identifying the strategies it takes to become the best in their new job so that they can advance in their career. Lecture 40 Hrs (20 in Theory/10 in Clinical Lab/10 in Computer lab). Lab 40 Hrs (30 in Clinical Lab/10 in Computer Lab). Prerequisite: None MODULE B - Clinical Assisting and Pharmacology 6.0 Quarter Credit Units Module B stresses the importance of asepsis and sterile technique in today’s health care environment. Students learn about basic bacteriology and its relationship to infection and disease control. Students identify the purpose and expectations of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) and the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regarding disease transmission in the medical facility. Students learn the principles and various methods of administering medication. Basic pharmacology, therapeutic drugs, their uses, inventory, and classification and effects on the body are included. Students participate in positioning and draping of patients for various examinations and prepare for and assist with minor office surgical procedures. Students gain working knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of the muscular system, common diseases and disorders, and medical terminology related to this system. Students build on their keyboarding and word processing skills, and develop the selfdirected job search process by identifying their personal career objective, create a neat, accurate, well organized cover letter, resume, and job application. Lecture 40 Hrs (20 in Theory/10 in Clinical Lab/10 in Computer lab). Lab 40 Hrs (30 in Clinical Lab/10 in Computer Lab). Prerequisite: None MODULE C - Medical Insurance, Bookkeeping and Health Sciences 6.0 Quarter Credit Units Module C introduces students to the health care environment and office emergencies and first aid, with an emphasis on bandaging techniques for wounds and injuries. Students learn medical insurance, billing and coding, bookkeeping procedures, accounts payable and receivable, financial management, banking, and check writing procedures that are essential to the successful operation of the medical office. Students develop working knowledge of good health nutrition and weight control and strategies in promoting good health in patients. Students gain working knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of the digestive system, common diseases and disorders, and medical terminology related to this system. Students build on their keyboarding and word processing skills, and develop the self-directed job search process through career networking techniques that will assist them in being successful in the medical field. Lecture 40 Hrs (20 in Theory/10 in Clinical Lab/10 in Computer lab). Lab 40 Hrs (30 in Clinical Lab/10 in Computer Lab). Prerequisite: None MODULE D - Cardiopulmonary and Electrocardiography 6.0 Quarter Credit Units Module D examines the circulatory and respiratory systems, including the structure and function of the heart and lungs, and diseases, disorders, and diagnostic tests associated with these systems. Students learn about the electrical pathways of the heart muscle in preparation for applying electrocardiography (ECG or EKG) leads and recording a 12-lead electrocardiogram. A cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course is taught which enables students to respond to cardiac emergencies. Students check vital signs and differentiate between normal values for pediatric and adult patients. They obtain blood samples and prepare syringes and medications for administration. Students learn essential medical terminology, build on their keyboarding and word processing skills, and develop the self-directed job search process by identifying and demonstrating what a successful job interview contains and how to answer common interview questions accurately. Lecture 40 Cl Hrs (20 in Theory/10 in Clinical Lab/10 in Computer lab). Lab 40 Hrs (30 in Clinical Lab/10 in Computer Lab). Prerequisite: None MODULE E - Laboratory Procedures 6.0 Quarter Credit Units Module E introduces microbiology and laboratory procedures commonly performed in a physician’s office or medical clinic. Students learn specimen identification, collection, handling and transportation procedures, and practice venipuncture and routine diagnostic hematology. Maintenance and care of laboratory equipment and supplies are discussed. Students gain working knowledge in radiology and nuclear medicine, in addition to various radiological examinations and the patient preparation for these exams. Anatomy and physiology of the urinary system, and the body’s immunity, including the structure and functions, as well as common diagnostic exams and disorders related to these systems is presented. Students perform common laboratory tests, check vital signs, and perform selected invasive procedures. Students learn essential medical terminology, build on their keyboarding and word processing skills, and develop the self-directed job search by learning how to set their own career goals. Lecture 40 Hrs (20 in Theory/10 in Clinical Lab/10 in Computer lab). Lab 40 Hrs (30 in Clinical Lab/10 in Computer Lab). Prerequisite: None 38 MODULE F - Endocrinology and Reproduction 6.0 Quarter Credit Units Module F covers general anatomy and physiology, including an overview of the study of biology and the various body structures and systems. This module also identifies and examines the basic structural components and functions of the skeletal, endocrine, and reproductive systems. Students learn about child growth and development, and how hereditary, cultural, and environmental aspects affect behavior. Students gain working knowledge of assisting in a pediatrician’s office and learn the important differences that are specific to the pediatric field. Some of the skills students learn in this area are height, weight, measurements and restraining techniques used for infants and children. They check vital signs, assist with diagnostic examinations and laboratory tests, instruct patients regarding health promotion practices, and perform certain invasive procedures. Students learn essential medical terminology, build on their keyboarding and word processing skills, and develop the self-directed job search process by learning all about how to become a mentor and learn from mentoring. Lecture 40 Hrs (20 in Theory/10 in Clinical Lab/10 in Computer lab). Lab 40 Hrs (30 in Clinical Lab/10 in Computer Lab). Prerequisite: None MODULE G - Medical Law, Ethics and Psychology 6.0 Quarter Credit Units Module G covers the history and science of the medical field, as well as the medical assisting profession and how it fits into the big picture. Students gain working knowledge of concepts related to patient reception in the medical office and preparing for the day. Students learn what it takes to become an office manager and the responsibilities an office manager has to the office, the staff, and the physician. Students are introduced to medical office safety, security, and emergency provisions, and how they can best be dealt with. Students learn how to maintain equipment and inventory. Computers in the medical office are discussed and how ergonomics plays an important role in the health of the staff and patients. Students learn how to provide mobility assistance and support to patients with special physical and emotional needs. Basic principles of psychology are discussed, as well as psychological disorders and diseases and treatments available. Medical law and ethics and various physical therapy modalities are discussed. Students check vital signs, obtain blood samples, and prepare and administer intramuscular injections. Students learn essential medical terminology, build on their keyboarding and word processing skills, and develop the self-directed job search process by learning how to dress for success. Lecture 40 Hrs (20 in Theory/10 in Clinical Lab/10 in Computer lab). Lab 40 Hrs (30 in Clinical Lab/10 in Computer Lab). Prerequisite: None MODULE X - Medical Assisting Diploma Program Externship 5.0 Quarter Credit Units Upon successful completion of Modules A through G, medical assisting students participate in a 160 hour externship at an approved facility. The externship provides the student an opportunity to apply principles and practices learned in the program and utilize entry level medical assisting skills in working with patients. Medical Assisting Diploma Program externs work under the direct supervision of qualified personnel at the participating externship sites, and under general supervision of the school staff. Externs are evaluated by supervisory personnel at the site at 80- and 160-hour intervals. Completed evaluation forms are placed in the students’ permanent records. Students must successfully complete their externship experience in order to fulfill requirements for graduation. Lec 00 Hrs/Lab 00 Cl Hrs/Extern 160 Hrs/5 Quarter Credit Hours) Prerequisite: Module A-G 39 MEDICAL ASSISTING Credential Diploma Clock Hours 720 Credit Units 47 Length 8 months (day) Campus(es) Mesa Version 1-1 The Medical Assisting Program (diploma) is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as medical assistants in a variety of health care settings. Students study the structure and function of the major body systems in conjunction with medical terminology, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, computer skills, administrative processes, bookkeeping and accounting practices, and the processing of medical insurance forms and claims. In recent years, the medical assisting profession has become indispensable to the health care field. Physicians have become more reliant on medical assistants for their front and back office skills, and their services are being sought by medical offices, and ambulatory care providers, clinics, hospitals, urgent care centers, nursing homes, medical supply businesses, home health agencies, insurance providers, and pharmaceutical companies. This diploma program prepares graduates to fill entry-level positions such as clinical or administrative assistant, medical receptionist, and medical insurance biller. This program is divided into eight learning units called modules. The first seven modules, A through G, are classroom modules. Each stands alone as a unit of study and is not dependent upon the completion of any previous or subsequent module. If students do not complete any portion of a module, the entire module must be repeated. Students may enter the program in any of the seven modules and continue through these modules until all have been completed. Following the successful completion of the first seven modules, A through G, students participate in a 160-hour externship. Completion of the Medical Assisting Program is acknowledged by the awarding of a diploma. Course Number Module A Module B Module C Module D Module E Module F Module G Module X Course Title Patient Care and Communication Clinical Assisting and Pharmacology Medical Insurance, Bookkeeping and Health Sciences Cardiopulmonary and Electrocardiography Laboratory Procedures Endocrinology and Reproduction Medical Law, Ethics, and Psychology Externship Program Total Clock Hours 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 160 720 Quarter Credit Hrs. 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 5.0 47.0 Patient Care and Communication 6.0 Quarter Credit Units Module A emphasizes patient care, including examinations and procedures related to the eyes and ears, the nervous system, and the integumentary system. Students will have an opportunity to work with and review patient charts and perform front office skills related to records management, appointment scheduling, and bookkeeping. Students gain an understanding of the importance of communication (verbal and nonverbal) when working with patients both on the phone and in person. Students develop an understanding of basic anatomy and physiology of the special senses (eyes and ears), nervous and integumentary system, common diseases and disorders, and medical terminology related to these systems. Students study essential medical terminology, build on keyboarding and word processing skills, and become familiar with the self-directed job search process by learning how to cultivate the right on-the-job attitude, assembling a working wardrobe and identifying the strategies it takes to become the best in their new job so that they can advance in their career. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 40, Lab Hrs. 40, Other Hrs. 0 Clinical Assisting and Pharmacology 6.0 Quarter Credit Units Module B stresses the importance of asepsis and sterile technique in today’s health care environment. Students learn about basic bacteriology and its relationship to infection and disease control. Students identify the purpose and expectations of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) and the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regarding disease transmission in the medical facility. Students become familiar with the principles and various methods of administering medication. Basic pharmacology, therapeutic drugs, their uses, inventory, and classification and effects on the body are included. Students participate in positioning and draping of patients for various examinations and prepare for and assist with minor office surgical procedures. Students gain an understanding of basic anatomy and physiology of the muscular system, common diseases and disorders, and medical terminology related to this system. Students study essential medical terminology, build on their keyboarding and word processing skills, and become familiar with the self-directed job search process by identifying their personal career objective, create a neat, accurate, well organized cover letter, resume, and job application. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 40, Lab Hrs. 40, Other Hrs. 0 Medical Insurance, Bookkeeping and Health Sciences 6.0 Quarter Credit Units Module C introduces students to the health care environment and office emergencies and first aid, with an emphasis on bandaging techniques for wounds and injuries. Students study medical insurance, billing and coding, bookkeeping procedures, accounts payable and receivable, financial management, banking, and check writing procedures that are essential to the successful operation of the medical office. Students develop an understanding of good health nutrition and weight control and strategies in promoting good health in patients. Students gain an understanding of basic anatomy and physiology of the digestive system, common diseases and disorders, and medical 40 terminology related to this system. Students study essential medical terminology, build on their keyboarding and word processing skills, and become familiar with the self-directed job search process by developing career networking techniques that will assist them in being successful in the medical field. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 40, Lab Hrs. 40, Other Hrs. 0 Cardiopulmonary and Electrocardiography 6.0 Quarter Credit Units Module D examines the circulatory and respiratory systems, including the structure and function of the heart and lungs, and diseases, disorders, and diagnostic tests associated with these systems. Students learn about the electrical pathways of the heart muscle in preparation for applying electrocardiography (ECG or EKG) leads and recording a 12-lead electrocardiogram. A cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course is taught with enables students to respond to cardiac emergencies. Students check vital signs and differentiate between normal values for pediatric and adult patients. They obtain blood samples and prepare syringes and medications for administration. Students study essential medical terminology, build on their keyboarding and word processing skills, and become familiar with the self-directed job search process by identifying and demonstrating what a successful job interview contains and how to answer common interview questions accurately. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 40, Lab Hrs. 40, Other Hrs. 0 Laboratory Procedures 6.0 Quarter Credit Units Module E introduces microbiology and laboratory procedures commonly performed in a physician’s office or medical clinic. Students learn specimen identification, collection, handling and transportation procedures, and practice venipuncture and routine diagnostic hematology. Maintenance and care of laboratory equipment and supplies are discussed. Students gain knowledge in radiology and nuclear medicine and become familiar with various radiological examinations and the patient preparation for these exams. Anatomy and physiology of the urinary system, and the body’s immunity, including the structure and functions, as well as common diagnostic exams and disorders related to these systems. Students perform common laboratory tests, check vital signs, and perform selected invasive procedures. Students study essential medical terminology, build on their keyboarding and word processing skills, and become familiar with the self-directed job search by learning how to set their own career goals. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 40, Lab Hrs. 40, Other Hrs. 0 Endocrinology and Reproduction 6.0 Quarter Credit Units Module F covers general anatomy and physiology, including an overview of the study of biology and the various body structures and systems. This module also identifies and examines the basic structural components and functions of the skeletal, endocrine, and reproductive systems. Students learn about child growth and development, and how hereditary, cultural, and environmental aspects affect behavior. Students gain an understanding about assisting in a pediatrician’s office and learn the important differences that are specific to the pediatric field. Some of the skills students learn in this area are height, weight, measurements and restraining techniques used for infants and children. They check vital signs, assist with diagnostic examinations and laboratory tests, instruct patients regarding health promotion practices, and perform certain invasive procedures. Students study essential medical terminology, build on their keyboarding and word processing skills, and become familiar with the self-directed job search process by learning all about how to become a mentor and learn from mentoring. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 40, Lab Hrs. 40, Other Hrs. 0 Medical Law, Ethics and Psychology 6.0 Quarter Credit Units Module G covers the history and science of the medical field, as well as the medical assisting profession and how it fits into the big picture. Students gain an understanding of concepts related to patient reception in the medical office and preparing for the day. Students become familiar with that it takes to become an office manager and the responsibilities an office manager has to the office, the staff, and the physician. Students are introduced to medical office safety, security, and emergency provisions, and how they can best be dealt with. Students learn how to maintain equipment and inventory. Computers in the medical office are discussed and how ergonomics plays an important role in the health of the staff and patients. Students learn how to provide mobility assistance and support to patients with special physical and emotional needs. Basic principles of psychology are discussed, as well as psychological disorders and diseases and treatments available. Medical law and ethics and various physical therapy modalities are discussed. Students check vital signs, obtain blood samples, and prepare and administer intramuscular injections. Students study essential medical terminology, build on their keyboarding and word processing skills, and become familiar with the self-directed job search process by leaning how to dress for success. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 40, Lab Hrs. 40, Other Hrs. 0 Medical Assisting Externship 5.0 Quarter Credit Units Upon successful completion of Modules A through G, Medical Assisting students participate in a 160 hour externship at an approved facility. The externship provides the student an opportunity to apply principles and practices learned in the program and utilize entry level Medical Assisting skills in working with patients. Medical assisting externs work under the direct supervision of qualified personnel at the participating externship sites, and under general supervision of the school staff. Externs are evaluated by supervisory personnel at the site at 80- and 160hour intervals. Completed evaluation forms are placed in the students’ permanent records. Students must successfully complete their externship experience in order to fulfill requirements for graduation. Lec Hrs: 0, Lab Hrs: 0, Other Hrs: 160 41 MEDICAL INSURANCE BILLING AND CODING Credential Diploma Clock Hours 720 Credit Units 47 Length 8 months Campus(es) Mesa Version 2-0 Medical Insurance Billing and Coding professionals perform a variety of administrative health information functions, including those associated with organizing, analyzing, and technically evaluating health insurance claim forms and coding diseases, surgeries, medical procedures, and other therapies for billing and collection. The objective of the Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Program is to provide the student with the appropriate didactic theory and hands-on skills necessary to prepare them for entry-level positions as medical insurance billers and coders in today’s health care offices, clinics, and facilities. Students will learn diagnostic and procedural terminology as it relates to the accurate completion of medical insurance claims. Utilizing a format of medical specialties, relevant terms will also be introduced and studied. The Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Program is a 720 clock hour/47.0 credit unit course of study, consisting of seven individual learning units, called modules. Students are required to complete all modules, starting with Module MEDINTRO and continuing in any sequence until all seven modules have been completed. After the MEDINTRO Introductory Module is completed, the remaining six modules stand alone as units of study. If students do not complete any portion of one of these modules, the entire module must be repeated. Upon successful completion of all modules, students participate in an externship. This consists of 160 clock hours of hands-on experience working either in a tutorial classroom setting called a practicum or in an outside facility in the field of medical insurance billing and coding. Module MEDINTRO MIBCL MIBGU MIBIE MIBMS MIBRG MIBSN MIBE Module Title Clock Hours Introduction to Medical Terminology, Keyboarding, Word 80 Processing,Basic Math, Insurance Coding, and Administrative Duties of Medical Personnel Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, Diagnostic and Procedural 80 Coding of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, Diagnostic and Procedural 80 Coding of the Genitourinary System Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, Diagnostic and Procedural 80 Coding of the Integumentary and Endocrine Systems, and Pathology Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, Diagnostic and Procedural 80 Coding of the Musculoskeletal System Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, Diagnostic and 80 ProceduralCoding of the Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Systems Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, Diagnostic and Procedural 80 Coding of the Sensory and Nervous Systems, and Psychology Externship 160 Program Total 720 42 Quarter Credit Hours 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 5.0 47 Module MEDINTRO-Introduction to Medical Terminology, Keyboarding, Word Processing, Basic Math, Insurance Coding, and Administrative Duties of Medical Personnel 40/40/6.0 This module presents basic prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, special endings, plural forms, abbreviations, and symbols. Also covered is medical jurisprudence and medical ethics. Legal aspects of office procedure are covered, including a discussion of various medical/ethical issues in today’s medical environment. Students will learn basic computer skills and acquire knowledge of basic medical insurance billing and coding. Students are provided exposure to computer software applications used in the health care environment including basic keyboarding, Word and Excel. In addition, basic guidelines and coding conventions in ICD-9 and CPT are covered with focus on the professional (outpatient) guidelines, as well as an introduction to the use of the coding reference books. Basic math is introduced. Career skills and development of proper study and homework habits are introduced as well as professionalism needed in the healthcare environment. Prerequisite: None Module MIBCL – Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, Diagnostic and Procedural Coding of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems 40/40/6.0 This module presents a study of basic medical terminology focused on the cardiovascular system and the lymphatic system. A wordbuilding systems approach is used to learn word parts for constructing or analyzing new terms. Emphasis is placed on spelling, definition, usage, and pronunciation. Abbreviations are introduced as related terms are presented within the module. A study of the human body’s diseases and disorders, including signs, symptoms, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment, is accomplished following the modular subject areas. Students are provided exposure to computer software applications used in the health care environment, including medical billing software, Word and Excel. The major medical insurances and claims form processing is presented in an ongoing approach to build this skill set. It will include information on national and other common insurance plans as well as claim form completion and ICD and CPT coding. Problem solving and managed care systems will also be discussed. Daily financial practices to include patient fee determining, credit arrangements and bookkeeping and bank-keeping procedures will be discussed. Computer use in the ambulatory environment will also be taught. Basic and advanced guidelines