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Richmond

CommunityCollege

2010–2012

CatalogandStudentHandbook

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TABLEOFCONTENTSGeneralInformation

DirectoryofKeyContacts..............................................................................................2AcademicCalendar.........................................................................................................6CollegeMission,Vision,andStrategicDirectives.......................................................10Accreditation.................................................................................................................11CriticalSuccessFactors................................................................................................11Facilities........................................................................................................................12

ContinuingEducationProgramsContinuingEducationUnit(CEU)...............................................................................17Transcripts.....................................................................................................................17BasicSkillsProgram......................................................................................................18 AdultHighSchool...................................................................................................18 GeneralEducationalDevelopment(GED)..............................................................19 AdultBasicEducation(ABE)..................................................................................18 CompensatoryEducationNewandExpandingIndustryTraining..........................18 EnglishasaSecondLanguage(ESL)......................................................................18BusinessandIndustrySupport.....................................................................................19CustomizedIndustrialTrainingCenter.........................................................................19SmallBusinessCenter..................................................................................................20 RuralEntrepreneurshipthroughActionLearning(REAL).....................................20PreEmploymentProgram.............................................................................................20 CareerReadinessCenter..........................................................................................21WorkKeysandKeyTrain....................................................................................21OccupationalSkills.......................................................................................................21 OnlineEd2GoClasses.............................................................................................21PublicSafetyandAlliedHealth....................................................................................21PersonalEnrichment.....................................................................................................22ClassLocations.............................................................................................................22TuitionandFees......................................................................................................22,51

AdmissionsPoliciesAdmissionProcedures..................................................................................................25CreditforNontraditionalLearning....................................................................... 26EarlyCollegeHighSchool................................................................................... 29AuditPolicy.......................................................................................................... 29HighSchoolDualEnrollment............................................................................... 29AdmissionofHighSchoolDropouts.................................................................... 30StudentRight-to-KnowRegulations..................................................................... 30SpecialAdmissionsPoliciesandProcedures........................................................ 31 AssociateDegreeNursing................................................................................ 31 MedicalAssisting............................................................................................. 37 PracticalNursing.............................................................................................. 41

TuitionandExpensesTuitionandFees.................................................................................................... 48 CurriculumCourses.......................................................................................... 48 ContinuingEducationCourses................................................................... 22,51 SeniorCitizens..................................................................................... 23,50,51ResidenceClassification....................................................................................... 49Refunds................................................................................................................. 50Textbooks.............................................................................................................. 50

DIRECTORYOFCORRESPONDENCERichmondCommunityCollegeP.O.Box1189Hamlet,NorthCarolina28345(910)410-1700or(910)276-3331Fax:(910)582-7028or582-7102

AdministrativeAffairs PresidentoftheCollege,Dr.WilliamD.McInnis Admissions,Counseling VicePresidentforStudentDevelopment,Dr.JohnWester CareerCounseling/EmploymentofGraduates DirectorofCounseling,SharonGoodman ContinuingEducation VicePresidentofContinuingEducation,(vacancy) FinancialAid DirectorofFinancialAid,BethMcQueen Gifts,Bequests,Foundation DeanofDevelopment,BillCouncil GuidedStudies,InstructionalTechnologies,Library DeanofLearningResources,CarolynBittle IndustryTraining CustomizedIndustrialTrainingCoordinator,LeeEller Instruction,OtherAcademicMatters VicePresidentforInstruction,JohnnieSimpson PublicRelations DirectorofPublicInformation,AnneMorris SchedulingofFacilities DeanofInstructionalServices,Dr.CarlHowald SchedulingofToursandPresentations DirectorofRecruiting,JennipherLove SmallBusinessCenter Director,DeborahHardison StudentActivities DirectorofAdmissionsandEnrollmentManagement,DaphneStancil Transcripts,RecordsofStudents Registrar,WandaWatts VeteransAffairs VicePresidentforStudentDevelopment,Dr.JohnWester

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GeneralPoliciesandProceduresAnimalsonCampusPolicy................................................................................. 105CampusSecurityPolicy...................................................................................... 105CampusSecurityAct........................................................................................... 107ChildrenonCampusPolicy................................................................................ 108ComputerPolicy................................................................................................. 108GuaranteetoEmployers...................................................................................... 109Parking................................................................................................................ 109PolicyonOutsideGroupsorIndividuals............................................................ 110SexualHarrassmentPolicy..................................................................................111Tobacco-FreePolicy............................................................................................111WeatherPolicy.....................................................................................................111

AcademicPoliciesandProceduresClassAttendance................................................................................................. 113DistanceLearningandHybridClassAttendance............................................... 114CourseSubstitutions........................................................................................... 115RepeatCoursePolicy.......................................................................................... 115IndependentStudyPolicy................................................................................... 115CooperativeEducation........................................................................................ 115AcademicAchievement...................................................................................... 116

TheCurriculumCoursesofStudy................................................................................................. 118DistanceLearningOptions.................................................................................. 121DevelopmentalEducation................................................................................... 123AssociateDegreeCurricula(CollegeTransfer).................................................. 124AssociateinAppliedScienceDegrees,Diplomas,andCertificates................... 137ApprovedElectives............................................................................................. 213

CourseDescriptions............................................................................................... 214

Trustees,Administration,Faculty,&Staff.......................................................... 299

Index........................................................................................................................ 310

TheCollege reserves the right tomake changes in particular curricular requirements and offerings,in regulations, and in feeswhenever such changes aredeemedessential.College catalogs andbulletinsarepreparedtofurnishprospectivestudentsandotherinterestedpersonsinformationabouttheinstitution.Announcementscontainedinsuchprintedmaterialsaresubjecttochange. RichmondCommunityCollegeisanequalopportunityinstitution.Assuch,itdoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,sex,creed,nationalorigin,ordisabilitiesintheadministrationofitseducationpolicies,admissionspolicies,scholarshipandloanprograms,andothercollege-administeredprograms. Visitorstothecampusarewelcome.TheofficesoftheCollegeareopenfrom8a.m.to10p.m.MondaythroughThursdayandfrom8a.m.to5:00p.m.onFriday.Visitorsaretosigninwiththereceptionistassoonastheyarriveoncampus.

StudentFinancialAssistance...........................................................................................52GeneralEligibilityRequirements.......................................................................... 52SatisfactoryAcademicProgressPolicyforFinancialAidRecipients.................. 53Overpayments....................................................................................................... 56Grants.................................................................................................................... 56RequiredRepaymentofPellGrantandOtherFinancialAid................................ 57Scholarships.......................................................................................................... 60VocationalRehabilitation...................................................................................... 71VeteransAffairs..................................................................................................... 71

StudentDevelopmentServicesCounseling............................................................................................................ 74CareerCenter........................................................................................................ 75ServicesforDisabledStudents............................................................................. 75Registration........................................................................................................... 76WebAdvisor........................................................................................................... 76GradingPolicy...................................................................................................... 77GradePointAverage............................................................................................. 77CourseWithdrawal................................................................................................ 78SatisfactoryProgressStandards............................................................................ 79StudentGradeForgivenessPolicy........................................................................ 80StudentRecords.................................................................................................... 80 TranscriptRequests.......................................................................................... 81 ChangingaCurriculumMajor......................................................................... 82 TransferringtoAnotherCollege....................................................................... 82 TransferofCredittoRCC................................................................................ 83CatalogRequirementsforGraduation.................................................................. 83GraduationProcedures.......................................................................................... 84GraduationHonors................................................................................................ 84

StudentLifeStudentActivities.................................................................................................. 86 StudentGovernmentAssociation..................................................................... 87 StudentGovernmentAssociationConstitution................................................ 89 StudentOrganizations...................................................................................... 87 Ambassadors.................................................................................................... 88 StudentParticipationinRCC’sPlanningProcessandDecisionMaking......... 95

StudentRights,Responsibilities,andDueProcessRights.................................................................................................................... 96Responsibilities..................................................................................................... 97ExpectedClassroomConduct............................................................................... 97ContinuingEducationStudentsOnly.................................................................... 98StudentConduct.................................................................................................... 99ProceduresforCharges,Hearings,andAppeals................................................. 101GradeAppealProcess......................................................................................... 102Cheating.............................................................................................................. 102GrievanceProcedure........................................................................................... 103

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March21–25 Monday-Friday Summer2011Schedulingfor CurrentlyEnrolledStudentsBeginsApril4–8 Monday-Friday Fall2011SchedulingforCurrently EnrolledStudentsBeginsApril8 Friday LastDayforStudentstoWithdraw WithoutPenaltyApril12 Tuesday NewStudentScheduling-2:30–5:45pm (Summer)April22 Friday GoodFridayHolidayApril23 Saturday NoSaturdayClassesApril25 Monday ClassesResumeApril25–May4 Monday-Wednesday PaymentforSummer2011CoursesApril27 Wednesday NewStudentScheduling-2:30–5:45pm (Summer)May9 Monday SemesterEndsMay13 Friday GraduationRehearsal–6pmMay14 Saturday Graduation–3pm

SummerSemester2011

May17 Tuesday LateRegistrationforAcceptedStudentsMay17 Tuesday 100%TuitionRefundEndsMay18 Wednesday ClassesBeginMay18–19 Wednesday-ThursdayScheduleAdjustment:Drop/AddMay23 Monday 75%TuitionRefundEnds(8weekclasses)May24 Tuesday 75%TuitionRefundEnds(10weekclasses)May30 Monday MemorialDayHolidayMay31 Tuesday ClassesResumeJune6–9 Monday-Thursday Fall2011SchedulingforCurrently EnrolledStudentsBeginsJune15 Wednesday Midterm(8weekclasses)June22 Wednesday NewStudentScheduling-2:30–5:45pm Midterm(10weeks) LastDayforStudentstoWithdrawWithout Penalty(8WeekClasses) IncompleteGradesFromFallDueJune30–July2 Thursday-Saturday BreakforStudentsandFacultyJuly4 Monday IndependenceHolidayJuly5 Tuesday ClassesResume (10weekclasses)July6 Wednesday FollowMondayscheduleJuly13 Wednesday LastDayforStudentstoWithdraw WithoutPenalty(10WeekClasses)July18 Monday 8WeekClassesEndJuly18–27 Monday-Wednesday PaymentforFall2011ScheduledCoursesJuly25 Monday NewStudentScheduling—2:30–5:45pmAugust1 Monday 10WeekClassesEnd

ACADEMICCALENDAR

2010-2012FallSemester2010

August17 Tuesday LateRegistrationforAcceptedStudentsAugust18 Wednesday LateRegistrationforAcceptedStudents 100%TuitionRefundEndsAugust19 Thursday ClassesBeginAugust19-23 Thursday-Monday ScheduleAdjustment:Drop/AddAugust30 Monday 75%TuitionRefundEndsSeptember6 Monday LaborDayHolidaySeptember7 Tuesday ClassesResumeSeptember30 Thursday IncompleteGradesfromSummerDueOctober11-12 Monday-Tuesday FallBreakforStudentsandFaculty Designatedmake-updaysifneededOctober13 Wednesday ClassesResumeOctober13 Wednesday FollowMondayScheduleOctober18 Monday MidtermOctober18–22 Monday-Friday Spring2011Schedulingfor CurrentlyEnrolledStudentsBeginsOctober27 Wednesday NewStudentScheduling-2:30–5:45pmNovember10 Wednesday NewStudentScheduling-2:30–5:45pmNovember11 Thursday VeteransDayHolidayNovember12 Friday ClassesResumeNovember16 Tuesday LastDayforStudentstoWithdraw WithoutPenaltyNovember22- Monday-Wednesday PaymentforSpring2011CoursesDecember1 November23 Tuesday NewStudentScheduling-2:30–5:45pmNovember25-26 Thursday-Friday ThanksgivingHolidayNovember27 Saturday NoCurriculumClassesNovember29 Monday ClassesResumeDecember16 Thursday SemesterEnds

SpringSemester2011

January6 Thursday LateRegistrationforAcceptedStudents 100%TuitionRefundEndsJanuary7 Friday ClassesBeginJanuary7-11 Friday-Tuesday ScheduleAdjustment:Drop/AddJanuary17 Monday MLKHolidayJanuary18 Tuesday ClassesResumeJanuary19 Wednesday 75%TuitionRefundEndsFebruary18 Friday IncompleteGradesfromFallDueMarch4 Friday MidtermMarch7–12 Monday-Saturday SpringBreakforStudentsandFaculty Designatedmake-updaysifneededMarch14 Monday ClassesResume

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April2–5 Monday-Thursday Fall2012SchedulingforCurrently EnrolledStudentsBeginsApril6 Friday GoodFridayHolidayApril7 Saturday NoSaturdayClassesApril9 Monday ClassesResume LastDayforStudentstoWithdraw WithoutPenaltyApril12 Thursday NewStudentScheduling—2:30–5:45pm (Summer)April23–May2 Monday-Wednesday PaymentforSummer2012Scheduled CoursesApril25 Wednesday NewStudentScheduling—2:30–5:45pmMay7 Monday ClassesEndMay11 Friday GraduationRehearsalat6:00pmMay12 Saturday Graduationat3:00pm

SummerSemester2012

May15 Tuesday LateRegistrationforAcceptedStudentsMay15 Tuesday 100%TuitionRefundEndsMay16 Wednesday ClassesBeginMay16–17 Wednesday-Thursday ScheduleAdjustment:Drop/AddMay21 Monday 75%TuitionRefundEnds(8weeks)May22 Tuesday 75%TuitionRefundEnds(10weeks)May28 Monday MemorialDayHolidayMay29 Tuesday ClassesResumeJune11–15 Monday-Friday Fall2012SchedulingforCurrently EnrolledStudentsBeginsJune13 Wednesday Midterm(8weekclasses)June20 Wednesday NewStudentScheduling-2:30–5:45pm Midterm(10weekclasses)June27 Wednesday LastDayforStudentstoWithdraw WithoutPenalty(8weekclasses) IncompleteGradesDueFromSpringJuly4 Wednesday IndependenceDayHolidayJuly5–7 Thursday-SaturdayBreakforStudentsandFacultyJuly9 Monday ClassesResumeJuly10 Tuesday NewStudentScheduling—2:30–5:45pmJuly11 Wednesday LastDayforStudentstoWithdraw WithoutPenalty(10weekclasses)July16 Monday 8WeekClassesEndJuly23–August1 Monday-Wednesday PaymentforFall2012Scheduled CoursesJuly25 Wednesday NewStudentScheduling-2:30–5:45pmJuly30 Monday 10WeekClassesEnd

**Inclementweatherand/oremergencyclosingswhichinterruptthesemestermaybemadeupbyusingbreakdaysoraddingdaystotheendofthesemestertofulfillcourserequirements.

FallSemester2011

August17 Wednesday LateRegistrationforAcceptedStudentsAugust18 Thursday LateRegistrationforAcceptedStudentsAugust18 Thursday 100%TuitionRefundEndsAugust19 Friday ClassesBeginAugust19–23 Friday-Tuesday ScheduleAdjustment:Drop/AddAugust30 Tuesday 75%TuitionRefundEndsSeptember5 Monday LaborDayHolidaySeptember6 Tuesday ClassesResumeSeptember30 Friday IncompletesfromSummerDueOctober10–11 Monday-Tuesday FallBreakforStudentsandFaculty Designatedmake-updaysifneededOctober12 Wednesday ClassesResumeOctober12 Wednesday FollowMondayScheduleOctober18 Tuesday MidtermOctober24–28 Monday-Friday Spring2012SchedulingforCurrently EnrolledStudentsBeginsNovember9 Wednesday NewStudentScheduling-2:30–5:45pmNovember11 Friday Veteran’sDayHolidayNovember16 Wednesday LastDayforStudentstoWithdraw WithoutPenaltyNovember22 Tuesday NewStudentScheduling-2:30–5:45pmNovember24-25 Thursday-Friday ThanksgivingHolidayNovember26 Saturday NoCurriculumClassesNovember28 Monday ClassesResumeNovember28- Monday-Wednesday PaymentforSpring2012ScheduledCoursesDecember7 December1 Thursday NewStudentScheduling—2:30–5:45pmDecember16 Friday ClassesEnd

SpringSemester2012

January5 Thursday LateRegistrationforAcceptedStudents 100%TuitionRefundEndsJanuary6 Friday ClassesBeginJanuary6–10 Friday-Tuesday ScheduleAdjustments:Drop/AddJanuary16 Monday MLKHolidayJanuary17 Tuesday ClassesResumeJanuary17 Tuesday 75%TuitionRefundEndsFebruary17 Friday IncompleteGradesDueFromFallMarch2 Friday Mid-TermMarch5-10 Monday-Saturday SpringBreakforStudentsandFaculty Designatedmake-updaysifneededMarch12 Monday ClassesResumeMarch19–23 Monday-Friday Summer2012SchedulingforCurrently EnrolledStudentsBeginsMarch28 Wednesday NewStudentScheduling—2:30–5:45pm (Summer)

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STRATEGICDIRECTIVES

1. Developandimplementnewprogramsandcoursesthatarerelevanttoourregion, promotecurrenttechnology,andrespondtoeconomictrends.2. Useemergingtechnologiesandplatformstoenhanceourpublicimage,elevate ourstatusasaculturalcenter,andconnecttothecommunity.3. Developcomprehensive,individualizedapproachestolearningandservicesthat meetstudentneedsandfostersuccess.4. Supplementallocatedfundswithresourcesfromexternalsourcestoenhance RCC’smission.5. Expandcollaborationswithexternaleducationalandworkforcepartnerstohelp studentsmeettheireducationalandcareergoals.6. Optimizecurrentbuildingusage,maketargetedadditions,andimplementchanges tomeettheneedsofagrowingenrollment.

ACCREDITATION RichmondCommunityCollege isaccreditedby theCommissiononCollegesoftheSouthernAssociationofCollegesandSchools(1866SouthernLane,Decatur,Georgia30033-4097:Telephonenumber404-679-4501)toawardassociatedegrees,associateinappliedsciencedegrees,diplomas,andcertificates TheRichmondCommunityCollegeMedicalAssistingprogram isaccreditedbytheCommissiononAccreditationofAlliedHealthEducationPrograms(www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of theMedicalAssisting Education ReviewBoard(MAERB)CommissiononAccreditationofAlliedHealthEducationPrograms,1361ParkStreet,ClearwaterFL33756,727-210-2350.

CRITICALSUCCESSFACTORSREPORT The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges adopted eightperformance measures for accountability. Each college is required to publish itsperformanceratingsontheseeightperformancemeasures.

PERFORMANCEMEASURERESULTS2009The results shown below are for the 2007-08 year, as shown in theNCCCS2009CriticalFactorsReport:

ProgressofBasicSkillsStudentsRCCmetthestandard. StateStandard:75%RCCResult:76% SystemAverage:82%

PassingRatesonLicensure&CertificationExamsforFirst-timeTestTakersRCCmetthestandard. StateStandard:Aggregate=80%RCCResult:88% SystemAverage:86%

PerformanceofCollegeTransferStudentsRCCdidnotmeetthestandard. StateStandard:83%RCCResult:74% SystemAverage:88%

PassingRatesofStudentsinDevelopmentalCoursesRCCmetthestandard. StateStandard:75%RCCResult:89% SystemAverage:77%

TheCollege In 1963, the General Assembly of North Carolina established a system ofcommunitycollegesandtechnicalinstitutes,whichwastobegovernedbytheStateBoard ofEducation, and a local board of trustees for each institution.OnApril 2,1964,theNorthCarolinaDepartmentofCommunityColleges,uponrecommendationoftheCommissionofPublicEducationBeyondtheHighSchoolLevel,establishedRichmondTechnical Institute.Sevenmonths later, thevotersofRichmondCountyauthorized a bond issue and a tax levy for construction and support ofRichmondTechnicalInstitute.InOctober1980,thenamewaschangedtoRichmondTechnicalCollege.InJuly1987,thenamewaschangedtoRichmondCommunityCollegewhentheNorthCarolinaGeneralAssembly approvedRCC’s application for communitycollegestatus.

MISSIONThemission of Richmond Community College is to provide life-long educationalopportunities,workforcetrainingandretraining,culturalenrichment,andcommunityservicestosupporteconomicdevelopmentandenhancethequalityofpeople’slives.

VISIONRichmond Community College will foster educational achievement, economicdevelopment,andpersonalgrowthinRichmondandScotlandcountiesby:• Beinganinstitutionofchoiceforeducationalopportunity.• Servingasaculturalcenterforthecommunity.• Meetingtheindividualneedsandaspirationsofadiversestudentpopulation.• Providingrelevant,evolving,andaccessibleprogramsandservicesemploying currenttechnologyinstate-of-the-artfacilities.• Cultivatingcloseandsupportiverelationshipswiththecommunitiesweserve.• Engagingstudentsinaneducationalexperiencethatpreparesthemforthediverse andchanging21stcenturyworkplace.• Continuouslyimprovingthroughdata-informedself-assessmentsandevaluations.


THEJANETLINDSEY-PETRISBUILDING

Bookstore Abookstore,stockingtextbooksandsupplyitemsforcoursestaughtattheCollege,islocatednearthestudentloungeandisopenfrom8a.m.until6:30p.m.,MondaythroughThursday,duringthefallandspringsemesters.TheRCCBookstoreclosesat12:00noononFridays.Forsummerhours,call(910)410-1851.

J.C.LammStudentCenter Aspaciousstudentloungeprovidesindoorrecreationalfacilities;avendingareaforsandwiches,snacks,andbeverages;andtablesandchairsatwhichstudentsstudy,talk,eat,andrelax.

JOHNE.FORTEBUILDING TheForteBuildinghousestheComputerIntegratedManagementSystems(CIMS)lab, theIndustrialSystemsTechnologylab, theMachiningTechnologylab,andtheWeldinglab.

THEJAMESBUILDING Locatedat106RiceStreetinHamlet,theJamesBuildingwasthehistorichomeoftheLillianB.DuerJamesSchoolofNursing.Thebuildingprovidesadulteducationthrough RCC’s Basic Skills programs. Adult High School, General EducationalDevelopment,EnglishasaSecondLanguage,andliteracycoursesarebasedoutofthislocallandmark.

J.RICHARDCONDERLEARNINGRESOURCESCENTER RCC’s Learning Resources Center is a 20,000 square foot building filled withbooks,magazines,computers,studyrooms,anda tutorialcenter. Thesecondfloorof the libraryoffersbeautifulviewsof thecampus.TheLRCiscomposedof threedepartments:theLibrary,theGuidedStudiesCenterandtheInstructionalTechnologyCenter.

Library The library includes over 30,000 books in its general, reference and specialcollections which contain a wide variety of magazines, newspapers, and onlinedatabasestosupplementtheCollege’sdegree,diploma,andcertificateprograms.Thelibraryprovidesanappropriatesettingforresearch,study,orleisurereading.Librarystaffareavailabletoassistfaculty,staff,students,andthecommunity.

GuidedStudiesCenter TheGuided Studies Center offers free tutoring to curriculum studentswho areexperiencing academic difficulty. Coordinators provide appropriate tutors and/orstudymaterials.Assistanceandmaterialsarealsoavailabletostudentswhowanttoimprovemathematics,reading,study,orwritingskills.TheCenterprovidesproctoringservicesforRCCcurriculuminstructorsandstudentsofothereducationalinstitutionsintheUnitedStates.

InstructionalTechnologiesCenter TheInstructionalTechnologiesCenteroffersawiderangeofservicestosupporttheinstructionalprogramsoftheCollege.Thissupportincludesvideoconferencing,Blackboardmaintenance, receiving and transmitting distance learning courses, andassistingfacultywithcoursedevelopment.Inconjunctionwiththelocalcablevisioncompany,theInstructionalTechnologiesCenteralsohousesWRCC-TVCable21,an

SuccessofDevelopmentalStudentsinSubsequentCollege-LevelCoursesRCCmetthestandard. StateStandard:80%RCCResult:93% SystemAverage:89%StudentSatisfactionofProgramCompletersandNon-CompletersRCCmetthestandard. StateStandard:90%RCCResult:100% SystemAverage:96%

CurriculumStudentRetention,Graduation,&TransferRCCmetthestandard. StateStandard:65%RCCResult:71% SystemAverage:69%

ClientSatisfactionwithCustomizedTrainingRCCdidnotmetthestandard. StateStandard:90%RCCResult:89% SystemAverage:94%

LOCATION The160-acremaincampusofRichmondCommunityCollegeislocatedonU.S.Highway 74 between Rockingham and Hamlet. This four-lane highway intersectswithU.S.Highway1andU.S.Highway220inRockinghamandmakesthecollegeeasilyaccessibletoallstudentsintheRCCservicearea.TheCollegealsoownstheJamesBuilding,locatedonRiceStreetindowntownHamlet;theWilliamR.PurcellBuilding, located onAtkinson Street in downtown Laurinburg; and the F. DianeHoneycuttCenter,locatedonMcLeanStreet,inLaurinburg.

FACILITIES The College’s physical plant on the main campus consists of seven buildings,creating a total of 204,600 square feet. This area includes offices, classrooms,laboratories, shops, campusmaintenance, storage, and special facilities suchas thecomputer technologies center, library, guided studies center, teaching auditorium,studentcenter,bookstore,andcommunityauditoriumandbanquetrooms.ContinuingEducation courses are taught in various locations, including themain campus, theJamesBuilding,theWilliamR.PurcellBuilding,andtheF.DianeHoneycuttCenter.An amphitheater, designed for community and college use, is located on themaincampusandisutilizedforpublicevents.

THEHUGHA.LEEBUILDING

Auditorium Theteachingauditoriumseats70peopleandisusedforlargeclasspresentations,staffmeetings,studentactivities,andpublicfunctionssuchascivicmeetings.

TheCareerCenter TheCareerCenteraffords studentsanopportunity toexplorepersonal strengthsandinterestsbeforeselectingacareer.TheCareerCenterisstaffedwithprofessionalswhoaretrainedincareerexploration.Informationandguidanceconcerningjobsearchskills, college and job information, job interviewing skills, and resumewriting areavailable.


RESIDENCEHALLS ResidencehallsarenotprovidedbyRichmondCommunityCollege.Astudentnotlivingwithincommutingdistance,andwhowishestoliveinthecollegearea,mustmakehis/herownarrangements.RichmondCommunityCollegedoesnotsupervisestudentsintheirlivingquarters. Studentswhotakethesameoccupationalextensioncoursemorethantwicewithinafive-yearperiodshallpaytuitionbasedonaformulainvolvingtheamountoffundsgeneratedbyastudentmembershiphourforoccupationalextensionmultipliedbythenumberofactualhourstheclassistobetaught.Studentswhocandemonstratecourserepetitionbystandardsgoverningthecertificateorlicensingprograminwhichtheyareenrolledareexempt.NCseniorcitizenstakingthesamecoursemorethantwicewithinafive-yearperiodmustpaytuitionbasedonthesameformula.

educationalchannelwhichprovidescommunity-orientedprograms,nationalandstateteleconferences,andseminars.

THEROBERTL.ANDELIZABETHS.COLEAUDITORIUMANDCOMMUNITYCENTER

TheColeAuditoriumandBanquetFacilities The ColeAuditorium is a 1000-seat auditorium designed to house major arts,cultural,educational,andcivicevents.Meetingandbanquetroomscanaccommodate225forabanquetor675forareception.Thespaciouslobbyisalsousedforspecialevents.

TheCustomizedIndustrialTrainingCenter The Customized Industrial Training Center (CIT) supports local industry byassessingtrainingneedsanddevelopingprogramstomeetthoseneeds.Emphasisisplacedonskilledandsemiskilledworkers.

THEL.G.ANDCARRIEB.DEWITTTECHNOLOGYCENTER The 13,000 square foot DeWitt Technology Center houses computer labs, anelectronicslab,administrativeoffices,acentralcomputerplusthedistanceeducation,e-mail and web servers. Staff computers throughout the campus are linked to thenetworkviafiberopticbackbone,thusallowingusersaccesstoprogramswhichonlyexistonCISand/orothernetworkapplications. The Business Office, Development Office and the Office of the President arelocatedonthesecondfloor.

TheSmallBusinessCenter TheSmallBusinessCenter isdesigned toprovide support fornewandexistingbusinessesinRichmondandScotlandCounties.TheCenterhasalibraryofprintedandvideomaterialsonsmallbusinessmanagementandoffersspecialworkshopsandseminarsthroughouttheyear.TheCenterservesasanetworkingagencytoprovideinformationtothosedesiringitsservices.

THEJOSEPHGRIMSLEYHEALTHSCIENCEBUILDING The35,600 square footGrimsleyHealthScienceBuildinghouses theAssociateDegree Nursing, Medical Assisting Technology, Nursing Assistant, and PracticalNursingprograms. Key featuresof thisbuildingare its tiered lectureand seminarrooms, biology and physiology labs, a 50-seat computer lab, and instructionaltechnologysystems.TheLillianB.DuerJamesSchoolofNursingislocatedinthisbuilding.

THEWILLIAMR.PURCELLBUILDING Locatedat201AtkinsonStreetinLaurinburg,theCenterisopenfrom8:00a.m.until10:00p.m.MondaythroughThursdayanduntil2:30p.m.onFriday.Avarietyof continuing education courses are conducted at the Center which has two fullyequippedcomputerlabs.

THEF.DIANEHONEYCUTTCENTER The18,271squarefootF.DianeHoneycuttCenterislocatedat600McLeanStreetinLaurinburgandhousesclassrooms,computerlabs,nursinglabs,facultyoffices,a100-seatmultipurposeroom,andanindustrialtrainingcenter.ThePracticalNursing,NursingAssistant,andHVAC/RefrigerationcurriculawillbehousedtherealongwithContinuingEducationcourses.

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ContinuingEducationPrograms RichmondCommunityCollegeoffers adults, 18yearsoldorolder, avarietyofnoncrediteducationalprogramswhichaffordanopportunitytofinishhighschool,toparticipateinpreemploymenttraining,toupgradecurrentjobskills,andtoimprovepersonal and family life.ContinuingEducation offers a large selection of subjectswhichare taughtatconvenienthours,atconvenient locations,andas frequentlyasneeded.Afeeischargedformostclasses.Textbooksand/ormaterials,ifneeded,mustbepurchasedbythestudent. Asneedsareidentified,coursesaredeveloped,scheduled,andannouncedtothepublic.Toensureaplaceintheclass,interestedpersonsareencouragedtopreregisterby telephoning the receptionist at Richmond Community College at 410-1700 or276-3331;ortheScotlandCenterat276-1388.Manyclasseshaveenrollmentlimits;therefore,preferencewillbegiventopreregistrants.Formalregistrationtakesplaceatthefirstclassmeeting. The public is encouraged to make their needs and/or interests known to theContinuingEducationDepartmentbycalling410-1700.

THECONTINUINGEDUCATIONUNIT Thecontinuingeducationunit(CEU)isusedasthebasicmeansforrecognizinganindividual’sparticipationinandforrecordingtheinstitution’sofferingofnoncreditclasses,courses,andprograms.ACEUisdefinedastencontacthoursofparticipationin an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship,capabledirection,andqualifiedinstruction.TherearetwotypesofCEUapplications:individualandinstitutional. ThefollowingcriteriaaretobeutilizedfortheawardingofindividualCEUs:

1. Thenoncreditactivityisplannedinresponsetoanassessmentofeducationalneedsforaspecifictargetpopulation.

2. Thereisastatementofobjectivesandrationale.3. Contentisselectedandorganizedinasequentialmanner.4. Theactivityisofaninstructionalnatureandissponsoredorapprovedbyan

academic or administrative unit of the institution best qualified to affect thequalityoftheprogramcontentandtoapprovetheresourcepersonnelutilized.

5. Thereisaprovisionforregistrationforindividualparticipationandtoprovidedataforinstitutionalreporting.

6. Appropriate evaluation procedures are utilized and criteria established forawardingCEUstoindividualstudentspriortothebeginningoftheactivity.Thismay include theevaluationofstudentperformance, instructionalprocedures,andcourseeffectiveness.

Noncreditofferingswhichdonotmeet the individualCEUcriteriashouldbeaccountedforonlyintermsoftheinstitutionalCEU,noindividualCEUsshouldbeawarded.Normallythesenoncreditofferingswillbelessstructuredandmoreinformalinnature. Neither individual nor institutional CEUs normally should be used to recognize oraccountforparticipationinentertainment,social,orathleticactivities.InstitutionalCEUsshouldmeetthefollowingcriteria:

1. The activity is a planned educational experience of a continuing educationnature.

2. Theactivityissponsoredbyanacademicoradministrativeunitoftheinstitutionqualifiedtoaffectthequalityoftheprogramcontentandtoselectandapprovetheresourcepersonnelutilized.

3. Record of attendance is required for institutional reporting use and a file ofprogrammaterialswillbemaintainedbytheCollege.

Regularattendanceandparticipationisessentialforeffectiveteachingandlearning.Aminimumattendanceof80%isrequiredtoreceiveCEUs. Studentsmaynot take the sameoccupational extension coursemore than twicewithinafive-yearperiod.

TRANSCRIPTS TheContinuingEducationRecordsSecretary,underthedirectionoftheVicePresidentof Continuing Education, is in charge of all Continuing Education student records.Astudentmay receive a transcript or other permanent record information by completinga Transcript Request Form. Transcripts may be mailed or e-mailed to any school orprospectiveemployer,butmaynotbefaxed. GeneralEducationalDevelopment(GED)graduatesmustcontacttheNCGEDOfficeforatranscript.ThetranscriptformisavailableonRCC’swebsiteatwww.richmondcc.edu/_con_ed/Forms/Transcript or by written request to NC GED® Office, 5016 MailServiceCenter,Raleigh,NC27699-5016 AdultHighSchoolgraduatesmustcontacttheAHS/GEDCoordinatorforatranscript.ThetranscriptformisavailableonRCC’swebsiteatwww.richmondcc.edu.


CONTINUINGEDUCATIONPROGRAMSBASICSKILLSPROGRAMS

BasicSkillsprogramsaredesignedtobecomprehensive,flexible,innovativeandavailable as theyaddress theneedsofbusinesses, industries, andcommunities andcitizensinRichmondandScotlandCounties.

AdultBasicEducation(ABE) For adults functioning below the 9th grade level, RCC offers ABE classes inreading,writing,mathematics,sciences,andsocialstudies.BooksfortheseclassesarefurnishedbyRCC.Thereisnochargetoenroll. Classes are offered in various locations throughout Richmond and ScotlandCountiesaswellasonthemaincampus. Classesmaybestartedinanareaifthereareenoughstudentsandsuitableclassroomspaceisavailable.AnewAdultBasicEducationclassmaybestartediftherearetwelvestudents.

AdultHighSchool RCCofferstheAdultHighSchoolprogramincooperationwiththeRichmondandScotlandCountypublicschoolsystems.StudentsintheAdultHighSchoolDiplomaprogrammustbeatleast18yearsoldandnotcurrentlyenrolledinanypublic/privateschool.Personsbetween16and17yearsofagemaybeadmittedwithapprovalofthelocalschoolsuperintendent.Thosewhohavebeenoutofschoolforsixmonthsmaybeadmittedwithaparent’sorguardian’spermission. StudentsmustmeetallrequirementsthatareexpectedfromagraduateofRichmondorScotlandCountySchoolSystems.Twenty-oneunitsofcreditwillberequiredforgraduation for students 18 years old and older. Students in ScotlandCounty, ages16and17,mustcomplete28unitsofstudytoearnanAdultHighSchoolDiploma.StudentsinRichmondCounty,ages16and17,mustcomplete26unitsofstudytoearnanAdultHighSchoolDiploma.Thesecoursecreditsmaybeacombinationofcreditsfromthepublic/privateschoolandRichmondCommunityCollegeAdultHighSchoolprogram. ThereisnochargetoenrollintheAdultHighSchoolprogram. AgraduationceremonyisheldannuallyforAdultHighSchoolandGEDdiplomagraduates.

CompensatoryEducation(CED) TheCompensatory Education program provides intellectually challenged adultsage 17 and over a free and appropriate public education suited to their individualneedsandcapabilities.Programsofstudy includeLanguage,Math,SocialScience,Community Living, Consumer Education, Health andVocational. The educationalopportunities should enable the intellectually challenged adult to become moreindependentandselfdirecting, tobenefitfromoccupational trainingandtoacquireskills tomeetandmanagecommunityworkandpersonaladult responsibilitiesanddeveloptotheirfullestpotential.

EnglishasaSecondLanguage(ESL) These classes are designed for any adult who is not a native English speaker,Reading,writing,speaking,listeningandemployabilityskillsaretaught.Studentsareplacedinclasslevelswithotherstudentswhohavesimilarlanguageneeds.

GeneralEducationalDevelopment(GED) TheGEDprogramisdesignedtohelptheadultearntheequivalentofahighschooldiploma.Thestudentstudiessubjectsinthefiveareasneededtopassthehighschoolequivalencytest.Theseareasare:LanguageArts–Writing,LanguageArts–Reading,Mathematics,SocialStudies, andScience.Upon successful completionof the test,the student receives aHigh School EquivalencyDiploma from the State ofNorthCarolina. TheGEDtestisgivenMondaythroughThursdayatavarietyoftimesandlocations.A studentmustmeet specific guidelines prior to being recommended to the GEDexaminerfortesting. There isnocharge toenroll in theGEDprogram;however, thecost to take theGEDis$7.50.Twoformsofidentification(onemustbeaphotoID),isrequiredbeforetakingtheGEDexam. AgraduationceremonyisheldannuallyforAdultHighSchoolandGEDdiplomagraduates.

OnlineClasses TheBasicSkillsProgramofferstwoonlineclassesviatheInternetforstudentswhoareunable toattend traditional, regularlyscheduledclassesdue toworkschedules,health,orpersonalpreference.Theonlinecoursesincludetutorials,applications,andmasterytests.Theseclassesarefreeofcharge.

1. GEDOnlineoffersonlinecoursescoveringthefivecomponentsof theGEDTest.

2. Pre-GEDOnlineoffersonlinelessonstoimproveskillsnecessaryforadvancingtotheGEDOnlineclasses.

Toenroll inonlineclasses,adultsmustbeassessedtodeterminetheappropriateclassandattendaface-to-faceorientation.

SkillsEnhancement SkillsEnhancementoffershighschoolgraduatestheopportunitytoenhanceskillsforimprovingcollegeassessmentscores.Thisclassisalsohelpfulforworkersneedingtorefreshskillsinordertoimprovescoresonjob-relatedtests.Classesareavailableonlineorinatraditionalclassroomsetting.

BUSINESSANDINDUSTRYSUPPORT Business and Industry Support (BIS) programs at Richmond Community Collegeprovidefortheassessmentofneedsfortrainingandforthedevelopmentanddeliveryofcustomizedtrainingprogramsforskilledandsemiskilledworkersemployedinindustrial-typeoccupationsandtraditionaltradesinRichmondandScotlandCounties. BISclassesaredesignedforspecificgroupsofworkerswhoneedadditionalskillsandtechnicalknowledge,andalsoforworkerswhoneedtoupdatetheirskillsbecauseof technologicalchanges.BISclassesare jointlyplannedby the institutionand theindustryorindustriestobeservedandareintendedtoprovidetrainingthatcannotbeprovidedthroughexistingoccupationalprograms.

