Stevens Henager College Catalog 2010-2011

CATALOG
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1 Real world Career Programs 1 Real world Career Programs
We can help you choose the right, successful career. We can help you choose the right, successful career.
2 More Earnings Potential 2 More Earnings Potential

With quality education, your earnings could increase significantly. With quality education, your earnings could increase significantly.
3 Employment Assistance 3 Employment Assistance

Join the job market and start in your new career quickly. Join the job market and start in your new career quickly.
4 FaxtFlex Courses 4 FaxtFlex Courses

Meet your educational needs at home and on campus. Meet your educational needs at home and on campus.
5 Affordability 5 Affordability
We have a financial aid plan for all eligible students. We have a financial aid plan for all eligible students.
6 Veterans / Military 6 Veterans / Military

Serving service members for over 30 years. We are proud to serve you! Serving service members for over 30 years. We are proud to serve you!
7 Accreditation 7 Accreditation
Accredited member of ACCSCT, a national accrediting body approved by the Accredited member of ACCSCT, a national accrediting body approved by the
U.S. Department of Education. U.S. Department of Education.
8 We Answer Your Questions 8 We Answer Your Questions

The process of applying, admissions, and school policies are understandable. The process of applying, admissions, and school policies are understandable.
9 Proud Students and Graduates 9 Proud Students and Graduates
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Table of Contents
Accreditation .............................................................................................1 Attendance.............................................................................................. 58
Majors .......................................................................................................2 Make-Up Work ...................................................................................... 58
Fully Online Programs ..............................................................................3 Dress Code ............................................................................................. 59
Education Delivery in Select Programs .....................................................3 Professionalism Grade ............................................................................ 59
Course Codes ............................................................................................4 Equipment for Student Use..................................................................... 59
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) ................................................5 Grading System ...................................................................................... 60
HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION .....................................................5 Grade Reports ......................................................................................... 60
NURSING ADMINISTRATION..............................................................6 Course Withdrawal ................................................................................. 60
NURSING EDUCATION .........................................................................6 Program Withdrawal .............................................................................. 60
ACCOUNTING ........................................................................................7 Dismissal ................................................................................................ 61
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION.............................................................8 Readmission ........................................................................................... 61
COMPUTER SCIENCE ...........................................................................9 Maximum Time Frame ........................................................................... 61
GRAPHIC ARTS ....................................................................................10 Satisfactory Academic Progress Measurements ..................................... 61
HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION ...................................................11 Probation ................................................................................................ 62
HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION ...................................................12 Satisfactory Progress Verification .......................................................... 62
HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION ...................................................13 Standards of Progress for Veterans ......................................................... 62
HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION ...................................................14 Appeal .................................................................................................... 62
HEALTH SCIENCE ...............................................................................15 Extenuating Circumstances .................................................................... 62
NURSING ...............................................................................................16 Re-establishing Eligibility for Federal Funds ......................................... 62
NURSING ...............................................................................................17 Incompletes ............................................................................................ 62
NURSING ADMINISTRATION............................................................18 Non-credit Remedial Courses ................................................................. 62
RESPIRATORY THERAPY ..................................................................19 Occupational Standards .......................................................................... 63
RESPIRATORY THERAPY ..................................................................20 Prerequisite Courses ............................................................................... 63
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING ............................21 Course Repetitions ................................................................................. 63
(includes Property Management Emphasis) ............................................21 Graduation Requirements and Awards ................................................... 63
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING ............................................................22 Degrees/Diplomas Granted..................................................................... 63
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY AND NETWORKING ..........................23 Graduation Honors ................................................................................. 63
GRAPHIC ARTS ....................................................................................24 Scheduling .............................................................................................. 63
MEDICAL SPECIALTIES .....................................................................25 Credit Transfer from Another College .................................................... 63
MEDICAL SPECIALTIES .....................................................................26 Credit Transfer to Other Colleges........................................................... 64
MEDICAL SPECIALTIES .....................................................................27 Credit Transfer from Affiliated Colleges ................................................ 64
MEDICAL SPECIALTIES with an emphasis in Radiography ...............28 Credit Transfer for Veterans ................................................................... 65
NURSING ...............................................................................................29 Credit by Examination ............................................................................ 65
NURSING ...............................................................................................30 Student Records...................................................................................... 65
RESPIRATORY THERAPY ..................................................................31 Transcript Policy .................................................................................... 65
RESPIRATORY THERAPY ...................................................................32 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 .............................. 65
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST..............................................................33 Financial Information ............................................................................. 65
Definition of Credit .................................................................................33 Tuition .................................................................................................... 66
Course Numbering System......................................................................33 Funding Tuition ...................................................................................... 67
General Education Courses .....................................................................33 Cancellation or Withdrawal .................................................................... 67
Course Descriptions ................................................................................34 Refund Policy ......................................................................................... 68
Campus Locations ...................................................................................49 Return of Title IV Funds ........................................................................ 69
Campus Locations – Stevens-Henager College .......................................50 Earning and Returning Title IV Funds.................................................... 69
College Education Centers – Stevens-Henager College ..........................50 Sample Refund Policies .......................................................................... 69
Campus Locations – CollegeAmerica AZ ...............................................50 Scholarships ........................................................................................... 70
Campus Locations – CollegeAmerica CO/WY .......................................50 Student Services ..................................................................................... 71
Campus Locations – California College San Diego ................................51 Honors .................................................................................................... 72
Facilities ..................................................................................................51 Orientation.............................................................................................. 72
Facilities – Stevens-Henager College ......................................................51 Campus Security..................................................................................... 72
Facilities – CollegeAmerica AZ ..............................................................52 Sexual Harassment ................................................................................. 72
Facilities – CollegeAmerica CO/WY ......................................................52 Student Conduct ..................................................................................... 72
Facilities - California College San Diego ...............................................53 Student Complaint/Grievance Procedure ................................................ 73
Admissions Information ..........................................................................53 General Information ............................................................................... 73
Master’s Degree ......................................................................................55 Calendar ................................................................................................. 75
Admissions Procedures ...........................................................................55 Affiliations ............................................................................................. 75
Distance Education .................................................................................55 Governmental Agencies ......................................................................... 77
Fully Online Student Standards ...............................................................56 Legal Control.......................................................................................... 77
Student Online Attendance Requirements and Procedures......................56 Program Modernization .......................................................................... 78
Student Guidelines and Procedures for Online Communication .............56 Disaster Affecting the College’s Operations .......................................... 78
Hybrid Education Delivery .....................................................................56 Disability Services .................................................................................. 78
Hybrid Course Standards ........................................................................57 Title IX and VI of the Civil Rights Act .................................................. 78
Certifications and Licenses .....................................................................57 Vocational Rehabilitation Act ................................................................ 79
Medical Specialties Program ...................................................................57 Administration/Faculty/Staff .................................................................. 79
International Students..............................................................................57 Academic Calendar .............................................................................. 102
Curricular Practical Training ...................................................................57 Index..................................................................................................... 103
Housing ...................................................................................................58 Volume 11, published March, 2010; good
Academic Information ............................................................................58 through and including June, 2011
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CATALOG RIGHTS POLICY The Surgical Technologist program at the Ogden-West Haven
campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of
The College must retain the flexibility to improve its curriculum; Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon
therefore, course offerings may be changed during a student’s recommendation of the Accreditation Review Committee on
education. If a course required under a previous catalog is no Education in Surgical Technology (ARC-ST). ARC-ST is
longer offered, a student eligible to graduate according to that sponsored by the American College of Surgeons and the
catalog should consult his or her academic advisor or dean to Association of Surgical Technologists.
identify another course that may be used to fulfill the
requirement. Course substitutions in the degree program are The Respiratory Therapy programs at the Salt Lake City-Murray
permitted only with the approval of the dean through the campus and the Boise campus are accredited by the Commission
department head or program director. Furthermore, the College on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
reserves the right to make any changes in requirements it may
consider necessary and desirable by due notice in the catalog. Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
Substitutions for discontinued courses may be authorized or Programs: 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, (727) 210-
required by campus administration. 2350. Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care: 1248
Harwood Road, Bedford, Texas 76021-4244, (817) 283-2835.
Students may graduate under the catalog in effect at the time of
their initial enrollment or any succeeding catalog provided the
catalog is not more than seven years old upon the completion of Accreditation – CollegeAmerica AZ
requirements for graduation. Students who have been gone from
the College for seven years or more must enter the College under CollegeAmerica® (CollegeAmerica AZ) is accredited by the
the catalog in effect at the time of re-entry. Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
(ACCSC), 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302, Arlington, Virginia
A student’s transcript will reflect the course name, number, and 22201, (703) 247-4212. ACCSC is listed as nationally
credits that are in effect at the time the course is being taken by recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department
the student. of Education under the provisions of Public Law 82-550 and
Information contained in this catalog is subject to change at the subsequent legislation that requires the evaluation of such
discretion of the College without prior notification. agencies and issuance of an official list by the Department.
In the event of any inconsistency between the information

contained in this catalog and any other material, the information Accreditation – CollegeAmerica CO/WY
contained in the catalog (including any addenda) shall take
precedence. The College is not responsible for information or
oral claims made by individuals that are contrary to the College’s CollegeAmerica® (CollegeAmerica CO/WY) is accredited by
published materials. ACCSC (Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and
Colleges), 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302, Arlington, Virginia
22201, (703) 247-4212. ACCSC is listed as a nationally
recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department
Accreditation of Education under the provisions of Public Law 82-550 and
subsequent legislation that requires the evaluation of such
agencies and issuance of an official list by the Department.
Accreditation – Stevens-Henager College
Stevens-Henager College® (SHC) is accredited by the Accreditation – California College
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges San Diego
(ACCSC), 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302, Arlington, VA
22201. ACCSC is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting
California College San Diego (CCSD) is a degree granting
agency by the United States Department of Education under the
institution which is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of
provisions of Public Law 82-550 and subsequent legislation that
Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), 2101 Wilson Boulevard,
requires the evaluation of such agencies and issuance of an
Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201. ACCSC is listed by the United
official list by the Department. Stevens-Henager College is
States Department of Education as a nationally recognized
exempt from registration with the Utah State Board of Regents,
accrediting agency.
as allowed in Section 53B-5-105-5.2e of the Utah Postsecondary
Proprietary School Act, revised January 24, 2002. Stevens- California College San Diego is a private institution approved to
Henager College is also exempt from registration with the Idaho operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary
State Board of Education. Education.
The Medical Specialties program at the Ogden-West Haven, California College San Diego’s Associate of Science in
Provo-Orem, and Logan campuses is accredited by the Respiratory Therapy program is accredited by the Commission
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). Commission on
Programs (www.caahep.org) upon recommendation of the Accreditation for Respiratory Care: 1248 Harwood Road,
Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Bedford, Texas 76021-4244, (817) 283-2835.
Medical Assistants Endowment (CRB-AAMAE).
Information related to the College’s accreditation or licensure is
The Nursing (RN) program at the Ogden-West Haven campus is available by contacting the Campus Director with a written
accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting request.
Commission.
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CollegeAmerica AZ offers degrees in the following majors:
Majors
Associate of Occupational Studies:
Medical Specialties
Majors – SHC Associate of Applied Science Degree:
Computer Technology and Networking
Stevens-Henager College offers a choice of programs and majors
CollegeAmerica Flagstaff offers degrees in the following
designed to prepare students for a particular career in the fields of
majors:
healthcare and modern business.
Bachelor’s:
Many of the following programs are also offered at affiliated
Healthcare Administration
colleges. See the program descriptions in this Catalog for more
information. CollegeAmerica Arizona reserves the right to vary the order in
which courses are offered within each program, and to update
Stevens-Henager College offers degrees in the following and make changes to the subject matter, course material, and
majors: adjust the time scheduled for a curriculum. Such changes will not
Master’s: increase the total tuition beyond the amount stated in the
Business Administration (excluding Boise) Enrollment Agreement.
Healthcare Administration (excluding Boise)
Nursing Administration (excluding Boise) Visit us online at: www.collegeamerica.edu
Nursing Education (online only)
Bachelor’s:
Accounting Majors – CollegeAmerica CO/WY
Business Administration
Computer Science CollegeAmerica CO/WY offers a choice of programs and majors
Graphic Arts (Salt Lake City-Murray and Provo-Orem) designed to prepare students for a particular career in the fields of
Healthcare Administration health care and modern business.
Nursing (completion) (Boise)
Nursing Administration Additional programs are offered at affiliated colleges. See the
Respiratory Therapy (Salt Lake City-Murray and program descriptions in this catalog for further information.
Boise)
CollegeAmerica CO/WY offers degrees in the following
Associate of Applied Science: majors:
Business Management and Accounting
Bachelor’s:
Computer Programming
Accounting
Graphic Arts
Computer Science
Nursing (RN) (Ogden-West Haven)
Healthcare Administration
Respiratory Therapy (Salt Lake City-Murray)
Nursing Administration
Associate of Applied Science:
Medical Specialties
Respiratory Therapy (Boise)
Computer Programming (excluding Cheyenne)
Surgical Technologist (Ogden-West Haven)
Stevens-Henager College reserves the right to vary the order in Graphic Arts
which courses are offered within each program, to update and Nursing (Denver)
make changes to the subject matter, schedules, and course
material, and to adjust the time scheduled for a curriculum. Such
Medical Specialties
changes will not increase the total tuition beyond the amount
stated in the Enrollment Agreement. CollegeAmerica CO/WY reserves the right to vary the order in
which courses are offered within each program, to update and
Visit us online at: www.stevenshenager.edu make changes to the subject matter, schedules, and course
material, and to adjust the time scheduled for a curriculum. Such
changes will not increase the total tuition beyond the amount
stated in the Enrollment Agreement.
Majors – CollegeAmerica AZ
Visit us online at: www.collegeamerica.edu
CollegeAmerica offers a choice of programs and majors designed
to prepare students for a particular career in the fields of health
care and modern business.
Majors – California College San Diego
Additional programs are offered at affiliated colleges. See the
program descriptions in this catalog for further information.
CCSD offers a choice of programs and majors designed to
prepare students for a particular career in the fields of health care
and modern business.
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Additional programs are offered at affiliated colleges. See the
program descriptions in this catalog for further information. Education Delivery in
California College San Diego offers degrees in the following Select Programs
majors:
Bachelor’s:
Accounting
Stevens-Henager College
Computer Science As a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Healthcare Administration program, the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Nursing Administration program, the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program,
Respiratory Therapy the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration program,
the Bachelor Completion in Health Science program, the
Associate of Applied Science: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Administration completion
Business Management and Accounting degree, the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy program,
Computer Programming the Associate in Business Management and Accounting program,
Computer Technology and Networking the Associate in Computer Programming program, the Associate
Respiratory Therapy in Computer Technology and Networking program, the Associate
of Occupational Studies in Medical Specialties program, the
Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) program, or the
Medical Specialties
Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy program, you are
California College San Diego reserves the right to vary the order expected to take some courses in a sequential manner. As such,
in which courses are offered within each program, and to adjust the College is giving notice of your potential assignment to
the time scheduled for a curriculum. Such changes will not certain courses that will be utilizing a self-paced, instructor-
increase the total tuition beyond the amount stated in the assisted delivery method. As a result of this teaching method, you
Enrollment Agreement. will share a classroom with other students in your program at
various levels, working in an individualized fashion with an
Visit us online at: www.cc-sd.edu instructor available for academic assistance.
Fully Online Programs CollegeAmerica AZ

Via a consortium agreement, the following programs are As a student enrolled in the Associate in Computer Technology and
delivered fully online by the Salt Lake City-Murray branch of Networking program, the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare
Stevens-Henager College: Administration program, or the Associate of Occupational
Studies in Medical specialties program, you are expected to take
Master’s: some courses in a sequential manner. As such, the College is giving
Business Administration (MBA) notice of your potential assignment to certain courses that will be
Healthcare Administration utilizing a self-paced, instructor-assisted delivery method. As a result
Nursing Administration of this teaching method, you will share a classroom with other
Nursing Education students in your program at various levels, working in an
Bachelor’s: individualized fashion with an instructor available for academic
Accounting assistance.
(with Property Management) CollegeAmerica CO/WY
Graphic Arts
Health Science As a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Nursing (completion) program, the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Nursing Administration program, the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program,
the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration program,
Associate of Applied Science:
the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Administration completion
degree program, the Associate in Business Management and
Accounting program, the Associate in Computer Programming
(with Property Management)
program, the Associate in Computer Technology and Networking
Graphic Arts
program, the Associate of Occupational Studies in Medical
Specialties program, or the Associate of Science in Nursing
Certificate in Property Management
(ADN) program, you are expected to take some courses in a
Not all programs are available at all campuses. Check with the sequential manner. As such, the College is giving notice of your
local campus for program availability. potential assignment to certain courses that will be utilizing a
self-paced, instructor-assisted delivery method. As a result of this
teaching method, you will share a classroom with other students
in your program at various levels, working in an individualized
fashion with an instructor available for academic assistance.
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California College San Diego
As a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Accounting
program, the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
program, the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program,
the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration program, the
Bachelor of science in Respiratory Therapy, the Associate in
Business Management and Accounting program, the Associate in
Computer Programming program, the Associate in Computer
Technology and Networking program, the Associate in Respiratory
Therapy, or the Associate of Occupational Studies in Medical
Specialties program, you are expected to take some courses in a
sequential manner. As such, the College is giving notice of your
potential assignment to certain courses that will be utilizing a self-
paced, instructor-assisted delivery method. As a result of this
teaching method, you will share a classroom with other students in
your program at various levels, working in an individualized
fashion with an instructor available for academic assistance.
Course Codes
ACC Accounting HCP Healthcare Practices OPS Operating Systems
BIO Biology HCS Healthcare Science PHI Philosophy
APP Computer Applications HEA Health PHR Pharmacy
CHE Chemistry HSA Health Services Administration PRG Programming
CIS Computer Information Systems HSM Health Services Management PSY Psychology
CNA Certified Nursing Assistant HIS History RAD Radiology
COM Computer MAN Management REH Rehabilitation
CRT Certification and Lab MAS Massage SCI Science
DES Design MAT Mathematics SOC Sociology
ECN Economics MBA Master of Business Administration STA Statistics
EMT Emergency Medical Technician MCS Microcomputer Systems SUR Surgical
ENG English MED Medical Technologist
EXT Externship NET Networking
FIN Finance NUR Nursing
HCA Healthcare Administration NUT Nutrition
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
Master of Business Administration Degree

15 months. Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for international students could extend the program to 24 months.
Stevens-Henager Colleges, excluding Boise
The Master of Business Administration program is designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to become an effective manager in a
variety of organizational settings. It is a comprehensive program designed to provide graduates with the background to advance in their
career rather than training to target a particular job within an organization. The broad goal of the program is to provide students with the
foundations in content and competencies that will support their development as effective managers in a variety of organizational settings.
Course No. Course Name Credits Course No. Course Name Credits
MBA601 Financial Accounting for Management 4.0 MBA611 Developing Business Strategy 4.0
MBA602 Dynamics of the Organization 4.0 MBA612 Leadership Theory 4.0
MBA603 Marketing Management 4.0 MBA613 Advanced Human Resource Management 4.0
MBA604 Corporate Finance 4.0 MBA614 Capstone Project 4.0
MBA605 Information Technology and Society 4.0
MBA606 Communication Dynamics for TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS: 57.5
Professionals 4.5
MBA607 International Management 4.5 Via a consortium agreement, this program is delivered fully
MBA608 Statistics for Management 4.0 online by the Salt Lake City-Murray branch of Stevens-Henager
MBA609 Applications in Economic Analysis 4.0 College.
MBA610 General Management 4.5
HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION
Master of Science Degree

15 months. CPT for international students could extend the program to 24 months.
The Master of Healthcare Administration program is designed to provide education and research activities that will teach the student to
develop or recognize opportunities to make health services delivery more effective or efficient. Students enrolled in the program will receive
instruction on processes for evaluating and improving health policy. Graduates are employed as entry-level senior health service
administrators or policy analysts. The level of position attained will vary according to the background and experience the graduate brings to
the job.
ECN642 Healthcare Economics and Policy HSA544 Outcomes Assessment and
Analysis 4.0 Quality Management 4.0
FIN655 Healthcare Finance 4.0 HSA552 Healthcare Information Systems 4.0
HCA542 Issues in Managed Care 4.0 HSM515 Legal Considerations in Healthcare
HCA550 Organizational Behavior 4.0 Delivery 4.5
HCA600 Management Practices for the HSM520 Healthcare Marketing and Planning 4.0
Healthcare Professional 4.5 MAT610 Quantitative Methods 4.0
HCA640 Healthcare Administration and Policy 4.5
HCA675 Healthcare Personnel Administration 4.0 TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS: 57.5
HCA690 Final Project/Thesis 4.0
HCS615 The Healthcare System 4.0 Students, with the Dean’s permission, may replace any one of the
HSM courses with NUR585.
Via a consortium agreement, this program is delivered fully

online by the Salt Lake City-Murray branch of Stevens-Henager
College.
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NURSING ADMINISTRATION

The Nursing Administration graduate program prepares nurses for administrative leadership and management roles in managed care, home
healthcare, long-term care, professional and other health-related organizations. Program content focuses on management and organizational
theory, ethical and legal issues, and healthcare delivery systems, as well as health policy, information systems, and the management of
human, material, and fiscal resources. Graduates are employed as entry-level management of nursing personnel in hospitals, clinics, and
private healthcare facilities.
HCA542 Issues in Managed Care 4.0 NUR652 Advanced Nursing Theory 4.0
HSA505 Health Service Organizations NUR653 Leadership Theory 4.0
and Management 4.5 NUR668 Research and Evaluation Methods 4.0
HSA512 Health Service Economics 4.5 NUR690 Capstone Project 4.0
HSA518 Health Services Financial Management 4.0
HSA538 Health Services Marketing 4.0 TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS: 57.5
HSA544 Outcomes Assessment and Students may replace HSA512, HSA518, and HSA538 with
Quality Management 4.0 NUR670, NUR673, and NUR675 if they wish to graduate with a
HSA552 Healthcare Information Systems 4.0 Master of Science in Nursing Administration (with an emphasis
HSM515 Legal Considerations in Healthcare in nursing education). Students, with the Dean’s permission, may
Delivery 4.5 also replace any one of the HSA courses with NUR585.
NUR601 Nursing Administration I 4.0
NUR651 Nursing Administration II 4.0 Via a consortium agreement, this program is delivered fully
College.
NURSING EDUCATION

Online Only
The Nursing Education graduate program prepares nurses to be a nurse educator in a variety of settings including higher education, vocational
education, staff development, and patient education. Program content focuses on preparing graduates to be conversant with theory and current trends
in nursing as well as providing an opportunity for students to confront important issues in education and develop skills as educators.
Admissions Requirements: Students seeking admission to the MSNE Program must hold a valid Registered Nurse license.
HSA505 Health Service Organizations and NUR668 Research and Evaluation Methods 4.0
Management 4.5 NUR670 Instructional Strategies 4.0
HSA544 Outcomes Assessment and Quality NUR672 Issues in Nursing 4.0
Management 4.0 NUR673 Evaluation Strategies 4.0
HSM515 Legal Considerations in Healthcare Delivery 4.5 NUR675 Program Development 4.0
NUR542 Teaching Critical Thinking and NUR680 Advanced Pharmacology 4.0
Clinical Decisions 4.0 NUR692 Nurse Education Practicum 6.0
NUR545 Technologies for Nursing Education
and Practice 4.0 TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS: 59.0
NUR652 Advanced Nursing Theory 4.0 Students, with the Dean’s permission, may replace any one of the
NUR653 Leadership Theory 4.0 HSA courses with NUR585.
Via a consortium agreement, this program is delivered fully

College.
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ACCOUNTING
Bachelor of Science Degree

36 Months
(may be completed in as few as 30 months under a flexible accelerated schedule)
Stevens-Henager Colleges, CollegeAmerica Colorado and Wyoming, and California College San Diego
The Accounting Bachelor’s Degree prepares the graduate for entry into positions with public accounting firms and similarly challenging positions
with private, governmental, and non-profit organizations. The objectives of the major are to provide the graduate with an understanding of business
and financial concepts and how they relate to professional accounting, and include the principles of federal taxation, auditing, and accounting for
small business and corporations. Accounting graduates are employed in entry-level to mid-level positions as office manager, accounting specialist,
accounting technician, or bookkeeper.
ACC101 Accounting Fundamentals 6.0 MAN222 Investment Principles 4.0
ACC103 Payroll Accounting 4.0 MAN223 Internet Commerce 4.0
ACC108 Computerized Accounting 3.0 MAN224 Business Law 4.0
ACC212 Spreadsheets 3.5 MAN324 Operations Management 4.0
ACC213 Accounting Principles I 6.0 PRG101 Solutions Concepts 3.5
ACC215 Accounting Principles II 6.0 PSY101 Psychology of Motivation 4.0
ACC217 Managerial Accounting 4.0 PSY299 Professional Development 4.0
ACC233 Income Tax 3.5 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES:
ACC320 Intermediate Accounting I 6.0 ECN220 Economics 4.0
ACC322 Intermediate Accounting II 6.0 ECN221 Economic Principles 4.0
ACC332 Federal Tax Accounting I 3.5 ENG101 English Composition 4.0
ACC333 Federal Tax Accounting II 3.5 ENG103 Writing 4.0
ACC335 Principles of Auditing I 3.5 ENG223 Communication Arts 4.0
ACC337 Intermediate Cost Accounting 3.0 HIS220 American Civilization 4.0
ACC338 Intermediate Computerized Accounting 3.0 MAT101 Mathematics 4.0
ACC436 Principles of Auditing II 3.5 MAT220 College Algebra 4.0
ACC442 Advanced Accounting I 3.5 PHI310 Critical Thinking 4.0
ACC443 Advanced Accounting II 3.5 PSY400 Biological Psychology 4.0
ACC444 Advanced Accounting III 3.5 SOC400 Sociology of Aging 4.0
APP101 Computer Fundamentals 3.5 STA322 Statistics 4.0
APP126 Databases 3.5
FIN231 Principles of Finance 4.0 TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS: 181.0
MAN103 Management Principles 4.0
MAN104 Business Practices 4.0 Via a consortium agreement, this program is delivered fully
MAN105 Marketing 4.0 online by the Salt Lake City-Murray branch of Stevens-Henager
MAN210 Entrepreneurship 4.0 College. Graduates of this program who are Idaho residents are
eligible to sit for the CPA exam in Idaho.
All colleges offer a choice of programs and majors designed to prepare students for a particular career in the fields of health
Additional programs are offered at affiliated colleges. See the program descriptions in this catalog for further information.
All colleges reserve the right to vary the order in which courses are offered within each program, and to adjust the time
scheduled for a curriculum. Such changes will not increase the total tuition beyond the amount stated in the Enrollment
Agreement.
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
(Includes Business Administration Emphasis and Property Management Emphasis)

36 Months
The Business Administration program prepares graduates for a variety of responsible managerial positions in both domestic and international
firms. The objectives of the program are to provide a foundation in accounting, sales and marketing, operations management, human resource
management and banking and finance and to provide the graduate with an integrated understanding of business and economic concepts and
how they relate to the global economy. Business Administration graduates are employed in entry-level to mid-level positions as an office
manager, account manager, small business developer, human resource assistant, or sales manager.
ACC101 Accounting Fundamentals 6.0 SOC400 Sociology of Aging 4.0
ACC103 Payroll Accounting 4.0 STA322 Statistics 4.0
ACC213 Accounting Principles I 6.0
ACC215 Accounting Principles II 6.0 Students must complete a minimum of 32 credit hours in one
ACC217 Managerial Accounting 4.0 of the areas of emphasis below. See your local campus for
FIN231 Principles of Finance 4.0 availability.
FIN333 Finance 4.0 Business Administration Emphasis:
FIN334 Financial Management I 4.0 ACC108 Computerized Accounting 3.0
FIN443 Financial Management II 4.0 ACC233 Income Tax 3.5
FIN444 Financial Management III 4.0 APP101 Computer Fundamentals 3.5
MAN103 Management Principles 4.0 APP126 Databases 3.5
MAN104 Business Practices 4.0 FIN445 Financial Management IV 4.0
MAN105 Marketing 4.0 MAN230 Advertising Principles 4.0
MAN210 Entrepreneurship 4.0 MAN335 Retail Marketing Principles 4.0
MAN222 Investment Principles 4.0 MAN436 Selling and Sales Management 4.0
MAN223 Internet Commerce 4.0 PRG101 Solutions Concepts 3.5
MAN224 Business Law 4.0
MAN324 Operations Management 4.0 TOTAL MINIMUM NUMBER OF CREDITS: 182.0
MAN350 Management Planning Principles 4.0
MAN443 Organizational Design and Change 4.0 Emphasis in Property Management:
MAN444 Human Resource Management 4.0 MAN225 Property Management Fundamentals 4.0
MAN450 International Business Principles 4.0 MAN227 Intermediate Property Management 4.0
PSY101 Psychology of Motivation 4.0 MAN229 Federal and Contractor Focused
PSY299 Professional Development 4.0 Property Management 4.0
MAN280 Property Management Applications 4.0
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES: MAN340 Finance and Accounting for
ECN220 Economics 4.0 Property Management 4.0
ECN221 Economic Principles 4.0 MAN342 Property Management Research
ENG101 English Composition 4.0 and Writing Applications 4.0
ENG103 Writing 4.0 MAN346 Basic Contracts, Agreements, and Grants 4.0
ENG223 Communication Arts 4.0 MAN460 Managing a Property Management
HIS220 American Civilization 4.0 Organization 4.0
MAT101 Mathematics 4.0
MAT220 College Algebra 4.0 TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS: 182.0
PHI310 Critical Thinking 4.0
PSY400 Biological Psychology 4.0 Via a consortium agreement, this program is also delivered fully
College.
Agreement.
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COMPUTER SCIENCE

36 Months
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is designed to graduate a computer science professional whose diverse practical and
theoretical knowledge will guide the future of programming and networking in business and industry. Objectives of the program are to ensure
competencies at complex levels of programming, network administration, database management, and client interface. Computer Science
graduates are employed in entry-level to mid-level positions as a software engineer, network administrator, web developer, computer
programmer, project manager, systems analyst, or future entrepreneur.
APP101 Computer Fundamentals 3.5 MAT101 Mathematics 4.0
APP126 Databases 3.5 MAT220 College Algebra 4.0
MAN103 Management Principles 4.0 PSY400 Biological Psychology 4.0
MAN210 Entrepreneurship 4.0 SOC400 Sociology of Aging 4.0
MAN223 Internet Commerce 4.0 STA322 Statistics 4.0
MCS101 Computer Servicing I 3.5 Required for Emphasis in Networking:
MCS102 Computer Servicing II 3.0 NET115 Security Concepts 3.5
MCS213 Workstation Administration 3.5 NET221 Network Communications I 3.5
MCS214 Server Administration 3.5 NET224 Network Communications II 3.5
NET103 Basic Networking Concepts 3.5 NET303 Principles of Storage Area Networks 3.0
NET104 Networking Infrastructure 3.5 NET304 Clustering and Load Balancing 3.5
OPS101 Introduction to Operating Systems 4.0 NET411 Capstone 4.5
OPS113 Linux Operating System 3.5 NET424 Network Design 3.5
OPS205 Security Management 3.5 NET425 Advanced Network Communications 3.5
PRG101 Solutions Concepts 3.5 OPS204 Electronic Communication Management 3.5
PRG102 Fundamentals and Concepts 3.5 OPS213 Advanced Linux Operating Systems 3.5
PRG103 Logic Structures 3.5 OPS217 General Operating Systems 3.5
PRG104 Programming Fundamentals 3.0 OPS280 Advanced Server Administration 3.5
PRG111 Web Design I 3.5
PRG140 Structured Query Language 3.5 Required for Emphasis in Programming:
PRG249 Web Design II 3.5 PRG105 C# I 3.0
PRG250 Web Design III 3.0 PRG310 Web Programming I 3.5
PSY101 Psychology of Motivation 4.0 PRG321 C# II 3.5
PSY299 Professional Development 4.0 PRG340 Database Administration 3.5
PRG342 Advanced Structured Query Language 3.5
PRG343 Database and Software Integration 3.5
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES:
ECN220 Economics 4.0 PRG351 Java I 3.5
ECN221 Economic Principles 4.0 PRG410 Web Programming II 3.5
ENG101 English Composition 4.0 PRG411 Capstone 4.5
ENG223 Communication Arts 4.0 PRG422 C++ 3.5
ENG310 Advanced Interpersonal Communication 4.0 PRG441 Database Reporting 3.5
HIS220 American Civilization 4.0 PRG451 Java II 3.5
HIS300 U.S. History Since the Civil War 4.0 TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS: 180.0
Agreement.
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GRAPHIC ARTS

36 Months—fully online and on-campus
Stevens-Henager College Salt Lake City-Murray and Provo-Orem only
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Graphic Arts prepares students to plan, analyze, and create visual solutions to communication challenges.
The combination of the study of theory and a mastery of in-studio visual communication methods enables students to get messages across in
print, electronic, and film media using a variety of methods such as color, type, illustration, photography, animation, and various print and
layout techniques. Graduates may seek employment in advertising agencies, design studios, publishing houses, or corporate communication
departments in entry-level positions as a graphic designer, a production artist for a design staff, a free-lance designer, or as a junior art
director.
APP101 Computer Fundamentals 3.5 DES470 Advanced Advertising Design II 3.0
APP242 Web Page Design Principles 3.0 DES475 Digital Photography 3.0
DES103 Illustrator Basics 3.0 DES499 Design Capstone Project 3.0
DES104 Photoshop 3.0 MAN210 Entrepreneurship 4.0
DES105 Page Layout Tools 3.0 MAN223 Internet Commerce 4.0
DES109 Graphic Design I 3.0 MAN230 Advertising Principles 4.0
DES113 Typography 3.0 MAN333 Marketing Strategies 4.0
DES114 Print Production and Color Theory 3.0 MAN436 Selling and Sales Management 4.0
DES209 Graphic Design II 3.0 MAN443 Organizational Design and Change 4.0
DES240 Information Design 3.0 PSY101 Psychology of Motivation 4.0
DES241 Web Design 3.0 PSY299 Professional Development 4.0
DES242 Logo and Identity Design 3.0
DES243 Layout Design 3.0 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES:
DES244 Package Design 3.0 ENG101 English Composition 4.0
DES245 Advertising Design 3.0 ENG223 Communication Arts 4.0
DES246 Flash 3.0 ENG310 Advanced Interpersonal Communication 4.0
DES250 Portfolio Design 3.0 HIS220 American Civilization 4.0
DES305 Web Portfolio Design 3.0 HIS300 U.S. History Since the Civil War 4.0
DES314 Advanced Color Theory 3.5 MAT101 Mathematics 4.0
DES323 Intermediate Photoshop 3.0 MAT220 College Algebra 4.0
DES324 Intermediate Illustrator 3.0 PHI310 Critical Thinking 4.0
DES336 Graphic Design III 3.0 PHI221 Introduction to Logic 4.0
DES340 Branding and Identity 3.0 SOC220 Sociology 4.0
DES344 Advanced Print Production 3.0 SOC400 Sociology of Aging 4.0
DES355 Graphic Design Business Management 3.0 STA322 Statistics 4.0
DES360 Flash Animation 3.0 TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS: 183.0
DES365 Flash Action Scripting 3.0
DES370 Advanced Logo Design 3.0 Via a consortium agreement, this program is also delivered fully
DES375 Advanced Package Design 3.0 online by the Salt Lake City-Murray branch of Stevens-Henager
DES380 Advanced Illustrator 3.0 College.
DES460 Advanced Photoshop 3.0 Some campuses may offer some courses on campus.
Agreement.
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36 Months
(may be completed in as few as 30 months under a flexible schedule)
Stevens-Henager Colleges and CollegeAmerica Colorado, Wyoming, and Flagstaff
Designed to provide healthcare practitioners and others with the skills and competencies to function as supervisors and managers in
healthcare settings or in a business environment requiring management skills. This program is designed to help the professional meet
increasing responsibilities. The curriculum provides a working foundation in management and interpersonal skills, while at the same time
introducing the student to the healthcare delivery system and to business challenges with varied issues. Graduates are not only better
prepared to assume increased management responsibilities, but to do so with a better understanding of the complex system in which they
work. Students are prepared to work in entry-level management and accounting positions in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and
related businesses.
ACC101 Accounting Fundamentals 6.0 PSY101 Psychology of Motivation 4.0
ACC213 Accounting Principles I 6.0 PSY299 Professional Development 4.0
HCA300 The Healthcare System 4.0 RAD113 Limited Radiology 3.5
HCA375 Healthcare Financial Administration 4.0 RAD114 Practical Radiology 3.0
HCA432 Healthcare Economics and Policy 4.0
HCA440 Legal and Ethical Aspects of GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES:
Health Administration 4.0 ECN220 Economics 4.0
HCA460 Health Facility Operations 4.0 ECN221 Economic Principles 4.0
HCA462 Long-Term Care Administration 4.0 ENG103 Writing 4.0
HCA474 Senior Seminar 4.0 ENG223 Communication Arts 4.0
LBT205 Medical Laboratory Procedures 3.0 HIS220 American Civilization 4.0
LBT280 Medical Laboratory Processes 3.0 MAT101 Mathematics 4.0
LBT285 Phlebotomy/IV Therapy 3.0 MAT220 College Algebra 4.0
MAN103 Management Principles 4.0 PHI221 Introduction to Logic 4.0
MAN224 Business Law 4.0 PHI310 Critical Thinking 4.0
MAN324 Operations Management 4.0 PSY400 Biological Psychology 4.0
MAN444 Human Resource Management 4.0 SOC400 Sociology of Aging 4.0
MED100 Medical Terminology, Law and Ethics 4.0 STA322 Statistics 4.0
MED102 Medical Aseptic Procedures 3.0 *Students must take a minimum of 11.5 credits from the
MED103 Cardiopulmonary/ECG 3.0 following list of campus elective courses:
MED104 Medical Clinical Procedures 3.0 APP101 Computer Fundamentals 3.5
MED106 Vital Signs and Emergencies 3.0 CNA111 Nursing Assisting Theory 3.0
MED108 Medical Billing 3.0 CNA112 Certified Nurse Assisting Practice 3.0
MED109 Medical Records and Communication 3.0 COM102 Computerized Medical Administration 3.0
MED201 Anatomy and Physiology 4.0 PHR200 Pharmacy Essentials 3.0
MED210 Professional Medical Coding 3.0 RAD218 Advanced Limited Radiography I 3.5
MED211 Insurance Specialist 3.0 RAD220 Advanced Limited Radiography II 3.5
PHR107 Drug Administration 3.0
PHR208 Principles of Pharmacy Technology 4.0 TOTAL MINIMUM NUMBER OF CREDITS: 181.5
PHR209 Pharmacy Technology Applications 3.0 *Graduates of the Medical Specialties AOS program will have
satisfied the elective requirements.
Agreement.
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36 Months
California College San Diego only
healthcare settings or in a business environment requiring management skills. This program is designed to help the professional meet
increasing responsibilities. The curriculum provides a working foundation in management and interpersonal skills, while at the same time
introducing the student to the healthcare delivery system and to business challenges with varied issues. Graduates are not only better
prepared to assume increased management responsibilities, but to do so with a better understanding of the complex system in which they
work. Students are prepared to work in entry-level management and accounting positions in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and
related businesses.
ACC101 Accounting Fundamentals 6.0 PHR107 Drug Administration 3.0
ACC213 Accounting Principles I 6.0 PHR208 Principles of Pharmacy Technology 4.0
COM102 Computerized Medical Administration 3.0 PHR209 Pharmacy Technology Applications 3.0
COM103 Computerized Pharmacy Systems PSY101 Psychology of Motivation 4.0
and Databases 3.0 PSY299 Professional Development 4.0
HCA300 The Healthcare System 4.0
HCA375 Healthcare Financial Administration 4.0 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES:
HCA432 Healthcare Economics and Policy 4.0 ECN220 Economics 4.0
HCA440 Legal and Ethical Aspects of ECN221 Economic Principles 4.0
Health Administration 4.0 ENG103 Writing 4.0
HCA460 Health Facility Operations 4.0 ENG223 Communication Arts 4.0
HCA462 Long-Term Care Administration 4.0 HIS220 American Civilization 4.0
HCA474 Senior Seminar 4.0 MAT101 Mathematics 4.0
LBT205 Medical Laboratory Procedures 3.0 MAT220 College Algebra 4.0
LBT280 Medical Laboratory Processes 3.0 PHI221 Introduction to Logic 4.0
LBT285 Phlebotomy/IV Therapy 3.0 PHI310 Critical Thinking 4.0
MAN103 Management Principles 4.0 PSY400 Biological Psychology 4.0
MAN224 Business Law 4.0 SOC400 Sociology of Aging 4.0
MAN324 Operations Management 4.0 STA322 Statistics 4.0
MAN444 Human Resource Management 4.0 *Students must take a minimum of 12.5 credits from the
MED100 Medical Terminology, Law and Ethics 4.0 following list of campus elective courses:
MED102 Medical Aseptic Procedures 3.0 APP101 Computer Fundamentals 3.5
MED103 Cardiopulmonary/ECG 3.0 CNA111 Nursing Assisting Theory 3.0
MED104 Medical Clinical Procedures 3.0 CNA112 Certified Nurse Assisting Practice 3.0
MED106 Vital Signs and Emergencies 3.0 MED110 Introduction to Modality Procedures 3.5
MED108 Medical Billing 3.0 PHR200 Pharmacy Essentials 3.0
MED109 Medical Records and Communication 3.0
MED201 Anatomy and Physiology 4.0 TOTAL MINIMUM NUMBER OF CREDITS: 181.5
MED210 Professional Medical Coding 3.0 *Graduates of the Medical Specialties AOS program will have
MED211 Insurance Specialist 3.0 satisfied the elective requirements.
Agreement.
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Bachelor of Science Degree with an Emphasis in Biomedical Clinical Specialties

36 Months
Stevens-Henager Colleges and CollegeAmerica Colorado, Wyoming, and Flagstaff
healthcare settings. This program is designed to help the healthcare professional meet increasing responsibilities in healthcare professions.
The curriculum provides a working foundation in management and interpersonal skills, while at the same time introducing the student to the
healthcare delivery system and its many and varied issues and challenges. Graduates are not only better prepared to assume increased
management responsibilities, but to do so with a better understanding of the complex system in which they work. Students are prepared to
work in entry-level management and accounting positions in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.
Students are required to take all of the following skill-related ENG223 Communication Arts 4.0
courses: ENG310 Advanced Interpersonal Communication 4.0
HCA300 The Healthcare System 4.0 MAT220 College Algebra 4.0
HCA375 Healthcare Financial Administration 4.0 PHI221 Introduction to Logic 4.0
HCA432 Healthcare Economics and Policy 4.0 PHI310 Critical Thinking 4.0
HCA440 Legal and Ethical Aspects of PSY220 Psychology 4.0
Health Administration 4.0 PSY400 Biological Psychology 4.0
HCA460 Health Facility Operations 4.0 SOC400 Sociology of Aging 4.0
HCA462 Long-Term Care Administration 4.0 STA322 Statistics 4.0
LBT205 Medical Laboratory Procedures 3.0 *Students must take a minimum of 5.5 quarter credit hours
LBT280 Medical Laboratory Processes 3.0 from the following campus elective courses:
LBT285 Phlebotomy/IV Therapy 3.0 APP101 Computer Fundamentals 3.5
MAN444 Human resource Management 4.0 CNA111 Nursing Assisting Theory 3.0
MED100 Medical Terminology, Law and Ethics 4.0 CNA112 Certified Nurse Assisting Practice 3.0
MED102 Medical Aseptic Procedures 3.0 COM102 Computerized Medical Administration 3.0
MED103 Cardiopulmonary/ECG 3.0 COM103 Computerized Pharmacy Systems and
MED104 Medical Clinical Procedures 3.0 Databases 3.0
MED106 Vital Signs and Emergencies 3.0 PHR200 Pharmacy Essentials 3.0
MED108 Medical Billing 3.0 RAD218 Advanced Limited Radiography I 3.5
MED109 Medical Records and Communication 3.0 RAD220 Advanced Limited Radiography II 3.5
MED201 Anatomy and Physiology 4.0
MED210 Professional Medical Coding 3.0 Students must take 18 quarter credit hours or six of the
MED211 Insurance Specialist 3.0 following campus electives:
MED330 Kinesiology 4.0 EXT400 Gerontology Externship Preparation 4.0
MED350 Clinical Information Systems 4.0 EXT401 Gerontology Clinical Externship 2.0
MED401 Advanced Human Anatomy 4.0 EXT405 Physical Medical Rehabilitation
NUR310 Pathophysiology 4.0 Externship Preparation 4.0
PHR107 Drug Administration 3.0 EXT406 Physical Medical Rehabilitation
PHR208 Principles of Pharmacy Technology 4.0 Clinical Externship 2.0
PHR209 Pharmacy Technology Applications 3.0 EXT410 Neo-natal Externship Preparation 4.0
PSY101 Psychology of Motivation 4.0 EXT411 Neo-natal Clinical Externship 2.0
PSY299 Professional Development 4.0 EXT415 Orthopedic Externship Preparation 4.0
RAD113 Limited Radiology 3.5 EXT416 Orthopedic Clinical Externship 2.0
RAD114 Practical Radiology 3.0 TOTAL MINIMUM NUMBER OF CREDITS
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES TO COMPLETE THE BIOMEDICAL
BIO210 Introduction to Medical Microbiology 4.0 CLINICAL SPECIALTIES EMPHASIS: 181.5
CHE110 Introduction to Chemistry 4.0 Graduates of the Medical Specialties AOS program will have
ENG103 Writing 4.0 satisfied the elective requirements.
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Bachelor of Science Degree with an Emphasis in Biomedical Clinical Specialties

36 Months
California College San Diego only
healthcare settings. This program is designed to help the healthcare professional meet increasing responsibilities in healthcare professions.
The curriculum provides a working foundation in management and interpersonal skills, while at the same time introducing the student to the
healthcare delivery system and its many and varied issues and challenges. Graduates are not only better prepared to assume increased
management responsibilities, but to do so with a better understanding of the complex system in which they work. Students are prepared to
work in entry-level management and accounting positions in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.
Students are required to take all of the following skill-related ENG223 Communication Arts 4.0
courses: ENG310 Advanced Interpersonal Communication 4.0
HCA300 The Healthcare System 4.0 MAT220 College Algebra 4.0
HCA375 Healthcare Financial Administration 4.0 PHI221 Introduction to Logic 4.0
HCA432 Healthcare Economics and Policy 4.0 PHI310 Critical Thinking 4.0
HCA440 Legal and Ethical Aspects of PSY220 Psychology 4.0
Health Administration 4.0 PSY400 Biological Psychology 4.0
HCA460 Health Facility Operations 4.0 SOC400 Sociology of Aging 4.0
HCA462 Long-Term Care Administration 4.0 STA322 Statistics 4.0
LBT205 Medical Laboratory Procedures 3.0 *Students must take a minimum of 6.5 quarter credit hours
LBT280 Medical Laboratory Processes 3.0 from the following campus elective courses:
LBT285 Phlebotomy/IV Therapy 3.0 APP101 Computer Fundamentals 3.5
MAN444 Human resource Management 4.0 CNA111 Nursing Assisting Theory 3.0
MED100 Medical Terminology, Law and Ethics 4.0 CNA112 Certified Nurse Assisting Practice 3.0
MED102 Medical Aseptic Procedures 3.0 COM102 Computerized Medical Administration 3.0
MED103 Cardiopulmonary/ECG 3.0 COM103 Computerized Pharmacy Systems and
MED104 Medical Clinical Procedures 3.0 Databases 3.0
MED106 Vital Signs and Emergencies 3.0 PHR200 Pharmacy Essentials 3.0
MED108 Medical Billing 3.0 RAD218 Advanced Limited Radiography I 3.5
MED109 Medical Records and Communication 3.0 RAD220 Advanced Limited Radiography II 3.5
MED110 Introduction to Modality Procedures 3.0
MED201 Anatomy and Physiology 4.0 Students must take 18 quarter credit hours or six of the
MED210 Professional Medical Coding 3.0 following campus electives:
MED211 Insurance Specialist 3.0 EXT400 Gerontology Externship Preparation 4.0
MED330 Kinesiology 4.0 EXT401 Gerontology Clinical Externship 2.0
MED350 Clinical Information Systems 4.0 EXT405 Physical Medical Rehabilitation
MED401 Advanced Human Anatomy 4.0 Externship Preparation 4.0
NUR310 Pathophysiology 4.0 EXT406 Physical Medical Rehabilitation
PHR107 Drug Administration 3.0 Clinical Externship 2.0
PHR200 Pharmacy Essentials 3.0 EXT410 Neo-natal Externship Preparation 4.0
PHR208 Principles of Pharmacy Technology 4.0 EXT411 Neo-natal Clinical Externship 2.0
PHR209 Pharmacy Technology Applications 3.0 EXT415 Orthopedic Externship Preparation 4.0
PSY101 Psychology of Motivation 4.0 EXT416 Orthopedic Clinical Externship 2.0
PSY299 Professional Development 4.0 TOTAL MINIMUM NUMBER OF CREDITS
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES TO COMPLETE THE BIOMEDICAL
BIO210 Introduction to Medical Microbiology 4.0 CLINICAL SPECIALTIES EMPHASIS: 181.5
CHE110 Introduction to Chemistry 4.0 Graduates of the Medical Specialties AOS program will have
ENG103 Writing 4.0 satisfied the elective requirements.
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HEALTH SCIENCE
Bachelor of Science Completion Degree

