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CatalogAugust 2014Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Campus6600 34th AvenueMoline, IL 61265-5899309-796-5000Black Hawk College East Campus26230 Black Hawk RoadGalva, IL 61434-9476309-854-1700

Black Hawk College Catalog – 2014Page 2VisionTotal accessibility, quality instructional programs, student-centered services, and strategicalliances position Black Hawk College as the preferred choice for education and training.MissionBlack Hawk College enriches the community by providing the environment andeducational resources for individuals to become lifelong learners.Core ValuesAppreciation of Diversity, Caring and Compassion, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity, Respect,and Responsibility.Student Learning and AssessmentBlack Hawk College is committed to providing a learningcentered environment. Faculty are interested in students’mastery of course content as well as the process by whichstudents acquire knowledge. Students develop skills andadapt concepts that will support them throughout life aseffective citizens as well as professionals in their fields.The assessment of student learning is one very importantcomponent of a learning-centered environment. Assessment is an ongoing, systematic process that measuresstudent learning. Through feedback processes, thisassessment also provides a means to improve studentlearning at Black Hawk College.The assessment of student learning includes: Developing outcomes for student learning Selecting appropriate assessment measures Systematically collecting, analyzing, and interpretingthese measures Using feedback loops to make changes to improvestudent learningStudents play a significant role in their learning and theassessment process. They have opportunities to learn howthe assessment process works, how the results will benefitthem, and how to become active participants in theprocess.

Black Hawk College Catalog – 2014Page 3Black Hawk College AccreditationBlack Hawk College is accredited or approved by: The Higher Learning Commission Commission of the North Central Association ofColleges and Schools, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite24000, Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504, Any questions regarding the accreditation of BlackHawk College may be directed to this agency at theaddress and phone number listed here. Illinois Board of Higher Education Illinois Community College Board Illinois State Board of EducationAdditional Accrediting AgenciesInstitution/CurriculumBlack Hawk CollegeAssociate in Science-EMSParamedic and EmergencyMedical TechnicanParamedicAssociate Degree NursingChild DevelopmentCertified Nursing AssistantFire Science OfficerPhysical TherapistAssistantPractical NursingCertificateAccrediting/Approving BodyIllinois Community CollegeBoard (ICCB)Committee on Accreditation ofEducational Program for theEMS Professions. CoAEMSP/Commission on Accreditationof Allied Health EducationProgramsAccreditation Commission inNursing Education (ACEN)National Association forEducation for young children(NAEYC)Illinois Department of PublicHealthIllinois State Fire MarshalCommission on Accreditationin Physical Therapy Education:American Physical TherapyAssociation (CAPTE)Illinois Department of Financialand Professional Regulation

Black Hawk College Catalog – 2014Page 4From the Presidentof Black Hawk CollegeWelcome and thank you for choosing Black Hawk College!Originally established as Moline Community College by theMoline School Board in 1946, the college was later namedBlack Hawk College in 1961. In 1965, BHC was incorporatedinto the state’s system of higher education, and in 1967 EastCampus operations started at the Kewanee National Guard. Thecurrent Quad-Cities Campus was completed between 1970 and1971, and the current East Campus in Galva was completed in1977. Since those early days, Black Hawk has been about thebusiness of providing quality education through both credit andnon-credit offerings.As your President, I am dedicated to continuing the tradition of providing excellent educationalopportunities while increasing access for residents of the 9 counties we serve in western Illinois, a regionthat has a rich and diverse culture.At Black Hawk College, you will find a dedicated staff and faculty who are anxious to help you achieveyour educational goals through more than 100 career track programs and more than 47 transfer programs.We are here to pave the way for your success with exemplary learning opportunities. Your experiences inthe classroom will be readily transferable to the workplace or to a senior college or university.In addition, we have a variety of athletic programs and student clubs and organizations that encourageinvolvement and engagement. Studies show that the more engaged students are during their collegeexperience the more successful they are. Please take advantage of our Student Life and Clubs identified onour website. Involvement will truly enrich your educational program.I am looking forward to my own Black Hawk College experience, and I extend my best wishes toyou during your time with us.Thomas B. Baynum

Black Hawk College Catalog – 2014Quick Reference Table of ContentsCatalog Disclaimer . 11Admission Information . 15Financial Aid . 18Tuition and Fee Information . 24Graduation Requirements . 41Career Program Descriptions . 54Transfer Programs . 110Course Descriptions . 148Page 5

Black Hawk College Catalog – 2014Page 6Table of ContentsVision .2Mission .2Core Values .2Student Learning and Assessment .2Black Hawk College Accreditation .3Additional Accrediting Agencies . 3From the President of Black Hawk College .42014-2015 Academic Calendar Year .10College Information & Policies .11Black Hawk College ID Number . 11Catalog Disclaimer . 11Governance . 11myBlackHawk . 11Student E-Mail Accounts . 11Affirmative Action . 11Freedom of Information Act . 12Student Right to Know . 12Title IX . 12Facilities .13Quad-Cities Campus . 13East Campus. 13Outreach Centers . 13Parking . 14Information Technology Services . 14Admission Information .15First Year Experience . 15Admission Policy . 15Enrollment of High School Students . 15Application for Admission . 16High School or GED Transcripts . 16Subject-Specific Admissions Requirements forStudents Entering Baccalaureate Programs beginningin the Fall of 1993 . 16Admission of Transfer Students . 16BHC/WIU Dual Admission . 16Transfer of International Credit . 16Admission of International Students and Non-NativeSpeakers of English . 16Admission Denial . 17Financial Aid .18Application Procedures . 18Academic Progress . 18Black Hawk College Presidential Scholars . 18Black Hawk College Achievement Awards . 18State-Funded Financial Aid. 18Federal Funded Financial Aid . 19Veterans’ Benefits . 19Black Hawk College Scholarship Program . 19Placement and Online Orientation .20Placement . 20Placement for Students in Foreign Languages . 20Online Orientation. 21Registration.22Student Responsibilities . 22Student Handbook . 22New Student Advising and Registration Sessions . 22Auditing . 22Maximum Course Load . 22Semester Credit Hour Load . 23Cancellation of Courses . 23Tuition and Fee Information . 24Residency . 24Tuition and Fees . 25Cooperative Educational Agreements andChargebacks. 25Refund Schedule . 26Refund Policy . 26Return of Federal Financial Aid Policy . 27Military Called to Active Duty . 27Senior Citizens Tuition Waiver . 27Books and Supplies . 27Returned Checks. 27Financial Arrears . 27Deferred Payment Program . 27Student Involvement . 29Student Involvement . 29Students Resources . 30Advisement Services . 30Career Services . 30Counseling . 31Disability Accommodations . 31Early Alert . 31Enrollment Services. 31Financial Aid . 31Housing . 31Independent Learning Center (ILC) . 32Intercollegiate Athletics. 32Libraries . 32Military and Student Veteran Center . 32Student ID. 32Student Success Center. 32Student Records . 33Records Policy . 33Deficiency Reports . 33Transcripts . 33Change of Address . 33Denial of Enrollment . 33Transcript Retention . 33Academic Information and Regulations . 34Grading System . 34Cheating and Plagiarism Policy . 34Repeat Policy . 35Attendance . 35Children in Class . 35Withdrawing from College . 35Adding/Dropping a Class . 35Academic Standards . 36Academic Progress Policy . 36Academic Forgiveness Policy . 36Baccalaureate/Transfer Course Guarantee . 37Occupational Program Guarantee . 37Conferring Degrees and Certificates . 37