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COMPUTER INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ............................................3-8

E-COMMERCE ..........................................9-12

OFFICE TECHNOLOGY ..........................13-16

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS ..................17-23

GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................24-41

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ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES ..........................................25-27

STUDENT FINANCIAL PLANNING ........................................27-33

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ATTENDANCE ....................................40-41

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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

To provide a quality education in a professional environ-ment that will allow students the opportunity to gain

employment in their chosen field.

To provide general education courses in degree programs that will foster cognitive development andbroaden students’ educational experiences beyondtechnical training.

To provide a diverse faculty of skilled and experienced professionals who are tasked withguiding the students’ personal and professionaldevelopment.

To encourage students to learn the proper workethic and professionalism needed to be successfulin a professional environment.

To maintain curriculum that is current in techno-logical content as defined by our Advisory Boards.

To familiarize students with career planning, interview procedures, resume preparation andeffective completion of employment applications.

The mission of the International Academy of

Design and Technology is to provide our

students with a quality education in a

responsible and ethical environment

that will prepare them for an entry-

level position in a field related to

their course of study.

In addition, we will strive to

promote self-discipline

and motivation so that

our students may have

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successful in their

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W e l c o m e t o t h e I n t e r n a t i o n a l A c a d e m y o f D e s i g n a n d T e c h n o l o g y !

M i s s i o n S t a t e m e n t

Computer Information Management is a comprehensive course in microcomputer software and hardware, networking, telecom-munications and programming. Various businesssubjects are also integrated into the curriculumto provide additional structure and support. Theprogram is designed to provide the studentwith the knowledge and skills necessary foremployment in the micro-computer/ telecom-munications industry and is taught on a professional level that provides for both job entryand future growth. Students receive practical,hands-on training through a combination ofclassroom and lab experience. Graduates ofthis course can expect their initial employmentto be in the areas of local/wide area networking,microcomputer or Internet service providersupport staff, telecommunications, microcom-puter troubleshooting or entry-level programming.The general education component enhancesthese technical skills by adding broad-basedproblem-solving and human relation insights.The normal program length is 18 months ofinstruction. Upon successful completion of allgraduation requirements, graduates are awardedan Associate Degree in Specialized Business inComputer Information Management.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR COMPUTERINFORMATION MANAGEMENT

CM110 KEYBOARDING - 25 clock hours, 1 creditThis course includes a thorough presentation and/orreview of the keyboard along with basic exercisesusing source documents of various business applications. Accuracy and speed are stressed.

CM112 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS- 25 clock hours, 2 creditsThe information processing cycle, along with the various components of a microcomputer system, areintroduced and studied. Past, current and futuretrends in the industry are also explored.

CM114 DOS/WINDOWS- 50 clock hours, 3 creditsMicrosoft Disk Operating System is introduced, studied and practiced. Topics include the manipulation, batch file processing and system configurations. Windows, a graphical user interface,will be studied and practiced. Topics include appli-cation launching, Windows customization, objectlinking and embedding, and the introduction of thevarious Windows accessories that are available.

CM118 TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKING

- 50 clock hours, 5 creditsHardware and software required for a computerto become part of a data communications systemare examined, Line configurations, hardwareorganization and transmission modes are studied.

CM120 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING- 50 clock hours, 3 creditsFundamentals of programming are taught using an elementary program language as a foundation.Programs are written, compiled and debugged forbusiness and elementary mathematical applications.

CM122 WORD PROCESSING- 25 clock hours, 1 creditThis course presents general word processing procedures with hands-on text editing experienceusing microcomputers. A word processing softwarepackage is introduced. Prerequisite: CM110Keyboarding

CM124 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS- 25 clock hours, 1 credit

Microcomputer spreadsheet applicationsare studied with an emphasis on today’spopular spreadsheets. Applicationsinclude basic accounting principles.

CM126 FUNDAMENTALS OF DATABASE APPLICATIONS

- 50 clock hours, 3 creditsStudents are instructed on the

fundamental concepts involved indatabase management packages.

Extensive hands-on experience usingpopular microcomputer database soft-

ware completes the course.

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CM136 INTRODUCTION TO THE UNIX OPERATING SYSTEM

- 50 clock hours, 3 creditsStudents receive an overview of the UNIX operatingsystem with an emphasis on the commands to interfacewith network resources. The Network File System(NFS) is introduced to show how multiple client work-stations are interfaced into a network.

CM240 PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT USING C++

- 50 clock hours, 3 creditsStudents are introduced to the principles of object-oriented programming and discuss the benefit of using this approach. Students are also introduced toobject-oriented methods, the C++ class, and the useof standard C++ libraries. Prerequisite: CM130 C++ A Programming Language

CM241 INTERNETWORKING- 25 clock hours, 1 creditThis course will provide an overview of the tools commonly used to retrieve and distribute informationon the Internet, including e-mail and the World WideWeb. Topics in Internet-based programming, includinga common hypertext markup language and interactiveWeb programming environment, will be examined.

CM242 LANS, PHYSICAL AND LOGICAL INSTALLATION

- 50 clock hours, 4 creditsThis course examines the purpose of a local area network and fundamental differences between peer-to-peer networks, file server-based networks andmulti-user computer systems. Current industry network product offerings are introduced. Physical network considerations include interface hardware,concentrators, cable considerations, repeaters and terminators. Logical installation includes file allocation,hard disk preparation, software loading and workstationconfiguration. Prerequisite: CM118 Telecommunicationsand Networking

CM128 MICROCOMPUTERHARDWARE/TROUBLESHOOTING

- 50 clock hours, 3 creditsThis course provides an overview of Industry StandardArchitecture (ISA) for microcomputer systems.Hardware problem identification techniques will beexamined as well as troubleshooting methods for components of a microcomputer system. Power supplies, enclosures, motherboards, memory, hard drives, floppy drives, monitors and BUS I/O cards are examined.

CM130 C++ A PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE

- 50 clock hours, 3 creditsThe C++ programming language is used as the basisfor systems programming. Advanced data structuresas well as program portability and maintainability are stressed. Prerequisite: CM120 Introduction to Programming

CM132 FUNDAMENTALS OF ACCOUNTING- 50 clock hours, 5 creditsThis course is an introduction to the nature of businessaccounting, accounting procedures, payroll accounting,and accounting for a personal service enterprise.

CM134 DATABASE PROGRAMMING- 50 clock hours, 3 creditsThe advanced programming capabilities of a databasesoftware package are presented. Programs are writtenand debugged for various business applications.Prerequisite: CM126 Fundamentals of DatabaseApplications



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CM244 UNIX SHELL PROGRAMMING- 50 clock hours, 3 creditsThis course provides Bourne Shell script reading and writing/programming capability. Students gain an understanding ofconstruct statements along with troubleshooting and/ordebugging of routines. Prerequisite: CM136 Introductionto the UNIX Operating System

CM246 WINDOWS PROGRAMMING- 50 clock hours, 3 creditsStudents create and debug various business applications for today’s Windows-based computersystems. Essential concepts of Windows programming will be covered. Students utilizeWindows programming languages to completecourse assignments.

CM248 INTRODUCTION TO DESKTOP PUBLISHING

- 25 clock hours, 1 credit.Fundamental concepts using a microcomputer-based system for document preparation, entryand printing are presented using desktop publishing techniques.

CM250 COBOL- 50 clock hours, 3 creditsStudy of Common Business OrientedLanguage with applications programmed, compiled and debugged. Applicationsinclude payroll, inventory and accountspayable/receivable. Topics include structured techniques, control breaksand table processing. Prerequisite:CM120 Introduction to Programming


Computer InformationManagement

is a comprehensive course in microcomputer software and

hardware, networking, telecommunications

and programming

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The program is designed toprovide students with theknowledge and skills necessary for employment in microcomputers andtelecommunications


CM252 NOVELL NETWARE ADMINISTRATION

- 50 clock hours, 3 creditsThis course examines Novell’s Netware from the system administrator’s

point of view. Overall systems configuration including security measures, printer definitions, session rules and network problem-

solving tools are examined. Day-to-day administrative functionsincluding backups and system management functions

are studied. Prerequisite: CM242 LANs, Physical andLogical Installation

CM254 INTERNETWORKING II- 50 clock hours, 3 creditsThis course is designed to expand the students’ knowledge of the Internet. Students use JavaScript andHTML to create client-side interactive Web pages.Prerequisite: CM241 Internetworking

CM256 UNIX SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION- 50 clock hours, 3 creditsThis course provides an overview of the commands necessary to administer and operate a multi-user UNIXsystem. Students are introduced to the technique ofinstalling the UNIX operating system, to administer thedaily use of the system and how to support users.Students receive training on how the Network FileSystem (NFS) interacts with the applications to makeuse of the network resources transparent to the user.Managing the network server from the UNIX environ-ment is also addressed. Prerequisite: CM136

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CM258 PROGRAMMING IN ADA- 50 clock hours, 3 creditsThis course introduces the programming languageADA to the student. Programs are written, compiledand debugged by the student using the microcomputerprovided. Business and mathematical applications are programmed. Structured programming techniqueswill be emphasized. Prerequisite: CM120 Introductionto Programming

CM260 ALTERNATIVE NETWORKING- 50 clock hours, 3 creditsThis course is designed to present students with popular alternative networking technology as it is integrated into the business world. The course

presents practical, current knowledge of MicrosoftWindows and the components and capabilities of botha Microsoft Windows NT server and a Windows NTworkstation. Prerequisites: CM136 Introduction to theUnix Operating System.

CM262 JOB SEARCH COMMUNICATIONS- 25 clock hours, 2 creditsEffective job search techniques developed by one ofthe leading job firms in the country are presented. Theformat is a seminar workshop environment.

CM264 MICROCOMPUTER ASSEMBLER- 50 clock hours, 3 creditsProper methodology for programming in Assemblerlanguage on a popular microcomputer is introduced.Topics include hardware control, coprocessor accessand an understanding of how data structures are handled at a low level. Prerequisite: CM120Introduction to Programming

CM266 COMMUNICATION AND TRANSMISSION PROTOCOLS

- 50 clock hours, 5 creditsThis course provides an introduction to an integratedset of common and widely understood transport andnetwork protocols including TCP/IP (TransmissionControl Protocol/Internet Protocol). Service applications include file transfer, terminal emulation,transparent distributed file access and sharing, remotecommand execution and remote printing. Prerequisite:CM118 Telecommunications and Networking

CM268 CURRENT TECHNOLOGIES: CREATING A MULTIMEDIA TITLE

- 50 clock hours, 3 creditsStudents examine PC hardware, software and otherspecial external devices used in multimedia authoringsystems. Working in small groups, students design,produce and distribute a multimedia title.Prerequisites: CM114 DOS/Windows, CM128Microcomputer Hardware/Troubleshooting

GE112 BASIC MATHEMATICS- 50 clock hours, 5 creditsA review of typical mathematical calculations includingfractions, decimals, base, rate, percentages, discounts, commissions, markups, simple interest,

signed numbers and writing and solvingsimple equations.

GE116 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS

- 50 clock hours, 5 creditsWritten and oral communicationskills are stressed. Topics include

system narratives, internal and external business correspondence and

simulated group presentations.

