CONTENTSGeneral InformationPresident's Message 3<strong>2010</strong>-<strong>11</strong> Academic Calendar 4General Information 4Common Questions 4Vision, Mission, and Institutional Core Values 6ADMISSION AND REGISTRATIONApplying for Admission 7Career and Course Planning 9Registering for Classes 9Refunds 10tUITION, fEES, ANDFINANCIAL AIDTuition and Fees <strong>11</strong>Tuition and Fee Waivers 12Financing Your Education 13Student ResourcesLearning Resources 16Learning Assistance 17Campus Services 17Emergency <strong>College</strong> Closures 18Student Life 18Instructional Programs and PoliciesDegree Programs 19Educational and Career Pathways 19Certificate Programs 20Additional Programs 20Graduation Requirements 20University of Washington Bothell 21Program Learning Outcomes 22Degree Requirements 24-53Certificate Requirements 54-62Distribution Courses List 63Transfer of Credits 67Academic Policies 67Letter Grade Designations 70Advanced Placement Table 73CREDIT CourseSCourse Descriptions 75-107Student Rights andResponsibilities 108Faculty, Staff, andAdministration DIRECTORY <strong>11</strong>0Glossary <strong>11</strong>3Index <strong>11</strong>4<strong>Cascadia</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong>18345 Campus Way NEBothell, WA 980<strong>11</strong>(425) 352-8000info@cascadia.eduwww.cascadia.eduCREATINGOPPORTUNITIESWASHINGTON COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES2
From The PresidentWe are excited to celebrate <strong>Cascadia</strong>’s 10thanniversary this year. Our first ten years havehelped establish the college as a cornerstoneof the community and we take an immenseamount of pride in the thousands of graduateswho have gone on to achieve success at 4-yearcolleges, in their careers, and in their lives.The sign of a quality institution is its qualitystudents, and we have plenty. We also haveexcellent facilities, faculty, and staff to assistyou with your academic goals and provideyou with a high quality, affordable education.Board of TrusteesJust as students grow, learn, and change, so does the college. This year will bemy first as <strong>Cascadia</strong>’s president. I come to <strong>Cascadia</strong> after serving as the VicePresident for Student Services at North Idaho <strong>College</strong> in Coeur d’Alene, ID. Iam excited about taking on this new challenge. I look forward to working withstudents, faculty, and staff to continue to make <strong>Cascadia</strong> a vibrant learningenvironment.With my new position comes the responsibility of assuring the qualityeducation you’ll receive, building on the relationships we have with oursurrounding community, and helping the college manage its continuedgrowth. I hope you will use the resources we provide to learn, to further yourown goals, and to seek out an education that will help you succeed.It is our commitment to support our students and to excite you about<strong>Cascadia</strong>. We are dedicated to helping you think critically, learn actively,interact in diverse and complex environments, and communicate with clarityand originality.Please seek out any of the faculty or staff, including me, to help you reach yourgoals. Welcome.Sincerely,<strong>Cascadia</strong><strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong>Board of TrusteesThe college is governed by aBoard of Trustees, which is appointedby the Governor. The Board membersare (top to bottom): Kirstin Haugen,Jean Magladry, Julie Miller, and RoyWilkinson.Eric W. Murray, Ph.D.President, <strong>Cascadia</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong><strong>Cascadia</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> Catalog <strong>2010</strong>-<strong>11</strong> 3