National College Catalog

Catalog
20142015 | Effective Date: May 1, 2015
20142015 | National College Catalog
Table of Contents
The College
Overview of who we are and how we can help you achieve your goals
Academic Calendars
Admissions
8
10
How to apply as a new or transfer student

Academic Policies
15
Information on course credit, grades, honors, standards of progress, and requirements for graduation
Administrative Policies
26
Information regarding attendance, conduct, and withdrawals; tuition, other costs, and financial assistance
Tuition Fees and Charges
38
Types of Financial Assistance
44
Grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study programs

Career Programs
Diplomas, Associates Degrees, Bachelors Degrees
Masters Degrees
52
107
Administration and Organization
113
Campuses
116
Campus Locations
125
Undergraduate Course Descriptions
126
Specific class offerings in College Preparatory, Accounting, Administrative Office, Business, Computers, English,
General Education, Health Care Management, Health Information Management, Information Technology,
Keyboarding, Mathematics, Medical, Nursing, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, Radio and Television, Surgical
Technology
Index
155
National College Catalog | 20142015
Welcome
Thank you for taking a closer look at National
College. We understand that choosing a college
is one of the most important decisions youll ever
make. Getting the right education will be one of the
biggest factors in attaining your career goals, and we
hope that you will find National College is the key to
opening up the door to success for youjust as it has
for thousands of students since 1886.
Frank Longaker
President
Throughout this catalog, you will learn about the many advantages National
College has to offer in terms of programs, courses, and career counseling.
What you cant find in this catalog, and what most distinguishes National
College from other colleges, is the personal attention you get here.
So we invite you to check us out in person. Read through the catalog and
find out what youre interested in. Then come in and meet with one of
our Admissions Representatives one-on-one. Theyll be glad to answer any
questions you may have and get you started on the path to a better future.
I look forward to the opportunity to work with you as you pursue your
career goals.
Sincerely,
Frank Longaker
President
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Mission Statement
Foreword
This catalog contains policies and procedures for the
information of students attending campuses of National
College in Kentucky and American National University in
Indiana. All references to National College in this catalog
now include National College and American National
University.
Mission Statement
National College is dedicated to the training and educating
of men and women for a full life and a successful career
in a number of general and particular fields. The College
seeks to give students a broad competency in a field of
specialization and an understanding of and respect for
their own and others ideas and thoughts. Graduates of
National College should understand and practice their
responsibilities to their families, their fellow men and
their communities by becoming effective and contributing
citizens.
As a collegiate institution offering educational credentials
from diplomas to a masters degree, National College
strives to develop each student intellectually, culturally
and socially. The College is interested in each individual
becoming proficient in the disciplines necessary for his and
her success, with the training necessary to be self-sufficient
and enterprising and with the background necessary to be
constantly expanding his or her intellectual and cultural
horizons.
Accreditation and Approvals

The Indianapolis, IN campus is accredited by the
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
to award a Masters degree, Bachelors degrees, Associates
degrees, and diplomas.
Campuses in Lexington, KY and Louisville, KY are
accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent

Colleges and Schools to award Bachelors degrees,
Associates degrees, and diplomas.
All other locations are accredited by the Accrediting
Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award
Associates degrees, and diplomas.
The Kentucky campuses are licensed by the Kentucky
Council on Postsecondary Education, located at 1024
Capital Center Drive, Suite 320, Frankfort, KY 40601, and
can be reached at (502) 573-1555.
The Indiana campuses are authorized by The Indiana
Commission for Higher Education/The Indiana Board
for Proprietary Education, 101 West Ohio St., Suite 670,
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1984, and can be reached at (317)
464-4400, ext. 138 or (317) 464-4400 ext. 141.
The Medical Assisting program offered at all Kentucky
and Indiana campuses are accredited by the Commission
on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
(www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the
Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB) The
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
Programs is located at 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL
33756, and can be reached at (727) 210-2350.
The Health Information Management Associate degree
program at the Louisville, Kentucky campus and the
Indianapolis, IN campus are accredited by the Commission
on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information
Management Education (CAHIIM). Graduates of the
accredited program are eligible to sit for the Registered
Health Information Technician (RHIT) exam.
The Surgical Technology program at the Indianapolis,
Indiana, and Lexington, Louisville, and Florence,
Kentucky campuses are accredited by the Commission
on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
(CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation
Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and

Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA). CAAHEPs address is 1361
Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756. They can be contacted at
(727) 210-2350 and through www.caahep.org.
The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and
Schools (ACICS) is listed as a nationally recognized
accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education
and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education
Accreditation. ACICS is located at 750 First Street, NE,
Suite 980, Washington, DC 20002-4241, and their phone
number is (202) 336-6780.
Many programs offered at National College are approved so
that eligible veterans and their dependents may receive their
benefits. To inquire about specific programs, contact your
local campus. The college makes available to students a copy
of the documentation describing the schools accreditation.
Contact the Campus Director at your local campus.
The College
Heritage
In 1886, a group of visionary educators and business
people saw a need for focused, career-based training in the
southeastern United States. Roanoke National Business
College was thus born, to fulfill the need for trained
business, banking, accounting, administrative, and other
professionals.
Through its first century, National College steadily
developed a reputation for providing men and women with
an efficient and effective education preparing them for the
world of professional work. Students from many states
made the trek to Roanoke, Virginia to receive a practical
education that was more focused and relevant than that
offered by other colleges and universities of the time.
As the colleges first 100 years drew to a close, however,
changes had already been under way that would give the
institution a different appearance even as it continued to
remain true to its original purpose. The dormitories and
large central campus gave way to multiple communitybased campuses throughout Southwest Virginia, Kentucky,
and Tennessee. Business curricula were supplemented by
career-focused programs in computers and health care.
Certificate programs were no longer the normstudents
pursued more in-depth study leading to associates degrees,
and the colleges first baccalaureate programs had been
introduced. Also during this time, two other distinguished
institutionsKentucky College of Business, founded in
1941, and Fugazzi College of Business & Technology,
founded in 1915became part of National College.
In March of 2013, in recognition of the addition of
graduate-level programs, diversification into programs such
as ESL and corporate training, and increasing numbers of
international students, National Colleges flagship Roanoke
Valley Campus became American National University.
Additional campuses will transition to the American
National University name, while other campuses continue

to serve their communities under the National College
name.
National College continues to offer our students the benefits
of more than 125 years of excellence in career education,
with a fundamental purpose of preparing students for both
a full life and a successful career.
Purpose
The fundamental purpose of National College is to educate
men and women for the duties and responsibilities of
business life and to help place them in positions where there
is opportunity for advancement.
The college attempts to instill in these graduates the ability
to take the initiative in formulating their lives and to change
in order to meet the challenges and demands of modern
business. Our aim is to have the resources and curricula,
staff and faculty that motivate students to be fully prepared
for well-defined fields of employment.
Objectives
In keeping with the Mission of National College, the
administration and faculty are dedicated to achieving the
following objectives:
1. Provide a broad array of academic programs in business
and technical areas to meet the needs of students and
the community, enriched with a varied selection of
general education instruction.
2. Provide students with facilities, curricula and equipment
that are continually reviewed and updated to industry
standards.
3. Provide educational environments in which students
can examine and develop ethical values in professional,
personal and business settings.
4. Assist employers in local communities by ensuring that

graduates are educated in the professional and technical
skills needed to become successful members of the work
force.
5. Assist graduates in securing gainful employment
through a total educational experience that will enhance
their communication skills, self-confidence, and lifelong learning ability, while developing the technical
knowledge and skills to be successful in their chosen
career.
Academics
Career opportunities in business, health care, and
technology are ever-expanding for those who are well
trained. The curricula are specific and concentrate
on essential professional skills that will lead toward
employment in a specific field. Academic programs are
planned to offer the most efficient methods in organization
and management, consistently meeting industry demands
for skilled workers.
Curricula
A major strength of the College is its ability to quickly
adjust the curriculum to changes in industry employment
needs and in the career interests of students. Community
representatives, serving as a Campus Advisory Board,
provide current and timely advice relative to the
employment needs of the areas business, health care,
technical, and government organizations.
Structure and Design of Programs

The programs of study at National College are very careeroriented. Students in the Associates degree programs take
a number of program-specific courses that would normally
be offered only as upper-level classes at other institutions.
These classes ensure that associates degree graduates are well
prepared to meet the demands of the business environment.
The Baccalaureate programs build on the Associate degree
programs through additional program-specific courses.
This provides an in-depth, well-rounded, and rigorous
educational experience, enabling our graduates to compete

in todays ever-changing global economy.
The Master of Business Administration program prepares
Bachelors degree holders to undertake and gain graduatelevel training and expertise in numerous areas. The Master
of Business Administration program utilizes a crossfunctional approach to provide the foundational knowledge
necessary for managerial efficiency and leadership in both
private and public job markets.
Students enrolled in a diploma program take a number of
entry-level courses that prepare them for a career in their
field of study.
Students enrolled in a program are considered concurrently
enrolled in any lesser included programs. Upon completion
of the requirements of such program, they are entitled to
the appropriate certificate, diploma or degree.
Resources for Research

Another benefit available to students and graduates alike is
National Colleges Virtual Library, an extensive computer
resource that complements the traditional library of books
at each campus.
The Virtual Library consists of a number of databases
that can retrieve articles from thousands of magazines,
newspapers, reference books, and academic journals.
Each database relates to the specific fields of study offered by
the College: business, computers, health care, prescription
drugs, and general academic information, most of which
is not available on the World Wide Web. It allows subject
searches from one or more databases simultaneously. Online
search tips are provided, and assistance is always available
from the campus librarian.
The Virtual Library is provided to students and graduates
for their personal and professional use at no additional cost.
It can be accessed from dedicated computers on campus
or from any computer connected to the Internet with the
proper user ID and password. Thus, the Virtual Library
never closes and is not limited to a campus location. It can
help graduates maintain their skills and stay current with
the latest knowledge in their career field.
Career Counseling
The Career Center of National College is your most
important connection to successfully develop the skills
needed to secure the job you want in your chosen career.
The College is committed to training men and women for
the responsibilities of business life, and will help you acquire
the skills necessary to keep an edge on your competition.
Career counseling is available to teach you how to write a
resume that talks, how to research a company and how to
interview effectively skills you cant be without in todays
job market.
You can browse through our library of job search and
employment literature, and you can check our bulletin
boards which tell you positions available in and around the
state . Employers often inform us first when they have a
position available.
So whether youre a student, graduate, or alumnus, contact
the Career Center. Our goal is to prepare you to find and
keep meaningful, satisfying employment.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
National College admits students of any race, color,
national or ethnic origin, religion, creed, sex, handicap,
or age to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities
generally accorded or made available to students at the
College. It does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, creed, ancestry, gender, marital status,
sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or other
disability, military or veteran status, or receipt of public
assistance in administration of its educational policies,
admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, or other
college-administered programs. Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972 requires that the college not
discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs
or activities. No qualified handicapped person shall, on
the basis of that handicap, be excluded from participation
in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected
to discrimination under any College-related program or
activity.
Students enrolling in the Medical Assisting program will

acknowledge that the student has no known physical or
personal limitations that will prevent the student from
successfully completing the program.
National College is an equal opportunity employer. We
are committed to the concept of equal opportunity in our
hiring, employment, and personnel practices and policies.
All personnel activities are conducted without regard to
race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, gender, marital status,
sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or other
disability, military or veteran status, or receipt of public
assistance.
The Colleges Executive Vice President of Campus Support
Operations is the Colleges Title IX Coordinator and is
responsible for coordinating compliance with its nondiscrimination policies. S/he may be contacted by mail at
1813 East Main Street, Salem Virginia 24153, by email at
VP.AccreditationandCompliance@an.edu , or by telephone
at (540) 283-6600. Questions regarding Title IX may be
referred to the Title IX Coordinator or to the Office of Civil
Rights at the U.S. Department of Education.
Accommodation Policy
National College recognizes its responsibilities to provide
equal educational opportunities in accordance with state
and federal laws and regulations including the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1991 and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 by prohibiting discrimination
on the basis of disability. To ensure equality of access the
College provides reasonable accommodations to students
who require them and inform the College by completing
the Student Disability Accommodation Request form
which will be provided by the Campus Director.
Student Health Services

National College is a commuter college without dormitories.
Because of this, no health services are provided to our
students. Should a medical emergency arise, the student may
contact any member of the faculty or staff for assistance or
direction.
Consumer Information
It is important that students and other interested parties
have access to timely and accurate information about the
institution and the educational opportunities offered at each
campus. Therefore, consumer information is made available
in this catalog, on the College website (www.nationalcollege.edu), and at each campus in the Campus Directors,
Admissions, and Student Services offices. Students
requesting additional information, or who wish to receive
paper copies of information disclosed electronically, may
obtain such information from the above sources.
Kentucky Campuses: To comply with the Michael Minger
Act, each Kentucky campus of National College maintains
a campus crime log. The crime log records certain crimes
(as listed in the Minger Act) that occured on campus and
were reported to campus security authorities or local law
enforcement agencies. The crime log is available in the
Campus Directors office and on the Colleges website, www.
national-college.edu/about/consumer-disclosure/.
Student Life
National College offers a friendly atmosphere which only
a small college can provide. The College provides academic
assistance that includes academic advising, tutoring, and
student support services such as orientation and career
counseling, all working together to provide a healthy and
meaningful experience.
2014-15 Calendar
Term 149
Term Begins
September 15, 2014
Last Day of Term
November 22, 2014
Inter Term Period (No Classes Scheduled)
November 2428, 2014
Term 151
Term Begins
December 1, 2014
No Class Sessions
December 22-26, 2014
Night Classes Canceled*
December 31, 2014
*Mandatory Makeup Night Classes

College Closed*
*New Years Day ObservedMandatory Makeup Day*
Last Day of Term
January 11, 2015

January 1, 2015
January 18, 2015
February 14, 2015
Term 153
Term Begins
February 16, 2015
Last Day of Term
April, 25, 2015
April 26May 3, 2015
Term 155
Term Begins
May 4, 2015
College Closed*
May 25, 2015
*Memorial Day ObservedMandatory Makeup Day

College Closed**
**Independence Day ObservedMandatory Makeup Day
May 30, 2015

July 3, 2015
June 27, 2015
Last Day of Term
July 11, 2015
July 1219, 2015
Term 157
Term Begins
July 20, 2015
College Closed*
September 7, 2015
*Labor Day ObservedMandatory Makeup Day
September 12, 2015
Last Day of Term
September 26, 2015
September 27October 4, 2015
Term 159
Term Begins
October 5, 2015
No Class SessionsThanksgiving Observed
November 2228, 2015
Last Day of Term
December 19, 2015
December 20, 2015January 3, 2016
2016 Calendar
Term 161
Term Begins
January 4, 2016
Last Day of Term
March 12, 2016
Inter-Term Break No Classes
March 1320, 2016
Term 163
Term Begins
March 21, 2016
Last Day of Term
May 28, 2016
May 29June 5, 2016
Term 165
Term Begins
June 6, 2016
College Closed*
July 4, 2016
*Independence Day Observed- Mandatory Makeup Day
July 9, 2016
Last Day of Term
August 13, 2016
August 1421, 2016
Term 167
Term Begins
August 22, 2016
College Closed**
September 5, 2016
Labor Day Observed Mandatory Makeup Day
September 10, 2016
Last Day of Term
October 29, 2016
October 30November 6, 2016
Term 169
Term Begins
November 7, 2016
College Closed*
November 2425, 2016
*Thanksgiving Observed- Mandatory Makeup Days
November 19 and December 3, 2016
College Closed*
December 24, 2016January 1, 2017
Last Day of Term
January 21, 2017
Admissions
Admission
The first step to getting started in your new career is your
personal interview with our Admissions staff. Applicants
and their parents or spouse are invited to visit their local
National College campus to learn more about our programs,
meet our staff and faculty, and tour the facilities.
Those who are unable to visit the campus are urged to call
the Admissions Department for a telephone interview.
High school students may request that the Admissions
Department contact their guidance counselor to arrange
for an interview at their school. Refer to page 125 for the
address and telephone number of the Admissions Office
nearest you.
Admission Requirements
Graduation from high school is a minimum requirement for
admission to National College for those students enrolling
in the Diploma, Associates, or Bachelors programs. Those
who have completed high school in a homeschool setting or
have satisfied graduation requirements through the General
Educational Development (GED) Test are also eligible for
admission. Students will sign an attestation on the enrollment
application as to which of these credentials they have received.
In addition, as the College reviews applications for
admission to the Bachelors degree programs, it will strive to
select students who have the necessary maturity, motivation
and academic preparation to successfully complete the
requirements for the Baccalaureate degree.
The following criteria will be used by the College to
determine those essential qualities:
1. The applicant must have completed an Associates
degree.
2. The applicant must have earned at least a 2.5 grade
point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale for all previous
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collegiate coursework. If the applicants GPA falls below

2.5, the applicant will be evaluated for conditional
acceptance.
3. If the applicant does not possess an Associates degree,
but has substantial collegiate experience and transferable
credits, an evaluation for conditional acceptance will be
made.
Admission of International Students

In addition to the general requirements of the College,
all international students must demonstrate proficiency
in English and meet one of the following eight (8)
requirements:
1. Complete TOEFL with a passing score of
a. Internet-based test: a passing score of 64 or greater.
b. Computer-based test: a passing score of 165 or
greater.
c. Paper-based test: a passing score of 500 or greater.
2. Complete IELTS with a passing score of 5.5 or greater.
3. Provide a letter of attestation of English competency
sufficient to meet with success in an English-speaking
academic program. Such a letter will be accepted if
received on letterhead from a senior administrator of
the applicants current or former academic institution or
from an academic official with the applicants embassy
or from a current or former supervisor of the applicant
for a paid or volunteer position.
Note: The applicant may, at National Colleges discretion,
be tested on arrival to the campus using the CaMLA
English Placement Test (EPT). If test results indicate,
National College reserves the right to place the student
in the Colleges English as a Second Language program
until sufficient English speaking, listening, reading, and
writing skills are acquired.
4. Demonstrate successful completion of an English as

a Second Language program from any approved ESL
school located in the United States.
5. GMAT minimum score of 550 or GRE minimum score
of 500 verbal and 700 quantitative.
6. Completed Certified Public Accountancy Examination
with passing score.
7. LSAT minimum score of 150.
8. Other consideration on a case by case basis.
Current policies of the U.S. Immigration Department state
that international students must prove that financial
responsibility will be met. Once these requirements
have been met and the student is accepted for admission
to the College, an I-20 will be issued. Upon receipt of
the I-20, the student is required to complete the form
I-901 and submit a $200 fee to the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security. These students are covered under
the institutions regular refund policy.
Applying for Admission

To apply for admission, complete an Application for
Admission and mail it to the campus you wish to attend
or fill out an application online at www.national-college.
edu. The addresses of campus locations are on page 125 of
this catalog. The Application for Admission is considered
complete when the application, enrollment agreement,
Transferability of Credit Disclosure, and application fee are
received.
communicable diseases known to the student.

also be asked to affirm in writing that they understand that
failing a drug screen or having a misdemeanor or felony
conviction in their background may affect their ability to
secure an externship site or obtain employment in their field
of study.
Nursing Program Associates Degree

Admissions Requirements
Students enrolling in the Nursing Associates program must
have a 2.5 or better high school or college CGPA or a score
of 470 or better on the GED. Beginning with enrollments
for June 2012, the College will use the Kaplan admission
entrance examination. Students need to score at or above
the 60th national percentile average in the following three
areas; Math, Reading and Writing. In the event there are
students who tie in the overall entrance scoring process,
preference will be given to the student who scores higher
in the Science and Critical Thinking sections. Students
must attend a pre-admission nursing conference. The
nursing candidate must notify the College by the designated
deadline of his/her acceptance. If the College is not notified
by the deadline, the nursing candidate forfeits his/her
placement into the present nursing program for which the
applicant applied.
Emergency Medical Technician

Certificate Admissions Requirements
Your application will be reviewed promptly, and a

determination will be made as soon as possible. Applying
early is to the students advantage in obtaining financial
assistance for those who qualify, scholarships, part-time
employment, and desired class schedules.
Students enrolling in the Emergency Medical Services

Emergency Medical Technician Certificate program must
provide written documentation showing the following:
Medical Admissions Requirements
2. Current American Heart Association CPR card for health

care provider;

affirm in writing that the student has no known physical
or personal limitations that will prevent the student from
successfully completing the program, can lift at least 50
pounds, has reasonable vision and hearing, and has no
1. High School diploma or General Education Equivalency

Diploma (GED);
3. Clear comprehensive drug screen;

4. Prerequisites for EMS Training Programs, Criminal
History and Standards of Conduct form
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5. Clear Criminal Background check;

6. Functional skills requirement (functional position
description for Basic Life Support Provider);
7. Negative 2 step PPD (or negative CXR), physical exam,
Influenza vaccine or declination form, immunizations and
proof of immunity for Hepatitis B, MMR, and Varicella
(other immunizations as required by clinical and field
internship sites such as TDaP);
8. Is at least eighteen (18) years of age at the beginning date
of the certification course;
9. A valid motor vehicle operators license from a state or
territory of the United States;
10. Minimum competency in English and Math tested with
admission exam;
11. Admission essay;
12. One professional recommendation form
Emergency Medical Services

Paramedic (Associate Degree)
Admissions Requirements
Students enrolling in the Emergency Medical Services
Paramedic Associate degree program must provide written
documentation showing the following:
1. High School diploma or General Education Equivalency
Diploma (GED);
2. Current American Heart Association CPR card for health
care provider;
3. Clear comprehensive drug screen;
4. Prerequisites for EMS Training Programs, Criminal
History and Standards of Conduct form
5. Clear Criminal Background check;
6. Functional skills requirement (functional position
description for the Advanced Life Support Provider);
7. Negative 2 step PPD (or negative CXR), physical exam,
Influenza vaccine or declination form, immunizations and
proof of immunity for Hepatitis B, MMR, and Varicella
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(other immunizations as required by clinical and field

internship sites such as TDaP);
8. Is at least eighteen (18) years of age at the beginning date
of the certification course;
9. A valid motor vehicle operators license from a state or
territory of the United States;
10. Minimum competency in English and Math tested with
admission exam;
11. Admission essay;
12. One professional recommendation form
13. If student does not have EMT certification on admission,
provide to begin EMS110 and EMS112;
14. If student is an EMT, provide proof of current EMT
Certification upon admission.
Surgical Technology Admissions

Requirements
Students enrolling in the Surgical Technology program will
affirm in writing that the student has no known physical
or personal limitations that will prevent the student from
successfully completing the program; can lift at least 50
pounds, has reasonable vision and hearing, and has no
communicable diseases known to the student.
Students enrolling in the Surgical Technology program will
also be asked to affirm in writing that they understand that
failing a drug screen or having a misdemeanor or felony
conviction in their background may affect their ability to
secure an externship site or obtain employment in their field
of study.
Effective June 4, 2012, students enrolling into the Surgical
Technology program will be required to take the HESI-A2
exam. The College will be scoring the student in the
following areas: Reading Comprehension, Grammar,
Vocabulary, and Math. Students who have an English
Language Composite Score (Reading Comprehension,
Grammar, Vocabulary) of 70% and a Math score of 60%
will be admitted to the program as long as the maximum
enrollment capacity for the program has not been met for
that term.
Course Load
Students enrolled for 12 or more credit hours per term are
considered full-time, and as such qualify for all College
assistance and services. However, students are encouraged
to take 16 or more credit hours to accelerate their education
and career goals. Schedules may also be arranged for
students to select less than a full-time course load if their
circumstances prevent full-time attendance.
Students
A regular student is a student who is attending the College
for the purpose of obtaining a degree or diploma in one of
the programs of study offered. All regular students must
have declared a major course of study. Regular students are
eligible to apply for financial programs offered through the
College.
The following categories of students are not considered
regular students: employees attending the College (except
work study students or others enrolled in a program),
students taking refresher courses, students attending under
any category such as an approved audited course, students
taking single subjects, students taking more than one subject
but not declaring a major, or students attending under any
other special category as otherwise approved by the College,
or a student attending classes after being dismissed as a
regular student (See Standards of Academic Progress on page
22).
Matriculation
A regular student is considered enrolled when all of the
following conditions are satisfied:
1. Application for admission and accompanying forms are
completed and accepted
2. The student has graduated from high school, received a
GED, or completed high school in a homeschool setting
(Students will sign an attestation on the enrollment
application as to which credential they received)
3. All necessary tuition and fees are paid
4. All classes for which the registration process has been
completed have been attended
Students Transferring to
National College
Prior collegiate work from an institution previously
attended is accepted by National College when it is
demonstrated that this work is in keeping with career and
educational objectives of the students chosen course of
study. Transfer credits are accepted on an individual basis
after complete evaluation.
Residency Requirement: A student must complete the last
25% of any diploma, Associates degree, or Baccalaureate
degree program coursework at National College. This
requirement means that a maximum of 72 quarter credit
hours for an Associates degree and 135 quarter credit hours
of combined upper and lower courses for a Baccalaureate
degree may be accepted. Advanced Placement exams and
Life Work Experience credit do not fulfill the residency
requirement. Unless special conditions prevail and prior
permission is granted, all of a students final coursework
which applies to a degree or a diploma from National
College must have been earned at the College. Evidence of
prior collegiate work should be received by the College prior
to the students entry or during the first term of attendance
if course credit is to be given. Students should be aware that
it is their own responsibility to avoid duplicating a course
for which credit may be awarded. Any duplication which
results in Title IV and Veterans overpayments to the student
is the responsibility of that student.
Acceptance of prior collegiate work in any circumstance
should not be interpreted as a blanket policy of acceptance
in all cases. The academic integrity of the institution
requires that each case be judged independently. In
addition, the age of the prior coursework and technology
changes will need to be considered. In order for a course
to transfer, a letter grade of C or better must have been
achieved and the course must be at least 3 semester hours,
4 quarter credit hours or 90 clock hours in length. Selected
courses completed more than six years prior to enrollment
will not be considered for transfer of credit. However, some
courses have no time limit for consideration for transfer of
credit. Applicants are encouraged to request an evaluation
from Student Services prior to enrollment to develop
an Academic Plan. This complimentary service reviews
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for transferability of course credits as well as explores the

applicability of nontraditional means of credit acceptance,
including, but not limited to: Advanced Placement (AP),
College Level Achievement Program (CLEP) tests, and
the submission of a Life Experience Portfolio for review.
Please refer to page 16 of this catalog for more information
regarding nontraditional credit sources. The College neither
guarantees nor assures that any credits taken at any other
institution will be applicable to programs at National College
or that credits taken in one program at National College will
be applicable to other programs at National College. Certain
programs offered at specific campuses of National College are
programmatically accredited. Please see the College Catalog
section on Approvals and Accreditation for additional
information on those programs and campuses. Transfer
credits for courses designated as part of the Program Core
in a program which has been programmatically accredited
will only be awarded if the program in which the course
credit was originally earned is similarly programmatically
accredited. Failing of the Placement Evaluation in Math or
English negates the transfer of Business Math I (MAT110)
and/or English Composition (ENG102) from prior
collegiate work.
To accommodate the mobile way of military life, the College
will consider all previous education and training and grant
credit, if appropriate, for veterans and other eligible students.
National College limits academic residency to no more
than twenty-five percent of the degree requirements for
all undergraduate degrees for active-duty servicemembers.
Academic residency can be completed at any time while
active-duty servicemembers are enrolled. Reservists and
National Guardsmen on active duty are covered in the same
manner.
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Students Transferring from

National College
The philosophy, purpose, and objectives of the College are
to prepare students for successful careers. The objective of
the institution is not to prepare students for transfer to other
institutions. Therefore, the curriculums, courses, and other
policies and procedures of the College have been developed
to provide the most efficient and effective preparation for
business life and career positions.
Students wishing to transfer to other institutions should be
cautioned that those institutions each have their own policies
regarding acceptance of prior collegiate work and may not
recognize collegiate work at National College as transferable.
It should also be noted that in any transfer situation,
regardless of the institutions involved, the acceptance of prior
work is at the discretion of the accepting institution, and
accreditation does not guarantee transferability.
Academic Policies
Terms
For the convenience of its students, National College
operates its classes year-round. The five-term schedule
enables students to complete their programs and enter
the workforce as quickly as possible. Students may begin
their programs at any of the five starting dates during the
year. Many high school students find it easier to make the
transition from high school to the college work level by
entering their program immediately after they complete
high school.
Grade Reports
The records of each student are kept on a per-term basis.
These complete records show the grade received in each
subject and certain specialized honors received. At the end
of each term, a summarized per-term grade report on each
student is provided via the campus portal. Students have up
to 90 days from the last day of the term to dispute a final
grade given in that term. Students are to see their Campus
Director on final grade issues.
Transcripts
The official progress record of a student is maintained by
the College. All qualified students may receive one official
transcript without charge. For each transcript after the first
one, a charge of $5 will be made. Requests of transcripts can
be made on our website, www.national-college.edu or by
visiting one of our campuses.
Double Major
A double major is one in which the student earns one
degree reflecting the fact that two Associates degree
programs have been completed within the same academic
period. This does not involve the awarding of two separate
diplomas. The fact that a student has completed a degree
with a double major will be noted on the students diploma

and transcript.
Students wishing to pursue a double major must complete
a minimum of 116 credit hours as listed on the Academic
Plan for the approved program. Please contact your Campus
Director for an approved list of double majors.
Major/Minor
A major/minor is one in which the student earns one
diploma reflecting the fact that a major (an Associates
degree program) and a minor (a Diploma program) have
been completed within the same academic period. This does
not involve the awarding of two separate diplomas. The fact
that a student has completed a major/minor will be noted
on the students diploma and transcript.
Students wishing to pursue a major/minor must complete
a minimum of 112 credit hours as listed on the Academic
Plan for the approved program. Please contact your Campus
Director for an approved list of major/minors.
Minor/Minor
A minor/minor is one in which the student earns one
diploma reflecting the fact that two Diploma programs have
been completed within the same academic period. This does
not involve the awarding of two separate diplomas. The fact
that a student has completed a minor/minor will be noted
on the students diploma and transcript.
Students wishing to pursue a minor/minor must complete
the required courses of the larger of the Diploma program
plus the program core of the second Diploma program
which can not be less than 12 credit hours. Please contact
your Campus Director for an approved list of minor/
minors.
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Standard Course Load and

Program Lengths
A minimum full-time subject load is 12 credit hours (three
4-credit hour subjects). The recommended subject load
is 16 credit hours. However, students may carry up to 20
credit hours. To estimate the length of time a program
will take, note the credit hours required in your chosen
curriculum. Divide this by the number of credit hours you
will carry each term. The result is the number of terms it
will take you to complete the program.
Student Advocacy
National College welcomes all applicants to engage Student
Services to review possible avenues for experiential and
other alternative means of credit attainment to provide
an individualized degree program designed to maximize
opportunity and earn a degree as quickly and affordably
as possible. National College believes in providing every
opportunity for its students to be successful, and encourages
applicants to provide any and all documentation they
believe merits consideration to this process. Student Services
may request additional information as necessary to ensure
all possible avenues are considered.
Nontraditional Credit Allowance

National College is committed to providing a
comprehensive Academic Plan to students that accounts
for both traditional learning and nontraditional sources
or experiences that contribute to degree achievement. The
maximum allowable nontraditional credit incorporated
into an individual degree plan is 25% of the total credit
requirement of any program offered by National College.
Nontraditional credit allowances do not satisfy any portion
of the residency requirement for graduation from any
National College program.
Nontraditional sources that may be considered include
coursework and examinations which meet the American
Council on Education (ACE) guidelines.
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Credit Granted for Life Experience

The College recognizes the value of experiential learning as
a part of the applicants overall educational experience. If an
applicant desires the College to evaluate life experience for
credit, the applicant must:
1. Discuss the experience with your Admissions
Representative, Campus Director, or Student Services
Representative to determine proper procedure for
presentation.
2. Submit a completed Life Experience Course Credit
Application, which may be obtained from your Campus
Director or your Student Services Representative.
3. Prepare detailed documentation and substantiation
of the experience to be considered (documentation
should include duties, responsibilities, seminars, etc.,
and superiors or co-workers who can attest to the
experience).
4. Be prepared to orally defend the experience and its
relevance to the coursework being considered. If
oral defense is deemed necessary, the student will be
contacted by the Life Experience Review Committee.
5. Only experience directly related to the course will be
considered appropriate. The student must be able to
show how all of the Learning Objectives and Intended
Learner Outcomes, as found in the Instructional
Outline of Syllabus, have been achieved through life
experience.
6. All materials must be received by the Life Experience
Review committee by the fifth week of the term in order
to be considered for credit the following term.
7. The decision of the committee is final.
College Placement Evaluations

Students enrolled in all programs are required to take
College Placement Evaluations prior to the start of classes.
This requirement is waived for students who have earned an
Associates or Bachelors degree from an institution accredited
by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department
of Education. The College Placement Evaluation reflects
ones strengths and weaknesses with regards to essential skills.

