Addendum

Course Changes and New Course Information

BIO 111 - General Biology Lecture and Lab 4

Prerequisite:

Demonstrated readiness for college-level English, as determined by college placement procedure, completion of coursework at Kishwaukee College or by transfer credit acceptance policy.

IAI: L1900

Fall, Spring, Summer

Lecture: Three hours lecture/discussion a week and two hours lab a week.

An introductory course of study of biological science. This course includes an investigation of the basic principles of the study of life including molecular biology, cell structure and function, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Not recommended for students intending to major in biology.

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PCS: 1.1

CIS 285 - Cybersecurity (3)

fall

Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.

This course covers essential skills needed to detect and prevent cybersecurity issues facing organizations through analysis of techniques used to breach network security and application of methods to protect system integrity. These include vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and defense against threats to network devices, servers, and software.

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PCS: 1.2

COM 111 Speech Team Practicum I (1) - This course has been withdrawn from the curriculum. 

COM 112 Speech Team Practicum II (1) - This course has been withdrawn from the curriculum. 

COM 113 Speech Team Practicum III (1) - This course has been withdrawn from the curiculum. 

ECE 224 - The Exceptional Child (3)

Prerequisite: ECE 111  with a grade of “C” or higher
IAI: ECE 913
spring

Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week.

This course presents an overview of critical elements related to educating young children (up
to 8) with special needs.  Descriptions of special needs, inclusive environments, IFSP/IEP process,
partnerships with families, curriculum modification, managing behaviors, trauma informed
care, and the challenges associating with meeting the needs of exceptional learners will be covered.
Study of applicable federal and state laws and requirements will be included.

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PCS: 1.1

MA 120 - Anatomy and Physiology for MA (5) New Course

fall

Lecture: Five hours of lecture/discussion per week.

This course is a study of the structure and function of the human body for medical assistants, with an emphasis on understanding each body system and the practical application as seen in clinical practice. The study begins with anatomical and physiological principles and progresses with the basic structure and function of the major systems of the human body.  The course will cover the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, circulatory, blood, lymphatic, immune, nervous, endocrine, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.

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PCS: 1.2

MA 130 - Medical Office Administration (5)

Prerequisite: MA 140

fall

Lecture: five hours lecture/discussion per week.

This course will focus on the variety of administrative components associated with the Medical Assistant role. There will be special emphasis on the use of electronic health records for patient registration, scheduling, and charting in the patient record. Additional topics in the course will emphasize professional and business communications including office protocol, greeting and receiving patients, explaining office policies, and medical office equipment. Students will learn to format and create a business letter, personal letter and chart notes as well as identify the different types of correspondence used in the medical office while displaying professionalism through written and verbal communications. This course will also provide practical application of insurance billing procedures, completion of claim forms, basic insurance terminology and various health plans including Medicare, Medicaid, HMOs and PPOs. Topics will include managed care, reimbursement and coding, and HIPAA compliance in the medical office.

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PCS: 1.2

MA 133 Electronic Health Records (3) - This course has been withdrawn from the curriculum.

MA 140 - MA Clinical Procedures I (5)

Prerequisite: Program Director Consent

fall

Lecture: Three hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Five hours of lab per week.

This course introduces the skills necessary for assisting the physician with a complete history and physical examinations as well as learning how to obtain body measurements, vital signs, pulse oximetry and spirometry testing. Other topics include infection control and medical asepsis, autoclaving instruments, learning to assist with pediatric examinations, and safety in the medical office.

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PCS: 1.2

MA 230 - MA Clinical Procedures II (5)

Prerequisite: MA 135 , MA 140, and HIT 216  with grades of “C” or higher

spring

Lecture: Three hours of lecture discussion per week Lab: Five hours of lab per week.

This course expands on the knowledge of the more complex procedures in the clinic setting such as introduction to administering, prescribing, dispensing medication, and administering immunization records. Additional topics include electrocardiography, specimen collection and processing, hematology testing, dermal punctures, phlebotomy, emergencies in the medical office and community, minor surgical procedures, rehabilitation, nutrition, exercise and guidelines for good health.

