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STUDENT CATALOG 2026 – 2028 TEXAS (Revised January 2026) INTERACTIVE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY STUDENT CATALOG – TEXAS This catalog applies to the following COE accredited institutions: ➢ Texas

• Pasadena (Main Campus 146200) with Affiliate Campuses located at:

o Southwest Houston (Affiliate Campus 146201) o North Houston (Affiliate Campus 146203) Inquiries should be addressed to: Office of the President INTERACTIVE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY 5303 New Peachtree Road Chamblee, Georgia 30341 Volume 37, Number 2 Revised January 2026

TO REACH THE MAIN CAMPUS OR ANY AFFILIATE CAMPUSES BY EMAIL [email protected]

INTERNET http://www.ict.edu

Interactive College of Technology – Pasadena Main Campus

213 West Southmore, Suite 101 Pasadena, Texas 77502 Ph. (713) 920-1120 Fax (713) 477-0348 E-Mail: [email protected]

Interactive College of Technology – Southwest Houston Affiliate Campus

2950 S. Gessner Houston, Texas 77063 Ph. (713) 771-5336 Fax (713) 771-6177 E-Mail: [email protected]

Interactive College of Technology – North Houston Affiliate Campus

16801 Greenspoint Park Drive, Suite 150 Houston, Texas 77060 Ph. (281) 931-7717 Fax (281) 931-9397 E-Mail: [email protected]

Table of Contents

HISTORY OF INTERACTIVE LEARNING SYSTEMS …………………………………………………………………………………. 1 INTERACTIVE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY IS UNIQUE………………………………………………………………………….. 2 KEY ADVANTAGES OFFERED BY INTERACTIVE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY …………………………………………. 3 MISSION STATEMENT ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 INSTITUTION VISION STATEMENT……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 EMPLOYEE TEAM MEMBER CREED …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 ACADEMIC CALENDAR……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6 FACILITIES………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7 ACCREDITATION ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7 APPROVALS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 ELIGIBILITIES…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7 ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 8 Admission Information………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8 General Requirements ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8 Vocational English as A Second Language …………………………………………………………………………………… 9 OTHER ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9 Developmental Classes…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9 Advanced Standing………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9 Proficiency……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9 Transfer Students ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9 Previous Credentialing ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10 Residency Requirements ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 Special Interest Students/Continuing Education Students………………………………………………………………. 10 TUITION AND FEES…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 Application Fee / Re-Entry Fee…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10 Tuition…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10 Textbooks/Materials/Software…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 ENROLLMENT CANCELLATION POLICIES …………………………………………………………………………………………… 11 TUITION REFUND POLICIES………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 11 Institutional Refund Policy-Applies to VESL and Associate of Science Degree Programs …………………….. 11 Texas Workforce Commission Refund Policy-Applies to Occupational Diploma Programs……………………. 11 Texas Workforce Commission Refund Policy for Students Called to Active Military Service………………….. 12 Refund / Withdrawal and Exit Procedure ……………………………………………………………………………………. 13 Academic Activity…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13 i FEDERAL TITLE IV RETURN OF FUNDS POLICY FOR OFFICIAL AND UNOFFICIAL WITHDRAWALS…………… 13 Official Withdrawal Date ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 13 Unofficial Withdrawal………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 13 Refund Allocation (If Applicable) ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 14 FINANCIAL AID…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 14 SOURCES OF AID …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 14 Federal Pell Grant………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 14 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) ……………………………………………………….. 15 Federal College Work Study Program (CWSP) ……………………………………………………………………………. 15 Scholarships …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 15 VETERANS' BENEFITS INFORMATION………………………………………………………………………………………………… 15 Educational Assistance …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 15 FEDERAL LOANS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 15 ALTERNATIVE LOANS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 16 INSTITUTIONAL PAYMENT PLANS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 16 STUDENT COST OF ATTENDANCE…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 16 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 16 Definition of A Unit of Credit …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 16 Enrollment Status…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 17 Core Courses………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 17 Change of Majors…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 17 Transferability of Credits………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 17 Morehead State University ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 17 Class Scheduling/Course Availability …………………………………………………………………………………………. 18 Course Sequencing………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 18 Class Attendance Policy – Occupational Programs – Diplomas & Degree ………………………………………….. 18 Last Date to Enter Class………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 18 Grading Period………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 18 Schedule Changes…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 19 Contact Hours……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 19 Academic Program Changes / Revisions ……………………………………………………………………………………. 19 Grading System …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 19 Repeating A Course……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 20 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS ………………………………………………………………………………….. 20 SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP)……………………………………………………………………………………. 21 Quantitative and Qualitative Standards ………………………………………………………………………………………. 21 SAP Review Process ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 21 Academic Achievement Chart…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22 REINSTATEMENT — RE-ENTRY POLICY ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 22 Student Re-Entry (After Withdrawal) ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 22 ii GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 22 DEAN'S AND PRESIDENT'S LISTS………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 23 GRADUATION WITH HONORS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 23 TRANSCRIPTS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 23 ACADEMIC CREDENTIAL…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23 STUDENT SERVICES AND REGULATIONS ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 23 Employment Assistance Department …………………………………………………………………………………………. 23 Placement and Completer Rates ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 24 Library / Resource Center – Media Services ………………………………………………………………………………… 24 Housing ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 24 Orientation……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 24 Graduation Ceremony…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 24 Assistance with Alcohol or Substance Abuse ………………………………………………………………………………. 24 Campus Crimes …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 25 Emergencies – Campus and Student………………………………………………………………………………………….. 25 Student Illness/Emergency ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 25 Student Development – Counseling and Advising …………………………………………………………………………. 25 Suspension/Dismissal from the Campus …………………………………………………………………………………….. 25 Student Attire and Conduct………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 26 Loss of Personal Property ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 26 Honor Code – Integrity…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 26 Student Complaint/Grievance/Appeal Procedures ………………………………………………………………………… 26 NC-SARA…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 27 FERPA/Health and Safety Emergencies…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 27 2020 U.S. Department of Education – Title IX Regulations………………………………………………………………………….. 27 ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS………………………………………………………………………………….. 28 MISSION AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM …………………………………… 29 ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS …………………………………………………………………………… 29 GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 30 Office Technology ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 31 Office Technology – Accounting Emphasis ………………………………………………………………………………….. 32 Office Technology – Business Information Systems Emphasis ………………………………………………………… 34 Office Technology – Medical Office Administration Emphasis………………………………………………………….. 36 Business Management……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 38 Human Resource Management ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 40 Information Technology…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 42 DIPLOMA PROGRAMS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 44 Accounting and Professional Business Applications ……………………………………………………………………… 45 Business Information Systems………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 46 HVAC ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 47 Information Technologies Specialist…………………………………………………………………………………………… 48 Medical Office Administration …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 49 Vocational English as A Second Language …………………………………………………………………………………. 50 iii COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 51 Business Division…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 51 Computer Information Systems Division……………………………………………………………………………………… 53 Vocational English as A Second Language …………………………………………………………………………………. 55 Information Computer Technology Division …………………………………………………………………………………. 56 Liberal Arts Division ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 57 Medical Division …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 59 Office Technology Division ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 60 Technical Division ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 61 EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 63 STUDENT CONSUMER INFORMATION ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 63 ORGANIZATION, FACULTY, AND STAFF……………………………………………………………………………………………… 64 Organization and Structure………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 64 Administrative Staff – Central Offices………………………………………………………………………………………….. 64 Pasadena Main Campus – Administrative Staff…………………………………………………………………………….. 65 Pasadena Main Campus – Faculty …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 65 Pasadena Main Campus – Distance Education Faculty………………………………………………………………….. 66 Southwest Houston Affiliate Campus – Administrative Staff…………………………………………………………….. 67 Southwest Houston Affiliate Campus – Faculty …………………………………………………………………………….. 67 North Houston Affiliate Campus – Administrative Staff …………………………………………………………………… 70 North Houston Affiliate Campus – Faculty……………………………………………………………………………………. 70 TUITION AND FEE SCHEDULE …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 71 QUICK GUIDE FEES FOR ESTIMATED BOOKS AND SUPPLIES/CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS….. 72 CERTIFICATION / TRUE AND CORRECT STATEMENT ………………………………………………………………………….. 73 iv HISTORY OF INTERACTIVE LEARNING SYSTEMS/INTERACTIVE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY 1 Interactive Learning Systems was founded in Athens, Georgia, (as Akers Computerized Learning Centers) on April 12, 1982, approximately two years after development of the educational courseware had begun. The demand and popularity led to the opening of three additional campuses in Atlanta in June 1983, with a fourth location opening in College Park, Georgia, in September 1985. In February 1986, REVISIONS UNLIMITED was purchased in Grand Prairie, Texas and later moved to Dallas, Texas. On December 30, 1986, Akers Computerized Learning Centers was acquired by Interactive Learning Systems, Inc. (ILS), a Georgia corporation. Under the new ownership, the first campus was opened in Houston, Texas in September 1987, Dry Ridge and Florence, Kentucky in 1988 and 1990 respectively. During the past thirty-plus years, the institutions have undergone continuous program and curricula updates and expansion. While the competency-based computerized programs remain as the principal area of focus, other programs in information systems, medical office administration, business management, and human resource management have been added. In addition, the College offers a comprehensive English as a Second Language Program. In 1988, the Board of Directors was expanded, and in December 1989, ILS achieved accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Occupational Education Institutions. In 1995, the Commission on Occupational Education Institutions became an independent agency and changed its name to The Commission on Occupational Education. Interactive College of Technology is currently accredited by that nationally recognized accrediting agency through 2022. In August 1997, the Computer Center, formerly located on Richmond Avenue, and the ESL Extended Learning Site on Hillcroft Avenue in Houston were combined and relocated to a new site at 6200 Hillcroft Avenue. This Southwest Houston Affiliate Campus relocated to a 30,000 square foot facility on South Gessner in January 2017. The Pasadena Campus opened in 1995 and moved to its current location in 2005. This location is the main campus for the Texas institution and has undergone extensive renovation and expansion in 2021. The North Houston Affiliate Campus was opened in 2000 and in 2017 moved to its current location in the Greenspoint Park area due to expansion. In 2012, the initial Associate of Science degree program in Office Technology with several areas of emphasis was added, In 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all classes and programs of study were converted to a virtual format. In July 2021, the College began bringing students back to campus and now offers all programs using a combination of synchronous on campus classes, asynchronous virtual classes. Students will have classes in all of the above, depending on program enrollment. Additionally, in the Fall Semester 2021, new Associate of Science Degrees were added in Business Management and Human Resource Management. There are currently seven Interactive College of Technology campuses in Georgia, Texas, and Kentucky. The Texas campuses are a separately accredited institution and also are separately approved and certified by the U. S. Department of Education. All campuses provide for comfortable and compliant facilities that are fully accessible. Each campus has a capacity with some expansion options to handle an enrollment exceeding five hundred students. Further details are provided in the Facilities section of this publication. Interactive College of Technology evaluates each applicant seeking to acquire or expand his/her career potential and develops a program of study to meet a student's individual needs. With the use of the software instructional system, a wide range of student schedules can be developed to avoid conflicts with the student's other activities and responsibilities. Specialized groups that are comprised of faculty, employers of graduates, externship sites, and independent advisory committees are constantly engaged to evaluate curricula and program objectives to be sure they meet industry standards. Microsoft examinations are utilized as the final examinations in the appropriate courses. Using this tool, the institution is able to measure student performance against worldwide standards.

Interactive College of Technology Is Unique…

Within the Office Technology program, and all computer and business application courses, Interactive College of Technology principally utilizes an individualized computer-based educational system that has evolved over the past thirty years. The system is constantly under review, rewrite, and enhancement as technology changes. This instructional system is commonly referred to as COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION – a system that has long been a goal of education; a system that takes the beginning-level student and increases the skill competency each day. This system offers the student exceptional learning flexibility in the most modern, time-efficient, cost-effective manner. Through individualized instruction, each course is tailored to meet the individual needs of students. The low student/instructor ratio enables the instructor to be constantly available to assist each student. Instructors move about the laboratory checking the progress of each student. Every student is provided with a computer station for each lesson throughout each course. Through computer-monitored instruction, student progress is checked continually during the training process and is formally evaluated at the conclusion of each semester. Instead of the traditional lectures, the student is provided information through a computer with customized educational courseware. The computer checks and reinforces student learning by having the student respond to questions and quizzes during the entire instructional process. If a student is unable to give the correct responses, the computer will not allow the student to proceed. At this point, an instructor is available to help correct the problem, and the student is able to continue with the course material. 2 This style of instruction allows the student to learn new concepts and use this new knowledge in application exercises. Learning by doing is the most practical way to master and reinforce new skills and knowledge. Students are learning hands-on throughout the entire learning process. This instructional system should not be confused with tutorial systems. This system requires constant student input, feedback, and involvement. As technology has advanced, the institution has kept pace with the introduction of computer systems designed to allow computer-based training in a multimedia format. This incorporation of learning tools strengthens the educational experience and enhances skill building. In addition, it allows the student to work more independently and challenges him/her to become more efficient at problem solving. The most recent development is that a number of courses are offered via synchronous distance learning enabling the student greater schedule flexibility. Each degree student will have a mixture of on-campus and synchronous on-line courses. The institution also includes an externship requirement in all its vocational programs of study. This is designed to enhance the learning and development process for the student by placing him/her in a real life environment in which the skills acquired in the program of study can be put to practical use. In addition, the externship/special projects module is designed to expose the student to the day-to-day scheduling and productivity demands of a professional business. This overall process is intended to enhance the employability of the graduate and insure a successful transition into the work force.

Key Advantages Offered by Interactive College of Technology

(Computer-Based Instructional Classes)

• Student learns as much as 1/3 more in 1/3 less time and retains 1/3 more.
• Established individualized class schedule for each semester-change when student's personal situation requires – – no conflicts with job or family responsibilities.
• Student learns at a rate unique to the individual – – not at the pace of a structured class.
• Absences do not cause a student to miss important material.
• The competency-based learning approach ensures a well-trained and qualified graduate. There are no learning gaps.
• Unlimited laboratory time during projected time of enrollment. With dedication and determination, graduation is virtually assured.
• Low student/instructor ratio.
• Focus on learning versus preparing for a final examination.
• Lifetime refresher and technology upgrade privileges.
• Most academic programs offer a balance of on-line and on-campus courses (Hybrid Instruction).
• Portions of each program are offered in a synchronous on-line format. 3

QUALITY EDUCATION IS AN INVESTMENT THAT LASTS A LIFETIME.

Заява про місію

The institution provides training and certification opportunities for in-demand occupations that lead to well-paying positions. Our goal is to educate and train success-driven men and women so they are able to find, obtain and keep better jobs, attain a better life, and be productive citizens of the world. Our values include INGENUITY, PERFORMANCE, NURTURING, HONESTY, SUCCESS AND TENACITY. 4 The above mission is implemented through the following objectives:

• використовувати процес відбору, який є фактологічним і простим, оцінює кожного студента індивідуально, забезпечує правильний вибір програми, а також пропонує керівництво і підтримку, необхідні для досягнення успіху;
• надавати високу ціннісну пропозицію, заохочувати особисті інвестиції та запобігати непотрібним студентським боргам;
• наймати кваліфікований професійний та допоміжний персонал, який розуміє і приймає тезу про те, що сенс існування закладу - це студент; завжди бути готовим і готовим до додаткових кроків і виховання, які підходять для кожного студента;
• to maintain an organizational model that is responsive to change for all stake-holders, including the communities we serve, while adhering to the highest standards of ethics and integrity;
• пропонувати освітні програми, які є актуальними та сучасними, базуються на надійних принципах освіти та бізнесу; і які дозволяють студентам досягти кращого життя, одночасно досягаючи високого рівня успішності щодо всіх відповідних визнаних галузевих сертифікатів;
• надавати основні загальноосвітні компоненти, які доповнюють і розширюють можливості учня досягти успіху, використовуючи широке розмаїття систем викладання та всі доступні технології;
• високий відсоток студентів, які закінчують навчання, працевлаштовуються або отримують вищу освіту; та
• досягти розумних бізнес-цілей та інвестиційного прибутку, повністю реалізуючи загальну місію.

Institution Vision Statement

We are an educational organization that combines superior accredited programs of study with a nurturing environment that creates a better chance for success for every one of our students.

Interactive College of Technology / Employee-Team Member Creed

As a team member, I pledge to do everything possible consistent with all institutional policy and regulatory requirements, to help ensure the fulfillment of the institution’s Mission, Purpose, and Vision Statement. 5 I will take the initiative to ensure each student receives superior service in a nurturing and caring manner. I know that our institution’s survival depends on how I and our team consistently perform the above. I will be proactive in seeking solutions to better serve our students and graduates, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical challenge, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background. I understand my position and performance impacts how the total institution performs and is perceived.

Academic Calendar

Interactive College of Technology operates with a semester based academic calendar. Each semester consists of a minimum of fifteen instructional weeks and all classes begin the first week of the semester and end the last week. Occupational diploma programs usually begin the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. HVAC program (Pasadena Main Campus Only) start dates: Evening Classes: 04/10/2026, 08/13/2026, 12/10/2026 Day Classes: 07/06/2026, 10/29/2026 The VESL program has a specific semester calendar, and certain courses may be offered during shorter intersessions. Call the campus nearest you for specific course and program registration dates. Holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Winter Semester 2026
January 6-12	Tues-Mon	Winter Semester Initial / Late Registration
January 7	Wed	Winter Semester Begins
March 4	Wed	Winter Semester Intercession Begins
April 20-24	Mon- Fri	Final Exam Week
April 24	Fri	Winter Semester Ends

Fall Semester 2026

August 26- September 1	Wed-Tues	Fall Semester Initial / Late Registration
August 27	Thurs	Fall Semester Begins
September 7	Mon	Labor Day Break – No Classes
October 27	Tues	Fall Semester Intercession Begins
November 26-27	Thurs-Fri	Thanksgiving Break – No Classes
December 11-17	Fri- Thurs	Final Exam Week
December 17	Thurs	Fall Semester Ends

Spring Semester 2027

April 29-May 5	Thurs-Wed	Spring Semester Initial / Late Registration
May 3	Mon	Spring Semester Begins
May 31	Mon	Memorial Day Break-No Classes
June 30	Wed	Spring Semester Intercession Begins
July 2	Fri	Independence Day Break (Observed) – No Classes
August 16-20	Mon-Fri	Final Exam Week
August 20	Fri	Spring Semester Ends

Spring Semester 2026
April 30-May 7	Thu-Thu	Spring Semester Initial / Late Registration
May4	Mon	Spring Semester Begins
May 25	Mon	Memorial Day Break-No Classes
July 1	Wed	Spring Semester Intercession Begins
July 3	Fri	Independence Day Break-No Classes
August 17-21	Mon-Fri	Final Exam Week
August 21	Fri	Spring Semester Ends

Winter Semester 2027
January 5-11	Tues-Mon	Winter Semester Initial / Late Registration
January 6	Wed	Winter Semester Begins
March 3	Wed	Winter Semester Intercession Begins
April 19-23	Mon-Fri	Final Exam Week
April 23	Fri	Winter Semester Ends

Fall Semester 2027
August 25-31	Wed- Tues	Fall Semester Initial / Late Registration
August 26	Thurs	Fall Semester Begins
September 6	Mon	Labor Day Break – No Classes
October 26	Tues	Fall Semester Intercession Begins
November 25-26	Thurs-Fri	Thanksgiving Break – No Classes
December 10-16	Fri-Thurs	Final Exam Week
December 16	Thurs	Fall Semester Ends

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Facilities

The campuses are open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 A.M. – 10:00 P.M., and during the day on Friday. Some Saturday classes may also be available. Students are able to enroll on a full or part-time basis and enroll for classes on campus, in a hybrid format, virtually, or a combination of the three different formats. The Pasadena Main Campus facility is 23,124 square feet and was fully renovated in 2021. The faculty occupies parts of three floors, with the HVAC laboratories and classrooms on the bottom floor. Administrative offices are on the main floor, classrooms and the computer laboratory are on the second floor. The facility is on a main thoroughfare with adequate lighted parking to accommodate over six hundred students on campus. The facility is fully accessible, and the lease is full-service. In 2021, the institution annexed an additional 10,000 square feet of space at the Main Campus to renovate and expand the Admissions, Financial Planning, Registrar, and Employment Assistance Departments. As a part of this annexation, the institution deployed 3,500 square feet for new HVAC labs, classrooms, faculty workrooms, academic offices, and media services. The Southwest Houston Campus is located on South Gessner in the southwest area of Houston. The facility is over 30,000 square feet of classrooms, laboratories, student services, and administrative offices. The facility is accessible by public transportation and is accessible to the physically challenged. 7 The North Houston Campus is located at 16801 Greenspoint Park Drive. The campus is about ½ mile north of Toll Road 8 and N. Sam Houston Parkway, with a space of just over 16,000 square feet of classrooms, laboratories, offices, and student service areas. The space is well lighted with ample parking and access to public transportation. The campus is well-appointed and provides an excellent work and study environment.

Акредитація

The institution is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE), 7840 Roswell Road, Bldg. 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, Georgia 30350. Phone 770-396-3898. The above council is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and by the Council on Regional Post-Secondary Accreditation (CORPA). COE is also a member of the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation Alliance (CITA). This alliance, composed of most of the regional accrediting agencies, offers a system of accreditation to over 30,000 public and private institutions in over one hundred countries. By virtue of the institution being accredited by COE, the institution also holds accreditation in the CITA.

Схвалення

Interactive College of Technology’s Occupational diploma programs are approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Colleges Section, Austin, Texas. TWC does not regulate the VESL program. The institution’s Associate of Science Degree programs have received a Certificate of Authorization from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The institution is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students.

Вимоги до кандидатів

The institution is eligible for, and may participate in, certain federal programs of aid to education including Federal PELL Grant, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants (SEOG), and Federal Work Study Program and Federal Direct Loans.

Admissions and Financial Information

Admission Information 8

Application for admission is open to all persons without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, or disability. All applicants desiring to pursue formal programs of study culminating in the award of an academic credential are admitted as regular students. Students are accepted under the following unconditional acceptance requirements.

General Requirements

Кожен заявник повинен:

1. Be interviewed by the Admissions Department and demonstrate the desire and ability to graduate.
2. Provide certification of high school graduation with a regular diploma, OR,

Submit documented achievement of high school graduation equivalency (required for Degree applicants.

1. Additional requirements for unconditional admission are as follows:

a) If he/she has attended a post-secondary institution and did not graduate, transcripts must be produced to demonstrate satisfactory academic progress of at least a 2.0 GPA. If the academic record is deficient, a written appeal must be completed and approved by the Director of Education / Department Chairperson. This appeal must demonstrate why, how, etc. the prospect will be a solid, productive student with a high likelihood of graduating.

1. All applicants to diploma and degree programs (except VESL), who have not completed one or more years of satisfactory postsecondary education, must take the TABE (Test for Adult Basic Education) to determine the need for improvement in the basic skills areas of reading, English or mathematics. Applicants must enroll and successfully complete these classes in addition to meeting all other general requirements.

These classes are in addition to program requirements outlined in the curriculum section of the Catalog. The courses required will be based upon entrance evaluation scores and selection of major. Tuition and material charges for developmental classes will be assessed at the current rate in effect at time of enrollment. A current Tuition and Fee Schedule is included as a supplement to this Catalog and/or may be obtained from the Admissions Department.