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COURSES OF INSTRUCTIONNO. TITLE CREDITSCM110 Keyboarding 1CM112 Introduction to Microcomputers 2CM114 DOS/Windows 3CM118 Telecommunications and Networking 5CM120 Introduction to Programming 3CM122 Word Processing 1CM124 Fundamentals of Spreadsheet Applications 1CM126 Fundamentals of Database Applications 3CM128 Microcomputer Hardware/Troubleshooting 3CM130 C++ - A Programming Language 3CM132 Fundamentals of Accounting 5CM134 Database Programming 3CM136 Introduction to the UNIX Operating System 3CM240 Program Development Using C++ 3CM241 Internetworking 1CM242 LANs, Physical and Logical Installation 4CM244 UNIX Shell Programming 3CM246 Windows Programming 3CM248 Introduction to Desktop Publishing 1CM250 COBOL 3CM252 Novell Netware Administration 3CM254 Internetworking II 3CM256 UNIX Systems Administration 3CM258 Programming in ADA 3CM260 Alternative Networking 3CM262 Job Search Communications 2CM264 Microcomputer Assembler 3CM266 Communication and Transmission Protocols 5CM268 Current Technologies: Creating a Multimedia Title 3*GE112 Basic Mathematics 5*GE116 Business Communications 5*GE120 Basic Algebra 5*GE130 Basic Law 2*GE132 Psychology 2*GE261 Human Relations and Supervision 2

Total Credits Required for Graduation 103

*Denotes general education courses

GE120 BASIC ALGEBRA- 50 clock hours, 5 creditsThis course examines basic algebraic concepts. Topicsinclude proportions, equations, expressions, multiplesigns, simplification, distributive properties and exponents. Prerequisite: GE112 Basic Mathematics

GE130 BASIC LAW- 25 clock hours, 2 creditsAn examination of key legal concepts as they relate tocontracts, sales, commercial paper, business organizations and government regulations. An overviewof criminal and tort laws is presented as well as agencyand employment laws.

GE132 PSYCHOLOGY- 25 clock hours, 2 creditsThis course is designed to acquaint students with thefundamentals of psychology. An examination of individual behavior, gender, motivation and learningstyles are learned through lectures and discussions.Emphasis is placed on positive self-direction, communication and leadership.

GE261 HUMAN RELATIONS AND SUPERVISION

- 25 clock hours, 2 creditsThis course introduces students to the skills needed foreffective supervision. Students develop administrativeprocesses, recruitment procedures, principles of training and the measuring techniques for evaluatingemployee performance. Emphasis is placed on formalorganizations, communication and leadership.


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Government agencies, media conglomerates, financial institutions, and professional organizationshave read the writing on the wall: E-Commerce is aGrowth Industry. Many of these organizations havebanded together to carve out a piece of the e-commerce pie for development, standardization, and experimentation.

E-Commerce will be the engine for the sustainedgrowth of the worldwide economy in the years tocome. The Internet is revolutionizing the world economy, and with the projected growth of 500 percent over the next two years, the need for qualified workers is great.

The e-commerce curriculum exposes students to a fast–paced, intensive training program that combines theory and concepts with hands-on computer experience. Classroom instructors haveexperience that they use as the basis for practicalexamples and business-based solutions.

Graduates of the E-Commerce Program should be prepared for entry-level positions in the industry asprogrammers, web designers, database administra-tors, and systems security specialists.

Upon successful completion of all graduation requirements, graduates are awarded an Associate in Specialized Business in E-Commerce. The normalprogram length is 18 months.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR E-COMMERCE

CM134 DATABASE PROGRAMMING - 50 hours, 3 creditsThe advanced programming capabilities of a databasesoftware package are presented. Topics include memory management, formatting of output, advancedfunctions and other related topics. Both StructuredQuery Language (SQL) and Procedure Language/SQL(PL/SQL) will be covered. Prerequisite: CR140Database Fundamentals

CM136 INTRODUCTION TO THE UNIX OPERATING SYSTEM

- 50 hours, 3 creditsStudents receive an overview of the UNIX operatingsystem with an emphasis on the commands to interface with network resources. The Network FileSystem (NFS) is introduced to show how multipleclient workstations are interfaced into a network.

CM241 INTERNETWORKING I - 25 hours, 1 credit.This course will provide an overview of the tools commonly used to retrieve and distribute informationon the Internet, including e-mail and the World WideWeb. Topics in Internet-based programming, includinga common hypertext markup language and interactiveweb programming environment will be examined.

CM254 INTERNETWORKING II - 50 hours, 3 creditsThis course teaches the Java programming languageusing Visual J++. Students will learn to develop Java applications and applets using the Java language.Prerequisite: CM241 Internetworking

CM256 UNIX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION - 50 hours, 3 creditsThis course provides an overview of the commands necessary to administer and operate a multi-user UNIXsystem. Students are introduced to the technique ofinstalling the UNIX operating system, to administer thedaily use of the system and how to support users.Students receive training on how the networkresources are transparent to the user. Managing thenetwork server from the UNIX environment is alsoaddressed. Prerequisite: CM136 Introduction to theUNIX Operating System

CR100 KEYBOARDING- 25 hours, 1 credit.A thorough presentation and review of the keyboardincluding basic exercises using source documents of various applications. Accuracy and speed are stressed.

CR110 WORD PROCESSING- 25 hours, 1 credit.This course presents general word processing procedures with hands-on text editing experienceusing microcomputers. A word processing softwarepackage is introduced. Prerequisite: CR100Keyboarding

CR120 DOS/WINDOWS- 50 hours, 3 creditsMicrosoft Disk Operating System is introduced, studied and practiced. Topics include file manipulation,batch file processing and system configurations.Windows, a graphical user interface, will be studiedand practiced. Topics include application launching,Windows customization, object linking and embedding,and the introduction of the various Windows accessoriesthat are available.

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CR130 SPREADSHEET FUNDAMENTALS - 25 hours, 1 credit.Microcomputer spreadsheet applications are studiedwith an emphasis on today’s popular spreadsheets.Applications include basic accounting principles.

CR140 DATABASE FUNDAMENTALS - 50 hours, 3 creditsStudents are instructed in the fundamental conceptsinvolved in database management packages. Extensivehands-on experience using popular microcomputerdatabase software completes the course.

CR150 ACCOUNTING - 50 hours, 5 creditsThis course is an introduction to the nature of businessaccounting, accounting procedures, payroll accounting,and accounting for personal service enterprise.

CR160 SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY - 50 hours, 4 creditsThis course provides an overview of Industry StandardArchitecture (ISA) for microcomputer systems. Hardwareproblem identification techniques will be examined aswell as troubleshooting methods for components ofmicrocomputer systems. Power supplies, enclosures,motherboards, memory, hard drive, floppy drives, monitors, BUS I/O cards are examined.

CR170 CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGEMENT - 25 hours, 2 creditsA skills and role-playing approach to excellent customer service is used. Topics include customerbehavior, handling difficult customers, and encouragingcustomer loyalty.

CR180 BASIC LAW - 25 hours, 2 creditsAn examination of key legal concepts as they relate to contracts, sales, commercial paper, business organizations and government regulations. Anoverview of criminal and tort laws is presented as well as agency and employment laws.

CR200 JOB SEARCH COMMUNICATIONS - 25 hours, 2 creditsEffective job search techniques developed by one ofthe leading job search firms in the country are presented.The format is a seminar workshop environment.

CR210 ENTREPRENEURSHIP - 50 hours, 5 creditsThis course provides an in-depth look at entrepreneur-ship. Topics include the benefits and liabilities of owning a small business, how to start one and themarketing and management techniques needed to run a small business.

EB100 INTRODUCTION TO e-BUSINESS - 50 hours, 5 creditsThis course examines the function and structure of e-business in the United States economy. Students examine the organizational systems, management structures and financial strategies for different classifications of businesses. Techniques for researching and identifying business trends and economic indicators for risk management are explored.The changing nature of business is also examined,focusing on the implications of E-commerce for business practices.

EB110 e-MARKETING CONCEPTS - 50 hours, 5 creditsThis course incorporates the technology learned to conduct electronic commerce with the marketing need of the business. It looks at the relationshipbetween the Internet, business, and consumers.Looking at the various marketing themes, students will be instructed on how to develop a marketing strategy for electronic commerce.

EB120 VISUAL DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS- 50 hours, 3 creditsA study of the principles and elements of design.Students experiment with the arrangement of design elements, analyze the visual effects created by spatialrelationships, and explore media to create visual presentations. Design as a process is examined, applyingproblem-solving methodologies and Gestalt theories.

EB200 e-COMMERCE I - 50 hours, 5 creditsThis course is an introduction to electronic commerce.It discusses the three principle tenets of this discipline:technology, business and policy. Specifically, it coverssuch topics as e-commerce infrastructure and tools;electronic commerce for business; technical aspects/technologies involved in e-commerce; principles ofsecurity for e-commerce.

EB210 WEBSITE DESIGN AND ANALYSIS - 50 hours, 3 creditsAn introductory course in electronic publishing. Studentsexamine criteria for developing audience focused websites for e-commerce initiatives. The productionphase of web publishing is reviewed including audience


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analysis, content development, and site testing. Sitenavigation, graphical user interface, and cross-browsercompatibility of website architecture is evaluatedbased on the technological limitations of the intendedaudience. Students write HTML editors to develop andupload web pages.

EB220 ADVERTISING - 50 hours, 5 creditsThis course examines the principles of marketing; integrating the concept motivation with marketing strategies. Students examine the role of distribution, promotion and pricing on marketing practices. The role of the marketing process and new strategies formarking via the World Wide Web are reviewed.Students explore various types of communicationmedia including print, broadcast, online and direct-response as components of marketing planning.Strategies for media planning, analyzing target marketsand developing promotions are examined. Techniquesfor developing business-to-business and internationalcampaigns are also discussed.

EB230 e-TECHNOLOGIES - 50 hours, 3 creditsA course in the technological infrastructure, hardwareand software that underlies the World Wide Web and e-commerce. Students evaluate e-commerce initiativesand select appropriate communication channels to optimize interaction between businesses and consumers. Programming languages, network configurations, hardware requirements, softwareoptions, e-payment and e-security technologies areexamined. Specifications for Internet Service Providers

and hosting services are discussed. Students reviewoptions for servers and hosting services.

EB240 INVENTORY AND STOCK CONTROL - 25 hours, 2 creditsA course in production costing methods and inventorymanagement systems. Students calculate productcosts and assign profit margins based on direct andindirect expenses and product positioning strategies.Inventory assortments and distributions are planned to anticipate fluctuation in demand over the productlifecycle. Systems for tracking stock activity and theimpact of e-commerce initiatives such as Just-in-Timeordering, Automatic Replenishment and EfficientConsumer Response will be reviewed for controllinginventory levels.

EB250 ON-LINE TRAFFIC- 25 hours, 2 creditsA course in increasing website traffic through searchengine optimization and branding strategies. Studentsexamine search engine placement, indexing and dataextraction. Methods to capture visitor data and techniques for measuring website effectiveness and content use are reviewed. Portals, virtual communitiesand news groups are explored as promotional tools for driving website traffic.

EB260 NETWORK SECURITY MANAGEMENT - 50 hours, 3 creditsThis course looks at the Internet and electronic commercefrom a client perspective. Students will learn about issuesdirectly dealing with trust: the cornerstone of commerce.Students will learn about current technology and how ithelps or detracts from effective electronic commerce.

EB270 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT - 50 hours, 3 creditsA course in the development of softline products for private label retailers or wholesale manufacturers.Product matrices for an existing company are developed to determine its target market positioning,and a new product line is proposed to expand marketshare. Students conduct trend research and completea competitive analysis to asses the demand for a newproduct offering. Technical drawings and productspecifications are developed. Manufacturing and budgetary issues related to production planning,sourcing, raw materials costing, labor costing, marketing strategies and promotional considerationsare analyzed.

