CATALOG E. Alex-Bell Rd. Centerville, OH Phone: Fax: Website:

CATALOG

2010-2011

Fortis College Distance Education division provides services to students, faculty, and staff through operations located at:

2699 Lee Road, Ste. 302 Winter Park, FL 32789 Toll Free: 866-353-9919 Phone: 407-937-0674

Fax: 407-628-1522

Catalog Effective Date: 08/18/2010

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-OWNERSHIP

Fortis College is owned and operated by Education Affiliates Inc. Education Affiliates, Inc. is located at 5024-A Campbell Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland 21236, phone: 633-2929 and fax: 410-633-1844 and is a privately held corporation providing career education through a variety of certificate, diploma, and degree programs. Education Affiliates‟ schools and colleges are located in Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Lousiana, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. Duncan Anderson is the President/Chief Executive Officer, and Stephen Budosh is the Chief Financial Officer of Education Affiliates.

HISTORY

Fortis College, formerly RETS College, is located on a modern, nine-acre campus in Centerville, OH, which is approximately eight miles south of Dayton. The school occupies a single 56,800 square foot building in which all classes and labs are held. This includes an Electronics Lab, HVACR lab/workshop, medical assisting lab, two nursing labs, and a science lab. There are over 200 computer work stations and over 2,000 volumes and periodicals. The Fortis College service center facility is located in Winter Park, Florida just outside the city limits of Orlando, Florida. The facility is a modern six-story high rise consisting of approximately 4,200 square feet of office space. While the facility does not contain classrooms or labs, it does consist of contemporary offices and cubicles for student service staff. Founded in 1953 Fortis College originally operated as an affiliate of RETS Electronic Schools headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, and operated as RETS Tech Center. In addition to electronics programs, offerings were expanded to include various computer disciplines and climate control technology (also known as HVACR). In 1984 a business division was added, providing learning opportunities in such disciplines as computer applications, medical assisting, and travel & tourism.

In 1991 the Paralegal program was added, achieving approval from the American Bar Association in 2002. Medical coding specialist was introduced in 1997. The Medical Assisting program received accreditation through AAMA/CAHEP in 1998. Practical Nursing was instituted in 2002 and the addition of the Associate Degree in Nursing program began in 2005.

Education Affiliates purchased RETS Tech Center in October 2005. Since the acquisition, additional programs have become available. Criminal Justice was added to programs offered in 2007. Due to diverse course offerings RETS Tech Center changed its name to RETS College in 2008. In 2008 RETS College was granted approval to offer Emergency Medical

CONTENTS

Introduction & Overview ... 1

Admission Information ... 5

Diploma Programs ... 13

Degree Programs ... 15

Financial Information ... 31

Policies & Procedures ... 37

Academic Information ... 47

Course Descriptions ... 55

Faculty & Staff ... 82

Index ... 93

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

2010

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES CLOSED

HOLIDAYS 2010

New Year‟s Day Friday, January 1

M.L. King, Jr.

Day Monday, January 18

Memorial Day Monday, May 31

Independence

Day Monday, July 5

Labor Day Monday, September 6

Thanksgiving

Day Thursday, November 25

& Day After Friday, November 26

Winter Holiday Friday, December 24 thru Sunday, January 2

Distance Education Division is closed on Friday, December 24 and

Friday, December 31 only.

Technician and Paramedic programs. A Distance Education Division was added in 2008 offering degrees in Business Management, Criminal Justice/Homeland Security, Entrepreneurship, Medical Administrative Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding.

Fortis College opened an accredited branch campus in 2008 at 555 North 18th _{Street Suite 110 in Phoenix, Arizona 85006. The}

name of the branch campus is Fortis College. The Distance Education division of Fortis College received approval to teach Business Management - Accounting, Business Management - Human Resources, and Digital Graphic Design programs in November 2009. In February 2010, the Distance Education Division was approved to teach Internet Marketing and Hospitality Management. On April 1, 2010; the name change from RETS College to Fortis College occurred to align the organization with other campuses owned and operated by Education Affiliates, Inc.

ACCREDITATION & APPROVALS

Fortis College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).

Fortis College has achieved the following programmatic recognitions:

Medical Assisting associate degree program – accredited by the American Association of Medical Assistants/Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (AAMA/CAAHEP);

Paralegal associate degree program – approved by the American Bar Association (Centerville campus only); Heating, Ventilating, AC & Refrigeration program – accredited by the Partnership for Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Accreditation (PAHRA); Practical Nursing and the Associate Degree in Nursing programs – provisionally approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing.

Associate Degree in Nursing program – accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). (Centerville, OH campus only)

Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic program - approved by Ohio Department of Public Safety - Emergency Medical Services

Fortis College is registered by the State Board of Career Colleges and Schools as a technical school, license number 05-09-1769T.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

This catalog is published in order to inform students and others of Fortis College‟s academic programs, policies, calendar, tuition, fees, administration, and faculty. The information provided is current and accurate as of the date of publication. Fortis College cannot assure that changes will not occur that will affect this information. This catalog is published for informational purposes only, and is intended as a contractual agreement between Fortis College and any individual.

Fortis College reserves the right to make changes within the terms of this catalog, which may affect any of the information published, and to make such changes, if necessary, by notifying individual students. As such changes may occur, these will be published in a catalog addendum, which is intended as, and is to be regarded as, an integral part of this catalog.

Fortis College expects its students to read and understand the information published in this document and in any subsequent addenda identified as belonging to this catalog. Failure to read and understand this catalog will not excuse any student from the application of any requirement or regulation published herein. Furthermore, it is the responsibility of each student to remain apprised of current graduation requirements of his or her program.

Fortis College affirms a policy of equal employment opportunity, equal educational opportunity, and nondiscrimination in the provision of educational services to the public. Fortis College makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotion, and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex or sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disadvantage, or other factors that cannot lawfully impact the basis for an employment decision. Fortis College affirms its policy of administering all educational programs and related supporting services and benefits in a manner, which does not discriminate because of a student‟s race, color, creed or religion, sex or sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical handicap, or any other characteristic.

CRITICAL STRENGTHS OF FORTIS COLLEGE

Career-oriented programs: Our programs have been developed, and are periodically reviewed in conjunction with industry advisory boards to ensure that they continue to prepare graduates according to current needs and expectations of the community of employers served by Fortis College.

