The information contained herein is for academic years 2015-2018.
SW Design School, LLC reserves the right to change, add or delete courses, policies, fees and procedures. prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, ancestry, veterans status, or Vietnam-era veteran status.
Once a student and the school sign a contract these items cannot be changed unless a new contract is signed between the student and the school.
SW Design School, LLC offers open enrollment all year around for its Desktop Publishing Classes starts every Monday.
Students will enter classes through our online portal. They will have 24 hour access to course syllabus, curriculum, classwork and recorded classes.
In-Kind Scholarship are offered to Desktop Publishing and Multimedia students that participates in the LIVE interactive classes to make up the difference in their tution payments. Students can watch recorded classes if they work and can’t make it in the LIVE courses to complete the course. All others, payments must be received according to your payment plan in order to complete the Desktop Publishing course successfully. School Calendar
The school operates on a non-traditional term. We do not utilize the conventional aca-demic calendar of quarters or semesters. The program is an 420 hour program offered online. The average student can complete the course in 12-24 weeks. The program also functions on a part-time program for working individual which consist of 420 hours 4 hour sessions over a twenty-four week period.
The following holidays are observed and no classes are held: New Years Day
Memorial Day (last Monday in May) Independence Day (July 4)
Labor Day (first Monday in September)
Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November) Christmas Day
The school reserves the right to amend the calendar. The hours per week vary depend-ing on class assignments.
It is the mission of SW Design School, LLC to foster excellence and a caring environment through its commitment to:
~ Offer comprehensive educational programs that develop intentional learners of all ages and ensure the full assessment of student learning in these programs;
~ Provide broadly-based student support, starting from our initial contact with every individual, regardless of his or her unique needs;
~ Measure employee attitudes toward the workplace and student attitudes toward the learning experience and make responsive adjustments in institutional strategies;
~ Provide a well-designed campus and facilities with advanced technology;
~ Offer Training and assisting low-income, laid-off, and returning citizens that have successfully completed the course start a web & graphic design business. Upon completion of the course, each student will have successfully earned $500 - $1000 toward their business.
~ Organize a leadership team committed to outreach, development,
engagement, institutional effectiveness, and a fully realized implementation of the school’s vision;
~ Reach out to member of the community and beyond in order to create meaningful, fulfilling, and mutually beneficial partnerships.
SW Design School, LLC aspires to be an institution of distinction where an exceptional faculty and staff serve to awaken students to a love of learning. We foster educational innovation through effective teaching-learning strategies to develop and nurture intentional learners who are both empowered and informed. We work to be ever new, offering through education the
perpetual hope and promise envisioned by the founders of our nation. We employ sophisticated technology and sound learning assessment, clearly focused on student success. We offer quality cultural events, accessible programs that advance our commitment to learning throughout life.
Our ultimate and most lasting vision—ensuring that our students have what they need to transfer, to find and meaningful career opportunities throughout their lives, and to thrive in an increasingly diverse and complex world—affirms our continuing desire to be, quite simply, the best.
Values
~ The freedom of intellectual pursuit
~ A commitment to multiple teaching-learning styles ~ An open-door environment with accessible faculty and staff ~ A respect and an appreciation for cultural diversity
~ A climate of civility and courtesy
~ A family spirit in an intellectual community
~ A collaborative, creative and team-spirited approach to leadership ~ The highest personal and institutional integrity
~ The highest standards of professional commitment “AN EXCEPTIONAL
EDUCATION
AT A PREMIER Proprietary School”Vision Statement
Course Fees:
$5050.00: 420 Clock Hrs – Desktop Publishing with Multimedia for Graphics $50.00: Every 5 Clock Hrs– G.O.L.D CLASS – Graphical Online Learning Develop-ment
$3000.00: 210 Clock Hrs.– O.P.E.N CLASS – Online Photoshop Entrepreneur Network $2000.00: 205 Clock Hrs. – Web Development and Internship
$795.00: 3 Clock Hrs– Entrepreneruialship & Small Business Operations $1300.00: 60 Clock Hrs. – Remedial Reading and Math Course
System Requirements for ALL Classes (High Speed Internet access with Google Chrome) Textbooks and Supplies:
Textbooks, Lab work, Lectures are Included in cost.
Lab work is hands-on training online with a LIVE instructor the entire time. Each student will receive a laptop with software for the Desktop Publishing and Multimedia course upon payment of tuition deposit of $1500.00. All courses can be viewed on basic Internet access or mobile/iPads until computer is received by student. Dial-up internet speed is too slow for streaming our courses.