EB280 e-COMMERCE II - 25 hours, 2 creditsThis course is a continuation of electronic commerce.Electronic payment systems; sales and marketing for electronic commerce; electronic commerce policy andlegal issues; and social and cultural issues will be discussed. Prerequisite: EB200 E-Commerce I

EB290 e-MANAGEMENT - 50 hours, 5 creditsA practicum course in the development and management of e-commerce initiatives using teamproblem-solving skills. Students work in teams to evaluate client needs, conduct market research, analyze technological needs and develop e-commerceproject proposals. Contacts, budgets, project profiles,specifications, and schedules are developed.


EB300 e-COMMERCE PROJECT - 50 hours, 2 creditsA second course in product development focused onproducts or services offered exclusively through theInternet. Students analyze the current product or service offerings, customer profile and market positionfor an existing Internet business and develop newproducts or services. Trend research and competitiveanalysis are conducted. Product specifications aredeveloped and manufacturing and budgetary consider-ations are analyzed. Consideration is given to developingbrand awareness strategies for virtual stores, generatingwebsite traffic and incorporating search engines andbanner advertising as components of the marketingmix. Issues related to customer service such as security,shipping, refunds, exchanges, and other value-addedservices are also discussed.

GE100 ENGLISH I - 50 hours, 5 creditsThis course is designed to review English grammar, itsusage and the common problems that writers encounter.

GE110 ENGLISH I I - 50 hours, 5 creditsThis course is designed to review the mechanics of writing. Emphasis is placed on punctuation, spelling, capitalization, the use of numbers in writing and theuse of transitional words and phrases that lead tomore coherent writing. Prerequisite: GE100 English I

GE112 MATHEMATICS - 50 hours, 5 creditsA review of typical mathematical calculations includingfractions, decimals, base, rate, percentages, discounts,commissions, markups, simple interest, signed numbersand solving simple equations.

GE152 PSYCHOLOGY - 50 hours, 4 creditsThis course is an introduction to the art and science of psychology. Students investigate psychologicaldevelopment, motivation, sensation, perception, learning, thinking, language and behavior.

GE220 VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS - 50 hours, 3 creditsOral communication skills will be stressed. Topics willinclude interpersonal communication techniques, individual and group presentations as well as trainingin personal development and motivation.

COURSES OF INSTRUCTIONNO. TITLE CREDITS

CM134 Database Programming 3CM136 Introduction the Unix Operating System 3CM241 Internetworking I 1CM254 Internetworking II 3CM256 Unix System Administration 3CR100 Keyboarding 1CR110 Word Processing 1CR120 DOS/Windows 3CR130 Spreadsheet Fundamentals 1CR140 Database Fundamentals 3CR150 Accounting 5CR160 Systems Technology 4CR170 Customer Service Management 2CR180 Basic Law 2CR200 Job Search Communications 2CR210 Entrepreneurship 5EB100 Introduction to e-Business 5EB110 e-Marketing Concepts 5EB120 Visual Design Fundamentals 3EB200 e-Commerce I 5EB210 Web Site Design and Analysis 3EB220 Advertising 5EB230 e-Technologies 3EB240 Inventory and Stock Control 2EB250 On-Line Traffic 2EB260 Network Security Management 3EB270 Product Development 3EB280 e-Commerce II 2EB290 e-Management II 5EB300 e-Commerce Project 2*GE100 English I 5*GE110 English II 5*GE112 Mathematics 5*GE152 Psychology 4*GE220 Verbal Communications 3

Total Credits Required for Graduation 112* Denotes general education courses

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The Office Technology Program prepares students for an entry-level position as an administrative assistantor secretary. Skills emphasized are the softwareapplications used in a modern office such as word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation techniques. General education requirementsbroaden the student’s educational experiencesbeyond technical training.

The normal program length is 18 months. Uponsuccessful completion of all graduationrequirements, graduates are awarded anAssociate Degree in Specialized Business in Office Technology and are prepared to work in entry-level positions in any businessthat has need of an administrative assistant or secretary.

Skills emphasized are the software applications used

in a modern office such as word processing, spreadsheets,

and presentation techniques.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR OFFICE TECHNOLOGY

AA100 BASIC ENGLISH- 50 clock hours, 5 creditsThis course is designed to review English grammar, its usage, and the common problems that businesswriters encounter.

AA101 KEYBOARDING I- 50 clock hours, 2 creditsKeyboarding I is designed as an introductory coursefor the beginning keyboarder. Emphasis is placed on the development of fundamental techniques thatcontribute to speed and accuracy in keyboarding.

AA102 KEYBOARDING II- 50 clock hours, 2 creditsThis course is designed to reinforce the basic typingtechniques as the student produces basic businessdocuments and formats, such as memos and letters.Prerequisite: AA101 Keyboarding I

AA114 SPREADSHEET MANAGEMENT- 50 clock hours, 3 creditsStudents are exposed to creating and managingspreadsheets. Calculation and manipulation of basicthrough advanced data is completed.

AA120 WORD PROCESSING I- 50 clock hours, 2 creditsThis course presents exercises in business situationsfor the basic word processing functions of creating,formatting, saving, and printing documents.Prerequisite: AA101 Keyboarding I


AA140 OFFICE PROCEDURES I- 50 clock hours, 2 creditsThis course covers successful office procedures such as time management, roles of management andsupervision, telephone techniques, and filing rules.Prerequisites: AA101 Keyboarding I

AA203 KEYBOARDING III- 50 clock hours, 2 creditsThis course continues the development of the student’sspeed and accuracy. The student will apply keyboardingcompetencies to office related material with an emphasison efficient production. Prerequisite: AA102 Keyboarding II

AA204 KEYBOARDING IV- 50 Clock hours, 2 creditsThis course continues to emphasize speed andaccuracy, as well as the production of various kinds of business correspondence in a business simulation.Prerequisite: AA203 Keyboarding III

AA210 TRANSCRIPTION- 50 clock hours, 2 creditsThis course offers the skills of machine transcription as it reinforces language arts skills. Students practicesimple-to-complex dictation from a variety of voices.Prerequisite: AA203 Keyboarding III

AA220 WORD PROCESSING II- 50 Clock hours, 2 creditsThis course presents exercises in business situationsfor the advanced word processing functions of merging,tables, columns, templates and wizards, drawing,hyperlinks, and web pages. Prerequisite: AA120 Word Processing I

AA240 OFFICE PROCEDURES II- 50 clock hours, 2 creditsThis course is designed to give the student a practicalexperience in the fundamental concepts in an officeenvironment. The student participates in an office simulation requiring use of all the skills learned duringhis or her tenure in the program. Prerequisites: AA140Office Procedures I; AA220 Word Processing II; AA114Spreadsheet Management

AA250 PAYROLL ACCOUNTING- 50 clock hours, 5 creditsThis course is an introduction to the basic payroll functions, with emphasis placed on the calculationsand recording of employee earnings and payrolldeductions, employers’ payroll tax liabilities and governmental requirements. Prerequisite: CR150 Accounting

AA260 SPEEDWRITING- 50 clock hours, 3 creditsThis course is designed to provide the student with thebasic theory of a rapid writing, alphabetically basedshorthand system.

AA270 PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES- 50 clock hours, 3 creditsThis course is designed to give the student experiencein the presentation area of office management. Bothwritten and viewed media will be addressed.

AA280 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT- 50 clock hours, 5 creditsThis course focuses on the major theories of management, the history and functions of management,business ethics, and the personal skills required of themodern manager.

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AA300 INTERNSHIP- 300 clock hours, 10 credits

This course is designed to prepare students to enterthe workplace by reinforcing those skills needed upon graduation through on-the-job experience and evaluation. Prerequisite: CR200 Job Search Communications

AA310 INTERNSHIP SEMINAR- 25 clock hours, 2 creditsThis course is designed to prepare students to enterthe workplace by reinforcing those skills needed during the internship and upon graduation and by discussing those problems and issues that may ariseduring the internship. Prerequisite: CR200 Job Search Communications

CM112 INTRODUCTION TO MICROCOMPUTERS- 25 clock hours, 2 creditsThe information processing cycle, along with variouscomponents of a microcomputer system, are introducedand studied. Past, current, and future trends in theindustry are also explored.

CR140 DATABASE FUNDAMENTALS- 50 clock hours, 3 creditsStudents are presented with the fundamental conceptsinvolved in database management packages. Extensivehands-on experience using popular microcomputerdatabase software completes the course.

CR150 ACCOUNTING- 50 clock hours, 5 creditsIntroduction to the nature of business accounting,accounting procedures, payroll accounting, andaccounting for a personal service enterprise.


CR170 CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGEMENT- 25 clock hours, 2 credits

A skills and role-playing approach to excellent customer service is used. Topics include customerbehavior, handling difficult customers, and encouragingcustomer loyalty.

CR180 BASIC LAW- 25 clock hours, 2 creditsAn examination of key legal concepts as they relateto sales, commercial paper, business organizations,

and government regulations. An overview of criminaland tort laws is presented as well as agency andemployment law.

CR200 JOB SEARCH COMMUNICATIONS- 25 clock hours, 2 creditsThis course is designed to prepare students to enterthe job market by focusing on employer expectation,job-hunting techniques, resume/cover letter composition,interviewing skills, and effective communication skills.

EB110 e-MARKETING- 50 clock hours, 5 creditsThis course incorporates the technology learned toconduct Electronic Commerce with the marketing need of the business. It looks at the relationshipbetween the Internet, business, and consumers.Looking at the various marketing themes, students will be instructed on how to develop a marketing strategy for Electronic Commerce.

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COURSES OF INSTRUCTIONNO. TITLE CREDITS

AA100 Basic English 5AA101 Keyboarding I 2AA102 Keyboarding II 2AA114 Spreadsheet Management 3AA120 Word Processing I 2AA140 Office Procedures I 2AA203 Keyboarding III 2AA204 Keyboarding IV 2AA210 Transcription 2AA220 Word Processing II 2AA240 Office Procedures II 2AA250 Payroll Accounting 5AA260 Speedwriting 3AA270 Presentation Techniques 3AA280 Principles of Management 5AA300 Internship 10AA310 Internship Seminar 2CM112 Introduction to Microcomputers 2CR140 Database Fundamentals 3CR150 Accounting 5CR170 Customer Service Management 2CR180 Basic Law 2CR200 Job Search Communications 2EB110 e-Marketing 5*GE100 English I 5*GE110 English II 5*GE112 Mathematics 5*GE152 Psychology 4*GE220 Verbal Communications 3


* Denotes general education courses


GE100 ENGLISH I- 50 clock hours, 5 creditsThis course emphasizes the need for effective communication skills. The principles of compositionare stressed and students are provided with extensiveopportunities to apply these principles to writing situations.

GE110 ENGLISH II- 50 clock hours, 5 creditsThis course offers instruction, readings, and applicationsfor inexperienced writers. Prerequisite: GE100 English I

GE112 MATHEMATICS- 50 clock hours, 5 creditsThis course examines basic algebraic concepts.Topics include proportions, equations, expressions,multiple signs, simplification, distributive properties,and exponents.

GE152 PSYCHOLOGY- 50 clock hours, 4 creditsThis course is an introduction to the art and science of psychology. Students investigate psychologicaldevelopment, motivation, sensation, perception, learning, thinking, language and behavior.

GE220 VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS- 50 clock hours, 3 creditsThis course emphasizes the importance of effectivespeaking in public settings, especially the businessworld. Students are presented with preparing,researching, organizing and delivering speeches.

