Academic Catalog - Mt. Sierra College

table of
contents
5
introduction
Academic Calendar Fall 2012 - Summer 2014 6
Mission 7
Educational Philosophy 8
Technology Meets Creativity 9
Accreditation, Approvals, Authorizations 10
About Mt. Sierra College 12
Student Housing 17
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admissions
Conditional Admission 20
International Applicants 22
Student’s Right To Cancel 23
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tuition & fees
Tuition and Fees 25
Cost of Program 26
Active Military Pricing 26
Fees 27
Student Tuition Recovery Fund 28
Tuition Refund Policy 29
Student Financial Responsibility 30
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financial aid
Financial Aid 33
Application Process 34
Eligibility 34
Satisfactory Academic Progress & Financial Aid Eligibility 35
Federal Aid Programs 37
Veterans’ Benefits 38
Monthly Payment Plan 38
Alternative Forms of Financial Assistance 38
Grants and Scholarships 39
Mt. Sierra College High School Scholarship Program 39
Student Employment 39
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academic policies & procedures
Academic Calendar 41
Credits and Clock Hours 42
Student Classification 42
Schedule of Classes 43
FlexLearn® and Online Courses 43
Registration 44
Transfer Credit Policy 45
Articulation Agreements 48
Auditing a Course 48
Registration Amendment 48
First Week Drop Policy 49
Resuming Studies 50
Changing Programs 50
Withdrawing from the College (Program Withdrawal) 50
Attendance 51
Grading System 52
Appealing a Grade 53
Statement on Academic Freedom 54
Academic Integrity 54
Satisfactory Academic Progress & Academic Status 55
Graduation Requirements 58
Commencement Ceremonies 59
Recognition of Honors 59
Transcripts and Diplomas 59
Alumni Benefits 60
Maintenance of Student Records 60
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student services
Student Services 63
Academic Advisement 64
Student Success 64
Learning Resources Center 66
Mt. Sierra College Computers & Network 67
Mt. Sierra College Student Portal 68
Campus Bookstore 68
Career Services 68
Enrollment Verification 69
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 69
Americans with Disabilities Act 69
Discrimination and Harassment 70
Campus Safety 70
Workplace Violence Prevention 71
Student Code of Conduct 72
Controlled Substance Policy 73
Grievance Policy 73
Complaints 76
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academic programs
Academic Programs 79
Business Degree Programs 84
Media Arts & Design Degree Programs 87
Technology Degree Programs 99
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course descriptions
Course Codes 102
Accounting 103
Business 103
Computer Information Technology 106
Design 113
Economics 122
English 122
Finance 124
Game Arts & Design 124
Internship 131
Management 132
Marketing 133
Mathematics 133
Media Arts & Design Electives 134
Philosophy 134
Political Science 135
Professional Development 135
Project Management 136
Psychology 137
Security 137
Sociology 140
Speech 140
Telecommunications Technology 141
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administration
Administration 146
Faculty 147
Staff 153