and coding conventions in CPT will be taught with focus on the professional (outpatient) guidelines. The evaluation and management documentation guidelines will be discussed, as well as the proper use of modifiers. Basic guidelines and coding conventions in ICD-9-CM diagnosis coding and medical necessity with CPT pairing will be stressed, as well as the use of a natural language encoder program. Various aspects of pharmacology will be discussed including a study of the medications prescribed for the treatment of illnesses and diseases within the modular subject area. Included in this are drug actions and medication uses in relation to body systems and medical terminology. To prepare the student to comprehend the complexity of the health care system and the life cycle of a medical practice, areas that will be discussed include personnel management, compliance, technology, and the many roles of office management. Prerequisite: MEDINTRO Module MIBGU – Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, Diagnostic and Procedural Coding of the Genitourinary System 40/40/6.0 This module presents a study of basic medical terminology focused on the genitourinary system. A word-building systems approach is used to learn word parts for constructing or analyzing new terms. Emphasis is placed on spelling, definition, usage, and pronunciation. Abbreviations are introduced as related terms are presented within the module. A study of the human body’s diseases and disorders, including signs, symptoms, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment, is accomplished following the modular subject areas. Students are provided exposure to computer software applications used in the health care environment, including medical billing software, Word and Excel. The major medical insurances and claims form processing is presented in an ongoing approach to build this skill set. It will include information on national and other common insurance plans as well as claim form completion and ICD and CPT coding. Problem solving and managed care systems will also be discussed. Daily financial practices to include patient fee determining, credit arrangements and bookkeeping and bank-keeping procedures will be discussed. Computer use in the ambulatory environment will also be taught. Basic and advanced guidelines and coding conventions in CPT will be taught with focus on the professional (outpatient) guidelines. The evaluation and management documentation guidelines will be discussed, as well as the proper use of modifiers. Basic guidelines and coding conventions in ICD-9-CM diagnosis coding and medical necessity with CPT pairing will be stressed, as well as the use of a natural language encoder program. Various aspects of pharmacology will be discussed including a study of the medications prescribed for the treatment of illnesses and diseases within the modular subject area. Included in this are drug actions and medication uses in relation to body systems and medical terminology. To prepare the student to comprehend the complexity of the health care system and the life cycle of a medical practice, areas that will be discussed include personnel management, compliance, technology, and the many roles of office management. Prerequisite: MEDINTRO 43 Module MIBIE – Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, Diagnostic and Procedural Coding of the Integumentary and Endocrine Systems, and Pathology 40/40/6.0 This module presents a study of basic medical terminology focused on the integumentary system, the endocrine system, and pathology. A word-building systems approach is used to learn word parts for constructing or analyzing new terms. Emphasis is placed on spelling, definition, usage, and pronunciation. Abbreviations are introduced as related terms are presented within the module. A study of the human body’s diseases and disorders, including signs, symptoms, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment, is accomplished following the modular subject areas. Students are provided exposure to computer software applications used in the health care environment, including medical billing software, Word and Excel. The major medical insurances and claims form processing is presented in an ongoing approach to build this skill set. It will include information on national and other common insurance plans as well as claim form completion and ICD and CPT coding. Problem solving and managed care systems will also be discussed. Daily financial practices to include patient fee determining, credit arrangements and bookkeeping and bank-keeping procedures will be discussed. Computer use in the ambulatory environment will also be taught. Basic and advanced guidelines and coding conventions in CPT will be taught with focus on the professional (outpatient) guidelines. The evaluation and management documentation guidelines will be discussed, as well as the proper use of modifiers. Basic guidelines and coding conventions in ICD-9-CM diagnosis coding and medical necessity with CPT pairing will be stressed, as well as the use of a natural language encoder program. Various aspects of pharmacology will be discussed including a study of the medications prescribed for the treatment of illnesses and diseases within the modular subject area. Included in this are drug actions and medication uses in relation to body systems and medical terminology. To prepare the student to comprehend the complexity of the health care system and the life cycle of a medical practice, areas that will be discussed include personnel management, compliance, technology, and the many roles of office management. Prerequisite: MEDINTRO Module MIBMS – Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, Diagnostic and Procedural Coding of the Musculoskeletal System 40/40/6.0 This module presents a study of basic medical terminology focused on the musculoskeletal system. A word-building systems approach is used to learn word parts for constructing or analyzing new terms. Emphasis is placed on spelling, definition, usage, and pronunciation. Abbreviations are introduced as related terms are presented within the module. A study of the human body’s diseases and disorders, including signs, symptoms, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment, is accomplished following the modular subject areas. Students are provided exposure to computer software applications used in the health care environment, including medical billing software, Word and Excel. The major medical insurances and claims form processing is presented in an ongoing approach to build this skill set. It will include information on national and other common insurance plans as well as claim form completion and ICD and CPT coding. Problem solving and managed care systems will also be discussed. Daily financial practices to include patient fee determining, credit arrangements and bookkeeping and bank-keeping procedures will be discussed. Computer use in the ambulatory environment will also be taught. Basic and advanced guidelines and coding conventions in CPT will be taught with focus on the professional (outpatient) guidelines. The evaluation and management documentation guidelines will be discussed, as well as the proper use of modifiers. Basic guidelines and coding conventions in ICD-9-CM diagnosis coding and medical necessity with CPT pairing will be stressed, as well as the use of a natural language encoder program. Various aspects of pharmacology will be discussed including a study of the medications prescribed for the treatment of illnesses and diseases within the modular subject area. Included in this are drug actions and medication uses in relation to body systems and medical terminology. To prepare the student to comprehend the complexity of the health care system and the life cycle of a medical practice, areas that will be discussed include personnel management, compliance, technology, and the many roles of office management. Prerequisite: MEDINTRO Module MIBRG – Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, Diagnostic and Procedural Coding of the Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Systems 40/40/6.0 This module presents a study of basic medical terminology focused on the respiratory system and the gastrointestinal system. A wordbuilding systems approach is used to learn word parts for constructing or analyzing new terms. Emphasis is placed on spelling, definition, usage, and pronunciation. Abbreviations are introduced as related terms are presented within the module. A study of the human body’s diseases and disorders, including signs, symptoms, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment, is accomplished following the modular subject areas. Students are provided exposure to computer software applications used in the health care environment, including medical billing software, Word and Excel. The major medical insurances and claims form processing is presented in an ongoing approach to build this skill set. It will include information on national and other common insurance plans as well as claim form completion and ICD and CPT coding. Problem solving and managed care systems will also be discussed. Daily financial practices to include patient fee determining, credit arrangements and bookkeeping and bank-keeping procedures will be discussed. Computer use in the ambulatory environment will also be taught. Basic and advanced guidelines and coding conventions in CPT will be taught with focus on the professional (outpatient) guidelines. The evaluation and management documentation guidelines will be discussed, as well as the proper use of modifiers. Basic guidelines and coding conventions in ICD-9-CM diagnosis coding and medical necessity with CPT pairing will be stressed, as well as the use of a natural language encoder program. Various aspects of pharmacology will be discussed including a study of the medications prescribed for the treatment of illnesses and diseases within the modular subject area. Included in this are drug actions and medication uses in relation to body systems and medical terminology. To prepare the student to comprehend the complexity of the health care system and the life cycle of a medical practice, areas that will be discussed include personnel management, compliance, technology, and the many roles of office management. Prerequisite: MEDINTRO 44 Module MIBSN – Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, Diagnostic and Procedural Coding of the Sensory and Nervous Systems, and Psychology 40/40/6.0 This module presents a study of basic medical terminology focused on the sensory system, the nervous system, and psychology. A wordbuilding systems approach is used to learn word parts for constructing or analyzing new terms. Emphasis is placed on spelling, definition, usage, and pronunciation. Abbreviations are introduced as related terms are presented within the module. A study of the human body’s diseases and disorders, including signs, symptoms, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment, is accomplished following the modular subject areas. Students are provided exposure to computer software applications used in the health care environment, including medical billing software, Word and Excel. The major medical insurances and claims form processing is presented in an ongoing approach to build this skill set. It will include information on national and other common insurance plans as well as claim form completion and ICD and CPT coding. Problem solving and managed care systems will also be discussed. Daily financial practices to include patient fee determining, credit arrangements and bookkeeping and bank-keeping procedures will be discussed. Computer use in the ambulatory environment will also be taught. Basic and advanced guidelines and coding conventions in CPT will be taught with focus on the professional (outpatient) guidelines. The evaluation and management documentation guidelines will be discussed, as well as the proper use of modifiers. Basic guidelines and coding conventions in ICD-9-CM diagnosis coding and medical necessity with CPT pairing will be stressed, as well as the use of a natural language encoder program. Various aspects of pharmacology will be discussed including a study of the medications prescribed for the treatment of illnesses and diseases within the modular subject area. Included in this are drug actions and medication uses in relation to body systems and medical terminology. To prepare the student to comprehend the complexity of the health care system and the life cycle of a medical practice, areas that will be discussed include personnel management, compliance, technology, and the many roles of office management. Prerequisite: MEDINTRO Module MIBE – Externship 0/160/5.0 Upon successful completion of Modules MIBINTRO. MIBCL, MIBGU, MIBIE, MIBMS, MIBRG, and MIBSN, medical insurance billing/coding students participate in a 160-hour externship. Students are expected to work a full-time (40 hours per week) schedule if possible. Serving in an externship at an approved facility gives externs an opportunity to work with the principles and practices learned in the classroom. Externs work under the direct supervision of qualified personnel in participating institutions and under general supervision of the school staff. Supervisory personnel will evaluate externs at 80 and 160-hour intervals. Completed evaluation forms are placed in the students’ permanent records. Students must successfully complete their externship training in order to fulfill requirements for graduation. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Modules MIBINTRO. MIBCL, MIBGU, MIBIE, MIBMS, MIBRG, and MIBSN. 45 MEDICAL INSURANCE BILLING AND CODING Credential Clock Hours Credit Units Diploma 560 35 *Program is currently being taught out. Length 6 months (day) Campus(es) Phoenix, Mesa* Version 1-1 The Medical Insurance Billing/Coding program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as medical insurance billers/coders in today’s health care offices, clinics and facilities. Students study diagnostic and procedural terminology as it relates to the accurate completion of medical insurance claims. Utilizing a format of medical specialties, relevant terms will be introduced and studied. The combination of these skills will prepare students for the ever-changing field of insurance billing/coding. Students study coding procedures as well as the proper management and execution of various medical insurance plans and programs. In simulated practice, students prepare insurance claim forms both manually and by computer. Students learn about hospital billing and how to complete various claim forms. They also practice interviewing and documentation skills demonstrating the proper methods of obtaining and using patient information necessary for successful claims management. The legal and ethical responsibilities of the health care worker are introduced as they relate to the medical office] and common office billing practices. Professionalism and general communications skills, which are considered essential to any health care professional, are taught throughout this program. This training program is divided into five learning units called modules. Students must complete modules A through E starting with any module and continuing in any sequence until all five modules are completed. Modules A through E stand alone as units of study and are not dependent upon previous training. If students do not complete any portion of one of these modules, the entire module must be repeated. Upon successful completion of modules A through E, students participate in a 160-clock-hour on-campus practicum. Completion of the Medical Insurance Billing/Coding program is acknowledged by the awarding of a diploma. Module Module A Module B Module C Module D Module E Module X Module Title Introduction to Medical Insurance and Managed Care Government Programs Electronic Data Interchange and Modifiers Medical Documentation, Evaluation, and Management Health Insurance Claim Forms Externship Program Total Clock Hours 80 80 80 80 80 160 560 Quarter Credit Hours 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 5.0 35 Module A – Introduction to Medical Insurance and Managed Care 6 Quarter Credit Hours Module A introduces students to various types of health care plans, including Managed Care and Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO). Module A develops proficiency in preparing and processing insurance claims, while developing strategies for insurance problem solving. Students are introduced to basic skills required to obtain correct ICD-9 and CPT codes. Students will have the opportunity to practice obtaining information from patient charts, including interpretation of physician notations regarding procedures and diagnoses relevant to claims completion. Also covered in this module, is basic anatomy and physiology of the human body, including the muscular and skeletal systems, and medical terminology associated with these systems. Students will develop speed and accuracy on the computer keyboard throughout the program. Students will build upon their professional development skills by preparing a resume and completing a job application. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 Module B – Government Programs 6 Quarter Credit Hours Module B develops students' proficiency in preparing and processing insurance claims, as it relates to government programs. As part of this module, students will process medical claims for Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE. Students will gain an understanding of the responsibilities of a medical insurance specialist and other employment opportunities. Also covered in this module, is basic anatomy and physiology of the nervous system and special senses, and medical terminology associated with these systems. Students will continue to develop speed and accuracy on the computer keyboard throughout the program. Students will build upon their professional development skills by learning how to conduct a successful job search and prepare a career portfolio. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 Module C – Electronic Data Interchange and Modifiers 6 Quarter Credit Hours Module C introduces students to the process of electronic data exchange and interchange (ED), and will provide an opportunity to work with different types of computer claims systems, such as carrier-direct and clearinghouse. As part of their study, students will have the opportunity to perform electronic data interchange working with an outside claims clearinghouse. In this module students will gain basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the integumentary, endocrine system, lymphatic and immune systems, and medical terminology associated with these systems. Students will continue to develop speed and accuracy on the computer keyboard throughout the program. Students will build upon their professional development skills by developing proper interviewing techniques and demonstrate how to accurately answer common interview questions. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 46 Module D – Medical Documentation, Evaluation, and Management 6 Quarter Credit Hours Module D introduces students to the next step in procedural coding by learning the importance of documentation, evaluation, and management services, and the role it plays in the overall process of billing and coding. In addition to learning about general principles of medical documentation, students will also work with unlisted procedures and basic life evaluation services. Students will also learn insurance collection strategies, and how to trace delinquent accounts while utilizing proper communication skills. Students will gain knowledge about workers’ compensation laws and the necessary requirements for filing a claim. Also covered in this module is basic anatomy and physiology of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems and medical terminology associated with these systems. Students will continue to develop speed and accuracy on the computer keyboard throughout the program. Students will build upon their professional development skills by creating a professional introduction or cover letter and a thank you letter. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 Module E - Health Insurance Claim Forms 6 Quarter Credit Hours Module E introduces students to the Health Insurance Claim Form (CMS-1500), and provides the student with the experience of completing various claim forms as part of their hands-on experiences. Students will learn the process of hospital billing and will complete and process the UB-92 claim form. Students will gain an understanding of the purpose and function of state and federal disability insurance and the steps to filing a claim. Students will also develop an understanding of basic anatomy and physiology of the digestive, reproductive, and urinary systems and medical terminology associated with these systems. Students will continue to develop speed and accuracy on the computer keyboard throughout the program. Students build upon their professional development skills by learning how to dress for success. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 Once a student has completed Modules A - E, he or she will be placed in their final module of training in an approved externship facility. Module X – Externship 6 Quarter Credit Hours Upon successful completion of classroom training for Module A-E, medical billing/coding students participate in a 160-hour externship. Serving in an externship at an approved facility gives externs an opportunity to work with the principles and practices learned in the classroom. Externs work under the direct supervision of qualified personnel in participating institutions and under the general supervision of the College staff. Supervisory personnel will evaluate externs at the 80 and 160-hour intervals. Completed evaluation forms are placed in the students’ permanent records. Students must successfully complete their externship training in order to fulfill requirements for graduation. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Modules A-E. Lec Hrs: 000, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 160 47 NURSING Credential Associate in Applied Science Degree Credit Units 108 Length 8 quarters Campus(es) Phoenix Version 1.0 Philosophy/Purpose: The Nursing Faculty of the Associate in Applied Science Degree Nursing Program believes that individuals are holistic beings who possess unique physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual qualities. Individuals continually interact with the environment, thereby learning and adapting to achieve optimum health. Health is a dynamic state of wellness or system stability in which individuals adapt to changes in the internal and external environments to maintain harmony between their physiological, psychological, social-cultural, and spiritual states. Responsibility for health/illness care is shared mutually by providers and individuals receiving care. Health attainment, maintenance, restoration, and quality care are rights of each individual regardless of race, religious beliefs, nationality, social, or financial status. Society has the responsibility to its members both individually and collectively to provide an environment that fosters health promotion, attainment, maintenance, and restoration. Society must strive to achieve optimal care within a legal and ethical framework while managing economic restraints and technological advances in health care. Environment is viewed as an open system within which the individual interacts continuously. It has both internal and external components, which are affected by changes within the physical, emotional, spiritual, economic, and cultural state of the individual. Nursing is both an art and science and nurses provide nursing care within their scope of practice. It is a unique profession that deals with all of the dynamics affecting individuals and views the individual as a wholistic being (Bio-psycho-social-spiritual). Nurses collaborate with other members of the health care team to encourage individuals to participate in their care. The foundation of nursing practice is the nursing process, which the nurse uses to assist individuals and families to attain mutually agreed upon goals. Associate Degree nurses provide care within their scope of practice. The nursing process is used for the assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating of health care services and care of the individual. Since the delivery of health care is dynamic, the registered nurse evaluates individuals based on their goal achievement, need for reassessment and refocus of priorities with the ultimate end of setting new goals. Care is given within a sound legal and ethical framework. The associate degree nurse is expected to develop necessary skills for collaboration with members of the health care team including the client, family and/or significant other. Teaching-Learning Process: Learning is a continuous, active lifelong process. Learning progresses sequentially from simple to complex and results in behavioral changes in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains. Nurses seek educational resources that provide opportunities for learning experiences that maintain and enhance knowledge and skills, as well as those that foster continued competence, nursing practice and increased professional growth. The teaching-learning process is at its best when students actively participate in their learning experiences and take responsibility for achieving programmatic competencies. In this process the teacher is a facilitator, coach, counselor, and resource person. Furthermore, the teacher and student share the responsibility of building an atmosphere that fosters a learning community that promotes intellectual curiosity, critical and analytical thought, and individual creativity. To that end, nursing faculty uses a variety of teaching techniques to accommodate students from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Hence, nursing education is both a system and a process. Students bring with them a broad range of experiences as well as their ability to respond to and adapt to ongoing inputs and expected behavioral changes. These inputs awaken students to their ability