CUSTOMIZEDINDUSTRIALTRAINING Thepurposeof thisprogramis tohelpneworexpandingindustriesmeet immediatemanpower needs and to encourage industry to develop long-range training programsto satisfy continuing replacement and retraining needs. Subject tominimal limitations,RichmondCommunityCollege,incooperationwiththeNCCommunityCollegeSystem,willdesignandadministeraspecialprogramfortrainingtheproductionmanpowerrequiredbyanyneworexpandingindustrycreatingnewjobopportunitiesinNorthCarolina.


Inordertoreceiveassistance,eligiblebusinessesandindustriesmustdemonstratetwoormoreofthefollowingcriteria:

1. Thebusinessismakinganappreciablecapitalinvestment;2. Thebusinessisdeployingnewtechnology;3. Thebusinessiscreatingjobs,expandinganexistingworkforce,orenhancing

theproductivityandprofitabilityoftheoperationswithinthestate;and4. Theskillsoftheworkerswillbeenhancedbytheassistance.

SMALLBUSINESSCENTER TheSmallBusinessCenter(SBC)supportsthedevelopmentofnewbusinessesandthegrowthofexistingbusinessesbybeingacommunity-basedproviderofcounseling,training,resourceinformation,andbusinessalliances.

GrowingAmericaThroughEntrepreneurship(GATE) TheGATEprogramisofferedaspartofaU.S.DepartmentofLabordemonstrationand targetsdislocatedworkers fromRichmondandScotlandCounties foravarietyofassistancedirectlyrelatedtostartingandrunningabusiness. InNorthCarolina,ProjectGATE, is beingoffered as a cooperativeventureof theNCDepartment ofCommerce,theNCCommunityCollegeSystem-SmallBusinessCenterNetwork,theNCEmploymentSecurityCommission,NCREALEnterprises,localJobLinkCareerCenters,andtheRuralCenter.Visitwww.ncprojectgate.orgformoreinformation.

IndividualCounseling The SBC Director provides individual counseling to new or existing businessownerstofindsolutionstochallengingbusinessquestions.Thedirectorassistswiththedevelopmentofbusinessplansthatprovideinformationonfinancingabusiness,bookkeepingandtaxes,andmarketing.

ProfessionalDevelopmentSeminars Seminars on topics ranging from supervisory training and salesmanship toInternetmarketingareofferedthroughouttheyear.Thesehalf-dayseminarsfeatureprofessionalsineachfields.Tuitionis$5.

RuralEntrepreneurshipthroughActionLearning(REAL)RapidResponse ThisprogramisdesignedforeconomicdevelopmentintheRichmondCommunityCollegeservicearea.REALisafast-pacedstudyinstartingasmallbusiness.Itisafivesession,15-hoursstudythatcoversthebuildingofabusinessplan.Thisisafreeprogram for all entrepreneurswanting to start abusiness inRichmondorScotlandCounty.

PREEMPLOYMENTPROGRAM The Pre Employment program provides pre-vocational training/counseling andassistanceforchronicallyunemployedandunderemployedadults.Theprogramisaimedatplacingtheseadultsintopermanentemploymentorfurthereducationaltraining. The primary objective of Pre Employment is to help the jobless trainee reorienthimselftotheworldofworkthroughthedevelopmentofcommunicationskillswhicharenecessaryforgettingandkeepingajob.Toaccomplishthispurpose,thePreEmploymentprogramfirstidentifiesandrecruitspeoplewithinthecommunitywhoareinthegreatestneedof this service.Theunemployedonpublic assistance are preferred candidates forthe program. In an effort to place each graduate in a jobwhichfits his/her ability andinterest,PreEmploymentstaffmembersdevelopjobopportunitieswithinlocalbusinesses

andindustry.Insomecases,graduatesmaybedirectedintospecificprogramsavailableatRichmondCommunityCollege.

CareerReadinessCenter

TheCareerReadinessCenterprovidesWorkKeystestingandcertificationservicestostudents,aswellastoemployersandtheirpotentialemployees,foranominalfee.SuccessfulcompletionoftheWorkKeystestsprovidesaportablecredentialthatprovidesevidenceoftheinitialjobskillssoughtbyemployers.

OCCUPATIONALSKILLS Occupationalskillscourseshelpadultsacquiremarketableskillslikewordprocessingorprepareadultsforlicensureorcertificationexams.Shortcoursesofferedthroughthisprogramhelpadultsenhancejobskills.Carpentry,masonry,electricalwiring,computerskills, Spanish, small engine repair, Notary Public, and EffectiveTeacherTraining areamongthecoursesoffered. Businesses and industries can look to Richmond Community College to trainemployeestousenewsoftwareprogramsortoimprovemanagementskillsbyenrollinginasupervisoryskillscourse.Dependinguponthephysicalneedsof thecourses,somecoursesmaybetaughtonlocationinthebusinessorindustry.

Ed2Go RichmondCommunity College offers a variety of continuing education classesonline via Ed2Go for students who have Internet access. Course materials andassignmentsareonlineandavailable24hoursaday,sevendaysaweek. Studentsmayworkwhentheyhavetimeavailable. Priortostartingeachcourse,studentswillberequired:(1)topaytheregistrationfeeand(2)completeanonlineorientation.Togetstarted,studentsneedaccesstotheInternetandane-mailaccountinordertotaketheclass.Coursesareavailableeverysixweeksoron thedate indicated.Thee-mailaddressforonlinecourses is:www.ed2go.com/richmondccandcanbeaccessedatanytime.

PUBLICSAFETYANDALLIEDHEALTH ThePublicSafetyprogramsoffer trainingfor lawenforcementofficers,firefighters,EMTs, paramedics, and rescue technicians. Courses provide instruction to meetcertificationrequirementsestablishedbystateagencies.Registrationfeesarewaivedforthoseaffiliatedwithdepartmentsrelevanttothetrainingcontent. Basic LawEnforcementTraining (BLET) is also offered through the Public Safetyprograms. BLET is designed to give students essential skills required for entry-levelemployment as lawenforcementofficerswith state, county,municipalgovernments, orprivateenterprise. The program utilizes N. C. Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commissionmandatedtopicsandmethodsofinstruction.Generalsubjectsinclude,butarenotlimitedto, criminal, juvenile, civil, traffic and alcoholic beverages laws; investigative, patrol,custody,andcourtprocedures;emergencyresponses;andethicsandcommunityrelations. AlliedHealth programs offer training for people interested in the health care field.CoursesprovideinstructiontomeetcertificationrequirementsestablishedbystateagenciestobecomecertifiedinsuchfieldsasnursingassistantlevelIandlevelII.Othercoursesthat are offered are directed in areas of professional enrichment such as MedicationAdministrationandPhlebotomy.


PERSONALENRICHMENTCOURSES Courses offered for personal growth or enjoyment are considered personalenrichmentcourses.Theyincludeawidevarietyoftopics,suchasart,history,crafts,andmusic.Someclassesaredesignedandmarketedspecificallyforseniorcitizens.

CLASSLOCATIONS Manyadulteducationcoursesandservicesarelocatedonthecollegecampus.OthercoursesandservicesareprovidedatextensioncentersinRockinghamandLaurinburg.Extensioncentersincludeschoolbuildings,communitybuildings,churches,libraries,industrial buildings and other approved facilities. Basic Skills classes, can beestablishedinanewlocationwhenevertwelveormoreadultsexpressaninterestandasiteisavailable.

THEF.DIANEHONEYCUTTCENTER The18,271squarefootF.DianeHoneycuttCenterislocatedat600McLeanStreetinLaurinburgandhousesclassrooms,computerlabs,nursinglabs,facultyoffices,a100-seatmultipurposeroom,andanindustrialtrainingcenter.ThePracticalNursing,NursingAssistant,andHVAC/RefrigerationcurriculawillbehousedtherealongwithContinuingEducationcourses.

THEJAMESBUILDING Locatedat106RiceStreetinHamlet,theJamesBuildingwasthehistorichomeoftheLillianB.DuerJamesSchoolofNursing.Thefacilitynowprovidesaone-stopcenterforservicesprovidedbytheBasicSkillsProgram.AdultHighSchool,GED,ESL,andBasicSkillscoursesarebasedoutofthislocallandmark.

WILLIAMR.PURCELLBUILDING ThePurcellBuildingislocatedat201AtkinsonStreet.ThePurcellBuildingisopen8:00a.m.until10:00p.m.MondaythroughThursdayandfrom8:00a.m.until2:30p.m.onFriday.AvarietyofdayandeveningBasicSkillsclassesareoffered.

CONTINUINGEDUCATIONTUITIONANDFEES TypeofCourses Registration OtherFeeCharges AdultBasicEducation None None AdultHighSchool None Textbooks GEDCompletion None Textbooks Testfee–$7.50 OccupationalCourses 1–24hours $65.00 Textbooksand/or 25–50hours $120.00 materials 51+hours $175.00 Self-SupportingCourses Tuitionvaries

TuitionissetbytheStateBoardofCommunityCollegesandissubjecttochange.Forcurrenttuitioncosts,visitwww.richmondcc.eduandcheckundertheContinuingEducationTuitionlink. In compliance with legislation passed by the 1993GeneralAssembly, studentswhotakethesameoccupationalextensioncoursemorethantwicewithinafive-yearperiodshallpaytuitionbasedonaformulainvolvingtheamountoffundsgeneratedbyastudentmembershiphourforoccupationalextensionmultipliedbythenumberof

actualhourstheclassistobetaught.Studentswhocandemonstratecourserepetitionisrequiredbystandardsgoverningthecertificateorlicensingprograminwhichtheyareenrolledareexempt.

SeniorCitizens Continuing Education/Occupational Extension Courses: Registration feesshall bewaived for up to 96 contact hours of non-credit instruction per academicsemester for senior citizens age65orolderwhoarequalifiedas legal residentsofNorthCarolina. (Proof of age is required.) Senior citizens are not limited to thenumberofclassesthatcanbetakenusingfeewaiversaslongasthecumulativehoursdonotexceed96hours.However,ifthecumulativenumberofcontacthoursenrolledexceeds96inagivensemester,theseniorcitizenshallnotreceiveawaiverforthelastcourseforwhichhe/sheregistered.Iftheseniorcitizenenrollssimultaneouslyformultiplecoursesthatexceed96contacthours,theCollegeshalluseitsdiscretiontodetermineforwhichcoursetochargetheregistrationfee. NorthCarolinaseniorcitizenstakingthesameoccupationalcoursemorethantwicewithinafive-yearperiodmustpaytuitionbasedonthesameformula.Seniorcitizensarenotexemptfrompayingtuitionforself-supportingcourses.

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AdmissionsADMISSIONSPOLICY

RichmondCommunityCollegeisfirmlycommittedtothe“OpenDoor”policyoftheNorthCarolinaCommunityCollegeSystem.Thispolicystatesthatallpersons,19yearsorolder,regardlessofrace,creed,color,sex,disability,ornationaloriginwhocanprofitfrominstructionatRichmondCommunityCollegeshallbeadmittedtotheCollegeprovidedspaceisavailable. TheCollegeacceptsapplicationscontinuouslythroughouttheschoolyear.Earlyapplication is advised formany programs. Admission to allied health curricula iscompetitiveamongqualifiedapplicantsaccordingtoestablishedcriteria.Alladmissionproceduresshouldbecompletedatleastthree(3)daysbeforeactualenrollmentinaprogram. Personsbetween16and18yearsofagewhohavespecialneedsmaybeadmittedwith the approval of the local school superintendent or under other provisions ofthelawrelatingtohighschooldropouts.RichmondCommunityCollegehasadualenrollmentagreementwiththeRichmondandScotlandCountyBoardsofEducation.ApplicantsseekingmoreinformationaboutthispolicyshouldcontactacounselorintheStudentDevelopmentOffice. To be admitted to a curriculum program at Richmond Community College,applicantsmust have a high school diplomaor the equivalent (GED). Exceptionstotheseadmissionspolicies,includingtheU.S.DepartmentofEducationAbilitytoBenefitprovisionfornon-highschoolgraduates,maybedeterminedafteraconferencebetweentheapplicantandtheDirectorofCounselingand/or theVicePresidentforStudentDevelopment. Home-schoolsapplicantsorapplicantswhograduatedfromanon-publicsecondaryschoolmustprovide(1)proofofcurrentregistrationwiththeNorthCarolinaDivisionofNon-PublicEducationand(2)acopyofatranscript.

DEGREECURRICULA TheCollegeofferscurriculathatleadtoAssociateinArts,AssociateinScience,andAssociateinAppliedSciencedegrees.Applicantstoanyofthesecurriculamustbehighschoolgraduatesortheequivalent(NorthCarolinahighschoolgraduatesmusthavepassedtheN.C.CompetencyTest).

DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATECURRICULA The College offers curricula leading to a diploma or certificate.Applicants foradmission to these curricula should be high school graduates or the equivalent;however,considerationwillbegiventothosewhoarenothighschoolgraduatesbuthavetheabilitytobenefitfromacourseofstudy.

ADMISSIONSPROCEDURESToapplyforadmissiontoanyRichmondCommunityCollege(RCC)degree,diploma,orcertificatecurriculum,anapplicantshould: 1. CompleteandsubmitanapplicationforadmissiontoRCC. 2. Sendacopyofhis/herhighschooltranscriptorGEDequivalenttoRCC,along withtranscriptsfromanypost-secondaryschoolsattended.Ifhe/shegraduated fromanon-publichighschool,proofofcurrentregistrationwiththeNorth CarolinaDivisionofNon-PublicEducationandatranscriptarerequired. a.Astudentmaybeacceptedasa“SpecialCredit”withoutahighschool transcriptforonesemester. b.Astudentwhoisacceptedasaspecialcreditstudentwillnotbeeligiblefor financialaiduntilthetranscriptisreceived.The student will be responsible for providing all official transcript(s) during thesemester before being accepted into a curriculum program. Receipt of an officialtranscript confirming anAssociate Degree or higher from a regionally accreditedinstitutionwillexemptthestudentfromprovidingahighschoolcompletiontranscript. 3. TaketheACCUPLACERassessmenttomeasureperformanceinthefollowing areas:arithmetic,elementaryalgebra,readingandsentenceskills.Thestudent willbemadeawareofanydeficienciesintheseareasandwillbeassigned totheappropriatedevelopmentaleducationcourse. a.TheAssociateDegreeNursingandPracticalNursingprogramshavespecial admissionrequirements.Acollegecounselorcanprovideadditional information. b.Anapplicantwhoholdsanassociate’sdegreeorhigherisnotrequiredto taketheACCUPLACERAssessment. 4. Completeakeyboardingassessment.Astudentscoringlessthan25words perminuteonthetimedassessmentisrequiredtotakeOST080 KeyboardingLiteracy. 5. TalktoacounseloraboutyourACCUPLACERresultsandyoureducational goals.

ACCUPLACERAssessmentRequirementsImportanttotheadmissions’processistheproperplacementofeachstudentincoursesthatcorrespondtohis/herlevelofability.


ThefollowingACCUPLACERassessmentscoresare theminimumscoresrequiredforplacementintoidentifiedalgebra,arithmetic,English,andreadingclasses.

Algebra 55 Algebra 75–coursesrequiringMAT080asapre-requisite Arithmetic 55 Reading 80 SentenceSkills 86

SATORACTSUBSTITUTION SATorACTscoresmaybeacceptedinlieuofACCUPLACER.AnapplicantmayhaveSATorACTscoressenttotheAdmissionsOffice,orhavethemincludedaspartof the high school or college transcript.Appropriate SAT scores are less than fiveyearsoldandat least450onCriticalReadingand450onMath.AppropriateACTscoresarelessthanfiveyearsoldandatleast18onEnglish,17onMath,and18onReading. If therearequestionsconcerningSATorACTscores,orexemptionfromACCUPLACER,pleasecontactanyofthecounselorsatRCCat(910)410-1730. Studentswhodonotmeettherequiredtestscoreswillbeplacedindevelopmentalclassesaccordingtothechartbelow: CLASS CPTSCORE ENG080 WritingFoundations 20-52 ENG090 CompositionStrategies 53-85 MAT050 BasicMathSkills 20-29 MAT060 EssentialMathematics 30-54 MAT070 IntroductoryAlgebra 20-54 MAT080 IntermediateAlgebra 55-74 RED070 EssentialReadingSkills 40-51 RED080 IntroductiontoCollegeReading 52-68 RED090 ImprovedCollegeReading 69-79 Allscoresareexpressedasstandardscores.

READINGSKILLSREQUIREMENT Allstudentsmustscoreatthe10thpercentileorhigheronthereadingcomprehensionsection of the placement assessment in order to be admitted to any college-levelprogram.Studentsscoringbelowthe10thpercentilewillbereferredtoanappropriateliteracyeducationprogramdesignedtoimprovereadingproficiency. Studentsmaytakethereadingassessmentthreetimestoachievetheminimumrequiredscore.

DEVELOPMENTALEDUCATION StudentswhoseplacementassessmentscoresindicateaneedforextrainstructioninEnglish,keyboarding,mathematics,orreadingwillberequiredtoenrollinappropriatedevelopmentaleducationcourses.AlistofcurriculumcourseshavingdevelopmentalprerequisitesappearsintheCurriculumProgramschapterofthiscatalog.Thestudentrequired to take developmental education courses should consult that list beforechoosingcurriculumcourses.

CREDITFORNONTRADITIONALLEARNING

ADVANCEDCREDITFORHIGHSCHOOLSTUDENTS RCC has entered into anArticulationAgreement with local school systems toprovideadvancedplacementforselectedhighschoolcourses.Highschoolgraduateswhosuccessfullycompleteoneormoreoftheselectedcoursesandpresentevidence

ofmasteryofskillsinthecourse(s)willbegrantedcreditatRCCforthecomparablecourse inadegreeordiplomaprogram.Studentsdesiringmore informationshouldcontacttheDirectorofAdmissionsorVicePresidentforStudentDevelopment.

ADVANCEDPLACEMENT(AP)CREDITS Studentsmay receive college credit if the appropriate score is achieved on theAdvancedPlacement(AP)examination.Studentsinterestedinsuchcreditmusthaveofficial score reports from the College Board Entrance Examination submitted totheRegistrar’sOffice. Oncereceived, theRegistrarwillevaluateandawardcreditaccordinglytoenrolledstudents.Creditwillapplytowardsgraduationrequirementsinthestudent’scurriculumprogram;however,qualitypointsarenotawarded.Examination Minimum RCCCourse Semester Score CreditHours

Biology 3 BIO111 4Biology 5 BIO111and112 8CalculusAB 3 MAT271 4CalculusBC 5 MAT271and272 8Chemistry 3 CHM151 4Chemistry 5 CHM151and152 8ComputerScienceA 3 CIS110 3ComputerScienceAB 3 CIS115 3Economics–Macro 3 ECO252 3Economics-Micro 3 ECO251 3EnglishLanguage/Comp 3 ENG111 3EnvironmentalScience 3 BIO140/140A 4History(European) 3 HIS121 3History(European) 5 HIS121andHIS122 6History(UnitedStates) 3 HIS131 3History(UnitedStates) 5 HIS131andHIS132 6History(World) 3 HIS111 3History(World) 5 HIS111andHIS112 6PhysicsB 3 PHY151 4PhysicsB 5 PHY151and152 8PhysicsCPart1Mechanics 3 PHY251 4Part2Elec.&Magnet. 3 PHY252 4Psychology 3 PSY150 3SpanishLanguage 3 SPA111 3U.S.GovernmentandPolitics 3 POL120 3

COLLEGE-LEVELEXAMINATIONPROGRAM(CLEP) The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) provides students of any agewiththeopportunitytodemonstratecollege-levelachievementthroughaprogramofexamsinundergraduatecollegecourses. TestscoresmustbesubmittedtotheRegistrarforevaluation.TheCollegeBoardofferstheseexaminationsatpermanenttestcentersthroughouttheUnitedStates.Test center information can be obtained at: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html.


MILITARYTRAINING Creditmaybeawardedtostudentsforeducationalexperienceinthearmedservices.DocumentationofexperiencemustbesubmittedtotheRegistrarwhowillconsultwiththeappropriatedepartmentchairmenbeforegrantingcredit.Studentsshouldsubmita“RequestforEvaluationofMilitaryExperience”(formDD295)and/orARRTS(Army/ACERegistryTranscriptSystem)transcriptforevaluation.ServiceschooldiplomasandMOS(MilitaryOccupationalSpecialty)EvaluationScoreReportsareacceptableinlieuoftheARRTStranscript.MilitaryserviceexperiencesareevaluatedusingACEGuide recommendations. The symbol “MT” on academic transcripts will indicatecreditearned formilitaryeducationalexperience.Credithourswillbeassigned forsuchcredit;however,noqualitypointswillbeassigned.

PROFICIENCYTESTSFORCREDIT Studentswhocanprovidetangibleevidenceofpreparationtochallengeacourse,suchasatranscriptofsimilarcollege-levelcredits,recordofmilitarystudy,certificationorlicense,standardizedtestscores,orwrittenstatementsfromemployersregardingtrainingordirectlyrelatedworkexperienceindicatingthattheymaybeproficientinasubject,mayrequestProficiencyCredit testing.Becauseofspecificrequirements,somecoursesmaynotbeappropriateforproficiencytestingandareexcludedfromthisprocedure.Astudentmusthavecompletedanycourseprerequisitesbeforetakingaproficiencyexam.Aproficiencyexamcanbetakenonlyonceforanycourse.Thestudent and the student’s InstructororDepartmentChair determine readiness for aproficiencyexaminationpreferablybeforeclassesbeginbutnolaterthanthelastdayofthedrop/addperiod.AwrittenrequestmustbemadetotheappropriateDepartmentChairontheProficiencyCreditform.StudentswhorequestProficiencyCreditmustenroll as a credit student in the course to be challenged, pay tuition and fees, andattendclassuntil theexamhasbeensuccessfullypassedwithaminimumgradeof“B.”TheDepartmentChairarrangesforthedemonstrationofproficiencypriortothetenpercent(10%)dateofthesemester.Studentswhodonotpasstheproficiencymayremainintheclassandtakeitforcredit. Studentsmaynotattemptmorethantenpercent(10%)oftherequiredcredithoursintheircurriculumprogrambymeansofProficiencyCredit.Studentsmaynotreceivecreditforelectivecoursesbyproficiencyexamination. A grade of “X” (Proficiency)will be recorded on the student’s transcript uponsuccessfulcompletionoftheexam.Creditsearnedwillbeappliedtowardgraduationrequirementsbutwillnotaffectthestudent’sGradePointAverage(GPA).ProficiencyCreditcannotberequestedforacoursewhichthestudentpreviouslyattempted.

INTERNATIONALSTUDENTS Inadditiontoregularadmissionprocedures,internationalapplicantsarerequiredtosubmitthefollowing:

• TestofEnglishasaForeignLanguage(TOEFL)scores;aminimumof45ontheInternetBasedTest(IBT);aminimumof133onthecomputerizedtestor450onthewrittentest;

• CertifiedtranscriptofacademicrecordswithanEnglishtranslationandU.S.equivalency;

• Affidavitofsupportindicatingsufficientfinancialresources;and• Applicantmustpossessavalid,currentvisa.

TECHPREPSTUDENTS ThehighschoolTechPrepcourseofstudyaddresses thegrowingneedforhighschool graduates to have more technically oriented educational backgrounds. Bytakinghigherlevelacademicandvocationalcourses,TechPrepCompletersarebetterpreparedfortheadvancedcoursesatthecommunitycollegelevel. TechPrepgraduatesshouldreviewtheAdvancedCreditforHighSchoolStudentsPolicy todeterminewhether theymay receiveacademiccredit atRCCfor coursestakeninhighschool.Acounselormayalsoanswerthesequestions.

SPECIALCREDIT Astudentwhohasnotdecidedonaparticularcurriculumorwhodoesnotwishtopursueadegreeordiplomamayenrollin“SpecialCredit.”Thisdesignationallowsastudenttotakeupto20semesterhourswithoutdeclaringacurriculum.The“SpecialCredit”statusdoesnotpermitastudenttotakeacoursewithouthavingfirsttakenandpassedtheprerequisite.(AnexceptionmaybemadewhenapprovedbytheinstructorofthecourseandtheVicePresidentforInstruction.)Allworksatisfactorilycompletedthrough“SpecialCredit”willbeacceptedascredittowardgraduation.However,the“SpecialCredit”statusdoesnotchangethestudent’sgraduationrequirementswhichincludetheneedtosatisfactorilycompleteallcoursesinhis/herdeclaredcurriculumandmaintainanoverall2.0gradepointaverage.Veteransseekingeducationalbenefitsorstudentsseekingfinancialaidarenotpermittedtoenrollin“SpecialCredit.”

EARLYCOLLEGEHIGHSCHOOL Richmond and Scotland County Public School Systems have joined RCC inestablishingEarlyCollegeHighSchoolsontheRCCcampus.Studentsbeginintheninthgradeandearnahighschooldiplomaandcompletetwoyearsofcollegecreditinfiveyears. Studentsshouldpossessthematurityandindependencetoacceptthechallengesofthisprogressiveschool,arecapableofhonorslevelwork,andparticipatein college classes. Parents should contact a middle school counselor about thisprogram.

AUDITPOLICY Studentsmayelecttoauditacoursefornon-creditpurposeswhenspaceisavailable.Studentswhowishtoauditacoursemustfollowregularregistrationprocedures,meetthecourseprerequisites,complete the“AuditRequest” form,andhaveapprovaloftheDivisionChair responsible for the particular course.Auditing students are notrequiredtoparticipateindiscussionsortakeexaminationsbutmustadheretotheclassattendancepolicyinordertoreceiveagradeof“AU”(audit)ontheirtranscript.Ifastudent iswithdrawnfornon-attendanceorhe/shechoosestowithdrawvoluntarily,he/shewillreceiveagradeof“W.”Permissiontoauditacourseisgrantedonetimepercourse.Underextenuatingcircumstances,suchas illness,familydeath, jobchange,etc.,astudentmaybeallowedtoauditacourseasecondtime,subjecttotheapprovaloftheVicePresidentforInstruction.Anauditcoursecannotbechangedtoacreditcourse, but a credit course can be changed to an audit coursewithin the drop/addperiod.Tuitionandfeesforauditcoursesarethesameasforcreditcourses.FinancialAidandVeteransEducationAssistancerecipientscannotreceivebenefitsforaudits.Auditedcoursesdonotcountintotalhoursforfull-timeorpart-timestudentstatus.

HIGHSCHOOLDUALENROLLMENT Undercertainconditions,publicschoolstudentswhoare16yearsofageoroldermayenroll for enrichment courses atRCCwhile enrolled inhigh school.Students


canobtainPetitionforDualEnrollmentformsfromtheguidancecounselorsattheirschools.

ADMISSIONTOGUIDEDSTUDIESCENTER TheGuidedStudiesCenteroffersavarietyofservicestoRCCstudents,studentsenrolled at other colleges and universities, and the general public. EducationalmaterialsareavailabletoRCCcurriculumstudents,aswellasfreetutoringforthoseRCCcurriculumstudentswhoneedacademicsupport. Coordinatorsprovideappropriatetutorsand/orstudymaterialsbasedoninstructorreferral.Coordinatorsalsoprovideassistanceandmaterialstostudentswhowanttoimprovetheirmath,writing,orstudyskills. Members of the community are welcome to use the Guided Studies Centercomputerstodoresearchand/ortypeschool-relatedpapers.GuidedStudiesstaffwillassist communityusersbutmaynotprovide tutorial assistance. When theGuidedStudiesCenterisbusyandcomputerspaceandresourcesareinhighdemand,RCCstudentshavefirstpriority.

ADMISSIONOFHIGHSCHOOLDROPOUTS In certain instances, high school dropouts between the ages of 16 and 18 seekenrollmentinRCC’sBasicSkillsprograms. Thesestudentsmayenrollafterobtainingproperdocumentation requiredby theBasicSkillsprogramandthelocalboardofeducation. AnystudentsuspendedfrompublicschoolshallnotbeallowedtoenrollatRCCuntilthetimelimitforpublicschoolsuspensionhasexpired.i.e.studentissuspendedfrom high school inMarch andwill not be allowed to return until September.HemustwaitthesameamountoftimeifheplanstoenrollatRCC.TheearliesthecanenrollatRCCisSeptemberprovidedallotherconditionsforadmissionsaremet.Forspecific enrollment information, please contact theBasicSkillsAdultHighSchoolCoordinator.

READMISSION AstudentwhowithdrawsfromRCCingoodstandingispermittedtoreentertheinstitutionatthebeginningofanysubsequentsemester.However,astudentdismissedfromtheCollegeformedicalordisciplinaryreasonsmaybereadmittedonlythroughauthorizationoftheVicePresidentforStudentDevelopment.Readmissionproceduresfor students in theAssociate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing programs areexceptionstotheabovepolicy.StudentsinterestedinreadmissionshouldcontacttheNursingDepartmentChairmanortheDirectorofAdmissions.

STUDENTRIGHT-TO-KNOW TheStudentRight-To-KnowRegulationspublishedDecember1,1995;effectiveJuly1,1996;FinalRegulationsrevisedandpublishedNovember1,1999;effectiveJuly1,2000,requirescollegestodisclosegraduationorcompletionratesandtransfer-outratesforthegeneralpopulationoffull-time,first-timedegreeorcertificate-seekingundergraduatestudents(34CFR668.45).ThisinformationiscompiledannuallyandisavailableuponrequesttobothcurrentlyenrolledandprospectivestudentsfromtheOfficeoftheRegistrar.

SPECIALADMISSIONSPOLICIESANDPROCEDURES

ASSOCIATEDEGREENURSING TheDepartmentofNursingisanintegralpartoftheCollegeandofferseducationalopportunitiestoqualifiedindividualswhoseekacareerinnursing.Studentspursueaplannedcourseofstudy,whichwillhelpthemdevelopintellectually,emotionally,andsociallyinpreparationfornursingpracticeasaRegisteredNurse(RN). The Associate Degree Nursing curriculum provides knowledge, skills, andstrategies to integratesafetyandquality intonursingcare, topractice inadynamicenvironment,andtomeetindividualneedswhichimpacthealth,qualityoflife,andachievementofpotential. Course work includes and builds upon the domains of healthcare, nursingpractice,andtheholisticindividual. Contentemphasizesthenurseasamemberofthe interdisciplinary team providing safe, individualized client-centered carewhileemployingevidence-basedpractice,qualityimprovement,andinformatics. Prospective students need to be aware that clinicals, skills lab, and computerlaboratoryexperiencesmaybetaughtduringday,evening,night,orweekendhoursandatdifferentlocationsbasedontheavailabilityofappropriatelearningexperiencesforeachnursingcourse.Certainhoursforclinicals,skillslab,orcomputerlaboratoryexperiencescannotbeguaranteed.Transportationtoclinicalsitesistheresponsibilityofthestudent. Becauseoftheacademicallydemandingprogramofstudyinthenursingcurriculum,it is highly recommended that a student who anticipates enrolling in the nursingprogramcompletesseveralrequiredgeneraleducationcoursespriortoadmission. Upongraduation,thestudentreceivesanAssociateinAppliedScienceinNursingdegreeandiseligible toapplyto taketheNationalCouncilLicensureExamination(NCLEX-RN)whichisrequiredforpracticeasaRegisteredNurse(RN).Permissionto take the licensing examination is granted by the state examining board. Pleasenote:Graduateswhohavebeenarrested/convictedofamoraland/orlegalviolationof thelawmaynotbegrantedpermissionto takethelicensingexamination. Oncelicensurehasbeengranted,employmentopportunitiesarevastwithintheglobalhealthcaresystemandmayincludepositionswithacute,chronic,extended,industrial,andcommunityhealthfacilities.

ProgramOutcomes UponcompletionoftheAssociateDegreeNursingprogram,thegraduatewilluponlicensure: 1. Practice professional nursing behaviors incorporating personal responsibility

andaccountabilityforcontinuedcompetence. 2. Communicate professionally and effectively with individuals, significant

supportperson(s),andmembersoftheinterdisciplinaryhealthcareteam. 3. Integrate knowledge of the holistic needs of the individual to provide an

individualcenteredassessment. 4. Incorporate informatics to formulate evidence-based clinical judgments and

managementdecisions. 5. Implement caring interventions incorporating documented best practices for

individualsindiversesettings. 6. Developateachingplanforindividuals,and/orthenursingteam,incorporating

teachingandlearningprinciples. 7. Collaboratewiththeinterdisciplinaryhealthcareteamtoadvocateforpositive


individualandorganizationaloutcomes. 8. Managehealthcare for the individualusingcost-effectivenursingstrategies,

qualityimprovementprocesses,andcurrenttechnologies.AssociateDegreeNursingAdmissionsPolicyandProcedures

To enter the nursing program, a student must first be admitted to RCC.AdmissiontoRCC,however,doesnotguaranteeadmissionintothenursingprogram.AletterfromtheAdmissionsOfficewillbesenttothestudentuponacceptanceintothenursingprogram.AletterfromtheRegistrarwillbesenttothestudentregardingtransferequivalency. The following policies and procedures are utilized in admitting qualified

students: I. AdmissionRequirements–ApplicantsfortheAssociateDegreeNursing(ADN)

programmust:A. Beahighschoolgraduateorequivalent.B ScoreattheindicatedlevelsoraboveontheRCCPlacementAssessments:

ACCUPLACER1. Reading Standardscore802. SentenceSkills Standardscore863. Arithmetic Standardscore554. Algebra Standardscore55

ApplicantswhofailtomeetminimumscoresontheplacementassessmentmayretaketheACCUPLACERamaximumoftwo(2)timesina12-monthperiod.(Thetwo(2)reassessmentsrefertoeitherpartorcompletetesting.Ifindicatedlevelsarenotachieved,therequireddevelopmentalcourseswillneedtobetakenandcompletedwitha“C”orbetter.)

C. Meetwithacounselor.Oncethecounselorhasdeterminedthatminimumadmission requirements have been met, each applicant must schedule atimetocompletetherequireddepartmentaladmissiontest(TEAS:TestofEssentialAcademicSkills).Scoresfromtheadmissiontestwillbeusedinthepointcalculationsforadmission.

D. Havephysicalandemotionalstatuscompatiblewiththeabilitytoprovidesafenursingcare.1. Thefollowingactivitiesareexamplesofactivitieswhichastudentinthe

nursingprogramwouldberequiredtoperforminordertosuccessfullycompletetheprogram.Ifanacceptedapplicantbelievesthatheorshecannotmeetoneormoreofthestandardswithoutaccommodationsormodifications,theapplicantshouldconsultwiththeNursingDepartmentChair.AstudentwhobelievesheorshequalifiesundertheAmericanswith Disabilities Act must see the VP for Student Development.Reasonable accommodations may be made for some disabilities;however,eachcandidateisexpectedtoperforminasafeandreasonablyindependentmanner.a. CriticalThinking: Students shall possess critical thinking ability

sufficientforclinical judgment. Example: Studentsmustbeableto identify cause-effect relationships in clinical situations and todeveloporparticipateindevelopmentofnursingcareplans.

b. Ethical behavior: Studentswill provide serviceswith respect forhuman dignity and the uniqueness of the client unrestricted byconsiderationofsocialoreconomicstatus,personalattributes,orthenatureofhealthproblems.Example:Studentswillcareforclientsassignedregardlessofrace,religion,ordiagnosis.

c. Interpersonal skills: Students shall possess interpersonal abilitiessufficienttointeractwithindividuals,families,groups,etc.fromavarietyofsocialandculturalbackgrounds.Example:Studentsshallestablishrapportwithclientsandhealthcareteammembers.

d. Communications skills: Students shall possess communicationabilitiessufficientforverbalandnonverbalinteractionwithothers.Example: Students shall be able to explain treatment proceduresandprovidepatientteachingtoclientsandfamilies,documentclientresponse,andreporttootherstheclient’sresponsetonursingcare.

e. Mobility: Students shall possess physical abilities sufficient tomovefromroomtoroomandmaneuverinsmallspacesandstandandwalk for extensiveperiods of time. Example: Studentswillbeabletomovearoundinclient’sroom,movefromroomtoroom,moveinsmallworkareas,andadministerCPR.

f. Motor skills: Students shall possess gross and fine motor skillssufficient to provide safe and effective nursing care. Example:Students shall be able to calibrate equipment, position clients,administer intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oralmedications,insertcatheters,andapplypressuretostopbleeding.

g. Hearingskills:Studentsshallpossessauditoryabilitysufficienttomonitorhealthneedsandcollectdata.Example:Studentsshallbeabletohearalarms,listentoheartandbreathsounds,andhearacryforhelp.

h. Visual skills: Students shall possess visual ability sufficient forobservationanddatacollection.Example:Studentsshallbeabletoobservecolorofskinandreadthescaleonasyringe.

i. Tactileskills:Studentsshallpossesstactileabilitysufficientfordatacollection.Example:Studentsshallbeabletodetectpulsationandfeelskintemperature.

j. Weight-bearing: Students shall possess the ability to lift andmanipulate/move40-50pounds.Example:Studentsshallbeabletomoveequipmentandpositionclients.

E. AttendorientationsessionwiththeNursingandAdmissionsstaff.F. Completethepre-nursingprogram.Attendanceataminimumof90%of

the classmeetings of each requiredmodule ismandatory for successfulcompletionofthepre-nursingrequirement.

G. Holdacurrent,non-restrictivelistingasaNurseAideI.Thisrequirementwouldbewaivedforstudentsholdingacurrent,non-restrictivelicenseasaPracticalNurseor for a studentwhohas successfully completedNUR111.Labdemonstrationofbasicnursingskillsmayberequiredtovalidateknowledge.

H. Thefollowingcoursesmustnotbemorethanfive(5)yearsoldatthetimeof admission to theprogram to receive credit forgraduation: all courseswithBIOandNURprefixesandPSY241.IfeitherBIO165orBIO166isgreaterthanfive(5)yearsoldatthetimeofadmission,theapplicantmustcompleteBIO163.(TheapplicantmayelecttoretakeBIO165andBIO166.)

II. ProcedureforAdmissionA. SubmitacompletedRCCapplication.B. Submitofficialcopiesoftranscriptsfromallsecondaryandpost-secondary

institutionsoracopyofGEDtranscript,ifapplicable.


C. SubmitproofofNurseAideIlisting.D. TaketheRCCPlacementAssessmentandachieveatrequiredlevelsortake

therequiredclasses.E. ScheduleanappointmentwithacounselortocompletetheTEAS,oncea

counselorhasdeterminedthatminimumrequirementsaremet.F. After all transcripts are received by RCC and the TEAS and CPT/

ACCUPLACER scores are achieved or required courses completed,a personal interview with the Nursing Admissions Committee may bescheduled.

G. Submitaphysicalexaminationcompletedbya licensedphysician,nursepractitioner,orphysician’sassistanton the formprovidedbyRCC. Theapplicantmustshowphysicalandpsychologicalabilitytoperformnormalnursingduties.Physicalexaminationandlabdatashouldbenomorethanthreemonthsoldatthetimeofinitialenrollment.AnnualTBtestresultsandproofofcurrentCPRstatusmustbesubmitted.