1. Complete an evaluation to determine course exemptions and the most appropriate course of study. This evaluation will also provide assistance to the applicant in determining career goals.

a) The Information Technologies Specialist diploma program (Southwest Houston Campus) is only open to candidates who have six months or more of direct work experience in the I.T. field. b) Applicants whose native language is other than English will take the CaMLA instead of the TABE and must achieve a B-level and have an interview with the Department Chairperson or Director of Education. The purpose of the interview is to determine the candidate possesses the necessary English skills. Developmental courses may be required for entry.

1. Applicants who are entering college for the first time must attend classes on campus the first semester, unless they live outside a 25-mile radius from the nearest campus and receive approval from the Academic Dean / Director of Education prior to enrollment.

After one semester with a greater than 3.0 GPA, the student may petition the Department Chairperson for approval to take available virtual classes. This approval, if granted, can be revoked at any time at the Department Chairperson discretion.

1. Бути старше віку обов'язкового відвідування школи.
2. Make satisfactory arrangements for payment of tuition and fees. The institution expects every student to pay a proportionate share of his/her tuition expense.
3. Заповніть заяву про відсутність наркотиків та засвідчіть, що ви пройшли екскурсію по кампусу з оглядом приміщень та обладнання.

Skills assessment evaluations are available to be administered for those students desiring to exempt courses for which they have previously acquired the knowledge or acceptable skill level. Only academic personnel are authorized to approve course exemptions. Evaluations must be administered prior to matriculation into the specific course. Students who exempt courses are accorded advanced standing. Tuition charges and program lengths are adjusted appropriately. 9 Acceptance of each applicant is based on meeting the above general requirements as well as program or area specific criteria. The institution reserves the right to counsel a student not to attend the institution if previous academic records and/or placement evaluation results indicate the applicant would not benefit from the educational program.

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(Stand-Alone Program) – Applicants who plan to seek Title IV Assistance are required to possess an identifiable occupational skill prior to entry. The applicant must, at a minimum, display an understanding of the alphabet and understand some commonly used words. Placement examinations are administered to each applicant. Students must enter on the basis of the proficiency examination. A pre-literacy program is available for high school graduates who cannot meet the basic admission requirements.

Other Admissions Requirements

Developmental Classes

Upon evaluation, applicants who indicate the need for improvement in the basic skills areas of reading, English, or mathematics must enroll and successfully complete these classes in addition to meeting all other general requirements. The TABE Test is the evaluation instrument. Non-native English speakers will take the CELSA II Examination – Unconditional Entry requires a minimum cut score of 60 and a personal interview with the Academic Advisor/Director of Education. These classes are in addition to program requirements outlined in the curriculum section of the Catalog. The courses required will be based upon entrance evaluation scores and selection of major. Tuition and material charges for developmental classes will be assessed at the current rate in effect at time of enrollment. A current Tuition and Fee Schedule is included as a supplement to this Catalog and/or may be obtained from the Admissions Department. Non-native English speakers are required to take the mathematics portion of the TABE test. These courses are included in the determination of Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Advanced Standing

The institution encourages students to exempt any courses for which prior standardized testing may allow. In the absence of formal academic credit, the institution awards proficiency credit based on the results of industry-recognized certifications, the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), or other standardized testing. Applicants may schedule a conference with the appropriate department chairperson and provide documentation of certification, CLEP, or other standardized testing results. A grade of P will be earned. After registering and attending a class, proficiency credits are not accepted.

Proficiency

The institution encourages students to exempt any courses for which prior skill, knowledge, or experience may allow. In the absence of formal academic credit, the institution awards proficiency credit based on the results of proficiency testing. Applicants may schedule a conference with the appropriate department chairperson and request proficiency testing. A grade of P will be earned. After registering and attending a class, proficiency credits are not accepted.

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The institution encourages students to transfer all appropriate academic work from other accredited postsecondary institutions. Applicants may schedule a conference with the appropriate department chairperson and provide official transcripts for evaluation. Courses deemed as similar for which a grade of C or higher has been earned may be considered for transfer. After registering and attending a class, transfer of credits is not acceptable. These courses are considered as attempted and earned in the determination of Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Previous Credentialing

Former students who have earned a previous credential from the institution must enroll as a new student. Applicants will receive credit for all courses/credits completed in the original program of study that are contained in the new program and/or that may be considered as electives. All credits earned in a diploma program, with the exception of the Vocational English as a Second Language program, are fully transferable into an Associate of Science Degree. The student must have earned a grade of C (2.0) or higher to have the course(s) transferred. The appropriate faculty/program advisor will work with each student to complete this process. These credits that are transferred are included in the determination of Satisfactory Academic Progress. 10

Residency Requirements

Transfer and proficiency credits reduce the credits required for graduation; however, at least fifty percent of the program requirements, except in cases of previous credentialing, must be earned in residence. Transfer and proficiency credits are not considered when determining overall grade point averages, but are included when determining satisfactory academic progress.

Special Interest / Continuing Education Students

Applicants who are interested in enrolling in single courses may do so by completing an application and paying the appropriate tuition and fees. These students must adhere to all attendance and achievement requirements and are not eligible to participate in federal student financial aid programs. General Admission requirements one, four, and five are applicable. Applicants who are below the compulsory school age must have permission from a parent or guardian and, in addition, must receive approval from the appropriate elementary or secondary school official. These students may not participate in any federal student financial assistance programs. Students whose native language is other than English must be able to provide evidence of high school completion and must be able to demonstrate basic English proficiency. Evaluations will be administered and if necessary, additional English instruction will be provided.

Tuition and Fees

The institution publishes a Tuition and Fee Schedule. Due to the various changes which may occur, the institution reserves the right to modify tuition and other charges at any time upon sufficient notice to the students and appropriate agencies. A current Tuition and Fee Schedule is included as a supplement to this Catalog and/or may be obtained from the Admissions Department.

Application Fee / Re-Entry Fee

This fee is assessed and due upon application for admission or upon re-entry if a previous withdrawal. The fee is refundable for three business days provided the student has not registered for classes. The fee is $50 for program-of-study applicants or $15 per course for students enrolling in single subjects. The VESL application fee is $50. I-20 applicants have separate policies.

Tuition

Tuition charges are due and payable upon registration for each enrollment period. Specific charges are outlined in the Tuition and Fee Schedule. Refunds or adjustments are detailed in the TUITION REFUND POLICY section of this Catalog.

Textbooks/Materials/Software

Textbooks, materials, and fees are charged separately. After assessing initial fees for materials issued at enrollment, additional materials are purchased as needed from the Bookstore or may be purchased elsewhere. Students must have all materials prior to registering for a specific class. Software/laboratory fees are charged according to the prescribed policy.

Enrollment Cancellation Policies

A full refund (including the application fee) will be made to any student who cancels his/her enrollment within 72 hours (until midnight of the third day, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays) after it is signed. 11 A full refund is also granted if the applicant is not accepted, the course or program is discontinued, and the applicant is unable to complete the program, or the enrollment is the result of misrepresentation in advertising, promotional materials, or representation by institutional representatives, or if a class start date is materially changed. If a student enrolls on-line and has not visited the campus, he/she may cancel the enrollment during the first three days on campus. Students who do not begin classes will incur no tuition charges. Refunds, when due, are made within forty-five (45) days of the effective date of termination/cancellation, without requiring a request from the student.

Tuition Refund Policies

Institutional Refund Policy – Applies to VESL and Associate of Science Degree Programs

For each semester, the following refund policy will apply:

• During the first ten percent (10%) of the semester, the institution shall refund ninety percent (90%) of the tuition.
• After ten percent (10%) of the semester, but during the first twenty-five (25%), the institution shall refund fifty percent (50%) of the tuition.
• After twenty-five percent (25%), but during the first fifty percent (50%), the institution shall refund twenty-five (25%) of the tuition.
• After fifty-percent (50%) of the semester, there is no refund.
• VESL Students who fail to complete two consecutive semesters during the first academic year are assessed an administrative fee at withdrawal of $100. Fee may be waived if due to extenuating circumstances beyond the student’s control.

Textbooks, technology fees, and certification examinations (where applicable) are charged separately as provided to the student. For students enrolling in individual courses via continuing education, there is no refund or adjustment after attending the class(es).

Texas Workforce Commission Policy – Applies to Occupational Diploma Programs

Tuition is charged per program of study. During the first seventy-five percent of the program, charges are calculated on a pro-rata basis, plus a one-time $100 Administrative Fee. If a student withdraws after 75% of the program for reasons other than academically related, the student may request a grade of “I” incomplete and return within 12 months and attempt to complete the courses for which he/she has been charged (without the payment of additional fees). The incomplete grades must be resolved prior to entering a new semester. The allotted time for completion will be limited to the period of non-attendance. (1) The student is not required to pay tuition during the first week of the program. (2) Refund computations will be based on scheduled course time of classes through the last documented day of an academically related activity. Leaves of absence, suspensions, and school holidays will not be counted as part of the scheduled classes. (3) Effective date of termination for refund purposes will be the earliest of the following: a) date of termination, if the student is terminated by the school; b) date of receipt of written notice from the student; or c) when the student’s participation in an academically related activity cannot be documented. (4) If tuition and fees are collected in advance of entrance, and if after expiration of the 72 hour cancellation privilege the student does not enter school, not more than $100 in nonrefundable administrative fees shall be retained by the school for the entire program or distance education course. (5) If a student enters a distance education program and withdraws or is otherwise terminated, the school retains not more than $100 in nonrefundable administrative fees for the entire program. The minimum refund of the remaining tuition and fees will be the pro rata portion of tuition, fees, and other charges that the number of hours remaining in the portion of the course or program for which the student has been charged, except that a student may not collect a refund if the student has completed 75 percent or more of the total number of hours in the portion of the program for which the student has been charged on the effective date of termination. (6) Refunds for items of extra expense to the student, such as books, tools, or other supplies should be handled separately from refund of tuition and other academic fees. The student will not be required to purchase instructional supplies, books and tools until such time as these materials are required. Once these materials are purchased, no refund will be made. For full refunds, the school can withhold costs for these types of items from the refund as long as they were necessary for the portion of the program attended and separately stated in the enrollment agreement. Any such items not required for the portion of the program attended must be included in the refund. (7) A student who withdraws for a reason unrelated to the student’s academic status after the 75 percent completion mark and requests a grade at the time of withdrawal shall be given a grade of “Incomplete” and permitted to re-enroll in the course or program during the 12-month period following the date the student withdrew without payment of additional tuition for that portion of the course or program. Courses must be completed within the time frame of the period not previously attended. (8) A full refund of all tuition and fees is due and refundable in each of the following cases: a. An enrollee is not accepted by the school; b. If the course of instruction is discontinued by the school and this prevents the student from completing the course; or c. If the student’s enrollment was procured as a result of any misrepresentations by the owner or representatives of the school. 12 A full or partial refund may also be due in other circumstances of program deficiencies or violations of requirements for career schools and colleges.

Texas Workforce Commission Refund Policy for Students Called to Active Military Service

A student of the school or college who withdraws from the school or college as a result of the student being called to active duty in a military service of the United States or the Texas National Guard may elect one of the following options for each program in which the student is enrolled: (1) if tuition and fees are collected in advance of the withdrawal, a pro rata refund of any tuition, fees, or other charges paid by the student for the program and a cancellation of any unpaid tuition, fees, or other charges owed by the student for the portion of the program the student does not complete following withdrawal; (2) a grade of incomplete with the designation "withdrawn-military" for the courses in the program, other than courses for which the student has previously received a grade on the student's transcript, and the right to re-enroll in the program, or a substantially equivalent program if that program is no longer available, not later than the first anniversary of the date the student is discharged from active military duty without payment of additional tuition, fees, or other charges for the program other than any previously unpaid balance of the original tuition, fees, and charges for books for the program; or (3) the assignment of an appropriate final grade or credit for the courses in the program, but only if the instructor or instructors of the program determine that the student has: a. satisfactorily completed at least 90 percent of the required coursework for the program; and b. demonstrated sufficient mastery of the program material to receive credit for completing the program. 13

Refund/Withdrawal and Exit Procedure

When a student decides to withdraw or is ready to graduate, he/she must meet with the Financial Planner to complete the exit interview procedure. This procedure will determine any refunds due the student, a lending institution, or Title IV funds that are being forfeited and must be returned to the U.S. Department of Education as a result of a withdrawal. Students will be provided with relevant information regarding loan repayment obligations. Students must make arrangements to pay any outstanding balances. Students are required to provide their expected permanent address, as well as that of the expected employer and nearest next of kin (not in the same household). Academic Activity – As described in the tuition/refund policy, “Last Day of Academic Activity” is a component in determining tuition charges. Academic Activity is described as: (i) attending a synchronous class, lecture, recitation, or field or laboratory activity, physically or online, where there is an opportunity for interaction between the instructor and student; (ii) submitting an academic assignment; (iii) taking an assessment or an examination; (iv) participating in an interactive tutorial, webinar, or other interactive computer-assisted instruction; (v) participating in a study group, group project, or an online discussion that is assigned by the institution, or (vi) interacting with an instructor about academic matters. Notwithstanding any TWC requirements, any student who fails to maintain academic activity for THIRTY CONSECUTIVE DAYS AND FAILS TO ENGAGE with their instructor or advisor may be withdrawn. (This policy applies to ALL students.

Federal Title IV Return of Funds Policy for Official and Unofficial Withdrawals

Official Withdrawal Date

The official withdrawal date is the date the student notifies the Business Office of the intent to withdraw. This date is used to determine all tuition charges and/or refunds and all R2T4 amounts earned and unearned. Notification may be made by phone, fax, or in person, however, this is the only office authorized to receive and process official withdrawals. Students who officially withdraw prior to attending sixty percent of the semester or intersession will lose a portion of any Title IV financial aid funds awarded for the enrollment period. At the time of official withdrawal, all calculations will be completed based on the number of calendar days in the enrollment period. Refunds to the U.S. Department of Education will be determined and all balances due must be paid or satisfactory arrangements made with the business office. Students, who withdraw prior to seventy-five percent of the enrollment period, will receive a non-punitive grade of “W”. After seventy-five percent, the student will receive the earned grade, unless an “I” is requested and approved. (See Refund Policy on page 11)

Unofficial Withdrawal

In the absence of formal notification of withdrawal, unofficial withdrawal occurs as follows: Occupational students will be withdrawn if they fail to meet the required census points within fifteen days after the review to determine positive evidence of pursuit of the academic related activities. In the case of the VESL program, fifteen days after the end of the enrollment period, students who have not registered for the subsequent term or who have not otherwise requested a leave of absence, will be considered unofficial withdrawals. The withdrawal date will be the date the institution determines the student did not register for the subsequent term (not to exceed thirty days). If a student fails all courses in the term, the institution will determine the student’s last date of participation in an academic related activity by reviewing the relevant instructor’s academic progress records through the semester or term mid-point and refund the unearned Title IV Aid. All charges will be calculated using the appropriate withdrawal date and tuition refund policy. Refunds are consummated within 45 days of the date of determination of withdrawal. If the relevant date is between fifty and sixty percent of the term, the unearned portion of the aid will be refunded. The student will be notified of any balance due. If a student must repay Title IV funds, notification will be made within forty-five (45) days. If a student receives less Federal Student Aid than the amount earned, the institution will calculate a disbursement of the earned aid that was not received. This is called a post-withdrawal disbursement. For example, if a student initially used personal resources to fund tuition and fees, but he/she subsequently completed the FAFSA and was eligible for a PELL grant. If withdrawal occurred prior to disbursement of the funds, a student may be eligible for a post-withdrawal disbursement.

Refund Allocation (If Applicable)

1. Unsubsidized Direct Loans
2. Subsidized Direct Loans
3. Direct Plus Loans
4. Federal Pell Grants
5. FSEOG
6. Private Loan
7. Student
8. Institutional Aid 14

Title IV aid is awarded at enrollment but earned and retained only by those students who remain enrolled. If a student withdraws before completing at least sixty percent of the term, a portion of the awarded aid must be refunded. In most all cases, the student will be “personally” responsible for larger amounts due than would occur if the term had been completed. In addition, the student may be required to repay the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to do so if required, or make arrangements, could make the student ineligible for any further grants or loans permanently.

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The institution maintains a Financial Aid Planning Department to assist students in obtaining the financial assistance they require for their educational expenses. Available resources include federal aid, part-time employment (administered through the Employment Assistance Office) and student loans from private lenders. Federal assistance programs are administered through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, U.S. Department of Education. Any U.S. citizen, national, or person in the United States for other than temporary reasons who is enrolled or accepted for enrollment (on at least half-time basis) may apply for the federal programs. Other options are available for those not eligible for federal programs. Most forms of financial assistance are available from each July 1st to June 30th of award period. Students attending beyond June 30th must make arrangements to apply for aid in the new award year. Each student should request a copy of the free "Federal Student Guide to Financial Aid" which will provide the applicant with essential information.

Sources of Aid

Federal Pell Grant

The Federal PELL Grant is an important source of gift aid for students who demonstrate financial need. Applications are available through high school counselors and the Financial Aid Office. The student applies independently and submits the results of his/her application to a Financial Aid Officer. The amount of the award depends upon the student's determination of eligibility, his/her enrollment status, cost of attendance, and a payment schedule issued by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance. Graduates of both U.S. and Foreign institutions are not eligible to receive Pell Grants.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

Each year the institution makes a limited number of awards to students through this program. These funds are targeted for those students who qualify, based upon financial need, and who would not be able to attend without this assistance. The Financial Planner determines who will receive Federal SEOG and the amount of the award. The students who are Federal PELL Grant recipients having the lowest family contribution are awarded first.

Federal College Work Study Program (CWSP) 15

This limited funds program provides employment for students who demonstrate financial need and who must earn a part of their educational expenses. Federal CWSP employment is arranged at the institution or with a public or private nonprofit agency off campus. Eligibility for participation is determined by the Financial Planner based on the student's financial need and academic progress. Arrangements for employment of eligible students are handled by the Employment Assistance Department. Specific institutional guidelines do apply.

Scholarships

Students are encouraged to seek any outside scholarships that may be available to assist needy/eligible students. The institution will match any recognizable scholarship award up to $500 per semester. All scholarship aid is added to student income levels to determine the appropriate federal aid award. Helpful websites include collegeboard.org or fastweb.com.

Veterans' Benefits Information

Educational Assistance

The institution is pleased to work with eligible veterans who wish to attend the College under the various programs available for educational assistance. During the admission process, the admissions department will assist the veteran in obtaining proof of eligibility, which is required for admission to any eligible program of study. Veterans are encouraged to make their admissions decisions early, in order to apply for advance pay (documents must be submitted to the V.A. by the institution’s certifying official more than thirty days prior to registration). All financial arrangements are made prior to registration, and the institution will not impose any penalty or require additional borrowing, providing tuition/fees are paid upon the receipt of benefits (could be up to ninety days), according to the V.A. Benefits and Transition Act of 2018. Recipients of V.A. benefits with proof of a degree may be exempted from evaluation of basic skills in language and mathematics usage. Any exemptions of other courses will be accomplished through the evaluation process. No more than fifty percent of credits needed to obtain a certificate or diploma may be exempted. As a result of any course exemptions, the program length, program charges, and eligibility for financial aid will be reduced accordingly. Courses exempted will reduce tuition by the credit-hour charge for the program (except HVAC/R). Any attempt to exempt any course must be done at the point of enrollment. In 2021, the Veterans Administration, based on new and revised regulations, issued two new policies:

• Veteran students are no longer permitted to take extra courses to increase enrollment status to full- or halftime, if these courses are not needed to meet graduation requirements.
• Institutions must repay any overpayments to the V.A. that are caused by withdrawal or reduction in course-load during the term or semester. Therefore, any credit balances on the Veteran Student’s account will not be refunded to the student until completion of the full term and documentation that all V.A. funds have been fully earned.

Federal Loans

During the student’s enrollment process, students who desire to receive and are eligible for a federal loan will have their eligibility reviewed by the institution accessing the National Student Loan Data System to determine prior loan history and the status of those loans. The institution reserves the right to deny admission to any student that fails to make full and complete disclosures regarding prior education / loan history. Also, be advised the institution strongly discourages unnecessary borrowing and encourages students to seek all other alternatives to decrease overall debt load. 16 There are numerous general requirements for participation in the Federal Loan Program. The complete description and details of these programs, as well as all federal student aid programs, are outlined in The Student Guide, which is provided to every prospective student. There are generally three types of Federal Loans available at this institution:

1. Subsidized Federal Direct Loan – Available to eligible undergraduate students with a limit of $3,500 for the first academic year and $4,500 for the second academic year. In addition to all other requirements, the applicant must demonstrate that all funds will be used for educational purposes only.
2. Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan – Available to eligible undergraduate students with generally the same terms and conditions as noted above, except there is not an income requirement.
3. Plus Loan – Parent Loan for eligible undergraduate students. This loan is made to the parent of dependent students. Loan amounts are limited to the total cost of attendance, less all other financial aid.

Loan Repayment Obligation – At entrance, each student must complete an on-line Entrance Interview. At exit, either by withdrawal or graduation, a formal / on-line Exit Interview is required by Federal Regulation. All obligations, responsibilities, requirements including repayment options are covered. Also, the institution maintains a Federal Loan Default Prevention Department in Atlanta (770-216-2960 or 800-550-3475). The department is available to assist any former student at any time.

Alternative Loans

This institution has sources of alternative loans for students who are not qualified for federal loans. These loans have a slightly higher interest rate (currently 9%) and require payments at the time the student begins his/her studies. However, the student has the right and privilege of pre-paying the loan balance at any time. The financial planning staff will provide all of the necessary information should the student need this type of financing. Peachtree Credit Company assists students in servicing their private loan and/or account balances, etc., at withdrawal or graduation. There is no preferred lender.

Institutional Payment Plans

It is the goal of the institution that every needy and academically qualified student be able to seek the training necessary to obtain a skilled job. While each student's financial condition and resources may vary, the Financial Officer within certain guidelines and policies will arrange an affordable financial plan for each applicant. A student interested in furthering his/her education should not allow financial condition to be a barrier without first obtaining the appropriate information. Plans are available for all students. All payments are due on or before the 20th of each month. On the 23rd a $25 late fee is charged and on the 25th class suspension is invoked.

Student Cost of Attendance

A copy of the current Tuition and Fee Schedule is attached as a separate Catalog addendum and/or may be obtained from the Admissions Office. While this schedule represents direct costs charged to the student, other costs for transportation, living expenses, etc. will be incurred. An estimate of these costs can be received from the Financial Aid Office and are included in the student's budget that is utilized in determining student aid eligibility.

Academic Policies and Procedures

Definition of a Unit of Credit

One semester credit is equivalent to a minimum of fifteen hours of instruction along with appropriate homework, outside study, and a period of final examination. Subjects which include a laboratory application will require a minimum of thirty hours per unit of credit. Course outlines and descriptions provide the necessary breakdown of each course. The VESL Program is based on thirty contact hours per credit. Students should plan to complete additional outside work of at least one hour per two class hours scheduled. Generally, students will be expected to complete one hour of outside study for each hour of in-class attendance. Campus laboratories are available on an expanded schedule in order that students may complete all academic work on a timely basis.