to deliver nursing care. The Nursing Faculty are committed to facilitating this process through their monitoring the teaching-learning environment to ensure optimal experiences and evaluating the students and program to achieve the outcome of safe and effective practitioners of nursing. Conceptual Framework: Based on the philosophy the Nursing Faculty has selected the following concepts in which the nursing program is structured. • Therapeutic Nursing Interventions -- The process in which nurses use their skills to assist a diverse population of clients across the lifespan with health promotion and disease prevention. These nursing actions are performed independently and collaboratively. • Critical Thinking -- The process which employs (or utilizes) reasoning and creativity in the assessment, interpretation, analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and inference as a basis for professional nursing practice. • Communication -- The medium by which information is received, interpreted, and transmitted as written, verbal and non-verbal interactions. • Health promotion -- Activity by the learner that facilitates optimal health states for individuals, families and communities that sustain or increase wellness. • Professional Role -- The developmental process by which the student learns about the standards and rules of the nursing profession established by the code of ethics, professional organizations and state regulatory agencies. In this Associate in Applied Science Degree Nursing program, utilizing the conceptual framework which is based on the 5 concepts the student is introduced to the care of individuals with special and more complex needs throughout the life span. This program will prepare the nursing student to assume the role of the registered nurse in the ever-evolving health care field. The program includes a focus on theories, concepts, and principles of nursing. It also delves into the important area of leading and managing as well as pertinent legal issues faced by nursing leaders and managers. Emphasis will be on the methods to become an effective leader/manager including interpersonal skills needed for effective leadership and management of the different types of organizations delivering health care and outcomes management. A graduate of this nursing program will be prepared to assume the role of health provider in a global society. He or she will be able to deliver culturally proficient care while meeting the physical, spiritual and psychosocial needs of clients. At the completion of this program, the 48 nursing student will be prepared to take the NCLEX-RN exam for registered nursing licensure. Once licensed, the individual may use the title of Registered Nurse. Quarter I Quarter I Lecture Contact Hours Clinical/Lab Contact Hours Total Contact Hours Quarter Credit Hours ENC 1101 Composition I 40 0 40 4 NSG 1000 Introduction to Nursing and Healthcare 20 0 20 2 BIO1010 Anatomy & Physiology I 30 20 50 4 MAT 1033 College Algebra 40 0 40 4 Total Hours 130 20 150 14 Quarter II Quarter II BIO 1020 Anatomy & Physiology II 30 20 50 4 NSG 1008 Nursing Fundamentals and Skills I 30 0 30 4 NSG 1008L Nursing Fundamentals and Skills Clinical I 0 40 40 2 PSY 2012 General Psychology 40 0 40 4 NSG 2036 Nursing Implications of Diagnostic Testing 10 0 10 1 Total Hours 110 60 170 14 Quarter III Quarter III NSG 1024 Pharmacology for Nurses I 30 0 30 3 NSG 1014 Nursing Fundamentals and Skills II 30 0 30 3 NSG 1019 Nursing Fundamentals and Skills Clinical II 0 80/20 100 3 MCB 2012 Microbiology 30 20 50 4 Total Hours 90 120 210 13 Quarter IV Quarter IV NSG 1022 Medical Surgical Nursing I 40 0 40 4 NSG 1027 Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical I 0 74/16 90 3 BIO 2024 Pathophysiology 40 0 40 4 MEA 1006C Therapeutic Communication 20 0 20 2 Total Hours 100 90 190 13 Quarter V Quarter V NSG 2032 Medical Surgical Nursing II 40 0 40 4 NSG 2037 Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical II 0 100/20 120 4 DEPP 2053 Developmental Psychology 40 0 40 4 NSG 2026 Pharmacology for Nurses II 30 0 30 3 Total Hours 110 120 230 15 Quarter VI Quarter VI NSG 1030 Maternal Child Nursing 40 0 40 4 NSG 1035 Maternal Child Nursing Clinical 0 100/20 120 4 ENC 1102 Composition II 40 0 40 4 Total Hours 80 120 200 12 Quarter VII Quarter VII NSG 2012 Psychiatric Nursing 30 0 30 3 NSG 2017 Psychiatric Nursing Clinical 0 60 60 2 NSG 2042 Critical Care Nursing 30 0 30 3 NSG 2047 Critical Care Nursing Clinical 0 74/16 90 3 AML 2000 American Literature 40 0 40 4 Total Hours 100 150 250 15 Quarter Quarter VIII 49 VIII NSG 2022 Community Health Nursing 30 0 30 3 NSG 2027 Community Health Nursing Clinical 0 30/20 50 2 NSG 2050 Nursing Leadership & Management 30 0 30 3 NSG 2055 Nursing Leadership & Management Cl. 0 82/8 90 3 NSG 2060 NCLEX Review 10 0 10 1 Total Hours 70 140 210 12 Total Program Hours 790 820 1610 108 50 PARALEGAL Credential Associate in Applied Science Degree Credit Units 96 Length 24 months Campus(es) Phoenix, Mesa Version 1-1 Graduates of the Paralegal program are prepared, under the direction of an attorney, to interview, gather, review and analyze factual situations; research the law; prepare and interpret legal documents; conduct day to day operations of a legal office. Graduates of the program may find employment in legal offices, state and federal government agencies, corporate legal departments, consumer groups, insurance companies, banks, title companies, and legal aid societies. The Paralegal program is a terminal degree in that it trains individuals for entry-level positions and is not a preparatory curriculum for law school. Course Code Course COLLEGE CORE REQUIREMENTS CGS 2167C Computer Applications SLS 1105 Strategies for Success SLS 1321 Career Skills CGS 2501C Applied Word Processing TOTAL CREDIT HOURS MAJOR CORE REQUIREMENTS PLA 1003 Introduction to Paralegal PLA 2363 Criminal Procedure and the Constitution PLA 1105 Legal Research and Writing I PLA 2106 Legal Research and Writing II PLA 2273 Torts PLA 2423 Contract Law PLA 2600 Wills, Trusts, and Probate PLA 2800 Family Law PLA 2763 Law Office Management PLA 2203 Civil Procedure PLA 2929 Paralegal Capstone Course TOTAL CREDIT HOURS The Associate student will select 4.0 credits from the following list: PLA 2460 Bankruptcy PLA 2930 Contemporary Issues and Law PLA 2433 Business Organizations PLA 2483 Introduction to Administrative Law PLA 2610 Real Estate Law PLA 2631 Environmental Law TOTAL CREDIT HOURS GENERAL EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENTS ENC 1101 Composition I ENC 1102 Composition II SPC 2016 Oral Communications SYG 2000 Principles of Sociology MAT 1033 College Algebra PSY 2012 General Psychology SLS 1505 Basic Critical Thinking AML 2000 Introduction to American Literature or AMH 2030 20th Century American History or Quarter Credit Hours 4.0 4.0 2.0 4.0 14.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 44.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 2.0 4.0 4.0 WOH 2022 World History 4.0 EVS BIO 1001 1010 Environmental Science or Anatomy and Physiology I or 4.0 4.0 BIO 1020 Anatomy and Physiology II or 4.0 MCB 2012 Microbiology and Infection Control 4.0 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 34.0 51 TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION 96.0 Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law. 52 ONLINE PROGRAMS The information contained in the “Online Programs” section of the catalog pertains only to online degree programs and not to the College’s traditional on-ground programs. Students enrolled in online degree programs may also be subject to the policies outlined in the remainder of this catalog. GENERAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS Graduation from high school or its equivalent is a prerequisite for admission to the College. Applicants not completing a secondary program or not having a diploma will be considered for admission on the basis of the General Education Development (GED) test or other equivalency. Prospective students will also complete a distance learning quiz with which students can assess their ability to complete an online course. Applicants are informed of their acceptance status shortly after all required information is received and the student’s qualifications reviewed. Students may apply for admission at any time. PROGRAMS AND COURSES Description Online programs are offered via the Internet, and interaction between the students and faculty occur using an online environment that encourages participation. Courses will generally be identical in context to the on-ground mode, although more individual effort and initiative will be required to successfully master the material. Requirements To maximize student success within the online program, students must: • Have a computer with a system profile that meets or exceeds requirements listed on the Online Program Application at the time of enrollment; • Have Internet access and an established email account; • Commence online contact with the course site within the first week of the term; • Understand that participation is required on a weekly basis; • Complete and turn in assignments on a weekly basis for a grade to be assigned. ORIENTATION Students enrolling in the online programs will be required to participate in an online orientation course developed by Everest Online. The orientation course includes information an Everest Online and the online degree programs, how to access the course and find the syllabus, and how to use the major platform tools. PARTICIPATION POLICY Your education is designed to prepare you for successful employment in the workplace. Therefore, it is critical that professional behavior be practiced at all times. This includes timely and consistent participation in all classes, meeting assignment deadlines, and meaningful participation in class-related activities. Each course within the programs offered will have regularly scheduled academic activities that occur throughout the term. These academic activities are integral to ensure that course outcomes are met and that specific learning objectives are achieved within individual courses. Academic activities provide the faculty with specifics that aid in the assessment of student performance and the eventual awarding of a final course grade. The importance of student participation in these activities is key to the mastery of material within the course of study. Academic activities are defined as, but not specifically limited to: • An examination/quiz; • Computer-assisted instruction; • Completing a course assignment, including research, projects and journalizing; • Simulations; • Viewing instructional media; • A tutorial session; • Academic advising; • Attending a study group; • Instructor lecture or demonstration; • Attending a guest lecture; • Participating in role play activities; • Library research; • A survey evaluating the course material, text, and instructor performance; • Presenting material; • Mid-term assessment performed by faculty to evaluate student progress. Your success relies heavily on consistent and meaningful participation in the above-defined class-related/academic activities. Importance is placed on mirroring the model of the workforce to reinforce the importance of consistent participation in the classroom and the expectation of consistent attendance/participation in the workplace. Collaborative learning within the curriculum prepares you to be comfortable within the learning team concept, which is prevalent in today’s workplace. 53 ONLINE LIBRARY The College Online Library supports the curriculum and provides information for online students, faculty, and staff through information reference materials, and through electronic access with the Library and Information Resources Network (LIRN). ONLINE PROGRAM TUITION AND FEES Tuition and fees information can be found in Appendix B: Tuition and Fees in this catalog. The tuition and fees listed in Appendix B will be charged for the student’s first term in attendance. Tuition and fees for subsequent terms will be charged at the published rate in effect at the beginning of that term. The minimum full-time course load is 12 credits per term. Non-credit-bearing coursework will be charged at the same rate as creditbearing coursework. Textbook costs per term are dependent upon the classes for which the student is registered. All credits for which a student is registered are charged at the current rates, including any courses being repeated. Arrangements to cover the cost of tuition, books, and fees must be completed prior to registration each term. The student’s total tuition for a given term is determined by multiplying the number of credit hours for which the student is registered at the end of the add/drop period by the then current tuition rate for that number of credit hours. SCHOLARSHIPS Continuing Education Scholarships (Everest Online only) Applicants must be graduates of a Corinthian Colleges Inc. School System (other than employees) with a degree that matriculates into an Everest Online undergraduate level program. Applicants must have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher, meet eligibility requirements for program of study, submit an application for the scholarship (applications may be obtained from the admissions office), and provide proof of degree completion (official transcripts, diploma, letter from registrar) prior to the start of the term. The scholarship will include a quarterly tuition stipend from funds set at the beginning of each fiscal year. Scholarship funds are awarded on a continuing basis until funds for the fiscal year are depleted. Scholarship awards may not exceed 15% of the tuition charged for the term. The scholarship may be renewed and awarded from quarter to quarter so long as the recipient remains enrolled, maintains satisfactory academic progress, and maintains a 2.50 cumulative grade point average. Additionally, dependent spouse and children of graduates from a Corinthian Colleges, Inc. School System (other than employees) may also apply for scholarship funds not to exceed 15% of the term, providing entrance and eligibility requirements are met for program of study. Proof of dependent status required prior to the initial term; must meet provisions above for renewal award of quarterly scholarship. Active Duty Military Scholarships (Everest Online Only) 1. Active Duty Military Scholarship: Active duty military personnel serving in components of the Armed Forces, which include the US Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Active Guard/Reserve and US Coast Guard, and their dependent spouse and children are eligible to apply for an Active Duty Military scholarship. The scholarship includes a quarterly tuition stipend. Scholarship funds are set at the beginning of each fiscal year and are awarded on a continuing basis until funds for the fiscal year are depleted. Scholarship awards may not exceed 15% of tuition charged for the term. Applications may be requested from the Admissions Office. 2. Eligibility: Applicants must meet entrance requirements for program of study. Applicants must be on active duty (or be a spouse or dependent child) and provide proof by submitting a copy of official military documentation prior to the start of the term. The scholarship may be renewed from quarter to quarter so long as the recipient maintains active duty military status, remains enrolled, maintains satisfactory academic progress, and maintains a 2.50 cumulative grade point average. WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES Students finding it necessary to withdraw from the College are requested to notify the College in writing as to why and when the withdrawal is necessary and to complete all necessary paperwork with the College. Failure to do so will delay out-processing and may result in a delay of any refund that may be due the student or the funding source. Withdrawal from any individual course must be approved by the Dean of Student Services . Upon withdrawal, grades will be assigned in accordance with the applicable Grading System. READMISSION OF WITHDRAWN STUDENTS Withdrawn students requesting reentry must petition the Readmission Committee. Information concerning the readmission procedure may be obtained by calling your Student Services Representative. If a student is permitted reentry, the student must normally meet all conditions of the catalog and tuition and fee structure in effect at the time of readmission. The reentry student may petition the Online Student Services Representative for permission to reenter under his or her prior catalog curriculum. The Online Student Services Representative will make the final determination on all such petitions. GRIEVANCE POLICY In the event a student feels his/her rights have been violated, the following procedures should be followed: 1) The student must first try to resolve the issue with the College staff or faculty member involved. 2) If the matter is not resolved, the student should schedule a telephone meeting with the Online Student Services Representative. 3) If the matter is still not resolved, the student should request in writing or via email through the Campus President a grievance hearing that will give him/her an opportunity to present his/her position and supporting documentation. This hearing will be done by telephone. A Grievance Committee is selected by the President and is comprised of five (5) disinterested persons from the faculty and administration, plus the President (as a non-voter). The Director of Online Learning may also be a member of the Committee. 54 After the hearing, the committee shall make a decision by a simple majority vote and communicate, in writing, the decision to the President. The President will notify the student of the resolution of the grievance. Individuals other than active students who may wish to lodge a complaint again the College are required to follow the steps below: 1) The individual must first try to resolve the issue of concern with the staff or faculty member involved. 2) If the matter is not resolved, the individual should schedule a meeting with the Online Student Services Representative. 3) If the matter is still not resolved, the individual should request in writing a telephone meeting with the Campus President in which he/she will be given an opportunity to present his/her position and supporting documentation if applicable. After review and consideration of the issues, the President will notify the complainant of decision. It is the philosophy of the College that all complaints be handled by individual campus management. If the problem remains unresolved, students may contact the Student Help Line at (800) 874-0255 or by email at [email protected]. If, after exhausting the Everest College grievance procedure, a complaint cannot be resolved, the students may file a complaint with the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education and/or the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCA). The student may contact the State Board or NCA at the following addresses for further details: Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education 1400 West Washington, Room 260 Phoenix, Arizona 85007 (602) 542-5709 http://azppse.state.az.us The Higher Learning Commission Of the North Central Association 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504 (312) 263-0456 http://www.northcentralassociation.org/ 55 ONLINE PROGRAMS OF STUDY ACCOUNTING Credential Associate in Applied Science Degree Credit Units 96 Length 24 months Campus(es) Online Version 1-1 Accounting is the language of business and accounting procedures, and records are the basic ingredients that provide students with a broad and diverse background in professional accounting, making a variety of entry-level positions in business, industry, and governmental accounting fields available to graduates of this program. Course Code Course Title COLLEGE CORE REQUIREMENTS SLS 1105 Strategies for Success CGS 2167C Computer Applications SLS 1321 Career Skills Associates students choose 4 credits from the following: LIS 2004 Introduction to Internet Research OST 2335 Business Communications MTB 1103 Business Mathematics CGS 2510C Applied Spreadsheets TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS MAJOR CORE REQUIREMENTS APA 2111 Principles of Accounting I APA 2121 Principles of Accounting II APA 2161 Introductory Cost/Managerial Accounting ACG 2021 Introduction to Corporate Accounting APA 2141 Computerized Accounting ACO 1806 Payroll Accounting ACG 2551 Non-Profit Accounting TAX 2000 Tax Accounting MAN 1030 Introduction to Business Enterprise BUL 2131 Applied Business Law APA 2929 Accounting Capstone Course Choose two courses from the following: CGS 2510C Applied Spreadsheets FIN 1103 Introduction to Finance ACG 2178 Financial Statement Analysis MAN 2021 Principles of Management TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS GENERAL EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENTS ENC 1101 Composition I ENC 1102 Composition II MAT 1033 College Algebra PSY 2012 General Psychology SPC 2300 Interpersonal Communication AML 2000 Introduction to American Literature or Quarter Credit Hrs. 4.0 4.0 2.0 2.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 14.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 52.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 AMH 2030 20th Century American History or 4.0 WOH 2022 World History 4.0 EVS BIO 1001 1010 Environmental Science or Anatomy and Physiology I or 4.0 4.0 BIO 1020 Anatomy and Physiology II or 4.0 MCB 2012 Microbiology and Infection Control 4.0 TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION 56 30.0 96.0 BUSINESS Credential Associate in Applied Science Degree Credit Units 96 Length 24 months Campus(es) Online Version 1-1 The Associate in Applied Science programs are offered for those students whose career goals require a broad knowledge of the functional areas of business. All students will take coursework in the areas of accounting, general business, management, marketing, human resources, computer applications, and business law. In addition, students will choose an area of concentration that will comprise the balance of the courses in the major. The following describes each area of concentration. Business Administration The Business Administration concentration focuses on the structure, function, and procedures of standard business operations. The program prepares students for a variety of entry-level positions in areas such as sales, office supervision, and small business management. Management The Management concentration focuses on the fundamental business management principles utilized by today’s businesses. The graduate of this program will be prepared for entry-level positions in supervisory roles in business, industry and government. Marketing The concentration in Marketing is designed to provide students with a basic marketing background to prepare for entry-level positions in business, industry, and government. Course Code Course Title COLLEGE CORE REQUIREMENTS SLS 1105 Strategies for Success CGS 2167C Computer Applications SLS 1321 Career Skills Associates students choose 4 from units below: OST 2335 Business Communications LIS 2004 Introduction to Internet Research OST 2725 Applied Word Processing CGS 2510C Applied Spreadsheets TOTAL COLLEGE CORE CREDIT HOURS MAJOR CORE REQUIREMENTS: ALL CONCENTRATIONS MAN 1030 Introduction to Business Enterprise MAN 2021 Principles of Management BUL 2131 Applied Business Law MAN 2300 Introduction to Human Resources MAR 1011 Introduction to Marketing APA 2111 Principles of Accounting I APA 2121 Principles of Accounting II APA 2929 Accounting Capstone Course TOTAL ALL CONCENTRATION CREDIT HOURS And one of the following 3 concentrations: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CONCENTRATION ADDITIONAL MAJOR CORE REQUIREMENTS: FIN 1103 Introduction to Finance MAN 2727 Strategic Planning for Business MAR 2305 Customer Relations and Servicing Choose 2 of the following courses: ACG 2178 Financial Statement Analysis ACG 2021 Introduction to Corporate Accounting SBM 2000 Small Business Management APA 2161 Introductory Cost/Managerial Accounting TOTAL MAJOR CORE QUARTER CREDIT HOURS 57 Quarter Credit Hrs 4.0 4.0 2.0 4.0 2.0 4.0 4.0 14.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 32.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 20.0 OR MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION ADDITIONAL MAJOR CORE REQUIREMENTS: MAR 2305 Customer Relations and Servicing FIN 1103 Introduction to Finance SBM 2000 Small Business Management MAN 1733 Management Today MAN 2604 Introduction to International Management TOTAL MAJOR CORE QUARTER CREDIT HOURS OR MARKETING CONCENTRATION ADDITIONAL MAJOR CORE REQUIREMENTS: MAR 2323 Advertising MAR 2141 Introduction to International Marketing MAR 2721 Marketing on the Internet MAR 2305 Customer Relations and Servicing SBM 2000 Small Business Management TOTAL MAJOR CORE QUARTER CREDIT HOURS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS ENC 1101 Composition I ENC 1102 Composition II MAT 1033 College Algebra PSY 2012 General Psychology SPC 2300 Interpersonal Communication AML 2000 Introduction to American Literature or 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 20.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 20.