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V i s u a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n s

The Visual Communications Program preparesstudents for an entry-level position in an exciting,evolving career field. Courses stimulate anddevelop conceptualization and design capabilities,while practical hands-on lab classes emphasizecritical production skills. The program beginswith a core of basic skills and gradually builds tomore advanced techniques including animationand multimedia. Students generally develop traditional and computer skills utilizing the equipment and software currently used in thefield. The general education componentenhances these technical skills by adding broad-based problem-solving and human relationinsights. Various business subjects are also integrated into the curriculum to provide additionalstructure and support.

The program is designed to provide the studentwith the knowledge and skills necessary foremployment in the Visual Communication industryand is taught on a professional level that providesfor both job entry and future growth. Graduatesof this program should possess the knowledgeand skills necessary to obtain at least an entry-level position such as a graphic designer, Webpage developer, illustrator, animator, production

artist, layout artist, and electronic designer. Anumber of graduates find extremely rewardingcareers working as a free-lance designer. Theemployers in this field include advertising agencies, design studios, Web site developers,corporate art departments, publishing houses,printing companies, record companies, newspaperand magazine publishers and full-service printingcompanies. Upon successful completion of allgraduation requirements, graduates are awardedan Associate Degree in Specialized Technology inVisual Communications. The normal programlength is 18 months.

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

VC100 HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN - 50 clock hours, 5 credits

A study of the evolution of graphic art, illustration and designthroughout the course of history. Included in the course is an

investigation of visual communication and its effect on advertising and promotion in the mass market.

VC101 THEORY AND ELEMENTS OF DESIGN - 50 clock hours, 5 creditsA workshop atmosphere that introduces the elements andprinciples of design as illustrated by art history, contemporary art as well as natural and man-made environments. This course focuses on color, line, value,texture, shape and space to achieve a working under-standing of harmony, proportion and cohesion.

VC102 BASIC DRAWING PRINCIPLES - 50 clock hours, 3 creditsStudents practice sketching and the concepts of line,shadow, tone, perspective and foreshortening areexplored. Students receive instruction on the use of materials provided in their basic design kit.

VC103 DESIGN ELEMENTS: 2-D - 50 clock hours, 3 creditsThe study of the visual elements of a two-dimensionaldesign including line, tones, texture, shape and form.Studio experiences in various media explore the visualconcepts of balance, motion, scale and proportion

and symmetry.

We enhance technical skills

by adding broad-based problem solving and human relations insights

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VC104 TYPOGRAPHY - 50 clock hours, 3 creditsTypography deals with the language of type, the history of typography, typeface and character recognition, legibility, appropriate uses, units of measure, manuscript specifications and the individualvisual dynamics of letter forms. Students are shownhow to apply knowledge of picas, points, leading andestimation of manuscript copy.

VC105 COMPUTER GRAPHICS I- 50 clock hours, 3 creditsAn introduction to the Macintosh computer, QuarkXPress (a page-layout software program), andPhotoshop (an image editing program). Students are also introduced to keyboarding skills, text editingand typography.

VC106 COMPUTER ILLUSTRATION- 50 clock hours, 3 credits.This is an intermediate studio course that explores and expresses visual ideas using computer imaging.The course focuses on computer-based illustration and design techniques involving Adobe Illustrator, a drawing software package.

VC107 GRAPHIC DESIGN I - 50 clock hours, 3 creditsThis course is designed to build upon the skillsacquired in basic courses. Students are exposed to complex and multifaceted advertising design problems with the opportunity to create dynamicand innovative solutions. Rendering skills, usingmarkers and colored pencils to create type andvisuals, are emphasized, in addition to how wellthe visual/verbal concept works to solve the specificcommunication problem.

VC108 DIGITAL PREPRESS- 50 clock hours, 3 creditsThis course shows the student the relationshipbetween graphic designers and the graphic arts industry. Through lectures and hands-on projects the students are shown how to produce camera-readyartwork and the process of how that artwork becomesa finished printed product.

VC109 PHOTO CONCEPTS - 50 clock hours, 3 creditsPhoto Concepts brings the student’s design coursematerials to life. This class emphasizes art direction inthe industry medium of photography. Through lighting,

storyboarding, composition and theorystudents are shown how to conceptualizeunique ideas for final production.

VC110 MULTIMEDIA I - 50 clock hours, 3 creditsThis course is an exploration of a newmedium involving the combination ofvideo and computer technologies.Students investigate the potential tocommunicate information and ideasthrough multimedia. A lab environmentis coordinated so students can see

design applied to computer/videoproduction.


VC205 COMPUTER GRAPHICS II - 50 clock hours, 3 creditsContinued and more advanced application of QuarkXPress and Photoshop. This course presents typographic control, color separations and trapping.Various projects are incorporated into the course sothose students can apply their working knowledge ofskills acquired in Computer Graphics I. Prerequisite: VC105 Computer Graphics I

VC207 GRAPHIC DESIGN II - 50 clock hours, 3 credits.This is a continuation of Graphic Design I. Students are exposed to complex and multifaceted advertisingdesign problems with the opportunity to create dynamic and innovative solutions. Rendering skills,using markers and colored pencils to create type andvisuals, are emphasized, in addition to how well thevisual/verbal concept works to solve the specific communication problem. Prerequisite: VC107 Graphic Design I

VC210 MULTIMEDIA II - 50 clock hours, 3 creditsA continuation of Multimedia I. This course investigatesthe techniques involving conceptual and practicaldesign applied to computer production. Students create a digital portfolio and utilize industry currentsoftware to develop a web site. Prerequisite: VC110 Multimedia I

VC211 ANIMATION II - 50 clock hours, 3 creditsAdvanced animation and multimedia techniques arecovered in this course. Sound capabilities are alsoexplored. Students develop an animated resume.Prerequisite: VC111 Animation I

VC212 PORTFOLIO PRESENTATION - 50 clock hours, 3 credits.Instruction is given in the final preparation and presentation of the individual student portfolio and digital portfolios are finalized. Presentation techniques,resume preparation, continued portfolio review and critiques are emphasized in the course. Prerequisite: VC207 Graphic Design II

VC213 VIDEO PRODUCTION - 50 clock hours, 3 creditsThis course explores the design and productioninvolved in a creative video project. Students utilizeindustry-standard software and hardware on manyfacets of this process including storyboards, lighting,shooting, editing as well as the use of special effects,typography and text.

VC215 ADVANCED DRAWING PRINCIPLES - 50 clock hours, 3 creditsAn advanced studio course employing advanced illustration techniques as well as computer graphicdesign software in professional practice. Developmentof narrative pieces based on computer-generated artwork. Students are able to refine their drawing, rendering and conceptualization techniques with theaid of paint and drawing systems.Prerequisite: VC202 Intermediate Drawing Principles

VC111 ANIMATION I - 50 clock hours, 3 creditsAn introductory course involving computer animationand multimedia. Current computer software isemployed in business and educational applications.Students develop storyboards in terms of clarity ofstory line, camera moves and rendering techniques.

VC202 INTERMEDIATE DRAWING PRINCIPLES

- 50 clock hours, 3 creditsThe main focus of this class is to teach the studentillustration techniques. Basic drawing, shading andpainting methods, linear perspective, anatomical drawing and color theory are explored. Emphasis is placed on creative conceptualization and free-association methods for problem-solving a commercial application. Prerequisite: VC102 Basic Drawing Principles

VC203 DESIGN ELEMENTS: 3-D - 50 clock hours, 3 creditsThe study of the elements of a three-dimensionaldesign including line, tone, texture, shape and form.Studio experience in various media explores the visualconcepts of one- and two-point perspective which aidthe student in communicating the 3-D form.Prerequisite: VC103 Design Elements: 2-D



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VC230 PROFESSIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT

- 50 clock hours, 5 creditsThis course focuses on students’ awareness and achievement in the area of resume preparation, job hunting, interviewing,employer expectations, effective communication skills andhuman relations.

GE100 ENGLISH I- 50 clock hours, 5 creditsThis course is designed to review English grammar,its usage and the common problems that writersencounter.

GE110 ENGLISH II - 50 clock hours, 5 creditsThis course is designed to review the mechanics of writing. Emphasis is placed on punctuation,spelling, capitalization, the use of numbers in writing and the use of transitional words and phrases that lead to more coherent writing.Prerequisite: GE100 English I

GE121 ENGLISH III - 50 clock hours, 5 creditsThis course is designed to develop a modern styleof writing, which is characterized by conversationallanguage; pleasant, sincere and friendly tone; a positive attitude; and an orientation to customer service and goodwill. Proofreading and editingskills are emphasized and good-news, bad-news and persuasive formats are analyzed. Prerequisite: GE110 English II.

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GE150 PSYCHOLOGY - 50 clock hours, 5 credits

This course is an introduction to the art and science of psychology.Students investigate psychological development, motivation,

sensation, perception, learning, thinking, language and behavior.

BE140 PUBLIC SPEAKING - 50 clock hours, 3 credits

This course is designed to provide the student with practical experience both as a speaker and as a listener. The course also allows students to examine basic conceptsabout communication and help them to become moreeffective communicators.

BE170 MARKETING - 50 clock hours, 5 creditsThe basic concepts of marketing and its universalfunctions are examined. Topics include market research,

consumer marketing and the industrial market.

BE250 ENTREPRENEURSHIP - 50 clock hours, 5 creditsThis course provides an in-depth look at entrepreneurship. Topics include the benefits and liabilities of owning a small business, how to start oneand the marketing and management techniques neededto run a small business.

SS100 KEYBOARDING - 50 clock hours, 3 creditsKeyboarding is designed as an introductory course for

the beginning typist. Emphasis is placed upon thedevelopment of the fundamental techniques that

contribute to speed and accuracy in typing.

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COURSES OF INSTRUCTIONNO. TITLE CREDITSVC100 History of Graphic Design 5VC101 Theory and Elements of Design 5VC102 Basic Drawing Principles 3VC103 Design Elements: 2-D 3VC104 Typography 3VC105 Computer Graphics I 3VC106 Computer Illustration 3VC107 Graphic Design I 3VC108 Digital Prepress 3VC109 Photo Concepts 3VC110 Multimedia I 3VC111 Animation I 3VC202 Intermediate Drawing Principles 3VC203 Design Elements: 3-D 3VC205 Computer Graphics II 3VC207 Graphic Design II 3VC210 Multimedia II 3VC211 Animation II 3VC212 Portfolio Presentation 3VC213 Video Production 3VC215 Advanced Drawing Principles 3VC230 Professional Career Development 5*GE100 English I 5*GE110 English II 5*GE121 English III 5*GE150 Psychology 5BE140 Public Speaking 3BE170 Marketing 5BE250 Entrepreneurship 5SS100 Keyboarding 3


*Denotes general education courses


ACCREDITATION AND LICENSUREThe International Academy of Design and Technologyis accredited to award certificates, diplomas and associate degrees by the Accrediting Council forIndependent Colleges and Schools, 750 First Street,NE, Suite 980, Washington, DC 20002-4241, (202)336-6780, and is licensed by the State College andUniversity Systems of West Virginia.

Accreditation is independently performed. It is not amatter of membership. It is a professional peerappraisal of an educational institution. It is valuable toeducational institutions and to employers as an indication of the strength and reliability of instructionthat potential employees have received.

The School of Computer Technology, Inc., was incorporated in 1967 and is licensed to operate underthe laws of the States of Pennsylvania and West Virginia.In December of 2000, the school changed its name tothe International Academy of Design and Technology.

STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIPThe International Academy of Design and Technologyis owned and operated by Career EducationCorporation, a Delaware Corporation, with principaloffices located at 2895 Greenspoint Parkway, Suite 600, Hoffman Estates, IL 60195.

