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IntroductionCollege Mission,Vision, and GoalsMissionOur mission at Bellevue Community College is to: provide an academic environmentwhich encourages students to becomeresponsible, analytical, creative, andproductive citizens;provide accessible services and educational programs that reflect excellence;meet the changing educational needs ofour diverse community;promote pluralism within our multiculturalsociety; andbe a leader and partner in the culture, technology, and business of our Eastside community.We visualize Bellevue Community Collegeas a place that: places student learning at the center of allwe do;values and respects diversity on campusand within our community;provides equal opportunities to all whoseek self-improvement through education;aspires to excellence in academic andprofessional achievement;values shared decision-making;encourages creativity and innovation inthe college’s faculty and staff;adapts to the changing demands ineducating our community; andprovides high quality services to students,visitors, and the community.GoalsTo support our mission and vision wecommit ourselves to these goals:EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE provide opportunities for students to achievediverse educational goals by offeringacademic/transfer, occupational, developmental, and continuing education programs. provide curricula that enable students toachieve competence in the outcome areasidentified by the college’s GeneralEducation program. provide lifelong educational experienceswithin all college programs. commit resources to the professionaldevelopment of college personnel.4PLURALISMmaintain a campus community in whichall constituencies have an active voice inthe decision-making process. promote pluralism in all aspects ofcollege life. demonstrate support for policies withinour community that promote pluralism. provide an environment that supports adiverse student body, faculty, and staff. Vision TEAMWORKfoster a college community in whichindividuals, campus committees andorganizations, and community groupsform mutually supportive relationshipsand partnerships for the common good. provide an educational and artistic centerthat joins with the community tofoster cultural, civic, artistic, social,environmental, and economic development. develop connections between the collegeand the community in order to improvethe educational and financial bases ofthe college. incorporate developing technologies, methodsand ideas into instructional programs andadministrative services in order to maintainrelevant programs and services. QUALITY SERVICEprovide the staff and systems necessaryto effectively assist students in makingappropriate decisions regarding theireducational options. provide high quality library and mediaservices, instructional support servicesand counseling services. provide educational programs and serviceswhich meet the complex and changingneeds of our community. maintain the fiscal integrity of the college. (adopted by the Board of Trustees, January 1994)Affirmation ofInclusionBellevue Community College is committedto maintaining an environment in whichevery member of the campus communityfeels welcome to participate in the life ofthe college, free from harassment anddiscrimination.2000-2001 Bellevue Community College Course CatalogWe value our different backgrounds at BCC,and students, faculty, staff members, andadministrators are to treat one another withdignity and respect.(Adopted by the All College Council, June 1992)AccreditationBellevue Community College is fullyaccredited as an institution of highereducation by the Northwest Associationof Schools and Colleges, Commission onColleges. This accreditation was mostrecently reaffirmed in 1995.STATE APPROVING AGENCYThe academic programs of study areapproved by the Higher Education Coordinating Board’s State Approving Agency(HECB/SAA) for enrollment of personseligible to receive educational benefits underTitle 38 and Title 10, U. S. Code.About ThisCatalogEvery effort is made to ensure that theinformation in this catalog is accurate at thetime of publication. Acknowledging thatpolicies, personnel, curricula, and fundingcan change, however, Bellevue CommunityCollege reserves the right to amend, revise,or modify any provision printed in thiscatalog. Because curricula are regularlyreviewed and revised, the college alsoreserves the right to add or withdraw courseswithout prior notification. This catalog istherefore not to be regarded as an irrevocablecontract between the student and the college.AccommodationThe college is barrier free. If a reasonableaccommodation is needed to visit, pleasecontact Disability Support Services (425)564-2498, TTY (425) 564-4110 one monthbefore the visit. Accommodations must berequested 4-6 weeks prior to need.