H. StudentsmustpurchaseorshowevidenceofhavingprofessionalliabilityinsurancepriortoenrollmentincourseswithNURprefix.

I. Students are responsible forobtaining theirownhealth insurancepolicy.Neither RCC nor the affiliating institutions are responsible for medicalexpensesincurredasaresultofillnessorinjurysustainedduringclass,lab,orclinicalexperiences.(e.g.,strainedback,needle-stick).

II. ADNAdmissionCriteria DecisionsregardingadmissionintotheADNProgramarebasedupontheTEAS

and achievement in related courses. Each admission criterion is assigned apointvalue.Thepointsareusedtorankapplicantsforthepurposeofselectioninto theprogram. In theevent thatapplicantshave identical totaladmissionpoints,thepersonwiththeearliestfilecompletiondatewillberankedhigher.Ifthepointsarestillidentical,thepersonwiththehighestgradeinBIO165willberankedhigher.Shouldapplicantsstillbetied,theapplicantwiththehighestgradeinBIO166willberankedhigher.Iftheapplicantsarestilltied,thentheapplicants’GPAforcoursesrequiredinthenursingcurriculumwillbeusedtobreakthetie.

IV. ADNApplicantDeadlinesandAdmissionDecisions Thedeadlineforapplicationsincludingreceiptofalltranscriptsandrecordof

adequate test scores is January31, assuming that thedesiredadmissiondateis the fall semester following the application deadline. Applicants meetingadmissioncriteriamaybescheduledforaninterviewbeginninginlateFebruarythroughApril.ApplicantswillbenotifiedofadmissionstatusbyMay31.

V. AlternateListforADNProgram Qualifiedapplicantsnotacceptedbecauseofspace limitationswillbeplaced

on an alternate list in rankorder andnotified in that order of anyvacanciesrelatedtothatsemester’sadmissions.Studentsmustreapplyforthenextyearifnotadmitted.Applicationsarenotautomaticallycarriedoverfromyeartoyear. No special considerationwill begiven to applicantswhowereon thealternatelistthepreviousyear.Applicantswhowanttoimprovetheirpositionare encouraged tomeetwith theNursingDepartmentChair or counselor todiscussaplanofstudy.

VI. CreditbyTransfer Transfer credit for non-nursing courses in the Nursing curriculum from

accredited post-secondary educational programs will be determined on anindividual basis in accordance with RCC’s transfer policy as stated in the

general catalog. Transferofcredit fornursingcourses in theADNProgramfrom an accredited nursing educational program must be on an individualbasis and inaccordancewithRCC’s transferpolicy. In addition, theremustbeapprovalbytheNursingDepartmentChair.AninterviewwiththeNursingAdmissionsCommitteemaybescheduled.Studentsmayberequiredtopassawrittencompetencyexaminationandperformappropriatenursingskillsforacoursepreviouslytakentoensurecompetency.

VII. ADNProgressionPolicy Studentsenrolledinanursingcurriculummustobtainagradeof78orhigherin

allcourseswithBIO,NUR,andPSYprefixesinordertoprogressandgraduateinthenursingcurriculum.AprogramGPAof2.0isrequiredforastudenttoremaininthenursingprogramandforgraduation.CalculationsofGPAsarelimitedtorequiredcourses inthenursingcurriculum. Courses takenoutsidethecurriculumarenotconsideredpartof theprogramGPA.Readmissiontothenursingsequencewillbeinaccordancewithreadmissionpoliciesonaspaceavailablebasis.

Criminalbackgroundchecksand/ordrug testingmaybe requiredbyclinicalagenciespriortoastudent’sparticipationintheclinicalcomponentofaNURcourse.Failuretomeetclinicalagencyrequirementswillresultinthestudentnot having theopportunity tomeet clinical objectives; therefore, the studentwillnotbeallowedtoprogressinthenursingcurriculum.

Itisimportanttonotethattheclinicalsite,nottheCollege,determineswhetherthe result of the criminal background check/drug screening disqualifies thestudent from clinical activities. The hospital or other clinical agency, in itssole discretion, may request the removal of any student who, based on theresultsofthecriminalbackgroundcheck/drugscreening,theagencydeemsasinappropriatetoprovidecare,treatment,orservices.

ASSOCIATEDEGREENURSINGREADMISSIONSPOLICY I. Students,enrolledinbutnotcompletingornotachievingagradeof78orbetter

inNUR111,seekingreadmissionwillbeconsideredintheapplicantpoolfortheyeartheyseektoreturn.Studentswillbeexpectedtomeetcurrentadmissioncriteria.Nospecialconsiderationwillbegiven.Thefollowingprocedurewillbefollowed:A. StudentsmustreapplyforadmissiontotheADNProgramandmeetwitha

nursingcounselor.B. StudentswhoarecurrentlyenrolledinrelatedcourseworkatRCCneednot

retaketheassessment;however,theymayreassessifdesired.C. Studentsselectedforadmissionwillbescheduledforanorientationsession

withotherapplicantsandwillfollowroutineadmissionprocedures.D. AninterviewwiththeNursingAdmissionsCommitteemaybescheduled.E. Readmissionwillbelimitedtoone(1)time.

II. ReadmissionaftercompletingNUR111witha78orbetteriscontingentuponthefollowingprocess:A. Eachrequestforreadmissionwillbeevaluatedonanindividualbasis.B. AllrequestsforreadmissionmustbesubmittedinwritingtotheNursing

DepartmentChairandforwardedtothenursingcounselor.C. Allrequirementsofthecurrentadmissionspolicymustbemet.D. If readmitted for advanced standing, all requirements of the progression

policymustbemet.E. Readmission is on a space availablebasis as determinedby theNursing


Admissions Committee. (The NursingAdmissions Committee consistsoftheNursingDepartmentChair,theHealthSciencesDivisionChair,theRegistrar,thenursingcounselor,theDirectorofEnrollmentManagement,and two nursing faculty members. The Vice President for StudentDevelopmentservesasanex-officiomemberofthiscommittee.)

F. An application from a student dismissed for behavior that impairedjudgment, requiredan inordinateamountof instructor time,orviolatedadrug/alcoholpolicymustbereviewedbytheNursingDepartmentChairandtheVicePresidentforStudentDevelopment.

G. Readmissionwillbelimitedtoone(1)time.Astudentwhoisacceptedforreadmissionanddoesnotenrollforthesemesteracceptedshallgothroughtheentireadmissionprocedurethenexttimeanapplicationismade.

H. Students accepted for readmission shall submit (1) an updated physicalandemotionalhealthreport,(2)transcriptsofcourseworktakenatothercollegessincelasttimeenrolledatRCC,and(3)currentTBandCPRstatus.

I. AninterviewwiththeNursingAdmissionsCommitteemaybescheduled.J. Studentsmaybe required topassawrittencompetencyexaminationand

performappropriatenursingskillsforacoursepreviouslytakentoensurecompetency.

K. Nocompetencyexamsareadministeredforacoursenottaken.NursingDismissalPolicy

Inadditiontothenursingprogressionpolicy,thenursingfacultyreservestherighttodismissastudentfromthenursingprogramforthefollowingreasons:

A. Failure to function within the North Carolina Nurse PracticeAct,ANACodeofEthics,andStandardsofPractice.

B. Negligentactsthatresultinharmorpotentialharmtoaclient.C. Infractionofhealthagencypolicieswhileonaffiliationinthatagency.D. Violationoftheclient’srighttoprivacybynotprotectinginformationofa

confidentialnature.E. Performance and/or behavior deemed unsafe as characterized by

dangerous,inappropriate,irresponsibleorunethicalbehaviorsthatactuallyorpotentiallyplacestheclient,family,healthcareteammembers,facultyorpeersinjeopardy.

F. Behaviorwhichreflectsimpairedjudgmentand/orbehaviorwhichrequiresan inordinate amount of instructor time as determined by the NursingDepartmentChair.Impairedjudgmentisdefinedasafailuretoassessoractappropriatelyoninformationthatamajorityofstudentsatthesamelevelwouldrecognizeasimportanttoclienthealthandsafety.

G. Behavior or appearance which provides reasonable suspicion that thestudent is under the influenceof alcohol, controlled substances, or illicitdrugs. The student may be required to submit to drug screening at thestudent’sexpense.Facilitieswhichprovideclinicalexperiencesreservetherighttorequiretestingincompliancewithdrugandalcoholpoliciesoftheinstitution. Failure tocomplywill result indismissal from theprogram.Theclinicalfacilityhastherighttodenythestudentclinicalaccesstothefacility.Shouldthestudentbedeniedclinicalprivileges,thestudentwillbedismissedfromtheprogram.

H. A positive drug screen or criminal background check determinedunsatisfactorybyanyclinicalagency.

DismissalProcess Anystudentwho is recommendedfordismissal fromaNursingcurriculumwillhaveaconferencewith the instructorandNursingDepartmentChair todiscuss thereason(s)fordismissal.Thestudentwillalsoreceivealetterstatingthereason(s).Ifthestudentdisagreeswiththedismissal,he/sheshouldcontacttheVicePresidentforStudentDevelopment.TheVicePresidentforStudentDevelopment,inconsultationwith the Nursing Department Chair, will make a recommendation to readmit ordeclinereadmissionintothecurrentcourse/semester.IfthestudentdisagreeswiththerecommendationoftheVicePresidentforStudentDevelopment,he/shemayappealtothePresidentoftheCollege.ThisappealmustbefiledwiththePresidentwithinseven(7)daysofthedateofthedecision.Aftertheappealisfiled,thestudentwillmeetwiththecollegePresident.ThePresident’sdecisionwillbefinal. Any student dismissed from theNursing program under theNursingDismissalPolicyhasthirty(30)daystonotifytheNursingDepartmentChairinwritingofhis/her intent torequest readmission to theNursingprograminasubsequentsemester.TheapplicantmustmeetwiththeNursingAdmissionsCommitteefordeterminationofeligibilityforreadmission.ThedecisionregardingreadmissionwillbemadebytheNursingAdmissionsCommittee.Readmissionisnotguaranteed.ThedecisionoftheNursingAdmissionsCommitteeisfinal.

MEDICALASSISTING

Thefollowingpoliciesandproceduresareutilizedinadmittingqualifiedstudents: I. AdmissionRequirements ApplicantsfortheMedicalAssistingprogrammust:

A. Beahighschoolgraduateorequivalent.B. ScoreattheindicatedlevelsoraboveontheRCCadmissiontest:

ACCUPLACER1. Reading Standardscore802. SentenceSkills Standardscore863. Arithmetic Standardscore554. Algebra Standardscore75

ApplicantswhofailtomeetminimumscoresontheACCUPLACERmayretest amaximumof two (2) times in a12monthperiod. (The two (2)retestsrefertoeitherpartorcompletetesting.)

C.HavephysicalandemotionalstatuscompatiblewiththeabilitytoprovidesafeMedicalAssistingcare.1. The following activities are examples of activities which a student

in the Medical Assisting program would be required to perform inorder tosuccessfullycomplete theprogram. Ifanacceptedapplicantbelievesthatheorshecannotmeetoneormoreofthestandardswithoutaccommodationsormodifications,theapplicantshouldconsultwiththedepartmentchairman.a. CriticalThinking:MedicalAssistingstudentsshallpossesscritical

thinkingabilitysufficientforclinicaljudgment.Example:studentsmust be able to identify cause-effect relationships in clinicalsituations;developorparticipateindevelopmentofcareplans.

b. Ethicalbehavior:MedicalAssistingstudentswillprovideserviceswith respect for human dignity and the uniqueness of the clientunrestrictedbyconsiderationofsocialoreconomicstatus,personalattributes, or the nature of health problems. Example: studentsintheMedicalAssistingprogramwill learntoassessthepatient’s


physicalandmentalhealth.c. Interpersonal skills: Medical Assisting students shall possess

interpersonalabilitiessufficienttointeractwithindividuals,families,groups, etc. from a variety of social and cultural backgrounds.Example: students shall establish rapportwith clients and healthcareteammembers.

d. Communication skills: MedicalAssisting students shall possesscommunication abilities sufficient for verbal and nonverbalinteractionwithothers.Example:studentsshallbeabletoexplaintreatmentprocedures toclients/family,documentclient responses,andreporttoothersresponsestocare.

e. Mobility:MedicalAssistingstudentsshallpossessphysicalabilitiessufficienttomovefromroomtoroomandmaneuverinsmallspaces,standandwalkforextensiveperiodsof time. Example: studentswillbeabletomovearoundinclient’sroom,movefromroomtoroom,moveinsmallworkareas,andadministerCPR.

f. Motor skills: Medical Assisting students shall possess growthandfinemotor skills sufficient toprovide safeandeffectivecare.Example: students shall be able to calibrate equipment, positionclients,administerinjections,andinsertcatheters.

g. Hearing skills: MedicalAssisting students shall possess auditoryabilitysufficienttomonitorhealthneedsandcollectdata.Example:students shall be able to hear alarms, listen to heart and breathsounds,andhearacryforhelp.

h. Visualskills:MedicalAssistingstudentsshallpossessvisualabilitysufficient forobservationanddatacollection. Example: studentsshallbeabletoobservecolorofskinandreadscaleonasyringe.

i. Tactileskills:MedicalAssistingstudentsshallpossesstactileabilitysufficient fordatacollection. Example: students shallbeable todetectpulsationandfeelskintemperature.

j. Weight-bearing:MedicalAssistingstudentsshallpossesstheabilitytoliftandmanipulate/move40-50pounds.Example:studentsshallbeabletomoveequipment,positionpatients.

2. Attend orientation interview with the Medical Assisting staff, ifrequested.

II. ProcedureforAdmissionA. SubmitacompletedRCCapplication.B. Submitofficialcopiesoftranscriptsfromallsecondaryandpost-secondary

institutionsoracopyofGEDtranscriptifapplicable.C. TaketheRCCadmissionassessmentsandachieveatindicatedlevel.D. AfterALLtranscriptsarereceivedbyRCCandtheadmissionassessment

scores achieved, all applications will be evaluated by the Registrar orDirectorofEnrollmentManagement.Studentswillbenotifiedbymailoftheiracceptance.

E. Iftheapplicant“hasbeenconvictedoforpleadedguiltyornolocontenderetoanycrime”theyshouldbeawarethatthismayrenderthemineligibletositforthenationalcertificationexamination.

F. SubmitaphysicalexaminationontheformprovidedbyRCC.Theapplicantmustshowphysicalandpsychologicalabilitytoperformmedicalassistingduties. The physical exammust be completed by a licensed physician,nursepractitioner,orphysician’sassistant.Immunizationsmustalsobeup-

to-date.InformationshouldbeonfileintheMedicalAssistingdepartmentnolaterthanOctober1ofthefreshmanyear.Failuretosubmittherequiredform places the student in noncompliance with the rules of progressionand theyare thereforesubject todismissal. Immunizationsmustalsobeupdatedannually,toincludeTBskintest,physicalexamination,andCPRcertificationwhenapplicable.

G. Studentsarerequiredtopurchasemedicalliabilityinsuranceannually.AllRCCstudentsarecurrentlycoveredbyastudentaccidentpolicy;however,allstudentsareencouragedtopurchaseindividualhealthinsurance.NeitherRCCnor the affiliating institutions are responsible formedical expensesincurredasaresultofillnessorinjurysustainedduringclass,lab,orclinicalexperiences.(i.e.,strainedback,needle-stick)

H. Students receive nomonetary compensation for their clinical externshipexperience.

III. AdmissionCriteria Decisions regardingadmission into theMedicalAssistingprogramarebased

uponhighschoolorGEDperformanceandachievementinrelatedcourses,ifapplicable.

IV. AdmissionsDecisions Qualifiedapplicantswillbeadmittedtoclassesforwhichtheymeetallstateand

localprerequisites.Admissionwillalsobebasedonavailablespace. V. WaitingListforMedicalAssistingPrograms Qualified applicants not accepted because of space limitations will need to

reapplyfor thenextyear ifnotadmitted. Applicationsarenotautomaticallycarriedoverfromyeartoyear.

VI. CreditbyTransfer Transfer credit for MED courses in theMedicalAssisting curriculum from

accredited postsecondary educational programs will be determined on anindividualbasisinaccordancewiththeschool’stransferpolicyasstatedinthegeneralcatalog.TransferofcreditforMedicalAssistingcoursesintheMedicalAssistingeducationprogramsfromanaccreditedMedicalAssistingeducationalprogram must be on an individual be approval by the Medical AssistingDepartmentChairman. Majorcoursesmustnotbemore than5yearsoldatthecompletionoftheprogramtoreceivecreditforgraduation.MajorcoursesaredefinedasthosewithMEDandBIOprefixes.Studentsmayberequiredtoenrollinorauditallorselectedmodulesofacoursetoensurecompetency.

VII. MedicalAssistingProgressionPolicy Afteradmissiontotheprogram,astudentmustmeetthefollowingconditionsto

remaineligibleforprogramcontinuation:A.Maintainapassinggradeof“C”orbetterinALLmajorcourses.B. MaintainaminimumoverallGPAof2.00eachsemester.C. Maintainprofessionalconductintheclassroomandclinicalsetting.D.Maintainsatisfactoryperformanceinallclinicallabassignments.E. SubmitannualTBskintestresultstotheMedicalAssistingDepartment.F. PurchasetherequiredliabilityinsurancepriortotheFallSemesterofthe

SecondYear.G. SubmitcompletedphysicalexaminationbyOctober1offreshmanyear.H. InitiatetheHepatitisBvaccinationseriesbyOctober1ofthefreshmanyear,

submittingproofthattheserieshasbeeninitiatedandcompletetheseriesbeforethebeginningoftheFallSemesteroftheSecondYear.Studentsmaysign anHBVdeclination formshould theydecide tonot take the series.


However, students should realize that theywillbeexposed tobloodandbodyfluidsduringtheircourseofstudy.Studentswhofailtomeettherulesofprogression/continuationwillbedismissedfromtheMedicalAssistingprogram.StudentsdismissedfromtheprogrammaybequalifiedtocontinuetakingcoursesatRCC;however,theywillnotbepermittedtoregisterforMedicalAssistingcourseswithoutreadmissionto theprogram. Studentsdismissedfromtheprogramwillbenotified,vialetter,bytheOfficeoftheRegistrarand/orbytheMedicalAssistingDepartment,inatimelymanner.

I. All eligible MAT students, enrolled in their final Spring semester, arerequiredtopayforandsitfortheAAMAnationalcertificationexam.

VIII. Readmission StudentsenrolledinbutnotcompletingtheMedicalAssistingprogramwhoseekreadmissionwillbeconsideredintheapplicantpoolfortheyeartheyseektoreturn.Nospecialconsiderationwillbegiven.Readmissioniscontingentuponthestudentmeetingthecriteriaofthereadmissionpolicy.OnlyonereadmissiontotheMedicalAssistingprogramispermitted.Readmissiontotheprogramisnotguaranteed,regardlessofthereasonfordismissal(voluntaryorinvoluntary).Studentsare readmittedona spaceavailablebasis foreachmedicalassistingcourse.Studentswhovoluntarilywithdrawfromtheprogramandareseekingreadmission within three years of their withdrawal, may be readmitted intothecoursetheywereenrolledatthepointofexit.Ifthreeormoreyearshaveelapsedsinceenrollment,allmedicalassistingcoursesmustberepeated.

ReadmissionRequirements: 1. To be eligible for readmission, the student’s overallGPA should be at least

2.0orhigher.Studentsonacademicprobationorthosestudentsdismissedforbehaviorwhichimpairedjudgmentorwhoviolatedpolicyarenoteligibleforreadmission.

2. AnExitInterviewformshouldbecompletedbythestudentduringtheterminwhichthestudentwithdreworfailedacourse. Exit interviewformsmaybefilledoutbytheinstructorofrecord.

3. Studentsmust submit a formal, typewritten request to theMedicalAssistingDepartmentchairaswellascompleteanApplication forReadmission to theMedical Assisting program (available in the Office of the Registrar or theMedicalAssistingDepartment).

4. Each request for readmission will be evaluated on an individual basis andno special considerationwill be given to students previously enrolled in theprogram.

5. StudentsnotcurrentlyenrolledinrelatedcourseswhoseAccuPlacertestismorethanoneyearoldatthetimethereadmissionrequestisreceived,mustretest.StudentsenrolledinrelatedworkatRCCneednotretest;however,theymayretestifdesired.

6. Allrequirementsofthecurrentadmissionpolicymustbemet. 7. Studentsacceptedforreadmissionmustsubmit(1)anupdatedHealthSciences

physical examination formno later than thefirst semester inwhich they re-enroll. If thestudent isrequestingreadmissioninasemesterwhichcontainsanyclinicalexperiences,thestudentMUSTsubmittheupdatedHealthSciencesphysicalformpriortobeginningclasses.(2)transcriptsofallcourseworktakenatothercollegessincelastenrolledatRCC,and(3)references,ifrequested.

8. Studentsmayberequiredtoenrollinorauditallorselectmodulesofacoursepreviouslytakentoensurecompetency.

9. Studentswhowerewithdrawnduetofailinggradesmaybeaskedtosubmitan

actionplanwhichoutlinesstepstheyintendtotakeinordertoincreasetheirpotentialforsuccess.

10. AnExitInterviewformshouldbeinthestudents’academicfilefolderlocatedintheMedicalAssistingDepartment.

PRACTICALNURSING TheDepartmentofNursingisanintegralpartoftheCollegeandofferseducationalopportunities to qualified individuals who seek a career as a licensed practicalnurse.Studentspursueaplannedcourseofstudy,whichwillhelphim/herdevelopintellectually, emotionally, and socially in preparation for nursing practice as aLicensedPracticalNurse(LPN). The Practical Nursing curriculum prepares individualswith the knowledge andskillstoprovidenursingcaretochildrenandadults. Students will participate in assessment, planning, implementing and evaluatingnursingcare. GraduatesareeligibletoapplytotaketheNationalCouncilLicensureExamination(NCLEX-PN)whichisrequiredtopracticeasaLicensedPracticalNurse.Employmentopportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation/long term care/homehealth facilities,clinics,andphysicianoffices. Theprogramincludesthreenursingcourses.Inadditiontoclassroomhours,thestudentwillparticipateinclinical,skills,andcomputerlaboratoryexperiences. Prospectivestudentsneedtobeawarethatclinical,skillsandcomputerlaboratoryexperiencesmaybetaughtduringday,evening,night,orweekendhoursandatdifferentlocationsbasedontheavailabilityofappropriatelearningexperiencesforeachnursingcourse.Certainhoursforclinical,skillsorcomputerlaboratoryexperiencescannotbeguaranteed.Transportationtoclinicalsitesistheresponsibilityofthestudent. Becauseoftheacademicallydemandingprogramofstudyinthenursingcurriculum,itishighlyrecommended,butnotrequired,thatastudentwhoanticipatesenrollinginthenursingprogramcompletesseveralrequiredgeneraleducationcoursespriortoadmission. Upongraduation,thestudentreceivesthePracticalNursingDiplomaandiseligibletoapplytotaketheexaminationforlicensureasaLicensedPracticalNurse(NCLEX-PN).Permissiontotakethelicensingexaminationisgrantedbythestateexaminingboard.Pleasenote:Graduateswhohavebeenarrested/convictedofamoraland/orlegalviolationofthelawmaynotbegrantedpermissiontotakethelicensingexamination. ProgramOutcomes ThePracticalNursingEducationgraduatewill: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of nursing practice necessary for performance as a

licensednurseintheprovisionofclient-centered,culturallycompetentcare. 2. Demonstratetheabilitytofunctioninthevariousrolesofthelicensednurseand

asamemberoftheinterdisciplinaryhealthcareteam. 3. Demonstrate critical-thinking skills and evidence-based practice in the

utilizationofthenursingprocesstomeettheneedsofculturallydiverseclients. 4. Demonstratetheabilitytopracticeinavarietyofhealthcaresettingswithinthe

scopeofpracticeforthelicensednurse. 5. Participateinactivitieswhichsupportthevalueoflife-longlearning,including

theuseofcurrenttechnologyandresearchintheprovisionofqualityclientcare. 6. Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communications as well as

computerliteracy. 7. Use informatics to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and


supportdecisionmaking. 8. Demonstrate knowledge of the value of quality improvement processes to

measure client outcomes, identify hazards and errors, and participate in thedevelopmentofchangesinprocessesofclientcare.

ADMISSIONSPOLICYANDPROCEDURESFORTHEPRACTICALNURSINGPROGRAM

To enter the Practical Nursing (PN) Program, a student must first be admittedto Richmond Community College. Admission to Richmond Community College,however,doesnotguaranteeadmissionintotheprogram.AletterfromtheAdmissionsOfficewillbesenttothestudentuponacceptanceintotheprogram.AletterfromtheRegistrarwillbesenttothestudentregardingtransferequivalency. Thefollowingpoliciesandproceduresareutilizedinadmittingqualifiedstudents: I. AdmissionRequirements–ApplicantsforthePNEProgrammust:

A. Beahighschoolgraduateorequivalent.B. ScoreattheindicatedlevelsoraboveontheRCCACCUPLACER

1. Reading Standardscore802. SentenceSkills Standardscore863. Arithmetic Standardscore554. Algebra Standardscore55 *Applicants who fail to meet minimum scores on the placement

assessmentmayreassessamaximumof2timesina12-monthperiod.(The2reassessmentsreferstoeitherpartorcompletetesting.Ifindicatedlevelsarenotachieved,therequireddevelopmentalcourseswillneedtobetakenandcompletedwitha“C”orbetter.)

C. Havephysicalandemotionalstatuscompatiblewiththeabilitytoprovidesafenursingcare.1. Thefollowingactivitiesareexamplesofactivitieswhichastudentinthe PN Program would be required to perform in order to successfully

completetheprogram.Ifanacceptedapplicantbelievesthatheorshecannot meet one or more of the standards without accommodationsor modifications, the applicant should consult with the NursingDepartmentChair.AstudentwhobelievesheorshequalifiesundertheAmericanswithDisabilitiesActmustseetheVicePresidentforStudentDevelopment. Reasonable accommodations may be made for somedisabilities.However,eachcandidateisexpectedtoperforminasafeandreasonablyindependentmanner.a. Critical Thinking: Students shall possess critical thinking ability

sufficient for clinical judgment. Example: studentsmust be ableto identify cause-effect relationships in clinical situations, andparticipateindevelopmentofnursingcareplans.

b. Ethical behavior: Students will provide services with respect forhuman dignity and the uniqueness of the client unrestricted byconsideration of social or economic status, personal attributes, orthe nature of health problems. Example: Students will care forclientsassignedregardlessofrace,religion,ordiagnosis.

c. Interpersonal skills: Students shall possess interpersonal abilitiessufficienttointeractwithindividuals,families,groups,etc.fromavarietyofsocialandculturalbackgrounds.Example:Studentsshallestablishrapportwithclientandhealthcareteammembers.

d. Communications skills: Students shall possess communicationabilitiessufficientforverbalandnonverbalinteractionwithothers.Example: Students shall be able to explain treatment proceduresand provide patient teaching to clients/family, document clientresponses,andreporttoothersresponsestonursingcare.

e. Mobility: Students shall possess physical abilities sufficient tomovefromroomtoroomandmaneuverinsmallspaces,andstandandwalkforextensiveperiodsoftime.Example:Studentswillbeable tomove around in client’s room,move from room to room,moveinsmallworkareas,andadministerCPR.

f. Motor skills: Students shall possess gross and fine motor skillssufficient to provide safe and effective nursing care. Example:Students shall be able to calibrate equipment, position clients,administer intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oralmedications,insertcatheters,andapplypressuretostopbleeding.

g. Hearingskills:Studentsshallpossessauditoryabilitysufficienttomonitorhealthneedsandcollectdata.Example:Studentsshallbeabletohearalarms,listentoheartandbreathsounds,andhearacryforhelp.

h. Visual skills: Students shall possess visual ability sufficient forobservationanddatacollection. Example: Studentsshallbeabletoobservecolorofskinandreadscaleonasyringe.

i. Tactileskills:Studentsshallpossesstactileabilitysufficientfordatacollection.Example:Studentsshallbeabletodetectpulsationandfeelskintemperature.

j. Weight-bearing: Students shall possess the ability to lift andmanipulate/move40-50pounds.Example:Studentsshallbeabletomoveequipmentandpositionpatients.

D. AttendorientationsessionwiththeNursingandAdmissionStaff.E. Completethepre-nursingprogram:Attendanceataminimumof90%of

the classmeetings of each requiredmodule ismandatory for successfulcompletionofthepre-nursingrequirement.

F. Thefollowingcoursesmustnotbemorethanfive(5)yearsoldatthetimeofadmissiontotheprogramtoreceivecreditforgraduation:allcourseswithNURorBIOprefixes.

II.ProcedureforAdmissionA. SubmitacompletedRCCapplication.B. Submitofficialcopiesoftranscriptsfromallsecondaryandpost-secondary

institutionsoracopyofGEDtranscript,ifapplicable.C. TaketheRCCACCUPLACERassessmentandachieveatrequiredlevelor

taketherequiredremedialclasses.D. Scheduleanappointmentwithacounselor.E. After all transcripts are received by RCC and the ACCUPLACER

assessmentscoresachievedorrequiredremedialcoursestaken,apersonalinterviewwiththeNursingAdmissionsCommitteemaybescheduled.

F. SubmitaphysicalexaminationontheformprovidedbyRCCbyalicensedphysician,nursepractitioner,orphysician’sassistant.Theapplicantmustshowphysicalandpsychologicalabilitytoperformnormalnursingduties.Physicalexaminationandlabdatashouldbenomorethanthreemonthsoldatthetimeofinitialenrollment.AnnualTBtestresultsandproofofcurrentCPRcertificationmustbesubmitted.


G. StudentsmustpurchaseorshowevidenceofhavingprofessionalliabilityinsurancepriortoenrollmentincourseswithNURprefix.

H. Students are responsible forobtaining theirownhealth insurancepolicy.RCCnor the affiliating institutions are responsible formedical expensesincurredasaresultofillnessorinjurysustainedduringclass,lab,orclinicalexperiences.(i.e.,strainedback,needle-stick).

III. PNAdmissionCriteria DecisionsregardingadmissionintothePNProgramarebaseduponhigh

school or GED performance and achievement in related courses. Eachadmissioncriterionisassignedapointvalue.Thepointsareusedtorankapplicantsforthepurposeofselectionintotheprogram.Intheeventthatapplicantshaveidenticaltotaladmissionpoints,thepersonwiththeearliestfilecompletiondatewillberankedhigher.Ifthepointsarestillidentical,thepersonwiththehighestgradeinBIO163willberankedhigher.Shouldcandidatesstillbetied,theapplicantwiththehighestgradeinPSY150willberankedhigher.Ifthecandidatesarestilltied,thenthecandidates’GPA

forcoursesrequiredinthePNcurriculumwillbeusedtobreakthetie. IV. PNApplicantDeadlinesandAdmissionsDecisions Thedeadlineforapplicationsincludingreceiptofalltranscriptsandrecordof

adequate test scores is January 31 assuming that the desired admission dateis the Fall semester following the application deadline. ApplicantsmeetingadmissioncriteriamaybescheduledforaninterviewbeginninginlateFebruarythroughApril.ApplicantswillbenotifiedofadmissionstatusbyMay31.

V. AlternateListforPNProgram Qualifiedapplicantsnotacceptedbecauseofspace limitationswillbeplaced

on an alternate list in rankorder andnotified in that order of anyvacanciesrelatedtothatsemester’sadmissions.Studentsmustreapplyfromyeartoyearif not admitted.Applications are not automatically carried over. No specialconsiderationwill be given to applicants whowere on the alternate list thepreviousyear.ApplicantswhowanttoimprovetheirpositionareencouragedtomeetwiththeNursingDepartmentChairorcounselortodiscussaplanofstudy.

VI. CreditbyTransfer Transfer credit for non-nursing courses in the Nursing curriculum from

accredited post-secondary educational programs will be determined on anindividual basis in accordance with RCC’s transfer policy as stated in thegeneralcatalog.TransferofcreditfornursingcoursesinthePNProgramfromanaccreditednursingeducationalprogrammustbeonanindividualbasisandinaccordancewithRCC’stransferpolicy.Inaddition,theremustbeapprovalbytheNursingDepartmentChair. Thefollowingcoursesmustnotbemorethanfive(5)yearsoldatthetimeofadmissiontotheprogramtoreceivecreditforgraduation:allcourseswithNURandBIOprefixes.AninterviewwiththeNursingAdmissionCommitteemaybescheduled.Studentsmayberequiredtopassawrittencompetencyexamand/orperformappropriatenursingskillsforacoursepreviouslytakentoensurecompetency.

VII. PNProgressionPolicy Students enrolled in a nursing curriculummust obtain aminimum grade of

78orhigherineachcoursewithNUR,BIO,orPSYprefixestoprogressandgraduateinthePNEcurriculum.Readmissiontothenursingsequencewillbeinaccordancewithreadmissionpoliciesonaspaceavailablebasis.

Criminalbackgroundchecksand/ordrug testingmaybe requiredbyclinicalagenciespriortoastudent’sparticipationintheclinicalcomponentofaNURcourse.Failuretomeetclinicalagencyrequirementswillresultinthestudentnot having theopportunity tomeet clinical objectives; therefore, the studentwillnotbeallowedtoprogressinthenursingcurriculum.

Itisimportanttonotethattheclinicalsite,notRichmondCommunityCollege,determineswhethertheresultofthecriminalbackgroundcheck/drugscreeningdisqualifies the student fromclinical activities.Thehospitalorother clinicalagency, in its sole discretion,may request the removal of any studentwho,based on the results of the criminal background check/drug screening, theagencydeemsasinappropriatetoprovidecare,treatment,orservices.

PRACTICALNURSINGREADMISSIONPOLICY I. Studentsenrolledinbutnotcompletingornotachievingagradeof78orbetter

inNUR101seekingreadmissionwillbeconsideredintheapplicantpoolfortheyeartheyseektoreturn.Thestudentwillbeexpectedtomeetcurrentadmissioncriteria. Nospecialconsiderationwillbegiven. The followingprocedurewillbefollowed:A. AstudentmustreapplyforadmissiontothePNProgramandmeetwitha

nursingcounselor.B. StudentswhoarecurrentlyenrolledinrelatedcourseworkatRCCneednot

retaketheplacementassessment;however,theymayreassessifdesired.C. Studentsselectedforadmissionwillbescheduledforanorientationsession

withotherapplicantsandfollowroutineadmissionprocedures.D. AninterviewwiththeNursingAdmissionsCommitteemaybescheduled.E. Readmissionwillbelimitedtoone(1)time.

II. ReadmissionaftercompletingNUR101witha78orbetteriscontingentuponthefollowingprocess:A. Eachrequestforreadmissionwillbeevaluatedonanindividualbasis.B. AllrequestsforreadmissionmustbesubmittedinwritingtotheNursing

DepartmentChairandforwardedtotheNursingCounselor.C. Allrequirementsofthecurrentadmissionspolicymustbemet.D. If readmitted for advanced standing, all requirements of the progression

policymustbemet.E. Readmission is on a space availablebasis as determinedby theNursing

AdmissionsCommittee.(TheAdmissionsCommitteeconsistsoftheNursingDepartmentChair, theHealthSciencesDivisionChair, theRegistrar, thenursingcounselor,theDirectorofEnrollmentManagementandtwonursingfacultymembers.TheVicePresidentforStudentDevelopmentservesasanex-officiomemberofthiscommittee.)

F. An application from a student dismissed for behavior that impairedjudgment,requiredandinordinateamountofinstructortime,orviolatedadrug/alcoholpolicymustbereviewedbytheNursingDepartmentChairandtheVicePresidentforStudentDevelopment.

G. Readmissionwillbelimitedtoone(1)time.Astudentwhoisacceptedforreadmissionanddoesnotenrollforthesemesteracceptedshallgothroughtheentireadmissionprocedurethenexttimeanapplicationismade.

H. Students accepted for readmission shall submit (1) an updated physicalandemotionalhealthreport,(2)transcriptsofcourseworktakenatothercollegessincelasttimeenrolledatRCC,and(3)currentTBandCPRstatus.


I. AninterviewwiththeNursingAdmissionsCommitteemaybescheduled.J. Students may be required to pass a written competency exam and

performappropriatenursingskillsforacoursepreviouslytakentoensurecompetency.

K. Nocompetencyexamsareadministeredforacoursenottaken.

NURSINGDISMISSALPOLICY Inaddition to thenursingprogressionpolicy, thenursingfaculty reserves therighttodismissastudentfromthenursingprogramforthefollowingreasons:

A. Failure to function within the North Carolina Nurse PracticeAct,ANACodeofEthics,andStandardsofPractice.

B. Negligentactsthatresultinharmorpotentialharmtoaclient.C. Infractionofhealthagencypolicieswhileonaffiliationinthatagency.D. Violationoftheclient’srighttoprivacybynotprotectinginformationofa

confidentialnature.E. Performance and/or behavior deemed unsafe as characterized by

dangerous,inappropriate,irresponsibleorunethicalbehaviorsthatactuallyorpotentiallyplacestheclient,family,healthcareteammembers,facultyorpeersinjeopardy.

F. Behaviorwhichreflectsimpairedjudgmentand/orbehaviorwhichrequiresan inordinate amount of instructor time as determined by the NursingDepartmentChair.Impairedjudgmentisdefinedasafailuretoassessoractappropriatelyoninformationthatamajorityofstudentsatthesamelevelwouldrecognizeasimportanttoclienthealthandsafety.

G. Behavior or appearance which provides reasonable suspicion that thestudent is under the influenceof alcohol, controlled substances, or illicitdrugs. The student may be required to submit to drug screening at thestudent’s expense. Facilities which provide clinical experiences reservetherighttorequiretestingincompliancewithdrugandalcoholpoliciesoftheinstitution.Failuretocomplywillresultindismissalfromtheprogram.Theclinicalfacilityhastherighttodenythestudentclinicalaccesstothefacility.Shouldthestudentbedeniedclinicalprivileges,thestudentwillbedismissedfromtheprogram.

H. A positive drug screen or criminal background check determinedunsatisfactorybyanyclinicalagency.

Anystudentwho is recommendedfordismissal fromaNursingcurriculumwillhaveaconferencewiththeinstructorandtheNursingDepartmentChairtodiscussthereason(s)fordismissal.Thestudentwillalsoreceivealetterstatingthereason(s)fordismissal.Ifthestudentdisagreeswiththedismissal,he/sheshouldcontacttheVicePresident for Student Development. TheVice President for Student Development,inconsultationwiththeNursingDepartmentChair,willmakearecommendationtoreadmitordeclinereadmissionintothecurrentcourse/semester.IfthestudentdisagreeswiththerecommendationoftheVicePresidentofStudentDevelopment,he/shemayappealtothePresidentoftheCollege.ThisappealmustbefiledwiththePresidentoftheCollegewithinseven(7)daysofthedateofthedecision.Aftertheappealisfiled,thestudentwillmeetwiththePresidentoftheCollege.ThePresident’sdecisionwillbefinal. Any student dismissed from theNursing program under theNursingDismissalPolicyhasthirty(30)daystonotifytheNursingDepartmentChairinwritingoftheirintenttorequestreadmissiontotheNursingPrograminasubsequentsemester.Theapplicant must meet with the NursingAdmission Committee for determination of

eligibilityforreadmission.ThedecisionregardingreadmissionwillbemadebytheNursingAdmissionCommittee.Readmissionisnotguaranteed.ThedecisionoftheNursingAdmissionCommitteeisfinal.

