2022-2023 Catalog - Admissions, Financial Aid, Academic Policies, and Course Descriptions

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2022-2023 Catalog for Pennsylvania Highlands Community College compiling the institution’s core academic and student support information. It outlines admissions policy and enrollment steps, including degree/diploma/certificate processes, course registration rules, withdrawal procedures, residency verification, and grading, transcripts, and student records privacy. The catalog further covers financial aid application and awarding, scholarships and veterans benefits, tuition and refunds, and student success services like advising, counseling, disability services, tutoring, and integrity and academic standing policies, followed by degree and program requirements and detailed course descriptions.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages267

Reading Time11 h 13 min

AccessFree to download

Table of Contents

General Information

Mission, Vision, & Accreditation

Admissions

Admissions Policy

Registration

Residency Policy

Grade Reports

Privacy Act and Student Records

Student Financial Services

Student Success Center

Assessment and Testing

Counseling Services

Disability Services

Academic Information

Academic Forgiveness

Academic Grievances

Academic Honors

Academic Integrity Policy

Academic Standing

Attendance

Final Exams, Papers, and Projects

Grading System

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College General Education Statement

Degree and Program Requirements

Graduation Requirements

Use of Cords and Stoles at Commencement

Multiple Degrees, Certificates, and Diplomas

Options for Earning College Credit

Independent Study

Internships

Online Courses

Library Services

Workforce Education

Continuing Education

Table of Contents 2022-2023 Catalog | Page 4 General Information | Page 4 Mission, Vision, & Accreditation | Page 5 Admissions | Page 6 Admissions Policy | Page 6 Process for Degree, Diploma, or Certificate Seeking Students | Page 6 Process for Non-Degree Seeking Students | Page 7 Admission of High School Students | Page 7 Readmission | Page 7 Advanced Placement Admission | Page 7 Admission of International Students | Page 7 Registration | Page 8 Adding/Dropping Classes | Page 8 Repeating Courses | Page 8 Prerequisites and Co-Requisites | Page 8 Course Audit | Page 9 Maximum Course Load for Students | Page 10 Freshman/Sophomore Student Designations | Page 10 Course Cancellation | Page 10 Act 48 Continuing Professional Education | Page 10 Withdrawal Process | Page 10 Total Semester Withdrawal | Page 11 Involuntary Withdrawal | Page 11 Medical/Emergency Withdrawal | Page 11 Residency Policy | Page 12 Reclassification of Residency | Page 12 To Prove Residency | Page 12 Penalties for Misrepresenting Residency | Page 13 Change of Major | Page 13 Change of Address | Page 13 Verification of Enrollment | Page 13 Grade Reports | Page 14 Transcripts | Page 14 Privacy Act and Student Records | Page 14 Military Tuition | Page 16 Military Leave | Page 16 Military Student Registration | Page 16 Military Student Point of Contact | Page 17 Student Grievance Process for Non-Academic Matters | Page 17 Appeals | Page 18 Student Grievance Committee | Page 18 Student Financial Services | Page 18 How to Apply for Financial Aid | Page 19 Verification | Page 19 How Aid is Awarded | Page 19 Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) | Page 19 Withdrawals | Page 22 Financial Aid Programs | Page 22 Scholarships | Page 23 Veterans Benefits | Page 23 Tuition | Page 24 Fee Information | Page 24 Lab/Material Fees | Page 24 Books and Supplies | Page 25 Third Party Funding | Page 25 Payment of Tuition and Fees | Page 25 Refund of Tuition Policy | Page 26 Refund Procedures | Page 26 Student Financial Obligations | Page 27 Form 1098-T | Page 27 Student Success Center | Page 27 Academic Advising | Page 27 Transfer and Career Planning Office | Page 27 Career Resources | Page 28 Assessment and Testing | Page 29 Counseling Services | Page 30 Disability Services | Page 30 KEYS (Keystone Education Yields Success) | Page 30 Tutoring | Page 30 Academic Information | Page 30 Academic Forgiveness | Page 30 Academic Grievances | Page 31 Academic Honors | Page 31 Academic Integrity Policy | Page 32 Academic Standing | Page 34 Credit Hours | Page 35 Anti-Hazing Policy | Page 36 Attendance | Page 37 College Preparatory Classes | Page 37 Final Exams, Papers, and Projects | Page 39 Final Grade Challenges | Page 39 Grading System | Page 39 Pennsylvania Highlands Community College General Education Statement | Page 41 Degree and Program Requirements | Page 41 Graduation Requirements | Page 43 Minimal Credit Requirement | Page 43 Graduation Honors | Page 44 Use of Cords and Stoles at Commencement | Page 44 Multiple Degrees, Certificates, and Diplomas | Page 45 Options for Earning College Credit | Page 45 Independent Study | Page 47 Internships | Page 47 Online Courses | Page 48 Library Services | Page 48 Workforce Education | Page 48 Customized Workforce Training | Page 49 Continuing Education Units (CEU) | Page 51 WEDnetPA | Page 51 Continuing Education | Page 52 Career Training | Page 52 Online Training | Page 52 Personal Enrichment | Page 53 Degrees & Certificates | Page 55 Business & Communication | Page 55 Computer Information Sciences | Page 81 Education | Page 95 Health Professions | Page 101 Liberal Arts | Page 122 Social Sciences & Criminal Justice | Page 131 Technical & Professional Studies | Page 148 Course Descriptions | Page 161 Academic Career Planning | Page 161

FAQs

What admissions processes are covered in the catalog?

The catalog includes admissions policy and outlines processes for degree, diploma, or certificate seeking students and for non-degree seeking students, including admission of high school students and options such as readmission and advanced placement.

How are financial aid and scholarships handled?

Student Financial Services explains how to apply for financial aid, how aid is awarded, satisfactory academic progress (SAP), and withdrawal impacts, along with financial aid programs, scholarships, and veterans benefits.

Which academic policies and support services are included?

The catalog covers academic advising, counseling services, disability services, tutoring, academic integrity, academic standing, attendance, and grievance processes, plus related academic information such as academic honors and forgiveness.

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