2012-2013 Catalog - Columbus State Community College

Table of Contents
Campus Directory........................................................................ 2
General Information
Academic Calendar (Semesters)........................................5-7
Columbus Campus Map........................................................ 8
Columbus State In Brief........................................................ 9
Campus Tours........................................................................ 9
Delaware Campus......................................................... 10, 42
Regional Learning Centers (Off-Campus).......................... 11
Enrollment Services
Admissions Policy.............................................................. 14
Application/Enrollment Procedures.................................... 14
Getting Started Orientation................................................. 14
Good as Gold Program........................................................ 15
Placement Testing............................................................... 16
Registering for Classes........................................................ 17
Student Assistance Center................................................... 19
Financial Aid....................................................................... 19
Veteran Services.................................................................. 21
Fees
One-Time, Instructional and General Fees......................... 24
Semester Academic Fees..................................................... 24
Lab Fees.............................................................................. 24
Fee Payment/Payment Options........................................... 24
Late Registration Fee.......................................................... 24
Prior Learning Assessment and Proficiency Exam Fees..... 24
Transient Student Fees........................................................ 25
Release of Records and Transcripts.................................... 25
Refunds............................................................................... 25
Residency Status for Tuition Purposes............................... 26
Parking Permits................................................................... 26
Grades and Academic Procedures
Grades, Other Marks........................................................... 28
Academic Standing............................................................. 29
Dean’s List, Satisfactory Academic Progress..................... 29
Academic Warning.............................................................. 29
Probation/Dismissal............................................................ 29
Readmission after Dismissal............................................... 30
Prior Learning Assessment.................................................. 30
Fresh Start Rule................................................................... 31
Course Drop/Withdrawal Procedure................................... 31
Program of Study Change................................................... 31
Petition to Graduate............................................................ 32
Graduation Requirements and Honors, Commencement.... 32
Student Privacy Rights........................................................ 32
Additional Services to Students
Advising Services............................................................... 36
Athletics and College Recreation........................................ 36
Bookstore/Café/Convenience Store.................................... 37
Bridgeview Golf Course and Driving Range...................... 41
Career Services/Acloché/Student Employment.................. 37
Cashiers and Student Accounting....................................... 38
Child Development Center.................................................. 38
Counseling Services............................................................ 38
Disability Services.............................................................. 39
Diversity and Study Abroad Programs................................ 39
Email................................................................................... 40
Food Services...................................................................... 40
H.S. to College Access and Readiness Programs................ 41
Intercollegiate Athletics...................................................... 36
Intramural Sports................................................................. 36
IT Support Services............................................................. 42
Library................................................................................. 40
Public Safety/Police/Parking............................................... 42
Student Engagement and Leadership.................................. 48
Student Organizations......................................................... 49
Student Rights and Responsibilities.................................... 49
Testing Center(s)/College Testing Services........................ 50
TRiO Programs................................................................... 39
Tutoring Services................................................................ 51
Wellness Program............................................................... 49
Community Education and Workforce Development............ 53
Online/Distance Learning......................................................... 59
Programs of Study and Course Descriptions.......................... 64
Career and Technical Programs.......................................... 64
General Education Goals.................................................... 64
Transfer Programs............................................................... 64
Graduation Requirements....................................... 32, 65, 77
Ohio Transfer Policy........................................................... 69
Transfer Module.................................................................. 69
College Transfer Agreements.............................................. 72
Academic Programs................................................................... 78
Program Descriptions/Curriculum...................................... 81
Course Descriptions.......................................................... 221
Directories................................................................................. 332
Index.......................................................................................... 346
Mission Statement.................................................................... 354
Columbus State Community College makes every effort to present
accurate/current information in this catalog at the time of its
publication. However, the college reserves the right to make changes
to the information contained herein as necessary. Such changes will
be reflected in the online college catalog, which is deemed the official
college catalog and is maintained at www.cscc.edu. For academic
planning purposes, the online catalog should be consulted to verify
the currency of the information presented herein.
Nondiscrimination Policy
It is the established policy of Columbus State Community College not to
discriminate against any individual or group of individuals for reasons of
race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability or veteran
status. The college is fully committed to providing equal opportunities in
all employment-related activities, educational programs, and other activities
of the college. Columbus State promotes equal opportunities through a
positive and continuing Affirmative Action Program. Columbus State
Community College will fully comply with all federal, state, and local
laws and regulations to guarantee equal opportunities.
Reasonable Accommodations
It is the Columbus State Community College policy to provide reasonable
accommodation to students with disabilities. If you would like to request
such accommodation because of a physical, mental, or learning disability,
please contact Disability Services, Eibling Hall, Room 101, (614) 287-
2570 (VOICE/TTY).
Accreditation
Columbus State Community College is
accredited by The Higher Learning
Commission, Member-North Central Assn.
(NCA), 230 S. LaSalle St., Suite 7-500,
Chicago, IL 60604-1413, (312) 263-0456 or
(800) 621-7440, www.ncahlc.org.