MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG

McHenry County College2021–2022 Course CatalogInstitutional Accreditation and AffiliationsMcHenry County College is a member of American Association of Community Colleges Illinois Association of Community and Junior Colleges Council of North Central Colleges American Technical Education Association Student Veterans of America McHenry County ChapterThe College is approved and/or accredited by The Higher Learning Commission Illinois Community College Board Illinois Board of Higher Education U.S. Office of Education Illinois Office of EducationThe College reserves the right to update or otherwise modify the information contained in this catalog.For the most current version of this catalog, go to www.mchenry.edu/catalog 2021. McHenry County College. Crystal Lake, ILPublished by the Office of Academic Affairs and Student Affairs in collaboration, with the Office of Marketing and Public RelationsMCC is an EEO Employer and committed to diversity in its college community.McHenry County College8900 U.S. Highway 14Crystal Lake, Illinois 60012-2761(815) 455-3700www.mchenry.eduMCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOGIII

2021-2022 ACADEMIC CALENDARSUMMER SESSION 2021May 17 (Monday)Summer semester begins *May 31 (Monday)College closed for Memorial DayJuly 5 (Monday)College closed for Independence DayAug. 5 (Thursday)Summer classes end* Number of weeks classes are offered may vary.FALL SEMESTER 2021Aug. 12 (Thursday)Fall Faculty Development Day and Opening Day for New StudentsAug. 16 (Monday)Fall semester begins *Sept. 6 (Monday)College closed for Labor DayOct. 12 (Tuesday)College closed for Professional Development Day; no classes—Employees reportOct. 13 (Wednesday)Start of second 8-week classesNov. 24-Nov.28 (Wednesday–Sunday)College closed for Thanksgiving BreakNov. 29 (Monday)Weekday classes resumeDec. 6-11 (Monday–Saturday)Final examsDec. 11 (Saturday)Commencement* Start dates vary by course. Check individual course schedule.WINTER INTERSESSION 2021-2022Dec. 13 2021 (Monday)Dec. 24, 2021–Jan. 3, 2022 (Fri.–Mon.)Jan. 4, 2022 (Tuesday)Jan. 7, 2022 (Friday)Winter Intersession classes beginCollege closed for Winter Break, but classes meet as scheduledCollege re-opensWinter Intersession classes endSPRING SEMESTER 2022Jan. 13 (Thursday)Spring Faculty Development DayJan. 17 (Monday)College closed for Martin Luther King Jr. DayJan. 18 (Tuesday)Spring semester begins *Mar. 14 (Monday)Start of second 8‐week classesMar. 27–April 3 (Sunday–Sunday)Spring Break, no classes (Offices remain open)Apr. 4 (Monday)Weekday classes resumeMay 10–14 (Tuesday–Saturday)Final examsMay 14 (Saturday)Commencement* Start dates vary by course. Check individual course schedule.IVMCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG

TABLE OF CONTENTS1—The MCC AdvantageDiverse Program Offerings.1Quality Education.1Dedicated to Our Mission.2A Community Partner.2A Safe and Accessible Environment.3Accommodations for Students with Disabilities.3General Education Philosophy Statement.3Assessment.32—Admission, Registration andPayment ProceduresAdmission.4Admission Procedures.4Dual Credit Enrollment Procedures.4Home School Students.4International Student Admission.4Au Pair Students (J-1 Visa).5Placement Testing.5New Student Orientation.6Registration.6Credit Hours and Course Load.6Course Overload.6Transfer Students and Acceptance of Credit.6Evaluation of Credit from a Foreign Country.7Transcripts.7Residency Requirements.7Residents of Illinois, In-District.8Residents of Illinois, Out-of-District.8Out-of-State Residents.8Works In-District.8Joint Agreements.8Joint Agreement Guidelines.9Tuition and Fees.9Tuition Rates.9Senior Citizen Tuition Reduction.10International Students.10Method of Payment.10Refund Policy.10Credit Refund Policy.10Non-Credit Refund Policy.103—Academic Policies and StandardsAcademic Integrity and Standards.11Attendance Policy.11Extended Absence Notification for Students.11Auditing Classes.11Dropping a Class.11Withdrawal from a Class.11Administrative Withdrawal.12MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG Student Appeal of Administrative Withdrawal.12Late Withdrawal.12Students Called to Active Military Duty.12Grades and Grade Point Averages (GPA).12Student Appeal for Change of Grade.13Grade Forgiveness Policy.13Repeating Courses.14Credit for Prior Learning.14College Level Examination Program (CLEP).15Credit for Prior Learning Portfolio.16College Board Advanced Placement (AP).17DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST).18Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy.19. International Baccaleaureate (IB).19Academic Achievement.20 Dean’s List and President’s Honor ListRecognition.20Phi Theta Kappa.204— Workforce and Community Development Programsand ServicesAdult Education.21Adult Volunteer Literacy.21Career Training Program.21Community Education (CE)–Personal Development.21Conferences and Facility Rental.21English as a Second Language (ESL).21Focus on the Kids: Helping Your Child Cope.22High School Equivalency (HSE) Program.22Illinois Small Business Development Center (ISBDC).22Retired Adult Program (RAP).22Sustainability Center.22Traffic Safety Program.23Workforce Services.23Workforce Training and Business Programs.23WorkKeys Assessments.235—Academic and Student ServicesAcademic Advising.24Access and Disability Services.24Career Services and Work-Based Learning.24Apprenticeships, Internships, Exploration.25Children’s Learning Center (CLC).25College Success Coaches.25Crisis Intervention and Prevention Services.25Dual Credit.26Financial Aid, Scholarships and Veteran Benefits.26Eligibility Requirements for Federal and State Aid.26Federal and State Aid.26V

Disbursement Information.27Title IV Credit Balance Policy.27Financial Aid Return of Funds Policy.27Scholarships and Veteran Benefits.28Disclaimer.28Fitness Center.29Foundation Offices.29MCC Alumni Association.29Intercollegiate Athletics, Intramurals and Recreation.29International Studies (Study Abroad Programs).29Kids and College.29Learning Communities (LC)—Twofers.30Mission.30Learning Objectives.30Learning Management Systems.30Library.30MCC 101: The College Experience.30Multicultural Affairs.31Online Learning.31Online Degrees and Certificates.31Online Courses.31Blended Courses.31Online/Blended Course Time Expectation.31Registration.31Sage Learning Center.31Student Activities.32Student Code of Conduct.32Student Performances, Publications and Artwork.32Student Success Center.32Student Veterans Resource Center.33Testing Center.33Student Rights and Responsibility.37Student Right-to-Know.37Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).38Crime Awareness and Campus Security Actof 1990.38Firearms.38Campus Crime Awareness.39Campus Crime Statistics.39Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of1990: Campus Crime Statistics Report.40Registered Sex Offender Information.40Drug and Alcohol Use Policy.41Tobacco-Free Campus Policy.41Student and Stakeholder Complaint Procedure.416—GraduationGraduation Procedures.34 Commencement Exercises.34 Associates Degree Requirements.34 Certificate of Completion in a Career andTechnical Education Area Requirements.35 Awarding of Additional Degrees.35 Graduation Academic Honors.358—Transfer ProgramsGECC Credential.42Associate in Arts Degree (AA).42Associate in Science Degree (AS).42 Associate in Engineering Science (AES).42 Associate in Fine Arts Degree (AFA)—Art or Music Option.42Transferability of MCC Courses and Programs.43Illinois Articulation Agreement (IAI).43Transferology.44Transfer Compact Agreement.44Transfer Guides by Major and Course Articulation.44Partnerships with Other Colleges and Universities.44Reverse Transfer.44Program Planning Sheets.45Requirements for the GECC Credential.45Requirements for Associate in Arts (AA) Degree.48Requirements for Associate in Science (AS) Degree.

IV MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE 2021-2022 COURSE CATALOG 2021-2022 ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SESSION 2021 May 17 (Monday) Summer semester begins * May 31 (Monday) College closed for Memorial Day July 5 (Monday) College closed for Independence Day