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PCS: 1.2            

MA 233 - MA Clinical Externship (2.5)

Prerequisite: MA 135 , and MA 140   with grades of “C” or higher and concurrent enrollment in MA 237

summer

This course requires the student, in the controlled environment of an approved externship site, to experience the hands on applications of administrative, clinical and professional procedures required. The experience allows the student to apply knowledge from the classroom and college medical laboratory environment to the ambulatory healthcare environment. Requires 200 clock hours of supervised practical experience.

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PCS: 1.2

MA 237 - MA Externship Seminar (1)

Prerequisite: MA 135 , and MA 140  with grades of “C” or higher and concurrent enrollment in MA 233

summer

Lecture: Two hours of lecture/discussion per week.

This course will allow students to discuss what they have learned at the practicum site, as well as what qualities employers look for in employees, identify the goal of a resume and cover letter. Additional topics: appropriate professional attire and appearance for an interview, the do’s and don’ts in preparing for an interview and applying for a job.

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PCS: 1.2

NUR 206 - Practical Nursing Essentials (5)

Prerequisite: NUR 117  , NUR 123  , NUR 168  , NUR 169   with a grade of “C” or higher

Summer

Lecture: 4 hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: 1 hour of lab per week.

Designed to develop nursing and communication skills to enable the student to administer care to adult clients within the scope of the beginning nurse. Introduces fundamental concepts of nursing, including the nursing process and the promotion of wellness and health maintenance through patient education. Concurrent clinical and laboratory experience designed to give the student the opportunity to utilize the nursing process and develop fundamental level expertise in nursing skills.

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PCS: 1.2

OS 142 - Contemporary Office Technology (3) - New Course

Spring

Lecture: Two hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Lab: Two hours of lab per week.

This course introduces the concepts and functions of software to meet the changing needs of the business community. Emphasis is placed on the use of software through a hands-on-approach.

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PCS: 1.2

OS 252 - Office Procedures (3)

Prerequisite: OS 125 , OS 133 , and OS 136  or concurrent enrollment in OS 125, OS 133 , and OS 136

spring

Lecture: Two hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: Two hours of lab per week.

Capstone course designed to prepare students to perform a wide range of secretarial/administrative duties and responsibilities required in any type of office. Equips students with a knowledge of procedures, basic attitudes and skills to develop competence in decision-making processes.

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PCS: 1.2

RA 234 Advanced Clinical Practicum III - This course has been withdrawn from the curriculum. 

SPA 130 Spanish For Medical Personnel (3) - This course has been withdrawn from the curriculum. 

Program Changes

MA 408 Medical Assistant Certificate

Curriculum No. 408

This certificate program prepares students for entry-level careers in physician’s offices, clinics, and other medical settings. Students who complete this program will have the knowledge and skills necessary to perform clinical techniques including sterilizing and maintaining equipment, obtaining vital signs and medical histories, examining room procedures, performing routine laboratory procedures, the correct techniques for administering medication and other daily operations in a clinical setting. Requires 28.5 credit hours.

First Year

Fall Semester

* Only certified Phlebotomist may be eligible for reduced credit

HIT 216 - Medical Terminology I (3)

MA 120 - Anatomy and Physiology for MA (5)

MA 135 - Medical Law & Ethics (2)

MA 140 - MA Clinical Procedures I (5)

Total Credits: 15

Spring Semester

MA 130 - Medical Office Administration (5)

MA 230 - MA Clinical Procedures II (5)

MA 233 - MA Clinical Externship (2.5)

MA 237 - MA Externship Seminar (1)

Semester Total: 13.5

OS 213 Administrative Assistant Certificate

Curriculum No. 213

A certificate program for students preparing for general office employment in business or government. Requires 30 credit hours.