20 Months
Program Description
Fully Online
The Bachelor of Science in Health Science program is designed as a degree completion program to enhance career opportunities for health
professionals. The Health Science bachelor’s completion program focuses on providing health professionals with knowledge in management
and organization, ethics and policy issues, communication, computer, and statistical skills. The program provides for entry-level
employment or promotion in a number of areas, which includes but is not limited to: Healthcare, HMO, and Hospital Administration; Health
Communications; Health Education, Health Promotion; Patient or Client Relations; Community Health Policy; and Long-term Care Facility
Programs or Administration.
Admissions Requirements
Students seeking admission to the Bachelor of Science in Health Science Program must be a graduate of an associate degree level, health
sciences program (i.e., medical assisting, respiratory therapy, nurse education, surgical technology, etc.) from an accredited institution or
have completed sufficient college credit to attain the equivalent of third year college status (e.g., 45 semester credit hours or 68 quarter credit
hours) in the discipline of health science. Prospective students should also have completed an appropriate number of credit hours of general
education (e.g., 15 semester credit hours and 22.5 quarter credit hours).
HCA300 The Healthcare System 4.0 NUR425 Psychological Aspects of Illness
HCA432 Healthcare Economics and Policy 4.0 and Disability 4.5
HCA440 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Healthcare
Administration 4.0 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
HCA460 Health Facility Operations 4.0 ENG310 Advanced Interpersonal
HCA462 Long Term Care Administration 4.0 Communication 4.0
MAN444 Human resource Management 4.0 MAT220 College Algebra 4.0
MED350 Clinical Information Systems 4.0 PHI310 Critical Thinking 4.0
MED370 Health Principles 4.0 PHI400 Modern Issues in Ethics 4.0
MED380 Human Pathology 4.0 PSY400 Biological Psychology 4.0
MED385 Issues in Public Health 4.0 SOC400 Sociology of Aging 4.0
MED401 Advanced Human Anatomy 4.0 STA322 Statistics 4.0
MED410 Research in Health Science 4.0
MED450 Principles of Epidemiology 4.0 TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS: 93.0
NUR335 Health Promotion and Disease Via a consortium agreement, this program is delivered fully
Prevention 4.0 online by the Salt Lake City-Murray branch of Stevens-Henager
NUR360 Community and Family Health 4.5 College.
Agreement.
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NURSING

20 Months
Fully Online
The Registered Nurse upgrade to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program prepares registered nurses (RNs) to meet the many changes in
the healthcare field by expanding and enhancing their nursing education. The program is available to Registered Nurses only. This program
prepares graduates for leadership roles and graduate study in nursing. The graduate is prepared to utilize theory and research-based
knowledge in the provision of care to the client, family, and community in a global society with flexibility to adapt to the changing nature of
healthcare and healthcare roles. The graduate is also prepared to integrate care across multiple settings, managing the interactions between
and among components of the integrated network of healthcare services. The graduate will be prepared for positions in community health
clinics, private practice, hospitals, and patient care facilities.
Students seeking admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program must hold a valid Registered Nurse license and shall have
completed sufficient college credit to attain the equivalent of third-year college status (e.g., 60 semester credit hours or 90 quarter credit
hours). Prospective students should also have completed an appropriate number of credit hours of general education (e.g., 15 semester credit
hours or 22.5 quarter credit hours). Semester hours will be converted to quarter credit hours using the standard formula of semester hours x
1.5 = quarter credit hours. For example: 3 semester hours equal 4.5 quarter credit hours.
HCA300 The Healthcare System 4.0 NUR481 Leadership, Power and Politics
HCP460 Case Management 4.5 in Nursing 4.0
NUR300 Research in Nursing Practice 4.0 NUR490 Senior Project 4.0
NUR310 Pathophysiology 4.0
NUR315 Professional Role Development 4.5 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES:
NUR325 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing 4.0 ENG310 Advanced Interpersonal
NUR335 Health Promotion and Disease Communication 4.0
Prevention 4.0 HIS300 U.S. History Since the Civil War 4.0
NUR340 Health Assessment 4.0 MAT220 College Algebra 4.0
NUR360 Community and Family Health 4.5 PHI400 Modern Issues in Ethics 4.0
NUR421 Critical Issues in Nursing 4.0 SOC400 Sociology of Aging 4.0
NUR425 Psychological Aspects of Illness STA322 Statistics 4.0
and Disability 4.5 TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS: 90.5
NUR450 Nursing Informatics 4.0
NUR465 Evidence-Based Nursing 4.5 Via a consortium agreement, this program is delivered fully
NUR480 Nursing Management and Leadership 4.0 online by the Salt Lake City-Murray branch of Stevens-Henager
College.
Agreement.
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NURSING
Bachelor of Science Completion Degree (Boise only)

20 Months
The Registered Nurse to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program prepares registered nurses (RNs) to meet the many changes in the
healthcare field by expanding and enhancing their nursing education. The program is available to Registered Nurses only. This program
prepares graduates for leadership roles and graduate study in nursing. The graduate is prepared to utilize theory and research-based
knowledge in the provision of care to the client, family, and community in a global society with flexibility to adapt to the changing nature of
healthcare and healthcare roles. The graduate is also prepared to integrate care across multiple settings, managing the interactions between
and among components of the integrated network of healthcare services. The graduate will be prepared for positions in community health
clinics, private practice, hospitals, and patient care facilities.
Students seeking admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program must hold a valid Registered Nurse license and shall have
completed sufficient college credit to attain the equivalent of third-year college status (e.g., 60 semester credit hours or 90 quarter credit
hours). Prospective students should also have completed an appropriate number of credit hours of general education (e.g., 15 semester credit
hours or 22.5 quarter credit hours). Semester hours will be converted to quarter credit hours using the standard formula of semester hours x
1.5 = quarter credit hours. For example: 3 semester hours equal 4.5 quarter credit hours.
HCA300 The Healthcare System 4.0 NUR481 Leadership, Power and Politics
HCP460 Case Management 4.5 in Nursing 4.0
NUR300 Research in Nursing Practice 4.0 NUR490 Senior Project 4.0
NUR310 Pathophysiology 4.0
NUR325 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing 4.0
NUR340 Health Assessment 4.0 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES:
NUR350 Concepts of Professional Practice/ CHE350 Introduction to Bioorganic Chemistry 4.0
Teaching, Learning 4.5 ENG310 Advanced Interpersonal
NUR352 Teaching, Learning Clinical 1.5 Communication 4.0
NUR360 Community and Family Health 4.5 MAT220 College Algebra 4.0
NUR362 Community and Family Health Clinical 2.0 PHI400 Modern Issues in Ethics 4.0
NUR381 Leadership, Power and Politics Clinical 1.0 SOC400 Sociology of Aging 4.0
NUR421 Critical Issues in Nursing 4.0 STA322 Statistics 4.0
NUR450 Nursing Informatics 4.0 TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS: 90.5
NUR460 Case Management Clinical 2.0
NUR465 Evidence-Based Nursing 4.5 Via a consortium agreement, certain courses are delivered fully
NUR480 Nursing Management and Leadership 4.0 online by the Salt Lake City-Murray branch of Stevens-Henager
NUR483 Nursing Management and Leadership College.
Clinical 2.0
Requirements for Graduation:

1. Idaho RN license in good standing.
2. Pass with a 3.0 or higher all core courses and 2.0 in non-core courses with overall GPA of 3.0; core courses have prefix NUR.
3. Pass the number of credit hours required for the Program within 30 months.
4. Satisfy all financial obligations.
Agreement.
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NURSING ADMINISTRATION

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Administration (BSNA) program is designed as a degree completion program to enhance career
opportunities for practicing Registered Nurses. This program prepares students with the appropriate academic skills for entry-level and nurse
supervisory positions in the healthcare field. Because this program prepares students to assume healthcare supervisory positions rather than
additional clinical responsibilities, no clinical hours are required and all applicants must have a valid RN credential.
HCA300 The Healthcare System 4.0 NUR465 Evidence-Based Nursing 4.5
HCA450 Organizational Behavior 4.0 NUR480 Nursing Management and Leadership 4.0
HCP460 Case Management 4.5
HCS440 Home Healthcare 4.0 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES:
MAN444 Human Resource Management 4.0 ENG310 Advanced Interpersonal
NUR300 Research in Nursing Practice 4.0 Communication 4.0
NUR310 Pathophysiology 4.0 HIS300 U.S. History Since the Civil War 4.0
NUR315 Professional Role Development 4.5 PHI310 Critical Thinking 4.0
NUR325 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing 4.0 PHI400 Modern Issues in Ethics 4.0
NUR335 Health Promotion and Disease PSY400 Biological Psychology 4.0
Prevention 4.0 SOC400 Sociology of Aging 4.0
NUR340 Health Assessment 4.0
NUR360 Community and Family Health 4.5 TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS: 90.5
NUR425 Psychological Aspects of Illness and
Disability 4.5 Via a consortium agreement, certain courses are delivered fully
NUR450 Nursing Informatics 4.0 online by the Salt Lake City-Murray branch of Stevens-Henager
College.
Agreement.
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RESPIRATORY THERAPY

36 Months
(may be completed in less time under a flexible schedule)
Stevens-Henager Colleges Salt Lake City/Murray and Boise, and California College San Diego
The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy provides the student with the necessary skills that are needed to advance into a supervisory
position in a general healthcare facility (e.g. hospital, clinic, medical office) or in an environment specific to the field of respiratory therapy.
The curriculum contains information on management and current issues and trends in healthcare, exposing students to the latest
developments in respiratory care. The program includes a general education component, a foundation in cardiopulmonary sciences, and
coursework in the traditional respiratory care specialties of critical care, perinatal and pediatrics, and cardiopulmonary diagnostics. The
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy degree is not accredited by CoARC. All credits earned in the college’s Associate of Science in
Respiratory Therapy program are transferable into the Bachelor’s program.
APP101 Computer Fundamentals 3.5 RES265* Introduction to Polysomnography/
BIO130 Cardiopulmonary and Renal Anatomy Advanced Cardio Pulmonary Monitoring 3.0
and Physiology 4.0 RES275* BLS/ACLS Multiskilled RT/
BIO135 Pulmonary Anatomy and Physiology 4.0 Respiratory Therapy Seminar 4.0
BIO137* Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology 5.0 RES295* Clinical Experience II 12.0
BIO143 Microbiology and Decontamination 3.0 RES395* Clinical Experience III 2.0
HCA300 The Healthcare System 4.0 RES499* Respiratory Care Capstone 4.0
MAN103 Management Principles 4.0 SCI101 Math, Chemistry, and Physical
MAN224 Business Law 4.0 Sciences for Respiratory Therapy 4.0
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES:
MAN443 Organization Design and Change 4.0
ENG101 English Composition 4.0
MED106 Vital Signs and Emergencies 3.0
ENG223 Communication Arts 4.0
MED201 Anatomy and Physiology 4.0
ENG310 Advanced Interpersonal Communication 4.0
PSY101 Psychology of Motivation 4.0
HIS220 American Civilization 4.0
RES115* Airway Management 3.5
HIS300 U.S. History Since the Civil War 4.0
RES125* Medical Gas Therapy 3.0
MAT220 College Algebra 4.0
RES126* Aerosol and Humidity-Pulmonary
PHI221 Introduction to Logic 4.0
Hygiene 3.0
PHI310 Critical Thinking 4.0
RES127* Arterial Blood Gases/Advanced
PSY220 Psychology 4.0
Cardiopulmonary Physiology 4.0
PSY400 Biological Psychology 4.0
RES135* Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology 4.0
SOC220 Sociology 4.0
RES145* Pulmonary Function Testing 3.0
SOC400 Sociology of Aging 4.0
RES195* Clinical Experience I 12.0
RES205* Lung Hyperinflation Therapy 3.0 TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS: 181.0
RES215* Mechanical Ventilation Theory 5.5 *Indicates Core Course
RES225* Respiratory Care as a Profession/
Refer to the AS/AOS program in Respiratory Therapy for pre-
RC Protocols 1.0
core requirements. Students must have an associate’s degree to
RES235* Mechanical Ventilation
take the 300- and 400-level courses to complete the requirements
Management 5.5
for the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy program
RES245* Pulmonary Rehabilitation/
(with the exception of RES395). No pre-core courses are
Alternative Site Care 1.0
required in the upper division courses (with the exception of
RES255* Perinatal and Pediatric Care 5.0
RES395).
Requirements for the Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the 6. Passport photo attached to RCB application.
State of California (www.rcb.ca.gov). 7. California H6 DMV record and DMV records for the last ten
1. Meet the education requirements outlined in CA Business and years if applicant has lived out of state.
Professions Code Section 3740.
8. Court documents if applicant has ever been convicted of a
2. Take and pass the Certified Respiratory Therapy (CRT) exam felony/misdemeanor.
provided by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
3. Complete the required Law and Professional Ethics course 9. Once application is approved by the RCB, another fee for
provided by the California Society for Respiratory Care licensing is assessed (up to $110.00).
(CSRC) and the American Association for Respiratory Care 10. To keep license up to date, every two years the applicant needs
(AARC). to pay $220.00 and take 15 CEUs related to the medical
4. RCB application and $200.00. profession, of which 10 CEUs must be strictly related to
5. Live scan for fingerprinting. respiratory therapy.
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RESPIRATORY THERAPY
Bachelor of Science Degree – APPROVAL PENDING

36 Months
(may be completed in less time under a flexible accelerated schedule)
Stevens-Henager Colleges Salt Lake City/Murray and Boise, and California College San Diego
The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy provides the student with the necessary skills that are needed to advance into a supervisory position in a
general healthcare facility (e.g., hospital, clinic, medical office) or in an environment specific to the field of respiratory therapy. The curriculum contains
information on management and current issues and trends in healthcare, exposing students to the latest developments in respiratory care. The program
includes a general education component, a foundation in cardiopulmonary sciences, and coursework in the traditional respiratory care specialties of
critical care, perinatal and pediatrics, and cardiopulmonary diagnostics. The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy degree is not accredited by
CoARC. All credits earned in the college’s Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy program are transferable into the Bachelor’s program.
Requirements for Admission to respiratory therapy courses:
*Negative drug screen (a drug screen may be requested at any point in the student’s academic progression by school officials and/or clinical
placement sites). The costs of these tests are the responsibility of the student.
*Criminal background check with satisfactory findings.
*An admissions test is required. Check website and admissions department for details.
Students enrolled in this program must pass all pre-core courses prior to taking any respiratory therapy (RES) courses.
Course No. Course Name Credits Course No.
Course Name Credits
PRE-CORE COURSES: RES128 Arterial Blood Gases/Advanced
BIO130 Cardiopulmonary and Renal Anatomy Cardiopulmonary Physiology 3.0
and Physiology 4.0 RES136 Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology 3.0
BIO135 Pulmonary Anatomy and Physiology 4.0 RES145 Pulmonary Function Testing/
BIO143 Microbiology and Decontamination 3.0 Introduction to Polysomnography 3.0
MED100 Medical Terminology, Law, and Ethics 4.0 RES196 Clinical Experience I 11.0
MED106 Vital Signs and Emergencies 3.0 RES205 Lung Hyperinflation Therapy 3.0
SCI101 Math, Chemistry, and Physical Sciences RES216 Mechanical Ventilation Theory 4.0
for Respiratory Therapy 4.0 RES236 Mechanical Ventilation Management 4.0
TECHNICAL COURSES: RES246 Pulmonary Rehabilitation/Alternative Site Care 3.0
APP101 Computer Fundamentals 3.5 RES256 Perinatal and Pediatric Care 3.0
HCA300 The Healthcare System 4.0 RES276 BLS/ACLS Multiskilled RT/Respiratory
HCA375 Healthcare Financial Administration 4.0 Therapy Seminar 3.0
HCA432 Healthcare Economics and Policy 4.0 RES291 Clinical Experience II 11.0
HCA440 Legal and Ethical Aspects of RES296 Clinical Experience III 2.0
Health Administration 4.0 RES498 Respiratory Care Capstone 8.0
HCA450 Organizational Behavior 4.0 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES:
HCA460 Health Facility Operations 4.0 ENG101 English Composition 4.0
HCA462 Long-Term Care Administration 4.0 ENG223 Communication Arts 4.0
MAN350 Management Planning Principles 4.0 ENG310 Advanced Interpersonal Communication 4.0
MAN443 Organization Design and Change 4.0 HIS220 American Civilization 4.0
MED350 Clinical Information Systems 4.0 HIS300 U.S. History Since the Civil War 4.0
MED385 Issues in Public Health 4.0 MAT101 Mathematics 4.0
PSY101 Psychology of Motivation 4.0 MAT220 College Algebra 4.0
PSY299 Professional Development 4.0 MED201 Anatomy and Physiology 4.0
RESPIRATORY THERAPY COURSES: PSY220 Psychology 4.0
RES116 Airway Management 3.0 PSY400 Biological Psychology 4.0
RES120 Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology 3.0 SOC220 Sociology 4.0
RES125 Medical Gas Therapy and Aerosol/ SOC400 Sociology of Aging 4.0
Humidity-Pulmonary Hygiene 3.0 TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS: 195.5
Requirements for the Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the State of 6. Passport photo attached to RCB application.
California (www.rcb.ca.gov). 7. California H6 DMV record and DMV records for the last ten years if
1. Meet the education requirements outlined in CA Business and applicant has lived out of state.
Professions Code Section 3740. 8. Court documents if applicant has ever been convicted of a
2. Take and pass the Certified Respiratory Therapy (CRT) exam provided felony/misdemeanor.
by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). 9. Once application is approved by the RCB, another fee for licensing is
3. Complete the required Law and Professional Ethics course provided by assessed (up to $110.00).
the California Society for Respiratory Care (CSRC) and the American 10. To keep license up to date, every two years the applicant needs to pay
Association for Respiratory Care (AARC). $220.00 and take 15 CEUs related to the medical profession, of which 10
4. RCB application and $200.00. CEUs must be strictly related to respiratory therapy.
5. Live scan for fingerprinting.
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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING
(includes Property Management Emphasis)
Associate of Applied Science Degree

The Business Management and Accounting program prepares students for a variety of responsible managerial positions. Due to the diversity
of the program courses, the student will build a strong foundation in accounting, marketing, insurance, finance, electronic commerce and real
estate. Objectives of the program are as follows: providing the student with an integrated understanding of business and economic concepts
and how these concepts relate to business and social systems; the recognition of ethical responsibilities and accountability; the development
of planning, decision-making, and other management functions; the capacity to implement and adapt to change; and development of analytic
thinking and leadership style. Graduates are employed in entry-level positions as bookkeepers, clerical assistants, and personal property
professionals.
ACC101 Accounting Fundamentals 6.0 MAT101 Mathematics 4.0
ACC103 Payroll Accounting 4.0 PHI221 Introduction to Logic 4.0
ACC108 Computerized Accounting 3.0
ACC213 Accounting Principles I 6.0 TOTAL MINIMUM NUMBER OF CREDITS: 97.0
ACC233 Income Tax 3.5
APP101 Computer Fundamentals 3.5 Emphasis in Property Management*:
APP126 Databases 3.5 MAN225 Property Management Fundamentals 4.0
FIN231 Principles of Finance 4.0 MAN227 Intermediate Property Management 4.0
MAN103 Management Principles 4.0 MAN229 Federal and Contractor Focused
MAN104 Business Practices 4.0 Property Management 4.0
MAN105 Marketing 4.0 MAN280 Property Management Applications 4.0
MAN210 Entrepreneurship 4.0
MAN222 Investment Principles 4.0 TOTAL MINIMUM NUMBER OF CREDITS: 97.0
MAN223 Internet Commerce 4.0
MAN224 Business Law 4.0 *These four courses are offered online and may replace the
PRG101 Solutions Concepts 3.5 following courses: ACC103, MAN222, MAN223, and FIN231.
PSY101 Psychology of Motivation 4.0 Students that successfully complete the four courses in Property
PSY299 Professional Development 4.0 Management Emphasis are eligible to sit for the National
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES: Property Management Association Certified Professional
ECN220 Economics 4.0 Property Specialist Examination.
ENG101 English Composition 4.0 Via a consortium agreement, this program can also be delivered
ENG223 Communication Arts 4.0 fully online by the Salt Lake City-Murray branch of Stevens-
HIS220 American Civilization 4.0 Henager College.
Agreement.
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COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

20 Months
Stevens-Henager Colleges, CollegeAmerica Colorado, and California College San Diego
This program of study is directed toward developing problem-solving skills. In conjunction with the understanding of computers and
computer systems, this will enable a graduate of the program to apply his or her knowledge to finding solutions to problems that arise in the
science, business, industry, government, and education sectors. The objectives of the program are as follows: to provide a solid foundation of
knowledge about computers and to facilitate thinking that will permit continuing growth on the part of the graduates. Prospective students
should have an aptitude for mathematics and logic and an interest in analysis and deduction. Students will study several programming
languages, database design and administration, and programming for the Internet. Graduates are employed in entry-level positions as Web
developers and as computer programmers.
APP101 Computer Fundamentals 3.5 PRG105 C# I 3.0
APP126 Databases 3.5 PRG111 Web Design I 3.5
MAN210 Entrepreneurship 4.0 PRG140 Structured Query Language 3.5
MCS101 Computer Servicing I 3.5 PRG249 Web Design II 3.5
MCS102 Computer Servicing II 3.0 PRG250 Web Design III 3.0
MCS213 Workstation Administration 3.5 PSY101 Psychology of Motivation 4.0
MCS214 Server Administration 3.5 PSY299 Professional Development 4.0
NET104 Networking Infrastructure 3.5
NET115 Security Concepts 3.5 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES:
NET221 Network Communications I 3.5 ENG101 English Composition 4.0
OPS101 Introduction to Operating Systems 4.0 ENG223 Communication Arts 4.0
OPS113 Linux Operating System 3.5 HIS220 American Civilization 4.0
PRG101 Solutions Concepts 3.5 MAT101 Mathematics 4.0
PRG102 Fundamentals Concepts 3.5 MAT220 College Algebra 4.0
PRG103 Logic Structures 3.5 PHI221 Introduction to Logic 4.0
PRG104 Programming Fundamentals 3.0 TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS: 104.5
Agreement.
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COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY AND NETWORKING

20 Months
Stevens-Henager Colleges, CollegeAmerica Arizona, Colorado and Wyoming, and California College San Diego
This program prepares students for entry-level jobs in the computer repair and networking fields. Students are trained using current
operating systems, network hardware, and Internet technology. The objectives of the program are to provide a solid foundation of knowledge
about computers and to facilitate thinking that will permit continuing growth on the part of the graduates. Entry-level jobs include network
administrator, computer repair technician, business computer operator, hardware and software trainer, and user support technician.
APP101 Computer Fundamentals 3.5 OPS205 Security Management 3.5
APP126 Databases 3.5 OPS213 Advanced Linux Operating System 3.5
MAN210 Entrepreneurship 4.0 OPS217 General Operating Systems 3.5
MCS101 Computer Servicing I 3.5 OPS280 Advanced Server Administration 3.5
MCS102 Computer Servicing II 3.0 PSY101 Psychology of Motivation 4.0
MCS213 Workstation Administration 3.5 PSY299 Professional Development 4.0
MCS214 Server Administration 3.5
NET103 Basic Networking Concepts 3.5 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES:
NET104 Networking Infrastructure 3.5 ENG101 English Composition 4.0
NET115 Security Concepts 3.5 ENG223 Communication Arts 4.0
NET221 Network Communications I 3.5 HIS220 American Civilization 4.0
NET224 Network Communications II 3.5 MAT101 Mathematics 4.0
OPS101 Introduction to Operating Systems 4.0 MAT220 College Algebra 4.0
OPS113 Linux Operating System 3.5 PHI221 Introduction to Logic 4.0
OPS204 Electronic Communication Management 3.5 TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS: 99.0
Agreement.
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GRAPHIC ARTS

Stevens-Henager Colleges and CollegeAmerica Colorado and Wyoming
This program prepares students for an entry-level career in graphic arts. Due to the diversity of the program courses, the student will build a
strong foundation in all areas required to be successful in this field: advertising design, multimedia applications, Web design, marketing, and
graphic design. Objectives of the program are to provide the student with an integrated understanding of business and design concepts and
their relationship to the field of graphic arts. Graphic arts graduates work as entry-level graphic designers, Web page designers and managers,
and desktop publishers.
APP101* Computer Fundamentals 3.5 MAN210 Entrepreneurship 4.0
APP242* Web Page Design Principles 3.0 MAN223* Internet Commerce 4.0
DES103* Illustrator Basics 3.0 MAN230* Advertising Principles 4.0
DES104* Photoshop 3.0 PSY101 Psychology of Motivation 4.0
DES105* Page Layout Tools 3.0 PSY299 Professional Development 4.0
DES109* Graphic Design I 3.0
DES113* Typography 3.0 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES:
DES114* Print Production and Color Theory 3.0 ENG101 English Composition 4.0
DES209* Graphic Design II 3.0 ENG223 Communication Arts 4.0
DES240* Information Design 3.0 HIS220 American Civilization 4.0
DES241* Web Design 3.0 MAT101 Mathematics 4.0
DES242* Logo and Identity Design 3.0 PHI221 Introduction to Logic 4.0
DES243* Layout Design 3.0 SOC220 Sociology 4.0
DES244* Package Design 3.0 TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS: 99.5
DES245* Advertising Design 3.0 *Course delivered online
DES246* Flash 3.0
DES250* Portfolio Design 3.0 Via a consortium agreement, this program can also be delivered
MAN105* Marketing 4.0 fully online by the Salt Lake City-Murray branch of Stevens-
Henager College.
Agreement.
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MEDICAL SPECIALTIES
Associate of Occupational Studies Degree

20 Months
Stevens-Henager College Boise; CollegeAmerica Arizona, Colorado and Wyoming
This program prepares students for entry-level employment as medical assistants with practical radiology, billing/coding, and laboratory skills.
The student is also prepared for a career as an entry-level pharmacy technician, nursing assistant, home health aide, and as a medical receivables
and coding professional. Objectives of the program include preparing students for possible certification or licensing (Note: radiology courses
are limited scope, not an RRT certification) in the various medical specialties, as well as gaining employment in many medical fields.
APP101 Computer Fundamentals 3.5 MED211 Insurance Specialist 3.0
CNA111 Nursing Assistant Theory 3.0 PHR107 Drug Administration 3.0
CNA112 Certified Nurse Assisting Practice 3.0 PHR208 Principles of Pharmacy Technology 4.0
COM102 Computerized Medical Administration 3.0 PHR209 Pharmacy Technology Applications 3.0
EXT101 Externship 5.0 RAD113 Limited Radiology 3.5
LBT205 Medical Laboratory Procedures 3.0 RAD114 Practical Radiology 3.0
LBT280 Medical Laboratory Processes 3.0 RAD218 Advanced Limited Radiography I 3.5
LBT285 Phlebotomy/IV Therapy 3.0 RAD220 Advanced Limited Radiography II 3.5
MED100 Medical Terminology, Law and Ethics 4.0
MED102 Medical Aseptic Procedures 3.0 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES:
MED103 Cardiopulmonary/ECG 3.0 ENG223 Communication Arts 4.0
MED104 Medical Clinical Procedures 3.0 HIS220 American Civilization 4.0
MED106 Vital Signs and Emergencies 3.0 PHI221 Introduction to Logic 4.0
MED108 Medical Billing 3.0 APPLIED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES:
MED109 Medical Records and Communication 3.0 PSY101 Psychology of Motivation 4.0
MED201 Anatomy and Physiology 4.0 PSY299 Professional Development 4.0
MED210 Professional Medical Coding 3.0
TOTAL MINIMUM NUMBER OF CREDITS: 102.0
Agreement.
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MEDICAL SPECIALTIES

20 Months
Stevens-Henager Colleges Utah campuses
This program prepares students for entry-level employment as medical assistants with practical radiology, billing/coding, and laboratory skills.
The student is also prepared for a career as an entry-level pharmacy technician, nursing assistant, home health aide, and as a medical receivables
and coding professional. Objectives of the program include preparing students for possible certification or licensing (Note: radiology courses
are limited scope, not an RRT certification) in the various medical specialties, as well as gaining employment in many medical fields.
APP101 Computer Fundamentals 3.5 MED210 Professional Medical Coding 3.0
CNA111 Nursing Assistant Theory 3.0 MED211 Insurance Specialist 3.0
CNA112 Certified Nurse Assisting Practice 3.0 PHR107 Drug Administration 3.0
COM102 Computerized Medical Administration 3.0 PHR200 Pharmacy Essentials 3.0
COM103 Computerized Pharmacy Systems and PHR208 Principles of Pharmacy Technology 4.0
Databases 3.0 PHR209 Pharmacy Technology Applications 3.0
EXT101 Externship 5.0 RAD113 Limited Radiology 3.5
LBT205 Medical Laboratory Procedures 3.0 RAD114 Practical Radiology 3.0
LBT280 Medical Laboratory Processes 3.0
LBT285 Phlebotomy/IV Therapy 3.0 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES:
MED100 Medical Terminology, Law and Ethics 4.0 ENG223 Communication Arts 4.0
MED102 Medical Aseptic Procedures 3.0 HIS220 American Civilization 4.0
MED103 Cardiopulmonary/ECG 3.0 PHI221 Introduction to Logic 4.0
MED104 Medical Clinical Procedures 3.0 APPLIED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES:
MED106 Vital Signs and Emergencies 3.0 PSY101 Psychology of Motivation 4.0
MED108 Medical Billing 3.0 PSY299 Professional Development 4.0
MED109 Medical Records and Communication 3.0
MED201 Anatomy and Physiology 4.0 TOTAL MINIMUM NUMBER OF CREDITS: 101.0
Agreement.
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MEDICAL SPECIALTIES

20 Months
This program prepares students for entry-level employment as medical assistants with billing/coding, and laboratory skills. The student is
also prepared for a career as an entry-level pharmacy technician, nursing assistant, home health aide, and as a medical receivables and coding
professional. Objectives of the program include preparing students for possible certification or licensing in the various medical specialties, as
well as gaining employment in many medical fields.
APP101 Computer Fundamentals 3.5 MED110 Introduction to Modality Procedures 3.5
CNA111 Nursing Assistant Theory 3.0 MED201 Anatomy and Physiology 4.0
CNA112 Certified Nurse Assisting Practice 3.0 MED210 Professional Medical Coding 3.0
COM102 Computerized Medical Administration 3.0 MED211 Insurance Specialist 3.0
COM103 Computerized Pharmacy Systems PHR107 Drug Administration 3.0
and Databases 3.0 PHR200 Pharmacy Essentials 3.0
EXT102 Externship 6.0 PHR208 Principles of Pharmacy Technology 4.0
LBT205 Medical Laboratory Procedures 3.0 PHR209 Pharmacy Technology Applications 3.0
LBT280 Medical Laboratory Processes 3.0 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES:
LBT285 Phlebotomy/IV Therapy 3.0 ENG223 Communication Arts 4.0
MED100 Medical Terminology, Law and Ethics 4.0 HIS220 American Civilization 4.0
MED102 Medical Aseptic Procedures 3.0 PHI221 Introduction to Logic 4.0
MED103 Cardiopulmonary/ECG 3.0
MED109 Medical Records and Communication 3.0 TOTAL MINIMUM NUMBER OF CREDITS: 99.0
Agreement.
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MEDICAL SPECIALTIES with an emphasis in Radiography

25 Months
This program prepares students for entry-level employment as medical assistants with practical radiology, billing/coding, and laboratory
skills. The student is also prepared for a career as an entry-level pharmacy technician, nursing assistant, home health aide, and as a medical
receivables and coding professional. Objectives of the program include preparing students for possible certification or licensing (Note:
radiology courses are limited scope, not an RRT certification) in the various medical specialties, as well as gaining employment in many
medical fields. Students taking this program will be eligible to sit for the Limited Permit X-Ray Technician exam in California.
Students wishing to apply for the California Limited X-Ray Technician certificate must complete 100 – 400 procedures (200 torso-
skeletal, 100 chest, and 100 extremities), which may take three to six additional months of externship.
APP101 Computer Fundamentals 3.5 PHR209 Pharmacy Technology Applications 3.0
CNA111 Nursing Assistant Theory 3.0 RAD230 Introduction to Radiography 4.0
CNA112 Certified Nurse Assisting Practice 3.0 RAD235 Radiography Image Production 4.0
COM102 Computerized Medical Administration 3.0 RAD240 Radiation Protection 4.0
COM103 Computerized Pharmacy Systems RAD245 Radiology Laboratory 2.0
and Databases 3.0 RAD250 Specialized Chest and Torso-Skeletal
EXT102 Externship 6.0 Radiography 4.0
LBT205 Medical Laboratory Procedures 3.0 RAD255 Extremity and Digital Radiography 4.0
LBT280 Medical Laboratory Processes 3.0 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES:
LBT285 Phlebotomy/IV Therapy 3.0 ENG223 Communication Arts 4.0
MED100 Medical Terminology, Law and Ethics 4.0 HIS220 American Civilization 4.0
MED102 Medical Aseptic Procedures 3.0 PHI221 Introduction to Logic 4.0
MED103 Cardiopulmonary/ECG 3.0
MED109 Medical Records and Communication 3.0 TOTAL MINIMUM NUMBER OF CREDITS: 121.0
MED110 Introduction to Modality Procedures 3.5
All RAD courses must be taken in sequential order as follows: RAD230,
MED201 Anatomy and Physiology 4.0 RAD235, RAD240 and RAD245 taken concurrently, RAD250, and
MED210 Professional Medical Coding 3.0 RAD255. A grade of C or better must be achieved in order to continue to
MED211 Insurance Specialist 3.0 the next course. Students taking this program must have obtained a 3.0 GPA
PHR107 Drug Administration 3.0 at the completion of the AOS Medical Specialties portion of the program.
PHR200 Pharmacy Essentials 3.0 Should a student fail to meet the GPA requirement at the evaluation point,
PHR208 Principles of Pharmacy Technology 4.0 the student will be moved to the Medical Specialties program without the
emphasis in Radiography.
Requirements for the X-Ray Technician Limited Permit Application in the (c) For each permit requested an applicant submits any of the following:
State of California (www.cdph.ca.gov): (1) A limited permit X-ray technician school graduation diploma or
Issuance of Limited Permits. certificate in the limited permit category applied for.
To obtain any of the limited permits an applicant shall fulfill all of the (2) A statement, signed by the supervisor and operator who provided
following conditions: the training, attesting that the applicant has completed Department-
(a) Have on file with the California Department of Public Health approved on-the-job training in the limited permit category applied for.
(Department) an application for each permit applied for, and (3) A resume showing that education, training, and clinical experience
(b) Pass Department approved examinations (Fee required) in: is equivalent to the limited permit X-ray technician school curriculum
(1) Radiation protection and safety, for each permit category applied in the limited permit category applied for.
for, and (d) For authorization to perform procedures involving digital radiography
(2) Radiologic technology, for each permit category applied for. upon issuance of the limited permit pursuant, documentation is submitted
showing completion of instruction in digital radiologic technology.
Acceptable Applications.
All colleges offer a choice of programs and majors designed to prepare
The Department considers an application for a limited permit acceptable if students for a particular career in the fields of health care and modern
all of the following conditions have been met: business.
(a) The following is submitted to the Department: Additional programs are offered at affiliated colleges. See the program
(1) The legal name, mailing address, and telephone number of the descriptions in this catalog for further information.
applicant; All colleges reserve the right to vary the order in which courses are offered
(2) The applicant's social security number and within each program, and to adjust the time scheduled for a curriculum.
(3) Identification of the permit category for which the individual is Such changes will not increase the total tuition beyond the amount stated in
applying. the Enrollment Agreement.
(b) Fee is paid.
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NURSING

Day Program: 26 Months
Stevens-Henager Colleges Ogden-West Haven only
The Associate’s Degree in Nursing includes 105.5 lower division quarter credits (27.5 quarter credits for prerequisite courses). The program
includes didactic, laboratory, and clinical learning experiences. Students applying to the program will be selected based upon successfully
satisfying the requirements enumerated below. If a student is selected, he or she will begin by taking 11 prerequisite courses over the course of
six months and will be admitted to the program in his or her seventh month of study only if the following is met: a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the
prerequisite coursework; a professionalism grade of B or better; verification of all immunizations and negative drug screening; cleared criminal
background check; and proof of health insurance.
Students must first apply for admission to the College. Selections to the program are made once every other month. Applications are reviewed by
the Nursing Program Admissions and Advancement Committee. No more than thirty applicants will be selected at a time. Applicants are notified
by mail of acceptance into the program. Due to waiting lists to enter the program, students who have been approved to enter the program and
who have satisfactorily completed all prerequisite courses may request a temporary leave from taking further courses until the arrival of the
nursing start date assigned to the student. In no case will a student be granted a temporary leave lasting six months or longer.
Selection Requirements:
High school diploma or GED equivalency
High school and/or college cumulative GPA of 2.5
Successful completion of the Nurse Entrance Test (NET) or GAP test (cost is $25 for NET and $30 for GAP tests; fee must be paid to
the College prior to testing)
Michigan Language score of at least 80% for foreign students
SLE exam score of at least 24 (LPN and Medical Specialties graduates are exempt)
Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with six months experience
CPR (Red Cross or American Heart Association) certified
Battery of immunizations proved, completed health history approved, and proof of health insurance
Negative drug screen (a drug screen may be requested at any point in the student’s academic progression by school officials and/or
clinical placement sites. The costs of these tests are the responsibility of the student)
Criminal background check with satisfactory findings
Proctored essay (outline for the essay will be provided by Stevens-Henager College upon application for admission. Applicants will
have the opportunity to use the college computers or they may submit a handwritten essay.)
Personal interviews with the nursing admission committee (an admission point system will be used during the admission process).
Students enrolled in the Associate’s Degree Nursing program must obtain at least a B- or better in each course and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or
better at all times during enrollment in the program.
Graduates of Stevens-Henager College’s Associate Degree Nursing program are accountable, adaptable generalists prepared with the
knowledge and skills to enter the practice of nursing at an advanced beginner level in a variety of settings, continue their professional
development through to proficient and expert levels, and advance their education to the baccalaureate in nursing level.
APP101 Computer Fundamentals 3.5 NUR2250 Nursing Practicum 3.0
HEA110 Pathophysiology 4.0 NUT210 Basic Nutrition 4.0
MED203 Anatomy and Physiology I 4.0 PHR108 Pharmacology 3.0
MED204 Anatomy and Physiology II 4.0 *Nursing seminar courses are held in conjunction with another NUR
NUR1119 Fundamentals in Nursing (2 modules) 12.0 course (NUR2101 with NUR2120; NUR2221 with NUR2250)
NUR1129 Nursing Process 6.0
NUR1140 Maternal-Newborn Nursing 6.0 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
NUR1150 Pediatric Nursing 6.0 BIO210 Introduction to Microbiology 4.0
NUR2101* Nursing Seminar I 1.0 CHE110 Introduction to Chemistry 4.0
NUR2120 Medical-Surgical Nursing (2 modules) 12.0 ENG103 Writing 4.0
NUR2140 Mental Health Nursing 6.0 ENG223 Communication Arts 4.0
NUR2220 Critical Care and Emergency Nursing (2 modules) 9.0 PSY220 Psychology 4.0
NUR2221* Nursing Seminar II 2.0 SOC220 Sociology 4.0
TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS: 109.5
GRADUATION AND LICENSING: After successful completion of the Associate’s Degree in Nursing program,
After a degree audit has been conducted and the student is found to have met the College will forward the student’s name to the Utah State Board of
all course completion requirements, the student will take a PreRN Exam. Nursing, indicating the student’s eligibility to apply for the Registered Nurse
When a student has successfully passed this examination, the student will be NCLEX examination. Upon successful completion of the NCLEX
eligible for graduation from the Associate’s Degree Nursing program and examination, the student may apply for his or her Registered Nurse license.
will be granted an Associate’s Degree in Nursing. This program is only offered by Stevens-Henager College’s Ogden-West Haven
campus. See www.stevenshenager.edu for more information.
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NURSING
Associate Degree in Nursing

CollegeAmerica Denver only
The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) curriculum includes 115 lower division quarter credits: General Education and Foundation Courses
for Healthcare Professionals consisting of 36 credits and Nursing Core Courses consisting of 79 credits. The nursing program includes
classroom theory, patient care simulation/skills labs, and clinical experiences in hospitals and healthcare facilities. Graduates of
CollegeAmerica’s Associate Degree in Nursing program are accountable, adaptable generalists prepared with the knowledge and skills to
enter the practice of nursing at an advanced beginner level in a variety of settings, continue their professional development through to
proficient and expert levels, and advance towards their baccalaureate degree in nursing.
Students who wish to apply to the ADN Program must complete the Selection Requirements listed below. All general education and
foundational course grades must be Bs or higher for progression into the Nursing Core Courses. Nursing course grades of B+ or higher are
required for progression throughout the nursing program. The Nursing Admission Committee will interview applicants for entry into the
ADN program. The Committee meets monthly to review candidate applications. Nursing student applicants who have been selected are
notified by mail.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or GED equivalency
SLE exam score of at least 24
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) active registration
CPR (for Basic Life Support for Professionals)
Proof of immunizations
Proof of health insurance
Negative drug screen (a drug screen may be requested at any point in the student’s academic progression by school officials and/or
clinical placement sites. The costs of these tests are the responsibility of the student)
Clear criminal background check
Essay/writing sample (outline for the essay will be provided by CollegeAmerica upon application for admission). Applicants will have
the opportunity to use the college computers.
College or Vocational transcripts indicating minimum of a B in any transferred courses
Passing score of 85% on Reach Admission Assessment Exam. An exam fee must be paid to the College prior to testing.
Essential Abilities form signed by health care provider
2 letters of personal reference ( instructor and/or employer)
36 credits General Education and Foundation Courses or equivalents
GENERAL EDUCATION AND FOUNDATION COURSES NURSING CORE COURSES (79 Credits):
FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS (36 Credits): NUR110 Nursing Fundamentals I-II (2 modules) 10
ENG223 Communication Arts 4 NUR111 Nursing Process 4
HEA110 Pathophysiology 4 NUR112 Physical Assessment 2
MAT220 College Algebra 4 NUR113 Med-Surg Nursing I-II (2 modules) 16
MED203 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 NUR210 Maternal-Newborn I-II (2 modules) 9
MED204 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 NUR211 Pediatric Nursing I-II (2 modules) 9
NUT210 Basic Nutrition 4 NUR212 Mental Health Nursing I-II (2 modules) 9
PHR109 Pharmacology Principles 4 NUR213 Contemporary Issues 4
PSY220 Psychology 4 NUR214 Advanced Med/Surg Nursing 8
SOC220 Sociology 4 NUR215 Integration Practicum 8
Minimum GPA of B in General Education and Foundation Courses TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS 115 Credits
+ Selection requirements met + admission interview + selection
letter from the Director of Nursing Education required to begin the
Nursing Core Courses
GRADUATION AND LICENSING: A graduate applies to the Board of Nursing for licensure, submitting
After a degree audit has been conducted and the student is found to an official transcript documenting successful completion of an
have met all course completion requirements, the student will take a approved nursing education program with the application to the
Reach Exit Exam. When a student has successfully passed this Board. The Board authorizes the applicant to take the NCLEX-RN
examination, the student will be eligible for graduation from the licensing exam. Applicants who meet all of the Board requirements
Associate Degree in Nursing program and will be granted the and who are successful on the NCLEX-RN exam are eligible for
degree of Associate Degree in Nursing. licensure.
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RESPIRATORY THERAPY
Associate of Applied Science Degree / Associate of Occupational Studies Degree

Stevens-Henager College Salt Lake City/Murray (AS); Stevens-Henager College Boise only (AOS);
and California College San Diego (AS)
The Associate of Science degree curriculum in Respiratory Therapy includes supervised didactic, laboratory, and clinical learning activities followed
by standardized testing and performance evaluations. Students will begin with anatomy and physiology and advance to the latest mechanical
ventilators. In the clinical portion of the curriculum, students are assigned a clinical instructor or preceptor who provides supervision and instruction
on every aspect of respiratory patient care. The curriculum objectives were derived from job analysis conducted by the National Board for
Respiratory Care (NBRC) based upon American Association of Respiratory Care practice guidelines. Students who master the course objectives are
able to demonstrate the knowledge and cognitive skills, technical proficiency, and personal behaviors required for competent performance in
providing the delivery and management of sophisticated diagnostic, therapeutic, and life support services, including ventilatory life support,
administration of medical gases and aerosols, and cardiopulmonary assessment and monitoring. Entry-level respiratory therapy positions in hospitals
and care centers are available to graduates of the program.
Students enrolled in this program must pass all pre-core courses (APP101, PSY101, MED201, BIO130, BIO135, BIO137, BIO143, MED 106, and
SCI101) and obtain a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) prior to taking any respiratory therapy (RES) courses.
TECHNICAL COURSES: RES126* Aerosol and Humidity Therapy/
PRE-CORE COURSES: Pulmonary Hygiene 3.0
APP101 Computer Fundamentals 3.5 RES127* Arterial Blood Gases/Advanced
BIO137 Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology 5.0 Cardiopulmonary Physiology 4.0
MED106 Vital Signs and Emergencies 3.0 RES135* Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology 4.0
PSY 101 Psychology of Motivation 4.0 RES145* Pulmonary Function Testing/
NON PRE-CORE COURSES: Introduction to Polysomnography 3.0
MAN103 Management Principles 4.0 RES205* Lung Hyperinflation Therapy 3.0
MAN224 Business Law 4.0 RES215* Mechanical Ventilation Theory 5.5
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES: RES225* Respiratory Care as a Profession/RC Protocols 1.0
PRE-CORE COURSES: RES235* Mechanical Ventilation Management 5.5
BIO130 Cardiopulmonary and Renal Anatomy RES245* Pulmonary Rehabilitation/Alternate Site Care 1.0
and Physiology 4.0 RES255* Perinatal and Pediatric Care 5.0
BIO135 Pulmonary Anatomy and Physiology 4.0 RES265* Introduction to Polysomnography/Advanced
BIO143 Microbiology and Decontamination 3.0 Cardiopulmonary Monitoring 3.0
MED201 Anatomy and Physiology 4.0 RES275* BLS/ACLS Multiskilled RT/
SCI101 Math, Chemistry, and Physical Sciences Respiratory Therapy Seminar 4.0
For Respiratory Therapy 4.0 RES195* Clinical Experience I 12.0
NON PRE-CORE COURSES: RES295* Clinical Experience II 12.0
ENG101 English Composition 4.0 RES395* Clinical Experience III 2.0
CORE COURSES: TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS: 121
RES115* Airway Management 3.5 *Indicates core course
RES125* Medical Gases Therapy and Aerosol/
Humidity-Pulmonary Hygiene 3.0
3. Complete the required Law and Professional Ethics course provided
Additional Information for Respiratory Therapy Students: by the California Society for Respiratory Care (CSRC) and the
After a program audit is conducted and it has been determined the student American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC).
has met all degree requirements and his or her account is current, the 4. RCB application and $200.00.
student will be awarded an Associate of Science degree. 5. Live scan for fingerprinting.
Upon successful completion of all requirements, the College will forward 6. Passport photo attached to RCB application.
the student’s name to the NBRC, indicating eligibility or the CRT 7. California H6 DMV record and DMV records for the last ten years if
examination. Students will also be eligible to apply for the State of applicant has lived out of state.
California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license. 8. Court documents if applicant has ever been convicted of a felony/
Please note: Students who have prior felony convictions may not be misdemeanor.
licensed as a respiratory care practitioner. Please contact the Respiratory 9. Once application is approved by the RCB, another fee for licensing is
Care Board of California for more information. assessed (up to $110.00).
Requirements for the Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the State of 10. To keep license up to date, every two years the applicant needs to pay
California (www.rcb.ca.gov). $220.00 and take 15 CEUs related to the medical profession, of which
1. Meet the education requirements outlined in CA Business and 10 CEUs must be strictly related to respiratory therapy.
Professions Code Section 3740.
2. Take and pass the Certified Respiratory Therapy (CRT) exam Respiratory Therapy students should refer to the materials distributed at
provided by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). orientation for further details about their program.
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RESPIRATORY THERAPY
Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy – APPROVAL PENDING

Stevens-Henager College Salt Lake City/Murray (AS); Stevens-Henager College Boise only (AOS)
and California College San Diego (AS)
The Associate of Science Degree curriculum in Respiratory Therapy includes supervised didactic, laboratory, and clinical learning activities
followed by standardized testing and performance evaluations. Students will begin with anatomy and physiology and advance to the latest
mechanical ventilators. In the clinical portion of the curriculum, students are assigned a clinical instructor or preceptor who provides
supervision and instruction on every aspect of respiratory patient care. The curriculum objectives were derived from job analysis conducted
by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) based upon American Association of Respiratory Care practice guidelines. Students who
master the course objectives are able to demonstrate the knowledge and cognitive skills, technical proficiency, and personal behaviors
required for competent performance in providing the delivery and management of sophisticated diagnostic, therapeutic, and life support
services, including ventilatory life support, administration of medical gases and aerosols, and cardiopulmonary assessment and monitoring.
Entry-level respiratory therapy positions in hospitals and care centers are available to graduates of the program.
Students enrolled in this program must pass all pre-core courses prior to taking any respiratory therapy (RES) courses.
PRE-CORE COURSES: CORE COURSES:
BIO130 Cardiopulmonary and Renal Anatomy RESPIRATORY THERAPY COURSES:
and Physiology 4.0 RES116 Airway Management 3.0
BIO135 Pulmonary Anatomy and Physiology 4.0 RES120 Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology 3.0
BIO143 Microbiology and Decontamination 3.0 RES125 Medical Gas Therapy and
MED100 Medical Terminology, Law, and Ethics 4.0 Aerosol/Humidity-Pulmonary Hygiene 3.0
MED106 Vital Signs and Emergencies 3.0 RES128 Arterial Blood Gases/Advanced /
PSY101 Psychology of Motivation 4.0 Cardiopulmonary Physiology 3.0
SCI101 Math, Chemistry, and Physical Sciences RES136 Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology 3.0
for Respiratory Therapy 4.0 RES145 Pulmonary Function Testing/
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES: Introduction to Polysomnography 3.0
ENG101 English Composition 4.0 RES205 Lung Hyperinflation Therapy 3.0
ENG223 Communication Arts 4.0 RES216 Mechanical Ventilation Theory 4.0
MAT101 Mathematics 4.0 RES236 Mechanical Ventilation Management 4.0
MAT220 College Algebra 4.0 RES246 Pulmonary Rehabilitation Alternate Site Care 3.0
MED201 Anatomy and Physiology 4.0 RES256 Perinatal and Pediatric Care 3.0
PSY220 Psychology 4.0 RES276 BLS/ACLS Multiskilled RT/
Respiratory Therapy Seminar 3.0
RES196 Clinical Experience I 11.0
RES291 Clinical Experience II 11.0
RES296 Clinical Experience III 2.0
TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS: 112.0
Additional Information for Respiratory Therapy Students: 3. Complete the required Law and Professional Ethics course provided by
After a program audit is conducted and it has been determined the student the California Society for Respiratory Care (CSRC) and the American
has met all degree requirements and his or her account is current, the student Association for Respiratory Care (AARC).
will be conferred an Associate of Science degree. 4. RCB application and $200.00.
Upon successful completion of all requirements, the College will forward 5. Live scan for fingerprinting.
the student’s name to the NBRC, indicating eligibility or the CRT 6. Passport photo attached to RCB application.
examination. Students will also be eligible to apply for the Respiratory Care 7. California H6 DMV record and DMV records for the last ten years if
Practitioner (RCP) license. applicant has lived out of state.
Please note: Students who have prior felony convictions may not be licensed 8. Court documents if applicant has ever been convicted of a felony/
as a respiratory care practitioner. Please contact the Respiratory Care Board misdemeanor.
for more information. 9. Once application is approved by the RCB, another fee for licensing is
Requirements for the Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the State of assessed (up to $110.00).
California (www.rcb.ca.gov). 10. To keep license up to date, every two years the applicant needs to pay
1. Meet the education requirements outlined in CA Business and $220.00 and take 15 CEUs related to the medical profession, of which 10
Professions Code Section 3740. CEUs must be strictly related to respiratory therapy.
2. Take and pass the Certified Respiratory Therapy (CRT) exam provided Respiratory Therapy students should refer to the materials distributed at
by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). orientation for further details about their program.
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SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST

20 Months
Stevens-Henager Colleges Ogden-West Haven only
This program prepares students to assume entry-level positions as members of a healthcare surgical team. Employment opportunities are
available in hospitals and in surgical centers as surgical technologists. The surgical technologist works under the direct supervision of the
circulating nurse in the operating room. The surgical technologist assists with surgical procedures and provides the surgeon with instruments,
sutures, sponges, and other equipment necessary to accomplish the procedures. All clinical externships are performed in the daytime.
MAN103 Management Principles 4.0 SUR223 Surgical Robotics, Physics
SUR101 Anatomy, Physiology, and Terminology 4.0 and Electronics 3.0
SUR102 Surgical Technology/Patient Care SUR225 Surgical Interventions 4.0
Concepts 3.0 SUR226 Surgical Seminar 3.0
SUR201 Intermediate Anatomy and Physiology 4.0
SUR203 Microbiology and Infection Control 3.0 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES:
SUR204 General and Minimal Surgical ENG103 Writing 4.0
Procedures 3.0 ENG223 Communication Arts 4.0
SUR205 Surgical Pharmacology 3.0 PHI221 Introduction to Logic 4.0
SUR206 Asepsis and the Surgical Environment 3.0 PSY220 Psychology 4.0
SUR207 Surgical Instrumentation and Supplies 3.0
SUR208 Systematic Surgical Procedures I 3.0 APPLIED GENERAL EDUCATION
SUR209 Systematic Surgical Procedures II 3.0 PSY101 Psychology of Motivation 4.0
SUR210 Sensory and Plastic Surgical Procedures 3.0 TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS: 90.0
SUR211 Clinical Externship and Practicum 15.0
SUR222 Surgical Suite Operations 3.0 This program is only offered by Stevens-Henager College’s
SUR224 Medical Surgical Nursing 3.0 Ogden-West Haven campus. See www.stevenshenager.edu for
more information.
Definition of Credit General Education Courses

Academic credit is measured in quarter credit hours. A clock hour General Education courses are:
is equal to 50 minutes of instruction. One-quarter credit hour is
equivalent to 10 clock hours in class, 20 clock hours in a ECN220 Economics
laboratory, and 30 clock hours devoted to externship or a ECN221 Economic Principles
combination of the three. Semester-credit hours are converted to ENG101 English Composition
quarter credits by multiplying semester credits by 1.5. ENG103 Writing
ENG223 Communication Arts
ENG310 Advanced Interpersonal Communication
HIS220 American Civilization
Course Numbering System HIS300 U.S. History since the Civil War
MAT101 Mathematics
Courses numbered 100 to 299 are considered basic to the MAT220 College Algebra
learning process of the student. Courses numbered 300 to 499 are MED201 Anatomy & Physiology
generally considered upper-level work. PHI221 Introduction to Logic
PHI310 Critical Thinking
PHI400 Modern Issues in Ethics
PSY220 Psychology
PSY400 Biological Psychology
SOC220 Sociology
SOC400 Sociology of Aging
STA322 Statistics
Applied General Education courses are:

