A M P ESSAGE FROM THE RESIDENT 1 program which parallels the first two years of a bachelor’s degree and then transfer your credits to a four-year university. Articulation agreements with numerous colleges and universities will help to ease the transfer process. Postsecondary education is not easy, nor should it be. As citizens of this great county and region, you are the leaders of tomorrow. Some of you are leaders of today. Leadership and citizenship are the cornerstones of our great country and we are all faced with living in an increasingly complex and complicated technological world. The challenges to our globe are significant and call for our very best thinking and problem-solving capabilities. At WCCC we are committed to providing a cur- riculum, be it a course, program, or degree, that will challenge you intellectually and cultivate your problem-solving skills. We want you to learn how to learn, how to investigate problems and reach viable Congratulations! The fact that you are exploring solutions. This process calls for hard work and Westmoreland County Community College, our aca- commitment. We are committed to modeling these demic programs and services tells me a lot about attributes as we work with you. We are confident you. For instance, I know that you have made a de- that you will challenge yourself, grow in significant cision to make postsecondary education a part of ways and become all that you can be. your life which in turn will better your future, and Thank you for trusting us to be a part of your sig- grow your intellectual and employability skills. We nificant life journey. are honored that you are considering or have cho- sen WCCC as your postsecondary educational Sincerely, provider. Daniel J. Obara, Ph.D. We remain committed to you and your educa- tional pursuits. Our faculty and staff stand ready to assist you to become all that you can be. We pledge to challenge and support you and to provide an outstanding educational curriculum to help you reach your dreams. You may be considering an as- sociate degree, diploma, certificate, or just choosing to get your feet wet by taking a course or two. Whatever your goal at this stage in your life, we are ready to walk the path of success with you. As a WCCC student, you can select from a variety of degree, diploma and certificate programs. We offer 63 associate degree programs, 13 diploma programs and 55 certificate programs that can pro- vide you with the education and skills needed to enter the workforce immediately upon graduation. Or, you can enroll in our associate of arts degree 2 T C T D ABLE OF ONTENTS ELEPHONE IRECTORY Academic Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Admissions Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-925-4077 Accreditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Bookstore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-925-4174 Campus Children’s Center. . . . . . . . 724-925-4156 Affirmative Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 College Learning Center. . . . . . . . . . 724-925-4135 WCCC Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Continuing Education . . . . . . . . . . . 724-925-4107 Counseling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-925-4121 Education Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Disabled Student Services . . . . . . . . 724-925-4121 Admissions and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Division Offices Expenses and Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Computer Technology/Business . . 724-925-4004 Public Service/Humanities/ Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Social Sciences/Mathematics . . . 724-925-4046 Academic Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Health Professions. . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-925-4029 Wordforce Development/Technologies/ Programs of Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32, 33 Culinary Arts/Physical Sciences/ Horticulture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-925-4086 Academic Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Education Centers Associate of Arts Degree Requirements . . . . . . .35 Bushy Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-327-8090 Associate of Fine Arts Degree Fayette County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-437-3512 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Greene County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-627-3464 Associate of Applied Science Degree Indiana County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-357-1404 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Laurel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-539-3390 Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210 Mon Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-379-4119 New Kensington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-335-8110 Student Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .261 Public Safety Training Center . . . . 724-872-2447 Personnel Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277 Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-925-4063 Health/Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . 724-925-4244 Locations and Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .286 Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-925-4101 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291 Placement Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-925-6893 Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-925-4204 Student Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-925-4055 Notice of Nondiscrimination Westmoreland County Community College will not discriminate Student Placement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-925-4121 in its educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, dis- Student Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-925-4069 ability, age, religion, ancestry, union membership or any other TDD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-925-4297 legally protected classification. Announcement of this policy is in accordance with state law including the Pennsylvania Human Transfer Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-925-4059 Relations Act and with federal law, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amend- Tutoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-925-4135 ments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Veteran's Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-925-4056 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- For other WCCC offices call 724-925-4000. 4190 or in Room 4100D, WCCC Business & Industry Center, Youngwood, PA 15697. W C C C ESTMORELAND OUNTY OMMUNITY OLLEGE 3 2013-2014 ACADEMIC CALENDAR As a responsible and responsive member of the Westmoreland County community, the college in- vites business, industry, and community leaders to Fall 2013 participate in the development and review of pro- Classes begin Aug. 22 grams and courses to ensure that WCCC provides an up-to-date curriculum that will address the re- Labor Day (college closed) Sept. 2 gion’s needs for well-educated workers. No classes Oct. 1, 24 Thanksgiving recess Nov. 27-30 The college provides a strong dedicated faculty who Last day for student-initiated are committed to student success. In turn, WCCC withdrawal Dec. 9 expects students to commit time and energy to Last day of classes/final exams Dec. 18 their course work in order to be successful. The college also offers a variety of noncredit, con- tinuing education courses to meet short-term edu- Spring 2014 cational goals as well as to provide leisure and Classes begin Jan. 9 recreational activities for people of all ages. No classes Jan. 20, March 4, April 16-19 Mission/Vision/Values Last day for student-initiated withdrawal April 21 MISSION Last day of classes/final exams May 7 WCCC improves the quality of life of everyone we Commencement May 8 touch through education, training and cultural en- richment. Summer 2014 VISION 1st session classes begin May 19 WCCC is a learning-centered college focused on student success, a catalyst for economic growth, a Memorial Day (college closed) May 26 leader in workforce development, and a hub for cul- 8-week classes begin June 9 tural and artistic experiences. 1st session classes end June 24 2nd session classes begin June 25 VALUES Independence Day (college closed) July 4 WCCC has a framework of cultures and values that embraces: 2nd session classes end July 30 8-week classes end July 31 1. Commitment to Teaching and Learning(per- sonal attention, individual choices, academic excellence, adaptive, promotes curiosity) 2. Accountability(responsibility, stewardship of resources, empowerment, results-oriented) Philosophy 3. Diversity(respect for self and others, inclusion, Westmoreland County Community College, a pub- value uniqueness) licly supported institution, offers a broad range of 4. Collaboration and Cooperation(teamwork, programs and services to meet the educational community partnerships) needs of the community. The college offers aca- demic programs which parallel the first two years of 5. Social Responsibility(promote active interest, a baccalaureate degree program, comprehensive oc- awareness of world, being a good steward) cupational programs which prepare students for employment in a broad array of technical fields, a 6. Integrity(honesty, ethical standards, dedica- strong core of general education which prepares tion) students to live and work in an increasingly com- 7. Innovation(creativity, commitment to growth, plex and diverse society, and developmental educa- forward thinking) tion, which enables students to overcome academic deficiencies in order to be successful in college-level courses. 4 Goals reaching their educational goals, Westmoreland County Community College is com- Expanding its linkages within its entire service mitted to these goals: area, including businesses, industries, other edu- cational entities, and community organizations, Providing quality curricula and educational oppor- tunities and continual upgrading of its instruc- Providing the technology and the systems neces- tional capabilities, sary to manage and support informational require- ments of staff and students, Providing a curriculum that meets the needs of its students and provides them with the skills neces- Enhancing its image and becoming more visible to sary to participate fully in a 21st century world, the public it serves, Providing excellent physical facilities for the educa- Employing effective and efficient resource develop- tional programs and the services that the college ment and allocation based on sound planning, and provides, Providing a sense of community throughout the Supporting student development and helping stu- organization. dents