Enrollment Status

Students admitted to some programs are able to establish a personal schedule and make changes as dictated by personal circumstances. Students are expected, regardless of the selected or required schedule, to maintain regular attendance. Enrollment status is determined at the beginning of each semester. Students are charged for and expected to attend all classes for which they registered. Enrollment status may be changed only at the beginning of a semester. There are four categories of enrollment status:

1. FULL-TIME: In pursuit of twelve or more credits per semester or equivalent credits for sessions of a shorter length.
2. THREE-QUARTER TIME: In pursuit of nine to eleven credits per semester or equivalent credits for sessions of a shorter length.
3. HALF-TIME: In pursuit of six to eight credits per semester or equivalent credits for sessions of shorter length.
4. LESS THAN HALF-TIME: In pursuit of less than six credits per semester or equivalent credits for sessions of a shorter length.

Financial aid eligibility is determined according to need and the student's enrollment status at the beginning of each semester. If a student changes enrollment status from the previous semester, student aid awards are adjusted accordingly.

Core Courses

Each program of study has a required number of credits that must be earned through successful completion of the course or exemption through testing. In all cases the student must earn the minimum number of credits or complete an equivalent number of courses if a curriculum is modified. If additional courses are taken over and above the number of credits specified in the program, tuition is charged at the prevailing credit hour rate. This could occur because the student may wish to take additional electives to expand workplace skills, or is required to repeat a course due to previous failure. Minor course substitutions may be made at the convenience of the institution provided they further enhance the student's educational program and do not reduce the general education requirement.

Change of Majors

Current students who change majors will receive credit for all courses/credits completed in the original program of study that are contained in the new program and/or that may be considered as electives. The student must have earned a grade of C (2.0) or higher to have the course(s) transferred. The appropriate faculty/program advisor will work with each student to complete this process. Satisfactory academic progress is not reset when a major change occurs.

Transferability of Credits

Students desiring to transfer academic work from this institution to another post-secondary institution should provide official academic transcripts to the institution being considered for admission. The acceptance of credit is a decision made solely by the other institution. In the absence of formal articulation agreements between institutions, students have no assurance that any academic work is transferable. The institution can provide no assurance of any credit transfer to another institution. Students can normally attempt to test out or exempt certain courses for which prior credit has been earned. The institution currently maintains articulation agreements whereby all applicable credits can be transferred in order to pursue a higher academic credential.

Morehead State University

The institution maintains an articulation agreement with this prestigious state university. For those students who have completed at least an Associate of Science Degree and have a desire to complete a B.B.A. in Business, the institution provides a course-by-course match-up. For more information, students should contact ICT’s Admissions Department or their academic department chairperson. There is also an articulation agreement with DeVry University. 17

Class Scheduling / Course Availability 18

The institution does offer courses with sufficient frequency in order for students to complete the program within the publicized timeframe. Not all courses are scheduled every semester. Students are encouraged to register for courses whenever the course is available to ensure graduation within the publicized timeframe.

Course Sequencing

Courses in each program are properly sequenced to maximize student learning and ensure prerequisite courses are completed prior to advanced courses. Program sequencing charts for each program are available from the department chairperson.

Class Attendance Policy – Occupational Programs – Diplomas & Degree

The institution is an accredited institution approved for participation in Title IV student Aid programs and operates under the TWC guidelines for institutions not required to take attendance. In the TWC regulated programs (Occupational Diploma), after the student completes registration, census is taken during the first week of the semester, after thirty days, and at mid-point of the program. In all other programs census is taken during the first seven days of the semester payment period. Census must be achieved in each course. VESL student registration and class attendance is confirmed through taking a census after week one of each course. Census determination is based upon participation in an academic related activity as documented by the institution. Instructors have the right to establish course completion requirements as outlined in the course syllabus. If the student is not performing at an academic level that is likely to result in student success, the instructor may require additional activities to a successful course outcome, such as help sessions, additional class work, etc. Successful completion of a course(s) will serve to verify the student was engaged in an academic related activity throughout the semester or term. If a student fails to satisfactorily complete any courses, the institution will review the instructors’ academic progress record to determine the cessation point of academic pursuit. Students must complete at least sixty percent of the enrollment period to earn all the Title IV Aid awarded. Participation of more than fifty percent, but less than sixty percent of the semester / term will result in a proration of aid awarded. When a student fails to achieve census, and is dropped from the institution, he/she may not be readmitted until the beginning of a new semester or a total lapse of fifteen weeks from entry point. When a student earns a passing grade in any course in the term, the official last date of activity is considered to be the end of term date as published in the academic calendar.

Last Date to Enter Class

Students must achieve census in the class no later than the sixth day of class. Students in diploma business programs (TWC Regulated) must start on the approved start date.

Grading Period

The institution offers programs through a formal semester credit system with prescribed matriculation dates. A grading period is eight weeks.

Schedule Changes

If a schedule change is necessary, the student must meet with the Faculty Advisor. A schedule change request form is completed, approved by the Academic Coordinator/Education Director and submitted to the Database Coordinator/Registrar. The schedule change will be effective the subsequent Monday. The schedule change cannot be such that an enrollment status change is invoked. VESL students may not change campuses until the completion of the course(s) and Occupational students should complete the semester before considering a request to transfer. The decision will be made by the currently attended campus Education Director with approval from the Vice President of Operations or President. 19

Contact Hours

The time a student spends in the classroom with an instructor is expressed in terms of "contact" hours, which represents fifty (50) minutes of instruction in a sixty (60) minute period. Breaks are scheduled and are in addition to the required contact hours for successful completion of academic requirements.

Academic Program Changes / Revisions

The institutions offer a variety of diploma programs. In an effort to ensure programs of study reflect current trends in each field, the institution reserves the right to make modifications as may be in the best interest of the student and as may be necessary. Curricula evaluation and change is a constant and on-going process. Instructors may recommend changes to course content and program structure by submitting a written proposal to the department chairperson who must approve and recommend to the campus Academic Coordinator/Director of Education. The Director of Education must recommend approval to the Campus Director. The Campus Director will then submit the recommendation to the Curricula Development and Evaluation Committee. This committee will review proposals each semester. Curricula changes cannot be implemented unless and until the above process is completed. Once a change has been approved, the modification will be implemented at all institutional locations. Developmental courses (if required) are in addition to the program requirements as outlined on the following pages.Independent Study Students may request any course in the program to be offered using an independent study delivery method. Independent study courses are limited to students requiring a specific class for graduation, but the class is not offered as a part of the current semester’s class schedule. Requests for independent studies must be made to the Academic Department Chair. Once approved, the Department Chair meets at a scheduled time with the student and provides specific assignments for students to complete. Course work must relate to the course objectives. Students complete the course work and submit to the Department Chair each week for grading. A final grade is earned based on the overall mastery of course objectives. Independent study courses must be completed during the scheduled timeframe.

Grading System

Grades are one formal measure of a student's progress and ability to perform certain tasks and meet employer requirements in the field of study. Students are awarded a performance rating for each class for which they register. This rating is expressed on a four-point scale. The computerized courses include both a subjective as well as course-specific evaluation. The grading scale is defined as follows:

GRADE	DEFINITION	GRADE	DEFINITION
4	Outstanding	I	Incomplete
3	Above Average	P	Proficiency (Test)
2	Average	S	Pass
1	Below Average	NP	No Pass
0	Failing	T	Transfer
W	Official Withdrawal Passing/Without Penalty	R	Repeat
		IP	In Progress

A grade of “W” can only be received by officially withdrawing from the institution prior to completing seventy-five percent of the semester / term. Students may not withdraw from individual courses after attending the course or submitting academic related coursework. Incomplete (I) grades may only be assigned upon completion of seventy-five percent of the course or the enrollment period. If the Incomplete is not removed by the prescribed time frame, it will be converted to a failing grade. The student will have a period of time equivalent to the period of non-attendance in the program. Grades may only be changed by a formal challenge from the student and upon approval of the Education Director. All grades become final upon the expiration of the next semester period. Courses in which a student receives “W” will still count toward total program hours.

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1. All students must have a minimum Quality Point Average of 2.0 in order to graduate.
2. All students must achieve the minimum Quality Point Average shown in the Academic Achievement Chart in this Catalog in order to make Satisfactory Academic Progress. Any student not making Satisfactory Academic Progress will be placed on probation.
3. All non-VESL students are strongly advised to repeat any course in their technical major for which they receive a grade that is less than 2.0. Failure to do so will reduce the potential for graduation and/or externship eligibility.
4. VESL students are strongly encouraged to repeat any course for which a grade earned is less than 2.0. Failure to master the material in one level will very likely cause serious problems in the following levels.
5. Only one repeated course (for which a passing grade has been received) may be counted in determining enrollment status.
6. When a course is repeated, the new grade replaces the previous grade.

Information Technology Requirements

The College provides computer laboratories and media centers throughout the campuses for student use. Students are not required to furnish their own desktop computers, laptops, or tablets during their course(s) of study. However, prior to beginning classes, students will be required to sign an End User Guidelines document which explains rules and policies in the digital learning environment, while utilizing the College’s labs and media centers. The College will provide each student with an ICT branded email address and a subscription to Microsoft Office 365. This email address is considered the official communication vehicle between the College and the students. Students are expected to check their ICT email daily for announcements and other important information related to campus events. The ICT branded email address can also be installed on most smartphones. For students enrolled in courses offered via distance education delivery methods, students should plan to use the College’s computer labs to attend classes during the first semester. After the first semester, remote access privileges may be granted on a case-by-case basis and upon approval by the Department Chairperson. Remote access privileges may be revoked at any time, for just cause.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

Quantitative and Qualitative Standards 21

The institution operates on a standard term calendar of two fifteen-week semesters per academic year. A full-time student should complete a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester credits in thirty weeks of instruction. All courses begin the first week of the term and end the last week. The maximum time frame for completion and eligibility for Title IV student assistance is one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the program length (total credits required). Once it is determined a student cannot mathematically complete the program of study by the 150% timeframe, Title IV student aid eligibility ceases. Students who reach the one hundred fifty percent limit may be permitted to continue (by taking individual courses with no student aid) with special permission from the Academic Dean. In order to remain in good standing, students must at all points successfully complete at least two-thirds of the credits for which he/she is registered each semester. There are times when a student must pass all courses in a term to raise the overall grade point average and remain on track to graduate within the maximum timeframes allowed. Courses for which transfer or proficiency credit has been granted are counted as credits attempted and credits earned. Courses for which a withdrawal without penalty “W” has occurred are not included in the overall credits attempted or earned when calculating SAP.

SAP Review Process

The Faculty Advisor / Department Chair consistently reviews each student’s progress by monitoring academic activity. A formal academic review is completed at the end of each semester. In order to remain in good standing, a student must earn the minimum grade point average and minimum number of credits as shown in the Academic Achievement Chart. When the student fails to meet either of the minimums at the end of the semester, the student is placed on Financial Aid / Academic Warning. The student retains financial aid eligibility (if applicable); however, counseling must occur, and specific conditions must be documented for the student to return to “good standing”, or the student is considered a candidate for dismissal. Formal written notification is provided to the student. If the student chooses to Appeal the Dismissal and the Appeal is Granted, the student status is changed to “FINANCIAL AID PROBATION”, and the student must meet the requirements to return to good standing. The student must also be on track to complete his/her studies within the one-hundred fifty percent (150%) time frame. Decisions on appeals are granted within (24) hours. If a student who is a Candidate for Dismissal” does not meet the conditions of the Academic Plan, dismissal occurs. A dismissed student must remain out of school for a minimum of one semester. The same process as outlined above must be followed in order for the student to seek re-admission. There is no assurance re-admission will be granted. In the event of a denial of the appeal, the student may appeal to the President upon written request.

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Credits Attempted	Minimum Earned Credits	Minimum Overall Grade Point Average
12	6	1.6
18	9	1.8
24	12	2.0
30	18	2.0
36	24	2.0
42	28	2.0
48	32	2.0
54	36	2.0
60	40	2.0
66	44	2.0
72	48	2.0
78	52	2.0
84	56	2.0
90	60	2.0
96	64	2.0
100	68	2.0
104	70	2.0
108	72	2.0

If a student decides to change his/her major, the courses that are being transferred into the new program are recorded on the new transcript as a “T.” Only those courses are considered in the credits attempted/credits earned. The student will return to “Good Standing,” and a new 150% timeframe for completion and awarding of aid is calculated. If the change is from a diploma program to an A.S. Degree program, or vice-versa, a close-out of the file and separation notice must be completed and approved by CSS Compliance Department. (A new Enrollment Agreement is required.)

Reinstatement – Re-Entry Policy

Student Re-Entry (After Withdrawal)

If a former student plans to re-enroll or re-enter the College, he/she should contact the admissions manager/re-entry coordinator. An appointment will be arranged to review the student records, which will include the academic transcripts and financial records. If the student withdrew while in Good Standing Academically, re-entry is without conditions, providing the financial record is clear. This includes being current with private and federal loan payments or in good standing. If the withdrawal was the result of academic dismissal, a detailed appeal must be completed before re-admission may be considered.

Graduation Requirements

Candidates for graduation must:

1. Achieve required hours or credits.
2. Earn a minimum of 2.0 Quality Point Average.
3. Achieve acceptable skill level requirements.
4. Be current with all payment plans or loan payments to the institution, including securing any unfunded balance.
5. Submit a graduation application at the time of registration for the final semester.
6. If a participant in any student loan program, an exit interview with the Campus Financial Planning Office must be completed and account must be current to receive the diploma. 23

Students should meet with the Employment Assistance Coordinator at least thirty (30) days prior to the projected completion date. If a student fails to fulfill the requirements listed above, he/she will not be permitted to utilize the Campus Employment Assistance service. Further, no certificates of achievement will be issued and no transcripts will be released for students who are not in good financial standing. The application for graduation/separation form should be initiated by the Academic Coordinator/Education Director. If a student who is enrolled in a program of study finds it necessary to discontinue studies, he/she is entitled, upon request, to receive a certificate of completion listing the course(s) for which he/she has earned a satisfactory grade, or receive a diploma if requirements have been met for a lesser program.

Dean's and President's List

At the conclusion of each semester, formal recognition of academic achievement is accorded. Students whose semester grade point average is between 3.25 and 3.74 are named to the Dean's List and those whose grade point average is between 3.75 and 4.0 are named to the President's List. The student may have no grade lower than the average.

Graduation With Honors

Students completing a formal diploma or degree program may be graduated with honors.

HONOR	MINIMUM GRADE POINT AVERAGE
Cum Laude	3.50
Magna Cum Laude	3.75
Summa Cum Laude	3.96

Transcripts

The Database/Registrar's office maintains an official record of students' academic history. Formal transcripts are originally signed and issued embossed with the institutional seal. One official transcript is provided to each student upon formal written request.

Academic Credential

The formal diploma is withheld until all financial obligations are satisfied, or a minimum six-month on-time payment history is established. The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 provides that the institution maintain confidentiality of student records and that students have a right to inspect such records. The institution maintains compliance with this act and, upon written request or authorization, will make these records available for review.

Student Services and Regulations

Employment Assistance Department

The most important objective of this department is to assist each graduate to obtain employment in his/her area of specialization. Satisfactory completion of coursework, including Career Development (LAS050) and fulfillment of all other obligations to the institution, is required in order to receive the assistance of this office. The Employment Assistance Department provides specific training in various job-seeking techniques, including self placement. The Employment Assistance Coordinator works with each eligible student prior to graduation to determine areas of employment interest and to explore employment options. Students are then informed as options become available. Continuous employment and re-employment assistance is provided to all eligible graduates. Although it is impossible to guarantee each student a job or a specific wage rate, the Employment Assistance Department works diligently to provide appropriate leads and arrange specific interviews. Records indicate that graduates of Interactive College of Technology are well received in the business community.

Placement and Completer Rates 24

The institution compiles data in formats required by several state licensing agencies and its accreditation agency, the Council of Occupational Education. Placement and completion rates may vary by agency. Prospective and current students may view the most, up-to-date information on the institution’s website at https://www.ict.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2023-Student-Consumer-Information-and-Disclosures-updated.pdf. Also, the Admissions Department has documented data available upon request. Students and other interested parties should request documentation or view this information before making any decision regarding enrollment or employment expectations. Students who complete a proportionate share of their elected course of study obtain training related employment and submit necessary documentation may be termed as “completers” according to the institution’s accrediting agency guidelines.

Library/Resource Center – Media Services

The institution maintains resource centers of curricula-related resources to assist students in augmenting their studies. These materials include books, periodicals, and electronic educational aids. The staff will assist each student in obtaining any materials required or requested that may be beneficial to each student. Appropriate reference materials are also available. The center is open and accessible for quiet study or for the utilization and checkout of material. Each campus maintains a schedule of hours of availability and a staff person to assist students and faculty in meeting specific needs and requests.

Housing

The campuses are non-residential; however, the staff assists students whenever possible in arranging suitable housing.

Orientation

All new students are required to attend a comprehensive orientation program to assist them in making a smooth entrance into the institution, and in understanding the key elements necessary to achieve the prescribed goals and objectives. This session includes information regarding the student's schedule and other Campus policies and procedures. At the conclusion of the admissions process, the orientation date will be arranged. A face-to-face meeting with the student’s Academic Advisor is required.

Graduation Ceremony

Formal commencement exercises are held once each year. This exercise includes all graduates during the year, and also includes all Campuses located within the geographical proximity.

Assistance with Alcohol or Substance Abuse

In accordance with the requirements set forth in the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989, the institution maintains strict policies regarding student or staff conduct in the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of drug or alcohol on the institution's Campuses or as any part of the institution's activities. As a condition of enrollment/employment at any campus, each student and employee is required to complete a statement stipulating he/she is drug-free. As a student of the institution, you should be aware that any use of illegal drugs or excessive alcohol abuse will cause a major impairment in your ability to be successful in your educational endeavors. The institution has available informational materials to assist in answering questions students may have regarding the cause and effect of alcohol or substance abuse. Seminars are also conducted periodically to provide additional information. Each Campus has a staff person who is available to meet privately with students to discuss any assistance or support needed with problems of this nature. Free referral services are available in each campus community to assist students in overcoming any such problems. 25 Students should be constantly aware that most states have significantly strengthened laws regarding driving under the influence as well as the unlawful use or distribution of an illegal substance. Depending upon the severity, one may be subject to criminal prosecution and incarceration. If you, as a student, have a problem of this type and need assistance, please go privately to the designated staff person or Campus Director and the matter will be handled discretely. You will be eligible for a medical leave of absence, and financial assistance will remain intact. If a student has a second problem of this type, or is caught or suspected of use or distribution of illegal substance or alcohol, he/she will be dismissed from the institution, financial aid eligibility will be revoked, and the student will be reported to local law enforcement agencies.

Campus Crimes

As of the date of publication for this document, the institution has had no instances of criminal offenses occurring on any campus. Should such offenses occur, such statistics will be presented in the students' orientation process.

Emergencies – Campus and Student

Should a Campus emergency occur, the staff member in charge will exercise appropriate judgment.

Student Illness/Emergency

The nearest relative will be notified, or another individual designated by the student/staff person. If unable to communicate, the institution will notify the nearest relative, and the staff member in charge will use his/her best professional judgment to determine whether it is appropriate to call for medical assistance.

Student Development – Counseling and Advising

The institution, with its unique instructional system, operates on a semester system whereby each student establishes his/her own semester calendar based on the registration date for the first semester or term. To assist the student in academic planning, an academic advisor whose primary purpose is to assist the student in maintaining academic progress and meeting the prescribed graduation date is assigned to each student (computerized programs only). In addition, each Campus has staff members who organize group activities, educational seminars, or work one-on-one with each student to assist him/her in problem solving. These employees are well versed in community resources that are available to assist students in achieving success. The institution takes its responsibility to each student seriously and strives to provide the necessary support system.

Suspension/Dismissal from the Campus

All students are expected to maintain a satisfactory level of academic achievement, to conduct themselves as responsible adults, and to attend classes regularly. The institution reserves the right to dismiss any student who:

1. Fails to maintain satisfactory academic progress, or meet financial obligations to the Campus as agreed upon. This policy includes private loan payments that the institution has guaranteed.
2. Exhibits conduct that is found by the administration to be detrimental to the individual, other students, the community, or the campus, including violation of the institution’s drug and alcohol abuse policy.
3. Violates any part of the Externship Agreement, including failure to report to the assigned site (or make other arrangements by notification to the Advisor / Department Chair).

Student Attire and Conduct

The Campus considers dress to be each student's responsibility. Each student is required to dress in a professional, business-like manner. The Campus Director may ask a student to leave the Campus if it is deemed that the student is dressed inappropriately. Specific policies will be discussed during the orientation session and are outlined further in the Student Handbook. 26

Loss of Personal Property

The institution does not assume responsibility for the loss or damage of text material or other personal property. Any recovered article may be claimed from the receptionist.

Honor Code – Integrity

Study is conducted under the assumption that, as responsible adults, students will adhere to generally accepted social standards and will refrain from any dishonesty, theft, or defacement of property. Individuals found in violation of these standards are subject to disciplinary action that may include dismissal. In instances where instructors have reason to believe academic work may not be the sole product of the individual student, the instructor may take punitive action as deemed appropriate. Students who are caught cheating will receive a grade of “0” for the course and/or be dismissed from the institution.

Student Complaint/Grievance/Appeal Procedures

Students shall have the right to appeal decisions of Campus officials and may present any problems or complaints through appropriate channels for resolution. The final institutional authority in all cases rests with the President of the Institution. The procedure for such appeal is listed below: A. The student's problem/complaint should be discussed with the instructor or the staff member involved (within five working days). B. If the instructor or staff member is unable to resolve the situation at his/her level, the student and instructor should meet with the Education Coordinator/Director in an attempt to resolve the problem (within five working days). C. If the Education Coordinator/Director is unable to resolve the situation, the student should be directed to prepare a written complaint (within five working days) to be forwarded to the Director of Education. The Education Director should forward a summary of the problem to the Campus Director (within three days of receipt of written complaint). D. The Campus Director shall review the written complaint and the staff memo, examine pertinent files and records, set a date for a meeting with the student (within five working days), and notify appropriate personnel, if any, of the meeting. The Campus Director shall consult with the President, if necessary, to resolve the complaint. E. The Campus Director, after considering all pertinent facts presented at the meeting, shall arrive at a decision that will be communicated to the student within one working day. F. If the decision is disputed, all relevant information shall be forwarded to the President within one working day. The President will review the complaint and other information and render a binding decision within ten working days. The President's decision shall be placed in the student's file, and the student will receive a written response. Students who have a grievance that has not been appropriately addressed or resolved may write to the appropriate institutional agency as follows: TWC School Number for Texas campuses: Pasadena, S1086; S.W. Houston, S0420; North Houston, S2094 27 (Diploma programs) Texas Workforce Commission Career Schools and Colleges Section 101 East 15th Street Austin, Texas 78778 Phone – (512) 936-3100 http://csc.twc.state.tx.us/ (Degree programs) Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board 1200 East Anderson Lane Austin, TX 78752 (512) 427-6101 http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/ Council on Occupational Education 7840 Roswell Road, Bldg. 300 Suite 325 Atlanta, Georgia 30350 770-396-3898, or 1-800-917-2081 http://www.council.org/ Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board – Student Complaints website: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/index.cfm?objectid=989FE9A0-2213-11E8-BC500050560100A9

Nc-Sara

The National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) student complaint policies can be found on the institution’s website at https://www.ict.edu/student-complaints/#section-sara

FERPA/Health and Safety Emergencies

The institution may disclose personally identifiable information from an educational record to appropriate parties, including parents of an eligible student in connection with an emergency, if knowledge of the information is necessary to protect the health and safety of the student or other individuals. The institution will consider the totality of this decision, which must be approved by the President or Chief Executive Officer. There are several other conditions whereby the institution is compelled to release student information. Any questions should be referred to the Director of Compliance.