Qualified, caring faculty: Based on their academic credentials and professional experience, faculty members are well qualified to teach the courses assigned to them and are committed to providing the extra assistance students may need to achieve their career goals.

graduation receive, at no additional charge, career and employment assistance in finding entry-level positions in their preferred careers. While the primary responsibility for securing such employment rests with the student, the Career Services Office is available for information, contacts, and advice.

Small classes and personal attention: A small student-to-faculty ratio helps students get the most for their educational investment by ensuring easy access to instructional equipment and to attentive and helpful faculty.

The following campus administrators should be consulted to obtain the information listed:

Director of Education: descriptions of academic programs, faculty information, data on student enrollment and graduation, academic policies and procedures, and credit transfer.

Admissions Director: policies pertaining to admissions requirements and enrollment.

Business Office Manager: tuition charges, payments, adjustments, and refunds.

Financial Aid Director: descriptions of financial aid programs, rights and responsibilities of financial aid recipients, means and frequency of payments of financial aid recipients, means and frequency of payments of financial aid awards, student loan repayment, and employment provided as financial aid.

Career Services Director: information pertaining to placement rates and employment opportunities for graduates.

The following distance education administrators should be consulted to obtain the information listed:

Distance Education Director of Education: descriptions of academic programs, faculty information, data on student enrollment and graduation, academic policies and procedures, and credit transfer.

Distance Education Admissions Director: policies pertaining to admissions requirements and enrollment.

Distance Education Registrar: tuition charges, payments, adjustments, and refunds.

Distance Education Financial Aid Director: descriptions of financial aid programs, rights and responsibilities of financial aid recipients, means and frequency of payments of financial aid recipients, student loan repayment, and employment provided as financial aid.

Distance Education Career Services Director: information pertaining to placement rates and employment opportunities for graduates.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATION

Fortis College does not discriminate because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, handicap, financial status or any other federally protected status in its admissions procedures, education programs or activities. Fortis College is in compliance with the Educational Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et

seq (Title IX) and its implementing regulations, 34 C.F.R., Part

106, and Sections 403 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and also complies with Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veteran‟s Readjustment Reassurance Act of 1974, and all Civil Rights statutes of the State of Ohio.

MISSIONSTATEMENT

Fortis College serves the educational needs of students through offering curricula leading to Diploma and Associate Degree programs. The school is dedicated to preserving, transmitting, and advancing the current state of knowledge, to developing programs which meet the changing needs of the business community, preparing students to become educated professionals and to encourage graduates to apply the Knowledge they gain for their personal development and for the good of the society in which they live.

While generating the resources necessary to accomplish its aim, the school maintains and improves the quality of its faculty and works to achieve its mission through the following educational goals:

To help students master their chosen areas of competency and to prepare them for continuing professional development in those fields.

To teach students the methods and techniques used in their chosen fields and provide them with problem-solving skills to develop the resources needed to constantly update their skills.

To foster within students the desire to maintain high levels of professionalism in their chosen careers and continue learning throughout their lives.

To give students broad foundations in the theory and practice of their chosen occupations.

To help students identify their personal, academic and career goals within specified fields offered and to help them develop means of achieving those goals.

To offer educational programs to students from diverse backgrounds and with diverse cultural experiences. To encourage the academic freedom of instructors to teach and students to learn.

To provide an on-going process of self-assessment to determine if the educational programs are meeting their stated goals.

PROGRAM MISSION AND OBJECTIVES STATEMENTS

Several programs at Fortis College provide additional missions and objectives for students enrolled (i.e. nursing). Information related to these goals and objectives can be found within the program(s) student handbook.

FORTIS COLLEGE IS OBLIGATED BY AND ADHERES TO THE PROVISIONS OF:

Section 493A, Title IV, Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended

Title 38, United States Code, Veterans Benefits Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended

Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989

Inquiries concerning the application of these laws and their implementing regulations may be referred to the Campus President, Fortis College, 555 E. Alex-Bell Rd., Centerville, OH 45459.

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Each applicant for admission is assigned an admissions representative who directs the applicant through the steps of the admissions process; provides information on curriculum, policies, procedures, and services; and assists the applicant in setting necessary appointments and interviews.

To qualify for admission, each applicant must be a high school graduate or possess the recognized equivalent of a high school diploma, meet the requirements listed below, and submit an enrollment fee. Admission decisions are based on the applicant‟s fulfillment of these requirements, a review of the applicant‟s previous educational records, and a review of the applicant‟s career interests. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the College receives all required documentation. All records received become the property of the College.

Certain programs have different or additional requirements (See Program Specific Admissions Requirements) that are necessary to continue the enrollment process. Please refer to this section of the catalog to obtain the information related to these programs. GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1. The applicant must be a high school graduate or possess the recognized equivalent of a high school diploma. The applicant must provide documentation of graduation from high school or college in the form of an high school diploma higher earned degree, transcript, or other acceptable documentation which confirms that the applicant meets or exceeds the academic achievement equivalent to a high school diploma in the USA. All official foreign documents submitted must be translated into English and evaluated to be equivalent or higher than a USA high school diploma.

2. The applicant must be seventeen years of age or older at the time he/she starts his/her program of study; however, the EMT/Paramedic program requires that the student be 18 at the time he/she starts his/her program of study.

3. The applicant must complete an applicant information form. 4. The applicant must interview with an admissions

representative and/or other administrative staff.

5. At the conclusion of the interview, applicants determined to have the aptitude, qualifications, and motivation to pursue a selected program of study, will be given the opportunity to take the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam (SLE). Applicants

to the College who do not achieve a passing score are eligible to immediately retake another version of the SLE. (See below the SLE “passing score” requirement for each program of study.) In the event that the applicant fails to achieve a passing score in second administration of the SLE, the applicant is eligible to take the SLE a third time using another version; however, a minimum of seven days must elapse after the second testing date before the third SLE may be administered. In addition, this administration and subsequent administrations requires approval by the Campus Director. A fourth and final administration of another version of the SLE is permitted only after a minimum of 180 days have elapsed since the date of the third test administration. Applicants who choose to take this fourth and final administration are strongly encouraged to pursue remediation in reading and math prior to testing for the fourth and final time to assist in strengthening their critical thinking skills. Applicants for readmission must achieve the passing grade in the SLE required of current applicants for admission to the selected program of study. If the applicant for re-admission, who previously achieved a passing score in the SLE, may use the test passing test scores for re-admission, provided the SLE test was administered and passed within 18 months of the date of re-admission. A different version of the SLE will be used each time the applicant takes the exam. 6. The SLE entrance requirements by program are as follows:

Program Minimum Required _Score Electrical Systems Technician 13 Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning &

Refrigeration 13

Medical Administrative Assistant

(Distance Education) 13

Medical Assisting 13

Medical Billing and Coding (Distance

Education) 13

Medical Coding Specialist 13

Electronic Engineering Technology 15 Business Management (Distance

Education) 16

Business Management - Accounting

(Distance Education) 16

Business Management - Human

Resources (Distance Education) 16

Criminal Justice 16

Criminal Justice/Homeland Security

(Distance Education) 16

Entrepreneurship (Distance Education) 16 Digital Graphic Design (Distance

Education) 16

Hospitality Management (Distance

Education) 16

Internet Marketing (Distance Education) 16

Paralegal 16

Practical Nursing 16

Emergency Medical Technician 16

Paramedic 16

In lieu of internal entrance testing, Fortis College accepts an SAT score of 400 minimum on verbal and math, or an ACT score of 17 or higher, if taken within the last five (5) years. Applicants with Associate Degrees or higher are exempt from entrance testing.

7. In the event an applicant desires special accommodations for the SLE, the applicant must follow the policies in this Catalog to request those accommodations. Campus staff is not authorized to approve accommodations for admissions testing.

8. Applicants must pay the enrollment fee and complete all tuition payment requirements.

9. Accepted applicants must agree to and sign the Enrollment Agreement.

PROGRAM SPECIFIC ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS: In addition to the general admissions criteria published, students interested in enrollment in the following programs must meet additional provisions as set forth in this catalog.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE, ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

TECHNOLOGY, MEDICAL ASSISTING, AND PARALEGAL

Applicants who have been accepted into one of the above degree programs will be scheduled for the COMPASS placement test. This test will assess each applicant‟s Math, Reading and Writing skill levels and determine whether the applicant qualifies for exemption from one or more of the three developmental courses: Basic Math (MAT098), Reading Fundamentals (REA098) & Writing Strategies (WRI098). A minimum score of 88 in Reading, 69 in Writing or 65 in Mathematics will exempt the applicant from the corresponding developmental course requirement.

An applicant who did not achieve a sufficient score in the first administration of the COMPASS administered by Fortis College may request a re-test if the original test scores are within five (5) points of the required score. There is a $25.00 testing fee for the

re-test. Re-testing is only permitted before the developmental courses have commenced. Students who fail a developmental course may not be eligible to take certain courses in the curriculum which are dependent on the student‟s skill level achievement in one or more of developmental courses. A student who takes and fails the same developmental course two or more times is subject to termination from the degree program. For more information on the COMPASS testing procedures and the developmental courses, please see the Academic Information Section of this Catalog.

An Applicant who has taken the COMPASS exam at another postsecondary school within the past five years may be exempted from testing when the former school provides Fortis College with a copy of the official results.

Applicants may also substitute official scores from the ACT or SAT standardized college entrance examination. The following minimum scores are required for the ACT: English 18, Mathematics 22 and Reading 21. In the SAT, a minimum score of 400 in both the Verbal and Quantitative are required.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING

Each applicant for admission to the Associate Degree Nursing program will be assigned an admissions representative to assist the applicant through the steps of the admissions process by providing information on curriculum, policies, procedures, and services, and assisting the applicant in setting necessary appointments and interviews.

If previous academic records indicate that the school‟s education and training would not benefit the applicant, the school reserves the right to advise the applicant not to enroll. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the school receives all required documentation for admission. All records received become the property of the school.

1. The applicant must be a high school graduate or possess the recognized equivalent of a high school diploma. The applicant must provide documentation of graduation in the form of a high school diploma, transcript, or other acceptable documentation that confirms that the applicant meets or exceeds the academic achievement equivalent to a high school diploma in the USA. All documents submitted in a foreign language must be translated into English.

2. The applicant must be seventeen years of age or older at the time he/she starts the Associate Degree in Nursing program. 3. The applicant must be a graduate of an approved Practical

Nursing program and have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.8 on a grading scale of 4.0. The applicant

must provide documentation of graduation in the form of an official transcript.

4. The applicant must possess a current, valid unencumbered Practical Nurse License from the state in which he/she will be attending school.

Graduates from the Fortis College School of Nursing Practical Nursing program may be provisionally admitted to the Associate Degree Nursing program contingent upon obtaining a current, valid State Practical Nursing License prior to the end of their first term. Failure to obtain a current, valid State Practical Nursing License prior to the end of their first term will result in immediate dismissal from the Associate Degree in Nursing program.

5. The applicant must complete an applicant information form. 6. The applicant must submit one letter of recommendation

from a former nursing faculty member or nursing supervisor. 7. The applicant must interview with an admissions

representative and/or other administrative staff.

8. At the conclusion of the interview; applicants determined to have the aptitude, qualifications, and motivation to pursue the Associate Degree in Nursing program and who are not Education Affiliates (EA) PN graduates will be given the opportunity to take the HESI Evolve Reach Admission Assessment Exam (A2).

Applicants may be admitted to the nursing program with an A2 score of 75 or higher on (1) English language composite score comprised of reading, grammar, vocabulary, and (2) math composite score.

Prior to taking the HESI A2 assessment, students will be provided an opportunity to purchase the study guide. Students are strongly discouraged from taking the assessment without completing the review workbook. If the student is unsuccessful after his/her first attempt, he/she should be directed to complete the HESI online remediation for at least one week before being allowed to take the A2 the second time. Upon successful completion of the online remediation course, the student will be allowed one more opportunity to take the A2. Students can take this A2 assessment no more than two times in a 12-month period unless enrolled in EA nursing program.

PN applicants to the ADN program, who are EA graduates that plan to enroll immediately for the ADN program, must take the HESI PN Exit Exam and score at least 850. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the HESI Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN prior to taking the PN Exit Exam. Students who do not achieve the 850 on the

PN Exit must complete the Evolve PN Comprehensive remediation and submit proof of such remediation prior to being allowed to take the respective assessment again. A minimum of one week is required between retakes. The PN Exit has three versions. An applicant may only take one version of each exam. (EA graduates that enroll for the ADN program whom have been out of school a minimum of one semester will be required to take the A2 assessment and are subject to the rules and regulations pertaining to that exam).