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 AMH 2030 20th Century American History or 4.0 WOH 2022 World History 4.0 EVS BIO 1001 1010 Environmental Science or Anatomy and Physiology I or 4.0 4.0 BIO 1020 Anatomy and Physiology II or 4.0 MCB 2012 Microbiology and Infection Control 4.0 SLS 1505 Basic Critical Thinking TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION 58 2.0 30.0 96.0 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Credential Bachelor of Science Degree Credit Units 192 Length 48 months Campus(es) Online Version 1-1 The Business Administration Bachelor of Science program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in middle management positions in business, industry, or government. The program is designed to expose students to management planning, policy and leadership skills within both national and global environments. Course Code Course Title College Core Requirements SLS 1105 Strategies for Success CGS 2167C Computer Applications SLS 1321 Career Skills Choose 8 credits from the following: OST 1141L Keyboarding MTB 1103 Business Mathematics OST 2335 Business Communications LIS 2004 Introduction to Internet Research OST 2725 Applied Word Processing CGS 2510C Applied Spreadsheets SLS 1392 Workplace Relationships TOTAL COLLEGE CORE CREDIT HOURS MAJOR CORE REQUIREMENTS MAN 1030 Introduction to Business Enterprise MAN 2021 Principles of Management MAN 3450 Production and Operations Management MAN 3554 Workplace Continuity & Contingency Planning MAN 4701 Business Ethics MAN 4734 Leadership MAN 4764 Business Policy and Strategy BUL 2131 Applied Business Law MAN 2300 Introduction to Human Resources MAR 1011 Introduction to Marketing APA 2111 Principles of Accounting I APA 2121 Principles of Accounting II APA 2161 Introductory Cost/Managerial Accounting FIN 1103 Introduction to Finance FIN 3006 Principles of Finance FIN 3501 Investments FIN 4414 Financial Management GEB 4361 Management of International Business MAR 2305 Customer Relations and Servicing MAR 3310 Public Relations SBM 2000 Small business Management BCC 4949 Business Capstone Course TOTAL MAJOR CORE REQUIRED CREDIT HOURS Choose 20 elective credits from the following: ACG 2021 Introduction to Corporate Accounting ACG 2178 Financial Statement Analysis GEB 4351 Import/Export Management MAN 1733 Management Today MAN 2604 Introduction to International Management MAN 3100 Human Relations in Management MAN 4400 Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining MAR 2323 Advertising MAR 3142 Global Marketing MAR 3231 Retailing 59 Quarter Credit Hrs 4.0 4.0 2.0 2.0 4.0 4.0 2.0 4.0 4.0 2.0 18.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 88.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 MAR 3400 Salesmanship MAR 3500 Consumer Behavior MAR 4011 E-Commerce BUL 2261 International Business Law TOTAL MAJOR CORE ELECTIVE CREDIT HOURS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AMH 2030 20th Century American History CPO 4004 Global Politics ECO 3028 Microeconomics ECO 3015 Macroeconomics ENC 1101 Composition I ENC 1102 Composition II ENC 3211 Report Writing POS 2041 American Nation al Government MAT 1033 College Algebra PSY 2012 General Psychology SPC 2016 Oral Communications SOP 4005 Social Psychology AML 2000 Introduction to American Literature or AMH 2030 20th Century American History or 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 WOH 2022 World History 4.0 STA SYG EVS BIO 2014 2000 1001 1010 Statistics Principles of Sociology Environmental Science or Anatomy and Physiology I or 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 BIO 1020 Anatomy and Physiology II or 4.0 MCB 2012 Microbiology and Infection Control 4.0 20.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 SLS 1505 Basic Critical Thinking TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDIT HOURS TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION 60 2.0 66.0 192.0 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION Credential Associate in Applied Science Degree Credit Units 96 Length 24 months Campus(es) Online Version 1-1 The Criminal Investigations associate degree program provides understanding of the theoretical and scientific aspects of the investigative process. The program prepares graduates for entry-level career opportunities in law enforcement, private investigations, and/or security as evidence and crime technicians. Course Code Course Title COLLEGE CORE REQUIREMENTS SLS 1105 Strategies for Success SLS 1321 Career Skills CGS 2167C Computer Applications TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS MAJOR CORE REQUIREMENTS CJE 1640 Criminalistics I CJE 1641 Criminalistics II CJE 2673 Graphics & Documentation I CJE 2602 Graphics & Documentation II INV 2310 Fingerprints Classification & Latents I INV 2320 Fingerprints Classification & Latents II CJB 1712 Crime Scene Photography I CJB 1714 Crime Scene Photography II CJE 2676 Biological Evidence I CJE 2682 Biological Evidence II CJE 2929 Criminal Investigations Capstone Course TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS Students will select 8 additional credits from following courses: CJE 2678 Crime Scene Dynamics I CJE 2679 Crime Scene Dynamics II CJE 2690 Technology Crimes I CJE 2691 Technology Crimes II INV 2600 Collecting and Presenting Audio & Visual Evidence CCJ 2358 Criminal Justice Communications TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS GENERAL EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENTS ENC 1101 Composition I ENC 1102 Composition II SPC 2300 Interpersonal Communications SYG 2000 Principles of Sociology MAT 1033 College Algebra PSY 2012 General Psychology SLS 1505 Basic Critical Thinking AML 2000 Introduction to American Literature or Quarter Credit Hrs 4.0 2.0 4.0 10.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 44.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 8.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 2.0 4.0 AMH 2030 20th Century American History or 4.0 WOH 2022 World History 4.0 EVS BIO 1001 1010 Environmental Science or Anatomy and Physiology I or 4.0 4.0 BIO 1020 Anatomy and Physiology II or 4.0 MCB 2012 Microbiology and Infection Control 4.0 TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION 34.0 96.0 61 CRIMINAL JUSTICE Credential Associate in Applied Science Degree Credit Units 96 Length 24 months Campus(es) Phoenix, Mesa Version 1-1 The Criminal Justice program provides a broad understanding of the criminal justice system and prepares graduates for entry-level career opportunities in probation, corrections, immigration, law enforcement, and/or security. Course Code Course Title COLLEGE CORE REQUIREMENTS SLS 1105 Strategies for Success SLS 1321 Career Skills CGS 2167C Computer Applications TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS MAJOR CORE REQUIREMENTS CCJ 2002 Criminal Law CCJ 1017 Criminology CCJ 1024 Introduction to Criminal Justice CJL 2130 Criminal Evidence CJL 2134 Criminal Procedure and the Constitution CCJ 1610 Criminal Investigations CCJ 2358 Criminal Justice Communications CCJ 2306 Introduction to Corrections CCJ 2929 Criminal Justice Capstone Course CJD 2250 Introduction to Interviews and Interrogations DSC 2002 Introduction to Terrorism TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS Associate degree students will take 8.0 credit from following courses: CJE 2100 Policing in America CCJ 2679 Introduction to Victims Advocacy CCJ 2943 Current Issues in Criminal Justice CJE 2670 Introduction to Forensics CCJ 1910 Career Choices in Criminal Justice TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS GENERAL EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENTS ENC 1101 Composition I ENC 1102 Composition II SPC 2300 Interpersonal Communications SYG 2000 Principles of Sociology MAT 1033 College Algebra PSY 2012 General Psychology SLS 1505 Basic Critical Thinking AML 2000 Introduction to American Literature or Quarter Credit Hrs 4.0 2.0 4.0 10.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 44.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 8.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 2.0 4.0 AMH 2030 20th Century American History or 4.0 WOH 2022 World History 4.0 EVS BIO 1001 1010 Environmental Science or Anatomy and Physiology I or 4.0 4.0 BIO 1020 Anatomy and Physiology II or 4.0 MCB 2012 Microbiology and Infection Control 4.0 TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION 34.0 96.0 62 CRIMINAL JUSTICE Credential Bachelor of Science Degree Credit Units 192 Length 48 months Campus(es) Online Version 1-1 The Criminal Justice program provides a broad understanding of the criminal justice system and prepares graduates for entry-level career opportunities in probation, corrections, immigration, law enforcement, and/or security. The Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice enhances the study of the criminal justice system and expands into areas such as gang activity, drug operations, and criminal justice management. Graduates are prepared for entry-level and middle management positions in probation, corrections, immigration, law enforcement, and/or security. The Criminal justice programs are not training programs for law enforcement officers. Course Code Course COLLEGE CORE REQUIREMENTS SLS 1105 Strategies for Success SLS 1321 Career Skills CGS 2167C Computer Applications TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS MAJOR CORE REQUIREMENTS CCJ 2002 Criminal Law CCJ 1017 Criminology CCJ 1024 Introduction to Criminal Justice CJL 2130 Criminal Evidence CJL 2134 Criminal Procedure and the Constitution CCJ 1610 Criminal Investigations CCJ 2358 Criminal Justice Communications CCJ 2306 Introduction to Corrections CJD 2250 Introduction to Interviews and Interrogations DSC 2002 Introduction to Terrorism CCJ 2501 Juvenile Justice CJE 2673 Graphics & Documentation I CCJ 3450 Criminal Justice Management CCJ 4127 Criminal Justice in the Community CCJ 4656 Gang Activity and Drug Operations CCJ 2250 Constitutional Law for the Criminal Justice Professional CCJ 3334 Alternatives to Incarceration CCJ 4400 Criminal Justice Senior Capstone Experience DSC 3214 Catastrophic Event Response Planning TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS Complete 44.0 credits from the following courses: CJE 2100 Policing in America CCJ 2288 Spanish for the Criminal Justice Professional CCJ 2679 Introduction to Victims Advocacy CCJ 2943 Current Issues in Criminal Justice CJE 2670 Introduction to Forensics CCJ 1910 Career Choices in Criminal Justice CJE 4668 Computer Crime CCJ 4129 Cultural Diversity for Criminal Justice Professionals CJL 3215 Concepts of Criminal Law INV 3100 Theoretical Aspects of Conspiracy Investigations INV 3500 Private Investigations I INV 3300 Methodology of Economic Crime TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS GENERAL EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENTS Complete courses as specified Communications ENC 1101 Composition I Quarter Credit Hrs 4.0 2.0 4.0 10.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 76.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 44.0 4.0 63 ENC 1102 SPC 2300 ENC 3211 Humanities SLS 1505 AML 2000 WOH 2022 Composition II Interpersonal Communications Report Writing 4.0 4.0 4.0 Basic Critical Thinking Introduction to American Literature or World History 2.0 4.0 4.0 Social Sciences CCJ 3675 Women, Crime, and Criminal Justice CCJ 3666 Victimology CCJ 4054 Criminal Justice Ethics and Liability Social Science Electives Students complete 16 credits AMH 2030 20th Century American History SOP 4005 Social Psychology CPO 4004 Global Politics SLS 3130 Principles and Applications of Adult Learning ECO 3015 Macroeconomics ECO 3028 Microeconomics SYG 2000 Principles of Sociology PSY 2012 General Psychology Mathematics MAT 1033 College Algebra STA 2014 Statistics Science EVS 1001 Environmental Science or BIO 1010 Anatomy and Physiology I or 6 4.0 4.0 4.0 12 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 16 4.0 4.0 8 4.0 4.0 BIO 1020 Anatomy and Physiology II or 4.0 MCB 2012 Microbiology and Infection Control 4.0 TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION 16 4 62.0 192.0 64 CRIMINAL JUSTICE BS DEGREE COMPLETION OPTION Credential Associate in Applied Science Degree Credit Units 96 Length 24 months Campus(es) Online Version ? Students who have completed an approved Associate’s degree, including a minimum of 24 quarter credits in general education coursework, are eligible to enroll in the Criminal Justice degree completion option. Degree Completion Requirements: The Criminal Justice degree completion option is comprised of 96 quarter credits. The major core section composed of 80 credits focuses on the knowledge and skills required by today’s criminal justice professionals. A 16-credit General Education component provides students in this field of study with a broad perspective on the social and ethical issues related to criminal justice. Associate of Arts Transfer Students: Students who enroll with an approved Associate of Arts degree will have 96 transfer credits applied to the overall degree requirement of 192 quarter credits. They will be deemed to have completed all elective and general education requirements for the degree (not including those upper division general education courses listed in the program outline following this section). By successfully completing the Degree Completion Option Required Course of Study, these students will fulfill all academic requirements for the Bachelors degree. All other students admitted to program: Must complete the degree requirements as described below. Credits Requirements for Degree: Students must complete a minimum of 192 credits in the major core, general education, and elective categories, with at least 60 credits taken in the upper division. General Education Requirements: In addition to the general education courses listed in the Required Course of Study, students must complete 46 credits from the following subject areas. Transfer coursework may be applied as appropriate to fulfill general education course and subject area requirements. Required courses (designated below by “must include”) may be waived only by transfer of equivalent coursework, passing an approved exam, or successful completion of an experiential learning portfolio. • • • • • Communications, 16 credits o Must include ENC 1101, ENC 1102 o Communications Elective (8 credits): may include SPC 2016, ENC 3211, SPC 2300 Humanities, 6 credits o Must include SLS 1505 o Humanities Elective (4 credits): may include AML 2000, WOH 2022, AMH 2030 Social Sciences, 12 credits o Social Sciences Electives: may include SYG 2000, PSY 2012, SOP 4005, CPO 4820, AMH 2030, POS 2041, ECO 3015, ECO 3028, WOH 2022, BIO 1010; BIO 1020, MCB 2012 Mathematics, 8 credits o Must include MAT 1033 (or higher) o Mathematics Elective (4 credits): may include STA 2014 Science and Technology, 4 credits o Science and Technology Elective: may include EVS 1001, BIO 1010; BIO 1020, MCB 2012 Elective Requirements: Students may fulfill the balance of the credit requirements for the degree by completing up to 50 credits in the electives category. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEGREE COMPLETION OPTION COURSE OF STUDY Course Code Course Title MAJOR CORE Lower division CCJ 1024 Introduction to Criminal Justice CJL 2134 Criminal Procedure and the Constitution CJE 2670 Criminal Investigations CJL 2130 Criminal Evidence CCJ 2306 Introduction to Corrections CJD 2250 Introduction to Interviews and Interrogation DSC 2002 Introduction to Terrorism CCJ 2358 Criminal Justice Communications Major Core Lower Division: Upper division CCJ 3450 Criminal Justice Management CCJ 4127 Criminal Justice in the Community CCJ 4656 Gang Activity and Drug Ops Quarter Credit Hrs 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 32.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 65 CCJ 3334 Alternatives to Incarceration DSC 2002 Introduction to Terrorism CJE 4668 Computer Crime CJL 3215 Concepts of Criminal Law CCJ 4129 Cultural Diversity for the Criminal Justice Professional CCJ 4400 Criminal Justice Senior Capstone Experience INV 3100 Theoretical Aspects of Conspiracy Investigations INV 3500 Private Investigation I INV 3300 Methodology of Economic Crimes Major Core Upper Division: TOTAL MAJOR CORE CREDIT HOURS: GENERAL EDUCATION SLS 3130 Principles and Applications of Adult Learning CCJ 3675 Women, Crime, and Criminal Justice CCJ 3666 Victimology CCJ 4054 Criminal Justice Ethics and Liability General Education: ASSOCIATE OF ARTS TRANSFER CREDITS/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS*: TOTAL QUARTER CREDIT HOURS FOR DEGREE COMPLETION: 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 48.0 80.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 16.0 96.0 192.0 *Students may complete the requirements for the degree through a combination of transfer credit, coursework taken through the College, credit earned through the submission of an experiential learning portfolio, and credit by exam. Upon admittance to the program, the student will work with an Academic Advisor to develop an approved plan to complete all requirements for the degree within the required time limits. This plan will be periodically evaluated and updated by the student and Academic Advisor. 66 COURSE OFFERINGS COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM • • • 0000-0099 1000-2999 3000-4999 Preparatory courses Lower division (first and second year) courses Upper division (third and fourth year) courses Note: Prerequisite requirements not applicable to non-matriculating students. ACG 2021 Introduction to Corporate Accounting 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course defines financial accounting objectives and their relationship to business. The student is introduced to the fundamental principles of accounting and the accounting cycle as it applies to corporations. Prerequisite: APA 2121. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 ACG 2178 Financial Statement Analysis 4 Quarter Credit Hours The basics of financial statement analysis in directing a firm’s operations are covered in this course. The student will gain an understanding of how funds are acquired in financial markets and the criteria used by investors in deciding where to place their funds. Prerequisite: ACG 2021. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 ACG 2551 Non-Profit Accounting 4 Quarter Credit Hours In this course the student explores accounting systems unique to non-profit organizations. Accounting principles for hospitals and educational organizations are examined. Prerequisite ACG 2021. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 ACG 2178 Financial Statement Analysis 4 Quarter Credit Hours The basics of financial statement analysis in directing a firm’s operations are covered in this course. Students will gain an understanding of how funds are acquired in financial markets and the criteria used by investors in deciding where to place their funds. Prerequisite: ACG 2021. Lec. Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 ACO 1806 Payroll Accounting 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course provides students with a working knowledge of payroll laws, principles, practices, methods and systems. Students gain hands-on experience performing the payroll function. Prerequisite: APA 2111. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 AMH 2030 20th Century American History 4 Quarter Credit Hours A survey of the events of the modern era of American history. The course begins with the Spanish American War, the watershed of the 20th Century, and covers the political, social and diplomatic developments including the populist movement, World War I, the Treaty of Versailles, the Jazz Age, the Great Depression, the New Deal, World War II, the Atomic Age, the Cold War, the Korean and Vietnam conflicts, the information age, civil rights and feminism. Prerequisite: None. Lecture Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 AML 2000 Introduction to American Literature 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course concentrates on the major writers of modern American literature. Prerequisite: ENC 1002. Lecture Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 APA 2111 Principles of Accounting I 4 Quarter Credit Hours Accrual accounting based upon generally accepted accounting principles is stressed in this course. Analysis of income statement procedures, computerized accounting applications and the accounting cycle are highlighted. Prerequisite: None. Lec. Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 APA 2121 Principles of Accounting II 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course emphasizes accounting theory and applications as they apply to the accounting cycle. Various aspects are explored in depth including cash analysis, bank statement reconciliation, bad debt, accounts receivable, notes receivable, accounts payable, notes payable, various methods of inventory pricing, fixed asset allocations, intangible assets, and natural resources. Prerequisite: APA 2111. Lec. Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 APA 2141 Computerized Accounting 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course emphasizes the practical application of fundamental accounting principles through the use of automated accounting software. Students will gain experience in integrated software designed to handle general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial statement analysis, fixed assets, sales order processing, inventory, and payroll. Prerequisite: APA 2121. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 APA 2161 Introductory Cost/Managerial Accounting 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course examines the development and operation of cost accounting systems. Topics include basic cost concepts and product costing techniques including job order, process costing, and standard costing with emphasis on managerial application. Prerequisite: APA 2121. Lec. Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 APA 2929 Accounting Capstone Course 4 Quarter Credit Hours This capstone course provides graduating accounting students the opportunity to use their evaluative and analytical skills. Using the knowledge acquired from their academic general education and accounting studies, the students will evaluate the accounting practices of several different companies. Financial analysis of these companies will include using computerized accounting and written and oral reporting skills. Prerequisite: Students must be in one of their last two quarters of their program. Must be taken in one of the last two quarters of the program. Pass grade for this course is 70% or above. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 BCC 4949 Business Capstone Course 4 Quarter Credit Hours This simulated course is designed to provide students with a practical experience in running a company. Students develop real-world strategic management skills integrating theory with the application of business principles across functional areas. Prerequisites: Completion of 85% of the College Core (including APA 2161, MAN 2300, MAN 3450, MAN 3554, MAR 1011, SBM 2000, FIN 3501 and FINP 4414). Lecture Hrs: 040. Lab Hrs: 000. Other Hrs: 000. BIO 1010 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course is designed to provide students with an essential foundation in the anatomy and physiology of human beings. Topics that will be presented include the levels of structural organization that make up the human body including the chemical, cellular ,and tissue level of organization. Specific body systems covered include the integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system. Homeostasis, or the body’s ability to maintain internal balance, will provide the unifying concept as specific diseases and conditions are presented. Prerequisite: None., Lecture Hrs 030 Lab Hrs. 020 Other Hrs. 000 67 BIO 1020 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Quarter Credit Hours BIO 1020 is the continuation of the study of the structures and functions of the human body. Topics covered include, but are not limited to: the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, urinary, digestive, and reproductive systems and the specific diseases and conditions that affect them. Fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance, as well as the impact of genetic material on the passage of hereditary traits from one generation to another will be presented. Prerequisite: BIO 1010, Lecture Hrs 030 Lab Hrs. 020 Other Hrs. 000 BIO 2024 Pathophysiology 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course is an introduction to the normal and abnormal functioning of the human body and is designed to build on the basic knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology. It will introduce students to commonly occurring disease processes and their effect on individual body systems. General areas that will be covered include inflammation, immunity, heredity, degeneration, congenital anomalies, and neoplasia. Prerequisite: BIO 1020, MCB 2914, Lecture Hrs 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 BUL 2131 Applied Business Law 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course is designed to provide students with information on the essentials of the nature of law and the functions of the judicial system in the business environment. An overview of legal characteristics of a sole proprietorship, partnerships and corporations are discussed. Prerequisite: None Lec. Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 BUL 2261 International Business Law 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course provides a survey of international laws and regulations affecting the international business arena. A special emphasis will be placed on the evolving changes in international regulation and its impact on multinational companies. Prerequisite: None. Lec. Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 BUS 2929 Business Capstone Course 4 Quarter Credit Hours This simulated course is designed to provide students with a practical experience in running a company. Students develop real-world strategic management skills integrating theory with the application of business principles across functional areas. Prerequisites: Completion of 85% of the College Core Courses (MAN 1030 or MAN 2021, BUL 2131, MAN 2300, MAR 1011, APA 2111 and APA 2121. . Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CCJ 1017 Criminology 4 Quarter Credit Hours The study of crime and causes of crime, the types of crime, and crime prevention strategies and society’s response to crime. Prerequisite: CCJ 1024. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CCJ 1024 Introduction to Criminal Justice 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course provides an overview and introduction to criminal justice. Focus on the nature of crime, law and criminal justice, the Police and Law Enforcement, the makeup of the courts, the adjudication system, the issues facing police, corrections, and a review of the nature and history of the juvenile justice system. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 0 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CCJ 1610 Criminal Investigations 4 Quarter Credit Hours Basic investigative techniques, taking witness statements, interviews and reports are covered. An overview of police procedures is also included. Prerequisite: CCJ 1024. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CCJ 1910 Career Choices in Criminal Justice 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course provides an overview of employment in the criminal justice field. Topics include nature of the work, employment opportunities, median income, training, opportunity for advancement, employment outlook for ten different general classifications. Prerequisite: CCJ 1024. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CCJ 2002 Criminal Law 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course will provide an introduction to substantive criminal law, including classifications, general definitions, elements, specific offenses, and parties to crimes. Students will learn to use criminal statutes and codes as a tool in identifying criminal acts. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CCJ 2250 Constitutional Law for the Criminal Justice Professional 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course examines the United States Constitution and its implications for criminal justice system policies and practices. Prerequisite: CCJ 1024. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CCJ 2288 Spanish for the Criminal Justice Professional 4 Quarter Credit Hours An action-oriented course that addresses the needs of real law enforcement-criminal justice professionals. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CCJ 2306 Introduction to Corrections 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course will examine an overview of the history of corrections and punishment in America with a review of the correctional process including: probation, intermediate sanctions, restorative justice, imprisonment and the death penalty. The organization, management and operation of correctional facilities, inmate life and environment will be examined, including the legal foundation of prisoners’ rights. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CCJ 2358 Criminal Justice Communications 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course will introduce the student to proper communication techniques within the community and the law enforcement environment. Interviewing techniques; written communication, report writing; and testimony will be a part of this course. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CCJ 2501 Juvenile Justice 4 Quarter Credit Hours Examination of the historical development of concepts of delinquency and modern juvenile justice systems. Theories of delinquency, juvenile court processes, intake services, remedial procedures and the effects of the system are included in this course. Prerequisite: CCJ 1024. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CCJ 2679 Introduction to Victims Advocacy 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course examines criminal victimization in the United States. The topics include the historical treatment of victims of crime, the character and extent of modern criminal victimization, the nature of victimization experience, victim treatment at the hands of the criminal justice system. Prerequisite: CCJ 1024. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 68 CCJ 2929 Criminal Justice Capstone Course 4 Quarter Credit Hours This capstone course provides an opportunity for students to merge the knowledge and experience from their previous courses. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of the theory and practical application of the components of the Criminal Justice system through written assignments, group projects, class presentations, and role-playing scenarios. Prerequisite: Students must be in one of the last two quarters. Pass grade for this course is 70% or above. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CCJ 2943 Current Issues in Criminal Justice 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course presents an analysis of significant issues confronting modern day criminal justice practitioners. Critical concepts law enforcement. The courts, corrections, and juvenile justice will be addressed. Prerequisite: CCJ 1024. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CCJ 3334 Alternatives to Incarceration 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course is an overview of contemporary non-institutional methods of correction utilized by the American correctional system. Prerequisite: CCJ 1024. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CCJ 3450 Criminal Justice Management 4 Quarter Credit Hours An examination of front-line supervision, executive development, administrative leadership, and recent theories and research in criminal justice management. Prerequisite: CCJ 1024. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CCJ 3666 Victimology 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course examines criminal victimization in the United States. Topics covered include the historical treatment of victims of crime, the character and the extent of modern criminal victimization, the nature of the victimization experience, victim treatment at the hands of the justice system, and reforms implemented to enhance the justice-system response to victimization. Prerequisite: CCJ 1024. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CCJ 3675 Women, Crime, and Criminal Justice 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course provides an examination of the role women play as perpetrators of crime, crime victims, and professionals working in the criminal justice system. In addition, theories of female criminality and the general social forces influencing the treatment of women as offenders, victims, and justice system staff will be covered. Prerequisite: CCJ 1024. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CCJ 4054 Criminal Justice Ethics and Liability 4 Quarter Credit Hours The various forms of corruption, misconduct and abuse of authority that exist within the criminal justice system will be identified and analyzed. Areas of negligence, which lead to liability, will be explored. Prerequisite: CCJ 1024. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CCJ 4127 Criminal Justice in the Community 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course explores the interrelationships and role expectations among the various administrations of justice practitioners, their agencies and the public. Principal emphasis will be placed upon the professional image of the system of justice administration and the development of positive relationships between members of the system and the public. Prerequisite: CCJ 1024. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CCJ 4129 Cultural Diversity for Criminal Justice Professionals 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course focuses on understanding various cultural perspectives and appropriate law enforcement policy as it pertains to diverse cultural expectations. Prerequisite: CCJ 1024. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CCJ 4400 Criminal Justice Senior Capstone Experience 4 Quarter Credit Hours This capstone course will support students in learning to pose significant questions grounded in existing theory and inquiry, select and use methods appropriate to the questions and research context, produce appropriate evidence, subject to analysis, respond to critiques and provide advice and comments for others’ research, organize oral and written presentations to in response to fair and open critiques. Prerequisite: Must be in the final two quarters of the program. Pass grade for this course is 70% or above. Lec Hrs:040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CCJ 4656 Gang Activity and Drug Operations 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course focuses on the establishment of gangs, organizational structure, behavior patterns, and recruitment of members. The course also examines the criminal justice response to gang-related problems, including violence and drug trafficking. Prerequisite: CCJ 1024. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CGS 2167C Computer Applications 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course introduces the essential concepts necessary to make effective use of the computer. Students achieve an understanding of what a computer can do, how it works, and how it can be used to create documents using word processing and spreadsheet applications for personal and business use. Prerequisite: None. Lecture Hrs. 030 Lab Hrs. 020 Other Hrs. 000 CGS 2501C Applied Word Processing 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course covers the various techniques used in intermediate to advanced word processing. Emphasis will be placed on using and creating templates, developing multi-page documents, building forms, and working with charts and diagrams. In addition, students will learn document collaboration techniques and customization with macros. Prerequisite: CGS 2167C. Lecture Hrs: 030 Lab Hrs: 020 Other Hrs: 000 CGS 2510C Applied Spreadsheets 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course covers the various techniques used in developing spreadsheet applications for business information tracking and analysis. Course topics include using formulas, employing creative formatting, and using charts. Additional skills coverage includes use of graphics, developing pivot tables, and managing lists. Prerequisite: CGS 2167C. Lec Hrs: 030, Lab Hrs: 020, Other Hrs: 000 CJB 1712 Crime Scene Photography I 4 Quarter Credit Hours Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to understand the role of a photographer in a crime scene. The students will become familiar with the history of photography and comprehend fundamental concepts of general camera use. The students will also be able to apply photography concepts and practical applications to vehicular accidents, vehicle examinations, and crimes against property. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CJB 1714 Crime Scene Photography II 4 Quarter Credit Hours Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to understand the role of a photographer in a crime scene. The students will comprehend fundamental concepts of general camera use and be able to apply photographic concepts and protocols to crimes against persons such as assault and homicide scenes, autopsy, and special issues covering arson, alternative light sources, and SMAT (Scars, Marks, and Tattoos). Prerequisite: CJB 1712. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 69 CJD 2250 Introduction to Interviews and Interrogations 4 Quarter Credit Hours Interviews and interrogation focuses on techniques and philosophies of conducting human communication in a criminal justice or legal environment in which the goal is to obtain accurate information. Students will learn and apply specialized techniques and approaches to interviews and interrogations as well as legal implications based on a variety of situations. Obtaining eyewitness information in an investigative environment is also discussed. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 000, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CJE 1640 Criminalistics I 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course is designed to introduce the concepts involved in the field of Criminalistics. The students will be introduced to the concepts of “Criminalistics” from the professional and scientific disciplines dedicated to the recognition, collection, identification, and individualization of physical evidence and the application of the natural sciences to the matters of the law will be examined. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CJE 1641 Criminalistics II 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course continues the introduction to the concepts involved in the field of Criminalistics. The students will be introduced to the concepts of “Criminalistics” from the professional and scientific disciplines dedicated to the recognition, collection, identification, and individualization of physical evidence and the application of the natural sciences to the matters of the law will be examined. Prerequisite: CJE 1640. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CJE 2100 Policing in America 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course provides a solid foundation by tracking the historical development of policing in America from its English roots to the first organized municipal police departments in the 1830s. It describes various federal law enforcement organizations and how they relate to state and local police. There is examination of the police subculture, explanation of the manner in which police agencies are organized and managed, community policing and problem solving, patrol and criminal investigations, impact of technology on police and discussion of the future. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CJE 2602 Graphics & Documentation II 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course is a continuation of Graphics & Documentation I and will provide the students with a further understanding of the procedures of crime scene observation, note taking and documentation. Students will also be introduced to the preparation of visual exhibits for court presentation. Prerequisite: CJE 2673. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CJE 2670 Introduction to Forensics 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course will explore and explain the application of applied science to those criminal and civil matters that are investigated by various agencies. Prerequisite: CCJ 1024. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CJE 2673 Graphics & Documentation I 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course will provide the students with an understanding of the procedures of crime scene observation, note taking, photography and report writing. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 000, Lab Hrs: 040, Other Hrs: 000 CJE 2676 Biological Evidence I 4 Quarter Credit Hours This introductory course will introduce the students to the types of biological evidence commonly found at crime scenes and how to collect it. Specific biological evidence discussed includes blood, semen, saliva, urine, feces, hair, and fingernails. Additional topics include autopsy, the basic departments of the crime laboratory, toxicology, forensic entomology, and uncollectible biological evidence. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CJE 2678 Crime Scene Dynamics I 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course is designed to introduce the investigative concepts involved in the “Crime Scene Dynamics” of processing the aftermath of a criminal incident. The students will be exposed to how to respond to crime scenes, and examine the multitude of responsibilities involved, such as: the evidence must be identified and preserved, witnesses must be isolated and interviewed, the scene must be isolated and protected, fingerprints must be developed, and suspects must be identified and located. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CJE 2679 Crime Scene Dynamics II 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course continues the introduction to the investigative concepts involved in the “Crime Scene Dynamics” of processing the aftermath of a criminal incident. The students will be exposed to how to respond to crime scenes, and examine the multitude of responsibilities involved, such as: the evidence must be identified and preserved, witnesses must be isolated and interviewed, the scene must be isolated and protected, fingerprints must be developed, and suspects must be identified and located. Prerequisite: CJE 2678. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CJE 2682 Biological Evidence II 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course will continue to discuss the biological evidence commonly found at crime scenes. Packaging, preservation, and care of biological evidence will be discussed. Chain of custody will be explained. Additional topics include DNA, case studies, courtroom testimony, and exhibits for the courtroom. Students will participate in a moot court and a mock crime scene. Prerequisite: CJE 2676. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CJE 2690 Technology Crimes I 4 Quarter Credit Hours At the conclusion of this course, the students will have an understanding of technology-based crimes as they apply to modern criminal acts such as identity theft, extortion, intellectual property crimes, fraud, Internet pornography, and online gambling. Students will also examine issues of evidence involving crime scene management, chain of custody issues, and accepted investigative practices. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CJE 2691 Technology Crimes II 4 Quarter Credit Hours At the conclusion of this course, the students will have an understanding of procedural law issues, investigative issues and techniques, forensics, and communications skills required to describe technology-based crimes. Students will also be able to compare and contrast the roles and responsibilities of local, state, and federal agencies responsible for investigating technology-based crimes. Prerequisite: CJE CJE 2690. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CJE 2929 Criminal Investigations Capstone Course 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course is designed to integrate the best practices in the field of Criminal Investigations. Students will demonstrate the fundamentals involved in processing a crime scene, including the recognition, collection, identification, and packaging of physical evidence. Students will demonstrate their ability to communicate both in writing and verbally through writing assignments and role-playing exercises. Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in one of the last two quarters of the program. Pass grade for this course is 70% or above. Lec Hrs: 000, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 70 CJE 4668 Computer Crime 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course focuses on the use of the computer in committing crimes, both within organizations and among private entities. It will also examine the justice system’s response to this new form of deviance. Prerequisite: CCJ 1024. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CJL 2130 Criminal Evidence 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course focuses on the nature of evidence as it relates to the pretrial and trial process, including: witnesses, hearsay, admissions and confessions, and the exclusionary rule. Emphasis is placed on specific types of evidence: circumstantial, documentary, physical, documentary and recorded. Prerequisite: CCJ 1024. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CJL 2134 Criminal Procedure and the Constitution 4 Quarter Credit Hours There will be a discussion of the Constitutional aspects of criminal procedure. The student will learn procedural aspects of the criminal system from arrest or summons through pretrial motions, trial, post-conviction and appellate processes. A study of the Constitution at work in the court system with current applications. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CJL 3215 Concepts of Criminal Law 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course covers the historical development and philosophy of criminal law. Discussion includes definitions, legal classifications of crimes, constitutional provisions, legal research, study of case law, and significance of law as a social force. Prerequisite: CCJ 1024. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 CPO 4004 Global Politics 4 Quarter Credit Hours A study of the classical concepts and dynamic factors of international politics, and their reflection in the structures, institutions, and processes of contemporary international relations. Particular attention is paid to power, national interest, diplomacy, sovereignty, foreign policy formulation, alliances, war and peace, and the importance of ideological and economic factors. Prerequisite: None. Lecture Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000. DEP 2053 Developmental Psychology 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course will explore the physical, cognitive, and social-emotional processes across the life span. Readings and lecture will focus on how individuals and defined classes develop psychologically. Key emphasis will focus on the behaviors at various ages and stages of development and the influence of family, culture, and spiritual considerations in human development and transition. Prerequisite: PSY 2012, Lecture Hrs 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 DSC 2002 Introduction to Terrorism 4 Quarter Credit Hours Students in this course gain a valuable overview of terrorism: its history, current activities, and projected future. Topics include: domestic and international terrorism, terrorist training, weapons of mass destruction, defenses against terrorism, legal aspects, and the impact of the media. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 ECO 3015 Macroeconomics 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course is a study of economics and cultural changes within the economic system, its development by free competition under the capitalistic system, the nature and evolution of money, the banking system, price determination and wages, monopoly, the laws of supply and demand, and production control. Prerequisite: None. Lecture Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 ECO 3028 Microeconomics 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course is the study of economic analysis and includes the market price theory, the theory of the firm, and the theories of production and distribution. Prerequisite: None. Lecture Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 ENC 1101 Composition I 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course provides instruction and practice in expository writing and emphasizes grammatical and mechanical accuracy and proper essay form. Emphasis is placed on clarity, logical organization, unity, and coherence of central idea and supporting material. Prerequisite: Successful completion of assessment test or ENG 0099. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 ENC 1102 Composition II 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course builds on the foundation of the written communication skills developed in Composition I. It further develops the students’ skills in composing essays and other written communication, including the documented research paper. Prerequisite: ENC 1101. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 ENC 3211 Report Writing 4 Quarter Credit Hours Examination, analysis and preparation of written communicative techniques are presented. Emphasis is also placed on research gathering techniques, assimilation of data, and preparation of written reports. Prerequisite: ENC 1102. Lecture Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 ENG 0099 Fundamental English 4 Quarter Credit Hours Basic review of spelling and vocabulary rules, punctuation, grammar usage, and concentration on sentence and paragraph structure. This course does not apply towards credits needed to graduate in any program. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 EVS 1001 Environmental Science 4 Quarter Credit Hours This non-laboratory course introduces students to environmental issues through an understanding of the interrelationships of humans and their planet. Attention is focused on ecosystems, pollution, energy, and improvement or prevention of problems. Environmental concerns are explored through readings, research, and discussion. Prerequisite: None. Lecture Hrs 040 Lab Hrs 000 Other Hrs 000 FIN 1103 Introduction to Finance 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course is a survey of the financial considerations encountered during life, including purchases, credit, banking, taxes, insurance, investments, retirement and estate planning. Prerequisite: None. Lec. Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 FIN 3006 Principles of Finance 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course examines the financial decisions that impact management and corporate financial officers. It is also an introduction to financial theory, principles and terminology. Prerequisite: MAN 2021. Lec. Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 FIN 3501 Investments 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course is a study of securities and securities markets; analysis of various categories of corporate securities, public securities, and other investments; types of risks and taxes that affect investment policy timing, selection and investment values. Prerequisite: MAN 1030, FIN 3006. Lec. Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 71 FINP 4414 Financial Management 4 Quarter Credit Hours A study of sources of funds, capital budgeting, analysis of financial statements, and financial institutions, this course also involves financial forecasting and short and long-term financing of the corporate structure. Prerequisite: APA 2121. Lec. Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 GEB 4351 Import/Export Management 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course covers the functions and range of traffic management services performed by freight forwarders; changing governmental restrictions, rules and regulations applicable to different countries, ports, and trade routes; and provides complete documentation forms to facilitate and coordinate the movement of goods in international trade. Lec. Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 GEB 4361 Management of International Business 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course is a study of the characteristics, operation, and function of business in the global market of the 1990’s. The following topics are included in the course; political economy, political culture, international trade and investment, the global monetary system, and management and business structures for the international business environment. Prerequisite: MAN 1030 or MAN 2021. Lec. Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 DSC 3214 Catastrophic Event Response Planning 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course examines the response protocol, logistics, responsibilities, interagency support, and concepts of front end planning involved in preparation for a catastrophic event. Students will be introduced to the development of an Emergency Response Plan that will include concepts such as lookout; awareness; communications; escape; safety (LACES); training; and various agency relationships. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 HUN 1001 Basic Nutrition 2 Quarter Credit Hours This course is a study of basic nutrition including a discussion of vitamins and minerals necessary to maintain good health, cultural and religious differences that affect nutrition and an analysis of medical diets utilized in the treatment of disease and the maintenance of good health. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 020, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 INV 2310 Fingerprints Classification & Latents I 4 Quarter Credit Hours Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to understand the historical background of the science of fingerprints and legal aspects. The students will learn and be able to classify fingerprint cards using the Henry Classification System, to recognize fingerprint patterns and sections of the hand, terminology, obtain ten prints and major case prints, and to understand the New Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems. The students will also be able to individualize one fingerprint card from another. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 INV 2320 Fingerprints Classification & Latents II 4 Quarter Credit Hours Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to understand the historical background of the science of fingerprints. The students will learn and be able to classify fingerprint cards using the Henry Classification System, to recognize fingerprint patterns, terminology, and to understand the New Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems. The students will also be able to individualize one fingerprint card from another and to demonstrate the ability to locate, process, and recover latent prints in the field and lab. Prerequisite: INV 2310. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 INV 2600 Collecting and Presenting Audio & Visual Evidence 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course is designed to introduce the concepts involved in collecting and presenting audio and visual evidence. The students will also be introduced to the documentation methods for preserving visual evidence. This course will allow the students to understand the courtroom technology available for presentation methods utilizing audio and visual means. These disciplines will include digital photography, film photography, video, voice and audio recordings. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 INV 3100 Theoretical Aspects of Conspiracy Investigations 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course is designed to provide students with a basic and philosophical understanding of the investigatory process regarding conspiracy crime(s). The students will explore the fundamental and advanced features of investigation, duties and responsibilities of relevant criminal justice entities, information-gathering skills, collection, preservation, and testing of evidence, use of technology, and types of evidence. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 INV 3300 Methodology of Economic Crime 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course will explore current trends in economic crimes and the investigative techniques used to combat these offenses. Relationships between victims and offenders will be examined. Students will understand motives and common methods of operation associated with economic crimes. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 INV 3500 Private Investigations I 4 Quarter Credit Hours The students will be able to compare and contrast the role of a private investigator to the role of government investigators. The students will also learn to identify strategies for business development and environment and be able to analyze ethical and liability issues involving private investigations. The student will develop skills for practice techniques and surveillance. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 LIS 2004 Introduction To Internet Research 2 Quarter Credit Hours Provides instruction on the basic use of the Internet and the use of search engines. Students will have hands-on access to the Internet. Prerequisite: None. Lecture Hrs. 010 Lab Hrs. 020 Other Hrs. 000 MAN 1030 Introduction to Business Enterprise 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course is an introduction to the terminology, functions, and procedures related to the organization and operation of a business enterprise as an institution in an economic society. Particular emphasis is given to accounting, ownership, human resources, marketing, and managerial functions within the business enterprise. Prerequisite: None. Lec. Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 MAN 1733 Management Today 4 Quarter Credit Hours Examines and reviews classical and contemporary managerial thought in strategy formulation, planning, leadership, and decision-making. Use of case studies emphasizes today's managerial practices. Prerequisite: None. Lec. Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 MAN 2021 Principles of Management 4 Quarter Credit Hours The course covers an analysis of fundamental management principles integrated with concepts of the behavioral sciences. Management processes, resources, and organizational structure are introduced. Prerequisite: None. Lec. Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 72 MAN 2300 Introduction to Human Resources 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course is an introduction to the workings of the human resources aspect of a business operation. It includes a discussion of wage and salary considerations, performance evaluations, benefits, employee hiring and firing, and policy and procedure implementation. Prerequisite: None. Lec. Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 MAN 2604 Introduction to International Management 4 Quarter Credit Hours A comparative study of international management thoughts and practices with special attention to the transferability of these practices across border lines. Prerequisite: None. Lec. Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 MAN 2727 Strategic Planning for Business 4 Quarter Credit Hours Designed to help students to understand how to integrate knowledge of the various business disciplines and apply that knowledge to planning and managing strategic business activities. Following an examination of policy and strategy concepts, the student will complete studies, which integrate and apply what is learned Prerequisites: MAN 1030, FIN 1103 and APA 2121. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 MAN 3100 Human Relations in Management 4 Quarter Credit Hours A study of individual interpersonal, group, inter-group, and intra-group problems in business organizations. Prerequisite MAN 2021. Lec. Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 MAN 3450 Production and Operations Management 4 Quarter Credit Hours Examines problems encountered in planning, operating, and controlling production in manufacturing and service industries. . Topics include: waitingline management, total quality management, production systems, supply chain-management, project management, inventory and work force management. Prerequisite MAN 2021 and APA 2161 or ACG 2021 Lec. Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 MAN 3554 Workplace Continuity & Contingency Planning 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course presents an introduction to workplace continuity and contingency planning. Topics include the need for planning, analyzing the worksite, employee safety and evacuation, risk and threat analysis, operational factors, back up of systems and data, government and corporate planning, prevention, incident response, relocation, and disaster recovery. Prerequisites: MAN 2021. Lecture Hrs: 040. Lab Hrs: 000. Other Hrs: 000. MAN 4400 Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining 4 Quarter Credit Hours A study of the environmental, historical, and legal framework of union-management relations; union structure at all levels; and collective bargaining, with an emphasis on issues of wages, economic supplements, and union security. Prerequisite: MAN 2021 or HFT 1211. Lec. Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 MAN 4701 Business Ethics 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course applies an ethical dimension to business decisions in today’s complex political, social, economic and technological environment. Prerequisite None. Lec. Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 MAN 4734 Leadership 4 Quarter Credit Hours The course will cover the history, philosophy, theories, and concepts of Leadership versus Management Theory to increase individual, group, organizational and industry effectiveness. Students will have an opportunity to apply learned concepts while developing and building leadership and team skills using experiential learning activities, survey instruments, games and role plays. Prerequisite: MAN 2021. Lec. Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 MAR 1011 Introduction to Marketing 4 Quarter Credit Hours The course deals with the distribution of goods from producer to consumer and covers such topics as characteristics of markets for consumer goods, marketing functions and the organizations that perform them, marketing methods and techniques, price policies, and the cost of marketing. Prerequisite: None. Lec. Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 MAR 2141 Introduction to International Marketing 4 Quarter Credit Hours Examines the basic principles of marketing in an international environment. Major areas of the cultural, political and economic environments affecting multinational marketing management are reviewed for analysis of international marketing problems. Prerequisite: MAR 1011. Lec. Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 MAR 2305 Customer Relations and Servicing 4 Quarter Credit Hours Explores the basic functions relating to customers on a one-on-one basis. It teaches the skills needed to work with people to enhance the company, its public image, and satisfy the client or customer. Prerequisite: None. Lec. Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 MAR 2323 Advertising 4 Quarter Credit Hours A study of the principles and institutions involved in mass selling techniques. The student is introduced to the role of advertising as a sales and communications tool for business. Prerequisite: None. Lec. Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 MAR 2721 Marketing on the Internet 4 Quarter Credit Hours A study of the use of the Internet as a marketing and advertising medium. A study of the types of businesses and services utilizing the medium, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of doing business on the Internet. Prerequisite: MAR 1011. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 MAR 3142 Global Marketing 4 Quarter Credit Hours The study of essential issues and unique considerations confronting the marketing decision makers in a global environment. Comparative advantages, disadvantages, the interdependence of global marketing, and the importance of global research and market perceptions will be analyzed. Prerequisite: MAR 1011 or MAR 2141. Lec. Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 MAR 3231 Retailing 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course gives an introduction to the nature and scope of retail merchandising as seen within the total economic structure of the market. Emphasis is placed on the many functions of a retail business, including employee relations and customer relations. Prerequisite: MAN 1030 or MAR 1011. Lec. Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 MAR 3310 Public Relations 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course is a study of the principles and techniques involved in creating and maintaining a favorable public image. Various methods and factors involved in public relations are examined and discussed. Prerequisite: MAR 1011. Lec. Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 MAR 3400 Salesmanship 4 Quarter Credit Hours A study of the basic principles and techniques of selling. Effective presentations and communications in selling are emphasized. Selling is studied as a marketing process in retail and industrial markets. Prerequisite None. Lec. Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 73 MAR 3500 Consumer Behavior 4 Quarter Credit Hours An extensive study of the behavioral aspects of the marketing process from producer to consumer. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of consumer motivation and factors leading to ultimate consumer buying decisions. Prerequisite: MAR 1011 or MAR 2323. Lec. Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 MAR 4011 E-Commerce 4 Quarter Credit Hours A study of the background, current and future potential of electronic marketing, e-marketing, in the United States and globally as part of the larger set of concepts and theories in the marketing discipline including marketing knowledge, consumer behavior, segmentation, differentiation and positioning , 4-Ps of marketing, and customer relationship management. Students will learn common e-marketing business models and plan, develop and implement an e-marketing plan that helps an organization of their choice generate revenue and deliver customer value. Prerequisite: MAR 1011 . Lec. Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 MAT 0099 Fundamental Mathematics 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course is designed to provide students with basic mathematical tools Includes fractions, signed number calculations, order of arithmetic operations, and an introduction to exponents. This course does not apply towards credits needed to graduate in any program. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 MAT 1033 College Algebra 4 Quarter Credit Hours The algebra of linear and quadratic equations, graphing, functions, inequalities, rational expressions, radicals, and system of equations. The course emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Prerequisite: None. Lecture Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000. MCB 2012 Microbiology and Infection Control 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course is designed to provide the student with an overall understanding of basic microbiology, infection control, disease processes and the body’s defenses against them, and wound healing, as well as the terminology associated with each of these areas of concentration. Prerequisite: None, Lecture Hrs 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 MEA 1006C Therapeutic Communication 2 Quarter Credit Hours This course encompasses the nonverbal and verbal therapeutic communications skills needed to deal effectively with physicians, family members, and other health care professionals. This course will also aid the student in developing appropriate techniques in dealing with change within the medical environment. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 020, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 MEA 1207 Basic Clinical Procedures 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course, which is designed to be taken concurrently with MLS 2328, focuses on universal precautions in the medical environment, including understanding bloodborne pathogens, HIV/AIDS and hepatitis, infection control, and an introduction to assisting with surgeries. In addition, the student will gain proficiency in medical asepsis in a simulated setting. Also covered will be emergency procedures. Prerequisite: MEA 1239. Corequisite: MEA 1207L. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 MEA 1207L Basic Clinical Procedures Lab 2 Quarter Credit Hours This course is designed for the student to practice and acquire the skills learned in the Basic Clinical Procedures Lecture, under direct supervision of the clinical instructor. Students will be checked off on new skills as they are mastered. Prerequisite: MEA 1239. Corequisite: MEA 1207. Lec Hrs: 000, Lab Hrs: 040, Other Hrs: 000 MEA 1226C Exams and Specialty Procedures 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course will present theories and principles of patient care, including taking medical histories and documentation, the physical examination, rehabilitation medicine, minor surgery, and specialty procedures. Prerequisite: MEA 1207, MEA 1207L. Corequisite: MEA 1226L. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 MEA 1226L Exams and Specialty Procedures Lab 2 Quarter Credit Hours This course is designed for the student to practice and acquire the skills learned in the Exams and Specialty Procedures lecture, under direct supervision of the clinical instructor. Students will be checked off on new skills as they are mastered. Prerequisite: MEA 1207, MEA 1207L. Corequisite: MEA 1226C. Lec Hrs: 000, Lab Hrs: 040, Other Hrs: 000 MEA 1233 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course is a study of the structure of the human body and its parts including relationships and functions of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Prerequisite: MEA 1239. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 MEA 1239 Medical Terminology 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course presents a study of basic medical terminology. Prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, special endings, plural forms, abbreviations, and symbols are included in the content. A word building, systems approach is used to learn word parts for constructing or analyzing new terms. Emphasis is placed on spelling, definition, usage, and pronunciation. Abbreviations are introduced as related terms are presented with each unit. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 MEA 1243L Pharmacology Lab 2 Quarter Credit Hours In this course, which is designed to be taken concurrently with MEA 2244, various aspects of clinical pharmacology are discussed and practiced, including common abbreviations used in prescription writing, interpretation of prescriptions, and legal aspects of writing prescriptions. In addition, dosage calculations and administration of medication will be taught and practiced. Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: MEA 2244. Lec Hrs: 000, Lab Hrs: 040, Other Hrs: 000 MEA 1250 Diseases of the Human Body 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course provides a study of the human body’s diseases and disorders, including signs and symptoms, etiology, diagnosis and treatment. Prerequisite: MEA 1263, MEA 1233. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 MEA 1263 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course is a scientific study of the structure of the human body and its parts including relationships and functions of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous system, special senses and the endocrine systems. Prerequisite: MEA 1239. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 MEA 1304C Medical Office Procedures 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course introduces the student to the administrative functions of the medical office or clinic. Emphasis is placed on written and oral communication, scheduling, medical records, documentation and filing. In addition, transcription, telephone techniques, etiquette and management/human resource skills will be covered. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 74 MEA 1385 Medical Law and Ethics 2 Quarter Credit Hours This course is designed to cover medical jurisprudence and medical ethics. Legal aspects of office procedures are covered, including a discussion of various medical and ethical issues in today’s medical environment. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 020, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 MEA 2244 Pharmacology 4 Quarter Credit Hours Various aspects of clinical pharmacology will be discussed including a study of the various medications currently prescribed for the treatment of illnesses and diseases based on a systems method. Prerequisites: None. Corequisite: MEA 1243L. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 MEA 2245L Phlebotomy 2 Quarter Credit Hours This course is a review. It includes the discussion of possible complications of phlebotomy. The student will perform venipuncture and capillary sticks while using proper safety procedures. Prerequisite: MEA 2260, MLS 2260L. Lec Hrs:000 Lab Hrs: 040, Other Hrs: 000 MEA 2257L Introduction to X-ray 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course assists the student in preparing to apply to take state licensure examinations at the “basic x-ray machine operator” level. Topics will include the basic concepts of radiation, radiation protection, radiological procedures and patient positioning. Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology: MEA 1263, MEA 1233. Lec Hrs: 020, Lab Hrs: 040, Other Hrs: 000 MEA 2260 Diagnostic Procedures 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course will present to the student the theories and practices related to the common diagnostic procedures and tests performed in the doctor's office or medical clinic. Venipuncture, hematology, specialty lab tests, electrocardiograms and urinalysis will be covered. Prerequisite: MEA 1207, MEA 1207L. Corequisite: MLS 2260L. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 MEA 2285L EKG Interpretation 2 Quarter Credit Hours This course enables the student to recognize and interpret basic cardiac rhythms along with atrial, junctional, and ventricular arrhythmias. Recognition and identification of the location of various myocardial infarctions is included in the course. Utilizing the skills learned, the student will be able to identify and respond appropriately to life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia’s and EKG changes. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 000, Lab Hrs: 040, Other Hrs: 000 MEA 2332C Medical Finance and Insurance 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course will train the student in the major medical insurances and claims forms processing. This course will include information on national and other common insurance plans, as well as claim form completion and ICD and CPT coding. Problem solving and managed care systems will also be discussed. Daily financial practices to include patient fee determining, credit arrangements, bookkeeping and bank-keeping procedures will be discussed. Additionally, the process of purchasing equipment and supplies will be covered. Computer use in the ambulatory environment will also be taught. Prerequisite: MEA 1239. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 MEA 2346C Medical Computer Applications 2 Quarter Credit Hours This course is designed to give the student exposure to computer software applications used in the medical office environment. This will include the use of medical office management software for organizing front office procedures and word processing software for typing medical reports and transcription. Other medical software may also be introduced. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 000, Lab Hrs: 040, Other Hrs: 000 MEA 2561 Professional Procedures 2 Quarter Credit Hours This course is designed to assist the student as they transition from the classroom into professional medical assisting practice. A comprehensive review of the clinical, administrative and general areas of competence required for entry-level practice will be covered as well as methods of obtaining professional credentials. Prerequisite: All Medical Classes. Lec Hrs: 020, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 MEA 2802 Medical Assistant Externship 5 Quarter Credit Hours This course is 160 hours of unpaid, supervised, practical in-service in a medical office or clinic in which the student practices direct application of all administrative and clinical functions of the medical assistant. Prerequisite: All classes in the Medical Core must be completed prior to enrollment. Lec Hrs: 000, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 160 MLS 2260L Diagnostic Procedures Lab 2 Quarter Credit Hours This course is designed for the student to practice and acquire the skills learned in the Diagnostic Procedures lecture, under direct supervision of the clinical instructor. Students will be checked off on skills as they are mastered. Prerequisite: MEA 1207, MEA 1207L. Corequisite: MEA 2260. Lec Hrs: 000, Lab Hrs: 040, Other Hrs: 000 MTB 1103 Business Mathematics 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course presents a comprehensive review of computational skills as they apply to the business world. Topics include fractions, decimals, banking and credit card transaction, equations, percents, discounting process (trade and cash), markups and markdowns, simple and compound interest, and payroll functions. Prerequisite: None. Lecture Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 NSG 1000 Introduction to Nursing and Healthcare 2 Quarter Credit Hours This course is designed to provide the student with a general overview of the art and science of nursing and specifically to the student role within the nursing program. The focus will be on introducing students to the profession of nursing through discussion of various foundational concepts as well as content on medical terminology and medical abbreviations. Strategies for success in nursing such as test taking, study skills, and time management will be incorporated throughout the course. The course will provide a foundation for the nursing fundamentals course as well as for the nursing program. NSG 1008 Nursing Fundamentals and Skills I 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course is designed to introduce the student to the art and science of nursing. The focus will be on the development of a beginning understanding of the nursing process and the development of fundamental nursing skills essential to the provision of professional nursing care. Prerequisites: NSG1000. Corequisites: BIO1020, NSG1008L, NSG2036. Course Notes: NSG1008 & NSG1008L must be successfully completed concurrently to meet program requirements. NSG 1008L Nursing Fundamentals and Skills Clinical I 2 Quarter Credit Hours The clinical portion of the Fundamentals of Nursing I course integrates the theory in on-campus labs for the purpose of practicing foundational skills in preparation for entry into a healthcare agency. 