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TuitionandExpenses The Community College System was established to make postsecondaryoccupational education readily available to all adult citizens. The state providesconsiderablefinancialsupportforlocalinstitutionswhichkeepstuitionatareasonablecosttostudents.Inaddition,severalfinancialaidprogramsareavailabletoassistthecurriculumstudentwiththecostsofpostsecondaryeducation.

CURRICULUMTUITIONANDFEES TuitionissetbytheStateBoardofCommunityCollegesandissubjecttochange.Visitwww.richmondcc.eduforcurrenttuitioncosts.Tuitionandfeesmustbepaidatthetimeofregistration.Astudentactivityfeeisrequiredofallcurriculumstudents.Thefeeis$17.75forstudentsenrolled12ormoresemestercredithours,$10.75forstudentsenrolledlessthan12semestercredithours,andnofeeforsummersemesters.This fee covers admission to student activities.All students are required to pay a$1.25 StudentAccident Insurance fee each semester enrolled. Studentswho enrollinCooperativeEducationworkexperiences(COE)andcourses thathaveaclinicalcomponentarerequiredtopurchaseorshowevidenceofhavingprofessionalliabilityinsuranceprior to enrollment. There is a$10 technology fee for all students eachsemester.Othercoststothestudentaretherequiredbooksandmaterials,whichvaryaccordingtothecurriculuminwhichhe/sheisenrolled.Nursingstudentsmayincurotherexpenses. Tuitionforfull-time,in-statestudentscarrying16ormoresemestercredithoursduringthefallandspringsemesterswillnotexceed$800.00persemester.Part-time,in-statestudentstakinglessthan16semestercredithourswillpay$50.00persemesterhour.Out-of-statestudentscarrying16ormoresemestercredithoursduringthefallandspringsemesterswillnotexceed$3,860.80persemester.Part-time,out-of-statestudentstakinglessthan16semestercredithourswillpay$241.30persemesterhour.

CreditHours In-State Out-of-State 1 50.00 241.30 2 100.00 482.60 3 150.00 723.90 4 200.00 965.20 5 250.00 1206.50 6 300.00 1447.80 7 350.00 1689.10 8 400.00 1930.40 9 450.00 2171.70 10 500.00 2413.00 11 550.00 2654.30 12 600.00 2895.60 13 650.00 3136.90 14 700.00 3378.20 15 750.00 3619.50 16 800.00 3860.80

ACTIVITY&LIABILITYFEECHARGES Full-Time(12+hours) $17.75 Part-Time(1-11hours) $10.75 Insurance(allstudents) $1.25 TechnologyFee(allstudents) $10.00 StudentMalpracticeInsurance: $13.00ForMedicalAssisting,Nursing,andNursingAssistant Clinicals,andforCo-opstudents

GraduationFee $25.00 AssociateDegreeNursingPre-AdmissionTestFee $25.00 CPRTestFee(MED140) $35.00

Section115D-39,“StudentTuitionandFees,”of theCommunityCollegeLaws,allowstheStateBoardofCommunityCollegestofixandregulatealltuitionandfeeschargedtostudentsforapplyingtoorattendinganycommunitycollege. StudentswhoenrollinCooperativeEducationworkexperiences(COE)andcoursesthathaveaclinicalcomponentarerequiredtopurchaseorshowevidenceofhavingprofessionalliabilityinsurancepriortoenrollment.

RESIDENCECLASSIFICATIONFORTUITION UnderNorthCarolinalaw,apersonmayqualifyasaresidentfortuitionpurposesinNorthCarolina,therebybeingeligibleforatuitionratelowerthanthatfornonresidents.In essence, the controlling North Carolina statute (G.S. 116-143.1) requires that“Toqualifyasaresidentfortuitionpurposes,astudentmusthaveestablishedlegalresidence (domicile) in North Carolina and maintained that legal residence for atleast twelve(12)monthsimmediatelyprior tohisorherclassificationasaresidentfor tuitionpurposes.”Ownershipofproperty inorpaymentof taxes to thestateofNorthCarolinadoesnotautomaticallyqualifyonefortheinstatetuitionrate.Failuretoproviderequestedinformationforresidencyclassificationcanresultinthestudentbeingclassifiedasanonresidentfortuitionpurposesanddisciplinaryaction. AstudentwhobelievesheorshehasbeenerroneouslyclassifiedshallbepermittedtoappealthecaseinaccordancewiththeprocedureoutlinedbytheStateResidence

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Committee. Regulations concerning the classification of students by residence forpurposesofapplicabletuitiondifferentialsaresetforthindetailinAManualtoAssistthePublicHigherEducationInstitutionsofNorthCarolinaintheMatterofStudentResidenceClassificationforTuitionPurposes.AcopyofthemanualisavailableforstudentinspectionintheStudentDevelopmentOffice.

TUITIONREFUNDS RCCshallallowa100percenttuitionrefunduptoandincludingthedrop/adddate.RCCshallallowa75percenttuitionrefundfromthedateafterthedrop/adddateuptoandincludingthecensusdateor10percentpointofanysemester,term,orcourseasnotedinthecollegecalendar. Where a student, having paid the required tuition for a semester, dies duringthat semester (prior to or on the last day of examinations), all tuition and fees forthat semester shall be refunded to the estateof thedeceased,upon requrest by thedeceased’sestatewithin90daysofthestudent’sdeath. Tocomplywithapplicablefederalregulationsregardingrefunds,federalregulationsshallsupersedethestateregulationsarecontradictory. MilitaryTuitionRefund Uponrequestofthestudent,RCCshallgrantafullrefundoftuitionandfeestomilitary reserve andNationalGuard personnel called to active duty or active dutypersonnelwhohave received temporary or permanent reassignments as a result ofmilitaryoperationsthentakingplaceoutsidethestateofNorthCarolinathatmakeitimpossibleforthemtocompletetheircourserequirements RCCshallbuyback textbooks throughthecollege’sbookstoreoperations to theextentpossible.Collegesshallusedistancelearningtechnologiesandothereducationalmethodologiestohelpthesestudents,undertheguidanceoffacultyandadministrativestaff,completetheircourserequirements.

TEXTBOOKS Booksshouldbepurchasedatthebookstoreduringregistration.Atextbookusuallycostsbetween$50and$125dependinguponthecourse.Studentsshouldbudgetfrom$300to$400persemestertocoverthecostoftextbooks.

AUDITSTUDENTS Tuitionandfeesforauditstudentsarethesameasforregularstudents.

SENIORCITIZENS CurriculumCourses:Tuitionshallbewaivedforuptosixcredithoursofinstructionperacademicsemesterforseniorcitizensage65orolderwhoarequalifiedaslegalresidentsofNorthCarolina.(Proofofageisrequired.)Ifaneligibleseniorcitizenenrollsinmorethansix,butlessthan16credithoursinagivensemester,he/sheshallbechargedtheregulartuitionrateforeachcredithourabovesixcredithours.Ifaneligibleseniorcitizenenrollsinmorethan16credithoursinagivensemester,he/sheshallbechargedtheregulartuitionrateforamaximumof10credithours.

TUTORING Thereisnochargetothestudentfortutoringservices.

GUIDEDSTUDIESCENTER Instruction in the Guided Studies Center is free and there is no charge for thematerials,booksortutorsusedbythestudentsinthecenter.However,ifdesired,booksusedmaybepurchasedfromthebookstorebythestudent.

CONTINUINGEDUCATIONTUITIONANDFEES TypeofCourses Registration OtherFeeCharges AdultBasicEducation None None AdultHighSchool None Textbooks GEDCompletion None Textbooks Testfee–$7.50 OccupationalCourses 1–24hours $65.00 Textbooksand/or 25–50hours $120.00 materials 51+hours $175.00 Self-SupportingCourses Tuitionvaries

TuitionissetbytheStateBoardofCommunityCollegesandissubjecttochange.Visitwww.richmondcc.eduforcurrenttuitioncosts. In compliance with legislation passed by the 1993GeneralAssembly, studentswhotakethesameoccupationalextensioncoursemorethantwicewithinafive-yearperiodshallpaytuitionbasedonaformulainvolvingtheamountoffundsgeneratedbyastudentmembershiphourforoccupationalextensionmultipliedbythenumberofactualhourstheclassistobetaught.Studentswhocandemonstratecourserepetitionisrequiredbystandardsgoverningthecertificateorlicensingprograminwhichtheyareenrolledareexempt.

SeniorCitizens ContinuingEducation/OccupationalExtensionCourses:Registrationfeesshallbewaivedforupto96contacthoursofnon-creditinstructionperacademicsemesterforseniorcitizensage65orolderwhoarequalifiedaslegalresidentsofNorthCarolina.(Proofofageisrequired.)Seniorcitizensarenotlimitedtothenumberofclassesthatcanbetakenusingfeewaiversaslongasthecumulativehoursdonotexceed96hours.However,ifthecumulativenumberofcontacthoursenrolledexceeds96inagivensemester,theseniorcitizenshallnotreceiveawaiverforthelastcourseforwhichhe/sheregistered.Iftheseniorcitizenenrollssimultaneouslyformultiplecoursesthatexceed96contacthours,theCollegeshalluseitsdiscretiontodetermineforwhichcoursetochargetheregistrationfee. NorthCarolinaseniorcitizenstakingthesameoccupationalcoursemorethantwicewithinafive-yearperiodmustpaytuitionbasedonthesameformula.Seniorcitizensarenotexemptfrompayingtuitionforself-supportingcourses.

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StudentFinancialAssistance

FINANCIALASSISTANCE The purpose of financial aid is to supplement the resources of the student andthefamily.TheRichmondCommunityCollege(RCC)makeseveryeffort toinsureevery qualified student will have an opportunity to attend, regardless of financialability.Studentsdemonstratingeligibilityreceiveapackageofassistancecomposedof scholarships and grants and/or work-study. Application forms and additionalinformationareavailablefromtheFinancialAidOfficeoranymemberoftheStudentDevelopmentstaff.

GENERALELIGIBILITYREQUIREMENTSFORFINANCIALAID TobeconsideredforfinancialaidatRCC,astudentmust: • submitanacceptable formofneedanalysis suchas theFreeApplication for

FederalStudentAid. • beaU.S.citizen,nationalorpermanentresident. • beenrolledoracceptedforenrollmentforthepurposeofobtainingadegree,

diploma,or certificate.Afinancial aidawardcannotbemadeuntil a studentisacceptedbutyoudonothave towait foranacceptance letter toapply forfinancialaid.

• maintainsatisfactoryacademicprogressasoutlinedbytheCollegepolicy. • notowerepaymentsorrefundstoanystudentaidprogramnorbeindefaulton

astudentloanmadethroughanypostsecondaryinstitution.

• demonstratefinancialneedaccordingtothespecificrequirementsofeachaidprogram.

• haveavalidSocialSecuritynumber. • haveahighschoolorGeneralEducationalDevelopment(GED)diploma,oryou

mustpassanindependentlyadministeredtestapprovedbytheU.S.DepartmentofEducation,ormeetotherstandardsestablishedbytheStatethatareapprovedbytheDepartment.

• be registeredwith the Selective Service, if you are amale at least 18 yearsold,bornafterDecember31,1959,andarenotcurrentlyamemberoftheU.S.ArmedForces.

SATISFACTORYACADEMICPROGRESSPOLICYFORFINANCIALAIDRECIPIENTS

ThepurposeoffinancialaidatRCCistosupplementtheresourcesofthestudentandthefamily.TheCollegemakeseveryefforttoinsurethateverystudentwillhavean opportunity to attend, regardless of financial ability. However, students haveresponsibility for theirowneducationandmustpursue andcomplete coursework,which permits them to meet degree requirements within a reasonable timeframe.Successfulcompletionofadiplomaordegreerequiresthatastudentearnacumulativegradepointaverage(GPA)of2.00(C)onallhourscompletedinthatdegreecurriculum. IncompliancewithappropriateFederalRegulations,RCCshalladheretothepoliciesstatedinthissectionfordeterminationofsatisfactoryacademicprogressforstudentsreceivingassistancethroughRCC’sFinancialAidOffice.Thisincludesfederal,state,and institutional aid. (See separate policy forVeteran students.) Studentsmust bemaintainingsatisfactoryacademicprogressbeforefinancialaidcanbeawarded.TheFinancialAidOffice is required toevaluate thestudent’sentireacademic record indeterminingthestudent’scomplianceregardlessoftheageoftherecordorwhetherornotaidwasreceived.Certainspecialawards,i.e.,academicscholarships,mayrequirehigheracademicachievementthanthestandardpolicy.

PolicyStatement Inordertobeeligibleforfinancialaid,studentsmustmeetthefollowingminimumguidelinesattheendofeachsemester: 1. QualitativeStandard–Allfinancialaidrecipientsmustmaintainaminimum

cumulativegradepointaverage(GPA)of2.00attheendofeachsemester. 2. Quantitative Standard - Studentsmustmake progress toward their degree

ordiplomabysuccessfullycompletingaminimumpercentageofcourseworkattempted. Successful completion is defined as completion of at least 67percentof the totalhoursattemptedwithagradeofA,B,C,orD. CoursesresultinginfinalgradesofF,I,U,W,andWUarenotconsideredassuccessfullycompleted.AllcoursestakenforcreditinwhichastudentisenrolledaftertheofficialTuitionRefundperiodhasendedarecountedasAttemptedHoursandareshownontheacademictranscript.CoursesresultinginfinalgradesofAU,AP,AR,MT,andNAarenotconsideredasattemptedorearnedhours.

3. MaximumTimeframe - Studentsmust complete their educational programofstudyinatimeframenottoexceed150percentofthepublishedlengthofprogramforfull-timestudents.Thiswillbemeasuredincredithoursattempted(e.g.,iftheacademicprogramlengthrequires65credithourstograduate,themaximum time frame cannot exceed 98 credit hours attempted). All hours


attemptedatRCCandhourstransferredfromotherpostsecondaryinstitutions,regardless of when they were attempted, are counted toward the maximumtimeframe for program completion. An additional 30 credit hours may beallowedforrequiredremedialcoursework.

EligibilityStatus Satisfactory:Satisfactorystatusisachievedwhenastudent’scumulativeGPAisa2.00orhigher,thecompletionrateofcoursesis67%oftheirattemptedcredithoursattheendofeachsemester,andthecredithoursattemptedbythestudentdonotexceed150percentofthepublishedlengthoftheprogramforfull-timestudents. Probation: A student (who is not currently on probation) whose cumulativegradepointaverageisbelow2.00and/orhasnotcompleted67%oftheircumulativeattempted credit hourswill be placed on probation for the following semester. Aprobationaryperiodallowsthestudenttoreceivefinancialaidforonesemestereventhoughthestudentdoesnotmeetalloftherequirements.Studentsonprobationarenot allowed to use financial aid funds to pre-register for courses for an upcomingsemester.Attheendoftheprobationperiod,ifthestudentmeetsalloftheSatisfactoryAcademicProgressrequirements,s/heremainseligibleforcontinuedfinancialaid. Termination:Attheconclusionoftheprobationperiod,ifastudent’scumulativegradepointaverageisbelowa2.00GPAand/orthestudent’scumulativecompletionrate of courses is below the required 67% completion of attempted credit hours,the student’s financial aidwill be terminated. Also, studentswho have attemptedthemaximumallowablecredithours for theirprogramwillhave theirfinancialaidterminated.(i)SpecialNotes 1. WithdrawalfromCollegeand/orCourseWithdrawals–“W”-Studentswho

withdrawfromclassesatRCCshouldunderstandtheirwithdrawalmayaffecttheireligibility forfinancialaidasdeterminedby thisSatisfactoryAcademicProgressPolicy(SAP).WithdrawalfromtheCollegeand/orcoures(es)beforethe end of the officialTuitionRefundPeriod (census date for the semesterorcourse,whichevercomesfirst)arenotcalculatedin theSAP. Withdrawalafter theTuition Refund Periodmay affect the student’s ability tomeet thequantitative requirements and complete their program within the maximumtimeframe.

2. UnofficialWithdrawal(WU)-isusedwhencomputingtheGPAandcumulativeattemptedhours,butdoesnotqualifyassuccessfulcompletionofcredithoursattempted.Thisgradewillnegativelyimpactthestudent’sabilitytomaintaincompliancewiththeSAPstandards.

3. Failures(F)-Gradesof“F”areusedwhencomputingtheGPAandcumulativeattemptedhours,butdonotqualifyas successful completionof credithoursattempted.Thesegradeswillnegativelyimpactthestudent’sabilitytomaintaincompliancewiththeSAPstandards.

4. Gradesof“Incomplete”“I”-AnincompletewillcountasattemptedhoursbutnotcompletedhoursandwillhaveanegativeimpactonGPA.Noearnedhourswillbeposteduntilagradehasbeenassignedthecoursework.Studentswith‘incompletes’mayhavedifficultymeetingthesatisfactoryacademicprogressrequirementsatthetimeofevaluation,butmaybereevaluateduponcompletion.ThestudentmustmakeawrittenrequesttotheFinancialAidOfficewhenthecourseworkhasbeencompleted. The request form is availableon theRCCwebsite.

5. NeverAttendedClasses(NA)-Credithoursforwhichastudentregistersbut

neverattendswillnotbecountedasattemptedorearnedhours. Thestudentisresponsibleforpayingthetuitionandfeesforthesecoursesandchargesforunreturnedbooksandsupplies.

6. CourseRepeats-StudentsmaybeallowedtorepeatacourseinaccordancewiththepolicyoutlinedintheCollegeCatalog.Forfinancialaidpurposes,allhoursattemptedand/or completedwill be counted in cumulativehours. However,onlythehighestgradewillbecountedinthegradepointaverage.Therefore,itispossiblethatastudentrepeatingcourseworkmaynotbeincompliancewiththequantitativeandmaximumtimeframecomponentofthispolicy.

7. RemedialCoursework -Remedial courseworkwill count in the number ofattemptedandearnedhoursandgradesgivenforthesecourseswillaffectGPA.Inaddition,thereisalimitof30semesterhoursofremedialcourseworkthatcanbeincludedinastudent’senrollmentstatuswhichwillnotcountinthe150percenttimeframe.

8. AuditedCourses–Anauditedclassisnotincludedintheenrollmenthoursforpurposesofawardingfinancialaidfunds.Theauditedhourswillnotcountasattemptedorearnedhours.

9. TransferCredit-Transfercreditisincludedinthetotalhoursattemptedandearned.

10 Proficiency(CreditbyExam)-Whileacreditbyexam(“X”)isnotincludedintheenrollmenthoursforpurposesofawardingfinancialaid,theattemptedandcompletedcreditsarecountedineachcomponentofthequantitativestandardandthemaximumtimeframe.

11. Summer Session – Credit hours attempted and earned during the summersessionareincludedinthecalculationofSAP.Full-timestatusisthesameforthesummersessionasitisforthefallandspringsemesters.(12credithours)

(ii)MonitoringandNotificationProcess Itistheresponsibilityofthestudenttobeawareofhis/hersatisfactoryacademicprogressstatusforfinancialaideligibility. Todetermineastudent’sacademicprogressstatusandeligibilityforfinancialaid,astudent’sacademicrecordwillbeevaluatedattheendofeachsemesterorperiodofenrollment.Once thestudent isdetermined tobe ineligible forfinancialaid, thestudentwillbesentwrittennotificationinforminghim/herthathe/sheisbeingplacedon financial aid probation for one semester due to failure tomaintain satisfactoryacademicprogressstandards.Ifthestudentdoesnotmeetalloftherequirementsattheendoftheprobationarysemester,he/sheisdeterminedtobeineligibleatthattimeforaidandthestudentwillbeterminatedfromthefinancialaidprograms.Thestudentwillbesentwrittennotificationinforminghim/herthathis/herfinancialaideligibilityhasbeenterminated. In addition,RCC checks to ensure the student ismaking satisfactory academicprogressineachpaymentperiodbeforeaidisdisbursed.(iii)RegainingSatisfactoryAcademicProgress Inordertoregainfinancialaideligibility,thefollowingstepsmaybetaken: QualitativeStandard(CumulativeGPA) Deficienciesincumulativegradepointaverage(GPA)canberemediedbytakingcoursesatRCCwithoutthebenefitoffederalfinancialaiduntiltherequiredGPAhasbeenattained.IfthestudentissuccessfulinbringinguptheGPAtotherequiredlevel,thestudentmustmakeawrittenrequesttotheFinancialAidOfficeforreevaluation.TheformisavailableontheRCCwebsite. QuantitativeStandard(Completionof67%ofAttemptedHours)


DeficienciesinhoursearnedmayberemediedbysuccessfullyearninghoursatRCCwithoutthebenefitoffederalfinancialaid.Ifthestudentissuccessfulinbringingupthepercentageofcompletedcoursestotherequired67%completionrate,thestudentmustmakeawrittenrequesttotheFinancialAidOfficeforreevaluation.TheformisavailableontheRCCwebsite. MaximumTimeframe(150%) Studentswhoexceedthemaximumallowabletimeframetocompleteaprogramofstudymustappeal(seebelow)andprovideagraduationplansignedbytheirAcademicAdvisororStudentDevelopmentCounselor.Iftheplanisconsideredreasonable,thestudentmay receivefinancial aidonprobation foroneormore semestersuntil thedegreeiscompleted.

FinancialAidAppealsProcess Astudentwhohasbecomeineligibleforfinancialaidduetolackofsatisfactorygradepointaverage,percentageofcredithourscompleted,orexceedingthemaximumtimeframe for program completionmay appeal his/her status to the FinancialAidCommittee.FederalregulationsallowtheFinancialAidOfficetoextendeligibilitytostudentsthatfailtomeetminimumstandardsiftheycandocumentthatthereweremitigating circumstances beyond their control that caused them to perform belowstandards.Mitigatingcircumstancesmayincludebutarenotlimitedto: 1. Serious illness or injury that prevented the student from completing his/her

classes. 2. Deathinthestudent’simmediatefamily. 3. Unusualsituationoverwhichthestudenthadnocontrolthatpreventedhim/her

fromsuccessfullycompletinghis/herclasses. AppealsmustbemadeinwritingonaFinancialAidSatisfactoryAcademicProgressAppealRequestForm.TheseformsareavailableonlineandfromtheVicePresidentforStudentDevelopment.AllappealsalongwithsupportingdocumentationmustbesubmittedtotheVicePresidentforStudentDevelopment.StudentsmaybeaskedtoappearbeforetheFinancialAidCommitteetoexplainmitigatingcircumstances.TheVicePresidentforStudentDevelopmentwillnotifythestudentinwritingorbyphoneofthedecisionmadebytheCommittee.ThedecisionoftheFinancialAidCommitteeshallbefinal.

OVERPAYMENTS In the event a student receives an overpayment of his/her financial aid, theoverpayment must be repaid by the student, no matter what the reason for theoverpayment.TheCollegemust notify theU.S.Department ofEducation if it hasseriousdifficultyincollectinganoverpaymentfromastudent. The student will not be eligible for additional federal financial aid until theoverpayment is resolved. The College will not release academic or financial aidtranscriptsuntiltheoverpaymentispaid.

FEDERALPELLGRANT This federal aid program is designed to provide financial assistance toundergraduates enteringpost-high school educational institutions.Theamountof astudent’sgrantisdependentuponthefinancialstatusofthestudentaccordingtoanannualcongressionallyapprovedformulaadoptedfortheprogram.

VERIFICATION Verificationistheprocessusedtochecktheaccuracyoftheinformationastudenthasgivenwhenapplyingforfederalfinancialaid(FederalPellGrant,FSEOG,FWSP).

Thepurposeofverificationistomakesurestudentsareprovidingaccurateinformationabouttheirneedforfinancialaid.StudentsselectedforverificationbytheprocessingserviceortheFinancialAidOfficearerequiredtosubmittherequireddocumentationwithintwoweeksofsubmissionofavalidStudentAidReport(SAR).Therequireddocumentationmayincludeaverificationworksheet,a1040,1040A,or1040EZ,awrittenstatementverifyinguntaxedincome,statementofeducationalpurpose/default/repaymentcertificationandstatementofregistrationstatus.Failuretoproviderequireddocumentationmay result in forfeitureof funds.TheFinancialAidOfficemustbenotifiedifthestudentisunabletoacquirethisdocumentationwithintwoweeks.

PAYMENTOFAWARDS Financial aid funds (with the exemption of Federal Work-Study or Work-Scholarship funds) are distributed to students by directly crediting theirAccountsReceivable. Studentswishingtousefinancialaidfundstopaytuition,fees,books,andsuppliesmustsignaformwiththeFinancialAidOfficeauthorizingthedeductionofthecostfromtheirawards.Anyremainingfundswillbepaiddirectlytothestudentapproximately fourweeks following the last day towithdraw from classeswith atuitionrefund.Studentsaregivenwrittennotificationoftheexactdisbursementdates.Checkswill bemailed to the student’s address on filewith theRegistrar’sOffice.FederalWork-StudyandWorkScholarshipfundsarepaiddirectlytothestudentonamonthlybasisafterproperlysignedtimesheetsaresubmitted.Timesheetsmustbesubmitted to theFinancialAidOfficeby the tenthdayofeachmonth. Checksaremailedtothestudent’shomeaddressonthelastworkdayofthemonth.

EARLYSCHEDULING/TUITIONPAYMENT Studentswillbegiventheopportunitytoscheduleclassesearlyforeachsemester.Oncethestudenthasscheduledclasses,heisexpectedtoattendthoseclasses.IfhedecidestochangehisscheduleornottoattendRCC,hemustseeacounselorinpersontoofficiallywithdrawfromthescheduledclasses.Failuretowithdrawfromtheclasseswillresultinanoverpaymentoffinancialaidfunds.ThisoverpaymentcouldpreventthestudentfromreceivingfuturefinancialaidfundsatRCCoranycollegeuntiltheoverpaymentisrepaid.Thestudentwillberesponsibleforrepayingthefinancialaidfunds.Also,thestudentwillreceiveNeverAttends(NA’s)fortheclasseshedoesnotattend.Thiswillaffectthestudent’sacademicprogressandmaypreventthestudentfromreceivingfuturefinancialaidfundsatRCC.

REQUIREDREPAYMENTOFPELLGRANTANDOTHERFINANCIALAID(RETURNTOTITLEIVFUNDSPOLICY)

AnewFederalReturn toTitle IVFundsPolicy tookeffectAugust2000 for the2000–2001academicyear.Thispolicyaffectsanystudentreceivingfederalfinancialaid(Pell,FSEOG)whowithdrawsoriswithdrawnbyinstructor(s)fromallclasses.FederalWork-Studentfundsareexcludedfromthispolicy. Underthispolicy,ifyoureceivefederalfinancialaid(useafinancialaidwarrantand/or receive a check), andyouwithdrawor arewithdrawnby instructor(s) fromallclassesbeforecompletingmore than60%of theenrollmentperiod,youwillberequiredtoreturnfederalfinancialaidfunds. Forexample: ImaStudentisenrolledintheAccountingcurriculum.Shemustdropoutofcollegetohelpherparentsharvestthepeachcrop.Imawasawarded$1650PellGrantfundsforthesemester.Sheused$600ofthe$1650onregistrationday(withherPellwarrant)topaytuition,fees,books,andsupplies.Acheckfortheother$1050wassenttoImatouseforlivingexpenses.Shedroppedoutofday31ofthe118daysemester(calendar


days). Imawasenrolled for26%of the semester (31/118).Sheearned26%of the$1650or$429.Seventy-fourpercent(74%)ofthe$1650or$1221mustbereturnedto thePellGrantprogram.RCCisresponsibleforreturning$777to thePellGrantprogram($1221-444=$777).LuckyforIma,thefundsshereceivedweregrantfunds.ThenewFederalpolicystates that if the fundsreceivedweregrant funds, then thestudentcanreducetherepaymentby50%.Therefore,Imamustrepayonly$389tothePellGrantprogram(50%of$777=$389). Beware—Under this policy, every student who withdraws completely or iswithdrawnbyinstructor(s)onorbeforethe60%pointofthesemesterwillberequiredtorepayfunds.

FEDERALSUPPLEMENTALEDUCATIONALOPPORTUNITYGRANT(FSEOG)

TheFederalSupplementalEducationalOpportunityGrantisafederalaidprogramdesignedforstudentswiththegreatestfinancialneed.PriorityisgiventoFederalPellrecipients.

FEDERALWORK-STUDYPROGRAM Thisprogram,whenavailable,providesjobsoncampustoqualifiedstudents.Duringtheacademicyear,work-studyemploymentislimitedtoacertainnumberofhoursperweek. Employment in the FederalWork-Study program is also limited to availablefunds.Fundingoftheprogramisbasedoncontributionsfromlocalsourcesmatchedwithfederalmonies.AFreeApplicationforFederalStudentAidformmustbesubmittedwithanRCCApplicationforStudentFinancialAid.ApplicationsarereviewedonJune1foreachnewcollegeyear.Atthattime,studentsarerankedaccordingtoneedandassignedjobs.TheDirectorofFinancialAiddetermineswhichapplicantsmayreceivework-studyaid.

ACADEMICCOMPETITIVENESSGRANT Thisfederalprogramawardsgrantstofinanciallyneedystudentsenrolledfull-timeinthefirstorsecondyearofcollege.ThestudentsmusthavegraduatedafterJanuary1,2005orJanuary1,2006fromarigoroushighschoolprogram,asdeterminedbythe state or local education agency and recognized by the Secretary of Education.RecipientsmustbeeligibleforandreceivethePellGrant.StudentsmustcompletetheFreeApplicationforFederalStudentAidtobeconsideredforthisprogram.

COLLEGEFUNDSINSTALLMENTPAYMENTPLAN Thisplan is available tohelp studentspay tuitionand fees that arenot coveredbyfinancialaidorotherresources.Smaller,interest-freemonthlypaymentsmaybearrangedratherthanpayingafulllumpsumatthebeginningofthesemester.Paymentsaredueonorbeforethefirstofeachmonthandmaybemadebycheck,moneyorderorautomaticbankdraft.Anonrefundableenrollmentfeeisrequired.Applyonlineatwww.CFNC.org/cfipayplan.

THEN.C.COMMUNITYCOLLEGEGRANTPROGRAM

Thisneed-basedprogramassistsNorthCarolinaresidentswhosePellGrantmaynotbesufficienttocovertuition,fees,andrequiredbooks.Studentsmustbeadmittedandenrolled forat least sixhoursper semester,havecompletedand submitted theFreeApplicationforFederalStudentAid(FAFSA),qualifyforthegrantbaseduponavalidExpectedFamilyContributionunderFederalMethodologyandtheprogram’s

recognized“requirededucationexpenses”forattendingaNorthCarolinaCommunityCollege; andmeet all other eligibility requirements for the federalPellGrant.Theawardamountsvarybasedupontheindividualstudent’seligibility.

NORTHCAROLINAEDUCATIONLOTTERYSCHOLARSHIP Recipientsareselectedbasedon the informationprovidedby thestudenton theFreeApplicationforFederalStudentAid.StudentsnoteligiblefortheFederalPellGrantwithanestimatedfamilycontributionof$5,000orlesswillbeeligiblefortheELS. Recipientsmust beNC residents and enroll for at least six credit hours persemester.

NORTHCAROLINANURSEEDUCATIONSCHOLARSHIP/LOANPROGRAM(NESLP)

Awards are available for students preparing for licensure in Licensed PracticalNurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN). Awards are based upon financial needand academicperformance. Recipientsmust beNC residents; havefinancial needdeterminedby completing aFreeApplication forFederal StudentAid. Recipientsenter intoacontractwith theStateofNCinwhichtheyagree toworkfull-timeasalicensednurseinNC.Twelvemonthsofserviceasafull-timenursecancelsoneyearofNESLPsupport. Loansnot repaid throughservicemustbe repaid incash.RecipientsaredeterminedbytheFinancialAidandNursingDepartmentspriortothebeginningoftheSpringSemester.

NORTHCAROLINANURSESCHOLARSPROGRAM(NSP) Merit based scholarship-loans are available to students interested in becomingRegisteredNursesandpracticinginNorthCarolina.RecipientsmustbeNCresidents;enrolled full-time in theADNprogram;havea3.0GPA;andhaveademonstratedrecordofleadershipandservicethroughactiveparticipationinhighschool,collegiate,and/orcivicextracurricularactivities.RecipientsenterintoacontractwiththeStateofNCinwhichtheyagreetoworkfull-timeasaregisterednurseinNC.Twelvemonthsof serviceasa full-timenursecancelsoneyearofNSPsupport. Loansnot repaidthroughservicemustbe repaid incash. Applicationsareavailableonlineatwww.CFNC.org/NSP.ThedeadlineisnormallythefirstweekofMayofeachyear.

NORTHCAROLINAPROSPECTIVETEACHERSCHOLARSHIP/LOAN(PTSL)

This competitive,merit-based scholarship-loan program is available to studentswithanon-weighted2.5orbetterGPAwhohavechosentopursueteachingasacareer.Recipientsmust beNC residentswho agree towork full-time as teachers inNC’spublicschoolsoneyearforeveryyearoffundingreceivedorrepaytheloanincash.Applicationsareavailableonlineatwww.CFNC.org/NSP.ThedeadlineisnormallythefirstweekofAprilofeachyear.

NORTHCAROLINASTUDENTINCENTIVEGRANT This grant program provides assistance to students who attend postsecondaryschools and have substantial financial need. Recipients are selected based on theinformationprovidedbythestudentontheFreeApplicationforFederalStudentAid.StudentsmustbeNCresidents,enrolledfull-time.


SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarshipsvaryinamountandavailability.InterestedstudentsshouldcontacttheFinancialAidOfficeintheStudentDevelopmentDepartmentforapplications.

TheEstellaAldermanFlynt–LinaFlyntBauersfeldMemorialScholarship ThisscholarshipwasestablishedinitiallybyagiftfromLinaFlyntBauersfeldtohonorthememoryofhermother,EstellaAldermanFlynt.Itwasexpandedlaterbygiftsmade inmemoryofLinaFlyntBauersfeldbyher family, friends, and formerstudents and renamed theEstellaAldermanFlynt-Lina FlyntBauersfeldMemorialScholarship. The scholarship is awarded to a full-time, second-year student whodemonstratesexceptionalabilityandinterestinEnglish.

TheAnnieBrooksBeamMemorialScholarships FrancisandMarthaBeamdeVosandtheirchildrenestablishedthesescholarshipsinmemoryofMrs.AnnieBrooksBeam,themotherofMrs.deVos.ThescholarshipsareawardedtoRichmondCountyresidentsenrolledfulltimeintheAssociateDegreeNursingcurriculumwhodemonstratescholasticpromise,academicachievement,andfinancialneed.Thesescholarshipsarerenewableforasecondyearuponsatisfactoryacademicperformance.

TheJosephD.BeamMemorialScholarships EstablishedbyJosephD.Beam,Jr.tohonorthememoryofhisfather,theJosephD.BeamscholarshipsareawardedtodeservingRichmondCountyresidentswhohaveachievedacademicexcellenceandareenrolledfulltimeinMechanicalEngineeringTechnology or Electronics Engineering Technology. Preference will be given tograduatinghighschoolseniors.Theseawardsarerenewableforasecondyearuponsatisfactoryacademicperformance.

TheBennettFamilyMemorialScholarship Thisscholarshipisawardedtoacustomer,anemployee,oranimmediatefamilymember of a customer or an employee of the Ellerbe Telephone Company. Therecipientmustbeacceptedforenrollmentasafirst-year,full-timestudentinatwo-yearcurriculum.Preferencewillbegiven toapplicantsenrolling in theElectronicsEngineeringTechnologyandBusinessAdministrationcurricula(inthatorder)beforequalifiedapplicantsinothercurriculawillbeconsidered.Therecipientmusthaveaminimumgradepointaverageof2.5forallcoursestakeninhighschool,oraminimumscoreof275ontheGEDtest.Theawardmayberenewedforasecondyear if therecipientmaintainsacumulativegradepointaverageof2.5orhigherwithnogradelowerthan“C.”

TheRussellE.BennettIII,MemorialScholarship EstablishedbyRussellE.Bennett,Jr.tohonorthememoryofhisson,theRussellE.BennettIIIMemorialScholarshipisawardedtoaRichmondCountyresidentenrolledfull time in thefirstyearof theInformationSystemscurriculumwhodemonstratesscholastic promise, academic achievement, and financial need. This scholarship isrenewableforasecondyearuponsatisfactoryacademicperformance.

TheEmmaLouDanielsBrownMemorialScholarship Establishedbyherhusband,HarryT.Brown,andsister,KayG.Cavendish, theEmmaLouDanielsBrownMemorialScholarshipisawardedtoastudentenrolledfulltimeinthefirstyearofanassociatedegreecurriculumwhodemonstratesscholasticpromise,academicachievement,andfinancialneed.Therecipientmustbearesident

ofRichmondorScotlandCounty.Theawardmayberenewableforasecondyeariftherecipientmaintainsagradepointaverageof2.5orhigher.

TheHarryT.andGeorgeW.BrownCraftsman’sContinuingEducationEndowedScholarship

This scholarshipwas established inmemoryofHarryT. andGeorgeW.Brownbytheirfamily.It is intendedtoprovidefinancialsupport toindividualswishingtodevelopskillsinthevariousconstructiontradeseitherasahobbyorinpreparationforacareer.Itisavailabletostudentsenrolledinthenon-curriculumprogramsartRCC.Thescholarshipisawardedbasedonfinancialneed.

ThePollyBrownMemorialScholarship ThisscholarshipwasestablishedinmemoryofPollyBrown,alongtimeemployeeofRCC.Thescholarshipwillbeawardedtoafull-time,second-yearstudentinatwo-yearcurriculum.Therecipientmusthavecompletedaminimumof20semesterhourswitha3.0minimumgradepointaverageduringthefirstyear.

TheDavidandSandraBurnsScholarship This scholarship was established in honor of David and Sandra Burns with aninitialgiftfromtheZ.V.PateFoundation.DavidandSandraBurnshavecontinuedtocontributetothefundasanactofcommunityservice.Theintentofthisscholarshipistoprovideeducationalopportunitiestostudentswithdemonstratedfinancialneed.

TheGeneandAliceBurrellScholarship Thisscholarshipisawardedtoasecond-yearstudentwhohascompletedatleast24semesterhoursattheAssociateinArtslevelwithacumulativegradepointaverageofatleast3.0andnogradelowerthan“C”.PreferenceisgiventoapplicantswhohavealsocompletedatleasttwohistorycoursesatRCCwithnogradelowerthan“A”andhaveplanstotransfertoafour-yearcollegeoruniversitytocompleteabaccalaureatedegreewithamajorinhistory.

