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Undergraduate Catalog 2019-2020 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Florida - Jacksonville


Mission

Columbia College improves lives by providing quality education to both traditional and nontraditional students, helping them achieve their true potential.

Vision

Our vision is to be a highly innovative institution of higher education, dedicated to excellence in both its traditional and nontraditional programs nationwide.

Catalog Effective Date

Provisions of the 2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog are effective July 31, 2019.

Licensure

Columbia College has been granted a license by the Florida Commission for Independent Education.

Florida was approved as a State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) member state on October 1, 2017. Columbia College was approved as a SARA institution on February 26, 2015 and can offer distance education programs to students in the State of Florida.

Accreditation

Columbia College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Students who attend colleges that are not accredited may be unable to sit for professional exams, may not be eligible for financial aid, and have difficulty in transferring college credits.

Location Contact Information

Vanessa Swindell, Director
Address: 7077 Bonneval Road, Suite 114, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Phone: (904) 338-9150; Fax: (904) 338-9263 Email: jacksonville@ccis.edu

Additonal information about Columbia College can be obtained from:

The Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
Phone: (850) 245-3200 or (888) 224-6684

Student Costs

For 2019-2020 tuition and charges, please visit the Online, Nationwide, and Main Campus Evening Tuition  page in the catalog.

Board of Trustees

Columbia College is governed by the Board of Trustees

  • Walter E. Bixby III, Chair
  • Helen Dale Coe Simons, Vice Chair
  • George W. Hulett, Jr., Treasurer
  • Jolene Marra Schulz, Secretary
  • Lynne Stuver Baker
  • Lex R. Cavanah
  • Jerry D. Daugherty
  • Daisy Willis Grossnickle
  • Lt. Gen. Richard C. Harding
  • David M. Hardy, Jr.
  • Dr. Mitchell R. Humphreys, M.D.
  • June Viner Hurdle
  • William J. Johnston
  • Danielle Langdon
  • Genie Rogers
  • Dr. David R. Russell, Ph.D.
  • Reverend Brad Stagg
  • Dr. Ahoo Tabatabai, Ph.D.
  • Gary Tatlow
  • Matt Williams
  • Carol J. Winkler
  • Janet Carter Wright

Senior Administration

  • Dr. Scott Dalrymple, President
  • Kevin Palmer, Senior Vice President
    and Chief Operating Officer
  • Dr. Piyusha Singh, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
  • Mark Falkowski, Vice President and 
    General Counsel
  • Bruce Boyer, Chief Financial Officer
  • Gary Stanowski, Chief Information
    Officer
  • Clifford Jarvis, Executive Director of 
    Plant and Facilities
  • Suzanne Rothwell, Executive Director
    of Advancement

Criminal Justice Majors Notice

Students who have criminal convictions should investigate the feasibility of attaining a Criminal Justice degree for the purpose of attaining employment in the criminal justice or related fields.

Policies

Students may view the latest Columbia College information, including policies, on the Columbia College website at www.ccis.edu.

Important Information

Course Cancellation

Courses will only be cancelled in the event of insufficient course interest or if appropriate teaching faculty cannot be found. Notification of cancelled courses will be sent to the CougarMail accounts of students enrolled in the cancelled course. Students will have the option to move to an online section of the same course if there are openings in those sections. If this is not possible, the student will receive a full refund for the course.

Placement Assistance

While Columbia College offers placement assistance to all graduates, employment upon completion of program(s) is not guaranteed.

Tuition Refunds

The college refund policy complies with the Commission for Independent Education.

Students with financial aid who drop or withdraw from a course(s) need to be aware that their financial aid could be affected. Refunds shall be made within 30 days of the date that Columbia College determines that the student has withdrawn.

The Online, Nationwide, and Main Campus Evening Tuition Structure  catalog page details the standard payment policy, tuition refunds, and other pertinent information that students should be aware of. 

Financial Aid

For those who qualify, financial aid is available through Columbia College and is awarded at the main campus. In addition to the information provided in the 2019-2020 Undergraduate catalog, students can contact the Enrollment Service Center office at 1-800-231-2391, extension 7252.

Transfer of Columbia College Credits

Columbia College courses are normally accepted by other regionally-accredited institutions of higher learning. However, all colleges and universities reserve the right to determine those credits they will accept in transfer.

Credit

Columbia College uses semester credit hours. Sixty (60) credit hours are required for associate degrees and one hundred and twenty (120) credit hours are required for bachelor’s degrees. Courses are eight-weeks in length and are, generally, three credit hours each.

