Planning Your Program of Study
The most important thing to do to ensure your success at WCCCD is to carefully plan your progress through your program of study, whether that is several specific courses or an entire certificate or degree. This plan should include consideration of family or job commitments, as well as the College’s requirements and course offerings.
Student services staff are available on all campuses Monday through Friday, both day and evening, to help you in planning your program of study. In addition, faculty members, campus academic staff and student services staff are available to assist you in making sound academic decisions in your program of study.
These individuals are valuable resources and you should consult them any time you have a question. Students are encouraged to meet with an advisor each semester prior to registering.
Class Scheduling
The District strives to meet the scheduling needs of all students, whether they choose to study full-time, part-time, or less than part-time. Since earning a degree requires at least 60 academic credits, the length of time it takes to complete a degree depends on the number of credits a student successfully completes each semester.
Most WCCCD courses are three academic credits and require three hours of class time per week. Some courses require more academic credits and longer hours for laboratory and/or practicum assignments. Generally, classes are in session 15 weeks for the fall and spring terms, and 12 or 7.5 weeks for summer terms. Fast-Track and other academic sessions may vary in duration. Courses are also offered through Distance Learning. Refer to the current Schedule of Classes for specific and up-todate information on the time, day and campus location of offered courses or at www.wcccd.edu. This catalog suggests a sequence of courses you should follow to earn your degree if you are a fulltime student. However, since many students are employed or have family responsibilities and other commitments, part-time study is available for the majority of programs. Contact the advising office at the campus of your choice for advice on selecting courses for part-time study.
Semester Enrollment Status
| Academic Credit Hours |
| Full-time (12 or more credit hours) |
| Three-quarter time (9-11 credit hours) |
| Half-time (6-8 credit hours) |
| Less than half-time (1-5 credit hours) |
Academic Support Services
Students are encouraged to meet regularly with their student services staff or advisors when entering WCCCD and throughout their stay at the District for assistance in educational planning and selfdevelopment. Advisors and other staff are available to assist students with educational, vocational and personal concerns. Individual and group experiences are available through a variety of District resources for students who wish to increase their effectiveness as learners and to improve their social skills.
Learning Centers
The District provides supportive services through its Learning Centers located at each campus. The centers provide academic skill building for individuals and groups. Each Learning Center houses a wide range of equipment and materials to address various levels of learning difficulties. Students can access learning assistance technologies to support academic success.
Services for Students With Special Needs
WCCCD Disability Support Services provides students access to all District occupational, technical, and vocational programs. Students with disabilities are provided academic assistance, supportive services, and personal and career advisement. Each student is given the opportunity to realize his/her maximum potential which is achieved by formal and informal assessments.
Additionally, other specialized services are available based on academic or special needs of the student. Students who are eligible for supportive services are:
- Students who self-disclose either a physical and/or cognitive disability must present written verification from a qualified physician, psychologist, psychiatrist or therapist. Documentation submitted for students with special needs is confidential and used solely for the purpose of assisting students in identifying and securing appropriate accommodations and service to enhance student’s success at WCCCD.
Each campus offers services to students with special needs. Contact the Learning Center at the campus of your choice for more information.
- Curtis L. Ivery Downtown Campus: 313-496-2758
- Downriver Campus: 734-946-3500
- Eastern Campus: 313-922-3311
- Northwest Campus: 313-943-4000
- Ted Scott Campus: 734-699-7008
- Mary Ellen Stempfle University Center: 313-962-7150
Developmental Education
Developmental education coursework is designed to build upon existing skills in order to facilitate student success in the core curriculum at Wayne County Community College District. Developmental education courses are offered in writing, reading and mathematics for students needing review in these areas. The courses emphasize individual attention, personalized teaching, and learning in small support groups. Each course carries full college credit at WCCCD. Developmental education courses are not transferable to four-year institutions for academic credit. The Developmental Education courses that are offered are as follows:
Learning Resource Centers
Wayne County Community College District’s Learning Resource Centers (LRC) provide information literacy education, multimedia resources, and services to support the curricula offered by the District. The library provides research needs to students, faculty, staff, and administration. The library extends these services to the community and serves as a catalyst for lifelong learning.