Fall Semester

OS 101 - Beginning Keyboarding (3)

OS 107 - Employment Strategies (3)

OS 125 - Word Processing/Word (3) *

OS 133 - Spreadsheets/Excel (3) *

OS 136 - Presentation Graphics/PowerPoint (3) *

Total Credits: 15

Spring Semester

OS 127 - Advanced Word Processing/Word (3) *

OS 138 - QuickBooks (3)

OS 142 - Contemporary Office Technology (3)

OS 252 - Office Procedures (3)

OS 253 - Records Management (3) **

Total Credits: 15

Note:

*MOS Certification option available

**MOS Outlook Certification option available

OS 445 Application Specialist Certificate

Curriculum No. 445

A certificate program providing training in marketable software application and employability skills. Students will have the opportunity to earn industry Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications. Requires 15 credit hours.

Certificate Requirements

OS 101 - Beginning Keyboarding (3)

OS 107 - Employment Strategies (3)

OS 125 - Word Processing/Word (3) *

OS 133 - Spreadsheets/Excel (3) *

OS 136 - Presentation Graphics/PowerPoint (3) *

Requirements Total 15

Note:

*MOS Certification option available

OS 406 Administrative Professionals, A.A.S.

Curriculum No. 406

The Administrative Professionals degree program is designed for students who wish to prepare for positions as administrative assistants or professional secretaries in business, industry, government, legal or medical offices. The program offers a combination of skill-building and business courses necessary to develop a high degree of competence, as well as general knowledge for the responsible execution of administrative assistant or secretarial duties. Requires 60 credit hours.

First Year

Fall Semester

OS 107 - Employment Strategies (3)

OS 101 - Beginning Keyboarding (3)

OS 125 - Word Processing/Word (3) *

OS 133 - Spreadsheets/Excel (3) *

OS 136 - Presentation Graphics/PowerPoint (3) *

Semester Total 15

Spring Semester

OS 127 - Advanced Word Processing/Word (3) *

OS 138 - QuickBooks (3)

OS 142 - Contemporary Office Technology (3)

OS 252 - Office Procedures (3)

OS 253 - Records Management (3) **

Semester Total 15

Second Year

Fall Semester

BUS 101 - Introduction to Business (3)

BUS 120 - Business Mathematics (3)

or

ACC 108 - Business Accounting (3) #

COM 100 - Oral Communication (3)

OR

COM 108 - Communication in the Workplace (3)

General Education Electives from the Approved List (6)

Semester Total 15

Spring Semester

BUS 130 - Human Relations (3)

ENG 103 - Composition I (3)

or

ENG 109 - Introduction to Technical Report Writing (3)

Marketing/Management Elective (3) ##

General Education Electives from the Approved List (6)

Semester Total 15

List of Approved General Education Electives

The Approved General Education Electives must include courses in at least two disciplines.

ECO 160 - Introduction to Economics (3)

ECO 260 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3)

ECO 261 - Principles of Microeconomics (3)

PHL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy (3)

PHL 200 - Ethics (3)

PLS 210 - International Relations (3)

PSY 102 - Introduction to Psychology (3)

PLS 240 - State and Local Government (3)

SOC 170 - Introduction to Sociology (3)

SOC 200 - Race and Ethnic Relations (3)

Note:

*MOS Certification option available

**MOS Outlook Certification option is available

# ACC 108 Business Accounting (3) is offered in the spring semester.

## Marketing /Management electives are any courses that have the prefix “MM”

Admission Changes

Financial Information Changes

Area of Interest Changes

Transfer Information Changes

Non-Credit Program Changes

Policies, Procedures, & Information Changes

Assessment: Click on Co-Curricular Assessment Visualization    to view the Co-Curricular SLOs in the graphic format. 

Call to Active Duty/Military Withdrawal

Kishwaukee College students who are called to active military service will be allowed reasonable time and opportunity to complete class requirements and any unfinished courses at a later date at no additional charge. If it is not reasonable for a student to complete class requirements then the student will be allowed to withdraw from the class, with a full refund of tuition and fees. The student will be given priority over other students in re-enrolling in the course or courses.

If called to active duty, the student should notify faculty and the Student Services Office as soon as possible. Proper documentation, such as a copy of orders, must be presented at the time the tuition credit and withdrawal is requested. To be considered for the refund, the student’s date of activation must occur within the same semester for which the refund is requested.