Once the above admission prerequisites are successfully fulfilled, the applicant must agree to and sign the school‟s Enrollment Agreement.

9. Applicants must submit to a drug-screening test prior to being admitted. Test results may not be available before classes begin. Please note that students that do not pass a drug screening will be removed from school. If results are not conclusive, additional testing may be required at the applicant‟s expense. If there are any questions regarding this process, the applicant should make an appointment with Nursing Program Administrator/Associate Program Administrator.

10. Applicants must submit to a BCI&I and FBI background check prior to starting the program. Results from the background check may not be available prior to beginning the program. The applicant should note that a history of criminal convictions may prevent the student from attending or completing the clinical requirements of the program or may prevent his/her nursing licensure by the Ohio Board of Nursing. If there are any questions regarding this process, the applicant should make an appointment with Nursing Program Administrator/Associate Program Administrator. Acceptable test results must be documented prior to clinical assignment. (If the student has been out of school for a period of 9 months, he/she will be required to submit to the background check due to the length of time that will pass before clinical rotations begin).

11. The applicant must submit a copy of his/her current driver‟s license or a copy of his/her United States Passport or Visa.

12. The applicant must submit a copy of his/her current (BLS Healthcare Provider Course) CPR card. The applicant‟s current CPR card must not expire prior to the last day of the current school year.

13. The applicant must submit a signed medical waiver. 14. The applicant must pay the registration fee and complete all

tuition payment requirements.

When all the above noted Associate Degree Nursing admission requirements have been completed and submitted, the completed application file will be submitted to the Nursing Programs

Admissions Committee for consideration. The Nursing Programs Admissions Committee MUST consist, at a minimum, of the Nursing Program Administrator/Associate Program Administrator or his/her designee, and designated nursing faculty members. The primary purpose of the Nursing Programs Admissions Committee is to make a final decision as to which applicants are best suited for the Associate Degree Nursing program. This includes selecting applicants who are most likely to be successful and weighing the applicant‟s background and experiences against the standards of the school. The Nursing Programs Admissions Committee reviews each application file and makes the final determination on admission to the Associate Degree Nursing program. After the Nursing Programs Admissions Committee meets and makes its determinations, letters of acceptance or denial are mailed to the applicants. The list of students recommended for admission is documented.

ADMISSION TO THE ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM DOES NOT GUARANTEE A STUDENT’S ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN CLINICAL TRAINING EXPERIENCES, SIT FOR A NURSE LICENSING EXAMINATION, OR OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT AS A PROFESSIONAL NURSE IN OHIO OR ANY OTHER STATES.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE (AAB) & CRIMINAL JUSTICE/HOMELAND SECURITY- DISTANCE EDUCATION

The applicant must submit to a (BCI&I) background check prior to starting the program. Students found to have a negative background(s) are enrolled with the understanding that the Career Services may have difficulty with student placement.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN AND PARAMEDIC PROGRAMS

In addition to the General Admissions Requirements, each applicant to the Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic Programs must:

1. Applicants must submit to a drug-screening test prior to being admitted. Test results may not be available before classes begin. Please note that students that do not pass a drug screening will be removed from school. If results are not conclusive, additional testing may be required at the applicant‟s expense. If there are any questions regarding this process, the applicant should make an appointment with the Program Director.

2. Applicants must score a minimum 16 on the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Entrance Test Evaluation. Under no circumstances will an applicant applying to the

EMT/Paramedic program be permitted to take the Wonderlic Scholastic Entrance Test Evaluation more than twice in a 12 month period. A minimum of one week (5 business days) between retakes of the Wonderlic is required.

3. Applicants must submit to a BCI&I and FBI background check prior to starting the program. Results from the background check may not be available prior to beginning the program. The applicant should note that a history of criminal convictions may prevent the student from attending or completing the clinical requirements of the program or may prevent their licensure as an EMT or Paramedic in the state of Ohio. If there are any questions regarding this process, the applicant should make an appointment with the Program Director. Acceptable test results must be documented prior to clinical assignment.

4. Applicant(s) must submit a signed medical waiver. (Certain clinical sights require that students have health insurance. It is the student‟s responsibility to make accommodations to have insurance.)

PARALEGAL

Applicant(s) must submit to a (BCI&I) background check prior to starting the program. Students found to have a negative background(s) are enrolled with the understanding that the Career Services may have difficulty with student placement.

PRACTICAL NURSING

Each applicant for admission to the Fortis College School of Nursing Practical Nursing Program will be assigned an admissions representative to assist the applicant through the steps of the admissions process by providing information on curriculum, policies, procedures, and services, and assisting the applicant in setting necessary appointments and interviews.

If previous academic records indicate that the school‟s education and training would not benefit the applicant, the school reserves the right to advise the applicant not to enroll. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the school receives all required documentation for admission. All records received become the property of the school.

1. The applicant must be a high school graduate or possess the recognized equivalent of a high school diploma. The applicant must provide documentation of graduation in the form of a high school diploma, transcript, or other acceptable documentation, which confirms that the applicant meets or exceeds the academic achievement equivalent to a high school diploma in the USA. All foreign language documents submitted must be translated into English.

2. The applicant must be seventeen years of age or older at the time s/he starts the Fortis College School of Nursing Practical Nursing Program (PN Program).

3. The applicant must complete an applicant information form. 4. The applicant must interview with an admissions

representative and/or other administrative staff.

5. At the conclusion of the interview, applicants determined to have the aptitude, qualifications, and motivation to pursue the PN Program will be given the opportunity to take the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Entrance Test Evaluation. Applicants must score a minimum 16 on the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Entrance Test Evaluation. Under no circumstances will an applicant applying to the PN Program be permitted to take the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Entrance Test Evaluation more than twice in a 12 month period. A minimum of one week (5 business days) between retakes of the Wonderlic is required.

6. After achieving a Wonderlic score of 16 or higher the applicant will be given the opportunity to take the Evolve Reach Admission Assessment Exam (A2). The applicant will be informed of the testing dates and will be asked to select a date and time (maximum time for A2 Exam: 4 hrs) when he/she will not have external time pressures for arrival or departure, be well rested, and not be accompanied by children or other persons who need supervision. A staff person who does not report within the admission department will monitor the proctored examination at a computer terminal in a quiet area. The student may not bring paper, books, cell phone, other electronics, etc. into the testing environment. Calculators are provided by the school, distributed prior to the exam, and collected at the end of the exam.