Four Paths IntroductionFour Paths toEducationalSuccessSTUDENTS AND LEARNINGStudents at Bellevue Community Collegeshould expect to improve their ability to communicate effectively; reason quantitatively; think critically; value and communicate across othercultures.In the Learning Outcomes AssessmentProgram we look at the work students producein the classroom and for student serviceprograms. We also interview students to findout about their experiences at BCC and theirattitudes toward school and learning. Finally,we interview teachers and staff. Theinformation we gather helps teachers discoverif their teaching techniques are successful, ithelps departments determine whether theircourses meet student needs, and it helps thewhole school improve its programs.Path 1 ACADEMIC TRANSFEREDUCATIONAssociate in Arts and Sciences Degree is designed for students who plan to transferto a baccalaureate college or university;requires completion of 90 college-levelcredits within specified distribution areas;conforms to the statewide Direct TransferAgreement endorsed by the Inter-CollegeRelations Council;is accepted as fulfillment of the generaleducational requirements by Washingtonstate baccalaureate institutions;is not altered by special admission criteriawhich may be established by a specificbaccalaureate institution;grants junior status to resident studentsupon admissions at institutions endorsingthe Direct Transfer Agreement.Associate in Science Degree requires students to complete a minimumof 90 college-level credits in a programthat is precisely parallel with the lowerlevel (first two years) of a baccalaureate degree plan at the institution to which theyexpect to transfer;is intended to prepare students for admission to a specific baccalaureate program;does not necessarily meet the DirectTransfer Agreement guidelines;has been awarded in the following majordisciplines: Business administration Engineering Pre-pharmacy Recreation leadership.Additional disciplines may be available, andstudents must discuss specific transfer planswith an advisor to plan their degree.Students may transfer to a baccalaureateinstitution prior to completing their degree.Without the associate degree, however,students risk losing credits that are normallyaccepted within the degree, or they may lackgeneral education requirements, sometimescalled general undergraduate requirements(GURs). In order for the Direct TransferAgreement to apply, a student must havecompleted 90 credits that are applicable andtransferable to the receiving institution ORhave completed the degree.Path 2 PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL EDUCATIONAssociate in Arts Degree with emphasis in certain program fields,requires completion of at least 90college-level credits.Certificates of Achievement provide training in a focused program ina specific occupational field and require45 credits or more of prescribed courses.Certificates of Accomplishment provide dedicated training and requirefewer than 45 credits of specific courses.Professional or technical program offerings andcourse requirements listed in this catalog maybe altered by the college to reflect the needs ofindustry, student interests, availability ofresources, and general education options.Path 3 GENERAL STUDIESAssociate in Arts inGeneral Studies Degreedegree is designed for students who doNOT plan to transfer to a baccalaureateinstitution but wish to receive recognitionfor completion of 90 credits in collegecredit courses.Skill Development Coursesdo not lead to a degree or certificate, butare designed to develop or build basicskills. Development of basic skillsis available for students requiring basicreading, writing or mathematics. Englishas a Second Language offers non-nativestudents an opportunity to learn English.High School Completionis for students who are 19 years of age orolder and would like to complete their highschool education. Credit toward thediploma may be granted for workcompleted in accredited secondary schools.The student must complete 10 credits inresidence at BCC. The high school diplomais accepted for admission to baccalaureatecolleges and is subject to the same conditions as the usual high school diploma.General Education Development (GED)courses are available for students 19years or older who may find it impossibleto enter the high school completionprogram. Free courses are available toprepare for the GED exam. The exam hasa minimal fee and is available through theAssessment Office.Path 4 CONTINUINGEDUCATIONIn our quickly changing world, education isnow a lifelong process. BCC ContinuingEducation offerings meet on-going learningneeds, after or in between formal degrees.These classes keep knowledge and skillscurrent without the constraints of workingfor credit or degrees. Options range fromthree-hour workshops to ten-week classes.Content includes work-related and personalenrichment subjects, with instructiongenerally focused on immediate use. Studentsmay request a certificate of completion.Continuing Education Units (CEUs) areavailable for some offerings.Offerings are continually updated to meetcurrent needs. Course descriptions,schedules, and fees are published in theQuarterly Schedules and are also available bycalling the Continuing Education Office at(425) 564-2263, menu option 5.2000-2001 Bellevue Community College Course Catalog5

Degrees Degree& CertificatesPlanningDegrees andCertificatesDegreesThe following degrees offered at BCC requireat least 90 college-level credits for completion. Programs designated with a pound sign(#) indicate selective admissions criteria:Associate in Arts and SciencesAssociate in ScienceAssociate in General StudiesAssociate in Arts Accounting Paraprofessional Administration of Criminal Justice Administrative Office Systems Office Manager Diagnostic Ultrasound # Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Special Education Fire Command and Administration Fire Investigator Fire Prevention Specialist General Business Management Information Technology Network Support Programming Technical Support Interior Design (three-year program) Marketing Management Nursing # Radiation Therapy # Radiologic Technology # Real Estate Appraisal Commercial Practices Escrow Mortgage Finance Residential Practices Title Insurance Recreation Leadership Telecommunications Digital Animation & Graphics Web/Multimedia Authoring Digital Video & Audio Production6CertificateProgramsCertificates offer short-term training in awide variety of topics. Certificates ofAchievement require 45 or more credits.The Certificates of Accomplishment requirefewer than 45 credits. The credits requiredfor completion are shown in parentheses.Business ProgramsAccounting Bookkeeping (30) Business Software Specialist (28) Office Assistant (28)General Business Management Entrepreneurship (30)Information Technology Microcomputer Support Specialist (45)Programmer C (45) Client/Server (45)Marketing Retail Management (30) Sales and Marketing (28)Early Childhood Early Childhood Education (45) Early Childhood Special Education (58)Fire Command Digital Animation & Graphics (48-50) Web/Multimedia Authoring (48-50) Digital Video & Audio Production(48-50) Advanced Video Production (48)Real Estate Appraisal (21.5) Escrow (20) Mortgage Finance (23) Property Management (21) Real Estate (21) Title Insurance (20)Paraprofessional Accounting (45)Administrative Office Systems Administrative Assistant (48) TelecommunicationsFire Command and Administration (45)Health Sciences Programs Alcohol/Drug Studies (61) Nuclear Medicine Technology (63) # Radiation Therapy Technology (62) #2000–2001 Bellevue Community College Course CatalogTranslation and Interpretation Interpretation (22) # Translation (22) #Certificates of CompletionStudents in Continuing Education courses mayrequest a certificate of completion for anyindividual course, but must make that requestby the beginning of the first class meeting.Continuing EducationUnits (CEUs)The Continuing Education Unit is anationally recognized unit of documentationfor participation in an organized continuingeducation experience. Selected ContinuingEducation offerings offer CEUs and ifstudents meet performance criteria, they willreceive a CEU certificate.

Degrees ationAdmissionsor request an official evaluation of transferred-in credits.EligibilityGeneral admissions deadlines are:Summer – May 31Fall – July 31Winter – November 15Spring – February 281. Bellevue Community College admits highschool graduates and adults 18 years ofage or older. Currently enrolled highschool students may take college courseswith written approval from their schoolofficial. Applicants who do not meet thesecriteria will be considered for admissionon a case-by-case basis.2. Some college programs have selectiveadmissions, whereby not all applicantswho are qualified for admission into theprogram can be accommodated. Theseprograms accept students in the FallQuarter

2000-2001 Bellevue Community College Course Catalog College Mission, Vision, and Goals Mission Our mission at Bellevue Community College is to: provide an academic environment which encourages students to become responsible, analytical, creative, and productive citizens; provide accessible services and educa-tional programs that reflect excellence;