Payment Methods
Cash | Check | Credit/Debit Card | Grants | In-Kind Scholarships | MYCAA | Grievance / Complaints
Licensing Division Proprietary Schools Section PO Box 30714, Lansing, MI 48909 (mailing address) 2501 Woodlake Circle, Okemos, MI 48864 (office location) Phone: (517) 373-6774
General Description of Available Space, Equipment, and Facilities
The administrative office is located in West Bloomfield, Michigan. No training is taught in our physical location. The location is used to process paperwork and ship equipment required for student to be successful in the online courses. All Courses are taught ONLINE with a LIVE instructor the entire time.
System Requirements: DSL or higher Internet Access speed
Each computer has the following software: MS Web Expression, Adobe Photoshop. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE:
5600 W. Maple Road, Suite A-130 West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Phone: (866) 987-0999 Fax: (866) 987-0999 OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM MONDAY - FRIDAY OFFICE PHONE: (313) 454-3199
(leave a message after hours; please speak loud enough and clearly) E-MAIL ADDRESS:
[email protected] (school); [email protected]
WEB PAGE:
http://www.TheCareerLeaders.com LIVE CLASS HOURS:
Varies MONDAY–FRIDAY RETURN POLICY
The tuition and fees paid by the applicant shall be refunded if the applicant is re-jected by the school before enrollment. An application fee of not more than $25.00 may be retained by the school if the application is denied. All tuition and fees paid by the applicant shall be refunded if requested within three business days after sign-ing a contract with the school. All refunds shall be returned within 30 days. After the three business days have passed, and a signed contract is on file, the following policy is effective. It is irrelevant whether or not classes have started. No Refunds will be issued.
Academic Probation - A student unable to maintain a passing attendance for any quarter will be placed on academic probation for the next quarter.
The student will also be given extra assistance at no additional charge in an effort to reach the expected level of performance.
Academic Suspension or Termination - At the end of probation, if the student has not brought his/her attendance to meet our satisfactory academic progress policy, then the student shall be suspended or terminated, depending on the recommendation of the director. The student has a right to appeal the decision to the school’s director or file a complaint with the State of Michigan at www.michiganps.net . The appeal to the school should be submitted in writing within one week of the decision.
• If student is suspended or terminated for academic reason, student will be held to the standards discussed in the return policy. See Re-entrance and Return Policies for details.
Student Conduct and Conditions for Dismissal - Any student not conducting them-selves in an orderly and professional manner, which includes use of drugs and alcohol during school hours, dishonesty, disrupting classes, use of profanity, excessive tardi-ness, insubordination, violation of safety rules, or not abiding by the school rules will lead to either probation or dismissal from classes. Please refer to Re-Entrance Policy for re-entry procedures. Please refer to Return Policy for refund procedures.
Re-entrance
• Any student who has dropped out of the program, may be readmitted within one year by completing a personal interview with the school’s director and paying for entire program again at the time of readmission. Program requirements at the time of readmittance shall be applicable.
• Any student who was academically terminated, may be readmitted within one year by completing a personal interview with the school’s director and paying for entire program again at the time of readmission. Student shall be on probation for his/her first quarter. Program requirements at the time of readmittance shall be applicable.
• Any student who was terminated for conduct may not be readmitted. • Students that were dismissed for any of the attendance policy issues listed in this catalog must re-enter upon first
available course date. Student will be required to re-start the course at the beginning of session. Students will not be allowed to pick up at dismissed quarter from previous quarters.
• If students is dismissed for any reasons mentioned within this catalog, students are required to re-pay tuition again as a new student.
Attendance
The school maintains an attendance record on the student. The school requires a seventy-five percent completion of class hours in order to receive a certificate of completion from the course. If in any period your attendance is less than seventy-five percent, you will be notified and placed on probation for a period of thirty days. If you meet the attendance requirement in the next thirty days you will be removed from probation. If you fail to correct your attendance problem you will be dismissed from the school. If dismissed from the school, you will be required to request reinstatement which cannot be done for a minimum period of one year. You may be required to provide proof that the problem that caused your chronic absenteeism has been resolved. Tardiness is defined as showing up more than ten minutes late for the beginning of a class. Tardiness without legitimate reason on more than three different occasions will be considered as one unexcused absence.