PSY101 Psychology of Motivation
PSY299 Professional Development
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Course Descriptions
ACC101 6 Credits planning, controlling, and making decisions current manufacturing control systems, and
ACCOUNTING FUNDAMENTALS concerning the optimum allocation of the firm’s advanced cost analysis, including quantitative
Introduces the fundamental principles and financial resources. (Prerequisite: ACC213, or applications. Topics are discussed in the context of
practices of accounting, including the theory of with consent of the dean) management decision-making tools. (Prerequisite:
debit and credit and the accounting cycle. Includes ACC215, or with consent of the dean)
ACC233 3.5 Credits
beginning steps in analysis of accounting
INCOME TAX ACC338 3 Credits
transactions and their relationships to the basic
Timely, comprehensive study of the federal INTERMEDIATE COMPUTERIZED
accounting equation in preparation for more
income tax structure as related to individuals, ACCOUNTING
complex problem analysis in advanced
including problems intended to provide a thorough A further study of accounting using popular
accounting. Covers accounts receivable, accounts
understanding of the taxation laws. Practice in the software packages. Students will study corporate
payable, special journals, cash receipts and
preparation of the tax returns, supplemental forms investment, taxation, and inventory solutions and
payments, and banking procedures, as well as the
and schedules required to be filed by individuals. analysis while applying prior computerized
accrual basis of accounting and the preparation of
(Prerequisite: ACC101, or with consent of the accounting skills. (Prerequisites: ACC108,
the worksheet and financial statements.
dean) ACC337, or with consent of the dean)
ACC103 4 Credits
ACC320 6 Credits ACC436 3.5 Credits
PAYROLL ACCOUNTING
INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I PRINCIPLES OF AUDITING II
Presents the theoretical and practical applications
Provides in-depth attention to a variety of topics Provides the student information regarding the
of payroll procedures and emphasizes the methods
including a review of financial reporting and the rapid and extensive changes confronting the
of computing wages and salaries, keeping records,
accounting profession, the conceptual framework accounting professional in the twenty-first
and the preparation of various federal and state
of accounting, a detailed study of the income century. Auditing theory and practice will be
government reports. Students are required to
statement, balance sheet, and statements of cash discussed with emphasis on professional
complete a comprehensive payroll project.
flow. A study of the accounting applications of the responsibilities and abilities. (Prerequisite:
(Prerequisite: ACC101, or with consent of the
time value of money continues in this course, as ACC335, or with consent of the dean)
dean)
well as cash and receivables, the valuation, cost
ACC442 3.5 Credits
ACC108 3 Credits allocation, estimation, and non-cost valuation of
ADVANCED ACCOUNTING I
COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING inventories. (Prerequisite: ACC215, or with
Focuses on financial accounting and reporting for
Provides a hands-on approach to learning how consent of the dean)
business combinations including accounting for
automated accounting systems function. Students
ACC322 6 Credits the combination, preparation of financial
operate a computerized general ledger, accounts
INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II statements before and after the transaction and
receivable, accounts payable, and payroll system.
This course studies acquisition, utilization, and accounting for the consolidated entity.
retirement of non-current operating assets. (Prerequisite: ACC322, or with consent of the
dean)
Includes the study of current and contingent dean)
ACC212 3.5 Credits liabilities, and further study of long-term debt,
ACC443 3.5 Credits
SPREADSHEETS owner’s equity, and investments in debt and equity
ADVANCED ACCOUNTING II
Applies the student’s general understanding of securities. Also covers the complexities of revenue
Focuses on international accounting, including the
accounting fundamentals to electronic spreadsheet recognition, accounting for leases, correcting
translation of foreign subsidiaries and accounting
software. Students create and analyze financial accounting errors, and an analytical study of
for intercompany and foreign exchange
statements and other accounting templates using financial reporting and use of industry data for
transactions. Also explores debt restructuring and
spreadsheet software. comparative analysis. (Prerequisite: ACC320, or
liquidations of an entity. (Prerequisite: ACC442,
with consent of the dean)
ACC213 6 Credits or with consent of the dean)
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES I ACC332 3.5 Credits
ACC444 3.5 Credits
A continuation of ACC101 with special emphasis FEDERAL TAX ACCOUNTING I
ADVANCED ACCOUNTING III
on accounts receivable and uncollectible accounts, This course studies Federal income tax law
Focuses on partnership accounting, including
promissory notes, merchandise inventory, and covering taxation of corporations, partnerships,
partnership formation, operations and ownership
tangible and intangible assets. Emphasizes the estates, and trusts, and includes an introduction to
changes and fund accounting including accounting
theory of internal control using the voucher tax research and planning. (Prerequisite: ACC233,
for government and non-profit organizations.
system. Corporate topics include capital stock or with consent of the dean)
transactions, dividends, treasury stocks, and
ACC333 3.5 Credits dean)
earnings per share, long-term liabilities, and short-
FEDERAL TAX ACCOUNTING II
term investments. (Prerequisite: ACC101, or with APP101 3.5 Credits
Covers the importance of tax consequences that
consent of the dean) COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS
attach to common business transactions and how
This course introduces the elements of several
ACC215 6 Credits the tax law alters behavior of individuals and
popular computer software programs in word
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES II business entities. There is an emphasis on family
processing, spreadsheet management, and
Discusses financial statement analysis including financial planning. (Prerequisite: ACC332, or
presentation design, Emphasis will be placed on
comparative statements, measuring profitability, with consent of the dean)
the basic fundamentals of document creation,
financial strength, and the statement of changes of
ACC335 3.5 Credits saving, and printing along with the more advanced
financial position on a cash basis. Covers the cost
PRINCIPLES OF AUDITING I concepts of presentation design.
cycle, raw materials, manufacturing costs,
Designed to acquaint the student with methods of
financial reports, and budgeting for business that APP126 3.5 Credits
verification, analysis and interpretation of
operates as a manufacturing concern. DATABASES
generally accepted auditing procedures and the
(Prerequisite: ACC213, or with consent of the This course introduces several current database
mechanics of planning and implementing an audit
dean) software products and their use in business.
and the preparation of audits. (Prerequisite:
Emphasis is placed on database terminology in the
ACC217 4 Credits ACC322, or with consent of the dean)
study of tables, queries, forms, and reports.
MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
ACC337 3 Credits Computations and expressions are used to perform
Covers the study of the use of accounting data
INTERMEDIATE COST ACCOUNTING database inquiries.
internally within a firm by managers in both
Discusses systems analysis, design, and
manufacturing and non-manufacturing businesses.
implementation, management control systems and
Teach students to use accounting data for
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APP242 3 Credits COM102 3 Credits DES241 3 Credits
WEB PAGE DESIGN PRINCIPLES COMPUTERIZED MEDICAL WEB DESIGN
This course focuses on designing and ADMINISTRATION This course focuses on designing websites with
implementing a hypertext-based publishing site Provides the student with the training required to creative interfaces, strong graphic images,
using authoring and scripting languages, content keep consistent with computer software that is functional site organization, and logical
creation and management tools, and digital media used in the billing areas of the medical and dental navigation.
tools. Emphasis is placed on capturing information fields. Real life activities and simulations reinforce
DES242 3 Credits
using emerging web technologies. basic billing skills. Conflict management and
LOGO AND IDENTITY DESIGN
billing collection are taught. This course uses a
BIO130 4 Credits This course focuses on developing essential skills
medical office simulation to introduce the student
CARDIOPULMONARY AND RENAL for designing logos and corporate identities.
to the everyday functioning of a medical office.
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
DES243 3 Credits
Detailed study of the structure and function of the COM103 3 Credits
LAYOUT DESIGN
human cardiac, pulmonary and renal systems, and COMPUTERIZED PHARMACY SYSTEMS
This course uses the principles of effective
associated medical terminology. AND DATABASES
composition to create multi-page layouts.
This course provides the student with the training
BIO135 4 Credits
required to keep consistent with computer DES244 3 Credits
PULMONMARY ANATOMY AND
software that is used in the pharmacy. Real life PACKAGE DESIGN
PHYSIOLOGY
activities and simulations reinforce basic skills. This course focuses on designing and creating
Detailed study of the structure and function of the
packaging with emphases placed on technical
human pulmonary systems and related medical DES103 3 Credits
requirements.
terminology. ILLUSTRATOR BASICS
This course focuses on vector software to produce DES245 3 Credits
BIO137 5 Credits
detailed and scalable art for most applications. ADVERTISING DESIGN
CARDIOPULMONARY
Course projects explore selection tools, drawing This course teaches the rules of advertising design
PHARMACOLOGY
tools, layers, the pen tool, transformations/ from both a creative and a business perspective,
The indications, contraindication, effects and
distortions, type tools, and modifying paths and taking the project from creative brief to concept
common usage of cardiopulmonary and other
shapes. development.
medications commonly used with pulmonary
diseased patients, including those used in DES104 3 Credits DES246 3 Credits
advanced cardiac life support. PHOTOSHOP FLASH
This course is designed to develop proficiency in This course is designed to develop proficiency in
BIO143 3 Credits
the Adobe Photoshop program. This course basic drawing and animating tools, with strong
MICROBIOLOGY AND
focuses on the features of Photoshop that functionality, interactivity, and usability.
DECONTAMINATION
professionals consider to be the most important.
Overview of microbial morphology, physiology DES250 3 Credits
Emphasis is placed on creating, recreating, and
and identification. Methods of equipment PORTFOLIO DESIGN
editing images in preparing them for web and
sterilization, isolation methods and universal This course focuses on preparing the student's
print.
precautions. portfolio in preparation for employment. The
DES105 3 Credits course culminates in a professional digital and
BIO210 4 Credits
PAGE LAYOUT TOOLS print portfolio.
INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL
This course builds a basic proficiency in layout
MICROBIOLOGY DES305 3 Credits
and production techniques currently being used by
An introduction to microorganisms, their biology, WEB PORTFOLIO DESIGN
graphic art professionals.
and their relationships to health, technology, and This course will focus on successfully presenting
the environment, with practical applications. DES109 3 Credits work to potential clients via the Internet.
GRAPHIC DESIGN I Emphasis is placed on identifying strengths and
CHE110 4 Credits
This course focuses on the basic elements of weaknesses of designers and selecting works that
INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY
design. best showcase an individual designer’s talents.
Introduces the fundamentals of chemistry to
Students will be required to create an HTML-
students in the health sciences. Covers chemical DES113 3 Credits
based Web Portfolio site to present to potential
measurements and calculations, atomic structure, TYPOGRAPHY
clients or employers.
chemical bonding, chemical reactions, states of This course explores the critical role of
matter, solutions, chemical equilibrium, acid-base typography in graphic design. Course projects DES314 3.5 Credits
systems, and introduces organic chemistry. place an emphasis on the anatomy of the ADVANCED COLOR THEORY
(Prerequisites: MAT101 or equivalent, or with letterform, the distinguishing features of different This course focuses on advanced color principles,
consent of the dean) typefaces, and creative applications of type. terminology, and applications with an emphasis on
managing color choices for graphic design
CHE350 4 Credits DES114 3 Credits
projects. Students will examine the specific
INTRODUCTION TO BIOORGANIC PRINT PRODUCTION AND COLOR
properties and optical perceptions of color and
CHEMISTRY THEORY
learn how to create color harmonies for specific
This course introduces the fundamentals of This course focuses on the technical fundamentals
design projects based on logic and research and
organic chemistry, specifically as it applies to of producing professional print publications,
how color values are relevant to specific products.
students in the health sciences. including color theory and pre-press.
DES323 3 Credits
CNA111 3 Credits DES209 3 Credits
INTERMEDIATE PHOTOSHOP
NURSING ASSISTING THEORY GRAPHIC DESIGN II
This course will build on the concepts covered in
Teaches basic nursing care for patients who are This course implements the basic elements of
Photoshop Basics by emphasizing advanced
hospitalized or in extended-care facilities. design with emphasis on effective composition in
Photoshop techniques. Topics covered include
a variety of projects.
CNA112 3 Credits advanced color management, quick masks, photo
CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTING DES240 3 Credits editing, and features specific to the latest
PRACTICE INFORMATION DESIGN Photoshop upgrades.
This class continues the instruction of Nurse This course focuses on visual representation of
DES324 3 Credits
Assisting Theory, including care of the daily technical information in a variety of mediums.
INTERMEDIATE ILLUSTRATOR
activities of the long-term care resident, skills for
This course continues to build on the concepts
assisting the resident including feeding, toileting,
covered in Illustrator Basics by emphasizing
exercise techniques and psycho-social issues.
advanced Illustrator techniques. Topics covered
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include advanced color management and use of employed in a range of personal and professional well as a portfolio that can be used to demonstrate
the drawing tools in Illustrator, logo design, file Flash applications. work quality to prospective employers.
preparation, advanced typography, and features
DES370 3 Credits ECN220 4 Credits
specific to the latest Illustrator upgrades.
ADVANCED LOGO DESIGN ECONOMICS
DES336 3 Credits This course exposes students to professional logo Basic course in microeconomic concepts. Topics
GRAPHIC DESIGN III and branding design projects. Emphasis is placed include recession and depression, the circular flow
This course focuses on the different styles that on corporate identity, image, branding, and of production and consumption, the role of the
influence graphic design, conceptualizing projects, repositioning with reference to intriguing real- market in the economy, wage and price
reinventing clichés, creating balanced layouts, world case studies. Course projects offer a range movements, and other key points.
distilling complex information, and motivating an of challenges from a record company logo to an
ECN221 4 Credits
audience. Course projects include creating airline branding system allowing students to build
ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES
complex grids, an annual report layout, poster and personal style within constraints of realistic project
Basic course in macroeconomic concepts. Topics
book designs, art posters, and a direct mail piece. briefs.
include inflation, the cause and effects of interest
DES340 3 Credits DES375 3 Credits rates, the dollar and the foreign trade deficit,
BRANDING AND IDENTITY ADVANCED PACKAGE DESIGN productivity growth rate, and the federal budget
This course focuses on developing essential skills This course focuses on designing the packaging of deficit.
for designing logos, marketing materials, and branded products for retail display. Course
ECN642 4 Credits
advertising programs to establish and promote projects include creating packaging for
HEALTHCARE ECONOMICS AND
corporate identities. Case studies focus on giant champagne, pizza, and perfume bottles. Additional
corporations such as CBS, BMW, and Sony, and emphasis is placed on mass-versus-prestige POLICY ANALYSIS
This course discusses microeconomic theory,
how they established their corporate images and applications.
including demand and production, analysis of
business strategically. Course projects require
DES380 3 Credits health-care markets, anti-trust issues, hospital and
designing or redesigning corporate identities for
ADVANCED ILLUSTRATOR physician service markets, the role of insurance,
both existing companies and newly established
This course is designed to provide students with a cost-effectiveness analysis, and government
businesses.
working knowledge of Illustrator’s advanced policy. (Prerequisite: ECN220 or the equivalent,
DES344 3 Credits features from tough pen tool challenges to or with consent of the dean)
ADVANCED PRINT PRODUCTION gradient meshes, symbols, actions, and filters.
ENG101 4 Credits
This course builds on concepts covered in Print Topics include creating photo-realistic illustrations
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Production and Color Theory. Emphasis is placed and complex patterns, with an emphasis on
This course focuses on the principles of effective
on understanding a wide range of modern print workflow features to increase speed. This course
English composition with a comprehensive review
methods, including developing technologies. builds on basic Illustrator skills to tackle high-end
and reinforcement of language arts skills.
Advanced strategies for overcoming pre-press and projects with depth and dimension.
Emphasis is placed on the four essentials of
print production problems are explored. Projects
DES460 3 Credits writing: unity, support, coherence, and sentence
include multiple pre-press and production versions
ADVANCED PHOTOSHOP skills. Practice in proofreading, editing, revision,
of print products targeted towards specific
This course focuses on Photoshop’s advanced and clear thinking is incorporated throughout the
reproduction technologies and various software
features. Topics include professional approaches course.
production preparation tools.
to composition, retouching, image correction, and
ENG103 4 Credits
DES355 3 Credits masking. Brushes, lighting textures, and special
WRITING
GRAPHIC DESIGN BUSINESS effects are explored as creative ways of producing
Presents the fundamental principles of written
MANAGEMENT high-impact images for print or web media. This
communications, specifically, common business
This course focuses on the essentials of setting up course builds upon the basic level of Photoshop
correspondence, reports, presentations, and
and managing a graphic design business. and requires projects that are challenging on both
minutes. Specific to this course is review of the
Strategies are discussed for presenting a portfolio, technical and artistic levels.
steps necessary to produce effective written
finding work, and marketing yourself, in addition
DES470 3 Credits communication.
to registering a company name, establishing an
ADVANCED ADVERTISING DESIGN II
accounting system, and setting up a corporation. ENG223 4 Credits
This course focuses on the rules of advertising
Assignments include a business plan, RFP COMMUNICATION ARTS
design from both a creative and a business
responses, basic accounting, budgeting, and This course focuses on developing critical
perspective. Case studies include print, web, and
developing business forms. thinking and communication skills in both verbal
TV media showcase advertising at work;
and nonverbal areas. Emphasis is placed on
DES360 3 Credits persuasion, color psychology, and composition;
debate, panel discussions, committee work,
FLASH ANIMATION copy writing and typography; and brand
conflict resolution, interviews, and editorial
This course focuses on drawing and animation communication. Course projects include ads for
writing.
techniques for creating compelling characters and newspapers, magazines, subways, and
interactive environments in Flash. Students transit/outdoor applications, and a multi-part ENG310 4 Credits
explore techniques for using scenes, movie clips, campaign. ADVANCED INTERPERSONAL
masks, and compound objects to create animated COMMUNICATION
DES475 3 Credits
buttons, graphics, cartoons, and interfaces. This course is designed to provide students with
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Emphasis is placed on applying and mastering the the skills they need to be effective communicators.
This course focuses on advanced photography
principles of traditional animation using the basic Students will apply interpersonal communication
techniques, approaches to composition and
Flash toolset. skills theory to various situations in order to
lighting, correcting images using Photoshop, and
understand the clear connections between theory,
DES365 3 Credits printing high-quality images. Emphasis is placed
skills, and life situations they will encounter.
FLASH ACTION SCRIPTING on developing a solid technical understanding of
This course focuses on the history and basics of the medium and identifying individual expressive EXT101 5 Credits
computer programming and learning how to write vision. Advanced projects explore experimental EXTERNSHIP
high-level ActionScript code that dynamically methods for enhancing photographs with digital The student performs a 150-hour externship at an
places, moves, and alters the elements of a design effects. approved location and is supervised on a weekly
on screen. Students will be required to build a basis both by the on-site professional(s) assigned
DES499 3 Credits
classic video game step-by-step and employ key to the student and by the instructor from the
DESIGN CAPSTONE PROJECT
ActionScript programming skills and methods College. During the externship, the student gains
This course requires students to complete an
while building up a code base that can be proficiency to an employee-acceptable level in the
individual or group project that will integrate the
specific program he or she is studying. All hours
skills learned in course work for the program as
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are volunteered and no remuneration is allowed. EXT415 4 Credits FIN445 4 Credits
(Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of all core ORTHOPEDIC EXTERNSHIP FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IV
courses or with consent of the dean) PREPARATION This course focuses on a comprehensive
The student completes a 40-hour lecture course in understanding of issues surrounding solicitation
EXT102 6 Credits
preparation for an externship in the field of and financial and estate planning concepts. The
EXTERNSHIP
Orthopedics. This course prepares the student to student will learn to calculate long and short
The student performs a 180-hour externship at an
apply the theory learned at an approved externship capital gains. (Prerequisite: FIN444, or with
approved location and is supervised on a weekly
location that follows this course. consent of the dean)
basis both by the on-site professional(s) assigned
to the student and by the instructor from the EXT416 2 Credits FIN655 4 Credits
College. During the externship, the student gains ORTHOPEDIC CLINICAL EXTERNSHIP HEALTHCARE Finance
proficiency to an employee-acceptable level in the The externship site will be supervised on a weekly This course addresses financial decisions
specific program he or she is studying. basis both by the on-site professional(s) assigned healthcare professionals make on a daily basis.
to the student and by the instructor from the Students will assess financially viable options for
EXT400 4 Credits
College. The externship will be a clinical site. a healthcare organization, the impact of the
GERONTOLOGY EXTERNSHIP
The 60 hours required are volunteered and no Medicare payment system, and diagnosis-related
PREPARATION
remuneration is allowed. (Prerequisite: groups on the healthcare industry.
The student completes a 40-hour lecture course in
Satisfactory completion of all core courses or with
preparation for an externship in the field of HCA300 4 Credits
consent of the dean)
Gerontology. This course prepares the student to THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
apply the theory learned at an approved externship FIN231 4 Credits A study of the U.S. healthcare system to help
location that follows this course. PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE students understand the critical issues facing
Emphasizes money and capital markets, healthcare in its ever-changing environment, and
EXT401 2 Credits
investments, corporate finance, and the universal to gain a sense of the complex multidimensional
GERONTOLOGY CLINICAL
application of each for a more micro-oriented nature of healthcare delivery in the United States.
EXTERNSHIP
realistic approach to finance. Money, capital
The externship site will be supervised on a weekly HCA375 4 Credits
markets, and financial instruments begin the
basis both by the on-site professional(s) assigned HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL
course study with investment theory developed to
to the student and by the instructor from the ADMINISTRATION
guide the student’s choice of financial instruments.
College. The externship will be a clinical site. This course is designed to build upon the concepts
Concluding the course are the special finance
The 60 hours required are volunteered and no introduced in basic accounting courses and
problems of the large investor.
remuneration is allowed. (Prerequisite: develops proficiency in applying administrative
Satisfactory completion of all core courses or with FIN333 4 Credits financial techniques in healthcare decision-
consent of the dean) FINANCE making. (Prerequisite: ACC213, or with consent
Introduces the principles and practices of financial of the dean)
EXT405 4 Credits
management. The course also teaches about
PHYSICAL MEDICAL REHABILITATION HCA432 4 Credits
working capital management, financial budgeting
EXTERNSHIP PREPARATION HEALTHCARE ECONOMICS AND POLICY
and planning and international financing and
The student completes a 40-hour lecture course in Discussion and analysis of the economic models
investing decisions. The course provides a
preparation for an externship in the field of controlling healthcare markets with subsequent
systematic treatment of the investing and
Physical Medical Rehabilitation. This course investigation of the complex federal, state, and
financing decisions of multinational firms.
prepares the student to apply the theory learned at local policies and policymaking processes which
(Prerequisite: FIN231, or with consent of the
an approved externship location that follows this result from those models in the U.S. healthcare
dean)
course. systems.
FIN334 4 Credits
EXT406 2 Credits HCA440 4 Credits
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT I
PHYSICAL MEDICAL REHABILITATION LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF
Gives students pre-licensing preparation for life
CLINICAL EXTERNSHIP HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION
and health insurance. The purpose of life and
The externship site will be supervised both by the Review of legal responsibilities of physicians,
health insurance, an overview of the insurance
on-site professional(s) assigned to the student and other healthcare workers, and healthcare
industry, contracts, policy provisions, options and
by the instructor from the College on a weekly institutions and means by which health-related
riders, beneficiaries, premiums and proceeds are
basis. The externship will be a clinical site. The laws and regulations are developed and
covered. Other topics include underwriting,
60 hours required are volunteered and no implemented. Issues involved in healthcare
annuities, Social Security, retirement plans, group
remuneration is allowed. (Prerequisite: professional ethics are discussed and evaluated.
health, disability, and accidental death and
Satisfactory completion of all core courses or with
dismemberment. HCA450 4 Credits
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
FIN443 4 Credits
EXT410 4 Credits This course examines organizational change
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT II
NEO-NATAL EXTERNSHIP including what effective managers can do to
Introduces the student to the world of financial
PREPARATION understand and anticipate such change and to
markets, regulatory bodies and regulations, and
The student completes a 40-hour lecture course in respond accordingly. Topics include concepts in
financial instruments. Topics include margin-
preparation for an externship in the field of Neo- organizational behavior; learning, motivation and
credit, trading strategies, and financial planning
Natal care. This course prepares the student to performance; groups and organizational design;
concepts. Focus will be directed to understanding
apply the theory learned at an approved externship and organizational processes.
the concepts contained in the General Securities
location that follows this course.
Representative license exam (Series 7). HCA460 4 Credits
EXT411 2 Credits (Prerequisite: FIN334, or with consent of the HEALTH FACILITY OPERATIONS
NEO-NATAL CLINICAL EXTERNSHIP dean) A review of long-term care facility operations
The externship site will be supervised on a weekly utilizing simulations. Students make operational
FIN444 4 Credits
basis both by the on-site professional(s) assigned decisions utilizing financial statements, census
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT III
to the student and by the instructor from the reports, staffing schedules, and other relevant
Introduces the student to the world of financial
College. The externship will be a clinical site. factors. Prepares students for specific types of
markets, regulatory bodies and regulations, and
The 60 hours required are volunteered and no situations and questions encountered on the long-
financial instruments. Topics include types of
remuneration is allowed. (Prerequisite: term care administrator licensing examination.
exchange orders, long and short-term capital gains
Satisfactory completion of all core courses or with (Prerequisite: HCA300 or permission of the dean)
taxation, and financial planning concepts.
consent of the dean).
(Prerequisite: FIN443, or with consent of the
dean)
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HCA462 4 Credits background of service coordination, identifies services. Components of the course include:
LONG-TERM CARE ADMINISTRATION appropriate resources and client needs, and supply and demand for healthcare; competitive
Application of health administration core differentiates various case management types. markets and market behaviors; pricing and the
curriculum to specific practice issues in the long- Students will learn techniques such as clinical influence of insurance on utilization; economic
term care setting. Setting specific organization pathways and extended care pathways. Group models of the firm, resource deployment, costs
structures, relationships with healthcare providers, discussion, case studies, and on-line problem- and productivity; and related health system-wide
services offered, financial management issues, and solving sessions focus student attention on the policy issues.
regulatory issues are investigated. (Prerequisites: evolving care coordinator role.
HCA300 and HCA440 or permission of the dean) HSA518 4 Credits
HCS440 4 Credits HEALTH SERVICES FINANCIAL
HCA474 4 Credits HOME HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
SENIOR SEMINAR Home health is one of the fastest growing areas in This course is designed to provide the student with
A capstone course for seniors designed to provide healthcare, reflecting the shift from hospital to an understanding of accounting and financial
integration and application of theory through the home care. This course will provide you with management concepts/techniques to health service
use of case study analysis. information on working with individual clients of organizations. Course components include:
all ages, integrating family/caregiver issues, and distinctive accounting and financial characteristics
HCA542 4 Credits
using environmental and community resources to of health services organizations; interpreting basic
ISSUES IN MANAGED CARE
This course serves as an introduction to the promote optimal well-being to home health financial statements; financial ratios analysis;
patients. government and voluntary regulatory agency
history, structure, and management issues
associated with health maintenance organizations HCS615 4 Credits compliance; and evaluating financial performance.
(HMOs), preferred provider organizations (PPOs), THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM HSA538 4 Credits
and other managed care options. This course is a comprehensive course covering HEALTH SERVICES MARKETING
the full spectrum of healthcare services, Focuses on aligning health service offerings with
HCA550 4 Credits
identifying up-to-the-minute trends, and analyzing the demands of markets in order to maximize
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
options for future policy. customer/client value and organizational
This course examines organizational change
including what effective managers can do to HEA110 4 Credits competitive advantage. Course components
understand and anticipate such change and to PATHOPHYSIOLOGY include: nature of the marketing function;
respond accordingly. Topics include concepts in Studies pathophysiological etiology and differences in services and product markets and
organizational behavior, learning, motivation and mechanisms that cause disease and alter marketing; market analysis; fundamentals of
performance, groups and organizational design, physiological control and function of organs and individual and organizational buying behavior;
and organizational processes. organ systems. Emphasizes the gross elements of the tactical marketing mix (service
histopathological and physiological alterations that offering design, price, promotion and customer
HCA600 4.5 Credits acquisition channels); and marketing plans.
occur in various disease states.
MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR THE
HEALTH PROFESSIONAL HIS220 4 Credits HSA544 4 Credits
In this course, the student will assess current AMERICAN CIVILIZATION OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT AND
management practices, as well as examine This course covers the history of the United States QUALITY MANAGEMENT
organizational and managerial theories for from the American Revolution to the present. This course addresses why healthcare institutions
planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the Emphasis is on the economic, political, and social are responsible for the management and
functions of healthcare administration. development of our country. continuous improvement of quality in all aspects
of their operation. It exposes the student to the
HCA640 4.5 Credits HIS300 4 Credits
processes and quality tools used to develop
HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION AND U.S. HISTORY SINCE THE CIVIL WAR
effective quality management programs as well as
POLICY This course offers students an overview of how
to assess current practices. It also covers how to
This course provides a thorough overview of the America transformed itself, in a relatively short
evaluate outcomes data for interpretation to
American healthcare system. Topics include time, from a land inhabited by hunter-gatherer and
various audiences.
identification of the nation’s healthcare needs and agricultural Native American societies into the
the effect of the interaction of health, government, most powerful industrial nation on earth. The HSA552 4 Credits
and politics on meeting the identified needs. student will learn how dominant and subordinate HEALTHCARE INFORMATION SYSTEMS
groups have affected the shifting balance of power This course is designed to prepare students for
HCA675 4 Credits
in America since 1863. Major topics include: management oversight, administrative design,
HEALTHCARE PERSONNEL
Reconstruction, the frontier, the 1890s, America’s acquisition of, and implementation of, information
ADMINISTRATION
transition to an industrial society, Progressivism, technology systems. The course emphasizes basic
This course addresses the policies, methods, and
World War I, the 1920s, the Great Depression and knowledge of information systems in a healthcare
techniques utilized in public and health
the New Deal, World War II, the Cold War, environment. A component of the course is a
organizations relating to human resource systems.
Topics include; recruitment, employment planning Vietnam, economic and social change in the late team-based information technology strategic plan.
20th century, and power and politics since 1974.
and forecasting, managing diversity, testing, HSM515 4.5 Credits
interviewing, the training process, organizing HSA505 4.5 Credits LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS IN
teams, appraising performance, establishing HEALTH SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS HEALTHCARE DELIVERY
strategic pay plans, financial incentives, benefits, AND MANAGEMENT This course addresses the variety of legal
labor relations, collective bargaining, and This course addresses organizational arrangements questions and issues confronting healthcare
employee security. for providing healthcare and their management. professionals today. The course includes such
Course components include: the distinctive topics as liability, confidentiality of records,
HCA690 4 Credits
aspects of health service organizations; informed consent, contracts, patient rights,
FINAL PROJECT/THESIS
organizational structures and processes; the nature employee rights, and legal testimony.
Students, individually or in teams, produce a
of managerial work; leadership; interpersonal
professional project or thesis that demonstrates the HSM520 4 Credits
relationships; groups/teams; communication;
integration of the skills and concepts learned HEALTHCARE MARKETING AND
throughout the duration of the program. decision making; power and conflict; and change.
PLANNING
HCP460 4.5 Credits HSA512 4.5 Credits This course examines the planning process
CASE MANAGEMENT HEALTH SERVICE ECONOMICS including the concepts and procedures of
Case management contains costs and maintains This course provides students with a strategies, problem solving, and decision-making.
quality care by assessing, planning, arranging, and comprehensive introduction to economic theories, It also addresses the importance of marketing in
monitoring client’s health, social and support models, concepts and analytical techniques and healthcare organizations.
services. The course describes the historical their implication for, and application to, health
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LBT205 3 Credits MAN222 4 Credits project, research and present issues related to the
MEDICAL LABORATORY PROCEDURES INVESTMENT PRINCIPLES project, and develop suggested solutions to the
Introduces the fundamental knowledge of Focuses on real estate investments, both private issues. (Prerequisites: MAN225, MAN227 and
hematology and complete hematology tests, and commercial. Terminology, mortgage and MAN229, or with consent of the dean)
including WBC and RBC, differential counts, other financing means, valuation and appraisal
MAN324 4 Credits
blood smears and staining techniques, concepts are discussed.
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
hemoglobin, hematocrit, blood typing, blood
MAN223 4 Credits Explores long-range and short-range problems in
glucose, sedimentation rates, and mono reagent
INTERNET COMMERCE operations management, both for manufacturing
testing.
Introduces Internet commerce basics and focuses and for service operations. Emphasizes
LBT280 3 Credits on business concepts and applying technology in understanding these problems and the practical
MEDICAL LABORATORY PROCESSES order to be successful. Other topics include applications of quantitative techniques relative to
Provides the student with an opportunity to globalizing a company, marketing and advertising, them. Realistic case studies stress logical analysis,
practice his or her clinical testing knowledge. market trends, vendor solutions, credit card both quantitative and qualitative, and the
Complete urinalysis (physical, chemical, and verification systems, security auction presentation of results.
microscopic) and reagent testing, including technologies, storefronts, and overall technology
MAN333 4 Credits
pregnancy and rapid strep testing, are taught. architecture. Students will learn to utilize Internet
ADVANCED MARKETING
Students will observe these skills in actual clinical commerce solutions from process re-engineering
This course provides a comprehensive
laboratory conditions. to deployment and testing.
examination of the major components of
LBT285 3 Credits MAN224 4 Credits marketing strategy and how they affect a
PHLEBOTOMY/IV THERAPY BUSINESS LAW company’s profitability and marketplace position.
Covers how to draw blood using vacutainer, Deals with the legal problems confronting Core elements are integrated to create a cohesive
butterfly, and syringe methods. Students will learn businesses such as court procedures, contracts, marketing strategy within the context of an
the correct vacutainer tube to use for different property law, fair credit reporting, the Privacy Act, effective overall business strategy. Emphasis is
hematological procedures. IV therapeutics are part business relationships, and supervision. placed on the competitive dynamics and on the
of this course. Students will observe these skills in integration of marketing strategy into the overall
MAN225 4 Credits
actual medical facility conditions. business strategy. Additionally, this course
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
provides the framework for analyzing customer
MAN103 4 Credits FUNDAMENTALS
preferences and enhancing customer relationships
MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES This course provides the student with an
while building and managing brand equity with
An introduction to the basic principles of understanding of the life cycle of property
effective market communication.
management as it applies to formal organizations. management. Fundamental concepts for each life
Students are introduced to the importance of cycle element will be studied to provide a broad MAN335 4 Credits
effective management within organizations. The introduction to all property topics. RETAIL MARKETING PRINCIPLES
traditional management framework is used to This course provides an overview of the general
MAN227 4 Credits
provide essential skills in planning, organizing, principles regarding the organization of retail
INTERMEDIATE PROPERTY
staffing, directing, and controlling. stores and sound merchandising. Topics include
MANAGEMENT
distribution of function, channels (wholesale,
MAN104 4 Credits This course advances the property life cycle
retail, and Internet), and provide a good
BUSINESS PRACTICES concepts of MAN225 and provides the student
understanding of the elements of managing a
Analyzes the major business activities of with an understanding of property management
successful retail business. (Prerequisite:
marketing, production, financial/information standards, risk analysis, auditing, valuation and
MAN105, or with consent of the dean)
management, and personnel. Instructs students in appraisal. (Prerequisites: MAN225, or with
the operation of a business, focusing on consent of the dean) MAN340 4 Credits
ownership, business operations, and career FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING FOR
MAN229 4 Credits
opportunities. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
FEDERAL AND CONTRACTOR FOCUSED
This course covers the concepts of finance and
MAN105 4 Credits PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
accounting related to the property management
MARKETING This course focuses on property concepts and
lifecycle from both a departmental operations and
This course focuses on business activities issues in the federal government (military and
a systems operation perspective. Students learn
necessary to match products and markets. civilian), in companies that do work for the federal
how to approach budgeting and capital planning,
Marketing functions such as purchasing, government (government contractors), and on
capitalize asset costs, determine estimated useful
distribution, consumer analysis, promotion, and property concepts and issues in the state and local
life, calculate depreciation and net book value, and
pricing are discussed. governments, universities, and medical
determine retirement gains and losses.
organizations (for profit and not for profit). Each
MAN210 4 Credits Additionally, students learn how to establish
of the fundamental concepts will be studied, and a
ENTREPRENEURSHIP financial benchmarks for measuring and
review of regulations and compliance issues will
This course is a career-related overview of improving the financial performance of a property
be covered. (Prerequisites: MAN225 and
business startups, idea identification, value management department.
MAN227, or with consent of the dean)
proposition, and competitive advantages in a
MAN342 4 Credits
student’s area of specialization. The student will MAN230 4 Credits
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT RESEARCH
be able to identify and evaluate new business ADVERTISING PRINCIPLES
AND WRITING APPLICATIONS
ideas; to learn how to prepare and evaluate This course presents a general introduction to
Upon completing this course, the adult learner will
business plans; and to identify capital sources for advertising, its function, and role within the
be able to conduct a research project using an
new ventures. business world. Students learn advertising
acceptable research methodology and prepare a
techniques and how to develop an advertising
MAN215 4 Credits written report.
plan. (Prerequisite: MAN105 Marketing, or with
WINNING STRATEGIES
consent of the dean) MAN346 4 Credits
This course introduces a mindset and method for
BASIC CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS,
rapid, decisive strategic action that can be applied MAN280 4 Credits
AND GRANTS
for business or personal success. Students will PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Basic Contracting for Asset Managers is an
learn to create Future Pictures, to understand the APPLICATIONS
intensive introduction to contracting, grants, and
difference between strategic and tactical thinking, This course is a project-oriented course that builds
cooperative agreements giving the student the
to plan campaigns for success, and to apply the upon the prior property management courses. The
information needed to understand the procurement
principles to every aspect of life. course is designed to utilize the management and
process from initial formation to completion, both
accounting skills learned in previous courses. The
government and commercial. This course covers
student will select an instructor-approved practical
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how contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements MAT610 4 Credits placed on improving communication performance
really work, how to find solutions to common QUANTITATIVE METHODS by applying strategies for enhanced
problems, understand the content of key This course introduces mathematical and communication.
documents and how regulations and standards statistical analysis as related to business
MBA607 4.5 Credits
apply. information, including profit and inventory
INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
analysis. Theory, tools, and techniques involved
MAN350 4 Credits A presentation of the conceptual and practical
with information systems as used by management
MANAGEMENT PLANNING PRINCIPLES skills required of a manager in the global arena.
are introduced. Other topics include research
This course addresses the principles of various Business and trade concepts, international risk,
design, data collection and organization, sampling,
planning topics including strategic planning multinational strategies, and cross-cultural
inferential statistical methods, and results
(mission, vision, objectives, and strategies), long- management concepts are this course’s
interpretation. (Prerequisite: MAT220 or
and short-term operational planning, and cornerstone concepts. Students are presented with
equivalent within the last five years, or with
development of business plans. (Prerequisite: organizational and operational models appropriate
MAN103, or with consent of the dean) to managing an entity in a global setting.
MBA601 4 Credits
MAN436 4 Credits FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOR MBA608 4 Credits
SELLING AND SALES MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT STATISTICS FOR MANAGEMENT
Develops a working understanding of selling An examination of accounting procedures related An in-depth treatment of statistical procedures
processes and sales management. Includes to recording, reporting, analyzing, and interpreting used in the analysis of business issues and
strategy, development, organization, design, financial data. Applies accounting concepts and problems. Students are encouraged to think about
motivation, leadership, and performance analysis. perspectives to financial and business decisions. business issues and challenges from a scientific,
Emphasis is placed on applying technical statistical point of view. Tools of statistical
MAN443 4 Credits
accounting procedures in the evaluation and analysis for business are presented and applied to
ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN AND
analysis of business events. relevant business cases. Course features readings,
CHANGE
cases, and discussion of statistical models and
Focuses on developing strategies and structures MBA602 4 Credits analysis for industry.
that align organizations with their industry DYNAMICS OF THE ORGANIZATION
environments. Adapting to changes in technology, A survey of the concepts and practices of MBA609 4 Credits
power structures, and competition is studied as organizational development. A variety of APPLICATIONS IN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
well as planning and implementing changes in organizational models is presented with Focuses on application of micro- and macro-
internal systems and processes. applications to relevant business cases. Course economic concepts to organizational decision-
features cases and readings devoted to the making. The scientific analysis of economic
MAN444 4 Credits
environmental, technological, and interpersonal variables in internal and external environments is
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
elements of an organization’s operation. emphasized. Relationships between economic
Studies the application of psychology to the
events and their impact on organizational
problems of personnel management. The student MBA603 4 Credits performance are presented.
is expected to grasp a working knowledge of the MARKETING MANAGEMENT
basic operative functions of procuring, The development and execution of a company’s MBA610 4.5 Credits
developing, maintaining and utilizing a labor force marketing plan are emphasized in this course. All GENERAL MANAGEMENT
sufficient to meet the minimum entry-level elements of the marketing organization are This course focuses on managing concepts that are
requirements of employment in personnel work. reviewed, and their contributions to an effective utilized in the dynamic environment of industry.
marketing effort are analyzed. Emphasis is placed Issues and practices related to managing the
MAN450 4 Credits
on the impacts of telecommunications and enterprise are presented and applied. The
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
information technology on marketing. manager’s role in the organization’s environment
PRINCIPLES
is emphasized.
This course addresses differences associated with MBA604 4 Credits
global management, challenges in conducting CORPORATE FINANCE MBA611 4 Credits
import and export activities, as well as important In this course, the student conducts an DEVELOPING BUSINESS STRATEGY
cultural differences that may affect the business examination of advanced concepts in financial Explores the development, formulation, and
relationship. (Prerequisite: MAN103 management. Application of financial concepts implementation of business strategies. Students
Management Principles, or with consent of the and techniques to relevant business cases is are exposed to environmental considerations for
dean) emphasized. Financial management’s evolving organizational strategy and the impact of change
role in industry is presented. Financial strategies dynamics and challenges of competition and
MAN460 4 Credits
are presented in the context of a company’s bureaucracy on organizational strategy.
MANAGING A PROPERTY
MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION overall strategic objectives. MBA612 4 Credits
This course addresses organizational placement of MBA605 4 Credits LEADERSHIP THEORY
the property function, structure of the property INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND This course addresses the theory and practice of
function, cross-functional relationships, SOCIETY leadership in organizations. Explores traditional
communication strategies, and compliance and This course covers the key elements in and modern theories of leadership, as well as the
ethics. Other aspects of managing a property information technology and their application to practical application of these theories in the
management organization are explored in order to business and social organizations. Explores the workplace. In addition to covering the traditional
enhance the student’s skills. nature of computing and telecommunications and concepts of leadership in organizations, this course
their impact on societal structures. Rapid, complex takes an in-depth look at the power and influence
MAT101 4 Credits
change induced by information technology and its a leader has over the organization and its
MATHEMATICS
influence on decision-making is emphasized. members.
This course focuses on the basic mathematical
processes and their application in the day-to-day Course features readings, cases, and discussion of MBA613 4 Credits
operation of a business. Emphasis is placed upon information technology’s impact on industry. ADVANCED HUMAN RESOURCE
sales records, payroll processing, percentages, MBA606 4.5 Credits MANAGEMENT
interest, and measurement applications. COMMUNICATION DYNAMICS FOR This course covers the major aspects of human
PROFESSIONALS resource management. It provides an assessment
MAT220 4 Credits
A practical approach to communication theory, of the human resource management field. Topics
COLLEGE ALGEBRA
this course enables students to understand and include: equal employment opportunity, job
Designed to improve skills in numbers and
apply the principles of communication to analysis, strategic planning, recruitment, selection,
algebraic expressions, solving equations,
organizational encounters. Various strategies for and training and performance appraisal. Also
graphing, sets, exponents, radicals, inequalities,
effective communication are provided, including covers compensation, benefits, safety and health,
formulas, and applications.
inter- and intra-personal settings. Emphasis is and labor-management relations.
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MBA614 4 Credits MED104 3 Credits MED210 3 Credits
CAPSTONE PROJECT MEDICAL CLINICAL PROCEDURES PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CODING
Students are required to complete a project or Focuses on clinical and microbiological testing. Covers the study of insurance using computer
write a thesis that integrates and demonstrates Microscope use is taught, along with specimen coding software. Includes speed and accuracy of
mastery of the basic learning objectives of the collection and cultures and sensitivities. Gram- coding using ICD-9, CPT-4, and HCPCS rules.
degree program. staining procedures are also taught. Pre-tests are included in this course to better
prepare students for certification.
MCS101 3.5 Credits MED106 3 Credits
COMPUTER SERVICING I VITAL SIGNS AND EMERGENCIES MED211 3 Credits
Focuses on diagnosis and repair of computer Presents the proper way of taking patients’ vital INSURANCE SPECIALIST
systems. Passive and preventive maintenance signs (including blood pressure, pulse rate, Covers medical insurance and insurance filing.
procedures are studied. Also includes: theory and respiratory rate, temperature, height, and weight). Students learn to properly fill out insurance forms
practice in upgrade and configuration of computer Growth charting for children is also covered. CPR and understand electronic claim submission.
systems, including addition of memory, pointing for the Professional Rescuer and Community First Students also learn about different health
device interfacing, hard drives, printers, modems, Aid and Safety are taught and certified through the insurance programs, government programs, and
and multimedia upgrade kits. American Heart Association. managed-care programs.
MCS102 3 Credits MED108 3 Credits MED330 4 Credits
COMPUTER SERVICING II MEDICAL BILLING KINESIOLOGY
Introduces the proper procedures for assembly and Introduces the fundamentals of bookkeeping This course addresses the study of body
disassembly of a computer system. Safety procedures. Covers payroll, spreadsheets, ledgers, movement; in particular the study of how muscles
concepts and procedures are covered, including and transactions documents. Management and act and coordinate to move the body. It focuses
electrostatic discharge (ESD) and electrical shock filing specific to the medical office will also be on how the body functions and moves. Students
hazards. Students are introduced to the proper included. are exposed to methods for analyzing and
tools necessary to assemble and disassemble a enhancing human movement.
MED109 3 Credits
computer. Cables and connectors are identified
MEDICAL RECORDS AND MED350 4 Credits
and case styles are covered. In this course, a
COMMUNICATION CLINICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS
student will disassemble a computer and identify
Prepares the student to work with the medical This course provides an overview of the role of
all components. The student will then properly
community and patients using interpersonal information systems in healthcare organizations.
assemble the computer and verify proper
communication, developing both written and Coursework emphasizes the integration of
operation. (Prerequisite: MCS101, or with
verbal skills. Introduces the student to work evidence-based research into clinical decision-
performed in medical administration. Medical making and the influence of information systems
MCS213 3.5 Credits records including POMR and SOAP are covered on health outcomes. Explores technical,
WORKSTATION ADMINISTRATION as well as telephone techniques, appointment organizational, and cost-benefit issues related to
Focuses on installation, configuration, and scheduling, mail handling and medical reception healthcare information systems, including clinical
administration of workstation operating systems. skills. decision-support, telemedicine applications, and
Students install, upgrade, and configure integrated networking and distributed computing
MED110 3 Credits
workstations while working with file systems, technologies.
INTRODUCTION TO MODALITY
devices, drivers, accounts, and protocols.
(Prerequisite: OPS101, or with consent of the PROCEDURES MED370 4 Credits
This course introduces the student to the different HEALTH PRINCIPLES
dean)
modalities available to aid the physician in making This course addresses the topics of physical,
MCS214 3.5 Credits a diagnosis. Topics of study will include various mental, and social health as it relates to the
SERVER ADMINISTRATION modalities procedures, physics, computation individual.
Covers installation, configuration, and formulas and the duties of diagnostic personnel.
administration of server operating systems. MED380 4 Credits
MED201 4 Credits HUMAN PATHOLOGY
Students install, upgrade, configure, and
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY This course provides an overview of acute and
administer servers while working with disks,
Covers the anatomy and physiology of the major chronic diseases, how these diseases affect the
accounts, and system resources. (Prerequisite:
systems of the body including but not limited to human body, and actions one might take to reduce
OPS101, or with consent of the dean)
the integumentary system, the muscle and skeletal the risk. (Prerequisite or Co-requisite MED370)
MED100 4 Credits systems, the nervous system, the reproductive
MED385 4 Credits
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY, LAW, AND system, the digestive system, and the endocrine
ISSUES IN PUBLIC HEALTH
ETHICS system. Course includes basic organization and
This course provides the student with an in-depth
Introduces terminology that is specific to the general plan of the body including cells,
study of selected contemporary health problems.
medical profession. Course enables students to membranes, and tissues.
It examines the contributing social, psychological,
translate prefixes, suffixes, and root words from
MED203 4 Credits physical, legal, and cultural factors in health.
their Greek and Latin word parts. Elements will be
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I
able to be combined into medical terms. Course MED401 4 Credits
This course is the first in a two course series
also covers medical laws, ethics, and bioethics. ADVANCED HUMAN ANATOMY
addressing human anatomy and physiology of the
This course is an advanced study of the human
MED102 3 Credits major systems of the body including but not
body including anatomy, physiology, mechanisms
MEDICAL ASEPTIC PROCEDURES limited to the muscle and skeletal systems, the
for maintaining homeostasis, and histology. The
Teaches aseptic technique, including proper hand nervous system, the reproductive system, the
course covers the function of tissues, organs and
washing. Disinfection and sterilization is taught, digestive system, and the endocrine system.
systems.
along with universal (standard) precautions and Course includes basic organization and general
infection control as specified by OSHA. plan of the body including cells, membranes, and MED410 4 Credits
tissues. RESEARCH IN HEALTH SCIENCE
MED103 3 Credits
The course provides students with a structured
CARDIOPULMONARY/ECG MED204 4 Credits
process to evaluate the health research literature.
Covers electrocardiography, standardization of the ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II
The course demonstrates the components that go
ECG, identifying artifacts, recognition of This course is the second in a two-course series
into a meaningful study and teaches students to
arrhythmia, and 12-lead ECG. The student may addressing human anatomy and physiology. The
identify clues to potential study flaws. Students
certify as an ECG technician after satisfactorily content of this course addresses the respiratory,
also learn ways to apply solid evidence in the
passing this class. nervous, cardiac, circulatory, integumentary, and
health sciences.
urinary systems as well as fluid and electrolyte
regulation..
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MED450 4 Credits implementation, and management. Students are patho physiologic mechanisms of disease,
PRINCIPLES OF EPIDEMIOLOGY required to deliver a project plan and timeline to perioperative care, problems related to altered
In this course students explore the concepts and the instructor. Upon approval, students deliver a sensory input, oxygenation, ventilation, transport
methods for analyzing the spread and control of working network using heterogeneous server and and perfusion; problems with ingestions,
disease. The course also covers modern trends in network technologies that encompass all of the digestion, absorption, elimination; urinary
solving community health problems. (Prerequisite integrated knowledge gained from classroom and function, movement and coordination. The student
MED380 or permission of the dean) project experiences. (Prerequisite: Completion of must pass the Med/Surg REACH exam following
all technical courses) the second module to pass the entire course.
NET103 3.5 Credits
BASIC NETWORKING CONCEPTS NET424 3.5 Credits NUR210 9 Credits
Introduces networking concepts, history, and NETWORK DESIGN MATERNAL-NEWBORN NURSING I-II
technology. Students learn vocabulary and Focuses on the analysis and design of LANs and This two-module course includes 60 Theory
network terminology and are trained to identify WANs. Considers mission critical data, backup, hours, 20 Lab hours, and 90 Clinical hours. The
components of a network. Different types of and clustering. Cabling, connection speeds, course focuses on the role of the two-year
topologies and protocols are covered, and students utilization, collisions, and calculating bandwidth professional nursing student who will be involved
are trained to implement and support small and throughput are also covered. Both theoretical in the care and treatment of pregnant women and
networks. and practical study of LANs and WANs are their newborns. Childbirth experience will be
explored in this course. (Prerequisite: NET221, or explored. Employing critical thinking and sound
NET104 3.5 Credits nursing judgment are highlighted. Biological,
NETWORKING INFRASTRUCTURE
physical, social, spiritual, and behavioral sciences
Introduces server-based networking, using NET425 3.5 Credits
foundations for care of childbearing families are
networking programs. Students install, configure, ADVANCED NETWORK considered. The student must pass an OB REACH
and administer the server operations. The concepts COMMUNICATION
exam at the conclusion of the second module.
and skills used to set up and administer a network Increases student’s knowledge of analog
are covered in detail. Students set up and connect transmission standards including VPNs, DSL, NUR211 9 Credits
to multiple services. CATV, VOIP, and GSM and wireless network PEDIATRIC NURSING I-II
technologies. Wireless LAN, public data This two-module course includes 60 Theory
NET115 3.5 Credits hours, 20 Lab hours, and 90 Clinical hours. The
networks, cellular and PCS concepts and
SECURITY CONCEPTS course focuses on the nursing role in caring for
applications are presented. Design, signal
This course concentrates on general security
processing, protocols, security, and best practices children and their families. Assessment of the
concepts, communication security, infrastructure
are also covered, using practical examples and child and family, with a focus on infant, young
security, basics of cryptography, and
solutions. (Prerequisite: NET103 or consent of the child, school-age, adolescent, children with special
operational/organizational security.
dean) needs, the hospitalized child, children with fluid
NET221 3.5 Credits and electrolyte imbalances, problems relating to
NUR110 10 Credits oxygen transfer and nutrients, production and
NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS I
FUNDAMENTALS IN NURSING I-II
Examines switch and router communications and circulation of blood, and problems with physical
This two-module course focuses on the role of the
configurations. Students learn network types, mobility will be covered. Students must pass the
two-year professional nursing student who will be
network media, switching and routing Peds REACH exam at the conclusion of the
involved in the care and treatment of persons and
fundamentals, TCP/IP, IP addressing and routing, second module.
the study of nursing theory as it relates to the
WAN technologies, operating and configuring
safety and well-being of clients. Essential steps NUR212 9 Credits
switch and router operating systems, and
that must be applied consistently during each MENTAL HEALTH NURSING I-II
managing network environments. (Prerequisite:
patient encounter as it relates to responsible, safe This two-module course includes 60 Theory hours
OPS101, or with consent of the dean)
nursing care and comprehensive nursing skills 20 Lab hours, and 90 Clinical hours. The course
NET224 3.5 Credits from basic skills to complex advanced skills. At focuses on foundations for mental health and
NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS II the end of the course, the student will be required common mental/psychiatric disorders. The helper
Students select, connect, configure, and to pass the REACH exam. Students must complete and teacher role are emphasized. Communication
troubleshoot various switch and router networking 40 hours in laboratory and 150 hours in clinical styles will be covered. The student must pass a
devices. Concepts include extending switched experiences. Mental Health REACH exam at the conclusion of
networks with VLANs, determining IP routes, the second module.
NUR111 4 Credits
managing IP traffic with access lists, establishing
NURSING PROCESS NUR213 4 Credits
point-to-point connections, and establishing frame
This course is designed to provide an opportunity CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN NURSING
relay connections. (Prerequisite: NET221, or with
for students to synthesize and integrate the theory, This course has 40 Theory hours and focuses on
skills, and knowledge they have gained through development of nursing, current issues in
NET303 3 Credits the nursing program to this point in skilled healthcare, career management and transition from
PRINCIPLES OF STORAGE AREA extended care units. Mastery of beginning skills in student to professional nurse.
NETWORKS the use of the Nursing Process is emphasized. The
NUR214 8 Credits
Students are introduced to Storage Area Network primary focus of the course is the development of
ADVANCED MED-SURG NURSING
design, philosophy, and implementation. Design nursing profession. The context, dimensions and
This course has 40 Theory Hours and 150 Clinical
concepts and requirements focusing on enterprise themes in professional nursing practice will be
hours. The course expands on knowledge and
application availability and data management are discussed.
skills introduced in Med-Surg Nursing I-II.
discussed. Enterprise information processing
NUR112 2 Credits Content begins to move students from novice to
architecture and data centers are also discussed.
PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT advanced beginner as defined by Benner's Nursing
(Prerequisite: NET103)
This course develops beginning knowledge and Theory. REACH Exit #1 follows the end of the
NET304 3.5 Credits skills to focus on assessment and physical exam of course. The REACH exam results will guide
CLUSTERING AND LOAD BALANCING the whole person. It provides the nursing student focused study for the NCLEX-RN review during
Students are introduced to clustering and load with the skills in physical, psychosocial, and NUR215 Integration Practicum.
balancing technologies. Emphasis is placed on spiritual assessment of adult clients. History
NUR215 8 Credits
zero downtime and solutions to real life scenarios taking and data collection are emphasized.
INTEGRATION PRACTICUM
and challenges. (Prerequisite: NET104)
NUR113 16 Credits This course has 30 Theory hours and 150 Clinical
NET411 4.5 Credits MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING I-II hours of preceptored experience. Students will
CAPSTONE This two-module course includes 80 Theory integrate theory, skills, and general knowledge
This course gives the student the opportunity to hours, 20 Laboratory hours, and 150 Clinical gained throughout the nursing program. Students
demonstrate mastery of network design, hours. This course addresses nursing practice, learn through full-time supervised practice in
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healthcare settings. At the end of the course the #2 serve as the basis of discussion of emerging roles gather, process, and manage information are
Exit REACH must be passed. Faculty mentorship and careers for nurses and implications for the explored.
will be provided to help students when needed. future of the profession. Students examine the
NUR460 2 Credits
instructional process and its application of
NUR300 4 Credits CASE MANAGEMENT CLINICAL
patient/client education and staff development.
RESEARCH IN NURSING PRACTICE This clinical course is designed to provide an
The focus is on learning theories, learning
The course provides students with a structured opportunity for the student to synthesize and
assessment, the learning environment,
process to evaluate the health research literature. practice the material covered in HCP460 with
instructional strategies and evaluation
The course demonstrates the components that go focus on assessing, planning, arranging, and
methodologies.
into a meaningful study and teaches students to monitoring client’s health, social and support
identify clues to potential study flaws. Students NUR352 1.5 Credits services. The student will apply the principles of
learn ways to apply solid evidence in clinical TEACHING, LEARNING CLINICAL self-direction, accountability, leadership, and
practice. This clinical course is designed to provide an client advocacy in coordination of services,
opportunity for the student to synthesize the exploration of resources, and assisting the client in
NUR310 4 Credits
theory, skills, and general knowledge discussed in actively participating in healthcare.
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
NUR350 on instructional process and its
This course is designed to provide the student with NUR465 4.5 Credits
application to patient/client education and staff
a fundamental understanding of the mechanism of EVIDENCE-BASED NURSING
development.
disease. The student learns to identify disease This course focuses on clinical reasoning and
manifestations, complications. and general NUR360 4.5 Credits clinical outcomes, information systems and
treatment measures. Students examine conditions COMMUNITY AND FAMILY HEALTH management, evidence-based practice. It promotes
that may alter health status, including normal This course is designed to provide students with the development of skills in using the research
changes such as aging and pregnancy. the knowledge and skills that are essential in process to define clinical research problems with
working with communities to assess, develop, application to practice.
NUR315 4.5 Credits
implement, and evaluate community change
PROFESSIONAL ROLE DEVELOPMENT NUR480 4 Credits
strategies that will promote improved health
Students explore and define issues related to NURSING MANAGEMENT AND
status. Topics include current issues in community
professional practice, ethics, career planning, LEADERSHIP
health, intervention strategy design, wellness
personal goal setting, and empowerment of self This course compares and contrasts management
promotion and disease prevention, and issues in
and others. Students learn concepts concerning job and leadership. It explores the relationship
providing healthcare to diverse populations.
performance, performance expectations and between leadership principles, management
evaluation, stress management, and lifelong NUR362 2 Credits principles, e.g., strategy development, motivation
professional development. COMMUNITY AND FAMILY HEALTH of employees, communicating with subordinates
CLINICAL and supervisors, establishing goals, reinforcing
NUR325 4 Credits
This course is designed to provide opportunities values, monitoring performance and providing
THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF
for the student to work with communities and feedback, and success in healthcare
NURSING
apply principles learned in NUR360. The administration.
Students learn core theoretical concepts of nursing
emphasis is to assess, develop, improve, and
practice: health, wellness, illness, caring, NUR481 4 Credits
evaluate care strategies that promote improved
environment, self-care, individuality, interpersonal LEADERSHIP, POWER AND POLITICS IN
health status in families and selected communities.
relationships, and decision-making. Students NURSING
integrate theory, research and practice as they NUR381 1 Credit This course focuses on exploring leadership
learn the historical evolution of professional LEADERSHIP, POWER AND POLITICS theories in relation to organizational structures and
nursing and the theoretical foundations that have CLINICAL behaviors, and relating these theories to the
emerged. This clinical course is designed to provide an development of leadership styles and policy
opportunity for the student to synthesize the making within organizations. Emphasis is placed
NUR335 4 Credits
material discussed in NUR481 on the on the political and economic forces that influence
HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE
policymaking process by exploring how health the development of health policy and professional
PREVENTION
policies are developed and incorporated into nursing practice.
An introduction to the strategies/tactics for
nursing practice.
preventing disease and promoting health in both NUR483 2 Credits
individuals and populations. Course components NUR421 4 Credits NURSING MANAGEMENT AND
include: relevance of concepts from psychology, CRITICAL ISSUES IN NURSING LEADERSHIP CLINICAL
sociology, economics, and anthropology; This course focuses on examining the past, This course expands on the students’ knowledge
planning, implementation and evaluation models; current, and future impact of selected themes and skills as entry-level managers and leaders in
health assessment and disease management related to health care in general and nursing the profession. Experiences provide opportunities
technologies; and health education. Illustrative practice at the local, national, and international for application of the principles learned in
case applications include: heart/cardiovascular levels. Emphasis is placed on the longitudinal NUR480.
disease, fitness and weight control, HIV, and nature of many contemporary issues and trends
accidents. NUR490 4 Credits
that have a direct impact on the development of
SENIOR PROJECT
nursing science, practice, and education.
NUR340 4 Credits This course is designed to provide the student with
HEALTH ASSESSMENT NUR425 4.5 Credits the opportunity to apply both the theoretical
By successfully completing this course, students PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF ILLNESS foundations and clinical knowledge of nursing
acquire the skills required to conduct AND DISABILITY science to a self-directed scholarly project of the
comprehensive health assessments, including the This course introduces the mental and emotional student’s choice. The student will select a topic,
physical, psychological, social, functional, and aspects of illness and addresses the relationship which will be approved by the instructor, and then
environmental aspects of health. Students learn the between stress and illness, the patient-doctor the student and the instructor will agree upon a
process of data collection, interpretation, relationship, treatment compliance, and care for measurable course of study that allows the student
documentation, and dissemination. the terminally ill. to identify learning needs, while engaging in
scholarly activities which will enhance the
NUR350 4.5 Credits NUR450 4 Credits professional practice of the learner.
CONCEPTS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING INFORMATICS
PRACTICE/TEACHING, LEARNING This course introduces applications of informatics NUR542 4 Credits
Students explore issues related to nursing as a systems to nursing practice, education, research, TEACHING CRITICAL THINKING AND
profession, focusing on the history of nursing and and administration. Practical use of computer CLINICAL DECISIONS
socialization of the nurse. Introduction of legal, technology based health applications to identify, This course is designed to prepare the prospective
ethical, and theoretical foundations of nursing will nurse faculty with theoretical principles, process,
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and instructional skills to promote critical thinking NUR668 4 Credits study related to their educational interest.
that results in appropriate clinical decision-making RESEARCH AND EVALUATION (Prerequisites: NUR670, NUR673, and NUR675)
when interacting with student nurses in the METHODS
This course exposes the student to the skills for NUR1119 12 Credits
classroom and clinical settings. Techniques for
FUNDAMENTALS IN NURSING
facilitation of learning will be emphasized. engaging in scholarly inquiry, utilizing
This two-module course deals with the care of the
information resources, evaluating research,
NUR545 4 Credits aging client, caring throughout the lifespan, and
identifying problems, and measuring outcomes in
TECHNOLOGY FOR NURSING clients with special needs. The scientific and
practical settings, and using research findings for
EDUCATION AND PRACTICE psychological basis of nursing practice is
clinical decision-making. Topics include:
The purpose of this course is to expand on addressed. Nursing attributes such as health
principles of problem analysis, how to confront
technology skills that support the nurse educator in assessment, stress and coping, and basic nursing
decisions related to the design of a research study,
the learning environment. This course prepares skills are emphasized. Students learn skills in
and how to critically examine approved research
the student educator with the skills to utilize oxygen therapy, post-surgical care, palliative care,
methods. Selected research designs include
available technology for the development of orthopedic measures, and diagnostic procedures.
descriptive, survey, case study, ethnography,
resident course work, on-line course work for the Students develop skills to aid the patient in
historical, phenomenology, and grounded theory.
academic setting, program development for staff meeting basic human needs, including hygiene,
and patient education, and the preparation NUR670 4 Credits comfort, and activity. Entry-level pharmacology,
community outreach programs. INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES nutritional interventions, critical thinking, cultural
In this course, students examine the instructional awareness, and effective communication skills are
NUR585 4 Credits process from a theoretical and practical incorporated into this four-module series and
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN
perspective. The focus is on learning theories, the throughout the associate degree in nursing
GERONTOLOGY
learning environment, and instructional strategies. education program.
The course provides students with an overview of
current issues and concepts in the field of NUR672 4 Credits NUR1129 6 Credits
gerontology, including theories of aging and ISSUES IN NURSING NURSING PROCESS
public policy, law and the elderly, aging and The focus of the course is on the examination and This course is designed to provide an opportunity
chronic disease, home health, long-term care, analysis of current trends as they relate to for students to synthesize and integrate the theory,
elder abuse, finances and the elderly, caregiver advanced nursing practice. Selected factors in skills, and knowledge gained through the nursing
issues, and centenarians. Students investigate healthcare delivery and the legal, moral, and program to this point, in skilled extended-care
selected contemporary issues in adulthood and old ethical implications for actual practice are units and acute-care settings.
age, such as family and friend relationships; work examined. A study of systems, leadership and
NUR1140 6 Credits
and retirement; political, legal, and economic organization, and their application to healthcare,
issues. including entrepreneurial programs, is presented. MATERNAL-NEWBORN NURSING
This course encompasses the childbearing process
Concepts of public policy and the impact of
NUR601 4 Credits from pre-conception through pregnancy, birth,
selected organizations’ policies are examined as
NURSING ADMINISTRATION I post-partum, and the neonatal period. Course
they relate to healthcare advanced nursing
This course addresses front-line skills and content progresses from normal pregnancy and
practice.
knowledge for nursing administration based on a birth to complications frequently encountered
foundation of sound management theory as it NUR673 4 Credits during pregnancy and the neonatal period. Skills
relates to health-care delivery. Students integrate EVALUATION STRATEGIES in maternal/child nursing care in acute and
clinical examples and develop skills for evaluating In this course students examine the evaluation community settings are emphasized.
care plan delivery models and structures; thinking process. The focus is on the evaluation process,
critically; empowering teams; resolving conflicts; measurement strategies, and related sociocultural, NUR1150 6 Credits
PEDIATRIC NURSING
coaching and mentoring; educating staff and ethical, and legal issues.
This course focuses on nursing care for the
assessing clinical competence; allocating
NUR675 4 Credits pediatric client from birth through adolescence.
resources; and ensuring and measuring
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT The content progresses from normal growth and
productivity and efficiency.
In this course, students examine curriculum development to complex nursing care situations
NUR651 4 Credits processes for educational program development. encountered in this patient population. Skills in
NURSING ADMINISTRATION II The focus is on examination of the theoretical pediatric care in acute and community settings are
This course builds on the skills learned in Nursing foundations for program philosophy, curriculum emphasized.
Administration. Students are expected to design, and analysis of the impact of external and
formulate, write, and present case studies about economic factors on program development. NUR2101 1 Credit
NURSING SEMINAR I
major healthcare issues from the perspective of an
NUR680 4 Credits This course explores management and leadership
administrative team member in a health-care
ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY principles as they apply to the practice of
organization.
The focus of this course is on the clinical use of registered nurse-level nursing. Students discuss
NUR652 4 Credits drugs commonly used in primary care settings. legal principles and their effect on healthcare
ADVANCED NURSING THEORY Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and delivery, and investigate social issues and trends
This course builds on the knowledge and skills pharmacotherapeutics of selected categories of affecting nursing practice and healthcare delivery.
developed throughout the program. Students are drugs are explored. Students explore the effects of This course is designed as a transition course from
expected to research and present case studies such variables as age, race, and gender upon LPN to RN levels of learning, and is therefore
about current trends, licensing requirements specific prescribing practices. offered to those students continuing to the
throughout the country, and future projections for registered nurse level of learning and to those
NUR690 4 Credits
the nursing industry. LPNs who wish to re-enter nursing education and
CAPSTONE PROJECT
gain a registered nurse education and license.
NUR653 4 Credits Students are required to complete an individual or
LEADERSHIP THEORY group project or write a thesis that integrates and NUR2120 12 Credits
This course addresses the theory and practice of demonstrates mastery of the basic learning MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING
leadership in organizations. Traditional and objectives of the degree program. This two module course expands on the use of the
modern theories of leadership are explored, as nursing process with emphasis on the phases of
NUR692 6 Credits
well as the practical application of these theories implementation and evaluation. Skills include in-
NURSE EDUCATION PRACTICUM
in the workplace. In addition to covering the depth head-to-toe physical assessment, advanced
In this course, students are expected to integrate
traditional concepts of leadership in organizations, pharmaceutical intervention, advanced
previous knowledge and develop proficiency in
this course takes an in-depth look at the power and perioperative care, and other specialty care areas.
the role of nurse educator. Students collaborate
influence a leader has over the organization and its Two modules have been devoted to this course.
with faculty to develop an individualized plan of
members.
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NUR2140 6 Credits scripts. (Prerequisite: OPS101, or with consent of within which these debates arise. Topics include:
MENTAL HEALTH NURSING the dean) the foundation of bioethics, research ethics and
Building upon the foundations of psychosocial informed consent, truth telling and confidentiality
OPS204 3.5 Credits
nursing, the nursing process is utilized as a (medical record confidentiality), genetic control,
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION
systematic approach to therapeutic intervention application of scarce medical resources, impaired
MANAGEMENT
with individuals adapting to stimuli that threaten infants and medical futility, and euthanasia.
Covers the installation, configuration, and
psychological and social integrity. Therapeutic
administration of electronic communication. PHR107 3 Credits
interventions aimed at promoting adaptation in the
Students learn about electronic communication in DRUG ADMINISTRATION
self-concept, role-function, and interdependence
a network environment, how to configure Covers fundamental information on drug
modes are introduced and refined. Concepts
electronic communication for a group of users, administration. Administration of drugs, including
related to autonomy, diversity, values clarification
and common administration tasks. (Prerequisite: injectable (subcutaneous, intradermal, and
and phenomenological reality of each individual
NET103 or NET104, or with consent of the dean) intramuscular) methods are taught. Properly
are stressed.
withdrawing medication, calculation of dosages,
OPS205 3.5 Credits
NUR2220 9 Credits syringe calibrations, and different injection sites
SECURITY MANAGEMENT
CRITICAL CARE AND EMERGENCY are also taught in the course.
Covers implementing and administering security
NURSING
on a server. (Prerequisite: NET103 or NET104, or PHR108 3 Credits
Clinical lab experiences for the application of the
with consent of the dean) PHARMACOLOGY
nursing process in the direct care of individuals
Focuses on knowledge and skills necessary for
are provided in a structured setting. Therapeutic OPS213 3.5 Credits
safe and therapeutic drug therapy. Emphasis is
interventions related to physiological integrity ADVANCED LINUX OPERATING SYSTEM
placed on drug identification and classification,
concepts are practiced. Skills development Covers advanced concepts in the installation,
pharmacological actions, side effects, appropriate
include N/G tube insertion, drawing ABGs, care management, configuration, security,
dosing and calculations, drug interactions, basic
and removal of chest tubes, tracheotomy care and documentation, and hardware of the Linux
treatments used by the nurse, guidelines for use of
suctioning, PICC line care, etc. Students become operating system. Students demonstrate
drugs, as well as the legal and ethical
PALS and ACLS certified in this course. Clinical proficiency in these areas in a hands-on
considerations of pharmacology.
experiences take place in acute care and environment. (Prerequisite: OPS113, or with
emergency units. consent of the dean) PHR109 4 Credits
PHARMACOLOGY PRINCIPLES
NUR2221 2 Credits OPS217 3.5 Credits
Focuses on knowledge and skills necessary for
NURSING SEMINAR II GENERAL OPERATING SYSTEMS safe and therapeutic drug therapy. Emphasis is
This course begins the transition from student to This course addresses advanced concepts in the
placed on drug identification and classification,
practitioner. Student participation is emphasized installation, configuration, management, and
pharmacological actions, side effects, appropriate
through discussion, written work, and individual security of a selected server operating system.
dosing and calculations, drug interactions, basic
and group activities. Preparation for the student’s Students learn to configure and manage advanced
treatments used by the nurse, guidelines for use of
NCLEX is also provided. network services in a hands-on environment.
drugs, as well as the legal and ethical
Planning, documentation, troubleshooting, and
NUR2250 3 Credits considerations of pharmacology.
security concepts are covered. (Prerequisite:
NURSING PRACTICUM
OPS101, or with consent of the dean) PHR200 3 Credits
This clinical course is designed to provide an
PHARMACY ESSENTIALS
opportunity for students to synthesize the theory, OPS280 3.5 Credits
This course teaches the student essential concepts
skills, and general knowledge they have gained ADVANCED SERVER ADMINISTRATION
of pharmacy and pharmaceutical terminology.
throughout their nursing program. It also Covers operating system and network scripting.
The student learns the pharmacy rules of the state
acculturates the student nurse into the role of Introduces network programming, including
and how they impact the role of the pharmacy
Registered Nurse. Students learn through full- writing programs that communicate with other
technician, regulatory standards in pharmacy
time precepted practice in three different programs across a computer network. Topics
practice, ethical considerations for the pharmacy
healthcare settings, one of which is home health. address using an application program interface,
technician, infection control and prevention in the
underlying operating systems, and network
NUT210 4 Credits pharmacy, and the various categories of non-
protocols. (Prerequisite: OPS113, or with consent
BASIC NUTRITION prescription products and over-the-counter drugs
of the dean)
This course focuses on increasing significance of and counseling related to those items.
nutrition in achieving and maintaining optimal PHI221 4 Credits
health and well-being. Topics include nutrition PHR208 4 Credits
INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC
PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACY
basics, guidelines to dietary planning, nutrition This course focuses on the techniques for
care process, nutrition in the community, nutrition TECHNOLOGY
determining the validity of arguments and
Teaches basics of being a pharmacy technician.
for weight management, and nutrition and disease. analyzing problems in the world. Topics include a
History, laws and ethics, packaging and
discussion of informal fallacies, Aristotelian logic,
OPS101 4 Credits dispensing medications, medication preparation,
and symbolic logic.
INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING pharmaceutical calculations and communications
SYSTEMS PHI310 4 Credits are part of this course.
Students are taught basic operating system CRITICAL THINKING
concepts including the boot process, interrupt PHR209 3 Credits
This course is designed to provide an
handling, CPU instruction cycle theory, and PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY
interdisciplinary approach to critical thinking and
device driver theory. A short history of operating APPLICATIONS
challenges the student to question his or her own
Studies the therapeutic applications of drugs,
systems is covered. Installation, configuration, assumptions through analysis of the most common
biopharmaceutics, different characteristics and
use, and troubleshooting of operating systems are problems associated with everyday reasoning. The
actions of drugs, administration of drugs, and drug
covered, and students are given the opportunity to course explains the fundamental concepts,
distribution.
practice related skills. Batch file programming is describes the most common barriers to critical
also covered. thinking and offers strategies for overcoming PRG101 3.5 Credits
those barriers. SOLUTIONS CONCEPTS
OPS113 3.5 Credits
Introduces students to project management. Topics
LINUX OPERATING SYSTEM PHI400 4 Credits include analysis of business requirements,
This course serves as an introduction to the Linux MODERN ISSUES IN ETHICS
development and deployment cycles, creating
operating system. Students learn to install, This course provides students with a
project plans for successful delivery,
configure, and administer the Linux operating comprehensive introduction to a broad array of the
implementation of risk management techniques
system. Other topics include desktop applications, most pressing contemporary debates in medical
and mitigation strategies, scheduling task cycles,
clients, games, LAN, WAN, the shell, and shell ethics. The student examines the social contexts
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and implementing monitoring tools and controls to PRG340 3.5 Credits and access control, flow control, and exception
track project progress. DATABASE ADMINISTRATION handling are also studied. Other topics include
PRG102 3.5 Credits Presents database administration. Students learn overloading, overriding, runtime type, and object
FUNDAMENTALS AND CONCEPTS to set up, maintain, and trouble-shoot a database. orientation, language fundamentals, operators
Introduces elementary programming concepts. Instruction focuses on understanding backup and and assignments, and threads. (Prerequisite:
Areas of study include an introduction to the recovery methods, diagnosing and PRG351)
history of programming and programming troubleshooting database problems and failures. PSY101 4 Credits
languages, flow charts, and logic structures. PRG342 3.5 Credits PSYCHOLOGY OF MOTIVATION
PRG103 3.5 Credits ADVANCED STRUCTURED QUERY Students review skills necessary to be successful
LOGIC STRUCTURES LANGUAGE in college, including: note-taking, study skills,
Increases student knowledge of programming Increases the student’s knowledge in the area of writing, finding and using information on the
concepts (i.e., flowcharts, logic structures). Structured Query Language. Topics of Internet, and reading/understanding college-level
Structures and basic programming constructs are discussion include the use of triggers, views, text. Students are exposed to basic motivation
explored and applied. Students are introduced to stored procedures, functions, and other advanced theories, values clarification, and philosophic
data types and use of variables in programming. query techniques. The student is introduced to principles.
(Prerequisite: PRG102) database security as it pertains to data access. PSY220 4 Credits
PRG104 3 Credits PRG343 3.5 Credits PSYCHOLOGY
PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS DATABASE AND SOFTWARE Explores the aims and methods of psychology.
Introduces the student to the Software Development INTEGRATION Concepts covered in the course include human
Environment. Students will create working Expands student knowledge of database concepts behavior, learning theories, memory, and human
programs. Students learn best practices in utilizing best practices. Students write software development.
debugging, trouble shooting, and interacting with applications with full database connectivity
PSY299 4 Credits
the computer's operating system. features. Students are introduced to database
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PRG105 3 Credits connectivity techniques, the basic concepts of This course addresses employment search and
C# I data retrieval and manipulation, and N-Tier
acquisition skills. Topics include matching
Students are introduced to desktop programming architectural design.
qualifications with job requirements, resume
using the C# language. Object Oriented PRG351 3.5 Credits preparation, and job applications. Also includes
Programming concepts are covered in this JAVA I cover letters, follow-up letters, resignation letters,
course. Students learn about the Java program and recommendation letters. Classroom activities
PRG111 3.5 Credits development environment and understand the include discussion of basic interviewer questions
WEB DESIGN I role Java plays in developing distributed and interviewing techniques.
Introduces the student to the basics of Web-Page client/server applications for the Internet.
PSY400 4 Credits
design. This class provides a solid foundation in PRG410 3.5 Credits BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
the elements of design, type sizes, and styles WEB PROGRAMMING II This course introduces the student to the intricate
using contemporary HTML, XML, and CSS Expands the student's knowledge of web-based relationship between biology and psychology. The
technologies. application development Session state student is exposed to the emerging field of
PRG140 3.5 Credits management, data security, dynamic form biopsychology in which fascinating new
STRUCTURED QUERY LANGUAGE generation, intranet and Internet security concepts, discoveries are constantly being made. Major
Students are introduced to the fundamentals of and storefront merchant functionality are some of topics include: anatomy of the nervous system,
Structured Query Language. This course focuses the topics covered in this class. (Prerequisite: plasticity of the brain, sensory systems and
on the basic techniques of SQL as it applies to PRG310) attention, wakefulness and sleeping, emotional
data retrieval and manipulation. PRG411 4.5 Credits behaviors, the biology of learning and memory,
PRG249 3.5 Credits CAPSTONE and psychological disorders.
WEB DESIGN II This course gives the student the opportunity to
RAD113 3.5 Credits
Expands upon the student's knowledge of demonstrate mastery of software development.
LIMITED RADIOLOGY
Website development by introducing the Students are required to deliver a project plan
Includes study of equipment operations, radiation
concepts of data-driven web pages using XML and timeline to the instructor. Upon approval,
physics, technical aspects of radiography,
technologies. (Prerequisites: PRG111) students deliver a working application (either
production of radiation, imaging equipment, film
Web or Desktop) that encompasses all of the
PRG250 3 Credits exposure, and file processing.
integrated knowledge gained from classroom and
WEB DESIGN III project experiences. (Prerequisite: Completion RAD114 3 Credits
Expands upon the student's knowledge of of all technical courses or with the permission of PRACTICAL RADIOLOGY
Website development by introducing the the Dean) Study of radiation protection, patient-care
concepts of data-driven web pages using XML management, positioning of bones for both upper
technologies. (Prerequisites: PRG111) PRG422 3.5 Credits
C++ and lower extremities and chest. Exposure factors,
PRG310 3.5 Credits Introduces C++ object-oriented programming charts, and medical law and ethics also are
WEB PROGRAMMING I concepts. studied.
Introduces the students to fundamentals of
dynamic web application programming. Server PRG441 3.5 Credits RAD218 3.5 Credits
Components and ADO, client/server-side DATABASE REPORTING ADVANCED LIMITED RADIOGRAPHY I
applications, de-bugging, security, scripting, data Introduces the students to the fundamentals of Completes the study of x-ray physics and includes
validation, cookies, and cross-browser data presentation using popular reporting the production of X-rays. Covers responsible use
compatibility are discussed. (Prerequisite: software. Analyzing business requirements, of radiation protection measures for patients and
PRG104) report layout and design, data validation, personnel, including the effects of radiation and
formulas, and data formatting are a focus of this the bioeffects of radiation exposure. Radiation-
PRG321 3.5 Credits course. protection laboratory experiments focus on dose
C# II reduction to patients and methods of reducing the
Expands student's knowledge of Object Oriented PRG451 3.5 Credits
JAVA II dose to personnel.
Programming in C#. This course focuses on
working with classes, namespaces, and multiple Expands student knowledge in the areas of Java RAD220 3.5 Credits
projects in single solutions. (Prerequisite: programming. The student learns how to create ADVANCED LIMITED RADIOGRAPHY II
PRG105) packages, import classes and interfaces from Includes advanced torso-skeletal anatomy and
other packages, and create a program's main positioning. Course also covers the radiographic
method. Operators and assignments, declarations
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films, processing of the films, and critiquing films diseased patients, including those used in RES215 5.5 Credits
for troubleshooting. The student attends 10 hours advanced cardiac life support. MECHANICAL VENTILATION THEORY
of general radiation laboratory. Theory of invasive and non-invasive mechanical
RES125 3 Credits
ventilation devices.
RAD230 4 Credits MEDICAL GASES THERAPY AND
INTRODUCTION TO RADIOGRAPHY AEROSOL/HUMIDITY-PULMONARY RES216 4 Credits
Includes study of medical ethics, medical HYGIENE MECHANICAL VENTILATION THEORY
terminology, anatomy of the musculoskeletal The therapeutic application and monitoring of Theory of invasive and non-invasive mechanical
system, nursing procedures, patient care, oxygen and specialized gas mixtures. Introduction ventilation devices.
production of radiation, and radiation physics. to hyperbaric medical procedures.
RES225 1 Credit
This class will also introduce the student to the
RES126 3 Credits RESPIRATORY CARE AS A PROFESSION/
basics of radiation protection.
AEROSOL AND HUMIDITY THERAPY/ RC PROTOCOLS
RAD235 4 Credits PULMONARY HYGIENE Introduction to the history and practice of
RADIOGRAPHY IMAGE PRODUCTION The theory, application and monitoring of respiratory therapy. Overview of RT and
Includes study of equipment operations, aerosol/humidity therapy and bronchial hygiene healthcare organization regulatory agencies.
technical factors of radiography, imaging modalities. Introduction of respiratory therapy protocols.
equipment, film exposure, and film processing.
Film critique and image evaluation will also be RES127 4 Credits RES235 5.5 Credits
addressed. ARTERIAL BLOOD GASES/ADVANCED MECHANICAL VENTILATION
CARDIOPULMONARY PHYSIOLOGY MANAGEMENT
RAD240 4 Credits The theory, application, and interpretation of Application and monitoring of invasive and non-
RADIATION PROTECTION blood gas analysis and associated clinical invasive mechanical ventilation devices.
Includes study of human radiation response and cardiopulmonary physiology determinations.
radiobiology. All aspects of radiation protection RES236 4 Credits
including public and occupational dose limits RES128 3 Credits MECHANICAL VENTILATION
and protective apparel. State of California ARTERIAL BLOOD GASES/ADVANCED MANAGEMENT
regulations regarding radiation will also be CARDIOPULMONARY PHYSIOLOGY Application and monitoring of invasive and non-
studied. The theory, application, and interpretation of invasive mechanical ventilation devices.
RAD245 2 Credits blood gas analysis and associated clinical
cardiopulmonary physiology determinations. RES245 1 Credit
RADIOLOGY LABORATORY PULMONARY REHABILITATION/
In conjunction with RAD235, students will be RES135 4 Credits ALTERNATE SITE CARE
given the opportunity to practice manipulation of CARDIOPULMONARY Overview of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
the x-ray tube, setting techniques, and film PATHOPHYSIOLOGY programs. Application of respiratory therapy
processing. In accordance with California Code Study of adult cardiopulmonary disease states and modalities in alternate care settings.
of Regulations, Title 17 §30424 (a) (3 and 4) the treatment modalities appropriate to each
student will be required to complete 15 hours of pathophysiological state. RES246 3 Credits
radiation protection laboratory including required PULMONARY REHABILITATION/
experiments, and 10 hours of general radiographic RES136 3 Credits ALTERNATE SITE CARE
laboratory including experiments. CARDIOPULMONARY Overview of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY programs. Application of respiratory therapy
RAD250 4 Credits Study of adult cardiopulmonary disease states and modalities in alternate care settings.
SPECIALIZED CHEST AND TORSO- treatment modalities appropriate to each
SKELETAL RADIOGRAPHY pathophysiological state. RES255 5 Credits
Includes study of anatomy and positioning of the PERINATAL AND PEDIATRIC CARE
chest, bony thorax and spine. This course allows RES145 3 Credits Theory and application of the care of pediatric and
students practice positioning of the chest, bony PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTING/ perinatal patients.
thorax and spine. INTRODUCTION TO
RES256 3 Credits
POLYSOMNOGRAPHY
RAD255 4 Credits Theory, application, and current American PERINATAL AND PEDIATRIC CARE
EXTREMITY AND DIGITAL Theory and application of the care of pediatric and
Thoracic Society standards for spirometry,
RADIOGRAPHY perinatal patients.
diffusion studies, and other advanced diagnostic
Includes the study of anatomy and positioning studies. RES265 3 Credits
upper and lower extremities. This course allows
INTRODUCTION TO
students practice positioning of the extremities. RES195 12 Credits
POLYSOMNOGRAPHY/ADVANCED
Terminology and basic principles of digital CLINICAL EXPERIENCE I
Documented hands-on patient-care experience CARDIOPULMONARY MONITORING
radiography will be introduced. The student will
The application of critical thinking to
be exposed to the new advances in the with the advanced skills required of a respiratory
cardiopulmonary monitoring and diagnostic
technology of digital radiography including therapist in a variety of settings. Includes
testing.
image acquisition, cassette based and cassette documentation of appropriate physician
less systems, image processing, and patient interaction. Successful completion requires RES275 4 Credits
confidentiality issues. submission of all assigned laboratory and clinical BLS/ACLS/MULTISKILLED RT/
RES115 3.5 Credits competency documentation sheets. RESPIRATORY THERAPY SEMINAR
AIRWAY MANAGEMENT Theory and application of advanced resuscitation
RES196 11 Credits
The theory, application, and monitoring of airway modalities and special procedures. Review of
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE I
management. theory and case scenarios in cardiopulmonary
Documented hands-on patient-care experience
patient care.
RES116 3 Credits with the advanced skills required of a respiratory
AIRWAY MANAGEMENT therapist in a variety of settings. Includes RES276 3 Credits
The theory, application, and monitoring of airway documentation of appropriate physician BLS/ACLS/MULTISKILLED RT/
management. interaction. Successful completion requires RESPIRATORY THERAPY SEMINAR
submission of all assigned laboratory and clinical Theory and application of advanced resuscitation
RES120 3 Credits competency documentation sheets. modalities and special procedures. Review of
CARDIOPULMONARY theory and case scenarios in cardiopulmonary
PHARMACOLOGY RES205 3 Credits
patient care.
The indications, contraindication, effects and LUNG HYPERINFLATION THERAPY
common usage of cardiopulmonary and other Theory and application of lung hyperinflation
medications commonly used with pulmonary along with non-invasive ventilation techniques.
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RES291 11 Credits SOC220 4 Credits Universal Precautions recommendations and
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE II SOCIOLOGY OSHA’s Blood borne Pathogens standard. Use of
Documented hands-on patient-care experience This course addresses the relationships among the microscope as well as the structure,
with the advanced skills required of a respiratory different social institutions. It examines the characteristics, and the life and death of different
therapist in a variety of settings. Includes dynamics in social groups. Topics covered include microorganisms. Host invasion, immune and
documentation of appropriate physician the concepts of control, inequity, and change general defense mechanisms. Physical and
interaction. Successful completion requires within social groups. chemical methods used to protect patients and
submission of all assigned laboratory and clinical workers from invasion by pathogenic microbes, as
SOC400 4 Credits
competency documentation sheets. well as how tissues react and are restored to
SOCIOLOGY OF AGING
normal function following trauma.
RES295 12 Credits This course contains an interdisciplinary approach
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE II that provides the concepts, information, and SUR204 3 Credits
Documented hands-on patient-care experience examples students need to achieve a basic GENERAL AND MINIMAL SURGICAL
with the advanced skills required of a respiratory understanding of aging as a social process. This PROCEDURES
therapist in a variety of settings. Includes course addresses a broad range of societal issues Surgical procedures performed in general surgery
documentation of appropriate physician and covers concepts associated with an aging and in minimal access surgery. Instruments that
interaction. Successful completion requires population. It examines the concept of aging on are used interchangeably in different surgical
submission of all assigned laboratory and clinical both an individual and societal level. Major topics procedures. Use of a laparoscope. Introduction to
competency documentation sheets. include: the history of aging in America; physical general surgical instrumentation of exposure of the
aging; psychological aspects of aging; personal anatomy, hemostatis, dissection, removal of tissue,
RES296 2 Credits
adaptation to aging; death and dying; community and suturing. (Prerequisite: SUR102, or with
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE III
social services; how aging affects personal needs consent of the dean)
Documented hands-on patient-care experience
and resources; and government responses to the
with the advanced skills required of a respiratory SUR205 3 Credits
needs of aging.
therapist in a variety of settings. Includes SURGICAL PHARMACOLOGY
documentation of appropriate physician STA322 4 Credits Conversion from the metric system to the
interaction. Successful completion requires STATISTICS apothecaries’ system and performance of basic
submission of all assigned laboratory and clinical Explores practical skills in statistics. Topics mathematical calculations. Mixing, identifying,
competency documentation sheets. include distributions, relationships, randomness, and measuring drugs for patient use through the
inference, and proportions, This course teaches an guidance of the registered nurse, possible
RES395 2 Credits
interdisciplinary approach that provides the anesthetic complications, emergency procedures
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE III
regression, and variance. Emphasis is placed on and the surgical technologist’s responsibility in an
Documented hands-on patient care experience
understanding the use of statistical methods and emergency situation. Proper handling of drugs,
with the advanced skills required of a respiratory
the demands of statistical practice. (Prerequisite: administration of anesthesia, and the surgical
therapist in a variety of settings. Includes
MAT220) technologist’s limits and responsibilities in the
documentation of appropriate physician
area of medication administration. Clinical
interaction. Successful completion requires SUR101 4 Credits
manifestations and emergency procedures.
submission of all assigned laboratory and clinical ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, AND
competency documentation sheets. TERMINOLOGY SUR206 3 Credits
Intermediate-level, surgically detailed study of ASEPSIS AND THE SURGICAL
RES498 8 Credits
anatomy and physiology. Body planes and ENVIRONMENT
RESPIRATORY CARE CAPSTONE
regions, organization, and terminology complete Concepts of asepsis, sources of contamination, and
This course gives the student the opportunity to
this course. the principles of antisepsis and their application.
demonstrate mastery of the theory and practice of
Surgical conscience and principles of antisepsis
respiratory therapy by applying the knowledge SUR102 3 Credits
and disinfection. Principles of the practice of
and skills learned in respiratory therapy SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY/PATIENT
aseptic technique, using AORN recommended
coursework. The capstone experience enables a CARE CONCEPTS
practices. Operation of sterilizers, soaking
student to select a project of interest to them in the Covers surgical technologist’s job description and
instruments or scopes, and disinfecting the
field of respiratory therapy. The capstone course the surgical team member’s role in the hospital or
surgical suite. Surgical hand scrub, gowning, and
requires a project report (10 pages, minimum) that surgical center. Surgical environmental hazards
gloving techniques. (Prerequisite: SUR203, or
illustrates the cumulative integrated knowledge and personnel safety practices, using OSHA
gained from classroom and project experiences. regulations and AORN recommended practices.
(Prerequisites: Completion of all technical Interpret ethical, moral, and legal responsibilities, SUR207 3 Credits
courses, or with consent of the dean) assess patient needs, and learn pre- and post- SURGICAL INSTRUMENTATION AND
operative routines. Identify and demonstrate SUPPLIES
RES499 4 Credits
proper handling, labeling, preserving, and storing Identification of basic instruments by type,
RESPIRATORY CARE CAPSTONE
of different types of specimens. function, and name, and demonstration of care,
This course gives the student the opportunity to
Thermoregulatory devices, methods of hemostasis handling, and techniques of assembly. Proper
demonstrate mastery of the theory and practice of
and blood replacement, principles of urinary preparation and handling of suture materials,
respiratory therapy by applying the knowledge
catheterization, surgical use of laser technology, stapling devices, and surgical equipment. Setting
and skills learned in respiratory therapy
and management of emergency procedures. up the back table, circulating, and counting
coursework. The capstone experience enables a
(Prerequisite: SUR101, or with consent of the procedures. (Prerequisite: SUR102, or with
student to select a project of interest to them in the
dean) consent of the dean)
field of respiratory therapy. The capstone course
requires a project report (10 pages, minimum) that SUR201 4 Credits SUR208 3 Credits
illustrates the cumulative integrated knowledge INTERMEDIATE ANATOMY AND SYSTEMATIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES I
gained from classroom and project experiences. PHYSIOLOGY Instruments and supplies used to perform various
(Prerequisites: Completion of all technical Intermediate-level, surgically detailed continuing procedures of surgery dealing with
courses, or with consent of the dean) study of the anatomy and physiology of systems gastroenterology, obstetrics and gynecology, and
of the body. (Prerequisite: SUR101, or with orthopedics. Surgical procedures associated with
SCI101 4 Credits
consent of the dean) each system. Trays and instrumentation needed to
MATH, CHEMISTRY, AND PHYSICAL
SUR203 3 Credits perform individual procedures. Various positions
SCIENCES FOR RESPIRATORY
MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION and forms of draping to accomplish these surgical
THERAPY
CONTROL procedures. (Prerequisite: SUR207, or with
An overview of mathematical and algebraic
Covers various theories, fields of study, and the consent of the dean)
calculations, basic chemistry and physics as they
relate to respiratory-care sciences. historical development of the field of
microbiology as well as introduction to the CDC
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SUR209 3 Credits SUR211 15 Credits SUR223 3 Credits
SYSTEMATIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES II CLINICAL EXTERNSHIP AND SURGICAL ROBOTICS, PHYSICS, AND
Instruments and supplies used to perform PRACTICUM ELECTRONICS
procedures of surgery, dealing with neurology, Provides 460 hours of clinical externship working Robotics and electronics applications in the
cardiology, and urology. Surgical procedures in the operating room suite of a hospital, operating room. Application of physics and
associated with each system. Trays and ambulatory surgical center, or private physician’s geometry to robotics and electronics is studied.
instrumentation needed to perform individual office or clinic. Students are supervised very
SUR224 3 Credits
procedures, and various positions and forms of closely during this course by licensed
MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING
draping to accomplish these surgical procedures. professionals and preceptors and by the college’s
Surgical modalities such as endoscopy, video
(Prerequisite: SUR207, or with consent of the clinical instructors. Students convene weekly for
technology, and insufflation. Energies used in
dean) discussion, problem solving, and review of any
surgery such as laser, electrosurgery, ultra-sonic
areas of difficulty. Students receive regular
SUR210 3 Credits device surgery, hydrodissection and irrigation, and
evaluations of skills acquisition by the preceptors
SENSORY AND PLASTIC SURGICAL cryosurgery. Ambulatory surgery facilities,
and college clinical instructors. Upon successful
PROCEDURES anesthesia considerations, and future trends.
completion of the externship and practicum,
Sensory (ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology),
students are eligible to take the Association of SUR225 4 Credits
nervous, vascular, and plastic surgical systems.
Surgical Technologists national certification SURGICAL INTERVENTIONS
Relevant anatomy, indications for surgery, patient
examination. (Prerequisites: Satisfactory Perioperative nursing considerations of various
preparation, special equipment and supplies,
completion of all core courses and PSY203, or surgical interventions are studied. Assessment,
purpose and expected outcome, and possible
with consent of the dean) nursing diagnosis, outcome identification,
complications for the procedures specific to the
planning, implementation, and evaluation for
body systems being taught. Patient preparation, SUR222 3 Credits
specialty interventions.
draping, preparation of trays and instruments, and SURGICAL SUITE OPERATIONS
setting up equipment. (Prerequisite: SUR207, or From an operations management view, the SUR226 3 Credits
with consent of the dean) workings of the surgical suite are explored. From SURGICAL SEMINAR
ordering of instruments and supplies to scheduling Comprehensive review of surgical modalities and
and staffing, the student becomes responsible for procedures. (Prerequisites: SUR208, SUR209,
the efficiency of the surgical suite. Circulation SUR210, or with consent of the dean)
duties during surgical procedures are also covered.
Campus Locations
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Campus Locations – College Education Centers –
Stevens-Henager College Stevens-Henager College
Idaho Falls CEC
3200 Channing Way, Suite A305
Ogden-West Haven – Main Idaho Falls, ID 83404
Phone: (208) 528-7692 Fax: (208) 528-7821
1890 South 1350 West
West Haven, UT 84401 St. George CEC
Phone: (801) 622-1567 Fax: (801) 621-0853 720 South River Road, Suite C-130
St. George, UT 84790
Phone: (435) 628-9902 Fax: (435) 674-2048
Layton – Satellite
1660 West Antelope Drive, Suite 115
Layton, UT 84041 Campus Locations –
Phone: (801) 825-5759 Fax: (801) 825-5927
CollegeAmerica AZ
Logan – Branch
Flagstaff – Main
755 South Highway 89-91
Logan, UT 84321 3012 East Route 66
Phone: (435) 792-6970 Fax: (435) 755-7611 Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Phone: (928) 213-6060
Fax: (928) 226-8593
Provo-Orem – Branch
1476 Sandhill Road Phoenix – Branch
Orem, UT 84058
Phone: (801) 418-1450 Fax: (801) 375-9836 6533 North Black Canyon Highway
Phoenix, AZ 85015
Phone: (602) 589-9860
Lehi – Satellite Fax: (602) 246-3063
1250 East 200 South, Suite 1G