CAREER EDUCATION CORPORATION OFFICERSPresident and CEO - John M. LarsonExecutive Vice President and CFO - Patrick K. PeschExecutive Vice President - Jacob P. GruverExecutive Vice President - Nick FlugeDirectors - Robert E. Dowdell; Thomas B. Lally; John M. Larson; Wallace O. Laub; Keith K. Ogata;Patrick K. Pesch

QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS REGARDING THE ENROLLMENT AGREEMENTS OR THE TRAINING PROGRAMSQuestions or concerns regarding the school satisfyingthe terms of the enrollment agreement or its trainingprograms should be directed to the President of theschool at 1-888-406-8324. Questions or concerns thatare not satisfactorily resolved by the person designated above or by any other school officials maybe brought to the attention of: The State College andUniversity System of West Virginia, 1018 KanawhaBlvd., East, Suite 700, Charleston, WV, 25301 or TheAccrediting Council for Independent Colleges andSchools, 750 First Street, NE, Suite 980, Washington,DC 20002-4241, (202) 336-6780.

INSTITUTIONAL FACILITIESThe training facilities at the InternationalAcademy of Design and Technology includenetworked microcomputer labs withtelecommunications capabilities, a hardwarelab, Internet access, classrooms and a varietyof other educational aids.

The school’s normal hours of operation arefrom 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

The learning resource center provides access to a variety of professional journals, magazinesand newspapers as well as technical resourcesincluding Internet and CD-ROM access. Theresource center is normally open Mondaythrough Friday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM and on Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM.

MEMBERSHIPSBetter Business Bureau of FairmontSBA (Small Business Administration) of Fairmont Association of Information Technology

Professionals of West VirginiaWest Virginia High Tech ConsortiumMidwest Association of Student Financial

Aid AdministratorsWest Virginia Association of Student Financial

Aid AdministratorsHarrison County Chamber of CommerceMarion County Chamber of CommerceAmerican Library Association

LOCAL ACTIVITIESThe International Academy of Design and Technology’s

Fairmont campus, located in West Virginia, is just 2miles from Interstate 79. It is within 20 minutes’

driving time of both Clarksburg andMorgantown, West Virginia. The school has itsown facility located in a technological park with

plenty of available parking. The Fairmont areaabounds with natural beauty and boasts some of

the best fishing, hiking, horseback riding, canoeing,camping, and white water rafting in the state. Skiresorts, state parks, and university sports complexesare also easily available to the students.

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NON-DISCRIMINATIONThe school admits students without regard to race,gender, sexual orientation, religion, creed, color,national origin, ancestry, marital status, age or physical disability.

The school is authorized under federal law to enrollcertain non-immigrant alien students.

The school is authorized under federal law to enrollcertain non-immigrant alien students.

CATALOG ADDENDUMSee catalog addendum for information related to calendar, tuition, listing of faculty and other updates.

ADMINISTRATION POLICIESHandicapped Student Access/Americans withDisabilities Act (ADA)The International Academy of Design and Technology’sfacilities are generally accessible to persons with physical disabilities. The school mainstreams handicapped students as completely as possible andencourages their enrollment. Students with disabilityconditions needing special services should contact theDirector of Education. The school recognizes andaccepts its obligations under the Americans withDisabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of1973, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of a disability. Students have the responsibility to discloseand request special accommodations through theDirector of Education. Documentation from a healthcare provider is required prior to accommodationsbeing determined and fulfilled. Students must allowreasonable time between disclosure and accommodations being made and should schedulecourse work accordingly.

ADMISSIONSAdmissions Requirements and ProceduresStudents should apply for admission as soon as possible in order to be officially accepted for a specific program and starting date. The studentapplying for admission to the school must have atleast a high school diploma or its equivalent and mustcomplete an application for admission.

All applicants are required to complete a personalinterview with an admissions representative. Parentsand/or spouses are encouraged to attend. This givesapplicants and their families an opportunity to see theschool’s equipment and facilities and to ask questionsrelating to the International Academy of Design andTechnology, its curriculum and career objectives.

Personal interviews will also enable school administrators to determine whether an applicant isacceptable for enrollment into the program.

Students interested in applying to the school can callor write the school to make an appointment for a personal interview. The Admissions Department willarrange for a representative to discuss the programsoffered and assist with filling out the application. Anentrance exam may be required. The AdmissionCommittee will then conduct a review of each applicant’s file. Upon examination of all criteria, anoffer of admission may be extended to the applicant.Students will be notified of their acceptance by mail. Ifan applicant is not accepted, all fees paid to theschool are refunded.

The following items must be completed at the time of application:• Attestation of graduation from high school or

equivalency• Request for high school or college transcripts or GED• Enrollment agreement (if applicant is under 18 years

of age it must be signed by parent or guardian)• Financial aid forms (if applicant wishes to apply for

financial aid)• Payment of registration fees• A confidential interview form must be filled out.

The school reserves the right to reject applicants if theitems listed above are not successfully completed.

Students must have a high school diploma or itsequivalent prior to matriculation. To demonstrate evidence of high school graduation or equivalency, theschool must be provided with (1) a high school transcript or GED scores or certificate or (2) an attesta-tion, signed by the student, stating that the student isa high school graduate or equivalent.

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UNLAWFUL HARASSMENT POLICYThe International Academy of Design and Technologyis committed to the policy that all members of theschool’s community, including its faculty, students andstaff, have the right to be free from unlawful discrimi-nation in the form of sexual harassment by any othermember of the of the school’s community. Should astudent feel that he/she has been unlawfully harassed,the student should immediately inform the Presidentand/or the Director of Education.

DRESS CODEThe school administration assumes that students willaccept individual responsibility for appropriate dress.Students are expected to demonstrate a mature attitude and proper dress appearance.

Students are expected to wear clothing that is appropriate in a business school environment. Typesof dress that are not acceptable include cutoff or sleeveless shirts, tank tops, tube tops, sweat pants,halter tops, thongs (flip-flops), t-shirts, hats, nylonpants, spandex, cutoffs and shorts.

Students must wear clothing that fits properly andadequately covers them and must also wear shoes onthe school premises. Please note that students areexpected to dress in business attire any time theyenter the school, even if there are no classes scheduled. Students are also expected to maintaintheir personal hygiene so as not to be offensive to fellow students and staff members.

Students violating the dress code will be asked toleave school until they are properly dressed and will becounted absent for the time they are not in class.

TAPE RECORDERSTape recorders and other recording devices are notpermitted in the school at any time without the writtenconsent of the school President. Students requestingto record lectures must do so in writing.

TELEPHONE CALLSStudents are not expected to receive personal telephone calls at the school and will not be called to the phone except in the case of an emergency.

INCLEMENT WEATHERIn the case of severe weather conditions making itimpractical for students to reach school without considerable difficulty, the school may not hold classes. The student is responsible for determiningthe school’s decision in the event of inclement weatherby telephoning the school or by listening to school closings on the major local radio stations. The schoolwill post a listing of all participating radio and television stations.

VISITORS AND GUESTSStudents must notify the Director of Education prior tobringing any visitors or guests onto the school premises. All visitors and guests must sign in at thefront desk. No visitors or guests may attend a classwithout prior permission from the instructor or theDirector of Education.

Children are not permitted in the school while the student is in class. The school will not accept liabilityfor the safety of children on school premises.

PERSONAL PROPERTYAll personal property is the sole responsibility of thestudent, and the school does not assume liability forany loss or damage. Calculators, textbooks and othersmall items should be marked clearly with the student’s name and address. Vehicles should alwaysbe locked to avoid theft. Report any loss or damageimmediately to a school administrator.

CODE OF CONDUCTStudents are expected to follow standards of conductthat are typically expected in the workplace. Studentsmay be placed on probation or terminated for violationof the school’s personal conduct standards. Violationsinclude dishonesty; cheating; theft; unprofessionalconduct; discrimination; use of profanity; insubordina-tion; flagrant lack of respect for staff, faculty or otherstudents; noncompliance with safety or lab rules; possession of firearms or weapons; use or possessionof alcohol or drugs during the school day; violation ofdress code; poor attitude; failure to participate while atschool; disruption of or interference with classes,another student’s pursuit of learning or the operationof the school; violence or threat of violence; and vandalism of school property or equipment. Pleasenote that food and drinks are not permitted in theclassrooms or labs at any time. Students who arecaught willfully damaging school property will, at aminimum, be held accountable for repair or replacement costs.

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President. The student must appeal to the schoolPresident, in writing, within 10 days of the Director ofEducation’s decision. The President will call a specialmeeting of the Appeals Committee to review the student’s grievance. The decision rendered by thecommittee will be final. A student unsatisfied with the Committee’s decision may also contact theAccrediting Council for Independent Colleges andSchools at 750 First Street NE, Suite 980, Washington,DC 20002-4241, (202) 336-6780. At the State level, astudent may register a complaint with the StateEducation Department, The State College andUniversity Systems of West Virginia, 1018 KanawhaBlvd., East, Suite 700, Charleston, WV, 25301.

STUDENT FINANCIAL PLANNINGThe school will assist every eligible student to obtainfinancial aid to help that student attend theInternational Academy of Design and Technology.Consequently, the school participates in various federal and state student financial assistance programs. The financial aid programs are designed toprovide assistance to students who are currentlyenrolled or accepted for enrollment but whose financialresources are inadequate to meet the full cost of theireducation. There are also non-government studentloan programs available when necessary, if the applicant qualifies. Most financial aid available to students is provided by the federal government and iscalled Title IV aid. This includes Federal Pell Grant,Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant(FSEOG), Federal Stafford Loans and Federal Plus loans.

DRUG-FREE ENVIRONMENTThe International Academy of Design and Technologyrecognizes the serious nature and potentially harmfuleffects of using controlled substances in the workplaceand educational setting. Therefore, the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession oruse of alcohol or controlled substances on schoolpremises is strictly prohibited.

The school will impose disciplinary sanctions onstudents for violation of the school’s substance abusepolicy as found in the Student Handbook. These sanctions may lead to referral for expulsion or prosecution. Students are ultimately responsible fortheir own actions regarding their safety and welfare.

WEAPONSFirearms, knives and other dangerous weapons areprohibited from being carried on the school premises.Possession of a firearm or other weapon on schoolpremises or at any school-sponsored function willresult in immediate termination from the school.

POLICY AND PROGRAM CHANGESThe International Academy of Design and Technologyreserves the right to make changes in organizationalstructure, policy and procedures as circumstances dictate. The International Academy of Design andTechnology reserves the right to make changes inequipment, school calendar and materials, and tomodify curriculum, as it deems necessary. When sizeand curriculum permit, classes may be combined toprovide meaningful instruction and training and to contribute to the level of interaction among students.Students are expected to be familiar with the information presented in this school catalog and its supplements.

STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDUREShould a student have a grievance concerning theinstitution, the student should first contact the appro-priate faculty or staff member with whom the complaint lies. If a viable solution is not reached onthe part of the student and faculty or staff member, thestudent may seek the aid of the appropriate ProgramDirector or the Director of Education, in writing, defining his/her grievance. If a solution cannot befound, the student may seek a solution with the school



The primary responsibility for meeting the costs ofeducation rests with the student and the student’sfamily. All financial aid is awarded on the basis ofneed, regardless of sex, age, race, color, religion,creed or national origin. Need is defined as the difference between the cost of education for one academic year and the amount a student’s family canreasonably be expected to contribute to this cost ofeducation for the same period. A Financial Aid Officerwill provide detailed information and the FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

To be eligible for Title IV assistance, a student mustmeet the following requirements:• Be enrolled as a regular student in an eligible

program of study.• Be a United States citizen or national or an eligible

noncitizen. Verification of eligible noncitizen status may be required.