Course Numbering

Columbia College course numbering system follows standard practices

1xx - indicates freshman level course
2xx - indicates sophomore level course
3xx - indicates junior level course
4xx - indicates senior level course

Nontraditional Programs

Distance education courses are available through Online Education located in Columbia, MO. All academic and administrative policies and procedures identified in the 2019-2020 Undergraduate catalog also pertain to nontraditional programs.

General Education

The state of Florida requires 45 hours of general education for students completing Bachelor of Arts degrees.

2019-2020 Academic Calendars

For 2019-2020 Academic Calendars, please visit the 2019-2020 Academic Calendars  page in the catalog.

Physical Facilities and Equipment

The Jacksonville location is located in the Liberty Center, 7077 Bonneval Road, Suite 114, Jacksonville, FL 32216. The college leases a suite on the 1st floor for administrative, testing and general office duties. The classrooms (23-30 student capacity) and computer laboratory (18 computers) are located on the second floor of the building. Each classroom is equipped with a data projector and suite of equipment capable of projecting CD, DVD, VHS, PowerPoint and other methods of instruction. The administrative office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The classrooms and computer lab are open per the session schedule.

Anti-Hazing Policy

In accordance with the House Bill No. 126 of the State of Missouri, hazing is expressly prohibited by Columbia College. Individual students and/or organizations committing an act of hazing shall be subject to disciplinary action by the college and criminal prosecution.

Degree Programs

The Undergraduate catalog combines information for all Columbia College locations. Consequently, it includes information on degree programs offered at one or more of the nationwide locations. All degrees listed are not offered at all locations.

Undergraduate Degree Programs Offered at Jacksonville Location

  • Associate in Arts
  • Associate in General Studies
  • Associate in Science in Business Administration
  • Associate in Science in Computer Information Systems
  • Associate in Science in Criminal Justice Administration
  • Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management
  • Bachelor of Arts in Management
  • Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
  • Bachelor of General Studies
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems

Undergraduate Degree Programs Offered Online

  • Associate in Science in Environmental Studies
  • Associate in Science in Human Services
  • Bachelor of Arts in Accounting
  • Bachelor of Arts in American Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts in English, Emphansis in English Literature
  • Bachelor or Arts in Entrepreneurship
  • Bachelor of Arts in Finance
  • Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Management
  • Bachelor of Arts in History
  • Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management
  • Bachelor of Arts in Human Services
  • Bachelor of Arts in International Business
  • Bachelor of Arts in Management
  • Bachelor of Arts in Marketing
  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
  • Bacehlor of Arts in Public Administration
  • Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations & Advertising
  • Bachelor of Arts in Sociology 
  • Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems
  • Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
  • Bachelor of Science in Finance
  • Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management
  • Bachelor of Science in International Business
  • Bachelor of Science in Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Marketing
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
  • Bachelor of Science in Public Relations & Advertising
  • Bachelor of Science in Sports Management

Certificate Programs at Jacksonville Location and Online

  • Business Administration Certificate in Human Resources Management
  • Business Administration Certificate in Marketing Management
  • Business Administration Certificate in Management

Certificate Programs Offered Only Online

  • Crime Scene Investigation Certificate

General Student Grievance Policy

To view the entire policy, please visit the General Student Grievance Policy section of the Columbia College Policies website.

The Student Conduct section of the catalog details information regarding the student grievance process, student code of conduct, overview of the conduct process, as well as other pertinent information that students should be aware of.  

  • Complaints about sex discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation are handled in accordance with the College’s Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Policy and corresponding procedures.
  • Complaints about discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation, not based on sex, are handled in accordance with the College’s Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy and corresponding procedures.
  • Complaints related to the ADA/Section 504 accommodation process or related to the implementation of approved reasonable accommodations are handled in accordance with the College’s ADA/Section 504 Grievance Policy.

Further Complaint Resolution

On occasion, a student may believe that these administrative procedures have not adequately addressed their concerns and or circumstances related to alleged violations of state consumer protection laws, that include but are not limited to fraud and false advertising; alleged violations of state laws or rules relating to the licensure of postsecondary institutions; and complaints relating to the quality of education or other state accreditation requirements.

Complaint process information is provided below for students who wish to address their concerns to the appropriate agency.

  • The Florida Commission for Independent Education complaint policy.
  • The Higher Learning Commission complaint process.
  • Students in distance education programs or courses should reach out to the Missouri Department of Higher Education (MDHE) at 573-526-1577 or review the MDHE complaint process.

State Regulatory Agency Contact Information

Florida Commission for Independent Education
325 West Gaines St, Suite 1414
Tallagassee, FL. 32399-0400
Phone: 888-224-6684
Website: http://www.fldoe.org/policy/cie/