TheButlerManufacturingCompanyFoundationScholarship This scholarship is funded by a grant from theButlerManufacturingCompanyFoundation.Thepurposeof thescholarship is toencourageandfinanciallysupportpost-secondary educational opportunities critical to the future workforce andcommunitydevelopment.

TheRuthMcFarlandBynumMemorialScholarship Established by her husband, Charles K. Bynum, the Ruth McFarland BynumMemorialScholarshipisawardedtoadeservingRichmondCountyresidentenrolledfull time in theBusinessAdministration curriculum.The award is renewable for asecondyearuponsatisfactoryacademicperformance.

TheCSXTransportationScholarship TheCSXTransportationScholarshipisawardedtoanemployeeoftheCSXSystem,achildofanemployeeoradislocatedemployeewhoisacceptedforenrollmentinanyvocational,technical,orcollegetransfercurriculum.Theselectioncriteriaincludescholasticpromiseandacademicachievement.TheawardwillbegiventoaRichmondCountyresidentwho isenrolled full timeandmaybe renewable forasecondyearuponsatisfactoryacademicperformance.

TheJ.NealCadieu,Sr.MemorialScholarships EstablishedbyJ.NealCadieu,Jr.tohonorthememoryofhisfather,theJ.NealCadieu,Sr.MemorialScholarshipsareawardedtostudentsenrolledfulltimeinthe


AssociateDegreeNursingcurriculum.TheawardswillbegiventodeservingRichmondCounty residentswho demonstrate scholastic promise, academic achievement, andfinancial need.The scholarships are renewable for a secondyearupon satisfactoryacademicperformance.

TheCarolynWilsonCarterMemorialNursingScholarship This scholarship was established in memory of CarolynWilson Carter by herfamilyandfriends.ThisscholarshipisawardeduponrecommendationoftheNursingDepartmentChairman to a second-yearAssociateDegreeNursing student enrolledfulltime.

TheDorothyKingChisholmMemorialScholarship Establishedbyherhusband,EdChisholm,theDorothyKingChisholmScholarshipisawardedtoafull-timestudententeringtheAssociateDegreeNursingcurriculum.TheawardwillbegiventoadeservingRichmondCountyresidentwhodemonstratesscholastic promise, academic achievement, and financial need. The scholarship isrenewableforasecondyearuponsatisfactoryacademicperformance.

TheChristianClosetMeritScholarship This scholarship was established by the Christian Closet to assist a deservingstudentinhisorhereducationalefforts.Thestipendistobeusedfortuition,books,andfees.

TheRobertL.ColeMemorialScholarship TheRobertL.ColeMemorialScholarshipwasestablishedbyhiswife,Mrs.SaraO.Cole,toassistafull-timestudentenrolledintheAssociateDegreeNursing,CriminalJustice,orHumanServicesTechnologycurriculum.TheawardisgiventoadeservingRichmond County resident who demonstrates scholastic promise and academicachievement. This scholarship is renewable for a second year upon satisfactoryacademicperformance.TheBarbaraS.CondorEndowedBasicSkillsProgramGraduateScholarship Establishedbyherhusband,J.RichardCondorinherhonor,theBarbaraS.CondorEndowedBasicSkillsProgramGraduateScholarships is awarded to a graduate oftheRCCBasicSkillsProgramwhoisenrolledfull-timeinacurriculumprogramattheCollege.Thisscholarship isawardedbasedonacombinationoffinancialneed,scholasticpromise,andacademicachievement.

TheAbbieG.CovingtonScholarship Established byAbbie G. Covington, former Mayor of Hamlet and a longtimeAccounting instructor atRCC, this scholarship is awarded to a full-time,first-yearstudentinacurriculumprogramwithpreferencegiventoanapplicantwhoisafamilymemberofanemployeeoranemployeeoftheCityofHamlet.Inaddition,therecipientmustdemonstratescholasticpromiseandfinancialneed.Theawardisrenewableforasecondyearuponsatisfactoryacademicperformance.

TheCarltonC.Culler–MichaelW.SellersMemorialScholarship ThisscholarshipwasestablishedoriginallybyMichaelW.Sellers inmemoryofCarltonC.Culler to assist a full-time student enrolled in the InformationSystemscurriculum.FollowingtheuntimelydeathofMichaelSellers,thescholarshiphasbeensupportedbyMrs.PatCullerofAssociatedBusinessSystemsasamemorialtobothmen.Thescholarshipisawardedtoanapplicantwhodemonstratesfinancialneedandisrenewableforasecondyearuponsatisfactoryacademicperformance.

TheDanielRobertCurrieMemorialScholarship TheDanielRobertCurrieMemorialScholarshipisawardedtoafull-timestudententeringtheAssociateDegreeNursingcurriculum.ThescholarshipwasestablishedbyMr.andMrs.DanielF.Currieintributetothememoryoftheirson,DanielRobertCurrie, and has been supported by numerous friends and members of the CurrieFamily.Thescholarship is renewableforasecondyearuponsatisfactoryacademicperformance.

TheJacksonL.Dawkins,Jr.Scholarship The JacksonL.Dawkins, Jr. Scholarship is awarded to a full-time student in avocational, technical,orcollege transfercurricula.Therecipientof theawardmusthaveagradepointaverageof2.5forallcoursestakeninhighschool,oraminimumscoreof275oftheGEDtestanddemonstratefinancialneed.Theawardisrenewableforasecondyearuponsatisfactoryacademicprogress.

TheLindseyG.DeWittMemorialScholarships These scholarshipswere established inmemory ofLindseyGuyDeWitt by theDeWitt family to help full-time students entering the Mechanical EngineeringTechnology,ElectronicsEngineeringTechnology,orMachinistcurriculum.Preferenceis given toRichmondCounty residents.The recipientmust demonstrate academicachievement, scholasticability,andfinancialneed.Theawardsare renewable forasecondyearuponsatisfactoryacademicperformance.

TheEleanorandSairfaxMaryDockeryMemorialScholarship Miss Betsy Sairfax Dockery established the Eleanor Mary Dockery MemorialScholarshipinmemoryofhersister.AfterMissSairfaxDockery’sdeaththefamilyrenamedthescholarshiptohonorbothladies.TheawardisavailabletoaRichmondCountyresidentonthebasisofneed.Eligiblestudentsmustbeenrolledfulltimeinavocational,technical,orcollegetransfercurriculum.Theawardisrenewableforasecondyearuponsatisfactoryacademicperformance.TheMaryElizabethandNicholasWestDockery,Sr.MemorialScholarship

Established by Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas West Dockery, Jr., the Nicholas WestDockery, Sr.Memorial Scholarship is awarded on the basis of financial need to aRichmondCountyresidentenrolledfulltimeinthefirstyearofanassociatedegreecurriculum.This award is renewable for a secondyearupon satisfactory academicperformance.

TheRhondaW.DunlapMemorialScholarship EstablishedinmemoryofMrs.RhondaW.Dunlapbyherdaughters,Mrs.LeoneD.McLesterandMrs.RobertaD.Sumpter,thisscholarshipisawardedtoafirst-yearfull-orpart-timestudentinacurriculumprogramleadingtoanAssociateinArtsdegreewithastatedintentionofpursuingcertificationasateacherassociate.Thepart-timestudentmustbeenrolledinatleast6hourseachsemester.Thisawardisrenewableforsubsequentsemesterswithnomorethanatotalofsixacademicsemestersorthreeacademicyears.

TheEarlG.DunnMemorialScholarship ThisscholarshipwasestablishedinmemoryofChiefDeputyEarlG.DunntohelpadeservingstudentenrolledfulltimeintheCriminalJusticecurriculum.TherecipientmustbeacurrentlyemployedRichmondCountylawenforcementofficer,agraduatingRichmondSeniorHighSchoolstudent,orasecond-yearCriminalJusticestudent.


TheDr.GeorgeA.FerréMemorialScholarship EstablishedbyHamletHospital,thefamilyandfriendsofDr.GeorgeA.Ferrétohonorhismemory,thisscholarshipisawardedtoafull-timestudentintheMedicalAssisting Technology curriculum who demonstrates scholastic promise, academicachievement, and financial need. The award is renewable for a second year uponsatisfactoryacademicperformance.

TheCharlesK.FippsScholarship The Charles K. Fipps Scholarship is established to assist a full-time studentenrolledintheAssociateDegreeNursingcurriculum.Thisawardisaone-timetwo-yearscholarshipthatwillbeawardedintheFallof2006andrenewableforasecondyear.

TheCynthiaGibsonMemorialNursingScholarship The Cynthia GibsonMemorial Nursing Scholarshipwas established to assist asinglemotherdemonstratingfinancialneedenrolledintheAssociateDegreeNursingProgram. The award is renewable for a second year upon satisfactory academicperformance.

TheNeillGrahamMemorialScholarship EstablishedbyNeillGraham,aretiredBusinessinstructoratRCC,thisscholarshipis awarded to a studentwho has demonstrated excellence in business studies.Therecipientshallbeasecond-year,full-timestudentwhohasattainedthehighestGPAintheBusinessDivisionaftercompletingthefirstyearofhis/herprogramasafull-timestudent.

TheJosephW.GrimsleyMemorialScholarships FundedbyabequestmadebyRCC’sformerpresident,JosephW.Grimsley,beforehisdeathonJuly13,2001,theseawardsaregrantedtofirst-yearstudentsonthebasisofdemonstratedachievementandleadership.Theawardsarerenewableforasecondyearbasedonsatisfactoryperformance.

TheMelvaW.HamiltonScholarship MelvaW.Hamiltonestablishedthisscholarshipforafirst-year,full-timestudentin theAssociate Degree Nursing curriculumwho demonstrates scholastic promiseandfinancialneed.IfaqualifiedNursingstudentisnotavailable,theawardmaybegrantedtoastudentintheMedicalAssistingTechnologycurriculumwhomeetsalloftheotherqualifications.Theawardisrenewableforasecondyearuponsatisfactoryacademicperformance.

TheJ.Robert(Bob)HarrisonMemorialScholarship The J. Robert (Bob) Harrison Memorial Scholarship was established by Mrs.ElizabethW.Harrisonasatributetoherhusband.Thescholarshipisawardedtoafirst-year,full-timestudentenrolledintheElectronicsEngineeringTechnology,MechanicalEngineeringTechnology,or InformationSystemscurriculum.Tobeeligible for thescholarship,astudentmustdemonstrateacademicachievement,financialneed,andbe employed part time in the RCC Cooperative Education Program (Co-op). Thescholarshipisrenewableforasecondyearuponsatisfactoryacademicperformance.

TheWyndieDanielsBrownHayesMemorialScholarship ThisscholarshipwasestablishedinmemoryofWyndieDanielsBrownHayesbyherparents,HarryandEmmaBrown.TheawardisgiventoadeservingRichmondorScotlandCountyresidentenrolledfulltimeintheAssociateDegreeNursingcurriculumwhodemonstratesscholasticpromise,academicachievement,andfinancialneed.Thescholarshipisrenewableforasecondyearuponsatisfactoryacademicperformance.TheThomasB.HunterMemorialandFlorenceLedbetterHunterScholarships Thesescholarshipswereestablishedby thechildrenofThomasB.andFlorenceLedbetter Hunter. The Thomas B. Hunter Memorial Scholarship for AcademicExcellenceisawardedannuallytotheenteringsecond-yearAssociateDegreeNursingstudentwhohasachievedthehighestGPAonADNcurriculumcoursestakenduringthefirstyear(fall,springandsummer)oftheADNprogram.TheFlorenceLedbetterHunterScholarshipisawardedtothesecond-yearADNstudentwhohasdemonstratedexceptionalprofessionalandclinicalnursingskillsduringthefirstyearoftheADNprogram.AvailablebeginningintheFallsemesterof2004.

TheJohnson–ShepherdMemorialScholarship ThisscholarshipwasestablishedbyLonnieT.andEileenE.Johnsontohonorthememoriesoftheirparentsandgrandparents.Therecipientmustbeafirst-year,full-timestudentinacurriculumprogramleadingtoanAssociateinArtsdegreewhoplanstoattendafour-yearcollegeoruniversitytoattainabaccalaureatedegree.Inaddition,therecipientmustdemonstratescholasticpromiseandfinancialneed.Theaward isrenewableforasecondyearuponsatisfactoryacademicperformance.

TheFayeWilsonJordanMemorialScholarship ThisscholarshipwasestablishedbyMr.BillJordaninmemoryofhiswife,FayeWilsonJordan.Theintentofthescholarshipistoassistastudentenrolledinaprogramorclassesthatmaypreparethemtoassistotherswithbehavioralissuessuchassmokingcessation.Theaward ismade toastudentenrolled inabehavioral sciences-relatedprogramortwobehavioralscience-relatedcoursesintheyearoftheaward.

TheG.R.andMaryEllenKindleyScholarship Mr.&Mrs.G.R.Kindleyestablishedthisscholarshiptoassistafirst-year,full-timestudentintheMechanicalEngineeringTechnologycurriculum.TherecipientmustbearesidentofRichmondCountyandhaveaminimumgradepointaverageof2.5forallcoursestakeninhighschool,oraminimumof275ontheGED.Thescholarshipmayberenewableforasecondyearuponsatisfactoryacademicperformance.

TheKiwanisClubofLaurinburgBookship This scholarshipwas establishedby theKiwanisClubofLaurinburg to assist adeserving Scotland County resident in his or her educational efforts at RCC.Thestipendsareawarded to full-orpart-timestudentswhoneedfinancialassistance inpurchasingrequiredbooksandeducationalmaterials.

TheKiwanisGoldenKClubScholarships TheKiwanisGoldenKClubofLaurinburgestablishedthesescholarshipstoprovideassistance for full-timestudentsentering theAssociateDegreeNursingcurriculum.These scholarships are awarded to Scotland County residents who demonstratescholasticpromise,academicachievement,anddedicationtothenursingprofession.Theawardsarerenewableforasecondyearuponsatisfactoryacademicperformance.


TheAnnieLouiseLackeyMemorialScholarship ThisscholarshipwasestablishedtoprovideassistancetoastudentenrollingfulltimeintheAssociateinArtsorAssociateinSciencecurriculum.ThescholarshipisawardedtoaRichmondCountyresidentbasedonneedandability.PreferencewillbegiventoapplicantswhoexpressaninterestincompletingtheirbaccalaureatestudiesatWingateUniversity.Thescholarshipisrenewableforasecondyearuponsatisfactoryacademicperformance.

ThePhyllisD.LongMemorialNursingScholarship ThisscholarshipwasestablishedinmemoryofMrs.PhyllisD.Longbyherfamilyhonoringherlife-longservicetothecitizensofRichmondCounty.Therecipientmustbe a resident of Richmond County and enrolled in theAssociate Degree NursingProgramatRCC.Thestipendisawardedprimarilybasedonneedandisrenewableforasecondyearuponsatisfactoryacademicperformance.

TheThomasandMayBurchMacCallumScholarship TheMacCallumScholarship isawarded toa residentofRichmondCountywhois enrolled full time in a vocational, technical, or college transfer curriculum.Thescholarshipisawardedbasedondemonstratedfinancialneedandacademicachievementandisrenewableforasecondyearuponsatisfactoryacademicperformance.

TheWoodrowandMaryMcInnisEducationalScholarship This scholarship isestablished inmemoryofWoodrowandMaryMcInniswithan initial gift fromMr.ThomasM.McInnis and Jeff,MaryAnn,Olivia, andWillMeacham.Thescholarshipisawardedtoarecipientwhohaspassedthe8thgradeofEllerbeMiddleSchool(orthe9thgradeoftheformerEllerbeJuniorHigh)orresidesintheportionofRichmondCountyservedbyEllerbeMiddleSchool.Therecipientmustbeenrolledinaprogramthatsupportscompletionofafour-yeardegreeleadingtocertificationasateacherintheNorthCarolinapublicschools.Theawardisforafirst-yearfull-timestudentwhodemonstratesfinancialneedandisnotrenewableforasecondyear.

TheHarrisMcKinnonMcRaeMemorialScholarships Thesescholarshipswereestablishedby theMcRaeFamily inmemoryofHarrisMcKinnon McRae to help deserving full-time Business Administration students.Preference for the McRae scholarships will be given to graduating high schoolseniorsresidinginthenorthernpartofRichmondCounty(Ellerbeandabove).Thesescholarshipsareawarded to full-timestudentsandare renewable forasecondyearuponsatisfactoryacademicperformance.

TheKimberlyC.MeltonMemorialScholarship ThisscholarshipwasestablishedinmemoryofKimberlyC.Meltonbyherfamilytoassistafull-timestudentintheNursingAssistantcurriculum.ThisscholarshipisawardedbasedonfinancialneedandisnormallytheonlyfinancialaidforwhichCNAstudentsareeligibletoapplythroughRCC’sFinancialAidOffice.

TheDr.SamuelD.MorganMemorialScholarship EstablishedbyMrs.AnneM.Morgantohonorthememoryofherhusbandwhowas the first president of RCC (then Richmond Technical Institute), the MorganScholarship.

TheMorrisonCorrectionalInstitutionScholarship This scholarship was established by the Morrison Youth Institution SocialInteraction-Development(SID)Group.Arecipientmustbeenrolledfulltimeinthefirstyearofatechnicalorvocationalcurriculumprogramandhaveafinancialneed.Priorityofselectionwillbegiventoanapplicantwhoisonprobation/paroleinthecorrectionalsystemoraformerinmateofacorrectionalinstitution.Thescholarshipmayberenewedforasecondyeariftherecipientmaintainsagradepointaverageof2.0orhigher.Employeesor immediate familymembersofemployeesofMorrisonYouthInstitutionarenoteligibletoapply.

ThePeeDeeElectricMembershipCorporationScholarship This scholarship was established to assist a deserving full-time student whodemonstrates scholastic promise, academic achievement, and financial need.PreferencewillbegiventoastudentwhosefamilyisamemberofthePeeDeeElectricMembershipCorporation;however,thisisnotarequirement.TheMargaretUsseryandRobertFranklinPence,Jr.MemorialScholarship

EstablishedbyMrs.MargaretU.Penceinmemoryofherhusband,thisscholarshipis awarded to a student enrolled full time in thefirst yearof theAssociateDegreeNursing curriculum, is a resident of Richmond County, and who demonstratesscholasticpromise,academicachievement,andfinancialneed.AfterthedeathofMrs.Pence,herfamilyrequestedthescholarshipberenamedtohonorbothoftheirparents.Theawardisrenewableforasecondyearuponsatisfactoryacademicachievement.

TheAngusD.andMaryT.PhillipsMemorialScholarship This scholarshipwas established inmemoryofAngusD. andMaryT.Phillips.Therecipientmustbeasecond-yearstudentenrolledintheAssociateDegreeNursingProgramandhaveafirstyeargradepointaveragenotlessthana“B”.

TheMegQueenMemorialScholarship TheMegQueenMemorialScholarshipwasestablishedbythefamilyandfriendsofMeg Queen in commemoration of her service to RCC and Richmond County.Thescholarshipisawardedtoafirst-yearstudentenrolledfulltimeinavocational,technical, or college transfer curriculum who demonstrates scholastic promise,academicachievement,andfinancialneed.Theawardisrenewableforasecondyearuponsatisfactoryacademicperformance.

TheRCCTrustees’BasicSkillsScholarship EstablishedbytheRCCBoardofTrustees,thisendowedscholarshipisawardedtograduatesoftheRCCBasicSkillsProgramwhohavebeenadmittedintoaRCCcurriculum program.This award is available to both part- (prorated) and full-timestudentsandisrenewablethroughtheequivalentoftwoyearsoffull-timestudywithsatisfactoryacademicperformance.

TheJohnT.RobichHumanServicesScholarship ThisscholarshipwasestablishedinhonorofProfessorJohnT.Robichbyaformerstudent,RachelThompson. It is awarded to a student enrolled full or part-time intheRCCHumanServicescurriculum.It isawardedbasedonneedthenmerit. It isrenewableforasecondtheequivalentoftwofullyearsofstudy..


TheRichmondCommunityCollegeBasicSkills“RideforAdultEducation”Scholarships

ThesescholarshipsareawardedtoRichmondorScotlandCountyresidentsenrolledasafirst-year,full-timestudentinacurriculumortechnicalprogramatRCC.TheyareawardedtoGEDgraduateswithcommendationsontheGEDexam.Thescholarshipsarefundedbytheparticipantsofthe“RideforLiteracy”MotorcycleRide.

TheRichmondCommunityCollegeFoundationScholarships Thesescholarshipsareawardedtostudentsenrolledfull timeinanycurriculum.One Richmond County and one Scotland County recipient will be selected. Therecipientsmustdemonstratescholasticpromise,academicachievement,andfinancialneed.Thescholarshipsarerenewableforasecondyearuponsatisfactoryacademicprogress.

TheRichmondCommunityCollegeHumanServicesClubMemorialScholarship

The Human Services Club of Richmond Community College established thisscholarshipinmemoryofRosaChambersandVersaMorman,formerstudentswhodied in the Imperial Foods fire in 1991, to provide assistance to Human ServicesTechnology Students who demonstrate scholastic promise, academic achievement,anddedicationtotheHumanServicesprofession.Therecipientsmustbeenteringthesecondyearofstudiesandmaintaininganoverallgradepointaverageof3.0orbetter.

TheRichmondCommunityCollegeMeritScholarships ThesescholarshipswereestablishedbytheRCCFacultyandStafftoassistfirst-yearstudentsenrollingfulltimeinanydiplomaordegreecurriculum.Thescholarshipsarerenewableforasecondyearuponsatisfactoryacademicprogress.Therecipientsmustbelegitimatescholarsasdemonstratedbyprioracademicexcellenceandmustbecommittedtocommunityinvolvementandlifelonglearning.

TheRigginsFamilyNursingScholarship This scholarship was established to benefit a student enrolled in theAssociateDegree Nursing Program at Richmond Community College. Recipients must beenrolledfull-timeinthenursingprogramandberesidentsofScotlandCounty.

TheRockinghamCivitanClubBasicSkillsScholarship ThisscholarshipwasestablishedtoprovidesupportandencouragementtograduatesoftheRichmondCommunityCollegeBasicSkillsProgramtocontinuetheireducationatthepostsecondarylevel.ThescholarshipisawardedtoagraduateoftheRCCGEDorAdultHighSchoolprogramwhoenrollsatleasthalf-timeinacurriculumprogramattheCollege.TherecipientmustbearesidentofRichmondCountyandisselectedonthebasisofneedandmerit.

TheVeraAndersonRoseMemorialScholarship This scholarship is established inmemoryofVeraAndersonRosebyabequestfrom the estate of her sister,MadelineA. Jones, to assist a student enrolled in theAssociateDegreeNursingcurriculum.ArecipientmustbearesidentofRichmondorScotlandCountyandtheawardisbasedonneedandmerit.Thescholarshipmayberenewableforasecondyearuponsatisfactoryacademicperformance.

TheSECU“PeopleHelpingPeople”Scholarship EstablishedbytheStateEmployeesCreditUnionFoundation,two$2,500annualawardstoindividualsmostdeservingofanopportunitytoattendcollegearepresented.Studentsmustbefull-time;NCresidents;demonstratefinancialneedusingtheFAFSA;preferencewillbegiventostudentswhoseparentsorguardiansandfamilymembersarepublicsectoremployeeswholiveandworkinNC;preferencemaybegiventostudentswithlimitedfinancialaidfromotherprograms;considerationwillbegiventostudentswhobestexemplifytheSECUmembershipphilosophyofcreditunions,“PeopleHelpingPeople”,andhavedemonstratedleadership,excellenceofcharacter,integrity,andcommunityinvolvement.

TheSealedAirCorporationScholarships ThesescholarshipswereestablishedbytheSealedAirCorporationtoassistfull-timestudentsenrolledinthefirstyearofatwo-yearAssociateDegreeprogram.Therecipientmustdemonstratescholasticpromise,academicachievement,andfinancialneed. The scholarship is renewable for a second year upon satisfactory academicperformance.

TheLouAnnSmithSingletonMemorialScholarship Established in memory of LouAnn Smith Singleton by her mother, MargaretSmith, thisscholarshipwillbeawarded toafirst-year, full-timestudentenrolled inMechanicalEngineeringTechnologywhodemonstratesfinancialneed.Thescholarshipisrenewableforasecondyearuponsatisfactoryacademicperformance.

TheJeanandJohnBenjaminSmith,Jr.MemorialScholarship EstablishedinmemoryofherparentsbyMs.GretchenSmith,thisscholarshipisawardedtoafull-timestudentenrolledinavocational,technical,orcollegetransfercurricula.TherecipientmustbearesidentofRichmondCountyandhaveaminimumgradepointaverageof2.5forallcoursestakeninhighschooloraminimumscoreof275ontheGEDtest.Theawardisrenewableforasecondyearuponsatisfactoryacademicperformance.

TheEmmaM.andCaptainWalterR.Stancil,Jr.MemorialScholarship Established byMr.Walter R. Stancil, Sr., a graduate and trustee of RichmondCommunityCollege, tohonor thememoryofhiswife,EmmaM.Stancil,andson,CaptainWalterR.Stancil,Jr.,bothofwhomwerekilledinanautomobileaccidentonFebruary10,2002.ThescholarshipisawardedannuallyonthebasisofmeritandneedtoagraduateofRCC’sBasicSkillsProgramwhohasbeenadmittedtoaRCCcurriculum program. The award is renewable for a second year upon satisfactoryacademicperformance.

TheDr.RobertD.StreetScholarship EstablishedbyDr.RobertD.Street, retiredVicePresidentforAdministrationatRCC,thisscholarshipprovidesanawardtoafirst-year,full-timestudentinacurriculumprogramwithintheBusinessTechnologyDivision.Recipientswillbeselectedonthebasisofacademicachievementandfinancialneed.Theawardmayberenewableforasecondyearuponsatisfactoryacademicperformance.

ThePrenticeTaylorMemorialScholarship This scholarship is provided by the Hamlet Rotary Club to commemorate theserviceofPrenticeTaylortoRichmondCounty.Thescholarshipisawardedannuallytoadeservingfull-time,second-yearstudent.


TheRichardThorpeMemorialScholarship Establishedbyhiswifeandbyhislifelongfriend,BobbySingletary,theRichardThorpeMemorialScholarshipisawardedtoafull-time,first-yearstudentenrolledinavocational,technical,orcollegetransfercurriculumandmayberenwedforasecondyear.TherecipientmustbearesidentofRichmondCountyanddemonstratefinancialneed.Prioritywillbegiventoapplicantswhoare(a)employedinthetextileindustryorwhoseparentsareemployedinthetextileindustry(orwhohaveafamilymember,living or deceased,who is orwas employed in the textile industry) and/or (b) aregraduatesofRohanenHighorJuniorHighSchoolorchildrenofRohanengraduates.

TheTimeWarnerCableScholarships TimeWarnerCableofRichmondCountyprovidesscholarshipstofull-timestudentsenrolledinavocational,technical,orcollegetransfercurriculumwhodemonstratesscholasticpromise,academicachievement,andfinancialneed.Thescholarshipmayberenewableforasecondyeariftherecipientmaintainsagradepointaverageof2.5orhigher.

TheUNIMINCorporationScholarship ThisscholarshipwasestablishedbytheUNIMINCorporationtobenefitstudentspursuing anAssociatesDegree orDiploma in a program related tomath, science,engineering, or industry with continuation of studies toward a four-year degree.Preference will be given to family members of current UNIMIN employees. Thescholarship is available to full- and part-time students with the stipend varyingbasedonhoursofenrollment.Thisaward is renewableuponsatisfactoryacademicperformancenottoexceedtheequivalentoftwoyearsoffull-timestudy.

TheThadandMaryJaneUsseryScholarship ThisscholarshipwasestablishedbyThadandMaryJaneUsserywith the intentto support RichmondCommunityCollege’s efforts to provide a trained and readyworkforce.AwardsaremadetoresidentsofRichmondCountyenrolledintheWeldingor other Science,math, Engineering, orTechnology-related programs. Selection isbasedonacombinationofneedandmerit.

TheVulcanMaterialsCompanyScholarship TheVulcanMaterialsCompany offers this scholarship to a full-time student inacurriculumprogramwhodemonstratesacademicachievementandfinancialneed.PrioritywillbegiventoVulcanemployeesortheirfamilymembersbeforeconsideringotherqualifiedapplicants.Ifawardedtoafirst-yearstudent,thescholarshipmayberenewableforasecondyearuponsatisfactoryacademicperformance.

TheWachoviaTechnicalScholarships TheWachovia scholarships are awarded to two full-time students in the secondyearofatwo-yearprogram.Thescholarshipsareawardedonthesatisfactoryevidenceoffinancialneed,scholasticpromise,andpriorperformanceatRCC.Eachstudent’sperformance during the first year of enrollment is a criterion for selection. Thesescholarshipsareusedforbooks,tuition,andtransportation.

TheD.D.andEstaC.WickerMemorialScholarship TheD.D.andEstaC.WickerMemorialScholarshipisawardedtoafull-timestudententeringacollegetransferablecurriculum.This$1,000awardisgivenbyThomasG.(Tom)andKathleenC.WickerinmemoryoftheirparentstoadeservingRichmondCounty residentwho demonstrates scholastic promise, academic achievement, andfinancial need. The scholarship is renewable for a second year upon satisfactoryacademicperformance.

TheDr.BillandBobbieWilliamsScholarship TheDr.BillWilliamsScholarshipisawardedtoafull-timestudentenrolledinavocational,technical,orcollegetransfercurriculum.TherecipientmustbearesidentofHamlet,haveaminimumgradepointaverageof2.5forallcoursestakeninhighschooloraminimumscoreof275ontheGEDtest,anddemonstratefinancialneed.Thisawardmayberenewedforasecondyeariftherecipientmaintainsacumulativegradepointaverageof2.5orhigherwithnogradelowerthan“C.”

TheDr.B.WingateWilliamson,Jr.Scholarship Dr.B.WingateWilliamson,Jr.establishedthisscholarshiptoassistafirstyear,full-timestudentinatwo-yearcurriculum.TherecipientmustbearesidentofRichmondCountyandhaveaminimumgradepointaverageof2.5forallcoursestakeninhighschool,oraminimumscoreof275ontheGED.The$750scholarshipmayberenewedforasecondyeariftherecipientmaintainsacumulativegradepointaverageof2.5orhigherwithnogradelowerthan“C.”

TheWoman’sClubofHamletSusieB.PowersMemorialScholarship ThisscholarshipwasestablishedintributetothememoryofSusieB.Powers,achartermemberoftheWoman’sClubofHamlet.Therecipientmustbeasecond-yearstudentenrolledfulltimeintheAssociateDegreeNursingcurriculumandmusthaveaminimumgradepointaverageof2.5forallcoursestakeninthefirstyear.PreferencewillbegiventoafemaleresidentofHamlet;however,thisisnotarequirement.

WorkScholarships Thesescholarshipsareawardedtosecond-yearstudentsinatwo-yearcurriculumor second semester students of a one-year curriculum on the basis of academicachievementandexpressedneed.Thework scholarship recipientswillbeassignedworthwhiledutiesoncampuswhichwillgivethemon-the-jobtrainingrelatedtohis/hercurriculum.Recipientswillbeassignedtosupervisorswhocloselyevaluatetheworkperformedandthelevelofperformance.Thequalificationsareasfollows: 1. Studentmustbe full-time inhis/hersecondyearofa two-yearcurriculumat

RCCorsecondsemesterofaone-yearcurriculum. 2. Aminimumofa2.8gradepointaverageisrequiredofallstudentsapplying.

VOCATIONALREHABILITATION StudentswithphysicaldisabilitiesthatconstitutevocationalhandicapsareeligibleforscholarshipsfromtheDivisionofVocationalRehabilitation.ThenearestVocationalRehabilitationdistrictofficecansupplyfulldetailsonthesescholarships.

DEPARTMENTOFVETERANSAFFAIRS Richmond Community College education programs are approved by the NorthCarolinaStateApprovingAgencyfortheenrollmentofpersonseligibleforeducationassistance benefits from the U. S. Department of VeteransAffairs. Those entitledto DVA benefits are eligible veterans, participants in the Montgomery G.I. Billcontributoryprogram,activedutymilitaryinvoluntaryeducationprograms,drillingNationalGuard,drillingReservists,andspousesandchildrenofdisabledordeceasedveterans.TheVACertifyingOfficialprovidesinformationandassistancetostudentsapplyingforDVAeducationalbenefits. Tobeeligibleforeducationalbenefits,thestudentmustbeenrolledinanapprovedcurriculum,takingonlythosecoursesrequiredforgraduationinthechosencurriculum.ThestudentmustmaintainsatisfactoryacademicprogressassetbythepolicyofRCC.


PROCEDURESFORVETERAN’SBENEFITS VA regulations governing institution-approved training of veterans and/ordependentsofveteransrequirethatcertaindocumentsbeonfilepriortocertificationforveterans’benefits. 1. Applicationforadmission. 2. ProperapplicationforVAbenefits(availablefromtheVACertifyingOfficial). 3. HighschooltranscriptorGEDscoresandtranscriptofacademicrecordforeach

collegepreviouslyattended. TheveteranorothereligiblestudentmaynotreceiveDVAbenefitsforenrollmentinthefollowing:(1)courseaudits,(2)independentstudy,(3)repeatedcoursespreviouslypassed, (4) courses not required in chosen curriculum, (5) courses completed byproficiency.

DVAWEEKLYATTENDANCEREQUIREMENT Vocationaland AssociateDegree GuidedStudies Programs SemesterCredit Contact(Clock) Hours HoursFull-TimeBenefits 12ormore 203/4TimeBenefits 9-11 151/2TimeBenefits 6-8 10

SATISFACTORYPROGRESSFORVETERANS AveteranenrolledatRCCisrequiredtomaintainthefollowingminimumgradepointaverageinordertobeclassifiedasmaintainingsatisfactoryprogress.

AssociateDegree VocationalDiplomaCreditHoursAttempted GPA CreditHoursAttempted GPA1-12 1.35 1-12 1.5013-24 1.55 13-24 1.7525-36 1.70 25-48 1.9037-48 1.85 RequiredforGraduation 2.0049ormore 2.00RequiredforGraduation 2.00

Aveteranwhodoesnotmaintainsatisfactoryprogresswillbeplacedonprobationforonesemester.Intheeventthegradepointaverageisnotincreased,theveteran’sbenefitswillbeterminated. DVAbenefitsmayberestoredbyenrollinginthecurriculumwithnoDVAbenefitsfor a period sufficient to increase his/her grade point average to the acceptableminimumforhoursattemptedandreinstatementbytheDVA. Theveteranstudentwhoenrolls in twoormoresubjectsandfailsorwithdrawsfromallofthemwillbeclassifiedashavingmadeunsatisfactoryprogressandbenefitswillbeautomaticallyterminatedbytheDVA. Whentheveteranisdroppedfromclassesbytheinstructorfornon-attendance,theveteran’sbenefitswillbeterminated.ToberecertifiedtheveteranmustcontacttheVACertifyingOfficial.

CREDITHOURSREQUIREDFORGRADUATION ARichmondCommunityCollegestudent,includingtheveteran,mustsuccessfullycompletetherequiredandelectivecoursesneededtomeettheminimumnumberofcredithoursrequiredforgraduationfromacurriculum. Veteransaretotallyresponsibleforcourserepeats,coursesforwhichhe/shereceivedcredit,andcourseswhichexceedtheminimumnumberofcredithoursrequiredforgraduation.Incasesofdoubt,pleaseconsultwithyourAdvisorortheRegistrar.Anexceptiontothisisthatagradeof“F”onamandatorysubjectmustberepeated.Anyveteran,orothereligibleperson,whodoesnotmeetgraduationrequirementswithinthetimelimitsimposedwillbedeemedtonotbemakingsatisfactoryprogressandhis/herbenefitswillbeterminated. Other thantheexceptionnotedabove,anyveteranorothereligibleperson,whoexceedsthetotalhoursand/ortakestoomanyelectives,willberequiredtoreimbursetheDepartmentofVeteransAffairs.

OVERPAYMENTOFDVABENEFITS Thelawrequires that theDVAmustcollectallbenefitspaidtoabeneficiaryforacourseforwhichthegradeassignedisnotusedincomputingtherequirementsforgraduationincludingacoursefromwhichthebeneficiarywithdraws,unlesstherearemitigatingcircumstances. Thismeansthatiftheveteranorothereligiblepersondropsacourse,unlesshe/shecanshowtheDVAthattherearemitigatingcircumstances,he/shemustreturnallthemoneypaidtohim/herforpursuitofthatcoursefromthestartoftheterm,notmerelyfromthewithdrawaldate. Examples of acceptable mitigating circumstances are prolonged illness, severeillnessordeathintheimmediatefamilyandunscheduledchangesinemploymentorworkschedule. Examplesofunacceptablemitigatingcircumstancesincludewithdrawaltoavoidafailinggrade,dislikeofinstructorandtoomanycoursesattempted. Theveteranorothereligiblepersonwillberequiredtosubmitevidencetosupporthis/herreasonsforwithdrawal.IftheDVAdeterminesthattheveterandidnothaveacceptablemitigatingcircumstances,anoverpaymentofbenefitswillbecreated. TheDVAwillattempttocollectanyoverpaymentsfromaveteranorothereligibleperson by making a written request for payment and withholding future benefitpayments.Debtsmaybe referred to collectionagenciesor the JusticeDepartment.Approval of DVA home loan guarantees may be delayed pending satisfactoryrepaymentarrangements.FederalincometaxrefundsmaybewithheldandappliedtoDVAdebts.

ATTENDANCE VeteranswillcomplywithRCCclassattendancepolicies.

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StudentDevelopmentServices The College offers a comprehensive program of student development servicesdesignedtomeettheneedsofpart-timeandfull-timestudents.Commitmentofcollegepersonneltotheconceptoftotalstudentdevelopmentinvolvesextendingtraditionalteaching/learningexperiencesbeyondtheclassroomintootherout-of-classteaching/learning situations which may or may not involve typical classroom activities.Whilestudentdevelopmentisacollege-widepriority,theprimaryresponsibilityfordevelopingandcoordinatingstudentdevelopmentserviceslieswiththeVicePresidentforStudentDevelopment.

COUNSELING Thetotalgrowth,welfare,anddevelopmentofallstudentsareofprimaryconcerntothestaffandfacultyofRichmondCommunityCollege(RCC).Inadditiontoacademicachievement,thecounselorsatRCChaveagenuineconcernfortheoverallgrowthanddevelopmentofRCCstudentsandarededicatedtothebettermentofallhumanbeings.RCCistrulyfortunatetohavewell-qualifiedcounselorswhomeetorexceedtheminimumqualificationsnecessarytoholdthetitleofProfessionalCounselor.AllcounselorsemployedatRCChaveatleastamaster’sdegreeincounselingandseveralarecertifiedbytheNationalBoardofCertifiedCounselors.