• Have financial need as determined by a needs analysis system approved by the United States Department of Education.

• Provide required documentation for the verification process and determination of dependency status when required.

• Not owe a refund on a Federal Pell Grant, FSEOG or State Grant previously received from any college.

• Not be in default on a Federal Perkins Loan (formerly NDSL), Federal PLUS, Federal SLS, Federal Stafford Loan or an Income Contingent Loan previously received from any college.

• Not have borrowed in excess of annual aggregate limits for the Title IV programs.

• Be registered for the Selective Service if the student is a male born after December 31, 1959.

All students, including eligible noncitizens, must signthe Statement of Educational Purpose / RegistrationCompliance.

Financial Aid Satisfactory ProgressStudents must meet the academic standards of satisfactory progress in order to remain eligible to continue receiving financial assistance and to remaineligible to continue as a student of the InternationalAcademy of Design and Technology.

ApplicationTo apply for Title IV aid, a student must complete theFree Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The application must be completed with extreme care and accuracy. Our Financial Aid Department isavailable to answer any questions students may haveabout this form.

The FAFSA is used to determine eligibility for all typesof Title IV programs. Once processed, the applicationwill produce an Expected Family Contribution (EFC).

The funds available to the student will depend on the Expected Family Contribution and the cost of attendance.

The availability of and eligibility for aid from federalprograms is not guaranteed from one year to the next.Students must reapply every year. When studentschange schools, the financial aid assistance does notautomatically go with them. Students must check withtheir new schools to find out the appropriate steps to take.

Need and Cost of EducationOnce the application is completed, the information will be used in formulas that calculate need and helpdetermine eligibility. Financial need is determined bysubtracting the Expected Family Contribution from thecost of attendance. When combined with other aidand resources, a student’s aid package may notexceed the cost of education.

General InformationAll Title IV funds received by the school will be credited to the student’s account. Disbursements will be made for each quarter that a student is eligible. Federal Stafford, subsidized and unsubsidized, and Federal PLUS loan funds will be disbursed in multiple disbursements to comply withprogram length regulations.

The different types of financial aid programs availableare discussed throughout this section.

STUDENT AID PROGRAMSFederal Pell GrantThis program is designed to assist needy studentswho desire to continue their education beyond highschool. Every student is entitled to apply for a Federal Pell Grant. Eligibility is determined by the students need, the cost of attendance, and the amount of money appropriated by Congress to fundthe program. The amount of the grant is determinedby a standard formula used by the United StatesDepartment of Education.

The Federal Pell Grant makes it possible to provide afoundation of financial aid to help defray the cost of apost-secondary education.



An independent undergraduate may borrow up to$6,625 per academic year for the first year of under-graduate study. (At least $4,000 must be unsubsidized.) A student who has successfully completed the first year and is going into the secondyear may borrow up to $7,500. (At least $4,000 mustbe unsubsidized.) The maximum aggregate loanamount as an independent undergraduate is $46,000.

The Federal Stafford Loan interest is deferred, and theFederal Government pays the interest as long as thestudent remains in school on at least a half-time basis.The Federal Stafford Loan has a six-month grace period from the time of graduation or the last date of attendance before repayment begins. Defermentsafter the student drops below half-time status are not automatic, and the student must contact the lenderconcerning his or her loan. A student can apply for a Stafford Loan through the school’s Financial Aid Department.

Unsubsidized Federal Stafford LoanThe Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan Program is aloan program which allows students to borrow aFederal Stafford Loan when previously they would nothave been eligible because they did not demonstratesufficient financial need for a Subsidized Stafford Loan.

The same terms and conditions as the SubsidizedFederal Stafford Loan apply except that the borroweris responsible for interest that accrues while he/she is in school.

Students or prospective students may secure an application to participate in the Federal Pell Grant program from the Student Financial Aid Department ofthe school or from a high school counselor. The application can be transmitted electronically to a central processor which will calculate the ExpectedFamily Contribution according to the Federal NeedsAnalysis and run the information through various edits.

Federal Supplemental Educational OpportunityGrant (FSEOG)This grant is available to students with exceptionalfinancial need. Priority is given to Federal Pell Grantrecipients who would be unable to continue their education without the grant.

In determining student eligibility, the school will basethe selection on procedures designed to make FederalSEOG awards to those students with the lowestExpected Family Contribution and who will alsoreceive a Federal Pell Grant in that year. The amountof the grant and the number of students who mayreceive this grant depend on the availability of fundsfrom the United States Department of Education.

Federal Stafford LoanFederal Stafford Loans are low-interest loans that areinsured by a guarantee agency and made to the student by a lender, such as a bank, credit union or savings and loan association. The loan must be usedto pay for direct and/or indirect educational expenses.These loans may be subsidized in instances where thestudent can demonstrate need.

Subsidized Federal Stafford LoanA subsidized loan is one in which the interest on theamount borrowed is not charged to the borrower whilein school and for six months after leaving school but isinstead paid to the lender by the U.S. Government.

A dependent undergraduate may borrow up to $2,625per academic year for the first year of undergraduatestudy. A student who has successfully completed thefirst year and is going into the second year may borrow up to $3,500. These limits apply to loan disbursements made after July 1, 1993. The maximumaggregate loan amount at a dependent undergraduatelevel is $23,000.

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Unsubsidized Stafford Loans are effective for loansmade for periods of enrollment beginning on or afterOctober 1, 1992.

A student can apply for an Unsubsidized Stafford Loanthrough the school’s Financial Aid Department.

Federal PLUS LoanThe PLUS loan is available to parents of dependentstudents to help pay for the educational expenses ofthe student. PLUS loans are not based on need butwhen combined with other resources, cannot exceedthe student’s cost of education.

Repayment begins within 60 days of disbursementalthough the minimum payment is $50 per month withat least 5 years but no more than 10 years of repay-ment. The lender according to the total amount borrowed determines the actual payment schedules.Applications can be obtained from the school’sFinancial Aid Department or from the lender.

OTHER FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMSVeterans BenefitsSee a school Financial Aid Officer for information concerning eligibility.

Vocational Rehabilitation ApplicantsProspective students wishing to attend the schoolunder vocational rehabilitation benefits (either throughthe Veterans’ Administration or through a state agency)should apply for these benefits through the appropriateagency. When the student receives the form of

approval, it should be submitted to the Financial Aid Office for official certification. The Financial AidOffice then bills the appropriate agency for the amount approved.

ENTRANCE AND EXIT INTERVIEWS/LOANREPAYMENT RESPONSIBILITIESCounselingThe Department of Education requires that any studentreceiving a Federal Stafford Loan be informed concerning his/her loans. The International Academy ofDesign and Technology counsels each student regarding loan indebtedness and gives each studentan entrance interview regarding the loan program toassure that the student understands the amount borrowed and the student’s rights and responsibilitiesregarding repayment.

The student is encouraged to report to the school’sFinancial Aid Department before withdrawal or graduation or leave of absence for loan counseling.The purpose of this session is to inform the student of the total loans received while in attendance at TheInternational Academy of Design and Technology as well as to provide the student with an estimatedpayment schedule. If the student is unable to meetwith the school’s Financial Aid Department, an exit interview will be mailed.

Students are required to advise the school and lenders of any address changes.

Loan Rights of StudentsThe International Academy of Design and Technologyshall disclose and make the following available to the student:

• The lender’s name and the address to which correspondence with the lender and paymentsshould be sent.

• The scheduled date when repayment is to begin.• The estimated balance, including the estimated

amount of interest to be capitalized, owed by theborrower as of the date upon which repayment is to begin or the date of the disclosure, whichever is later.

• The actual interest rate on the loan.• An explanation of any fees that may accrue or

be charged to the borrower during the repaymentperiod.

• The borrower’s estimated repayment schedule,including the due date of the first installment andthe number, amount, and frequency of payments.

• A list of deferment and cancellation conditions.• An explanation of any special options the borrower

may have for consolidating or refinancing the loan.• The estimated total amount of interest to be paid on

the loan, assuming the payments are made inaccordance with the repayment schedule.

• A statement that the borrower has the right to repayall or part of the loan at any time without penalty.

• An explanation of default and its consequences.

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Students will be given a clear explanation of the documentation needed to satisfy the verificationrequirements and the process for document submission.The school will inform students in a timely manner ofthe consequences of failing to complete the verifica-tion requirements and the actions the school will take ifthe student does not submit the requested documen-tation within the time period specified by the school.

Students will be informed of their responsibilitiesregarding the verification of application information,including the school’s deadline for completion of anyactions required. Students will be notified by mail or inperson if the results of verification change the

Loan Responsibilities of Students• Repay the loan in accordance with the repayment

schedule, and notify both the school and lender ofanything that affects the ability to repay or eligibilityfor deferment or cancellation.

• Notify the lender if he or she graduates, withdrawsfrom school, drops below half-time status, transfersto another school, or changes name, address orSocial Security number.

• Notify the lender if he or she fails to enroll for theperiod covered by the loan.

• Notify the school of a change of address, the nameand address of your expected employer and theaddress of your next of kin.

• Attend an exit interview before leaving school.

Financial Aid TranscriptsBeginning with the 1996-97 award year, schools mayuse information from the National Student Loan DataSystem (NSLDS), including NSLDS information included on a Student Aid Report (SAR) or containedin the NSLDS History section of an InstitutionalStudent Information Record (ISIR), instead of requesting a paper Financial Aid Transcript (FAT) fromany post-secondary institution the student has attended. The school will request paper FAT’s frompreviously attended schools for mid-year transfer students or in any instance where conflicting information exists.

VerificationVerification is the process used to check the accuracyof the information that a student gives when applyingfor Federal Student Aid. The U.S. Department ofEducation selects certain applications whose data is tobe confirmed. The school will verify data for thoseapplicants selected by the U.S. Government for verification. The selected applicant and spouse mustsubmit, at a minimum, U.S. Tax Return(s) as filed, anda Financial Aid Application form, which replaces theVerification Worksheet. The dependent student mustalso submit the parent’s tax return.

Policies and Procedures for VerificationAll selected applicants will be verified.

Selected applicants must submit required verificationdocuments within 30 days of notification.

If a student fails to provide the required documentationwithin the established time frame, the student will betreated as a cash-paying student until the requesteddocuments are provided.

If a student does not meet the deadline and is notcapable of making a cash payment at the end of thedeadline, he/she will be dismissed from the school.The student may re-enter the school only when he/shecan provide documentation or make a cash payment.

The Financial Aid Office reserves the right to makeexceptions to the above-stated policies due to extenuating circumstances, on a case-by-case basis.



student’s scheduled award. The school will assist the student in correcting erroneous information.

Any suspected case of fraud will be reported to theRegional Office of the Inspector General, or, if moreappropriate, to a state or local law enforcement agency.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICYCancellationsWhen students enroll in a program of study, theyreserve places that cannot be made available to otherstudents. The Enrollment Agreement does not constitute a contract until an official of the school hasapproved it. If the agreement is not accepted by theschool, all monies will be refunded. Students have theright to cancel the Enrollment Agreement at any time.Cancellation will occur when they give written notice ofcancellation at the school address shown on the frontpage of the Enrollment Agreement. Notice of cancellation may be given by mail, hand delivery ortelegram. The notice of cancellation, if sent by mail, iseffective when deposited in the mail, properlyaddressed with postage prepaid. The written notice ofcancellation need not take any particular form and,however expressed, is effective if it states that a student no longer wishes to be bound by theEnrollment Agreement. Students will not be penalizedif they fail to cancel their enrollment in writing. If a student cancels within five calendar days of executingthe Enrollment Agreement and before the start ofclasses, all monies paid, including the registration fee,will be refunded. If a student cancels more than fivecalendar days after executing the Enrollment

Agreement and before the start of classes, the schoolwill retain the registration fee and refund any othermonies paid. Once a student starts classes they willbe charged tuition. If a student decides to withdrawfrom school they will be subject to the refund policystated below.