7. PN applicants must achieve a score of 70% on (1) English language composite score comprised of reading, grammar, vocabulary, and (2) math composite score. Students can take this assessment no more than two times in a 12-month period. Prior to taking the A2, students will be provided an opportunity to purchase the study guide. Students are strongly discouraged from taking the assessment without completing the study guide. If the student fails the first attempt, he/she will complete the HESI online remediation and wait one week (five business days) before taking the A2 a second time. Students that do not meet the necessary scores on the second attempt must wait a period of one year before taking the exam a third time. Failure to complete the necessary score on the third attempt disqualifies any future attempts on the HESI A2 exam.

8. The applicant must submit a copy of his/her current driver‟s license or a copy of his/her United States Passport or Visa. 9. Applicants must submit to a drug-screening test prior to being

admitted. Test results may not be available before classes

begin. Please note that students that do not pass a drug screening will be removed from school. If results are not conclusive, additional testing may be required at the applicant‟s expense. If there are any questions regarding this process, the applicant should make an appointment with Nursing Program Administrator/Associate Program Administrator.

10. Applicants must submit to a BCI&I and FBI background check prior to starting the program. Results from the background check may not be available prior to beginning the program. The applicant should note that a history of criminal convictions may prevent the student from attending or completing the clinical requirements of the program or may prevent his/her nursing licensure by the Ohio Board of Nursing. If there are any questions regarding this process, the applicant should make an appointment with Nursing Program Administrator/Associate Program Administrator. Acceptable test results must be documented prior to clinical assignment.

11. The applicant must submit a copy of his/her current (BLS Healthcare Provider Course or equivalent) CPR card. The applicant‟s current CPR card must not expire prior to the last day of the current school year.

12. The applicant must submit a signed medical waiver. 13. The applicant is subject to a registration fee and must

arrange to complete all tuition payment requirements. 14. Once all admission prerequisites are fulfilled, the applicant

must agree to and sign the school‟s Enrollment Agreement. When all the above noted Practical Nursing requirements have been completed and submitted, the completed application file will be submitted to the Nursing Program Admissions Committee for consideration. The Nursing Program Admissions Committee consists of the Nursing Program Administrator/Associate Program Administrator or his/her designee and designated nursing faculty members. The primary purpose of the Nursing Programs Admissions Committee is to review each application file and makes the final determination on fulfillment of all admission requirements to the Practical Nursing Program. Students are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis after the file is reviewed and determined to be complete. After the Nursing Programs Admissions Committee meets and makes its determinations, letters of acceptance or denial are mailed to the applicants.

ADMISSION TO THE PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM DOES NOT GUARANTEE A STUDENT’S ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN CLINICAL TRAINING EXPERIENCES, SIT FOR A NURSE LICENSING EXAMINATION, OR OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT AS A PROFESSIONAL NURSE IN OHIO OR ANY OTHER STATES.

ACCOMMODATIONSFORSTUDENTSWITH DISABILITIES

The College is an Equal Opportunity Educational institution and does not discriminate in the recruitment and admission of students with respect to race, color, creed, sex, age, handicap, disability, national origin, or any other legally protected characteristic. Applicants, prospective, or current students with disabilities who require academic adjustments and/or auxiliary aids in connection with the admissions process, the admissions test and/or their program of study should contact the School Director. The School Director, in consultation with the Vice President of Education, will work with the applicant and/or prospective student to identify reasonable accommodations/ adjustments necessary to enable him/her to fully participate in the admissions and educational processes. Questions about this process may be directed to Maryse Levy, Vice President of Education, at mlevy@edaff.com or 410-513-5037(voice)/410-633-1844 (fax).

CLOCK HOUR OF INSTRUCTION

Clock Hour of instruction consists of 50 minutes of instruction in a sixty-minute period.

CREDIT (FORTIS COLLEGE) TRANSFER TO ANOTHER INSTITUTION

Credits earned at Fortis College are transferable only at the discretion of the receiving institution. Fortis College does not guarantee that its credits will transfer to any other institution.

CREDIT TRANSFER TO FORTIS COLLEGE

The College accepts transfer credits at the discretion of the Director of Education and/or Department Chair if the credits meet the following requirements:

Previous institution was either accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education, or the College determines that the postsecondary institution has equivalent accreditation standing as a foreign institution,

A grade of “B” or better was attained*,

The course was completed in the previous 60 months,

The content of the course is similar in scope, and The unit of credit is comparable.

The College will not accept transfer credits in excess of 75% of the total credits in the student‟s Program of Study. Transfer credits are recorded as hours earned toward the program without counting toward a student‟s Grade Point Average (G.P.A.). General Education credits are transferred if the credits meet the “general education” standards as defined by the College‟s accrediting

commission.

Students who request credit for previous education and training are required to provide the College with an official transcript from the institution awarding the credits and a copy the institution‟s course catalog or an equivalent document with detailed course information. (All documents must either be in English or the documents must include an authentic English translation.) Transfer documents must be mailed directly to the College from the institution that awarded the credits. The request to transfer credits must be initiated by the student, and the transcript must be received and evaluated by the Director of Education and/or Department Chair no later than the end of the first term of a student‟s enrollment at the College.

* Requirements for Students Enrolled in a Nursing Program: Nursing courses completed at another postsecondary institution are not eligible for transfer credit. A nursing course is a course with a “NUR” prefix. The only exceptions are nursing courses completed at FORTIS School of Nursing campuses in Cuyahoga Falls, Columbus, and Cincinnati, or those nursing courses which have been approved through an articulation agreement. Acceptance of these nursing credits is subject to approval by the associate program administrator. Credit transfer requirements listed above must be met. Evidence of skill competency may be required.

LATE ADMISSIONS

Applicants may be permitted to enter up to one week following the start of classes (excluding Nursing), depending on space availability and the discretion of the Director of Admissions. Students in the nursing programs must be enrolled by the start of the new term. There are no late admissions for the nursing programs.