2020 U.S. Department of Education – Title IX Regulations

For detailed information, please refer to the institution’s website link https://www.ict.edu/2020-title-ix-regulations/ U.S. Department of Education – Office of Civil Rights – Online or Digital Sexual Harassment under the 2020 Title IX Regulations: A Resource for Students, Families, and Educators. If you should need further information, please reach out to Interactive College of Technology’s Title IX Coordinator, Margaret P. Smith, at [email protected].

Associate of Science Degree Programs

OFFICE TECHNOLOGY Areas of Emphasis: Accounting Business Information Systems Medical Office Administration 28 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (Southwest Houston Affiliate Campus Only)

Mission and Purposes of The Associate of Science Degree Program

The technology explosion has created the need for highly trained and educated paraprofessionals and technicians. In a service economy reliant on technology and information management, a wealth of opportunity exists for persons who have more than a high school education but less than a Baccalaureate Degree. The Associate Degree program at Interactive College of Technology is intended to meet this unique need for workers who know not only how to perform occupational or technical tasks but also how to communicate oral or written information correctly and effectively, to think critically, to keep up with ever-changing technology, to work cooperatively in teams, and to use technology to increase productivity and meet the demands of employers and customers. 29 The general education component of the degree programs consists of 18 hours of an academic core designed to assist the development of the knowledge and skills necessary for graduates to enter, prosper, and advance in their chosen occupations as well as to function more effectively in other areas of their lives. General education class offerings prepare students to:  improve their writing, speaking, and listening skills.  solve problems through logical reasoning and analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.  understand and use quantification and scientific knowledge and methods to solve problems.  increase their understanding and appreciation of themselves and others and enhance their interpersonal communication skills.  improve their ability to learn how to learn and to strengthen their commitment to lifelong learning.  better comprehend the world in which they live so that they can function more effectively in it. Each program offers students both requirements and recommended electives from the general education core. Students must earn a total of eighteen semester credit hours in general education including a minimum of three semester credit hours from each of the following four areas: A. Humanities B. Natural Sciences C. Behavioral Sciences D. Mathematics

Associate of Science Degree Requirements

The degree program requires the completion of a minimum of sixty semester hours and may be completed in a minimum of four semesters depending on the student's academic load per semester. In each program a minimum of eighteen credits in general education courses is required. The remaining credits are composed of major and major-related courses. Courses designated as a requirement in one area may not be taken to fulfill a requirement in a different area. A minimum of fifty percent of the required credits must be completed in residence to gain the credential. The degree is awarded in Office Technology (with emphasis in Accounting, Business Information Systems, or Medical Office Administration), Business Management, Human Resource Management, and Information Technology (Southwest Houston Campus Only).

General Education Requirements

All students enrolled in the degree program must complete 18 credit hours from the four groups shown below, including at least three credit hours from each group. General Education* Group A Humanities

			CREDITS	CONTACT
LAS	190	College Composition ** +	3	45
LAS	200	Oral Presentation and Communication** +	3	45
LAS	210	Conversational Spanish +	3	45

Group B Natural Sciences

SCI	100	Introduction to Science +	3	45
SCI	180	Anatomy and Physiology +	3	45
PHY	190	Physics	4	75

30 Group C Behavioral Sciences

SOC	100	Principles of Psychology +	3	45
SOC	110	Principles of Sociology ** +	3	45
SOC	120	Principles of Macroeconomics +	3	45
SOC	130	Principles of Microeconomics +	3	45
SOC	190	Interpersonal Communication +	3	45
SOC	200	Current World Issues and Topics	3	45

Group D Mathematics

MAT	120	Essentials of Algebra +	3	45
MAT	140	Essentials of Trigonometry	3	45
MAT	180	Introduction to Applied Statistics	3	45

Total General Education Requirement: 18 Credits

• Any course in these groups which is listed as a Requirement for a specific program may NOT be used to fulfill the elective portion of the General Education Requirement for that degree.

** Required + Potentially offered as a synchronous hybrid course. ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE

Office Technology (75-90 Weeks) 31

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program prepares the graduate for a career in the automated environment of a modern business office. The core program requirements provide a solid foundation in office skills including the theory and use of the basic computer applications and operating systems. The general education components help the graduate to develop effective oral and written communication skills and to develop the ability to work cooperatively with individuals from a diversity of backgrounds. In addition, the graduate selects one of three areas of emphasis in which to pursue the more specialized skills that greatly increase employment and career advancement opportunities. The areas of emphasis are Accounting, Medical Office Administration, and Business Information Systems. The core and electives, when appropriately chosen, will provide the required courses to prepare for successfully completing the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification, providing the required scores are achieved in the examination(s). General Educational Requirements (See the specific areas of emphasis for required and recommended courses.) 18 Credits Basic/Core Requirements

COURSE		COURSE TITLE	CREDITS	CONTACT
AOT	122	Maximizing Microsoft Windows	3	60
AOT	130	Microsoft Word w/ Certification *	3	60
AOT	250	Microsoft Excel w/ Certification *	3	60
BUS	122	Principles Of Accounting I	4	60
LAS	050	Career Development	1	20
LAS	106	Communication And Learning Skills	4	60
ICT	100	Computers for Business	2	40
ICT	299	Екстернат	3	135
TOTAL FOR BASIC/CORE REQUIREMENTS			23 CREDITS
AREA OF EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS AND ELECTIVES (See the following pages for specific areas of emphasis.)			31 CREDITS
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION:			72 CREDITS

• Certification Preparation Course

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE
OFFICE	TECHNOLOGY
Accounting Emphasis (75-90 WEEKS)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program offers the student a solid foundation in the general knowledge, practices, and procedures required to work effectively in the accounting field. The courses in the accounting component provide a foundation in all phases of basic accounting and prepare the student for later study of more advanced accounting topics. In addition to certifications in Microsoft, Intuit QuickBooks certification is also included in the technical major component. The general education component is designed to enhance the student's knowledge and awareness of significant issues in the workplace and in the student's personal development. The career objective for this program is to give the graduates the general knowledge and specific skills needed to obtain entry-level employment in the accounting departments of businesses and governmental entities. (This program is offered via Traditional-Classroom, Distance Education, or Hybrid instructional delivery.) General Educational Requirements 18 Credits LAS190 – College Composition (3 credits), LAS200 – Oral Presentation and Communication (3 credits), SOC110 – Principles of Sociology, (3 credits), Group B – Natural Science (3 credits), Group D – Mathematics (3 credits), and relevant General Education elective (3 credits). See Page 30 – General Education Requirements for course details. Basic/Core Requirements

COURSE		COURSE TITLE	SEMESTER CREDIT HRS.	CLOCK HRS. LECTURE	CLOCK HRS. LAB	CLOCK HRS. EXTERNSHIP	TOTAL CLOCK HRS.
AOT	122	Maximizing Microsoft Windows	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	130	Microsoft Word w/ Certification *	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	250	Microsoft Excel w/ Certification *	3	30	30	0	60
BUS	122	Principles of Accounting I	4	60	0	0	60
ICT	100	Computers for Business	2	25	15	0	40
ICT	299	Екстернат	3	0	0	135	135
LAS	050	Career Development	1	16	4	0	20
LAS	106	Навички спілкування та навчання	4	60	0	0	60
TOTAL BASIC/CORE REQUIREMENTS			23	251	109	135	495

Technical/Major Requirements

BUS	123	Principles of Accounting II	4	60	0	0	60
BUS	131	Accounting w/ QuickBooks *	2	25	15	0	40
BUS	132	Accounting w/ SAGE	2	25	15	0	40
BUS	200	Intermediate Accounting I	4	60	0	0	60
BUS	205	Intermediate Accounting II	4	60	0	0	60
BUS	210	Introduction to Cost Accounting	4	60	0	0	60
BUS	220	Федеральні податкові процедури	3	30	30	0	60
OFT	108	Numeric Entry	2	15	30	0	45
TOTAL TECHNICAL/MAJOR REQUIREMENTS			25	335	90	0	425

Recommended Electives (Choose a minimum of 6 Semester Credit Hours/60 Lecture Clock Hours/60 Lab Clock Hours from the following):

AOT	210	Customer Relationship Management	2	25	15	0	40
AOT	230	Cloud Services Using SharePoint	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	260	Microsoft Access w/ Certification *	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	270	Microsoft PowerPoint w/ Certification *	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	290	Microsoft Outlook w/ Certification *	3	30	30	0	60
BUS	160	Business Mathematics **	1	15	10	0	25
BUS	240	Small Business Finance	3	30	30	0	60
BUS	265	Принципи нарахування заробітної плати	3	30	30	0	60
OFT	100	Business Keyboarding I	3	30	30	0	60
OFT	120	Business Keyboarding II	3	30	30	0	60
TOTAL ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS			6	60	60	0	120
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS			18	270	0	0	270
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION (inc. Gen Ed.)			72	916	259	135	1,310

• Certification Preparation Course.
• Certification Preparation Course.

** Recommended for Career Track 32 Objectives of the Program

1. To provide students with the accounting skills required for entry-level positions as account clerks and related occupations in business, industry, and government.
2. To develop an awareness and understanding of the various accounting and automated accounting applications used in business.
3. To provide the student with the skills to use the most popular word processors, databases, and integrated spreadsheets used in today's automated office.
4. To develop the employment-seeking skills necessary to successfully compete in the employment arena for O*NET codes as follows:

43-3031.00	Accounting Clerk	43-3031.00	Bookkeeping Clerk	43-3031.00	General Ledger Bookkeeper
43-3031.00	Auditing Clerk	43-3021.03	Calculating Machine Operator	43-4161.00	Human Resources Assistant
43-3011.00	Bill & Accounting Collectors	41-2011.00	Cashier	43-3051.00	Payroll Clerk
43-3021.02	Billing Clerk	43-9011.00	Comp. Peripheral Equip. Operator	43-3021.01	Statement Clerk
43-3021.03	Billing Machine Operator	43-3021.02	Cost Rate Clerk	43-9111.00	Statistical Assistant

1. The General Education class offerings prepare students to:

• improve their writing, speaking, and listening skills.
• solve problems through logical reasoning and analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
• understand and use quantification and scientific knowledge and methods to solve problems.
• increase their understanding and appreciation of themselves and others and enhance their interpersonal communication skills.
• improve their ability to learn how to learn and to strengthen their commitment to lifelong learning.
• better comprehend the world in which they live so that they can function more effectively in it. 33

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE 34

OFFICE	TECHNOLOGY
Business Information Systems Emphasis (75-90 WEEKS)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program offers the student a solid foundation in the advanced knowledge, practices, and procedures required to work effectively in a modern automated office. The area of emphasis includes courses in the most widely used business and information management software packages, the most widely used commercial and business operating system, and working knowledge in using the Internet as a business tool. Certification in key Microsoft software applications enhances the value of this program. The general education component is designed to enhance the student’s knowledge and awareness of significant issues in the workplace and in the student’s personal development. The career objective for this program is to give the graduate th e general knowledge and specific skills needed to obtain employment and advance in a variety of computer-related career fields. (This program is offered via Traditional-Classroom, Distance Education, or Hybrid instructional delivery.) General Educational Requirements 18 Credits LAS190 – College Composition (3 credits), LAS200 – Oral Presentation and Communication (3 credits), SOC110 – Principles of Sociology, (3 credits), Group B – Natural Science (3 credits), Group D – Mathematics (3 credits), and relevant General Education elective (3 credits). See Page 30 – General Education Requirements for course details. Basic/Core Requirements

COURSE		COURSE TITLE	SEMESTER CREDIT HRS.	CLOCK HRS. LECTURE	CLOCK HRS. LAB	CLOCK HRS. EXTERNSHIP	TOTAL CLOCK HRS.
AOT	122	Maximizing Microsoft Windows	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	130	Microsoft Word w/ Certification *	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	250	Microsoft Excel w/ Certification *	3	30	30	0	60
BUS	122	Principles of Accounting I	4	60	0	0	60
ICT	100	Computers for Business	2	25	15	0	40
ICT	299	Екстернат	3	0	0	135	135
LAS	050	Career Development	1	16	4	0	20
LAS	106	Навички спілкування та навчання	4	60	0	0	60
TOTAL BASIC/CORE REQUIREMENTS			23	251	109	135	495

Technical/Major Requirements
AOT	210	Customer Relationship Management	2	25	15	0	40
AOT	240	Business Schematics using Visio	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	260	Microsoft Access w/ Certification *	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	270	Microsoft PowerPoint w/ Certification *	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	290	Microsoft Outlook w/ Certification *	3	30	30	0	60
ICT	288	Web Development using Dreamweaver	3	30	30	0	60
TOTAL TECHNICAL/MAJOR REQUIREMENTS			17	175	165	0	340

Recommended Electives (Choose a minimum of 14 Semester Credit Hours/145 Lecture Clock Hours/140 Lab Clock Hours from the following): Students are encouraged to take electives in one of the three career paths, listed below, in order to achieve optimal employment outcomes. However, any combination of electives may be chosen, with approval of the Academic Dean to meet individual student’s needs. Degree Option #1 – Graphics Presentation

AOT	300	Graphic Design with Adobe Photoshop	3	30	30	0	60
BUS	150	Principles of Marketing	3	45	0	0	45
OFT	100	Business Keyboarding I	3	30	30	0	60
OFT	120	Business Keyboarding II	3	30	30	0	60
OFT	121	Business Keyboarding III	3	30	30	0	60

Degree Option #2 – Data Management

AOT	230	Cloud Services Using SharePoint	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	280	Project Management Techniques	3	30	30	0	60
BUS	130	Introduction to Management	3	45	0	0	45
OFT	108	Numeric Entry	2	15	30	0	45
SOC	130	Principles of Microeconomics	3	45	0	0	45

Degree Option #3 – Bachelor’s Degree

BUS	123	Principles of Accounting II	4	60	0	0	60
BUS	210	Introduction to Cost Accounting	4	60	0	0	60
SOC	220	Принципи підприємництва	3	45	0	0	45
SCI	180	Анатомія та фізіологія	3	45	0	0	45
TOTAL ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS			14	145	140	0	285
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS			18	270	0	0	270
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION (inc. Gen Ed.)			72	841	414	135	1,390

*Certification Preparation Course. Objectives of the Program

1. To prepare the student to enter the local labor market in an entry-level position where the various computer skills learned in the program are instrumental to success in the occupation.
2. To develop the keyboarding skills needed to use common business application programs.
3. To develop the employment-seeking skills necessary to successfully compete in the employment arena for O*NET codes as follows:

43-6011.00	Адміністративний асистент	43-4051.00	Customer Service Representative	43-9061.00	Office Clerk
43-3021.03	Calculating Machine Operator	43-9021.00	Введення даних	43-4151.00	Order Clerk
41-2011.00	Check Cashier	43-3021.02	Documentation Billing Clerk	43-3051.00	Payroll Clerk
43-9011.00	Comp. Peripheral Equip. Operator	43-4071.00	File Clerk	43-6014.00	Secretary
43-9011.00	Computer Terminal Operator	43-4161.00	Human Resources Assistant	43-9022.00	Word Processing / Typist

1. The General Education class offerings prepare students to:

• improve their writing, speaking, and listening skills.
• solve problems through logical reasoning and analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
• understand and use quantification and scientific knowledge and methods to solve problems.
• increase their understanding and appreciation of themselves and others and enhance their interpersonal communication skills.
• improve their ability to learn how to learn and to strengthen their commitment to lifelong learning.
• better comprehend the world in which they live so that they can function more effectively in it. 35

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE
OFFICE	TECHNOLOGY
Medical Office Administration Emphasis (75-90 WEEKS)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program provides students with a comprehensive foundation in the essential practices and procedures needed to work effectively in today’s modern medical office. The curriculum emphasizes key medical areas and advanced office skills, ensuring students are well-prepared for various administrative roles in healthcare. Additionally, the program includes certification preparation courses for the National Healthcare Association’s Certified Medical Administrative Assistant, and the American Heart Association’s CPR/First Aid and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens certifications. The general education component is designed to enhance the student’s knowledge and awareness of significant issues in the workplace and the student’s personal development. The career objective for this program is to give the graduate the general knowledge and specific skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment in a medical office. (This program is offered via Traditional-Classroom or Hybrid instructional delivery.) 36 General Educational Requirements 18 Credits LAS190 – College Composition (3 credits), LAS200 – Oral Presentation and Communication (3 credits), SOC110 – Principles of Sociology, (3 credits), Group B – Natural Science (3 credits), Group D – Mathematics (3 credits), and relevant General Education elective (3 credits). See Page 30 – General Education Requirements for course details. Basic/Core Requirements

COURSE		COURSE TITLE	SEMESTER CREDIT HRS.	CLOCK HRS. LECTURE	CLOCK HRS. LAB	CLOCK HRS. EXTERNSHIP	TOTAL CLOCK HRS.
AOT	130	Microsoft Word w/ Certification *	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	250	Microsoft Excel w/ Certification *	3	30	30	0	60
BUS	122	Principles of Accounting I	4	60	0	0	60
BUS	131	Accounting w/ QuickBooks*	2	30	10	0	40
CIS	150	Survey of Computer Applications	3	30	30	0	60
LAS	050	Career Development	1	16	4	0	20
LAS	106	Навички спілкування та навчання	4	60	0	0	60
ICT	299	Екстернат	3	0	0	135	135
TOTAL BASIC/CORE REQUIREMENTS			23	256	104	135	495

Technical/Major Requirements

MED	101	Medical Office Applications	3	30	30	0	60
MED	102	Introduction to Healthcare Insurance & Billing	3	30	30	0	60
MED	104	Медична термінологія	3	30	30	0	60
MED	105	Skills and Safety Procedures for Medical Professionals	2	15	30	0	45
MED	133	Медичне право та етика	3	30	30	0	60
MED	211	Electronic Health Records	3	30	30	0	60
MED	221	CMAA Certification Preparation *	2	15	30	0	45
MED	230	Медичний білінг та кодування	3	45	25	0	70
OFT	100	Business Keyboarding I	3	30	30	0	60
TOTAL TECHNICAL/MAJOR REQUIREMENTS			25	255	265	0	520

Recommended Electives (Choose a minimum of 6 Semester Credit Hours/60 Lecture Clock Hours/60 Lab Clock Hours from the following):

AOT	260	Microsoft Access w/ Certification *	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	270	Microsoft PowerPoint w/ Certification *	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	290	Microsoft Outlook w/ Certification *	3	30	30	0	60
BUS	130	Introduction to Management	3	45	0	0	45
BUS	132	Accounting w/ SAGE	2	25	15	0	40
BUS	230	Управління людськими ресурсами	3	45	0	0	45
BUS	265	Принципи нарахування заробітної плати	3	30	30	0	60
OFT	120	Business Keyboarding II	3	30	30	0	60
OFT	121	Business Keyboarding III	3	30	30	0	60
TOTAL ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS			6	60	60	0	120
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS			18	270	0	0	270
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION (inc. Gen Ed.)			72	841	429	135	1,405

• Certification Preparation Course.

Objectives of the Program

1. The graduate will be familiar with the components of healthcare data and data sets and how these components relate to primary and secondary patient record systems.
2. The graduate will be able to identify and discuss the legal and ethical issues applicable to patient health information.
3. The graduate will have competencies in common medical terminology, be able to manage electronic medical record systems and will become proficient in the proper procedures of medical front office management.
4. The student will be given an opportunity to experience an externship allowing him/her to acquire hands-on experience in healthcare offices.
5. The student will earn the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certification.
6. To provide practical training within the healthcare setting and to develop the job seeking skills necessary to compete in the employment arena for O*NET codes as follows: 37

31-9099.00	Healthcare Support Worker	43-6013.00	Медичний адміністратор	43-4051.03	Patient Coordinator
43-4199.00	Information and Record Clerk	29-2071.00	Medical Records Technician	29-2071.00	Patient Records Technician
43-1011.00	Medical Front Office Managers	43-6013.00	Medical Secretary	43-4051.03	Patient Relations Representative
43-6013.00	Medical Office Specialist	31-9094.00	Medical Transcriptionist	43-6013.00	Unit Support Representative

1. The General Education class offerings prepare students to:

• improve their writing, speaking, and listening skills.
• solve problems through logical reasoning and analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
• understand and use quantification and scientific knowledge and methods to solve problems.
• increase their understanding and appreciation of themselves and others and enhance their interpersonal communication skills.
• improve their ability to learn how to learn and to strengthen their commitment to lifelong learning.
• better comprehend the world in which they live so that they can function more effectively in it. ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE

Business Management (75-90 Weeks)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The program is specifically designed to educate aspiring entrepreneurs who are looking to either start their own business, run a small business, or serve as a functional manager within a medium to large business. The program guides the student through the process of structuring a business plan, developing marketing strategies, and managing the business for success. Students will learn the fundamental legal regulations, ethical requirements, and customer service standards to operate a business and manage people. The course includes an externship component to gain real life managerial experience. The general education component is designed to enhance the student's knowledge and awareness of significant issues in the workplace and in the student's personal development. (This program is offered via Traditional-Classroom, Distance Education, or Hybrid instructional delivery.) 38 General Educational Requirements 18 Credits LAS190 – College Composition (3 credits), LAS200 – Oral Presentation and Communication (3 credits), SOC110 – Principles of Sociology, (3 credits), Group B – Natural Science (3 credits), Group D – Mathematics (3 credits), and relevant General Education elective (3 credits). See Page 31 – General Education Requirements for course details. Basic/Core Requirements

COURSE		COURSE TITLE	SEMESTER CREDIT HRS.	CLOCK HRS. LECTURE	CLOCK HRS. LAB	CLOCK HRS. EXTERNSHIP	TOTAL CLOCK HRS.
BUS	122	Principles of Accounting I	4	60	0	0	60
CIS	150	Survey of Computer Applications	3	30	30	0	60
ICT	299	Екстернат	3	0	0	135	135
LAS	050	Career Development	1	16	4	0	20
LAS	106	Навички спілкування та навчання	4	60	0	0	60
TOTAL BASIC/CORE REQUIREMENTS			15	166	34	135	335

Technical/Major Requirements

BUS	130	Introduction to Management	3	45	0	0	45
BUS	150	Principles of Marketing	3	45	0	0	45
BUS	170	Business Law and Ethics	3	45	0	0	45
BUS	230	Управління людськими ресурсами	3	45	0	0	45
BUS	240	Small Business Finance	3	30	30	0	60
BUS	250	Business Negotiations	3	45	0	0	45
BUS	260	E-Commerce for Small Business	3	30	30	0	60
BUS	290	Entrepreneurship Strategy & Business Plans	3	30	30	0	60
SOC	130	Principles of Microeconomics	3	45	0	0	45
TOTAL TECHNICAL/MAJOR REQUIREMENTS			27	360	90	0	450

Core Courses can be replaced only with demonstrated proficiency and replacements must be approved by the Education Coordinator or Director. Recommended Electives (Choose a minimum of 12 Semester Credit Hours/135 Lecture Clock Hours/90 Lab Clock Hours from the following):

AOT	130	Microsoft Word w/Certification*	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	210	Customer Relationship Management	2	25	15	0	40
AOT	240	Business Schematics using Visio	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	250	Microsoft Excel w/Certification*	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	280	Project Management Techniques	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	290	Microsoft Outlook w/Certification*	3	30	30	0	60
BUS	123	Principles of Accounting II	4	60	0	0	60
BUS	160	Business Mathematics	1	15	10	0	25
BUS	220	Федеральні податкові процедури	3	30	30	0	60
TOTAL ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS			12	135	90	0	225
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS			18	270	0	0	270

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION (inc. Gen Ed.)	72	931	214	135	1,280

• Certification Preparation Course.