Students called to active duty may choose to inquire about their eligibility for an Incomplete (“I”) grade or a final course grade in each class based on the amount of assigned work completed. Students denied an incomplete or receipt of a final grade (typically because the call-up date is too early in the semester) will retain the option of dropping the course for a refund. Students choosing to receive an incomplete or final grade (with instructor agreement) will not be entitled to a refund of tuition and fees.

Any incomplete grades not resolved by the deadline in the incomplete grade contract will be converted to non-

punitive withdrawal (“W”) grades, in contrast to the standard policy of conversion to failures.

Associate in Arts Online Degree (AA 100)

Associate in Arts Online Degree (AA 100)

Transfer Planning

By carefully constructing an educational plan, students can select Kishwaukee College courses for transfer to a variety of four-year colleges and universities. When a student has selected a transfer institution it is important for the student to review that institution’s specific admission and course requirements. The Counseling and Student Development office can assist students with this process. The Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) is a statewide transfer agreement on courses transferable among more than 100 participating colleges or universities in Illinois

Planning for Success

In order to earn an A.A. Online Degree at Kishwaukee College students must complete the graduation requirements below:

___ Complete 64 credits comprised of 37 credits that meet the Illinois Articulation Initiative General Education Core Curriculum and other selected elective credits.

___ Achieve a 2.0 (C) grade point average in all 1000 level courses attempted at Kishwaukee College.

___ A minimum of fifteen (15) semester hours of 1000 level credit must be earned at Kishwaukee College. ___ Apply for graduation. The semester you plan to graduate: _________________

 * Complete details in the Catalog.

Additional Resources

I . GENERAL EDUCATION - Students must complete from the listed categories below:

(37 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS)

Graduates earning the Associate in Arts meet the requirement for course work on improving human relations as defined in Public Act 87-581. Courses meeting this requirement is designated with a ■.

COMMUNICATION - 9 CREDIT HOURS Required

Grades of “C” or higher in ENG 103 and 104 are required.

ENG 103 - Composition I (3)

ENG 104 - Composition II (3) ■

COM 100 - Oral Communication (3)

MATHEMATICS - 3 CREDIT HOURS Required

MAT 155 - Precalculus (4)

MAT 208 - Introductory Statistics (4)

Other:                                                ( )

SCIENCE - 7 CREDIT HOURS Required

Must include a course in life sciences and a course in physical

science, and one must include a laboratory.

*Denotes laboratory course.

LIFE SCIENCE - 3 TO 4 CREDIT HOURS Required

BIO 103 - General Biology (3) ■

BIO 105 - General Biology Laboratory (1) *

Other:                               ( )

PHYSICAL SCIENCES - 3-4 CREDIT HOURS Required

PHS 119 - Introduction to Physical Science (3)

Other:                               ( )

Other:                               ( )

SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE - 9 CREDIT HOURS Required

Must include courses in at least two disciplines.

ANT 120 - Introduction to Anthropology (3) ■

ANT 203 - Introduction to Archaeology (3)

ANT 220 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3)

ANT 240 - Physical Anthropology (3)

ECO 160 - Introduction to Economics (3)

ECO 260 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3)

ECO 261 - Principles of Microeconomics (3) ■

GEO 202 - Human Geography (3)

PLS 140 - Introduction to American Government and Politics (3)

PSY 102 - Introduction to Psychology (3) ■

PSY 225 - Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence (3) ■

PSY 280 - Life-Span Human Development (3)

SOC 170 - Introduction to Sociology (3) ■

SOC 200 - Race and Ethnic Relations (3) ■

SOC 219 - Marriage and Family (3)

SOC 283 - Social Problems (3) ■

Other:                              ( )

Other:                              ( )

HUMANITIES/ FINE ARTS - 9 CREDIT HOURS Required

Must include one course in humanities, one course in fine arts, and one course in either humanities or fine arts. ** can fulfill one humanities or one fine arts.

