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ProfileFounded:1970Location:Youngwood, Pa., approximately 6 miles south ofGreensburg, off Route Enrollment:studentsapproximately 5,554 full- and part-timePrograms:64 associate degree, 15 diploma, and 58certificate programs with options that prepare students forcareers or transfer to baccalaureate degree programs at four-yearinstitutions.Faculty: 80 full-time teaching faculty and approximately 287part-time facultyAcademic Calendar:two 15-week semesters (fall,spring); two 12-week Late-Start sessions (fall, spring); and one9-week summer session. Classes are conducted weekdays,evenings, Saturdays and online.Directions - Youngwood Campus:From Greensburg and Route 30: Take Route 119 South into Youngwood. At thesecond traffic light, Depot Street, turn left and proceed one mileto the college, located on the right.From the New Stanton interchange of the Pennsylvania Turnpike(Exit 8/75): Take Route 119 North into Youngwood. At the fourthtraffic light, Depot Street, turn right and proceed one mile to thecollege, located on the right.Degrees Granted: associate of arts degree, associateof fine arts degree, associate of applied science degree, diplomaand certificateCampus: The main campus is located in a rural setting a shortdistance from the New Stanton Interchange of the PennsylvaniaTurnpike off Route 119. The 80-acre campus comprises fourbuildings. Founders Hall, Commissioners Hall and ScienceHall house general classrooms, science laboratories, computerand desktop publishing laboratories, multimedia technologylaboratory, culinary arts laboratory with dining facility, dentalhygiene clinic, radiology technology laboratory, greenhouse,theater, art gallery, library , Student Services, College LearningCenter, Campus Children’s Center, bookstore, student lounges,cafeteria, gymnasium, fitness center, and indoor running track.The Business & Industry Center contains classrooms, laboratories,offices and training facilities for area employers. In addition, thereare athletic fields for baseball, softball and other sporting activities .All buildings are easily accessible to the physically disabled. Thereare also designated parking spaces for the physically disabled.The Westmoreland smoking policy designates all buildings at theYoungwood campus and the education centers as smoke-free.Off-Campus Centers: To provide access to qualityeducational opportunities to all area residents, the collegeoperates six off-campus education centers - Bushy Run, Export;Fayette, Uniontown; Indiana, Indiana; Latrobe, Latrobe; and NewKensington, New Kensington - that serve all of Westmoreland,Fayette and Indiana counties.The Westmoreland Advanced Technology Center, located atRIDC-Westmoreland in the former Sony facility, houses the college’s workforce development programs and provides the regions’employers with state-of-the-art facilities for advanced training inmechatronics, additive manufacturing, energy, machining and fabrication, and nanotechnology for students and local employers.The Westmoreland Public Safety Training Center, located nearSmithton, provides public safety training for fire, police and emergency services responders.2017-18 Westmoreland County Community College Catalog westmoreland.edu4

Education CentersWestmoreland maintains education centers that serve all of Westmoreland, Fayette and Indiana counties. Day and evening classes areconducted at Bushy Run, Export; Fayette, Uniontown; Indiana, Indiana; Latrobe, Latrobe; and New Kensington, New Kensington. Inaddition, online courses are offered to students at these sites. Student services such as counseling, advising and financial aid are alsoavailable at scheduled times. Students can also pay tuition and fees and purchase textbooks at the centers.Bushy RunBushy Run is located at 6707 Mellon Road near Murrysville. Thecenter houses traditional classrooms, a distance learning classroom,a computer laboratory, a science laboratory, accommodations forworkforce development training, a student lounge with Wi-Fi andoffices. 724-327-8090DIRECTIONS: From Greensburg: Take Route 66 North to Route22 heading west toward Pittsburgh. At the third traffic light, turnleft onto Mellon Road and proceed approximately 1.5 miles to theBushy Run Center on the left.From Murrysville: Take Route 22 East toward Delmont. Turn rightat the intersection onto Mellon Road and proceed 1.5 miles to theBushy Run Center.From Harrison City: At the intersection of Route 130 andHarrison City Export Road, travel north on Harrison City ExportRoad 3 miles. Bear right onto Mellon Road past the entrance toWestmoreland Country Club and proceed approximately 1 mile tothe center on the right.LatrobeLatrobe is located at 130 Depot Street, Latrobe. The new centerhouses traditional, computer and multipurpose classrooms; aCollaborate classroom; allied health and science labs; studentstudy areas; a conference room; and administrative offices.DIRECTIONS: From Route 30: Take Route 981 North towardLatrobe. (Route 981 becomes Lloyd Avenue.) Cross the bridge andbear right onto Main