75 NSG 1014 Nursing Fundamentals and Skills II 3 Quarter Credit Hours This course is designed as a continuance of NSG 1008. The courses are designed to progressively introduce the student to the art and science of nursing. The focus will be on further development of a foundational understanding of the nursing process and of fundamental nursing skills essential to the provision of professional nursing care. NSG 1019 Nursing Fundamentals and Skills Clinical II 3 Quarter Credit Hours The clinical portion of the Fundamentals of Nursing II course integrates the theory in on-campus labs and healthcare agencies for the purpose of skills practice and competency. NSG 1024 Pharmacology for Nurses I 3 Quarter Credit Hours This course is designed to provide nursing students with knowledge of biological factors influencing drug actions; predictable effects of medications on a physiological problem; modifiers of the predictable effects; commonalities and variations between the actions of medications employed for comparable therapeutic effects; adverse effects of medications that can and do commonly occur. The application of the nursing process in drug therapy is presented throughout the course. This course will include a mathematics review, the foundations of pharmacology, antimicrobials, as well as drugs used for pain management. Medications affecting the urinary, autonomic, and central nervous systems; digestive, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems will be discussed. NSG 1022 Medical Surgical Nursing I 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course addresses the standards of practice for less complex nursing care of adults of all ages (to include geriatric clients) and focuses on the use of the nursing process in assisting clients to adapt to their ever-changing health needs. NSG 1027 Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical I 3 Quarter Credit Hours The clinical portion of the Care of the Adult Client I course integrates application of the theory learned to use in a variety of settings when caring for the adult/geriatric client with consultation with and availability of multiple health care resources. NSG 1030 Maternal Child Nursing 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course is designed to present the concepts of health and illness from conception through adolescence. The nursing process, growth and development and the family are integrated throughout. NSG 1035 Maternal Child Nursing Clinical 4 Quarter Credit Hours The clinical portion of Maternal Child nursing integrates and applies the theory learned to provide care with obstetric and pediatric clients in acute care agencies, community health agencies, schools and in simulated experiences in the nursing computer and skills lab. NSG 2026 Pharmacology for Nurses II 3 Quarter Credit Hours This course is a continuation of Pharmacology for Nurses I and is designed to build on and provide nursing students with a knowledge of biological factors influencing drug actions; predictable effects of medications on a physiological problem; modifiers of the predictable effects; commonalities and variations between the actions of medications employed for comparable therapeutic effects; adverse effects of medications that can and do commonly occur. The application of the nursing process in drug therapy is presented throughout the course. This course will discuss the relationship between cardiovascular diseases and metabolic syndrome as well as drugs used to treat dyslipdemias. Drugs affecting the endocrine, reproductive, and muscular systems will be presented and medications used to treat eye, and oral disorders will also be discussed. The principles of nutrition as well as malnutrition, enteral and parenteral support nutrition will be discussed. NSG 2012 Psychiatric Nursing 3 Quarter Credit Hours This course is a study of the dynamic relationship between adjustment mechanisms, stress and their effect on the personality with a focus on the nurse’s role in caring for clients experiencing alterations in mental health and illness throughout the life span. NSG 2017 Psychiatric Nursing Clinical 2 Quarter Credit Hours The clinical portion of the Mental Health Nursing course integrates the theory learned in class to various mental health agencies. The focus is on the role of the nurse in mental health and illness through the lifespan utilizing the nursing process. NSG 2022 Community Health Nursing 3 Quarter Credit Hours This course focuses on the role of the nurse in the community setting. Emphasis is based on concepts and theories related to Community Health Nursing. Special consideration is given to the community as a client with emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention. NSG 2027 Community Health Nursing Clinical 2 Quarter Credit Hours This clinical portion of the Contemporary Nursing in Community Settings course integrates the theory into various community settings. The focus is on nursing care for clients in alternative settings within the community and throughout the lifespan. NSG 2032 Medical Surgical Nursing II 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course builds on the course content of NSG 1022 and focuses on the nursing care of the adult/geriatric client with altered health states. The nursing process is used as a continuing theme to integrate classroom theory with more complex clinical nursing care. NSG 2037 Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical II 4 Quarter Credit Hours The clinical portion of the course integrates the theory in caring for the adult/geriatric client in clinical sites. This clinical portion builds from the clinical content of NSG 1027 NSG 2036 Nursing Implications of Diagnostic Testing 1 Quarter Credit Hour This course is designed to review common laboratory and diagnostic tests. Emphasis is on understanding diagnostic data and integrating expected outcomes in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care. 76 NSG 2042 Critical Care Nursing 3 Quarter Credit Hours This course builds on the content of the previous nursing courses and continues the focus on nursing care of clients with altered health states of a very complex nature. The nursing process is used as a continuing theme to integrate advanced classroom theory with clinical practice. Principles of pathophysiology and nutrition are integrated into the course. NSG 2047 Critical Care Nursing Clinical 3 Quarter Credit Hours The clinical portion the Advanced Nursing Care course integrates and applies the theory learned by focusing on providing complex care to clients in various age groups in multiple clinical sites. Students are expected to coordinate the plan of care with the health care team and to function within the team as a member of the team. NSG 2050 Nursing Leadership & Management 3 Quarter Credit Hours This course is designed to develop beginning leadership skills for the Associate Degree Nursing students that are necessary to manage clients and health care workers. NSG 2055 Nursing Leadership & Management Clinical 3 Quarter Credit Hours The clinical portion of the course integrates the theoretical aspects of the course in a variety of settings. Students will be able to choose a preceptor, approved by the instructor, who is a nurse manager/leader and obtain experiences that will assist in molding the student for future management/leadership opportunities. NSG 2060 NCLEX Review 1 Quarter Credit Hour Focus of this course is on achievement of academic success in preparation for taking the NCLEX-RN licensure examination. Preparation for NCLEX-RN will be the focus of the course by providing a systematic review of nursing material with special emphasis on the NCLEX-RN test plan. OST 1141L Keyboarding 2 Quarter Credit Hours Designed to familiarize the student with basic keyboarding and develop minimum typing skills. Prerequisite: None . Lec. Hrs. 000 Lab Hrs. 040 Other Hrs. 000 OST 2335 Business Communications 4 Quarter Credit Hours Practical written communications skills for business are studied in this advanced course. This course includes the mechanics and principles of effective letter writing and methods of researching and compiling reports. Focus is on a better understanding of writing styles appropriate to the business world. Prerequisite: ENC 1102. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 PLA 1003 Introduction to Paralegal 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course introduces students to the paralegal’s role and the nature of a career as a legal assistant. Legal procedures are presented in real-world context with a basic introduction to necessary skills, such as legal research, law office operations, technology in the law, and litigation. Vocabulary is learned in context. In-depth coverage is begun on legal ethics, professional regulation, trends and issues in the field, and the legal system. Career management for paralegal professionals is covered thoroughly. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 PLA 1105 Legal Research and Writing I 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course covers the basics of legal research, legal writing, and legal analysis for the legal assistant. Students learn to use a law library, perform legal research, analyze legal problems, and write a legal memorandum. Students are taught to locate and use both primary, secondary, and CALR legal research sources to solve legal problems. Prerequisite: PLA 1003. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 PLA 2106 Legal Research and Writing II 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course covers advanced aspects of legal research, legal writing, and legal analysis for the legal assistant, with an emphasis on legal writing and analysis of complex issues. Students strengthen their legal research skills using a variety of primary and secondary sources, analyze complex legal problems, and write a persuasive memorandum or brief. Students also develop skills in computer assisted legal research and are introduced to feebased services such as Westlaw, LEXIS as well as free Internet legal sources. Prerequisite: PLA 1105. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 PLA 2203 Civil Procedure 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course provides the student with an introduction and overview to the procedures applicable to and governing civil matters, including procedures related to pleading, motions, discovery, trial practice, post-trial motions and other issues. Prerequisite: PLA 1003. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 PLA 2273 Torts 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course provides an introduction to the substantive law of torts, including elements, defenses, and damages applicable to intentional torts, and to unintentional torts based on negligence, product liability, strict liability, and professional malpractice. The course provides opportunities for students to practice and improve their interviewing, investigation, document drafting, negotiation, and contract interpretation skills. Prerequisite: PLA 1003. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 PLA 2363 Criminal Procedure and the Constitution 4 Quarter Credit Hours There will be a discussion of the Constitutional aspects of criminal procedure. The student will learn procedural aspects of the criminal system from arrest or summons through pretrial motions, trial, post-conviction and appellate processes. A study of the Constitution at work in the court system with current applications. Prerequisite: PLA 1003. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 PLA 2423 Contract Law 4 Quarter Credit Hours The principles of contract law are addressed and discussed in this course including the major provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code. Basic contract provisions and drafting techniques are explained and practiced through the drafting of various types of contracts. Contract Litigation is also covered. Prerequisite: PLA 1003. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 PLA 2433 Business Organizations 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course covers the principles of Business Organizations, including the formation, operation, and dissolution of various types of business organizations. Topics include sole proprietorships, corporations, partnerships, the law of agency, and employment agreements. Prerequisite: PLA 2423. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 77 PLA 2460 Bankruptcy 4 Quarter Credit Hours Bankruptcy law and procedure, including commencement of a case, preparing schedules, operating and liquidating procedures, adversary matters and litigation in bankruptcy court, debtors' and creditors' rights and obligations, technical terminology, and practical direction for paralegals. Forms used in bankruptcy court and proceedings under Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and, to a lesser extent, Chapter 11 and proceedings under Chapters 9 and 12 are also covered. The rights of creditors, including secured transactions, consensual and nonconsensual liens, UCC transactions, and the unique position of real estate, will be reviewed. The course also teaches garnishments and other judicial attachments of property. Prerequisite: PLA 1003. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 PLA 2483 Introduction to Administrative Law 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course examines basic concepts of law and procedure in federal and state administrative agencies, with emphasis on the paralegal’s role in the administrative process. Students will learn both formal and informal advocacy techniques, including representing clients before administrative bodies. Substantive topics will include administrative delegation of power, rulemaking, agency discretionary powers, remedies, open government, and judicial review. Procedural topics will include agency operation, adjudication, hearing preparation, and administrative and judicial appeals. Prerequisite: PLA 1003. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 PLA 2600 Wills, Trusts, and Probate 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course examines legal concepts of wills, trusts, intestacy, guardianships, and conservatorships: analysis of client needs: drafting of simple wills: and study of various types of trusts and their application to particular client needs. Study of probate procedures, the administration of assets, methods of compiling both probate and non-probate estate and simple tax implications. Prerequisite: PLA 1003. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 PLA 2610 Real Estate Law 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course is an introduction to Real Estate law. Topics include property rights, principles of land ownership, sale, financing and conveyance, contracts, liens, mortgage financing, mortgages or deeds of trust, deeds, recording, settlement concepts, condominiums and cooperatives, leasing and other property concepts. Prerequisite: PLA 1003. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 PLA 2631 Environmental Law 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course examines the substantive and procedural laws that govern environmental litigation, including the history of environmental law and the procedural and practical skills required of an environmental paralegal. Prerequisite: PLA 2423. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 PLA 2763 Law Office Management 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course examines the fundamentals of law office management and organization. Subjects covered include basic principles and structure of law practice management, law practice structures, organization, and governance, client systems, timekeeping and accounting systems, human resources, marketing and strategic planning, administrative and substantive systems in the law office, and law practice technology. Prerequisite: PLA 1003. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 PLA 2800 Family Law 4 Quarter Credit Hours Students are instructed in the theory of law governing marriage, divorce, annulment, property settlement agreements, child custody and support obligations, paternity, adoption, alimony, pre-nuptial agreements, name changes, and domestic violence. Students will be introduced to state-specific procedures and prepare various pleadings or documents related to these topics. Prerequisite: PLA 1003. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 PLA 2929 Paralegal Capstone Course 4 Quarter Credit Hours In this capstone course, students will apply their broad knowledge of the paralegal profession through specific projects, integrating work-related competencies with academic information. This course will involve the students in practical problem-solving and hands-on scenarios that occur in the daily practice of law. Prerequisite: Students must be in the last two quarters of their program. Pass grade for this course is 70% or above. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 PLA 2930 Contemporary Issues and Law 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course examines contemporary law, including contemporary legal issues as well as practicing law in today’s environment. Prerequisite: PLA 1003. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 POS 2041 American National Government 4 Quarter Credit Hours A study of the Constitutional structure and dynamics of the American Federal system; included is an examination of the current structure, organization, powers, and procedures of the American national government. Prerequisite: None. Lecture Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 PSY 2012 General Psychology 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the general principles of psychology and theories underlying modern psychology. Prerequisite: None. Lecture Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 SBM 2000 Small Business Management 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course acquaints the student with principles of small business management. It introduces tools needed for effective planning, organizing, directing, and controlling of small business ownership. The course helps to prepare the student for management and/or ownership of a small business. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs:040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 SLS 1105 Strategies for Success 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course is designed to equip students for transitions in their education and life. The course includes introduction to the University and its resources, study skills, and personal resource management skills. Students will be actively involved in learning and integrating practical applications to promote success. Prerequisite: None. Lecture Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 SLS 1321 Career Skills 2 Quarter Credit Hours A course designed to assist students with personal and professional development for successful employment with a concentration on developing a positive self-image, assessing competitiveness strengths, career expectations, learning job search techniques, in addition to written skills and current resume preparation. Prerequisite: None. Lecture Hrs. 020 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 SLS 1392 Workplace Relationships 2 Quarter Credit Hours This course provides students the opportunity to study the building of appropriate interpersonal business relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and customers. Specific focus will be on developing and practicing effective customer service principles for building successful business networks. Prerequisite: None. Lecture Hrs. 020 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 78 SLS 1505 Basic Critical Thinking 2 Quarter Credit Hours This course introduces the students to the concepts of critical thinking. Topics covered include self critique and understanding, fair-minded thinking, the levels of thinking, the parts and standards for thinking, and developing ethical and strategic thinking. Students will examine effective ways to think more critically, and will apply these tools in course assignments. Prerequisite: None. Lecture Hrs. 020 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 SLS 3130 Principles and Applications of Adult Learning 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course offers an exploration of the principles and applications of adult learning theory, including goal-directed orientations to learning, participation factors for adult learners, and adult learner demographics. The course also addresses the connection between memory, cognition, and the brain, as they relate to the adult learning process. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 SOP 4005 Social Psychology 4 Quarter Credit Hours Many aspects of human interaction are investigated in this course, including topics such as aggression, attraction and love, conformity, sexual behavior, and group dynamics. Prerequisite: PSY 2012. Lecture Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 SPC 2016 Oral Communications 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course is designed to develop students’ ability to communicate effectively. Emphasis is placed upon the basic elements of communication in order to strengthen students’ interpersonal and professional speaking skills. Prerequisite: ENC1102. Lecture Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 SPC 2300 Interpersonal Communications 4 Quarter Credit Hours The dynamics of interaction between people in personal, social, and workplace situations are explored to better understand how interpersonal communication shapes relationships. Exploration will occur through readings, discussion, and application exercises. Prerequisite: ENC 1102. Lecture Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 STA 2014 Statistics 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course introduces students to statistical techniques. Methods of describing, summarizing, and analyzing data are presented. Prerequisite: MAT 1033. Lecture Hrs. 040 Lab Hrs. 000 Other Hrs. 000 SYG 2000 Principles of Sociology 4 Quarter Credit Hours A study of cultural heritage, of the cultural influence of human nature and personality, and of social interaction. Prerequisite: None. Lecture Hrs 040 Lab Hrs 000 Other Hrs 000 TAX 2000 Tax Accounting 4 Quarter Credit Hours This is a survey course covering the laws, procedures, returns, and subsidiary schedules involved in the preparation of Federal personal tax returns. Prerequisite: APA 2121. Lec Hrs: 040, Lab Hrs: 000, Other Hrs: 000 WOH 2022 World History 4 Quarter Credit Hours This course provides an understanding of the major historical events, which have contributed to the development of today’s civilization. Course content will also include a study of the philosophical, religious, and political traditions of Western civilizations. Prerequisite: None. Lec Hrs 040 Lab Hrs 000 Other Hrs 000 79 ADVISORY BOARDS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR EVEREST COLLEGE William M. Talboys, Ph.D., Chairman Jack Massimino Beth Wilson Rick Simpson Bill Buchanan Michael H. Trujillo Susan Morton BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD N. Joseph Bacchus President and CEO Martha Llamas Authorized Francisee - President Barron Smith, Ph.D. VP, Human resources & Risk Management CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVISORY BOARD Rudy Casillas American Express Fraud Investigator Crista McCarthy Sergeant Steve O’Dell MSFS, CCSA William Redmond Supervising Special Agent Karen Schrody Background Investigator Rosa Vega Youth Supervisor GENERAL EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD Adele R. Cook Training and Curriculum Manager Diana Furman Librarian Marc Huffman-Morales, M.D. Adjunct Instructor General Education, Nursing Kenneth Kulhawy Senior Instructor General Education Norma Morales Senior Account Manager Catrina Poe Solutions Consultanta Carol Redden Instructor MEDICAL EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD Alyssa Gentry Human Resource Manager Anu Kalyanam Medical Office Operations Manager PARALEGAL ADVISORY BOARD Joan Dalton Public Sector Paralegal Mark Fowler Private Sector Attorney The Honorable Superior Court Judge J. Kenneth Mangum Melvin McDonald Private Sector Attorney Courtney Mullins Mental Health Counselor Cristie Seaton Ethics Paralegal Jason Venditti Private Sector Attorney Nathan Watts Public Sector Attorney 80 J-Bac & Associates, Inc. JaniKing Commercial Cleaning Services Glencroft American Express Phoenix Police Department Phoenix Police Department U.S> Sec ret Service Signal Gates Maricopa County Probation Department Department of Economic Security Everest College Pima Medical Institute Collins College Latino Perspectives Magazine Pearson Education Rio Salado College Associated Billing Services Arizona Multidisciplinary Pain Center Attorney General’s Office Barclay Group Maricopa County Partner with Jones, Skelton & Hoculi Schaller Anderson Insurance Company State Bar of Arizona Petrie & Venditti, PLC City of Phoenix Prosecutor’s Office CORINTHIAN COLLEGES, INC. The following schools in the United States are owned by Corinthian Colleges, Inc.: Cross Lanes, WV (main campus) Everest College Dearborn, MI (branch of Everest Institute, Southfield, MI) Alhambra, CA (main campus) Detroit, MI (branch of Everest Institute, Southfield, MI) Anaheim, CA (main campus) Eagan, MN (branch of Everest Institute, Cross Lanes, WV) Arlington, TX (branch of Everest Institute, Rochester, NY) Fort Lauderdale, FL (branch of Everest Institute, Kendall, FL) Arlington, VA (branch of Everest College, Thornton, CO) Gahanna, OH (branch of Everest