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Notice of Nondiscrimination . 1Academic Calendar . 2Admissions Office. 724-925-4000Advanced Technology Center . 724-925-4269Athletics . 724-925-4129Accreditation . 3College Store . 724-925-4174Westmoreland Profile . 4Continuing Education. 724-925-4107Education Centers . 5College Learning Center . 724-925-4135Counseling . 724-925-4000Disabled Student Services . 724-925-4000Admissions and Registration . 7Transfer Information . 12Expenses, Financial Aid & Scholarships . 14Academic Information . 20Academic Programs . 26Programs of Study . 27, 28Art, Humanities, Social Sciences & Public Service. 724-925-4046Business, Math, Science & Engineering . 724-925-4004Distance Education & Learning Resources . 724-925-4177Health Professions & Culinary Arts/Hospitality . 724-925-4029Planning, Assessment & Institutional Effectiveness. 724-925-4000Technology. 724-925-8650Associate of Arts Degree . 29Associate of Science Degree. 34Westmoreland-Advanced Technology CenterAssociate of Fine Arts Degree. 40Westmoreland-Fayette . 724-437-3512Associate of Applied Science Degree . 45Course Descriptions . 186Personnel Directory . 230Majors . 239. 724-925-4269Westmoreland-Indiana . 724-357-1404Westmoreland-Latrobe . 724-925-8473Westmoreland-Murrysville . 724-327-8090Westmoreland-New Kensington . 724-335-8110Westmoreland-Public Safety Training Center. 724-872-2447Financial Aid . 724-925-4000Library . 724-925-4100Placement Assessment . 724-925-4000Registration . 724-925-4000Student Life . 724-925-4000Student Records . 724-925-4000TDD . 724-925-4297Transfer Services . 724-925-4000Tutoring . 724-925-4135Veteran's Services . 724-925-4000For other Westmoreland offices, call 724-925-4000Westmoreland County Community College will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color,national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry, union membership or any other legally protected classification.Announcement of this policy is in accordance with state law including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act and with federal law, including TitlesVI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries should be directed to the Affirmative Action Officer(presently Sylvia Detar) at 724-925-4190 or in Room 4100D, Westmoreland Business & Industry Center, Youngwood, PA 15697.2020-2021 Westmoreland County Community College Catalog1westmoreland.edu
WESTMORELAND'S MISSIONFall 2020Classes beginLabor Day (college closed)No classesThanksgiving breakLast day of classes/final examsAug. 17Sept. 7Oct. 13Nov. 25-29Dec. 12Spring 2021Classes beginJan. 11Dr. Martin Luther King Observance (college closed)Jan. 18No classesSpring BreakMar. 2Mar. 31-Apr. 4Last day of classes/final examsMay 8CommencementMay 7Summer 2021First 5-week session classes beginMay 2410-week session classes beginMay 24Memorial Day (college closed)May 318-week session classes beginWestmoreland County Community College improves thequality of life in the communities we serve through education,training and cultural enrichment.WESTMORELAND'S VISIONWestmoreland County Community College is recognized as apremier institution of higher learning focused on studentsuccess, workforce development, economic growth andcultural experiences.WESTMORELAND'S VALUES1.Teaching and Learning: We are committed to excellentinstruction and lifelong learning.2.Innovation and Creativity: We are committed to creativity,new ideas and the advancement of art, culture andtechnology.3.Equity and Inclusion: We are committed to an educationaland workplace environment where all are treated withdignity and respect.4.Collaboration and Teamwork: We are committed tocooperation within our college and to strong relationshipswith employers, school districts and other communitypartners.5.Accountability and Integrity: We are committed to high,ethical educational standards.6.Social Responsibility and Stewardship: We are committedto principles of service and good citizenship.June 7First 5-week session classes endJune 25Second 5-week session classes beginJune 28Independence Day Observed (college closed)July 58-week session classes endJuly 3010-week session classes endJuly 30Second 5-week session classes endJuly 302020-2021 Westmoreland County Community College Catalog2westmoreland.edu
Westmoreland County Community College is accredited by theMiddle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE),3642 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 267-284-5000.The Commission on Higher Education is an accrediting agencyrecognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Councilfor Higher Education Accreditation.Programs at the college are approved by the PennsylvaniaState Department of Education for veteran’s educationalbenefits. In addition, the following programs carry specificaccreditation/approval by certifying/accrediting organizations: The Baking and Pastry AAS, Culinary Arts program andRestaurant/Culinary Management program are accreditedby the American Culinary Federation Education FoundationAccrediting Commission (ACFEFAC), a specializedaccrediting agency recognized by the Council on HigherEducation Accreditation (CHEA). The Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene programs areaccredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation ofthe American Dental Association, a specialized accreditingagency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education andthe Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The Medical Assisting Diploma, Youngwood campus, isaccredited by the Commission on Accreditation of AlliedHealth Education