Topromotethegrowthanddevelopmentofstudents,thecounselorsuseavarietyofskillstohelpindividualsimprovetheirfeelingsofself-worthandtheirabilitytorelatetoothers.Studentsdesiringpersonalcounselingcanreceiveindividualizedassistanceinanumberofareasincluding:

• Stressmanagement• Interpersonalcommunications• Personalmotivation• Anxietyreduction• Careerconcerns• Goalplanning• Self-esteem

RCC has also developed cooperative agreements with a number of public andprivate human service agencies that accept referrals from counselors at RCC forstudentswhoencounterproblemsrequiringspecializedprofessionalassistance.

CAREERCENTER RCCoffersmanyservicesforindividualsseekingemploymentandforemployerswhoneedaqualityworkforce.Theseservicesincludeinterests,abilities,andvaluesassessments, career counseling, resume writing, training, and preparation for newjobopportunities.Beforestudentsenrollincollegeorbecometooinvolvedintheirchosendegrees,theyshouldaskthemselvesthefollowingquestions:

1.WhydoIwantadegreeinthisfield?2.WhatdoIplantodowiththisdegreewhenIgraduate?3.DoI,orwillI,enjoymostofthecoursesIamrequiredtotake?4.AmIawareofmycapabilitiesandinterests?

Ifstudentshavedifficultyansweringthesequestions,theymaywanttoscheduleanappointmentwithoneofthecounselorsinStudentDevelopmenttoparticipateintheassessmentservicesofferedthroughtheCareerCenter. Ifstudentsaresatisfiedwiththeirchosenmajors,theCareerCentercanstillservethem in a variety of ways.Many students use the Career Center daily to acquirevaluable,up-to-dateinformationon:

1. Collegesanduniversitiesthroughoutthecountry.2.Occupations,jobdescriptions,employmentoutlook,andsalarypossibilities.3. Resumewriting.4. Jobinterviewskills.5. Financialaidsources.6. Collegetransferopportunities.

TherearenochargesforanyoftheservicesofferedbytheCareerCenter.

SERVICESFORDISABLEDSTUDENTS RCCrecognizesa“qualifiedhandicappedperson”asonewhomeets thefederaldefinitionofhandicapped.Ahandicappedpersonisdefinedas“anypersonwho(1)has a physical ormental impairmentwhich substantially limits oneormoremajorlifefunctionssuchascaringforoneself,performingmanualtasks,walking,seeing,hearing, speaking,breathing, learning, andworking;or (2)has ahistoryofhavingbeenclassifiedashavingamentalorphysicalimpairmentthatsubstantiallylimitsoneormoremajorlifeactivities.” RCC is committed to providing support and services to disabled students tohelpthemobtainaqualityeducationandtoreachtheirgoalswiththeleastamountof difficulty possible.Assistance is provided as necessary as related to a student’sindividual impairment, and functions tohelp themparticipate andbenefit from theprogramsandactivitiesenjoyedbyallstudents.


Counselingservices,suchashelpwithfinancialaidapplications,adaptiveclassroomfacilities,communityservicesinformation,mobilityandaccessibilityarrangements,andnote-takingandtutorialneedsareaddressedandcoordinated. AnystudentwishingtoutilizetheseservicesshouldcontacttheSpecialPopulationsCoordinatorat(910)410-1867ortheVicePresidentforStudentDevelopmentintheStudentDevelopmentOfficeat(910)410-1722.ReferralsfromRCCfaculty,staff,orotherswhomaybeawareofstudentswithspecialneedsarestronglyencouraged. ADAStudentCoordinators: SpecialPopulationsCoordinator VicePresidentforStudentDevelopment Students with impairments or special needs arerequestedtocontacttheStudentDevelopmentDepartmentatleastone(1)monthpriortothebeginningofthesemesterinwhichthestudentenrollsinordertoarrangeforreasonableaccommodationsforthestudent.

REGISTRATION Registration is the process by which students schedule classes and pay tuitioneachsemester.TheregistrationperiodisspecifiedintheAcademicCalendar.Duringregistration, students confer with their assigned advisors, complete the necessaryregistration forms, pay tuition and activity fees, and purchase books and supplies.Studentsareexpectedtoattendanyscheduledclassesonthefirstdayofclasses. CurrentlyenrolledstudentsareallowedtoscheduletheirclassesearlyduringtheAdvisingandClassSchedulingweek(asindicatedintheAcademiccalendar)andmaybeallowedtoprescheduleclassespriortotheregularregistrationperiod.Preschedulingdates are announced to currently enrolled students. Studentswho schedule classesduringtheearlyschedulingperiodanddonotpaytuitionduringthetuitionpaymentperiod for advised students will lose their scheduled classes. Students must paytuitiontoreservetheirschedules.Thesestudentsmustgothroughtheschedulingandregistrationprocessagainduringtheregularregistrationperiod.

WEBADVISOR WebAdvisorisRCC’son-linesourceforstudentstohaveaccesstotheirgrades,programevaluations,schedules,studentfinancialaccounts,andtoregisterforcourses.Studentswhoarecurrentlyenrolledwillhavetheopportunitytoviewandprinttheirschedules, their grades, and any other information, from their homes or from anycomputerlaboncampus.ThelinktogainaccessisontheCollegewebsite.Astudentinstructionalmanualisalsolocatedonthewebsiteforassistance.Thesystemeasilyguidesstudentsthroughgettingtheirloginnamesandpasswords.

GRADINGPOLICY Finalgradesaregivenattheendofeachsemesterbasedonthefollowingsystem:

GRADE GRADE GRADE GRADE MEANING NUMBER POINTSA Excellent 93-100 4B AboveAverage 85-92 3C Average 78-84 2D Passing 70-77 1F Failure Below70 0AU Audit N/AAP AdvancedPlacement N/AAR ArticulatedCredit N/AI Incomplete N/AMT CreditforMilitaryTraining N/ANA NeverAttended N/ANC NoCredit N/AS Satisfactory(Co-opOnly) N/AU Unsatisfactory(Co-opOnly) N/AW Withdrawal/StudentInitiated N/AWU Withdrawal/Unsatisfactory/StoppedAttending 0X Proficiency N/A

Astudentwhoreceivesagradeof“NA”wasregisteredfor,butneverattended,thecourse.ThisgradeisnotincludedinhoursattemptedinGPAcalculations.Thecoursegrade does, however, count as attempted but not earned hours. Students receivingfinancial assistance should review the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy tounderstandhowagradeof“NA”affectstheirfinancialassistance. Thegradeof“I”isassignedatthediscretionoftheinstructorwhenastudentwhoispassinghasnotcompletedallworkinthecourseduetocircumstancesbeyondhis/hercontrol.The“I”mustberemovedbymakinguptheworkduringthefirstsixweeksofthenextsemester(includingsummersemester)atwhichtimeagradewillbeassignedbytheinstructor.Failuretodosowillresultinthe“I”gradebeingchangedtoagradeof“F.” When a course is repeated, bothgradeswill remainon the student’s permanentrecord,butonly thehighergradewillbecounted indetermininghoursearnedandgradepointaverage.

GRADEPOINTAVERAGE Thegradepointaverage(GPA)isawaytogiveobjectivevaluetogradesoncoursesthathavedifferenthours. Inordertoreceiveadegree,diplomaorcertificatefromRCC,astudentmusthaveagradeof“C”orbetterinallcorecoursesfortheprogramofstudy.Corecoursesarelistedwitheachcurriculumrequirementssectionofthecatalog.

HOWTOFIGUREGPA Listthecoursestaken,thecredithoursforeachcourse,thegradesearned,andthequalitypointcreditforeachgrade. Gradepointsareasfollows:A=4points,B=3points,C=2points,D=1point. Multiplythecredithourstimesthequalitypointsearnedforeachcourse.


Course CreditHours Grade Points TotalQualityPoints ENG111 3 C 2 6 MAT140 3 C 2 6 ACA111 1 A 4 4 BIO111 4 B 3 12 HIS112 3 D 1 3 — — 14 31 Dividethetotalnumberofqualitypointsbythenumberofcredithoursattempted.Ex.31÷14=2.21gradepointaverage(GPA).

COURSEWITHDRAWAL W–Withdrawal/StudentInitiated Inordertoofficiallywithdrawfromacoursewithoutacademicpenalty,astudentmust complete a “Change in Registration Status” and submit it to the Registrar’sOffice. Astudentmaywithdrawfromclassesonhis/herownsignaturethroughthetuitionrefunddate(10%pointoftheterm)asindicatedintheacademiccalendar.Towithdrawfromacourse,thestudentshouldcompletea“ChangeinRegistrationStatus.”ThisformcanbeobtainedintheStudentDevelopmentOffice.Ifthestudentcompletesthisprocedure,thecourse(s)willnotbeincludedonthetranscript,andthestudentmayreceiveatuitionrefundinaccordancewiththetuitionrefundpolicy. Afterthetuitionrefunddate(10%pointoftheterm),astudentwishingtowithdrawfromacourse(s)must:• Completea“ChangeinRegistrationStatus.”• Havetheformsignedbytheinstructorandtheadvisor,whoindicatesthelast

daythestudentattendedthecourse.• Submit the form to theRegistrar’sOffice by the date listed in the academic

calendar(75%pointoftheterm). Astudentwhovoluntarilywithdrawsfromacourse(s)beforethe75percentpointof the term (as indicated in theacademiccalendar)will receiveagradeof“W.”Acourseforwhicha“W”gradeisgivenwillnotcountasanattemptedcourse. WU–Withdrawal/Unsatisfactory/StoppedAttendingAstudentwhowithdrawsafterthe75percentpointofthetermorwhoiswithdrawnbytheinstructorforviolatingtheattendancepolicyatanypointduringthetermwillreceiveagradeof“WU.”Acourseforwhicha“WU”gradeisgivenwillcountasanattemptedcourseandwillbecountedasan“F”incomputinggradepointaverages.Theregistrarwillinformthestudentbymailofaninstructor-initiatedwithdrawalandtherighttoappeal. If the student should desire to appeal the instructor’s withdrawal, he/she mustsubmitawrittenrequestofappealtotheinstructorofthecourse.Thisrequestmustbesubmittedwithinaweekofthedateintheheadingoftheletterinformingthestudentofhis/herwithdrawalfromthecourse.Thestudentmustbepreparedtosupporthis/herappealwithextenuatingcircumstances(i.e.documentedillnesswherebythestudenthaskeptupwithworkinclass).Iftheinstructordecidesnottoreadmitthestudent,thestudentmayrequestameetingwiththedepartmentchairtoreviewtheappeal.Ifthedepartmentchairdecidesnottoreadmitthestudent,thestudentmayrequestthatthedivisionchairreviewtheappeal.Ifthedivisionchairdecidesnottoreadmitthestudent, the studentmay request that theVice President for Instruction review theappeal.TheVicePresidentforInstructionwillmakeadecisionregardingtheappealbasedontheevidence.ThedecisionoftheVicePresidentforInstructionisfinal.

Onceawithdrawalhasbeensubmitted,thestudentcanbereadmittedtoclassonlythrough theappealsprocess listedabove.Once thestudenthas submittedawrittenappeal,thestudentisexpectedtoattendallclasses,completeassignments,andtaketestsrequiredforthecourseuntiladecisionisrendered.Ifastudentisreadmitted,he/sheisexpectedtostrictlyadheretotheclassattendancepolicy.Failuretodosowillresultinagradeof“WU.” Exceptions(suchasseriousillnessorjobtransfer)requiringwithdrawalfromallcoursesafterthe75%pointofthetermwillbeconsideredonanindividualbasisbytheVicePresidentforStudentDevelopmentwithappropriatedocumentation.

SATISFACTORYPROGRESSSTANDARDSACADEMICWARNING,PROBATION,RESTRICTION,AND

SUSPENSIONPOLICYSatisfactoryProgressStandards Each student is expected to make satisfactory progress toward meeting his/heracademicgoals.ThecumulativeGradePointAverage(GPA)isreviewedattheendofeachsemestertodeterminewhetherthestudenthasmadetheexpectedprogress.TheminimumcumulativeGPAtoremainingoodstandingatRCCisa2.0.AcademicWarning,Probation,RestrictionandSuspension AstudentwhosecumulativeGPAfallsbelow2.0foranygivensemesterwillbeplacedonacademicwarningforthefollowingsemester.Notificationwillbesenttothestudentandhis/heradvisorwithinaweekaftersemestercompletion.Thestudentshouldmeetwithhis/her advisor todiscussways to improvehis/hergradesand todiscussservicesavailableatRCC. A student on academic warning, whose cumulative GPA remains below theSatisfactory Progress Standards (2.0), will be placed on academic probation forthe following semester. Notificationwill be sent to the student, aswell as to theadvisor,beforethenextregistrationprocessbeginsandwithinaweekaftersemestercompletion.Toimprovehis/herGPA,astudentonacademicprobationshouldretakecourseswherehe/shehasaD,F,orWU.ThestudentwillberequiredtomeetwiththeDirectorofEnrollmentManagementorhis/herdesigneetoworkoutaplantoimprovehis/heracademicperformance. A student on academic probation, whose cumulative GPA remains below theSatisfactory Progress Standards (2.0), will be placed on academic restriction. Astudent on academic restrictionmay register for academic coursesbutmust take areducedloadofnomorethannine(9)semesterhoursduringfallorspringsemestersornomorethantwo(2)coursesinthesummersession.ThestudentwillberequiredtomeetwiththeDirectorofEnrollmentManagementorhis/herdesigneetoworkoutaplantoimprovehis/heracademicperformance. A student on academic restriction, whose cumulative GPA remains below theSatisfactory Progress Standards (2.0), will be placed on academic suspension. Astudentonacademicsuspensionwillnotbeeligibletoregisterforacademiccoursesthefollowingsemester.Ifthestudentfeelsextenuatingcircumstancesexistthatshouldpreventthesuspension,he/shemustsubmitawrittenappealtotheAcademicAppealsCommittee consisting of the Vice President for Student Development, the VicePresident for Instruction, theDirectorofCounseling,and theDeanof InstructionalServices.Thedecisionofthecommitteeshallbefinal. Astudentwhoisgivenpermissiontoenrollwithoutasemestersuspensionwillbeallowedtoregisterforamaximumofsix(6)credithoursrepeatinganycourseswherehe/shehasaD,F,orWU, if thosecoursesareavailable. Thestudent’s statuswill


remainonacademicrestriction,andhis/herprogresswillbereviewedbytheRegistrar,andreferralsmadeifnecessary,aftersemestercompletion.Re-enrollmentafterAcademicSuspension Astudentmayre-enrollattheCollegeafteronesemesterofacademicsuspensionbycontactingacounselortoupdatehis/herplanforimprovingacademicperformance.Thestudentwhoisre-enrollingafteracademicsuspensionmustfollowtheconditionsrequiredduringacademicprobationandmeetwithhis/heradvisor.Thestudentwillberequiredtoretakecourseswherehe/shehasaD,F,orWUtoincreasehis/herGPAandwillbelimitedtoareducedloadofnomorethannine(9)credithours. Note: This policy applies to all curriculum programs exceptAssociate DegreeNursingandPracticalNursingwhicharegovernedby theirprogressionpoliciesasoutlinedinthecurrentRCCcatalog. FinancialaidrecipientsshouldrefertotheAcademicProgressPolicyunderStudentFinancialAssistance.

STUDENTGRADEFORGIVENESSPOLICY AnyRCCstudentwhohasexperienceda lapseofenrollmentat theCollege foraperiodoftenconsecutiveacademicyearsmay,uponreenrollment,makearequestwiththeDirectorofAdmissions/Registrartohavepriorcourseworkforgiven.Thefollowingcriteriamustbemet:1. Thestudentmustfirstcompleteatleast12semesterhoursofcreditwitha2.0

gradepointaveragebeforerequestinggradeforgiveness.2. Therequestmustbemadeduringthesubsequentsemester(excludingthesummer

session)afterthe12semesterhourshavebeencompleted.3. Priorcourseworkmustbeatleasttenyearsold.4.Onlypriorcourseswithgradesbelowa“C”willbeeligibleforgradeforgiveness.5. ThestudentmustcompleteaGradeForgivenessRequestForm,whichisavailable

intheStudentDevelopmentAdmissionsOffice.6.Onlyonegradeforgivenessrequestwillbeacceptedperstudent.Iftherequestis

approved,therecordoftheearliercourseworkaffectedremainsonthestudent’stranscriptbutisnotcalculatedinthecumulativegradepointaverageforacademicpurposesonly.

7. Financialaidand/orveterans’benefitsaresubjecttofederalregulationsrequiringsatisfactoryacademicprogressbasedonallacademicworkattemptedandare,therefore,notaffectedbyanygradeforgiveness.

IninstancesinwhichgradeforgivenessisgrantedforcoursescompletedatRCCandthentransferredtoanothercollegeoruniversity, thereceivinginstitutionisnotrequiredtodisregardthosecoursegrades.Othercollegesoruniversitiesmayelecttoincludethegradesforgivenincomputingthestudent’sgradepointaverage,possiblydisqualifyingthestudentfromconsiderationforadmission.

STUDENTRECORDS The Registrar is in charge of all student records. Because these records are ofutmost importance, they are kept in locked, fireproof files in a locked storeroom.StudentrecordsareavailabletoinstructorsoradvisorsonlythroughauthorizationbytheRegistrar.UndernocircumstancesarestudentrecordsremovedfromtheStudentDevelopmentOfficewithoutpriorapprovaloftheRegistrar.Studentsarenotallowedaccesstotherecordsroom.Astudentmayviewhisrecordonlywheninconferencewith his instructor, advisor, or an authorized administrative officer.A studentmayviewhis records by submitting awritten request to theVicePresident for StudentDevelopment.

ACCESSTOSTUDENTRECORDS The“FamilyandEducationRightsandPrivacyActof1974”(P.L.93-380,S513)signedby thePresidentof theUnitedStatesbecame lawasofNovember9,1974.Includedinthislawarerequirementsrelatedtotheprivacyofstudentfilesandrecords. Thelawspecificallystatesthatnoinstitutionofhighereducationshallpreventitsstudentsfrominspectingandreviewing“anyandallofficialrecords,files,anddataincludingallmaterialthatisincorporatedintoeachstudent’scumulativefolder.” Althoughthatactspecificallyreferstotheaccessrightsofparents,itprovidesthat“wheneverastudenthasattainedeighteenyearsofageorisattendinganinstitutionofpostsecondaryeducation,thepermissionorconsentrequiredofandtherightsaccordedtotheparentsofthestudentshallthereafteronlyberequiredofandaccordedtothestudent.” Theonlyindividualsoragenciesauthorizedtoseeastudent’srecord,otherthanthestudenthimself/herself,withoutthestudent’swrittenconsent,areschoolofficialswith“legitimate”educationalinterests,officialsofotherschoolsinwhichthestudent“intendstoenroll,”andcertaingovernmentrepresentatives. AcopyofthelawandthecompletepolicyisonfileintheRegistrar’soffice.Anystudentdesiringtoreviewhis/herfilewillfilloutaformintheStudentDevelopmentoffice,andanappointmentwillbemadewithoneofthecounselors,theRegistrar,ortheVicePresidentforStudentDevelopmenttoreviewthefilewithin45daysofthesigningoftherequestform. Recordswill be released to parents and outside agencies onlywith thewrittenrelease of the student. In keepingwith federal regulations on student information,RCChasdesignatedthefollowingas“DirectoryInformation”:

1.Dean’slist.2. President’slist3.Graduationlist.4. Sportsactivities.5. Recognizedstudentactivities.6.Otherstudenthonorsorawards.7. Specialachievement.8. PhotographsofstudentsinvolvedinRCCactivities.

This“DirectoryInformation”willberoutinelyreleasedtothenewsmediaand/orutilizedforRCCpublications. AnystudentwhodoesnotwishanyorallofthisinformationtobereleasedmustgivewrittennotificationtotheVicePresidentforStudentDevelopmentonorbeforethe“lastdayfortuitionrefund”aslistedintheAcademicCalendarofthesemesterinwhichhe/sheisenrolled. The Executive Vice President is the designated school official for handlingviolationsof the laworallegedviolationsof the lawand isRCC’sdesignated lawenforcementofficial.Investigativereportsandotherrecordscreatedandmaintainedby the lawenforcementunitsarenotconsidered tobeeducation recordssubject toFERPA.Wemaydiscloseinformationfromlawenforcementunitrecordstoanyone,includingoutsidelawenforcementauthorities,withoutstudentconsent.

TRANSCRIPTREQUESTS Anofficial recordof curriculumacademic credit earnedatRCCwill be sent toanyschoolorprospectiveemployer if thestudent requesting the transcript submitsaTranscriptRequest Form for release of the transcript to theRegistrar.All of thestudent’s accountswithRCCmust be satisfactorily settled before theCollegewillsend a transcript. The Registrar’s office requires a 24-hour notice of the request.


Duringregistration,scheduleadjustment,andendofsemesteractivitiesprocessingoftranscriptswillbelimited.RCCdoesnotFAXtranscripts.UnofficialtranscriptsforcurrentlyenrolledstudentsmaybeprintedfromWebAdvisor. See theContinuingEducationProgramschapter for informationonGED,AdultHighSchool,andOccupationaltranscripts.

CHANGINGACURRICULUMMAJOR Astudentwishingtochangehismajormustseeacounselorforapproval.Whenastudentchangesmajors,anycoursesapplicabletothenewmajorwillbetransferred.Gradesearned,credithours,andqualitypointswillbecountedinthenewmajor.

TRANSFERRINGTOANOTHERCOLLEGE RCCreceivedcommunitycollegestatusinJuly1987andofferstheAssociateinScience andAssociate inArts curricula. A student graduating fromRCC in goodstanding with anAssociate inArts or anAssociate in Science (College Transfer)degree,isassuredadmissionintooneofthe16UniversityofNorthCarolinasystemschools.Admissionisnotassuredtoaspecificinstitution,specificprogram,ormajor.Therearealsoarticulationagreementswithmanyprivatecollegesanduniversitiesinthestate.AstudentwishingtotransferfromRCCtoanothercollegeshouldrefertothatcollege’scatalogorwebsitefortransferinformation.IfatranscriptofcourseworkcompletedatRCCisrequiredbytheotherinstitution, itwillbeprovidedwhenthestudentsubmitsa“TranscriptRequestForm”orawrittenapprovalforreleaseofthetranscript.AllaccountswithRCCmustbesettledbeforeatranscriptwillbefurnishedtoanotherinstitution.A24-hournoticeisrequiredfortranscriptrequests. TheAssociate inArts andAssociate in Science curricula are transfer intensiveprograms.TheAssociateinAppliedScienceDegreefromRCCisacceptableforjuniorstatusinmanypublicuniversitiesinNorthCarolina.Inaddition,anumberofprivateinstitutionsacceptthisdegree.Inboththepublicandprivatesector,theCollegehasmany individual institutional and program arrangements for transfer of credits. Insome cases these arrangements are on a course-by-course basis or for a particularprogram.NorthCarolinaCommunityCollegeSystems–UniversityofNorthCarolina

ComprehensiveArticulationAgreement(CAA)

AssuranceofAdmissiontoUNCSystem The CAA addresses the admission of community college graduates to UNCinstitutionsandthetransferofcreditsbetweeninstitutionswithintheNorthCarolinaCommunityCollegeSystemandinstitutionswithinTheUniversityofNorthCarolina.TheCAAassures admission to one of the 16UNC institutionswith the followingstipulations:• Admissionisnotassuredtoaspecificcampusorspecificprogramormajor.• StudentsmusthavegraduatedfromaNorthCarolinacommunitycollegewithanassociateinartsorassociateinsciencedegree.• StudentsmustmeetallrequirementsoftheCAA.• StudentsmusthaveanoverallGPAofatleast2.0ona4.0scale,ascalculatedbythecollegefromwhichtheygraduated,andagradeof“C”ofbetterinallCAAcourses.• Students must be academically eligible for re-admission to the last institutionattended.• Studentsmustmeetjudicialrequirementsoftheinstitutiontowhichtheyapply.• Students must meet all application requirements at the receiving institutionincludingthesubmissionofallrequireddocumentationbystateddeadlines.

IfastudentisdeniedadmissiontoaUNCinstitution,thenheorshewillreceivealetterfromthatinstitutiondirectingthestudenttotheCollegeFoundationofNorthCarolina (CFNC)website. At theCFNCwebsite (CFNC.org), the studentwill bepresentedwiththeconditionsoftheTAAP(specifiedabove),andiftheseconditionsaremet,thestudentwillbegiveninformationregardingspaceavailabilityandcontactswithintheUNCsystem.Thestudentsshouldcontactthoseinstitutionstogetspecificinformationaboutadmissionsandavailablemajors.IfthepreviousstepsdonotresultinadmissiontoaUNCinstitution,thenthestudentshouldcontacttheCFNCResourceCenterat1-866-866-CFNC.

TransferofCredits TheCAAestablishestheproceduresgoverningthetransferofcreditsforstudentswhotransferfromaNorthCarolinaCommunityCollegetoaconstituentinstitutionofTheUniversityofNorthCarolina.TheCAAdoesnotaddressadmissiontoaspecificinstitutionortoaspecificmajorwithinaninstitution.

Eligibility:TobeeligibleforthetransferofcreditsundertheCAA,thestudentmustgraduatefromthecommunitycollegewithanAssociateinArts(AA)orAssociateinScience(AS)degreeorhavecompletedthe44-hourgeneraleducationcoreasdefinedinAssociateDegreeinformationofthiscatalogandhaveanoverallgradepointaverage(GPS)ofatleast2.0ona4.0scaleandagradeof“C”orbetterinallCAAcourses.

TRANSFEROFCREDITTORCC Studentsmaytransfercreditearnedatotherpostsecondaryinstitutionsprovided:(1)agradeof“C”orabovewasattained;(2)subject,content,andlengthofcoursearecomparable;and(3)thecourseswerecompletedatanaccreditedpostsecondaryinstitution.Thereisnospecifictimelimitontransferabilityofcredit;however,timemaybeafactorinawardingcreditincourseswheretechnologicalorsocietalchangesaffecttheapplicability.TheRegistrarandappropriateinstructorswillreviewofficialtranscriptsanddeterminewhichcoursesmaytransfer. TheRCCtranscriptwillshowcoursesacceptedfortransferwithagradeof“T.”Thesecourseswillnotcountinthestudent’sgradepointaverage.Transferstudentsmustearnatleast25%ofthetotalcredithoursforthedegree,diploma,orcertificateasstudentsatRCC.TheNursingprogramhasspecialrequirementsfortransferofcredit.SeetheNursingsectionofthecatalogfordetails. StudentsmaytransfercreditearnedatRCCbetweencurriculaprogramsunderthesameconditionsoutlinedabove.Courseswilltransfergradeforgradeandallgradesearnedwillbeusedincomputingtheprogramgradepointaverage.Notransfercreditispermittedforcoursescompletedbyproficiencyatotherinstitutions.

CATALOGREQUIREMENTSFORGRADUATION Studentswhoarecontinuouslyenrolledfull-timemaygraduateundertheprogramrequirements listed in the catalog at the timeof their enrollment; the requirementsprintedinthecatalogthesemestertheyarescheduledtograduate;oracombinationofthetwoifapprovedbythefacultyadvisorandtheVicePresidentforInstruction.ThecoursesmustfollowtheNCCCSCurriculumStandards. Studentsnotcontinuouslyenrolledarerequiredtomeetthegraduationrequirementsofthecatalogthatiscurrentatthetimeofre-enrollment.(Anotheroptionavailabletostudentsnotcontinuouslyenrolledisthattheymaygraduateunderthemostpreviouscatalog.Ifthestudentchoosesthisoption,he/shemustdiscusshis/herintentionswiththeRegistrarandsubmithis/herintentionstotheRegistrarinwritingatthetimeofhis/herre-enrollment.However,theCollegeisnotobligatedtooffercoursesnotlistedin

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thecurrentcatalog.) Students entering in semestersother than fall, failing to takea full load, failingto take all courses as listed on the schedule and in the catalog, or taking requireddevelopmentalcoursesmaytakelongertocompleterequirementsforgraduationthanoutlinedinthecatalog.

GRADUATIONPROCEDURES Graduation exercises to award degrees and diplomas are held at the end of thespringsemestereachyear.DatesforgraduationexercisesarelistedintheAcademicCalendar.DuringthelastsemesteratRCC,eachgraduatingstudentisrequiredtofileanapplicationforthedegreeordiploma,seehis/heracademicadvisortorunaprogramevaluation forgraduation requirements,andpay thegraduation fee in theBusinessOffice.TheapplicationformisavailableintheStudentDevelopmentDepartment. Inordertoreceiveadegree,diplomaorcertificatefromRCC,astudentmust:

1. Completealloftherequiredcoursesforthecurriculumaslistedinthecatalogpriortothedayofgraduationexercises.2. Completetheminimumnumberofcredithoursrequiredforthedegree,diploma,orcertificate.3.Haveaminimum2.0cumulativegradepointaverageincoursesforprogramofstudy.4.Haveagradeof“C”orbetterinallcorecoursesfortheprogramofstudy.Corecoursesarelistedwitheachcurriculumrequirementssectionofthecatalog.5.Havecompleted25%ofallrequiredcoursesinresidenceatRCC.6. SatisfyallfinancialobligationstotheCollege.

Graduatingstudentsenrolledinacourse(s)atanotherinstitutionduringtheirlastsemestermusta)showproofofenrollment,b)havetheinstructorofthecoursegivefeedbacktotheRegistrarregardingsuccessfulcompletionbeforethelastweekofthesemester,andc)haveanofficialtranscriptsenttotheRegistrar’sofficefortransfercreditbeforethedegree,diploma,orcertificatecanbereceived.

CERTIFICATEPROGRAMS Students completing requirements for certificate programs must complete anApplicationforaCertificateformandreturnittotheRegistrar’soffice.Certificateswillbemailed to the student at theendof the semester inwhich requirements arecompleted.

GRADUATIONHONORS Honors at graduation arebasedupon thegradepoint average earned in coursesrequiredforthedegreeordiploma.Studentswhohaveearnedgradepointaveragesof3.5willgraduateCumLaude.Studentswhohaveearnedgradepointaveragesof3.75willgraduateMagnaCumLaude.Studentswhohaveearnedgradepointaveragesof4.0willgraduateSummaCumLaude. MembersofPhiThetaKappawearboththehonorstoleandthedoublehonorcordatgraduation.ThegoldenhonorstolehasbeenwornbyPhiThetaKappagraduatesformorethan25years.ThisgoldsatinstoleisembroideredwiththenavyGreeklettermonogramofPhiThetaKappa.Thedoublehonorcordtwinsetinblueandgoldisanadditionalaccompanimentworntosignifyourstudent’sacademicachievementandmembershipinPhiThetaKappa.

GRADUATIONAWARDS

JOSEPHD.BEAMEXCELLENCEINENGINEERINGAWARD The Joseph D. Beam Excellence in EngineeringAward, established by JosephD. Beam, Jr., is given to an engineering student who has demonstrated academicexcellenceandpotentialinhischosenfield.

DODD-MOOREHUMANITIESAWARD TheDodd-MooreHumanitiesawardwasestablishedby thefaculty tohonor the60+yearsof service thatEnglish facultymembersCarolDoddandAudreyMooregavetoRCC.ThisawardispresentedtothegraduatingAssociateinArtsorAssociateInSciencestudentwhoexemplifiesbothacademicachievementinthehumanitiesand,moreimportantly,ahumanitarianspiritinhisorherinteractionswithfaculty,staffandclassmates.

THEEXCELLENCEINSCIENCEAWARD TheExcellenceinScienceAwardisgiventoanAssociateinArtsorAssociateinSciencegraduatewhohasdemonstratedspecialinterestandcompetencyinscience.

DR.SAMUELD.MORGANMEMORIALLEADERSHIPAWARD A cash award of $100 will be made annually to the president of the StudentGovernmentAssociation.Dr.Morgan(1930-1999)wasRCC’sfirstpresident,servingfrom1964-1969.

DR.ROBERTD.STREETACADEMICEXCELLENCEINBUSINESSSTUDIESAWARD

TheAcademicExcellenceAwardinBusinessStudieswasestablishedbyDr.RobertD.Street,formerRCCVicePresidentforAdministration,in1976.TheawardismadeannuallytoaselectedstudentintheBusinessDivision.

RICHMONDCOUNTYHISTORICALSOCIETYEXCELLENCEINHISTORYAWARD

TheRichmondCountyHistoricalSocietypresentsanawardatgraduationtothestudentwiththebestrecordofachievementinhistoryandgovernment.Tobeeligiblefortheawardastudentmusthavecompletedatleastthreehistoryand/orgovernmentcoursesandhaveanoverallGPAofatleast3.0.

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StudentLife AtRichmondCommunityCollege(RCC)eachstudentisaperson,notanumber.Counselors are always available to helpwith problems or to share an experience.Facultyareavailablebeforeandafterclassorduringscheduledofficehourstoansweranyquestionsstudentsmighthave. Allstudentsenrolledincurriculumoff-campuscoursesareaffordedcomprehensiveStudentDevelopmentServices.Theseservicesconsistofregistration,advising,andplacementandareofferedonanas-neededbasis.Off-campusclassesareclassestaughtatlocationsnotownedbytheCollege.TheJamesBuilding,thePurcellBuilding,andtheF.DianeHoneycuttCenterareconsideredon-campuslocations.Studentsenrolledinoff-campusprogramsmayusetheon-campusservicesatanytime. ClassesatRCCareusuallysmall.Studentsareencouragedtoaskquestionsandtoparticipateratherthanjustsitandlistentoalecture.Ifastudentencountersacademicdifficulties,tutorsareusuallyavailabletoassist.BecausemanyRCCstudentsworkinadditiontoattendingschool,amajoreffortismadetoscheduleclassesduringhoursconvenienttostudents. Studentopinionissoughtandrespected.RichmondCommunityCollegeisoneofthefewcollegeswherethestudentsdecidehowmostofthestudentactivityfundsareutilized.StudentsserveonCollegecommitteesandtheSGAPresidentisanonvotingmemberoftheCollege’sBoardofTrustees. ThestudentactivitiesprogramatRichmondCommunityCollegeissponsoredbytheStudentGovernmentAssociation(SGA).MembersoftheSGAprovidestudentssocial, recreational, and service-oriented activities.TheSGA also supports variousclubs which students are encouraged to join.A complete listing of the clubs andmoreinformationabouttheSGAcanbeobtainedfromtheSGAadvisor.AllstudentsenrolledincurriculumprogramsaremembersoftheSGA.

STUDENTACTIVITIES Studentactivitiesoffereverystudentanopportunitytomakenewfriendsandtohelptheacademiccommunityatlarge.AllstudentactivitiesareassistedandsupportedbytheStudentGovernmentAssociation(SGA).

Anumberofclubshavebeenorganizedwithfacultyandstaffservingasadvisors.No studentwill be excluded frommembership in anorganizationbecauseof race,creed,religion,sex,age,color,disability,ornationalorigin. SpecialactivitiesaresponsoredperiodicallybytheSGAfortheenjoymentofallRCCstudents.Students interested in formingneworganizationsshouldconsult theSGAPresidentforassistance.

STUDENTGOVERNMENTASSOCIATION TheSGAwasorganizedandchartered in1967and is responsibleforgoverningstudents, assisting in the execution of institutional policies, and maintaining anappropriateimageofRCCinthecommunity.EverystudentisamemberoftheSGA,whichcontrols andallocatesmostof the student activity fundsunder theguidanceof the SGA advisor. SGA officers are elected eachMay by the student body andserveduringthenextacademicyear.TheSGApresidentisanexofficio(nonvoting)memberoftheRCCBoardofTrustees.TheSGALegislativeCounciliscomposedoftworepresentativesfromeachcurriculum.TheserepresentativesmustbeelectedbySeptember30.

STUDENTORGANIZATIONS TheAfrican-AmericanClubwasorganizedin1973.Thepurposeoftheclubistoimprove race relations and to create greater awareness ofAfro-American heritage.MembershipisopentoallRCCstudents. TheCriminalJusticeClubisdesignedforstudentsintheCriminalJusticecurriculumwhoareinterestedinprofessionalisminrelatedcareers. TheHuman Services Club is open to students enrolled in theHuman Servicescurriculum. TheNativeAmericanClubwasorganizedinthefallof1986.ThepurposeoftheclubistocreateagreaterawarenessofAmericanIndianculture,emphasizeAmericanIndianheritageandstresstheneedandimportanceofeducation.MembershipisopentoallRCCstudents. TheStudentNursesAssociationisopentostudentsenrolledintheAssociateDegreeNursingcurriculum. ThePhiThetaKappaHonorSocietyisopentoallstudentswhomeettheacademicrequirements. TheMechanicalEngineeringClubisopentoallstudentsinterestedinthisfieldofstudy. The RCC Business Students’ Association provides a medium for all studentsregisteredinanyoftheBusinessAdministrationDivisioncurriculatonetworkwithleaders within the community. In addition, the association advocates seminars forpersonalandprofessionaldevelopment. CampusCrusade for Christ provides regular opportunities to study and discusstheBible,worship,andpray,allinagroupsetting,whichprovidesopportunitiesforfellowship,encouragement,andspiritualdevelopmentamongmembers.Inadditiontheorganizationseekstobearesourcetothestudentbodybyofferingopportunitiestodiscussspiritualmattersandprovidematerialsintheformofoutsidespeakers,videos,booksandarticles,allfortheirbenefitandconsideration.TheDramaClubofRCCisopentoallmembersoftheRCCcommunitywhoareinterestedindevelopingtheirskillsineveryareaoftheaterproduction.Itwillprovidean outlet for creative impulseswith the goal of building school spirit and campuscommunity.


TheSocialDiversityClub’spurposeistoincreaseawarenessofdiversity.Thisisdonebyfocusingonthecharacteristicsthatmakeeachpersonunique,sothattheseuniquecharacteristicscanbecelebrated.

AMBASSADORS RCC Ambassadors represent the College at different functions and help withrecruiting efforts. They receive a $500 scholarship each semester. To become anambassador, studentsmust have a 2.5 grade point average and be nominated by afacultyorstaffmember.Nomineescompleteanapplicationandareinterviewedforfinalselection.

TELEPHONECALLS Onlyemergencytelephonemessageswillbegiventostudentsduringclasses.Twopaytelephonesareavailableforstudentuse.StudentsmayuseadesignatedtelephoneintheStudentDevelopmentOfficeatnocost.Thereisathreeminutelimitoncallsplacedfromthistelephone.OtherofficialtelephonesoftheCollegemaynotbeusedbystudentsforoutgoingcalls.

CARDPLAYING CardplayingisnotallowedontheRCCcampus.

FOOD/BEVERAGES Food and beverages are permitted only in theStudentCenter and outside patioareas.Studentsareexpectedtohelpkeepthecampuscleanbyusingtrashandrecyclingcontainerslocatedthroughoutthecampus.