succeed in their educational programs and in A CCREDITATION Westmoreland County Community College is accredited • The Practical Nursing Diploma Program is fully by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle approved and the Associate Degree Nursing Program States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3642 Market is on full approval status by the Pennsylvania State Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 267-284-5000. The Board of Nursing. The Associate Degree Nursing pro- Commission on Higher Education is an accrediting gram is accredited by the National League for Nursing agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. New York, NY 1006, 800-669-1656, www.nlnac.org - for achievement of quality and excellence in nursing Programs at the college are approved by the Pennsylva- education. nia State Department of Education for veteran’s educa- tional benefits. In addition, the following programs carry • The associate of applied science degree Diagnostic specific accreditation/approval by certifying/accredita- Medical Sonography program is accredited through the tion organizations: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educa- • The associate in applied science degree Baking and tion Programs (CAAHEP), 1361 Park St., Clearwater, Pastry program, Culinary Arts programs and Restau- FL 33756; 727-210-2350; www.caahep.org with the rant/Culinary Management program are accredited Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic by the American Culinary Federation Education Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS), 6021 University Foundation Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC), a Boulevard, Suite 500, Ellicott City, MD 21043; 443- specialized accrediting agency recognized by the 973-3251; www.jrcdms .org. Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). This catalog reflects the most current information about • The Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene programs Westmoreland County Community College and does not are accredited by the Commission on Dental Accred- constitute a contract between the student(s) and WCCC. itation of the American Dental Association, a special- The college reserves the right to amend any provisions ized accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. or requirements at any time. Admission to WCCC ac- Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Ed- knowledges notice and acceptance of the college's reser- ucation Accreditation. vation of this right. • The diploma in Medical Assisting, Youngwood campus , is accredited by the Commission on Accred- itation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL, 727-210-2350. WCCC P ROFILE 5 Founded: 1970 spaces for the physically disabled. The WCCC smoking policy designates all buildings at the Youngwood cam- Location: Youngwood, Pa., approximately 6 pus and the education centers as smoke-free. miles south of Greensburg, off Route 119 Off-Campus Centers: To provide access to quality educational opportunities to all area residents, Phone: 724-925-4000 the college operates eight off-campus education cen- ters - WCCC-Bushy Run, Export; WCCC-Fayette, Internet: www.wccc.edu Uniontown; Greene County Center, Waynesburg; Indi- ana County Center, Indiana; WCCC-Laurel, Latrobe; WCCC-Mon Valley, Belle Vernon; and WCCC-New Enrollment: approximately 6,612 full- and Kensington, New Kensington - that serve all of West- part-time students who range in age from 17 to 75 moreland, Fayette, Greene and Indiana counties. Programs: 63 associate degree, 13 diploma, and The WCCC Public Safety Training Center, located near 55 certificate programs with options that prepare stu- Smithton, provides public safety training for fire, po- dents for careers or transfer to baccalaureate degree lice and emergency services responders. programs at four-year institutions. Faculty: 82 full-time teaching faculty and ap- Degrees Granted: associate of arts degree, proximately 414 part-time faculty associate of fine arts degree, associate of applied sci- ence degree, diploma and certificate Academic Calendar: two 15-week semes- ters (fall, spring); two 12-week Late-Start sessions (fall, Campus: The main campus is located in a rural spring); and 5-1/2-, 8- and 11-week summer sessions. setting a short distance from the New Stanton Classes are conducted weekdays, evenings, Saturdays Interchange of the Pennsylvania Turnpike off Route and online. 119. The 80-acre campus comprises four buildings. Founders Hall, Commissioners Hall and Science Hall Directions - Youngwood Campus: house general classrooms, science laboratories, com- From Greensburg and Route 30: Take Route 119 puter and desktop publishing laboratories, multimedia South into Youngwood. At the second traffic light, technology laboratory, culinary arts laboratory with Depot Street, turn left and proceed one mile to the col- dining facility, dental hygiene clinic, radiology technol- lege, located on the right. ogy laboratory, greenhouse, theater, art gallery, library , Student Services, College Learning Center, From the New Stanton interchange of the Pennsylva- Campus Children’s Center, bookstore, student nia Turnpike (Exit 8/75): Take Route 119 North into lounges, cafeteria, gymnasium, fitness center, and Youngwood. At the fourth traffic light, Depot Street, indoor running track. The Business & Industry Center turn right and proceed