Programs (CAAHEP) (www.caahep.org)upon the recommendation of the Medical AssistingEducation Review Board (MAERB). Commission onAccreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 25400US Highway 19 N, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL, 33763, 727210-2350.2020-2021 Westmoreland County Community College Catalog The Nursing AAS program is on full approval status by thePennsylvania State Board of Nursing. The Nursing AASprogram is accredited by the Accreditation Commission forEducation in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road rsing.org for achievement of quality andexcellence in nursing education.The Diagnostic Medical Sonography AAS program isaccredited through CAAHEP, 1361 Park St., Clearwater, FL33756; 727-210-2350; www.caahep.org with the JointReview Committee on Education in Diagnostic MedicalSonography (JRC-DMS), 6021 University Boulevard, Suite500, Ellicott City, MD21043; 443-973-3251;www.jrcdms.org.This catalog reflects the most current information aboutWestmoreland County Community College and does notconstitute a contract between the student(s) andWestmoreland. The college reserves the right to amend anyprovisions or requirements at any time. Admission toWestmoreland acknowledges notice and acceptance of thecollege's reservation of this right.3westmoreland.edu
Founded: 1970Location:Youngwood, Pa., approximately 6 miles southof Greensburg, off Route 119Phone: 724-925-4000Online: www.westmoreland.eduEnrollment:Approximately 4,645 full-time and part-timestudentsPrograms:63 associate degree, 18 diploma and 50certificate programs with options that prepare students forcareers or transfer to baccalaureate degree programs at fouryear institutions.Degrees Granted: Associate of arts degree, associateof fine arts degree, associate of science degree, associate ofapplied science degree, diploma and certificateCampus:The main campus is located in a rural setting ashort distance from the New Stanton Interchange of thePennsylvania Turnpike off Route 119. The 80-acre campuscomprises four buildings. The Student Achievement Center,Commissioners Hall and the Science Innovation Center housegeneral classrooms, science laboratories, computer anddesktop publishing laboratories, multimedia technologylaboratory, culinary arts laboratory with dining facility, dentalhygiene clinic, radiology technology laboratory, theater, artgallery, library, Student Services, College Learning Center,College Store, student lounges, cafeteria, gymnasium, fitnesscenter, and indoor running track. The Business & IndustryCenter contains classrooms, laboratories, offices and trainingfacilities for area employers. In addition, there are athletic fieldsfor baseball, softball and other sporting activities. All buildingsare ADA accessible with designated ADA parking spaces. TheWestmoreland smoking policy designates all buildings at theYoungwood campus and the education centers as smoke-free.2020-2021 Westmoreland County Community College CatalogOff-Campus Centers:In addition to the maincampus in Youngwood, Westmoreland provides access toquality educational opportunities in Indiana, Latrobe, Mt.Pleasant, Murrysville, New Kensington and Uniontown. Thecollege also offers public safety training for fire, police andemergency service responders at the Public Safety TrainingCenter located near Smithton.Faculty:76 full-time teaching faculty and approximately250 part-time facultyAcademic Calendar:Two 15-week semesters (fall,spring); two 12-week sessions (fall, spring); and one 10-week,one 8-week and two 5-week summer sessions. Classes areconducted weekdays, evenings, Saturdays and online.Directions - Youngwood Campus:FromGreensburg and Route 30: Take Route 119 South intoYoungwood. At the second traffic light, Depot Street, turn leftand proceed one mile to the college, located on the right.From the New Stanton interchange of the PennsylvaniaTurnpike (Exit 8/75): Take Route 119 North into Youngwood.At the fourth traffic light, Depot Street, turn right and proceedone mile to the college, located on the right.4westmoreland.edu
Westmoreland County Community College has eight locations serving Westmoreland, Fayette and Indiana counties. Each semester,more than 1,100 students attend class close to home at a Westmoreland location right in their own community. In addition to themain campus in Youngwood, Westmoreland provides access to quality educational opportunities in Latrobe, Murrysville, NewKensington, Indiana and Uniontown. Plus, the college's Advanced Technology Center and Public Safety Training Center offerspecialized training in specific areas of study. In addition, online courses are available to students at these sites. Student servicessuch as counseling, advising and financial aid are available. Students can pay tuition and fees and purchase textbooks at the centers.Westmoreland-Advanced Technology CenterWestmoreland’s Advanced Technology Center (ATC) offersstate-of-the-art labs and classrooms for a variety of careers inmanufacturing and other technically oriented areas. The facilityoccupies 73,500-square-feet of RIDC-Westmoreland in Mt.Pleasant (the former Sony plant) and features technologyequipped classrooms; specialized labs for hands-on training;open, flexible instructional space that allows for collaborativelearning; administrative offices; and a student lounge.DIRECTIONS: 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. Continueapproximately 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,turn right onto Airport Road. Continue approximately 100yards and turn left into the parking lot.DIRECTIONS: From New Stanton - Take