• Students are expected to be on time and attend all scheduled classes. Docu-mentation of the reason for the absences is required for a student returning to class after an absence. All classes missed by a student will be made up prior to graduation.
• If student is suspended due to attendance, student will be held to the standards discussed in the attendance section as well as the return policy section of this catalog.
• There are no additional fees to students in need a additional assistance. Satur-day class are set up to do make-up hours for students needing to complete their 420 course hours. Students may attend as many make-up days needed in order to fulfill their 420 course hours to receive their certificate of completion.
• Students that were dismissed for any of the attendance policy issues listed in this catalog must re-enter upon first available course date. Student will be required to re-start the course at the beginning of session. Students will not be allowed to pick up at dismissed quarter from previous quarters.
• If students is dismissed for any reasons mentioned within this catalog, students are required to re-pay tuition again as a new student.
Leave of Absences -Students may request a leave of absence at any point during their studies. In order to receive a leave of absence a student must submit a written notice to the school explaining the reason they are not able to attend school. If a student fails to notify the school director of their leave of absence the student will be held to the stan-dards discussed in the Attendance and Return policy section. This includes probation and possible dismissal for lack of attendance. Students wishing to return to classes after a leave of absence must contact the school director. The school director and student will both determine when and if the student will return to classes.
• If student receives an approved leave of absences any time after the three day cancellation period, student is entitled to re-take the course at no ad ditional charge as long as the leave is within the first 30 days for non-emer gencies issue. Students will be allowed to restart the course from the begin ning on next available class as long as seats are available.
• If a student has a medical emergency or family emergency, at anytime dur ing the course, students will be allowed to take a leave of absences with the ability to restart the course from the beginning at next available class as long as seats are available.
Graduation Requirements
Students must maintain a passing attendance and pass a final examination at the end of each course in order to receive the certificate of completion for the program. The final examination consists of a completion of portfolio. Should the student fail to complete the portfolio, they will be given an opportunity to take additional time of three (3) months to complete it. Certificate of Completion will NOT be issued without a com-pleted portfolio for the DTP (Desktop Publshing and Multimedia) course. There is no instructor lead refresher courses are available if student fails to pass the final requie-ments; students may retake the course for half the price of its original cost. If the stu-dent fails to pass the course the second time; stustu-dents must enroll in the program again and pay full price as if they were a new student.
Student Records
All student evaluations and grades are maintained by the school for a period of five years. Student transcripts are kept on file permanently and are protected from fire, theft and other perils.
SW Design School, LLC “school” prides its self on having a 90% completion rate for the last four (4) years . With the changing economy, job availability has changed tremendously. “Job Security” is a word of the past.
Its time to focus on training that will leave students with a meaningful skill that they can use without 3-4 years of experience when they complete the course. SW Design School, LLC have trained individuals to start their own graphic design company upon completion of the course. We have a 100% placement rate because ALL of our students complete the course inspired and motivated to create their own wealth.
Prior to the last two years, SW Design use to place the students in our marketing firm. We quickly found that that method only limits the graduates ability to diversify their creative ability. Now, in order for the students to complete the course, we have them create marketing packages for customers and keep the money for themselves during their internship. Similar to the hair industry. This gives our students the ability to receive funds while being trained and build their clientele under the instructions of a trained professional in the industry.
Students will be paid per project. Students will be prepared to find clients utilizing the portfolio they’ve created after twelve 12 weeks in our internship program. Not only are the students satisfied, but they are gaining “Real-Time” experience and earning money at the same time.
Taking this course prepares our students for the REAL WORLD. Don’t be disappointed with taking a 12-42 week course to only find out that you need 3-4 years of experience to get a job in that field. SW Design courses allows you to make money whilst learning the skill at the same time.
We welcome you to join countless of others that are taking a NEW approach to the job market--becoming an entrepreneur!
Internship is only required for students that receive an In-Kind Scholarship; however, it is recommended that ALL student participates in the Internship to gain experience under the supervision of a trained instructor.
Desktop Publishing and Multimedia Online Curriculum:
1. Number of clock hours and weeks to be spent on each topic or unit: The Desktop Publishing and Multimedia Program will be 420 clock hours in duration, delivered over 24 weeks.
2. Total Clock Hrs in the Program: After 420 hours and certificate of completion is received. The 420 hour internship is for students that accepts In-Kind Scholarship.