QUARTER CREDIT HOUR CONVERSION FORMULA

Fortis College uses the following clock hour to quarter credit hour conversions:

10 lecture hours = one (1) quarter credit hour 20 lab hours = one (1) quarter credit hour 30 externship/clinical hours = one (1) quarter credit hour SEMESTER CREDIT HOUR CONVERSION FORMULA

Fortis College uses the following clock hour to semester credit hour conversions:

15 lecture hours = one (1) semester credit hour 30 lab hours = one (1) semester credit hour 45 externship/clinical hours = one (1) semester credit hour

READMISSION (GENERAL PROVISIONS)

Students who have been out of school less than five (5) years and wish to re-enter must contact the Department Chair of the Program for which he/she was previously enrolled. Students may not be eligible for readmission if they were academically dismissed or have unpaid balances. Returning students are subject to tuition, fees, book costs, and current course offerings at the time of their return.

READMISSION (NURSING PROVISIONS)

A student who withdraws or is dismissed from either nursing program for personal or academic reasons must meet the following criteria for readmission.

The applicant must apply, in writing, for readmission.

The applicant must meet all of the current admission requirements and must be approved for readmission by the Nursing Programs Admissions Committee. The Nursing Programs Admissions Committee will approve, defer, or deny an application for readmission.

The applicant must not have earned more than two grades below “C” at the time of withdrawal or dismissal.

Before any previous credit will be approved by the Nursing Program for required nursing courses completed more than eight months prior to the anticipated date of readmission, the Nursing Program may require the applicant be tested to confirm that s/he retained the knowledge and/or skill development associated with successful completion of specific courses being considered for credit.

The applicant must provide the Program Administrator or Associate Program Administrator with a written explanation of the specific circumstances that caused him/her to withdraw or be dismissed and a description of the changes in the applicant‟s circumstances which now permit successful completion of a nursing program.

The applicant must submit proof of current CPR and immunizations. Applicants may also be required to complete additional medical (including drug) testing or background checks as required by the school to ensure the applicant meets the school‟s current admission and clinical standards.

If the curriculum or any academic policies have changed during the student‟s absence, the applicant must meet the new curriculum requirements.

An applicant may be readmitted to the school only one time on a space-available basis.

The applicant must re-sign the school‟s Enrollment Agreement and costs for tuition, fees, and books in effect at the time of readmission will apply.

START DATES

Electrical Systems Technician (Weekends) Start Date

08/27/2010 12/13/2010

Practical Nursing Program and Associate Degree in Nursing Program (Day, Evening,

and A.D.N. PT) Start Date

3/29/2010* *A.D.N. PT will start 03/26/10 this time only

7/19/2010 11/8/2010

Practical Nursing Program (Part Time) Start Date

2/1/2010 5/24/2010 9/13/2010

Criminal Justice, Electronic Engineering Technology, Medical Assisting, Medical

Coding Specialist, and Paralegal Start Date

2/15/2010 6/7/2010 9/27/2010

Medical Assisting and Paralegal (Afternoon) Start Date

7/26/2010 11/15/2010

Medical Assisting and Criminal Justice (Afternoon Two)

Start Date 08/30/2010 01/03/2011

Medical Coding Specialist (Weekend Program)

Start Date 08/27/2010 12/10/2010

Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (Day and Evening)

Start Date 4/19/2010 7/19/2010 10/18/2010

Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (Afternoon) Start Date 3/8/2010 6/1/2010 8/30/2010 11/22/2010

Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic Start Date 2/1/2010 3/15/2010 5/3/2010 6/14/2010 8/2/2010 9/13/2010 11/1/2010 12/13/2010

Business Management, Business Management-Accounting, Business Management- Human Resources, Criminal Justice/Homeland Security, Digital Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding,

Internet Marketing, and Hospitality (Distance Education Division) Start Date 9/6/2010 10/11/2010 11/15/2010 12/27/2010

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN

DIPLOMA

LENGTH:

720 CLOCK HRS. / 36 WKS (ALL SHIFTS) / 55.5 SEMESTER CREDITS

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This program encompasses many facets of working with

low-voltage electronic systems, both with installations and

troubleshooting and repair. Students will be introduced to

national, state, and local regulations and building codes,

safety practices, and the various career paths available in

the field.

FM100 Introduction to Building Trades 60 4.5 ICS110 Mathematics for the Trades 60 4.5

EL110 Electrical Theory 60 4.5

EL119 Home Integration 60 4.5

EL111 Electricity Essentials: AC 60 4.5 EL113 Electronics for Electricians 60 4.5

EL120 Residential Wiring I 60 4.5

EL118 Low Voltage Wiring 60 4.5

EL121 Residential Wiring II 60 4.5

EL128 Data, Voice, and Video Cabling 60 4.5

EL130 Alarm Systems 60 4.5

PDC201 Career Development 60 6

Totals 720 55.5

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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

Length:

480 CLOCK HRS. / 24 WKS / 22 SEMESTER CREDITS

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a vital link in the chain of the healthcare team. Upon completion of the program, the

student will be able to properly assess, manage and transport a patient to a proper medical facility while ensuring the safety of all members of the EMS crew, the patient and all bystanders. The Emergency Medical Technician program will expose students to the skills necessary to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an ambulance service, fire department, hospital, or industry. The program is designed to prepare the student as an entry-level Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMT-B).

Current Curriculum Plan of

Study Courses Clock Hours Credit Hours EMS100 CPR, Preparatory, Airway, _{Medical and Patient Assessment} 120 6

EMS103

Trauma, Operations, Infants & Children, Local Protocol, Job

Search 120 6.5

EMS105 Externship & Skills Review 120 3.5 COM107 Computer Software Applications 120 6

TOTALS 480 22

HEATING, VENTILATING, AC &

REFRIGERATION

DIPLOMA Length:

720 CLOCK HRS. / 36 WKS / 36 QUARTER CREDITS

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Heating, Ventilating, AC & Refrigeration program (HVACR) provides students with entry-level skills with which to obtain employment in the climate control industry. The graduate is qualified for entry-level employment as an equipment installer, service technician, sales representative, refrigeration mechanic, industrial/commercial maintenance worker, and many other positions.

In May 2002, the Partnership for Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Accreditation (PAHRA) awarded programmatic accreditation to the HVACR program. PAHRA is a consortium of the industry‟s manufacturing and employment leaders who have set standards for training quality. Fortis College was the fourth HVACR program in the United States to receive this accreditation. Students take the Environmental Protection Agency‟s (EPA) Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification Test. Additionally, PAHRA standards require that all students take the

Industry Competency Exam (ICE), a credential recognized in the climate control industry as a symbol of outstanding skill. It is required for the student to graduate from the program, in addition to the 2.0 overall GPA.