I-70 East toward US119/Greensburg. Take Exit 1 to merge onto US-119 Southtoward Connellsville and then exit on Technology Drive.Proceed to traffic light and turn left (intersection of Old119/State Route 3093) and then make the first right into facility.Westmoreland-LatrobeFrom Greensburg: Follow US-119 South/South Main St. Takethe exit to stay on US-119 South toward Connellsville and exiton Technology Drive. Proceed to traffic light and turn left(intersection of Old 119/State Route 3093) and then make thefirst right into facility.From Pittsburgh: Take I-376 East toward Monroeville then get onI-76 East. Take Exit 75 for US-119/PA-66 toward Greensburg.Take Exit 1 to merge onto US-119 South toward ConnellsvilleExit on Technology Drive. Proceed to traffic light and turn left(intersection of Old 119/State Route 3093) and then make thefirst right into facility.Westmoreland-Fayette CountyWestmoreland’s Fayette County center is located in theFayette County Community Action Agency building inUniontown. The center houses traditional classrooms, acomputer classroom, a videoconferencing classroom, a studentlounge area and free parking for students.DIRECTIONS: From U.S. 119 South: Take the PA Route 51 rampto Pittsburgh Street. Turn left on Route 51 South/PittsburghRoad and continue to follow Route 51 South. Turn left onto W.Penn Street 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.Westmoreland-Indiana CountyWestmoreland-Indiana County is located at 45 Airport Road,Indiana, near the Jimmy Stewart Airport. Easily accessible fromroutes 286 and 119, the center houses technology-equippedclassrooms, a distance learning classroom, a computerlaboratory, a fully equipped Nursing lab, accommodations forworkforce development training, a student lounge with Wi-Fiand ample parking.2020-2021 Westmoreland County Community College CatalogWestmoreland-Latrobe is located at 130 Depot Street, Latrobe.The new center houses general and computer classrooms; acollaborative classroom; labs for biology, chemistry and alliedhealth; faculty and administrative offices; a conference room;student study areas; and multipurpose rooms for student andcommunity activities.DIRECTIONS: From Route 30: Take Route 981 North towardLatrobe. (Route 981 becomes Lloyd Avenue.) Cross the bridgeand bear right onto Main Street then take the first left ontoJefferson Street. Turn left onto Depot Street. The center is onyour right.From Route 22-New Alexandria: Take Route 981 South andturn right onto PA 981/Industrial Boulevard at the traffic light.The center is on your right at the intersection of Depot andJefferson sville is located at 6707 Mellon Road nearMurrysville. The center houses technology-equippedclassrooms, a distance learning classroom, a computerlaboratory, a science laboratory, accommodations forworkforce development training, a student lounge with Wi-Fiand plenty of parking.DIRECTIONS: From Greensburg: Take Route 66 North to Route22 heading west toward Pittsburgh. At the third traffic light,turn left onto Mellon Road and proceed approximately 1.5miles to the Murrysville Center on the left.From Murrysville: Take Route 22 East toward Delmont. Turn rightat the intersection onto Mellon Road and proceed 1.5 miles tothe Murrysville 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 entranceto Westmoreland Country Club and proceed approximately 1mile to the center on the right.5westmoreland.edu
Westmoreland-New KensingtonWestmoreland-Public Safety Training Center (PSTC)Westmoreland-New Kensington is located at 1150 FifthAvenue in downtown New Kensington. This houses traditionaland technology equipped classrooms; science labs for biology,chemistry and healthcare related programs; a videoconferencing classroom; computer labs; accommodations forworkforce development training; a student lounge with Wi-Fi;multipurpose rooms for large college and community activities;and free parking. The site is also home of PA CareerLink AlleKiski, which provides career and workforce developmentservices to employers as well as job-seekers.The Westmoreland-Public Safety Training Center is designedto serve as the premiere source for keeping the region's firstresponders up-to-date with essential skills by providing realisticfire service, rescue, hazardous materials, emergency medicalservices and law enforcement training. The facility features atwo-story Class A burn building and six-story tower with anattached residential building that simulates industrial,commercial and residential structures. Also onsite are anadministration/classroom building, outdoor firing range, roperescue and confined space rescue areas, structural collapsearea, chlorine railcar, ponds and additional training props.DIRECTIONS: 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. Westmorelandis located 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 makea right onto 11th street (in front of the UniFirst). Proceed throughfirst stop sign and turn left at the following stop sign onto 5thAvenue. Westmoreland is located on the right.DIRECTIONS: From I-70 W (New Stanton and PA Turnpike, exit75) - Take I-70 West for 8 miles from New Stanton to theSmithton exit (no. 49). Exit and turn left at the stop sign ontoFitz Henry Road. Proceed 1 mile and turn right onto ReductionRoad. Proceed 1 mile to 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 ontoFitz Henry Road. Proceed
specialized training in specific areas of study. In addition, online courses are available to students at these sites. Student services such as counseling, advising and financial aid are available. Students can pay tuition and fees and purchase textbook