Lehi, UT 84043 Campus Locations –
Phone: (801) 653-2367 Fax: (801) 341-6588
CollegeAmerica CO/WY
Salt Lake City-Murray – Branch
Denver Metropolitan – Main
383 West Vine Street
Murray, UT 84123 1385 South Colorado Boulevard
Phone: (801) 281-7620 Fax: (801) 262-7660 Denver, CO 80222
Phone: (303) 300-8740
Fax: (303) 692-9156
Boise – Branch
1444 South Entertainment Avenue
Fort Collins – Branch
Boise, ID 83709
Phone: (208) 383-4540 Fax: (208) 345-6999 4601 South Mason Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Phone: (970) 225-4860
Fax: (970) 225-6059
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Colorado Springs – Branch Logan
3645 Citadel Drive South Stevens-Henager College—Logan, a branch of the Ogden-West
Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Haven campus, is located in a new, two-story structure on South
Phone: (719) 622-3600 Main Street (Hwy 89-91) in Logan, Utah. The facility is air-
Fax: (719) 637-0806 conditioned and carpeted, with ample parking for students. The
College is handicapped-accessible. The College has several
computer laboratories, two medical labs, a library resource
center, student lounge, conference center, and lecture classrooms.
Cheyenne – Branch Internet access is available throughout the campus.
6101 Yellowstone Road

Cheyenne, WY 82009 Provo-Orem
Phone: (307) 637-2044
Fax: (307) 432-0559 Stevens-Henager College—Provo-Orem, a branch of the Ogden-
West Haven campus, is located right off the University Parkway
I-15 exit and can easily be seen from the freeway. The new
30,000 square foot facility is a two-story building. The building
Campus Locations – is situated on four acres of land, has ample parking, and is
California College San Diego beautifully landscaped. The building has a large reception area, a
conference center, resource center, bookstore, student lounge
area, 15 classrooms, three computer labs, faculty offices,
2820 Camino del Rio South, Suite 300 administrative offices, and a career development center. The
San Diego, CA 92108-3824 entire campus has wireless Internet access and space for
Phone: (619) 680-4430 additional growth. The College is handicapped-accessible.
Fax: (619) 295-5762
1-800-97SKILLS
Lehi
Facilities Stevens-Henager College-Lehi, satellite of the Provo-Orem

campus, is located right off of the I-15 freeway at the brand new
Discovery Point II Office Complex. The new center has
approximately 4,000 square feet of professionally decorated
office and classroom space with student areas for tutoring and
Facilities – Stevens-Henager educational services. A large medical lab/classroom is also
College available. The facility has wireless internet access and is
handicapped-accessible. Ample parking is available and
restaurant and other services are nearby.
Ogden-West Haven
Stevens-Henager College—Ogden-West Haven, main campus, is a Salt Lake City-Murray
33,000 square foot, two-story, air-conditioned, carpeted facility.
The College has several computer laboratories, a medical lab, Stevens-Henager College—Salt Lake City-Murray, a branch of
surgical lab, pharmacy lab, X-ray lab, three nurse labs, a library the Ogden-West Haven campus, is conveniently located just off
resource center, conference center, student lounge, and lecture I-15 in a new, four-story facility that was built especially for the
classrooms. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the campus. Restaurants and other services are nearby. The College
campus. The campus has an elevator, ramps for handicapped has five computer laboratories, two medical labs, respiratory
students, and ample parking. Located at 1350 West in Ogden-West therapy lab, cadaver lab, library resource center, student lounges,
Haven, the facility is easily accessible from I-15 and 21st Street. and six lecture classrooms. Internet access is available throughout
the campus. Ample parking is available. The College is
handicapped-accessible.
Layton
Stevens-Henager College—Layton, satellite of the Ogden-West Boise
Haven campus, is a 2,000 square foot, air-conditioned, carpeted
office suite located in the Davis North Medical building. The
Stevens-Henager College—Boise, a branch of the Ogden-West
Davis North Medical building is located among the separate
Haven campus, is conveniently located just off I -84 at the
medical facilities on the Davis Hospital campus. The campus is
Overland Road interchange. The five-story, landmark building
handicapped-accessible and is equipped with several medical labs
was completed in 2007 and was acclaimed as one of Idaho’s “Top
and a large computer classroom. Internet access is available
Ten” projects. The college is easily accessible from Overland
throughout the campus.
Road, Cole Road, I-84, and I-184. The campus, located on the
second and third floors, has three medical labs, an X-ray lab,
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computer labs, lecture classrooms, a library resource center, and a Creek shopping mall, and is in walking distance from multiple
welcoming student lounge. There is T3 Internet access available restaurants and four-star hotels.
throughout the campus. The college is handicapped-accessible.
Parking is located adjacent to the building. North of the campus, Denver is home to several professional sports
teams including Major League Baseball’s Colorado Rockies, NFL’s
Denver Broncos, NHL’s Colorado Avalanche, NBA’s Denver
Nuggets, and MLS’ Colorado Rapids. South of the campus is
Idaho Falls College Education Center Denver’s Technological Center, which is home to Fortune 500
companies. West of the campus are the world famous Rocky
The Idaho Falls CEC is located on the third floor of the Mountains, featuring snow packed ski resorts such as Vail, Beaver
Sunnyside Professional Plaza, adjoining the Eastern Idaho Creek, Aspen, Copper Mountain, and Breckenridge.
Regional Medical Center. It supports Stevens-Henager College
Salt Lake City/Murray online students from the six county area
surrounding Idaho Falls. Online students come to the CEC for Fort Collins
tutoring, student services, and association with other students. No
online courses or programs are offered by the CEC. CollegeAmerica’s northern Colorado campus is located in the third
fastest-growing metropolitan area in the nation. Fort Collins is a
mecca for high-technology organizations such as Hewlett Packard,
St. George College Education Center Agilent Technologies, Celestica, Poudre Valley Health Systems, and
Banner Health Systems. The campus is nestled between I-25 and the
St. George, Utah—College Education Center is located at the Sun Rocky Mountain range. The campus features a high-tech multimedia
River Professional Plaza across from the Regional Medical laboratory, AAAHP approved medical laboratory, networking
Center and can be easily accessed right off of main roads. The laboratory, student lounge, on-line library, 150-seat movie theater,
two-story facility has approximately 2,500 square feet finished and handicapped accessibility.
with additional space available for expansion. Both floors border
a beautifully landscaped outdoor atrium, and there is ample The campus is surrounded by the Harmony Library, restaurants,
parking throughout the plaza. The College Education Center has shopping centers, and the Fort Collins mall. Denver attractions
a reception area, offices, and classrooms. The entire area has are 60 minutes south, Cheyenne attractions are 45 minutes north,
wireless internet access and is handicapped-accessible. No online and Estes Park and several other ski resorts (Vail, Beaver Creek,
courses or programs are offered by the CEC. Aspen, Copper Mountain, Rocky Mountain National Park, and
Breckenridge) are to the west.
Facilities – CollegeAmerica AZ
Colorado Springs
CollegeAmerica Flagstaff is a one-story structure. Ample parking
is available. Bus stops are within walking distance. CollegeAmerica Colorado Springs is located in the Pikes Peak
Region of Southern Colorado, the area that in 1893 inspired
CollegeAmerica Phoenix is a one-story structure with Katherine Lee Bates to write America the Beautiful. The campus
handicapped-accessible facilities. Parking is provided in the front is centrally located near Platte Road and Academy Boulevard at
of the building. Bus stops, shopping, and restaurants are available 3645 Citadel Drive South. The 20,781 square foot facility houses
within walking distance. a traditional and on-line library, computer labs and an AAAHP
approved medical lab, a theater style lecture hall, and traditional
Both campuses offer a medical lab, a computer lab, many large classrooms. The facility also offers free parking, is handicap
classrooms, a library, a student lounge, a school-wide computer accessible, and is conveniently located near bus stops. The
network, and up-to-date learning support equipment. Students campus is within walking distance of major chain restaurants, the
enjoy a students’ computer pool equipped with high-speed Citadel Mall, a movie theater, and several apartment complexes.
Internet access and the latest in networking equipment. The
classrooms are large and luminous and equipped with up-to-date
audiovisual equipment. Cheyenne
CollegeAmerica’s first Wyoming campus is located at the
Facilities – CollegeAmerica intersection of Interstates 25 and 80 in southeastern Wyoming.
Often referred to as the “Magic City of the Plains”, Cheyenne is
CO/WY approximately 45 minutes north of Fort Collins, Colorado. As the
capital of the state of Wyoming, Cheyenne is an active economic,
cultural and political center for the northern plains.
Denver
CollegeAmerica’s 11,000 square foot facility located in the center
of the community provides a campus environment that is
CollegeAmerica’s Denver metropolitan main campus is
conducive to learning and achievement. This technologically
conveniently located four blocks north of I-25 and Colorado
advanced facility has the capacity to support 400 students. The
Boulevard. This educational facility features a high-tech
campus features multiple classrooms, computer laboratories,
multimedia laboratory, AAAHP approved medical laboratory,
medical laboratory, library resource center, student lounge,
networking laboratory, student lounge, on-line library, and
administrative offices, certification/ testing center, and handicap
handicapped accessibility. The main campus also features a
secured parking garage, is just minutes away from the Cherry
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accessibility. The campus is surrounded by restaurants, a 6. Varicella
shopping center, Frontier Mall, and F. E. Warren Air Force Base. 7. Background check
Facilities - California College *An admissions test is required. Check website and admissions
department for more information.
San Diego Students who wish to enroll in the Surgical Technologist program
must obtain a score of 21 or better on the SLE examination and 70%
The campus is in a contemporary three-story facility in the or better on the surgical entrance examination and must provide
Mission Valley area of central San Diego, adjacent to the 5, 805, proof of a satisfactory physical exam within 30 days of entrance into
163, 15, and 8 freeways. The facility is handicapped accessible the program. The Surgical Test is waived for the following students:
and equipped with medical and information technology
laboratories and technology-enhanced learning resources. 1. Graduates of an accredited nursing program; and
2. Hospital-trained Surgical Technologists who can verify proof of
employment as a Surgical Technologist for at least one year.
Admissions Information
Admissions Requirements –
Admissions Requirements - SHC CollegeAmerica AZ
Applicants for admission to Stevens-Henager College must have Applicants for admission to the college must have graduated
graduated from an accredited high school, private secondary from a high school, private secondary school, or have completed
school, or have completed the equivalent (GED). All students the equivalent (GED) to enroll in a degree program. Non-high
who graduate after January 2006 must provide a high school school graduates or those without a GED are eligible to enroll
transcript to check eligibility for the new Academic only in the Medical Assistant diploma program. All students who
Competitiveness Grant (ACG). Students who are applying for graduate after January 2006 must provide a high school transcript
master’s degrees must provide a copy of their bachelor’s degree. to check eligibility for the new Federal Academic Competitive
Applicants are admitted for enrollment on the basis of previous Grant (ACG). Applicants are admitted for enrollment on the basis
scholastic records as evidenced by a transcript or copy of a high of previous scholastic records as evidenced by an attestation in
school diploma, a GED certificate, or a bachelor’s degree. the enrollment agreement that they graduated from high school or
Previous training in business subjects generally is not required. earned a GED, and by submitting a transcript or copy of their
high school diploma or a GED certificate. Previous training in
Students seeking admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing business subjects generally is not required.
Administration Program must hold a valid Registered Nurse
license and shall have completed sufficient college credit to attain International students must meet the following additional
the equivalent of third-year college status (e.g., 60 semester requirements:
credit hours or 90 quarter credit hours). Prospective students 1. Applicants to an undergraduate associate’s (occupational) or
should also have completed an appropriate number of credit bachelor’s program must provide an official or attested
hours of general education (e.g., 15 semester credit hours or 22.5 transcript of completed high school work translated into
quarter credit hours). Semester hours will be converted to quarter English.
credit hours using the standard formula of semester hours x 1.5 =
quarter credit hours. For example: 3 semester hours equal 2. Applicants to an undergraduate program who have not yet
4.5 quarter credit hours. arrived in the United States must pay a non-refundable
Registration fee of US $500 (in cash or money order). $400
All Respiratory Therapy students are required to sit for an of this fee will be applied to the tuition once the student
entrance interview with a member of the Respiratory Therapy begins his or her education. Applicants to an undergraduate
faculty prior to admission to the College and to take an entrance program who are already in the United States must pay a
test. Check with the campus for the passing score required and non-refundable Registration fee of US $100 (in cash or
for details on the admissions entrance exam. money order). Applicants to an undergraduate program
must also make a down payment of 50% of the total tuition,
Requirements for admission into the Respiratory Therapy paid prior to the first day of class. The remaining balance
programs include the following: can be financed. All tuition and fees must be paid prior to
graduation.
*Negative drug screen (a drug screen may be requested at any 3. Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation, a
point in the student’s academic progression by school officials supervisor letter of recommendation and a co-worker letter
and/or clinical placement sites). The costs of these tests are the of recommendation.
responsibility of the student. Respiratory Therapy Program 4. Applicants must provide a resume.
students must receive the following clearances before
5. Applicants must provide evidence of English proficiency in
commencing clinical rotations:
one of the following ways: (i) minimum TOEFL score of
1. Tuberculin skin test (PPD) 550 or 213 computer based or 79 IBT based (ii) 6.0 on
2. Rubeola and rubella test IELT’s; or (iii) documentation showing at least two years of
3. Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity certification classes where the medium of instruction was in English.
4. Tetanus 6. Applicants must provide a copy of their passport.
5. Urine drug screen
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7. Applicants who are planning to bring a spouse and/or
children must also provide a copy of their spouse and/or Admissions Requirements – California
children’s passport. College San Diego
Applicants must pay tuition in advance if they do not qualify for
financial assistance programs. Applicants for admission to the college must have graduated
from a high school, private secondary school, or have completed
the general equivalency diploma (GED). All students who
Admissions Requirements – graduate after January 2006 must provide a high school transcript
CollegeAmerica CO/WY to check eligibility for the new federal Academic Competitive
Grant (ACG). Applicants are admitted for enrollment on the basis
of previous scholastic records as evidenced by a transcript or
Applicants for admission to the college must have graduated
copy of high school diploma or a GED certificate. Previous
from a high school, private secondary school, or have completed
training in business subjects generally is not required.
the equivalent (GED). All students who graduate after January
2006 must provide a high school transcript to check eligibility for Students seeking admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing
the new Federal Academic Competitive Grant. Applicants are Administration Program must hold a valid Registered Nurse license
admitted for enrollment once they have toured the campus and on and shall have completed sufficient college credit to attain the
the basis of previous scholastic records as evidenced by a equivalent of third year college status (e.g., 60 semester credit hours
transcript or copy of a high school diploma or a GED certificate. or 90 quarter credit hours). Prospective students should also have
Previous training in business subjects generally is not required. completed an appropriate number of credit hours of general
education (e.g., 15 semester credit hours or 22.5 quarter credit hours).
Students seeking admission to the Associate Degree in Nursing
Semester hours will be converted to quarter credit hours using the
program and progression into the Nursing Core Courses must
standard formula of semester hours x 1.5 = quarter credit hours. For
complete the additional Selection Requirements listed on the
example: 3 semester hours equal 4.5 quarter credit hours.
Associate Degree in Nursing program page. Students must carry
a course grade of B or higher in the General Education and All Respiratory Therapy students are required to sit for an
Foundation Courses. A minimal course grade of B+ is required entrance interview with a member of the Respiratory Therapy
for progression throughout the nursing program. faculty prior to admission to the College.
International students must meet the following additional For admission into the Respiratory Therapy courses:
requirements:
*Negative drug screen (a drug screen may be requested at any
1. Applicants to an undergraduate associate’s or bachelor’s point in the student’s academic progression by school officials
program must provide an official or attested transcript of and/or clinical placement sites). The costs of these tests are the
completed high school work translated into English. responsibility of the student. Respiratory Therapy Program
2. Applicants to an undergraduate program who have not yet students must receive the following clearances before
arrived in the United States must pay a non-refundable commencing clinical rotations:
Registration fee of US $500 (in cash or money order). $400 1. Tuberculin skin test (PPD)
of this fee will be applied to the tuition once the student 2. Rubeola and rubella test
begins his or her education, Applicants to an undergraduate 3. Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity certification
program who are already in the United States must pay a 4. Tetanus
non-refundable Registration fee of US $100 (in cash or 5. Urine drug screen
money order). Applicants to an undergraduate program 6. Varicella
must also make a down payment of 50% of the tuition, paid 7. Background check
prior to the first day of class. The remaining balance can be
financed. All tuition and fees must be paid prior to *Criminal background check with satisfactory findings.
graduation. *An admissions test is required. Check website and admissions
3. Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation, a department for more information.
supervisor letter of recommendation and a co-worker letter International students must meet the following additional
of recommendation. requirements:
4. Applicants must provide a resume.
1. Applicants to an undergraduate associate’s or bachelor’s
5. Applicants must provide evidence of English proficiency in program must provide an official or attested transcript of
one of the following ways: (i) minimum TOEFL score of completed high school work translated into English.
550 or 213 computer based or 79 IBT based (ii) 6.0 on
IELT’s; or (iii) documentation showing at least two years of 2. Applicants to an undergraduate program who have not yet
classes where the medium of instruction was in English. arrived in the United States must pay a non-refundable
Registration fee of US $500 (in cash or money order). $400
6. Applicants must provide a copy of their passport. of this fee will be applied to the tuition once the student
7 Applicants who are planning to bring a spouse and/or begins his or her education. Applicants to an undergraduate
children must also provide a copy of their spouse’s and/or program who are already in the United States must pay a non-
children’s passport. refundable Registration fee of US $100 (in cash or money
order). Applicants to an undergraduate program must also
make a down payment of 50% of the total tuition, paid prior
financial assistance programs.
to the first day of class. The remaining balance can be
financed. All tuition and fees must be paid prior to
graduation.
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3. Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation, a 4. Applicants to a master’s program must make a tuition
supervisor letter of recommendation and a co-worker letter of deposit of $8,300 prior to enrollment, $4,000 of which is
recommendation. non-refundable due to the time and efforts spent on behalf of
4. Applicants must provide a resume. the College and its affiliates in providing visa counseling
and a mode of entrance into the United States.
one of the following ways: (i) minimum TOEFL score of 550 5. Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation, a
or 213 computer based or 79 IBT based (ii) 6.0 on IELT’s; or supervisor letter of recommendation, and a co-worker letter
(iii) documentation showing at least two years of classes of recommendation.
where the medium of instruction was in English. 6. Applicants must provide a resume.
6. Applicants must provide a copy of their passport.
7. Applicants who are planning to bring a spouse and/or one of the following ways: (i) minimum TOEFL score of
children must also provide a copy of their spouse and/or 550 or 213 computer-based or 79 IBT-based (ii) 6.0 on
children’s passport. IELT; or (iii) documentation showing at least two years of
Applicants must pay tuition in advance if they do not qualify for classes where the medium of instruction was in English.
financial assistance programs. 8. Applicants must provide a copy of their passport.
9. Applicants who are planning to bring a spouse and/or
children must also provide a copy of their spouse and/or
Master’s Degree children’s passport.
Applicants to the master’s programs must have earned a financial assistance programs.
baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher
education. Applicants must provide a 500-word, double-spaced
personal-statement essay on why they will be successful students
in a master’s program, including a description of their career Admissions Procedures
goals and their expectations upon graduation. Prospective
students must demonstrate computer competence with word
Applicants also may call, fax, or write the Admissions
processing and spreadsheets. In addition, applicants must have
Department to request an application. To apply for enrollment,
Internet access and successfully complete the online readiness
the student submits the completed application to the Director of
test. Students must have an undergraduate GPA of 2.5 from an
Admissions. The student should also request that a high school
institution accredited by an agency that is recognized by the U.S.
transcript or a copy of a high school diploma, or a GED for an
Department of Education. The student must submit three letters
associate’s or bachelor’s degree, be sent to the Director of
of reference with his or her application.
Admissions. A student only needs a copy of a bachelor’s degree
International students must meet the following requirements: from an accredited university or college for the master’s
programs. A foreign graduate must provide a copy of a transcript.
1. Applicants to an undergraduate associate’s or bachelor’s
program must provide an official or attested transcript of
completed high school work translated into English.
Applicants to a master’s program must provide proof of a Distance Education
bachelor’s degree or its equivalent translated into English.
2. Applicants to an undergraduate program who have not yet All students can expect to take courses or portions of courses via
arrived in the United States must pay a non-refundable distance. All students will be required to complete an online
Registration fee of US $500 (in cash or money order). Of readiness exam, and participate in an on-campus orientation
this fee, $400 will be applied to the tuition once the student session to ensure proper understanding of the distance-learning
begins his or her education. Applicants to an undergraduate methods. During the orientation session the student will receive
program who are already in the United States must pay a all passwords, complete course registration, and student questions
non-refundable Registration fee of US $100 (in cash or will be reviewed. The orientation includes exposing students to
money order). Applicants to an undergraduate program the online communication system. The components of this
must also make a down payment of 50% of the total tuition, system include threaded discussion groups, chat, transcripts,
paid prior to the first day of class. The remaining balance course registration, electronic libraries, online help desk, emails,
can be financed. All tuition and fees must be paid prior to and telephone methods. It is recommended that students have a
graduation. computer that is adequate to operate effectively in this
Applicants to a master’s program must provide proof of environment. Those students needing help assessing their current
financial support in one of the following forms: (i) copy of computer status should call the distance-learning training
current bank statement that amounts to at least $17,000; (ii) representative.
letter of support from sponsor with a copy of his or her All distance-learning students enrolled in fully online courses
current bank statement that amounts to at least $17,000; or will perform all assignments and exams online to complete each
(iii) I-34 (U.S. Sponsor) with a copy of his or her bank course. The instructor and the dean, in order to ensure appropriate
statement that amounts to at least $17,000. The funds must educational outcomes, will monitor these graded activities.
be in U.S. currency or the equivalent.
The Internet method of delivery requires students to complete the
3. Applicants to a master’s program must pay a non-refundable distance course materials in a timely manner. A student will be
application fee of $150 (in cash or money order). The $150 permitted one module to complete a course. Competency in the
application fee will be applied to the tuition once the student course will be determined through assignments and testing.
begins his or her education.
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Electronic libraries, communication tools, and curriculum/testing a daily basis to continue dialogue by responding to those
tools have been provided to enhance the distance-learning who have posted to previous postings.
experience.
3. Students who are unable to meet the attendance
requirements must communicate immediately with the
instructor. Instructors may make provisions to accommodate
Fully Online Student Standards students based on the circumstances. Special provisions will
not be made for students who procrastinate.
The use of the following standards promotes student success. 4. Students not participating or logging in will be terminated
Students will experience a higher level of quality in their course from the online course. If a learner has technical problems,
work if these standards are followed. he or she must communicate this problem immediately to
1. Students must make available current contact his or her instructor and campus Dean to avoid being
information (including phone numbers) so that the course terminated from the course.
facilitator (instructor), other students, and administrators 5. Online instructors may bring student attendance issues to the
may make contact if needed. campus Dean for assistance in making contact with the
2. Online students are expected to be self-directed. Students student if the student is concurrently enrolled online and on-
must organize their time, plan their course assignments and ground.
projects to meet due dates, communicate well, and seek other
sources beyond the textbook to meet their learning goals.
3. Students are required to log into their courses and Student Guidelines and
participate in discussions each week (see section on
attendance) of the module. Students should expect an Procedures for Online
average of 10-14 hours of course activities each week for
each 40-hour online course. Students should allow plenty of
Communication
time to complete course academic requirements. The student
should create a schedule and maintain that schedule to stay 1. Use inclusive language whenever communicating with
on track with his or her coursework. Consult the college others. A student must always communicate with best
catalog for course credits and hours. intentions and assume the same when another student
communicates with that same student. The use of emoticons
4. Students are to post all weekly assignments and complete all can be helpful.
course requirements by the designated due dates in the
course outline. Students who have circumstances that prevent 2. Students must consistently practice excellent
them from participating or completing an assignment on time communication skills. Use resources to check word usage,
must communicate with the course instructor. grammar, punctuation, and capitalization. Strive for high
5. Participation grade is 25% of the overall course grade. quality written work in the discussion area, assignments,
This grade relies heavily on the required postings to other projects, exams, etc. Students are required to use complete
students. Postings that are inappropriate or are of no sentences and appropriate capitalization. Using all caps or
academic substance will not be counted. Meaningful all lower case is unacceptable. It is strongly suggested that
dialogue is the cornerstone of online learning. students format their discussion postings in Word, check
for grammar and spelling, then paste them in the
6. Students are expected to provide specific feedback in the discussion area.
Course Evaluation at the end of each course. The College
welcomes candid and appropriate feedback from students. 3. Introduction to a student’s peers in each class. Make a
7. Students are expected to utilize credible resources when point to get to know someone personally and academically.
researching subjects for course papers, projects, etc. Make a point to include someone who appears to be “sitting
Online library resources are available, including help from on the sidelines”. Ask for his or her opinion and promote
the College’s librarian. Students are expected to use the meaningful discussion.
College’s library whenever possible. 4. The faculty will normally respond to the receipt of student
8. Plagiarism and cheating are not tolerated. work such as projects, assignments, evaluations, and exams
9. Student complaints and grievances are addressed in within 48 hours, excluding weekends and holidays. If an
accordance with the complaints and grievances instructor does not respond to a student’s communication
procedures identified in the college catalog. within 24 to 48 hours, assume there is a technical problem.
Try calling the instructor or the Help Desk.
The Online Student Handbook has a complete and detailed
Student Online Attendance explanation of all facets of the online delivery method and is
available at all campuses or online.
Requirements and Procedures
1. Students must log in the first week of the term in order to Hybrid Education Delivery
avoid termination from the course due to lack of attendance.
2. It is required that students log in and participate a The hybrid educational delivery process integrates the benefits of the
minimum of four days per week. Students are required to traditional face-to-face (FTF) teaching methodology with the
participate in discussions each week of the module by flexibility and convenience of the online delivery method. Students
posting a response to the questions posted by instructors. It enrolled in hybrid courses attend regularly scheduled FTF sessions
is suggested that students check the threaded discussions on
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with the instructor assigned to teach the course and the other students
enrolled in the course. The activities conducted during the FTF Medical Specialties Program
sessions include but are not limited to lecture, hands-on laboratory
assignments, classroom discussion, and other group activities.
During the online portion of the course, students engage in Medical Specialties Program – SHC,
synchronous and asynchronous interaction with fellow students and
the instructor, exposure to downloadable multi-media presentations,
CollegeAmerica CO/WY, and California
online research, and more. College San Diego
The basic standards that apply to fully online students also apply
to hybrid students while they are working online. Some specific The College’s Medical Specialties program is a high-value
expectations are listed below. program especially developed by the College to provide many
different competencies all in one. Please check with your
individual campus for details. Objectives of the program include
preparing students for possible certification or licensing (note:
Hybrid Course Standards radiology courses are limited scope, not an RRT certification) in
the various medical specialties. The Medical Specialties program
• Each “hybrid” class will require 40 contact hours of is designed to provide the College’s graduates with versatile
combined lab/online classroom participation/attendance. career options. It provides students the opportunity to choose
from among a variety of jobs in many different medical fields.
• Amount of time allocated for FTF and online is determined Another benefit of the program is that most of the credits will
by the requirements of the course (i.e., contact hours transfer into the College’s Bachelor of Science degree in
required to meet course description and learning objectives). Healthcare Administration or the Bachelor of Science degree in
• Hybrid students may be withdrawn during week 1 if they Health Science.
fail to attend the FTF or online portion of the course.
• Participation/attendance can equal a minimum of 25% of Medical Specialties Program –
overall final grade.
CollegeAmerica AZ
A complete explanation of the hybrid learning system and all the
student requirements can be reviewed in the Student Handbook The College’s Medical Specialties program is a high-value
for the Delivery of Hybrid Courses available at all campuses program especially developed by the College to provide many
and online. different competencies all in one. Students are prepared for entry-
level jobs in Medical Assisting, Limited Scope X-ray, Medical
Laboratories, Phlebotomy, Pharmacy Technology, Medical
Certifications and Licenses Coding and Billing, and Medical Insurance. Please check with
your individual campus for details. Objectives of the program
include preparing students for possible certification or licensing
All arrangements, registration, and fees for certification and
(note: radiology courses are limited scope, not an RRT
licensing examinations are the responsibility of the student.
certification) in the various medical specialties. The Medical
Check with the state for available licensing examinations. The
Specialties program is designed to provide the College’s
college will reimburse, within six months after graduation, a
graduates with versatile career options. It provides students the
portion of the examination fees for successful completion of
opportunity to choose from among a variety of jobs in many
certification or licensing examinations, up to a total of $200 with
different medical fields.
the exception of the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). No
fees will be reimbursed for the ADN program. The college makes
no representation that a student will be able to pass certification
or licensing examinations or as to a specific outcome resulting International Students
from a student’s successfully obtaining or passing a certification
or license examination. See the disclosure statements that The Ogden-West Haven, Salt Lake City-Murray, Provo-Orem,
accompany the enrollment agreement. Certification is available Logan, and California College San Diego campuses are SEVIS-
for the Medical Specialties programs through the National certified to accept international students into their undergraduate
Certification and Competency Testing organization, and for and graduate programs. International students coming into the
Computer programs through Prometric in Microsoft, Novell, master’s program are required to take three Cultural Assimilation
Cisco, A+, and other software. courses: WS01—Employment in the United States, WS02-
Communicating across Cultures, and WS03- U.S. Research and
California College San Diego only: Certification or license Writing Techniques.
examinations for the College’s programs include but are not
limited to the American Heart Association’s Basic Life Support
(BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications
for the Respiratory Therapy program, certifications through the Curricular Practical Training
National Certification and Competency Testing organization for
the Medical Specialties program, and for Business, Accounting, International students enrolled in the College’s master’s degree
and Computer Science programs through Sylvan Prometrics. programs have the option of participating in Curricular Practical
Training (CPT). Students participating in CPT are required as
part of their curriculum to work in a position related to their field
of study. The student will work for a private employer and not
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for the school. The student’s employer pays wages directly to the Evening Program: Classes are regularly scheduled Monday
student. Participation in the CPT option may extend the length of through Thursday. The evening class schedule is divided into
the program to twenty-four (24) months. two periods (Monday and Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to
9:50 p.m. or Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:50 p.m.)
with scheduled breaks. Classes may also be scheduled on Friday
and Saturday between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. The period(s) students
Housing are expected to attend class meetings can vary from module to
module depending upon the number of courses for which an
No campus-based housing is available at any campus. Students individual student is scheduled and the delivery method used for
must find their own housing arrangements, and the campus has that course. Friday or Saturday class meetings may be scheduled
no responsibility for housing, does not made recommendations as needed for courses and for enrichment, tutoring, advising, and
for housing, nor does it advise students on available housing externship or lab activities.
facilities.
Evening Program for Nursing Courses: Classes are scheduled
Monday through Thursday from 4:30 p.m. until 10 p.m., with
scheduled breaks. Two periods are scheduled each four-week
period (module). The first period is scheduled from 4:30 p.m. to
7:25 p.m., and the second period is scheduled from 7:30 p.m. to
Academic Information 10:00 p.m.
Extern/Clinical: The times and locations of clinical rotations

Class Size and externship assignments are variable and depend upon
hospital and externship site demands. In their clinical rotations,
Class size will vary. The maximum scheduled for laboratory classes students will spend 36 hours per week at a clinical setting (hours
is 25, and the maximum schedule for lecture classes is 60 students. and schedules vary by site, but students should plan on working
the day shift), and four hours per week of case study review at
the campus. Due to the dynamic and limited nature of the clinical
Class Schedule environment, students do not necessarily receive their choice of
clinical sites.
Classes are offered in a classroom format and certain courses are Course Load: Students will routinely be scheduled in courses
available by hybrid and by online instruction. totaling approximately 18 quarter credits every sixteen weeks
(except Nurse Education courses). However, course loads may
Course delivery methods: vary from module to module depending upon the student’s
1. Traditional - each course meets face to face at a specific program, academic performance, and other variables.
time and location.
2. Asynchronous Distance—Internet-based courses that are not
time or location specific. A student interacts with the Attendance
coursework, prepared by an instructor, using the Internet and
our Learning Management System named ANGEL. Class attendance is essential. Cultivation of desirable habits is
just as important as the development of skills. Students should be
3. Synchronous Distance—Internet courses that are time but
present and on time for all classes. Development of this important
not location specific (i.e., classes are scheduled for a
habit while in college makes it considerably easier to satisfy
specific time but can be accessed via the Internet). Students
employers, who demand regular and punctual attendance.
interact in real-time with classmates and the instructor using
the Internet and a software product called Elluminate.
Absence from class involves a loss to both the student and to
Elluminate allows the students to ask questions either
other members of the class; the student must rush to make up the
verbally or through text and get responses immediately.
coursework, and other students have to sit through material being
4. Hybrid—a hybrid course involves elements of either the repeated. While circumstances beyond the control of the student
Traditional and the ANGEL delivery methods, the may make it impossible for him or her to attend a class, excessive
Elluminate and the ANGEL delivery methods, or all three. absenteeism or tardiness will result in administrative action. This
will result in a later graduation date. Should a student not attend
Day Program: Classes are regularly scheduled Monday through any classes during the first week of the module, the college will
Thursday. The day class schedule is divided into two periods take administrative action, which may include termination from
(8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) with the course or program.
appropriate scheduled breaks. Hours may vary by campus.
Please check with your campus for scheduled hours. The
period(s) students are expected to attend class meetings can vary Make-Up Work
from module to module depending upon the number of courses
into which an individual student is scheduled and the delivery
Students who have been absent are expected to make up all
method used for that course. Afternoons Monday through
missed work prior to returning to classes and to proceed with the
Thursday, Friday, or Saturday class meetings may be scheduled
new course material in the original sequence. Courses are
as needed for courses and for enrichment, tutoring, advising, and
normally delivered by the traditional lecture/lab instructor-led
externship or lab activities.
method. In special circumstances, these same courses may be
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delivered in an alternative style. The Dean or Campus Director Library of research materials
may approve a tutorial method of making up a course. The Online resource library containing more than 120,000
student who is approved for this method will be assigned to a articles and related materials
faculty member who will work individually with the student to Current industry periodicals
cover the exact course material presented in a lecture/lab Professional software for training
situation. There will be no variance in the content or Fully-equipped medical lab including:
assignments. No more than 10% of any program may be taken Phlebotomy kits
under the make-up method. Microscopes
EKG machine
Miscellaneous medical supplies
Computer lab for individual and group work:
Dress Code Computers
Printers
Students are required to dress modestly and in appropriate Internet access
professional dress according to each program. Consult orientation
materials for specifics on each program’s dress code. Failure to Upon enrollment, all new students, except for I-20 students,
comply with the program dress code could result in suspension of receive a laptop to use when class starts and may keep it when
employment assistance privileges. they graduate at no additional charge.
Professionalism Grade Equipment for Student Use –

CollegeAmerica CO/WY
Students may receive a separate grade for Professionalism for
each course. This is an optional policy. Check with your campus Equipment and training aids that are available to students
for details. The College’s surveys indicate that employers include, but are not limited to, the following:
demand timeliness, excellent attendance, and professional dress
and attitude. The Registrar averages all Professionalism grades at Library of research materials
the time a student registers for employment assistance. Students Online resource library containing more than 120,000
are matched to types and number of job openings based upon articles and related materials
their professional performance and the standards of the company Current industry periodicals
placing the job order. A grade of C or lower in Professionalism or Professional software for training
student conduct resulting in suspension or probation could result Fully-equipped medical lab including:
in fewer employment leads or suspension of employment Phlebotomy kits
assistance privileges. Microscopes
EKG machine
Miscellaneous medical supplies
Computer lab for individual and group work:
Equipment for Student Use Computers
Printers
Internet access
Equipment for Student Use – Stevens- Upon enrollment, all new students, except for Master’s students,
Henager College receive a laptop to use when class starts and may keep it when
they graduate at no additional charge.
Equipment and training aids that are available to students
include, but are not limited to, the following:
Library of research materials
Equipment for Student Use - California
Online resource library containing more than 120,000 College San Diego
articles and related materials
Current industry periodicals Equipment and training aids that are available to students
Professional software for training include, but are not limited to, the following:
Computer lab for individual and group work: An extensive collection of print and electronic resources
Computers, printers, and Internet access or laptops Current industry periodicals
RT lab (Boise and Salt Lake City-Murray campuses) Professional software for training
Upon enrollment, all new students, except for I-20 students, Medical lab including:
receive a laptop to use when class starts and may keep it when Exam tables; skeleton; CPR “Annies”; centrifuge;
they graduate at no additional charge. microscopes; phlebotomy kits; EKG machine; and
miscellaneous medical supplies (syringes, splints,
bandages, etc.)
Respiratory therapy lab including:
Equipment for Student Use – Adult and infant ventilators
CollegeAmerica AZ Positive pressure breathing therapy equipment
Oxygen delivery devices
Pulmonary function testing equipment
Equipment and training aids that are available to students Patient simulators
include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Miscellaneous oxygen and aerosol delivery devices **PE grades are issued for courses taken by exam. Both PE and
Miscellaneous supplies (inhalers, nebulizer, etc.) IP do not affect the GPA calculation.
Computer lab for individual and group work
Computers, software, printers, and Internet access Professionalism is assigned a grade of A, B, C, D, or F.
Limited Permit X-ray lab including:
X-ray unit; X-ray table; Chest bucky; light box;
densitometer; sensitometer; lead apron, blockers and Grade Reports
shields; processor; lead film box; and phantoms
(humerus, ulna, radius; femur; and pelvis) The students can print a report of their grades electronically
through the student portal. For purposes of academic progress
Upon enrollment, all new students, except for I-20 students, and graduation, the cumulative GPA from the student transcript is
receive a laptop to use when class starts and may keep it when used.
they graduate at no additional charge.
Grading System Course Withdrawal

A student who withdraws from a course receives a grade of W.
Grade % Grade Points Explanation A student may officially withdraw by the first Friday at the end
A 94-100 4.0 Excellent of the first week of the module.
A- 90-93 3.7
B+ 87-89 3.4 All courses with a final grade of W are considered attempted
B 84-86 3.0 Very Good credits and will be charged tuition accordingly. PELL and SEOG
(Passing grade point average (GPA) for Master’s degree) can be awarded for courses given a grade of W.
B- 80-83 2.7
(Passing grade for Associate Degree in Nursing students)† Since a grade of W is counted as credit hours attempted but not
C+ 77-79 2.4 completed, it will adversely affect a student’s Satisfactory
C 74-76 2.0 Average Academic Progress (See Standards of Satisfactory Progress). A
(Passing grade for Master’s and Respiratory Therapy students grade of W does not affect the student’s cumulative GPA.
75% for the entire course)† A grade of W may only be issued in the following circumstances:
C- 70-73 1.7
D+ 67-69 1.4 • A student has attended at least one day of the class during
D 64-66 1.0 Poor the first week of the module and then formally withdraws
D- 60-63 .7 with the Registrar before the end of the first week of the
(Passing grade for Associate’s and BS degree programs, other module.
than the Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy and the • A student has attended beyond the first week of the module,
Associate Degree in Nursing; grades for state licensing is in good standing (good attendance and passing grades),
requirements may vary from graduation requirements) and is forced to withdraw due to extenuating circumstances
F 59 or below 0 Failing which are limited to verified medical problems (either with
I 0 Incomplete the student or his or her immediate family), military
(Turns to F within four weeks of end of module if work is not obligations, jury duty, or death in the family that causes
completed for an academic grade) extended hardship. If a student attends beyond the first
PE ** Passing by exam week of the module and then withdraws for reasons other
IP ** Passing than those listed above, a grade of F will be issued. An F
(In Progress, Partial Course Completed) grade academically lowers the student’s grade point average
P 0 Passing and adversely affects the student’s academic progress.
(Also used for Respiratory Therapy clinical grade)
W * Withdrawal
T 0 Transfer of credits
from another Program Withdrawal
educational institution
Transfer + Grade Transfer of credits
from an affiliated Program Withdrawal – SHC
educational institution
Students who find it necessary to withdraw from a program
† Students in the Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy should have an interview with the Associate Dean of his/her
program must achieve 75% or better on all final examinations in program or the Director of Student Services. The student is also
their core RES courses, and a cumulative score of 75% or better required to have an exit interview with a representative of the
for the entirety of the program. Students in a master’s program Financial Aid Office. This is the date of determination. Or, if a
must earn a 2.0 or better in master’s level courses in order to student provides notice of withdrawal in writing, the date on
graduate. Students in the Associate Degree in Nursing program which the notice is mailed with appropriate postage is the date of
must achieve an overall average of B- or better in all courses and determination. Finally, a student may call and notify the school of
maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better throughout the program. withdrawal; this date is the date of determination. In such a case,
* See Course Withdrawal section. documentation is required, along with the name of the College
representative with whom the student spoke, the date of the
phone call, and the reason for leaving school.
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When a student does not contact the school to withdraw, the date
of determination is the fifth day of the module during which he or Satisfactory Academic Progress
she does not attend school. Measurements
Program Withdrawal – CollegeAmerica Students must progress satisfactorily toward meeting graduation
requirements. The academic progress of each student will be
AZ/CO/WY and California College reviewed at the required evaluation points below and at least
once every academic year after the first. An academic year is
San Diego defined as two terms of four modules each, or 32 weeks. At each
evaluation point, the student must have completed 67% of the
Students who find it necessary to withdraw from a program credits attempted. A student’s progress toward graduation is
should have an interview with one of the following: Dean, Dean considered satisfactory if the following minimum GPA
of Students, Registrar, Dean of Continuing Education, or requirements are met.
Associate Dean of their program. The student is also required to
have an exit interview with a representative of the Financial Aid Required Minimum GPA
Office. If a student provides notice of withdrawal in writing, the Evaluation Point with 67% of Credits
date on which the notice is mailed with appropriate postage is the Attempted Completed
date of withdrawal. (Master’s Degree Program)
25% of the program 2.0
Dismissal Graduation 3.0
(Bachelor’s Degree Program)
Student termination may result from unsatisfactory academic
End of the first academic year 1.5
progress, unsatisfactory course completion, failure to achieve the
End of the second academic year 2.0
appropriate proficiency level within the prescribed timeframe,
End of the third academic year 2.0
use of controlled substances on campus, conduct detrimental to
End of the fourth academic year 2.0
the College, failure to comply with financial aid regulations, or
End of each academic year until 150% 2.0
non-observance of other student regulations. A student who is
dismissed may appeal to the Campus Director of the College, (Associate of Applied Science and Occupational Associate’s
who will make the final determination. Degree Program, except for Associate Degree in Nursing and
Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy)
CollegeAmerica and California College San Diego: Students 25% of the program 1.0
will be automatically terminated from the College, without a 50% of the program 1.5
right to appeal, after 14 consecutive days of non-attendance. Graduation 2.0
However, the student will be allowed to petition for readmission. 150% of the program 2.0
(Associate in Nursing and Associate in Respiratory Therapy)
25% of the program 3.0 for Nursing
Readmission 2.0 for Respiratory Therapy
50% of the program 3.0 for Nursing
Readmission to the College following dismissal or withdrawal 2.0 for Respiratory Therapy
will be at the sole discretion of the College. Students whose Graduation 3.0 for Nursing
enrollment has been terminated may petition the Campus 2.0 for Respiratory Therapy
Director or the Dean in writing for reinstatement. The written 150% of the program 3.0 for Nursing
request should contain a summary of why the student feels he or 2.0 for Respiratory Therapy
she should be readmitted. The Campus Director or Dean shall
review all requests on a case-by-case basis. Extenuating Associate Degree in Nursing (CollegeAmerica Denver campus
circumstances will be taken into consideration. However, the only) - Nursing students will maintain minimal grades of B+ in
College reserves the right to refuse to readmit any student who all nursing courses, and receive a Pass grade in laboratory,
does not meet the College’s academic or behavioral standards. simulation, and clinical experiences. Nursing students will
satisfactorily perform all nursing skills as measured on skills
assessment forms, receive favorable evaluations by faculty and
instructors, and receive the passing score on REACH exams
Maximum Time Frame according to individual nursing course requirements. To be
eligible for graduation and complete the ADN program, nursing
Students must complete their program within one and one half students must achieve a minimal score of 900 on the final Reach
times the credit hours required to complete the program. Students Exit Exam.
must complete 67% of their credits attempted in each evaluation
period in order to meet satisfactory academic progress standards.
The student must complete the program within the maximum
time frame in order to graduate.
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Probation Appeal
To ensure a student’s success in a program, grades are reviewed A student has the right to appeal a determination that he or she is not
by the Dean at the end of each evaluation point. If a student is in making satisfactory progress. The appeal must be in writing and
danger of falling below the required standards of progress, the should be submitted to the dean within seven days of the unsatis-
student is advised. A student is placed on probation if he or she factory progress determination. The decision of the dean is final.
fails to meet either or both the maximum time frame and the
cumulative GPA at the evaluation points. If a student fails to meet
the minimum requirements at the end of the next evaluation
point, federal financial aid cannot be disbursed unless an appeal
Extenuating Circumstances
is approved by the Dean. The appeal for mitigating circumstances
must be made in writing by the student. However, if the student The College may waive interim satisfactory standards for
does not appeal or an appeal is not approved, the student’s extenuating circumstances. Circumstances must be documented,
enrollment may be terminated. Students may petition for re-entry and it must be demonstrated by the student that such mitigating
based upon extenuating circumstances; the decision of the circumstances have had an adverse impact on satisfactory
Campus Director is final. However, a student may self-pay for progress. Documentation is provided to financial aid when
tuition and expenses until such time the student meets either or approving such a student to continue receiving financial aid
both the maximum time frame and the cumulative GPA funds.
requirements. If the student is successful in improving
completion of courses within the maximum time frame and
cumulative GPA to the minimum requirement at that increment or
an appeal is approved, financial aid may be reinstated. If the
Re-establishing Eligibility for
student is unsuccessful, he or she is dismissed and is not allowed Federal Funds
re-entry to the College.
While on probation, a student receives tutoring and regular If a student is allowed to return to the College after being
academic assessment and is urged to apply himself or herself to dismissed for unsatisfactory progress, he or she may reenter and
again attain satisfactory academic progress. must meet the above requirements before receiving Title IV aid.
The student must make financial arrangements with the College
to pay for courses while reestablishing eligibility for federal
California College San Diego only: Due to licensure
funds. Once the student has met the requirements listed above,
requirements for the respiratory therapy profession, respiratory
Title IV aid will be reinstated. If the student does not meet the
therapy students must achieve a C (75%) or better in their core
satisfactory progress requirements during the probationary period
RES courses, and a cumulative grade of C (75%) or better for the
of one academic year, he or she will be dismissed from the
entirety of the program for satisfactory progress. Respiratory
College. The student may appeal the decision for dismissal in
therapy students will be placed on academic probation if they fall
writing for mitigating circumstances.
below this level at the evaluation points.
Satisfactory Progress Verification Incompletes