Completion of all three quarters with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher, and a passing grade on the Industry Competency Exam (ICE), entitles the student to a diploma in Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration. Students must be enrolled for a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours of study to be considered full-time, and are expected to pursue the complete curriculum in the sequence offered (three-quarters time for VA purposes). The student must pass each quarter‟s final exam and maintain a GPA of at least 2. Students purchase tools through the school; the cost of the tools is included in the student‟s tuition packaging. Students are required to wear uniforms and safety goggles at all times.

Curriculum For Students Enrolled Prior to 10/1/2009

Plan of

Study Courses Clock Hours Credit Hours HVA105 Mechanical & Electrical Theory 60 5 HVA205 Furnaces & Heat Pump Theory 60 5 HVA302 Certification Review & Exam _Preparation 24 2 HVA305 AC & Refrigeration Theory 60 5 HVL105 Mechanical & Electrical Lab 180 7 HVL205 Furnaces & Heat Pump Theory _Lab 180 7 HVL305 AC & Refrigeration Lab 156 5

TOTALS 720 36

Curriculum for new students starting on or after 10/1/09 Plan of Study Courses Clock Hours Credit Hours HVACR

106 Mechanical & Electrical 240 12 HVACR

206 AC & Refrigeration 220 10

HVACR 207

Certification Review & Exam

Preparation 20 2

HVACR

208 Furnaces & Heat Pumps 240 12

TOTALS 720 36

MEDICAL CODING SPECIALIST

Length:

930 CLOCK HRS. / 45 WKS / 54 SEMESTER CREDITS

(Students Enrolled before 10/1/09)

810 CLOCK HRS. / 45 WKS / 51 SEMESTER CREDITS (Students Enrolled after 10/1/09)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The objective of the program is to prepare graduates for at least entry-level employment in medical offices, clinics, and specialty billing providers as part of the health care team. Medical Coding Specialist, Insurance Coder, Claims Specialist, and ICD-9/CPT Coder are typical job titles. Students are instructed in the analysis of medical records and the assignment of codes for indexing diagnoses and procedures to provide information for reimbursement purposes. “Coding” means to transform the written or verbal description of diseases, injuries, and procedures into numerical designations recognizable by the insurance carrier.

Students must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 semester credit hours per term to be considered full-time. Students are expected to pursue the complete curriculum in the sequence offered in order to finish on schedule.

Curriculum For Students Enrolled Prior to 10/1/2009

Plan of

Study Courses Clock Hours Credit Hours

COA103 Accounting I 60 4 ENG110 Communications I 60 4 MCS101 Coding I 60 4 MCS128 Human Relations 60 2 MCS129 Critical Thinking 60 2 MCS130 Career Management/Professional Development 60 2 MCS201 Coding II 60 4 MCS204 Pharmacology/Terminology 60 4 MCS211 Computer I 60 4 MCS302 Coding III 60 4

MCS311 Management of Health Records 75 4 MCS330 Introduction to Hospital Coding 60 4 MED125 Anatomy & Physiology I/Disease _Processes 60 4 MED126 Anatomy & Physiology _{II/Disease Processes} 60 4 MED143 Computer Applications/Medical _Management 75 4

TOTALS 930 54

after 10/1/09 Plan of

Study Courses Clock Hours Credit Hours

COA 103 Accounting I 60 4 ENG110 Communication I 60 4 MCS101 Coding I 60 4 MCS102 Pharmacology/Terminology 60 4 MCS128 Human Relations 30 2 MCS129 Critical Thinking 30 2 MCS130 Career Management/Professional Development 30 2 MCS202 Coding II 60 4

MCS203 Introduction to Hospital Coding 60 4

MCS204 Coding III 60 4

MCS111 Computer I 60 3

MCS211 Management of Health Records 60 3 MED125 Anatomy & Physiology I/Disease _Processes 60 4 MED126 Anatomy & Physiology _{II/Disease Processes} 60 4 MED143 Electronic Health Records 60 3

TOTALS 810 51

PRACTICAL NURSING

DIPLOMA

Length:

1415.5 CLOCK HRS. / 45 WKS (Days), 60 WKS (Eve), and 75 WKS (PT) / 64.5 SEMESTER CREDITS Note – the part-time schedule is available at the Centerville campus only

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Upon completion of the program, the graduate will be able to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Within the scope of practical nursing, the graduate will meet the client's universal, developmental, and health deviation needs by:

1. Using the nursing process (contributing to assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation) as a basis for clinical decision-making in developing individualized holistic plans of care.

2. Using critical thinking, judgment, current standards of practice, and organizational skills in providing individualized and specialized nursing care based on developmental, biological, physiological, socio-cultural, religious and spiritual variations in clients.

3. Performing basic therapeutic interventions using acquired nursing knowledge and skills and current technology in a competent and safe manner for clients with wholly compensatory, partially compensatory, and supportive educative needs.

4. Acting as a client advocate showing caring, compassion, empathy and respect for the rights, beliefs, property, and dignity of the individual.

5. Applying the basic principles of effective and therapeutic communication, communicating observations related to the client and documenting observation and care appropriately, and facilitating all levels of communication with a focus on therapeutic communication in the nurse-client relationship. 6. Demonstrating leadership and accountability through use of

assertive behaviors, appropriate delegation of tasks, and supervision of assistive and unlicensed personnel.

7. Managing client care within a multidisciplinary health care delivery system.

8. Demonstrating an awareness of community concepts, current trends in health care, and world health issues and their impact on individuals and health care.

9. Practicing within the profession's ethical and legal framework and being accountable for one's own nursing practice, professional growth, self-development and lifelong learning. The program consists of courses, labs, and clinical experiences that must be taken in sequence, according to the curriculum plan. Material learned in the classroom is practiced in the laboratory and applied to the care of patients in the clinical setting. Pharmacology, growth and development, nutrition, and nursing principles and skills are integrated into all nursing courses.