Objectives of the Program

1. Students will be able to establish their business under the appropriate business structure and obtain the necessary local, state, and federal licenses and permits to start their own business.
2. Students will be able to run their own small business and/or serve as a functional manager within a medium to large business.
3. Students will be able to produce a business plan, marketing plan, and human resources plan.
4. Students will be able to implement the steps needed to acquire start-up capital for their own small business.
5. Students will learn the fundamental legal regulations, ethical standards, and customer service standards to operate a small business and manage people.
6. Students will learn to establish a ‘digital presence’ using online commerce to grow their small business or promote their functional unit within a medium to large business.
7. To provide practical training within a small business setting and to develop the job seeking skills necessary to compete in the employment arena for O*NET codes as follows:

11-2011.00	Advertising and Promotions Mgrs.	11-1021.00	General and Operations Managers	11-2021.00	Marketing Managers
11-9021.00	Construction Managers	11-9041.00	Architectural & Engineering Mgrs.

1. The General Education class offerings prepare students to:

• improve their writing, speaking, and listening skills.
• solve problems through logical reasoning and analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
• understand and use quantification and scientific knowledge and methods to solve problems.
• increase their understanding and appreciation of themselves and others and enhance their interpersonal communication skills.
• improve their ability to learn how to learn and to strengthen their commitment to lifelong learning.
• better comprehend the world in which they live so that they can function more effectively in it. 39 ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (75-90 WEEKS) 40 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Human Resource Management program is designed for individuals seeking to prepare for a career in Human Resources. Graduates will be prepared to manage the human resource efforts of a smaller company, or serve as a valuable member of a Human Resource Management team in a larger organization. Upon completion of the program, students will be knowledgeable about job design, recruiting and staffing, training and career development, compensation and employee benefits, as well as other topics related to the strategic use of human resource assets necessary to assure their company’s strategic goals are met. (This program is offered via Traditional-Classroom, Distance Education or Hybrid instructional delivery.) General Educational Requirements 18 Credits LAS190 – College Composition (3 credits), LAS200 – Oral Presentation and Communication (3 credits), SOC110 – Principles of Sociology, (3 credits), Group B – Natural Science (3 credits), Group D – Mathematics (3 credits), and relevant General Education elective (3 credits). See Page 31 – General Education Requirements for course details. Basic/Core Requirements

COURSE		COURSE TITLE	SEMESTER CREDIT HRS.	CLOCK HRS. LECTURE	CLOCK HRS. LAB	CLOCK HRS. EXTERNSHIP	TOTAL CLOCK HRS.
BUS	122	Principles of Accounting I	4	60	0	0	60
CIS	150	Survey of Computer Applications	3	30	30	0	60
ICT	299	Екстернат	3	0	0	135	135
LAS	050	Career Development	1	16	4	0	20
LAS	106	Навички спілкування та навчання	4	60	0	0	60
TOTAL BASIC/CORE REQUIREMENTS			15	166	34	135	335

Technical/Major Requirements

AOT	130	Microsoft Word w/ Certification *	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	250	Microsoft Excel w/ Certification *	3	30	30	0	60
BUS	130	Introduction to Management	3	45	0	0	45
BUS	170	Бізнес-право та етика	3	45	0	0	45
BUS	190	Рекрутинг та відбір персоналу	3	45	0	0	45
BUS	230	Управління людськими ресурсами	3	45	0	0	45
BUS	245	Навчання та професійний розвиток	3	45	0	0	45
BUS	255	Адміністрування виплат працівникам	3	30	30	0	60
BUS	265	Принципи нарахування заробітної плати	3	30	30	0	60
BUS	275	Стратегічне управління персоналом	3	45	0	0	45
TOTAL TECHNICAL/MAJOR REQUIREMENTS			30	390	120	0	510

Core Courses can be replaced only with demonstrated proficiency and replacements must be approved by the Education Coordinator or Director. Recommended Electives (Choose a minimum of 9 Semester Credit Hours / 135 Lecture Clock Hours from the following):

AOT	210	Customer Relationship Management	2	25	15	0	40
AOT	240	Business Schematics using Visio	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	270	Microsoft PowerPoint w/Certification	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	280	Project Management Techniques	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	290	Microsoft Outlook w/Certification	3	30	30	0	60
BUS	123	Principles of Accounting II	4	60	0	0	60
BUS	131	Accounting w/QuickBooks*	2	25	15	0	40
BUS	220	Федеральні податкові процедури	3	30	30	0	60
BUS	240	Small Business Finance	3	30	30	0	60
TOTAL ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS			9	135	0	0	135
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS			18	270	0	0	270

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION (inc. Gen Ed.)

72

961

154

135

1,250

• Certification Preparation Course.

Objectives of the Program

1. Students will be able to manage the human resource efforts of a small to medium sized organization or serve as a member of the human resources team in a larger corporation.
2. Students will learn the fundamental legal regulations, ethical standards, and customer service standards surrounding managing a labor force.
3. Students will be able to implement the hiring process from sourcing, selecting and screening to recruiting and on-boarding.
4. Students will be able to design job roles, establish training schedules, and implement professional development activities for personnel working in a small to medium sized business.
5. Students will be able to process a company’s payroll and administrate an employee benefit program.
6. To provide practical training within the healthcare setting and to develop the job seeking skills necessary to compete in the employment arena for O*NET codes as follows:

13-1071.00 Human Resources Specialists 11-3121.00

Human Resources Managers

1. The General Education class offerings prepare students to:

• improve their writing, speaking, and listening skills.
• solve problems through logical reasoning and analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
• understand and use quantification and scientific knowledge and methods to solve problems.
• increase their understanding and appreciation of themselves and others and enhance their interpersonal communication skills.
• improve their ability to learn how to learn and to strengthen their commitment to lifelong learning.
• better comprehend the world in which they live so that they can function more effectively in it. 41

Associate of Science Degree 42

Information Technology (75-90 WEEKS)

(Southwest Houston Affiliate Campus Only) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program provides a solid foundation for the operation, design, and management of computer systems. The Degree is constructed so that the CompTIA A+ & Network+ certifications can be earned. Systems security and routing technologies are included in the program. The general education component is designed to enhance the student’s knowledge and awareness of significant issues in the workplace and in the student’s personal development. This comprehensive program will prepare the graduate for entry-level employment and create the opportunity for advancement in this cutting-edge technology area. (This program is offered via Traditional-Classroom, Distance Education, or Hybrid instructional delivery.) General Educational Requirements 18 Credits LAS190 – College Composition (3 credits), LAS200 – Oral Presentation and Communication (3 credits), SOC110 – Principles of Sociology, (3 credits), Group B – Natural Science (3 credits), Group D – Mathematics (3 credits), and relevant General Education elective (3 credits). See Page 30 – General Education Requirements for course details. Basic/Core Requirements

COURSE		COURSE TITLE	SEMESTER CREDIT HRS.	CLOCK HRS. LECTURE	CLOCK HRS. LAB	CLOCK HRS. EXTERNSHIP	TOTAL CLOCK HRS.
CIS	101	Computer Concepts	3	30	30	0	60
CIS	102	Introduction to Operating Systems	3	30	30	0	60
CIS	111	I.T. Hardware and Networking	4	60	0	0	60
CIS	121	Applied Hardware and Networking	2	0	60	0	60
CIS	141	Operating Systems and Security	4	60	0	0	60
CIS	150	Survey of Computer Applications	3	30	30	0	60
CIS	161	Applied OS and Security	2	0	60	0	60
ICT	299	Екстернат	3	0	0	135	135
LAS	050	Career Development	1	16	4	0	20
LAS	106	Навички спілкування та навчання	4	60	0	0	60
TOTAL BASIC/CORE REQUIREMENTS			29	286	214	135	635

Technical/Major Requirements

COURSE		COURSE TITLE	SEMESTER CREDIT HRS.	CLOCK HRS. LECTURE	CLOCK HRS. LAB	CLOCK HRS. EXTERNSHIP	TOTAL CLOCK HRS.
CIS	181	Industry Certification: A+ Core I*	3	30	30	0	60
CIS	191	Industry Certification: A+ Core II*	3	30	30	0	60
CIS	201	Network Infrastructure & OS	4	60	0	0	60
CIS	202	Applied Network Infrastructure & OS	2	0	60	0	60
CIS	211	Network Protocols and Security	4	60	0	0	60
CIS	221	Applied Networking Protocols & Security	2	0	60	0	60
CIS	231	Industry Certification: Network+*	4	60	0	0	60
TOTAL TECHNICAL/MAJOR REQUIREMENTS			22	240	180	0	420

Core Courses can be replaced only with demonstrated proficiency and replacements must be approved by the Education Coordinator or Director. Recommended Electives (Choose a minimum of 3 Semester Credit Hours/30 Lecture Clock Hours/30 Lab Clock Hours from the following):

AOT	230	Cloud Services Using SharePoint	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	250	Microsoft Excel w/Certification*	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	260	Microsoft Access w/Certification*	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	280	Project Management Techniques	3	30	30	0	60
BUS	130	Introduction to Management	3	45	0	0	45
TOTAL ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS			3	30	30	0	60
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS			18	270	0	0	270
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION (inc. Gen Ed.)			72	826	424	135	1,385

• Certification Preparation Course.

Objectives of the Program

1. The student will be prepared for an entry-level position as a computer repair technician, help desk technician, web developer, or project management assistant.
2. The student will practice hands-on skills in the diagnosis and repair of computer and network equipment.
3. The student will be able to connect computers and other devices to the Internet and perform simple network tasks such as e-mail, World Wide Web services, etc. using multiple operating systems including Microsoft Windows and Linux.
4. The student will earn A+ and Network+ Certifications during training.
5. To develop the employment-seeking skills necessary to successfully compete in the employment arena for O*NET codes as follows:

49-2011.00	Computer Repair Technician	15-1041.00	Спеціаліст з комп'ютерної підтримки	15-1041.00	Технік служби підтримки
15-1099.00	Computer Specialist	15-1051.00	Аналітик комп'ютерних систем	15-1151-00	Computer User Support Specialist

1. Students will gain hands-on experience with I.T. system security and virtualization.
2. The General Education class offerings prepare students to:

• improve their writing, speaking, and listening skills.
• solve problems through logical reasoning and analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
• understand and use quantification and scientific knowledge and methods to solve problems.
• increase their understanding and appreciation of themselves and others and enhance their interpersonal communication skills.
• improve their ability to learn how to learn and to strengthen their commitment to lifelong learning.
• better comprehend the world in which they live so that they can function more effectively in it. 43

Diploma Programs

Бухгалтерські та професійні бізнес-додатки

Бізнес-інформаційні системи

HVAC (Pasadena Main Campus Only) Information Technologies Specialist (Southwest Houston Affiliate Campus Only)

Адміністрування медичного кабінету

Vocational English as a Second Language*

*This program is not regulated or approved by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Colleges. 44 Note: The course hours stated in the instructional catalog are in both Credit /Contact hours and Federal Credit Hours (where applicable). Total academic activities are outlined in the course syllabus. ACCOUNTING & PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS APPLICATIONS Southwest Houston, Pasadena, North Houston (45 Weeks) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program is designed to develop essential accounting and bookkeeping skills. Opportunity is provided to learn the two most widely used automated accounting applications, as well as combine the required courses to successfully obtain the Microsoft Office Certification and Intuit QuickBooks certification. Qualified students are also afforded an extern opportunity to gain real-life work experience. (This program is offered via Traditional-Classroom, Distance Education, or Hybrid instructional delivery.) 45 CORE COURSES

COURSE		COURSE TITLE	SEMESTER CREDIT HRS.	CLOCK HRS. LECTURE	CLOCK HRS. LAB	CLOCK HRS. EXTERNSHIP	TOTAL CLOCK HRS.
AOT	122	Maximizing Microsoft Windows	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	130	Microsoft Word w/ Certification *	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	250	Microsoft Excel w/ Certification *	3	30	30	0	60
BUS	122	Principles of Accounting I	4	60	0	0	60
BUS	123	Principles of Accounting II	4	60	0	0	60
BUS	131	Accounting w/ QuickBooks *	2	25	15	0	40
BUS	132	Accounting w/ SAGE	2	25	15	0	40
ICT	100	Computers for Business	2	25	15	0	40
LAS	050	Career Development	1	16	4	0	20
LAS	106	Навички спілкування та навчання	4	60	0	0	60
OFT	108	Numeric Entry	2	15	30	0	45
ICT	299	Екстернат	3	0	0	135	135
TOTAL CORE REQUIREMENTS			33	376	169	135	680

Recommended Electives (Choose a minimum of 3 Semester Credit Hours / 45 Lecture Clock Hours from the following):

AOT	210	Customer Relationship Management	2	25	15	0	40
AOT	260	Microsoft Access w/ Certification *	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	270	Microsoft PowerPoint w/ Certification *	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	280	Project Management Techniques	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	290	Microsoft Outlook w/ Certification *	3	30	30	0	60
BUS	160	Business Mathematics	1	15	10	0	25
TOTAL ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS			3	45	0	0	45
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION			36	421	169	135	725

• Certification Preparation Course.

Core Courses can be replaced only with demonstrated proficiency and replacements must be approved by the Education Coordinator or Director. Objectives of the Program

1. To provide students with the accounting skills required for entry-level positions as account clerks and related occupations in business, industry, and government.
2. To develop an awareness and understanding of the various accounting and automated accounting applications used in business.
3. To provide the student with the skills to use the most popular word processors, databases, and integrated spreadsheets used in today's automated office.
4. To develop the employment-seeking skills necessary to successfully compete in the employment arena for O*NET codes as follows:

43-3031.00	Accounting Clerk	43-3031.00	Bookkeeping Clerk	43-3031.00	General Ledger Bookkeeper
43-3031.00	Auditing Clerk	43-3021.03	Calculating Machine Operator	43-4161.00	Human Resources Assistant
43-3011.00	Bill & Accounting Collectors	41-2011.00	Cashier	43-3051.00	Payroll Clerk
43-3021.02	Billing Clerk	43-9011.00	Comp. Peripheral Equip. Operator	43-3021.01	Statement Clerk
43-3021.03	Billing Machine Operator	43-3021.02	Cost Rate Clerk	43-9111.00	Statistical Assistant

BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS Southwest Houston, Pasadena, North Houston (45 Weeks) 46 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program is designed to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for entry level positions and/or professional opportunities in a variety of business settings. The student acquires the essential skills in the most popular applications software, as well as additional software skills that are critical to the successful day-to-day usage, sharing, and management of information for many enterprises. The program is designed to give the student multiple options in selecting a career path. Certification in key Microsoft software applications enhances the value of this program. Further, for those students who qualify, the program includes an externship component to provide a real-life work experience. (This program is offered via Traditional-Classroom, Distance Education, or Hybrid instructional delivery.) CORE COURSES

COURSE		COURSE TITLE	SEMESTER CREDIT HRS.	CLOCK HRS. LECTURE	CLOCK HRS. LAB	CLOCK HRS. EXTERNSHIP	TOTAL CLOCK HRS.
AOT	122	Maximizing Microsoft Windows	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	130	Microsoft Word w/ Certification *	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	250	Microsoft Excel w/ Certification *	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	290	Microsoft Outlook w/ Certification *	3	30	30	0	60
ICT	100	Computers for Business	2	25	15	0	40
ICT	299	Екстернат	3	0	0	135	135
LAS	050	Career Development	1	16	4	0	20
LAS	106	Навички спілкування та навчання	4	60	0	0	60
OFT	100	Business Keyboarding I	3	30	30	0	60
TOTAL CORE REQUIREMENTS			25	251	169	135	555

Recommended Elective Paths – Choose a minimum of 12 Semester Credit Hours/120 Lecture Clock Hours/120 Lab Clock Hours from the following: Students are encouraged to take electives in one of the two career paths listed below, in order to achieve optimal employment outcomes. However, any combination of electives may be chosen, with approval of the Education Coordinator or Campus Director, to meet individual student’s needs. Path #1 – Graphics Presentation

AOT	300	Graphic Design with Adobe Photoshop	3	30	30	0	60
BUS	150	Principles of Marketing	3	45	0	0	45
OFT	120	Business Keyboarding II	3	30	30	0	60
OFT	121	Business Keyboarding III	3	30	30	0	60

Path #2 – Data Management

AOT	230	Cloud Services Using SharePoint	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	280	Project Management Techniques	3	30	30	0	60
BUS	130	Introduction to Management	3	45	0	0	45
OFT	108	Numeric Entry	2	15	30	0	45
SOC	130	Principles of Microeconomics	3	45	0	0	45
TOTAL ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS			12	120	120	0	240
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION			37	371	289	135	795

• Certification Preparation Course.

Core Courses can be replaced only with demonstrated proficiency and replacements must be approved by the Education Coordinator or Director Objectives of the Program

1. To prepare the student to enter the local labor market in an entry-level position where the various computer skills learned in the program are instrumental to success in the occupation.
2. To develop the keyboarding skills needed to use common business application programs.
3. To develop the employment-seeking skills necessary to successfully compete in the employment arena for O*NET codes as follows:

43-6011.00	Адміністративний асистент	43-4051.00	Customer Service Representative	43-9061.00	Office Clerk
43-3021.03	Calculating Machine Operator	43-9021.00	Введення даних	43-4151.00	Order Clerk
41-2011.00	Check Cashier	43-3021.02	Documentation Billing Clerk	43-3051.00	Payroll Clerk
43-9011.00	Comp. Peripheral Equip. Operator	43-4071.00	File Clerk	43-6014.00	Secretary
43-9011.00	Computer Terminal Operator	43-4161.00	Human Resources Assistant	43-9022.00	Word Processing / Typist

Hvac

Pasadena Main Campus Only (40 Weeks) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Upon completion of this 10-month, 37-credit hour diploma program, students will have a practical understanding of the requirements needed in all phases of repair and maintenance of residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. The program also prepares the student for the required Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certifications in the management of refrigerants and North American Technicians Excellence (NATE) Certifications, designed to recognize truly excellent and capable HVAC professionals. The program courses contain a presentation of theory but are largely taught through hands-on experience for applied technical HVAC courses. The program includes an externship component where students gain real-life experience. (This program is offered via Hybrid instructional delivery.) 47 CORE COURSES

COURSE		COURSE TITLE	SEMESTER CREDIT HRS.	CLOCK HRS. LECTURE	CLOCK HRS. LAB	CLOCK HRS. EXTERNSHIP	TOTAL CLOCK HRS.
LAS	050	Career Development	1	16	4	0	20
MRT	115	Residential Heating Systems	4	72	0	0	72
MRT	125	Residential Air Conditioning Systems	4	72	0	0	72
MRT	225	Applied Residential Air Conditioning Systems	2	16	56	0	72
MRT	230	NATE Certifications*	2	32	0	0	32
MRT	245	Applied Residential Heating Systems	2	16	56	0	72
MRT	265	Refrigerant Mgmt. & EPA Certification*	3	40	32	0	72
TEC	100	Принципи електричних кіл	4	72	0	0	72
TEC	101	Прикладні принципи електричних кіл	2	16	56	0	72
TEC	103	Основи опалення, вентиляції та кондиціонування / комп'ютерні технології	3	40	32	0	72
TEC	105	Низьковольтні регулятори та термостати	4	72	0	0	72
TEC	260	Обслуговування клієнтів та безпека	3	40	32	0	72
ICT	298	Екстернат	3	0	0	135	135
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION			37	504	268	135	907

• Certification Preparation Courses

Core Courses can be replaced only with demonstrated proficiency and replacements must be approved by the Education Coordinator or Director. Objectives of the Program

1. To prepare the student to enter the local labor market in an entry-level position where the various HVAC skills learned in the program are instrumental to success in the occupation. The student will be able to create a selection program, an organizational plan, a performance appraisal, a code of ethics, a training program, a benefits plan, a balanced scorecard and a workforce plan.
2. To prepare students for EPA Universal and NATE.
3. To provide the student the opportunity to see real-life application of the lessons learned in the classroom through the campus externship course.

47-4011.00	Construction & Building Inspectors	49-1011.00	Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other	49-9021.02	Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers
17-2199.03	Energy Engineers	49-1011.00	Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other	41-9031.00	Sales Engineers
47-3019.00	First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, & Repairers	49-9041.00	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	47-2211.00	Sheet Metal Workers
47-3019.00	First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, & Repairers	37-2011.00	Janitors & Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	51-8021.00	Stationary Engineers & Boiler Operators
49-9099.01	Geothermal Technicians	49-9098.00	Maintenance & Repair Workers, Gen	25-1194.00	Vocational Education Teachers Postsecondary
49-9021.01	Heating & Air Conditioning Mechanics & Installers	17-2141.00	Mechanical Engineers	47-4099.03	Weatherization Installers & Technicians

Information Technologies Specialist

Southwest Houston Affiliate Campus Only (45 Weeks) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program prepares the student for an entry-level position as a computer service technician in the area of service and maintenance of both industry and consumer computer products. The student will develop a basic understanding of the personal computer. Hands-on skills are highly emphasized in diagnosis and repair of related equipment. The student develops the knowledge and trouble-shooting skills needed to operate and service computer and network equipment. The program is focused on industry standards, and includes preparation for the A+ Core I, and Core II certification exams. The student learns the employment-seeking skills necessary to successfully enter the employment market. (This program is offered via Traditional-Classroom, Distance Education, or Hybrid instructional delivery.) NOTE: Candidates applying for admission into the Information Technologies Specialist program must meet one of the following requirements. Candidates who do not meet one of the following must enroll in the Associate of Science Degree in Information Technology: A) Have demonstrated experience, through six months of work history in the I.T. field, proficiency with personal computer basics. Experience must be documented on a resume or employer reference letter. B) Have demonstrated one academic year of successful college level course work in an I.T. or similar program Transcript must be provided. C) Complete a personal interview and receive a recommendation from the Academic Manager. CORE COURSES

COURSE		COURSE TITLE	SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS	CLOCK HRS. LECTURE	CLOCK HRS. LAB	CLOCK HRS. EXTERNSHIP	TOTAL CLOCK HRS.
CIS	111	I.T. Hardware and Networking	4	60	0	0	60
CIS	121	Applied Hardware and Networking	2	0	60	0	60
CIS	141	Operating Systems and Security	4	60	0	0	60
CIS	150	Survey of Computer Applications	3	30	30	0	60
CIS	161	Applied OS and Security	2	0	60	0	60
CIS	181	Industry Certification: A+ Core I*	3	30	30	0	60
CIS	191	Industry Certification: A+ Core II*	3	30	30	0	60
CIS	201	Network Infrastructure and OS	4	60	0	0	60
CIS	202	Applied Network Infrastructure and OS	2	0	60	0	60
ICT	299	Екстернат	3	0	0	135	135
LAS	050	Career Development	1	16	4	0	20
LAS	106	Навички спілкування та навчання	4	60	0	0	60
TOTAL CORE REQUIREMENTS			35	346	274	135	755

Recommended Electives: Choose a minimum of 3 Semester Credit Hours/30 Lecture Clock Hours/30 Lab Clock Hours from the following.**

COURSE		COURSE TITLE	SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS	CLOCK HRS. LECTURE	CLOCK HRS. LAB	CLOCK HRS. EXTERNSHIP	TOTAL CLOCK HRS.
AOT	130	Microsoft Word w/Certification*	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	230	Cloud Services Using SharePoint	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	240	Business Schematics Using Visio	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	250	Microsoft Excel w/Certification*	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	260	Microsoft Access w/Certification*	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	280	Project Management Techniques	3	30	30	0	60
TOTAL ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS			3	30	30	0	60
**Additional Elective options are: AOT 270, AOT 290, AOT 300, and ICT 288.