A student not passing a placement evaluation or a student
with a recommendation from the department chair will
be required to take the required college preparatory course
associated with that placement evaluation in addition to
their other curriculum requirement. This requirement is for
all programs, regardless of particular classes or prerequisites
in the program unless student already holds a baccalaureate
degree. Students may retake the placement evaluation one
time prior to sitting in their first scheduled class. These
courses do not count toward programmatic requirements for
graduation. These courses are:ENG090 (Basic English) and
MAT090 (Basic Math).
Students enrolled in all IT programs will be given a
computer literacy placement test. Students who do not
achieve a score of 80% on this test will be required to take
and pass IT090 (Basic Computing). The student will have
2 attempts to pass the course to continue in the program of
study.
Advanced Placement Evaluations

Advanced Placement Evaluations are designed for students
who wish to demonstrate their current skill level in selected
areas. If successful, the student will receive full credit
for that particular course. There is no charge for these
evaluations or for any credit received. Advanced Placement
Evaluations cannot be attempted if the student has enrolled
or sat in the course. A complete list of Advanced Placement
Evaluations and administration times is available from your
Campus Director or the Student Services Center.
The College has established criteria that will allow students
to request an evaluation of recognized industry certifications
and receive credit for appropriate courses. Students should
contact the Student Services staff for more information on
required documentation used for evaluation.
Credit by Examination
The College offers opportunities for award of credit to
students who demonstrate competency in specific subject
areas. The College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
and the Dantes Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) are
nationwide testing programs through which an individual
can validate learning and receive college credit.
Program Course Concentration

and General Education
Each program at the College is divided into three areas of
concentration: Program Core, Career Support, and General
Education. The Program Core and Career Support satisfy
the curriculum concentration. The course listings are on
pages 55-107 for each specific program.
For successful completion of the Associates degree
programs, a student must complete 24 credit hours of
General Education courses. The student must select at least
one course from each discipline required:
Written and Oral Communication
ENG102 English Composition
ENG126 Oral Communication
Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic

LOG215 Thinking Critically
MAT101 Understanding Mathematics
MAT214 Algebra
Arts and Humanities

ETH205 Ethics
GEN241 Cultural Appreciation
Social and Behavioral Sciences

PSY127 Psychology
POL202 Political Science
Physical/Natural Science
BIO101 Introduction to Biology
ENV101 Environmental Science
For successful completion of the Bachelors degree

programs, a student must complete 56 credit hours of
General Education courses. The student must select at least
one course from each discipline with a minimum of five
courses at the 300400 level.
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LOG357 Logic and Critical Thinking
MAT214 Algebra
MAT419 Introduction to Statistics
Arts and Humanities

ETH205 Ethics
REL330
World Religion

GOV340 American Government
HIS290
American History 1945Present
HIS490
American Economic History

PRO453 Parliamentary Procedures/Group Dynamics
PSY127 Psychology
SOC461 Introduction to Sociology
PER330 Personal Health
Numbering of Courses
Courses numbered 000099 are preparatory courses and
cannot be used to satisfy graduation requirements. Courses
numbered 100199 are primarily for first-year students.
Courses numbered 200299 are primarily for second-year
students. Courses numbered 300499 are primarily for
third- and fourth-year students.
Program Revisions and Course

Substitutions
National College reserves the right to change its curricula,
course content, subject matter, tuition, fees, academic
policy, administrative policies, and other aspects of the
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education provided or of the institution itself. In all cases,

appropriate notice shall be given to concerned parties and
regulatory agencies.
Curriculum revisions and other academic changes are
ongoing. Revisions are made for the benefit of the student,
ensuring he or she receives the most current information
and material possible.
Course substitutions and adjustments in curriculum
requirements will be made at the discretion of the College,
in consultation with the student and upon the approval of
the Administration.
Adjustments to the requirements of published curricula
may be made at the discretion of the College for individual
students as long as the intent and overall content of the
program of study are not significantly altered.
Credit Designations
All credits offered are expressed in quarter hours. One
quarter hour of credit is the amount of credit gained for
the successful completion of one hour per week of lecture,
two hours per week of skill development, or three hours per
week of externship. A class hour is 50 minutes. All courses
completed are awarded the appropriate credit hours.
Outside of Class Work

Students will be expected to complete an average of two
(2) hours of out of class work for every one (1) hour of
lecture in each course. For example, if a course has 4 hours
of lecture, a student will need to complete an average of 8
hours a week of outside of class work.
Academic Year
An academic year is defined as a period of time beginning
on the first day of classes and ending on the last day of
examinations, containing a minimum of 30 weeks of
instructional time during which a full-time student is
expected to complete at least 36 credit hours.
Code of Academic Integrity
Grading
Students suspected of cheating should be addressed privately

by the faculty or staff member observing behavior or work
which appears to violate the above proscriptions. Students
should be given an opportunity to explain any suspicious
work or circumstances. If the students explanation does not
resolve the issue, the College reserves the right to take any
disciplinary action necessary which is compatible with the
interest of the student body, staff, and/or faculty.
In all subjects, the following letter designations are used:
Appropriate disciplinary action will be determined by the

Campus Director with recommendation from the instructor
and may include: receiving a 0 on an assignment, failing
the class, suspension from class, suspension from the
College, expulsion from class or expulsion from the College.
TC
Transfer Average
Below average but passing
Not passing for graduate courses
The student may submit a written appeal to the

Institutional Academic Committee. The decision of the
Committee is final.
TD
Transfer Below Average but passing
Not passing for graduate courses
I. Cheating is defined as:

Copying another students answers while
completing any class assignment or during in-class
and take-home examinations.
A Excellent
TA
Transfer Excellent
Above Average
TB
Transfer Above Average
C Average
F Failure
FS
Failure to Meet Enrollment Standards
I Incomplete
W Withdrew
WP
Withdrew Passing
WF
Withdrew Failing
Discussing answers during an in-class examination.
Repeated Course
Submitting another students work as ones own.
RDROP
Repeated Drop Course
Stealing another students work.
Transfer Credit
Refresher Course
Advanced Placement Evaluation after

July 1, 1995
Advanced Placement Evaluation prior to

July 1, 1995
LW
Life Experience Credit
No Grade Assigned
Using notes, books, or unauthorized aids during an

examination.
II. Plagiarism is defined as:

Submitting a paper or answer in which the language,
ideas, or thoughts are identical to published or
unpublished material from another source without
correctly giving credit to that source.
III. Aiding and abetting is defined as:
Gaining from or giving assistance to another student
in any of the areas as described in the above mentioned
categories.
PP Pass
FF Fail
X, XA,
xb, xc, xd
No Transfer Credit
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AU
Audit Class (ESL program only)
DR
No Transfer Credit
Drop/Add Period
A student may drop/add (dropping a class and replacing
it with another) within five class days, beginning with the
first day of scheduled classes, or add a class within the same
time frame as long as it is approved by the Administration.
A student not attending a class session within the first two
weeks of a term may be automatically withdrawn from that
class and/or the College.
Withdrawals
A student who withdraws from a class at or before the end
of the fourth week of the term will receive a W grade,
which will not affect his or her overall grade point average.
However, a W does count toward total attempted hours.
(See Standards of Academic Progress on page 22 for further
information.)
A student who withdraws from a class after the fourth week
of the term will be assigned a WP or WF. A WF or
WP is charged as 0 quality points and subsequently
affects the students grade point average adversely, does
count toward total attempted hours and can result in the
student not meeting a satisfactory Standard of Academic
Progress toward his or her goal.
A student who withdraws from one or more classes and is
still enrolled in at least one class does not receive a refund
of any portion of the classes from which he or she is
withdrawn. If withdrawal from all classes occurs, the stated
refund policy is in effect.
Repetitions
A student making grades of A, B, C, or D has made
full credit, but may repeat a course(s) if desired. Credits
for repeated course(s) can be used only one time when
determining enrollment status for federal financial aid
purposes. However, courses that are taken and then retaken
are both counted towards attempted hours for the purpose
of the students maximum time frame for completion and
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successful course completion. The highest grade will be

calculated into the grade point average.
A student making a grade of D may advance if desired.
It is recommended, however, that the course be repeated,
especially if it is in a students major area of study.
A grade of F is a failure, and the subject must be repeated
to earn credit.
A student may retake a class in which he received an F,
WP or WF and the highest grade will be calculated into
his grade point average. However, courses that are taken
and then retaken are both counted towards attempted hours
for the purpose of the students maximum time frame for
completion and successful course completion. Credits for
the repeated course are used when calculating enrollment
status for federal financial aid purposes, except if a course
was first passed, then retaken and failed, then retaken for a
third time (or more).
Course Incompletes
An I will be given when a student is prevented from
taking the final examination by sickness or emergency. The
I must be approved by the office of the Campus Director.
Such an I must be removed at the convenience of the
instructor within the first 30 days of the next term. Students
must complete their externship in a time frame approved by
their instructor and Campus Director. During the period
an I is assigned, the I is calculated with 0 quality
points. After completion of the final exam, a letter grade is
assigned and calculated into the students overall grade point
average. If the final examination is not taken within the
required time, a 0 is calculated into the final grade for the
class. The I grade does count as attempted hours for the
purpose of Standards of Academic Progress.
No Grade Assigned
A G will be given when an instructor does not assign a
grade to a student by the due date of the final exam for the
term. The Campus Director is responsible for having the
correct grade assigned by the Friday of the first week of the
next term. During the period a G is assigned, the G
is calculated with 0 quality points and it does count as
attempted hours for the purpose of Standards of Academic

Progress.
Quality Point System

A
4 points
Transfer of Credits
TA
4 points
A T, TA, TB, TC, or TD is given to students

whose courses taken at another institution are being
transferred in for required courses at National College.
The grade of T has no effect on the students overall
grade point average. Effective December 7, 2007, the T
does have an effect on hours attempted and successful
completion of courses. A grade of TA, TB, TC, or
TD does have an effect on the students overall grade
point average, hours attempted and successful completion
of courses. See section Quality Point System for point
value of the assigned grades.
3 points
TB
3 points
2 points
TC
2 points
1 point
TD
1 point
0 points
FS
No Academic Value
0 points
No Academic Value
WP
0 points
WF
0 points
No Academic Value
Highest Grade Calculated into CGPA
RDROP
No Academic Value
Highest Grade Calculated into CGPA
Cumulative Grade Point Average
No Academic Value
The cumulative grade point average (CGPA) is used to

determine students progress toward completion of their
program of study. The CGPA is calculated by dividing
the total number of quality points completed by the total
number of credit hours attempted. Grades of FS, W, T, LW,
Y, N, X, XA, xb, xc, xd, PP, FF, RDROP, and R, AU, and
DR are not included in the calculation of the CGPA.
No Academic Value
No Academic Value
4 points
LW
No Academic Value
0 points
PP
No Academic Value
FF
No Academic Value
X, XA,
xb, xc,
xd
No Academic Value
AU
No Academic Value
DR
No Academic Value
Academic Honors
For the distinction of High Honors, a student must
graduate with a CGPA between 3.75 and 4.0. The
distinction of Honors is awarded to a student who
graduated with a CGPA between 3.50 and 3.74. The name
of any full-time student who earns a terms grade point
average of 3.5 or above in an academic program will be
placed on the Deans List, which is prepared at the end of
each term.
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Standards of Academic Progress
48-Credit Hour Program:
A student must meet the following minimum standards of

academic achievement and successful course completion
while enrolled at National College. National College
requires that all courses be successfully completed in
order to graduate from the program. A students academic
progress status is reported on the students transcript which
is provided each term through an online portal to student
academic information.
Students who have attempted 1-23 credit hours must have

a CGPA of 0.0 and have successfully completed 0% of the
hours attempted.*
Maximum Time Frame

All students must complete their program in a period not
exceeding 1.5 times the normal length of the program.
For example, for a program which requires successful
completion of 60 credit hours, the student may not attempt
more than 90 credit hours (1.5 x 60).
Students will be evaluated at the points listed below for the
program of study they are enrolled:
Students who have attempted 112 credit hours must have
hours attempted.*
hours attempted.**
hours attempted.**
hours attempted.*
hours attempted.*
hours attempted.*
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hours attempted.*
hours attempted.*
hours attempted.* Students who have attempted 3671
credit hours must have a CGPA of 1.5 and have successfully
completed 50% of the hours attempted.*
hours attempted.*
hours attempted.*
hours attempted.*
hours attempted.**
Students who have attempted 97131 credit hours must
have a CGPA of 1.75 and have successfully completed 66%
of the hours attempted.*
of the hours attempted.*

hours attempted.*
hours attempted.*
of the hours attempted.**
*Financial Aid Warning as a Regular

Student
As required by the Department of Education, if these
minimums are not met, a student may continue as a
regular student on financial aid warning for one term and
continue to be eligible for financial aid. However, during
this period, students will receive academic advising and
will be counseled to repeat all D or below grades. After
this one term of financial aid warning, the students CGPA
and percentage of successful completion must be at least as
required at the evaluation point. If these standards are not
met, the student will be dismissed as a regular student.
**Dismissed as a Regular Student

(Financial Aid Denial)
As required by the Department of Education, a student
not meeting these requirements will be dismissed as a
regular student from the institution and will receive official
notification of this status change in writing. Such a student
is in financial aid denial status and would therefore not

qualify for financial aid upon his or her re-entry into the
institution, unless the following appeal process takes place.
Institutional Dismissal Appeal

Procedures
A student may appeal his or her dismissal status by
submitting the Dismissal Appeal Form to the Campus
Director. The Campus Director will submit the form to
the chairperson of the Academic Review Committee.
The student must complete the Dismissal Appeal Form
(available from Student Services) by the fifth week of
the term to be considered for re-entry into the following
term. This should include any mitigating or special
circumstances such as illness, military service, etc. that may
have contributed to not meeting satisfactory progress. If the
committee approves for the student to return, the student
will be placed on Financial Aid Probation for one term and
can receive financial aid for that term. The student will be
advised to repeat courses failed to bring his or her CGPA
and percentage of successful completion to the minimum
progress requirements. If after this term the student does
not meet the Standards of Academic Progress (SAP), the
student will be dismissed. A student making SAP after this
term will continue as a regular student.
Reinstatement Following Institutional

Dismissal
Students dismissed from the institution for failing to
make satisfactory progress will normally sit out for one
term before being readmitted. After the student has been
approved to return to college by the Institutional Academic
Committee, they will return under the extended enrollment
status. The student will be advised to repeat courses failed
to bring his or her CGPA and percentage of successful
completion to the minimum progress requirements. Once
these minimum progress requirements have been met, he
or she can continue as a regular student. The student must
make satisfactory academic progress in their returning term
or they may be dismissed.
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Leave of Absence
A leave of absence has no effect on the students standards of
progress. However, a leave of absence will have an effect on
financial assistance and will extend the program completion
time.
Withdrawals
A course from which a student has withdrawn and received
a W grade will not affect the students CGPA. The course
hours will, however, be added into hours attempted for the
purpose of evaluating the students maximum time frame
for completion and successful course completion.
Courses from which a student has withdrawn and received a
WP or WF grade will affect the students CGPA as well
as their maximum time frame for completion and successful
course completion.
Course Incompletes
A student receiving an I (incomplete) has 30 days after the
start of the next term to complete their final exam. For the
period of time the student has received an I grade it will
affect the students CGPA as well as their maximum time
frame for completion and successful course completion.
After completion of their final exam, a letter grade is
assigned and calculated into the students overall CGPA. A
student not completing their final exam will receive a 0
for the exam, and it will be calculated into their final grade.
(See Grading on page 19.) The final grade will affect the
students CGPA as well as their maximum time frame for
completion and successful course completion.
Repetitions
See page 20 of catalog.
Non-Degree Credit Courses

(Preparatory Courses)
Preparatory courses (Math, English, and Computer
Literacy) are calculated into the students overall grade point
average and the students maximum time for completion
and successful course completion. However, the courses do
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not count toward completion of the individual program

requirements. Students required to take preparatory courses
will have their time for completion extended and a tuition
fee for the preparatory courses will be charged. (See Tuition
Fees and Charges on page 38.)
Change Programs and Additional

Degrees
For students who change and/or earn additional degrees,
only those credits attempted and grades earned that count
toward the students new program of study will be included
in the determination of the students satisfactory academic
progress.
Application of Standards
These satisfactory progress standards apply to all students
whether part-time or full-time.
Graduation
In order to graduate, a student must successfully complete
100% of the total required credits and shall obtain a
minimum overall CGPA of 2.0. The time for completion of
the program shall not exceed 1.5 times the normal credits
required to complete the program.
The course graduation requirements are set forth in
connection with each program offered by the College and
are listed elsewhere in the catalog. (See Career Programs
on page 55107)
In order to be eligible for graduation, the student must
complete all courses outlined in the program with the
required number of credits. Additionally, students enrolled
in the Bachelors program must complete a minimum of 56
credit hours after enrollment in the Bachelors program.
In all cases, students are responsible for ensuring that
they satisfy the necessary requirements with appropriate
coursework to qualify as graduates and participate in the
graduation ceremony. All requirements must be completely
satisfied, including the completion of all externships and all
required courses, before students are allowed to walk in the
graduation ceremony.
Candidates should be present at their annual

commencement exercises. Exceptions may be made at the
discretion of the College. The graduation fee, as outlined, is
still the responsibility of the student, regardless of whether
or not he or she attends the commencement ceremony. The
graduation fee will only be charged once in a three-year
period for all degrees earned in that time period.
Graduation with honors from Diploma, Associates,
and Baccalaureate degree programs is the meeting of all
requirements for graduation, plus the attainment of a
certain cumulative grade point average. For the distinction
of High Honors, a student must graduate with a CGPA
between 3.75 and 4.0. The distinction of Honors is
awarded to a student who graduated with a CGPA between
3.50 and 3.74.
Host Campus Course Option

Students have the option to complete a portion of their
program of study through courses offered at certain other
campuses (Host Campuses) which have entered into a
consortium agreement with the students Home Campus.
Such courses are supported through services provided by the
host institution.
Transfer of Credit
The grade of a T has no effect on the students overall
grade point average. Effective December 7, 2007, the
T grade does have an effect on the hours attempted
and successful completion for the purposes of Standards
of Academic Progress. A grade of TA, TB, TC, and
TD does have an effect on the students overall grade
point average, hours attempted and successful completion of
courses for the purposes of Standards of Academic Progress.
See section Quality Point System for point value of the
assigned grades.
Extended Enrollment Status

Classes taken while a student is on an extended enrollment
status have an effect on the hours attempted and successful
completion and count toward the 150% of the normal
program length for the purposes of Standards of Academic
Progress. The highest grade earned by the student for classes
taken will be used to calculate the students CGPA for the
purposes of Standards of Academic Progress.
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Administrative Policies
Conduct/Dismissal Policy
Students are expected to conduct themselves with the same
standards of behavior as are required in the workplace and
in the community at large. Any behavior that is disruptive
to the academic environment is strictly prohibited. The
College expressly prohibits harassment of employees or
students on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry,
gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin,
age, physical or other disability, military or veteran status, or
receipt of public assistance. Harassment undermines College
morale of the entire community and our commitment
to treat each other with dignity and respect. In general,
any behavior that infringes on the rights of privacy, safety,
personal enjoyment, or use of the College as an academic
institution is strictly prohibited. This includes but is not
limited to conduct:
By students, faculty, or staff that use language or
behavior that is detrimental within the classroom
environment.
That interferes with the well-being of fellow students
and/or faculty and staff members.
That includes any type of sexual harassment or sexual
violence towards members of the College community on
or off campus
That causes damage to the appearance or structure of the
College facility and/or its equipment.
By students who copy or otherwise plagiarize the
assignments/projects of other students or professionals.
By students, faculty and staff that use College networks
to access the internet to visit or view sites that violate
copyright/intellectual property or other suspicious/
illegal activity. (This includes, but is not limited to,
viewing pornographic images, illegal file sharing such as
downloading of music/videos, and other actions outlined
in the Code of Computing Conduct policy.)
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The College reserves the right to take disciplinary action

compatible with the interests of the student body, staff,
faculty, and College. Such disciplinary action may include,
but is not limited to, the following possible actions:
Suspension from participation in a specific course for a
specific period of time;
Suspension from participation in all courses for a specific
period of time;
Reassignment to a different course section;
Withdrawal from enrollment in a specific course or all
courses due to failure to meet minimum attendance
requirements as a result of a suspension;
Withdrawal from enrollment in a specific course as a
result of dismissal from that course;
Referral to legal authorities;
Or withdrawal from enrollment at the College as a result
of dismissal from the College.
Students may appeal any disciplinary action taken pursuant
to this conduct policy by filing a grievance in accordance
with the Colleges grievance policy.
Dress Policy
All members of the National College community are asked
to observe basic standards regarding appropriate dress. These
standards are based on principles of neatness, cleanliness,
and tasteful modesty for an academic setting. We frequently
have business people and guests on campus; many of these
people are potential employers. We wish their opinion of our
general student population to be completely positive.
A National College student should always be neat and
presentable. His or her hair style should be kept neat and
clean. Shorts may be worn providing the hemline is not
excessively short. Jeans are acceptable as long as they are
clean and in good condition. In general, any dress that is
considered inappropriate for an academic setting is also
prohibited. Staff and faculty members may enforce this

dress policy as necessary.
When special events are scheduled, such as Career Fairs,
official visits by dignitaries, etc., more formal business dress
is appropriate and recommended.
Some programs may have a dress code for specific courses.
Sexual Misconduct Policy

National College recognizes the seriousness of inappropriate
sexual behavior and it believes that it is the responsibility
of the College to provide our employees and students with
an environment that is free from harassment. The College
expressly prohibits harassment of employees or students
on the basis of gender. This policy directly aligns with our
Non-Discrimination policy to admit, instruct and evaluate
students, and to recruit, employ, retain, and promote
employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed,
ancestry, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national
origin, age, physical or other disability, military or veteran
status, or receipt of public assistance.
The College has established certain procedures it will follow
upon the report of an incidence of domestic violence, dating
violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other violation. These
procedures are set forth in the colleges grievance policy. If
an institutional conduct proceeding arises from an incident
report, the college will make appropriate judgments based on
the preponderance of the evidence.
It is a violation of policy for any member of our College
community to engage in sexual harassment and it is
a violation of policy for any member of the College
community to take action against an individual for reporting
sexual harassment.
This policy covers actions of all students and employees,
whether co-worker, manager or by any other persons doing
business with or for National College.
Definitions
Sexual harassment is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature,
and can include unwelcome sexual advances, requests
for sexual favors, stalking and other verbal, nonverbal, or
physical conduct or a sexual nature when:
1. Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly

or implicitly a term or condition of an individuals
employment or academic advancement,
2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an
individuals work or academic performance or creating an
intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or academic
environment,
3. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably
interfering with an individuals work performance or
creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or
academic environment.
Sexual harassment can occur in situations where one person
has power over another, but it can also occur between equals.
Both men and women can be sexually harassed. Sexual
harassment can be as blatant as rape or as subtle as a touch.
Sexual Violence is any sexual act that is perpetrated against
someones will. Sexual Violence encompasses a range of
offenses, including a completed nonconsensual sex act
(i.e., rape), an attempted nonconsensual sex act, domestic
violence, dating violence, abusive sexual contact (i.e.,
unwanted touching), and non-contact sexual abuse (e.g.,
threatened sexual violence, exhibitionism, verbal sexual
harassment). All types involve victims who do not consent,
or who are unable to consent or refuse to allow the act.
This policy prohibits behavior such as, but not limited to:
1. Unwanted sexual advances;
2. Offering employment benefits in exchange for sexual favors;
3. Making or threatening reprisals after a negative response
to sexual advances;
4. Verbal sexual advances or propositions;
5. Displaying sexually suggestive objects, pictures, cartoons
or posters (includes by electronic means);
6. Sexually offensive comments, graphic verbal commentary
about an individuals body or dress, sexually explicit
jokes and innuendos, and other sexually-oriented
statements;
7. Stalking
8. Physical conduct, such as: touching, assault, or impeding
or blocking movements.
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9. Dating violence, domestic violence, and abusive sexual contact.
Grievance Policy
National College provides educational programming to

students and staff regarding the awareness of and prevention
of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking
and other inappropriate and/or criminal sexual behaviors.
Such programming is provided to new students as part of the
orientation process and to staff and students throughout the
year. The educational program includes:
National College has adopted an internal grievance

procedure for prompt resolution of student complaints,
including allegations of discrimination on the basis of race,
color, religion, creed, ancestry, gender, marital status, sexual
orientation, national origin, age, physical or other disability,
military or veteran status, or receipt of public assistance.
Victims Rights Under Sexual

Harassment Policy
1. The victim is aware that criminal charges can be made
with local law enforcement officials;
2. The prompt assistance of campus administration in
notifying the appropriate law enforcement officials of a
sexual assault incident;
3. A sexual assault victims participation in and the presence
of the victims attorney or other support person at any
campus facility disciplinary proceeding concerning a
sexual assault complaint;
4. Notice to a sexual assault victim of the outcome of any
campus facility disciplinary proceeding concerning a
sexual assault complaint, consistent with laws relating to
data practices;
5. The complete and prompt assistance of campus
administration at the direction of law enforcement
authorities, in obtaining, securing, and maintaining
evidence in connection with a sexual assault incident;
6. The assistance of campus administration in preserving, for
a sexual assault complaint or victim, materials relevant to
a campus disciplinary proceeding;
7. The assistance of campus personnel, in cooperation with
the appropriate law enforcement authorities, at a sexual
assault victims request, in shielding the victim from
unwanted contact with the alleged assailant, including
transfer of the victim to alternative classes.
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Any student who has a complaint should address it as

follows:
1. A complaint should be filed in writing with the Campus
Director (see page 125 for address and phone number
for your Campus Director). It should contain the name,
address, telephone number, and email address of the
student filing the complaint, and a brief description of
the circumstances giving rise to the complaint.
a. A complaint should be filed within thirty (30)
days of an alleged incident of discrimination or
one (1) week after the complainant becomes aware
of the circumstances giving rise to the complaint,
whichever is later.
b. The Campus Director will investigate the complaint,
making a determination, and take such action as he
or she deems appropriate within 10 days of receiving
the complaint.
2. If the complainant is not satisfied with the determination
or action of the Campus Director, he or she may
make a written appeal within thirty (30) days of the
determination or action of the Campus Director
addressed to: (Kentucky Campuses and South Bend
and Fort Wayne, Indiana Campuses) the Regional Vice
President of Operations, 8095 Connector Dr., Florence,
KY 41042, or (Indiana Campus) Regional Vice President
of Operations, 900 Madison Sq,, Madison, TN 37115.
a. The appeal should contain the name, address,
telephone number, and email address of the
student filing the appeal, a brief description of the
circumstances giving rise to the original complaint,
and a brief description of the reason why the student
believes the determination and action of the Campus
Director to be in error.
b. The Regional Vice President of Operations will

consider the appeal, make a determination, and take
such action as they deem appropriate within 10 days
of receiving the appeal.
3. If the complainant is not satisfied with the determination
or action of the Regional Vice President of Operations,
he or she may make a written appeal within thirty (30)
days of the determination or action of the Regional Vice
President of Operations addressed to: The President,
1813 East Main Street, Salem, VA24153.
a. The appeal should contain the name, address,
telephone number, and email address of the
student filing the appeal, a brief description of the
circumstances giving rise to the original complaint,
and a brief description of the reason why the student
believes the determination and action of the Campus
Director and Regional Vice President of Operations
to be in error.
b. The President will consider the appeal, make a
determination, and take such action as he or she
deems appropriate within 10 days of receiving the
appeal.
Sexual Misconduct Grievance

Procedures
In addition to the general procedures set forth above, the
institution is required by Title IX of the U.S. Code, the
Violence Against Women Act, and Department of Education
regulations to establish specific procedures in the event of
complaints involving gender-based or sexual discrimination
or harassment, sex or gender-based misconduct, a sex
offense, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or
stalking.
1. Definitions.
a. Sexual harassment is unwelcome conduct of a sexual
nature. Sexual harassment can include unwelcome
sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other
verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual
nature. Some examples of sexual harassment include,
but are not limited to:
i. physical assault;
ii. unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual
favors or propositions of a sexual nature;
iii. direct or implied threats that submission to
sexual advances is a condition for employment
promotion, good grades, recommendations, etc.
iv. unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a sexual
nature which an individual regards as undesirable
or offensive, including, but not necessarily
limited to, sexually explicit jokes, statements and
questions or remarks about sexual activity or
experience.
b. Sexual Violence is any sexual act that is perpetrated
against someones will. Sexual violence encompasses
a range of offenses, including a completed
nonconsensual sex act (i.e., rape), an attempted
nonconsensual sex act, abusive sexual contact (i.e.,
unwanted touching), and non-contact sexual abuse
(e.g., threatened sexual violence, exhibitionism,
verbal sexual harassment). All types involve victims
who do not consent, or who are unable to consent or
refuse to allow the act.
2. Complaint or Allegation of Sexual Violence or
Misconduct.
Any individual who believes they have been subjected
gender-based or sexual discrimination or harassment,
sex or gender-based misconduct, a sex offense, domestic
violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking is
strongly encouraged to report such occurrence. A report
should be filed in writing with the Title IX Coordinator.
S/he may be contacted by mail at 1813 East Main Street,
Salem, Virginia 24153, by email at TitleIXCoordinator@
an.edu., or by telephone at (540) 769-8200
a. Upon receiving a report, National College (the
College) will respond promptly, equitably, and
thoroughly.
b. A student or employee who reports an incidence of
prohibited activity, whether the offense occurred on
or off campus, will be given a written explanation
of his or her rights and options. Victims of sexual
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offenses are strongly encouraged to examine all

options available to them.
c. Victims wishing to confidentially report an offense for
inclusion in the annual security report should go to
the Anonymous Reporting of Crime web address:
http://www.an.edu/documents-library/about/
consumer-disclosure/crime-tip/.
d. In addition, the College will take steps to prevent
the recurrence of the alleged sex and gender-based
misconduct and correct its effects, as appropriate.
e. Individuals reporting criminal acts of sexual or
gender-based misconduct may also choose to file
a report with the local authorities. The College
system and police/legal system work independently
from one another. Individuals can file reports with
the College, or with local authorities, or with both
systems. If requested, the Title IX Coordinator may
assist in the notification of local law enforcement
authorities if the victim so chooses. Similarly, the
victim may choose to decline such a notification.
3. Retaliation
Any attempt by a member of the College community
to penalize, intimidate, or retaliate in any way against
a person who makes a report of or who is otherwise
involved in an investigation of discrimination or
harassment is prohibited. Any person who believes that
he or she has been the victim of retaliation for reporting
discrimination or harassment or cooperating in an
investigation should immediately contact the Title IX
Coordinator. Any person who retaliates against a person
in response to a report or cooperation in an investigation
will be in violation of policy and will be subject to the
appropriate discipline process.
4. Interim Measures
During the investigation and until resolution of the
matter, interim measures may be issued, including
but not limited to: restrictions on contact between the
Complainant and the Respondent, bans from areas
of campus, and/or appropriate changes in academic
or employment schedule. Failure to adhere to the
parameters of any interim measures is a violation of
policy and may lead to additional disciplinary action.
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5. Preservation of Evidence
It is important to preserve evidence (if applicable) of the
offense as it may be necessary to the proof of criminal
domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault,
stalking, or in obtaining a protection order.
6. Evidentiary Standard
The Title IX Coordinator will decide, based on a
preponderance of the evidence, whether there has been
a violation of any sex and gender-based misconduct
policies upon a complete review of the investigative
report and materials. Preponderance of evidence
means that the Coordinator is convinced based on the
information provided that a violation of policy was more
likely to have occurred than not have occurred.
7. Determination
The Coordinator will render a prompt, fair, and
impartial investigation and resolution and issue a
decision within fifteen (15) business days following the
delivery of the investigative materials. To ensure fairness,
the Title IX Coordinator shall receive annual training on
the issues related to domestic violence, dating violence,
sexual assault, and stalking along with how to conduct
an investigation and hearing process that protects the
safety of victims and promotes accountability.
If the Coordinator determines that a violation has
occurred, they will then determine the appropriate
sanctions in consultation with the Colleges Legal
Counsel. Consideration may be given to the nature of
and the circumstances surrounding the violation, prior
disciplinary violations, precedent cases, College safety
concerns and any other information deemed relevant.
Once a decision has been made, both the accuser and the
accused shall be simultaneously informed, in writing, of
the outcome, the procedures for both the accused and
victim to follow to appeal the results of the decision, any
change to the decision that occurs prior to the time that
the results become final, and when the results become
final.
8. Potential Remedies and Sanctions
Faculty, staff or administrators who are found in
violation of any sexual or gender-based misconduct
policy are subject to disciplinary action, up to and

including termination.
Students are subject to disciplinary action, up to and
including dismissal. Remedies may include reassignment
of work duties or location; reassignment of class
meetings; restrictions on contact with Complainant;
access restrictions to College property and/or events,
disciplinary probation, or dismissal.
Guests and other persons who are alleged to have
engaged in sex or gender-based misconduct are subject
to corrective action, which may include removal from
campus, ban from campus, and/or termination of
contractual arrangements.
Vendors or other agencies in contract with the College
will be promptly notified if any of their employees are
alleged to have violated policy, and such employees may
be banned from any or all College properties and may
also be subject to action deemed appropriate by their
respective employer.
9. Sources of Counseling, Advocacy, and Support
The Colleges primary concern is with the health, safety,
and well-being of the members of the community. If
you or someone you know may have experienced any
form of gender-based misconduct, we urge you to seek
immediate assistance.
Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the Title
IX Coordinator or to the Office of Civil Rights at the
U.S. Department of Education.
Title IX Coordinator (540) 769-8200
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
http://www.ed.gov/ocr
New YorkRegion II
32 Old Slip, 26th Floor
New York, NY 10005
Telephone: 646-428-3800
Email: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov
U.S. Department of Justice, Office on
Violence Against Women
http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/
Additional Avenues of Resolution

1. Should any grievance not be resolved at the College level,
the student may contact The Accrediting Council for
Independent Colleges and Schools at 750 First Street,
NE, Suite 980, Washington, DC 20002, (202) 3366780.
2. In addition to the above, the student may submit a
complaint to the approval or licensing authority in their
home state using the contact information below.
Indiana Students: Indiana Board of Proprietary
Education, Commission for Higher Education, 101
West Ohio St., Suite 670, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1984,
(317) 464-4400.
Kentucky Students: Council on Postsecondary
Education, 1024 Capital Center Drive, Suite 320,
Frankfort, KY 40601, (502) 573-1555.
Campus Security
In accordance with the Higher Education Act of 1965 as
amended by Public Laws 101-542, 102-26, 102-325 and
103-208, all related to the Student Right-To-Know and
Campus Security Act, the College makes available to current
students, prospective students, employees, and prospective
employees, information about campus safety policies and
procedures and statistics concerning whether certain crimes
took place on campus. The latest report is posted on the
campus bulletin board devoted to official notices, and is
available upon request by contacting the Campus Directors
office through the address of the campus the student is
attending or planning to attend, or by writing to the College
administrative office.
In summary, the report indicates the incidence of crimes at
the individual campuses of National College are very low
or nonexistent for all of the reportable years. However, any
incident is a cause of concern to the College. Therefore,
students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to report any
crimes or suspected crimes to the Campus Director, who will
immediately notify the appropriate local law enforcement
agency. In the absence of the Campus Director or other
official, or in lieu of notifying them, the individual should
directly notify the local law enforcement agency.
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Tobacco Policy
All National College campuses are entirely tobacco-free
environments, including all inside spaces and external
grounds. This prohibition includes any form of tobacco
product or surrogate tobacco product, such as cigarettes,
cigars, pipes, electronic cigarettes, personal vaporizers,
electronic nicotine delivery systems, or smokeless tobacco.
Attendance Policy
National College feels our students interests will be best
served by maintaining the same attitude towards coursework
that is required for a career. Therefore, regular attendance
will be expected as a necessary part of the students career
training. Consistent attendance frequently means the
difference between success and failure. The importance of
regular attendance cannot be overemphasized. Experience
indicates that there is a direct relationship between grades
and attendance.
The following attendance policies were developed in order to
provide allowances for medical problems, personal, or other
emergencies that may occasionally arise. As with all absences,
it is the responsibility of the student to make up or learn
any missed material. No additional burden is required of the
instructional staff toward any student who misses scheduled
classes.
One instructional hour equals a 50-minute period.
Students should be aware that faculty and/or staff have
no authorization to vary from these attendance policies.
Concepts such as excused or unexcused have no relevant
bearing on the allowable absences permitted by these
policies. In the unlikely event an instructor is absent and no
substitution is provided, a make-up session during the same
term will be provided for the student.
The student must have positive attendance posted for a class
by the second calendar week of the term or the student may
be dropped from the class.
Attendance is posted to the administrative software for each
class each term. Students have up to 90 days from the last
day of the term to dispute any attendance for that term.
In order to receive academic credit for a class from which a
student was dropped due to lack of attendance, the student
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will be required to retake the class. See the Campus Director

for any attendance issues.
Note: The College monitors attendance using both the
Class Hours Missed and Consecutive Days Missed policies.
Students are withdrawn from the College at the point they
fail to meet the requirements of either policy.
Policy I: Class Hours Missed

Any absences above and beyond the numbers stated will
result in the student being automatically withdrawn from
class.
Students taking classes that meet for four hours per week
may only miss a total of 14 instructional hours per term.
Students who are absent more than 14 hours will be
automatically withdrawn from the class.
Students taking classes that meet for five hours per week
Students taking classes that meet for six hours per week
Students taking classes that meet for seven hours per
week may only miss a total of 24 instructional hours per
term. Students who are absent more than 24 hours will
be automatically withdrawn from the class.
Students taking classes that meet for eight-and-a-half
hours per week may only miss a total of 28 instructional
hours per term. Students who are absent more than 28
hours will be automatically withdrawn from the class.
Policy II: Consecutive Days Missed

After missing 14 consecutive days (including weekends), the
College will contact the student to determine the students
intentions. The student will inform the College that their
intention is to return to classe(es) or not return to class(es).
Students who do not intend to return will be withdrawn
from all classes immediately. If the student informs the
College that they plan to return to class(es), the student
will inform the College of the date they plan to return. If

this date does not exceed the number of allowable absences
according to the Class Hours Missed policy, the student may
return on that date. If the student does not attend on that
date, the student will be withdrawn from all class(es).
FERPA allows schools to disclose those records, without

consent, to the following parties or under the following
conditions (34CFR 99.31).
Family Educational Rights and Privacy

Act (FERPA)
National College school officials with legitimate

educational interest;
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

(20 U.S.C. 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a federal law that
protects the privacy of student education records. The law
applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable
program of the U.S. Department of Education. FERPA
gives parents certain rights with respect to their childrens
education records. These rights transfer to the student when
he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond
the high school level. Students to whom the rights have
transferred are eligible students.
Eligible students have the right to inspect and review their
education records maintained by the school. Schools are not
required to provide copies of records for review, unless, for
reasons such as great distance, it is impossible for eligible
students to otherwise review the records. Schools may charge
a fee for copies.
Additionally, eligible students have the right to request that
a school correct records which they believe to be inaccurate
or misleading or otherwise in violation of the students
privacy rights. If the school decides not to amend the
record, the eligible student then has the right to a formal
hearing. After the hearing, if the school still decides not to
amend the record, the eligible student has the right to place
a statement with the record setting forth his or her view
about the contested information. Requests regarding any
of the activities described above must be made in writing
to the Student Services Office. National College makes the
following forms available in the Student Services Office
for these purposes Student Request to Review, Change
or Receive a Copy of Education Records, and Student
Request for Formal Hearing to Change Education Records.
Generally, schools must have written permission from an
eligible student in order to release personally identifiable
information from that students education record. However,
Accordingly, it is the policy of National College to release

information to these parties:
Other schools to which a student is transferring, upon

request of the other school, as long as the disclosure is for
purposes related to the students enrollment or transfer;
Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes;
Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a
student;
Organizations conducting certain studies for or on
behalf of the school;
Accrediting organizations;
To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued
subpoena;
Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety
emergencies;
State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice
system, pursuant to specific State Law;
To persons or agencies requesting directory
information (see below);
National College faculty, staff, and certain agencies to which
National College outsources institutional services (if any)
may require information from a students education record
in order to carry out their official duties. They are considered
school officials with legitimate educational interest in those
cases.
Students wishing to provide consent of release of their
information to a party other than those listed above should
complete form Identity Authentication Process and Student
Consent to Disclose Records, available in the campus
Student Services Office.
Schools may disclose directory information without
consent. Directory information is defined by National
College as a students name, campus, electronic mail
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address, dates of attendance, honors and awards received,

photograph, major field of study, grade level, enrollment
status (e.g., undergraduate or graduate, full-time or parttime), participation in officially recognized activities, degrees,
and the most recent educational agency or institution
attended. However, schools must tell eligible students about
directory information and allow them a reasonable amount
of time from the date of the notification to request that the
school not disclose their directory information. National
College makes such notification annually, allowing students
10 business days from the date of the annual notification to
request that the College not disclose directory information.
Additionally, students may make a request related to
the release of their directory information at any time by
submitting a written request to the Student Services Office.
The Directory Information form, available in the campus
Student Services Office, may be used for this purpose.
The College reserves the right to change or discontinue

any program or instruction at any time it deems advisable.
Every effort is made to ensure that student objectives are not
disturbed if such a change occurs.
Eligible students who believe that the school has failed

to comply with the requirements of FERPA may file
a complaint with the Department of Education at the
following address: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S.
Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.,
Washington, DC 20202-4605.
Students should meet with an administrator prior to

withdrawing. In many cases, an exit interview is required.
Refresher Privileges
In an effort to keep our graduates skills and training up to
date, it is the policy of the College to permit its graduates
to return to the College at any time for review work in
their respective courses. There is no tuition fee to National
graduates for this benefit.
Changing Programs
Students who wish to change their program of study must
make a written request using the Student Request form.
Such requests are reviewed and approved by the Campus
Director. There will be no charge for the first program
change. A fee of $175 will be charged for each additional
program change. The fee is due prior to the program change
taking effect. Payment of the fee is by cash, check, or credit
card. Students should be advised that any change to their
program may delay their graduation date. Any additional
financial obligation incurred is the responsibility of the
student.
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Withdrawal
The College reserves the right to at any time require the
withdrawal of any student. Any student determined to be
unwilling to abide by college rules, regulations or policies
may be dismissed and withdrawn from enrollment at
the college. Any student so dismissed may appeal his or
her dismissal by filing a grievance in accordance with the
Colleges Grievance Policy set forth on page 28 of this
catalog.
Refunds and Adjustments
A student shall be financially obligated for tuition charges

once he or she has completed all of the following enrollment
steps:
1. has made application and has been accepted for
admission by the College;
2. has accepted a schedule of classes for the academic term;
and
3. has attended any regularly scheduled sessions.
If a student discontinues attendance before the expiration
of the period for which tuition has been paid or obligated,
and notifies the College of his or her intent to withdraw,
the official date of withdrawal is the day the student
discontinued classes. If the student registered for classes but
did not attend class, the official date of withdrawal is the
date of registration.
Refunds shall be made within 30 days of official withdrawal
or 30 days of the date of determination of withdrawal if a
student does not officially withdraw. In all instances, the
refund shall be based on and computed from the last day of
attendance.
Refund Calculations Procedures

