2012-2013 Catalog 
    
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2012-2013 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Event Planning - Associate in Applied Science-T Degree - Transfer to Bachelor of Applied Science in Administrative Management at Central Washington University


PGM Code – 276V

Program Description The Event Planning Associate of Applied Science-Transfer Degree is designed for students who want to transfer to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Administrative Management program at Central Washington University (CWU). This degree will allow students to update existing knowledge and skills and/or acquire up-to-date technical and managerial skills. The degree requires students to work with an Event Planning adviser to select those courses which will help students achieve their educational and career goals. Many courses are available online for both the AAS-T and the BS Degree.

Common Course Numbering  Please refer to www.edcc.edu/ccn for more information.

Credit/Grade Requirements This AAS-T degree requires successful completion of a minimum of 102.5 credits as outlined. A minimum of 30 credits or one-third of the required credits, whichever is less, must be earned at Edmonds Community College. Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all college-level courses as well as a minimum grade of 2.5 in all event planning and hospitality classes.

Courses approved for transfer from other academic institutions must have a minimum grade of 2.0.

Transfer of Credit Non-Event Planning and Hospitality & Tourism credits will transfer from any accredited college to satisfy all non-event planning/hospitality requirements. To transfer students must request an evaluation of their college transcripts through the college registration office. This should be done during the student’s first quarter at the college.

Cultural Diversity Requirement All students earning degrees and certificates of 45 credits or more must meet a cultural diversity (CD) requirement by completing courses marked as “CD” on the requirement sheet and/or “Meets Cultural Diversity Requirement” in the quarterly class schedule. Those courses may also be used to fulfill other requirements of the degree or certificate.

High School Transition Program Students (Tech Prep, College in the High School, and Running Start) It is recommended that high school students who have earned college credit through dual credit programs meet with a college adviser.

Graduation Application A completed Graduation Application form must be submitted to Enrollment Services by the 10th day of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. Forms are available online or at Enrollment Services located in Lynnwood Hall. Note applications for summer quarter are due by the 8th day of the quarter.

Admission Requirements to Central Washington University’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Administrative Management Program All students who intend to transfer to CWU should talk with a CWU adviser to review specific admission requirements. Students must have a 2.3 minimum cumulative grade point average to be considered for admission to CWU. All of the courses in this degree will transfer to the CWU Applied Bachelor’s Degree.

Students Are Advised To

  • Plan their schedule several quarters in advance in order to accommodate courses that are offered only once or twice a year,
  • Review the college catalog for required course prerequisites and include these in schedule planning, and
  • Communicate with a faculty adviser.

College Resources
College Website | www.edcc.edu
How to Enroll | www.edcc.edu/es
Transfer Center | www.edcc.edu/transfer
College Bookstore | www.edcc.edu/bookstore
Advising Appointments | 425.640.1458

Adviser
The advisers for this program are
Linda Russell |  lrussell@edcc.edu | 425.640.1137
Beth O’Donnell | bodonnel@edcc.edu | 425.640.1208
Terry Linkletter | linklett@cwu.edu | 425.640.1574 x3794

Department website
Event Planning | www.edcc.edu/evpl
Central Washington University Bachelor of Applied Science, Information Technology and Administrative Management | www.cwu.edu/~itam

Advising Note


This program requirement sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic adviser. Meeting the requirements to graduate with an Edmonds Community College certificate or degree is ultimately the responsibility of the student.

I. General Education Requirements (25 credits)


Note: A lab science is needed for CWU graduation. You may complete this requirement at Edmonds Community College. Recommend BIOL& 100 /100L, CHEM& 121 /121L, 141 /151 , GEOL& 101 , PHYS& 100 /101 , or 241 /231 .

A. Communication Skills (10 credits)


B. Computation/Quantitative Skills (5 credits)


Select one of the following courses. Note: Students planning on pursuing a Masters Degree should complete the Calculus series of courses.

C. Reasoning (5 credits)


D. Cultural Diversity Requirements (5 credits)


General Education Requirements Learning Outcomes


Students will demonstrate General Education Learning Outcomes in each of the following areas:

Communication Skills: Write in clear, effective ways, adapted to audience, context, and purpose.
Humanities: Use Humanities-based methods to reason, communicate, make meaning, solve problems and/or create or perform cultural works for diverse audiences and purposes.
Quantitative Skills: Apply mathematical, quantitative or symbolic models to solve problems, draw inferences, or support conclusions appropriate to an individual discipline.
Social Sciences: Use Social-Science theories and methods to reason, communicate, apply insights, solve problems, and to develop a critical understanding of the diversity and interdependence of peoples and cultures.
Cultural Diversity: Apply multiple perspectives when examining cultural differences and interacting in multicultural settings.

II. Program Requirements (77.5 credits)


Course Note


* This course may be waived if student has recently completed one year of high school accounting, the equivalent of ACCT 101 , has recent bookkeeping experience or instructor’s permission. Students are advised to consult with an accounting adviser. Five credits of an approved business elective may be substituted

Career Management (3 credits)


Program Requirements Learning Outcomes


Upon completion of the Program Learning Requirements for this degree, students will be able to:
  • Develop Requests for Proposals, utilize market research and budget analysis, and analyze assessment of risks through the use of critical thinking and analytical reasoning.
  • Effectively solve problems or make recommendations using quantitative and qualitative reasoning.
  • Effectively manage projects and events demonstrating time management and organizational skills.
  • Apply the skills and abilities required to successfully plan, design and produce an event.
  • Career Management: Demonstrate the ability to research employment opportunities, prepare an effective employment package, and present oneself positively in a job interview.

Signatures


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Adviser’s Signature and Date

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Dean’s Signature and Date

Eff: summer 2012  |  Rev: 06/12