RefundsThe International Academy of Design and Technologyparticipates in the U.S. Department of Education’s student aid programs and is required to comply withthe Higher Education Amendments of 1998, regardingthe return of Title IV funds. In addition, IADT has aninstitutional refund policy that determines the tuitionthat is returned.

Return of Title IV Funds PolicyA recipient of federal Title IV financial aid who with-draws from school during a payment period in whichthe student began attendance will have the amount ofTitle IV funds he/she did not earn calculated accordingto federal regulations. This calculation will be basedon the student’s last date of attendance and the datethe school determines that the student has withdrawnfrom school (see withdrawal policy).

The period of time in which Title IV financial aid isearned for a payment period or period of enrollment isthe number of calendar days the student has beenenrolled for the payment period up to the day the student withdrew divided by the total calendar days inthe payment period. The percentage is multiplied bythe amount of Title IV financial aid for the payment

period for which the Title IV financial aid was awardedto determine the amount of Title IV financial aidearned. The amount of Title IV financial aid that hasnot been earned for the payment period and must bereturned is the complement of the amount earned.The amount of Title IV financial aid earned and theamount of Title IV financial aid not earned will be calculated based on the amount of Title IV financial aidthat was disbursed for the payment period upon whichthe calculation was based. A student will have earned100% of the Title IV financial aid disbursed for thepayment period if the student withdrew after completing 60% of the payment period.

Once the amount of Title IV financial aid that was notearned has been calculated, federal regulations requirethat the school return Title IV funds disbursed for thepayment period and used for institutional costs in thefollowing order:

1. Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans2. Subsidized Federal Stafford Loans3. Unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loans4. Subsidized Direct Stafford Loans5. Federal Perkins Loans6. Federal PLUS Loans7. Direct PLUS Loans8. Federal Pell Grants9. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity

Grants (FSEOG)10. Other Title IV Programs



If the amount of unearned Title IV financial aid disbursed exceeds the amount that is returned by theschool, the student (or parent, if a Federal PLUS Loan)must return or repay, as appropriate, the remaininggrant and loan funds. The student (or parent, if aFederal PLUS Loan) will be notified of the amount thatmust be returned or repaid, as appropriate.

Withdrawal DateThe withdrawal date used to determine when the student is no longer enrolled at the InternationalAcademy of Design and Technology is:• The date the student began the withdrawal process

by completing an official withdrawal form,

submitting that form to the Director of Education/Education Office, and ceasing to attend classes or other school activities. A student who submits a completed official withdrawal form, but continues to attend classes or other school activities will not be considered to have officially withdrawn from school.

• If a student does not complete the official withdrawal process, the school will determine the student’s withdrawal date based upon federal regulation and institutional records.

International Academy of Design and TechnologyRefund Policy The school will perform a pro rata refund calculationfor students who are attending the InternationalAcademy of Design and Technology and terminatetheir training before completing more than 60% of theirenrollment period (quarter). Under a pro rata refundcalculation the school is entitled to retain only the percentage of school tuition charges proportional tothe period of enrollment completed by the student.The period of enrollment completed by the student iscalculated by dividing the total number of weeks in theenrollment period into the number of weeks competedin that period (as of the last day of recorded attendanceby the student). The percentage of weeks attended isrounded up to the nearest 10 percent and multiplied bythe school tuition charges for the period of enrollment.This amount plus an administrative fee (which cannotexceed the lesser of $100 or 5 % of the tuition, fees,room, board, and other charges assessed by the

student) may be retained by the school. The schoolmay retain the entire contract price of the period ofenrollment – including tuition fees and other charges –if the student terminates training after completing morethat 60 percent of the enrollment period.

Please note that the above policy may result in areduction in school charges that is less than theamount of Title IV financial aid that must be returned.Therefore, the student may have an outstanding balance due the school that is greater than that whichwas owed prior to withdrawal.

SCHOLARSHIPSThe school will award nine scholarships during eachcalendar year. Each year the school will award eight$2,500.00 scholarships and one $5,000.00 scholarship.The requirements for application and the scholarshiprules are as follows:

1. A completed application form (from the Admissions Department).

2. Proof of high school graduation or GED.3. Two letters of recommendation from unrelated

adults (e.g. teachers, counselors, employers, etc.).4. A 500 word double-spaced, typed essay

answering one of the following:Why do you feel you’ve chosen a career path that is right for you? What impact do you believe an education will have on your future?

5. Applications must be postmarked no later than April 15 of each year.

6. Submit applications to the Admissions Department.

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Scholarship rules:1. Scholarships will be awarded on May 15. 2. Announcements will be made by mail and by

telephone.3. Scholarship winners must notify the International

Academy of Design and Technology of their decisionto accept or decline their scholarship no later thanJune 15.

4. The scholarship amount will be divided evenly overeach financial term. It will be applied towards thetuition and/or textbooks and supplies and may notbe given directly to the student.

5. Scholarship winners must maintain full-time statusand a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Studentswho do not meet these criteria or who leave schoolfor any reason will forfeit their scholarship.

6. Scholarships may not be transferred.

INSTITUTIONAL GRANTSThe school will award ten grants totaling $5,000 duringthe 2001-2002 academic year based on financial need.Applications and information are available in theDirector of Student Management Office. The require-ments and guidelines to become eligible for a grant are as follows.

1. All applications must be received fifteen days priorto the student’s scheduled start date.

2. Students must be enrolled as a full-time student.3. Students must have completed a Free Application

for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have receivedan Expected Family Contribution (EFC) code.

Grant Guidelines:1. Financial need is determined by the Student

Finance Office using the Free Application forFederal Student Aid and the resulting ExpectedFamily Contribution (EFC) code.

2. Grants will be awarded prior to each start.3. Announcements will be made by mail and

by telephone.4. Students that are chosen to receive the grant must

notify the International Academy of Design andTechnology of their decision to accept or declinetheir grant no later than one week after the awardis made.

5. Grants will be applied toward the tuition and/ortextbooks and supplies or housing.

6. Students who accept the grant must maintain full-time status and a minimum 2.0 grade point average.

7. Students who accept the grant must register withCareer Services and be employed at least part-timeor actively pursuing part-time employment.

8. Students who do not meet these criteria or wholeave school for any reason will forfeit their grants.

9. Grants may not be transferred.

ACADEMIC INFORMATIONThe Student as a ProfessionalIt is the school’s policy to help guide and develop students as professionals, both in technical skills and knowledge and in behavior and appearance. It is consistent with this policy to expect a level of professionalism at all times.

The quality of education students receive is primarilydue to the students’ commitment and dedication togaining that education from the faculty and staff.Faculty members are carefully selected for their knowledge and experience. See catalog addendum for a list of current faculty.

Students enrolled in the computer programs are alsoencouraged to take advantage of the additional computer time made available by the school beforeand after regularly scheduled school hours.

Student RecordsStudent records are maintained in the AdministrativeOffice. These files are confidential and are made available only for approved purposes. Information on the progress of a student is available only to the parents or sponsors of a dependent student upon written request to the Administration Office. Otherinterested parties will receive information only uponwritten approval by the student involved.

Credit Unit/Clock HoursOne-quarter credit is awarded for a minimum of 12hours lecture/theory instruction, 24 hours of laboratoryinstruction or 36 hours of externship experience.Certain courses may be considered to be comprised of lecture and laboratory components and will be awarded credits reflecting that combined composition.

One clock hour consists of a minimum of 60 consecutive minutes of which a minimum of 50 minutes is dedicated to instruction.

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be released. The school requires the student to present such requests in writing within 10 days ofthe date of enrollment. However, should the studentfail to request the information in writing within 10days of the date of the student’s enrollment, thatdirectory information is not to be released. If thestudent subsequently decides to make this requestin writing at a later date in the student’s period ofenrollment, the school will honor this request.Directory information includes the student’s name,address(es), telephone number(s), birthdate andplace, program undertaken, dates of attendance andcertificate, diploma or degree awarded.

6. Written consent is required before education recordsmay be disclosed to third parties with the exceptionof the accrediting commissions and governmentagencies so authorized by law.

Special Instructional AssistanceA student who feels he/she is having difficulty with acourse is urged to request assistance from his/herinstructor or department head. Additionally, an instructor or tutor is available for consultation on weekdays before or after class hours.

Course Numbering SystemCourses are designated by a combination of lettersand numbers. The 100 series numbers are coursesnormally offered in the first academic year. The 200series numbers are courses normally offered in thesecond academic year.

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of1974, As AmendedUnder the authority of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the school has established a policy for the release of student and/or graduateinformation:

1. All students attending this post-secondary institution,parents of minor students and parents of tax depen-dent students shall have the right to inspect, reviewand challenge their academic records, includinggrades, attendance, advising and any additionalinformation contained in their education record orthat of their minor or tax-dependent child. Studentsare not entitled to inspect financial records of theirparents. As a post-secondary educational institution,parental access to students’ records will be allowedwith prior consent if the students are dependents asdefined in section 152 of the Internal Revenue Codeof 1954.

2. Education records are defined as files, materials ordocuments that contain information directly relatedto students and are maintained by the institution.Records are supervised by school President and

access is afforded by school officials for purposesof recording grades, attendance and advising, aswell as determining financial aid eligibility.

3. Students may request a review of their records bywriting to the school President at the address in thiscatalog. The review will be allowed during regularschool hours under appropriate supervision.Students may also obtain copies of their records fora nominal charge.

4. Students may challenge the record for purposes ofcorrecting or deleting any of the contents. Thechanges must be made in writing, with the reasonfor the requested change stated fully. Grades andcourse evaluations can be challenged only on thegrounds that they are improperly recorded. Theinstructor and/or advisor involved will review thechallenge and, if necessary, will meet with the student, then determine whether to retain, changeor delete the disputed data. If a student requests a further review, the school President will conduct ahearing, giving the student a full and fair opportunityto present evidence relevant to the disputed issues.The student shall be notified of the President’s decision, which will be final. Copies of challengesand/or written explanations regarding the contentsof the student’s record will be included as part ofthe student’s permanent record.

5. Directory information is information that can beunconditionally released to third parties by theschool without the consent of the student unless thestudent specifically requests that the information not



Grading SystemAll courses are graded on the following basis:

GRADE GRADE POINTS NUMERICALA 4.0 90-100B 3.0 80-89C 2.0 70-79D 1.0 60-69F 0.0 Failure Below-60I 0.0 Incomplete

W 0.0 WithdrawnFR 0.0 Fail RetakeR 0.0 Retake

TC 0.0 Transfer CreditTO 0.0 Test OutP 0.0 Pass

STANDARDS OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESSThe standards of satisfactory academic progress applyto all students, full-time and part-time, and in all programs of study. Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress in order to remain eligible to continue as students of the InternationalAcademy of Design and Technology. Additionally, satisfactory academic progress must be maintained in order to remain eligible to continue receiving financial assistance.

To determine a student’s academic progress, points of evaluation have been established during the periodof time allotted for completion of the program. The maximum time frame in which a student may complete a program of study is one and a half times the normalprogram length.