one mile to the college, located contains classrooms, laboratories, offices and training on the right. facilities for area employers. In addition, there are athletic fields for baseball, softball and other sporting activities . All buildings are easily accessible to the physically disabled. There are also designated parking WCCC E C DUCATION ENTERS 6 WCCC maintains education centers that serve all of Westmoreland, Fayette, Greene and Indiana counties. Day and evening classes are conducted at WCCC-Bushy Run, Export; WCCC-Fayette, Uniontown; Greene County Center, Waynesburg; Indi- ana County Community College Center, Indiana; WCCC-Laurel, Latrobe; WCCC-Mon Valley, Belle Vernon; and WCCC-New Kensington, New Kensington. In addition, online courses are offered to students at these sites. Student services such as counseling, advising and financial aid are also available at scheduled times. Students can also pay tuition and fees and purchase textbooks at the centers. WCCC-Bushy Run WCCC-New Kensington WCCC-Bushy Run is located at 6707 Mellon Road near Opened in January 2009, WCCC-New Kensington is lo- Murrysville. The center houses traditional classrooms, a cated at 1150 Fifth Avenue in downtown New Kensington. distance learning classroom, a computer laboratory, a sci- The center contains traditional classrooms, computer ence laboratory, accommodations for workforce develop- classrooms/labs, a science lab, administrative offices and ment training, a student lounge with Wi-Fi and offices. a student lounge. The center is also home to PA Career- 724-327-8090 Link - Alle-Kiski, which provides services to the unem- DIRECTIONS: From Greensburg: Take Route 66 North ployed. to Route 22 heading west toward Pittsburgh. At the third 724-335-8110 traffic light, turn left onto Mellon Road and proceed ap- DIRECTIONS: From C. L. Schmitt Bridge: At the second proximately 1.5 miles to the Bushy Run Center on the traffic signal, turn left onto 4th Avenue. Follow 4th Av- left. enue up to 11th Street and turn right. Turn left onto 5th From Murrysville: Take Route 22 East toward Delmont. Avenue. WCCC is located on the right. Turn right at the intersection onto Mellon Road and From Greensburg Road: At the Parnassus Intersection, proceed 1.5 miles to the Bushy Run Center. (CVS), proceed straight through the traffic signal onto In- From Harrison City: At the intersection of Route 130 dustrial Boulevard. Stay on Industrial Boulevard through and Harrison City Export Road, travel north on Harrison town and pass the C. L. Schmitt Bridge. At the stop sign, City Export Road 3 miles. Bear right onto Mellon Road go straight and make a right onto 11th street (in front of past the entrance to Westmoreland Country Club and the UniFirst). Proceed through first stop sign and turn left proceed approximately 1 mile to the center on the right. at the following stop sign onto 5th Avenue. WCCC is lo- cated on the right. From Vandergrift/Leechburg; Follow Rte. 56 toward New Kensington. Turn right onto 7th Street (next to Valley WCCC-Laurel High School track) and proceed straight to first traffic sig- WCCC-Laurel is located in the former Kennametal facil- nal. Turn right onto Freeport Road and proceed to next ity at 17 Lloyd Avenue, Latrobe. The center houses tradi- traffic signal. Turn left onto Locust Street, cross the tional classrooms, a distance learning classroom, three viaduct to next stop sign. Turn right onto 5th Avenue. computer classrooms/labs, electronic classrooms, a natu- WCCC is located on the right. ral science classroom/lab, administrative offices and stu- dent lounge areas. 724-539-3390 DIRECTIONS: From Route 30: Take Route 981 North toward Latrobe. (Route 981 becomes Lloyd Avenue.) The Public Safety Training Center center is located on the right just before crossing the Loy- Designed for firefighter, police and emergency services alhanna Creek Bridge. personnel, the first phase of this center, located in South From Route 22 - New Alexandria: Take Route 981 Huntingdon Township, was completed in October 2003. South and turn right onto Latrobe Derry Road at the traf- The facility features a six-story tower with an attached 2 fic light. Cross the Loyalhanna Creek Bridge. (Route 981 1/2 story residential building that simulates industrial, becomes Lloyd Avenue.) The center is the second building commercial and residential structures. Also on site are a on the left. classroom/administration building, class A live burn building, outdoor firing range, rubble pile, outdoor train- ing props and pond. 724-872-2447 WCCC-Mon Valley DIRECTIONS: From I-70 W (New Stanton and PA Turn- pike, exit 75) - Take I-70 West 8 miles from New Stanton WCCC-Mon Valley, located off Route 51 on Fells Church to the Smithton exit (no. 49). Exit, and turn left at the Road, Belle Vernon, houses traditional classrooms, a dis- stop sign onto Fitz Henry Road. Proceed 1 mile and turn tance learning classroom, a computer laboratory, offices right onto Reduction Road. Proceed 1 mile to the PSTC and a student lounge. 