Street then take the first left onto JeffersonStreet. Turn left onto Depot Street. The center is on your right.From Route 22-New Alexandria: Take Route 981 South andturn right onto PA 981/Industrial Boulevard at the traffic light. Thecenter is on your right at the intersection of Depot and Jeffersonstreets.New KensingtonOpened in January 2009, New Kensington is located at 1150Fifth Avenue in downtown New Kensington. The center containstraditional classrooms, computer classrooms/labs, a science lab,administrative offices and a student lounge. The center is alsohome to PA CareerLink - Alle-Kiski, which provides services to theunemployed.724-335-8110DIRECTIONS: From C. L. Schmitt Bridge: At the second trafficsignal, turn left onto 4th Avenue. Follow 4th Avenue up to 11thStreet and turn right. Turn left onto 5th Avenue. Westmoreland islocated on the right.From Greensburg Road: At the Parnassus Intersection,(CVS), proceed straight through the traffic signal onto IndustrialBoulevard. Stay on Industrial Boulevard through town and passthe C. L. Schmitt Bridge. At the stop sign, go straight and make aright onto 11th street (in front of the UniFirst). Proceed through firststop sign and turn left at the following stop sign onto 5th Avenue.Westmoreland is located on the right.From Vandergrift/Leechburg; Follow Rte. 56 toward NewKensington. Turn right onto 7th Street (next to Valley High Schooltrack) and proceed straight to first traffic signal. Turn right ontoFreeport Road and proceed to next traffic signal. Turn left ontoLocust Street, cross the viaduct to next stop sign. Turn right onto5th Avenue. WCCC is located on the right.Advanced Technology CenterThe Advanced Technology Center, located in RIDCWestmoreland at 1001 Technology Drive in Mt. Pleasant, providesstate-of-the-art classrooms, labs featuring specialized equipmentfor hands-on training and open, flexible instructional space forcollaborative learning. In addition to housing the workforcedevelopment programs, the center provides advanced training forthe region’s employers. 724-925-4269DIRECTIONS: From New Stanton - Take I-70 East toward US119/Greensburg. Take Exit 1 to merge onto US-119 South towardConnellsville and then exit on Technology Drive. Proceed to trafficlight and turn left (intersection of Old 119/State Route 3093) andthen make the first right into facility.From Greensburg: Follow US-119 South/ South Main St. Takethe exit to stay on US-119 South toward Connellsville and exit onTechnology Drive. Proceed to traffic light and turn left (intersectionof Old 119/State Route 3093) and then make the first right intofacility.From Pittsburgh: Take I-376 East toward Monroeville then geton I-76 East. Take Exit 75 for US-119/PA-66 toward Greensburg.Take Exit 1 to merge onto US-119 South toward Connellsville Exiton Technology Drive. Proceed to traffic light and turn left (intersection of Old 119/State Route 3093) and then make the first rightinto facility.Public Safety Training CenterDesigned for firefighter, police and emergency servicespersonnel, the center is located in South Huntingdon Township.The facility features a six-story tower with an attached 2 1/2 storyresidential building that simulates industrial, commercial andresidential structures. Also on site are a classroom/administrationbuilding, class A live burn building, outdoor firing range, rubblepile, outdoor training props and pond. 724-872-2447DIRECTIONS: From I-70 W (New Stanton and PA Turnpike, exit75) - Take I-70 West 8 miles from New Stanton to the Smithton exit(no. 49). Exit, and turn left at the stop sign onto Fitz Henry Road.Proceed 1 mile and turn right onto Reduction Road. Proceed 1 mileto the PSTC entrance on the left.From I-70 E (Belle Vernon and I-79) - Proceed on I-70 East to theSmithton exit (no. 49). Exit and turn left at the stop sign onto FitzHenry Road. Proceed 1 mile and turn right onto Reduction Road.Proceed 1 mile to the PSTC entrance on the left.2017-18 Westmoreland County Community College Catalog westmoreland.edu5

Education CentersFayetteLocated at the Fayette County Community Action Agency Inc.Campus in Uniontown, Fayette houses two traditional classrooms,a computer classroom, a videoconferencing classroom andadministrative offices. 724-437-3512DIRECTIONS: From U.S. 119 South: Take the PA Route 51 rampto Pittsburgh Street. Turn left on Route 51 South/Pittsburgh Roadand continue to follow Route 51 South. Turn left onto W. PennStreet and then turn left onto North Beeson Boulevard.From PA 21 Roy E. Furman Highway: Turn right onto US 40 East.Turn left onto Beeson Boulevard.IndianaThe Indiana Center is located at 45 Airport Road, Indiana, nearthe Jimmy Stewart Airport. Easily accessible from routes 286 and119, the center contains a computer lab, a nursing lab, six classrooms, an office and a student lounge. 724-357-1404DIRECTIONS: From Punxsutawney: Take Route 119 South tothe Clymer/Indiana Exit and exit at Clymer Route 286. At the endof the exit ramp, turn right onto Airport Road. Continue approximately 100 yards and turn left into the parking lot.From Blairsville: Take Route 119 North to the Clymer/IndianaExit and exit at Clymer Route 286. At the end of the exit ramp, turnright onto Airport Road. Continue approximately 100 yards andturn left into the parking lot.2017-18 Westmoreland County Community College Catalog westmoreland.edu6