Current Curriculum Plan of Study Courses Clock Hours Credit Hours BIO111 Introduction to Anatomy & _Physiology 75 5

ENG125 English I 45 3

NUR100 Nursing & Universal Needs 255 10

NUR101 Intravenous Therapy 55.5 3

NUR110 Concepts of Nursing I 30 2

NUR129 Nursing Related to Health _{Deviations I} 285 11

NUR130 Pharmacotherapeutics I 90 5

NUR136 Concepts of Nursing II 45 2

NUR140 Nursing Related to _{Developmental Needs I} 85 3.5 NUR143 Nursing Related to Health _{Deviations II} 315 11

NUT115 Nutrition 45 3

PSY115 General Psychology 45 3

PSY124 Developmental Psychology 45 3

NURSING

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE

Length:

1305 CLOCK HRS. / 60 WKS (Days), 75 WKS (Eve), and 90 WKS (PT) / 71 SEMESTER CREDITS

Note – the part-time schedule is only available at the Centerville campus

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Upon completion of the second year of the program, a graduate will be able to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Passing this examination prepares the graduate for entry-level employment as a Registered Nurse (RN).

To meet the client‟s universal, developmental, and health deviation needs within the scope of professional nursing practice the graduate will:

1. Use the nursing process (assessment, analysis and development of nursing diagnoses, planning, implementation, and evaluation) as a basis for clinical decision-making in developing individualized holistic plans of care.

2. Use critical thinking, judgment, current standards of practice, and organizational skills in providing individualized and specialized nursing care based on developmental, biological, physiological, socio-cultural, religious and spiritual variations in clients.

3. Perform basic and complex therapeutic interventions using nursing knowledge, advanced skills, and current technology in a competent and safe manner for clients with wholly compensatory, partially compensatory, and supportive educative needs.

4. Act as a client advocate showing care, compassion, empathy and respect for the rights, beliefs, property, and dignity of the individual.

5. Apply and facilitate all levels of communication with a focus on therapeutic communication in the nurse client relationship.

6. Demonstrate leadership and accountability through use of assertive behaviors, appropriate delegation of tasks, and supervision of assistive and unlicensed personnel and licensed practical nurses.

7. Manage client care within a multidisciplinary health care delivery system.

8. Demonstrate an awareness of community concepts, current trends in health care, and world health issues and their impact on individuals and health care.

9. Practice within the profession‟s ethical and legal framework while remaining accountable for one‟s own nursing practice, professional growth, self-development and lifelong learning.

Current Curriculum Plan of

Study Courses Clock Hours Credit Hours BIO207 Anatomy & Physiology I 75 4 BIO248 Anatomy & Physiology II 75 4

ENG125 English I 45 3

ENG241 English II 45 3

MBI251 Microbiology 90 4

NUR240 Transition to ADN* 255 8

NUR250 Nursing Related to Developmental _{Needs II} 120 5 NUR251 Pharmacotherapeutics II 45 3 NUR260 Nursing Related to Health _{Deviations III} 135 5 NUR261 Nursing Related to Health _{Deviations IV} 225 8 NUR262 Professional Nursing Issues 45 3

PSY115 General Psychology 45 3

PSY124 Developmental Psychology 45 3

SOC251 Sociology 60 4

TOTALS 1305 71

*Students awarded 11 competency credits upon completion of NUR240

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED BUSINESS

(DISTANCEEDUCATION)

Length:

1220 CLOCK HRS. / 80 WKS / 99.5 QUARTER CREDITS

PROGRAMDESCRIPTION

The Associate of Applied Business (AAB) program in Business Management prepares students academically and professionally for entry-level business management, supervision, or administrative positions in business, industry, and government. Graduates are prepared for positions as assistant managers, assistant supervisors, and other related entry-level administrative

positions in a business environment. The curriculum provides a broad knowledge of the functional area of business and is designed to offer a balance of theory and application that will prove useful in the field. The program will prepare the student to work in any business where developing and managing employees and dealing directly with customers is critical to the success of the business. The graduate can demonstrate communication and employability skills and can apply appropriate business ethics to all areas of the job.

Current Curriculum Plan of

Study Courses Clock Hours Credit Hours

ACC107 Accounting I 50 4

ACC108 Accounting II 60 4

AH101 Professional and Career _Development 30 2

BUS105 Business Law 40 4

BUS112 Principles of Management 40 4

BUS113 Business Communication 30 2

BUS115 Introduction to Marketing 40 4 BUS119 Business and Management _Principles 40 4 BUS121 Interpersonal Relations 45 3 BUS203 Customer Service Principles 40 2

Bus220 International Business 60 6

BUS221 Human Resources Management 40 4 COP101 Messaging and Collaboration 30 2

COP102 Word Processing 65 4.5

COP106 Computer Fundamental Concepts 30 2 COP107 Office Equipment and Procedures 30 2 COP205 Graphical Presentations 40 3 COP206 Office Computer Case Study 40 2

COP207 Desktop Support Skills 50 4

COP208 Database Management 40 3

COP209 Spreadsheets 40 3

COP210 Desktop Publishing 40 3

COP211 Web Site Development 30 2

GE202 College Math 70 6

GE203 General Psychology 40 4

GE204 English Composition 60 6

GE205 Effective Communication 60 6

GE206 Critical Thinking 40 4

TOTALS 1220 99.5

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT -

ACCOUNTING

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED BUSINESS

(DISTANCEEDUCATION)

Length:

1215 CLOCK HRS. / 75 WKS / 97.5 QUARTER CREDITS

PROGRAMDESCRIPTION

The Associate of Science program in Business Management, Specializing in Accounting. It prepares students academically and professionally for entry-level business management, supervision or administrative positions in business, industry, government, and in positions which require accounting skills. Graduates are prepared for positions as assistant managers, assistant supervisors, bookkeepers, auditing clerks, and other related entry-level administrative positions in a business environment. The curriculum provides a broad knowledge of the functional area of business and is designed to offer a balance of theory and application that will prove useful in the field. The program will prepare the student to work in any business in which fundamental business and accounting skills are useful.

The program in Business Management Specializing in Accounting consists of 97.5 quarter-credit hours of instruction and lab, with an Associate of Applied Business degree awarded to a student upon successful completion of all graduation requirements listed in the catalog.

Plan of

Study Courses Hours Clock Credit Hours AH101

Professional and Career

Development 30 2

BUS105 Business Law 40 4

BUS112 Principles of Management 40 4

BUS113 Business Communication 30 2

BUS119 Business and Management Principles 50 4 BUS203 Customer Service Principles 20 2 COP101 Messaging and Collaboration 30 2

COP102 Word Processing 65 4.5

COP106 Computer Fundamental Concepts 30 2 COP107 Office Equipment and Procedures 20 2 COP205 Graphical Presentations 40 3 COP206 Office Computer Case Study 40 2