HUMANITIES - 3 to 6 CREDIT HOURS Required

ENG 206 - Introduction to Fiction (3) ■

ENG 217 - Introduction to Drama (3)

HIS 144 - Western Civilization to 1715 (3)

HIS 145 - Western Civilization since 1715 (3)

HIS 172 - World History to 1500 (3)

HIS 220 - United States History to 1877 (3)

HUM 119 - Humanities: Historical Survey (3) **

HUM 129 - Humanities: Topical Survey (3) **

HUM 217 - World Mythology (3)

FINE ARTS - 3 TO 6 CREDIT HOURS Required

ART 282 - Introduction to the Visual Arts (3)

MUS 220 - Music Appreciation (3)

Other:                               ( )

II. STUDENT SUCCESS Required

Students transferring from other institutions with 30 or more credit hours will be exempt from the Student Success requirement. This requirement will be waived for students pursuing a second degree at Kishwaukee College.

One of the following:

CSD 100 - The College Experience (2) ***

CSD 101 - Career Planning (2)

ENG 111 - College Study Skills (2)

*** CSD 100 is a required course

III. OPEN ELECTIVES - 25 to 26 CREDIT HOURS

Courses used to meet the open elective requirement may be selected from 100/200 level courses in fine arts, humanities, mathematics, physical science, life science, social sciences, or other undergraduate-level credit courses. Courses should be chosen according to the students major at the intended transfer institution.

• Students should consult with a Kishwaukee College faculty advisor, academic advisor, counselor, or the transfer institution to verify that selected courses will meet the requirement of the transfer institution. A maximum of 4 credit hours of physical education activity credit can be applied to meeting this requirement.

ACC 108 - Business Accounting (3)

BUS 101 - Introduction to Business (3)

OS 133 - Spreadsheets/Excel (3)

Total Hours Required for the degree: 64

Associate in Arts, 8-Week Degree (AA 100)

Associate in Arts, 8-Week Degree (AA 100)

Total Degree: minimum 64 credits

Year One

Fall Semester: First 8-Weeks

CSD 100 - The College Experience (2) OR CSD 101 - Career Planning (2)   OR CSD 101 - Career Planning  (2) OR ENG 111 College Study Skills  (2)

ENG 103 - Composition I (3)

PSY 102 - Introduction to Psychology (3)

Fall Semester: Second 8-Weeks

ENG 104 - Composition II (3)

SOC 170 - Introduction to Sociology (3)

Total Fall Semester Credits: 14

Spring Semester: First 8-Weeks

ANT 120 - Introduction to Anthropology (3)

HUM 119 - Humanities: Historical Survey (3) OR HUM 129 Humanities: Topical Survey  (3)

Spring Semester: Second 8-Weeks

ART 282 - Introduction to the Visual Arts (3)

COM 100 - Oral Communication (3)

Total Spring Semester Credits: 12

Summer Semester

MAT 101 - Topics in Mathematics (3) OR MAT 208 - Introductory Statistics  (4)

PHL 198 - World Religions (3)

Total Summer Semester Credits: 6-7

Year Two

Fall Semester: First 8-Weeks

HIS 220 - United States History to 1877 (3)

PHS 118 - Physical Science Lab (1)

PHS 119 - Introduction to Physical Science (3)

Fall Semester: Second 8-Weeks

ECO 260 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3) OR ECO 261 - Principles of Microeconomics  (3)

HIS 222 - United States History Since 1877 (3)

Total Fall Semester Credits: 13

Spring Semester: First 8-Weeks

PLS 140 - Introduction to American Government and Politics (3)

Elective: Science, Humanities, or Social and Behavioral Science, based on interest (3-4)

Spring Semester: Second 8-Weeks

SOC 219 - Marriage and Family (3)

Elective: Science, Humanities, or Social and Behavioral Science, based on interest (3-4)

Total Spring Semester Credits: 12-14

Summer Semester

BIO 101 - Environmental Biology (3)

BIO 102 - Environmental Biology Laboratory (1)

Elective: Science, Humanities, or Social and Behavioral Science, based on interest (3-4)

Total Summer Semester Credits: 7-8