The enrollment period is based on the number of days in the
term, beginning on the first day of classes and ending on the
last day of the term, including all periods of examination. A
student who withdraws from one or more classes and is still
enrolled in at least one class does not receive a refund of any
portion of the classes from which he or she withdraws.
1. Refund Policies
A. Refund Policy (for all students attending a campus in
Kentucky)
A student who discontinues his or her studies
prior to the end of the term for which he or she is
obligated will receive a refund in accordance with the
following schedule:
1. If a student withdraws from the institution on
or before the first day of classes, or fails to begin
classes, the refund shall equal the sum of all
amounts paid for tuition or other instructional
charges for the period of enrollment or to be
paid by or on behalf of the student for the period
of enrollment.
2. If after classes have commenced and before
expiration of 25% of the period of enrollment
for which he or she was charged, a student
withdraws, drops out, is expelled, or otherwise
fails to attend classes, the refund shall equal 75%
of all amounts paid or to be paid by or on behalf
of the student for tuition or other instructional
charges for the period of enrollment.
3. If after the expiration of 25% or more but less
than 50% of the period of enrollment for which
he or she was charged, a student withdraws,
drops out, is expelled, or otherwise fails to
attend classes, the refund shall equal 50% of
all amounts paid or to be paid by or on behalf
of the student for tuition or other instructional
charges for the period of enrollment.
4. If after expiration of 50% of the period of
enrollment for which he or she was charged, a
student withdraws, drops out, is expelled, or
otherwise fails to attend classes, the student will
be obligated for 100% of the tuition, fees and

other charges assessed by the institution.
5. Students withdrawing due to serious illness or
injury accompanied by documentation may be
entitled to a refund settlement.
B. Refund Policy (for all students attending a campus in
Indiana)
1. A student is entitled to a full refund if one or
more of the following criteria are met:
(a) The student cancels the enrollment
agreement or enrollment application within
six business days after signing.
(b) The student does not meet the postsecondary
proprietary educational institutions
minimum admission requirements.
(c) The students enrollment was procured as a
result of a misrepresentation in the written
materials utilized by the postsecondary
proprietary educational institution.
(d) If the student has not visited the
postsecondary educational institution
prior to enrollment, and, upon touring
the institution or attending the regularly
scheduled orientation/classes, the student
withdrew from the program within three
days.
2. A student withdrawing from an instructional
program, after starting the instructional program
at a postsecondary proprietary institution and
attending one week or less, is entitled to a refund
of 90% of the cost of the financial obligation,
less an application/ enrollment fee of 10% of the
total tuition, not to exceed $100.
program, after attending more than one week
but equal to or less than 25% of the duration of
the instructional program, is entitled to a refund
of 75% of the cost of the financial obligation,
less an application/enrollment fee of 10% of the
total tuition, not to exceed $100.
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program, after attending more than 25% but
equal to or less than 50% of the duration of the
instructional program, is entitled to a refund of
50% of the cost of the financial obligation, less
an application/enrollment fee of 10% of the total
tuition, not to exceed $100.
3. to Federal Perkins Loans

program, after attending more than 50% but
equal to or less than 60% of the duration of the
instructional program, is entitled to a refund of
40% of the cost of the financial obligation, less
an application/enrollment fee of 10% of the total
tuition, not to exceed $100.
In the event that federal regulations require a student

to return unearned Title IV funds, such funds are to be
returned to the appropriate source in the order listed above,
except that Title IV overpayments due to the federal loan
programs are to be made in accordance with the terms of
the promissory note. Students who are required to return
unearned Title IV funds and who do not do so will be
reported to the Department of Education and may lose
eligibility for subsequent financial aid.
6. A student withdrawing from an institutional

program, after attending more than 60% of the
duration of the instructional program, is not
entitled to a refund.
2. Return of Title IV Funds
If a student discontinues his or her studies prior to
completing 60% of the term for which he or she has
received Title IV financial aid funds, federal regulations
require that the College and/or the student return
Title IV funds which have not been earned for that
term. Generally, Title IV funds are earned at the same
percentage as that percentage of the term which was
completed as of the students last date of attendance.
Unearned funds must be returned even if such a
return results in a balance due to the College from the
student for tuition, fees or other charges which had
originally been paid by those Title IV funds. In some
circumstances, a student may receive a post-withdrawal
disbursement of Title IV funds for which the student was
eligible on or before his or her last date of attendance.
3. Order of Return of Title IV Funds and Title IV
Overpayments
In the event that federal regulations require the College
to return unearned Title IV funds, such funds will be
returned in the following order:
1. to unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loans
2. to subsidized Direct Stafford Loans
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4. to Direct PLUS Loans

5. to Federal Pell Grants
6. to Federal SEOG Program
7. to other Title IV, HEA Programs
4. Order of Refunds
If a credit balance exists on a students account after funds
have been returned due to the application of the Return
of Title IV Funds Policy, or if a refund is payable due to
the application of the institutions Refund Policy, any such
credit balance or refund will be paid as set forth below:
1. Any amount attributable to the student will be paid
to the student, up to the amount received for the
enrollment period from which the student withdrew.
2. Any amount attributable to Title IV fund sources
will be paid to the student, up to the amount
received for the enrollment period from which the
student withdrew.
3. Any amount attributable to state grant or scholarship
programs will be paid to such programs, up to the
amount received for the enrollment period from
which the student withdrew.
4. Any amount attributable to institutional loan,
grant, or scholarship programs will be paid to
such programs, up to the amount received for the
5. Any amount attributable to private or corporate
grants or scholarships will be refunded to the
student, up to the amount received for the
enrollment period from which the student withdrew,
unless directed otherwise by the source of the funds.
6. Any amount attributable to federal job development,

workforce investment, vocational rehabilitation,
or similarly purposed sources will be refunded to
the student, up to the amount received for the
7. Any amount attributable to sources other than those
listed above will be refunded to the student, up to
the amount received for the enrollment period from
which the student withdrew.
5. Examples of the implementation of these
refund policies are available upon request by
writing to:
College Refund Examples, P.O. Box 6400, Roanoke, VA
24017.
6. Refund Procedures
Students should make application for refunds by
contacting the Campus Director or campus Student
Services Office and completing a withdrawal form as
soon as they become aware that they must withdraw. The
student should note his or her date of withdrawal on the
form. The submission of this form by the student will
initiate the refund process. If a student does not officially
withdraw, the College will initiate the withdrawal process
when it is apparent by the students absences that he or
she has withdrawn. The refund policy as stated in the
catalog will be implemented in the event of both official
and unofficial withdrawals.
7. Students are obligated to pay their tuition,
fees and other institutional charges on or
before the first day of class.
If a student expects to receive federal, state, or other
financial assistance but ultimately does not receive that
assistance, the student is obligated to pay unpaid charges
remaining for that period of enrollment.
Veterans Administration Refund

Procedure
The refund policy for a student enrolled under the Veterans
Administration in a diploma or an Associates degree program is
in accordance with the standard Refund Policy of the College.
Cost and Financial Planning

A major concern of many students considering college
is the cost: Can I afford to go to college? Can I get help
financing my college education? Such students are pleased
to discover that National College is affordable! Through
a comprehensive financial assistance program, National
College helps qualified students and their families apply for
various types of assistance.
There are several kinds of financial assistance available
grants and scholarships, which do not have to be repaid;
student loans, which must be repaid; and work study, which
is part-time employment.
Many students find it helpful to meet with a campus Student
Services representative when planning how to arrange
funding for their education. During these meetings, each
student is evaluated, privately and impartially, to determine
the dollar amount that they and their family can be expected
to contribute to their education, based on a federal formula
developed for this purpose. This amount is called their
expected family contribution (EFC). To determine the
amount of funding for which a student may qualify, their
EFC is compared to their cost of education, including
tuition, fees, housing, meals, transportation, certain living
expenses, books and supplies. Specific information as to
the types of financial assistance available are discussed, as
well as how to apply for each, and any relevant deadlines.
In addition, students may refer to the section of this catalog
titled Types of Financial Assistance for this information.
Payment arrangements must be made prior to the start of the
term. This means that students on a tuition payment plan must
make their first payment before the term begins. Students using
federal funds and loans must have all paperwork completed and
payments scheduled before the term begins. Students utilizing
employer or other third-party tuition reimbursement plans must
have a letter of contract on file that has been approved by the
College for delayed payment.
National College encourages students who are interested
in learning more about the financial assistance application
process to contact the Student Services Office at their local
campus.
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Tuition Fees and Charges

APPLICATION FEE A one-time, non-refundable fee
payable at time of application. $50. The application fee
is waived for veterans with an other than dishonorable
discharge. The application fee is waived for students
enrolling in diploma and associate degree programs in Term
149, 151, 153, 155, and 157.
APPLICATION FEE Baccalaureate Program - A onetime, non-refundable fee payable at time of application. $60
(The application fee is waived for National College students
who enroll in the Bachelors program without a break from
enrollment.)
APPLICATION FEE International Student - A onetime, non-refundable fee payable at time of application.
$125
STUDENT ACTIVITIES FEE A term fee. This fee pays
for a variety of student activities and services (charged to
half-time and full-time students). $15
RETURNED CHECK FEE $25

DUPLICATE ID FEE $10
DIPLOMA REPRINT FEE $50
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FEE A students account
will be assessed for the costs incurred by the College
for requesting and obtaining high school and college
transcripts.
TEXTBOOK The cost of books is estimated at $225 per
class.
Additional Programmatic Charges

Medical Assisting:
PROGRAM FEE: Charged each term. $25
UNIFORMS: Ordered from online bookstore during
MED202 (three sets of scrubs and a scrub jacket). $100
UNDERGRADUATE TUITION Per-term, (in-state,

out-of-state, and international students).
RMA (Registered Medical Assistant)CERTIFICATION

FEE: Charged when registered for MED298. $100
Full-time (16 credit hours): $5,072

Per credit hour: $317
The Hepatitis B Vaccine is optional for the Medical

Assisting program and is the responsibility of the student.
PAST-DUE ACCOUNTS A 1.5% monthly late fee,

which is an annual percentage rate of 18%, may be made on
all past-due accounts.
Students are provided with the opportunity to sit for the

CMA Certification Exam. The cost of the exam is $125 and
is the responsibility of the student.
Health Information Management:
TRANSCRIPT FEE (No charge for first copy) $5
PROGRAM CHANGE FEE Students will be charged

a program change fee with the second program change.
This fee is due prior to the program change taking effect.
Payment of the fee is by cash, check, or credit card. $175
RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician)

CERTIFICATION FEE: Charged when registered for
HIT298. $299
GRADUATION FEES Charges to cover the cost of the

ceremony, diploma, cap and gown, invitations, and other
expenses. This fee is charged to all graduates and is payable
at the beginning of the final term. This fee is not contingent
upon participation in the ceremony. $100
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The Hepatitis B Vaccine is optional for the Health

Information Management program and is the responsibility
of the student.
Surgical Technology:
CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) Certification Fee:
Charged when student registers for SRG298. $290 (If
student has current AST membership when registered for
SRG298, fee is only $190.)
HESI-A2 EXAM: Student is required to take before
beginning the program. Responsibility of student. $35
SRG103 (three sets of scrubs and a scrub jacket). $100
The following items are required prior to enrolling in the
SRG120 course and are the responsibility of the student and
not paid by the college.*
* TB TEST: $10$15
* MMR VACCINE: $30$75
* HEPATITIS B VACCINE: Three-injection series. First
injection required to enroll in SRG120. $30$65 per series
* PERTUSSIS VACCINE: $15$45
IN Board of Pharmacy: Charged in the students first term.

$25
PTA170 (one lab jacket) and during PTA270 (one lab
jacket). $50
CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician) CERTIFICATION
FEE: Charged when registered for PTA288. $129
Medical Billing and Coding:
Students are provided with the opportunity to sit for
the Certification Exam(s). The cost of these exam(s) can
range from $150$370 depending on the credentialing
organization and the status of the individual, e.g., student
member of the credentialing agency.
Medical Office Professional:
NCMOA (National Certified Medical Office Assistant)
CERTIFICATION FEE: Charged when registered for
MOP298. $90
* POLIO VACCINE: $28$50

MED202 for three sets of scrubs and a scrub jacket. $100
* TETANUS VACCINE: $30$45
Emergency Medical Services Paramedic and EMT:
* PHYSICAL: $25$65
* CPR certification, criminal background check, drug

screening, and seasonal flu shot are required by most clinics
and externship sites.
PPD (TB)TEST:Required for admission and may be

required upon expiration of the first TB test (one year).
$25$35
Pharmacy Technician (Diploma):
UNIFORMS:Charged during the students first term.

At least two sets of uniforms are required to be worn as
instructed by the Clinical Coordinator during the clinical
and field externship. ($200$225)

IN BOARD OF PHARMACY: Charged in the students
first term. $25
PTA170 (one lab jacket). $25
CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician) CERTIFICATION
FEE: Charged when registered for MED198. $129
Pharmacy Technician (Associates Degree):
EMT and Paramedic students must have a valid CPR

card from the AHA as a BLS Health Care provider. All
paramedic students must possess a valid Virginia EMT
Basic card prior to enrolling in the paramedic program.
Upon enrolling into EMT or paramedic programs,
students must pass both a criminal background check
and a comprehensive drug screen. They must also provide
documentation of Hepatitis B vaccination ($150$300),
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MMR and Varicella (complete series) ($75$100),

Influenza ($15-$30). Other immunizations as required by
clinical and field externship sites such as TDaP ($65-$75).
NATIONAL REGISTRY EMT EXAM:Students may
also qualify to sit for the National Registry of Emergency
Medical Technician EMT-Basic Certification Exam. The
cost of the cognitive exam is $70. Practical exam fees may
vary depending on the agency sponsoring the practical
exam.
NATIONAL REGISTRY PARAMEDIC EXAM:Students
completing the Paramedic Associates degree program may
qualify to sit for the National Registry Paramedic Exam.
The cognitive exam fee is $110. Practical exam fee is
$50$300, depending on the agency sponsoring the exam.
Information Technology:
Students in the Information Technology programs are
provided the opportunity to earn industry-recognized IT
certifications such as A+, Network+, and MCSE. These
certifications require the candidate to pass one or more
computer-based exams at a cost of $60$225 per exam.
Phlebotomy:
Additional Costs National College

The cost of attending college is not limited to charges that
appear on students college accounts. Additional costs will
vary by individual, but the following estimates may be
helpful for planning purposes. These figures correspond
to those used to determine eligibility for federal and state
financial aid for a full-time student for one academic year (3
terms) in the 20142015 year.
STUDENTS WITHOUT
DEPENDENTS, LIVING
WITH PARENTS
OTHER
STUDENTS
Housing
$3,136-$3,728
(VA/WV)
$3,104-$3,728
(OH)
$3,136-$4,008
(TN)
$5,896
(VA/WV)
$5,896
(OH)
$5,896
(TN)
Transportation
$1,824 (all)
$1,824 (all)
Other Living
Expenses
$1,968-$2,334 (VA/WV)
$1,952-$2,344 (OH)
$1,968-$2,512 (TN)
$3,000 (all)

VEN110 (three sets of scrubs and a scrub jacket). $100
Nursing:
KAPLAN ADMISSIONS TEST: Responsibility of
student.$25 (Exam booklet and test) or $75 (Exam
booklet, review class, and test)
NUR200 (three lab jackets and three scrub pants). $100
Required prior to beginning clinical rotation at the students
expense: Immunity to rubella, immunity to rubeola
(if birth year is 1957 or later), immunity to mumps,
immunity to varicella, negative tuberculin skin test results
(PPD only within 12 months and annually while in the
program), immunity to Hepatitis B (must have two of
the three injections1 month aparton or before the first
day of clinical), CPR (adult, child, infant and Heimlich
maneuver); all must remain current while in the program.
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Financial Assistance Eligibility

Students must establish and maintain satisfactory progress
toward their educational objective in order to receive and
retain eligibility for financial aid. This progress is measured
according to the standards found in the Standards of
Academic Progress section of this catalog.
The Standards of Academic Progress for financial assistance
recipients are the same as those required of other students.
Students denied financial assistance as a result of a failure
to meet the published standards may subsequently have
their assistance eligibility re-established by following the
procedures as outlined by the Standards of Academic
Progress.
Students who have not met the Standards of Academic
Progress eligibility requirements for financial assistance
as a result of involuntary military service, serious medical
emergencies, personal disaster, or other like circumstances
may appeal their case. This appeal should be made in

writing to the Campus Director. The appeal will then be
directed to the Institutional Academic Committee, which
will act on the appeal.
3. A statement from Social Services regarding SNAP

funds received by a member of the students or parents
household in 2012 or 2013 (forms to be used for this
purpose are available in the SSO).
Verification Policy
4. Documentation of child support paid by the student, a

students spouse or a students parent(s) in 2013.
To ensure that students receive the correct types and

amounts of federal financial aid, the Department of
Education has established a procedure to verify the accuracy
of information reported on students FAFSAs (Free
Application for Federal Student Aid).
Verification documents are collected by National College
from students selected by the Department of Education and
for additional students selected by the college. Such students
must provide documentation supporting the answers to
certain questions on the FAFSA to their campus Student
Services Office, (SSO). This documentation will be used
to determine if corrections to the information reported on
the FAFSA are required. The documentation required will
include some or all of the following information:
1. 2013 income information for anyone required to report
income on the FAFSA:
Dependent Students - the student and the students
parent(s)
Independent Students - the student and the
students spouse, if any (not required if student was
separated as of the date the FAFSA is signed)
Tax filers should provide this information by using the
IRS Data Match available through FAFSA on the Web
at www.fafsa.ed.gov. In many cases this satisfies the
requirement to verify income; however, some situations
may arise that require alternate documentation.
Students should contact their campus SSO to discuss
whether the use of the IRS Data Match is available to
them.
Non-tax filers (those who were not required to file taxes)
should provide W2s to confirm the amount of their
2013 work income.
2. A 2014-15 Verification Worksheet, available in the
SSO.
5. Proof of the students secondary school completion,

such as a high school diploma or transcript, a GED
certificate, or, for those who completed secondary
school in a homeschool setting, a copy of any staterequired credential or a transcript from the parent or
guardian. For students who completed secondary school
in a foreign country, a copy of the secondary school
leaving certificate or similar document, obtained from
the appropriate government agency, may be used.
6. Proof of the students identification and completion of
a Statement of Educational Purpose (available in the
SSO). Students taking courses exclusively online must
submit a notarized Statement of Educational Purpose.
7. Proof of the amounts of untaxed income received in
2013.
A student selected for verification will be notified of
their verification status and required documentation
by their SSO. Students should provide the requested
documentation to the SSO prior to the beginning of
the award year (or by the earliest term of the award
year in which he or she expects to be in attendance)
whenever possible. Failing to comply with this schedule
may result in a delay in the receipt of federal funding,
or in some cases a loss of federal funding for the award
year. The institutions deadline for 2014-15 verification
is September 21, 2015, or 120 days after the last day of
the students enrollment, whichever is earlier. Note that
this deadline applies to everyone selected for verification
including those who receive a filing extension from
the IRS. Notwithstanding any IRS extension dates,
taxpayers must file taxes and complete verification prior
to the verification deadline in order to retain any federal
financial aid received for the award year.
A student who is selected for verification, but fails to
complete the process, will not receive federal financial
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aid. In addition, any information received by the college

that appears to be potentially fraudulent or may indicate
criminal misconduct will be investigated by the college.
Any credible instances of such activity will be referred to
the Office of Inspector General.
If, as a result of the verification process, a student
must make corrections to some of the information
on the FAFSA, the SSO will notify him or her of this
requirement. ISIR Correction Forms are available in the
SSO for this purpose. If a students financial aid award
and Expected Family Contribution (EFC) change due
to the verification process, the campus SSO will notify
the student of the change(s) via a revised Financial Plan.
Notification that a student has a revised Financial Plan
takes place as soon as possible once it is determined
that the award amount(s) have changed and is made
using the method(s) most appropriate to the students
situation, such as by mail, email, or in person. Changes
to Financial Plans are typically discussed in person with
enrolled students.
Rights and Responsibilities of Financial

Assistance Recipients
Students who receive state or federal assistance have certain
rights and responsibilities. A full understanding of these
will place them in a better position to make decisions about
their educational goals and how such goals may best be
achieved. Students with questions about their rights and
responsibilities should contact the Student Services Office
or Campus Director for additional information.
Students have a right to know:
The total cost of attendance for National College for
an academic year, including tuition, fees and estimated
costs of personal expenses, housing, meals, books,
supplies, and transportation
The due dates for mandatory fees and the payment
procedures for those receiving financial assistance
The deadline for submitting applications
How their financial need is determined
How much of their financial need has been met
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The types and terms of financial assistance offered by

the College
The method the College uses to determine satisfactory
academic progress
The College refund policy for students who withdraw
from the College
Students are responsible:
To submit honest and accurate information concerning
enrollment and family financial circumstances
To adhere to all agreements signed in the course of
applying for and receiving financial assistance
To report changes to their enrollment status during the
award period
To promptly report to the College the receipts of any
scholarships, grants, or loans awarded by organizations
or agencies other than the College
To become familiar with the deadlines for application,
the terms of financial assistance received and refund
policies for students who withdraw from the college
If transferring to National College from another
college, to request that the previous college(s) update
the National Student Loan Data Service with updated
enrollment financial aid information
To know student loan repayment terms and to abide by
those terms as disclosed on the promissory note
If awarded student employment, to perform the job in a
satisfactory manner
International Students
Government-sponsored or Subsidized Programs
Programs sponsored or subsidized by the United States
government are generally not available to foreign students.
International students should consult their countrys consul
or ambassador for educational benefits sponsored by their
home country or obtain a private sponsor before departing
for study in the United States.
Study Abroad
Although the institution has no study-abroad programs, in
compliance with federal regulations (34 CFR Part 668.39
the following statement is made: A student enrolled in
a program of study abroad is eligible to receive title IV,
HEA program assistance if the student remains enrolled
as a regular student in an eligible program at an eligible
institution during his or her program of study abroad;
and the eligible institution approves the program of study
abroad for academic credit.
Final Financial and Academic

Transactions
All financial and academic transactions and financial awards
between this College and students are considered final 12
months after a students last date of attendance (LDA). Any
interruption of attendance of longer than five (5) months
(two terms) will be a firm LDA for purposes of this policy.
This policy does not apply if a financial or academic charge
or adjustment is governed by a federal, state, or other
controlling jurisdiction.
To Apply for Financial Assistance

Any student interested in attending National College may
apply for financial assistance. The types of financial aid
offered at National College are listed starting on page 44. In
addition, students are encouraged to review the Department
of Education document Funding Your Education,
available via the Financial Aid link at www.national-college.
edu. Students seeking financial assistance should request
a student financial assistance packet, available in the
Student Services Office at their campus. Students seeking
to participate in federal and/or most state financial aid
programs must complete the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA), available at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Transfer students should contact the Student Services Office
to determine if this step is necessary. Staff members in the
Student Services Office are available to answer questions
regarding the financial aid application process, student
eligibility, and other financial aid-related matters.
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Types of Financial Assistance

Federally Funded Grants
Federal Pell Grant
This program was established for undergraduate students
with financial need who have not completed a first
bachelors or graduate degree. Eligibility is determined
according to a formula established by the federal
government. Eligible full-time students may receive up to
$5,730 for the 2014-15 award year. Eligible students who
attend less than full-time or who attend less than the full
award year are eligible to receive a reduced award. Students
apply for this program by filing the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The completion of the
FAFSA results in the calculation of an Expected Family
Contribution (EFC)*, which is used along with other
factors to determine the students eligibility for this grant.
These factors include the academic year structure of the
College, the students enrollment status, and cost of
attendance. Pell eligible students may receive no more than
the equivalent of 12 semesters of Pell during their lifetime.
Additional eligibility requirements for future award years
will depend on the federal rules in place at that time.
* An increased Pell amount is awarded to otherwise Pelleligible children of soldiers whose parent or guardian died as
a result of U.S. military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after
September 11, 2001, if the student was less than 24 years
old when the parent or guardian died or was enrolled at an
institution of higher education at the time of the parent
or guardians death, and who has a Pell-eligible EFC other
than 0.
or was enrolled at an institution of higher education at the

time of the parent or guardians death, and who meets all
other criteria for Pell Grant eligibility. Awards are made
under the same terms and conditions as for Pell Grant and
disbursements are calculated in the same manner as for Pell
Grants.
Federal Supplemental Educational

Opportunity Grant
This program was established for undergraduate students
with exceptional financial need. Priority is given to Federal
Pell Grant eligible students with the lowest Expected
Family Contribution (EFC) figures (based on the federal
formula). Awards are made in amounts up to $4,000 per
year (depending on how many terms an eligible student
attends). Students apply for this program by filing the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the
deadlines published each year (see below). No funds will be
awarded to students who apply past these deadlines.
20142015 deadlines:
New & Continuing Students in 145
Apr. 18, 2014
New Students in 147
June 27, 2014
New Students in 149
Sept. 5, 2014
New Students in 151
Nov. 21, 2014
New Students in 153
Feb. 6, 2015
New Students in 155
Apr. 17, 2015
Institutional Grants
Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant
Armed Services Recognition Grant
This program was established for non-Pell Grant eligible

children of military personnel killed as a result of service in
Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001, if the student
was less than 24 years old when the parent or guardian died
The Armed Services Recognition Grant is awarded and

funded by National College. It is designed to assist military
service member students by matching the contribution
made to the students direct cost of education (includes
tuition, fees and books) from any military education
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assistance program. Funds are awarded to minimize outof-pocket expense incurred while pursuing an education at
National College. In addition, spouses and dependents of a
military service member are eligible if the service member is
receiving military education benefits.
Application: Students who meet the eligibility criteria
above, apply by completing the Armed Services Recognition
Grant worksheet (available in the Student Services Office)
by the end of the first term of enrollment.
Award: If eligibility is established, the grant will be awarded
in an amount that matches the contribution made to
the students direct cost of education from any veterans
education assistance program, up to the lesser of $5,000
or the students remaining need based on the direct cost of
education annually (defined as 12 months from the term
the student began to receive the payment). Award amounts
for a term will not exceed $1,000. Recipients are evaluated
annually for continued eligibility. All eligible applicants
who apply by the application deadline will receive funding.
Armed Services Recognition Grant will be used to match
yellow ribbon payments for students who are Chapter 33
100%.
Blue Ribbon Grant

The Blue Ribbon Grant is designed to recognize and
assist veterans, active-duty military personnel, and other
related individuals (spouses, dependents, etc.) by providing
additional financial support to extend the impact of military
educational benefits.
Eligibility: National College provides a grant of up to
25% of the total amount that is paid toward the direct
cost of education (tuition, fees and books) on behalf of
an individual qualified by the Veterans Administration
under Chapter 30, 31, 33, 35, 1606, 1607, and TA or
other related program; the Department of Defense under
any applicable educational support program; or any
military service component or branch under any applicable
educational support program (the applicable veterans
benefits).
Application: See the Student Services staff at your local
campus for an application.
Award: Eligible students may accumulate up to a maximum
of $15,000 to use to extend their program of studies,

complete their studies, or assist a qualified spouse or
dependent at National College.
The grant will be considered earned and payable toward
the students direct cost of education once all VA education
benefits have expired. Once earned, the accumulated grant
amount may be utilized to pay tuition and fees at National
College in the recipients current program, or any new
academic program or degree level.
The military student, spouse, or dependent earning the
grant may elect to transfer the earned grant to a current
spouse or to a dependent under the age of 30. In the
event of such transfer, the grant will be considered earned,
transferable, and payable toward the transferee spouse
or dependents direct cost of education following the
completion of any term in which eligible military student
benefit funds are paid toward the transferors direct cost of
tuition and fees.
Fast Track Grant

The Fast Track Grant is awarded and funded by National
College. It is designed to assist exceptionally needy
undergraduate students whose Pell Grant eligibility has
expired for the award year by matching their cash payment
or private education loan payment up to the amount of
direct costs. Funds are awarded to minimize out-of-pocket
expense incurred while pursuing an education at National
College.
Award: If eligibility is established, the grant will be awarded
in an amount that matches the cash payment or private
education loan made to the students direct cost of education
up to need. Recipients are evaluated each academic year for
continued eligibility.
Private Loan Supplemental Grant

The National College Private Loan Supplemental Grant
assists students who utilize private loan funds to finance
their direct costs of education at National College.
Eligibility: To qualify, National College students must be
financing direct costs of education with private loan funds.
The grant amount will be dependent upon the number of
courses financed by the private loan funds.
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Application Process: Students are reviewed for eligibility at

the time of loan application. A Private Loan Supplemental
Grant form will be completed by the campus Student
Services staff for eligible students.
Award: For students enrolled on or before term 145, the
maximum grant amount is equal to 20% of the amount
of the private loan required to fund their education plus
the cost of books. For students enrolled in term 147 and
beyond, the maximum grant amount is equal to 40% of the
amount of the private loan required to fund their education.
Any award will be reduced by the amount of tuition credits
that a student may otherwise have received related to their
participation in private loan programs. The College has
allocated $600,000 to fund this grant program for the
20142015 award year. Continued eligibility is determined
at the time of reapplication.
Business Partnership Grant

The Business Partnership Grant was designed to provide
additional assistance to students receiving employer tuition
assistance, who are attending the College in order to obtain
new job skills or to upgrade existing job skills.
Eligibility: Eligible students are identified through
association with a company that has entered into a tuition
assistance agreement with the College. Continued eligibility
is dependent on the continued receipt of employer tuition
assistance.
Application Process: Eligible students and their employers
will complete the Business Partnership Grant application,
available at the Student Services Office, and will return the
completed application to the Student Services Office.
Award: Awards are made up to $1 for every $2 of employer
tuition assistance received, limited to the amount of direct
educational costs not covered by other financial aid sources.
For the four-year period beginning June 1, 2014, National
College has allocated $2,000,000 for this grant.
National College Opportunity Grant

The Opportunity Grant is awarded and funded by
National College. It is designed to match outside grant and
scholarship funds provided by defined social, local, and civic
organizations. An Opportunity Grant Calculation Form will
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be completed by the Student Services staff for eligible students.

Eligibility: Eligibility is based on a students receipt of
outside agency funds; enrollment in an approved program
of study and approved location of National College;
the students need; and the availability of grant funds.
Students are required to utilize other grant and scholarship
funding available through other local, state, federal or
institutional programs before they may be considered for
the Opportunity Grant. Students must provide a letter
noting the agency award on agency letterhead, or other
relevant documentation, to verify the source of the outside
scholarship or grant. This can be provided when the student
(or agency) makes their payment to the College.
Award: If eligibility is established, a grant will be

awarded in an amount no greater than the amount
of the outside agency award, no greater than the
amount of the students direct cost, and for no more
than $4,000. Awards are calculated in 12-month
increments beginning with the term in which the
student began to receive third-party payments.
Students may receive this grant for subsequent years if
eligibility criteria are met. NOTE: This grant cannot
be received in conjunction with other institutional
grants.
Partnership for International Education Grant
The Partnership for International Education Grant is
designed to recognize, award, and assist international
students who wish to study in the United States. The
purpose of the grant is to aid international students in
achieving their desire to obtain a career education on the
post-secondary and graduate levels.
Initial Eligibility: International students who have an F1 or
M1 Visa may apply for this grant.
Application Process: The application process consists of the
submission of the following:
the completed National College international student
application and application fee
the Partnership for International Education Grant form
signed by the student and the students sponsor
Continued Eligibility at National College: Students who
meet the criteria for the Partnership for International

Education Grant will receive a one-time award of $2,400
for each degree level. It is paid over the first 48 credit hours
of the students program as follows: $200 per term for a
4-credit-hour load, $400 per term for an 8-credit-hour load,
$600 per term for a 12-credit hour load, and $800 per term
for a 16-credit hour load for each degree level (associates,
bachelors and graduate). These funds are applied to tuition
and fees while the student is enrolled at National College.
Upon recommendation by the Director of International
Programs or the Campus Director, and upon approval by the
Regional Vice President of Operations, students who have
had an interruption in their attendance due to returning to
their home country for Visa purposes or health issues may
still be eligible to receive the remainder of their award.
National College will provide up to 100 Partnership for
International Education Grants each calendar year, based
on the date of receipt. The certification of receipt of the
Partnership for International Education Grant application
will be based upon the date that it is received by National
Colleges Director of International Programs. The
availability of the grant will be evaluated at the end of each
calendar year.
Workforce Development Grant

The Workforce Development Grant is awarded and funded
by National College. It is designed to assist eligible displaced
or disadvantaged students in financing an education to help
them enter or reenter the workforce or to transition into
another career.
Eligibility: Eligibility is based on a students status as
dislocated or disadvantaged, as determined through their
association with local, state, or federal job training programs
such as WIA or TAA; enrollment in an approved program
of study and approved location of National College; the
students need; and the availability of grant funds. Eligible
students are required to utilize grant and scholarship
funding available through other local, state, federal or
institutional programs such as WIA, TAA, Pell, SEOG, etc.,
institutional grants and institutional scholarships before
they may be considered for the Workforce Development
Grant.
Award: The completed financial plan will be forwarded by

the students campus to the Administrative Services Center,
where eligibility will be reviewed and, if established, a grant
will be awarded in an amount no greater than that required
to meet the students direct cost, with an annual award,
per student, of $1 to $7,500, with a maximum award of
$1,500 per term, depending on the program of study for
which the student is enrolled and the level of grant and
scholarship funding received from other local, state, or
federal programs. Awards will generally not be made in
an amount exceeding the level required to match grant
and scholarship funds received from local, state, or federal
programs such as WIAand TAA. Awards are calculated each
12 months beginning with the term in which the student
began to receive third-party payments. Students may receive
this grant for subsequent years if eligibility criteria are met.
State Funded Grants

College Access Program
This program is funded by the state of Kentucky for
Kentucky residents who have not completed a first
Baccalaureate degree, who are attending college in Kentucky,
and are enrolled in at least a two-year degree program.
Students apply by filing the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA ) as soon as possible after January
1st, as funding availability may expire prior to the state
aid deadlines published on the FAFSA. Students must be
enrolled on at least a half-time basis and have a 2014-15
Expected Family Contribution that does not exceed $5,157.
Eligibility for this program is based, in part, on financial
need, and award amounts are determined by state legislative
approval. The maximum award for the 201415 award year
is $1,900. Students may access http://www.kheaa.com for
more information and to register for Zip Access in order to
review their individual award information. Eligibility for
subsequent award years will depend on the awarding criteria
set forth by the state.
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Go Higher Grant
This program is funded by the state of Kentucky, giving
Kentucky residents age 24 or older who are completing their
first undergraduate degree or certificate and are attending
on a less than half-time basis up to $1,000 for one academic
year. Students must have financial need in order to qualify.
To apply, students must complete a Go Higher Grant
application and the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA). For priority consideration, both should be
completed as soon as possible after January 1st. Students may
access www.kheaa.com for more information and to access
the Go Higher Grant application. Eligibility for subsequent
award years will depend on the awarding criteria set forth by
the state.
Frank OBannon Award

This program is funded by the state of Indiana for Indiana
residents who have not completed a first Baccalaureate
degree and who are enrolled on a full-time basis in at
least a two-year program. Students must be United States
citizens or eligible noncitizens and must have received a
high school diploma or GED. Students apply by filing the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This
should be done as soon as possible after January 1st. The
FAFSA must be received by the federal processor on or
before March 10, 2014 and all FAFSA issues resolved by
May 15, 2014. Eligibility is based, in part, on financial
need. Award amounts are determined by state legislative
approval. The maximum base award for the 201415 year
is $3,100. Students may access www.in.gov/che/estudent
for more information regarding this program and to register
for an e-student account to review their individual award
information. Eligibility for subsequent award years is based,
in part, on the completion of certain number of credit
hours, as disclosed at the website above and will depend on
the awarding criteria set forth by the state.
Part Time Grant Program

This program is directly administered and funded by the
state of Indiana for independent Indiana residents with a $0
Expected Family Contribution who have not completed a
first Baccalaureate degree. It is specifically designed to help
those undergraduate students who are taking at least 6 but
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less than 12 credit hours per term and who are planning
to complete 18 credit hours during the year. Students
must have filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) and also the Part-Time Student Financial Aid
application which can be completed in one of two ways
shown below. The Part-Time grant is a need based award.
The minimum award is $50 per term. Students may access
www.in.gov/che/estudent for more information regarding
this program and to register for an e-student account to
review their individual award information. Eligibility for
subsequent award years is based in part on the completion
of a certain number of credit hours, as disclosed at the
website above and will depend on the awarding criteria set
forth by the state.
1. This application is available online at the end of the
students 2014-2015 FAFSA submission. After the
completion of the FAFSA, students will be eligible to
transfer FAFSA information to the states application.
This feature is only available once on the students
confirmation page after submitting the FAFSA. If
a student does not complete the Part-Time Grant
application at this time, he or she will be able to
complete the application at a later date.
2. If a student did not complete the Part-Time Grant
application directly from the 2014-2015 FAFSA, he
or she can link directly to the application once the
state has received the students FAFSA data from the
federal processor. It can take 5 to 7 days for the federal
processor to provide FAFSA data to the state. Students
should access www.in.gov/sfa/2362.htm for the states
Part-Time Grant application.
The Part-Time Grant application and the FAFSA must be
completed by July 1, 2014. Corrections to the FAFSA must
be made by August 1, 2014.
State Scholarships
Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship
This merit scholarship is funded by the state of Kentucky
for Kentucky residents who are Kentucky high school
graduates, GED recipients or who completed high school
in a home school setting, and are attending college in
Kentucky, and who have not earned their first Baccalaureate
degree. Recipients must be United States citizens, nationals,
or permanent residents. Award amounts are determined by
the students academic performance in both high school
and college. Certain minimum GPA requirements must be
met in order to qualify. Supplemental awards may be made
based on a students ACT or SAT score and other factors.
The College submits enrollment and academic performance
information to the state for eligibility consideration.
Eligibility is based, in part, on enrollment status and
financial need. Students may access www.kheaa.com for
more information and to register for Zip Access in order to
review their individual award information.
Federal Student Loans
from the time the loan is disbursed until it is paid in full.