Incomplete grades are counted as credits attempted and affect
When financial aid electronic disbursement rosters are received,
maximum time frame, but do not affect the grade point average.
the financial aid officer at Central Financial Aid (CFA) quickly
An incomplete (I) grade may be issued to a student who is
checks that the student is eligible for the disbursement. If the
passing a course but who has not completed all required work.
student does not have the required time and credits, it is so
The student will be allowed four weeks to complete the
documented on the student’s academic record.
coursework. When the coursework is completed, a grade will be
issued for the course. If the work is not completed during the
The Director of Financial Aid at CFA is fully responsible and
allotted time, the incomplete (I) will revert to an “F”.
accountable for verifying and documenting that the student is
entitled to the funds by checking the required time and credits When calculating the GPA for purposes of determining
correlating to satisfactory progress. satisfactory progress, an incomplete (I) is equivalent to an “F”.
The student accumulates no quality points for the course, but the
number of credits assigned to the course is included in the total
number of credit hours attempted. If the incomplete prevents a
Standards of Progress student from meeting graduation requirements, the student will
for Veterans be eligible for employment assistance services.
Veterans or eligible persons are evaluated monthly to determine

satisfactory progress. A veteran or eligible person whose grade Non-credit Remedial Courses
point average falls below 2.0 will be placed on probation for
unsatisfactory progress and shall be terminated if his or her GPA
Non-credit remedial courses do not affect satisfactory academic
remains below 2.0 at the end of the next grading period. If the
progress. The student does not earn an academic grade, nor is the
veteran or eligible person is allowed to remain on probation
non-credit remedial course counted toward the maximum time
beyond this period, he or she will have all veterans’ benefits
frame.
discontinued.
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8. Pass the National Board of Respiratory Care’s Registered
Occupational Standards Respiratory Therapy (RRT) exam (for the Bachelor’s of
Respiratory Therapy students only).
The college must terminate any student who is unable to
satisfactorily achieve the knowledge and skills required by the
occupation for which the training is intended.
Degrees/Diplomas Granted
Upon fulfillment of the graduation requirements, the student will
Prerequisite Courses be issued the appropriate degree, indicating satisfactory
completion and passing of all program requirements. The
If a student fails a course that is a prerequisite for another course, Colleges offer programs leading to an Associate of Occupational
the student must successfully complete the course before Studies degree, an Associate of Applied Science degree, an
continuing in the program. If a student fails a course that is not a academic Bachelor of Science degree, and a Master’s degree.
prerequisite for another course, the student may continue in the Students should check with the campus of choice to see what
program and repeat the course at a later date, provided that the degrees are available.
maximum time frame standards are not exceeded.
CollegeAmerica Arizona only: Upon fulfillment of the
graduation requirements, the student will be issued the
appropriate degree, indicating satisfactory completion and
Course Repetitions passing of all program requirements. CollegeAmerica offers
programs leading to an Associate of Occupational Studies degree,
Programs are not designed to facilitate course repetitions due to an Associate’s degree, or a Bachelor of Science degree.
the short, fast-paced, and intense nature of the coursework. If a CollegeAmerica also offers a diploma program for non-high
student fails a course or earns a grade in a course below a “D-” school graduates only.
(B for Nursing courses, C for Respiratory Therapy courses), that
course could be repeated, provided it is offered again within the
maximum time frame. The Dean or Program Director must
approve all course repetitions. The College does not replace Graduation Honors
grades when a course is repeated. Each attempt at the course is
recorded on the student’s transcript and both grades are reflected A student may graduate with honors as follows:
in the cumulative GPA. Each attempt at the course would be
counted as a “course attempted” in the calculations for successful Summa Cum Laude for graduating with a 3.91 cumulative
course completion and maximum time frame. Repeating a course GPA.
in a program will result in the assessment of tuition charges at the Magna Cum Laude for graduating with a cumulative GPA
current credit hour rate. between 3.76 and 3.90
Cum Laude for graduating with a cumulative GPA between 3.50
and 3.75.
Graduation Requirements
and Awards
Scheduling
To be eligible for graduation, students must meet the following
requirements: Courses are scheduled so that students should be able to complete
1. Pass with a D- grade or higher all core and non-core courses all program requirements on time unless the student fails courses,
(except for master’s courses, Nursing courses, and core fails to achieve core requirements, or withdraws and re-enters.
Respiratory Therapy courses). Students with transfer credits may experience disruptions in their
schedule. If any of these circumstances occur, the College will
2. Attain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (3.0 for Nursing make every effort to schedule the student with a full schedule
students and Master’s students, 75% for Respiratory each module; however, courses will not be scheduled simply to
Therapy students). facilitate the student who has interrupted his or her schedule.
Students are urged to do everything possible not to interrupt their
3. Pass the number of credit hours required for the program
schedule.
within the maximum time frame.
4. Satisfy all financial obligations.
5. Pass the National Board of Respiratory Care’s Credit Transfer from
Comprehensive/Secure Written Registry Self-Assessment
Exam (Respiratory Therapy students only).
Another College
6. Pass the NCLEX-RN examination (Nursing students only). Credits from other institutions which are accredited by an agency
7. Attempt National Board of Respiratory Care’s Certified recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may transfer
Respiratory Therapy (CRT) exam (Respiratory Therapy when the course submitted for consideration is of comparable
students only). scope and content to the campus’s own courses. International
credits will be reviewed on an individual basis. Transfer of credit
is at the judgment and discretion of the Dean and/or the Campus
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Director. The maximum transfer credits allowable from other passing the examination with a score of 90% or greater. If the
institutions are: student passes the examination, the student will receive a grade
of PE on his or her transcript.
To associate’s degree programs: No more than 25% of the
credits may be transferred. Tuition will be adjusted CLEP, DANTES, AP, AND CERTIFICATION CREDIT
accordingly. Transferred credits must be C- or better except in The college may award credit to students who score at or above
the Nursing prerequisite courses, which must be B- or better. established levels on College-Level Examination Program
Nursing courses are generally not transferrable. A grade of C (CLEP), Defense Activities for Non-traditional Education
is required for Respiratory Therapy credits. Core technical Support (DANTES) examinations, Advanced Placement (AP),
courses must be earned within the past 8 years, and general and college recognized certifications (i.e., Cisco, Microsoft, A+,
education courses have no time limit. etc.). Some core courses may not be transferable (i.e., medical
To a bachelor’s degree program (not bachelor’s clinical core courses). Information regarding specific CLEP,
completion degree programs): No more than 50% of the DANTES, and AP equivalents/scores may be obtained from the
credits may be transferred. Tuition will be adjusted Dean or Campus Director. Tuition is adjusted accordingly.
accordingly. Transferred credits must be C- or better (B- for
nursing and C for Respiratory Therapy). Core courses must
be earned within the past 8 years, and general education
courses have no time limit. Credit Transfer to Other Colleges
To master’s degree programs (from other accredited Graduates or students who are considering transferring from the
master’s degree programs): No more than 25% of the college to other institutions should recognize that programs at the
credits may be transferred. Tuition will be adjusted college are specifically tailored to career preparation. Courses
accordingly. Transferred credits must be B- or better and will that make up such programs are not generally transferable to
be accepted as long as the degree was earned from an other colleges, particularly in programs that emphasize general or
accredited institution. Applicants enrolling into the master’s liberal education. It should also be noted that in any transfer
degree program must have earned a baccalaureate degree in situation, regardless of the colleges involved, the acceptance of
an associated field which will be recognized as long as it was credits is at the sole discretion of the accepting college and
earned from an accredited institution whose accrediting this college makes no representations whatsoever concerning
agency is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. the transferability of any college credits to any other
There is no time limit for bachelor’s degrees which are institution. The college credits generally are not transferable
applied to the master’s program. All transferred core courses to other colleges unless a written articulation agreement between
must be earned within the past 8 years. the college and another institution has been negotiated. See the
TRANSFER CREDIT PROCESS director of admissions or the Campus Director for details of any
articulation agreements.
The applicant must supply a college syllabus, catalog, or course
description and an official transcript(s) for transfer of credit to
California College San Diego only: NOTICE CONCERNING
occur.
TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDITS AND CREDENTIALS
COURSE NUMBERING EARNED AT OUR INSTITUTION
Generally, 100- and 200-level courses are for associate’s-level
work, 300- and 400-level courses are for bachelor’s-level work, The transferability of credits you earn at CCSD is at the complete
and 500- and 600-level courses are for master’s-level work. In discretion of an institution to which you may seek to transfer.
transferring in credits, no 100- and 200-level courses may be Acceptance of the degree, diploma, or certificate you earn in any
used to satisfy our 300- and 400- or 500- and 600-level courses. of our programs is also at the complete discretion of the institution
However, 300- and 400- or 500- and 600-level courses for to which you may seek to transfer. If the credits or degree,
another accredited institution may be used to satisfy 100- and diploma, or certificate that you earn at this institution are not
200-level courses at our institution if the course descriptions are accepted at the institution to which you seek to transfer, you may
similar. be required to repeat some or all of your coursework at that
institution. For this reason you should make certain that your
COURSE CREDITS attendance at this institution will meet your educational goals.
A sufficient number of credits earned from the transferring This may include contacting an institution to which you may seek
institution must equal the credits we grant for a course. Example: to transfer after attending CCSD to determine if your credits or
a sociology course transferred to us must be 4 quarter credits or 3 degree, diploma or certificate will transfer.
semester credits to satisfy our sociology course requirements.
(Semester credits x 1.5 = quarter credits).
Credit Transfer from
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Grades of transferred courses from other institutions (must be C-
Affiliated Colleges
and higher) are recorded as a “P” grade and do not contribute to
quality points in calculating the student’s cumulative GPA at our Graduates or students who are transferring within the affiliated
colleges. college system will have their credits automatically accepted.
Graduates of associate’s degree programs within the affiliated
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS/SEMINARS college system may transfer credits to an applicable full
Credits for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or seminars may bachelor’s degree, not a bachelor’s completion degree. The same
not be transferred to satisfy courses at our colleges. A student grade requirements as for students transferring credits from
who has continuing education units and/or seminars in courses outside the system apply.
scheduled in the student’s program, may challenge the course by
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When a student transfers from one affiliated campus to another,
grades, grade point averages (GPA), and satisfactory academic Transcript Policy
progress (SAP) status transfer with the student. In other words, if
a student is on academic probation and transfers from one Students may receive two official transcripts at no charge.
campus to another, the student will remain on academic Students may apply for additional transcripts for a $5 charge
probation. Likewise, a student who transfers from one campus to each.
another with a GPA that warrants honor status will retain that
status at his or her new campus.
Family Educational Rights and
Credit Transfer for Veterans Privacy Act of 1974
The College maintains a written record of the previous education In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy
and training of veterans or eligible persons. No more than 25% of Act, which became law on November 19, 1974, Stevens-Henager
a transfer student’s prior academic work will be accepted towards College hereby notifies all students of their rights in connection
a degree, with the training period shortened proportionately. The with educational records maintained by the College. All students
veteran or eligible person will be notified of prior credit granted. are entitled to review their educational records maintained by the
College by making a request to the Campus Director. Within
forty-five (45) days after the request is made, the educational
records of the student will be made available to the student. If the
Credit by Examination student believes that information in the educational records is
inaccurate or misleading or violates the privacy or other rights of
Students may wish to challenge out of a course by taking a the student, the student may request that the College amend the
competency examination. To successfully pass a challenge exam records. If the College refuses to amend the educational records
the student must score 90% or better on the final test. The college of the student, the College will inform the student of the right to a
may award credit to students who pass the college challenge hearing to seek the correction of information in the educational
exam in a specific course. The student must challenge the course records. At the hearing, the student will be afforded an
and the test must be completed and scored before or during the opportunity to present evidence that is relevant to the issues, and
first day of the module. Credit received will be treated similar to the student may be assisted or represented by an individual of his
transfer credit (with a grade of PE being assigned to the course). or her choice at his or her own expense, including an attorney.
Tuition adjustment will be made for Pass by Examination. The decision of the College shall be based solely upon the
California College San Diego only: A grade may be earned as a evidence presented at the hearing. If, as a result of the hearing,
result of taking a challenge examination (PE grade) and passing the student believes that the information is not accurate, is
with 90% or better. GPA is not affected by PE grades. Financial misleading, or otherwise is in violation of the privacy or other
aid cannot be issued for a grade of PE. rights of the student, the student has the right to place in the
educational records a statement commenting upon the
The notation of IP (In Progress, Passing) will be posted for information in the education records and/or setting forth any
students who have obtained passing grades at the end of the first reasons for disagreeing with the decision of the College.
month of a two-month course. An IP grade is a placeholder for
partial courses and is not part of the GPA calculation since a The College maintains student records on the campus premises
grade is not earned until the end of the two-month course. for a period of not less than five years. The College maintains
student transcripts in perpetuity.
Satisfactory progress and successful course completion is not
affected by the PE grade or the IP grade.
Due to licensure requirements for the respiratory therapy Financial Information
profession, respiratory therapy students must achieve 75% or
better in their core RES courses, and a cumulative score of 75%
or better for the entirety of the program. Tuition and Fees
Respiratory therapy students should see the Registrar or the
No out-of-state tuition requirements apply. A $75 deposit is
Respiratory Therapy Program Director for complete details.
required of all high school students enrolling in the College. The
deposit will be applied to the tuition charges and is
nonrefundable.
Student Records
Beginning January 18, 2010, tuition charges for all new students
All student records are kept for five years from the last date of who start classes and for all existing students who have been
attendance. Student transcripts are kept permanently. enrolled in the college since March 2007 ranges from $312 to
$505 per quarter credit. Tuition for associate’s degree programs is
$38,400, except for Respiratory Therapy, which is $44,895 and
Nursing, which is $53,300. Tuition for bachelor’s degree
programs is $67,750, except for Respiratory Therapy, which is
$74,310. Tuition for RN to BS Nursing Administration is
$28,700. Tuition for the RN to BS Nursing degree is $38,440.
Tuition for master’s degrees is $26,445. Tuition for international
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students enrolled in a master’s degree program (CPT) is $29,300, 2. Your total charges are paid by a third party, such as an
which includes employment and housing assistance and all employer, government program or other payer, and you
related fees. have no separate agreement to repay the third party.
Tuition for property management certification (continuing The State of California created the Student Tuition Recovery Fund
education program) is $9,995. (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic losses suffered by
California residents who were students attending certain schools
Books are loaned at no charge except for all master’s programs, regulated by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational
in which the students must purchase all textbooks, and the Education.
Nursing Administration program, in which the approximate cost
You may be eligible for STRF if you are a California resident,
of the textbooks, which must be purchased through the College or
prepaid tuition, paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an
elsewhere, is $1,800. The cost of uniforms and laboratory
economic loss as a result of any of the following:
supplies is included in tuition. Nursing laboratory supply
package must be paid separately by the student. 1. The school closed before the course of instruction was
completed.
The tuition for the Surgical Technology program includes AST
student membership fees and the cost of two uniforms. Books are 2. The school's failure to pay refunds or charges on behalf of
loaned at no charge. A physical examination performed by a a student to a third party for license fees or any other
licensed physician, a series of three Hepatitis B vaccinations, and purpose, or to provide equipment or materials for which a
the cost of any courses taken to prepare to pass the Surgical charge was collected within 180 days before the closure of
Technology examination are the responsibility of the student. the school.
3. The school's failure to pay or reimburse loan proceeds
Beginning July 5, 2010, tuition charges for all new students who
under a federally guaranteed student loan program as
start classes and for all existing students who have been enrolled
required by law or to pay or reimburse proceeds received
in the college since March 2007 will range from $320 to $518 per
by the school prior to closure in excess of tuition and other
quarter credit. Tuition for associate’s degree programs will be
cost.
$39,400, except for Respiratory Therapy, which will be $46,015
and Nursing, which will be $54,630. Tuition for bachelor’s 4. There was a decline in the quality of the course of
degree programs will be $69,445, except for Respiratory instruction within 30 days before the school closed or, if
Therapy, which will be $76,168. Tuition for RN to BS Nursing the decline began earlier than 30 days prior to closure, the
Administration will be $29,420. Tuition for the RN to BS period of decline determined by the Bureau.
Nursing degree will be $39,400. Tuition for master’s degrees will 5. An inability to collect on a judgment against the institution
be $27,106. Tuition for international students enrolled in a for a violation of the Act.
master’s degree program (CPT) will be $29,300, which includes
employment and housing assistance and all related fees.
Tuition for property management certification (continuing Tuition
education program) will be $10,245.
Students enrolled in fully online programs are responsible for All students must make payment arrangements with the Financial
purchasing all books. Aid Office in advance of attending classes. All payment
arrangements for an unpaid balance must be made with the
In the event a check is returned for any reason, a $35 charge will
Financial Aid Office at the end of the student’s program. The
be made to the student’s account. Refund calculations are
student must be credit-worthy to qualify for electronic
complex. For further information and examples, read the catalog,
withdrawal plans or for private-market loans. For those students
and visit our Financial Aid office.
who qualify for federal financial aid, electronic payments are
The State of California charges a fee to sit for the state licensure ordered from the lenders and from FAME by Central Financial
exams. This amount cannot be included in the federal financial Aid on the dates students qualify for their funds. Students can
aid calculation. expect the college to increase, at least once during any calendar
year, the tuition for courses and programs offered by the college.
California College San Diego only: Student Tuition Recovery
Students are counseled about repayment of financial aid during
Fund
the mandatory entrance and exit interview.
You must pay the state-imposed assessment for the Student
Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) if all of the following applies to If an amount is due at the time the student graduates or
you: withdraws, the balance is due in full at that time unless
1. You are a student, who is a California resident and prepays satisfactory payment arrangements have been made with the
all or part of your tuition either by cash, guaranteed Financial Aid Office. If the student fails to make a payment
student loans, or personal loans, and within 15 days of the due date, the balance will be due in full and
the account will be turned over to a collections agency. The
2. Your total charges are not paid by any third-party payer
student agrees to pay any collection fees up to and including
such as an employer, government program or other payer
court costs and reasonable attorney fees. Cash discounts are not
unless you have a separate agreement to repay the third
given for early payment of fees or tuition. If a student has a
party.
balance, a hold will be placed on his/her account and diplomas or
You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not official transcripts will not be released
required to pay the STRF assessment, if either of the following
applies:
1. You are not a California resident.
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Note: Any holder of a consumer credit contract is subject to
Funding Tuition all claims and defenses, which the debtor could assert against
the seller of goods or services, obtained pursuant hereto or
A variety of financial plans are available for those students who with the proceeds hereof. Recovery hereunder by the debtor
qualify for financial aid. These plans include a combination of shall not exceed amounts paid by the debtor (FTC Rule
student loans, grants, scholarships, and payment plans. The effective 5/14/1976).
variety of available plans affords flexibility in choosing the one
best suited for a specific need. The college offers individual
financial planning sessions for each student and family. The
college participates in the Title IV Federal Financial Aid Program
Cancellation or Withdrawal
that includes Federal Pell Grants, Federal ACG and SMART
grants, Federal Stafford Subsidized or Unsubsidized Loans,
Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Study, the Federal Cancelling Enrollment Prior to
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, and the Federal Starting Class
Direct Student Lending program. All students must have an
appointment with the Finance Department prior to starting school
If you are not accepted into the College, the enrollment
to arrange payment of tuition. Prospective students may request a
agreement will be cancelled, and we will refund all money paid
Student Financial Aid Guide, a Financial Aid Consumer
within 30 days. You may cancel the enrollment agreement within
Information packet and other pertinent information and forms
three business days and receive a full refund of all money paid
from the Finance Department. Private loans, scholarships, and
within 30 days. If you have not visited the College prior to
electronic tuition payments are available to students to cover the
enrollment, you may withdraw without penalty within three
cost of tuition as follows. The College will work with any bank
business days following a tour of the college facilities and
that the student wishes to use for student loans, in addition to
inspection of equipment where your education services will be
those banks and programs listed below. Please see the local
provided. You will also receive a full refund within 30 days if
campus Financial Aid office for information about specific
your educational services are discontinued or your starting date is
lenders.
postponed by more than 90 days.
California College San Diego only: If a student obtains a loan to
The enrollment agreement may be terminated by the college for
pay for an educational program, the student will have the
unsatisfactory academic progress, use of controlled substances on
responsibility to repay the full amount of the loan plus interest, less
campus, conduct detrimental to the College, failure to comply
the amount of any refund. If the student has received federal
with financial aid regulations or non-observance of other student
student financial aid funds, the student is entitled to a refund of the
regulations. If you are dismissed, you may appeal to the Campus
monies not paid from federal student financial aid program funds.
Director of the College, whose decision will be final.
Sallie Mae: This is a credit-based loan, and a student may elect
to make interest-only payments while in college. The interest rate
is based on the individual’s credit rating. Payments are sent
Postponement of Starting Date –
directly to the lender or electronically to the campus. CollegeAmerica AZ ONLY
Selected/Key Bank/Wells Fargo/CitiBank: These are credit- Postponement of a starting date, whether at the request of the
based loans and generally repayment begins six months after college or the student, requires a written agreement signed by the
leaving the program. There is no pre-payment penalty. Interest student and the college. The agreement must set forth:
for this loan is based on the individual’s credit rating. The
payments are sent directly to the lender or electronically to the a) Whether the postponement is for the convenience of
campus. the college or the student.
b) A deadline for the new start date, beyond which the
Nelnet Business Solutions (FACTS): A convenient budget plan start date will not be postponed.
that uses an automatic payment plan to help a student meet
If the course is not commenced or the student fails to attend by
educational expenses. It is not a loan; therefore the student has
the new start date set forth in the agreement, the student will be
no debt, there are no interest or finance charges assessed, and
entitled to an appropriate refund of the prepaid tuition and fees
there is no credit check. The cost to budget monthly payments is
within 30 days of the deadline of the new start date set forth in
a $25 per semester or a $45 annual nonrefundable enrollment fee.
the agreement, determined in accordance with the college’s
The enrollment fee is automatically deducted from a student’s
refund policy and all applicable laws and rules concerning the
account within 14 days of the enrollment agreement being posted
Private Occupational Act of 1981.
to the system. The tuition payment is automatically deducted on
the fifth of each month from a checking or savings account.
Other rules apply. Please see the Financial Aid Office for more
information. Cancellation after Classes Have Started
Tuition Options (formerly NLSC): This is an institutional You may cancel enrollment for any reason up until midnight of
program. The student must have been denied for private loans the fifth day of scheduled classes in the first module of the first
through Sallie Mae or a selected bank to use this funding option. academic year, and the College will refund any monies paid,
The first payment is due 30 days after starting college. Interest minus an administrative fee of $150.00 and any charges for
charged is the same rate as charged on Stafford Loans with a books and equipment not returned and uniforms issued.
minimum of 6%. If students make payments pursuant to an Thereafter, you may terminate your enrollment by giving written
installment plan, a separate installment contract will be entered. notice to the College. Such notice is effective when the College
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receives the notice. The written notice of cancellation need not 3. If you terminate after completing more than 50% of the term
take any particular form. but less than 75%, you are responsible for 75% of the
tuition, a $150.00 administrative fee, cost of any books or
computers not returned, and uniforms issued.
Cancellation after Classes Have Started – 4. If you terminate after completing more than 75% of the
term, you are responsible for all tuition and fees plus the
CCSD Only cost of any books or computers not returned and uniforms
issued.
You may cancel enrollment for any reason up until midnight of
the first day of classes in the first academic year, or seven days
after enrollment, whichever is the longer, and the College will Refund Policy – California College
refund any monies paid, minus an administrative fee of $150.00
and any charges for books and equipment not returned and San Diego ONLY
uniforms issued. Thereafter, you may terminate your enrollment
by giving written notice to the College. Such notice is effective A student has the right to withdraw from the college at any time.
when the College receives the notice. The written notice of A refund will be based on the Institution’s Refund Policy.
cancellation need not take any particular form. California College San Diego complies with state and federal
refund policies. You may cancel enrollment for any reason up
until midnight of the first day of classes in the first academic
year, or seven days after enrollment, whichever is the longer, and
Refund Policy the college will refund any monies paid minus an administrative
fee of $150 and any charges for books and uniforms issued.
Thereafter, you may terminate your enrollment by giving written
Refund Policy – SHC, CollegeAmerica notice to the college. Such notice is effective when the college
AZ and CO/WY receives the notice. The written notice of cancellation need not
take any particular form, and however expressed, is effective if it
shows you no longer wish to be bound by the enrollment
Institutional charges upon withdrawal or termination during agreement.
the first term of the first academic year:
You have the right to withdraw at any time, by notifying the
1. If you terminate after midnight of the fifth day of classes, college, in writing, at the address on the enrollment agreement. If
but before completing more than 10% of the term, you are you withdraw after midnight of the first day of classes in the first
responsible for 10% of the tuition, a $150.00 administrative academic year, or seven days after enrollment, whichever is the
fee, the cost of any books or computers not returned, and longer, the college will remit a refund within forty-five (45) days
uniforms issued. of your withdrawal. The refund shall be determined by pro-rating
2. If you terminate after completing more than 10% of the term the amount paid for instruction. If the withdrawal date is after the
but less than 25%, you are responsible for 25% of the term’s completion of more than 60% of the period of enrollment, no
tuition, a $150.00 administrative fee, the cost of any books refund is due. This initial amount, plus any equipment charges
or computers not returned, and uniforms issued. paid by you, will be reduced by the cost of any equipment that is
not returned in usable condition within thirty (30) days.
3. If you terminate after completing more than 25% of the term
but less than 50%, you are responsible for 50% of the Refunds are calculated using two methods (when the withdrawal
tuition, a $150.00 administrative fee, the cost of any books record involves federal financial aid funds, the Return of Title IV
or computers not returned, and uniforms issued. takes priority and must be observed before any other refund
calculation). The school then calculates the state refund policy.
4. If you terminate enrollment after completing more than 50%
of the term but less than 75%, you are responsible for 75% The Return of Title IV, as defined by the 1998 Amendments to
of the tuition, a $150.00 administrative fee, the cost of any the Higher Education Act of 1965, applies to any student
books or computers not returned, and uniforms issued. receiving federal financial aid and who withdraws on or before
60% of the calendar days to the end of the period of enrollment
5. If you terminate enrollment after completing more than 75% or payment period.
of the term, you are responsible for all tuition and fees plus
the cost of any books or computers not returned and The percentage of Title IV that has been earned is equal to the
uniforms issued. percentage of payment period or period of enrollment that the
student completed by the withdrawal date (documented last day
Institutional charges upon withdrawal or termination during of attendance or the date of determination).
any subsequent term:
If the withdrawal date is after the completion of more than 60%
1. If you terminate during the first 25% of the term, you are of the period of enrollment, the student has earned 100% of the
responsible for 25% of the tuition, a $150.00 administrative Title IV funds.
fee, cost of any books or computers not returned, and
uniforms issued. If the amount of Title IV that the student has earned (as
calculated) is less than the amount of Title IV that was disbursed,
2. If you terminate after completing more than 25% of the term the difference must be returned within 45 days to the appropriate
but less than 50%, you are responsible for 50% of the program. No additional disbursements will follow.
tuition, a $150.00 administrative fee, the cost of any books
or computers not returned, and uniforms issued.
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many credits the student started. If the student started 18 credits,
Return of Title IV Funds or more, in the term, no reduction is necessary. If the student
started 13.5 credits, but less than 18 credits, the Pell Grant is
If a student receives Title IV student financial assistance (Federal reduced to 3/4 time. If the student started 9 credits, but less than
Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Grants, Federal Family 13.5 credits, the Pell Grant is reduced to 1/2 time. If the student
Education Loans, ACG or SMART grants), special rules apply started less than 9 credits, the Pell Grant is reduced to less than
when a student withdraws or is terminated. These rules are 1/2 time. In all cases, once any such adjustment of the Pell Grant
independent of the institution’s refund policy. Thus, there may be has been made, the institutional refund policy will be applied.
cases where the institution is required by the government to
If a student withdraws during the first module of a term without
return Title IV funds even though such funds are needed to pay
completing that module, the student’s Pell Grant, if any, will be
the student’s institutional charges. In all cases, the student
reduced as indicated above, and then the Federal Return of
remains responsible for paying institutional charges as
Title IV Funds policy will be applied to the remaining amount of
determined by the refund policy.
Federal Student Aid that was disbursed or could have been
For the purpose of determining the amount you owe for the time disbursed. The amount the student has earned is based on a
you attended, you shall be deemed to have withdrawn from a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days the
course when any of the following occurs: student was carried on the rolls from the beginning of the term
until the date of determination, and the denominator of which is
a. You notify the college of your withdrawal, or the number of days in the term, including weekends and holidays
b. The college terminates you. but not including any break of five days or more. This fraction is
then multiplied by the dollar amount of Federal Student Aid
Refunds will be paid within 45 days from the date of which was disbursed or could have been disbursed, to arrive and
determination. Any credit granted for the prior education or the dollar amount of Federal Student Aid the student has earned.
training shall not impact this refund policy. Refund calculations The school will then return to the Federal government the amount
are complex. For further information and examples, read the that the student did not earn, will apply the institutional refund
catalog and visit the College’s Financial Aid Office. policy, and will bill the student for any amount the student owes
the school.
Earning and Returning

Title IV Funds Sample Refund Policies
Special rules apply for withdrawals of certain Title IV federal For example: Assume that a first time enrollment student
student aid recipients. (Title IV aid includes Federal Pell Grants, enrolled in a program and was charged $150 in fees. The
Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grants, Federal Stafford student’s start date for the payment period was 1/13/09 with an
Loans, and Federal PLUS Loans.) end date of 5/2/09. The start of the next module was 2/18/09 in
which the student attended four days of the module. The student
SHC: If a student officially withdraws or is terminated by the did not come back the next module and the school terminated
institution, the date that this occurs will be used to calculate both enrollment on the fifth day of the new module in which the
refunds and the return of Title IV Funds (if the latter is student did not attend the first week. The student’s loans and
necessary). If a student stops attending and makes no formal grants were fully disbursed for the payment period. PELL was
withdrawal request, the date of determination will be used in all recalculated and unearned funds were returned. See the
withdrawal calculations as the last date of the student’s calculations below.
obligation. The date of determination will be the second Monday
of the module following when the student ceased attending CollegeAmerica AZ/CO/WY: Example: Assume that a first
classes. time enrollment student enrolled in a program and was charged
$150 in fees. The student’s start date for the payment period was
CollegeAmerica CO/WY, CollegeAmerica AZ, and CCSD: If 1/13/09 with an end date of 5/2/09. The college determined that
you officially withdraw or are terminated by the institution, the the student did not have grades beyond module 1, 2/7/09. The
last date of attendance will be used to calculate both refunds and student’s loans and grants were fully disbursed for the payment
the return of Title IV Funds (if the latter is necessary). If a period. The college terminated the student after 14 days of non-
student stops attending and makes no formal withdrawal request attendance, PELL was recalculated and unearned funds were
the student will be withdrawn after 14 days of non-attendance, returned. See the calculations below.
and the last date of attendance will be used in all withdrawal
calculations as the last date of the student’s obligation.
Undergraduate programs use a modules-within-terms for

Financial Aid. Each term, which is equivalent to a semester,
consists of four modules.
Within any term, a student who completes at least one module is

considered to have completed the term, and the Federal Return of
Title IV FFEL Funds regulations do not apply. For any Federal
Pell Grant recipient who withdraws from school at any time,
however, the student’s grant may have to be reduced from full
time to a status that is less than full time, depending on how
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Students should be aware that scholarships awarded to them are not
Refund Calculation Example applied to their financial account until they have completed the first
and second academic years. Students are notified of the exam
Institutional Calculation through their high school counselor’s office or by letter to the
i. Loan funds disbursed $ 3,750.00 students’ residence. All students are invited to visit the College for
ii. Amount earned by the student (100)% $ 3,750.00 an admissions interview and a tour of the College at any time prior
iii. PELL funds received for full time $ 1,000.00 to the event. Any high school senior who will graduate in the same
iv. Amount earned by the student (8 credits $ 250.00 school year as the scholarship examinations for that school year is
attempted/ 1/4 time) eligible. All scholarships cannot be transferred and have no cash
v. Total Unearned (refund) $ 750.00 value. If a student withdraws before completing an academic year,
vi. Student tuition charged $16,350.00 the scholarship may not be awarded and arrangements will need to
Less: 75% tuition $ 4,087.50 be made to reimburse the College. The total award range for this
vii. Plus administrative fees $ 150.00 scholarship is $7,000 to $8,000.
viii. Total tuition earned by college $ 4,237.50
ix. Funds retained by college $ 4,000.00 Legacy Grants will be awarded for 10% of the tuition remaining
x. Balance Due College by Student $ 237.50 after transfer of credits if an applicant enrolls in a program
offered by the College. The following criteria apply:
Refund calculations are complex. For further information and 1. The Legacy Grant only applies to applicants who are
examples, read the catalog and visit our Financial Aid Office. immediate family members (father, mother, son, daughter,
brother, sister, stepchildren, spouses, and
grandparents/grandchildren) of either a graduate or a
Sample Refund Policy – California currently enrolled student in good standing (3.0 or above
College San Diego ONLY cumulative GPA with 90% attendance).
2. The grant is applied at the end of the program.
Example of the California Pro Rata Refund Policy
3. A student may share the value of the grant up to half of its
value with a family member enrolling at the same time.
Formula: Divide the total tuition charge, exclusive of the
Every subsequent enrolling family member is granted the
registration fee, by the number of hours in the program. The
Legacy Grant in an amount representing 10% of tuition.
quotient is the hourly charge for the program. The amount owed
by the student for the purposes of calculating a refund is derived 4. The student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and
by multiplying the total hours scheduled to be attended through 90% attendance.
the last day of attendance by the hourly charge for instruction,
plus the amount of the registration fee and books and equipment 5. The grant may not be combined with other college
obtained by the student. This is the Initial Refund. Initial scholarships or grants.
Refund plus adjustment for cost of equipment (returned) equals 6. The grant applies to tuition only and does not result in a
the actual refund. cash payment to the student or the student’s immediate
family member. This grant is not transferable to non-family
Refund Calculation Example – CCSD only: Example [Tuition members and is a waiver of tuition.
only, no adjustments for registration fee or computers or books
not returned]: Presidential Scholarships are awarded each year. Each campus
administers the scholarship examination at high schools
Assume that you are enrolled in a semester with 600 hours of throughout its region. The student in each region with the highest
instruction and you paid $14,325 in tuition. If you withdraw after score on the Scholarship Examination who also achieves the
completing only 200 hours and return the equipment and books, highest ACT score (minimum 24) will be awarded one full-
the calculation would be: $14,325 x (400/600) = $9,550 tuition scholarship to the college in that region. Students are
(Refund). notified of the event through their high school counselor’s office
or by letter to the students’ residence. Students are invited to visit
the College for an admissions interview and a tour of the College
any time prior to the event. Any high school senior who will
Scholarships graduate in the same school year as the scholarship examinations
for that school year is eligible. Students who are awarded the
Academic Scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors. Presidential Scholarship must maintain a 3.8 cumulative GPA
Students must enroll and start classes no later than December 31 throughout their studies with at least 94% attendance.
after their graduation from high school. Scores on the Otis Scholarships are not applied to students’ financial account until
Lennon test must be as follows: they have completed their exit interview with the Financial
Planner. If a student withdraws from the College prior to
1. Applicants who score >34 $7,000 graduation, the scholarship will not be applied to that student’s
2. Applicants who score >46 $7,500 account. If no scholarship applicant achieves an ACT score of 24
3. Applicants who score >58 $8,000 or higher, the scholarship will not be awarded. This scholarship
A high school senior graduating with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or may not be combined with other College scholarships.
higher on his or her high school transcript is exempt from testing. G.I.F.T. Scholarships [Utah only] are awarded in an amount
The award is up to $5,000 for the first academic year and $3,000 equal to 10% of the tuition for an academic year to the student
for the second academic year. The student must maintain a 3.0 with the highest GPA, in conjunction with the Utah State Office
cumulative GPA with 90% attendance in order to retain the of Hispanic Affairs’ Hispanic Governor’s Initiative on Families
scholarship. Today (G.I.F.T.) Annual Conference. The eligible student will be
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chosen from the G.I.F.T Young Achievers recipients. The student General Qualifications for all of the listed scholarships are as
receiving the scholarship must maintain a 3.0 GPA and 90% follows: students must meet all admissions and financial
attendance in order to remain eligible for the scholarship. Credit requirements of the College for enrollment, students must attend
for the scholarship will be applied at the end of the first academic 90% of all classes the first academic year, and students must
year. A student may utilize only one scholarship or tuition waiver. maintain a minimum GPA as stipulated by the scholarship
awarded. Scholarships listed above may not be combined with
Mayors’ Scholarships [SHC ONLY] are awarded by the Logan other college scholarships. All scholarship recipients must file a
campus of Stevens-Henager College each year. These FAFSA and meet all admissions and financial requirements of the
scholarships will be distributed to an individual nominated by his College for initial and continued enrollment. All scholarships are
or her respective mayor in townships throughout Northern Utah non-transferable and apply to tuition only and will not result in a
and Southern Idaho. The scholarships will be awarded in the cash payment to students.
name of the winning student’s mayor. The College will
contribute, per township, either a $10,000 scholarship towards All scholarships and grants are waivers of tuition. The number of
the campus’s bachelor degree or a $5,000 scholarship towards the qualified applicants determines the total amount awarded in any
campus’s associate degree. The recipient of the Mayors’ academic year.
Scholarship must be a high school graduate/GED within a
mayor’s jurisdiction, must have demonstrated unusual drive,
ambition, and determination to complete college, must meet the
entrance requirements of the College, and must begin classes Student Services
before the October module of the year selected. The scholarship
is to be partially based on the individual’s financial need, GPA,
community service and extracurricular activities. The scholarship Tutoring
will have no cash value should the student withdraw from the
College and may only be used at Stevens-Henager College,
Any student at any time may request tutoring through student
Logan, and applied toward the tuition for programs offered at
services’, dean’s or department head’s office. Tutoring will be
Stevens-Henager College, Logan. The selected student may, if
provided at no cost to the student by an advanced student,
qualified, be eligible for one of the federal financial aid
teaching assistant, instructor, or staff member.
programs. Assistance will be provided in making application for
such funding. This scholarship may not be combined with other
college scholarships.
Advising
Matching Funds: Matching funds are available for students
employed by an organization that reimburses its employees for Advising is an important service at the College. Each campus has
educational costs. A student is eligible for matching funds only administrators who guide students through problems that may
after providing written evidence that the student is being arise while enrolled at the College. The administrator may enlist
reimbursed for educational costs during the time frame in which the expertise of community resource groups, associate deans of
he/she is an active student at the College. A student whose status programs, the Dean, faculty members, the Director of Financial
with the College is active or graduate and who is employed by Aid, or the Director of Career Services in resolving student
the organization shall receive an amount of up to $5,000 for problems, whether personal or scholastic in nature.
associate’s degrees or bachelor’s completion degrees, up to
$10,000 for bachelor’s degrees, and up to $3,000 for master’s
degrees, provided such funds are extended to qualified students Career Services
in lieu of any other College-sponsored discount or scholarship.
The matching funds allowance will not exceed the tuition
reimbursement award of the employer and the maximum limit Graduates of the College are entitled to use the assistance of the
established by the College. The matching funds will be posted to Career Services Office at no additional charge throughout their
the student’s account when funds are received by the employee careers. The College does not guarantee employment but can
up to the maximum limit. In the event that students transfer in provide contacts, potential interviews, and guidance during the
credits to the College, the matching funds allowance will be career services process. The Career Services Office is not a
reduced proportionally. resume-writing service but can provide models from which a
student may write his or her own resume. The number and types
Matching funds are available for students or individuals of leads and interviews may be related to the student’s average
employed by any branch of the United States Armed Forces that Professionalism grade. Graduates experiencing difficulty in
reimburses its active duty personnel for educational costs. A securing employment may wish to retake one or more courses at
student whose status with the College is active or graduate and the College, to update professional skills, employment
who is employed by the United States Armed Forces shall receive techniques, grooming, and social interaction.
an amount of up to $5,000 for an associate’s degree or a The College reserves the right to deny career services for conduct
bachelor’s completion degree and up to $10,000 for a bachelor’s significantly detrimental to the integrity of the college, such as
degree, provided such funds are extended to qualified students in failure to pass a drug test, being fired from previous employment
lieu of any other College-sponsored discount or scholarship. The for illegal or immoral acts or any acts against company policy or
matching funds allowance will not exceed the tuition as a result of a felony investigation or conviction. If a student has
reimbursement award of the U.S. Armed Forces and the a felony conviction, it may be more difficult to assist the student
maximum limit established by the College. The matching funds in securing satisfactory employment. Candidates for career
will be posted to the student’s account when funds are received services must be proficient in the skills associated with their
by active duty personnel up to the maximum limit. In the event career. The candidate must also present a professional image and
that students transfer in credits to the College, the matching funds employment records with no discharges for causes noted above.
allowance will be reduced proportionally.
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Graduates who want to update their skills in order to use career administration of the College. In the event a sexual assault should
services may retake classes at no charge. occur while on campus, the victim and any witnesses present are
to report the crime to campus officials immediately. In order that
A graduate requesting career services after a significant period of the crime may be fully investigated, the police will be contacted.
time away from the College must be current in vocational skills
aligned with the program in which he or she graduated from the The College provides timely written information on personal
College. Examples of current skills include keyboarding speeds safety and anti-crime measures as they become available. An
in line with job demands, current software training, professional annual report is available for all students and personnel of the
image, and good employment records with no discharges for College.
cause as noted above.
Sexual Harassment
Library
Sexual harassment is an offense. Sexual harassment is defined as
The resource library is available for student use each day during any unwelcome advances, requests for sexual favors, or other
College hours. Videos, books, periodicals, reserved readings, and verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. If a student or
Internet services are available. A trained librarian or library employee has been the victim of any sexual offense, including
assistant is available during library hours to assist each student. sexual harassment, on campus or during a College-related
activity, the offense must be reported at once to the Campus
Director or administrator in charge. An investigation will be
Activities conducted.
Students are invited to participate in activities sponsored by the