Our Learning Resource Centers are located on all five campuses with services including access to computers and printing/copying services; print collections for campus-based programs; bibliographic instruction; monthly workshops to promote student success with the development of soft skills and how to successfully complete course assignments.
WCCCD is a member of the Detroit Area Library Network (DALNET), a multitype library and information network servicing Southeastern Michigan/Detroit metropolitan area. DALNET provides the framework and support for our shared integrated catalog and library system with over 1,000,000 items. This platform is used to automate and manage their operations, including acquisitions and access for traditional print materials as well as electronic resources.
Below, is the list of library resources available to all WCCCD students to include DALNET and local library partnerships.
DALNET
- Adam Cardinal Maida Alumni Library
- Arab American National Museum
- Concordia University Ann Arbor
- Detroit Institute of Arts
- The Henry Ford Benson Ford Research Center
- Macomb Community College
- McLaren-Macomb
- Mid-Michigan Health
- Oakland Community College
- Rochester College
- Siena Heights University
- University of Detroit Mercy
- Walsh College
- Wayne County Community College District
- Wayne State University
Local Library
- Belleville Public Library
- Detroit Public Library
- Grosse Pointe Public Library
- Harper Woods Public Library
- Redford Township District Library
- Romulus Public Library
- Taylor Community Library
WCCCD library collections include both print resources and electronic resources to support our programs. Specialized collections can be accessed at the campus offering the programs. Electronic resources include e-book collections for both general and reference resources; electronic journal access, and access to streaming videos and video clips through Films on Demand. All electronic resources can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection.
WCCCD participates in interlibrary loan services with DALNET (Detroit Area Library Network) through the Get It Local, which can be accessed through the shared library catalog for all members.
WCCCD also participates in interlibrary loan services with Michigan Electronic Library (MeL Cat), which is a statewide resource sharing system with over 200 participating library.
Contact Information for the LRCs are as follows:
Curtis L. Ivery Downtown Campus LRC
Arthur Cartwright Library 313-496-2358
Downriver Campus LRC
John Dingell Library 734-374-3228
Eastern Campus LRC
Joseph Young, Jr. Library 313-579-6911
Northwest Campus LRC
John Conyers, Jr. Library 313-943-4080
Ted Scott Campus LRC
William D. Ford Library 734-699-7008 ext. 5561
Continuing Education
The School of Continuing Education provides the District with quality services that foster personal enrichment and professional development for individuals and the community to upgrade skills thereby increasing competitiveness. Courses and workshops are offered to assist professionals in maintaining the mandatory continuing education requirements for certification and licensure. Programs are offered to enrich the intellectual, physical, and emotional aspects of an individual regardless of age. The District is committed to the design and delivery of innovative programs and courses that address the diverse needs of business and the community and contribute to the economic development of Wayne County. District goals are achieved through the successful delivery of noncredit programs for special target populations.
The School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development offers diversified, shortterm skills training programs designed to provide individuals with the skills necessary for employment, skills upgrade, career advancement, certification/re-certification, and licensure. Some of the occupational-based programs include:
- Advanced computer technology
- Customer service training
- Advanced manufacturing
- Innovative training solutions
- Leadership development
- Measurable training results
- Performance improvement
- Safety and health training
Persons enrolling in Personal Enrichment and Leisure programs offered through the School of Continuing Education are able to enjoy a variety of programs intended for their personal growth and development, and/or the attainment of personal goals, i.e.: fitness and yoga courses, computer training, photography, gardening, cooking, music and dance.
The School of Continuing Education also provides children and youth with the opportunity to enroll in programs designed to assist them with the extra motivation necessary to do well in school, while creating a foundation for continuous life-skills building. Parents may enroll children in courses to strengthen academic and test-taking skills, nurture interests in dance, music, science, mathematics and art, discover new recreational skills or enhance existing ones.
Community members and organizations enrolled in Continuing Education courses that offer special guest lectures, seminars and workshops to address a specific need or topics of interest. Certain programs provide the flexibility of distance learning; allowing program participation online.
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