College, Ontario, CA) Aurora, CO (branch of Everest College, Thornton, CO) Grand Rapids, MI (main campus) Bremerton, WA (main campus) Grand Rapids/Southfield, Southfield , MI (branch of Everest Institute, Burr Ridge, IL (branch of Everest College, Skokie, IL) Grand Rapids, MI Chesapeake, VA (branch of Everest Institute, Newport News, VA) Hialeah, FL (branch of Everest Institute, Miami, FL) Chicago, IL (branch of Everest College, San Francisco, CA) Houston (Bissonnet), TX (branch of Everest College, Renton, WA) City of Industry, CA (branch of WyoTech, Long Beach, CA) Houston (Greenspoint), TX (branch of Everest Institute, San Antonio, TX) Colorado Springs, CO (main campus) Houston (Hobby), TX (branch of Everest Institute, San Antonio, TX) Dallas, TX (branch of Everest College, Portland, OR) Jonesboro, GA (branch of Everest Institute, Ontario, CA) Everett, WA (branch of Everest College, Bremerton, WA) Kalamazoo, MI (branch of Everest Institute, Grand Rapids, MI) Fife, WA (branch of Everest College, Seattle, WA) Marietta, GA (branch of Everest College, Reseda, CA) Fort Worth, TX (branch of Everest College, Salt Lake City, UT) Miami (Kendall), FL (main campus) Gardena, CA (main campus) Miami, FL (main campus) Hayward, CA (main campus) Norcross, GA (branch of Everest College, Gardena, CA) Los Angeles (Wilshire), CA (main campus) Pittsburgh, PA (main campus) McLean, VA (branch of Everest College, Colorado Springs, CO) Portland (Tigard), OR (branch of Everest College, Seattle, WA) Merrillville, IN (branch of Everest Institute, Grand Rapids, MI) Rochester, NY (main campus) Merrionette Park, IL (branch of Everest University, Pompano Beach, FL) San Antonio, TX (main campus) Mesa, AZ (branch of Everest College, Phoenix, AZ) Southfield, MI (main campus) Newport News, VA (main campus) South Plainfield, NJ (branch of Everest Institute, Southfield, MI) North Aurora, IL (branch of Everest Institute, Brighton, MA) Silver Spring, MD (branch of Everest College, Portland, OR) Ontario, CA (main campus) Everest University Ontario (Metro), CA (branch of Everest College, Springfield, MO) Tampa (Brandon), FL (branch of Everest University Tampa, FL) Phoenix, AZ (main campus) Jacksonville, FL (branch of Everest University, Clearwater (Pinellas), FL) Portland, OR (main campus) Lakeland, FL (branch of Everest University, Clearwater (Pinellas), FL) Renton, WA (main campus) Melbourne, FL (branch of Everest University, Orlando, FL) Reseda, CA (main campus) North Orlando, FL (main campus) Salt Lake City, UT (main campus) Orange Park, FL (branch of Everest University, Tampa, FL) San Bernardino, CA (main campus) Clearwater (Pinellas), FL (main campus) San Francisco, CA (main campus) Pompano Beach, FL (main campus) San Jose, CA (main campus) South Orlando, FL (branch of Everest University, North Orlando, FL) Seattle, WA (main campus) Tampa, FL (main campus) Skokie, IL (main campus) Las Vegas College Springfield, MO (main campus) Henderson, NV (main campus) St. Louis (Earth City), MO (branch of Everest College, Bremerton, WA) WyoTech Tacoma, WA (branch of Everest College, Bremerton, WA) Blairsville, PA (branch of WyoTech, Laramie, WY) Thornton, CO (main campus) Daytona Beach, FL (main campus) Torrance, CA (main campus) Fremont, CA (main campus) Vancouver, WA (branch of Everest College, Portland, OR) Laramie, WY (main campus) Vancouver, WA (branch of Everest College, Seattle, WA) Long Beach, CA (main campus) West Los Angeles, CA (main campus) Oakland, CA (branch of WyoTech, Fremont, CA) Everest Institute Sacramento, CA (branch of WyoTech, Laramie, WY) Atlanta (DeKalb), GA (branch of Everest Institute, Cross Lanes, WV) Austin, TX (branch of Everest Institute, Southfield, MI) Brighton, MA (main campus) Chelsea, MA (branch of Everest College, Alhambra, CA) 81 STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP This campus is owned and operated by Rhodes Colleges, Inc., a Delaware corporation, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Corinthian Colleges, Inc., a Delaware corporation. Corporate offices are located at 6 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 400, Santa Ana, CA 92707. CORINTHIAN COLLEGES, INC. DIRECTORS OFFICERS Jack D. Massimino Jack D. Massimino Peter Waller Peter Waller Terry Hartshorn Kenneth S. Ord Matthew Ouimet David G. Moore Paul R. St. Pierre Beth A. Wilson Linda Arey Skladany Mark L. Pelesh Hank Adler William Buchanan Alice T. Kane David Poldoian Robert Lee Janis Schoonmaker Tim Sullivan Frank Stryjewski Leon Panetta Stan A. Mortensen Paul T. Dimeo Robert C. Owen Anna Marie Dunlap Rick Simpson Carmella Cassetta Jim Wade RHODES COLLEGES, INC. DIRECTORS OFFICERS Jack D. Massimino Jack D. Massimino Peter Waller Peter Waller Beth A. Wilson Kenneth S. Ord Beth A. Wilson Stan A. Mortensen Robert C. Owen TITLE Chief Executive Officer President and Chief Operating Officer Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Executive Vice President, Operations Executive Vice President Executive Vice President, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Executive Vice President, Marketing President, Pegasus Division President, FMU Division President, WyoTech Division Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Senior Vice President, Real Estate Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Assistant Secretary Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications Senior Vice President, Academic Affairs Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer Senior Vice President, Human Resources TITLE Chief Executive Officer President and Chief Operating Officer Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Executive Vice President, Operations Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Treasurer and Assistant Secretary 82 APPENDIX A: FACULTY AND STAFF PHOENIX CAMPUS Administration Todd McDonald Education Joellyn Schnurr Ella Dawson Kitty Rogers Rosalind Pereira Steve Ripple Michael Cook Dr. Simone Abou Arraj Kim Steinmetz Annette Munster Randy Weaver Robert Zemelka Maud Chesnutt Cindy Brandhorst Julia Davis Elaine Raker Dr. Jack McNabb Susan Barnfield Taylor Steinmetz Angela McCarthy Sandra Mason Correna Wauneka Admissions Jim Askins Director of Admissions Christine Slater Admissions Representative Kim Davidson Admissions Representative Ann Contreras-Fennel Admissions Representative Erin Riffel Admissions Representative Marlon Liddell Admissions Representative Karen Littleton Admissions Representative Tom McLaughlin Admissions Representative Heather Morton Admissions representative Joan Orr Admissions Representative Carolyn Pearce Admissions Representative Cathy Williams Admissions Representative Student Financial Services Ryan Oliphant Director of Finance Luz Arguello Student Finance Processor Sherri Begay Student Finance Processor Alicia Flippin Student Finance Processor Jeanine Buettner Student Finance Planner Bethany Cheney Student Finance Planner Rheanta Kennedy Student Finance Planner Karen Lane Business Manager Peggy Parker Student Account Representative Library Diana Furman Librarian Shannon Williams Assistant Librarian Career Services Brent Watson Director of Career Services Heather Bustos Medical Externship Coordinator Josephina Chilese Career Services Representative College President Academic Dean Associate Academic Dean Director School of Nursing Business Education Academic Program Director Criminal Justice Academic Program Director General Education Academic Program Director Medical Academic Program Director Paralegal Academic Program Director Education Administrative Assistant to Paralegal Network Administrator Online Coordinator Registrar Nursing Administrative Assistant Records Clerk Director of Outcomes Assessment and Regulatory Affairs Campus Disabled Student Coordinator Student Success Coordinator Senior Administrative Assistant Receptionist Receptionist Receptionist PHOENIX CAMPUS - FACULTY Name Dr. Simone Abou Arraj Dr. Joseph Bacchus Discipline Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Business and College Core Credentials M.D., University of Medicine, Romania Lucy Bard Medical Assisting Jill Batistick College Core, English, Communications and Business Carla Beck College Core Michael Berry Business Tawana Burts Nursing Kelly Chesnutt Michael Cook English Social Sciences and College Core 83 Ph.D., Capella University M.B.A., Western International University B.S., University of Arizona A.D., Augusta State University A.B., University of Georgia M.B.A., American Graduate School of International Management B.A., Arizona State University M. Ed, University of Phoenix B.S., University of South Dakota A.A., University of Maryland, Munich, Germany B.A., Coe College M.B.A., Embry Riddle Aero University D.B.A., Argosy University B.S.N. University of Alabama at Birmingham M.P.H., Emory University B.A., Arizona State University M.A., Cornell University B.A., Eisenhower College Amy Davis Paralegal Linda Deere Lisa DeMatteo Medical Insurance Billing and Coding College Core & Communications Sandra Gates Nursing Michael Hice Barry Horodner Criminal Justice Mathematics J.R. Hudspeth English and College Core Phyllis James Nursing Ja Nelle Jenkins Business and College Core Jill Thurston Jones JoAnn Joy Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Paralegal Tim Lawrence Paralegal Corazon Lawton Nursing Ray Lewis Criminal Justice & Criminal Investigations David Lish Kathryn MacDonald Criminal Justice & Criminal Investigations, Paralegal, Humanities Social Sciences and College Core Michael Macdonald J. Kenneth Mangum English & College COre Paralegal Racquel Marshall Nursing Dr. Linda Mazion Medical Assisting Marlene McKnight Dr. Jack McNabb Medical Assisting Social Sciences Dr. Marc Huffman – Morales Nursing, Paralegal, Science Dr. Daniel Mosbrucker Sharon Moser Craig Mumpton David Nelson Science, Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Medical Insurance Billing and Coding English Charlotte Newman Business and Accounting Shatonda Perkins – Stallworth Robert Pitassi College Core, English Steve Ripple Criminal Justice Paralegal 84 B.A. Political Science B.A. Sociology Diploma, Everest College - Phoenix M.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University B.A., University of South Florida M.S.N, Boston University B.S.N., Simmons College B.S., Western Michigan University M.S., Herbert Lehman College B.S., Herbert Lehman College M.A., University of Alaska B.A., Arizona State University M.S.N., University of Phoenix B.S.N., Regents College J.D., Howard University B.A., Spelman College Certified Medical Insurance Biller and Coder J.D., Arizona State University M.B.A., Keller School of Management B.S., Arizona State University M.A.O.M., University of Phoenix B.S., University of Phoenix BSN University of Detroit – Mercy M.Ed Wayne State University M.S., National University B.A., Chapman University J.D. Arizona State University B.A., Arizona State University M.S. Springfield College B.S. University of Maryland B.A., Arizona State University J.D., University of Chicago B.A., Brigham Young University M.S.N., University of Phoenix B.S.N., Arizona State University D.C., Logan College, Maine C.S.D.E., Parker College, Texas F.I.A.C.A., New York Chiropractic A.S., Anthem College Ph.D., University of Utah M.A., California State University, Sacramento B.A., California State University, Sacramento J.D., La Salle University (No Bar Program) M.D., University Tecnologica De Santiago M.A., Central Western University B.S., University of Iowa B.S., D.C., Palmer College A.A.S., American Institute Certification B.S., State University of New York M.F.A., Arizona State University B.A., The Evergreen State College M.A., Webster University B.S., University of North Texas B.A., Jackson State University M.A., University of Southern Mississippi J.D., Boston College Law A.B., Providence College L.L.M., Boston University M.Ed., Northern Arizona University B.S., California State University, Long Beach Craig Rodriguez Business & Accounting Barbara Rosenberg Paralegal Dr. Svedana Shehu Medical Assisting Baron Smith Business Gerald Smith Criminal Justice & Criminal Investigations Valerie Smith Accounting & Business Rich Solita Criminal Justice & Criminal Investigations Zachary Stahmer Business and Accounting Kim Steinmetz Paralegal Bryon Stones Criminal Investigations Stephennie Stuart Robert Tavernaro Jason Venditti Paralegal Criminal Investigations Paralegal Nathan Watts Paralegal Michelle Williams Criminal Justice & Criminal Investigations M.B.A., University of Phoenix B.S., Western International University J.D., New York Law School M.A., Hunter College B.A., State University of New York - Buffalo M.D. Equivalent Turkish Medical School B.S. Equivalent Turkish College Ph.D., University of Phoenix M.A., University of Phoenix M.E.D, Northern Arizona University B.I.S., Arizona State University M.A. , University of Illinois B.S., University of Illinois M.S., Arizona State University B.S., Lewis University M.B.A., University of Phoenix B.S., Marquette University J.D., University of Arizona B.S., University of Wisconsin B.S., University of Phoenix A.S., Ventura Community College A.A. Palomar College Certified Latent Fingerprint Examiner J.D., Quinnipiac University School of Law B.S., University of North Texas J.D., University of Arizona B.A., University of Arizona M.S., National University B.S., Northern Arizona University MESA CAMPUS Administration Mary Ritter Tiffany Obnenour Marisa Goodman Education Sharon Milosovic Cindy Maple Rick Johnson Kenneth Griego Jackie Troupe Kay Bennett Admissions Kevin Lewis Derrick Castillo Andre Cochrell James Hunt Tara Keene Gabe Johnson Gene Lambert Garrett Thomas Susan Wysocki Vickie Stefaniak Lea Machado Student Financial Services Theresa Thomas Director of Finance Meliza Ella Business Office Crystal Ezcurra Bookstore Dan Koval Student Finance Planner Stephanie Esterline Student Finance Planner Jennifer Manley Student Finance Planner Zena Sobh Student Finance Rep Daniel Shaw Student Finance Rep Career Services Mark Bowers Director of Career Services Carol Kirkendoll Externship Coordinator College President Receptionist Office Assistant Academic Dean Registrar Justice Academic Program Director Medical Academic Program Director Librarian Student Success Coordinator Director of Admissions Admissions Representative Admissions Representative Admissions Representative Admissions Representative Admissions Representative Admissions Representative Admissions Representative Admissions Representative High School Student Coordinator High School Admissions Representative 85 MESA CAMPUS - FACULTY Name Gary Adams Louis Deffenbaugh Donna Fine Julie Gambell Yvette Gray Kenneth Griego Lynda Hagler Discipline Justice Studies General Education Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Justice Studies Paralegal Medical Insurance Billing and Coding and Medical Assisting Medical Assisting Mark Hernandez General Education Elizabeth Ivins Rick Johnson Medical Assisting Paralegal, General Education Jerrian Miller Sandra Peterson Karen Phelps Evette Price Michael Richmond Accounting Medical Assisting Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Medical Assisting Justice Studies Barbara Rosenberg Paralegal Michael Sims Roberta Standfield Bryon Stones Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Medical Assisting Justice Studies David Thompson General Education EVEREST ONLINE Administration Ray LaStrape Steve Corrozzi Rosalind Pereira Scott Spencer Phil Clark Kristin Ervolina Jeannie Johnson-Bourdos Catherine Sybrant Yvonne Inclan General Manager AVP Student Services Academic Dean Regional Director of Admissions Regional Director of Admissions Regional Director, Student Finance Divisional Dean of Student Services Director, Career Services Compliance Specialist 86 Credentials M.A. Rio Salado Community College M.A, Ottowa University AA Nassau Community College M.A. Northern Arizona University B.S., Arizona State University B.S.N., Millikin University M.A.Ed., University of Phoenix MBA, Western International University B.S., University of Phoenix Diploma, Apollo College J.D., Arizona State University M.A., Arizona State University B.S., University of New Mexico MBA, University of Phoenix AA University of Phoenix MBA, University of Phoenix B.S., University of Maryland M.S., University of Phoenix B.S., University of Phoenix J.D., New York Law School M.A., Hunter College B.A., State University of New York - Buffalo PHD, Louisiana Baptist Theological Seminary Diploma, Everest College A.S., Ventura Community College B.S., University of Phoenix M.A., Webster University B.S., Southern Illinois University APPENDIX B: TUITION AND FEES PHOENIX CAMPUS Program Length Credit Textbooks and Equipment Program Units Tuition (estimated) Associate Degree Programs 24 Months 96-101 $313 Per Credit $355 per quarter Bachelor Degree Programs 18-48 Months 96-192 $313 Per Credit $355 per quarter Medical Assisting Diploma 8 Months 47 $12,310 $1,168 Medical Assisting Diploma 8 Months 47 $11,810 $1,168 (afternoons session) Medical Insurance, Billing and 6 Months 35 $10,290 $760 Coding Diploma Registered Nursing Program 24 months 108 $401 per credit $465 per quarter Other fees: *Criminal Investigations kit and camera fee: $600 (estimated) effective for new enrollments beginning the October 2008 quarter. Effective January 1, 2009 MESA CAMPUS Program Program Length Credit Units Tuition Textbooks and Equipment (estimated) Associate Degree Programs 24 Months 96-101 $313 Per Credit $355 per quarter Bachelor Degree Programs 18-48 Months 96-192 $313 Per Credit $355 per quarter Medical Assisting Diploma 8 Months 47 $12,310 $1,114 Medical Assisting Diploma (afternoons session) 8 Months 47 $11,810 $1,114 8 Months 47 $12,310 $1,811 Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Diploma Version 2 (Effective for new enrollments beginning the October 2008 term) Medical Insurance, Billing and Coding Diploma 6 Months 35 $10,290 $723 Version 1 Other fees: *Criminal Investigations kit and camera fee: $600 (estimated) effective for new enrollments beginning the October 2008 quarter. Effective January 1, 2009 EVEREST ONLINE Program Tuition per Credit hour Continuing Students Associates and Bachelors with start dates prior to July $404 per credit hour 2008 New Students Associates and Bachelors and continuing students with start $4844 per quarter dates July 2008 and later First term tuition – Associates and Bachelors Mini Term Start students $3230 (subsequent terms at above continuing student quarterly price) First term tuition – Associates and Bachelors Micro Term Start students $1615 per quarter (subsequent terms at above continuing student quarterly price) Criminal Investigations Kit and Camera Fee: $600 (estimated) effective for new enrollments beginning the October 2008 quarter. There is a one time fee of $200.00 for all students enrolled in online classes. Tuition effective October 1, 2008 87 APPENDIX C: CALENDARS FY 2008 - 2009 Academic Calendar Summer Term Starts July Summer Term Add/drop Deadline July Mini-Term Starts August Mini-Term Add/drop Deadline August Labor Day Holiday September Micro-Term Starts September Summer Term Ends October Fall Break Fall Term Start Fall Term Add/drop Deadline Thanksgiving Day Holiday Mini-Term Starts Mini-Term Add/drop Deadline Micro-Term Starts Winter Holiday 2008 26 25 30 1 15 4 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 October October 6 11 2008 2008 Fall Break October October November November November December December December January January January 13 25 27 29 24 2 8 24 1 2 11 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009 Fall Term Start Fall Term Add/drop Deadline Thanksgiving Day Holiday From: To: January January January February February February March April April April 12 19 26 16 23 28 16 5 6 11 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 Winter Term Starts M.L. King Jr. Birthday Holiday Winter Term Add/drop Deadline Presidents' Day Mini-Term Starts Mini Term Add/drop Deadline Micro-Term Starts Winter Term Ends Spring Vacation 13 25 25 26 1 15 3 3 6 11 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 Spring Term Starts Spring Term Add/drop Deadline Memorial Day Holiday Micro-Term Starts From: To: April April May May June June July July July July From: To: From: To: From: To: Classes Resume Fall Term Ends Winter Term Starts M.L. King Jr. Birthday Holiday Winter Term Add/drop Deadline Presidents' Day Mini-Term Starts Mini Term Add/drop Deadline Micro-Term Starts Winter Term Ends Spring Vacation Spring Term Starts Spring Term Add/drop Deadline Memorial Day Holiday Mini-Term Starts Mini Term Add/drop Deadline Micro-Term Starts Spring Term Ends Independence Day Holiday Summer Vacation FY 2009 - 2010 Academic Calendar Summer Term Starts July Summer Term Add/drop Deadline July Mini-Term Starts August Mini-Term Add/drop Deadline August Labor Day Holiday September Micro-Term Starts September Summer Term Ends October 14 Mini-Term Starts Mini-Term Add/drop Deadline Micro-Term Starts Winter Holiday From: To: From: To: From: To: Classes Resume Fall Term Ends 88 From: To: 13 2009 26 24 30 7 14 4 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 October October 5 11 2009 2009 October October November November November December December December January January January 12 25 26 29 23 2 7 20 3 4 10 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010 2010 January January January February February February March April April April 11 18 26 15 22 28 15 4 4 11 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 April April May June 12 25 31 14 2010 2010 2010 2010 MODULAR CALENDARS PHOENIX CAMPUS Medical Insurance Billing and Coding AM and PM Schedule 2008 - 2009 Start End 26-Sept-08 30-Oct-08 31-Oct-08 01-Dec-08 02-Dec-08 07-Jan-09 08-Jan-09 05-Feb-09 06-Feb-09 06-Mar-09 09-Mar-09 02-April-09 13-April-09 08-May-09 11-May-09 08-June-09 09-June-09 14-July-09 Medical Assisting Weekend Schedule 2008 - 2009 Start 27-Sep-08 25-Oct-08 22-Nov-08 03-Jan-09 31-Jan-09 28-Feb-09 28-Mar-09 02-May-09 06-Jun-09 11-Jul-09 08-Aug-09 12-Sep-09 10-Oct-09 07-Nov-09 12-Dec-09 16-Jan-10 13-Feb-10 13-Mar-10 End 19-Oct-08 16-Nov-08 21-Dec-08 25-Jan-09 21-Feb-09 21-Mar-09 26-Apr-09 31-May-09 28-Jun-09 02-Aug-09 30-Aug-09 04-Oct-09 01-Nov-09 06-Dec-09 10-Jan-09 07-Feb-10 07-Mar-10 11-Apr-10 Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Student Breaks 2008 - 2009 Medical Assisting AM/PM/EVE Schedule 2008 - 2009 Fall Break October 6-10, 2008 Thanksgiving Holidays November 27-28, 2008 Winter Break December 24, 2008 – January 1, 2009 Martin Luther King Holiday, January 19, 2009 President’s Day Holiday Monday, February 16, 2009 Spring Break April 6 – 10 2009 Memorial Day Holiday May 25, 2009 Independence Day Holiday July 4, 2009 Summer Break July 6 – 10, 2009 Medical Assisting Day/ Afternoon/ Evening Student Breaks 2008 - 2009 Start End 17-Sep-08 16-Oct-08 13-Nov-08 15-Dec-08 28-Jan-09 26-Feb-09 30-Mar-09 27-Apr-09 26-May-09 24-Jun-09 14-Oct-08 12-Nov-08 12-Dec-08 26-Jan-09 25-Feb-09 25-Mar-09 24-Apr-09 22-May-09 22-Jun-09 29-Jul-09 Medical Assisting Weekend Student Breaks 2008 - 2009 Thanksgiving Holidays November 29-30, 2008 Winter Break December 28-29, 2008 Spring Break April 11-12, 2009 Memorial Day Holiday May 24-25, 2009 Independence Day Holiday July 4-5, 2009 Labor Day Holiday September 6-7, 2009 Thanksgiving Holiday November 28-29, 2009 Winter Break December 26,27, 2009 Spring Break April 3-4, 2010 Fall Break October 6-10, 2008 No class October 15, 2008 Thanksgiving Holidays November 27-28, 2008 Winter Break December 24, 2008 – January 2, 2009 Martin Luther King Holiday, January 19, 2009 No class Tuesday, January 27, 2009 President’s Day Holiday Monday, February 16, 2009 No class March 26-27, 2009 Memorial Day Holiday May 25, 2009 Independence Day Holiday July 3, 2009 No class Monday June 23 2009 89 MESA CAMPUS Medical Assisting Weekend Schedule 2008 - 2009 Start End 11/29/2008 1/3/2009 1/31/2009 2/28/2009 3/28/2009 5/2/2009 6/6/2009 7/11/2009 8/8/2009 9/5/2009 10/3/2009 10/31/2009 12/5/2009 12/21/2008 1/25/2009 2/22/2009 3/22/2009 4/26/2009 5/31/2009 7/5/2009 8/2/2009 8/30/209 9/27/2009 10/25/2009 11/29/2009 1/3/2009 Medical Assisting PM Schedule 2008 - 2009 Start 11/17/2008 12/15/2008 1/20/2009 2/17/2009 3/16/2009 4/20/2009 5/18/2009 6/15/2009 7/20/2009 8/17/2009 9/14/2009 10/19/2009 11/16/2009 12/14/2009 End 12/11/2008 1/15/2009 2/12/2009 3/12/2009 4/16/2009 5/14/2009 6/11/2009 7/16/2009 8/13/2009 9/11/2009 10/15/2009 11/12/2009 12/10/2009 1/7/2010 Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Weekend Schedule 2008 - 2009 Start End 11/22/2008 12/20/2008 1/24/2009 2/21/2009 3/21/2009 4/25/2009 5/30/2009 6/27/2009 8/1/2009 8/29/2009 9/26/2009 10/24/2009 11/21/2009 12/14/2008 1/18/2009 2/15/2009 3/15/2009 4/19/2009 5/24/2009 6/21/2009 7/26/2009 8/23/2009 9/20/2009 10/18/2009 11/15/2009 12/20/2009 Medical Assisting AM Schedule 2008 - 2010 Medical Assisting Evening Schedule 2009 - 2010 Start End Start End 11/10/2008 12/8/2008 1/12/2009 2/9/2009 3/9/2009 4/13/2009 5/11/2009 6/8/2009 7/13/2009 8/10/2009 9/8/2009 10/12/2009 11/9/2009 12/7/2009 12/5/2008 1/9/2009 2/5/2009 3/5/2009 4/2/2009 5/7/2009 6/4/2009 7/2/2009 8/6/2009 9/3/2009 10/1/2009 11/5/2009 12/4/2009 1/7/2010 1/12/2009 2/9/2009 3/9/2009 4/13/2009 5/11/2009 6/8/2009 7/13/2009 8/10/2009 9/8/2009 10/12/2009 11/9/2009 12/7/2009 2/5/2009 3/5/2009 4/2/2009 5/7/2009 6/4/2009 7/2/2009 8/6/2009 9/3/2009 10/1/2009 11/5/2009 12/4/2009 1/7/2010 Medical Insurance Billing and Coding AM Schedule 2008 - 2009 Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Evening Schedule 2009 Start End Start End 11/10/2008 12/8/2008 1/12/2009 2/9/2009 3/9/2009 4/13/2009 5/11/2009 6/8/2009 7/13/2009 8/10/2009 9/8/2009 10/12/2009 11/9/2009 12/7/2009 12/5/2008 1/9/2009 2/5/2009 3/5/2009 4/2/2009 5/7/2009 6/4/2009 7/2/2009 8/6/2009 9/3/2009 10/1/2009 11/5/2009 12/4/2009 1/7/2010 1/12/2009 2/9/2009 3/9/2009 4/13/2009 5/11/2009 6/8/2009 7/13/2009 8/10/2009 9/8/2009 10/12/2009 11/9/2009 12/7/2009 2/5/2009 3/5/2009 4/2/2009 5/7/2009 6/4/2009 7/2/2009 8/6/2009 9/3/2009 10/1/2009 11/5/2009 12/4/2009 1/7/2010 Student Breaks 2009 Weekend Student Breaks 2009 Spring Break: April 6 to April 11 April 4 to April 5 Summer Break: July 6 to July 11 Fall Break: October 6 to October 11 Winter Break: December 24 to January 1 May 23 to May 24 July 4 to July 5 November 28-November 29 December 26 to December 27 90