Maximum annual loan amounts range from $5,500 for
first-year dependent students to $20,500 for graduate
students. Graduate students are ineligible for subsidized
loans but may borrow through the unsubsidized program.
Note that, effective July 1, 2013, some students subsidized
Stafford Loan eligibility is limited to a time period
equal to 150% of the length of their program. Please see
Funding Your Education for more information regarding
annual and aggregate loan limits and other financial aid
information. Interest rates, fees, and loan limits are subject
to legislative changes that may affect continuing eligibility.
Repayment is made in installments, generally beginning
six months after a student leaves school or from the point
his or her enrollment status falls below half-time. Please
see the Student Services Office for further information.
Students may apply and access loan application and
entrance counseling at https://studentloans.gov. Note
that Federal Direct Loan information is submitted to the
National Student Loan Data System and information about
the loans is accessible there to certain guaranty agencies,
eligible lenders and eligible institutions of higher education.
Students must complete entrance counseling prior to the
disbursement of a loan to their student account.
Federal Direct Loans
Federal Direct PLUS Loans
Direct loans are made available to students attending college

on at least a half-time basis through the William D. Ford
Federal Direct Loan Program (through which the federal
government provides funds). Within this program, there are
two types of loans subsidized loans (those subsidized by
the federal government) and unsubsidized loans. A student
may qualify for one or both depending on the students
need and other factors. In general, the federal government
pays interest on subsidized loans until repayment begins
and during authorized periods of deferment. However,
this benefit does not apply to all borrowers. See your
Student Services Representative or refer to Funding Your
Education, a Department of Education publication, to
determine whether, and under what circumstances, the
interest subsidy benefit applies to you. This publication
is available on the college website, www.national-college.
edu. Students with unsubsidized loans are charged interest
Graduate students and parents of dependent students are

eligible to apply through the PLUS Loan Program. Such
loans are available for students attending college on at least a
half-time basis through the William D. Ford Federal Direct
Loan program (through which the federal government
provides funds). These unsubsidized loans enable borrowers
to borrow up to the cost of attendance minus other aid
received. Eligibility is determined, in part, upon the credit
history of the borrower. Repayment is made in monthly
installments until the loan is paid in full. Interest rates,
fees, and loan limits are subject to legislative changes that
may affect continuing eligibility. Graduate students must
complete entrance counseling prior to the disbursement
of a loan to their student account. Loan applications and
entrance counseling are available at https://studentloans.
gov. Please see Funding Your Education, a Department
of Education publication, for more information regarding
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annual and aggregate loan limits. This may be accessed at

the National College website, www.national-college.edu,
along with other financial aid information. Note that PLUS
Loan information is submitted to the National Student
Loan Data System, and information about the loans is
accessible there to certain guaranty agencies, eligible lenders
and eligible institutions of higher education.
Federal Perkins Loans

This federally funded program was established to provide a
low-interest loan to undergraduate and graduate students
with financial need. Loans are made in amounts up to
$5,500 (annually) for an undergraduate student, $11,000
total undergraduate loans for a two-year program or for the
first two years of a four-year or longer program, $27,500
total undergraduate loans for a four-year or longer program
if borrower has achieved third-year status, or $8,000
annually for a graduate student up to a cumulative total of
$60,000 (including undergraduate loans). Interest begins to
accrue when repayment begins, six or nine months after a
student leaves school or falls below a half-time enrollment
status. Loans are made at a 5% interest rate. Students apply
for this program by filing the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) by the deadlines published each year
(see below). No funds will be awarded to students who
apply past these deadlines. Applications are available in the
Student Services Office and should be completed as soon
possible once a student has determined that he wishes to
borrow funds, as the amount received by the college to fund
this program is limited. Awards are made only to the extent
of available funding. Note that Perkins Loan information is
submitted to the National Student Loan Data System, and
information about the loans is accessible there to certain
guaranty agencies, eligible lenders and eligible institutions
of higher education.Continued eligibility depends upon
federal rules and guidelines in place for each year.
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20142015 deadlines:
New & Continuing Students in 145
Apr. 18, 2014
New Students in 147
June 27, 2014
New Students in 149
Sept. 5, 2014
New Students in 151
Nov. 21, 2014
New Students in 153
Feb. 6, 2015
New Students in 155
Apr. 17, 2015
Private/Education Loans
Not all students are eligible for Title IV loan programs, and
some students with financial need may prefer to participate
in private loan programs. Accordingly, National College
participates with a variety of private lenders who make
educational loans to students. The terms, loan limits and
eligibility criteria vary between lenders, and the Student
Services Office can assist in reviewing a students private
loan options.
Employer Tuition Assistance Program

Some employers encourage the professional development
of their employees by providing tuition reimbursement to
their employees. Students can contact their employers to see
if they currently have or are willing to develop an Employer
Tuition Assistance Program. The College will partner with
employers to increase the amount of tuition assistance
offered through its Business Partnership Grant (see page
46). The College will be pleased to send information about
these programs to any employer interested in learning more
about our course offerings or degree requirements.
Tuition Payment Plan

The College offers a Tuition Payment Plan to its students.
Students choosing to enroll in this voluntary program will
make their first payment on or before the first day of the
term, their second payment on the first of the next month,
and their third and final payment for the term on the first of
the next month. The amount of each payment is dependent
on the total amount to be paid each term, which will be
divided by three and paid in equal installments. Students
who choose to enroll in the payment plan will complete and
sign a Tuition Payment Plan Agreement.
Work Study Programs

Federal Work Study
This program provides part-time employment for
students with financial need. Jobs are available on and off
campus, providing student service and community service
employment opportunities. Work schedules may not
conflict with students class schedules. Employment under
this program is dependent on the availability of federal
funds. Applications for this program are available in the
Student Services Office. Award amounts are determined
based on the hourly rate and hours required for the FWS
job, generally for the period of an academic year. Continued
eligibility depends upon federal rules and guidelines in place
for each year.
Institutional Work Study
Program, Dependents Educational Assistance Program,

Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment, and National
Call to Service Participants. Eligible dependents under 38
U.S.C. Chapter 35 may use work study only while traning
in a state. Services a VA work study employee performs
must be related to VA work, such as working at a VA
regional facility, at educational institutions, or in certain
veteran support capacities. For additional information and
application procedures, please contact the schools veteran
affairs office or the VA Regional Office at (800) 827-1000
or visit the VA website at www.va.gov.
Other Federal Assistance Programs

National College is approved by the State Approving
Agency for the education and training of eligible veterans
and their dependents. To inquire about specific programs,
contact the Student Services Office at your local campus.
National College offers an institutional work study program

which provides additional opportunities for students to help
finance their educations. Whenever possible, work study
employment is designed to improve students business skills
and to provide experience for the business specialization in
which they are enrolled. Students interested in this program
should contact their campus Student Services Office.
Veterans Affairs Work Study Program

Qualified students enrolled at a rate of three-quarter time
or greater in a college degree, vocational or professional
program may earn while they learn under the Department
of Veterans Affairs (VA) Work Study Allowance Program.
This program is open to all individuals eligible for the
following VA education programs, not just veterans, and
permits eligible students to perform services related to
the VA in return for a monetary allowance equal to the
prevailing federal or state minimum wage, whichever is
higher. The VA education programs are Post-9/11 GI Bill,
Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty, Reserve Educational
Assistance program, Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve,
Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Educational Assistance
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Career Programs
Select your degree or diploma program from among these career choices.*
Accounting
Medical
Business Administration Accounting, Bachelors Degree . . . . . . . . 55

Accounting/Information Systems, Bachelors Degree. . . . . . . . . . . 57
Business Administration Accounting, Associates Degree. . . . . . . . 59
Accounting, Diploma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Accounting Office Assistant, Diploma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Emergency Medical ServicesParamedic, Associates Degree . . . . 81

Emergency Medical Technician, Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Health Care Management, Bachelors Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Health Information Management, Associates Degree . . . . . . . . . . 84
Medical Assisting, Associates Degree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Medical and Heath Services Management, Bachelors Degree . . . . 86
Medical Office Assistant, Diploma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Medical Office Professional, Diploma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Medical Office Specialist, Diploma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Medical Billing and Coding, Diploma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Nursing, Associates Degree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Pharmacy Technician, Associates Degree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Pharmacy Technician, Diploma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Phlebotomy, Diploma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Surgical Technology, Associates Degree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Business Administration
Business Administration Management, Bachelors Degree. . . . . . . 63
Business Administration Management, Associates Degree. . . . . . . 64
Business Administration, Diploma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Supervisory Management Specialist, Diploma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Information Technology
Cybersecurity, Bachelors Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Cybersecurity, Associates Degree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Database Administration, Bachelors Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Information Systems Engineering, Associates Degree . . . . . . . . . . 74
Network Administration, Bachelors Degree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Network Administration, Associates Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Software Development & Engineering, Associates Degree. . . . . . . 78
Systems and User Support, Diploma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Office Technology
Administrative Office Specialist, Diploma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Computerized Office Applications, Diploma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Office Technology Professional, Associates Degree. . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Radio and Television

Radio and Television Broadcasting, Associates Degree. . . . . . . . . 101
Radio and Television Operations, Diploma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Masters Programs
Master of Business Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
*Check campus for program availability. Campus program listings on pages 116-124 of catalog.
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Progressive Learning Path

Earn your diploma or degree and immediately use your training to start or advance your career as you continue your
education at the bachelors degree level. Continue to build a strong academic foundation by pursuing a graduate level degree.
Graduate
Degrees *
Bachelors
Degrees
Master of Business Administration
Database Administration
Cybersecurity *
Network Administration
Associates
Degrees
Software Development
& Engineering
Cybersecurity
Systems & User Support
Diploma
Radio & Television Operations

Computerized Office Applications
TECHNOLOGY
Accounting
Management
Accounting
Management
Tourism & Hospitality
Management
Ofce Technology
Radio & Television
Broadcasting
Supervisory Management Specialist
Administrative Office Specialist
Accounting Office Assistant
Accounting
BUSINESS
Health Care Management
Pharmacy Technician
Nursing
Health Information
Management
Medical Assisting
Surgical Technology
Medical Billing & Coding

Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Specialist
Medical Office Assistant
Pharmacy Technician
Phlebotomy
HEALTH SCIENCE
*In partnership with the University of Fairfax, bachelors degree and MBA graduates have the option to continue their education at the graduate*
certificate, Master, and Doctoral levels as they progress in their careers.
The University of Fairfax, offers online graduate degree and certificate programs in the field of cybersecurity, to include: Doctorate in Information
Assurance, Doctor of Science in Information Assurance, Master of Science in Information Security Management, Cybersecurity Graduate certificates,
and CNSS/NSA 4011/4012 certifications. The University of Fairfax is the only accredited online graduate institution with cybersecurity as its single
focus. Visit www.ufairfax.edu for more information.
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Accounting
Accounting professionals are the lifeline of any organization, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov)
listing accountants and auditors among Occupations with the most job growth as projected through 2022.
National Colleges accounting programs combine rigorous technical accounting training with a general overview
of business and a foundation in professional skills to prepare graduates for careers in this dynamic field.
Accounting programs are available at the diploma, associate degree, and bachelors degree levels, equipping new
students and existing professionals alike with the skills necessary to cultivate a successful accounting career.
Judy CarpenterBusiness Administration

Accounting
Florence Campus
Ive loved working with numbers all my life, and I dont know why
I didnt [go back to school] sooner. Its given me the opportunity to
improve myself, my family, my life, and made me believe in myself.
Judy Carpenter, a U.S. Navy veteran, came to National College
through funding from the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program
(VRAP). She was a single mom and had been working in the cafeteria
of her childrens school, but she had always wanted to earn a degree
so she could get a better job to support her family. Judy was hired as
an accounting clerk for a music store just two weeks after earning her
associate degree, which she was able to complete in just 17 months.
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Business Administration Accounting (BBACC)
Bachelors Degree
The Business Administration Accounting bachelors degree program incorporates foundational and upper-level accounting
courses with a strong representation of business and management courses. Graduates will be able to successfully utilize
relevant software packages and will acquire an in-depth understanding of problem-solving and communication skills relative
to the accounting profession. In addition to a variety of general and specific accounting courses, the curriculum will also cover
areas such as operations management, business law, financial planning, and economics.
180 credit hours required/360 quality points required
All courses are 4 credit hours
Program Core (Required) 112 total credit hours required

ACC101 Principles of Accounting I
ACC418 Municipal and Institutional Accounting
ACC102 Principles of Accounting II
ACC420 Intermediate Accounting III
ACC115 Computerized Accounting
BUS121 Principles of Economics
ACC200 Principles of Accounting III
BUS324 Financial Planning and Investments
ACC201 Intermediate Accounting I
BUS386 Money, Banking and the Financial Marketplace
ACC203 Cost Accounting I
BUS390 Research and Report Writing
ACC216 Income Tax
COM151 The Microsoft Office
ACC313 Managerial Accounting
COM234 Desktop Applications
ACC314 Auditing
COM235 Spreadsheet Applications
ACC317 Cost Accounting II
ENG225 Written Communication
ACC320 Intermediate Accounting II
MAT110 Business Math I
ACC416 Advanced Taxation
MAT210 Business Math II
Select 4 ***
BUS101 Introduction to Business
BUS350 Managing the Small Business
BUS123 Practical Law
BUS391 Production and Operations Management
BUS125 Principles of Management
BUS392 Purchasing and Materials Management
BUS217 Organizational Behavior
BUS490 Corporate Budgeting
BUS223 Sales and Contract Law
BUS495 Strategic Management
General Education:

At least 1 from each discipline required; a minimum of 5 must be 300400 level courses,
56 total credit hours required
ENG102 English Composition*
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HIS490
MAT214 Algebra
PRO453 Parliamentary Procedures/
Arts and Humanities
Group Dynamics
ETH205 Ethics
PSY127 Psychology
REL330
World Religion
HIS290
Electives (Select 3 ***)
To be selected in consultation with the Academic Advisor to achieve a balanced education program in keeping with the
personal objectives and career ambitions of the student.
For all courses: See course description for applicable prerequisites.
* This program requires this General Education course or equivalent
** Minimum of 8 credit hours required from 300400 level courses
*** Based on availability
For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.national-college.edu/programs/businessadministrationaccounting-bachelors.
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Accounting/Information Systems (BACCIS)
Bachelors Degree
The dual major of accounting and computer information systems combines the detail orientation of an accounting degree
with the systems focus of an information systems degree. The program is designed to provide students with entry-level
accounting, business, and technical skills needed to manage financial information systems for small- to medium-sized firms.
Graduates are prepared to focus on computer auditing and controls, accounting information systems, e-commerce, and
security, with an in-depth understanding of business and management principles as they relate to information systems.
Program Core (Required) Select 14**, 88 total credit hours required

ISE101
Implementing and Troubleshooting OS

Technology
ISE102
Computer Hardware Technology
ISE103 Network+
ISE205
Windows Server Administration I
ACC216 Income Tax
ISE218
Network Infrastructure Configuration
ISE219
Directory Services Administration
ISE301
ACC314 Auditing
ISE302
Oracle Administration I
ISE303
Oracle Administration II
ISE305
Information Systems Security
ISE401
Database Design
ISE407
Database Security and Auditing
Select 8 **
BUS420 Project Management
Career Support
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General Education

REL330
World Religion
HIS290
HIS490
LOG357 Logic and Critical Thinking*
MAT214 Algebra
PSY127 Psychology*
Arts and Humanities

ETH205 Ethics

Electives (Select 2 **)
To be selected in consultation with the Academic Advisor to achieve a balanced education program in keeping with the
** Based on availability
For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.national-college.edu/programs/accounting-information-systems.
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Business Administration Accounting (BAA)
Associates Degree
The Business Administration Accounting associate degree program is designed to provide graduates with a solid core
competency in general accounting practices, procedures, concepts, and theory. Students will gain the necessary training
required to analyze transactions, prepare journal entries, and manage a companys payroll and books and will be prepared
to assist in auditing and tax preparation utilizing industry standard accounting-based software. In addition to the principal
course of study, students in this program will receive a foundation in computer technology and business organization.

ACC216 Income Tax
ACC110 Payroll Accounting
MAT210 Business Math II
Career Support (Required)
General Education
At least 1 from each discipline required, 24 total credit hours required
Arts and Humanities
ETH205 Ethics
PSY127 Psychology
MAT214 Algebra
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To be selected in consultation with the Academic Advisor to achieve a balanced educational program in keeping with the
For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.national-college.edu/programs/businessadministrationaccounting-associates.
Note: Based on availability and department chair approval, students may substitute course BUS299 Business Externship for a
course listed under Career Support.
Accounting (ACC)
Diploma
The Accounting diploma program provides students with both introductory skills and training in fundamental business
practices with an emphasis on general accounting. Students will become familiar with the most widely-used accounting
software. Upon completion of the accounting program, graduates will be able to assess, analyze, and interpret data and will
have gained a deeper understanding of the accounting process.
60 credit hours required/120 quality points required All courses are 4 credit hours
ACC216 Income Tax
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For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.national-college.edu/programs/accounting.
Accounting Office Assistant (AOA)
Diploma
The Accounting Office Assistant diploma program will provide training and education for entry-level career opportunities
requiring basic accounting skills, including simple ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. In addition to
the principal course of study, students in this program will receive foundational training in computers and the Microsoft
Office Suite.

ACC216 Income Tax
For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.national-college.edu/programs/accounting-office-assistant.
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National Colleges business administration programs are designed for prospective students who are interested
in managerial or administrative career opportunities in sales, business administration, management, operations,
marketing, human resources, or office administration.
These programs will provide graduates with hands-on training in the basic theories, principles, concepts, and
analytical tools used in business, with emphasis on computer technology, accounting, and a solid background
in business administration. These skills are taught through an integrated curriculum that incorporates business
fundamentals with critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Students from a variety of educational and career backgrounds can take advantage of the multiple degree levels
available, advancing from diploma programs to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.
Annastasia JonesBusiness Administration

Management
Richmond Campus
I liked the fact that I would have a broad range of what I could do
with my degree and what all I can utilize it with. [National] helped
me pick something that I could grow in; they helped me expand my
horizons and meet every goal that I had along the way.
Annastasia Jones had just finished high school and was looking for
a fast-track to a solid career when she enrolled at National. She has
now been hired as a production assistant and safety coordinator at a
structural and steel fabricating company. Annastasia plans to build on
her associate degree by pursuing a bachelors degree with the goal of
someday becoming a certified public accountant.
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Business Administration Management (BBAMG)
Bachelors Degree
The Business Administration Management bachelors degree program is designed to provide graduates with the skills,
knowledge, and competencies needed to qualify for mid-level management or leadership positions. The program provides
essential business knowledge, including day-to-day corporate business management tactics, accounting, payroll, and human
resources. The coursework will emphasize critical thinking and effective communications the skills employers demand. With
labs designed to simulate real-world situations, students learn problem-solving techniques and develop team-building skills.
This program is specifically designed to prepare students for a career in todays demanding business world and, as such,
prepares graduates with a wide range of business skills to help them move up the corporate ladder.
BUS391 Production and Operation Management
BUS224 Organization Management and Leadership
BUS227 Human Resource Management
BUS228 Principles of Marketing
Select 5 **
A minimum of 8 credit hours must be 300400 level
ACC216 Income Tax
BUS324 Financial Planning and Investment
ACC314 Auditing
BUS499 Business Externship
General Education

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HIS290
HIS490

PSY127 Psychology
MAT214 Algebra
Arts and Humanities
ETH205 Ethics
REL330
World Religion
To be selected in consultation with the Academic Advisor to complete the Baccalaureate degree and complement individual
areas of interest.
For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.national-college.edu/programs/businessadministrationmanagement-bachelors.
Business Administration Management (MGT)
Associates Degree
In the Business Administration Management associate degree program, students explore fundamental business principles
and learn to apply problem-solving strategies to real-life scenarios. Students gain foundational knowledge in various functional
areas of business, including accounting, human resources, marketing, and technology.
The broad knowledge gained will provide a solid base for entry into a wide range of business areas, such as marketing, sales,
administration, human resources, accounting, and even business ownership.
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BUS224 Organizational Management and Leadership
General Education

Arts and Humanities

ETH205 Ethics
PSY127 Psychology
MAT214 Algebra

For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.national-college.edu/programs/businessadministrationmanagement-associates.
Note: Based on availability and department chair approval, students may substitute course BUS299 Business Externship for a
course listed under Career Support.
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Business Administration (BAM)
Diploma
The Business Administration diploma program is designed to help build leadership and communication skills and to equip
program graduates with a foundational knowledge of business principles and practices. In this program, students receive
training in both theoretical concepts and the application of concepts to business-specific situations.
The Business Administration diploma program prepares students for entry-level employment using technology found in
office environments of every size, including government agencies, corporations, medium and small businesses or as a
foundation for self-employment.

Electives (Select 2 *)
* Based on availability
For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.national-college.edu/programs/business-administration.
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Supervisory Management Specialist (SMS)
Diploma
The Supervisory Management Specialist diploma program is designed to prepare students for entry into first-line
management or supervisory positions in a variety of businesses and industries. The program provides instruction and
training in management principles, accounting, personnel administration, employee relations, leadership, and decisionmaking. The program is intended to build the leadership skills of those who aspire to be supervisors, as well as those who are
currently working in supervisory positions and want to increase their skills in leadership, communication, team building,
and problem-solving.

PSY127 Psychology

For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.national-college.edu/programs/supervisorymanagementspecialist.
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Information and computer technology affects almost every aspect of modern life. Computer technicians, network
engineers, and cybersecurity professionals continue to be in high-demand.
The information technology (IT) programs at National College offer students the opportunity to learn from IT
professionals in the field who provide a balance of theory with on-the-job relevance to the coursework.
Students train in computer labs using current technologies, where they tackle real-world challenges in which
simulate the experiences theyll encounter on the job. In addition, our designation as a Microsoft IT Academy
unlocks numerous opportunities for students to learn about the most widely used technologies in todays workplace.
Our IT bachelors, associate, and diploma programs include lecture and lab training in courses centered around
programming, databases, networks, security, software development, operating systems, and web development.
Our IT coursework is designed to deliver hands-on experiences enabling students to build, configure, create,
maintain, and secure network infrastructures.
Many of our courses prepare students to sit for recognized industry certification exams, such as CompTIA
Network+, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA),
among others. These valuable credentials help graduates stand out in todays competitive job market and broaden
employment opportunities.
Judy HigginsNetwork Administration

Program
Lexington Campus
You have to specialize in todays market to be a success in the IT
field. National College is giving me specific training so I can pursue
my dream job. I am really enjoying my network training, and I plan
on moving up with my current employer into their IT department.
Specialized training is what employers are seeking and National
College is providing what I need!
Judy Higgins enrolled in the network administration program at the
Lexington Campus to increase her opportunities for advancement at
the county government office where shes been employed for 19 years.
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Cybersecurity (CSYB)
Bachelors Degree
National Colleges Associate of Science degree in cybersecurity is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in
the principles and methods of cybersecurity, as well as the organizational knowledge and tools for applying security measures
across a variety of network architectures and settings.
In addition to serving as a strong foundation for pursuing a bachelors degree in cybersecurity, this associate degree program
will provide the educational background and hands-on training necessary to successfully begin an entry-level career as an
information assurance specialist, network security administrator, or network security analyst.

CS100
Introduction to Computer Science
CY315
Computer Forensics and Investigations
CS105
Introduction to Relational Database

Management Systems
CY325
Biometrics: Application, Technology and

Management
CY100
Network Defense: Fundamentals and Protocols
CY335
Virtualization Security
CY103
Network Defense: Security Policy and Threats
CY400
Information Security Management
CY105
Network Defense: Perimeter Defense

Mechanisms
CY405
Information Security Risk Management
CY410
Ethical Hacking and Network Defense
CY107
Network Defense: Securing and

Troubleshooting Network Operating Systems
CY430
Principles of Cryptography
CY109
Network Defense: Security and Vulnerability

Assessment
ISE101

Technology
ISE102
CY200 Security+
CY298
Systems and Information Security Career

Success
ISE103 Network+
ISE205
Physical and Technical Security
ISE227
Network Server Installation and Configuration
CY305
Software Security Technologies
ISE230
Linux Administration
CY310
Principles of Incident Response & Disaster

Recovery
ISE241
Wireless Digital Communications
CY300

BUS217 Organizational Management
IT200
Technical Writing for Information

Technology Professionals
IT250
Introduction to Statistics
IT330
Project Management for Information

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General Education

PSY127 Psychology*
LOG357 Logic & Critical Thinking*
HIS290
American History 1945-Present
MAT214 Algebra*
HIS490
Arts and Humanities
ETH205 Ethics
REL330
World Religion

For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.national-college.edu/programs/cybersecurity-bachelors.
Cybersecurity (CSY)
Associates Degree
The Bachelor of Science in cybersecurity program prepares graduates for careers in enterprise network security and security
administration and management. These in-demand professionals are helping government and industry protect their physical
and information assets from unauthorized access, malicious attacks, and corporate or government-sponsored espionage.
They possess skills in security and vulnerability assessment, threat analysis, network and infrastructure defense mechanisms,
biometric technologies, computer forensics, and incident response and disaster recovery. This program will also prepare
graduates to sit for certification exams from vendors such as Microsoft and industry-recognized certification exams
administered through CompTIA and EC Council.
CS100
CY100
Network Defense: Fundamentals and Protocols
CS105

Management Systems
CY103
Network Defense: Security Policy and Threats
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CY105
Network Defense: Perimeter Defense

Mechanisms
ISE101

Technology
CY107
Network Defense: Securing and

ISE102
Network Defense: Security and Vulnerability

Assessment
ISE205
ISE227
ISE230
ISE241
CY109
CY200 Security+
CY298
Systems and Information Security Career

Success

IT200

General Education
ISE103 Network+
IT250

Arts and Humanities

ETH205 Ethics
PSY127 Psychology
MAT214 Algebra*

For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.national-college.edu/programs/cybersecurity.
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Database Administration (DBA)
Bachelors Degree
The Database Administration degree program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in practical database
design and implementation. This program prepares students to perform day-to-day administration of database systems and
to recognize how the proper design of database systems fit within a larger view of the data environment.
The program covers Oracle database and Microsoft SQL administration with a strong, hands-on component that includes
real-world examples and exercises. This program will help students develop database design skills which have valuable and
meaningful application in the real world.
COM158 Introduction to Visual Basic
ISE215
Network Client Administration
COM200 Introduction to Web Page Design
ISE218
ISE230
ISE101

Technology
ISE232
Virtualization I
ISE235
Building an Email System
ISE237
Web Server Administration
ISE239
Data Sharing with XML
Object Oriented Programming Logic and

Design
ISE310
Introduction to Database Systems and SQL
ISE400
Web Development with PHP and MySQL
ISE301
ISE401
Database Design
ISE302
Oracle Administration I
ISE402
E-commerce Web Site Design
ISE303
Oracle Administration II
ISE407
Database Security and Auditing
ISE304
Programming with Visual Basic
ISE499
IT Externship
ISE102
ISE103 Network+
ISE205
Select 8 **
ISE300
MAT110 Business Mathematics I
MAT210 Business Mathematics II
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General Education

REL330
World Religion
HIS290
HIS490
PRO453 Parliamentary Procedures/ Group Dynamics
MAT214 Algebra
PSY127 Psychology*
Arts and Humanities

ETH205 Ethics

For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.national-college.edu/programs/database-administration.
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Information Systems Engineering (ISE)
Associates Degree
The Information Systems Engineering program provides students with the technical skills, techniques, and knowledge to
be competent for entry-level positions in the field of information technology. Students will gain the in-depth knowledge
required to effectively plan, implement, maintain, and support information systems in a range of computing and networking
environments.
Students will learn networking configurations and various operating systems, as well as internet products and technologies.
ISE218
ISE101

Technology
ISE219
ISE224
Windows Server Administration II
ISE298
Information Technology Professional

Certification and Career Success
ISE102
ISE103 Network+
ISE205
Select 6 **
ISE223 Security+
ISE111
Help Desk and User Support
ISE230
ISE215
ISE232
Virtualization I
ISE217
Windows PowerShell Programming
ISE235
Building an Email System
ISE221
Windows Applications Infrastructure

Configuration
ISE236
Enterprise Desktop Support


General Education

MAT214 Algebra
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Arts and Humanities
ETH205 Ethics
PSY127 Psychology

For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.national-college.edu/programs/information-systemsengineeringassociates.
Note: Based on availability and department chair approval, students may substitute course ISE299 Information System
Externship for a course listed under Career Support.
Network Administration (NETB)
Bachelors Degree
The Bachelor of Network Administration program prepares graduates for careers as network engineers, network
administrators, managers, or analysts. This program builds on the foundation of the associate program, offering additional
preparation in Network Infrastructure Design and Implementation, Collaboration and Messaging Services, Cloud
Computing, Routing & Switching, Linux and Web server administration, along with training in the latest Systems Analysis
and Design concepts and methodologies.
Because our courses are modeled on professional certification standards, you can gain the educational background to help
you prepare for Microsoft, Cisco, and CompTIA certification examinations while earning your degree.
CS100
ISE205
CS105

Management Systems
ISE215
ISE227
Systems Analysis & Design I
ISE228
Network Server Core Services
CY200 Security+
ISE229
Network Server Advanced Services
ISE101
ISE231
Cloud Computing I
ISE241
Wireless Digital Communication
ISE306
Routing and Switching I
ISE331
Cloud Computing II
CS250
ISE102

Technology
ISE103 Network+
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ISE406
Routing and Switching II
NET310 Implementing Collaboration Services
NET232 Virtualization I
NET315 VOIP & Unified Communications I
NET235 Implementing Messaging Services
NET400 Implementing an Advanced Server

Infrastructure
NET298 Network Administration Certification and

Career Success
NET300 Designing and Implementing a Server
Infrastructure
NET405 Linux Operations and Administration I

NET410 Web Server Administration
IT250
IT330
Project Management for Information

IT200

General Education

REL330
World Religion
HIS290
HIS490
MAT214 Algebra*
PSY127 Psychology*
Arts and Humanities
ETH205 Ethics


For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.national-college.edu/programs/network-administrationbachelors.
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Network Administration (NET)
Associates Degree
The Associate of Network Administration program prepares graduates for careers as network and computer systems
administrators, managers, or analysts. These in-demand professionals are helping government and industry respond to the
challenges of todays technically complex workplace. They possess skills in computer hardware, software and Local Area
and Wide Area Networking, basic and advanced server configuration, server management, and security, as well as emerging
virtualization and cloud technologies.
The network administration associate degree program will provide graduates with the foundation for pursuing a bachelors
degree in network administration, as well as the preparation to sit for recognized industry certifications, including the
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA).
CS100
ISE227
CS105

Management Systems
ISE228
Network Server Core Services
ISE229
Network Server Advanced Services
CY200 Security+
ISE231
Cloud Computing I
ISE101
ISE241
ISE306
Routing and Switching I
ISE102
Implementing & Troubleshooting OS

Technology
ISE103 Network+
ISE205
ISE215

IT200

Career Success

General Education
IT250

MAT214 Algebra*
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Arts and Humanities
PSY127 Psychology
ETH205 Ethics

For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.national-college.edu/programs/network-administration.
Software Development and Engineering (SDE)
Associates Degree
The associate degree program in Software Development and Engineering prepares graduates for careers in programming,
software design, and related disciplines. These in-demand professionals are helping government and industry develop highperformance, high-availability, and secure solutions for many of todays most challenging problems. They possess skills in
software and Web engineering, relational databases, programming languages, operating systems, computer networks, and
distributed systems.
The software development and engineering program also serves as a strong foundation for pursuing a bachelors degree in a
related field such as network administration or information technology.
CS100
SDE160 Data Structures & Algorithms
CS105

Management Systems
SDE205 Application Development
ISE101
Implementing & Troubleshooting OS

Technology
SDE230 Linux for Programmers
ISE102
ISE103 Network+
SDE111 Computer Programming, Logic and Design
SDE150 Mathematics for Programmers

IT200
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SDE211 Database Programming I

SDE255 Object-Oriented Programming I
SDE260 Java Programming I
SDE262 Java Programming II
SDE270 Programming Mobile Applications I
SDE295 Software Engineering I

IT250
General Education
Arts and Humanities
ETH205 Ethics
PSY127 Psychology
MAT214 Algebra*


For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.national-college.edu/programs/software-developmentandengineering-associates
Systems and User Support (SUS)
Diploma
The Systems and User Support program is designed to train students to be knowledgeable in supporting users and
applications software, and in resolving issues that involve interaction between the client and server platforms, as well as the
network. Graduates leave this program equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to solve user issues that may arise
from the client operating system and applications software, the server and domain of which the client is a member, the
network infrastructure, and Active Directory (group memberships/permissions and application of group policies).
The coursework in this program can help students prepare to sit for the Microsoft Certified Systems (MCSE) examination.
ISE205
ISE215
ISE101

Technology
ISE218
ISE219
ISE236
Enterprise Desktop Support
ISE102
ISE103 Network+
ISE111
Help Desk and User Support

For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.national-college.edu/programs/systems-user-support.
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Medical
The health care programs at National College are a great fit for those who are both compassionate and careeroriented. The academic programs offered train students for a variety of in-demand, entry-level health care careers,
whether you are looking for direct patient contact or prefer an administration setting.
Industry professionals help build the program curricula, which are taught by faculty with real-world experience.
The programs offered provide the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to seek health care-related certifications
relative to the students field of study. Most programs include externship or practicum placements in clinical
settings, as well as lab experience with up-to-date equipment and technologies. Many graduates of our programs
find employment in hospitals, clinics, and labs.
Our health care diploma and undergraduate degree programs include:
Administration: Health Care Management, Health Information Management, Medical and Heath Services
Management
Direct Patient Contact: Emergency Medical ServicesParamedic, Emergency Medical Technician, Medical
Assisting, Nursing, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, and Surgical Technology
Health Care Support: Medical Office Assistant, Medical Office Specialist, and Medical Billing and Coding
Nancy Van Hook Medical Assisting

Danville, KY Campus
I feel very confident in my ability and very trained in what Im doing.
All of the skills that I got at National are put to use [in my career].
Nancy Van Hook received two job offers before completing her
associate degree program in medical assisting at National College.
She is now a Registered Medical Assistant at a general practice, where
she assists with giving injections, drawing blood, and triaging patients,
among other duties, and enjoys the variety her challenging career
brings each day.
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Emergency Medical Services Paramedic (PMD)
Associates Degree
The goal of the Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic associate degree program is to prepare competent entry-level
Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. Graduates of the
program will qualify to take the national certifying exam. As a certified Paramedic, graduates are prepared for entry level
employment with police, fire, and rescue squads, private ambulance services, and hospitals.
All courses except those marked

otherwise are 4 credit hours

EMS100 Introduction to Emergency Medical
Technician(12 Credit Hours)
EMS130 Medical Part I
EMS102 Introduction to Rescue Operations and

Externship
EMS134 Advanced Cardiology
EMS104 Emergency Medical Technician Review and

Capstone
EMS202 Clinical Rotation I
EMS132 Medical Part II

EMS200 Trauma
EMS110 Introduction to Paramedic Care
EMS210 Special Populations
BIO261 Anatomy and Physiology I (6 Credit Hours)
EMS212 Paramedic: Rescue Operations
BIO262 Anatomy and Physiology II (6 Credit Hours)
EMS214 Clinical Rotation II
EMS112 Patient Assessment
EMS222 Field Internship I
EMS120 Paramedic Pharmacology
EMS224 Field Internship II
EMS122 Introduction to Cardiology
EMS232 Capstone and Field Internship III
EMS124 Airway & Respiratory
EMS234 Field Summative Evaluation
General Education
Mathematics and the Sciences

ENG126 Oral Communication*

MAT214 Algebra*

PSY127 Psychology*

For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.an.edu/programs/paramedic-associates.
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Emergency Medical ServicesEmergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate

The goal of the Emergency Medical Services-Emergency Medical Technician Certificate program is to prepare competent
entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective
(behavior) learning domains. Upon completion of the EMT diploma program, students qualify to take the national certifying
exam to be eligible for employment as an EMT or to transition to the paramedic education program.
24 credit hours required/48 quality points required All courses are 4 credit hours, except EMT100 which is 12
credit hours.