STUDENTHEALTH Anyfacultyorprofessionalstaffmembermayrecommendastudentbereferredforprofessionalevaluationofphysicaland/ormentalhealth.Physicalhealthisdefinedasbeingfreeofcommunicabledisease,beingabletoperformmotorskillsrequiredinthecurriculumthestudenthaschosen,andhavingnolimitationstoparticipatefullyinallrequiredlearningactivitieswithoutdirectlyorindirectlyendangeringthesafetyofselfand/orothers.Mentalhealthisdefinedasbeingabletofunctioninalllearningenvironmentsusingappropriatedefensemechanismstodealwithstressfulsituationswithoutdirectlyorindirectlyendangeringthesafetyofselfand/orothers. The recommendation of the faculty or professional staff should bemade to theVicePresidentforStudentDevelopment.Therecommendationmustbeaccompaniedby documentation to show that the behavior may adversely affect the student’scontinuationinaprogramofstudyormayprecludeemploymentuponcompletionoftheprogramofstudy. IftheVicePresidentforStudentDevelopment,inconsultationwithaninstructorand/ordepartmentchairmanofthecurriculuminwhichthestudentisenrolled,findsthat such evaluation is warranted, the student will be required to seek evaluationand treatment as recommended or be subject to dismissal from the College. TheVice President for StudentDevelopment, in consultationwith an instructor and/ordepartmentchairmanofthecurriculuminwhichthestudentisenrolled,willdecideifthestudentmaycontinuetoparticipateinclassandotherlearningexperiencesduringevaluationandtreatment. Uponrecommendationofthemedicaland/ormentalhealthprofessionalinchargeof the student’s case, theVice President for StudentDevelopment, in consultationwithaninstructorand/ordepartmentchairmanofthecurriculuminwhichthestudent

is enrolled,may readmit or decline readmission. If the student disagrees with therecommendationoftheVicePresidentforStudentDevelopment,he/shemayappealtothePresidentoftheinstitutionwhosedecisionisfinal.

COMMUNICABLEDISEASES1. RCC has established a Student Health Committee to provide educational

information concerning issues related to student health and communicablediseases(C.D.).

2. Educational programs about health and C.D. will be available to all RCCstudentsandemployees.

3.NopersonwithacommunicablediseasewillbedeniedadmissiontoRCConthatfactoralone.TheCollegewillanalyzeandrespondtoeachcaseasrequiredbyitsownparticularfacts.PersonswithC.D.whorepresentnothreatforC.D.transmissionintheclassroom,lab,orclinicshouldbeprovidedaneducationintheusualmanner.

4. Students will be encouraged to inform the Vice President for StudentDevelopmentandappropriateDepartmentChairmaniftheyhaveaC.D.and/orpositiveC.D.test.StrictconfidentialitywillbemaintainedonanyinformationandwillonlybeusedbytheCollegetoprovideeducationandprotectionofotherstudents,faculty,andstaff.

5.Whenthereisconcernforthehealthofothers,theStudentHealthPolicyshallbeinvoked.

THECONSTITUTIONOFTHESTUDENTGOVERNMENTASSOCIATION

Preamble: We, thestudentsatRichmondCommunityCollege, inorder toestablish justice,maintainhighstandardsofconduct,protectthegoodnamesandlibertiesofall,andtopromoteunityamongthecommunity,faculty,andourselves,doherebyestablishthisConstitution.Fromthisdayforward,weshallupholdthisConstitutionbyuseoftheStudentGovernmentAssociationofRichmondCommunityCollege.

ARTICLEIMembership: TheStudentGovernmentAssociationshallbecomposedofallregisteredstudentsof Richmond Community College. Any student attending classes at RichmondCommunityCollege shall be a part of theRichmondCommunityCollege StudentGovernmentAssociation.

ARTICLEIIElectionsandProcedures: Any curriculum student registered at Richmond Community College shall beentitledtovoteinanystudentbodyelection.TheElectionsCommitteeshallhavesolepowertoadministerrules,verifyallcandidates’eligibility,andsuperviseallcampuselections. TheannualStudentGovernmentelectionsshallbeinMay.Atthistime,allofficersoftheExecutiveCouncilshallbeelected.EligiblestudentsmaybecomecandidatesforanofficebysubmittinginwritingaletterofintentwiththeSGAadvisor.Priortothenomineebeingacceptedasacandidate,theElectionsCommitteeshallobtain,fromthedirectorofStudentDevelopment,certificationofacademiceligibility.


Nominationsshallbeposted,onthestudentbulletinboard,atleastoneweekpriortotheelection.Apollingplace,time,anddateshallbepostedforeachelection.Votingwillbebysecretballot.TheElectionsCommitteewillbecustodiansoftheballotbox.TheElectionsCommitteewillholdanalphabeticallistofalleligiblevotersandmayexplainonlytherulesoftheelection. The Election Committee will count the ballots. Each candidate may have onerepresentativepresentattheballotcount.Thecandidatereceivingthesimplemajorityofvotesisdeclaredthewinner.Intheeventofatie,theElectionsCommitteeshallconductanotherelectionforthatoffice.Newlyelectedofficersshalltakeofficeattheopeningofthenextsemesterfollowingtheelection.

ARTICLEIIIQualificationsofOfficers: InorderforastudenttoholdtheofficeofStudentGovernmentPresident,he/shemustbeasecondsemesterstudentenrolledatleast3/4timeinatwo-yearcurriculum. Allotherofficersmustbesecondsemester studentsenrolledat leasthalftime intwo-yearcurricula. Allofficersmustmaintainat least a2.5GPAandbeapprovedby theElectionsCommittee.

ARTICLEIVOfficersandDuties: TheboardofofficersoftheStudentGovernmentAssociationshallbecomprisedofthePresident,DayVicePresident,EveningVicePresident,Secretary,Treasurer,andPublicInformationOfficer.ThedutiesofallofficersshallbetopromotecooperationandunityamongeachotherandthegreaterRichmondCommunityCollegestudentbody,participateinalldayandeveningregistrationactivities,ensurethatthestudentbodyisrepresentedprofessionally,aidincreationandperformanceofcommitteesforelectionsandSGAsponsoredactivities.Duties:SectionI. SGAPresident: 1. PresideoverallmeetingsofofficersandLegislativeCouncil. 2. NominatecommitteesnecessarytoSGA. 3. AppointchairpersonstoallSGAcommittees. 4. Promotecooperationamongofficers,LegislativeCouncil,andstudentbody. 5. Maintainaminimumoffourofficehoursaweek,andofthosefourhours,at

leastonehourmustbeservedintheevening. 6. Participateinassigneddayandeveningregistrationactivities. 7. Participateinassignedgraduationactivities(ex.,rehearsaldinner,ushering). 8. AttendBoardofTrusteesmeetings.Takenotesandsharepertinentinformation

withotherofficers. 9. RepresenttheSGAbyparticipatinginactivitiesasrequestedbythePresidentor

otheradministratorsatRichmondCommunityCollege. 10. Planandorganizeeventsforstudentparticipation. 11. AttendandparticipateinallSGAsponsoredfunctions. (ex.,communityandschoolprojects,andrecreationalactivities.) 12. AttendweeklymeetingsoftheSGAExecutiveCouncil. 13. AssisttheSecretaryinorganizing,planning,andpublishingtheSGAnewsletter. 14. OtherdutiesasdeemednecessarybytheSGAAdvisor.

SectionII. SGAVice-President(DAY) 1. PresideoverallmeetingsofofficersandLegislativeCouncilintheabsenceof

thepresident. 2. AssistthepresidentinnominatingcommitteesnecessarytoSGA. 3. Assistinplanningororganizingeventsforstudentbodyparticipation. 4. Attend and participate in all SGA sponsored functions. (ex., school and

communityprojectsandrecreationalactivities.) 5. RepresenttheSGAbyparticipatinginactivitiesasrequestedbythePresidentor

otheradministratorsofRichmondCommunityCollege. 6. AttendweeklymeetingsoftheSGAExecutiveCouncil. 7. Maintainaminimumoffourofficehoursaweek,andofthosefourhours,at

leastonehourmustbeservedintheevening. 8. AssisttheSecretaryinorganizing,planning,andpublishingtheSGAnewsletter. 9. OtherdutiesasdeemednecessarybytheSGAAdvisor.SectionIII. Vice-President(EVENING) 1. Workcloselywiththeeveningcounselordisseminatinginformationtoevening

students. 2. Promotecooperationamongofficers,LegislativeCouncilandstudents. 3. Maintainaminimumoffourofficehoursaweek,andofthosefourhours,at

leastonehourmustbeservedintheevening. 4. AttendandparticipateinalleveningSGAsponsoredfunctions. 5. Participateinalleveningregistrationactivities. 6. RepresenttheSGAbyparticipatinginactivitiesasrequestedbythePresidentor

otheradministratorsofRichmondCommunityCollege. 7. Assistinplanningandorganizingeventsforstudentbodyparticipation. 8. Assistthesecretaryinorganizing,planning,andpublishingtheSGAnewsletter. 9. Attendandparticipateinallgraduationandrehearsalactivities. 10. AttendweeklymeetingsoftheSGAExecutiveCouncil. 11. OtherdutiesasdeemednecessarybytheSGAAdvisor.SectionIV. Secretary 1. PresideoverNewsCommittee. 2. Organize,planandpublishamonthlynewsbulletin. 3. KeepaccuratelytypedminutesandrecordsofallSGAmeetings. 4. WorkwiththetreasurerinmaintainingaccuraterecordsregardingSGAsales. 5. Attendandparticipateinallregistrations. 6. AttendandparticipateinallSGAsponsoredfunctions. 7. RepresenttheSGAbyparticipatinginactivitiesasrequestedbythePresidentor

otheradministratorsofRichmondCommunityCollege. 8. Promotecooperationamongofficers,LegislativeCouncil,andstudents. 9. Assistinplanningandorganizingeventsforstudentbodyparticipation. 10. AttendandparticipateinallgraduationactivitiesasassignedbySGAadvisor. 11. Maintainaminimumoffourofficehoursaweek,andofthosefourhours,at

leastonehourmustbeservedintheevening. 12. AttendweeklymeetingsoftheSGAExecutiveCouncil. 13. OtherdutiesasdeemednecessarybytheSGAAdvisor.SectionV. Treasurer 1. OverseetheannualSGAbudget. 2. WritepurchaseordersforitemsneededforanySGAsponsoredactivity. 3. Promotecooperationamongofficers,LegislativeCouncil,andstudents. 4. Maintainaminimumoffourofficehoursaweek,andofthosefourhours,at

leastonehourmustbeservedintheevening.


5. Assistthesecretaryinproducingamonthlynewsletter. 6. CoordinatewithotherclubstodevelopanSGAcalendar. 7. Participateinallassigneddayandeveningregistrationactivities. 8. Attend and participate in all SGA sponsored functions. (ex., school and

communityprojectsandrecreationalactivities.) 9. RepresenttheSGAbyparticipatinginactivitiesasrequestedbythePresidentor

otheradministratorsofRichmondCommunityCollege. 10. Participateinallassigneddayandeveningregistrationactivities. 11. Assistinplanningandorganizingeventsforstudentbodyparticipation. 12. Participateinassignedgraduationactivities.(ex.,rehearsaldinner,ushering). 13. AttendweeklymeetingsoftheSGAExecutiveCouncil. 14. OtherdutiesasdeemednecessarybytheSGAAdvisor.SectionVI. PublicInformationOfficer 1. WorkdirectlywiththeSGAsecretaryintheproductionoftheSGAnewsletter. 2. Assistthedifferentcommitteesinthepublicationofinformationneededforan

SGAevent. 3. Work closely with the college’s Director of Public Information in relating

pertinentinformationtothestudentbody. 4. Assistthepresidentasaliaisonofficertothedifferentclubsoncampus. 5. Maintainaminimumoffourofficehoursaweek,andofthosefourhours,at

leastonehourmustbeservedintheevening. 6. Promotecooperationamongfaculty,officers,andthestudentbody. 7. AttendallSGAsponsoredfunctionsandactivities. 8. Assistintheplanningandorganizationofquarterlyeventsforthestudents. 9. Represent the SGA by participating in activities as requested by the college

presidentorhis/herrepresentative. 10. Participateinallregistrationactivities. 11. OtherdutiesasdeemednecessarybytheSGAAdvisor.SectionVII. Parliamentarian 1. Ensure order, speed, and efficiency in all Executive andLegislativeCouncil

meetings by insuring that parliamentarian procedure is followed in everymeeting.

2. Preserve the spirit of harmony and protect the rights of the Executive andLegislativeCouncils.

3. Make sure the will of the majority is carried out and that the rights of theminorityarepreserved.

4. AttendallweeklymeetingsofboththeSGAExecutiveandLegislativeCouncils. 5. RepresenttheSGAbyparticipatinginactivitiesasrequestedbythePresidentor

otheradministratorsofRichmondCommunityCollege. 6. Assistinplanningororganizingeventsforstudentbodyparticipation. 7. Attend and participate in all SGA sponsored functions. (ex., school and

communityprojectsandrecreationalactivities.) 8. Assistinallregistrationactivities. 9.Maintainaminimumoffourofficehoursaweek,andofthosefourhours,at

leastonehourmustbeservedintheevening. 10. OtherdutiesasdeemednecessarybytheSGAAdvisor.SectionVIII. Delegates 1. AssistallSGAofficers inpreparingforfunctionsandinanemergencyassist

withresponsibilitiesofanygivenofficer. 2. AttendallLegislativeCouncilmeetingsand,whenrequested,ExecutiveCouncil

meetings.

3. Attend and participate in all SGA sponsored functions. (ex., school andcommunityprojectsandrecreationalactivities.)

4. RepresenttheSGAbyparticipatinginactivitiesasrequestedbythePresidentorotheradministratorsofRichmondCommunityCollege.

5. Assistinplanningandorganizingeventsforstudentbodyparticipation.6.Servetwoofficehoursperweek. 7. OtherdutiesasdeemednecessarybytheSGAAdvisor.

ARTICLEVOfficeVacancies: Intheeventanyofficer’spositionshouldbecomeopenforanyreason,thepositionshallbeofferedtothenextsucceedingofficer.Incasenoofficerwishestoacceptthevacantposition,theExecutiveCouncilshall,by2/3majorityvote,appointsomeonetofillthepositionuntilthenextgeneralelection.

ARTICLEVIStudentLegislativeCouncil: TheStudentLegislativeCouncil shallconsistof theExecutiveCounciland two(2)representativesfromeachcurriculum.RepresentativesshallberequiredtoattendthemeetingsoftheSGAinordertoinformthestudentswithintheircurriculaofanyinformationnecessary.RepresentativesaretoassistintheplanningofandtoparticipateinSGAsponsoredevents. Ifacurriculumfails toelect representativesby the thirdweekoffallsemester, theExecutiveCouncilwillappoint representatives tofill thevacancies.Theappointedrepresentativesmustbefromthecurriculuminquestion.

ARTICLEVIIMeetings:SectionI. MeetingsoftheStudentGovernmentAssociationmaybecalledbythe

Presidentatanytime,orbytwo(2)ExecutiveCouncilmembers.SectionII. A minimum of one meeting must be held per month. All meetings

(exceptExecutiveCouncilmeetings)shallbeopentoallmembersofthestudentbody.Thesestudentsmayparticipateinanyandalldiscussionsbefore the council, but theymaynot vote in theLegislativeCouncil.ExecutiveCouncilmeetings are closed sessionswith only officers inattendance.Groupswishing topresentbusinessbefore theLegislativeCouncilshouldpresentawrittennoticeoftheirbusinesstothesecretarynolaterthan48hoursprecedingthescheduledmeeting.

SectionIII. IntheeventamemberoftheLegislativeCouncilorExecutiveCouncilisabsentfromthree(3)consecutivemeetingswithoutlegitimatereasontocouncil,thepresidingofficermaydeclarethepositionvacantandfillthevacancyinaccordancewithArticleV.

ARTICLEVIIIPowers: TheLegislativeCouncil shall have the power to investigate student complaintsrelated to the college or campus andmake recommendations; to discuss issues ofimportancewith the faculty or administration in order to express student opinion;to recommend allocation of part of the student activity fees for events for studentparticipation;toreplacebya2/3majorityvoteanofficer,chairperson,orrepresentativewhodoesnot fulfill thedutiesofhis/heroffice,oracts inamannerunfavorable tothe SGA or Richmond Community College; to require periodic reports from all


organizationsreceivingfundsfromSGAfundsandtomaketheirrulesnecessaryandproperforthegeneralwelfareofthestudentbody.

ARTICLEIXImpeachment:SectionI. AnyofficeroftheSGAmayberemovedfromofficebya2/3majority

voteoftheExecutiveCouncilfollowingimpeachmentproceedings.SectionII. Grounds for impeachment shall be, but not limited to, any demeanor

unbecomingastudentofthiscollege;malfeasanceofoffice,duty,andresponsibility;orfailuretocomplywithanypartofthisConstitution.

SectionIII. The Executive Council, by 2/3 vote, may initiate impeachmentproceedings by filing a written grievance with the DisciplinaryCommittee.Once the grievance is filed, theSGAadvisorwill hold ahearing of the Executive Council.After all arguments are heard, theCouncilwillvote.

SectionIV. Appealsmaybemadetothecollegepresident.Thecollegepresident’srulingisfinal.

SectionV. Noonemaybetriedforimpeachmenttwiceforthesamecharge.

ARTICLEXAmendments:SectionI. AmendmentstothisConstitutionmaybeproposedbya2/3voteofthe

LegislativeCouncilSectionII. Thetextoftheproposedamendmentshallbepublishedandcirculated

amongthemembersoftheSGAatleastoneweekpriortotheelectioninwhichtheproposedamendmentistobeconsidered.

SectionIII. AnamendmentshallbecomepartofthisConstitutionimmediatelyuponreceivinganaffirmativevoteof2/3ofthevotersvotingontheissueinanallcampusgeneralelection.

ARTICLEXIRatification: We, the ExecutiveCouncil of the StudentGovernmentAssociation, in order toeliminateunnecessarywordingandtobringourConstitutionon-linewiththatoftheNorthCarolinaCouncilofCommunityCollege’sStudentGovernmentAssociations,do hereby submit for review and ratification this copy of theStudentGovernmentAssociation Constitution. On the days of November 9th and 10th, 1997, thisConstitutionwasratifiedbythestudentbodyofRichmondCommunityCollege.

ARTICLEXIIAmendments:SectionI. IfanSGAofficerfailstoperformhis/hermandatoryfour(4)officehours

perweekwithoutlegitimatewrittennoticeprovidedoneweekinadvancetotheSGAAdvisor,SGAPresident,andExecutiveCouncilthreetimesthroughoutthecurriculumyearhe/sheiscurrentlyservinghis/hertermofoffice,thepresidingofficermaydeclarethepositionvacantandfillthevacancyinaccordancewithArticleV.*EventsandSGAmeetings(ofanynature)cannotbecreditedtowardsofficehours.

SectionII. IfanSGAOfficerfailstoattendanExecutiveCouncilmeetingwithoutprior legitimate notice or presenting a legitimate reason to ExecutiveCouncil(andtheofficermustprovideproof)threetimesinthecurriculum

yeartheofficerisservinghis/hertermofoffice,thepresidingofficermaydeclarethepositionvacantandfillthevacancyinaccordancewithArticleV.*LegitimacyofreasonwillbedeterminedbytheExecutiveCouncil.

SectionIII. If an SGADelegate fails to perform his/hermandatory two (2) officehoursperweekwithoutlegitimatewrittennoticeprovidedoneweekinadvancetotheSGAAdvisor,SGAPresident,andExecutiveCouncilthreetimesthroughoutthecurriculumyearhe/sheiscurrentlyservinghis/hertermofoffice,thepresidingofficemaydeclarethepositionvacantandfillthevacancyinaccordancewithArticleV.*EventsandSGAmeetings(ofanynature)cannotbecreditedtowardsofficehours.

STUDENTPARTICIPATIONINRCC’SPLANNINGPROCESSANDDECISIONMAKING

StudentsareinvolvedintheplanningprocessatRCCinmanyways.1. ThepresidentoftheStudentGovernmentAssociationisanexofficiomember

ofthecollege’sBoardofTrustees,whichapprovesallplanningproceduresandprocesses.

2. Studentsevaluatefacultyperformanceregularly.Theseevaluationsareusedasapartoftheplanningprocess.

3. Students serve onmost formal campus committees, which give input to theplanningprocess.

4. The Student Government Association regularly makes suggestions to theadministration regardingways to improve the quality of student life. Thesesuggestionsareusedinplanning.

5. Studentsaresurveyedannuallyregardingtheirlevelofsatisfactionwithcollegeservices.Theresultsofthesesurveysareusedintheplanningprocess.

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StudentRights,Responsibilities,andDueProcess

STUDENTRIGHTSANDRESPONSIBILITIES Richmond Community College’s (RCC) students possess all of the rights andfreedomsconferredonthembytheconstitutionsoftheUnitedStatesandtheStateofN.C.Inaddition,RCCrecognizesthefollowingspecificrightsandresponsibilitiesofstudents:A. Rights

1. Therighttotheopportunityforaneducation.2. Therighttoparticipateinanyclubororganizationcharteredorrecognized

by RCC regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age,handicap,maritalorveterans’status.

3. TherighttoknowallRCCrules,regulations,andpoliciesbywhichstudentsaregoverned.

4. TherighttodueprocessinallstudentdisciplinaryproceedingsasdefinedbytheconstitutionsoftheStateofNorthCarolinaandoftheUnitedStates.

5. Therighttobeaccompaniedbyanadvisorofthestudent’schoiceduringallstagesoftheformaldisciplinaryprocesssetforthherein.

6. Theright touse theappealsproceduresetforthhereinwhendisciplinaryactionadverselyaffectsthestudent.

7. Therighttoconfidentialityofeducationalrecordsconsistentwith20USC&1232g;34CFRPart99.

B. Responsibilities MembershipintheRCCcommunitycarrieswithitcertainresponsibilitiesand

anobligationtoabidebythepolicies,rules,regulationsandstandardsofRCC.No student is compelled tobe aparticipant in theCollege community; eachdoessovoluntarily.EachstudentshallabidebythelawsoftheUnitedStatesandtheStateofNorthCarolina,alllocallawsandordinances,andallpolicies,regulations and rules of RCC.Any student who violates any of these maybe subject to disciplinary sanctions under theCode. Specific responsibilitiesincludethefollowing:1. Learningandcomplyingwithallpolicies,rules,regulations,andstandards

ofRCCrelatedtostudentconductandCollegeactivities.2. Respectingtherightandfreedomsofothers.3.Maintaining personal and academic integrity, thus contributing to the

integrityoftheCollegecommunity.4. UsingRCC facilities and property inways that are not damaging to the

facilitiesandproperty.5. Exhibitingbehaviorthatisconsistentwithgenerallyacceptedstandardsof

conduct.

C. ExpectedClassroomConduct Inaneducationalenvironment,eachinstructorhastheresponsibilitytomaintain

aclassroomclimateconducivetostudentlearning.Theinstructoralsohastheauthoritytodismissfromclassorhaveremovedanyelementthatdisruptsthatclimateorinterfereswiththerightsofothermemberstolearn.Theinstructordoeshaveanobligation tomakestudentsawareof rules for theclassand toinformstudentsiftheyareviolatinganyclassrules.Studentsareencouragedtoexpresstheiropinionsandideasinclassinanorderlymannersinceafreeexchangeofviewsenhancesthelearningprocess.However,verbalcombatandabusebetweenstudentsandinstructorsisnotcondonedandisunacceptableintheteaching/learningsituation.

RCCisaninstitutionforadultlearning.Itisapartnershipbetweeninstructorswiththedesiretoteachandstudentswiththedesiretolearn.Inordertocreatean appropriate environment for teaching and learning, students must showrespect for their instructors and fellow students.Listedbelowareguidelinesfor classroombehavior,which theCollegehasestablished toensure that thelearningenvironmentisnotcompromised.1.CurriculumandContinuingEducationStudents

a. Attendance:Youareexpected tobe inclass theentireclass time.Donotenterlateorleaveearly.Rareexceptionsmaybemade,particularlyinemergencysituations,butyoushouldbepreparedtoexplaintotheinstructorbeforeclass.

b. Absences:Informtheinstructorinadvanceifyouknowyouaregoingtomissaclass.Also,takeresponsibilityforgettingmissedassignmentsfromotherstudents.Donotexpectthatyouwillbeallowedtomakeupwork,suchasunannouncedquizzesortests,afteranabsence.Instructorsarenot responsible for re-teaching thematerialyoumisseddue toanabsence.

c. Conversation:Donotcarryonsideconversationsinclass.d. OtherActivities:Youmaynotworkonotheractivitieswhileinclass.

Thisincludeshomeworkforothercoursesorotherpersonalactivities.


e. Internet:Inclasseswhereinternetaccessisprovided,youmayusetheinternetforvalidacademicpurposesonly.Youmaynotuseitforopenaccesstoothernon-academicsitesunrelatedtothecourse.

f. Sleep:Donotsleepinclass.g. Attitude:Youareexpectedtomaintainacivilattitudeinclass.Youmay

not use inappropriate or offensive commentary or body language toshowyourattituderegardingthecourse,theinstructor,assignments,orfellowstudents.

h. Profanity and Offensive Language: You may not use profanity oroffensivelanguageinclass.

i. Cellphonesandpagers:Youmaynotreceiveorsendtelephonecalls,textmessages,orpagesduringclass.Youareresponsibleforturningoffallelectronicdevicesuponenteringclass.

j. Guests andChildren:Youmaynotbring friendsor children toclass.The Board of Trustees of RCC approved the following Children onCampusPolicy:RCCwelcomesvisitorsandstudentstoitscampus.Toavoiddisruptionandtoinsurethesafetyofyoungvisitors,allchildren(undersixteen)mustbeunderthedirectsupervisionofanadult.Underno circumstances are children to be taken to class or left unattendedanywhereoncampus.RCCassumesnoresponsibilityforchildrenleftwithout direct supervision. Students who violate this regulation aresubjecttodisciplinaryaction.

k. Food, Drink,Tobacco Products:Youmay not have food or drink inclass.AllRCCsitesbecametobacco-freeasofJanuary1,2010.Whileparkinglotsareconsideredtobacco-free,thispolicywillnotadheretoaperson’stobaccouseinsideapersonally-ownedvehicle.

l. PersonalBusiness:Youmayneedtotransactpersonalbusinesswiththeinstructor,askinghimorhertosignforms.Plantodothisbeforeclassbeginsorafterclass.

m. Animals/Pets onCampus:Animalsmay not be brought on theRCCcampus.Exceptionsaremadeforanimalsusedinclassdemonstrationsorforclassresearchwiththeinstructor’sapproval.

(1)Serviceanimalsareexemptfromthispolicyprovidedtheymeet allthefollowingguidelines:

(a)The person bringing the animal on campus qualifies foraccommodationsundertheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct.

(b)Theanimalisindividuallytrained.(c)Theanimalistrainedtodospecificworkortasks.(d)Theworkortasksthattheanimalistrainedtoperformarefor

thebenefitofanindividualwithadisability.Anyone with questions regarding this policy should see the VicePresidentforStudentDevelopment.

2. ContinuingEducationStudentsOnlya. Appearance:Youareexpectedtodressappropriatelyfortheclassroom

environment.Saggingpants,clothing/jewelrywithdrugrelatedsigns,low cut tops, see thru garments, short skirts, halter tops, short mid-riff tops are not acceptable.Nohats or head gear are allowed in theclassroom.Nogang affiliation is to bedisplayed.The instructorwillnotifyanystudentifhe/sheisinappropriatelydressed.

b. Headphones,CDPlayers, iPods,andallothermusicdevices:Arenotallowed.The instructor has the authority to remove the element that

disrupts the instruction process or interfereswith the rights of otherstudentstolearn.

c. BookBags:Arenotallowed.d. Breaks:Aresetbytheinstructorand/orContinuingEducationDirectors.

Noise,bothinsideandoutsidethebuilding,shouldbekepttoaminimumduringbreaks.

e. ParkingLot/Loitering:Loiteringisnotallowedintheparkingarea.f. EarlyArrivals: Students who arrive early for class must wait in the

lobbyareaofthebuilding.D. StudentConduct RCCreserves theright, in the interestofall itsstudents, toreprimand,place

onprobation, suspend, expel, or require thewithdrawalof a student for justcausewhenit isdeemedtobe in thebest interestof theCollege.Proceduraldueprocesswillbeadheredtoinallcases.Studentsareexpectedtoconductthemselvesinaccordancewithgenerallyacceptedstandardsofconductandtofulfilltheresponsibilitiesoftheirparticularroleswithinthecollegecommunity.

College students have a legal andmoral right to know the specific areas ofprohibited conduct and to be judged as to charges of commission of suchconductbyafairandimpartialhearing.Setforthbelowareschoolregulationsprohibitingcertaintypesofstudentconductandconstituteoffensesagainstthecollegecommunity.1.Theseregulationsareapplicable toCurriculumandContinuingEducation

students.a. Academicdishonestyoranyformofcheating.b. Stealing property; knowingly possessing, receiving, or selling stolen

propertyoncampusoratanyoff-campusCollege-sponsoredfunction.c. Behavinginanabusive,obscene,violent,excessivelynoisy,ordrunken

manner on College property or at a College-sponsored function oractivity.

d. DamagingordestroyingCollegepropertyorpropertybelonging to amemberoftheCollegecommunity.

e. Intentionally causing or attempting to cause physical injury to anemployee,a student,orguest.Behaving in suchamanner thatcouldreasonablybeinterpretedaspossiblyleadingtothephysicalinjuryofacollegeemployee,student,orguest.

f. DeliberatelyandknowinglypassingaworthlesscheckormoneyorderinpaymentofanyfinancialobligationtotheCollege.

g. ViolationofCollegeregulationsregardingtheoperationandparkingofmotorvehicles.

h. MisusingstudentstatusorrighttouseCollegepropertytocommit,orinduceanotherstudenttocommit,aseriousviolationoflocal,state,orfederallaws,oranyCollegeregulation.

i. Engaging in any conduct that causes anymaterial disruption of anylawfulfunctionoractivityoftheCollege,engaginginconductinwhichdisruptionisreasonablycertaintoresultorurgingotherstoengageinconductwheredisruptionoccursorisreasonablycertaintooccur.

j. UnauthorizedentryintoanyofficeorbuildingonCollegepropertyorpropertyusedbytheCollege.

k. Bringingorusingfirearms,fireworks,explosives,incendiaries,andallothertypeofweaponsonCollegepropertyoratanyCollegefunction,


excepton-dutylawenforcementpersonneloruponpriorapprovalofthePresidentoftheCollege.

l. Failingtocomplywiththelawfuldirectionsofinstructors,administrators,or anyother authorizedCollegepersonnel during anyperiodof timewhenhe/sheisundertheauthorityofCollegepersonnel.ThisincludesEarlyCollegeHighSchoolfacultyandstaff.

m.Hazingorharassinganystudent,staffmember,orguestoftheCollege.n. Possessing, using, transmitting, or being under the influence of any

narcoticdrug,hallucinogenicdrug,amphetamine,marijuana,alcoholicbeverage, or intoxicant of any kind on College property or at anyCollege-sponsoredfunctionatanytime.Usinglegallyprescribeddrugsisnotaviolation.

o. Violationofprobationrequirements.2.CurriculumStudents Ifthestudentisfoundguiltyofviolationofanyoftheaboveregulations,

theRCCDisciplineCommitteemayimposeanyoneorcombinationofthefollowingpenalties:(e.g.1semestersuspensionand1yearprobation)a. Re-enrollmentprohibited—(NotbeingallowedtoreturntoRCC)b. Suspension—(Not being allowed to return to RCC for a specified

amountoftime)c. Restitution—(Repaymentfordamages)d. Probation—(Behaviorwhile atRCCunder close supervision ofVice

President for Student Development for a specified amount of time;studentwillbeallowedtostayinCollegeaslongasappropriatebehaviorisobserved)

e. Reprimand—(Asevereorformalreproof)f. GradeChange(Casesinvolvingacademicdishonesty)

3.ContinuingEducationStudents Ifthestudentisfoundguiltyofviolationofanyoftheaboveregulations,

theContinuingEducationDisciplineCommitteemayimposeanyone,orcombinationof,thefollowingpenalties:a. Re-enrollmentprohibited—(NotbeingallowedtoreturntoRCC)b. Suspension—(Not being allowed to return to RCC for a specified

amountoftime)c. Restitution—(Repaymentfordamages)d. Probation—(BehaviorwhileatRCCunderclosesupervisionofDirector

ofBasicSkillsforaspecifiedamountoftime;studentwillbeallowedtostayincollegeaslongasappropriatebehaviorisobserved)

e. Reprimand—(Asevereorformalreproof) RCCiscommittedtoprovidingdueprocessprotectionforitsstudents.Toensuredue process, all RCC policies, rules, regulations, and standards are described inproperlypromulgateddocuments.All regulationsaffectingconductof studentsandsanctionsformisconductbystudentsarebasedontheprincipleofequal treatment,includinglikesanctionsforlikeviolations,withoutregardtorace,color,religion,sex,nationalorigin,age,disability,ormaritalorveteran’sstatus. ThisCodeofConductisRCC’sbasicpolicystatementregardingstudentconductanddiscipline.NodisciplinarysanctionmaybeimposeduponastudentbyRCCexceptinaccordancewith theprovisionsof thisCode.AstudentaccusedofviolatinganyRCCrule,regulationorpolicywillhavetheaccusation(s)adjudicatedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofthisCode.AnysanctionimposedbyRCCmustbeconsistentwithprovisionsinthisCode.Thisdoesnotprecludeastudent’svoluntaryacceptanceof divisional or administrative discipline in the alternative to formal disciplinarysanctionsorproceedingspursuanttothisCode.

PROCEDURESFORCHARGES,HEARINGS,ANDAPPEALSCURRICULUMSTUDENTS

Any student or College employee may initiate disciplinary action against anystudentobservedviolatingregulationsoftheCollegeoncampusoratanyofficiallysponsoredCollegefunctionawayfromthecampus.SuchchargesmustbesubmittedinwritingtotheVicePresidentforStudentDevelopment.Uponreceiptofthecharges,theVicePresidentforStudentDevelopmentwillberesponsibleforinvestigatinganddeterminingwhetherthereisprobablecausethataregulationoftheCollegehasbeenviolated. TheVicePresident for StudentDevelopment shall notify the student inwritingof the charges against him/her and shall schedule a hearingbefore theCurriculumDisciplineCommittee.Thenoticeshallcontainthefollowing: 1. Theregulationallegedtohavebeenviolatedbythestudent. 2. ThewitnessesfortheCollege. 3. Thepenaltieswhichmightbeimposed. 4. Thetime,place,anddateofthehearing. 5. Thatthestudentmaypresentevidenceandwitnessesinhis/herdefense. 6. Thatthestudentmayberepresentedbycounselathis/herexpense. 7. Thehearingwillberecorded.Thestudentmayhaveacopyoftherecording. TheVicePresidentforStudentDevelopmentshallhanddeliverormailthenoticetothestudentathis/hermostrecentaddressonfileattheCollege.TheVicePresidentfor Student Development may suspend a student prior to the full hearing upon adetermination from the facts that the student’s continued presence on the campusconstitutes a danger to the normal functions of the institution, to property, to thestudenthimself/herself,ortoothers. Thestudentshallbeprovidedapreliminaryhearingunlessitcanbeshownthatitisimpossibleorunreasonablydifficulttoprovideit. TheVicePresidentforStudentDevelopmentshallnotifythestudent,inwriting,ofthereasonsfortheinterimsuspension.Thisnoticeshallalsoinformthestudentof(1)thedate,time,andplaceofthepreliminaryhearing,and(2)thatthestudentmayshowwhyhiscontinuedpresenceonthecampusdoesnotconstituteadangertothenormalfunctionsoftheinstitution,toproperty,tothestudenthimself/herself,ortoothers.TheCurriculumDisciplineCommitteemayconvenetohearthecasenoearlierthanthethirdfullbusinessdayafterthestudenthasreceivedwrittennotificationofthechargesagainsthim/her. IfastudentfailstoappearbeforetheCurriculumDisciplineCommitteeandfailstonotifytheVicePresidentforStudentDevelopment,he/sheforfeitshis/herrighttothehearingandwillnotbeallowedtore-enrollattheCollege.Iftherearemitigatingcircumstancesformissingthehearing,asdeterminedbytheVicePresidentforStudentDevelopment,thehearingwillberescheduled.TheDisciplineCommitteeshallrenderadecisionbasedsolelyonthefactspresentedatthehearing. If the student is foundguilty of a violationof a student regulation, he/shemayappealtheDisciplineCommittee’sdecisioninwritingtothePresidentoftheCollege.After the appeal isfiled, the student, accompaniedbycounsel if he/she sodesires,willmeetwiththeCollegePresident.ThisappealmustbefiledwithinsevendaysofthedateofthedecisionoftheCurriculumDisciplineCommittee.Thestudentwillbepermittedtospeakonhis/herbehalf.ThedecisionofthePresidentwillbefinal. If the student appeals a penalty of suspension or expulsion, the studentmayrequesttherighttocontinueclassattendanceuntilafinaldispositionismadeofhis/hercase.ThisrequestmustbeinwritingtotheCollegePresident.ThePresidentmayapproveordenythisrequestathis/herdiscretion.


CONTINUINGEDUCATIONSTUDENTS Ifastudent is foundguiltyofviolationofRCC’sContinuingEducationStudentConductpolicy,he/shemayappeal thedecision inwriting to theVicePresidentofContinuing Education at RCC, PO Box 1189, Hamlet, NC 28345. An appeal inwritingmustbefiledwithinsevendaysofthedateofthedecisionoftheContinuingEducationDisciplineCommittee.Ahearingwillbescheduledwithinsevendaysuponreceivingthestudent’swrittenappeal.Thestudentwillbenotifiedbymailofthedate,time,andplaceofthescheduledhearing.Thestudentwillbepermittedtospeakinhis/herbehalf.TheVicePresidentofContinuingEducation,afterhearingalltestimonies,willevaluatetheevidencepresentedanddetermineadecision.ThestudentwillthenbeinformedoftheVicePresident’sdecision.ThedecisionoftheVicePresidentofContinuingEducationwillbefinal.

GRADEAPPEALPROCESS AstudentatRCChastherighttoappealagradeassignedtohim/her.Thefollowingprocedurewillbeusedbythestudentwhodesirestoappealagrade: 1. Thestudentmustscheduleanappointmentwiththeinstructorwhohas

assignedthegrade,discussthematterwithhim/herandaskforareviewofthebasisforassigningthegrade.Ifthedisagreementaboutthegradeisresolvedatthistime,theinstructorwillsubmita“RequestforChangeofGrade”form.

2. Ifthedisagreementisnotresolvedthroughdiscussionwiththeinstructor,thestudentmust,withintendaysofnotificationoftheinstructor’sdecision,submitawrittenappealtotheappropriatedepartmentchairstatingreasonsforappealingthegrade.(Thestudentmayconsultwithacounselororhis/her a c a d e m i cadvisorforassistanceindevelopingthewrittenappeal.)Ifthe disagreementaboutthegradeisresolvedatthistime,theinstructorwillsubmita“RequestforChangeofGrade”form.