724-379-4119 entrance on the left. DIRECTIONS: From Route 51 North: Make the first left From I-70 E (Belle Vernon and I-79) - Proceed on I-70 turn at the traffic light past Bill's Golfland. Proceed on East to the Smithton exit (no. 49). Exit and turn left at the Fellsburg Road approximately 1/2 mile to the traffic light stop sign onto Fitz Henry Road. Proceed 1 mile and turn and turn right at the light; the Mon Valley Center is on right onto Reduction Road. Proceed 1 mile to the PSTC the right. entrance on the left. From Route 51 South: Make the right turn at the United Gospel Alliance Church. Proceed 1 mile and turn left into the college parking lot before the traffic light. WCCC E C DUCATION ENTERS 7 WCCC-Fayette Indiana County Community College Located at the Fayette County Community Action Center of WCCC Agency Inc. Campus in Uniontown, WCCC-Fayette houses The Indiana County Community College Center is lo- two traditional classrooms, a computer classroom, a cated at 45 Airport Road, Indiana, near the Jimmy Stew- videoconferencing classroom and administrative offices. art Airport. Easily accessible from routes 286 and 119, 724-437-3512 the center contains a computer lab, a nursing lab, six DIRECTIONS: From U.S. 119 South: Take the PA Route classrooms, an office and a student lounge. 724-357-1404 51 ramp to Pittsburgh Street. Turn left on Route 51 DIRECTIONS: From Punxsutawney: Take Route 119 South/Pittsburgh Road and continue to follow Route 51 South to the Clymer/Indiana Exit and exit at Clymer South. Turn left onto W. Penn Street and then turn left Route 286. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto onto North Beeson Boulevard. Airport Road. Continue approximately 100 yards and turn From PA 21 Roy E. Furman Highway: Turn right onto left into the parking lot. US 40 East. Turn left onto Beeson Boulevard. From Blairsville: Take Route 119 North to the Clymer/Indiana Exit and exit at Clymer Route 286. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto Airport Road. Con- Greene County Education Center tinue approximately 100 yards and turn left into the park- ing lot. The Greene County Education Center is located in the EverGreene Technology Park in Waynesburg. Easily acces- sible from I-79, the center contains two computer labs, a nursing lab, six classrooms and a student lounge. 724- 627-3464 DIRECTIONS: From I-79 South: Take Exit 14 (Waynes- burg). At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn left onto Roy E. Furman Highway. Proceed to the second traffic light and make a left onto Progress Drive. Go straight on Progress Drive until the road splits. Bear to the right and follow the road to EverGreene Technology Park. WCCC is located in the first building on the right. From I-79 North: Take Exit 14 (Waynesburg). At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn left onto Roy E. Furman Highway. Proceed to the first traffic light and make a left onto Progress Drive and follow the directions listed above. From Route 21 West: Make a right onto Progress Drive at the light just after the Greene County Airport and fol- low the directions listed above. From Route 21 East: Proceed under I-79 and follow the directions from I-79 South listed above. A DMISSIONS 8 High school graduates or those who hold a GED high Early Enrollment for High School school equivalency are granted admission to the college. Students Individuals 18 years of age and older who have not earned High school students who are 16 years or older and in a high school diploma or a GED may be admitted to the their junior or senior year may earn college credit at college if they can demonstrate their ability to benefit from WCCC by demonstrating potential for college-level work the college experience. After successfully completing 30 and securing a recommendation from their high school credits at WCCC, they may be eligible to petition for a guidance counselors or principals . Commonwealth Secondary School Diploma. Forms for Commonwealth Secondary School Diplomas are available at the Department of Education, GED, Harrisburg. Program of Study/SOAR Requirements for Admission (Students Occupationally 1. Submit the online Application for Admission with a $25 nonrefundable processing fee at wccc.edu. Read- and Academically Ready) mit students who have previously taken courses at The mission of SOAR is to prepare students for college WCCC for college credit should contact the Student and high demand, skilled careers. SOAR Programs of Records Office to update their academic record. Study incorporate secondary and postsecondary educa- 2. Upon receipt of the Application for Admission, the Ad- tion elements aligned with challenging academic stan- missions Office will send information on placement dards and relevant career and technical content. SOAR testing and registration. includes the statewide articulation agreement partner- ships between the state’s secondary schools offering these 3. Take the placement test and register for classes. programs and the postsecondary schools that receive 4. Transfer students desiring credit for prior coursework Perkins funding in this state. completed must submit an official transcript from re- The SOAR logo on an academic program description in gionally accredited colleges and complete the Request this catalog indicates that for that degree, the college to Transfer Credit to WCCC Form. offers to award free college credit to qualifying graduates 5. In order to complete the admission process, students of Pennsylvania secondary Career and Technical Pro- must request that their high school send an official grams of Study according to a statewide articulation copy of their transcript to the WCCC Admissions Office . agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Educa- GED holders must submit their GED certificate with the tion (PDE). Under