AdmissionsHigh school graduates or those who hold a GED high school equivalency are granted admission to the college. Individuals 18 years ofage and older who have not earned a high school diploma or a GED may be admitted to the college if they can demonstrate their abilityto benefit from the college experience. After successfully completing 30 credits at Westmoreland, they may be eligible to petition for aCommonwealth Secondary School Diploma. Forms for Commonwealth Secondary School Diplomas are available at the Department ofEducation, GED, Harrisburg.Requirements for Admission1.2.3.4.If you are a new student, submit the online Application for Admission at westmoreland.edu. If you have previously attendedWestmoreland for college credit, then please contact the Student Records office to update your academic record.Upon receipt of the Application for Admission, the AdmissionsOffice will send information on placement assessment and registration.Take the placement assessment and register for classes.Submit transcripts.A. First-time college students: request your high schooltranscript be sent to Westmoreland (includes homeschool).B. GED students: request GED scores to be sent toWestmoreland.C. Transfer students desiring credit for prior courseworkcompleted must submit an official transcript fromregionally accredited colleges and complete the Requestto Transfer Credit to Westmoreland Form.D. Dual Enrollment students: request transcripts fromcollege were courses were taken.ReadmissionFormer students who wish to return after a lapse of two years,must submit a new Application for Admission. A re-entering student who has attended another institution since leaving Westmoreland must request that an official transcript from each school besent directly to the Office of the Registrar.A student who interrupts residence for two or more years mustmeet the graduation requirements at the time of readmission andmay not be readmitted to a degree, major and/or minor that is nolonger active.International StudentsInternational students are encouraged to apply as early aspossible to ensure timely acceptance and arrival. Studentsseeking to study on an F-1 visa status must apply for admission toWestmoreland online at www.westmoreland.edu. Additionally, thefollowing documents must be received and reviewed in order toissue an I-20. These documents include:1. Copy of Passport2. Official academic record, translated into English if necessary.This includes high school or secondary school completion/graduation certificate or diploma.3. Transcripts from postsecondary institutions, if applicable.4. TOEFL Score of 61, or higher.5. Statement of Financial Support for the entirety of the course ofstudy.6. Evidence of financial support, i.e. bank statements showing aminimum amount of 36,000.If you are an international (F-1) student who is already in theUnited States, and you wish to transfer to Westmoreland, thenplease complete the Student Transfer Status Report and call ourAdmissions Office at 724-925-4064.Admission to Specific ProgramsIn addition to the general requirements, some programshave specific admission requirements. The requirements for thedental assisting, dental hygiene, diagnostic medical sonography,expanded functions dental assisting, nursing, medical assisting,phlebotomy and radiology technology programs are listed on thepages describing these programs. (See program index pages 35,36.)Students who do not meet the requirements for a specific programmay become eligible after completing appropriate course work.Full- and Part-time StudentsFull-time students register for 12 or more credits a semester;part-time students register for fewer than 12 credits a semester .Since many programs and courses fill to capacity well before thebeginning of each semester, early inquiry is advised.Students interested in attending Westmoreland are encouragedto contact the Admissions Office at 724-925-4077 or 1-800-2622103 for more information, an interview, or a campus tour.COLLEGE NOWEarly CollegeThis program is designed for motivated students with goodacademic and attendance records who wish to get a head start oncollege. While still in high school, students can complete up to 30semester hours of general education coursework or even earn acollege certificate by enrolling in regularly scheduled online and/or on-campus courses at Westmoreland. Students considering theEarly College Program must be in their junior or senior year of highschool, have a 2.5 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale,and meet the college’s requirements for entry into the course.Dual EnrollmentStudents can receive college credit for specific classes withouteven leaving high school. Unlike the Early College Program,students take dual enrollment classes in their regular school withhigh school teachers who have been certified to teach the course.This program allows high school students to fit college coursesinto a busy schedule while taking classes in a familiar environment.Interested students must be a sophomore, junior or senior with a2.5 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale, and meet thecollege’s requirements for entry into the course. Permission from ahigh school administrator is also required.2017-18 Westmoreland County Community College Catalog westmoreland.edu7