College. These activities serve as the ideal place to meet new Student Conduct
friends and develop greater poise and self-reliance.
Students at Stevens-Henager College are expected to conduct
themselves as responsible adults. Expulsion, suspension, or some
Honors lesser sanction may be imposed for any of the following offenses:
1) interruption or any manner of interference with the normal
operation of the College; 2) destruction, damage, or misuse of
Several campuses of the Colleges participate in the Future
College equipment, facilities, or property; 3) illegal possession,
Business Leaders of America and the Alpha Beta Kappa National
use, or furnishing of alcoholic beverages while on campus or
Honor Society. Students must be nominated to these select
while involved in College-related activities; 4) illegal possession,
groups by the College faculty. Each award is based on academic
use, or furnishing of drugs while on campus or while involved in
standing as well as professionalism at the College.
College-related activities; 5) physical or verbal abuse of another
person in the College community; 6) theft of another’s property
occurring on College premises; 7) participation in hazing;
Orientation 8) academic cheating or plagiarism; 9) commission of other
offenses (including use of inappropriate Internet material) that in
A student must complete orientation requirements in order to be the opinion of administration may be contrary to the best interest
considered an enrolled student. If a student is unable to attend the of the College community.
formal orientation program, he or she must set an appointment Sanctions that may be imposed are 1) warning, 2) suspension, or
with the student’s program director or with a campus 3) expulsion. When appropriate, the College will issue warnings
representative for an individual orientation during the first week prior to dismissing a student for poor conduct. The College,
of classes. Guidelines for academic success and behavioral however, may dismiss a student without warning if the offense is
standards are reviewed, and student services and regulations are serious. The Campus Director makes the decision as to the
discussed. seriousness of any offense. Additionally, termination for cause
from externships may result in dismissal from the program, loss
of time, loss of credit, and/or increased charges. In accordance
Campus Security with state law, California College San Diego observes a no-
smoking policy in the school buildings.
The College strives to provide a safe environment for our CollegeAmerica (Denver campus only): In addition to meeting
students’ learning experience. Our facilities are located in the standards above, students in the Associate Degree in Nursing
business settings, and trespassing laws are enforced on our Program are expected to follow the American Nurses Association
premises. If a crime is committed on our premises, College Code of Ethics and the CollegeAmerica ADN Program's Code of
personnel are available to assist students. Conduct in the Students Supplemental Handbook. The nursing
student provides services with respect for human dignity and the
Pursuant to the requirements of the U.S. Department of
uniqueness of the client unrestricted by considerations of social
Education, colleges publish all known occurrences of crimes
or economic status, personal attributes, or the nature of health
committed on campus. These statistics are available in the
problems. The nursing student safeguards the client's right to
Financial Aid Office and are also part of the orientation materials.
privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential
In the event of a crime, an incident report must be completed, and
nature. The nursing student acts to safeguard the client and the
a police report may be filed. Any and all occurrences of crime
public when healthcare and safety are affected by the
committed on the campus should be reported immediately to the
incompetent, unethical, or illegal practice of any person. The
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nursing student assumes responsibility and accountability for (916-574-7720, fax 916-574-8646). As a prospective student, you
individual nursing judgments and actions. The nursing student are encouraged to review this catalog prior to signing an
exercises informed judgment and uses individual competence and enrollment agreement. You are also encouraged to review the
qualifications as criteria in seeking consultation and accepting School Performance Fact Sheet, which must be provided to you
responsibilities. prior to signing an enrollment agreement. A student or any
member of the public may file a complaint about this institution
with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education by calling
Student Complaint/Grievance 916-574-7720 or by completing a complaint form, which can be
obtained on the bureau’s Internet Web site (www.bppve.ca.gov).
Procedure
I. Terms of Arbitration
Alternative Dispute Resolution: While no one expects disputes 1. Both Student and the College irrevocably agree that any
and conflicts, sometimes they do occur, and it is in the best dispute between them shall be submitted to Arbitration.
interests of the parties to resolve the dispute in the simplest,
fastest, and least expensive manner. The student therefore agrees 2. Neither the Student nor the College shall file or maintain any
to follow the three steps below: lawsuit in any court against the other, and agree that any suit
filed in violation of this Agreement shall be dismissed by the
Step One: Any and all disputes, conflicts, problems, court in favor of an Arbitration conducted pursuant to this
controversies, or claims of any kind without exception arising Agreement.
from or connected to enrollment and attendance at the College
(“dispute”) should first be taken up with the Campus Director. If 3. The costs of the Arbitration filing fee, arbitrator’s compensation,
the dispute is not then resolved, a written statement should be and facilities fees will be paid by the College, to the extent these
made of each party’s position and submitted to the Corporate fees are greater than a district court filing fee.
Campus Director for a final decision. The parties may proceed to 4. The arbitrator’s decision shall be set forth in writing and shall
Step Two if the dispute is not resolved in Step One. set forth the essential findings and conclusions upon which
Step Two: The parties agree that any dispute should be resolved the decision is based.
through mediation. Any such mediation will be held in the city in 5. Any remedy available from a court under the law shall be
which the student resides. The parties agree to attend and make a available in the Arbitration.
sincere and good faith effort to resolve the dispute through this
mediation. II. Procedure for Filing Arbitration
Step Three: The parties agree that any dispute arising from 1. The Student desiring to file Arbitration should first contact
enrollment, no matter how described, pleaded or styled, shall be the Campus Director, who will provide the Student with a
resolved by binding arbitration under the substantive and copy of the BBB or AAA Rules at no cost. The Student
procedural requirements of the Federal Arbitration Act, desiring to file Arbitration should then contact the BBB or
conducted, at the student’s sole election, by either the Better AAA, which will provide the appropriate forms and detailed
Business Bureau (BBB) or the American Arbitration Association. instructions. The Student should bring this form to the BBB
All determinations as to the scope, enforceability and effect of or AAA.
this arbitration agreement shall be decided by the arbitrator, and
not by a court. The award rendered by the arbitrator may be 2. The Student may, but need not, be represented by an attorney
entered in any court having jurisdiction. at the Arbitration.
Schools accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career
CollegeAmerica Arizona only: If the student complaint cannot
Schools and Colleges must have a procedure and operational plan
be resolved after exhausting the institution’s grievance procedure,
for handling student complaints. If a student does not feel that the
the student may file a complaint with the Arizona State Board for
school has adequately addressed a complaint or concern, the
Private Post-Secondary Education. The student must contact the
student may consider contacting the Accrediting Commission. All
State Board for further details. The State Board address is: 1400
complaints considered by the Commission must be in written
W. Washington, Room 260 Phoenix, AZ 85007; (602) 542-5709.
form, with permission from the complainant(s) for the
Website: http://azppse.state.az.us.
Commission to forward a copy of the complaint to the school for
a response. The complainant(s) will be kept informed as to the
CollegeAmerica Colorado/Wyoming only: The Colorado
status of the complaint as well as the final resolution by the
campuses of College-America are approved and regulated by the
Commission. Please direct all inquiries to: Accrediting
Colorado Department of Higher Education, Private Occupational
Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, 2101 Wilson
School Board. Any complaints must be filed in writing or online
Boulevard, Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201 (703-247-4212). A
with the Division within two years from a student’s last date of
copy of the Commission’s Complaint Form is available at the
attendance at: 1380 Lawrence Street, Suite 1200, Denver, CO
school and may be obtained by contacting the Campus Director.
80204; (303) 866-2723; highered.colorado.gov/dpos.
California College San Diego only: Students are strongly

encouraged, but not required, to utilize the first two steps of the General Information
grievance procedure described above, prior to filing Arbitration.
Any questions a student may have regarding this catalog that Mission and Objectives
have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be
directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, P.O.
Box 980818, Sacramento, CA 95798-0818, (www.bppve.ca.gov), We are dedicated to helping our students graduate and get a much
better job sooner. We focus on educating people for careers. Our
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goal is for our students to achieve success in career-oriented In 1989, Control Data Institute was sold to Human Capital
programs that will culminate in satisfactory career placement in Corporation and was renamed Career Development Institute
entry-level positions in their field of work or advancement in (CDI). The new owners, former employees of Control Data,
their current employment. To fulfill this goal, the College: worked to upgrade and modernize the curriculum of the schools.
In early 1993, CollegeAmerica purchased the Denver school and
1. Provides training that enables students to achieve skills and made a commitment to continue to offer the superior computer
competency in their chosen vocation or profession. training developed over the years. In addition, courses in
2. Assists students in becoming competent members of their Computerized Accounting, Business Management, and Computer
communities so that each can appreciate and successfully Technology were added to the curriculum, providing even greater
cope with the human relations problems encountered in the career opportunities for our students. The school was renamed
workplace. CollegeAmerica Denver.
3. Provides degree programs that bring students a fuller In 1994, CollegeAmerica relocated to a new facility at 1385
realization of the world in which they live and work, so that South Colorado Boulevard to provide for growth and expansion.
they are capable of achieving a satisfactory and rewarding In 1995, CollegeAmerica continued its expansion plans to meet
career and lifestyle. the growing enrollment. In 1997, the school acquired the entire
5th floor of our 7-story high-rise, more than doubling the original
space.
History - SHC In 1998, CollegeAmerica became a degree-granting school,
offering Associate of Occupational Studies degrees in Computer
Stevens-Henager College was founded in Ogden-West Haven, Technology, Computer Programming and Operations, Computer
Utah, in September 1891 by Professor J.A. Smith as the Programming and Network Administration, Accounting and
Intermountain Business College. The College’s purpose was to Management, Business Management and in 2002 added the
teach commercial subjects and place graduates in business Medical Specialties program. These Associate of Occupational
positions. The College was known over the following 68 years as Studies degrees allow students to gain a more in-depth mastery of
Smithsonian Business College, Moench University of Business, skills in their fields. In 2002, CollegeAmerica became a Bachelor
and Ogden-West Haven Business College. In 1959 the name was Degree granting school, offering the Bachelor of Science in
changed to Stevens-Henager College. The main campus is in Computer Science, Business, and Accounting.
Ogden-West Haven, and branches were established in Provo,
Utah, in June 1978; Salt Lake City, Utah, in August 1999; Logan, In June of 2001, a Branch campus was opened in Fort Collins,
Utah, in October 2001; and in Boise, Idaho, in April 2004. Colorado. The programs offered are identical to the programs at
the main campus. In October of 2002, a Branch campus was
Today, Stevens-Henager College is known for its high opened and accredited in Colorado Springs, Colorado. A Branch
educational standards. Academic majors are designed specifically campus in Cheyenne, Wyoming opened in February 2005.
to meet the changing trends and requirements of the business and
medical employment markets. Business, technical, and medical Today, CollegeAmerica is known for its high educational
leaders have come to recognize Stevens-Henager graduates for standards. Academic majors are designed specifically to meet the
their superior training and their outstanding professionalism. changing trends and requirements of the business and medical
employment markets. Business, technical, and medical leaders
have come to recognize CollegeAmerica graduates for their
History – CollegeAmerica AZ superior training and their outstanding professionalism.
CollegeAmerica was established in 1964 and acquired a location History - California College
in Flagstaff in 2001. The College was formerly known as
Northern Arizona College of Health Careers. San Diego
CollegeAmerica established a campus in Phoenix in 2004.
California College San Diego was formerly known as California
CollegeAmerica is known for its high educational standards. College for Health Sciences (CCHS) and before that as the
Academic majors are designed specifically to meet the changing California College for Respiratory Therapy (CCRT).
trends and requirements of the business and medical employment
markets. Business, technical, and medical leaders have come to Prior to moving to California in April 1976, CCRT was located in
recognize CollegeAmerica graduates for their superior training Phoenix, Arizona, and was known as the Scottsdale Education
and their outstanding professionalism. Center, which originated in December 1971. As a vocational-
technical school, it offered a variety of allied health and technical
programs. In January 1974, a Respiratory Therapy Technician
History – CollegeAmerica CO/WY Program was started and continued in Phoenix until 1976.
Upon moving to California, Scottsdale Education Center became
In the mid-1960’s, Control Data Corporation began a school to California College for Respiratory Therapy and operated in San
train its employees for the then infant computer field. The school Diego from 1977 to 1980, offering only a Respiratory Therapy
was named Control Data Institute. Courses in computer Technician program. In 1978 CCRT launched a distance
maintenance and repair and in computer programming were education model of its Respiratory Therapy program. CCRT
offered. As the computer industry grew, courses in computer changed its name in 1983 to California College for Health
applications were added. Before long, the school began offering Sciences (CCHS).
its services to the community by opening its doors to non- National Education Company (NEC)/International
employees seeking computer training. Soon after, new schools Correspondence Schools (ICS) acquired the College in June
were opened across the United States and Canada.
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1996. In June 1997, Harcourt General acquired NEC, ICS’s City of Boise
parent corporation, and CCHS. In 2001, the Thomson Complex Care Hospital of Idaho
Corporation acquired ICS (now Education Direct) and CCHS. CorVel Corporation
The Cottages of Meridian
In May 2003, the College was purchased by California College, Davis Hospital
Inc. and became the newest member of a family of schools that Davita Dialysis
includes the Stevens-Henager Colleges in Utah and Idaho and the Elmore Medical Center
CollegeAmerica schools in Colorado, Wyoming, and Arizona. At Family Home Health
that time, the name of the institution was changed to California Dr. Michael Foutz
College San Diego (California College San Diego), and the Genesis Medical Center
academic offerings were expanded to include degree programs in Granger Clinic
business, technology, and medical specialties. Jon Gray, DC
Head Start and Early Head Start
Hillcrest Clinic
Calendar Hillcrest Rehab and Care Center
Hollingshead Eye Center
Students can generally begin classes at the College in any month Horizon Home Health
of the year. The College offers day and evening programs. Please Humphrey’s Diabetes Center
see detailed calendar on the last page of the catalog. Idaho Correctional Services
Idaho Diabetes and Endocrine Assoc.
California College San Diego only: The length of academic Idaho Intermountain Claims
programs is based on actual class time, not calendar months, and Idaho Juvenile Correction Center
does not include breaks or holidays. Idaho Pulmonary Associates
Jordan Valley Hospital
Kindred Community (five facilities in region)
Knowles Chiropractic
Affiliations Kuna School District
LDS Hospital
Lakeview Hospital
Affiliations - SHC LifeCare Center of Boise
Logan Regional Hospital
Stevens-Henager has established relationships with various Manor Care
companies, health and nonprofit organizations, and membership McKay Dee Hospital Center, Clinics, and Surgical Center
associations throughout Utah and Idaho. Medical Staffing Network
Mercy Medical Center
Membership Organizations—Institution, Administration, Faculty, Mountain View Medical Center
and Students Norco Gas and Supplies
AARC North Davis Hospital and Surgical Centers
ACCP-RT Ogden Clinic
Association of Surgical Technologists Ogden Regional Hospital
Better Business Bureau Pioneer Regional Hospital
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Primary Children’s Hospital
Rocky Mountain Association of Student Financial Aid Primary Health Medical Group
Administrators Progressive Nursing Services
Idaho Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators RiteAid
Idaho Chamber of Commerce Rocky Mountain GYN and Hormone Clinic
National Business Education Association SAPSI
National Center for Competency Testing St. Mark’s Hospital
Northern Utah Chamber of Commerce Salt Lake Regional Hospital
Northwest Career College Federation Saltzer Medical Group
PBL Dr. David N. Sim, Cardiology
Prometric Testing Centers Southwest Idaho Advanced Care Hospital
Utah Business and Computer Education Association Star Medical Clinic
Utah Library Association Star Medical Services
State Insurance Fund (Idaho)
Externship and Clinical Sites–Surgical, Medical, and Nursing St. Luke’s RMC
Programs Treasure Valley Surgical Center
Terry Reilly Health Services
Advanced Home Healthcare Trinity Mission Health and Rehab of Holly
Aspen Transitional and Rehabilitation University of Utah Hospital and Clinics
BioMat USA, Inc. Valley Medical Healthcare
Boise Kidney and HTN Institute Veterans Administration Medical Center
Boise Valley Asthma and Allergy Clinic Vineyard Medical Clinic
Brigham City Community Hospital Walgreen Drug Store
Cache Valley Specialty Hospital Wal-Mart
Center for Colorectal Care West Valley Medical Center
Center for Wound Healing
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Other Affiliations
American Red Cross Affiliations – CollegeAmerica CO/WY
Defense Acquisition University
National Property Managers Association CollegeAmerica has established relationships with various
Student and Exchange Visitor Information companies, health and nonprofit organizations, and membership
System (SEVIS) associations throughout Colorado and Wyoming. The
CollegeAmerica campuses are certification testing sites for
Articulation Agreements National Center for Competency Testing.
University of Phoenix
Membership Organizations – Institution, Administration, Faculty
Johnson and Wales University – accounting
and Students
Argosy University – MBA to DBA
Better Business Bureau
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce
Affiliations – CollegeAmerica AZ Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce
Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce
CollegeAmerica has established relationships with various TEC
companies, health and nonprofit organizations, and membership Vue Testing
associations throughout Arizona. CompTia
Membership Organizations – Institution, Faculty, and Students Externship Sites – Medical Program
Better Business Bureau A Step Ahead Foot and Ankle
Chamber of Commerce Associates in Family Medicine
National Center for Competency Testing Banner Health Systems
Medical Program - Externship Sites Concentra Medical
National Jewish Hospital
Aurora Medical Center, South
Flagstaff
Veterans Administration Hospital
Northern Arizona Gastroenterology
Denver Health
Flagstaff Primary Care
Exempla Health
First Care Nursing
Colorado Heart Imaging
Barnet and Delaney Eye Center
Cherry Creek Orthopedic
Flagstaff Medical Center
Correctional Health Services
Concentra Medical Center
Family Injury Rehab
Humphreys Chiropractic
Family Physicians Windsor
Flagstaff Walk-in Medical Care
First Care Medical Center
Nextcare Urgent Care
Fort Collins Women’s Clinic
Indian Health Services
General Care Clinic
NA Orthopedics and Neurosurgery
Health One
NA Dermatology Center
Johnstown Family Physician
Plastic Surgeons of NA
Kaiser Permanente
North Country Community Health Centers
Poudre Valley Health System
Dahl Chiropractic
Other Affiliations
Phoenix American Red Cross
Arizona Medical Clinic American Health and Safety Institute
Banner Health System American Health Technologist
Carl T. Hayden Veterans Medical Center
CVS Pharmacies
John C. Lincoln Hospital
Leading Medical Billing Affiliations – California College
Mayo Clinic
Next Care Urgent Care
San Diego
Phoenix Baptist Hospital and Medical Center
Renal Care Group California College San Diego has established relationships with
Scottsdale Children’s Group various health and nonprofit organizations and membership
Steingard Medical Group associations throughout San Diego.
St. Luke’s Medical Center California College San Diego is a Member of Servicemembers
Sun Radiology Opportunity Colleges (SOC). SOC was established in 1972 to
Texas Back Institute overcome geographic and institutional obstacles which made it
West Valley Internal Medicine and Urgent Care almost impossible for American servicemembers to complete
Other Affiliations their college degrees due to their mobile lifestyles.
American Red Cross
American Safety and Health Institute SOC serves a need by acting as a liaison between
servicemembers and educational institutions like California
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College San Diego. Obstacles in obtaining college degrees are Agency and by the Idaho State Approval Agency. At the Provo-
minimized, making it easier for servicemembers to transfer Orem and Boise campuses, the Medical Specialties program is
credits to California College San Diego as well as other colleges not accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied
and universities. For more information about SOC, contact the Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The Ogden-West Haven
Student Services Department. campus currently sponsors the Logan campus for accreditation by
CAAHEP. Accreditation does affect whether or not the student
Membership Organizations – Institution, Administration, Faculty, may test for certification with some certification organizations.
and Students Students receiving veterans’ benefits at the Provo-Orem and Salt
Alpha Beta Kappa National Honors Society Lake City-Murray campuses may receive benefits for a National
American Association for Respiratory Care Certified Medical Assistant program through an exam with the
American Heart Association National Center for Competency Testing. All programs offered at
American Hospital Association Stevens-Henager College are approved for veterans’ training.
American Library Association
California Society of Respiratory Care
National Board for Respiratory Care Governmental Agencies –
National Center for Competency Testing CollegeAmerica AZ
Externship and Clinical Sites – Surgical, Medical, and Nursing
Programs CollegeAmerica is recognized for vocational rehabilitation
training by the Arizona Department of Education.
Alvarado Hospital
American Lung Association CollegeAmerica is approved for veteran’s education benefits.
Balboa Naval Medical Center
Better Life Chiropractic CollegeAmerica is licensed by the Arizona State Board for
Center for Family Health Private Postsecondary Education.
Children’s Hospital of San Diego
Continental Rehabilitation
Dr. Marxen and Dr. Allsing’s Office Governmental Agencies –
Grossmont Medical Group
Jamacha Chase Chiropractic CollegeAmerica CO/WY
Kindred Hospital
La Mesa Chiropractic CollegeAmerica is recognized for vocational rehabilitation
Palomar Regional Medical Center training by the State of Colorado Department of Education and
Paradise Valley Hospital by the Rehabilitation Division of the State Department of Public
Pritisker Chiropractic Instruction in Colorado. Programs at CollegeAmerica are
RISE Chiropractic approved for veterans’ benefits by the Colorado State Approving
Scripps Chula Vista Hospital Agency and the Wyoming State Approving Agency.
Scripps Memorial Hospital Chula Vista
Scripps Green Hospital
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas Governmental Agencies - California
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Scripps Mercy Hospital College San Diego
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
Sharp Coronado Hospital California College San Diego is approved for the training of
Sharp Memorial Hospital veterans and eligible persons under Title 38, United States Code.
Tri-City Medical Center
U.S. Healthworks, Santee
U.S. Healthworks, San Diego
U.S. Healthworks, National City Legal Control
UCSD Medical Center
VA Medical Center San Diego Stevens-Henager College, Inc., legally controls Stevens-Henager
Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center College.
CollegeAmerica (Arizona) is legally controlled by
CollegeAmerica Arizona, Inc.
Governmental Agencies CollegeAmerica (Colorado/Wyoming) is legally controlled by
CollegeAmerica Denver, Inc.
Governmental Agencies – SHC California College San Diego is legally controlled by California
College San Diego, Inc.
The Rehabilitation Division of the State Department of Public All colleges are affiliated. Officers of these corporations are
Instruction in Utah and Idaho recognizes Stevens-Henager Carl B. Barney, President and Peggy Runnels, Secretary.
College for vocational rehabilitation training by the respective Directors are Carl Barney, Peggy Runnels, Yaron Brook, and
state departments of education. Programs at Stevens-Henager Miles Branch.
College in Utah and Stevens-Henager in Boise, Idaho, are
approved for veterans’ benefits by the Utah State Approving
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Provisional eligibility, which allows students to receive
Program Modernization limited services and accommodations, may be granted in the
following situations:
The College prepares its students for employment in the
3. The student provides documentation that is outdated or
technical, business, graphic arts, and medical communities. To
incomplete and is in the process of obtaining updated
best meet the needs of these employers, periodic revision of our
documentation, or
courses and majors is necessary. The College, therefore, reserves
the right to add to or delete material from courses, alter program 4. The student does not have ready access to required
content, cancel a program if there is insufficient enrollment, and documentation, but provides some other form of
change faculty, as circumstances indicate. legitimate evidence of disability and the subsequent
limitations and agrees to provide the required
documentation in a timely fashion.
Disaster Affecting the
College’s Operations Documentation Requirements
In the event of an “Act of God” affecting operations (i.e., fire, Students are required to provide the Disability Services Office
flood, hurricane, tornado, etc.), Stevens-Henager College with medical or psychological documentation in order to receive
reserves the right to suspend training for a period not to exceed accommodations. All medical information received by Disability
90 days. Services remains confidential and is only released to other
College personnel with the student’s written permission. Specific
documentation requirements may vary slightly depending on the
disability. Generally, students should use the following guidelines
Disability Services in determining what constitutes adequate documentation:
Statement of disability, including diagnosis,
Philosophy instruments/tests used to reach that diagnosis, current
medications (if any) used to treat the condition and their
potential side effects, signed by a qualified
Students with disabilities have a right to reasonable
medical/psychological professional;
accommodations.
Statement of the current impact of the disability on
academic performance;
What Is a Disability?
Recommendations for appropriate academic
accommodations.
The College uses the definition of disability set forth in
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which states that a If the student’s documentation is not current (within the last three
disabled person is anyone who: to five years), or if the student has a learning disability and the
has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits most recent testing was prior to age 16, the student will be asked
one or more major life activities; to seek more current testing and/or diagnostic information. This
has a record of such an impairment; is to ensure that any accommodations made by the College are
is regarded as having such an impairment. best suited to the student’s current needs and/or level of
functioning.
Exceptions
Accommodations
Students with diagnosed alcohol or drug abuse qualify for
services only when not actively engaged in the use of those Students with disabilities are entitled to reasonable
substances. Individuals with temporary disabilities (e.g., having a accommodations at the College. Each student who chooses to
broken arm, recovering from surgery) do not qualify under the seek accommodations will meet with the Disability Services
law as someone with a disability, and as such, are not entitled to Coordinator, and together they will determine what
reasonable accommodations. accommodations to request based on the needs of the student and
the demands of the course.
Eligibility for Services

Title IX and VI of the
In order to receive accommodations, students must meet the
following criteria: Civil Rights Act
1. Have a documented disability (documentation must be All educational institutions receiving federal financial assistance
supplied) that presents a significant barrier to the are required to comply with Title IX of the Educational
educational process, and Amendments of 1972 and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
2. The student must request services from Disability 1964, whereby institutions do not discriminate on the basis of
Services through the Dean or Director of Student sex, race, color, or national origin in the educational programs or
Services. activities that they operate. The College is subject to these
requirements and complies fully. The Campus Director is the
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coordinator at the College. All students, faculty, and Traci Hardell, RN, MSN
administrative employees should refer any complaints of Dean of Nursing
discrimination in writing to the coordinator’s attention. A.D.N., Brandywine School of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Phoenix
M.S.N., University of Phoenix
Vocational Rehabilitation Act Ed.D., Candidate, University of Phoenix (2010)
Lee Berger, CST

The College is an equal opportunity employer covered by Section Associate Dean of Surgical Technology
504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 concerning non- A.O.S., Surgical Technology, Stevens-Henager College
discrimination under federal grants:
Section 504. No otherwise qualified handicapped individual Douglas Burch
in the United States, as defined in Section 7(6) shall, solely Director of Students
by reason of his handicap, be excluded from the
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to
Admissions
discrimination under any program or activity receiving
Cynthia G. Williams
federal financial assistance.
Director of Admissions
The Campus Director is the College Equal Employment
Opportunity Administrator. The Equal Employment Opportunity Richard West
Administrator is responsible for ensuring that all applicants for Margaret Lawler
admission are afforded equal opportunity in accordance with our Community Liaison
EEO policy as well as supervising periodic reviews of our
physical facilities and current policies, practices, and educational
programs. In addition, the Administrator is responsible for Financial Aid
reviewing all complaints that allege discrimination of any sort. Scott Cole
Financial Aid Director
Leland Neil
Administration/Faculty/Staff Business Officer
Career and Student Services

Kathie Leany
Administration/Faculty/Staff – SHC Director of Career Services
Faculty
Ogden-West Haven Campus Marjorie Anderson
Librarian
B.I.S., Communications/English/Sales and Service, Weber State
Campus Director and Regional Director
University
Vicky L. Dewsnup
M.S., Instructional Technology w/Library Emphasis, Utah State
Northern Utah
University
Library Certification: University of North Texas
Education
Dixie Mathis Jade Beckman
Dean B.S., Accounting, University of Utah
B.S., Business Education/English, Brigham Young University M.B.A., Utah State University
M.Ed., Weber State University
Susan Burns
Shawn Price B.A., German, Utah State University
Dean of Continuing Education M.S., Psychology, Utah State University
Associate Dean of Computer Science Teaching Certificate/Reading Endorsement, Weber State
A.S., General Studies, Weber State University University
B.S., Computer Science, Weber State University Administrative Certification, Utah State University
M.S., Information Systems, University of Phoenix
Lee Berger, CST
Stephen Weaver A.O.S., Surgical Technology, Stevens-Henager College
Associate Dean of Computer Science A.S., Marketing and Fashion Merchandising, Fisher Junior
B.A., Language, Brigham Young University College
MCSE
Evan Call
Mario Merida, M.D. B.S., Animal Science, Utah State University
Dean of the College of Allied Health including M.S., Bio-Veterinary Science, Utah State University
Healthcare Administration and Medical Specialties
B.S., Education, University of San Carlos
M.D., University of San Carlos
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Harry Camp Joan MaGill, MSN
B.S., Psychology, Kennesaw State University B.A., Psychology, Seattle University
Master of Social Work, University of Georgia B.S., Nursing, Seattle University
Ph.D. (ABD), Social Work, University of Georgia M.S.N., University of Washington
Ammon Campbell Jeff Manning, RN

B.S., Psychology, Brigham Young University Nursing Clinical and Lab Instructor
M.A., Management, Webster University A.S., Liberal Arts, Moberly Area Junior College
M.S., Education, Long Island University A.S., Nursing, Weber State University
B.S., Nursing, Weber State University
Julie Clifford, CST M.S., Candidate 2/08, Frontier School of Midwifery and Family
Medical/Surgical Technology Nursing
Certificate, Surgical Technology, Utah Technical College
A.O.S., Surgical Technology, Stevens-Henager College Trent Maw
B.S., Psychology, University of Utah B.A., Spanish-International Business Emphasis
M.B.A., University of Phoenix
Kevin Cundick
B.S., Computer Science, Weber State University Karl Medinger
B.S., Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh
Janet Daniels Ph.D., Chemistry, University of Florida
A.S.N., Nursing, Weber State University
B.S., Healthcare Administration, California State University Mario Merida
RN Medical/Surgical/Psychology
B.S., Education, University of San Carlos
Darin Evans M.D., University of San Carlos
Computer Programming
Stevens-Henager College, Ogden-West Haven, Utah Melanie Muma
B.S., Computer Science B.S.N., Regis University
M.S.N., Regis University
Kingi Finlayson
A.D., Network Administration, Stevens-Henager College Lori Norton
B.S., Computer Science, Stevens-Henager College B.S.N., Weber State University
Rebecca Ford, RN, MSN
A.D.N., Spoon River College, Ogden-West Haven, UT Cynthia Pressley
B.S.N., University of Phoenix B.B.A., Accounting, Detroit College of Business
M.S.N., University of Phoenix J.D., Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Marc Frazier Shawn Price

Finance/Management Computer Science
B.S., Finance, University of Utah Certificate Computer Operations, DATC
M.B.A., Westminster College A.S., General Studies, Weber State University
B.S., Computer Science, Weber State University
Lindsay Gladwell, CST M.S., Computer Information Systems, University of Phoenix
A.O.S., Surgical Technology, Stevens-Henager College
Linda Saxton
Susan Gordon, CPA
A.D., Nursing, Brigham Young University
B.A., Accounting, Brigham Young University
B.S.N., Weber State University
Natalie Hale M.S.N., University of Utah
A.D., Medical Specialties, Stevens-Henager College
B.S., Health Administrative Services, Weber State University Larry T. Schroeder
B.A., Advertising, Brigham Young University
Julie Hansen, MS, RD, CD M.B.A., Brigham Young University
B.S., Dietetics, Kansas State University
M.S., Exercise Physiology, Colorado State University Connie Sims, RN, MSN
Nursing Diploma, Northwest Texas School of Nursing
Traci Hardell, RN, MSN M.S.N., Nursing Administration, California State University
Dean of Nursing
A.D.N., Brandywine School of Nursing Audrey Slabbert
B.S.N., University of Phoenix B.S., Accounting, Weber State University
M.S.N., University of Phoenix Master of Prof. Accountancy, Weber State University
Ed.D., Candidate, University of Phoenix (2010)
Kathleen Smith
Noel Mack B.S., Business Administration, University of Arizona
Pre-Chiropractic, Eastern Iowa Community College
D.C., Palmer College of Chiropractic
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Kelly Stone David S. Sambrano Jr.
B.A., History, Brigham Young University Dean—School of Graduate Studies
M.O.B., Organizational Behavior, Brigham Young University B.A., Brigham Young University, UT
J.D., Western State University of Law, CA
Joan Triplett
B.A., English, Weber State University Austin Collier
M.S., English, Utah State University Registrar
Michel Trotta Librarian

A.D., Nursing, Weber State University David Castelli
B.A., Belmont Abbey College, NC
Brian Vranes M.S.M., Regis University, CO
B.S., Liberal Arts Studies, Excelsior College M.L.S., Emporia State University, KS
Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic
Admissions
Stephen Weaver Jesse Hafen
B.S., Computer Science, Stevens-Henager College Director of Admissions
B.A., Language, Brigham Young University B.S., University of Utah, UT
MCSE
Hilary Baker
William Weeks, M.D. Admissions Consultant
Nursing Prerequisite Instructor
B.S., Zoology, University of Michigan Katie Brooks
M.D., University of Michigan Medical School Admissions Consultant
Carol Whitesides, RN, MSN, FNP Katie Hoyos

B.S.N., University of Utah Admissions Consultant
M.S., Health Care Administration, Brigham Young University
M.S.N., F.N.P., Brigham Young University SJ Johnson
Admissions Consultant
Aubrie Kent
Provo-Orem Campus Admissions Consultant
Campus Director Mark Rich

Kenneth Plant Admissions Consultant
Campus Director and Regional Director
M.P.A., Brigham Young University, UT Maybelline Smithee
B.A., Brigham Young University, UT Admissions Consultant
Administration Aimee Swenson

Dr. Stephen Babb Admissions Consultant
Dean of Education
M.D., Spartan Health Science University, TX Nishoon Talker
B.S., D.C., Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, CA Admissions Consultant
John Hasson Geneve York

Associate Dean—School of Business Admissions Consultant
B.A., Business Administration, Lamar University, TX
M.B.A., Business Administration, Lamar University, TX Financial Aid
Mary Jo Barratt
Bryan Thayn Director of Financial Aid
Associate Dean—School of Medical and Health Sciences
B.S., Logan University, MO Bridget Ostler
D.C., Logan College of Chiropractic, MO Financial Aid Officer
Blaine Clegg Rochelle Bird

Associate Dean—School of Technology Financial Aid Officer
B.S., University of Phoenix
B.A., Brigham Young University, UT Jessica Hobson
Financial Planner
Tim Miller
Associate Dean—School of Graphic Arts Ashley King
B.S., Southern Illinois University, IL Financial Planner
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Jacob Mayer School of Graphic Arts
Financial Planner Dallyn Zundel
A.A., Illustration, BYU Idaho, ID
Justen Whiting B.F.A., Illustration, Art Center College of Design, CA
Financial Planner M.A. Education, University of Phoenix, UT
Troy Worthen
Financial Planner School of Medical and Health Sciences
Michelle McCarthy
Student Services A.A.S. Medical Assisting, Western Business College, OR
Lori Ruth B.S. Psychology, City University of Seattle, WA
Director of Student Services
A.O.S., Stevens-Henager College, UT Brian Messenger
B.S., Stevens-Henager College, UT B.S., Exercise Physiology, University of Utah, UT
Brittany White Robert Roberts

Student Advisor B.S., Logan University, MO
D.C., Logan College of Chiropractic, MO
Tecia Brinkerhoff
Student Advisor Evangeline White
B.A., English, Santa Clara, CA
Career Services M.S., Nursing, MGH Institute of Health Professions, MA
Lisa Buchanan
Director—Career Services
A.O.S., Stevens-Henager College, UT General Education
Karen Woods
Marian Barksdale B.A., English, Utah State University, UT
Career Services M.S., History, Utah State University, UT
Chance Wride
Career Services
Logan Campus
Receptionist
Rebecca Best Executive Director
Sharla Lemon
Jane Palepoi B.S., Education, Weber State University, UT
B.S., Psychology/Gerontology, Weber State University, UT
Faculty
School of Business
Scott Chantry Administration
M.B.A., University of Phoenix Bryan Nielsen
B.S., Brigham Young University, UT Dean
B.A., Corporate Communications/Public Relations, Utah State
Papaloa Ete University, UT
B.S., Business, University of Phoenix, UT M.Ed., Instructional Technology/Distance Education, Utah State
M.B.A., University of Phoenix, UT University, UT
Jeff Harris Tiffany Jones

B.S., Accounting, Southern Utah State College, UT Registrar
M.A.C.C., Accounting, Arizona State University, AZ B.A., History, Brigham Young University, UT
H. Anthony Martin
Associate Dean of School of Business Librarian
M.B.A., University of Utah, UT Jason Cornelius
B.S., Brigham Young University, UT B.A., Family History and Genealogy, UT
M.L.S., Emporia State University, KS
School of Technology
Chip Brown Judy Kelley
B.S., Computer Science, Brigham Young University, UT B.S., Special Education, Utah State University, UT
David Chenworth
B.S., University of Utah, UT Business Officer
Mikkal Butterfield
B.S., Accounting, Utah State University
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Admissions Craig Hooton
Clay Buttars Business /Accounting
Director of Admissions B.S., Business, Eastern Oregon University, OR
B.S., Business Administration, Stevens-Henager College, UT
Thomas James
Bracken Atkinson Computer Science
Admissions Consultant B.S., Finance, Utah State University, UT
M.S., Business Information Systems and Education, Utah State
Hillary Kirschman University, UT
B.S., Communication /Journalism, Utah State University, UT Jack LaFollette
Business
Brad Sorensen B.S., Business Administration, Utah State University, UT
Community Outreach
B.S., Business Administration, Utah State University, UT Mary Leishman
CNA
L.P.N., Connelly Technical Institute, PA
Financial Aid E.M.T., Trident Technical College, SC
Alexis Jensen
Financial Planner Marilyn Liddle
General Education/English
Stacy Newman B.S., English/French, Utah State University, UT
Financial Planner M.S., English, Utah State University, UT
James Allen Lowe

Career Services
Math
Julie Hughes
B.S., Education, Math, Science, University of Utah, UT
Director of Career Services
M.S., Education, Math, Science, New Mexico Highlands
B.S., Business Information Systems, Utah State University, UT
University, NM
Ed.D., Supervisory, Math Emphasis, Utah State University, UT
Mike Howle
Steve Murdock
B.S., Healthcare Administration, Stevens-Henager College, UT
Graphic Arts
B.A., History, Brigham Young University, UT
Faculty M.Ed., Instructional Technology, Utah State University, UT
Greg Bagley
Computer Science SuLin Nelson
B.A., Business Information Systems, Utah State University Psychology
B.S., Elementary Education, Utah State University, UT
Eric Corrington M.S., Psychology, Utah State University, UT
Business
B.A., German Studies, Brigham Young University, UT David Schow
M.B.A., San Jose State University, CA Graphic Arts
A.S., Graphic Design, Ricks College, ID
Neil Erickson
Medical Specialties Lauri Sorenson
D.C., Western States Chiropractic College, OR History
Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician B.A., History, Utah State University, UT
Emergency Medical Technician A.B.S., Ancient History, University of Chicago, IL
Registered Medical Assistant
Dale Wallentine
Tiffany Frandsen Computer Science
Medical Specialties B.S., Business Administration in Computer Information Systems,
Nursing Assistant, Bridgerland Applied Technology Center, UT Boise State University, ID
Medical Assistant, Bridgerland Applied Technology Center, UT
Surgicial Technologist, Stevens-Henager College, UT William Wrigley
B.S., Healthcare Administration, Stevens-Henager College, UT Business
B.A., History/International Relations, Brigham Young University,
Vaughn Griggs UT
Accounting M.A., History/International Relations, Brigham Young
B.S., Accounting, Brigham Young University, UT University, UT
MCED, Economics, Utah State University, UT
Christy Grove
Medical Specialties
Medical Assisting, Southern California College of Medical and
Dental Careers, CA
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Hoang Nguyen
Salt Lake City-Murray Campus Director of Career Services
M.B.A., Stevens-Henager College, UT
Administration B.S., University of Utah
Vanae Morris, Ed.D.
Dean of Education
Faculty
B.S., Elementary Education, University of Utah
Peerapong Aramvareekul
M.S., Elementary Education, Utah State University
Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo, NY
Doctor of Education, University of Phoenix
M.A., State University of New York at Buffalo, NY
M.B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo, NY
George Mateaki
M.E., State University of New York at Buffalo, NY
Associate Dean of Computer Science
B.E.C.E., Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
M.S., Hawaii Pacific University, HI
B.S., BYU of Hawaii, HI
Holly Andrews
M.B.A., University of Phoenix, UT
Steve Merrill
B.S., University of Utah, UT
Associate Dean of Business and Accounting
B.S., Arizona State University, AZ
Hollie Baker
M.B.A., University of Phoenix, UT
Ranell Moncur
B.S., Weber State University, UT
Associate Dean of Medical Specialties
James Bishop
R.M.A., Registered Medical Assistant
M.A., University of Phoenix, UT
A.R.R.T. and C.L.S., State of Nevada
B.A., St. Leo University, FL
A.S., Salt Lake College, UT
Jenny Rhodes John Clark

Associate Dean of Graphic Arts B.S., Colorado Christian University, CO
B.S., Weber State University, UT
M.B.A., Stevens-Henager College, UT Debbie Derrick
L.P.N., Idaho State University
Tabitha Singleton L.M.T., Myotherapy, Salt Lake City
Program Director of Respiratory Therapy
B.S.R.T., Weber State College, UT Sarah Duke
A.S.R.T., Weber State College, UT C.M.A., Provo College, UT
C.R.T., R.R.T., N.R.P.
Joseph Dunlop
Carrie Barnett M.B.A., Westminster College, UT
Registrar B.S., University of Utah, UT
B.A., Utah State University, UT
A.A., Brigham Young University-Idaho, ID Sherry Evans
M.A., University of Utah, UT
Tiffany Harrison B.S., University of Utah, UT
Librarian
M.L.I.S., San Jose State University, CA Lloyd Frandsen
B.A., Weber State University, UT Ph.D., University of Utah, UT
A.A., Sierra College, CA M.P.A., Brigham Young University, UT
B.A., Brigham Young University, UT
Admissions Loren Greenway

Stephanie Williamson Ph.D., California Coast University, CA
Director of Admissions M.B.A., University of Phoenix, CA
B.S., Redlands University, CA
A.S.R.T., Mount San Antonio College, CA
Financial Aid
Michelle Romney Marilee Hall
Business Officer M.B.A., Westminster College, UT
Ryan Munson
Senior Planner Michael Higley
B.S., Brigham Young University, UT
Career Services
Kristin Hillman
Todd Eckenfelder
M.Ed., Utah State University, UT
J.D., Vermont Law School, VT
B.A., University of Utah, UT
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Jackie Hyland Derek Walker
M.S.N., University of Utah, UT L.P.N., Utah Valley University, UT
B.S.N., Weber State College, UT
A.D.RN, Salt Lake Community College, UT Leon Weeks
B.S., Brigham Young University, UT
Jill Lash
B.S.N., University of Utah, UT Mark Welch
Ph.D., Capella University, MN
Nick Lesiak A.D., Oxford University, England
M.Ed., Creighton University, NE M.E., Westminster College, UT
B.A., St. Louis University, MO B.S., Regents College, NY
Ron Martin
B.S., Tarleton State University, TX International Programs
A.S., Cisco Junior College, TX Brodie Smith
Director
Steve Martin Masters of Public Administration, Brigham Young University
M.S., University of Utah, UT B.A., Communication, University of Utah, UT
Ralph Martinez
A.A.S.R.T., Weber State University, UT Boise Campus
A.A.S., College of Eastern Utah, UT
Administration
Hilary Madsen
Shane Reeder
M.S.W., University of Utah, UT
Regional Director
M.I.M., (Master of International Management), Portland State
University, OR
Brad Merrill J.D., Willamette University, OR
B.S., University of Utah, UT B.A., Pre-Law, Utah State University, UT
John Niemira Tina Arnold
M.B.A., Canyon College, CA Executive Assistant
B.S., San Diego State University, CA
A.A.T., Balin Institute, CA Danielle Horras
Associate Director
Harold Nolte B.S., Advertising, University of Idaho
B.S., Westminster College, UT M.Ed., Counseling, University of Idaho
A.A.S., Utah Technical College, UT Ed. Spec., School Psychology, University of Idaho
Martha Perry George Thomas
B.S.R.T., Stevens-Henager College, UT Associate Director
A.S.R.T., Weber State University, UT B.S., International Business, Boise State University
C.R.T., R.R.T.
Education Administration
Jeremiah Pineda Helena Hanson
B.S., Brigham Young University—Hawaii, HI Dean
A.S., Radiography, Boise State University
Elaine Pitta B.S., Radiological Science, Boise State University
M.A., Lesley College, MA M.A., Organizational Leadership, George Fox University
RN, Brockton Hospital School of Nursing, MA
B.A., Curry College, MA Stacy Mills
Administrative Assistant
Vicky Robbins
A.A.S., Weber State University, UT Hilary Lopez
C.R.T., R.R.T., L.R.C.P. Associate Dean of the School of Nursing
B.S.N., California State University
Peter Schultz
B.A., Communications, Boise State University
M.F.A., Pasadena, CA
M.P.A., Boise State University
B.S., Portland State University, OR
M.S.N., Idaho State University
Yossof Sharifi
Karen Bulow
J.D., University of Utah, UT
Associate Dean for the School of Medical and Health Sciences
B.S., Natural Science, University of Cincinnati
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Jody Short Rockford Ruddy
Extern Coordinator Admissions Consultant
A.S., Radiologic Science, Idaho State University
Shawn Rux
Sandy Burmeister Admissions Consultant
Administrative Assistant
Tiffany Donoho
Fred Bloomquist Admissions Consultant
Respiratory Therapy Director
B.S., Respiratory Therapy, Boise State University Tony Bridgeforth
Janet Arrasmith
Director of Clinical Education Rebecca Carr
B.S., Respiratory Therapy, Boise State University Admissions Assistant
Staycee Petso Debra Woodworth

Associate Dean for the School of Business Receptionist
B.S., Accounting, Boise State University
M.B.A., George Fox University Nichole Regent
Receptionist
Suzanne Clark
Associate Dean of the School of Graphic Design
A.S., Computer Graphic Design, Mount Wachusett Community Financial Aid
College Allison Earle
Minor in Art Business Officer
B.S., IDIS/Communication Graphic Design, Fitchburg State
College Bryce Ramey
Financial Planner
Glenn Pfautsch
Associate Dean of the School of Technology Chris Moore
Cisco Certified Network Associate Financial Planner
Idaho Education Credential in Network Technologies and
Profession-Tech Administrator Connie Haycock
B.A., Marketing, Idaho State University Financial Planner
M.A., Education, University of Idaho
Debra Mardis
Financial Planner
Admissions
David Breck Joann Kurz
Director of Admissions Financial Planner
Amanda Stolworthy Karla Steeson

Admissions Consultant Financial Planner
Chris Bolton Steven Wargo

Admissions Consultant First Year Financial Planner
Cristi Webb
Admissions Consultant Career and Student Services
Ben Everson
Jaime Davis Director of Student Services
High School Admissions Consultant
Rod Morse
Jeff White
Student Advisor
Amy Janson
Lane Pugmire Student Advisor
Heather Lowe
Lilinda Thompson Student Advisor
Cassie Bird
Peggy Breski Registrar
Melissa White
Registrar Assistant
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Jason Bird James Everett Barnett
IT Manager School of Medical and Health Sciences
B.S., Natural Health, Clayton College
Rachel Hollis
Librarian Jeanine Galitz
School of Medical and Health Sciences
Chad Gilmore B.S., Radiologic Sciences, Boise State University
Career Services Advisor B.A., Fine Arts, University California
Michele Wilson Jennifer Lowry

Career Services Advisor General Education
B.A., English, University of Washington
Alan Hedquist M.A., English, Boise State University
Career Services Advisor
John Shriver
School of Technology
Faculty B.A., Management Information Systems, Boise State University
Amanda Hill
School of Business Juan Bravo
B.S., Management and Business Information Systems, George School of Technology
Fox University B.S., Engineering, UAM-Azcapotzalco
M.B.A., George Fox University M.B.A., ITESM
Brian Zimmerman Louis Pennow

School of Graphic Arts School of Medical and Health Sciences
Adobe Systems Certified Expert and Instructor Ophthalmic Clinic Administrator
Certified Microsoft Office Specialist Master Instructor Certified COA
B.S., Social Science, Boise State University Certified Phlebotomist
B.A., Social Work, Boise State University M.B.A., Northwest Nazarene University
Bruce Cheeseman Russell Kennedy

School of Medical and Health Sciences School of Medical and Health Sciences
B.S., Emergency Health, University of Maryland B.S., Medical Technology, University of South Dakota
M.S., Emergency Health, University of Maryland M.S., Computer Science, West Coast University
Duane Judd Sandie Felice

School of Business School of Medical and Health Sciences
B.S., Accounting, California State University Certified Ophthalmology Coding Specialist
B.S., Business Information Systems, University of Phoenix
Eric Miner
General Education Sandy Ruoff
B.A., Management & Organizational Leadership, George Fox School of Medical and Health Sciences
University B.S., Biology, Seattle Pacific University
M.S., Industrial & Organization, Capella University M.S., Medical Technology, Cal State University
Gaylon Hughes Stefani DeLeonard

School of Business School of Medical and health Sciences
B.B.A., Finance/Accounting, Boise State University A.S., Radiological Science, Idaho State University
M.B.A., University of Phoenix B.S., Tomography, Boise State University
Heidi Hawkins Steve Bock

School of Medical and Health Sciences School of Business
B.A., Biology, University of Oregon B.S., Business Administration, Wayland Baptist University
B.S.-M.T., Medical Technology, University of Idaho M.S., Business Organizational Management, University of
La Verne
Helen Young
School of Medical and Health Sciences Tracie McBride
B.S., Microbiology, San Diego State University School of Graphic Arts
B.A., Multimedia & Web Design, Art Institute of Portland
Holly Rawlings
School of Medical and Health Sciences Victor J. Buckingham
B.S., Zoology, BYU School of Medical and Health Sciences
M.S., Physician Assistant Studies, Oregon Health & Science B.S., Education, Montana State University
University B.S., Allied Health Science, George Washington University
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Faculty
Layton Satellite Campus Marjorie Anderson
Librarian
Administration/Faculty/Staff B.I.S., Communications/English/Sales and Service, Weber State
Campus Director and Regional Director University
Vicky L. Dewsnup M.S., Instructional Technology w/Library Emphasis, Utah State
Northern Utah University
Library Certification: University of North Texas
Leland Neil
Campus Manager Jade Beckman
B.S., Accounting, University of Utah
Education M.B.A., Utah State University
Dixie Mathis
Dean Susan Burns
B.S., Business Education/English, Brigham Young University B.A., German, Utah State University
M.Ed., Weber State University M.S., Psychology, Utah State University
Teaching Certificate/Reading Endorsement, Weber State
Shawn Price University
Dean of Continuing Education Administrative Certification, Utah State University
Associate Dean of Computer Science
A.S., General Studies, Weber State University Lee Berger, CST
B.S., Computer Science, Weber State University A.O.S., Surgical Technology, Stevens-Henager College
M.S., Information Systems, University of Phoenix A.S., Marketing and Fashion Merchandising, Fisher Junior
College
Stephen Weaver
Associate Dean of Computer Science Evan Call
B.A., Language, Brigham Young University B.S., Animal Science, Utah State University
MCSE M.S., Bio-Veterinary Science, Utah State University
Mario Merida, M.D. Harry Camp

Dean of the College of Allied Health including B.S., Psychology, Kennesaw State University
Healthcare Administration and Medical Specialties Master of Social Work, University of Georgia
B.S., Education, University of San Carlos Ph.D. (ABD), Social Work, University of Georgia
M.D., University of San Carlos
Ammon Campbell
Traci Hardell, RN, MSN B.S., Psychology, Brigham Young University
Dean of Nursing M.A., Management, Webster University
A.D.N., Brandywine School of Nursing M.S., Education, Long Island University
B.S.N., University of Phoenix
M.S.N., University of Phoenix Julie Clifford, CST
Ed.D., Candidate, University of Phoenix (2010) Medical/Surgical Technology
Certificate, Surgical Technology, Utah Technical College
Lee Berger, CST A.O.S., Surgical Technology, Stevens-Henager College
Associate Dean of Surgical Technology B.S., Psychology, University of Utah
A.O.S., Surgical Technology, Stevens-Henager College
Kevin Cundick
Margaret Lawler B.S., Computer Science, Weber State University
Director of Students
Janet Daniels
Admissions A.S.N., Nursing, Weber State University
Cynthia G. Williams B.S., Healthcare Administration, California State University
Director of Admissions RN
William Moore Darin Evans

Admissions Consultant Computer Programming
Stevens-Henager College, Ogden-West Haven, Utah
Financial Aid B.S., Computer Science
Troy Doman
Financial Planner Kingi Finlayson
A.D., Network Administration, Stevens-Henager College
Scott Cole B.S., Computer Science, Stevens-Henager College
Financial Aid Director
Rebecca Ford, RN, MSN
Career and Student Services A.D.N., Spoon River College, Ogden-West Haven, UT
Kathie Leany B.S.N., University of Phoenix
Director of Career Services M.S.N., University of Phoenix
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Marc Frazier Cynthia Pressley
Finance/Management B.B.A., Accounting, Detroit College of Business
B.S., Finance, University of Utah J.D., Thomas M. Cooley Law School
M.B.A., Westminster College
Shawn Price
Lindsay Gladwell, CST Computer Science
A.O.S., Surgical Technology, Stevens-Henager College Certificate Computer Operations, DATC
A.S., General Studies, Weber State University
Susan Gordon, CPA B.S., Computer Science, Weber State University
B.A., Accounting, Brigham Young University M.S., Computer Information Systems, University of Phoenix
Natalie Hale Linda Saxton

A.D., Medical Specialties, Stevens-Henager College A.D., Nursing, Brigham Young University
B.S., Health Administrative Services, Weber State University B.S.N., Weber State University
M.S.N., University of Utah
Julie Hansen, MS, RD, CD
B.S., Dietetics, Kansas State University Larry T. Schroeder
M.S., Exercise Physiology, Colorado State University B.A., Advertising, Brigham Young University
M.B.A., Brigham Young University
Traci Hardell, RN, MSN
Dean of Nursing Connie Sims, RN, MSN
A.D.N., Brandywine School of Nursing Nursing Diploma, Northwest Texas School of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Phoenix M.S.N., Nursing Administration, California State University
Ed.D., Candidate, University of Phoenix (2010) Audrey Slabbert
B.S., Accounting, Weber State University
Noel Mack Master of Prof. Accountancy, Weber State University
Pre-Chiropractic, Eastern Iowa Community College
D.C., Palmer College of Chiropractic Kathleen Smith
B.S., Business Administration, University of Arizona
Joan MaGill, MSN
B.A., Psychology, Seattle University Kelly Stone
B.S., Nursing, Seattle University B.A., History, Brigham Young University
M.S.N., University of Washington M.O.B., Organizational Behavior, Brigham Young University
Jeff Manning, RN Joan Triplett

Nursing Clinical and Lab Instructor B.A., English, Weber State University
A.S., Liberal Arts, Moberly Area Junior College M.S., English, Utah State University
A.S., Nursing, Weber State University
B.S., Nursing, Weber State University Michel Trotta
M.S., Candidate 2/08, Frontier School of Midwifery and Family A.D., Nursing, Weber State University
Nursing
Brian Vranes
Trent Maw B.S., Liberal Arts Studies, Excelsior College
B.A., Spanish-International Business Emphasis Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic
Stephen Weaver
Karl Medinger B.S., Computer Science, Stevens-Henager College
B.S., Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh B.A., Language, Brigham Young University
Ph.D., Chemistry, University of Florida MCSE
Mario Merida William Weeks, M.D.