these Perkins IV Statewide Articulation Application for Admission. Financial aid processing can- Agreements, the college will award college credits to stu- not be completed without these transcripts . dents who have met all of the criteria for qualification and have submitted all required documentation under the 6. International students must submit official English- terms and conditions of the agreement. High school sen- translated academic credentials, TOEFL scores of 61 iors and graduates who are completers of PDE Bureau of or higher (TOEFLiBT), a statement of financial sup- Career and Technical Education-approved secondary port for the entire period of enrollment, and provide SOAR Programs of Study (POS), should submit the re- documentation of immigration status. quired documentation to the Admissions coordinator of special programs at 724-925-4064 in order to receive the Admission to Specific Programs advanced placement credits. In addition to the general requirements, some programs have specific admission requirements. The requirements Requirements for receiving advanced placement for the dental assisting, dental hygiene, diagnostic credits include: medical sonography, expanded functions dental assisting, • Earn a high school diploma, achieve a 2.5 or higher nursing, medical assisting, phlebotomy and radiology grade point average on a 4.0 scale in the aligned tech- technology programs are listed on the pages describing nical course, and complete the secondary school com- these programs. (See program index pages 32-33.) ponent of the PDE-approved Program of Study Students who do not meet the requirements for a spe- • Achieve competent or advanced level on the secondary cific program may become eligible after completing appro- end-of-program assessment (e.g., NOCTI) priate course work. • Achieve proficiency on all the PDE-approved Program of Study secondary competencies • Furnish documentation as required by the agreement Full- and Part-time Students • Copy of high school diploma Full-time students register for 12 or more credits a se- • Official student transcript mester; part-time students register for fewer than 12 cred- • Completed secondary competency task list indicating its a semester . proficiency on each task, with the official PDE Since many programs and courses fill to capacity well be- competency cover sheet signed by your secondary fore the beginning of each semester, early inquiry is advised. program instructor Students interested in attending WCCC are encouraged • PA Skills Certificate of PA Certificate of Competency to contact the Admissions Office at 724-925-4077 or 1- from the technical end-of-program assessment 800-262-2103 for more information, an application, an • Copies of any industry certifications earned interview, or a campus tour. A DMISSIONS 9 • The POS Perkins Statewide Articulation Agreement hyperlink; information on SOAR and the required docu- Documentation Coversheet completed by your ment templates can be found by clicking on the SOAR secondary school logo. For more information, go to www.wccc.edu, click on Ac- At the time of catalog publication, 24 WCCC degrees ademic Information in the menu, and select Statewide Ar- have been aligned to the related secondary Programs of ticulation; find the box with the SOAR logo. Details on the Study and approved by PDE under the statewide articula- WCCC degrees that are currently aligned with SOAR Pro- tion agreement. The chart on the following pages lists the grams of Study can be found by following the “Click Here” WCCC degrees aligned with secondary Programs of Study. CIP Code and High School Credits Secondary Program Names Grad Year WCCC Program Articulated 52.0302 Accounting Technology/ 2010-2015 Accounting, AAS 9 Technician & Bookkeeping 52.0401 Administrative Assistant & 2010-2015 Office Technology, AAS, Office Administration Option 12 Secretarial Science, General 11.0901 Computer Technology, AAS, Networking Option 9 Computer Systems Networking & 2011-2013 Computer Information Security, AAS 9 Telecommunications Computer Technology, AAS, Technical Support Option 9 51.0601 Dental Assisting 2013-2015 Dental Assisting, Diploma 8 15.1301 Engineering Technology, AAS 12 Drafting & Design Technology/ 2011-2015 Drafting and Design Technology, AAS, CADD/CAM Option 12 Technician, General Drafting and Design Technology, AAS 12 Mechanical Drafting & Design Option 15.0303 Electronics Engineering Technology, AAS, General Option 9 Electrical, Electronic & 2011-2013 Manufacturing Technology, AAS, Nanofabrication Manufacturing 9 Communications Engineering Option Technology/Technician Computer Systems Electronics Technology, AAS, Electro-Optics 9 Option Computer Systems Electronics Technology, AAS, Networking 9 Option 47.0201 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventila- 2011-2013 Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration, AAS 11 tion & Refrigeration Maintenance Technology 43.9999 Homeland Security, Law 2011-2013 Homeland Security, AAS 9 Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services 12.0508 Baking and Pastry, AAS, Apprenticeship Option 11 Institutional Food Workers 2011-2013 Baking and Pastry, AAS, Non-Apprenticeship Option 11 Culinary Arts, AAS, Apprenticeship Option 11 Culinary Arts, AAS, Non-Apprenticeship Option 11 48.0501 Machine Technology, AAS 12 Machine Tool Technology/ 2011-2013 Computer Numerical Control Technology, AAS 9 Machinist