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION 38 376 304 135 815

• Certification Preparation Courses

Objectives of the Program

1. The student will be prepared for an entry-level position as a computer repair technician, help desk technician, or computer systems analyst.
2. The student will practice hands-on skills in the diagnosis and repair of computer and network equipment.
3. The student will be able to connect computers and other devices to the Internet and perform simple network tasks such as e-mail, Cloud services, etc. using multiple operating systems including Microsoft Windows and Linux.
4. The student will earn the CompTIA A+ Core I and Core II Certifications during training.
5. Students will gain hands-on experience with I.T. system security and virtualization.
6. The student will develop the employment-seeking skills necessary to successfully compete in the employment arena for O*NET codes as follows:

49-2011.00	Computer Repair Technician	15-1041.00	Спеціаліст з комп'ютерної підтримки	15-1041.00	Технік служби підтримки
15-1099.00	Computer Specialist	15-1051.00	Аналітик комп'ютерних систем	15-1151-00	Computer User Support Specialist

48 MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION Southwest Houston, Pasadena, North Houston (45 Weeks) 49 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The healthcare field is one of the fastest growing segments of the labor force. Aside from patient care and patient services, the processing of documents is a critical task that requires a well-trained professional. Abundant career possibilities are available for graduates with excellent keyboarding and word processing skills, as well as experience in electronic medical records management, terminology, and medical office procedures. Additionally, the program includes certification preparation courses for the National Healthcare Association’s Certified Medical Administrative Assistant, the American Heart Association’s CPR/First Aid and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens certifications. The career objective of this program is to provide the graduate with the general knowledge and specific skills needed to obtain entry-level employment in the healthcare environment. (This program is offered via Traditional-Classroom or Hybrid instructional delivery.) CORE COURSES

COURSE		COURSE TITLE	SEMESTER CREDIT HRS.	CLOCK HRS. LECTURE	CLOCK HRS. LAB	CLOCK HRS. EXTERNSHIP	TOTAL CLOCK HRS.
LAS	050	Career Development	1	16	4	0	20
LAS	106	Навички спілкування та навчання	4	60	0	0	60
AOT	130	Microsoft Word w/ Certification *	3	30	30	0	60
AOT	250	Microsoft Excel w/ Certification *	3	30	30	0	60
CIS	150	Survey of Computer Applications	3	30	30	0	60
MED	101	Medical Office Applications	3	30	30	0	60
MED	102	Introduction to Healthcare Insurance and Billing	3	30	30	0	60
MED	104	Медична термінологія	3	30	30	0	60
MED	105	Skills and Safety Procedures for Medical Professionals	2	15	30	0	45
MED	133	Медичне право та етика	3	30	30	0	60
MED	211	Electronic Health Records	3	30	30	0	60
MED	221	CMAA Certification Preparation *	2	30	15	0	45
ICT	299	Екстернат	3	0	0	135	135
OFT	100	Business Keyboarding I	3	30	30	0	60
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION			39	391	319	135	845

• Certification Preparation Course.

Objectives of the Program

1. The graduate will be familiar with the components of healthcare data and data sets and how these components relate to primary and secondary patient record systems.
2. The graduate will be able to identify and discuss the legal and ethical issues applicable to patient health information.
3. The graduate will have competencies in common medical terminology, be able to manage electronic medical record systems and will become proficient in the proper procedures of medical front office management.
4. The student will be given an opportunity to experience an externship allowing him/her to acquire hands-on experience in healthcare offices.
5. The student will earn the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certification.
6. To provide practical training within the healthcare setting and to develop the job seeking skills necessary to compete in the employment arena for O*NET codes as follows:

31-9099.00	Healthcare Support Worker	43-6013.00	Медичний адміністратор	43-4051.03	Patient Coordinator
43-4199.00	Information and Record Clerk	29-2071.00	Medical Records Technician	29-2071.00	Patient Records Technician
43-1011.00	Medical Front Office Managers	43-6013.00	Medical Secretary	43-4051.03	Patient Relations Representative
43-6013.00	Medical Office Specialist	31-9094.00	Medical Transcriptionist	43-6013.00	Unit Support Representative

Професійна англійська як друга мова

Southwest Houston, Pasadena, North Houston Four Semesters (This program is not regulated or approved by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Colleges Section) 50 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Consisting solely of English as a Second Language instruction, this program is designed for only those students who require English language development to use already existing vocational knowledge, training, or skills. This instructional program focuses upon development of listening, reading, writing, speaking (conversation), and grammar at all levels of the curriculum. Courses are designed in such a manner that skills are developed sequentially, with the English elements identified and taught in order of difficulty to include those necessary for English language success in the beginning, low intermediate, and high intermediate levels. Included within the programs interactive guided methodology are a combination of lecture/laboratory, class discussion, and group activities designed to provide English language skills as well as cultural transference. CORE COURSES

COURSE		COURSE TITLE	SEMESTER CREDIT HRS.	CLOCK HRS. LECTURE	CLOCK HRS. LAB	CLOCK HRS. EXTERNSHIP	TOTAL CLOCK HRS.
SLP	101	Speaking, Listening, Pronunciation I: Fundamentals of the English Language	4	120	0	0	120
GRA	101	Grammar I: Fundamentals of the English Language	4	120	0	0	120
RWV	101	Reading, Writing, and Vocabulary I: Fundamentals of the English Language	4	60	60	0	120
SLP	102	Speaking, Listening, Pronunciation II: English in Everyday Life	4	120	0	0	120
GRA	102	Grammar II: English in Everyday Life	4	120	0	0	120
RWV	102	Reading, Writing, and Vocabulary II: English in Everyday Life	4	60	60	0	120
SLP	203	Speaking, Listening, Pronunciation III: Understanding American Culture	4	120	0	0	120
GRA	203	Grammar III: Understanding American Culture	4	120	0	0	120
RWV	203	Reading, Writing, and Vocabulary III: Understanding American Culture	4	60	60	0	120
SLP	204	Speaking, Listening, and Pronunciation IV: Contemporary Topics	4	120	0	0	120
GRA	204	Grammar IV: Contemporary Topics	4	120	0	0	120
RWV	204	Reading, Writing, and Vocabulary IV: Contemporary Topics	4	60	60	0	120
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION			48	1,200	240	0	1,440

Objectives of the Program

1. To develop English as a Second Language (VESL) skills for those students having existing knowledge, training, and/or skills.
2. To develop English language proficiency in speaking (conversation), listening, pronunciation, grammar, reading, writing, and vocabulary at the beginning, intermediate, advanced, and master levels.
3. To develop an awareness and understanding of the various cultural aspects of the United States, as well as health and safety standards.
4. To enhance career opportunities by removing the English language barrier, allowing graduates to utilize existing vocational and/or professional knowledge or skills.
5. To develop employment-seeking skills necessary to successfully compete in the employment market using existing knowledge, training, and/or skills.

Course Descriptions

Business Division

BUS 122 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I 4 CREDITS 51 This course introduces all aspects of record-keeping found in a typical business. The overall equation of accounting including assets, liabilities, and owners’ equity are introduced. Topics include the accounting cycle, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll. The skills developed in this course include analyzing financial statements, determining depreciation, setting up and closing of books, and procedures for preparing other related documents. 60 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: None BUS 123 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II 4 CREDITS This course is a continuation of BUS 122, Principles of Accounting I, and includes accounting for purchases, sales, accruals, end of year reports, and annual statements. Other topics include accounting for partnerships and the partners' equity account. Advanced topics include the accounting procedures used in accounting for investments, intangible assets, and manufacturing, identifying the problems specific to businesses with several branches, and the procedure used to prepare branch financial statements as well as combined financial statements. The skills developed in this course include record-keeping of a corporation including corporate record books, accounting for capital stock, corporate earnings, and corporate bonds. 60 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: BUS 122 BUS 130 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT 3 CREDITS This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of today’s business environment by providing Comprehensive lessons on organizational and process planning, and organizing through an understanding of individual behavior, the business setting, and larger market dynamics. Students will learn the value of leadership in motivating employees, and managing communications. This course addresses the importance of measuring the business and its employees’ performance and quality of their work. 45 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: None BUS 131 ACCOUNTING w/QUICKBOOKS 2 CREDITS This course introduces the skills necessary to use and interpret accounting information in the QuickBooks environment. Topics include why automated accounting software is a necessity in today’s business world. Skills developed in this course include how to manage bank accounts, customers, vendors, inventory, and employees. Advanced skills include record keeping, financial and managerial reports, charts, graphs, sales, purchases, payroll, schedules of depreciation, and exporting data. This course prepares students to take the QuickBooks certification exam. 25 Lecture Hours, 15 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: BUS 122 BUS 132 ACCOUNTING w/SAGE 2 CREDITS This course introduces the skills necessary to use and interpret accounting information in the Sage Accounting environment. Topics include why automated accounting software is a necessity in today’s business world. Skills developed in this course include how to manage bank accounts, customers, vendors, inventory, and employees. Advanced skills include record keeping, financial and managerial reports, charts, graphs, sales, purchases, payroll, schedules of depreciation, and exporting data. 25 Lecture Hours, 15 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: BUS 122 BUS 150 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3 CREDITS This course covers a wide variety of basic marketing concepts through a rich combination of fundamental information, situational analysis, and case studies. This course will survey vital topics such as product branding, pricing strategies, market positioning, and how to influence customers through advertising and promotions. This course will require students to develop a complete marketing plan for their business ideas. 45 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: None BUS 160 BUSINESS MATHEMATICS 1 CREDIT Taught in self-paced style through the use of computer-assisted instruction, this course covers all the basic components of business mathematics including fractions, decimals, percents, ratio and proportion as well as business applications. This course gives the student a well-rounded background in the mathematics of a business-related nature. 15 Lecture Hours, 10 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: None BUS 170 BUSINESS LAW & ETHICS 3 CREDITS This course introduces the student to a variety of topics that help shape the legal environment of a small business. A survey of those topics includes ethics, laws, negligence, and liability, with an emphasis on contracts and dispute resolution. Students will learn about business organizational types. Property and consumer law topics, including intellectual property, will be discussed. 45 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: None BUS 190 RECRUITING AND SELECTION 3 CREDITS 52 This course is designed to prepare the student to successfully engage in a critical role of the human resources function, finding the right employees. This class teaches students techniques for effective recruitment and staffing, and reviews best practices in planning, recruiting, interviewing, selecting, and hiring employees. The student will be fully prepared to find and identify the best employees for the job. 45 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: None BUS 200 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I 4 CREDITS This course builds on the accounting principles learned in Principles of Accounting I and II. An overview of financial accounting and its theoretical framework is included. An in-depth study of the preparation of the income statement, the balance sheet, and the statement of cash flows is done. Special emphasis is given to the analysis of financial statements, sources and cost of working capital, operations, and funds statements. 60 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: BUS 123 BUS 205 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II 4 CREDITS This course is a continuation of the topics covered in Accounting l, BUS122, Accounting II, BUS123, and Intermediate Accounting ll, BUS200. This course addresses the theory of liabilities, both current and long term, and leases. Additional information on accounting of income taxes, retirement plans, stockholder’s equity and shareholders’ compensation are covered. 60 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: BUS 200 BUS 210 INTRODUCTION TO COST ACCOUNTING 4 CREDITS This course introduces the theory and practice of cost accounting. Topics include cost concepts, cost behavior, and cost accounting techniques for manufacturing and service-based businesses. Product costing (job-order and process), standard costs, overhead costs, inventory control and validation, budgeting, and the effect of various costing methods on income are examined. 60 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: BUS 123 BUS 220 FEDERAL TAX PROCEDURES 3 CREDITS This course introduces the student to the concepts and practices needed in preparing federal tax returns for individuals and sole proprietorships. Other topics include the additional procedures and skills needed to deal with small businesses organized as partnerships or corporations. 30 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: BUS 123 BUS 230 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3 CREDITS This course is designed to provide students the fundamentals of human resource planning, from job design to employee recruitment, training and career development, including the different types of employees. This course also provides students the resources needed to design a meaningful compensation program, including benefits and incentives, as well as the rights of employees and employers, and how disciplinary actions and discharge are done ethically and legally. 45 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: BUS 130 BUS 240 SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE 3 CREDITS Funding a small business venture is often the most difficult task for the entrepreneur. This course will introduce students to measuring and evaluating financial performance, as well as the types and costs of financial capital. Students will learn the role of securities laws when seeking venture capital, as well as the underwriting guidelines of lenders when seeking loans. This course will also explore methods of valuing small business ventures. 30 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: BUS 122 BUS 245 TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 3 CREDITS This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of developing the talent and bettering the performance of the individuals within an organization. Students will learn the value of job training, education, and career development. This course addresses the importance of retention and preparation for company growth. 45 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: None. BUS 250 BUSINESS NEGOTIATIONS 3 CREDITS This course surveys the art of selling, including the value of trust-based relationship selling, and the role of ethics in each sale. Students will learn about buyers, the buying process, and the role of good communication when establishing value in the transaction. Students will learn how to work with customers by addressing concerns and how to ‘close the deal’. The objective of this course is to prepare students with the knowledge and skills to develop and implement a successful sales strategy and build a successful sales force. 45 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: None BUS 255 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION 3 CREDITS With the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare), the role of managing group benefits has taken on a new level of importance to businesses and its employees. This course teaches students about how to design group benefit programs, including traditional group benefits and new alternative benefits. Most private sector group benefit plans are covered by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). This course will teach students about ERISA and cover the role and responsibilities of those fiduciaries who manage plans. 30 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: None. BUS 260 E-COMMERCE FOR SMALL BUSINESS 3 CREDITS The course introduces students to the internet as a complement to a traditional business. Students will learn how to integrate web marketing into the business plan and marketing strategy of the small business. The survey of topics will include effective websites, brand development, and online advertising. Customer privacy issues will also be discussed. 30 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: BUS 150 53 BUS 265 PRINCIPLES OF PAYROLL 3 CREDITS This course is designed to prepare the student for proficiency in payroll accounting. Course material includes a study of the legal environment, record keeping, and accounting procedures for payroll functions. This class teaches students the proper techniques for independently handling real-world payroll records and procedures. This student will be fully prepared to manage the payroll functions of a small business or the human resources department of a larger company. 30 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: None. BUS 275 STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 3 CREDITS This is the capstone class for the Human Resources Management program. This course details the methods for reconciling HR activities against the purpose and goals of the company. This course offers student a comprehensive survey of material needed to draft a full human resource plan, including job design, recruitment & selection, training & development, rewards & recognition, compensation & benefits, compliance, and information management. 45 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: None. BUS 290 ENTREPRENEURSHIP STRATEGY & BUSINESS PLANS 3 CREDITS This is the capstone class for the Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management program. This course offers the student a comprehensive survey of material needed to draft a full business plan, including accounting, finance, management, marketing, and business law, as well as lessons learned during the cohort collaboration. In this course students will fully develop the business plan for his/her new venture in preparation for presentation to investors for funding. 30 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisites: BUS 122, BUS 130, BUS 150

Computer Information Systems Division

CIS 101 COMPUTER CONCEPTS 3 CREDITS This course introduces students to the basic concepts of the physical computer system and the Information Technology industry. Topics include the impact of digital technology in everyday life, purpose and navigation of the Internet, fundamentals of computer hardware, computer networking principles, basics of cloud computing, digital communication, and an introduction to e-commerce. Prerequisite: None CIS 102 INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEMS 3 CREDITS This course introduces students to the basic concepts of operating systems and computer software. Topics include operating systems and file management, software and applications, security and safety, digital media, application and website development, and databases. Prerequisite: None CIS 111 I.T. HARDWARE AND NETWORKING 4 CREDITS This course introduces the concepts and design of modern computers (desktop and mobile) including their tasks performed, as well as introduces basic concepts of computer networking. Topics includes disassembling and reassembling computers, examining processors, motherboards, hard drives, I/O devices, mobile devices, virtualization, cloud computing, printers and networking technologies, configuration, and troubleshooting. The terminology and skills learned in this course are used in tandem with a corresponding lab class. This class is designed to prepare the student for the A+ Core I certification exam. 60 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: None. CIS 121 APPLIED HARDWARE AND NETWORKING 2 CREDITS This course is designed to provide the student with the hands-on opportunity to assemble computers, troubleshoot hardware, and set up a SOHO network. Exercises in this course include disassembling a PC and putting it back together, researching and designing computers for specific customers, setting up virtual machines, configuring multifunction routers, and networking computers together in a small lab environment. This class is designed to prepare the student for the A+ Core I certification exam and is taken in conjunction with CIS111. 60 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: None. CIS 141 OPERATING SYSTEMS AND SECURITY 4 CREDITS This course introduces the concepts of personal and mobile computer systems and security. Topics include choosing the appropriate operating system for a customer’s needs, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of operating systems, macOS, Linux, and scripting. Customer service skills and security topics, strategies, and documentation are also explored. The terminology and skills learned in this course are used in tandem with a corresponding lab class. This class is designed to prepare the student for the A+ Core II certification exam. 60 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: None. CIS 150 SURVEY OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 3 CREDITS This course introduces various software applications that are used in today’s business world. Topics and software introduced in this course include word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics design, and personal organizers. The skills developed in this course include the ability to design, create, maintain, and share documents.30 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: None 54 CIS 161 APPLIED OS AND SECURITY 2 CREDITS This course is designed to provide the student with the hands-on opportunity to install, configure, and troubleshoot operating systems as well as apply security strategies. Exercises in this course include installing Windows, macOS, and Linux, maintaining and troubleshooting errors that occur during user operation, setting up physical security, configuring rights and access on a network, and dealing with malicious software. This class is designed to prepare the student for the A+ Core II certification exam and is taken in conjunction with CIS141. 60 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: None. CIS 181 INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION: A+ CORE I 3 CREDITS This course will provide the student with the skills and knowledge needed to prepare themselves for the A+ Core I certification exam. Students will learn how the exam is structured, how to appropriately approach and answer the questions provided, and understand the idea of PBQ (Performance Based Questions). The course also provides review of the material studied in CIS 111, CIS 121, and CIS 131 to enable the student to succeed on the certification exam. Successfully passing the A+ Core I exam is required to complete the course. 30 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisites: CIS 111, CIS 121, CIS 131 CIS 191 INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION A+ CORE II 3 CREDITS This course will provide the student with the skills and knowledge needed to prepare themselves for the A+ Core II certification exam. Students will learn how the exam is structured, how to appropriately approach and answer the questions provided, and understand the idea of PBQ (Performance Based Questions). The course also provides review of the material studied in CIS 141, CIS 161, and CIS 171 to enable the student to succeed on the certification exam. Successfully passing the A+ Core II exam is required to complete the course. 30 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisites: CIS 141, CIS 161, CIS 171 CIS 201 NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATING SYSTEMS 4 CREDITS This course is a theory course that introduces students to the concepts of network infrastructure and server operating systems. Topics include network models, the OSI model, cabling and documentation, MAC and IP addressing, DHCP and DNS services, ethernet and wireless connectivity, switches and routers, and network storage technologies. Prerequisites: CIS 181 and CIS 191 or equivalent. CIS 202 APPLIED NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATING SYSTEMS 2 CREDITS This course is a lab course that provides the student with the opportunity to apply the concepts of learning in CIS 201 in a supervised lab environment. Prerequisites: CIS 181 and CIS 191 CIS 211 NETWORK PROTOCOLS AND SECURITY 4 CREDITS This course is a theory course that introduces students to advanced networking concepts such as segmentation, virtual LAN’s, wide area networks, risk management, security design principles, data recovery, and optimizing system performance. Prerequisites: CIS 181 and CIS 191 CIS 221 APPLIIED NETWORKING PROTOCOLS AND SECURITY 2 CREDITS This course is a lab course that provides the student with the opportunity to apply the concepts learned in CIS 211 in a supervised lab environment. Prerequisites: CIS 181 and CIS 191 CIS 231 INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION: NETWORK+ 3 CREDITS This course will provide the student with the skills and knowledge needed to prepare themselves for the Network+ certification exam. Students will learn how the exam is structured, how to appropriately approach and answer the questions provided, and understand the idea of PBQ (Performance Based Questions). The course also provides review of the material studied in CIS 211 and CIS 221 to enable the student to succeed on the certification exam. Successfully passing the Network+ certification exam is required to complete the course. 30 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisites: CIS 181, CIS 191, CIS 250

Vocational English As A Second Language Division

GRA 101 GRAMMAR I: FUNDAMENTALS OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE 55 4 CREDITS This course is designed to help VESL students learn fundamental grammatical structures accurately and meaningfully. Students will learn the form, meaning and use of basic grammar structures through a variety of pedagogical methods. 120 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: None GRA 102 GRAMMAR II: ENGLISH IN EVERYDAY LIFE 4 CREDITS This course is intended to assist students in improving and practicing their written grammar. Students will review present and past and also learn about present perfect tense. Students will also learn how to express themselves by engaging in communicative activities that are applicable to everyday situations. 120 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: GRA 101 GRA 203 GRAMMAR III: UNDERSTANDING AMERICAN CULTURE 4 CREDITS The focus of this course will be to review grammatical structures and sentence patterns learned and focus on presenting them as a part of a complete system rather than single forms. These structures will be presented in a learner-centered, skills-based approach and will be within the context of understanding American society and culture. 120 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: GRA 102 GRA 204 GRAMMAR IV: CONTEMPORARY TOPICS 4 CREDITS The purpose of this course is to support emerging academic skills by developing and refining grammar structures and sentence structures that are already taught at earlier semesters. Students will be encouraged to use grammar in a natural context by concentrating on a variety of contemporary topics. 120 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: GRA 203 RWV 101 READING, WRITING, AND VOCABULARY I: FUNDAMENTALS OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE 4 CREDITS This is a fundamentals course intended for students who have very little or no experience with the English language. The focus of this course is on learning basics such as the English alphabet and correct formation of letters in writing, punctuation rules at the word and sentence level, word recognition, the acquisition of foundational vocabulary and the reading and writing of simple phrases and sentences. 60 Lecture Hours, 60 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: NONE RWV 102 READING, WRITING, AND VOCABULARY II: ENGLISH IN EVERYDAY LIFE 4 CREDITS This course is designed for students who are emerging from early stages of English reading skills development and are able to write short, simple paragraphs about basic topics. Students will continue to develop reading skills for better understanding of written texts and extend their vocabulary for everyday life situations. 60 Lecture Hours, 60 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: RWV 101 RWV 203 READING, WRITING, AND VOCABULARY III: UNDERSTANDING AMERICAN CULTURE 4 CREDITS The focus of this course is on improving comprehension and reading rate, and on strengthening reading and vocabulary. Study skills will be introduced and practiced. This course reviews the paragraph as a component of the English essay. Emphasis is on the planning, development and revision of multi-paragraph compositions. Students will focus on particular problems with their writing and practice editing. All of these skills will be developed through the context of American culture and customs. 60 Lecture Hours, 60 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: RWV 102 RWV 204 READING, WRITING, AND VOCABULARY IV: CONTEMPORARY TOPICS 4 CREDITS In this course students will learn the skills that are necessary to comprehend increasingly more academic texts, news articles and essays, based upon contemporary topics and will also engage in activities that will prepare them for the work place and further education. Critical thinking skills and analytical reading and writing are the focus. 60 Lecture Hours, 60 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: RWV 203 SLP 101 SPEAKING, LISTENING, PRONUNCIATION I: FUNDAMENTALS OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE 4 CREDITS This course aims to introduce fundamental listening, speaking and pronunciation skills for students to be able to communicate essentials successfully using complete sentences at a basic level at school, work and in the community. 120 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: NONE SLP 102 SPEAKING, LISTENING, PRONUNCIATION II: ENGLISH IN EVERYDAY LIFE 4 CREDITS In this course students will practice turn taking techniques and conversational questioning techniques. Students continue modifying their accent with pronunciation exercises. It is aimed at students who are emerging from the early stages of English language skills development and are ready to begin developing limited fluency in conversing about everyday situations. Improving listening comprehension techniques and pronunciation as well as expanding vocabulary are the focus of the course. 120 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: SLP 101 SLP 203 SPEAKING, LISTENING, PRONUNCIATION III: UNDERSTANDING AMERICAN CULTURE 4 CREDITS This is a high intermediate course for students who have reached a level of conversational proficiency at which they can converse in English about a range of familiar topics. The focus in this course is expanding vocabulary usage in conversations about a wider variety of American social and cultural topics as well as improving listening comprehension and refining pronunciation. 120 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: SLP 102 56 SLP 204 SPEAKING, LISTENING, AND PRONUNCIATION IV: CONTEMPORARY TOPICS 4 CREDITS This is an advanced course for students who have reached a level of proficiency at which they are able to converse quite fluently in English about a wide variety of topics. The focus is on expanding vocabulary, further developing the ability to converse about an increasingly wider range of contemporary social and cultural issues and giving academically oriented presentations using correct intonation, rhythm and pronunciation. 120 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: SLP 203