CGPA REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATIONIn order to graduate, a student must have earned aminimum of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average(CGPA) and must have successfully completed everycourse within the program.

Students who do not meet the graduation requirementsbut who attempt and do not successfully completeevery required course receive a completion award.

ACADEMIC PROBATIONAcademic probation is a warning that he/she is in jeopardy of not attaining the minimum satisfactorycompletion requirements at the time of the next evaluation. All students will be notified in writing whenthey are being placed on academic probation. The student will be counseled by his/her Program Directoror the Director of Education and will be given specialor additional tutorial assistance if necessary. TheProgram Director or Director of Education will berequired to inform the student of his/her responsibilityto meet minimum satisfactory completion requirementsand outline with the student a program to accomplishthese objectives. The student may remain on academic probation until he/she comes into compliance with the institution’s standards of academicprogress. At that time, the student will be informed, inwriting, that he/she has been removed from academicprobation. Students on academic probation are eligibleto continue to receive financial aid.

ACADEMIC DISMISSALIf a student does not meet the minimum satisfactorycompletion requirement at the time of a required evaluation, or it can be determined that it is mathemat-ically impossible for the student to meet the minimumsatisfactory completion requirement, the student mustbe dismissed from the institution. Notification of academic dismissal will be by certified mail. As a dismissed student, a tuition refund may be due inaccordance with the institution’s stated refund policy.

APPEALA student who has been placed on academic probation or who has been academically dismissedmay appeal either determination if special or mitigatingcircumstances exist.

A student who was placed on academic probationshould first discuss any problems with the appropriateinstructor(s) and/or the Program Director. The studentthen may appeal, in writing, to the Academic ReviewCommittee. The committee consists of representa-tives from the various school departments. The student should explain what type of circumstancescontributed to the academic problem and what plansthe student has to eliminate these potential problemsin the future. The decision of the Academic ReviewCommittee is final and may not be further appealed.

A student who has been academically dismissed mayapply for reinstatement to the institution by petitioningthe Academic Review Committee within two weeks ofthe notice of dismissal. That petition should be in the



form of a letter explaining the reasons why the studentshould be readmitted. The Academic ReviewCommittee will notify the student in writing within twoweeks of their decision. The dismissed student mustwait for at least one quarter before the student is eligible for to the institution.

Dismissed students who are readmitted will becharged tuition consistent with the existing publishedrate, but will not be eligible for financial aid. If, afterretaking courses, the minimum grade point averageand completion rate is satisfied, the student may bereinstated as a regular student and subsequently bere-eligible for financial aid, if he/she still qualifies forthe financial aid as defined by the Department ofEducation. The Academic Review Committee mustapprove reinstatement and the reinstatement will bebased on evaluations made by instructors who arefamiliar with the work of the student.

MAXIMUM TIME IN WHICH TO COMPLETEA student will not be allowed more than 1.5 times thestandard length of the program in which to completethe requirements for graduation. This time will be measured by limiting students attempting 1.5 times the number of credits in their program of study. The maximum allowable attempted credits are listed underAcademic Standards of Satisfactory Progress.

PROGRESS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETEDIn addition to the CGPA requirements, a student mustsuccessfully complete a certain percentage of thecredits attempted to be considered to be maintainingsatisfactory academic progress. Credits attempted arethose credits for which students are enrolled at theend of the add/drop period of the academic term.These percentage requirements are listed in the tablesfound under the section Academic Standards ofSatisfactory Progress. As with the determination ofthe CGPA, the percentage of completion requirementswill be reviewed at the end of each academic quarterto determine if the student is progressing in a satisfactory manner. For determining progress toward completion, grades of F (failure), WF (withdraw failing),W (withdrawal) and LOA (leave of absence) are countedas hours attempted but not successfully completed.Grades of I (incomplete) will also be counted as hoursattempted but not hours successfully completed; however, when the I is replaced with a letter grade, the CGPA and satisfactory progress determination willbe recalculated based on that letter grade. Grades ofF (failure) will be replaced with a FR (fail repeated)grade when the student has successfully repeated thecourse. The grade of FR remains on the transcript, butis not calculated when determining the CGPA towardsatisfactory progress.

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ACADEMIC STANDARDS OF SATISFACTORYPROGRESSStudents must maintain satisfactory progress in orderto remain eligible to continue as students of TheInternational Academy of Design and Technology.Additionally, satisfactory academic progress must bemaintained in order to remain eligible to continuereceiving financial assistance.

Satisfactory academic progress is determined bymeasuring the student’s cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and the student’s rate of progressiontoward completion of the academic program. Theseare outlined on the following page.


GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSStudents must meet certain requirements in order to officially graduate. Unless all of the graduationrequirements are completed, the student will notreceive a degree/diploma nor will the student be entitled to placement assistance. The graduation requirements are as follows:• Students must successfully complete all required

courses with a passing grade and achieve a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0.

• The Program Directors and the Director of Education have the prerogative to suspend or dismiss students who are not progressing in a satisfactory manner.

• Students must clear all financial obligations they have with the school before externships and graduation.

• Students must complete the program within 1.5 times the number of credit hours in the program.

Required Study TimeIn order to complete the required course assignments,students are expected to spend outside time studying.The amount of time will vary according to individualstudent abilities. Students are responsible for readingall study materials issued by their instructors and mustturn in assignments at the designated time.

Visual CommunicationsThe graduation requirements for the Visual Communications degree program are 108 quarter credit hours successfully completed with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above.

Total allowable credits (maximum program length) (150% of 108) is 162.

Visual Communications

Evaluation Minimum Minimum InstitutionalPoint Credit Hours GPA Action

Quarter-Credit Hour Required Required Required162 x 25% 40 22 1.25 Probation

162 x 50% 81 49 1.50 DismissalFrom School

162 x 100% 162 108 2.00 Dismissal From School

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Computer Information Management


Quarter-Credit Hour Required Required Required154.5 x 25% 38 21 1.25 Probation

154.5 x 50% 77 47 1.50 DismissalFrom School

154.5 x 100% 154.5 103 2.00 DismissalFrom School

Computer Information ManagementThe graduation requirements for the Computer Information Management degree program are 103 quarter credithours successfully completed with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above.

Total allowable credits (maximum program length) (150% of 103) is 154.50.



Office TechnologyThe graduation requirements for the Office Technology degree program are 97 quarter credit hours successfully completed with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above.

Total allowable credits (maximum program length) (150% of 97) is 145.5.

Office Technology


Quarter-Credit Hour Required Required Required145.5 x 25% 36 19 1.25 Probation145.5 x 50% 72 43 1.50 Dismissal

From School145.5 x 100% 145.5 97 2.00 Dismissal

From School

e-Commerce


Quarter-Credit Hour Required Required Required168 x 25% 42 23 1.25 Probation



e-CommerceThe graduation requirements for the e-Commerce degree program are 112 quarter credit hours successfully completed with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above.

Total allowable credits (maximum program length) (150% of 112) is 168.


Credit for Previous Training and EducationAppropriate credit is given for comparable previouseducation and training, and the training period will beshortened accordingly. All such credit must beapproved by the Director of Education. A student whoreceives transfer credits will have the program tuitioncharge prorated based upon the remaining number ofcredits the student must earn in order to graduate.

Policies for Student Veterans/EligiblePersons/Reservists Receiving VA EducationalAssistance AllowanceAll students receiving assistance from the Veterans’Administration are subject to the policies and procedures established for all students attending theschool. For details on specific regulations, please refer any questions to the Financial Aid Office.

ATTENDANCEAttendance PoliciesStudents are expected to attend all regularly scheduledclasses. The Student Attendance Policy is in theStudent handbook, which is handed out before thestudent starts classes. The policy is also availableupon request to the Director of Education.

Leave of AbsenceLeave of absence is granted only to students who wishto temporarily interrupt their training for military, juryduty or medical reasons. Granting a leave of absencefor any other reason will be at the discretion of theDirector of Education or the school President. Arequest for leave must be made in writing or the time

away from school will be considered an unexcusedabsence. The Veterans’ Administration will be notifiedimmediately when a veteran student is granted a leaveof absence. A leave of absence can be no longer than60 days.

Class-cutsClass-cuts are not permitted and shall be recorded asunexcused absences.

Make-up WorkMake-up work is not permitted for the purposes ofreceiving Veterans’ Administration Training Allowances.Students who miss schoolwork due to an excusedabsence will be permitted to make up the missed workat the instructors’ discretion.

Excused Absences Excused absences are defined as absences the student is allowed to make up. The school, when presented with the proper documentation, may acceptthe following as excused absences: jury duty, militaryduty, death of an immediate family member, docu-mented illness of the student or a dependent familymember and documented accident reports. Anyabsences not previously mentioned that the studentdeems to be unavoidable may be excused only bywritten consent of the Director of Education or thePresident of The International Academy of Design and Technology.

Excused absences should be requested as far inadvance as possible and must be accompanied by the appropriate documentation.

While not all photographs in this publication were taken at theInternational Academy of Design and Technology-Fairmont, they doaccurately represent the general types and quality of equipmentand facilities found at the school.

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DismissalStudents who are dismissed for violating the attendancepolicy will be eligible to apply for re-admittance the following term. The student will, however, be placedon attendance monitoring for the term in which theyre-enroll. If the student is dismissed for violating theattendance policy a second time, he or she will not beeligible for re-admittance. First-term students who aredismissed or withdraw and who wish to re-enter maybe placed on a waiting list until the school determinesif a seat is available in the next enrolling class.

STUDENT SERVICESCareer ServicesThe school’s contribution to the student does not endwith his/her instruction. The faculty and staff want tosee that the training received results in a successfuland profitable career. The school maintains a full-timeCareer Services Department that is in constant touchwith leaders of business, industry and governmentagencies throughout the country. This department isdesigned to assist the student in recognizing possiblejob opportunities and realizing their career objectives.

Prior to graduation, all graduating students will participate in a series of career planning activities,such as job search techniques, preparation of resumesand interviewing skills. The student must submit aresume to the Career Services Director. All studentsare expected to participate in these activities and failure to do so may jeopardize these privileges.

The school encourages students to maintain satisfactory attendance, conduct and academicprogress so they may be viewed favorably by prospective employers.

The school cannot guarantee employment. The schoolagrees to provide employment assistance to all students in good standing. The student is responsiblefor providing the Department of Career Services withany required information, such as a resume, references,etc. Failure to provide this information may jeopardizeplacement assistance.

Student ActivitiesThroughout the school year, activities that encourageschool spirit and develop student leadership may beoffered. The school believes that participation in theseactivities is an important part of the educational processand student involvement is greatly encouraged.

Housing AssistanceThe school can assist the student in finding comfortableliving accommodations at reasonable rates. The studentlooking for housing may choose from several options.The school has listings of conveniently located dormitories and apartments. Contact the admissionsoffice for additional information.

Transportation AssistanceThe school maintains information on public transportation and a list of students interested in car-pooling. Contact the admissions office for additional information.

Field TripsThe International Academy of Design and Technologybelieves that observing real-life applications enrichestraining. When appropriate, visits are arranged toindustrial or professional locations.

Guest SpeakersWhen available, guest speakers are invited to speak to students about career opportunities and currentindustry applications of educational programs.

ADMINISTRATIONDavid McGuire PresidentChristopher Georgetti Director of OperationsLaurie Butts ControllerEric Stoneking Director of AdmissionsHeidi Wurtz Director of Career ServicesDiana Kung Director of EducationJohn Elza Director of Financial AidApril Price Director of Student

ManagementChad Warnick Systems Administrator

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