EMS100 Introduction to Emergency Medical Technician
(12 credits)

Capstone

Externship
PSY127 Psychology

For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.an.edu/programs/emergencymedicaltechnician.
Health Care Management (HCM)
Bachelors Degree
The Health Care Management degree program covers a broad range of topics, including health care law and ethics, public
health, U.S. health systems, ambulatory and long-term care, hospital administration, and health policy. This program provides
students with the health care, management, and technical skills needed for entry-level positions in a variety of medical
administration settings.
In addition to the principal course of study, students may participate in an externship placement that will provide practical
work experience.
BIO206 Diseases of the Human Body
HCM201 Introduction to Health Care Management
HCM224 Health Care Economics
BUS310 Quality Assessments, Outcomes, and

Improvements
HCM302 Accounting and Billing Procedures for

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HCM305 Computerized Health Information Systems
KEY100** Keyboarding I
HCM310 Public Health Statistics
HCM313 Management of Information Technology

for Health Care Professionals
MED100 Terminology of Body Systems
HCM323 Advanced Health Care Law and Ethics
MED160 Health Care Law and Ethics
HCM423 Management of Physician Practices
MED261 A&P: Systems of Transport and Support
HCM499 Directed Professional Practicum
MED262 A&P: Body Control Systems
MED104 Terminology of Body Support
Select 4 ***
BUS413 Cash Flow Analysis for Decision-making
HCM325 Health/Safety Management Issues in the

Workplace
HCM320 Ethical Issues in Health Care
HCM405 Long-term Care

HCM450 Politics of Health Care
General Education

REL330 World Religion
HIS290
HIS490
MAT214 Algebra
PSY127 Psychology*
Arts and Humanities
ETH205 Ethics*

PER330 Personal Health*

** Check course description for successful completion of course requirement(s)
*** Based on availability
For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.national-college.edu/programs/administration-health-caremanagement-bachelors.
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Health Information Management (HIM)
Associates Degree
The Health Information Management degree program encompasses the disciplines of medicine, information management,
and computer technology. The program provides graduates with the skills necessary to compile, organize, analyze, evaluate,
and secure information using health data, applications systems, and electronic health information databases.
In addition to the principal course of study, students in the program will receive a foundational background in computer
technology and will participate in an externship placement that will further provide practical work experience.
HIT205
Procedural Coding II
HIT208
Reimbursement Methodologies
HIT101
Introduction and Foundations of Health

HIT249
HIT298
RHIT Exam Success Class
HIT103
Health Care Statistics
HIT299
Externship - Health Information Technician
HIT104
Medical Law and HIPAA
HIT200
Information Systems and Technology
HIT201
Clinical Classification Systems I
HIT202
Clinical Classification Systems II
HIT204 Introduction to Procedural Coding
General Education

Arts and Humanities

ETH205 Ethics
PSY127 Psychology
MAT214 Algebra

For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.national-college.edu/programs/health-informationtechnologyassociates.
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Medical Assisting (MAA)
Associates Degree
The Medical Assisting degree program provides graduates with both clinical and administrative skills. The goal of the
program is to prepare competent entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and
affective (behavior) learning domains. The practical and comprehensive coursework will include anatomy, physiology, medical
terminology, pharmacology, administering injections, performing EKGs, and venipuncture.
In addition to the principal course of study, students in the program will receive a background in computers and may
participate in an externship placement that will further provide practical work experience. Graduates of the Medical
Assisting program are eligible to take the RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) exam, administered by the American Medical
Technologists (AMT).
MED110 Dosage and Calculation of Medications**
MED273 Invasive Clinical Procedures**
MED275 Non-invasive Clinical Procedures**
MED202 Clinical Medical Assisting**
MED285 Medical Office Finances**
MED205 Introduction to Pharmacology **
MED298 Medical Assisting Exam Success Class
MED208 Medical Office Procedures**
MED299 Medical Assisting Externship**


Select 2
KEY100** Keyboarding I
General Education



MAT214 Algebra
Arts and Humanities

ETH205 Ethics
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PSY127 Psychology

** Check course description for successful completion of course requirement(s)
For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.national-college.edu/programs/medical-assistingassociates.
Medical and Health Services Management (MHSM)
Bachelors Degree
The Medical and Health Services Management bachelor degree provides health care practitioners holding an associate degree
in an allied health or nursing field with the skills and competencies needed to function as managers and supervisors in health
care settings. The program provides a foundation in management, as well as specifics on management, ethics and law within
health care organizations. Students will be able to seek employment in management and supervisory positions in a variety of
health related organizations including physician offices, hospitals, long term care facilities and clinics.
Students who have completed an associates degree with an overall 2.5 GPA in a health-related field from an accredited college
or university may enroll with immediate junior-level standing. A block of 96 quarter credits (72 core credits and 24 general
education credits which include ENG102 or its equivalent) will be transferred into the program. Students must also have
completed an introductory Microsoft Office course equivalent to COM151 and an undergraduate ethics course equivalent
to MED160 or ETH205. Additional transfer of credit, may be awarded based upon the Universitys transfer of credit policy.
Students must complete the required number of total credits to graduate from the bachelors degree program.
Students must also have a license or certification to practice in a health-related area or a minimum of 12 months work
experience in a health field to be eligible for admission to this program. Students may be required to participate in an
interview to be admitted to the program.

HCM313 Management of Information Technology for

Health Professionals

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Select 1 4 total credit hours required

HCM302 Accounting & Billing Procedures for Health

Care Management
BUS310 Quality Assessments, Outcomes and

Improvements
Transfer Credit 72 credit hours from an accredited allied health or nursing program (Additional transfer credits

may be awarded based on individual student associate degree
General Education
56 total credit hours required. 24 credits transferred from an accredited allied health o nursing
program. The remaining 32 credits must be taken from those below with a minimum of five
300-400 level courses.


HIS290
American History 1945-present
HIS490
LOG357 Logic & Critical Thinking
MAT214 Algebra
PSY127 Psychology
Arts and Humanities
REL330
World Religion

For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.an.edu/programs/medical-health-services-management.
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Medical Office Assistant (MOA)
Diploma
The Medical Office Assistant diploma program will prepare graduates to function as a medical office assistant in various
health care environments. Students will gain knowledge and experience in medical and general office technologies, medical
office procedures, electronic medical records, and records management. Students will also become familiar with medical
terminology, and gain a background in medical law and ethics.
The Medical Office Assistant diploma program provides graduates with the knowledge and training needed for entry-level
medical office positions such as general clerk, reception, and office assistant.
MED208 Medical Office Procedures
KEY100* Keyboarding I
MED285 Medical Office Finances

* Check course description for successful completion of course requirement(s)
For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.national-college.edu/programs/medical-office-assistant.
Medical Office Professional (MOP)
Diploma
The Medical Office Professional diploma program will prepare graduates to function in a medical health care environment.
Students will gain knowledge and experience in medical office skills, including medical and general office technologies,
managing medical office procedures, electronic medical records, records management and medical language. It is also designed
to prepare students to take the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) National Certified Medical Office Assistant
(NCMOA) Exam. The curriculum covers all components of this exam and includes a career success course where the students
will take the NCMOA exam.
KEY100* Keyboarding 1
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MOP298 Medical Office Professional Career Success
MED202 Clinical Medical Assisting
MOP299 Externship

For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.national-college.edu/programs/medical-office-professional.
Medical Office Specialist (MSP)
Diploma
The Medical Office Specialist diploma program provides graduates with the skills necessary to perform basic medical
accounting functions, develop correspondence, file patient information, maintain schedules, organize paperwork, schedule
patients, and manage the day-to-day operations of a medical office.
In addition to the principal course of study, students in this program receive a background in medical computer applications
to manage patient records.
KEY183* Keyboarding II
For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.national-college.edu/programs/medical-office-specialist.
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Medical Billing and Coding (MCD)
Diploma
The Medical Billing and Coding diploma program prepares graduates to perform many of the billing and coding duties of the
medical office including accurately coding medical conditions and services, adhering to insurance plan rules and regulations,
and operating a medical billing program.
Graduates are eligible to take the certification exam as a Medical Biller through the American Association of Medical Billers
(AAMB), or the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H) through the
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
Graduates may be employed in physicians offices, clinics, medical service bureaus, insurance companies, or through managed
care plans.
MED212 Advanced ICD Coding
MED222 Advanced Coding Applications

MED240 Introduction to Medical Insurance Billing

Practice
MED204 Introduction to CPT Coding
MED245 Medicare and Medical Reimbursements
MED207 Advanced CPT Coding and Introduction to

Third-Party Reimbursement and HIPAA

MED210 Introduction to ICD Coding
Select 1
MED249 Medical Billing and Coding Externship

For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.an.edu/programs/medical-billing-coding.
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Nursing (ADN)
Associates Degree
The Nursing program at National College provides educational training and resources to meet the regional needs for nurses
at the technical level. The program helps graduates develop the basic nursing skills and knowledge to function effectively
as health care providers in a variety of health care settings as defined by professional nursing standards. The curriculum is
designed to prepare the graduate to function as a registered nurse in the state of Kentucky and across the nation.
Graduates of this nursing program are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses
(NCLEX-RN), leading to licensure as a registered nurse.
BIO105/LAB105
Microbiology (6 credits)
NUR201
Family Nursing (13 credits)
BIO261/LAB261
Anatomy and Physiology I (6 credits)
NUR202
Medical/Surgical Nursing I (12 credits)
BIO262/LAB262
Anatomy and Physiology II (6 credits)
NUR203
Medical/Surgical Nursing II (12 credits)
NUR205
Medical/Surgical Nursing III/

Psychiatric Nursing (13 credits)
NUR100
Pharmacology for Nurses I (4 credits)
NUR102
Fundamentals of Nursing (11 credits)
NUR103
Nutrition (4 credits)
NUR226
Professional Transition/Leadership (6 credits)
Pharmacology for Nurses II (4 credits)
NUR299B
Medical/Surgical Nursing IV:

Integrated Practicum (4 credits)
NUR200
General Education



PSY127 Psychology*
MAT214 Algebra*
Arts and Humanities

ETH205 Ethics*

For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.national-college.edu/programs/nursing-associates.
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Pharmacy Technician (PTA)
Associates Degree
The Pharmacy Technician degree program is designed to provide students with an understanding of medical and
pharmaceutical technology, pharmacology, pharmacy record keeping, pharmaceutical techniques, and pharmacy law and
ethics. In addition, an externship is required so students can receive hands-on experience in a pharmacy practice site.
A pharmacy technician supports and assists the licensed pharmacist with ordering, stocking, and packaging prescription
and over-the-counter medicines. Other duties may include controlling inventory, maintaining records, preparing labels, and
processing insurance claims.
Pharmacy Technician program graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) exam offered by the
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
PTA205 Pharmacology I
PTA207 Pharmacology II
PTA210 Chemistry
MED110 Dosage and Calculation of Medications
PTA211 Advanced Pharmacy Calculations
PTA270 Pharmacy Practice
PTA279 Pharmacy Technician Externship I
PTA288 Pharmacy Technician Exam Success Class
PTA170 Pharmacy Systems of Operation
PTA289 Pharmacy Technician Externship II

General Education


Arts and Humanities

ETH205 Ethics
PSY127 Psychology
MAT214 Algebra
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For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.national-college.edu/programs/pharmacy-technician-associates.
Pharmacy Technician (PTH)
Diploma
The Pharmacy Technician diploma program provides students the opportunity to learn the basics of drug interactions,
medical abbreviations, and patient communication. Training also includes a background in anatomy and physiology, and
courses in Microsoft Office as well as health care law and ethics. In addition, an externship is required so students receive
additional hands-on experience in a pharmacy practice site.
Pharmacy Technician graduates work in retail and non-retail pharmacies. This can include the town pharmacy, major
pharmacy chains, grocery stores, a hospital or health care setting, or a mail-order pharmacy.
Pharmacy Technician program graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) exam offered by the
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
MED199 Pharmacy Technician Externship
MED205 Introduction to Pharmacology
PTA170 Pharmacy Systems of Operation
MED198 Pharmacy Technician Exam Success Class

For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.national-college.edu/programs/pharmacy-technician.
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Phlebotomy (PBY)
Diploma
The Phlebotomy diploma program* is designed to prepare graduates to function as phlebotomists, whose responsibilities
include venipuncture and blood draw micro-collection techniques for the purpose of testing and analyzing blood samples.
These procedures are performed at clinics, hospital labs, intensive care units, outpatient care centers, and nursing homes.
Phlebotomy students complete an externship placement, and program graduates are eligible to sit for the Phlebotomy
Technician Certification (CPT) exam.
*Offered as a certificate program at the Akron Area and Youngstown campuses.
VEN110 Phlebotomy Techniques
VEN199 Phlebotomy Directed Practice

For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.national-college.edu/programs/phlebotomy.
Surgical Technology (SRG)
Associates Degree
The Surgical Technology degree program is designed to prepare students for careers in the surgical field as integral members of
the team of professionals who provide surgical care to patients before, during, and after surgery. Surgical Technology graduates
possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aspect techniques; they combine knowledge of anatomy and
physiology, surgical procedures, and the implementation of tools and technologies to assist in surgical procedures. Classroom
lecture and laboratory hands-on training is supplemented with clinical and externship experiences.
The program is designed to meet the standards required to take the Certified Surgical Technologist exam (CST), written and
administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
BIO110 Microbiology for Health Science
SRG103 Introduction to Surgical Technology
SRG115 Surgical Technology I
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SRG120 Surgical Technology II
SRG298 Surgical Technology Exam Success Class
SRG135 Surgical Procedures I
SRG299 Surgical Procedures III
SRG238 Surgical Procedures II
General Education


PSY127 Psychology*
MAT214 Algebra
Arts and Humanities

ETH205 Ethics

For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.national-college.edu/programs/surgical-technology-associates.
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Office Technology
Office technology professionals are a very important part of every business office. They are usually the first person
to meet prospective clients and visitors, thus creating the first impression of a business or organization. They are
highly-trained business specialists with keyboarding, word processing, computer software, accounting, English,
and business skills and are prepared to manage functions in busy office environments. With experience, they
often share in the activities and decisions of management and have positions as valuable members of the team.
An education in office technology offers graduates the security of possessing business skills that are always indemand.
The College offers both diploma and associate degree programs in the Office Technology field of study.
Nancy CarmicleOffice Technology

Professional
Danville, KY Campus
Its helped me to grow and understand [business] better and know
that I can accomplish anything that I choose to accomplish. Youve got
to put forth a little effort, but the effort is worth it in the long run.
Nancy Carmicle made the decision to go back to school because her
husband hopes to open his own psychology practice. She wanted to
gain the skills that she needed to help him run his office efficiently.
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Administrative Office Specialist (AOS)
Diploma
The Administrative Office Specialist diploma program consists of a core of administrative courses designed to develop basic
office skills, including keyboarding, oral and written communications, and accounting. Students will gain firsthand experience
in using the latest Microsoft Office Suite applications.
A graduate from the Administrative Office Specialist program will possess the skills necessary to maintain schedules, create
correspondence, organize paperwork, and manage the day-to-day operations of an office.
Graduates may pursue entry-level career opportunities in business, industry, or government as office assistants, administrative
assistants, executive secretaries, information clerks, or other related positions.
ADS227 General Office Procedures
For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.national-college.edu/programs/administrative-office-specialist.
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Computerized Office Applications (COA)
Diploma
The Computerized Office Applications diploma program is designed to provide training and instruction for a specialized
career using selected popular office software products. This program places emphasis on developing strong computer
applications skills and provides a basic keyboarding background with entry-level competency.
The coursework in this program can prepare students to sit for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exam. Earning the
distinction of a certified Microsoft Office Specialist can help graduates stand out in todays competitive job market and
broaden their employment opportunities, as they are able to display advanced skills.

For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.national-college.edu/programs/computerized-office-applications.
Office Technology Professional (OTP)
Associates Degree
The Office Technology Professional degree program consists of a core of administrative courses designed to develop the office
skills employers require in a wide variety of modern office environments, including those related to desktop applications and
web design utilizing HTML and JavaScript.
In addition to the principal course of study, students in this program will receive a background in accounting, business and
human resource management, general office procedures, and oral and written communications. In this program, students
acquire hands-on training in managing time, written documents, and personnel.
The coursework in this program can prepare students to sit for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exam. Earning the
designation of a certified Microsoft Office Specialist can help graduates stand out in todays competitive job market and
broaden their employment opportunities by displaying advanced skills.
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KEY100 Keyboarding I
KEY183 Keyboarding II
ENG225 Written Communications
General Education



PSY127 Psychology
MAT214 Algebra
Arts and Humanities

ETH205 Ethics

For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.national-college.edu/programs/office-technology-professionalassociates.
Note: Based on availability and department chair approval, students may substitute course ADS299 Office Professional
Externship or COM299 Computer Externship for a course listed under Career Support.
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Multimedia Production
The Multimedia Production program provides a solid foundation for an entry-level career in various multimedia
arenas. Through a blended curriculum of classroom and lecture and hands-on studio labs, students gain practical
knowledge and hands-on familiarity with all aspects of media production including audio and video production
and social media.
Graduates of the Multimedia Production associate degree program are prepared for employment in radio,
television, audio visual, social media and other multimedia arenas.
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Multimedia Production (MMP)
Associates Degree
The Multimedia Production Program prepares students for a career in various multimedia arenas. Upon completion of the
program students will demonstrate competency in the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to function as an entry level position
in a variety of multimedia fields. Students will be able to produce multimedia that demonstrates communication skills
and technical aptitudes based on industry accepted standards. The program prepares graduates for employment in radio,
television, audio visual, social media and other multimedia areas. Students completing this associate degree program may also
qualify to continue their education at the bachelor level in multimedia, communications, broadcasting or other media related
fields.
The program includes courses in audio and video production, an introduction to social media and how various types of social
media can be used by individuals and companies. Students will gain a hands-on understanding of media production and will
develop media projects that will become part of a digital portfolio.
MMP150 Introduction to Multimedia
MMP210 Media Marketing
MMP152 Media Law and Ethics
MMP252 Multimedia Production
MMP155 Introduction to Social Media
MMP254 Advanced Multimedia Production
MMP200 Audio Techniques
MMP256 Journalism
MMP201 Video Techniques
MMP257 Advanced Editing
MMP203 Graphic Techniques
MMP299 Multimedia Production Externship
COM200 Introduction to Web Page Development
ENG225 Written Communications
General Education

ENG126 Oral Communication*
Arts and Humanities

ETH205 Ethics
HIS290
MAT214 Algebra
PSY127 Psychology
PSY200
American History 1945-Present
Human Growth and Development
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CHM105 General, Organic and Biochemistry

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Online Courses
National College understands that students often lead a
busy life. With this in mind, we offer full online bachelors
programs with emphasis in the IT field, Health Care
Management field, and Management/Accounting field, as
well as a Master of Business Administration. Our online
programs offer a convenient and flexible medium for
learning, and they are taught by caring faculty dedicated
to your success. The online support staff is ready to assist
and advise students with financial aid, scheduling, books,
tutoring, refresher courses, and career services.

If you have a busy life but still want that degree or simply
enjoy a flexible schedule, then earning your degree with
National College online may be the option for you. To find
out more about program offerings in your area, please call
(888) 410-6109.
LaShanda LeachMaster of Business

Administration
ANU Online
The teachers were phenomenal; they were hands on with any questions
and any type of concerns. We all worked together; it was almost like all of
us were in the same classroom. It was a great experience.
LaShanda Leach was a single mother working in the front office of
a child care center when she came to National Colleges Louisville
Campus to enhance her administrative skills and earn her associate
degree. She then went on to earn her business administrationmanagement bachelors degree at the campus before ultimately
earning her Master of Business Administration degree through ANU
Online. As she progressed through the online courses, LaShandas
confidence soared, and she decided to open her own preschool. The
knowledge that she gained in her management classes helps to guide
her as she makes important decisions about her business.
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Masters Programs
National Colleges Master of Business Administration program builds upon the solid foundation of National
Colleges current curriculum of business management, administration and accounting, and offers a local,
career-focused opportunity for Bachelors degree holders to earn a Master of Business Administration and be
better equipped to handle upper-level business challenges. Our programs are designed to prepare graduates
to be more attractive in both the private and public job markets and to assume leadership roles in business,
industry, and society. National Colleges primary focus is on career development and enhancement for
students. National College has an accomplished reputation and committed relationship with many businesses
and employers in this region.
The program provide students with a broad, cross-functional approach to numerous business fields. The
courses for the program were carefully chosen to help students develop analytical and decision-making skills
while providing the foundational knowledge necessary for managerial proficiency.
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Admission Requirements
Admission of International Students
National College seeks prospective Master of Business

Administration degree students from a wide range
of academic fields and professional experiences who
demonstrate strong leadership skills and have clear
professional goals. We select those candidates who we
believe will succeed at National College and throughout
their chosen careers. We welcome applications from
graduates of accredited colleges and universities or an
appropriately certified foreign institution in all academic
disciplines. The Admissions Committee considers the
following aspects of a candidates profile when evaluating
each application:
In addition to the general requirements of the College, all

international students must demonstrate proficiency in
English and meet one of the following eight (8) requirements:
1. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
2. Complete IELTS with a passing score of 5.5 or

greater.
2. Official transcripts from all accredited colleges or

universities attended. For colleges and universities
outside of the U.S., transcripts must be evaluated by a
private credential evaluation service who is a member of
NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation
Services)
3. Students may be officially admitted to a Masters
program with a cumulative GPA (CGPA)of 2.5 (on a
4.0 scale) or higher over the course of all undergraduate
studies toward a Baccalaureate degree. For students who
achieved below a 2.5 CGPA in their undergraduate
studies, the Graduate Admissions Committee will
condition continued enrollment beyond the first term
on the achievement of a 2.75 GPA or higher in the first
term, and strongly recommend that such students take a
maximum of eight credits during the first term.
4. Three letters of recommendation from persons
qualified to judge the applicants character, professional
capabilities and capacity to complete study at the
masters level.
5. Submission of a written essay. Essay must be 300 words
minimum using 11-point font and 1.5 line spacing.
6. Personal interview. Applicant must complete a personal
interview conducted by the Graduate Admissions
Committee.
7. Submission of a resume or curriculum vitae.
1. Complete TOEFL with a passing score of

a. Internet-based test: a passing score of 64 or
greater.
b. Computer-based test: a passing score of 165 or
greater.
c. Paper-based test: a passing score of 500 or
greater.
3. Provide a letter of attestation of English competency

sufficient to meet with success in an English
speaking academic program. Such a letter will be
accepted if received on letterhead from a senior
administrator of the applicants current or former
academic institution or from an academic official
with the applicants embassy or from a current or
former direct supervisor of the applicant for a paid
or volunteer position.

Note: The applicant may, at National Colleges

discretion, be tested on arrival to the campus using
the CaMLA English Placement Test (EPT). If test
results indicate, National College reserves the right
to place the student in the College English as a
Second Language program until sufficient English
speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills are
acquired.
4. Demonstrate successful completion of an English

as a Second Language program from any approved
ESL school located in the United States.
5. GMAT minimum score of 550 or GRE minimum
score of 500 verbal and 700 quantitative.
6. Completed Certified Public Accountancy
examination with a passing score,
7. LSAT minimum score of 150.
8. Others will be considered on a case by case basis.
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Admissions Process
Applicants send to National College their application,
application fee, written essay, three letters of
recommendation, and resume or curriculum vitae.
Foreign baccalaureate holders must provide additional
documentation as described above. National Colleges
Admission Department assembles a file for each applicant
with these materials. Once the file is complete, the file is
forwarded to the Graduate Admissions Committee. The
Graduate Admissions Committee reviews all applicant
materials and then schedules a personal interview with the
prospective student.
After an evaluation by the Graduate Admissions Committee
of the personal interview, determination is made whether
to offer the applicant entrance into the Master of Business
Administration program. If a student is to be admitted, the
Admissions Committee will notify, in writing, the student
of his/her acceptance. If a students application is refused,
the applicant will be notified, in writing, of the decline.
The application fee is non-refundable. An applicant who is
refused may re-apply in another term. All applicants who
decide to commit to the Master of Business Administration
program will need to reply to the Graduate Admissions
Committee their intent concerning acceptance within 30
days of the receipt of the acceptance letter.
Computers are integral tools in the Master of Business
Administration classroom; therefore, students are required
to own or have access to a computer and the internet.
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Master of Business Administration (MBA)

National College offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program for students interested in continuing
their postgraduate education in the field of business. The program allows business professionals to increase their breadth of
knowledge and ability to analyze business alternatives and to put learning into practice through projects with companies and
other local organizations.
The MBA program helps students become familiar with the complexities of the modern workplace, while preparing them
for the challenges of upper-level leadership positions. The program curriculum prepares students to apply a theoretical
understanding of business principles to real-world scenarios, which helps sharpen the analytical skills they will need on the
job.
ACC513 Financial Management
BUS570 Business Information Systems
BUS518 Developing Human Resources
BUS621 Managerial Economics
BUS523 Legal Environment of Business
BUS630 Operations Management
BUS528 Marketing Management
BUS695 Business Policy and Strategy
BUS554 Business Research
Select 5 *
ACC522 Management Control
BUS511 Management Communications
ACC610 Financial Reporting
BUS517 Dynamics of Organizational Behavior
ACC640 Business Tax Strategies
BUS524 Leadership
BUS505 Business and Society
BUS625 International Management

* Based on availability
For program disclosure information, please visit http://www.national-college.edu/programs/master-business-administration.
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Policies & Procedures

Tuition and Fees
Credit Granted for Life Experience
APPLICATION FEE Masters program- A one-time, nonrefundable fee payable at time of application. $75
The College recognizes the value of experiential learning as

a part of the applicants overall educational experience. If an
applicant desires the College to evaluate life experience for
credit, the applicant must:
GRADUATE TUITION Per term, (in-state, out-of-state,

and international students)
Per credit hour: $402
All other fees are the same as stated for the
undergraduate program.
Refund Policy
The refund policy for students enrolled in the graduate
program is the same as stated for the undergraduate
program.
Prerequisite Requirements
Applicants whose undergraduate degrees are in fields outside
the program area are invited to apply, but foundation work
will be required before certain higher-level courses may be
taken. All graduate students must meet certain prerequisite
requirements prior to enrolling in Financial Management,
Management Control, Financial Reporting, Business Tax
Strategies, and Business Policy and Strategy.
Transfer of Credits
The student must complete the last 50% of the coursework
for a Masters program in residency at National College.
Transfer credit of appropriate coursework will be considered
to a maximum of 28 quarter credits. Life Work Experience
credit does not fulfill the residency requirement. Exceptions
to the residency requirement can be sent to the Regional Vice
President of Operations for consideration.
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1. Discuss the experience with his/her Admissions

Representative or Campus Director to determine proper
procedure for presentation.
2. Submit a completed Life Experience Course Credit
Application, which may be obtained from your Campus
Director.
3. Prepare detailed documentation and substantiation
of the experience to be considered (documentation
should include duties, responsibilities, seminars, etc.
and superiors or co-workers who can attest to the
experience).
4. Only experience related to the course will be considered
appropriate. The student must be able to show how
all of the Learning Objectives and Intended Learner
Outcomes, as found in the Instructional Outline of
Syllabus, have been achieved through life experience.
5. The maximum amount of credit earned for life
experience will be limited to eight credit hours for a
Master of Business Administration degree.
6. All materials must be received by the Life Experience
Review committee by the fifth week of the term in order
to be considered for credit the following term.
7. The decision of the committee is final.
Attendance Policy
The best interest of the student of the College will be served
by maintaining the same attitude towards coursework that
is required for a career. Therefore, regular attendance will be
expected as a necessary part of the students career training.

Consistent attendance frequently means the difference
between success and failure. The importance of regular
attendance cannot be overemphasized. Experience indicates
that there is a direct relationship between grades and
attendance.
The following attendance policies were developed in order
to provide allowances for medical problems, personal, or
other emergencies that may occasionally arise. As with all
absences, it is the responsibility of the student to make
up or learn any missed material. No additional burden is
required of the instructional staff toward any student who
misses scheduled classes.
One instructional hour equals a 50-minute period.
Students should be aware that faculty and/or staff have
no authorization to vary from these attendance policies.
Concepts such as excused or unexcused have no relevant
bearing on the allowable absences permitted by these
policies. In the unlikely event an instructor is absent and no
substitution is provided, a makeup session during the same
term will be provided for the student.
The student must have positive attendance posted for a class
by the second calendar week of the term or the student may
be dropped from the class.
Attendance is posted to the administrative software for each
class each term. Students have up to 90 days from the last
day of the term to dispute any attendance for that term.
In order to receive academic credit for a class from which a
student was dropped due to lack of attendance, the student
will be required to retake the class. See the Campus Director
for any attendance issues.
Note: The College monitors attendance using both the
Class Hours Missed and Consecutive Days Missed policies.
Students are withdrawn from the College at the point they
fail to meet the requirements of either policy.
Policy I: Class Hours Missed
Any absences above and beyond the numbers stated will result
in the student being automatically withdrawn from class.
Students taking classes at the 500-600 level and
scheduled to meet for four hours a week may only miss
a total of 14 instructional hours per term. Students who

are absent more than 14 hours will be automatically
withdrawn from the class.
Policy II: Consecutive Days Missed
After missing 14 consecutive days (including weekends), the
College will contact the student to determine the students
intentions. The student will inform the College that their
intention is to return to classe(es) or not return to class(es).
Students who do not intend to return will be withdrawn from
all classes immediately. If the student informs the College
that they plan to return to class(es), the student will inform
the College of the date they plan to return. If this date does
not exceed the number of allowable absences according to the
Class Hours Missed policy, the student may return on that
date. If the student does not attend on that date, the student
will be withdrawn from all class(es).
Academic Terms
For the convenience of its students, National College
operates classes year-round. This enables students to
complete their programs in a timely manner by attending
five terms per year. Courses are scheduled during
evening hours to accommodate the schedules of working
professionals.
Standards of Academic Progress

The following evaluation points are applied to students
enrolled in the Master of Business Administration program:
hours attempted.*
hours attempted.**
hours attempted.**
The maximum time frame for the Master of Business
Administration program is 84 (56 x 150%).
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*Students falling below the CGPA of a 2.75, and/or not

meeting the successful completion standard, will be placed on
probation not to exceed one term or eight credits, whichever
is longer.
Standard Course Load and Program

Length
See page 19 of this catalog.
National College considers a full-time course load to be eight

credit hours (two 4-hour courses) for the Master of Business
Administration program. To complete the Master of Business
Administration degree by taking the minimum full-time
course load, a student will need to attend seven terms. A
student who wishes to take more than two courses per term
(the maximum will be four courses per term at the discretion
of the department chair) can complete the program of study
in five terms. Life Experience course credit also can reduce the
number of terms necessary to complete the Master of Business
Administration program from seven terms to five terms.
Quality Point System
Course Numbering
See page 21 of this catalog.
Courses numbered 500699 are primarily for graduate-level

courses.
**Students falling below the CGPA of a 2.85, and/or

not meeting the successful completion standard, will be
dismissed from the College. All other elements of satisfactory
academic progress outlined in the section on Satisfactory
Academic Progress in this catalog are applicable to students
in a Masters program.
Grading
Grade Reports
The records of each student are kept on a per-term basis. These
complete records show the grade received in each subject and
certain specialized honors received. At the end of each term, a
summarized per-term grade report on each student is provided
via the campus portal. Students have up to 90 days from the
last day of the term to dispute a final grade given in that term.
Students are to see their Campus Director on final grade
issues.
Transcripts
National College maintains the official progress record of
a student. All qualified students may receive one official
transcript of their records without charge. For each transcript
after the first one, a charge of $5 will be made. Requests of
transcripts are to be made via the National College website:
www.national-college.edu.
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Graduation Requirements
In order to be eligible for graduation, the student must
complete all courses outlined in the program with the required
number of term hours. To graduate from the Master of
Business Administration program, a 3.0 cumulative grade
point average must be achieved.
Additional Information
Please see the National College catalog for all other policies
and information relating to academics, administration, tuition
fees and charges, financial assistance, refund policy, and career
programs.
Graduate Course Descriptions

ACC207 (ACC207ON) Survey of Accounting
4 Non-Degree Credits
This course focuses on how accounting information is developed,
interpreted, and used; and also enhances a students decisionmaking and problem-solving abilities relating to financial
statements and accounting practices. (MBA Prerequisite Course
Only)
ACC513 (ACC513ON) Financial Management
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ACC200 or ACC207) This course introduces students
to the fundamentals of valuation, financial forecasting, risk and
return analysis, cost of capital, debt policy, and project evaluation.
ACC522 (ACC522ON) Management Control
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ACC200 or ACC207) Students taking this course will
obtain an in-depth understanding of the analysis and design of
control systems to facilitate short-term decisions in order to aid in
focus on long-term strategic issues. Integrates the development,
implementation, and evaluation of control systems in various
business environments.
ACC610 (ACC610ON) Financial Reporting
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ACC200 or ACC207) Students taking this course
will develop an understanding of the issues involved in the
development of financial accounting information. Emphasis will
be placed on current issues facing financial reporting and the
potential impact of these issues on business entities.
ACC640 (ACC640ON) Business Tax Strategies
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ACC200 or ACC207) This course provides an
evaluation of how taxation affects various business entities
and managerial decision-making. Discussion topics include
an evaluation of taxation and its influence on proprietorships,
partnerships, and corporations and how taxation also influences
decisions regarding acquisitions, dispositions, and exchanges.
BUS505 (BUS505ON) Business and Society

4 Credit Hours
This course focuses on the interrelationships among business,
government, and society. Students taking this course will learn
how to function in a complex and dynamic environment and how
to apply frameworks for moral reasoning to complex business
issues. Students will also gain an appreciation of the role of ethics
and society in business decision-making.
BUS511 (BUS511ON) Management Communications
4 Credit Hours
This course is designed to help students to develop oral and
written communication skills that can be used in a variety of
organizational settings. Course work includes communications
networks, oral presentations of technical material, and decisionmaking, problem-solving, and agenda-setting in small groups.
BUS517 (BUS517ON) Dynamics of
Organizational Behavior
4 Credit Hours
This course in management involves theories and models aimed at
helping students to develop the managerial competencies needed
to analyze, predict, and guide individual, group and organizational
behavior.
BUS523 (BUS523ON) Legal Environment
of Business
4 Credit Hours
Students taking this course will examine the legal environment
of business in view of statutory provisions and administrative
regulations that affect various forms of business organizations. This
course also includes an in-depth discussion of business ethics.
BUS524 (BUS524ON) Leadership
4 Credit Hours
Students taking this course will examine current issues in
leadership and the managerial strategies for goal-setting,
negotiations, and managing change and conflicts. Students will
also evaluate leadership theories and will obtain the necessary skills
to become better leaders.
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BUS528 (BUS528ON) Marketing Management

4 Credit Hours
Students will examine and discuss the role of marketing from a
micro and macro environmental perspective. Topics include the
development and implementation of the marketing mix and the
control and analysis of the total marketing effort. Behavioral,
financial, and quantitative analysis are used to explore such
topics as buyer behavior, market segmentation, brand strategy,
distribution channels, pricing, and advertising. Case studies and
group projects will focus on market strategies.
BUS554 (BUS554ON) Business Research
4 Credit Hours
This research course provides students with an introduction to
research for business. Topics covered will include: theory, analysis
and application of research techniques; processes and methods
for collecting information; developing and utilizing research
information for interpretation, judgment, decision-making, and
development of business strategies. This course will focus on
applied business research in directed and independent numerical
assessment, will integrate research and analysis with available
statistical software, and will provide techniques for communicating
results in meaningful and effective ways.
BUS570 (BUS570ON) Business Information Systems
4 Credit Hours
Students taking this course will learn how managers can
apply Information Technology to integrate data in business
activities to solve management problems, increase productivity,
facilitate decision-making, and find new opportunities for their
organizations.
BUS621 (BUS621ON) Managerial Economics
4 Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the analytical skills used in
the study of microeconomics. Topics include: efficient resource
allocation; demand and supply estimation; competitive industry
adjustment; pricing techniques, and labor market dynamics.
BUS625 (BUS625ON) International Management
4 Credit Hours
Students taking this course will examine special aspects of
operating in the global environment by using the cross functional
approach. Topics covered include: global issues in politics, ethics,
finance, marketing, organizational behavior, law, and strategy.
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BUS630 (BUS630ON) Operations Management

4 Credit Hours
This course teaches students how operations management
contributes to the overall success of an organization. The emphasis
will be on the operations management tools and concepts
developed within the operations functions, which assist in all of
the other functional areas within an organization.
BUS695 (BUS695ON) Business Policy and Strategy
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. Can only be taken in the last three terms of the Masters
program.) Students taking this course will examine and discuss
business strategy using Michael Porters classic five force model of
strategic management. Comprehensive case studies will serve as a
basis for strategic analysis.
Administration and Organization