Type Of Certificate Awarded
Certificate of Completion in Desktop Publishing and Multimedia
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations/ Business Start-Ups will be 3 hours delivered over the course of one (1) week.
Day 1 Complete worksheet for Business Cards, Flyer and three (3) page Web site.
Day 2 Approve and make changes (if necessary) to Marketing materials included in the cost of the course. Complete the instructions for utilizing Graphic Design Membership.
Day 3 Receive Marketing Materials.
Printed marketing materials will be shipped when tuition is paid in full. Web site will be completed by the end of class. Most services are delivered within 2-6 weeks. Students enrolled in this program will, upon completion, have the neces-sary tools to market their business locally and globally.
There are many established businesses seeking entrepreneurs with particular skills that the students posses for the enhancement of their business. It is predicted that, the Internet is the new method of communication, and every business; for-profit / non-profit, and faith-based organizations will seek these services by utiliz-ing the Internet as a method to findutiliz-ing vendors. Obtainutiliz-ing these materials will increase the student’s ability to approach potential clients locally and globally. This program will equip the students with the necessary marketing tools needed to become successful in their area of expertise.
The outcome of this program is to have students prepared to market their services to potential clients with a three (3) page website, 1000 business cards and 1000 flyers prepared by PR firm.
Total Clock Hours - 3 Hours and 200 hours of mentorship Type Of Certificate Awarded
Certificate of Completion in Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations/ Business Start-Ups
Desktop Publishing & Multimedia Marketing Course Breakdown G.O.L.D Class - 5 Clock Hours
Hour 1 - Understanding the Principles and Theory of Graphic Design Hour 2 - Standing Strong with a Historical Graphic Design Grounding Hour 3 - Internalize the Graphic Design Process, Conceptual Solutions,
Real World Experience, and Creative Application Hour 4 - Consider Advanced Study and Development
Hour 5 - Finding Work as a Freelance Graphic Designer
Students are introduced to the basic concepts of visual communication through projects that balance the learning of conceptual development, technique, and design tools. Assignments range from individual to col-laborative, and are built to introduce design thinking, critical discussion and personal decision-making in relation to the choice of graphic design as major. This course offers a scoping picture of the discipline of graphic design. Graphic Software Access included. No prerequisite.
Total Clock Hours - 5 Hours Type Of Certificate Awarded
Certificate of Completion in Graphic Online Learning Development Intro
Cost - $50 Every 5 Clock Hours - Average student need 50 Clock Hours O.P.E.N Class - 205 Clock Hours
Week 1 35 Hrs Introduction to Photoshop
Week 2 35 Hrs Introduction to basic graphic terminology Week 3 35 Hrs Introduction to grahic applications
Week 4 35 Hrs Introduction to graphic design terminology Week 5 35 Hrs Introduction to graphic design software Week 6 35 Hrs Graphic Design Project Creation Total Clock Hours - 205 Hours
Type Of Certificate Awarded
Certificate of Completion in Online Photoshop Entrepreneur Network
Desktop Publishing & Multimedia Marketing Course Breakdown...cont. Web Development Couse - 210 Clock Hours
Week 1 35 Hrs Introduction to HTML software editor Week 2 35 Hrs Introduction to basic web terminology Week 3 35 Hrs Introduction to HTML applications Week 4 35 Hrs Introduction to web design terminology Week 5 35 Hrs Project creation in web design software Week 6 35 Hrs Web Design Project Creation
Total Clock Hours - 210 Hours Type Of Certificate Awarded
Certificate of Completion in Web Development Introduction
Cost - $2000.00
Remedial Reading and Math Course - 60 Clock Hours
Number of clock hours and weeks to be spent on each topic or unit: The Remedial Math and Reading Skills Program will be taught over the course of 6 weeks in duration. An instructor will be available during the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A total of 60 clock hours is needed to suc-cessfully pass the TABE test with a 9.5 score or higher.
If the student completes two hours daily over the course of six weeks, they will successfully be able to reach the goal of 9.5 score on the Test of Adult Basic Education test. This self-paced ONLINE curriculum will be available to students 24 hours daily. A LIVE instructor will be available from 9 AM to 5 PM to assist the student with any issues that they may have during the course.
Week 1-6 Student will follow curriculum as instructed. Instructor will be available from 9 AM to 5 PM to assist student with issues and concerns regarding the lesson.
Total Clock Hours - 60 Hours Type Of Certificate Awarded
Certificate of Completion in Remedial Reading and Math