Information Computer Technology Division

ICT 100 COMPUTERS FOR BUSINESS 2 CREDITS This course introduces the concepts and the design of modern computers including the tasks performed by today’s computers. The course guides the user through the fundamentals of hardware and software, file storage, managing the computer, expanding the system, networking, and computer security. This course prepares the students to follow up this course with a variety of computer software. Ideally, this course is followed by a course on the computer operating system such as AOT 122, Maximizing Microsoft Windows. 25 Lecture Hours, 15 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: None ICT 288 WEB DEVELOPMENT USING DREAMWEAVER 3 CREDITS The course introduces the theory and practice of website development using Adobe Dreamweaver. Topics include planning and defining a website, choosing image formats, developing site maps, and creating functionality. Skills developed in this course include working with HTML, CSS, templates, hyperlinks, downloads, and FTP. 30 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: AOT 122 or equivalent ICT 297 EXTERNSHIP 3 CREDITS With approval of the Academic Manager, this course can be taken in lieu of the ICT 299 course. The student will be assigned a project to complete that demonstrates the student’s mastery of the entire program of study. Prerequisite: Written request from the student with explanation as to why an Externship is not feasible, and approval from the Academic Manager. ICT 298 EXTERNSHIP 3 CREDITS This program provides the student with practical on-the-job experience to help foster the development of skills and attitudes required to become competent professionals. The requirements of the program will be met by performing at companies approved for the Externship Program. Emphasis is placed on the display of professional conduct, positive attitudes, and technical skills. The student is observed, critiqued, and evaluated by the externship site supervisor to evaluate his/her performance. Successful completion of this course is required for graduation. (135 Hours Practical Experience-Externship Hours) ICT 299 EXTERNSHIP 3 CREDITS This program provides the student with practical on-the-job experience to help foster the developmental of skills and attitudes required to become competent professionals. The requirements of the program will be met by performing at companies approved for the Externship Program. Emphasis is placed on the display of professional conduct, positive attitudes and technical skills. The student is observed, critiqued, and evaluated by the externship site supervisor to evaluate his/her performance. Successful completion of this course is required for graduation. (135 Hours Practical Experience-Externship Hours)

Liberal Arts Division

LAS 050 CAREER DEVELOPMENT 1 CREDIT 57 This course is designed to assist the student in developing the skills necessary to attain employment upon graduation. Topics include Personal Skills Appraisal, How to Develop a cover letter/T-letter, Employer Expectations, Resume Writing, Referral Letters, Job Search, Interview Skills, Thank You Letter-Writing, and Dressing for Success. 16 Lecture Hours, 4 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: None LAS 060 BASIC MATHEMATICS 3 CREDITS This course is designed to develop and reinforce concepts and computational skills in working with whole number arithmetic, prime numbers, the order of operations, fractions, decimals, ratios and proportions. 30 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: None LAS 070 ESSENTIAL MATHEMATICS 3 CREDITS This course helps the student to develop computational and problem solving skills involving fractions,, decimals, percentages, ratios and proportions, graphs, equations and formulas. 30 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: LAS 060 or equivalent LAS 080 BASIC LANGUAGE SKILLS 3 CREDITS This course is designed to increase the student's vocabulary, spelling, and reading skills. It also includes components that develop an understanding of basic grammar and punctuation. 30 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: None LAS 090 ESSENTIAL LANGUAGE SKILLS 3 CREDITS This course extends and enhances the vocabulary, spelling, reading, grammar, and punctuation skills that were developed in LAS 080, Basic Language Skills. 30 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: LAS 080 or equivalent LAS 106 COMMUNICATION AND LEARNING SKILLS 4 CREDITS This course introduces a variety of practical ways to be more efficient and effective in achieving personal, academic, and professional goals. Topics include boosting memorization skills, setting goals, managing time, and improving concentration. The skills developed in this course include the ability to read more efficiently, take better notes, and write more effective business letters, reports, and proposals. 60 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: None LAS 190 COLLEGE COMPOSITION 3 CREDITS This course is designed to improve writing skills focusing on planning, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading. Emphasis is placed on research, pre-writing, thesis development, organization, and revision. Students are encouraged to practice critical thinking, persuasion, and expression. 45 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: None LAS 200 ORAL PRESENTATION & COMMUNICATION 3 CREDITS This course is designed to improve public speaking skills focusing on planning, organizing, and delivering tailored speeches to a variety of audiences. The skills developed in this course include overcoming nervousness and delivering effective speeches. Students will be able to express and share their opinions, as well as constructively criticize other public speakers. 45 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: None LAS 210 CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH 3 CREDITS This course is designed to provide students with the basic skills needed to navigate simple social interactions. Common scenarios will be presented, and students will have the opportunity to use conversation skills immediately in class through dialogues and group discussions. Students will be guided to gradually acquire practical vocabulary, phrases, questions and responses. Prerequisite: None MAT 120 ESSENTIALS OF ALGEBRA 3 CREDITS This course introduces the methods used to solve problems involving equations and formulas. Topics presented include factoring and polynomials, linear and quadratic equations, systems of equations, functions, and graphing. 45 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: None MAT 140 ESSENTIALS OF TRIGONOMETRY 3 CREDITS This course presents the trigonometric functions and their applications to solving problems. The topics covered include trigonometric ratios and functions, trigonometric graphs, polar coordinates, vectors, complex numbers, equations, and identities. 45 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: MAT 120 MAT 180 INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED STATISTICS 3 CREDITS This course introduces the student to basic statistical principles; graphical presentation; descriptive measures of central tendency, dispersion, and location; inferential statistics and hypothesis testing; analysis and inference of the linear correlation coefficient; and the slope of a regression line. 45 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: LAS 070 or equivalent PHY 190 This course introduces the student to the classical theories of mechanics. The topics covered include measurement and systems of units, vectors, one and two-dimensional motion, Newton’s laws of motion, circular motion and gravitation, work energy and power, impulse and momentum, rotational motion and mechanical equilibrium. 30 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Horus. Prerequisite: MAT 140 or equivalent 58 SCI 100 INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE 3 CREDITS This course is a survey of science that presents a broad overview of the basic sciences and is meant to imbue the student with important elementary information to broaden his or her education. Topics include general scientific methods with examples from astronomy, chemistry, geology, and physics. 45 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: None SCI 180 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 3 CREDITS This course introduces the essential principles of human anatomy and physiology, including basic chemistry, cell and tissue studies, and an overview of all the body systems. Intended as a survey course for certain occupational programs, and as a general natural science course. 45 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: None 3 CREDITS SOC 100 PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGY This course introduces the study of the scientific basis of human behavior and the factors that influence human development. The course provides an overview of the major issues and areas of study in psychology, including learning and perception, personality theories, types and treatment of mental illness, motivation and emotion, human development, and social psychology. 45 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: None SOC 110 PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY 3 CREDITS This course offers a descriptive and comparative study of human societies. Topics include social structure and social change, cultural issues, social inequalities, social institutions, and challenges of society. 45 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: None SOC 120 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS 3 CREDITS This course introduces the concept of how economics permeate everyday lives and why. Topics include the theory of scarcity, opportunity costs, and inflation. The Great Depression and the Keynesian Model are discussed. Advanced topics include the price level and foreign exchange rates. 45 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: None SOC 130 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS 3 CREDITS This course introduces the principles of microeconomic theory, such as supply and demand, consumer choice theory, market structures, labor markets, microeconomic policy issues, and international trade. Supply and demand topics include price and non-price determinants for changes in supply and demand, price elasticity, and how prices are determined in the market. Marginal analysis is examined as a part of consumer choice theory. The market structures of perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition, and oligopoly are discussed. The course examines how labor markets determine wages and hours worked. The microeconomic policy issues of income distribution, poverty, discrimination, antitrust, government regulation, and the environment are introduced. The course concludes with a brief look at international trade. 45 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: None SOC 190 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3 CREDITS This course presents theories and concepts derived from various behavioral sciences as the basis for study of the individual's responses in personal, social, and work environments. The processes of both interpersonal and group communication are stressed. 45 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: None SOC 200 CURRENT WORLD ISSUES AND TOPICS 3 CREDITS This course helps students understand the complicated issues behind seemingly simple questions. The course offers a current issue, the concepts necessary to analyze the issue, and then an application of the concepts to the issue. The student is asked to analyze and balance the economics of social issues. 45 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: None SOC 220 PRINCIPLES OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3 CREDITS This course introduces the entrepreneurial process. Topics include starting a new venture, developing a business, and financing and managing a new venture. The objective is to create knowledge, skills, awareness, and involvement to "make it happen." 45 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: None

Medical Division

MED 101 MEDICAL OFFICE APPLICATIONS 59 3 CREDITS Prepare for a career as medical administrative professional. This simulation course makes the transition to an on-the-job environment seamless by providing user-friendly practice management software and a presentation of 35 tasks faced in an office setting. All materials needed to complete the simulation are included. 30 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: None MED 102 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHCARE INSURANCE AND BILLING 3 CREDITS This course provides a comprehensive, in-depth review of medical insurance reimbursement and the claim filing processes involved in medical billing. Students are introduced to the policies and procedures for claim processing, professional fees, credit arrangements, submission of claims, collections and data entry of patient information associated with the billing process. 30 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: None MED 104 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 3 CREDITS This course assumes the student has no previous knowledge of medical terminology and focuses on the pronunciation, spelling, prefixes, suffixes, roots, and word meanings of medical terms as organized by the human body’s systems: Skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, digestive, urinary, nervous endocrine, integument, and reproduction. Students become familiar with diagnostic and imaging procedures as well as pharmacology names and references. 30 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: None MED 105 SKILLS AND SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS 2 CREDITS This course introduces the student to the basic medical skills required by every healthcare professional to take patient vital signs, assess emergencies, and provide CPR and first aid when needed. Included in this course is the American Heart Association certification in CPR and First Aid and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen certification. For students to develop the skills taught in this class, students will work closely with third-party training centers for up to 20 hours of onsite and/or offsite training. 15 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: None MED 133 MEDICAL LAW AND ETHICS 3 CREDITS Medical Law & Ethics, like the other courses in this program, contains important information that will help students pass certifying examinations, and prepare them for the professionalism required of participants in the coding and reimbursement field. In this course, students will be introduced to compliance programs, including the components of these programs. They will explore the legal considerations involved in compliance. The students will review applicable industry and oversight agency standards, as well as enforcement activities. They will explore Medicare program and patient protection activities specific to Medical Fraud and Abuse, with specific attention to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). 30 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: None MED 211 ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS 3 CREDITS Fundamental components, terminology and functions associated with electronic health record (EHR) systems in the health care provider practice. The roll of the EHR in facilitating complete documentation, efficient workflow and timely communications among clinicians, staff and patients. Strategies and action steps required for successful EHR implementations. Includes practice exercises to provide hands-on experience using EHR software to complete common work tasks in the healthcare provider office setting. 30 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: None MED 221 CMAA CERTIFICATION 2 CREDITS This course is designed to assist students in ensuring that they meet the industry standards in the allied health industry. Both theory and case studies will be covered using video and audio components as well as simulated exams to help the student achieve certification as a Medical Administrative Assistant or CMAA. 30 Lecture Hours, 15 Lab Hours. Prerequisites: MED 101 and MED 104 MED 230 MEDICAL CODING AND BILLING 3 CREDITS This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of medical coding and billing, equipping students with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in healthcare administration. Students will learn the principles and practices of medical coding, billing procedures, healthcare documentation, and the use of coding systems such as ICD-11, CPT, and HCPCS. This course introduces students to the basics of the eleventh revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) – ICD11. 45 Lecture Hours, 25 Lab Hours. Prerequisites: MED 101 and MED 104

Office Technology Division

AOT 122 MAXIMIZING MICROSOFT WINDOWS 60 3 CREDITS This course introduces the fundamentals of operating a desktop computer as a productive business tool and to navigate the Internet using Microsoft Windows and the Internet Explorer. Topics include managing files and folders, practicing good security habits, and using the Internet to effectively locate information. Skills developed in this course include how to logon to the computer, customize the look of Windows, start programs, print documents, and manage computer resources. Advanced skills developed in this course include how to use the basic Windows programs such as: WordPad, Notepad, Paint, and Sound Recorder. General networking and Internet skills developed in this course include how to download and install programs, share folders, and use basic and fundamental Internet technologies. 30 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: None AOT 130 MICROSOFT WORD W/ CERTIFICATION 3 CREDITS This course introduces the fundamentals of preparing professional business documents using Microsoft Word. Topics include how to prepare, create, and format documents quickly and effectively. The skills developed in this course include using tables, templates, styles, and outlines. Advanced skills developed include performing document collaboration, implementing pictures and images, publishing documents to the Internet, and working with data sources to produce mail merges and forms. This course is a preparation course for the MOS certification exam. 30 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: AOT 122 AOT 210 CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT 2 CREDITS This course introduces the concepts and processes organizations use to track and organize its contacts with its current and prospective customers. CRM is an information industry term for methodologies, software and usually Internet capabilities that help an enterprise manage customer relationships in an organized way. CRM software is introduced that allows customer contact information to be entered, stored, and accessed by employees in different enterprise departments. 25 Lecture Hours, 15 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: AOT 122 AOT 230 CLOUD SERVICES USING SHAREPOINT 3 CREDITS This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of Web Page design and posting. The student learns how to create tables and frames, how to insert text and images, how to create hyperlinks, and how to format a page. Also covered are insertion of marquees, buttons, banner ads, counters, search boxes, symbols, lines, text boxes, check boxes, radio buttons, and more. 30 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: AOT 122 AOT 240 BUSINESS SCHEMATICS USING VISIO 3 CREDITS This course introduces the basic concepts of how to easily communicate complex information in a visual diagram. Concepts include diagramming business processes, floor plans, flowcharts, charts & graphs, organization charts, schematics, network diagrams, calendars, Gantt charts, website maps, and UML diagrams. The course includes basic asset management and user experience theories. 30 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: AOT 122 AOT 250 MICROSOFT EXCEL W/ CERTIFICATION 3 CREDITS This course introduces the fundamentals of preparing professional business documents using Microsoft Excel. Topics include how to prepare, create, and format spreadsheets quickly and effectively. The skills developed in this course include formatting a worksheet, functions, formulas, and data analysis. Advanced skills developed include performing document collaboration, working with charts and lists, creating macros, and publishing spreadsheets to the Internet, and working with data from other sources. This is a preparation course for the MOS certification exam. 30 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: AOT 122 AOT 260 MICROSOFT ACCESS W/ CERTIFICATION 3 CREDITS This course introduces the fundamentals of effectively performing basic database management functions using Microsoft Access. Topics include how to design, create and maintain electronic databases. The skills developed in this course include working with tables, queries, forms, reports, macros, and Visual Basic for Applications. Advanced skills developed included publishing data to the web, linking tables, and exporting data to Microsoft Word and Excel. This is a preparation course for the MOS certification exam. 30 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: AOT 122 AOT 270 MICROSOFT POWERPOINT W/ CERTIFICATION 3 CREDITS This course introduces the student with methods to create high-impact presentations that include text, graphics, charts, graphs and clip art, using templates adding clip art, creating and enhancing graphs. It also develops the skills to automate and enhance a slide presentation, customizing the slide master, presenting slides with added and transitional effects, and creating and modifying organizational charts. 30 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: AOT 122 AOT 280 PROJECT MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES 61 3 CREDITS This course introduces basic project management concepts. Concepts include developing project plans, establishing stakeholders, setting deadlines, identifying milestones, assigning resources to tasks, tracking and reporting progress, managing budgets and analyzing workloads. The course introduces Microsoft Project, the dominant project management software. 30 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: AOT 122 AOT 290 MICROSOFT OUTLOOK W/ CERTIFICATION 3 CREDITS This course introduces the basic concepts of using an automated time-management system. Concepts include setting appointments with an automated calendar, jotting notes and journal entries, organizing contacts, and using e-mail. 30 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: AOT 122 AOT 300 GRAPHIC DESIGN WITH ADOBE PHOTOSHOP 3 CREDITS In this course, the student will learn how to create and manage Web sites with tools such as Macromedia Dreamweaver and Flash, Microsoft FrontPage, Dynamic HTML, and various multimedia and CSS standards. The student will also implement the latest strategies to develop third-generation Web sites, evaluate design tools, discuss future technology standards, and explore the incompatibility issues surrounding current browsers. The course focuses on theory, design and Web construction, along with information architecture concepts. Web project management, scenario development, and performance evaluations are also covered. 30 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: AOT 122 or equivalent. OFT 100 BUSINESS KEYBOARDING I 3 CREDITS This course introduces the student to proper touch-typing techniques through the use of computer-monitored instruction. 30 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: None OFT 108 NUMERIC ENTRY 2 CREDITS This course introduces the student to the 10-key pad. The student will learn to develop speed and accuracy using the 10-key pad. The student is able to use the 10-key pad to perform simple mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The student is also able to use the 10-key pad for some more advanced business calculations such as percentages of a whole, return interest on investments, etc. 15 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: None OFT 120 BUSINESS KEYBOARDING II 3 CREDITS The emphasis in this course is on the development of increased typing speed and accuracy while using correct touch-typing technique. The student is expected to achieve a minimum net rate of 42 – 49 words per minute. The student learns proofreading skills and is also introduced to basic document preparation and formatting concepts. 30 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: OFT 100 OFT 121 BUSINESS KEYBOARDING III 3 CREDITS This course is a continuation of OFT 120. It places a very strong emphasis on developing greater keyboarding speed and accuracy. Proofreading skills and basic formatting concepts are continued. The course introduces the integration of the Microsoft Office Suite. Desktop Publishing Concepts and Web Page Design is also taught. 30 Lecture Hours, 30 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: OFT 120

Technical Division

MRT 115 RESIDENTIAL HEATING SYSTEMS 4 CREDITS This course is designed to teach the theory of heating with gas and electric heat, conventional and geothermal heat pumps. This course is designed to give an in-depth overview of how heat is transferred and is used to condition living and workspaces. Students will be able to recognize the different types of systems used and formulate a basic theory of how to troubleshoot the systems. 72 Lecture Hours. Prerequisites: TEC 100, TEC 101, and TEC 105 MRT 125 RESIDENTIAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS 4 CREDITS This course will discuss and examine the theory of refrigeration and how it is applied to air conditioning and refrigeration devices. This course will examine the gas laws, refrigerants, charging techniques, dehydration, brazing, major component operation and function, and refrigeration and how it is applied to refrigerated applications. 72 Lecture Hours. Prerequisites: TEC 100, TEC 101, and TEC 105 MRT 225 APPLIED RESIDENTIAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS 2 CREDITS This course provides the student the opportunity to practice e refrigeration theory as it relates to the HVAC industry. Students practice in a laboratory environment learning how to solder, braze, flare, and swage refrigeration piping. The course emphasizes testing, diagnosing, and repairing and replacing residential air-conditioning equipment. Students practice on residential HVAC equipment. 16 Lecture Hours, 56 Clock Hours. Prerequisites: TEC 100 and TEC 101 MRT 230 NATE CERTIFICATIONS 2 CREDITS 62 This course provides an extensive review of refrigeration and air conditioning systems fundamentals and lab practical. The NATE Core, NATE Gas Furnaces, and NATE Heat Pump certifications will be covered. Emphasis will be placed on the KATES needed for the listed certifications. At the end of this course, the student will be prepared for and take the NATE Certification exams. 32 Lecture Houurs. Prerequisites: MRT 115, MRT 125, MRT 225, MRT 245, TEC 100, TEC 101, and TEC 105 MRT 245 APPLIED RESIDENTIAL HEATING SYSTEMS 2 CREDITS This course provides the student the opportunity to practice gas and electric heat theory as they apply to residential HVAC systems. Students practice in a laboratory environment where basic troubleshooting techniques and strategies of gas, electric, and hydronic heating systems are emphasized. Students practice on residential systems. 16 Lecture Hours, 56 Lab Hours. Prerequisites: TEC100, TEC101, and TEC105 MRT 265 REFRIGERATION MANAGEMENT AND EPA CERTIFICATION 3 CREDITS This course will expose the students to the proper methods to handle and recover refrigerants, evacuate systems, understand oil compatibility, and solidify their knowledge of the process of refrigeration and its various components. This course will also prepare students with the proper knowledge needed to successfully take the Section 608 EPA examination. 40 Lecture Hours, 32 Lab Hours. Prerequisites: MRT 115, MRT 125, MRT 225, MRT 245, TEC 100, TEC 101, and TEC 105 TEC 100 PRINCIPLES OF ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS 4 CREDITS This course will discuss and examine the theory of electricity and how it is used in the refrigeration and heating and air conditioning field. This course will outline the basic need to recognize electrical components and how they work to operate and protect major loads in an HVAC system. 72 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: None TEC 101 APPLIED PRINCIPLES OF ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS 2 CREDITS This course will allow the student to perform hands-on applications of electrical components and schematics. This will be a hands-on lab course where students will be graded on their ability to work individually and in group settings, working from written and verbal instructions. Students will be expected to complete labs in a timely and orderly manner. 16 Lecture Hours, 56 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: None TEC 103 HVAC/R COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS 2 CREDITS This course introduces the student to basic computing concepts involving various software applications that are used in today’s business world. Topics and software introduced in this course include: Word Processing, Spreadsheet, and Multi-Media Presentation. The skills developed in this course include the ability to design, create, maintain, and share documents necessary in the HVAC field. 40 Lecture Hours, 32 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: None TEC 105 LOW VOLTAGE CONTROLS AND THERMOSTATS 4 CREDITS This course will highlight the use of low voltage as a control mechanism for residential, commercial, and industrial control systems. This course will identify the primary objectives needed for the foundation of all types of control circuitry. This course will serve as a prerequisite for electrical and electronics classes such as motor controls, direct digital controls systems, and Green Technology. 72 Lecture Hours. Prerequisite: None TEC 260 CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SAFETY 2 CREDITS This course introduces the student to safety and health concerns in the industrial sector and reviews the importance of good customer relationships. Topics covered include: customer perception, verbal and nonverbal communication, defensiveness and self-concept, customer explanations, persuasion, complaints, and perception (especially listening skills). This course is also designed to educate the student pertaining to work hazards, types of injuries that may occur, and how to maintain a safe working environment. Standards and codes issued by OSHA are also discussed. 40 Lecture Hours, 32 Lab Hours. Prerequisite: None

Equal Educational Opportunity

The institution declares and reaffirms a policy of equal employment opportunity, equal educational opportunity, and nondiscrimination, where applicable, in the provision of educational services to the public. The Campuses will make all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotion and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed, or religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental handicap, or other factors which cannot be lawfully the basis for an employment decision. The institution reaffirms its policy of administering all its educational programs and related supporting services and benefits in a manner which does not discriminate because of a students’ or prospective students’ race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or other characteristics which cannot be lawfully the basis for provision of such services. 63 Further, the institution commits itself to a program of Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity. The institution is obligated by and adheres to the provision: Section 493A, Title IV, Higher Education Act of 1965 Title 38, United States Code, Veterans Benefits Title IX, Educational Amendments of 1972 and 2024 Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964 Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended Student Right to Know Act – 1991 – Revised 1995 Inquiries concerning the application of these laws and their implementing regulations may be referred to: Interactive College of Technology 5303 New Peachtree Rd. Chamblee, Georgia 30341 Ph. (216) 216-2960 FAX (216) 216-2989 E-mail [email protected]

Student Consumer Information

Students should contact the following Campus staff for the types of information listed: FINANCIAL PLANNING OFFICER – Description of financial aid programs, rights, and responsibilities of financial aid recipients, means and frequency of payments of financial aid awards, terms and schedules of student loan repayment and general terms and conditions of employment provided as financial aid. DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS – Cost of attendance including tuition, fees, book, housing, transportation and refund policy. CAMPUS DIRECTOR – Description of academic programs, facilities, faculty, data on student retention, number and percentage of students completing the programs.