The following campus locations operating as National College are owned and controlled by National College of Kentucky,
Inc., a Kentucky corporation: Danville, KY; Florence, KY; Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Pikeville, KY; Richmond, KY.
The following campuses are operating as American National University are owned and controlled by National College of
Kentucky, Inc., a Kentucky corporation: Indianapolis, IN; South Bend, IN; and Fort Wayne, IN
The Officers and Directors of National College of Kentucky, Inc., a Kentucky Corporation are:
Frank Longaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chairman, Treasurer, Director
Lenora S. Downing . . . . . . . . . . Director
Steven Cotton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Patrick Kennard. . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
Lindsay Mayhue. . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary
There is a Campus Advisory Board at each individual campus. Every member of the campus community has representatives
on the committee. The membership of the committee includes a minimum of two members of the faculty, three outside
members from the professional, technical, and/or business community (on those campuses which offer an Associates degree
in a health care program, two additional outside members who must be licensed professional health care providers), one nonvoting representative from the student population, one member from the student service area, one member of the Alumni,
and one member from the administration.
The Campus Advisory Board meets two times a year or as required by the committee chairman. Minutes of committee
meetings are to be maintained at both the campus and the office of the Regional Vice President of Operations. The Campus
Director is responsible for notifying the President, Regional Vice President of Operations and the Institutional Academic
Committee of the local Campus Advisory Boards findings and recommendations. Names of Campus Advisory Board
members may be requested from the local Campus Director.
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College Administrative Staff

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Executive Vice President and General Counsel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Executive Vice President of Campus Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Executive Vice President of Campus Support Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Executive Vice President of University Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Regional Vice President of Operations, Virginia/West Virginia Campuses. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Regional Vice President of Operations, Kentucky/Indiana Campuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Regional Vice President of Operations, Tennessee/Indiana Campuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Regional Vice President of Operations, Ohio Campuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vice President of Accounting and Financial Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vice President of Government Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vice President of Academic Affairs, Business and Management Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vice President of Academic Affairs, Health Science Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vice President of Academic Affairs, Information Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vice President of Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vice President of Marketing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Frank Longaker
Steven Cotton
Jason Towers
Cathy Plunkett
Ed Avella
Lenora Downing
Charlotte Brinneman
Cyndee Perdue Moore
Art Wagoner
April Howard
Roger Dalton
Annette Chamberlin
Diane Morey
Dominic Boaman
Chuck Steenburgh
Phillip Sparks
Senior Regional Director of Admissions, Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trent Ramey
Regional Director of Admissions, Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee.. . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry W. Steele
Executive Director of Program Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bridget Moore
Executive Director of Online Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith Nordmann
Director of Financial Assistance Compliance and Auditing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Director of Institutional Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Director of IT Support Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Director of Compliance and Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comptroller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Director of Repayment Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Director of Financial Aid and Academic Processing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Director of International Student Enrollment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Regional Director of Health Care Education (VA, WV, TN). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Regional Director of Health Care Education (OH, KY, IN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Pamela Cotton
Patrick Kennard
Becky S. Dudley
David Yeaman
Carl Robertson
Jodie Terry
Edward Smith
Ron Smith
Madeline Y. Jones
Rhonda Epps
Campus Directors for American National Universitys Indiana Campuses

Judith Matlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fort Wayne, IN
Jim Abraham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indianapolis, IN
Tina Bonne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . South Bend, IN
Campus Directors for National Colleges Kentucky Campuses
Lee Bowling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amy Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kim Thomasson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vincent Tinebra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tammy Riley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keeley Gadd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Danville, KY
Florence, KY
Lexington, KY
Louisville, KY
Pikeville, KY
Richmond, KY
Whom To Contact
Students may contact the representatives listed below during regular business hours:
School security policies and crime statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information on completion and graduation rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
School Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Financial Aid Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Student Services Representative

Admissions Representative
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Campuses
American National UniversityFort Wayne, IN
American National University opened its Fort Wayne campus in 2010 and continues to build on its reputation among
Northeast Indiana employers for its skilled graduates. Fort Waynes importance as a regional center for health care and
business makes it a natural fit for an American National University campus. The 17,000-square-foot campus houses 12
classrooms, four computer labs, a separate medical lab with pharmacy station and an information technology lab. The Fort
Wayne campus is easily accessible from all parts of Fort Wayne and Allen County, located on North Clinton Street near the
northern end of the I-469 loop.
American National Universitys Fort Wayne campus offers associates degrees and diploma programs in a range of highdemand fields, including business, health care and computer technology.
Associates Degrees/
Associate of Applied Science
Business Administration Accounting
Business Administration Management
Cybersecurity
Health Information Management
Medical Assisting
Office Technology Professional
Pharmacy Technician
Software Development & Engineering
Diplomas
Staff
Campus Director Judith Matlin
Administrative Assistant Dawn Babcock
Admissions Representative Steven Feltman
Student Services Representative Gabrielle Reinhard
Career Center Director Melissa Moeller
Librarian Justin MacMillan
Director of Health Care Education Kimberly Leyman
Director of IT Programs Scott Berkey
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Accounting
Medical Billing and Coding
Pharmacy Technician
Systems and User Support
American National UniversityIndianapolis, IN

The Hoosier States first American National University opened in 2005 and has been helping students achieve their
educational goals ever since. Located adjacent to I-465 in Castleton Park, just west of the I-69 junction, the Indianapolis
campus in the growing northeast area is easily accessible from Anderson and other suburban locations. Indianapolis offers
several strongly developed industry sectors, enabling our graduates to explore career opportunities across a wide range
of industries. This 13,900-square-foot campus houses six lecture rooms, five computer labs, two medical labs, a surgical
technology lab and an information technology lab. It is accessible by the public transportation system.
American National Universitys Indianapolis campus offers bachelors degrees, associates degrees and diploma programs in a
range of high-demand fields, including business, health care and computer technology.
Masters Degree
Master of Business Administration
Baccalaureate Degrees
Bachelor of Business Administration
Accounting
Management
Cybersecurity
Medical and Health Services Management
Associates Degrees/
Staff
Campus Director Jim Abraham
Administrative Assistant Paula Bynm
Receptionists Kelly Foster, Paula Gregory
Night Coordinator Ronald Johnson
Director of Admissions Christina Shoaf
Admissions Representative Alicia Garrett
Student Services Representatives Lavauda Dawson,
William Patterson
Career Center Director Victoria Payne
Director of Health Care Education Patricia Ridge
Director of Health Information Management Kim Neal
Director of Surgical Technology Saundra Sims
Director of IT Programs Michael Jefferson
Librarian June LaFary

Cybersecurity
Medical Assisting
Pharmacy Technician
Surgical Technology
Diplomas
Accounting
Pharmacy Technician
Phlebotomy
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American National UniversitySouth Bend, IN

American National University opened its South Bend campus in 2010, bringing American National Universitys distinctive
career education to residents of Michiana. Located in South Bends central business district, the campus is easily accessible
from I-80, I-90 and I-20. The campus resides in an area recognized for both well-established and new businesses, enabling our
graduates to explore career opportunities in a wide variety of industries. This three-story, 36,000 square foot campus houses
17 classrooms, two computer rooms, a fully equipped medical lab and an information technology lab in a comfortable,
modern learning environment. It is easily accessible by the public transportation system.
American National Universitys South Bend campus offers associates degrees and diploma programs in a range of highdemand fields, including business, health care and computer technology.
Associates Degrees/
Cybersecurity
Medical Assisting
Pharmacy Technician
Diplomas
Staff
Campus Director Tina Bonne
Administrative Assistant Dori Bush
Admissions Representatives Mary-Jo Flint, Barry Caldwell
Career Center Director Mary Mathews
Student Services Representatives Jynell Kingsberry, Barbara
Wilson
Director of IT Programs
Director of Health Care Education Renee Neldon
Librarian Matthew Falcon
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Accounting
Pharmacy Technician
National CollegeDanville, KY
National Colleges Danville location has been attracting students based on career-focused programs since its establishment in
1975. Situated in the heart of the Bluegrass Region of central Kentucky, the College is easily accessible from US 27, US 127
and US 150. The 17,534-square-foot campus houses 10 classrooms, four computer labs, a medical assisting lab and a resource
center.
Nationals Danville campus offers associates degrees and diploma programs in a range of high-demand fields, including
business, health care and computer technology.
Associates Degrees/Associate of Science

Medical Assisting
Diplomas
Staff
Campus Director Lee Bowling
Administrative Assistant Betsy Sutton
Director of Admissions Jeannie Martin
Admissions Representative Amy Whitt
Student Services Representatives Crystal Cash, Michael Sutton
Career Center Director Felicia Sue Luttrell
Librarian JoAnn Wilmot
Director of Health Care Education Stephanie Stone
Accounting
Pharmacy Technician
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National CollegeFlorence, KY
The Florence campus was established in 1978 in Northern Kentucky, part of the Cincinnati, Ohio metropolitan area.
Located on Connector Drive near Route 42, the Florence campus is easily accessible from I-75, I-71 and the TANK public
transit system. The region is home to major corporations, financial institutions and medical centers, enabling our graduates
to explore possible career opportunities in a wide variety of industries. This 14,400-square-foot campus houses five lecture
rooms, three computer labs, a medical assisting lab, a surgical technology lab and an information technology lab.
Nationals Florence campus offers associates degrees and diploma programs in a range of high-demand fields, including

Cybersecurity
Medical Assisting
Surgical Technology
Diplomas
Staff
Campus Director Amy Brown
Administrative Assistant Ashley Byrd
Admissions Representatives Ashley Patterson, Sara Lewis
Student Services Representatives Stephany Meehan,
Jason Stewart
Career Center Director Samantha Palmer
Director of Health Care Education Kathreen Buckner
Director of IT Programs Valerie Bowman
Director of Surgical Technology April Anderson
Librarian Cheryl Heer
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Accounting
Pharmacy Technician
National CollegeLexington, KY
With roots dating back to 1915, traced through its predecessors, Fugazzi College and Kentucky College of Business,
our Lexington campus was completed in 2006. The College is located on Sir Barton Way in the Hamburg area and is
easily accessible from I-64, I-75 and US 60. The Lexington community is a diversified economic development engine for
health care, technology, retail trade and manufacturing; enabling our graduates to explore a wide variety of possible career
opportunities. This 30,000-square-foot campus houses 15 classrooms, five computer labs, a medical assisting lab, an operating
room where students perform simulations of medical procedures and an information technology lab. It is serviced by the
public transportation system.
Nationals Lexington campus offers bachelors degrees, associates degrees and diploma programs in a range of high-demand
fields, including business, health care and computer technology.
Accounting
Management
Cybersecurity
Staff
Campus Director Kimberly Thomasson
Administrative Assistant Sophia Graves
Receptionist Robin Hogsten
Director of Student Services Raymond Brooks
Student Services Representative Nicholas Barnes
Career Center Director Cheryl Howell
Admissions Representatives Sharon Rodgers, Earlane Cox, April
Stanley
Librarian Sylvia Montanez
Director of Health Care Education Jessica Hart
Director of Multimedia Production William Gray
Director of Surgical Technology Regina Shumard
Director of IT Programs JoAnn Oborski

Cybersecurity
Medical Assisting
Surgical Technology
Diplomas
Accounting
Pharmacy Technician
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National CollegeLouisville, KY
National College has helped students in Louisville and surrounding areas achieve their education goals since 1991 and
continues to build on its reputation among local employers for its skilled graduates. The Louisville campus is located at
the intersection of I-264 and Dixie Highway, Watterson Expressway Exit 8B. There is also an easily accessible stop on the
TARC bus route for this campus. Through its career programs, National helps educate students to capitalize on the many
opportunities the local economy affords. This 30,000-square-foot campus houses 17 classrooms, four computer labs, a
medical lab, a surgical technology lab and two information technology labs.
Nationals Louisville campus offers bachelors degrees, associates degree and diploma programs in a range of high-demand
fields, including business, health care and computer technology.
Accounting/Information Systems
Accounting
Management
Cybersecurity
Staff
Campus Director Vincent Tinebra
Administrative Assistant Tiffany Wright
Receptionists Gina Guthrie, Geneva Bullitt
Director of Admissions Virgie Douglas
Admissions Representatives Mozell Young, Ely Kraft
Director of Student Services Angel Miller
Student Services Representative Delrico Farris
Career Center Director Stephanie Foster
Librarian Mary Herbert
Director of Health Care Education Bonnie Kiefer
Director of Health Information Management
Linda Burcham
Director of IT Programs Terry Newby
Director of Surgical Technology Programs Stephanie Walker
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Cybersecurity
Information Systems Engineering
Medical Assisting
Surgical Technology
Diplomas
Accounting
Pharmacy Technician
National CollegePikeville, KY
National College brought its educational programs to the Eastern Kentucky region in 1975. Nationals business programs
have experienced tremendous success, due in large part to the banking industrys strong presence in the region. Pikeville also
boasts one of the leading medical centers in the tri-state area. Located just off US Highway 23, the campus is in one of the
fastest growing regions in Eastern Kentucky with over 1,400 businesses contributing to its growing economy, enabling our
graduates to explore possible career opportunities in a wide variety of industries. This 15, 710-square-foot campus houses 9
lecture rooms, two computer labs, two medical labs and an information technology lab.
Nationals Pikeville campus offers associates degrees and diploma programs in a range of high-demand fields, including

Medical Assisting
Nursing
Occupational/Associate of Science
Emergency Medical ServicesParamedic
Diplomas
Staff
Campus Director Tammy Riley
Administrative Assistant Rhonda Stratton
Student Services Representatives Anne Snyder-Vanover,
Rita Thacker
Director of Admissions Leigh Ann Harris
Admissions Representative
Career Center Director Laura Hall
Librarian Marcia Little
Director of Health Care Education Wilma Storey
Nursing Administrator Shirley Goff
Accounting
Pharmacy Technician
Phlebotomy
Certificates
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National CollegeRichmond, KY
National College opened its doors in this historical Madison County town in 1976. Nested on the western slope of the Daniel
Boone National Forest, on South Killarney Lane, the Richmond campus is easily accessible from I-75 (exit 87) or KY 52. The
campus resides in a region of focused economic growth, enabling our graduates to explore possible career opportunities in a
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Undergraduate Course Descriptions

Preparatory
These courses carry four credit hours and count toward attempted
hours for purposes of Standards of Progress. However, these courses
do not count toward programmatic requirements for graduation.
A student not passing a placement evaluation or a student with
a recommendation from the department chair will be required
to take the required college preparatory course associated with
that placement evaluation in addition to their other curriculum
requirement. This requirement is for all programs, regardless of
particular classes or prerequisites in the program.
ENG090 Basic English
This course is designed to develop and enhance students basic
English skills.
MAT090 Basic Math
This course is designed to develop and enhance students basic math
skills.
IT090 Basic Computing
Students taking this course will gain a solid understanding of the
fundamentals of computers and computing as well as current trends
in technology as they are applied in todays enterprise environment.
Accounting
4 Credit Hours
This introductory level course focuses on contemporary accounting
practices and the procedures of individually owned businesses.
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ACC101) This advanced course focuses on the principles
of accounting as applied to inventory, tangible assets, owners
equity, and the wholesale or retail business. This course also
provides a review of procedures for preparing end-of-the-year
financial statements and the annual report.
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4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ACC101) Payroll Accounting illustrates the methods of
computing wages, deductions, and salaries; the methods of keeping
records, and the preparation of government reports.
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ACC102, COM151) Students will learn how to use the
computer to apply the basic principles and procedures of accrual
accounting. The focus of this course will include: general ledger,
accounts receivable, accounts payable, invoicing, payroll, inventory,
and job costs by using and familiarizing themselves with both Sage
and QuickBooks software.
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ACC102) This course focuses on corporate accounting.
Students will learn about corporate organizations, capital stock,
earnings and bonds, investments, branch operations, cost
accounting, and financial statement analysis.
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ACC200) This is the first in a series of three courses that
will provide students with a comprehensive study of the accounting
process and methodology. Students taking this course will gain
an in-depth knowledge of primary financial statements, revenues,
receivables, and the use of present/future value techniques.
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ACC200) This course provides students with an
introduction to major topics including: job order costs; process
costing; by-product and joint product costing; factory overhead
planning and control; quantitative models for materials, and laborrelated costs.
ACC216 Income Tax
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ACC101) This course provides students with an
introduction to tax preparation for individuals.
ACC299 Accounting Externship

4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. Advisors approval and completion of 48 credit hours
with a CGPA of 2.0) Students will gain practical skills and
hands-on experience by spending 120 clock hours in a supervised
accounting environment.
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ACC200, BUS121) Students taking this course will learn
accounting concepts used in managerial decision-making. Students
will have the opportunity to apply these concepts to case studies.
Course work focuses on the preparation of individual and corporate
returns.
ACC314 Auditing
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ACC320) The focus of this course includes auditing
theory and practice, working papers, financial statements, and
professional ethics. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of
auditing standards, statistical compliance testing, and substantive
testing. (BBA students only)
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ACC203) This course provides students with a
detailed study of cost accounting. Emphasis is placed on standard
costs, flexible budgets, variance analysis, and differential cost
analysis. Course work also includes: direct costing, intracompany
transfer pricing, product pricing, marketing, cost analysis, linear
programming applications, and capital expenditures. (BBA students
only)
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ACC201) This is the second in a series of three courses
that will provide students with a comprehensive study of the
accounting process and methodology. Students taking this course
will gain an in-depth knowledge of inventory; acquiring and
writing off non-current assets; investments in debt and equity
securities, and debt and equity financing.
ACC416 Advanced Taxation
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ACC216) Students taking this course will discuss capital
gains, tax-deferred transaction, minimum tax, investment credit,
and corporate taxation. Emphasis is placed on estate and gift
taxation. (BBA students only)
ACC418 Municipal and

Institutional Accounting
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ACC320) This advanced course provides students with
a study of accounting as it applies to municipalities and non-profit
organizations. Both general and various specialized funds will be
discussed. (BBA students only)
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ACC320) This is the final in a series of three courses that
will provide students with a comprehensive study of the accounting
process and methodology. The focus of this advanced course
includes: the more complex issues of leases; accounting for income
taxes; pension accounting; earnings per share; correcting errors, and
analyzing financial statements. (BBA students only)
Administrative Office
ADS227 General Office Procedures
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. COM151 and KEY100) Students taking this course will
learn skills they need to perform administrative duties in the executive
office. Course work includes fundamental office procedures as well
as exercises in judgment, independent actions, and coping with
interruptions in the office environment.
ADS299 Office Professional Externship
4 Credit Hours
with a CGPA of 2.0) Students will gain practical skills and
hands-on experience by spending 120 clock hours in a supervised
environment.
PLG229 Legal Office Procedures
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. KEY100) Students taking this course will learn the
skills they need for administrative duties in the legal office. Course
work includes fundamental office procedures as well as exercises in
judgment, independent actions, and coping with interruptions in
the office environment.
Business
4 Credit Hours
This introductory course in modern business focuses on basic
business terms, business concepts, organization structures, and the
functions of business.
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4 Credit Hours
This course provides students with a study of how individuals
attempt to satisfy their wants through consuming goods and
services. Topics for discussion include: the U.S. economic system;
government finance, and the consumption and distribution of the
national wealth.
4 Credit Hours
Students taking this course will discuss the United States
Constitution as it relates to the business community, commercial
paper, negligence, criminal law, bankruptcy, and employment law.
4 Credit Hours
This course focuses on decision-making, strategic planning,
organizing, and job organizational design aspects that are essential
to the field of management.
4 Credit Hours
Students taking this course will learn how interpersonal
relationships develop in an organization and how the organization
deals with both formal and informal power structures. Topics
for discussion include motivation, leadership, organizational
environment, and communication.
4 Credit Hours
This course provides an examination of the principles of law as they
relate to contract and the application of the uniform commercial
code as it relates to sale-of-goods contracts.
4 Credit Hours
A detailed examination of various management concepts including
leadership, communication, motivation, work groups, controlling,
and organizational development.
4 Credit Hours
This course examines the principles of employee selection, job
design, performance appraisal, compensation, training and
development, safety and health, and labor relations.
4 Credit Hours
This course focuses on the concepts and practices of the marketing
function. Students taking this course will examine both macro- and
micro-environmental variables as they influence the marketing
function.
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BUS270 Introduction to Project Management

4 Credit Hours
Students will be guided through a four-phase systematic approach
to project concepts, study, design, and implementation. Course
work will include real world case studies that emphasize aspects of
the project phases.
4 Credit Hours
with a CGPA of 2.0) Students will gain practical skills and handson experience by spending 120 clock hours in a supervised business
environment.
BUS310 Quality Assessments, Outcomes, and
Improvements
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. HCM310) This course focuses on the practical
application of quality principles. Students learn how to problem
solve through data analysis and by applying quality principles to
solve simulated business challenges. Students also learn how to
make necessary calculations for charts and graphs used in solving
consumer issues.
BUS324 Financial Planning
and Investment
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ACC313, BUS125) Students taking this course will
study the fundamental principles underlying investment and the
various types of investment securities. Course work also includes a
study of security analysis. (BBA students only)
BUS340 Safety and Risk Management
4 Credit Hours
This course examines the bases for making risk management
decisions and acquaints students with insurance contracts and
principles in addition to enhancing analytical thinking capabilities.
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. BUS101, BUS228) This course examines the various
aspects of starting, acquiring, and operating a small business
enterprise. Students will discuss various problems encountered by
small businesses.
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. BUS121) Students who take this course will learn the
structures and effects of commercial banking and relationships,
the Federal Reserve System, monetary theory, and the impact of
regulatory agencies. (BBA students only)

4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. BUS125, ENG102) This course helps students learn how
to communicate extensive information to various audiences. Topics
include preparation of text, analyzing data, developing graphics,
logical organization, and effective presentation. (BBA students only)
BUS391 Production and Operations Management
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. BUS125, MAT110) This course provides a survey
of production capacity planning, job design, and inventory
management. Students will discuss topics such as standards and
work measurements, scheduling, and quality control. (BBA
students only)
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ACC101, BUS125, MAT110) Students taking this
course will receive an in-depth analysis of the various purchasing
techniques used in the public, private, and foreign sectors. Topics
for discussion include: forecasting, inventory control, price
determination, and cost analysis. (BBA students only)
BUS413 Cash Flow Analysis for Decision-making
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. HCM313) This course introduces the standard
techniques and recent advances in financial management. Emphasis
is on the managerial implications of financial analysis. Extensive
knowledge of finance is not required, though a familiarity with
basic principles and some experience working with financial
statements is helpful.
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. This course can only be taken during the last two terms
of a students program) This course helps students create project
plans, assemble and lead problem-solving teams, eliminate or
manage potential stumbling blocks, and complete projects on time
and within budget.
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ACC200) Students taking this course will study
the application of financial principles and analysis in business
situations. This course examines topics such as capital budgeting,
capital structure, asset management, and various types of securities.
(BBA students only)

4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. This course can only be taken during the last two
terms of a students program) This is a capstone course that covers
strategic management concepts utilizing theory and case studies.
This seminar course focuses on business strategy, the concept of
competitive advantage, and the management of organizational
structure and strategy. (BBA students only)
4 Credit Hours
Students will gain practical skills and hands-on experience by
spending 120 clock hours in a supervised business environment.
LGL203 Legal Terminology
4 Credit Hours
This terminology course presents legal vocabulary in a manner that
is simple and logical. Students will learn pronunciation, meaning,
and spelling.
LGL205 Legal Research
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. LGL203) Students taking this course will develop the
specialized knowledge and the skill to enable them to effectively use
law texts and other law library resources. Students will analyze case
law.Computers
4 Credit Hours
This is an introductory course that provides a comprehensive study
of The Microsoft Office. This course is a combination of lecture
and hands-on training.
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. COM151) Students taking this course will obtain an
introduction to computer programming using Visual Basic. Topics
include programming methodology; designing and building a user
interface with controls; and coding using variables, assignment
statements, If statements, and Sub procedures.
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. COM151) Students taking this course will receive an
introduction into web page design using HTML and JavaScript.
Students will design web pages with enhancements such as graphics,
color, tables, frames, and hypertext links. Students will also explore
effective design techniques.
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4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. COM151) Students taking this course will learn how
to use Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and desktop
publishing to prepare documents and presentations.
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. COM151) Students taking this course will learn how
to use Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel to prepare databases
and spreadsheet applications.
COM299 Computer Externship
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. Completion of 48 credit hours with a CGPA of 2.0)
Students will have an opportunity to explore potential computer
career paths and gain hands-on experience by working 120 hours
in a business or organization under the supervision of experienced
professionals.
Emergency Medical Technology
EMS100 Introduction to Emergency Medical Technician
12 Credit Hours
Students taking this introductory course will learn the skills
necessary to provide emergency medical care at a basic life
support level with an ambulance or other specialized service. This
course covers an introduction to EMT: EMS systems, wellbeing
of the EMT, legal and ethical issues, anatomy, physiology,
pathophysiology, medical terminology, life span development,
public health, communications, documentation, pharmacology,
airway and ventilation management, basic life support, patient
assessment and introduces the student to respiratory and cardiac
and medical and environmental emergencies. This course includes
the pathophysiology, assessment and management of trauma
of the head, face, neck, spine, chest, abdomen, soft tissue, and
musculoskeletal. This course covers the topics of shock and
resuscitation and the special populations of obstetric, pediatrics,
geriatrics, and infants and those with special challenges.
Externship
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. EMS100) Students enrolled in this introductory course
for emergency medical service operations will be familiarized with
scene management and ambulance operations. Course content
will include Ambulance Operations (EVOC), Medical Incident
Command, Hazardous Materials Operations and Fire and Crime
Scene Awareness, vehicle extrication, terrorism response and disaster
management.
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Students taking this course will participate in a field externship

with an ambulance or other specialized service to observe and
provide emergency medical care at the EMT level utilizing BLS
skills and employing all BLS knowledge with some assistance from
the preceptor or field training officer. Upon completion of the
certificate, students are eligible to sit for EMT national registry exam
for certification.
Capstone
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. EMS100) Students will prepare for the national registry
exam by reviewing content, completing practice exams and
practicing psychomotor skills. Students will practice clinical behavior
and judgment within the laboratory with scenario based learning.
Upon completion of the certificate, students are eligible to sit for
EMT national registry exam for certification.
This course may be utilized to refresh the skills of a student who
has already completed an EMT course in the past. The lecture and
laboratory hours meet the requirement of an EMT refresher course.
EMS110 Introduction to Paramedic Care
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. EMT Certification) This course provides students with
a study of the role as an EMS professional, personal wellness,
primary injury prevention, legal issues, and ethics. The course
covers concepts of life span development, communication,
medical terminology, public health, abuse, and an introduction to
pathophysiology.
EMS112 Patient Assessments
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. EMT Certification) Students will develop the skills
necessary to: take a history, explain the pathophysiological
significance of the findings, perform a complete patient assessment,
develop differential field diagnosis, and develop a treatment plan
which will change based upon the patients reactions to current
treatment plan. This course covers communication of findings and
documentation.
EMS120 Paramedic Pharmacology
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. EMS110 and EMS112) This course is an introduction
to paramedic pharmacological principles and dosage calculations.
This covers the procedures of accessing the venous circulation and
a review of the various classifications of medications administered
by paramedics. Coursework includes principles of medication
administration and practice in the laboratory. Mathematical
principles, conversion, and dosage calculation methods are reviewed
and students complete a dosage calculation test.
EMS122 Introduction to Cardiology

4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. EMS110 and EMS112) The student will learn
electrophysiology, rhythm interpretation and physical assessment.
Course work includes the study of anatomy and physiology of the
heart and an introduction to the pathophysiology of cardiovascular
emergencies.
EMS124 Airway & Respiratory
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. EMS110 and EMS112) Students will develop the skills
necessary to: establish and/or maintain a patients airway, oxygenate,
and ventilate a patient. Students will also be able to perform a
respiratory assessment and implement the treatment plan for a
patient with respiratory or other emergencies.
EMS130 Medical Part I
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. EMS120, EMS122, EMS124) Course work includes
the study of the pathophysiology, assessment, and management
of medical related emergencies such as neurology, endocrinology,
abdominal and gastrointestinal, obstetrics, gynecologic, behavioral
and psychiatric disorders.
EMS132 Medical Part II
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. EMS120, EMS122, EMS124) Course work includes
the study of the pathophysiology, assessment, and management
of medical related emergencies such as Genitourinary and Renal,
Hematologic, Immunologic, allergies, anaphylactic reaction,
Toxicology, environmentally induced, Diseases of the Eyes, Ears,
Nose and Throat, and Infectious Diseases. Issues related to the
challenged patient will be addressed.
EMS134 Advanced Cardiology
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. EMS122) Students who complete this course will be
able to identify and treat patients with cardiac abnormalities and
insufficiencies using advanced assessment skills. Students will also
have a complete understanding of the pathophysiology and the
use of advanced diagnostics including 12-Lead cardiology. This
course will cover the principles of assessment based management to
perform an appropriate assessment and implement the management
plan for patients with common complaints. Concepts of shock and
resuscitation will be addressed. Students will obtain their Advanced
Cardiac Life Support Card.
EMS200 Trauma
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. EMS130, EMS132, EMS134) Course content includes
pathophysiological principles, assessment, and management of the
patient with soft tissue trauma, brain injury, head injury, spinal
cord injury, thoracic injury, abdominal trauma and musculoskeletal
injury. Laboratory skills will include assessing a patient by taking
a history, performing a physical exam, and utilizing proper clinical
decision making skills when treating the trauma patient.
EMS202 Clinical Rotation I
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. EMS130, EMS132, EMS134, (ACLS) card) This course
is the first clinical course and follows the National Education
Standard Curriculum for Paramedics. Students taking this course
will observe and practice the skills necessary to provide emergency
medical care at the advanced level within a health care setting in a
variety of specific rotations. Students will be expected to perform all
BLS skills and employ all BLS knowledge without the assistance of
the preceptor.
EMS210 Special Populations
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. EMS200) Coursework includes pathophysiological
principles, assessment and management of patients from special
populations. Laboratory skills in this course include identifying and
treating patients from special populations including neonatology,
pediatrics, geriatrics, as well as the chronic care patient.
EMS212 Paramedic: Rescue Operations
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. EMS200) Students taking this introductory course for
emergency medical service operations will be introduced to scene
management and ambulance operations to safely manage the
scene of an emergency. Course content will include Ambulance
Operations (EVOC), Medical Incident Command, Hazardous
Materials Operations and Fire and Crime Scene Awareness, vehicle
extrication, multiple casualty incident due to terrorism and disaster,
and air medical.
EMS214 Clinical Rotation II
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. EMS202) This second clinical course is a continuation
of the paramedic program clinical rotation. Students taking this
course will practice the skills and apply the knowledge necessary
to provide emergency medical care at the advanced level within a
health care facility. Students will be expected to perform all BLS
skills and employ all BLS knowledge without the assistance of the
preceptor. Additionally, students are expected to perform a complete
and thorough patient assessment and utilize skills learned in all
courses completed with only minimal assistance or prompting from
the preceptor.
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EMS222 Field Internship I

4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. MS214, PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) card
and Co-requisite: EMS224) This course is a continuation of the
paramedic program rotations as the first field internship course.
Students taking this course will practice the skills and apply the
knowledge necessary to provide emergency medical care at the
advanced level with an ambulance. Students will be expected to
perform all BLS skills and employ all BLS knowledge without the
assistance of the preceptor or field training officer. Additionally,
students are expected to perform a complete and thorough patient
assessment and utilize skills learned in all courses completed with
only minimal assistance or prompting from the preceptor or field
training officer. This course will allow the student an opportunity to
begin to function as a team leader.
to provide emergency medical care at the advanced level with an

ambulance. Students will be expected to perform all BLS skills and
employ all BLS knowledge without the assistance of the preceptor or
field training officer. Additionally, students are expected to perform
a complete and thorough patient assessment and utilize skills learned
in all courses completed with no assistance or prompting from the
preceptor or field training officer.
EMS224 Field Internship II

4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. EMS214, PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) card
and Co-requisite: EMS222) This course is a continuation of the
paramedic program field rotation as the second field internship
course. Students taking this course will practice the skills and apply
the knowledge necessary to provide emergency medical care at
the advanced level with an ambulance or other specialized service.
Students will be expected to perform all BLS skills and employ
all BLS knowledge without the assistance of the preceptor or field
training officer. Additionally, students are expected to perform a
complete and thorough patient assessment and utilize skills learned
in all courses completed with only minimal assistance or prompting
from the preceptor or field training officer. This course will allow
the student an opportunity to continue to develop and function as
a team leader.

4 Credit Hours
Students taking this course will develop the ability to express
themselves effectively in public and private settings.
EMS232 Capstone and Field Internship III

4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. To be taken in the last term, EMS224) This course serves
as the final didactic and field internship course and will allow the
student to review prior to sitting for the National Registry exam.
Students will complete practice exams, review study skills for the
national registry exam and complete additional field internship
hours in their final term of the program.
EMS234 Field Summative Evaluation
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. EMS224) This field summative evaluation course is the
final course in the program that provides students the opportunity
to serve as a team leader and to demonstrate their knowledge and
skills in the role of an entry level paramedic. Students taking this
course will practice the skills and apply the knowledge necessary
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English
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. PRE031 if applicable) Students taking this course will
study and discuss rhetoric, style, and composition, with special
emphasis on written communication skills.

4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ENG102) A comprehensive course in business
correspondence with special attention to form and mechanics.
General Education
4 Credit Hours
Introduction to Biology is a general biology class for non-biology
majors in which the following basic principles are explored:
Characteristics of Life, Basic Biochemistry, Cell Structure and
Function, Cell Metabolism and Reproduction, Genetics and
Heredity, and Scientific Method. This class is intended for students
who have never studied biology or who need to review basic
biology.
CHM 105 General, Organic, Biochemistry
4 Credit Hours
This course covers an introduction to general principles of
chemistry providing an integrated approach to aspects of general,
organic, and biochemistry. Topics include measurement, chemical
reactions, radioactivity, gases, solutions and the structure and
chemical behavior of major types of organic molecules. The course
also addresses the structure and function of major biological
molecules such as carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.

4 Credit Hours
Environmental Science is a general course for non-biology majors
in which students will explore the following basic principles:
concepts required to understand interrelationships of the
environment and the natural world; environmental problems
both natural and man-made; risks associated with air, water, land
pollution; health of humans and ecosystems; deforestation and
climate change; overpopulation, and environmental law, economics,
and ethics.
ETH205 Ethics
4 Credit Hours
Students taking this course will study ethical thought and ideals,
with emphasis on the central assumptions of personal and social
morality. Students will also investigate ethics and related problems
in industry, civil society, and the typical American community.
4 Credit Hours
The need for cultural awareness doesnt just apply to ones
relationship with others; conflicting cultural perspectives often
exist within the individual. Students will learn to appreciate their
own heritage and understand how their heritage influences their
perspectives while gaining an appreciation for the cultural heritage
of those around them. Students will be challenged to think and
discuss their beliefs and opinions in light of cultural influence and
understand how those values affect their work ethic and working
relationships. Course content will incorporate experiences similar to
those that will occur in the vocations students have chosen to study.
4 Credit Hours
Students taking this course will study constitutional principles,
institutions, functions, and processes as they relate to government
in the United States.
HIS290 American History 1945Present
4 Credit Hours
This course documents the exciting political, social, and corporate
events that forged the United States industrial and technological
power from 1945 to the present.
HIS490 American Economic History
4 Credit Hours
Students taking this survey course will examine the complete range
of economic ideas from ancient times to the present.

4 Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the process of critical thinking
and offers knowledge and experience that can be applied to
academic, professional, and personal growth. Students will learn
to examine and evaluate the information they are exposed to,
confidently select appropriate evidence from conflicting data, and
craft that evidence into viable answers or solutions. Material will be
drawn from examples and scenarios based on actual academic and
professional situations so that the application of knowledge will
easily transfer to events outside of the classroom.
4 Credit Hours
This practical course provides students with an introduction to the
art of thinking based on examining and discussing different types of
reasoning and the requirements of logical consistency.
4 Credit Hours
This course provides students with an introduction to
contemporary health concerns and issues. Students will discuss
mental health, prescription and over-the-counter drugs, physical
fitness, nutrition, and disease.
4 Credit Hours
This course provides the student with the means and opportunity
to engage their government as a concerned individual. Global
political systems and principal theories will be examined and
compared to events and decisions affecting each student at the
local level. Throughout the course, students will be encouraged to
become participants in their local government and to recognize and
understand the various challenges that influence local decisions.
The information and skills students learn in this course may be
applied to many professional fields.
4 Credit Hours
Students taking this course will study the rules that govern the
proceedings of many businesses and civic organizations. Emphasis
is placed on effective group interaction and communication skills to
include group dynamics, group structure, and group roles.
PSY127 Psychology
4 Credit Hours
This course provides students with an overview of the fundamental
principles and methods of psychology. Topics for discussion include
biological basis of behavior, sensory and perceptual processes,
learning, motivation, developmental changes, personality, social
behavior, and behavioral disorders.
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PSY200 Human Growth and Development

4 Credit Hours
This course is designed to study human growth and development
across the life span with emphasis upon normal growth and
milestones achieved in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional
systems. Professional consideration is given to understanding
changes that occur at different stages of development, and how care
and interaction with individuals needs to be appropriate for their
stage of development
HCM302 Accounting and Billing Procedures for Health

Care Management
4 Credit Hours
An overview of medical insurance, coding, documentation
guidelines, and billing procedures for health care facilities. Students
also learn methods for establishing sound accounts receivable and
collection policies, marketing a practice, analyzing the financial
health of a practice, and maintaining compliance with HIPAA and
privacy regulations.
REL330 World Religion

4 Credit Hours
A concise examination of the historical and philosophical
foundations of the major living religions of the world. Students
taking this course will also explore the lives and teachings of the
founders of these major religions and the cultural factors that
produced them.