AdmissionsSOARSOAR (Students Occupationally and AcademicallyReady) is a career and technical educational planthat prepares students for college and careers in a diverse, highperforming workforce through articulation with the PennsylvaniaDepartment of Education and local Career and TechnologyCenters (CTC). Students who have completed their Programof Study at a CTC with a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade pointaverage are eligible for college credit for up to three years aftergraduating from high school. Students interested in this programare encouraged to work with their CTC teachers to complete theofficial POS paperwork.The SOAR logo on an academic program description in thiscatalog indicates that for that degree, the college offers toaward free college credit to qualifying graduates of Pennsylvaniasecondary Career and Technical Programs of Study accordingto a statewide articulation agreement with the PennsylvaniaDepartment of Education (PDE). Under these Perkins IV StatewideArticulation Agreements, the college will award college creditsto students who have met all of the criteria for qualification andhave submitted all required documentation under the terms andconditions of the agreement. High school seniors and graduateswho are completers of PDE Bureau of Career and TechnicalEducation-approved secondary SOAR Programs of Study (POS),should submit the required documentation to the Admissionscoordinator of special programs at 724-925-4064 in order toreceive the advanced placement credits.Requirements for receiving advanced placement credits include: Earn a high school diploma, achieve a 2.5 or higher grade pointaverage on a 4.0 scale in the aligned technical course, and complete the secondary school component of the PDE-approvedProgram of Study Achieve competent or advanced level on the secondary end-ofprogram assessment (e.g., NOCTI) Achieve proficiency on all the PDE-approved Program of Studysecondary competencies Furnish documentation as required by the agreement   Copy of high school diploma   Official student transcript   Completed secondary competency task list indicatingproficiency on each task, with the official PDE competencycover sheet signed by your secondary program instructor PA Skills Certificate of PA Certificate of Competency from thetechnical end-of-program assessment Copies of any industry certifications earned The POS Perkins Statewide Articulation Agreement Documentation Coversheet completed by your secondary schoolFor more information, go to www.westmoreland.edu, click on theFuture Students tab, click Academic Information and then SOAR.Details on the Westmoreland degrees that are currently alignedwith SOAR Programs of Study can be found by following the SoarPrograms at Westmoreland hyperlink; information on SOAR andthe required document templates can be found by clicking on theSOAR logo.At the time of catalog publication, 35 Westmoreland degreeshave been aligned to the related secondary Programs of Studyand approved by PDE under the statewide articulation agreement.The chart on the following pages lists the Westmoreland degreesaligned with secondary Programs of Study.2017-18 Westmoreland County Community College Catalog westmoreland.edu8

AdmissionsCreditsCoursesHSGradYearAccounting, AAS9ACC 155ACC 230ACC 23420102015Office Technology, AAS, Office Administration Option12OFT 140OFT 190CPT 195CPT 15020102015Baking and Pastry, AAS Apprenticeship10Baking and Pastry, AAS Non-Apprenticeship10Restaurant Culinary Management, AAS7Criminal Justice, AAS9CIP Code andSecondary Program NamesAccounting52.030252.0401Administrative Assistant &Secretarial Science12.0501Baking Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef43.0107Criminal Justice/Police Science Westmoreland ProgramComputer Technology, AAS, Networking Option11.0901Computer Systems Networking &Computer Information Security, AASTelecommunicationsComputer Technology, AAS, Technical Support Option9Computer Technology, AAS, Networking Option11.0901Computer Systems Networking &Computer Technology, AAS, Technical Support OptionTelecommunications915.1202Computer Technology/Computer Systems TechnologyComputer Technology, AAS, Networking9Computer Technology, AAS, Technical Support9Computer Technology, AAS Telecommunications9Computer

by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. The Associate Degree Nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commissionfor Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-975-5000; www. acenursing.org for achievement of quality and excellence in nursing education.