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Organization and Structure

Interactive College of Technology is a registered trademark of Interactive Learning Systems, Inc., and is a Georgia corporation that is licensed to do business in Texas and Kentucky. Its principal offices are located at 5303 New Peachtree Road, Chamblee, GA 30341. The Officer and governing board are as follows:

Elmer R. Smith Chief Executive Officer / Chief Administrative Officer, ILS
Bob Barr, Chairman Attorney at Law Retired, Member of Congress 1995-2003 Rollin E. Mallernee General Counsel Attorney at Law	Stephen C. Jenkins Commercial Real Estate Broker The Vanguard Commercial Group Mark A. Scheinfeld Founding Director Georgia Primary Bank

This board, representing a diverse, public oriented group, oversees all activities and is responsible for the implementation of all institutional policies and procedures.

Administrative Staff – Central Offices

Elmer R. Smith	Chief Executive Officer
Thomas A. Blair	Executive Vice-President / Chief Operations Officer
Margaret P. Smith	Vice-President / Institutional Compliance and Accreditation Manager
Samona Roberts	Chief Financial Officer
Loreon Bartley	Administrative Assistant – Marketing
Maria Bontcheva	Federal Funds Coordinator Assistant
Viorica Cazacu	Curricula Developer
Nataliya Chorniy	Student Aid Compliance Manager
David Cohen	Director of Marketing
Mouna Dafrallah	Community Outreach Manager
Henry Garcia	Field Support Technician – Texas
Mark Gaston	Field Support Technician – Georgia
Angelika Gavrielov	A/R and A/P Analyst
Liana Gavrilova	Curriculum Development Manager
Karen A. Glenn	Executive Assistant to the CEO/Personnel Administrator
John Hartung	MIS Manager
Larysa Ivanova	Federal Funds Accountant
Ari Johnson	Administrative Assistant – Production
Shana Joiner	National Sales Trainer
Damon Mescudi	Marketing Specialist / Graphic Designer
Irina Milani	Accounting Assistant
Richard Parker	Director of Technical Services
A. Liesa Peavy	Executive Assistant
Liudmyla Pikhunyk	Accounts Receivable Specialist
Adrienne Simmons	Default Prevention Manager / Tracker
Orllis Williams	Production Technician
Paola Yaguas	Administrative Assistant – Marketing
Vera Yarmuratiy	Administrative Support – Student Aid Compliance

Pasadena Main Campus – Administrative Staff

Lee A. Bell	-Acting Campus Director	Brenda J. Luevano	-Admissions Associate, VESL
Arison S. Pina	-Academic Coordinator	Mayte Martinez	-Support Services
Neomi Aguayo	-Support Services	Elizabeth Matamoros	-Financial Planner
Rachel R. Blunt	-Financial Planner	Thi N. Nguyen	-Admissions Associate, VESL
Juan Chapa Chavez	-Admissions Associate, VESL	Eduardo Ruiz	-Admissions Associate, VESL
Amalia Guadron	-Admissions Associate, VESL	Leonides Sanchez	-Registrar/EAC Support
Cherlyn Latham	-Employment Assistance Director

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Pasadena Main Campus – Faculty

Antonio Chong	Office Technology, Instructor Computer Engineering, Universidad Simon Bolivar, Caracas, Venezuela
Kwentin Fisher*	HVAC, Instructor EPA Universal Certification, Fortis College, Houston, TX
Ryan Jay Fowler-Brown*	Vocational English as a Second Language, Instructor B.A., Applied Linguistics, University of Houston, Houston, TX
Joe E. Guerrero*	HVAC, Instructor HVAC Technician Certification, Mainstream Engineering Corp.
David Khouri*	Vocational English as a Second Language, Instructor Doctor of Medicine, University of Juarez, Juarez Chihuahua, Mexico B.S., Engineering, Trine University, Angola, IN
Arison Samuel Pina	Academic Coordinator M.A., Management and Productivity, APEC University, Dominican Republic Diploma, Human Resources, Houston Community College, Houston, TX
Nicole A. Ropp*	Vocational English as a Second Language, Instructor M.F.A., Writing, Vermont College of Norwich University, Northfield, VT B.A., Writing Intensive English, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
Ibolya Tozser	Vocational English as a Second Language, Instructor B.A., English, Eszterhazy Karoly University, Eger, Hungary EFT Certified
Supreeda Villareal	Vocational English as a Second Language, Instructor M.A., Teaching ESL, Hawaii Pacific University, Honolulu, HI B.A., English, Assumption University, Thailand

*Indicates Part-Time

Pasadena Main Campus – Distance Education Faculty

(Distance Education Instructors Teach at All Campuses)

Maria M. Adams*	Liberal Arts, Business Management, Human Resource Management, Instructor M.B., Business Management, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ B.A., Journalism, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Deniccia S. Bell*	Liberal Arts, Business Management, Human Resource Management, Instructor M.B.A., Business Administration, Western Governor’s University, Millcreek, UT Masters/Certificate, Finance, Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, AL
Sharon Farrington*	Liberal Arts, Business Management, Human Resource Management, Instructor B.S. Business Management, DeVry University, Atlanta, GA
Deborah Gibbs	Liberal Arts, Instructor B.S., Business Administration, South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC A.A., Business Administration, Orangeburg-Calhoun Tech College, Orangeburg, SC
Christine Hall*	Liberal Arts, Instructor M.A., Gerontology, University of West Georgia, Carrolton, GA
Endia J. Knight*	Liberal Arts, Instructor M.A., Business Administration, St. Leo University, St. Leo, FL B.A., Human Resources, St. Leo University, St. Leo, FL
Linette D. Lewis*	Liberal Arts, Instructor Ph. D., Education, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
Thaddeus B. Lewis*	Liberal Arts, Instructor M.B.A., Business Administration, Troy University, Troy, AL B.B.A., Accounting, Fort Valley State, Fort Valley, GA
Stephanie O’Neal*	Liberal Arts, Instructor M.B.A., Business Management/HR, Keller Graduate School of Mgmt., Atlanta, GA B.S., Central State University, Wilberforce, OH
Donna B. Rendon	Business Management, Human Resource Management, Instructor Ph.D., Business Administration, Northcentral University, La Jolla, CA M.B.A., Business Administration-Accounting, Columbia College, Marysville, WA
William Robertson	Liberal Arts, Business Management, Human Resource Management, Instructor M.S., Administration, Central Michigan University, Atlanta Campus, Atlanta, GA B.S., Mathematics/Physics, North Georgia College, Dahlonega, GA
Debra M. Wiggins*	Liberal Arts, Instructor M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, TEM, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA B.S., Biology, North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC
James A. Williams*	Liberal Arts, Instructor Doctor of Business Administration, Management, Argosy University, Atlanta, GA M.B.A., Human Resources, Keller Graduate School of Management, Decatur, GA B.S., Biology/Chemistry, Alabama State University, Montgomery, AL
*Indicates Part-Time

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Southwest Houston Affiliate Campus – Administrative Staff 67

Diane Nguyen	– Campus Director	Lavinia Lopez	– Student Retention Specialist
Greg Weaver	– Dean/Sr. Education Official	Lucy Lugo	– Support Services
Alicia Alcantara	– Academic Support	Juan Martin Tejeda	– Admissions Associate, Occ.
Carolina Arias	– Admissions Associate, VESL	Nestor E. Martinez	– Support Services
Tayba Aslam Big	– Admissions Associate, VESL	Jose Medina	– Admissions Associate, VESL
Yuleimi Avalos Perez	– Media Services Technician	Jessica Morales Freire	– Department Chair, VESL
Djurdja (DJ) Bucan	– Financial Planning Manager	Liem V. Nguyen	– Admissions Associate, VESL
Thi Thuy Q. Bui	– VESL Division Manager	Guiuliana Orbe	– Admissions Associate, VESL
Charvette Capers	– Support Services	Husnia Rawenda	– Student Retention Specialist
Selma Casana Garcia	– Student Retention Specialist	Alejandra Rios	– Admissions Associate, VESL
Ronniel D. Rodriguez	– VESl Division Manager	Claudia Romero	– Financial Planner
Maleny S. Chambers	– Registrar	Hamid Salangi	– Admissions Associate, VESL
Maria M. Gonzalez	– Employment Assist. Coordinator	Tan Q. Trieu	– Financial Planner
Deloris E. Johnson	– Academic Support	Kim K Vo	– Student Retention Specialist
Cherlyn Latham	– Employment Assist. Director

Southwest Houston Affiliate Campus – Faculty

Hind Mohamed Said Ahmed*	Office Technology, Instructor B.S., Information Technology & Computing, Arab Open University, El-Shorouk City, Cairo
Zahraa M. Alkalefawi*	Vocational English as a Second Language, Instructor Ph.D., English Language Studies, National University of Malays, Bangi, Selangor M.A., English Language Studies, National University of Malays, Bangi, Selangor
Brenda Susan Black	Information Technology, Instructor Post Graduate Studies, Information Security, Our Lady at the Lakes, San Antonio, TX M.A., Adult Education Training, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ B.S., Business/e-Business, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Thi Thuy Q. Bui	Vocational English as a Second Language, Division Manager M.A., Applied Linguistics, La Trobe University, Australia M.B.A., Business Administration, University of Northampton, UK B.A., English Linguistics, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, HCMC, Vietnam
Gregoria Chehayeb*	Vocational English as a Second Language, Instructor Certificate, VESL, Interactive College of Technology, Chamblee, GA
Ronniel, Del Valle Rodriguez	Vocational English as a Second Language, Division Manager B.A., Business Administration, Universidad Metropolitana, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Marco Galetta Bustamante*	Vocational English as a Second Language, Instructor J.D., Law, University of The Andes, Merida, Venezuela
Alvah D. Harrell	Vocational English as a Second Language, Instructor B.S., Business Education, Bishop College, Dallas, TX
David R. Herrin*	Information Technology, Instructor B.S., Electronic Engineering, ITT Technical Institute, Nashville, TN A.S., Computer Network Systems Administration, ITT Technical Institute, Nashville, TN A+ Certified Network+ Certified Windows Server Certified
Patrick D. Holmes	Vocational English as a Second Language, Instructor B.A., English, University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX A.A., Multidisciplinary Studies, Houston Community College, Houston, TX
Khalid Iqbal*	Office Technology, Instructor M.S., Computer Science, New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY B.E., Electronics Eng., Mehran University of Engineering & Tech. Jamshoro, Pakistan
Abas Khakpourbarmchi	Vocational English as a Second Language, Instructor B.S., Chemical Engineering, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran Certificate, CELTA, ATI
Shiva Khayyambashi	Vocational English as a Second Language M.A., Linguistics, Khorasgan Azad University, Isfahan Iran B.A., English Translation, Khorasgan Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
Paola V. Medina	Vocational English as a Second Language Instructor B.S., Management and Industrial Engineering, Universidad Regiomontana, Mexico
Jessica Morales Freire	Vocational English as a Second Language, Department Chair M.Ed., New Technologies Applied to Education, Universidad Alicante, Madrid, Spain B.S., Computer Systems Engineering, Universidad Alicante, Madrid, Spain
Mastoora Nasrat*	Vocational English as a Second Language, Instructor M.A., Education-TESOL, Kabul Education University, Kabul, Afghanistan B.A., English Language and Literature, Kabul University, Kabul Afghanistan
Young Nguyen*	Vocational English as a Second Language, Instructor A.A., General Studies, Community College of Denver, Denver, CO
John V. Overturf*	Vocational English as a Second Language, Instructor M.P.A., Political Science-Public Admin., Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI B.A., Communication and Sociology, DePaul University, Chicago, IL
Mattie Reese	Vocational English as a Second Language, Instructor B.S., Criminal Justice, University of Houston-Downtown, Houston, TX
Lauro V. Sanchez	Vocational English as a Second Language, Instructor M.Ed., Innovation and Educational Leadership, Universidad, Technologica, Quito, Ecuador B.S., Education, Universidad Tecnica Particular de Loja, Quito, Ecuador
Adel Rateb Sweis*	Vocational English as a Second Language, Instructor B.A., English Language and Literature, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
Cyuba Thomas*	Information Technology, Instructor B.S., Information Systems and Cybersecurity, ITT Technical Institute, Houston, TX A.A.S., Networking Systems Administration, ITT Technical Institute, Houston, TX
Krystol M. Todd	Information Technology, Instructor B.S., I.T. Projection Management, ITT Technical Institute-South, Webster, TX A.A.S., Networking Systems Administration, ITT Technical Institute-South, Webster, TX
Vui Ho Xuan Tran*	Vocational English as a Second Language, Instructor M.A., Teaching Methodology, University of Social Sciences & Humanities, HCMC, Vietnam B.A., English Linguistics and Literature, Faculty of English Lit., USSH-HCMC, Vietnam
William Vela	Vocational English as a Second Language, Instructor Master of Divinity, Theology, University of St. Michaels College B.A., Political Science, University of Houston, Houston, TX

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Feixing Wang*	Vocational English as a Second Language, Instructor M.Ed., Education, University of Houston, Houston, TX
Lingling Yang*	Vocational English as a Second Language, Instructor Ed.D., Educational Leadership & High Ed. Administration, Huntsville, TX M.A. English Language & Literature, Shanghai International Studies, Shanghai, China B.A., English Language & Literature, Beijing Foreign Studies, University of Beijing, China TESOL, Shanghai, China

*Indicates Part-Time (FOR A LIST OF DISTANCE EDUCATION FACULTY, SEE PASADENA MAIN CAMPUS FACULTY.) 69

North Houston Affiliate Campus – Administrative Staff

Michael Ollsen Joe Scott Maria Alvarez Jeniffer Bonilla Tuong Van Do 70 Sakhidad Ehsan Jaquelin Hernandez

• Campus Director
• Director of Education
• Financial Planner
• Support Services
• Admissions Associate, VESL
• Admissions Associate, VESL
• Registrar

Carl January	– Financial Planner
Cherlyn Latham	– Employment Assistance Director
Gisel Marrs	– Admissions Associate, VESL
Oderay Mercadomorales	– Admissions Associate, VESL
Michele Nunez Rodas	– Financial Planner
Jose Osorio	– Admissions Associate, VESL

North Houston Affiliate Campus – Faculty

Jerome T. Covington*	Vocational English as a Second Language, Instructor M.B.A., Business Administration, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ B.B.A., Business Administration, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Deniece Edwards*	Vocational English as a Second Language, Instructor M.Ed., Education, Houston Baptist University, Houston, TX B.A., Communication, University of Houston Downtown, Houston, TX
Carl January*	Office Technology, Faculty Associate A.S., Interactive College of Technology, Houston, Texas
Erika Ching Lian Lee*	Vocational English as a Second Language, Instructor B.S. Psychology, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
Nathanael Lee*	Vocational English as a Second Language, Instructor M.A., English Literature, University of Houston-Clear Lake, Houston, TX B.A., English / Philosophy, University of Houston-Downtown, Houston, TX
Alexis Perez Paniagua*	Vocational English as a Second Language, Instructor B.A., English, Pedagogical Institute, University of Holguin, Cuba
Jasmine Rivera	Vocational English as a Second Language, Instructor/Advisor B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Houston, Houston, TX
Aisha Salahuddin*	Vocational English as a Second Language, Instructor B.A., TESL, Baytown University (On-Line) TEFL, ITTT Certificate
Craig S. Schiffman*	Vocational English as a Second Language, Instructor D.C., Chiropractic, Life University, Marietta, GA B.S., Nutrition, Life University, Marietta, GA Florida Educator (Certification Pending), University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL
Joe Scott	Director of Education M.S., Computer Information Systems, Southern University, New Orleans, LA B.S., Computer Information Systems, Southern University, New Orleans, LA

*Indicates Part-Time (FOR A LIST OF DISTANCE EDUCATION FACULTY, SEE PASADENA MAIN CAMPUS FACULTY.)

Interactive College of Technology Tuition and Fee Schedule

Texas (Pasadena Main Campus and Affiliate Campuses in Southwest Houston and North Houston) Revised Effective January 1, 2026 71

ALL PROGRAMS OF STUDY	Application Fee:	$50.00 Re-entry Fee: $50.00 (After six months’ time lapse)
ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS Office Technology: Accounting, Business Information Systems, Medical Office Administration A.S. Business Management and A.S. Human Resource Management	Tuition: $465 per semester credit hour
	Tuition: $465 per semester credit hour

ASSOCIATE DEGREE – Information Technology (Southwest Houston Campus Only)

Tuition: $470 per semester credit hour

Diploma Programs of Study	Credit Hours	Tuition	Est. Textbooks, Materials, Supplies (1) (2)	Total (Includes Application Fee) w/Textbooks	Total** (Includes Application Fee) w/E-Books
Accounting & Professional Business Applications	36	$16,740	(1) $3,140	$19,930	$19,311
Бізнес-інформаційні системи	37	$17,205	(1) $3,216	$20,471	$19,975
Medical Office Administration (This is the correct tuition rate.)	39	$17,205	(1) $3,667	$20,922	$19,998
Information Technologies Specialist** (SW Campus Only)	38	$17,860	(1) $3,307	$21,217	$20,488
Note: Individual Credits = $455 per Credit Hour, except Information Technologies Specialist = $470 per Credit Hour.

TECHNICAL PROGRAM

(PASADENA MAIN CAMPUS ONLY)		Books/Supplies/Fees Accessories/EPA/NATE	Tools	Total Inc. App Fee
ОВІК
37 Credits – 40 Weeks	Tuition:	Test Vouchers
$1 (Individual Credits – $460 per credit hour)	6,850	(1)$2,558	(3)$1,880	$21,338
*HVAC – (If using all available E-Books)	$16,850	(1)$1,800*	(3)$1,880	$20,580

VOCATIONAL ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Tuition: $288 per semester credit Books / Supplies / Technology Fee $280 per course Course Repeats for continuing students – Current Tuition Rate Plus $150 per course Technology Fee, providing no new textbooks are issued. 1All textbooks, supplies are estimates. Prices are adjusted to actual materials issued to each student. ALL CLASSES REQUIRE A TEXTBOOK, E-BOOK and/or ACCESS CODE. Estimated fees include the certification examinations and one retake (Office Tech only). There are no free retakes on Healthcare Certifications, A+, Network+, and NATE. Examinations not taken are credited to the final student charges. Start-up costs and technology fees are assessed at registration, where applicable. 2Information Technology Majors must pass the required examinations before moving forward toward a higher credential. 3HVAC Tools are an optional purchase. Student may supply his own tools or purchase only those needed. Above estimates do not include any developmental courses ($600 per course – includes materials). Prerequisites are the current published credit hour rate. Due to the various vendor price changes, the institution reserves the right to modify tuition and other charges at any time upon sufficient notice to the students and appropriate agencies. Diploma students qualifying for advanced standing will receive a tuition reduction of $425 per credit exempted. Credits taken exceeding program requirements are charged this same credit hour rate of $425 per additional credit taken. All additional coursework required as a function of failed courses will be charged at the prevailing per credit hour rate. All courses can transfer into A.S. Degree based on program outline and choice of electives. No free retake on Healthcare Certifications, A+, Network+, or NATE Exams **Includes Tool Kit at $865.

Quick Guide Fees for Estimated Books and Supplies / Certification Examinations

January 1, 2026

	SEMESTER		SEMESTER		SEMESTER		TOTAL w/Textbooks	TOTAL w/E-Books
ТЕХАС	1	2	3	4	5	6
Diploma Programs
ACCOUNTING & PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS APPLICATIONS	1141	985	1014				3140	2521
BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS	1134	1085	997				3216	2720
MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION*	1326	1236	1105				3667	2743

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES SPECIALIST* (SW Houston Only)	2205**	474	628				3307	2578
HVAC* (Pasadena Only)
Textbooks and Startup Fees	1485	508	565				2558	1800
Tools	395	1084	401				1880	1880
Total	1880	1592	966				4438	3680
Associate of Science Degree – Office Technology
EMPHASIS IN ACCOUNTING	1085	656	1186	745	782	633	5087	4221
EMPHASIS IN BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS	1057	878	1023	830	814	1001	5603	4873
EMPHASIS IN MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION*	1305	787	891	1150	917	1069	6119	4936
Associate of Science Degree
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT	1455	1068	1081	1148	672	756	6236	3286
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT	1455	1062	1017	1182	918	670	6304	3935
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (Southwest Houston Only)	1210	1712**	391	905	456	762	5436	4451

72 All courses transfer into A.S. Degree based on program outline and choice of electives. No free retake on Healthcare Certification, A+, Network+, or NATE Exams ** Includes Tool Kit at $865 NOTE These estimates are based on the usual program sequence charts. The addition of developmental courses, transfer credits, or advanced standing will cause extensive variations. In these instances, the Director of Education or the Department Chair should provide the planned course/semester sequence to the financial planning department. Also, the financial planner(s) should revise the estimates accordingly. All students are charged only for materials issued, including examinations taken / retaken. These material estimates are based on current prices as described in the Textbook Price List. The information contained in this catalog is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Elmer R. Smith, Chief Executive Officer Interactive Learning Systems 73 Volume 37, Number 2 REVISED JANUARY 2026