4 Credit Hours
A state-of-the-art course in the entry and management of electronic
medical records. Students become familiar with electronic devices
for EMR and discover ways in which these devices allow for
improved patient care. Security and privacy issues related to the use
of EMRs are also addressed.

4 Credit Hours
This course is a combination of applied psychology,
communications, and interpersonal relations designed to acquaint
the student with the tools for self-examination and understanding
of business and social relationships.

4 Credit Hours
This course provides a rudimentary understanding of the terms,
definitions, and formulae used in computing, collecting, and
presenting health care statistics.
Other General Education Courses Include:

MAT214 Algebra
4 Credit Hours
This course is intended to provide a systematic understanding of
organizational principles, practices, and insights pertinent to the
management of health service organizations.
4 Credit Hours
A systematic study of economic issues pertaining to the health care
field. Course work focuses on basic economic tools, supply and
demand, information and insurance markets, key players in the
health care sector, social insurance, and special topics related to the
health care field.
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HCM313 Management of Information Technology for

Health Professionals
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. HCM201) This course offers an advanced approach
for the development of policies and procedures in health care
and teaches students how to meet compliance regulations for
management of information and legislative protection of privacy.
4 Credit Hours
A course designed to broaden the scope of traditional bioethics by
investigating the social, economic, public policy, and legal issues
affecting todays health care industry.
4 Credit Hours
This course expands upon the introduction of health care law.
Students acquire a basic understanding of the law as it pertains to
health care management and particular areas of responsibility.
HCM325 Health and Safety Management Issues in the
Workplace
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. HCM310, HCM323) Students learn how to implement
a risk management framework which involves identifying
organizational hazards, assessing the risks associated with each
hazard, evaluating the acceptability of the residual risks to the
organization, and implementing risk control measures.
HCM405 Long-term Care

4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. MED261, MED262) This course provides a conceptual
framework for the organization of an integrated continuum of
care. Through their course work, students become familiar with the
components of comprehensive long-term care strategies.
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. HCM201) Advanced study of human resources
management, risk management, clinical and business operations
management, governance, planning, marketing, financial
management, and regulatory compliance in the physicians office
practice.
4 Credit Hours
This course provides students with the background necessary for
understanding the politics of health care in relation to the federal
government and the private sector.
HCM499 Directed Professional Practicum
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. Advisors approval, a current GPA of 2.0 or higher)
Students gain practical management skills by spending 120 clock
hours in a supervised health care environment such as a medical
office, clinic, or alternate medical setting approved by college
advisor. Practicum to be completed in the students final quarter.
HIT101 Introduction and Foundations of Health
4 Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of Health Care Information
Management (HIM) and the HIM professional. Health
information requirements will be taught to include but not
limited to: type and content of health records, health record
documentation requirements, and data quality and integrity. The
student will take part in analyzing Health information media data
sources, data storage and retrieval. He/she will be able to describe
the organization, structure and operation of health care delivery
systems in the US and how it applies to the work practices of the
HIM professional. Legal aspects of Health Information will be
identified and analyzed. The various roles of health care providers
and disciplines will be discussed.
HIT103 Health Care Statistics

4 Credit Hours
This course will provide the student with the tools and knowledge
to manipulate, interpret, contrast and compare statistical data for
health information management processes. Research techniques
and means to access various databases and registries utilizing the
internet and software will be taught. Software programs will be
utilized to collect, organize, present and interpret meaningful
data for organizational strategic planning. The roles of health
data analyst within the health information management field are
introduced and the responsibilities outlined.
HIT104 Medical Law and HIPAA
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. HIT101) This course provides an overview of medical
law, ethics, and HIPAA as they relate to Health Information
Management. A focus will be on legal issues within health
care, health care legislation, and regulatory processes to include:
legal terminology, confidentiality, privacy and security, advance
directives, advocacy, policies and procedures. Students are
introduced to the role and responsibilities of a correspondence clerk
within the health information management field to include release
of patient-specific personal health information.
HIT200 Information Systems and Technology
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. COM151) This course provides students the instruction
and tools needed to assess, plan, select and implement an Electronic
Health Record (EHR). The EHR systems used meets the
CCHIT standards and provides a basis for the students to work.
Students utilize e-Medsys software to build an EHR database
and data dictionaries. They are taught how to apply policies and
procedures to use the networks to facilitate EHR, PHR, and other
administrative applications. The students are introduced to the
roles and responsibilities of the EHR clerk as well as a Privacy and
Security officer within the Health Information Management field.
HIT201 Clinical Classification Systems I
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. BIO206) This course introduces clinical classifications,
taxonomies, nomenclatures, terminologies, and clinical vocabularies
in conjunction with principles and practices for ICD-9-CM
and ICD 10 coding applications. Students will be educated
regarding current regulations and guidelines in code assignment
ensure accuracy of diagnostic and procedural groupings, and
how to resolve discrepancies between coded data and supporting
documentation. Use and maintenance also use and maintain
electronic applications and work processes to support clinical
classification and coding. The students will be introduced to the
roles and responsibilities of a Certified Professional Coder through
AAPC and Certified Coding Associate through AHIMA.
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HIT202 Clinical Classification Systems II

4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. HIT201) This course continues to provide additional
principles and practices related to ICD- 9 and ICD -10 coding
applications while utilizing specialty software for coding processes.
Students will continue to learn current regulations and guidelines in
code assignment to confirm accuracy of diagnostic and procedural
groupings utilizing compliance strategies. This class will provide a
more in depth review of the severity of illness classifications, coding
quality monitors, reporting and how it affects case mix analysis.
HIT204 Introduction to Procedural Coding
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. HIT101) The student is provided an introduction to
Current Procedural Terminology coding guidelines in multiple
health care environments e.g.: acute care; ED; same day surgery;
physicians offices; clinics; and alternative health care settings.
Included in this course is discussion of APCs, HCPCS, and
outpatient reimbursement systems. The student will be taught to
abstract supporting health record documentation; and to validate
the diagnosis and procedures codes applied to medical records
stored in the database management system and paper records.
Students utilize encoder resources, which include CPT Assistant, to
apply applications and processes to support CPT code assignment.
HIT205 Procedural Coding II
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. HIT204) This course is a continuation of Current
Procedural Terminology coding guidelines and exploration of
multiple health care settings: acute care, ED, and same day surgery,
physicians offices, clinics, as well as alternative health care settings.
Included in this course is discussion of APCs, HCPCS, and
outpatient reimbursement systems. Medical records stored in the
database management system and paper records are utilized to
abstract supporting documentation found in the health record to
validate the diagnosis and procedures codes applied. Students are
also encouraged to utilize encoder resources which include CPT
Assistant, to utilize applications and processes to support CPT code
assignment.
HIT208 Reimbursement Methodologies
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. HIT202, HIT204, COM151) This course focuses on
health care reimbursement systems, reimbursement methodologies,
and payment process throughout the continuum of care. The
student will be taught how to apply policies and procedures
using clinical data for appropriate reimbursement using various
prospective payment systems. Methods and guidelines will be
used to ensure accuracy of diagnostic and procedural groupings
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to support accurate billing through claims management and

reconciliations processes. The role and responsibilities of the
Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist (CMRS) will be
introduced along with the role of the certifying Board of the
American Medical Billing Association. Definitions and applying
the meaning of acronyms are given to include everything from
APCs to RBRVS.
HIT249 Health Care Management
4 Credit Hours
From this course the student will acquire the basic entry-level
leadership knowledge, skills, roles, and competencies for the
HIM professional. This include but is not limited to describing
means of implementing and organizing change, work design
and process improvement, the management of human resource,
strategic and organizational management, and project and financial
management. The student will master knowledge of AHIMA Code
of ethics, evaluate and assess consequences of breach of ethical
standards and assess how cultural issues affect health, health care
quality, cost, and health care information management. He/she will
be able to help create programs and policies that support a culture
of diversity. Legal aspects of Health Information will be identified
and analyzed.
HIT298 RHIT Exam Success Class
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. HIT103, HIT104, HIT200, HIT205, HIT208,
HIT249) This course will prepare the student for the RHIT
examination. There is strong emphasis on review and application
of the five domains utilized in the Health Information Technology
arena. The five domains include: Health Data Management; Health
Statistics, Biomedical Research, and Quality Management; Health
Services Organization and Delivery; Information Technology and
Systems; and Organizational Resources.
HIT299 Externship Health Information Technician
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. HIT103, HIT104, HIT200, HIT205, HIT208,
HIT249) This course includes 120 clock hours of on-site practical
experience under the supervision of the facilitys staff and/or
the Health Information Management Director. Students are
assigned to externship sites to practice and review the health
information procedures taught during the second year of the
Health Information Management (HIM) program. Externships are
located in a variety of clinical sites. Additionally, any competencies
performed at the site must be checked off as satisfactory for
performance. Students who miss 24 or more scheduled hours at the
off-campus site will be withdrawn from the class.
CS100 Introduction to Computer Science
4 Credit Hours
gain a broad knowledge of the current practice of Computer
Science including coverage of multicore and parallel systems, cloud
computing wireless communications, embedded computing, agile
software development, emerging programming languages (Go and
F#), and new models of e-commerce.
CS105 Introduction to Relational Database
Management Systems
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. CS100) This course provides a vendor-neutral survey of
Relational Database Management Systems Technology. Students
will study the relational model and relational design including E-R
diagramming and normalization techniques. The course introduces
the student to Query-By-Example (QBE) and Structured Query
Language (SQL) and introduces the fundamentals of database
administration and management, data integrity and data security.
CS250 Systems Analysis & Design I
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. CS100, ISE205) Students taking this course are
introduced to the analyses, methodology and tools used to translate
business requirements into information systems that support the
short- and long-term objectives of the enterprise. Students will learn
about traditional structured analysis, object-oriented concepts and
agile methods and the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
They are also introduced to project management concepts and the
software tools most commonly used by systems analysts.
CY100 Network Defense: Fundamentals and Protocols
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ISE205) Students will learn the fundamental skills needed
to evaluate and ultimately defend the networks they manage.
This course provides a review of the key elements of protocols
used in commercial computer networks from the standpoint of
security analysis and introduces students to the security threats to
each. Students will also be introduced to key industry consensus
standards relating to the operations and security of commercial
networks. This course prepares students for E|NSA Certification by
the International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants.
CY103 Network Defense: Security Policy and Threats

4 Credit Hours
to evaluate and ultimately defend the networks they manage. This
course introduces students to the core concepts of network security,
the role and functions of the Network Security Administrator,
the INFOSEC officer and other principals in the security office.
Students will learn to develop and implement a Security Policy
and conduct a Security Awareness program. Students will also
be introduced to common network security threats and intrusion
detection systems and intrusion prevention systems. This course
prepares students for E|NSA Certification by the International
Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants.
CY105 Network Defense: Perimeter Defense
Mechanisms
4 Credit Hours
course introduces students to the core concepts and techniques
of network perimeter defense. Students will learn the importance
of and how to implement physical security measures, the effective
use of firewalls, packet filtering and proxy servers as well how to
configure and implement bastion hosts, honeypots and honeynets.
This course covers both wired and wireless networks. This course
CY107 Network Defense: Securing and
4 Credit Hours
course introduces students to the core concepts and techniques
used to secure Network Operating Systems. Students will learn
the importance of and how to secure key OS related network
devices and effective techniques to secure Windows, Linux and
Unix Network Operating Systems including Linux Web Servers.
Students will also learn to implement effective patch management
policies and practices for both Windows and Linux based systems
and how to implement effective log management practices.
Finally students will learn how to implement and manage effective
security countermeasures for applications software and manage
the particular challenges presented by Web enabled applications.
This course covers both wired and wireless networks. This course
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CY109 Network Defense: Security and Vulnerability

Assessment
4 Credit Hours
course introduces students to the core concepts techniques and
tools used in vulnerability assessment and security responses. The
course covers web and e-mail security, the use of authentication,
encryption and digital signatures; fundamentals of virtual private
networks, how to create fault tolerance how to execute an incident
response, disaster recovery plan and how to implement risk analysis
and perform a vulnerability assessment of a network. This course
CY200 Security +
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ISE205) This course provides students with the
knowledge and skills necessary to understand the core concepts
of computer and network security. This course explains key
security concepts including understanding threats to a computing
infrastructure, securing a network infrastructure, understanding
encryption technologies, securing communication and applications,
and responding to security incidents. This course is designed to
help prepare students for the CompTIA Security+ Certification
Examination.
CY298 (CY289ON) Systems and Information Security
Career Success
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. This course should be taken during the students final
term and the student must have completed CY100, CY103,
CY105, CY107, and CY109) This course is designed to prepare
students for success on Microsoft Certification Examinations
70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2
and the Network Security Administrator E|NSA Certification by
the International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants.
Students will participate in structured classroom review and testing
to assess the students recall, understanding and ability to apply
the material presented throughout the program. This is a capstone
course that will culminate with the student sitting for Microsoft
MCITP (Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional)
Server Administrator, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate and
EC Council E|NSA Certification.
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CY300 Physical and Technical Security

4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. CY100) This course provides students with an
introduction to security from a physical and technical perspective
and an overview of the various technologies that support the
security functions of todays enterprise.
CY305 Software Security Technologies
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. CS100) This course introduces students to the field of
secure software development and provides them with a survey of
the strategies and methodologies used by secure software developers
as well as practical programming strategies used to secure data.
CY310 Principles of Incident Response and Disaster
Recovery
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. CY100) This course provides students with a foundation
in disaster recovery principles and planning and emphasizes
the importance of incident response in minimizing prolonged
downtime that can potentially lead to irreparable loss to the
enterprise.
CY315 Computer Forensics and Investigations
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. CY100) Students taking this course will develop the
knowledge and skills necessary to launch and complete a successful
computer investigation. The course includes how to acquire and
report digital evidence, conduct a high-tech investigation and
subsequent digital analysis, and report its findings. The course
also includes coverage of new software tools and how to set up and
equip a computer forensics lab.
CY325 Biometrics: Application, Technology and
Management
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. CY100) This course presents the student with an
introduction to biometrics as applied to computer security.
The course emphasizes the biometric technologies employed in
authentication, authorization, identification and access control to
protect valuable computer and network resources and assets. The
course examines how and why biometric systems are emerging as an
increasingly important aspect of cyber security.
CY335 Virtualization Security
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ISE227) This course provides the student with an
introduction to virtualization including grid and cloud computing,
the types of virtualization, and the importance of virtualization
security. Students will survey the virtualization solutions offered
by VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix Xen Server, Sun xVM,

Red Hat Linux and NoMachine and will learn key strategies and
techniques to secure these environments.
CY400 Information Security Management
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. CY300, CY305, CY310, CY315) This course focuses
on the managerial aspects of information security and assurance.
It covers access control models, information security governance,
and information security program assessment and metrics. Students
in the course will also be introduced to relevant national and
international laws and international standards such as the ISO
27000 series.
CY405 Information Security Risk Management
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. CY400) Security is currently identified as a critical area of
Information Technology management by a majority of government,
commercial, and industrial organizations. Students in this course
will be introduced to the practice of Information Security Risk
Management. They will gain the knowledge and skills necessary
to design, implement and maintain an effective Risk Management
program as part of a larger enterprise- wide Information Assurance
effort.
CY410 Ethical Hacking and Network Defense
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. IT250, CY305) This course introduces students to the
tools and penetration testing methodologies used by ethical hackers
and provides a thorough discussion the role of ethical hackers and
their importance in protecting corporate and government data
from cyber-attacks. Students are provided with updated computer
security resources that describe new vulnerabilities and innovative
methods to protect networks. The course includes a review of
federal and state computer crime laws, as well as recent changes in
penalties for illegal computer hacking.
CY430 Principles of Cryptography
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. IT250, CY305) This course provides a practical survey
of both the principles and practice of cryptography in computer
security. Students are introduced to the basic concepts of
cryptography and their use in protecting data and resources from
disclosure, to guarantee the authenticity of data and messages, and
to protect systems from network-based attacks.
ISE101 Implementing and Troubleshooting

OS Technology
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. PRE051 if applicable) This course is designed to prepare
students for CompTIA A+ Essentials Certification examination
(220-802). Topics include operating system fundamentals;
operating system architecture; comparison of operating systems;
the boot process; installing, configuring, supporting, and upgrading
operating systems; diagnosing and troubleshooting operating
systems, and file systems. Students will also be introduced to
networking, hard drive support, and Internet concepts and
configurations as related to operating systems. At the conclusion
of the course students will sit for the CompTIA A+ Essentials
examination.
ISE102 Computer Hardware Technology
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. PRE051 if applicable) This course is designed to prepare
students for the CompTIA A+ Practical Application Certification
examination (220-801). Students taking this course will develop the
knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to install, troubleshoot,
service, and support microcomputer hardware. At the conclusion
of the course students will sit for the CompTIA A+ Practical
Application examination.
ISE103 Network+
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ISE101) Students taking this course will obtain the
background information necessary to understand networking
technology for local area networks (LANS), wide area networks
(WANS), and the Internet.
ISE111 Help Desk and User Support
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. PRE051 if applicable) This course focuses on key
information and skills for user support professionals, including
troubleshooting and problem solving, successful communication
with clients, determining a clients specific needs, and training
end users. The course also covers the components of a software
utilities tool kit for support professionals and preparing successful
presentations and user support meetings.
ISE205 Windows Server Administration I
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ISE101) This course provides students with a broad
understanding of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 as well as the
knowledge and skills necessary to plan, implement, administer, and
troubleshoot Windows Server 2008 in an Active Directory domain
environment.
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ISE215 Network Client Administration

4 Credit Hours
knowledge and skills necessary to implement, administer, and
troubleshoot a desktop operating system in a network environment.
deploying, and maintaining print and fax applications services and

network storage solutions using SAN technology. This course is
designed to help students prepare for and pass Microsoft Certified
IT Professional Examination 70-643.
ISE217 Windows PowerShell Programming

4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. COM158, ISE205) This course provides students with
the knowledge and skills needed to understand the structure,
syntax, and use of Microsoft Windows PowerShell and to use
PowerShell commandlets to efficiently automate common client/
server administrative and management tasks. Additionally, students
will learn how to use Windows PowerShell techniques for discovery,
working with event logs, retrieving data and work with text, as well
as working with the file system, registry, and environment variables.
ISE223 Security+
4 Credit Hours
knowledge and skills necessary to understand the core concepts
of computer and network security. This course explains key
security concepts including understanding threats to a computing
infrastructure, securing a network infrastructure, understanding
encryption technologies, securing communication and applications,
and responding to security incidents. This course is designed to
help prepare students for the CompTIA Security+ Certification
Examination.
ISE218 Network Infrastructure Configuration

4 Credit Hours
knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, manage,
maintain, and troubleshoot IPv4 and IPv6 network addressing,
Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name Services
(DNS), Routing and Remote Access Services (RRAS), file and
storage services, print services, Network Access Protection (NAP),
and other elements of a Microsoft Windows Server 2008 network
infrastructure. This course is designed to help students prepare for
and pass Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Examination
70-642.
ISE224 Windows Server Administration II

4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ISE218, ISE219) Students taking this course will obtain
the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and deploy a Microsoft
Windows Server 2008 domain in the enterprise. This course focuses
on planning and deployment of network infrastructure, Active
Directory, storage services, application services, and file and print
services from the standpoint of a network administrator. Students
will also gain experience in planning and implementing server and
network security and maintaining high network availability. This
course is designed to help students prepare for and pass Microsoft
Certified IT Professional Examination 70-646.
ISE219 Directory Services Administration

4 Credit Hours
knowledge and skills necessary to plan, install, configure, manage,
maintain, and troubleshoot Active Directory in a Microsoft
Windows Server 2008 domain. Students will also learn to use
Group Policy objects to manage user and computer environments
and deploy software. This course is designed to help students
prepare for and pass Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist
Examination 70-640.
ISE227 Network Server Installation

and Configuration
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ISE103, ISE205) Students taking this course will build
the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a core Windows
Server 2012 infrastructure in an enterprise environment. This
course focuses on implementing, managing, maintaining, and
provisioning services and infrastructure using Windows Server
2012. It covers the initial implementation and configuration of core
services, such as Active Directory Domain Services, networking
services, and Hyper-V configuration.
ISE221 Windows Applications Infrastructure

Configuration
4 Credit Hours
knowledge and skills necessary to plan and deploy a Microsoft
Windows Server 2008 applications environment in the enterprise.
This course focuses on planning and deployment of application
servers and the server infrastructure necessary to support Web
application and Terminal Services. This course also covers planning,
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ISE228 Network Server Core Services

4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ISE103, ISE205) Students taking this course will build
the knowledge and skills necessary to implement a core Windows
Server 2012 infrastructure in an enterprise environment. This
course focuses on mastery of core services such as user and group
management, network access, and data security.
ISE229 Network Server Advanced Services

4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ISE228) Students taking this course will build the skills
and knowledge necessary to implement advanced Windows Server
2012 Services in an enterprise environment. This textbook focuses
on mastery of fault tolerance; load balancing, failover clustering,
certificate services and identity federation.
ISE230 Linux Administration
4 Credit Hours
conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to work with
Linux operating systems in a network administration environment.
The course covers the latest Linux distributions as well as new
storage technologies such as a LVM and ext4. Students will also
learn about key job-related networking services including FTP,
NFS, Samba, Apache, DNS, DHCP, NTP, Radius, LDAP, Squid,
Sendmail Postfix, X, SSH, VNC, and SQL. Security practices
and technologies will also be covered. The course is designed to
prepare students to sit for CompTIAs Linux+ (Powered by LPI)
Certification examination.
ISE231 Cloud Computing I
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ISE103, ISE205) Students in this course will gain
fundamental knowledge and understanding of the main cloud
computing principles and concepts. This vendor neutral course
explains what cloud computing means from a business and
technical perspective, as well as what is involved in moving to
and governing the cloud. This course prepares students for the
CompTIA Cloud Essentials certification examination.
ISE232 Virtualization I
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ISE205, ISE218) This course provides students with a
working knowledge of many of todays most popular virtualization
products including VMware, VMware Server, Microsoft Virtual
Server, and Microsoft Hyper-V. In addition to learning how to
install and use the leading virtualization products, students will
learn how to apply virtualization technology to set up virtual
networks, provide for disaster recovery, create high-availability
solutions with clustering, improve security and performance, and
use management software to administer multiple virtual machines.
ISE235 Building an Email System
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ISE205) Students taking this course will gain the
knowledge and skills needed to plan, implement, and maintain
a reliable, secure messaging infrastructure. This course focuses
on deploying and configuring Microsoft Exchange Server 2007,
creating, deploying, and managing user accounts, distribution lists,

and public folders. It also emphasizes securing Exchange against
viruses and spam, disaster recovery, and implementing remote
access and Unified Messaging services.
ISE236 Enterprise Desktop Support
4 Credit Hours
the knowledge and skills needed to support Windows 7 client users
in client-server enterprise environment. This course is designed
to prepare students to sit for Microsoft Certified Information
Technology Professional (MCITP) certification examination 70685 Windows 7 Enterprise Desktop Support Technician.
ISE237 Web Server Administration
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ISE205, ISE230) This course provides students with
a comprehensive overview of the tools and techniques needed
to successfully administer a web server. The course provides an
introduction to the basics of this job role, covers server installation
and then moves on to the installation, configuration and
administration of web servers. The course covers all topics for both
Microsoft Windows and Linux server environments including
both Microsoft Windows Server 2000 and 2003, Red Hat Linux,
Internet Information Services (IIS), Apache web server, Microsoft
SQL server and MySQL. This course also prepares the student for
the Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) certification examination.
ISE239 Data Sharing with XML
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. COM158, COM200) This course introduces students
to the Extensible Markup Language (XML). XML is the open
standard recommended by the World Wide Web consortium
(W3C) to facilitate the sharing of structured data across different
information systems, particularly via the Internet. Students will
learn to use XML syntax to create valid, well-formed documents
and how to work with namespaces to create documents combining
several XML vocabularies. Students will learn and practice
employing multiple schemas in large document structures and
work with several standard XML vocabularies, including XHTML,
MathML, and SS. Students will also explore cross-browser solutions
to programming with the W3C document object model.
ISE241 Wireless Digital Communications
4 Credit Hours
conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills needed to work with
wireless technology in a network administration environment.
Students will learn fundamental topics, such as planning, designing,
installing, securing, and configuring wireless LANs and common
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wireless LAN uses including maintenance, security, and business

applications. This course is designed around the latest version of the
CWNA exam, as well as the new IEEE 802.11 standards.
ISE298 Information Technology Professional
Certification and Career Success
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. This course should be taken during the students final
term and the student must have completed ISE218, ISE219,
ISE224) This course is designed to prepare students for success on
Microsoft Certification Examinations 70-642: Windows Server
2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration, 70-640: Windows
Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration, and 70-646: Windows
Server 2008 Administrator through a structured classroom review
and testing to assess the students recall, understanding, and ability
to apply the material presented throughout the program. This
is a capstone course that will culminate with the student taking
these Microsoft certification examinations as part of the final
examination. Additionally, students taking this course will prepare
to effectively search for, interview, and secure a position as an
Information Technology professional.
ISE299 Information System Externship
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. Completion of 48 credit hours with a CGPA of 2.0)
Students will have the opportunity to explore potential Information
Systems career paths by working 120 hours in a business
organization under the supervision of an experienced professional.
ISE300 Object Oriented Programming
Logic and Design
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. COM158) This course introduces students to
programming logic and design using object-oriented principles.
Students will learn basic programming concepts and key concepts
of object orientation, including classes, objects, behaviors, and
attributes. Students are introduced to the advantages of structured
programming, creating methods that include sequence, selection,
and loop structures as well as sophisticated use of arrays. Students
also gain background in the object-oriented concepts of inheritance
and polymorphism as well as managing program errors using the
object-oriented technique of exception handling.
ISE301 Database Administration
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. COM205 or COM235, ISE103) Students taking this
course will develop the knowledge and skills required to install,
configure, administer, and troubleshoot a client-server database
management system.
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ISE302 Oracle Administration I

4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ISE103 and COM205 or COM235) This course
introduces the student to the fundamental knowledge and
skills needed to use basic Structured Query Language (SQL)
commands to interact with Oracle 11g databases in the enterprise.
Additionally, this course covers many objectives of Exam 1Z0-051
Oracle Database 11g: SQL fundamentals I. This exam is the
first exam in the Oracle PL/SQL Oracle Certified Associate level
certification track.
ISE303 Oracle Administration II
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ISE302) This course builds on ISE302 and provides the
student with advanced knowledge and skills to interact with Oracle
11g databases in the enterprise. Additionally, this course covers
many objectives of Exam 1Z0-051 Oracle Database 11g: SQL
fundamentals I. This exam is the first exam in the Oracle PL/SQL
Oracle Certified Associate level certification track.
ISE304 Programming with Visual Basic
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. COM158, ISE301) Students taking this course will
develop the knowledge and skills needed to develop applications in
Microsoft Visual Basic .NET for the Microsoft .NET platform.
ISE305 Information Systems Security
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ISE103) This course provides the future information
systems security decision maker with the knowledge and skills
needed to develop a corporate security policy that balances access,
protection, consistency, and cost.
ISE306 Routing and Switching I
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ISE103) Students taking this course will develop
the knowledge and skills needed to implement, configure, and
troubleshoot Cisco routers in a mid-size enterprise branch office
environment.
ISE310 Introduction to Database Systems and SQL
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. COM205 or COM235) This course provides
students with a solid foundation in practical database design
and implementation as well as the Structured Query Language
(SQL). Students will learn the theory underlying todays Relational
Database Models and how to analyze data, build and normalize
database tables. Students will utilize various SQL implementations
to query and manipulate data within the database. Students will
also be introduced to database connectivity and web technologies,
business intelligence, data warehouses and database administration
and security.
ISE331 Cloud Computing II

4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ISE231, NET300) This course prepares students to
implement private clouds with Microsoft technology. Students will
gain the knowledge and develop the skills to implement Microsoft
Self-Server Web Portals, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
and Hyper-V clustering to deliver access to virtual machines in the
private cloud.
ISE400 Web Development with PHP and MySQL
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. COM158, COM200, ISE230, ISE300) This course
introduces students to PHP and MySQL popular open source
technologies that are ideal for quickly developing database-driven
web applications. Students will learn to use these tools together to
produce effective, interactive web applications. Through lecture
and laboratory exercises, students will learn the basics of the PHP
language, how to set up and work with a MySQL database and
how to use PHP to interact with the database and server. Students
will also learn how to complete common e-commerce tasks such
as authenticating users, constructing a shopping cart, generating
PDF documents and images dynamically, sending and managing
web-based E-mail, facilitating user discussions, manage content and
connect to web services using XML.
ISE401 Database Design
4 Credit Hours
Students taking this course will develop the knowledge and
skills required to design and implement a client-server database
management system and its related components.
ISE402 E-commerce Web Site Design
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ISE304) Students taking this course will develop the
knowledge and skills needed to build and deploy a scalable, highperformance site using Microsoft Commerce Server 2002.
ISE406 Routing and Switching II
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ISE306) Students taking this course will develop
the knowledge and skills needed to implement, configure, and
troubleshoot Cisco switches, Cisco wireless network technology,
and wide area networks.
ISE407 Database Security and Auditing
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ISE301) Students taking this course will develop the
knowledge and skills needed to implement security on modern
business databases using Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and Oracle
10g.
ISE499 IT Externship
4 Credit Hours
Students will have the opportunity to gain valuable practical skills
and hands-on experience by working 120 hours in a supervised
business environment with an emphasis on network administration
and support.
IT200 Technical Writing for Information Technology
Professionals
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. PRE031, if applicable) Students taking this course will
develop the skills necessary to produce clear and effective technical
documents and reports.
IT250 Introduction to Statistics
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. MAT214) Students taking this course will gain a
knowledge of the theory underlying statistics and basic skills to
collect, analyze and report data. The course also includes coverage
of ethics in statistics highlighting new guidelines that have been
established in industry.
IT330 Project Management for Information Technology
Professionals
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. CS100) Students taking this course will develop skills
in project integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resource,
communications, risk, procurement and stakeholder management
as well as planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing
processes. This course emphasizes the principles distinctive to
managing information technology projects that extend well beyond
standard project management requirements.
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ISE103, ISE205) This course provides students with a
working knowledge of many of todays most popular virtualization
products including VMware, VMware Server, Microsoft Virtual
Server, and Microsoft Hyper-V. In addition to learning how to
install and use the leading virtualization products, students will
learn how to apply virtualization technology to set up virtual
networks, provide for disaster recovery, create high-availability
solutions with clustering, improve security and performance, and
use management software to administer multiple virtual machines.
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NET235 Implementing Messaging Services

4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ISE227, ISE228, ISE229) Students taking this course
will gain the knowledge and skills needed to plan, implement
and maintain a reliable and secure messaging infrastructure in
the enterprise. This course focuses on deploying and configuring
Microsoft Exchange Server, creating, deploying and managing user
accounts, distribution lists and public folders. It also emphasizes
securing Exchange against viruses and spam, disaster recovery, and
implementing remote access and Unified Messaging Services.
Career Success
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. To be taken in the final term, and ISE227, ISE228, and
ISE229) This course is designed to prepare students for success
on Microsoft Certification Examinations 70-410: Installing and
Configuring Windows Server 2012, 70-411: Administering
Windows Server 2012 and 70-412: Configuring Advanced
Windows Server 2012 Services through structured classroom review
and testing to assess the students recall understanding and ability
to apply the material presented throughout the program. This is
a capstone course that will culminate with the student sitting for
these Microsoft certification examinations as part of the course final
examination. Additionally, students taking this course will prepare
to effectively prepare a technical resume, conduct a job search,
interview and secure a position in the IT industry.
NET300 Designing and Implementing a Server
Infrastructure
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ISE227, ISE228, ISE229) This is first of two courses
covering the planning, design and deployment of a physical and
logical Windows Server 2012 Active Directory Domain Services
infrastructure. Students taking this course will gain the knowledge
and skills to perform name resolution, application integration,
optimization and automatic remediation and maintenance of
network services. This course maps to the Microsoft Certified
Solutions Expert (MCSE) Server Infrastructure credential.
NET310 Implementing Collaboration Services
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ISE227, ISE228, ISE229) Students taking this course
will obtain the knowledge and build the skills necessary to install,
configure, and administer Microsoft SharePoint 2010 in the
enterprise. The course also covers managing and monitoring sites
and users. This course is designed to help students prepare for and
pass Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist examination 70-667.
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NET315 VOIP & Unified Communications I

4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ISE103, ISE205) This course provides students with an
introduction to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and emerging
Unified Communication technology. Students will learn the
component technologies, how they work, how they work together
and how to employ them profitably in the enterprise.
NET400 Implementing an Advanced Server
Infrastructure
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. NET300) This is the second of a two course sequence
needed to plan, design and deploy a physical and logical Windows
Server 2012 Active Directory Domain Services Infrastructure.
Students will learn how to plan and implement some of the more
advanced features available in Windows Server 2012. This course
maps to the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Server
Infrastructure credential.
NET405 Linux Operations and Administration I
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ISE227) Students taking this course will build the
skills and knowledge necessary to effectively deploy, manage and
administer servers and clients using the Linux operating system in
the enterprise and to effectively integrate devices using Linux based
operating systems into the enterprise network.
NET410 Web Server Administration
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. NET405) This course provides a comprehensive overview
of the tools and techniques needed for students to effectively
perform as a Web Server Administrator. Students will learn the
basics of this job role, and the, installation, configuration, and
administration of Web servers. Students will practice skills in both
Linux and Microsoft Windows Server environments.
SDE111 Computer Programming, Logic and Design
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. CS100) This course introduces students to the
fundamental concepts of computer programming. The course
utilizes Python, a general-purpose high-level programming language
whose design philosophy emphasizes code readability. Students
will learn programming logic and design using data structures such
as strings, arrays, files, lists and dictionaries. Students will also be
introduced to the Software Development Life Cycle and software
development processes and methodologies. Students will practice
and apply their knowledge by creating interesting programs that
solve real-word business problems.
SDE150 Mathematics for Programmers

4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. CS100) This course helps students develop the specific
math skills and understanding they need to succeed as computer
programmers. The course is tailored to the topics of most
importance in software and application development. It covers
sets and set theory, logic, numbering systems, sequences and
series, complex numbers, exponential and logarithmic equations,
probability and statistics.
SDE160 Data Structures & Algorithms
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. SDE111) This course provides students with a
comprehensive examination of data structures in Python including
their design, analysis, and implementation. The course presents
material from an object-oriented perspective that provides
students with a foundation for understanding core object-oriented
programming concepts. The material presented for Python is
presented in the same way as Data Structures and Algorithms in
Java and C++ and will be useful to students as they learn high-level
programming languages.
SDE205 Application Development
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ISE103, SDE111, SDE160) This course introduces
students to multiple areas of application development while
stressing Python style, best practices and good programming habits.
The course covers application development for clients and servers,
databases, interfacing with popular Microsoft Office applications,
the World Wide Web, the cloud and social media.
SDE211 Database Programming I
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. CS105, SDE111) This course introduces students to the
use of Structured Query Language (SQL) to access and manipulate
data in relational database management systems (RDBMS).
Students will learn and gain hands-on experience with both
Microsoft and Oracle implementations of SQL enabling them to
work with the world top database platforms in use today Oracle
for the enterprise and Microsoft Access for the desktop.
SDE230 Linux for Programmers
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. ISE101, ISE103) This course provides an introduction
to the Linux operating system tailored to the needs of the
programming student. The course focuses on the topics of greatest
interest to the software developer Linux architecture, Linux
components, and Linux desktop environments. The course also
introduces shell scripting, user and group management, networking
and network communications, software and resource management,
and the Apache Web server.
SDE255 Object-Oriented Programming I

4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. SDE205) This course introduces students to object
orienting programming concepts, using the C++ programming
language. The object-oriented programming paradigm is the
dominant paradigm in use today for the development of enterprise
applications. The student will learn the fundamental features that
support the object-oriented programming style such as dynamic
dispatch, encapsulation, subtype polymorphism, inheritance and
open recursion.
SDE260 Java Programming I
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. SDE255) This course introduces students to the Java
programming language and prepares students to become proficient
Java programmers. The course focuses on problem solving skills
and emphasizes correct use of fundamental programming concepts
and techniques such as loops, methods and arrays that are the
foundation for Java programming.
SDE262 Java Programming II
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. SDE260) This course introduces students to the Java
programming language and prepares students to become proficient
Java programmers. It builds upon the fundamental skills and
knowledge gained in SDE260 and extends to advanced topics
such as applets and multimedia, advanced implementation of lists,
stacks and queues, binary search trees, multithreading and parallel
programming, and Java database programming.
SDE270 Programming Mobile Applications I
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. SDE230, SDE262) This course introduces students to
developing apps for Android mobile devices on a Windows or Mac
computer. Students will become familiar with the development
environment and software for creating Android apps, the
programming logic used in the apps, and Java code that puts the
software design and logic into practice.
SDE295 Software Engineering I
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. SDE255) This course introduces students to the discipline
and practice of Software Engineering. This discipline is a critical
component of building todays increasingly complex enterprise
systems. Students will focus on the key concepts of Software
Engineering and their application throughout the software life
cycle.
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Keyboarding
KEY100 Keyboarding I
4 Credit Hours
Students taking this introductory course will learn or review
the computer keyboard, establishing correct posture and finger
techniques for the alphabet, figures and sentences. Students will
also become acquainted with parts of the keyboard/computer and
the use of software. Students will learn letter styles and format,
reports, manuscripts, memorandums, tables, proofreading,
punctuation, and centering exercises. Typing speed on the two best
five-minute timed writings with no more than five errors will count
for 40% of the course grade.
KEY183 Keyboarding II
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. KEY100) This course is a continuation of Keyboarding
I (KEY100). Students taking this course will develop skills in the
following areas: formatting, accuracy, proofreading, punctuation,
and speed. These skills will be used to create memos, letters,
manuscripts, outlines, labels, and centered documents. Typing
speed of 35 wpm on at least two five-minute timed writings with
no more than five errors is required for successful completion of
this course.
Mathematics
4 Credit Hours
examine the fundamental principles of mathematical theory and
grow to understand the logic and inter-relationship of various
mathematical functions.
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. PRE041 if applicable) Students will learn basic business
math concepts, including number systems, fractions, decimals, the
metric system, and problem solving.
MAT210 Business Mathematics II
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. MAT110) Students will build on skills they acquired
in Business Math I. Emphasis is placed on such topics as simple
interest, the discounting process, compound interest, and present
values.
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MAT214 Algebra
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. PRE041 if applicable) Students will learn algebraic
problem solving, radicals, quadratic equations, polynomials,
inequalities, and applied problem solving.
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. MAT214) Students will be introduced to common
statistical methods. The focus of the course is to increase each
students statistical literacy. Upon completion of the course students
should be able to identify and perform appropriate statistical
procedures, and properly interpret the results. (BBA students only)
Medical
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. MED261, MED262) This course provides an in-depth
look at diseases that affect the various tissues, organs, and systems
of the body.
4 Credit Hours
An introductory medical terminology course. Students will learn
how to spell medical terms and how to use them correctly. Students
will learn terms that pertain to the cell, tissues, and structures of the
nervous system, the senses, the integumentary system, the urinary
system, the endocrine system, oncology, and radiology/nuclear
medicine.
4 Credit Hours
An introductory course for medical terminology. This course helps
students to learn how to spell medical terms and how to use them
correctly. Students will learn terms that pertain to the skeletal,
muscular, respiratory, circulatory, digestive, reproductive systems,
and psychiatry.
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. PRE041 if applicable) The core of the course involves
solving for the unknowns which form the basis for proper
medication and dose calculation. Students will learn how to
accurately calculate dosages and properly interpret medication
labels. A letter grade of a C is required for successful completion
of this course for Medical Assisting students.

