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2008 - 09 Catalog

NOTE: This version of KCC's catalog is optimized for the web. It may vary slightly from the printed version.

Index

Subject		Page

Welcome from President Hamilton		1

College History/Mission Statement		2
	Accreditation	2
	KCC History	2

Academic Calendar 2008-2009		3

Academic Information		4
	College Transfer	4
	Developmental Education	4
	High School Completion	5
	Degrees and Formal Awards	5
	KCC - OIT Cooperation	5
	Extended Studies and Workforce Development	5
	Small Business Development	6

Enrollment		6
	Who May Enroll	6
	Disability Accommodations	6
	Placement Testing	7

Academic Planning		9
	All Students	9
	New Students	9
	Continuing Students	9
	Degree and Certificate Seeking	9
	International Students	9

Money Matters		10
	Tuition and Fees	11
	Associated Fees	12
	Payment Policies	13
	Installment Plan	13
	Refunds	13
	Gift Certificates	14
	Payment Responsibility	14
	Auditing a Class	14
	Financial Aid	14
	Qualify for Federal Financial Aid	14
	Apply for Financial Aid	15
	Grants and Scholarships	15-18
	Work Study	19
	Loan Deferments	19
	Veteran's Services	19

Student Services		20
	Academic Progress Requirements	20
	Bookstore	20
	Learning Resources Center [LRC]	21
	Tutoring Services	21
	Library Resources	21
	Placement Testing	22
	Orientation	22
	Planning	22
	Counseling	23
	College Survival	23
	Job Referal	23
	Cooperative Work Experience	23
	Student Leadership	24
	Student Clubs	24
	Graduation Degree Audit	25

Academic Advisors		26
	Academic Glossary of Terms	27-28

Degrees and Certificates		29
	Degree Programs	29
	Certificate Programs	29

College Preparatory Instruction		30
	Transfer Instruction	30
	Occupational Preparatory Instruction	30
	Klamath Adult Learning Center [KALC]	30
	Course Numbering	31
	Credit Hour Load	32
	Transferring Credits	33
	Transfer Credit Acceptance	33
	College Level Examination Program	35
	Attendance	35
Grading System		36
	Pass/Fail Option	36
	Incomplete	36
	Grade Discrepancies	37
	Challenging A Course	37
	Repeating A Course	38
	Withdrawing From A Course	38
	Academic Probation	38
	Suspension	39
	Readmission	39
	Plagiarism	39
	Student Grievance	39
Communnity Education		40
	Contract and Customized Training	40
	Continuing Education	40
	Certificates of Completion	40

Policies and Procedures		41
	Directory Information	41
	Use of Social Security Number	42
	Student Rights and Responsibilities	42

Subject		Page


Student Affairs		43
	Student Records	43
	Freedom of Association	43
	Student Participation	44
	Code of Responsible Behavior	44
	Drug and Alcohol Policy	44
	Campus Security Statement	45
	Reporting Criminal Actions	45
	Security of, and Access to, College Facilities	45
	Credit Hours	46

Associate of General Studies
	Basic Competencies	47
	Education Requirements	49

Associate of Science
	Basic Competencies	51
	Education Requirements	53

Associate of Arts, Oregon Transfer: AA-OT
	Basic Competencies	54
	Education Requirements	56

Associate of Applied Science: [AAS]
	Basic Competencies	58

Business and Management
	Business Office Systems Technology AAS	60
	Education Requirements	61
	Certificate Program: Business Office Systems Technology Education Requirements	64
	Business Service-Based AAS	65
	Education Requirements	66
	Certificate Program: Accounting Education Requirements	69
	Certificate Program: Management Education Requirements	70
	Certificate Program: Marketing/Sales Education Requirements	71

Information Technology: AAS
	Basic Competencies	72
	Education Requirements	73
	Certificate Program: Information Systems Education Requirements	76

Health Services-Based: AAS
	Basic Competencies	77
	Education Requirements	78
	Certificate Program: EMT Education Requirements	80
	Certificate Program: Home Health Education Requirements	81
	Certificate Program: Medical Office Education Requirements	82

Human Services: Educational AAS
	Basic Competencies	83-84
	Education Requirements	85
	Certificate Program: Educational Assistant Education Requirements	88
	Certificate Program: Child Care Provider Education Requirements	89

Human Services: Protection AAS
	Basic Competencies	90
	Education Requirements	91
	Certificate Program: Criminal Justice Education Requirements	93
	Certificate Program: Corrections Education Requirements	94

Industry and Engineering
	Basic Competencies	95
	Certificate Program: Welding Education Requirements	96

Natural Resources Systems: AAS
	Basic Competencies	97
	Education Requirements	98

Technical Studies: AAS
	Basic Competencies	101
	Education Requirements	102
	Certificate Program: Technical Studies Education Requirements	104

Klamath Falls Map
	Course Locations	105

Course Descriptions		106-151

Administration		152

Faculty		153

Affirmative Action		154