Medical/Surgical/Psychology Nursing Prerequisite Instructor
B.S., Education, University of San Carlos B.S., Zoology, University of Michigan
M.D., University of San Carlos M.D., University of Michigan Medical School
Melanie Muma Carol Whitesides, RN, MSN, FNP

B.S.N., Regis University B.S.N., University of Utah
M.S.N., Regis University M.S., Health Care Administration, Brigham Young University
M.S.N., F.N.P., Brigham Young University
Lori Norton
B.S.N., Weber State University
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Admissions
Lehi Satellite Campus Joseph Farnes
Katie Anderson
Campus Director Keya Torres
Kenneth Plant Peter Sweetland
President Steve Bailey
M.P.A., Brigham Young University, UT
B.A., Brigham Young University, UT
Administration St. George CEC

Dr. Stephen Babb
Dean of Education Brian Harenberg
M.D., Spartan Health Science University, TX CEC Manager
B.S., D.C., Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, CA
Librarian
David Castelli
B.A., Belmont Abbey College, NC
Administration/Faculty/Staff –
M.S.M., Regis University, CO CollegeAmerica AZ
M.L.S., Emporia State University, KS
Admissions
Jesse Hafen
Director of Admissions Flagstaff Main Campus
Associate Director
Financial Aid Suzanne Scales
Mary Jo Barratt B.A., Western State College
Director of Financial Aid C.M.A., Concorde Career Institute
Faculty
School of Business Education Administration
Scott Chantry Sereana Bird
M.B.A., University of Phoenix Dean of Education
B.S., Brigham Young University, UT B.S., Exercise Science and Geography, Northern Arizona
University
Jason Hasson B.S., Geography, North Arizona University
B.A., Business Administration, Lamar University, TX M.A., English, Northern Arizona University
M.B.A., Business Administration, Lamar University, TX
Ludovic Pierson
School of Medical and Health Sciences Associate Dean / Computers
Bradley Cordero B.Sc., Information Technology, Brighton University, England
A.S., Sports Medicine, Brigham Young University Idaho, ID Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+, Microsoft MCP
M.B.A., Business Administration, Utah State University, UT Certifications
D.P.T., Physical Therapy, Creighton University, NE
Tara Gillooly, LPN
General Education Associate Dean of Medical Programs
Darrell Ostler A.S., Allied Health Science, Coconino Community College
Nursing Certificate, U.S. Army
B.S., Occupational Education, Wayland Baptist University
M.S., Professional Communication, Westminster College, UT

Karen Woods
B.A., English, Utah State University, UT Admissions
M.S., History, Utah State University, UT Caleb Garcia
Jean Anderson
Idaho Falls CEC Admissions Consultant
Jen Curtis
Administration Admissions Consultant
Felicia Wright
CEC Manager Doreen Evans
M.B.A., Northwest Nazarene University Admissions Consultant
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Laura Lorenz Tara Gillooly, BS, LPN
Admissions Consultant Associate Dean of Medical Programs
A.S., Allied Health Science, Coconino Community College
Nursing Certificate, U.S. Army
Financial Aid B.S., Occupational Education, Wayland Baptist University
Tammy Wilhelm
Chief Business Officer Philip Granillo, MBA
Computer Networking/Healthcare Administration
Ashley Coates B.S., Information Technology, University of Phoenix
Financial Planner M.B.A., Business, Regis University
Michael Roberts Deb Gutierrez, CMA
Financial Planner Medical Specialties
A.S., Biology, College of DuPage
Student Services B.S., Biology, Loyola University of Chicago
Marcie Bakker Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
Director of Career Services, Faculty Certified Cardiovascular Specialist
B.A., University of Minnesota
M.Ed., University of Wisconsin Gayle Mason, MSN
CNA Program Coordinator
Julie Lancaster B.S.N., University of Hawaii
Career Services Advisor, Faculty M.S.N., Marquette University
B.S., International Studies/Psychology, Ohio University
M.Ed., University of California, Santa Cruz Ludovic Pierson, BS
Associate Dean / Computers
Mary Mohr B.Sc., Information Technology, Brighton University, England
Librarian, Faculty Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+, Microsoft MCP
B.S., Northern Arizona University Certifications
M.L.S., University of Arizona
Tami Richards, RN
Stephanie Fuller Medical Specialties, CNA
Registrar B.S.N., Alcorn State University
Preston Korn Catherine Romeo, MA

Network Administrator Medical Specialties
B.S., University of Wyoming B.A., Fine Arts, Arizona State University
Network+ Certification M.A., Organizational Management, University of Phoenix
Jacque Auxier Dr. Gwendolyn Swan, Ed.D., ARRT, MRTBE

Front Desk Administration Medical Specialties
Radiology Certificate
Jeffrey Crouse Doctorate of Education/Counseling, Northern Arizona University
Front Desk Administration
Faculty Phoenix Branch Campus

Edward Borowski
General Education/Business Associate Director
B.S., Business, University of Maine Martin Jiunta
B.S., Business Management, Arizona State University
Belinda Donahoe
Medical Specialties
B.S., Exercise Science, Northern Arizona University Administration
Rebecca Soltis
Suzanne Edmonds Business Officer/Financial Planner
Externship Coordinator
B.A., Biology and Art, University of the Pacific, Stockton, Veronica James
California Financial Planner
M.A., Medical Illustration, The John Hopkins University School
of Medicine Suzanne Stevenson
Financial Planner
Kristina Gemoets, MA
Medical Specialties/General Education Tammy Hieb
B.S., Health Education, Northern Arizona University Registrar
M.Ed. Education/Counseling, Northern Arizona University
Jesse Slocum
IT Technician
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Vanessa Valencia Sharon Imperiale, RMA
Administrative Assistant Medical Specialties
A.O.S., Interdisciplinary Studies, Kaplan University
Medical Assistant, Bergen County Technical School
Education
Melanie Schmidt, RMA Richard Martin
Dean of Education Computer Networking
M.Ed., Secondary Education, Grand Canyon University Adjunct
B.A., Secondary Education, Ottawa University M.Ed., Instructional Leadership, Argosy University
A.O.S., Medical Laboratory Tech., Apollo College B.S., Business Administration, University of Phoenix
David Nunez
Associate Dean of Computer Networking Program General Education
B.S., Business Management, Arizona State University David Dyer
B.S, Finance, Arizona State University
Admissions
Paul Dhaliwal Aaron Jahneke
Director of Admissions M.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, Arizona State University
B.A. History, University of Arizona
Leonard Jones
Admissions Consultant Anne Marie Sonnier
M.A., Educational Leadership, Northern Arizona University
Marlon Liddell B.S., Psychology, University of Minnesota
Marsicca Nelson
Admissions Consultant Administration/Faculty/Staff –
Laura Rutherglen CollegeAmerica CO/WY
Del Caron
High School Admissions Denver Campus
Career and Student Services Administration

Linda Lytle Nathan Larson
Director of Career and Student Services Executive Director
M.Ed., Secondary Education and Counseling, Northern Arizona Regional Director – Ft. Collins, Cheyenne
University M.B.A., Webster University
B.S., Social Work, Arizona State University B.S., Black Hills State University
B.S., Marketing, Arizona State University
James Sterns
Ricquia Ross-Hinds Network Technician
Director of Career Services M.B.A., Colorado Technical University
B.S., CollegeAmerica
Faculty
Michelle Baumann Education Administration
Medical Specialties Gloria Ohmart
B.A., Management, International Institute of the Americas Director of Nursing Education
A.A., Health Technology Management, International Institute of Ed.D., University of Phoenix
the Americas M.N., Emory University
B.S.N., Metropolitan State College
Kimberly Hamelton, ARRT, CRT
Medical Specialties Vivian Jeffcoat
Adjunct Dean
B.S., Education, Western Michigan University M.A., University of Nebraska
A.A.S, Radiography, Kellogg Community College B.S., Regis University
Eugenia Ilisei Barbara Snyder

Medical Specialties Associate Dean
Adjunct M.A., Hunter College
M.D., Institute of Medicine, Timisoara, Romania B.A., Hunter College
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William Mathis Kelly Smith
Librarian/Bookstore High School Admissions Consultant
M.L.S., University of Denver B.A., University of Arizona
Ron Quam
Director of Educational Alliances/Externships Financial Aid Office
A.S., St. Martin’s College Ruby Rowe
Regional Director of Central Financial Aid
Gwen Estridge B.B.A., University of Texas
Human Resource/Assistant Registrar
B.A., Metro State College Michelle Bollig
Business Officer
Admissions B.A., Metro State College
Jaclyn Haack
Director of Admissions Michael Broadbent
B.S.S., Cornell College Financial Planner
Mary E. Nebel
Assistant Director of Admissions Rachel Joseph
B.A., University of Northern Iowa Financial Planner
Jaine Everhart B.A., Michigan State University
B.A., Whitewater University Kirk Barber
Financial Aid Planner
Jane Bueling
Admissions Consultant David Robinson
Kimberly Robinson B.A., Metropolitan State College
Julie Burdick
Lance Hartley Financial Planner
Admissions Consultant B.S., University of Colorado
A.O.S., College America-Denver
John Parente
Dominic Quintana Financial Planner
B.A., University of Phoenix
Career and Student Services
Douglas Cornell Victoria Spencer
Admissions Consultant Career Services
B.A., Metropolitan State College of Denver M.M., University of Phoenix
B.S., Colorado Christian University
Janelle Hempel
Admissions Consultant Karen Schottleutner
M.B.A., University of Phoenix Career Services
B.A., Metropolitan State College
Darryl Vallerie
Admissions Consultant Michael Rey
B.A., Western Washington University Director of Student Services
B.A., Azusa Pacific University
Matthew Eckenwiler
B.S., Colorado State University Faculty
Kenneth Barnhart
Ty Sutfin Healthcare
Admissions Consultant B.S., CollegeAmerica-Denver
B.A., Northwood University
William Brandorff
Julie Gentry Graphic Arts
Corporate Director of High School Admissions M.S., Computer Information Systems, University of Phoenix
B.S., CIS, Metropolitan State College of Denver
Jennifer Lucero
B.A., Metro State College
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Tarneka Bigham Judy Allen
General Education Healthcare
M.A., Education, Literacy-Lesley University B.S., Metropolitan State College
B.A. Sociology and African American Studies, Metropolitan
State College of Denver David Fornof
Business, Computer
Sherri Cooper M.S., Regis University
Healthcare B. S., Regis University
B.A., Metro State College
C.M.A., Concorde Career Institute Sue Gosman
General Education
Jason Garofalo M.S., University of Northern Colorado
General Education B.A., Western State College
M.A., Humanistic Psychology, State University of West Georgia
B.A., Psychology, Regis University Morita Kenny
Account/Business
William Holshue M.S., Upper Iowa University
Computer Science B.A., University of San Carlos
A.S., Computer Science, CollegeAmerica CPA
Phyllis James Greg Lampard

Clinical Coordinator ADN Program Business/General Education
M.S.N., University of Phoenix M.S., Western Governors University
B.S.N., University of New York Regent’s College B.S., East Texas State University
Kacey Jechura Lindsey Mulder

Psychology / Sociology/ General Education Healthcare
M.A., University of West Georgia B. S., University of Colorado
B.S., Georgia Southern University B. S., Colorado State University
Debra Lachowetz Bree Parente

Healthcare Accounting/Business
M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute M.S., University of Phoenix
B.S., Lyndon State College B.S., University of Phoenix
Anthony Moreno Gwen Penner

Computer Science/General Education Graphic Arts
M.S., Regis University M.A., Syracuse University
B.S., University of Northern Colorado B. A., University of Waterloo
Richard T. Neyens Rebecca Roese

Business/General Education Healthcare
Ph.D., Illinois State University B.S., College America- Denver
M.S., Illinois State University
B.S., Bradley University Kevin Steinbeck
Computer Science/Business
Catherine Sellaro-Buchwald M.S., Colorado Technical University
Healthcare M.B.A., Colorado Technical University
M.A., Grand Canyon University B.S., University of Phoenix
B.A., Richmond College
Luanna George
Dennis Steuerwald Healthcare/General Education
Healthcare M.A., Antioch University
B.S., Psychology/Biology, University of Denver B.S.N., California State University
A.O.S., Medical Specialties, CollegeAmerica
Lynn Wilson
Bruce Swope Accounting
Accounting M.L.B.A., International Business, Nova Southeastern University
Ph.D., Management, Colorado Technical University B.S., Sociology/Communications, University of Oklahoma
M.B.A., Regis University
B.S.B.A., Business, Regis University
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Sharrie Maple
Colorado Springs Campus Admissions Consultant
Administration Dorthea Parker

Rozann Kunstle Admissions Consultant
Executive Director
B.S., South Dakota State University Donna Wilcox
M.A., Webster University High School Admissions
M.B.A., Webster University
Laela Habeeb
Admissions Assistant
Clayton Goodwin Cassey Verhey
Dean Admissions Assistant
B.S., Regis University
M.S., Regis University Alice Kuhns
Admissions Assistant
Neil McLeod, Jr., M.B.A.
Associate Dean of Business
B.S., Orlando College Financial Aid
M.B.A., Orlando College Kristy Sanchez
Director of Financial Aid
Thomas Santa Maria
Associate Dean of Computer Science Steven Perea
A.S., Community College of the Air Force Financial Planner/Business Officer
B.S., Colorado Christian University
M.B.A., University of Phoenix Kerri Hustad
Financial Planner
Kari Taylor RN, BSN, MSN
Associate Dean of Healthcare Kelley King
B.S.N., University of Saint Francis Financial Planner
Kristy Mobley
Mayra Vasquez Financial Planner
Registrar
Robyn Montano Career Services

Registrar Jill Roudebush
Jessica Depoy
Student Advisor Tammy Rowe
Kelly Fazzone
Externship Coordinator Faculty
Tammy Barnhart
Healthcare
Admissions A.A., Pikes Peak Institute
Kiersten Murdoch
Director of Admissions Aaron Benlolo
A.S., Community College of the Air Force
Liz Bown B.S., Bellview University, Nebraska
Admissions Consultant M.B.A., Truro University International
Kyle Burwell Alvin Blumberg

Admissions Consultant Accounting/Business
B.S., Air Force Academy
Alana Chappell M.B.A., University of Utah
Rachel Brown
David Coon Healthcare
Admissions Consultant B.S., Anthem College
Heather Heinbaugh
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Joan Demetriou
General Education Fort Collins Campus
B.S., State University College at Oeonta
M.S., Austin Peay State University Administration
Joel Scimeca
Kelly Fazzone Executive Director
Healthcare
A.A., Denver Technology Rebekkah Syed
B.S., Denver Technology/ DeVry Institute Administrative Assistant
Celestino Garcia
Healthcare Education Administration
B.S., Universidad Del Este Tresban Rivera
M.D., CETEC Dean of Education
M.Ed., Northern Arizona University
Royal Harrell B.S., University of Texas
Computer Science
B.S., University of Maryland Shawntel Wilson
M.S., University of Maryland Associate Dean of Education
B.S., Colorado State University
Robert Hawley
Accounting/Business Linda Kline
B.S., Air Force Academy Registrar
M.S., UCLA
Risa Lumley
Michelle Largent Librarian
Healthcare
B.S.N., Bethel College David Wild
Director of Information Technology
Richard Livingston B.S., CollegeAmerica
Accounting/Business
B.S., Regis University Dawn Banks
M.S., Webster University IT Support
Jana McDonald
Admissions
Healthcare
Kristy McNear
M.C.A., Seton Hall University
Kate Powers
Bruce Porter
Psychology/Sociology
B.A., University of Colorado
Julie Brashear
M.A., Westbrook University
Kenneth Reeves
Healthcare Dustan Dailey
A.A., PPI Health Careers School Admissions Consultant
Sidney Rubey Charles Kuchynka

Computer Science Admissions Consultant
B.S., Rockford College
Devin Harvey
Terry Spence Admissions Consultant
B.S., Penn State
M.S., Santa Clair University
Financial Aid
Fredrick Tower Laura Mitchell
Graphic Arts Business Officer
Frank Zdrojowy Maria Portales

Computer Science Financial Aid Planner
B.S., Regis University
M.S., Colorado Technical University Jason Cure
Andrea Orendorff
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Student Services and Career Services Daniel Tellez, Jr.
Dr. Dennis Baker Computer Science
Director of Career Services Ph.D., Kennedy Western University
M.S., Regis University
Mandee Hood B.S., Regis University
Student Services Coordinator
David Wild
Oonah Mankin Computer Science
Externship Coordinator B.S., CollegeAmerica
Amanda Fox Shawntel Wilson

Academic Advisor Healthcare
Faculty
Danelle R. Bottke
General Education
M.A., Regis University
Cheyenne Campus
B.A., Regis University
Administrative Office
Charmaine Carpenter Debbi Potts
Business Education Campus Director
Ph.D., Touro University
M.S., Regis University Admissions Office
B.A., Regis University Christina Snowberger
Robert Doak A.A.S., Business Administration, Indiana Business College, IN
General Education
M.A., Colorado State University Donna Collins
B.S., Colorado State University Admissions Consultant
Janet Ford, RN Adrian Martinez

Healthcare Admissions Consultant
A.D.N., Oklahoma State University B.S., University of Wyoming, WY
Chris Townsend
Kristin Harroun
Financial Planner
Healthcare Instructor
A.S., Front Range Community College, CO
B.S., Colorado State University, CO
Donald McCoy Jennifer VanDyke
Computer Science Administrative Assistant
M.A., University of Denver
Munir Mallal Alan Quille
Computer Science Dean of Education
B.S., Engineering, Nanyang Technical Institute, Singapore A.A.S., Electronic Systems and Personnel Administration,
Community College Air Force
Holly Manley B.S.C., Management, Park University
Business/Computer Science M.S.C., Lesley University
M.S., Colorado State University Kim Gill
B.S., Colorado State University Career Services
B.S., Charter Oak State College
Ann Scott, RN Masters Degree Regis University
Healthcare
B.S., CollegeAmerica Adrienne Puente
Registrar/ Bookstore Manager
Gary L. Smiley
Business Education Faculty
M.S., Regis University Deborah Johnston, RN
B.A., Regis University Healthcare
A.S., Nursing Amarillo College
John Karakalpakis
Genera Education
B.A., College of St. Francis
Lesley College Graduate School
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Barbara Lile, RN Karina Bustos
Healthcare Receptionist
Diploma- Medical Center School of Nursing
A.S., Insurance Institution of America Aaron Tolentino
B.S., College of St. Francis Receptionist
Don Tardif, PA-C

Healthcare Education Administration
Kenneth Webb, Ph.D.
MPAS University of Nebraska
Dean
B.S., Omaha, Nebraska
Ph.D., Education Administration; Union Institute
A.S., Community College
M.B.A., Pepperdine University
Mike Maestas B.S., Business Administration; Pepperdine University
Healthcare
A.S., Laramie County Community College Kenneth Grudko, M.D.
Medical Director, School of Respiratory Therapy
Amy Hayes M.D., State University of New York Health Science Center at
Healthcare Brooklyn
B.S., Regis University B.S., State University of New York University Center at
M.A., Regis University Binghamton
Diploma in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine and Critical
Marigaye Barnes Care Medicine
Healthcare
M.A., The Bryman School Robert Goodrow, RCP, RRT, NPS
LPN Licensure, Larimer County Voc-Tech Associate Dean and Program Director, School of Respiratory
Therapy
Roberta Turner B.S., Healthcare Management; Independence University
General Education A.S., Respiratory Therapy; Long Beach City College
M.B.A., University of Phoenix Terri Lewis, NCICS, RCP, RRT
Associate Dean, School of Medical and Health Sciences
Patrice Scott B.A., French; University of Missouri St. Louis
General Education A.S., Respiratory Therapy; California College San Diego
B.A., Hood College
C. Wayne Geiselman, Ph.D., M.B.A.
IT Department Associate Dean, School of Business and Technology
Robert Werzner Ph.D., National Products Chemistry/Life Sciences, University of
B.S., University of Evansville Connecticut
M.A., Southern Illinois University M.B.A., International Business, Fairleigh-Dickinson University
M.S., Pharmacognosy, The Ohio State University
B.S., Pharmacy, University of Mississippi
Administration/Faculty/Staff - California Bradley Matson, RCP, RRT, NPS
Director of Clinical Education, School of Respiratory Therapy
College San Diego B.S., Respiratory Therapy; Northeastern University
Certificate, Holistic Health; Mueller College for Holistic Studies
Administrative Office
David Parker Brenda Wright
Executive Director Limited Permit X-Ray Program Director
A.S., Radiologic Technology, Lorain County Community College
Rachel Quinlan
Executive Assistant to Executive Director Lisa Franco
Limited Permit X-Ray Clinical Coordinator
Julie Palmer Certificate, X-Ray; Modern Technology
Business Officer
Patricia Bermel, M.L.I.S.
Jason McCain Librarian
Network Specialist M.L.I.S., San Jose State University
B.A., Anthropology; University of Dayton
Jean-Pierre Muheim B.A., Business Management; University of Dayton
Network Specialist
Erika Farmer
Nene Agbeyteye Administrative Assistant to the Dean
Registrar
Samantha Hoyt
Lashanna Boykin Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean and Program
Assistant Registrar Director, School of Respiratory Therapy
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Admissions Office Tony Roman
Tana Sanderson Financial Planner
Monica Steffens
Krisean Amy Financial Planner
Amir Toghraee
Scott Ashdown Financial Planner
Denise Traboulay
Shannon Blust Financial Planner
Chasity Buchanan Career Services Office

Admissions Consultant Erick Asero
Craig Hinson
Admissions Consultant Steven Fischer
Christan Maxwell
Admissions Consultant Mary Jensen
Business Development Liaison
Vanessa Ocasio
Admissions Consultant Amanda Smith
Joanne Piechota
Student Services Office
Cory Proctor Daniel Cardenas
Admissions Consultant Director of Student Services
George Rivera
Admissions Consultant Faculty
Michael Agregado, RCT, RRT
Myra Smith School of Respiratory Therapy (clinical)
Admissions Consultant A.S., Respiratory Therapy; California College San Diego
Todd Trieglaff Carmen Arechiga, RCP, RRT
Admissions Consultant School of Respiratory Therapy (clinical)
Amanda Yunker M.D., Medicine; School of Medicine Guadalajara
Admissions Consultant Certificate, Respiratory Therapy; California College for Health
Sciences
Martha Stewart
Administrative Assistant to Director of Admissions Cari Barnes
General Education
M.S., Rehabilitation Counseling; California State University
Financial Aid Office B.A., Psychology; California State University
Raul Rivera
Senior Financial Aid Officer Bipin Bhatt, RT
Bruce Azevedo A.S., Respiratory Therapy; California College San Diego
Financial Aid Officer
Bob Bowden, RCP, RRT
Erin Bangs School of Respiratory Therapy (clinical)
Financial Planner A.S., Respiratory Therapy; California College for Health
Sciences
Michael Belasco
Financial Planner Esmeralda Briley, RCP, RRT
School of Respiratory Therapy
Andrew Espiritu B.S., Cardio-Respiratory Care; University of Arkansas for
Financial Planner Medical Sciences
Samantha Harmon Norma Calvillo, RCP, RRT
Financial Planner School of Respiratory Therapy (clinical)
A.S., Respiratory Therapy; El Paso Community College
Kory Henley
Financial Planner Ted Cobarrubia, RCP, RRT
School of Respiratory Therapy (clinical)
Leslie McDonough RCP, Grossmont College
Financial Planner Diploma, Pulmonary Therapy Manila Doctor’s College
99
Ray Daniels, RCP, RRT Andrew Leon, M.A.
School of Respiratory Therapy (clinical) General Education
B.S., Respiratory Therapy; California College San Diego M.A., History; San Diego State University
A.S., Respiratory Therapy; California College for Health B.A., History; San Francisco State University
Sciences
Pete Limon, M.S.
Kesiah Delacruz, RCP, RRT General Education
School of Respiratory Therapy (clinical) M.S., Software Engineering; National University
A.S., Respiratory Therapy; California College for Health B.A., Sports Medicine; University of the Pacific
Sciences A.S., Computer Science; San Joaquin Delta College
A.S., Network Software; San Joaquin Delta College
Leah Delaney, CRT, RCP, RRT, NRP
School of Respiratory Therapy Carol Lovci, RN
B.A., Education; Cal State Northridge School of Medical and Health Sciences
A.S., Respiratory Therapy; California College San Diego M.S.N., Walden University
B.S.N., University of the Pacific
Andrew Diaz, CRT, RRT RN, Regents, New York
School of Respiratory Therapy (clinical) A.S.N., Regents, New York
A.S., Respiratory Therapy; California College for Health LVN, Hillcrest College
Sciences
Linda Macomber, RN, M.B.A.
Anna Erbes, J.D.
School of Business and Technology
M.B.A., Northeastern University
J.D., Law; Washington University in St. Louis
B.S., Nursing; University of Michigan
Robert Fabela, RCP, RRT
School of Respiratory Therapy (clinical) Catherine Mattice, M.A.
A.S., Respiratory Therapy; California College for Health General Education
Sciences M.A., Communication; San Diego State University
B.A., Communication; San Diego State University
Dave Faldasz, M.Ed.
General Education Sean McWilliams, RCP, RRT
M.Ed., Adult Education and Distance Learning; University of School of Respiratory Therapy (clinical)
Phoenix A.S., Respiratory Therapy, California College San Diego
B.S., Organizational Behavior; Leslie College
A.A., Selected Studies; San Diego Evening College Georges Merx, Ph.D.
Shaun Fernandez, RCP, RRT Ph.D., Education; Claremont Graduate University/SDSU
School of Respiratory Therapy (clinical) M.S., Business Administration; San Diego State University
A.S., Respiratory Therapy; California College San Diego B.S., Business Administration; San Diego State University
Gayla Gambs-Anton, RCP, RRT Marc Mezzina, M.A.
School of Respiratory Therapy (clinical) General Education
A.S., Selected Studies; Mesa College M.A., History; West Virginia University
Certificate, Respiratory Therapy; Grossmont College B.A., History & English; West Virginia University
Rhodell Gamoras, RCP, RRT
School of Respiratory Therapy (clinical) Sean Miller, D.C.
A.S., Respiratory Therapy; California College San Diego School of Medical and Health Sciences
D.C., Palmer College of Chiropractic West
Barbara Howe, RCP, RRT B.S., Biology, University of Cincinnati
A.S., Respiratory Therapy; Hahnemann Medical School Fernando Mora, CRT, RCP, RRT
Jason Kart, D.C. M.D., General Medicine; Universidad Xochicalco
School of Medical and Health Sciences A.S., Respiratory Therapy; California College San Diego
B.S., Liberal Arts; Excelsior College
Miguel Moreno, RCP, RRT
Mark Kelly, RCP, RRT School of Respiratory Therapy
School of Respiratory Therapy (clinical) M.D., University of Baja California, Mexico
B.A., Computer Science/Business; Coleman College B.S., Respiratory Therapy; California College San Diego
A.A., Respiratory Therapy and General Education; Santa Monica A.S., Respiratory Therapy; California College for Health
College Sciences
A.A., Mathematics; Mesa College
Jean-Pierre Muheim
Eric Le, RCP, RRT
B.S., Computer Applications and Networks; Coleman College
A.S., Respiratory Therapy; Grossmont College
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Benjamin Oh Bill Scherb, RN, RCP, RRT
General Education School of Respiratory Therapy (clinical)
B.S., Metallurgical Engineering; Hangang University A.S., Respiratory Therapy; California College for Health
Sciences
Karen Pacoma, RCP, RRT, NPS A.S., Nursing; Excelsior College
A.S., Respiratory Therapy; Grossmont College George Stalmah, CPA
Joseph Penaflor, D.P.M. B.A., Accounting; Cleveland State University
D.P.M., New York College of Podiatric Medicine Hugo Suarez, RCP, RRT
Virginia Rinaldi, M.B.A., RN, B.S. Certificate, Respiratory Therapy, Kennebec Vocational College
M.B.A., Healthcare Administration; University of Phoenix Lisa Tee, CRT
B.S.N, Nursing; University of Hawaii School of Respiratory Therapy (clinical)
A.S., Respiratory Therapy; California College San Diego
John Rogers, M.S.
School of Business and Technology Mercedita Timtiman, M.D.
M.S., Software Engineering; National University School of Medical and Health Sciences
B.S., Computer Science; National University M.D., Medicine; Manila Central University
Elizabeth Sanchez, M.A. Michelle Twano, RCP, RRT

General Education School of Respiratory Therapy (clinical)
M.A., English; University of Kansas A.S., Respiratory Therapy, California College San Diego
Betty Smith, M.B.A. Madeline Vasely, CRT

School of Business and Technology School of Medical and Health Sciences
M.B.A., Business; San Diego State University A.S., Radiology; Gateway Community College
B.S., Business; San Diego State University
John Whitcraft, B.S.
Heidi Smith, M.S. School of Business and Technology
School of Medical and Health Sciences B.S., Electrical Engineering; Lehigh University
B.A., Biology; Point Loma Nazarene University
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Academic Calendar
Friday, January 1, 2010 ........................ Holiday (New Year’s Day) Monday, March 28, 2011................................Module Four Begins
Friday, January 15, 2010 .............................. Module Thirteen End Friday, April 22, 2011 ........................................Module Four Ends
Monday, January 18, 2010 ..............................Module One Begins Monday, April 25, 2011 .................................. Module Five Begins
Friday, February 12, 2010 ..................................Module One Ends Friday, May 20, 2011......................................... Module Five Ends
Monday, February 15, 2010 ................... Holiday (Presidents Day) Monday, May 23, 2011 ..................................... Module Six Begins
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 ........................... Module Two Begins Monday, May 30, 2011 ............................ Holiday (Memorial Day)
Friday, March 12, 2010 ..................................... Module Two Ends Friday, June 17, 2011........................................... Module Six Ends
Monday, March 15, 2010 ............................. Module Three Begins Monday, June 20, 2011................................ Module Seven Begins
Friday, April 9, 2010 ....................................... Module Three Ends Monday, July 4, 2011........................ Holiday (Independence Day)
Monday, April 12, 2010.................................. Module Four Begins Friday, July 15, 2011 ...................................... Module Seven Ends
Friday, May 7, 2010 .......................................... Module Four Ends Monday, July 18, 2011 ................................. Module Eight Begins
Monday, May 10, 2010 .................................. Module Five Begins Friday, August 12, 2011....................................Module Eight Ends
Monday, May 31, 2010 ............................ Holiday (Memorial Day) Monday, August 15, 2011 .............................. Module Nine Begins
Friday, June 4, 2010 .......................................... Module Five Ends Monday, September 5, 2011........................... Holiday (Labor Day)
Monday, June 7, 2010 ...................................... Module Six Begins Friday, September 9, 2011 ................................ Module Nine Ends
Friday, July 2, 2010 ........................... Holiday – Module Six Ends Monday, September 12, 2011 .......................... Module Ten Begins
Monday, July 5, 2010 .................................. Module Seven Begins Friday, October 7, 2011 ...................................... Module Ten Ends
Friday, July 30, 2010 .......................................Module Seven Ends Monday, October 10, 2011 ......................... Module Eleven Begins
Monday, August 2, 2010 ...............................Module Eight Begins Friday, November 4, 2011 ............................. Module Eleven Ends
Friday, August 27, 2010 ................................... Module Eight Ends Monday, November 7, 2011 ...................... Module Twelve Begins
Monday, August 30, 2010 ............................. Module Nine Begins Friday, December 5, 2011..............................Module Twelve Ends
Monday, September 6, 2010 .......................... Holiday (Labor Day)
Friday, September 24, 2010...............................Module Nine Ends ***Calendar is Subject to Change***
Monday, September 27, 2010 .......................... Module Ten Begins
Friday, October 22, 2010 .................................... Module Ten Ends
Monday, October 25, 2010 ......................... Module Eleven Begins
Friday, November 19, 2010 ........................... Module Eleven Ends Holidays
Monday, November 22, 2010 .....................Module Twelve Begins
Friday, December 17, 2010 ........................... Module Twelve Ends Martin Luther King Day
Monday, January 17, 2011 ...... Holiday (Martin Luther King Day) Presidents Day
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 ..............................Module One Begins Memorial Day
Friday, January 28, 2011 ....................................Module One Ends Fourth of July
Monday, January 31, 2011 ............................. Module Two Begins Pioneer Day (Utah only)
Monday, February 21, 2011 ................... Holiday (Presidents Day) Labor Day
Friday, February 25, 2011 ................................. Module Two Ends Thanksgiving
Monday, February 28, 2011.......................... Module Three Begins Christmas
Friday, March 25, 2011 ................................... Module Three Ends New Year’s Day
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Index
Academic Calendar ................................................................................ 102 Cancellation after Classes Have Started .................................................. 67
Academic Information .............................................................................. 58 Cancellation or Withdrawal ...................................................................... 67
Academic Progress Measurements, Satisfactory ..................................... 61 Cancelling Enrollment Prior to Starting Class ......................................... 67
Accounting, Bachelor of ............................................................................ 7 Career Services ......................................................................................... 71
Accreditation – California College San Diego .......................................... 1 Certifications and Licenses ...................................................................... 57
Accreditation – CollegeAmerica AZ .......................................................... 1 Cheyenne – Branch .................................................................................. 51
Accreditation – CollegeAmerica CO/WY ................................................. 1 Circumstances, Extenuating ..................................................................... 62
Accreditation – Stevens-Henager College ................................................. 1 Class Schedule .......................................................................................... 58
Activities................................................................................................... 72 Class Schedule - Course Load ............................................................... 58
Administration – Boise............................................................................. 85 Class Schedule - Day Program .............................................................. 58
Administration – California College San Diego ...................................... 98 Class Schedule - Evening Program ....................................................... 58
Administration – Cheyenne ...................................................................... 97 Class Schedule - Evening Program for Nursing Courses ................... 58
Administration – Colorado Springs ......................................................... 95 Class Schedule - Extern/Clinical ........................................................... 58
Administration – Denver .......................................................................... 92 Class Size.................................................................................................. 58
Administration – Flagstaff........................................................................ 90 Code, Dress............................................................................................... 59
Administration – Fort Collins .................................................................. 96 College Education Centers – Stevens-Henager College .......................... 50
Administration – Idaho Falls CEC ........................................................... 90 College’s Operations, Disaster Affecting the ........................................... 78
Administration – Layton .......................................................................... 88 CollegeAmerica AZ, Campus Locations ................................................. 50
Administration – Lehi .............................................................................. 90 Colorado Springs – Branch ...................................................................... 51
Administration – Logan............................................................................ 82 Complaint/Grievance Procedure, Student ................................................ 73
Administration – Ogden ........................................................................... 79 Computer Programming, Associate of ..................................................... 22
Administration – Phoenix......................................................................... 91 Computer Science, Bachelor of .................................................................. 9
Administration – Provo ............................................................................ 81 Computer Technology and Networking, Associate of ............................. 23
Administration – Salt Lake City .............................................................. 84 Conduct, Student ...................................................................................... 72
Administration – St. George CEC ............................................................ 90 Control, Legal ........................................................................................... 77
Administration/Faculty/Staff .................................................................... 79 Course Codes .............................................................................................. 4
Administration/Faculty/Staff – CollegeAmerica AZ ............................... 90 Course Descriptions ................................................................................. 34
Administration/Faculty/Staff – CollegeAmerica CO/WY ....................... 92 Course Load, Class Schedule ................................................................ 58
Administration/Faculty/Staff – Stevens-Henager College....................... 79 Course Numbering System....................................................................... 33
Admissions Information ........................................................................... 53 Course Repetitions ................................................................................... 63
Admissions Procedures ............................................................................ 55 Course Standards, Hybrid ........................................................................ 57
Admissions Requirements – California College San Diego .................... 54 Course Withdrawal ................................................................................... 60
Admissions Requirements – CollegeAmerica AZ ................................... 53 Courses, Applied and General Education ................................................ 33
Admissions Requirements – CollegeAmerica CO/WY ........................... 54 Courses, Applied General Education ................................................... 33
Admissions Requirements – Stevens-Henager College........................... 53 Courses, General Education .................................................................. 33
Advising.................................................................................................... 71 Courses, Non-credit Remedial ................................................................. 62
Affiliations ................................................................................................ 75 Courses, Prerequisite ................................................................................ 63
Affiliations – California College San Diego ............................................ 76 Credit by Examination.............................................................................. 65
Affiliations – CollegeAmerica AZ ........................................................... 76 Credit Transfer for Veterans ..................................................................... 65
Affiliations – CollegeAmerica CO/WY ................................................... 76 Credit Transfer from Affiliated Colleges ................................................. 64
Affiliations - Stevens-Henager College ................................................... 75 Credit Transfer from Another College ..................................................... 63
After Classes Have Started, Cancellation ................................................ 67 Credit Transfer to Other Colleges ............................................................ 64
Agencies, Governmental .......................................................................... 77 Credit, Definition of ................................................................................. 33
Appeal ....................................................................................................... 62 Curricular Practical Training .............................................................. 57, 58
Applied General Education Courses .................................................... 33 Degree, Master’s....................................................................................... 55
Attendance ................................................................................................ 58 Degrees Granted ....................................................................................... 63
Attendance Requirements and Procedures, Student Online .................... 56 Denver Metropolitan – Main .................................................................... 50
Awards, Graduation Requirements and .................................................... 63 Diplomas Granted..................................................................................... 63
Boise – Branch ......................................................................................... 50 Disability – Accommodations .................................................................. 78
Books ........................................................................................................ 66 Disability – Documentation Requirements .............................................. 78
Branch, Boise ........................................................................................... 50 Disability – Eligibility for Services.......................................................... 78
Branch, Cheyenne .................................................................................... 51 Disability – Exceptions ............................................................................ 78
Branch, Colorado Springs ........................................................................ 51 Disability Services .................................................................................... 78
Branch, Fort Collins ................................................................................. 50 Disability Services – Philosophy ............................................................. 78
Branch, Logan .......................................................................................... 50 Disability, What is a ................................................................................. 78
Branch, Phoenix ....................................................................................... 50 Disaster Affecting the College’s Operations ............................................ 78
Branch, Provo-Orem ................................................................................ 50 Discrimination – Title IX and VI of the Civil Rights Act ........................ 78
Branch, Salt Lake City-Murray ................................................................ 50 Discrimination – Vocational Rehabilitation Act ...................................... 79
Business Administration, Bachelor of ........................................................ 8 Dismissal .................................................................................................. 61
Business Administration, Master of ........................................................... 5 Distance Education ................................................................................... 55
Business Management and Accounting, Associate of.............................. 21 Dress Code................................................................................................ 59
Calendar .................................................................................................... 75 Earning and Returning.............................................................................. 69
Calendar, Academic ................................................................................ 102 Education Delivery in Select Programs ..................................................... 3
Campus Locations - SHC ......................................................................... 50 Education Delivery, Hybrid...................................................................... 56
Campus Locations (map) ......................................................................... 49 Education, Distance .................................................................................. 55
Campus Locations California College San Diego ................................... 51 Eligibility for Federal Funds, Re-establishing ......................................... 62
Campus Locations CollegeAmerica Arizona ........................................... 50 Enrollment Prior to Starting Class, Cancelling ........................................ 67
Campus Locations CollegeAmerica Colorado/Wyoming........................ 50 Equipment for Student Use ...................................................................... 59
Campus Security....................................................................................... 72 Equipment for Student Use – California College San Diego .................. 59
103
Equipment for Student Use – CollegeAmerica AZ.................................. 59 Main, Denver Metropolitan ...................................................................... 50
Equipment for Student Use – CollegeAmerica CO/WY ......................... 59 Main, Flagstaff ......................................................................................... 50
Equipment for Student Use – Stevens-Henager College ......................... 59 Main, Ogden-West Haven ........................................................................ 50
Examination, Credit by............................................................................. 65 Majors ......................................................................................................... 2
Example, Refund Calculation .................................................................. 70 Majors – CCSD .......................................................................................... 2
Extenuating Circumstances ...................................................................... 62 Majors – CollegeAmerica AZ .................................................................... 2
Externship and Clinical Sites ............................................................. 75, 77 Majors – CollegeAmerica CO/WY ............................................................ 2
Externship Sites – Medical Program ........................................................ 76 Majors – SHC ............................................................................................. 2
Facilities.................................................................................................... 51 Make-Up Work ......................................................................................... 58
Facilities - CCSD...................................................................................... 53 Master’s Degree........................................................................................ 55
Facilities – CollegeAmerica AZ ............................................................... 52 Master’s Degree, Requirements ............................................................... 55
Facilities – CollegeAmerica CO/WY....................................................... 52 Matching Funds ........................................................................................ 71
Facilities – Stevens-Henager College ...................................................... 51 Maximum Time Frame ............................................................................. 61
Facilities, Boise ........................................................................................ 51 Medical Specialties Program .................................................................... 57
Facilities, Cheyenne ................................................................................. 52 Medical Specialties, Associate of ........................................... 25, 26, 27, 28
Facilities, Colorado Springs ..................................................................... 52 Membership Organizations ...................................................................... 76
Facilities, Denver...................................................................................... 52 Mission and Objectives ............................................................................ 73
Facilities, Fort Collins .............................................................................. 52 Modernization, Program........................................................................... 78
Facilities, Idaho Falls College Education Center ..................................... 52 Non-credit Remedial Courses .................................................................. 62
Facilities, Layton ...................................................................................... 51 Nursing Administration, Bachelor of ....................................................... 18
Facilities, Lehi .......................................................................................... 51 Nursing Administration, Master of ............................................................ 6
Facilities, Logan ....................................................................................... 51 Nursing Education, Master of .................................................................... 6
Facilities, Ogden-West Haven .................................................................. 51 Nursing, Associate of ......................................................................... 29, 30
Facilities, Provo-Orem ............................................................................. 51 Nursing, Bachelor of .......................................................................... 16, 17
Facilities, Salt Lake City-Murray ............................................................. 51 Objectives, Mission and ........................................................................... 73
Facilities, St. George College Education Center...................................... 52 Occupational Standards ............................................................................ 63
Faculty/Staff, Administration ................................................................... 79 Ogden-West Haven – Main ...................................................................... 50
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 ............................... 65 Online Communication, Student Guidelines and Procedures for ............ 56
Federal Funds, Eligibility for ................................................................... 62 Online Programs, Fully .............................................................................. 3
Fees, Tuition and ...................................................................................... 65 Online Student Standards, Fully .............................................................. 56
FERPA ...................................................................................................... 65 Orientation ................................................................................................ 72
Financial Information ............................................................................... 65 Phoenix – Branch ..................................................................................... 50
Flagstaff – Main ....................................................................................... 50 Policy, Refund .......................................................................................... 68
Fort Collins – Branch ............................................................................... 50 Policy, Transcript ...................................................................................... 65
Funding Tuition ........................................................................................ 67 Postponement of Starting Date ................................................................. 67
General Education Courses ................................................................... 33 Prerequisite Courses ................................................................................. 63
General Education Courses, Applied ................................................... 33 Probation................................................................................................... 62
General Information ................................................................................. 73 Procedures, Admissions............................................................................ 55
Governmental Agencies ........................................................................... 77 Professionalism Grade .............................................................................. 59
Grade Reports ........................................................................................... 60 Program Modernization............................................................................ 78
Grade, Professionalism............................................................................. 59 Program Withdrawal................................................................................. 60
Grades, Incompletes ................................................................................. 62 Program, Medical Specialties ................................................................... 57
Grading System ........................................................................................ 60 Programs, Fully Online .............................................................................. 3
Graduation Honors ................................................................................... 63 Progress Verification, Satisfactory ........................................................... 62
Graduation Requirements and Awards ..................................................... 63 Provo-Orem – Branch .............................................................................. 50
Grants........................................................................................................ 70 Readmission ............................................................................................. 61
Graphic Arts, Associate of ........................................................................ 24 Re-establishing Eligibility for Federal Funds .......................................... 62
Graphic Arts, Bachelor of......................................................................... 10 Refund Calculation Example ................................................................... 70
Harassment, Sexual .................................................................................. 72 Refund Policies, Sample .......................................................................... 69
Health Science, Bachelor of ..................................................................... 15 Refund Policy ........................................................................................... 68
Healthcare Administration, Bachelor of................................. 11, 12, 13, 14 Refund Policy, Sample ............................................................................. 70
Healthcare Administration, Master of ........................................................ 5 Repetitions, Course .................................................................................. 63
History - California College San Diego ................................................... 74 Reports, Grade .......................................................................................... 60
History – CollegeAmerica AZ.................................................................. 74 Requirements and Awards, Graduation .................................................... 63
History – CollegeAmerica CO/WY ......................................................... 74 Requirements, International Students ...................................................... 55
History – Stevens-Henager College ......................................................... 74 Requirements, Master’s Degree ............................................................... 55
Holidays .................................................................................................. 102 Respiratory Therapy, Associate of ........................................................... 32
Honor Societies ........................................................................................ 72 Respiratory Therapy, Associate of ........................................................... 31
Honors ...................................................................................................... 72 Respiratory Therapy, Bachelor of ...................................................... 19, 20
Honors, Graduation .................................................................................. 63 Return of Title IV Funds .......................................................................... 69
Hybrid Course Standards.......................................................................... 57 Salt Lake City-Murray – Branch .............................................................. 50
Hybrid Education Delivery ...................................................................... 56 Sample Refund Policies............................................................................ 69
Incompletes............................................................................................... 62 Sample Refund Policy .............................................................................. 70
Information, Academic ............................................................................. 58 Satellite, Layton........................................................................................ 50
Information, Financial .............................................................................. 65 Satellite, Lehi ............................................................................................ 50
Information, General ................................................................................ 73 Satisfactory Academic Progress Measurements ...................................... 61
International Students ............................................................................... 57 Satisfactory Progress Verification ............................................................ 62
International Students Requirements ....................................................... 55 Schedule, Class ......................................................................................... 58
Layton – Satellite...................................................................................... 50 Scheduling ................................................................................................ 63
Legal Control ............................................................................................ 77 Scholarships .............................................................................................. 70
Lehi – Satellite .......................................................................................... 50 Scholarships - General Qualifications .................................................. 71
Library ...................................................................................................... 72 Security, Campus ...................................................................................... 72
Licenses, Certifications and ..................................................................... 57 Services, Career ........................................................................................ 71
Loans ........................................................................................................ 67 Services, Disability ................................................................................... 78
Logan – Branch ........................................................................................ 50 Services, Student ...................................................................................... 71
104
Sexual Harassment ................................................................................... 72 System, Grading ....................................................................................... 60
Size, Class ................................................................................................. 58 Time Frame, Maximum ............................................................................ 61
Staff, Administration/Faculty ................................................................... 79 Title IV Funds, Earning and Returning .................................................... 69
Standards of Progress for Veterans........................................................... 62 Title IV Funds, Return of ......................................................................... 69
Standards, Occupational ........................................................................... 63 Title IX and VI of the Civil Rights Act .................................................... 78
Starting Date, Postponement of................................................................ 67 Training, Curricular Practical ............................................................. 57, 58
Stevens-Henager College, Campus Locations ......................................... 50 Training, Practical .............................................................................. 57, 58
Stevens-Henager College, College Education Centers ............................ 50 Transcript Policy....................................................................................... 65
Student Complaint/Grievance Procedure ................................................. 73 Transfer for Veterans, Credit .................................................................... 65
Student Conduct ....................................................................................... 72 Transfer from Affiliated Colleges, Credit ................................................ 64
Student Procedures - Guidelines and Procedures for Online Transfer from Another College, Credit .................................................... 63
Communication ........................................................................................ 56 Transfer to Other Colleges, Credit ........................................................... 64
Student Procedures - Online Attendance Requirements and Procedures 56 Tuition....................................................................................................... 66
Student Services ....................................................................................... 71 Tuition and Fees ....................................................................................... 65
Student Services - Activities .................................................................... 72 Tuition, Funding ....................................................................................... 67
Student Services - Advising ..................................................................... 71 Tutoring .................................................................................................... 71
Student Services - Career Services .......................................................... 71 Veterans, Standards of Progress for ......................................................... 62
Student Services - Library ........................................................................ 72 Vocational Rehabilitation Act................................................................... 79
Student Services - Tutoring ...................................................................... 71 Withdrawal, Cancellation or..................................................................... 67
Student Standards, Fully Online .............................................................. 56 Withdrawal, Course .................................................................................. 60
Students, International .............................................................................. 57 Withdrawal, Program ............................................................................... 60
Surgical Technologist, Associate of ......................................................... 33 Work, Make-Up ........................................................................................ 58
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1 Real world Career Programs 1 Real world Career Programs
We can help you choose the right, successful career. We can help you choose the right, successful career.
2 More Earnings Potential 2 More Earnings Potential

With quality education, your earnings could increase significantly. With quality education, your earnings could increase significantly.
3 Employment Assistance 3 Employment Assistance

Join the job market and start in your new career quickly. Join the job market and start in your new career quickly.
4 FaxtFlex Courses 4 FaxtFlex Courses

Meet your educational needs at home and on campus. Meet your educational needs at home and on campus.
5 Affordability 5 Affordability
We have a financial aid plan for all eligible students. We have a financial aid plan for all eligible students.
6 Veterans / Military 6 Veterans / Military

Serving service members for over 30 years. We are proud to serve you! Serving service members for over 30 years. We are proud to serve you!
7 Accreditation 7 Accreditation
Accredited member of ACCSCT, a national accrediting body approved by the Accredited member of ACCSCT, a national accrediting body approved by the
U.S. Department of Education. U.S. Department of Education.
8 We Answer Your Questions 8 We Answer Your Questions

The process of applying, admissions, and school policies are understandable. The process of applying, admissions, and school policies are understandable.
9 Proud Students and Graduates 9 Proud Students and Graduates
10 Laptop Computers 10 Laptop Computers

We provide a laptop for your use. We provide a laptop for your use.
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4 FaxtFlex Courses 4 FaxtFlex Courses

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Fully Online Programs CollegeAmerica AZ

Master of Business Administration Degree

Master of Science Degree

Via a consortium agreement, this program is delivered fully

Master of Science Degree

Master of Science Degree

Via a consortium agreement, this program is delivered fully

Bachelor of Science Degree

(Includes Business Administration Emphasis and Property Management Emphasis)

Bachelor of Science Degree

Bachelor of Science Degree

Bachelor of Science Degree

Bachelor of Science Degree

Bachelor of Science Degree

Bachelor of Science Degree with an Emphasis in Biomedical Clinical Specialties

Bachelor of Science Degree with an Emphasis in Biomedical Clinical Specialties

Bachelor of Science Completion Degree

Bachelor of Science Completion Degree

Bachelor of Science Completion Degree (Boise only)

Requirements for Graduation:

Bachelor of Science Completion Degree

Bachelor of Science Degree

Bachelor of Science Degree – APPROVAL PENDING

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Associate of Occupational Studies Degree

Associate of Occupational Studies Degree

Associate of Occupational Studies Degree

Associate of Occupational Studies Degree

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Stevens-Henager Colleges Ogden-West Haven only

Associate Degree in Nursing

Associate of Applied Science Degree / Associate of Occupational Studies Degree

Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy – APPROVAL PENDING

Associate of Occupational Studies Degree

Definition of Credit General Education Courses

Applied General Education courses are:

1250 East 200 South, Suite 1G

6101 Yellowstone Road

Facilities Stevens-Henager College-Lehi, satellite of the Provo-Orem

Extern/Clinical: The times and locations of clinical rotations

Professionalism Grade Equipment for Student Use –

Grading System Course Withdrawal

Satisfactory Progress Verification Incompletes

Veterans or eligible persons are evaluated monthly to determine

Earning and Returning

Undergraduate programs use a modules-within-terms for

Within any term, a student who completes at least one module is

Students are invited to participate in activities sponsored by the

California College San Diego only: Students are strongly