4 Credit Hours
Introduction to law and ethics pertinent to medical careers.
Students will discuss and learn about legal issues that are important
to health care professionals, including the foundations of law and
ethics as well as professional, social, and interpersonal health care
issues.
MED198 Pharmacy Technician Exam Success Class
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. To be taken concurrently with MED199 in the last
term, MED110, MED205, and PTA 170) This course is designed
to prepare the student for success on the Pharmacy Technician
Certification Exam (PTCE) through a structured classroom review
and testing to assess the students recall of materials presented
throughout the program.
MED199 Pharmacy Technician Externship
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. To be taken in the students last term, MED110,
MED205, and PTA170) This course provides students with the
opportunity to receive hands-on experience. Course work includes
120 clock hours of on-site experience under the supervision of the
facilitys staff and/or the Director of Health Care Education. Any
student who is absent 12 or more hours at the site without proper
approval from site supervisor(s) and campus supervisor(s) will be
MED202 Clinical Medical Assisting
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. MED100, MED104, MED160, and must be taken in
conjunction with or prior to MED208, MED273, and MED275)
Students taking this course will learn entry-level medical assisting
skills in areas including: integrated clinical procedures; assisting
with specialty examinations, and assisting with minor surgery.
Information on patient education for health maintenance and
disease prevention will be reinforced throughout the course. A
minimum letter grade of C is required for successful completion
of this course. Each student must demonstrate each skill identified
in the course to the minimum stated level of competency for
successful completion of the course or score an 85% on all skill
based competencies.
MED204 Introduction to CPT Coding
4 Credit Hours
Students who complete this course will be able to demonstrate an
entry-level knowledge of CPT coding requirements. Students will
also receive an introduction into HCPCS coding procedures.

4 Credit Hours
Students will analyze the classes of medically approved drugs, their
action, indications, side-effects, and interactions. A letter grade of a
C is required for successful completion of this course for Medical
Assisting students.
MED207 Advanced CPT Coding and Introduction to
Third Party Reimbursement and HIPAA
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. MED204) Students who complete this course will be
able to demonstrate an entry-level knowledge of CPT coding
requirements and third party reimbursement issues. Students will
also receive an introduction to HIPAA guidelines in the health care
setting.
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. MED100, MED104, KEY100 or COM151, and in the
MAA program MED202 must be taken prior to or in conjunction
with MED208, MED273, and MED275) Students taking this
course will develop the skills they need to handle administrative
duties in a busy medical office including: reception, telephone
procedures, scheduling, and office equipment usage. Students
will learn how office computers are integrated into medical office
settings. A variety of class projects and writing assignments will
help students to develop strong written communications skills.
General management duties covered in the course include:
orientation, policies and procedures, maintaining licenses, liability,
and accreditation. A minimum letter grade of C is required for
successful completion of this course and a score of 85% on all skillbased competencies for medical assisting majors.
MED210 Introduction to ICD Coding
4 Credit Hours
Students who complete this course will be able to demonstrate an
entry-level knowledge of the introductory rules and principles of
coding, as well as exposure to coding guidelines.
MED212 Advanced ICD Coding
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. MED210) This is an advanced course dealing with rules
and principles of ICD coding. Students will learn the classification
and sequencing of diagnosis and data retrieval for acute care
facilities.
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MED222 Advanced Coding Applications

4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. MED207, MED212, to be taken in the last term) This is
an advanced course dealing with rules, principles and applications
of ICD coding. Students will learn the classification and sequencing
of coding aspects ranging from digestive system to the inpatient
procedural codes as well as radiology, pathology, and medicines.
MED240 Introduction to Medical
Insurance Billing Practices
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. MED204, MED210, COM151 or KEY100) This course
provides introductory information about major insurance programs
and federal health care legislation. Students will discuss legal and
regulatory considerations (including HIPAA regulations), national
diagnosis and procedure coding systems, reimbursement issues, and
their role in accurately processing claims. Students will develop a
working knowledge for coding for medical necessity.
MED245 Medicare and Medical Reimbursement
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. MED100, MED104, MED240) The focus of this course
includes reimbursement issues settings. Students will also learn
about managed care issues, including Medicare reimbursement
systems and Medicare fraud and abuse.
MED249 Medical Billing and Coding Externship
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. MED204, MED210, MED240) This course includes
120 clock hours of on-site practical experience under supervision
of the facilitys staff and/or the Director of Health Care Education.
Students are encouraged to locate their own site, however, the
selection and approval of the site remains the responsibility of the
Director of Health Care Education. Any competencies performed
at the site must be checked off as satisfactory for performance.
Any student who misses 12 or more hours from the externship site
will be withdrawn from the class.
4 Credit Hours
A study of the anatomy and physiology of the skeletal, muscular,
respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, immune, digestive, and
reproductive systems.
4 Credit Hours
Students taking this course will study the anatomy and physiology
of the cell, tissues, structures of the nervous system, the senses,
the integumentary system, the urinary system, and the endocrine
system.
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MED273 Invasive Clinical Procedures

4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. MED261, MED110, and MED202 and must be
taken in conjunction with or prior to MED208, MED273, and
MED275) This course provides an introduction to the tools
and skills used in the physicians office laboratory. Tools that will
be used include the microscope and centrifuge. Skills include
blood specimen collection including: venipuncture and capillary
puncture; injection procedures; basic hematological procedures;
clinical chemistry, and immunologic testing in the CLIA-waived
laboratory. A minimum letter grade of C is required for successful
completion of this course. Each student must demonstrate each
skill identified in the course to the minimum stated level of
competency for successful completion of the course or score an
85% on all skill-based competencies.
MED275 Non-Invasive Clinical Procedures
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. MED262 and MED202 must be taken in conjunction
with or prior to MED208, MED273, and MED275) Students will
learn basic OSHA compliance with blood-borne (and airborne)
pathogen training; urinalysis procedures; basic microbiological
principles and procedures; diagnostic imaging; nutrition for
health and disease; spirometry testing, and electrocardiography. A
of this course. Each student must demonstrate each skill identified
in the course to the minimum stated level of competency for
successful completion of the course or score an 85% on all skillbased competencies.
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. MED208) This specialized course is designed to teach
medical assisting students and medical secretaries basic medical
office duties. Students will learn to prepare various medical
forms and reports, and medical office financial procedures such
as recording payments, reconciling bank statements, and general
bookkeeping procedures. This course also provides detailed
instruction in processing insurance claims including: ICD-9 and
CPT coding, completion of CMS1500 and other specialized
insurance forms, and third party billing and reimbursements. A
of this course and a score of 85% on all skill-based competencies for
MAA majors only.
MED298 Medical Assisting Exam Success Class

4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. Must be taken in the final term and the student must
have completed all of the 100-level Medical classes, MED202,
MED273 and MED275) This course is designed to prepare the
student for success on the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
examination or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam through
a structured classroom review and testing to assess the students
recall of materials presented throughout the program. This is a
capstone course that will culminate with the student taking the
RMA as the final examination. The RMA certification exam is part
of the MED298 class; a student not completing the MED298 class
will not be qualified to take the exam but will have up to 6 months
to retake the class and be eligible to take the exam. Also, receipt
of the RMA certification is contingent on graduation from the
Medical Assisting program.
MED299 Medical Assisting Externship
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. Must be taken in the final term and the student must
have completed all of the 100-level Medical classes, MED202,
MED273 and MED275) This course includes 160 clock hours of
on-site practical experience under the supervision of the facilitys
staff and/or the Medical Program Director. Students are encouraged
to locate their own site, however, the selection and approval
of the site remains the responsibility of the Medical Program
Director. Provider level CPR certification and first aid training is
required prior to externship. A letter grade of C is required for
successful completion of this course; additionally, any competencies
performed at the site must be checked off as satisfactory for
performance. Any student who misses 16 or more hours from the
externship site will be withdrawn from the class. Receipt of the
RMA certification is contingent on graduation from the Medical
Assisting program.
MOP298 Medical Office Professional Career Success
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. Must be taken in last term and student must have
completed all 100 level courses in the MOP program) This course
is designed to prepare the students for success in the Medical Office
Profession career field. This is a capstone course that will prepare
students to sit for the National Certified Medical Office Assistant
Exam (NCMOA) though a structured review and testing to assess
the students recall of materials presented throughout the program.
MOP299 Medical Office Professional Externship
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. Must be taken in last term, and MED202, MED208,
MED285) This course includes 120 clock hours of on-site practical
experience under the supervision of the facilitys staff and/or the
Medical Program Director. Students are encouraged to locate their

own site, however, the selection and approval of the site remains the
responsibility of the Medical Program Director. Provider level CPR
certification and first aid training is required prior to externship.
A letter grade of C is required for successful completion of this
course; additionally, any competencies performed at the site must
be checked off as satisfactory for performance. Any student that
misses 12 or more hours from the externship site will be withdrawn
from the class. Receipt of the NCMA certification is contingent on
graduation from the Medical Office Professional program.
MMP150 Introduction to Multimedia
4 Credit Hours
This course is designed to introduce students to the history, models,
theories, concepts and terminology of mass communication;
specifically focusing on the beginnings of different media. Students
will gain understanding of the complex interactions between media
and society, and think critically about the ways in which mass
media interacts with our everyday lives. This course introduces
students to mass communication theories and concepts to help
explain and/or predict causes and effects of mass communication.
Students are also introduced to the various careers in mass media
and what is entailed in these professions.
MMP152 Media Law and Ethics
4 Credit Hours
Students will become familiar with media law and ethics.
Students will gain an understanding regarding libel, copyright,
and other proprietary laws affecting broadcasting, including
U.S. Constitutional provisions and international broadcasting
treaties and accords. Topics will also include ethics and moral
development, ethics and society and conflicts of interest.
MMP155 Introduction to Social Media
4 Credit Hours
This class examines the relationship between society and the current
crop of digital media communication technologies known as social
media, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and more. Students
will gain basic practical social media skills: understanding the
landscape, learning best practices, and using different social media
technologies throughout the class to create new content.
MMP200 Audio Techniques
4 Credit Hours
This course provides students with an introduction to audio
production equipment, theory, and practice. Students will have
the opportunity for hands-on learning with all aspects of audio
productions including announcing, engineering and editing.
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Emphasis will be on production planning, production situations

and location sound recording.
MMP201 Video Techniques
4 Credit Hours
In this course students will be introduced to communications using
audio and visual media. Students will explore the production
process; this includes planning, creating and editing both fictional
and non-fictional video pieces. Students will begin to build visual
literacy skills that will help them communicate their ideas through
media projects. Projects will be used to introduce students to
working in teams, production deadlines, equipment care, filming
techniques and creative problem solving.
MMP203 Graphic Techniques
4 Credit Hours
This course provides students with an introduction to graphic
techniques used in multimedia. With an emphasis on photo
editing, students will learn and perfect their skills to achieve a
thorough understanding of Adobe Photoshop application through
lessons in the book and working with Adobe Photoshop CC.
Students will use industry standard imaging software to help
prepare them in the following specializations: graphic designs,
graphic arts, technology, interactive design and motion graphics.
MMP210 Media Marketing
4 Credit Hours
This course is designed to give students an understanding of
the many tasks and duties involved in electronic and digital
media management by focusing on the broadcast, cable,
telecommunication and Internet industries. Objectives will be
accomplished via classroom lectures/discussion, guest speakers
and individual case study assignments. The course will focus on
analytical approaches and detailed strategies for creating and using
websites, u-tube videos, mobile applications and other new media
tools for marketing.
MMP252 Multimedia Production
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. MMP201)In this course students will learn how to use
the tools necessary to produce professional television programs and
other multimedia in a responsible manner. This course introduces
more advanced techniques in studio production, videography,
editing and script writing. There will be a focus on behind-thescenes aspects of television production, script writing and segment
planning.
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MMP254 Advanced Multimedia Production

4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. MMP252) This course builds on the production skills
learned in the previous courses. Special emphasis is placed on
practicality, developing a concept, writing, and all other aspects of
production. The focus of this course will take the practical skills
learned and concentrate on framing, multi-dimensional fields, and
distribution of vectors.
MMP256 Journalism
4 Credit Hours
This course focuses on the foundations of journalism and the crafts
two main components - reporting and writing of the news. In
this class the student will explore how news is delivered through
multiple platforms, including mobile devices, TV, radio, Web and
printed publications. Students will work with different formats
of journalism, such as: text, hypertext, photos, video, animation,
databases, etc. The digital technology training will be placed within
journalistic contexts, such as responsible reporting, clear writing,
critical thinking, and ethical principles.
MMP257 Advanced Editing
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. MMP252) This course will present students with the
information necessary to produce and editing video and sound for
multimedia productions. Emphasized in this course are the skills
necessary to capture, edit, and output video using a desktop digital
video workstation. Using the latest industry non-linear software
tools, students will work on advanced editing exercises that provide
opportunities to master the editing process. An overview of the
editing process, techniques, in-depth procedures, and skills will be
reviewed.
MMP299 Multimedia Externship
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. To be taken during the final term) This course provides
students with the opportunity to utilize communication technology
within a working environment. The student will focus on a
multimedia and its development across digital media while working
at a business establishment. The program is structured to help
students build their production skills and prepare them for exciting
opportunities in this field.
Nursing
BIO105/LAB105 Microbiology
6 Credit Hours
(Prereq. BIO262/LAB262) The characteristics of microorganisms
and their relation to health and disease are studied.
BIO261/LAB261 Anatomy and Physiology I
6 Credit Hours
This course will present the interrelationship of structures
and functions of the human body including the study of the
integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. The study
of basic chemistry, cell structure, cell physiology, metabolism, and
tissues will be included.
BIO262/LAB262 Anatomy and Physiology II
6 Credit Hours
(Prereq. BIO261/LAB261) This course will expand on the
anatomy and function of the body systems. An exploration of how
hormones, genetics, stress, acid base balance, fluids and electrolytes
affect each body system will be studied.
NUR100 Pharmacology for Nurses I
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. BIO261/LAB261) Students will analyze the classes of
medically approved drugs, their actions, indications, side effects,
and interactions. A letter grade of C is required for successful
completion of this course.
NUR102 Fundamentals of Nursing
11 Credit Hours
(Prereq. NUR200) Introduction to nursing and the nursing
process are studied and integrated to reflect the hierarchy of basic
human needs. Gordons functional health patterns throughout
the life span are introduced. Areas of study include foundation
knowledge, development theory, nursing process, therapeutic
nursing interventions, concepts, skills and physical assessment
including an emphasis on the communication process as it
relates to health assessment, promotion, and therapeutic nursing
interventions to promote and maintain optimum health. The
nursing process and critical thinking skills are applied in the
delivery of care. Pharmacological concepts are introduced as they
relate to healthy individuals across the life cycle.
NUR103 Nutrition
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. NUR200) This course is designed to provide a detailed
outline of nutrition and diet therapy. Basics of nutrition, nutritional
needs across the life span, and medical nutrition therapy for a
variety of systems disorders and conditions will be discussed.
Case studies will be utilized to help build student competency

toward successfully passing the nutritional content on the NCLEX
examination.
NUR200 Pharmacology for Nurses II
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. NUR100) Students will analyze the classes of medically
approved drugs, their actions, indications, side effects, and
interactions. A letter grade of C is required for successful
completion of this course.
NUR201 Family Nursing
13 Credit Hours
(Prereq. NUR203) Areas of study include the application
of the nursing process, developmental theory, and therapeutic
interventions to promote optimal health of newborns, children and
women while incorporating the entire childbearing family. Specific
emphasis placed on health promotion and application of Gordons
functional framework to the care of the family. The focus is on the
nursing care of persons who have actual/potential health problems
related to health patterns of: Nutritional/Metabolic, Elimination,
Sexuality/Reproduction, Coping/Stress, Activity and Exercise.
The nursing process and critical thinking skills are applied in the
delivery of care. Pharmacological concepts are discussed as they
relate to Maternal/Newborn and Pediatrics. Course will be divided
with Maternal/Newborn being covered in the first half of the
quarter with Pediatrics in the second half of the quarter.
NUR202 Medical/Surgical Nursing I
12 Credit Hours
(Prereq. NUR102 and NUR103) The course will provide an
introduction of medical/surgical nursing concepts with a focus
on the application of the nursing process as it relates to health
promotion and care of adult clients experiencing difficulty with
the ability to meet selected basic human needs. Areas of emphasis
include the nurse as provider and manager of care, therapeutic
nursing interventions, as well as health promotion with integration
of Gordons 11 functional health patterns. The nursing process
and critical thinking skills are applied in the delivery of care.
Pharmacological concepts are discussed as they relate to chronic
and acute illness.
NUR203 Medical/Surgical Nursing II
12 Credit Hours
(Prereq. NUR202) The course will provide an expansion on
previous medical/surgical nursing concepts with a more in-depth
focus on the application of the nursing process as it relates to health
promotion and care of adult clients experiencing difficulty with
the ability to meet selected basic human needs. Areas of emphasis
include the nurse as provider and manager of care, therapeutic
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nursing interventions, as well as health promotion. Classroom

theory and clinical practice integrate all eleven of Gordons
Functional Health Patterns. The nursing process and critical
thinking skills are applied to increase the students autonomy in the
delivery of patient care. Pharmacological concepts are discussed as
they relate to chronic and acute illness.
NUR205 Medical/Surgical Nursing III/
Psychiatric Nursing
13 Credit Hours
(Prereq. NUR201) The first part of the course will include
application of the nursing process as it relates to the client and
community relationships. Emphasis will be on facilitating and
empowering the client to seek and utilize community resources.
The impact of culture, ethnicity and spirituality on health seeking
behaviors will be incorporated. Classroom theory and clinical
practice integrate all 11 of Gordons Functional Health Patterns.
The second part of the course will cover mental health and care
of the adult client experiencing difficulties meeting selected
basic human needs. The emphasis is on empowering the nurse
to provide therapeutic interventions to promote optimal mental
health by utilizing Gordons functional health patterns (i.e., Roles/
Relationships, Values and Beliefs, Cognitive/Perceptual, Coping/
Stress, Activity/Exercise, Sleep/Rest and Nutrition). Skills lab
component will focus on therapeutic communication and safety
interventions. The nursing process and critical thinking skills will
be applied in the delivery of care. Pharmacological concepts will be
discussed as they relate to psychiatric conditions.
NUR226 Professional Transition/Leadership
6 Credit Hours
(Prereq. NUR205) (Co-Req. NUR299B) This course is
designed to assist the nursing student in transitioning from the role
of student nurse to professional nurse. The course covers material
to help students delegate and prioritize nursing care. Professional
considerations in leadership, working within an organization,
dealing with professional issues such as stress in the workplace, and
the code of ethics for nurses are topics covered in this course.
NUR299B Medical/Surgical
Nursing IV: Integrated Practicum
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. NUR205) (Co-Req. NUR226) Integrates previous
knowledge and utilizes basic human needs, developmental theory,
the nursing process, therapeutic nursing interventions, and critical
thinking skills to provide the delivery of care for clients in selected
populations. This course includes a 120-hour practicum. With
increasing autonomy, students assume the role of the Associates
Degree nurse by providing direct bedside care under the supervision
of an assigned preceptor.
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Pharmacy Technician
PTA170 Pharmacy Systems of Operations
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. COM151) This course is an introduction and analysis
of the operation of the pharmacy with content areas devoted to
pharmacy law; standards and ethics for technicians; various drugs,
dose forms, and delivery systems; the business side of the pharmacy
for both the retail/community and hospital setting; human relations
and communications; and, the students future in the pharmacy.
Also included in this course is the operational side of pharmacy
software for entering prescribers to a database, making changes to
the patients database, and inserting insurance information.
PTA205 Pharmacology I
4 Credit Hours
Students will learn the basics and issues important in todays health
care settings, including legal foundations, over-the-counter and
alternative medication, principles of drug action, life span aspects of
drug therapy, substance misuse and abuses. Students will also learn
the classification of drugs by both body system and drug function.
PTA207 Pharmacology II
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. PTA205) This course provides students with a
continuing discussion of pharmacology issues important in todays
health care settings including legal foundations, over-the-counter
and alternative medication, principles of drug action, life span
aspects of drug therapy, and substance misuse and abuses. Students
will learn more about the classification of drugs by both body
system and drug function.
PTA210 Chemistry
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. MED110) Students who take this course will develop a
solid foundation in chemistry that will assist them in a wide variety
of medical and biology applications.
PTA211 Advanced Pharmacy Calculations
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. MED110) This course is devoted to upper-level
calculations that are found in the retail and/or hospital settings
that include parenteral dosages, special population calculations,
intravenous dosages and administration, as well as other specific
and detailed calculations. Extensive written testing is used to
determine the accuracy of calculating dosages as well as proper
interpretation of medication labels.

4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. PTA170) This course is designed to develop the skills
of the pharmacy technician. In the classroom the student will
practice in a simulated retail and/or hospital setting. Students
in the Associate degree program will perfect techniques of
routes of administration for various medications; selection of
appropriate supplies and equipment for administration; proper
calculation of dosages; perform extemporaneous compounding;
prepare sterile IV solutions; and learn basics of aseptic technique,
infection control, and proper handling of hazardous materials.
Students in the Diploma program will perfect techniques of
routes of administration for various medications; selection of
appropriate supplies and equipment for administration; proper
calculation of dosages, and will be introduced to the processes for
externporaneous compounding; sterile IV solutions, and learn the
basics of aseptic technique, infection control, and proper handling
of hazardous materials. Additionally, pharmacy simulation software
will be utilized in the class for processing various types of reports
related to prescription histories; customer history; inventory
reports; filling new prescriptions and processing refill requests; and,
working with nursing home prescriptions.
PTA279 Pharmacy Technician Externship I
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. To be taken in the students next-to-last term, and
PTA170, PTA205) Students who take this course will obtain
valuable practical experience. Course work includes: 120 clock
hours of on-site practical experience under the supervision of the
facilitys staff in a community pharmacy and/or the Director of
Health Care Education. A student missing 12 or more hours from
the externship site will be withdrawn from the class.
PTA288 Pharmacy Technician Exam Success Class
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. To be taken concurrently with PTA289) This course
is designed to prepare the student for success on the Pharmacy
Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) through a structured
classroom review and testing to assess the students recall of
materials presented throughout the program.
PTA289 Pharmacy Technician Externship II
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. To be taken in the students last term, and PTA270,
PTA279) Students who take this course will obtain valuable
practical experience. Course work includes 120 clock hours of
on-site practical experience under the supervision of the facilitys
staff in a hospital pharmacy and /or the Director of Health Care
Education. A student missing 12 or more hours from the externship
site will be withdrawn from the class.
Phlebotomy
VEN110 Phlebotomy Techniques
4 Credit Hours
(Coreq. MED104, MED261) This course serves as a practical
introduction to the field of phlebotomy by discussing the role
of the phlebotomist, reviewing medical terminology, anatomy
and physiology, and discussing various safety procedures,
documentation, and other roles a phlebotomist may be asked to
take in the workplace.
VEN199 Phlebotomy Directed Practice
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. VEN110) This course includes 120 clock hours of on-site
practical experience under the supervision of the facilitys staff and/
or the Director of Health Care Education. Students also receive
10 hours of on-campus attendance for lecture review seminar to
help them prepare for the Phlebotomy Technician Certification
Examination.
Surgical Technology
BIO110 Microbiology for Health Science
4 Credit Hours
Students will learn the basic concept of microbiology as it affects
the patient in the operating room arena.
SRG103 Introduction to Surgical Technology
4 Credit Hours
This course introduces students to the broad field of surgical
technology and is a prerequisite for entry into the clinical training
sequence of courses. Students learn techniques and methods of
aseptic technique, which is the foundation for all subsequent
course material. For emphasis on employee safety and avoidance
of exposure incidents, students receive instruction and earn
certification in Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.
SRG115 Surgical Technology I
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. SRG103) Principles covered in this class prepare students
for work as non-sterile surgical technologists. The course focuses on
pre-operative patient care through study of pre-operative patient
care subjects and concepts. The course also gives students the
opportunity to earn certification in Provider Level CPR and AED.
SRG120/SRG120EX Surgical Technology II
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. SRG115) The course prepares students for their
clinical rotation by providing a sound foundation in surgical case
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interventions and applications. The course also focuses on skills

associated with back table organization, mayo stand organization,
selecting the appropriate supplies, suture and equipment for
surgery, and successful completion of the Clinical Readiness Exam
(CRE). Additionally, students are assigned to a clinical site for 30
hours, three hours per week (10 weeks total) for observation and to
perfect second circulating skills.
SRG135/SRG135EX Surgical Procedures I
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. SRG120) This course sharpens the students skills in
back table organization, mayo stand organization, selection of
appropriate supplies, suture, and equipment for surgery and
anticipation of the surgeons needs.
SRG238/SRG238EX Surgical Procedures II
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. SRG135) Through course work in surgical specialties,
this class seeks to produce clinically prepared entry-level surgical
technologists. Students learn to think about surgical procedures
in a style similar to that of the surgeon. Course work is structured
to teach basic surgical anatomy, instrumentation, and procedural
steps. Students are assigned to clinical sites and will complete
surgical procedures in the first or second scrub role.
SRG298 Surgical Technology Exam Success Class
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. All SRG prefix classes; to be taken concurrently with
SRG299) This course is designed to prepare the student for success
on the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination through
a structured classroom review and testing to assess the students
recall of materials presented throughout the program. This is a
capstone course that will culminate with the student taking a
sample CST exam as the final examination and the official CST
exam will be taken during week 10 through NBSTSA.
SRG299 Surgical Procedures III
12 Credit Hours
(Prereq. SRG238) Students gain a minimum of 360 clock hours
of on-site experience under the supervision of the facilitys staff. A
minimum of 120 cases must be completed, of which 80 must be
performed in the first scrub role (as defined in the clinical packet).
Students missing 27 or more hours from the externship site will be
NTH297 Tourism and Destination Management
4 Credit Hours
This course is designed to empower students along their way to
becoming future leaders of the dynamic tourism and hospitality
industry. Students will receive an overview of numerous hospitality
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and tourism segments, the many different areas of career

opportunities and career paths, as well as profiles of industry
practices and practitioners.
NTH299 Tourism/Hospitality Externship
4 Credit Hours
(Prereq. 2.5CGPA or Chair Approval; to be taken in the final two
terms) Students are provided with the opportunity of receiving 120
hours of observation and hands-on experience at one of a number
of area tourism and hospitality facilities including airlines, hotels,
restaurants, visitor bureaus, casinos, spas, resorts, clubs, as well
as entertainment venues such as parks and recreation or athletic
programs. It provides the students to put into practice all that was
learned from previous NTH coursework.
Index
A
Academic Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Academic Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Academics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Academic Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Academic Year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Accommodation Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Accounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 60
Course Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Degrees
Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Accounting/Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Accounting Office Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Business Administration Accounting. . . . . . . . . 55, 58
Accounting Office Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Accreditation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Accreditation and Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Additional Avenues of Resolution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Additional Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Additional Programmatic Charges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Emergency Medical Services Paramedic and EMT . . 39
Medical Assisting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Medical Billing and Coding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Pharmacy Technician (Associates Degree) . . . . . . . 38, 39
Surgical Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Administration and Organization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Administrative Office
Administrative Offices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Administrative Office Specialist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Administrative Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Admission of International Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Admission Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate. . . . . . . . . 11
Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (Associate
Degree). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Medical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 14
Nursing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Surgical Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Admissions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Advanced Placement Evaluations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Application of Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Apply for Financial Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Applying for Admission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Armed Services Recognition Grant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Attendance Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 108
B
Blue Ribbon Grant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Business
Business Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62, 66
Degrees
Business Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Business Administration Management . . . . . . . 63, 64
Supervisory Management Specialist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Business Administration Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . 55, 58
Business Administration Management. . . . . . . . . . . 63, 64
Business Partnership Grant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
C
Calendars
2014-15 Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2016 Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Campuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Danville, KY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Florence, KY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Fort Wayne, IN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Indianapolis, IN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Lexington, KY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Louisville, KY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Pikeville, KY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Richmond, KY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
South Bend, IN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Campus Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
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Campus Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Career Counseling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Career Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Change Programs and Additional Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Changing Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Cheating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Code of Academic Integrity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
College Placement Evaluations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 17
Computerized Office Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Conduct/Dismissal Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Consumer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Cost and Financial Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Course Descriptions (Graduate). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Course Descriptions (Undergraduate). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Accounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Administrative Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Emergency Medical Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
English. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
General Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Health Care Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Health Information Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Information Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Keyboarding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Medical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Multimedia Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Nursing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Pharmacy Technician. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Phlebotomy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Preparatory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Surgical Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Course Incompletes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 24
Course Load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Course Numbering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Credit by Examination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Credit Designations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Credit Granted for Life Experience. . . . . . . . . . . 16, 17, 108
Cumulative Grade Point Average . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Curricula. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Cybersecurity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69, 70
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D
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Degrees
Masters Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Master of Business Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Master of Business Administration in
Information Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Master of Science in Organizational
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Dependent Children Scholarship Program. . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Dismissed as a Regular Student (Financial Aid Denial) . . 23
Double Major. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Dress Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Drop/Add Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
E
Admissions Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Emergency Medical Technology
Course Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130, 132
Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic
Admissions Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Employer Tuition Assistance Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
English
Extended Enrollment Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
F
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). . . . .
Fast Track Grant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Federal Direct Loans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Federal Direct PLUS Loans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Federal Pell Grant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Federal Perkins Loans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Federal Student Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Federal Direct Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Federal Direct PLUS Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Federal Perkins Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant. .
Federal Work Study. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Final Financial and Academic Transactions. . . . . . . . . . . .
Financial Aid Warning as a Regular Student. . . . . . . . . . .
Financial Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33
45
49
49
44
50
49
49
49
50
44
51
43
23
44
G
General Education
Grade Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 110
Grading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 110
Graduation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Graduation Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Federally Funded. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Federal Pell Grant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Institutional Grants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Armed Services Recognition Grant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Blue Ribbon Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Business Partnership Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Fast Track Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Legal Elite Grant - Undergraduate
Partnership (LEG UP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
National College Opportunity Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Partnership for International Education Grant. . . . . . 46
Private Loan Supplemental Grant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Workforce Development Grant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
State Funded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
College Access Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Frank OBannon Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Go Higher Grant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Part Time Grant Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Grievance Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
H
Health Information Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Heritage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Host Campus Course Option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
I
Information Systems Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Degrees
Cybersecurity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69, 70
Database Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Information Systems Engineering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Network Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75, 77
Software Development and Engineering. . . . . . . . . . 78
Systems and User Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Institutional Dismissal Appeal Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Institutional Work Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
International Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
K
Keyboarding
L
Leave of Absence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
M
Major/Minor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Master of Business Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Masters Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Academic Terms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Admission Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Admissions Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Attendance Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Course Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Credit Granted for Life Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Degrees
Master of Business Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Grade Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Grading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Graduation Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Policies & Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Prerequisite Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Quality Point System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Refund Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Standard Course Load and Program Length. . . . . . . . 110
Standards of Academic Progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Transcripts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Transfer of Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Tuition and Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Mathematics
157
Matriculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14
Maximum Time Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Medical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Degrees
Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic. . . . . 81
Health Care Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Health Information Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Medical and Health Services Management. . . . . . . . 86
Medical Assisting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Medical Billing and Coding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Medical Office Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Medical Office Professional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Medical Office Specialist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Pharmacy Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90, 93
Phlebotomy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Surgical Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Medical Admissions Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 14
Medical and Health Services Management . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Medical Assisting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Medical Billing and Coding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Medical Office Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Medical Office Professional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Medical Office Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Minor/Minor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Multimedia Production. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100, 101
Degrees
Multimedia Production. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Quality Point System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
National College Opportunity Grant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Network Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75, 77
No Grade Assigned. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Non-Degree Credit Courses (Preparatory Courses). . . . . 24
Nontraditional Credit Allowance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Notice of Non-Discrimination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Numbering of Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Nursing
158
Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Office Hours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Office Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Degrees
Administrative Office Specialist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Computerized Office Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Office Technology Professional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Office Technology Professional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Online Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Order of Refunds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Order of Return of Title IV Funds and
Title IV Overpayments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Outside of Class Work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
P
Partnership for International Education Grant . . . . . . . . . 46
Pharmacy Technician. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90, 93
Phlebotomy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Plagiarism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Policy I: Class Hours Missed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Policy II: Consecutive Days Missed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Prerequisite Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Private/Education Loans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Private Loan Supplemental Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Program Course Concentration and
General Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Program Revisions and Course Substitutions. . . . . . . . . . 18
Purpose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Q
Refresher Privileges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Refund Calculations Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Refund Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Refund Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Refund Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Refunds and Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Reinstatement Following Institutional Dismissal . . . . . . . 23
Repetitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 24
Resources for Research. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Return of Title IV Funds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Rights and Responsibilities of Financial
Assistance Recipients. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
S
Scholarships
State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship. . . . . . 49
Sexual Misconduct Grievance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Sexual Misconduct Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Software Development and Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Standard Course Load and Program Length . . . . . . . . . 110
Standard Course Load and Program Lengths. . . . . . . 16, 17
Standards of Academic Progress. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 109
Structure and Design of Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Student Advocacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Student Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Student Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Students Transferring from National College. . . . . . . . . . 14
Students Transferring to National College. . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Supervisory Management Specialist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Surgical Technology
Systems and User Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
W
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Whom To Contact. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Withdrawal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Withdrawals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 24
Workforce Development Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Work Study Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
T
Tennessee Student Assistance Award Program. . . . . . . . 47
Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
The University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Tobacco Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Transcripts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 110
Transfer of Credit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Transfer of Credits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 108
Tuition and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Tuition Fees and Charges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Tuition Payment Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
V
Verification Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Veterans Administration Refund Procedure . . . . . . . . . . .
Veterans Affairs Work Study Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Victims Rights Under Sexual Harassment Policy. . . . . . .
41
37
51
28
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Programs of Study
Every program curriculum offered at National College is specific to the business, technology, or health
care fields and leads to well-defined employment positions. Our diploma programs prepare students for
entry-level positions while students in the associates degree and baccalaureate programs take programspecific courses that enable them to be better prepared than most to meet the demands of their chosen
field. The Master of Business Administration program provides an in-depth and rigorous educational
experience in business management, administration, and accounting. But no matter what level of
completion, our graduates are ready to compete.
Business
Health Care
Technology
National College business programs

provide students with the most
efficient methods in business
organization and management
so they can meet the demands
of modern companies and
organizations. From diplomas
in Accounting and Business
Administration all the way to a
Master of Business Administration,
National College offers programs
that allow a wide variety of students
to become successful in the
business world.
Health Care continues to be a vital

field in all the communities served
by National College. Whether
they are interested in working in
a doctors office, pharmacy, lab,
surgical center, medical billing/
data facility or a hospital, students
interested in being part of the
health care industry can acquire
the competitive skills they need at
National College.
In todays economy, computers and

related information technologies
are critical to the success of almost
every business, institution, and
organization. Our students choose
to improve their own career
paths in this field by earning an
associates degree in cybersecurity or
information systems engineering.
Diplomas in this field include
systems and user support and
computerized office applications.

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