3. Ifthedisagreementisstillnotresolved,thestudentmustscheduleanappointmentwiththedivisionchair,discussthematterwithhim/herandaskforareviewofthebasisforassigningthegrade.Ifthedisagreementaboutthegradeisresolvedatthistime,theinstructorwillsubmita“RequestforChangeofGrade”form.

4. Ifthedisagreementisstillnotresolved,thestudentshouldscheduleanappointmentwiththeVicePresidentforInstructiontodiscusstheappeal.ThedecisionoftheVicePresidentforInstructionisfinal.

5. Therighttoappealagradeexpiresattheendofthesemesterfollowingtheoneinwhichthegradeisassigned.Whenastudentappealsagradeassignedbyaninstructornolongeremployedbythecollege,thestudentshouldinitiatetheprocessbynotifyingtheappropriatedepartmentchair.

CHEATING Academiccheatingordishonestymayresult ingrade reduction, failureof test,failureofclass,orlossofcreditforassignments.Thecourseinstructorwilldecidewhatpunishmentisappropriateunlessastudent’sinfractioncouldleadtodismissalfromschool,changeinstatus,ordismissalfromaprogram. Under thosecircumstances,the violationwill be heard by theCurriculum orContinuing EducationDisciplineCommittee.Inallcircumstances,thestudenthastherighttodisputeaninstructor’sdecisionandhavehis/hercaseheardbeforetheCurriculumorContinuingEducationDisciplineCommittee.

1. Givingor receiving information about the contentof quizzes, examinations(includingmake-upexams),classroom,shop,orlabwork,orotherassignments

without instructor permission. Possessing any paper,writing or device notspecificallyauthorizedbytheinstructorortestadministrator.

2. Copying or using unauthorized information or materials on quizzes,examinations,orotherassignments.

3. Selling,buying,orotherwiseobtainingacopyofatest,quiz,orexaminationwithoutinstructorapproval.

4. Collaboratingwithanotherpersonorpersonsduringquizzes,examinationsorotherassignmentsexceptasauthorizedbyinstructor.

5. Working with another person or persons during or prior to a make-upexaminationunlessauthorizedbyinstructor.

6. Substituting for another person during a quiz or examination or allowing apersontosubstituteforyouduringaquizorexamination.

7. Buyingorsellingareport, termpaper,manuscript,project,etc., tomeet therequirementsofanassignment.

8. Plagiarism:Usingpartiallyortotallytheideasorwordsofanotherpersonorpersonsinwrittenassignmentswithoutcreditingthesource(s)oftheideasorwords.

9. Failing to follow “test-taking” procedures established by instructor or staffmember,suchasnotcoveringone’spapertoallowsomeoneelsetoseeone’spaper.

GRIEVANCEPROCEDURE Anystudentwhohasacomplaintordisputeaboutanyaspectofhisorhertreatment(exceptforgrades)bytheCollegeorthemannerinwhichsuchpersonhasbeentreatedbyanyothercollegestudentoremployeeisurgedtoseekresolutionofsuchcomplaintordispute through thegrievanceprocedurecontained in this section.To theextentpermittedbylaw,compliancewiththegrievanceprocedurecontainedinthissectionisrequiredbeforeanypersonmayinstitutelitigationagainsttheCollegeoranyoftheCollege’semployeesactingintheirofficialcapacitiesonbehalfoftheCollege. Priortoinitiatingagrievanceasoutlinedinthisprocedure,studentsshouldusetheidentifiedorganizationallevelsofmanagementofsupervisiontoresolvetheirconcerns.Current and former students and student applicants are expected to communicatetheircomplaintsorconcernsfirst to their instructorand then, if thematter remainsunresolved,tothedepartmenthead.TheCollegeunderstands,however,thattherearecircumstanceswhereitisappropriateforapartytoskipalevelintheaforementionedchainofcommandandpresentthegrievanceatahigherlevel. Eachgrievanceshouldbeputinwriting(preferablytypedorprinted)andshouldcontainasufficientlydetailedstatementofallcircumstancesoreventsaswillpermitunderstanding of the grievance to all individuals reviewing the grievance at everystageofthegrievanceprocess.Iftherearedocumentsinexistencethatrelatetothesubstanceofthegrievanceorthatwouldfacilitatecommunicationorunderstandingof thegrievance, theseshouldbeattached to thegrievance.Grievancesof studentsshouldbesubmittedtotheVicePresidentforStudentDevelopment.Topreservehisorherentitlement tohaveagrievancereviewedunder thisgrievanceprocedure,anindividualmustsubmit thegrievanceandall supportingdocumentation to theVicePresidentforStudentDevelopmentwithinthirty(30)daysaftertheaction,incident,orconductuponwhichthegrievanceisfounded,occurred,orwasfirstbroughttotheindividual’sattention. Uponreceiptofthegrievancecontainingtheinformationrequiredabove,theVicePresident of StudentDevelopmentwill expeditiously take action on the grievancein cooperationwith other individualswithin theCollege andwill submit awritten

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reporttothegrievance.IntheeventtheactiontakenbytheVicePresidentforStudentDevelopment is deemedunsatisfactory to the grievant, the grievantmay submit inwritingtothePresidentarequestforreviewoftheactiontakenbytheVicePresidentfor Student Development. A written request for review must be received by thePresidentwithinthirty(30)daysafterthedatethatthereportoftheVicePresidentforStudentDevelopmentwasmailedtothegrievant.Alongwiththegrievant’swrittenrequestforreview,thegrievantshouldsubmittothePresidentacopyofthewrittenreportreceivedbytheVicePresidentforStudentDevelopmentalongwithacopyoftheoriginalgrievanceandrelateddocumentsthatthegrievantsubmittedtotheVicePresidentforStudentDevelopment. ThePresidentshallactwithin30daystorenderawrittendecisiononthegrievanceandacopyofthiswrittendecisionwillbemailedtothegrievant.ThedecisionofthePresidentshallbefinal.Allgrievancemattersarehandledconfidentially.

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GeneralPoliciesandProcedures

ANIMALSONCAMPUSPOLICY Animals may not be brought on the Richmond Community College campus.Exceptionsaremadeforanimalsused inclassdemonstrationsorforclassresearchwiththeinstructor’sapproval. Serviceanimalsareexemptfromthispolicyprovidedtheymeetallthefollowingguidelines:

1. ThepersonbringingtheanimaloncampusqualifiesforaccommodationsundertheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct.

2. Theanimalisindividuallytrained.3. Theanimalistrainedtodospecificworkortasks.4. Theworkortasksthattheanimalistrainedtoperformareforthebenefitofan

individualwithadisability. AnyonewithquestionsregardingthispolicyshouldseetheVicePresidentfor

StudentDevelopment.

CAMPUSSECURITYPOLICY TheCampusSecurityAct requires colleges to record and report certain crimes.TheRichmondCommunityCollegeCampusSecurityCommittee is responsible fordeveloping a campus security policy; reviewing the policy regularly; andupdatingthe policy as needed.Administrative, professional, instructional, paraprofessional,clerical,andmaintenancepersonnelconstitutethecommittee. Richmond Community College is committed to providing and maintaining anatmosphere that enhances the educational process and fulfills the total mission oftheCollege. It is theobjectiveof theCollege toenableeachstudent topursuehis/hereducationalgoalsinasafeandsecureenvironment.RCCstrivestoachievethisobjectiveinseveralways:

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• walkwithafriendtotheparkinglotafterdark.• askatthemaindeskifyouwouldlikeanescorttoyourcar.• reportanycrimeyouobservetothemaindeskpersonnel.• reportanysuspiciousbehaviorinbuildingsorparkinglots.• treatschoolpropertyasifitwereyourown.• suggestimprovementstotheRCCCampusSecurityProgramtotheDeanof InstructionalServices.

CAMPUSSECURITYACT DefinitionofcrimeswhichmustbereportedtotheU.S.DepartmentofEducation:

A. Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter* – The willful (non-negligent)killingofonehumanbeingbyanother.

B. Negligent Manslaughter* – The killing of another person through grossnegligence.

C. Robbery–Thetakingorattemptingtotakeanythingofvaluefromthecare,custodyorcontrolofapersonorpersonsbyforceorthreatofforceorviolenceand/orbyputtingthevictiminfear.

D. AggravatedAssault*–Anunlawfulattackbyonepersonuponanotherforthepurposeofinflictingsevereoraggravatedbodilyinjury.Thistypeofassaultusuallyisaccompaniedbytheuseofaweaponorbymeanslikelytoproducedeath or great bodily harm. (It is not necessary that injury result from anaggravatedassaultwhenagun,knife,orotherweaponisusedwhichcouldandprobablywouldresultinseriouspersonalinjuryifthecrimeweresuccessfullycompleted.)

E. Burglary–Theunlawfulentryofa structure tocommita felonyora theft.Forreportingpurposesthisdefinitionincludes:unlawfulentrywithintenttocommit a larcenyor felony; breading and enteringwith intent to commit alarceny;housebreaking;safecracking;andallattemptstocommitanyoftheaforementioned.

F. MotorVehicleTheft–Thetheftorattemptedtheftofamotorvehicle.(Classifyasmotorvehicle theftallcaseswhereautomobilesare takenbypersonsnothavinglawfulaccesseventhoughthevehiclesarelaterabandoned—includingjoyriding).

G. Arson*–Anywillfulormaliciousburningorattempttoburn,withorwithoutintenttodefraud,adwellinghouse,publicbuilding,motorvehicleoraircraft,personalpropertyofanother,etc.

H. SexOffenses*–Forcible–Anysexualactdirectedagainstanotherperson,forcibleand/oragainstthatperson’swill;ornotforcibleoragainsttheperson’swillwherethevictimisincapableofgivingconsent.1. ForcibleRape*–Anysexualactdirectedagainstanotherperson,forcibly

and/oragainstthatperson’swill;ornotforciblyoragainsttheperson’swillwherethevictimisincapableofgivingconsentbecauseofhis/hertemporaryorpermanentmentalorphysicalincapacity(orbecauseofhis/heryouth).

2. Forcible Fondling – The touching of the private body parts of anotherpersonforthepurposeofsexualgratification,forciblyand/oragainstthatperson’swill;or,notforciblyoragainsttheperson’swillwherethevictimisincapableofgivingconsentbecauseofhis/heryouthorbecauseofhis/hertemporaryorpermanentmentalincapacity.a. SexOffenses–Nonforcible–Unlawful,nonforciblesexualintercourse.b. StatutoryRape–Nonforciblesexualintercoursewithapersonwhois

• bymaintainingacaringandhelpfulattitudeamongallstaffastheyaddresstheneedsofstudents,employees,andvisitors.

• byprovidingeducationalclassesrelatingtosexualassault,drugs,andalcoholforallstudents,andannualrequiredattendancesessionsforfacultyandstaff.

• bymaintainingasafeandwell-litcampusandparkingarea.• byprovidinguniformedsecuritypatrolsduringdesignatedtimes.• byenforcing the rulesof student conduct aspublished in theRCCGeneral

CatalogandStudentHandbook.• by enforcing federal and state laws and the policies of the RCCBoard of

Trustees.• bycontinuouslyevaluatingcurrentpoliciesandproceduresandmakingtimely

changestomeettheneedsofallpersonsoncampus.

RESPONSIBILITIES Securityof theRCCcampusandoff-campuscenters is the responsibilityof theRCCSecurityTeam.TheDirectorofFacilityServicesunderthedirectionoftheVicePresident forAdministrative Services is assigned the day-to-day responsibility tomonitortheprogram. The responsibility for enforcing the student conduct policies and the campusparkingpolicyrestswiththeVicePresidentforStudentDevelopment. TheHamletPoliceDepartment,undercontractwiththeCollege,providesuniformedofficersthroughouttheschoolyeartopatrolthemaincampus.Theseofficersareondutyprimarilytodetercrimeandareauthorizedtotakeactionstheydeemnecessarytoensurethesecurenatureofthecampus.Asswornlawenforcementofficers,theyhavearrestauthorityifrequiredtoenforceapplicablelaws. However, providing a safe and secure environment is everyone’s responsibility.Studentsareencouragedtoreporttoanyadministrativeofficeanyactivityoroccurrencewhichtheyfeelthreatenstheirsafetyorwhichconstitutesanunsafeenvironment.

SPECIFICPROHIBITIONS The RCC General Catalog and Student Handbook outlines certain specificallyprohibited conduct by students. Students are encouraged to familiarize themselveswiththislisting. FederalandstatelawsandRCCpolicyspecificallyprohibitthefollowingforallpersonsoncampus:

• thepossessionoruseofanyfirearmorweapononanyCollegeproperty,exceptthoseweaponscarriedbyon-dutylawenforcementofficers.

• thepossessionoruseofalcoholicbeveragesatanyCollege-sponsoredactivityonoroffcampus.

• thepossession,transmission,oruseofanyillegalnarcoticordrug.• anyconductwhichisconsideredtobesexualharassment.• anyactivity,behavior,orlanguagewhichthreatensanotherorcausesconcern

forhis/hersafety.• thetakingofanyCollegeorpersonalpropertywithouttheexpressconsentof

theowner.

PERSONALACTIONSTOIMPROVESECURITY Ensuringa safe campus is everyone’s job, and there are someactions that eachstudentcantaketohelpRCCachievethatgoal:

• donotleavepurses,bookbags,backpacksortextbooksunattended.• alwayslockyourautomobile.• donotleavevaluables,tapes,orCDsexposedinyourcar.


guidelines.3. All computer software is protected by the federal copyright law, andmost

are proprietary and protected by legal licensing agreements in addition tothecopyright law.Everyone is responsible forbeingawareof the licensingrestrictionsforthesoftwaretheyuseonanysystem.

4. Donotengageinactivitiestodamageordisrupthardwareorcommunicationsuch as virus creation and propagation, wasting system resources, andoverloadingnetworkswithexcessivedata.

5. Beconsiderate.Donotmonopolizeormisusesystemresourcesby,forexample,requestingmultiplecopiesfromprintersorbyplayinggames.

6. Noonemaycreate,display,transmit,ormakeaccessiblethreatening,racist,sexist, obscene, offensive, annoying, or harassing language and/ormaterial,suchasbroadcastingunsolicitedmessagesorsendingunwantedmail.

7. Noonemayintentionallyaccessordamagesystemsorinformationthatisnottheirs,suchasCollegerecords,oruseanysystemforillegalactivities.

FailuretofollowtheAcceptableUseGuidelinesmayresult inthesuspensionorrevocationofaccessaccountsorotherCollegedisciplinaryaction.

DRUGANDALCOHOLABUSEPREVENTIONINFORMATION

UndertheDrug-FreeWorkplaceActof1988(PublicLaw101-690),theCollegemustprovidenoticetoitsemployeesofunlawfulactivitiesandtheactionstheschoolwilltakeagainstanemployeewhoviolatestheseprohibitions.Inaddition,theDrug-Free Schools and CommunitiesAct (Public Law 101-226) requires that a collegethat participates in the campus-based programs (Federal SupplementalEducationalOpportunity Grant and Federal Work-Study) provide information to its students,faculty, and employees to prevent drug and alcohol abuse.TheCollege’s policy isdisseminated to all students through the requiredACA courses and other courses.Studentsemployedunder theFederalWork-Studyprogramaregivenacopyof theCollege’spolicyasapartoftheiremploymentpackages.

GUARANTEETOEMPLOYERS RichmondCommunityCollegeguaranteesthatitsgraduatesareproficientintheareasofknowledgeandskillscoveredbytheireducationalprograms. In the event that an employer finds a Richmond Community College graduatedeficient in such an area, the employer should, within 90 days of the graduate’semployment, contact the Vice President of Student Development and/or the VicePresidentofInstructionattheCollege. The Vice President for Student Development and/or the Vice President forInstructionwillarrangetoreenroll thegraduateinone, two,or threecoursesat theCollege–atnochargetothegraduateortheemployer. This guarantee applies to graduates of two-year degree programs and one-yeardiplomaprograms.

PARKING1. All vehicles parked on the campus by faculty, staff, or students must be

registeredwiththeCollege.VehiclesmayberegisteredduringregistrationoranytimeintheStudentDevelopmentofficeintheLeeBuilding.

2. Registrationofavehicledoesnotguaranteeorreserveaparkingspace.3. Allvehiclesmaybeparkedindesignatedspacesonly.

underthestatutoryageofconsent. Anyoftheabovecriminaloffensesabovenotedwithan“*”thatshowevidenceofprejudicebasedonrace,religion,sexualorientation,genderdisability,orethnicity(“hatecrimes”)alsomustbereported. TheCollegemustreportthenumberofarrestsforthefollowingcrimesthatoccuroncampus:liquorlawviolations,drugabuseviolations,andweaponspossessions.Anarresthasoccurredwhenalawenforcementofficerhasdetainedanindividualwiththeintentionofseekingchargesagainstthepersonforaspecificoffense(s)andarecordismadeofthedetention. Definitionsofcrimesforwhicharrestsmustbereported:

1. Liquor law violations: violations of laws or ordinances prohibiting themanufacture, sale, purchase, transportation, possession or use of alcoholicbeverages(withtheexceptionofdrivingundertheinfluenceordrunkenness).

2. Drug abuse violation: violations of laws prohibiting the production,distribution,and/oruseofcertaincontrolledsubstancesandtheequipmentordevicesutilizedintheirpreparationoruse.

3. Weapons possessions: violations of laws or ordinances prohibiting themanufacture,sale,purchase,transportation,possession,concealment,oruseoffirearms,cuttinginstruments,explosives,incendiarydevices,orotherdeadlyweapons.

Formsforreportingthesecrimesareavailableinadministrativeoffices. TheAnnual Security Report is filed in the Office of the Dean of InstructionalServices, the StudentDevelopmentOffice, theLearningResourcesCenter and theBusinessOffice. Thecompletereport,whichincludescrimestatistics,canbeaccessedattheRCCwebsite,www.richmondcc.edu.AdditionalinformationalsocanbeobtainedfromtheofficeoftheDeanofInstructionalServices.Uponrequest,anindividualmayreceiveawrittencopyoftheAnnualSecurityReportfromtheDean’sOffice.

CHILDRENONCAMPUSPOLICY RichmondCommunityCollegewelcomesvisitorsandstudentstoitscampus.Toavoiddisruptionandtoinsurethesafetyofyoungvisitors,allchildren(undersixteen)mustbeunderthedirectsupervisionofanadult.Undernocircumstancesarechildrentobetakentoclassorleftunattendedanywhereoncampus.RichmondCommunityCollegeassumesnoresponsibilityforchildrenleftwithoutdirectsupervision.Studentswhoviolatethisregulationaresubjecttodisciplinaryaction.

COMPUTERPOLICY College-ownedoroperatedcomputingresourcesarefortheuseoffaculty,students,staff and other authorized individuals.Exercise responsible, ethical behaviorwhenusing these facilities. The College does not attempt to articulate all required orproscribedbehaviorbyitsusers.Therefore,eachindividual’sjudgmentonappropriateconductmustbereliedupon.Toassistinsuchjudgment,thefollowingguidelineshavebeendeveloped:

1. Computingresourcesandaccessaccountsaretobeusedonlyforthepurposeforwhichtheyareassignedandarenottobeusedforcommercialpurposesornon-Collegerelatedactivities.

2. An access account assigned to an individual must not be used by others.Individuals are responsible for the proper use of their accounts, includingproperpasswordprotectionandappropriateuseofInternetresources.Allowingfriends,family,orcoworkerstouseone’saccountisaseriousviolationofthese


individual’simmediateremovalfromCollegeproperty.2. Employees

a. Groups or individuals requesting permission to solicit, address,recruit,orpromoteprimarilytoemployeesmustrequestpermissionfromtheVicePresidentforAdministration.

b. TheVicePresidentforAdministrationwilldetermineiftherequestisincompliancewiththevisitorpolicy.

c. Iftherequestisdeterminedtobeincompliance,theVicePresidentforAdministrationwill issuewrittenauthorizationto thegrouporindividualdetailingtheallowedlocation,times,dates,duration,andmannerofcontactwithemployees.

d. Any deviation from this authorizationwill result in the group orindividual’simmediateremovalfromCollegeproperty.

RESTRICTEDUSESONCAMPUS RichmondCommunityCollegewelcomesvisitorsandstudentstoitscampus.Toavoiddisruptionandinsurethesafetyofallconcerned,thefollowingarenotallowed:guns,illegaldrugs,camping,petwalking,swimming,boating,fishing,skateboarding,skating,andbiking.

SEXUALHARASSMENTPOLICY ItisthepolicyoftheBoardofTrusteesofRichmondCommunityCollegethatnoemployeeorstudentmayengageinconductthatfallsunderthedefinitionofsexualharassment.Nopersonnel,admissions,oracademicstandingdecisionsshallbemadeonthebasisofagrantingoradenialofsexualfavors.Allemployeesandstudentsareguaranteedtherighttoworkandstudyinanenvironmentfreefromsexualharassment.SexualharassmentshallhereforthbedeemedaformofsexdiscriminationprohibitedbyNorthCarolinaGeneralStatutes126-16.AnystudentdesiringacopyofthispolicyshouldcontacttheVicePresidentforStudentDevelopment. Additionally, no employee or student may harass another based upon nationalorigin,race,religionage,ordisability.Harassmentofanykindmaysubjectthestudenttodisciplinaryaction.

TOBACCO-FREEPOLICY RCCisatobacco-freecampus.Whileparkinglotswillbeconsideredtobacco-free,thispolicywillnotadheretoaperson’stobaccouseinsideapersonally-ownedvehicle. Tobacco use cessation classes and other assistance will continue at RichmondCommunityCollegethroughtheNCHealthandWellnessTrustincollaborationwithFirstHealthuntiltheendofthegrantin2010. Sustainingandsupportingthischangeisacollege-wideeffort.Therefore,everyoneatRichmondCommunityCollegeisresponsibleforenforcingthispolicyandensuringitssuccess.

WEATHERPOLICY INCLEMENTWEATHERATTENDANCE TheCollegemaybeclosedorclassescanceledintheeventofinclementweather,anaturaldisaster,oranemergency.ThedecisiontoclosetheCollegeorcancelclasseswillbemadebythePresidentoranotheradministratordesignatedbythePresident.Public service announcements will inform all students, faculty, and staff of thedecision.Collegeclosingswillnotalwayscoincidewithannouncedclosingsofpublicschools.Ifthereisnoannouncement,theCollegewillbeinoperationonaregularschedule.

4. Parkingpermitsmustbedisplayedontherearviewmirrorofvehicles.5. Restrictedparkingspacesareclearlydesignatedandinclude:

a.Handicappedparking spaces:Use of these spaces requires a state-issuedhandicappedpermitsandcanonlybeusedbythepersonassignedthetag.

b.Visitorspaces:Useofthesespacesisintendedforcollegevisitorsandmaynotbeusedbyfaculty,staff,orstudents.Visitorpermitsareavailablefromthecollegereceptionist.

c.Faculty and Staff parking lot:Only vehicleswith a faculty/staff parkingpermitwillbeallowedtoparkinthislot.

d.Firelanes:Parkingisnotallowedinanyspacemarkedwithyellowstripes,inordertoallowaccessforemergencyvehicles.

e.Otherrestrictedspaces:Thesespacesthroughoutthecampusaredesignatedandmarkedforspecificpurposesorpersonnel.

6. TheHamletCityPolicewillenforcetheusageofallrestrictedparkingspaces,asauthorizedbyHamletCityOrdinanceandStateLaw.

7. ParkinginrestrictedparkingspacesotherthanhandicappedspaceswillresultinacitationfromtheHamletCityPoliceanda$5fine.Parkinginhandicappedspaceswillresultinafineof$100.Failuretopaythefinemayresultincriminalprosecution.Studentswillnotbeprovidedtranscripts,allowedtoregisterforclasses,ortograduateuntilallfinesarepaidinfull.

8. TheCollegemayrequireavehicletobetowedattheownersexpenseif:a. Thevehicleisparkedinafirelaneandtheownercannotbeidentifiedto

haveitmoved.b. Theownerofthevehiclerefusestomoveitfromarestrictedparkingspace.c. Avehicleisleftunattended,withoutauthorization,for24hoursorlonger.

9. Drivingoffroadsandparkinglotsisprohibited,exceptuponapprovaloftheDirectorofFacilityServicesortheVicePresidentforAdministrativeServices.

10.RichmondCommunityCollegeassumesnoresponsibilityfordamageorthefttoanyvehicleoritscontentswhileitisoperated,parked,ortowed.

POLICYONOUTSIDEGROUPSORINDIVIDUALS Outsidegroupsorindividualswillnotbeallowedtosolicit,address,recruit,orpromotetostudentsoremployeesonCollegeproperty,exceptforCollege-sponsoredactivitiessupportingtheRichmondCommunityCollegemissionorasrequiredbylaw. TheCollegereservestherighttolimitthelocation,time,duration,andmannerofpresentationsbyoutsidegroupsorindividuals. ProceduresforApprovalofOutsideGroupsorIndividuals:

1. Studentsa. Groupsorindividualsrequestingpermissiontosolicit,address,recruit,

orpromoteprimarilytostudentsmustrequestpermissionfromtheVicePresidentforStudentDevelopment.

b. The Vice President for Student Development will determine if therequestisincompliancewiththevisitorpolicy.

c. If determined to be in compliance, the Vice President for StudentDevelopmentwillissuewrittenauthorizationtothegrouporindividualdetailing the allowed location, times, dates, duration, andmanner ofcontactwithstudents.

d. Any deviation from this authorization will result in the group or

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1. WhentheCollegecloses,allclassesatalllocationsarecanceled.2. If weather conditions allow for classes to begin on a delayed schedule,

regularly-scheduledclasseswillbeginatthehourdesignated.3. WhentheCollegeisclosed,certainpersonnelmaybeexpectedtoreportfor

workpriortothereopening.Thosepersonnelwillbeinformedinadvancebythevicepresident.

4. WhentheCollegeisclosed,permanentstaff,includingpermanentContinuingEducationinstructors,whoarenotaskedtoreporttoworkmayusevacation,bonus or compensatory leave (non-exempt employees); take leave withoutpay;ormakeupthetime.(a). Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) non-exempt employees may work

additionalhoursoutsideoftheirregularscheduleinaworkweekinwhichlessthan40hoursareworkedduetoscheduledorunscheduledabsences;hoursmustbemadeupwithinthecurrentpayperiod.FLSAnon-exemptemployeescannotmakeupadverseweather leave if thosehourswouldresultintheemployeeexceeding40hoursoftimeworkedforthatworkweek.

(b). FLSA exempt employees may work additional hours during the workweekatanytimewithin12months.

(c). Trackingofmake-uptimeistheresponsibilityoftheimmediatesupervisor.5. Curriculumclassesthataremissedduetoinclementweatherornotheldfor

anyreason,suchasnaturaldisastersoremergencies,mustbemadeup.Classesmay be rescheduled during break or holiday periods or may be made upthroughextendedclasssessions,individualstudentconferences,oroutside-of-classassignments.ThePresidentwilldeterminewhenandhowmissedclasseswillbemadeup.TheVicePresidentforInstructionwillensurethatallclassmake-upsareappropriatelydocumented.

6. WhenadjunctinstructorsinContinuingEducationmissclassesforanyreasonandtheactualclasstimeisnotmadeup,theamountofcompensationandthereportedstudenthoursinmembershipmustbeadjustedaccordingly.TheVicePresidentforContinuingEducationwillensurethatallrecordsarecorrected.

7. Collegeclosingordelayed-opening information isavailablevia theCollegewebsite,Collegeswitchboard,AM/FMradio,andtelevision.

IF THERE IS NO ANNOUNCEMENT, THE COLLEGE WILL BE INOPERATIONASUSUAL.

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AcademicPoliciesandProcedures RichmondCommunityCollegeiscommittedtothefullestpossibledevelopmentofthepotentialineachstudent.Theacademicpoliciesandregulationsdescribedonthefollowingpagesaredirectedtowardthisobjective.Eachstudentisresponsibleforhis/herfamiliarizationwiththesepoliciesandisexpectedtomeetallrequirementsandregulations.

CLASSATTENDANCE Regular attendance is considered essential to realize course learning outcomes.Students are expected to attend all scheduled meetings of classes for which theyregister.TheCollegehasdeterminedthatexcessiveabsences(absenceswhichexceed10%of thescheduledclassmeetings)aredetrimental toacademicsuccess.Facultywill include a statement relative to class attendance as a component of the coursesyllabus. Individual instructor’s attendance requirements must require studentsto attend aminimumof 90%of all scheduled instruction.Nomatter the basis forabsence,studentsareheldaccountableforacademicactivities,andfacultymayrequirespecialworkorteststomakeupformissedclasses.Astudentwillbewithdrawnbyaninstructorfromacoursewhenthestudent’sabsencesexceed10%ofthescheduledclassmeetings,unlessthefacultymemberdeemstheabsencestobeunavoidable.Inthis case, the reasons for the absencesmust be documented and the student givenadditionalassignmentstomakeupfortheabsences.

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• notparticipatinginrequiredonlinegroupordiscussionactivities• notcommunicatingwiththeinstructor.

COURSESUBSTITUTIONS Coursesubstitutionsmaybegrantedwhendeemednecessaryforgraduationorasanecessaryaccommodationtocompleteadegreeaslongastheyareincompliancewith state policy. Substitutions are approved and applied toward specific degrees,diplomas,orcertificates. Core courses, including concentration courses, cannot be substituted. Generaleducationandothermajorhourscoursesmaybesubstitutedwithcomparablecourses.Theappropriateadvisormustcompletea“CourseSubstitutionApplication”formandobtaindepartment chair anddivision chair recommendationsbefore submitting theformtotheVicePresidentforInstuctionforafinaldecision.

REPEATCOURSEPOLICY Studentswhoreceiveagradeof“C”orbetteronacurriculumcoursemayelectto repeat thecourseonce. (WhereStateand/orFederalRegulationsarecontrary tothispolicy, theseRegulationswillapply.)Studentsdesiringtorepeatacourseforathird timemustobtainwrittenpermissionfromboth theVicePresident forStudentDevelopmentandtheVicePresidentforInstruction.

INDEPENDENTSTUDYPOLICY Thoughthepracticeisnotencouragedatthislevel,acurriculumstudentmaytakeacurriculumcoursebyIndependentStudyprovidedthestudent:

1. HasanoverallcumulativeGPAinthecoursesrequiredinthedegreeprogramof3.25orbetter.

2. Hascompletedatleastone-halfofthecourserequirementsinhis/hermajor.3. Hastheapprovalofthedepartmentchair,thedivisionchair,andtheDeanof

InstructionalServicesorVicePresidentforInstruction.4. HastheagreementofanappropriatefacultymembertooverseetheIndependent

Study.5. Completesallassignmentsgivenbytheoverseeingfacultymember.6. IspreparedtospendequivalentcontacthoursintheGuidedStudiesCenter.7. ProperlyregistersforthecoursebeingattemptedthroughIndependentStudy.

COOPERATIVEEDUCATION CooperativeEducation(Co-op)isdesignedtogivestudentsenrolledincurricularprograms(excludinghealthfields)theopportunitytogainacademiccreditforrelatedwork experiences while completing their degrees. This combination of classroominstruction with practical, related work experience provides numerous benefits toparticipatingstudents. Co-op students may work as many as two semesters in part-time or full-timepositionswhichareapprovedbytheCollege.Academiccreditisgivenforthelearninggainedduring theworkperiod.Studentsarevisitedperiodicallyby the facultyandreceiveon-the-jobsupervisionbytheiremployers. ELIGIBILITY—Full-time students enrolled in approved Co-op programs foracademiccreditareeligibletoparticipateiftheymeetthefollowingconditions:

1. Receiveapprovalofprograminstructors.2.HaveaminimumGPAof2.0.3.Havenotgainedcreditforthesubstitutecoursesasoutlinedinthecurriculumdescription.

Theregistrarwillinformthestudentbymailofhis/herwithdrawalandtherighttoappeal.Whenwithdrawnbeforethe75percentdate,thestudentwillreceiveagradeof“W”fortheclassandwillnotreceivecreditforthecourse.The“W”gradewillnotbeusedtocomputehoursearnedortocomputethestudent’sgradepointaverage.However, if thestudent iswithdrawnby the instructor forexcessiveabsencesafterthe75percentdate, thestudentwill receiveagradeof“WU.”The“WU”grade iscalculatedasan“F”incomputingthestudent’sGPA. If the student should desire to appeal his/herwithdrawal, he/shemust submit awritten requestofappeal to theappropriatedepartmentchair.This requestmustbesubmittedwithinaweekofthedateintheheadingoftheletterinformingthestudentofhis/herwithdrawalfromclass. Thestudentmustbepreparedtosupporthis/herappealwithextenuatingcircumstances(i.e.documentedillnesswherebythestudenthaskeptupwithworkinclass).Ifthedepartmentchairdoesnotdecidetoreadmitthestudent,thestudentmayrequestthatthedivisionchairreviewtheappeal.Ifthedivisionchairdoesnotdecidetoreadmitthestudent,thestudentmayrequestthattheVicePresidentforInstructionreviewtheappeal.TheVicePresidentforInstructionwillmakeadecisionregardingtheappealbasedontheevidence. Iftheappealisnotupheld,thestudentmayrequestameetingbeforetheStudentAppealsCommittee.ThismustbewithinthreebusinessdaysofthedecisionrenderedbytheVicePresidentforInstruction.ThestudentmustbringevidencetotheStudentAppealsCommitteeonthedateandtimeassignedbytheVicePresidentforStudentDevelopment. Onceawithdrawalhasbeensubmitted,thestudentcanbereadmittedtoclassonlythroughoneoftheappealschannelslistedabove.Oncethestudenthassubmittedawrittenappeal, thestudentwillbeallowedtomonitorthecourseuntiladecisionismadebytheVicePresidentforInstructionortheStudentAppealsCommittee.

DISTANCELEARNINGANDHYBRIDCLASSATTENDANCE TheRCCattendancepolicyisbasedonthebeliefthatitisnecessaryforstudentstoattendandactivelyparticipateinclassinordertomaximizeeducationalbenefits.Whencoursesaredeliveredthroughonlineinstruction(DL)orthroughacombinationoftraditionalclassroomandonlineinstruction(hybrid),classparticipationisnolessimportant,thoughitsmeasurementmaybesomewhatdifferent. Students enrolled in hybrid courses are considered as having officially enteredin the coursewhen they attend a traditional class orwhen they complete the firstonlineassignment.StudentsinDLcoursesmustloginandcompletethefirstonlineassignmenttobeconsideredashavingofficiallyenteredthecourse. For a course delivered in a hybrid format, a student may be withdrawn by aninstructorwhenacombinationofabsencesfromclassanduncompletedonlineworkexceeds10%ofcourseinstruction,unlessthefacultymemberdeemstheabsencesormissedworktobeunavoidable. Foracoursedeliveredonline,astudentmaybewithdrawnbyaninstructorwhenuncompleted online work exceeds 10% of course instruction, unless the facultymemberdeemstheabsencesormissedworktobeunavoidable. Inthecaseofunavoidableabsencesormissedwork,documentationandadditionalassignmentswillberequiredinaccordancewiththeestablishedattendancepolicy. Uncompletedonlineworkwill bedefinedby the instructorbasedon the courseinstructionandlearningoutcomesstatedinthecoursesyllabus,butmayinclude:

• notregularlyloggingintothecourseasrequired• notcompletingquizzesortestsbygivendeadlines• notcompletingandsubmittingrequiredassignments

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APPLICATIONPROCEDURE—Interestedstudentsshouldobtainallapplicationforms and schedule interviewswith the lead instructor in theirmajor.Students arepermitted to enroll in the CooperativeWork Experience Program on the basis ofinformation obtained from their applications, college transcripts, and interviewsregarding career goals.After students meet eligibility requirements, they may beselectedforworkassignmentsasassignmentsbecomeavailable. ACADEMICCREDIT—CredithoursforCooperativeEducationworkperiodsaredetermined by dividing the average number of hoursworked perweek by 10 androundingtothenearestwholenumber.Co-opstudentsmayearntwoorthreesemesterhoursofcredittowardcertificate,diploma,ordegreerequirementsasdeterminedbythecurriculum. REGISTRATION—StudentsmusthavealltheappropriateCooperativeEducationProgramformssignedby the lead instructorandCo-opCoordinatorwhen theyareenrolled in theCo-opwork experience courses. Students interested inCooperativeEducation are invited to contact the Co-op Office. Information is also availablethrough faculty advisors. Students registering forCo-op credit in EarlyChildhoodEducation,HealthcareManagementTechnology,orHumanServicesTechnologywillhaveliabilityinsurancecoverage.Thecostwillbeincludedinthestudentfees. INSURANCE―Effectivefallsemester2005,studentswhoenrollinCooperativeEducationworkexperiences(COE)andcourses thathaveaclinicalcomponentarerequiredtopurchaseorshowevidenceofhavingprofessionalliabilityinsurancepriortoenrollment.

ACADEMICACHIEVEMENT AcademicachievementatRCCisrecognizedbythepublicationofthePresident’sandDean’sListandbyspecialrecognitionofacademichonorsatgraduation.

PRESIDENT’SANDDEAN’SLISTS ThePresident’sListandDean’sListarepublishedintwopartsattheendofeachsemester.ThePresident’sListidentifiesstudentswhoearnan“A”inallcoursesandhavea4.0gradepointaverage.TheDean’sListincludesthenamesofstudentswhoattainaminimumgradepointaverageof3.25andearnnolettergradelowerthana“B”whilecarrying12ormoresemesterhoursinadegreeordiplomaprogram.Alsoappearingasanaddendumtothis listarethosestudentscarryingat least6but lessthan12credithours inadegreeordiplomaprogramwhoattainaminimumgradepointaverageof3.25andearnnolettergradelessthana“B.”AnewsreleaseisalsoforwardedtothehometownnewspaperofthosestudentsnamedtothePresident’sandDean’sLists.StudentswhodonotwanttobeonthePresident’sorDean’slistsmustcontacttheRegistrar.

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TheCurriculum RichmondCommunityCollegeofferscurricularprogramsleadingtoanassociatedegree, a diploma, or a certificate. Certificates may be awarded through certaincurriculauponthesatisfactorycompletionofprescribedcoursesselectedandidentifiedbytheCollege.Formoreinformation,seeyouracademicadvisor. TheGuidedStudiesCenter,tutorialservices,anddevelopmentaleducationcoursesareavailableforstudentswhoneedtoenhanceorreviewbasicskillspriortoenteringacurriculum.Newprogramsandcoursesareaddedinresponsetostudentandcommunityneeds.Allcoursesyllabiareavailableonthecollegewebsite.ThisgeneralcatalogrepresentsthemostaccurateinformationavailableconcerningRichmondCommunityCollegeatthetimeofitspublication.However,theCollegereservestherighttodeleteorchangeprogramsandcoursesasmayberequired. Thecurricularprogramsaredesignedsoallstudentswhocompleterequirementsfor a degree or diplomawillmeet required competencies in reading,writing, oralcommunication,computingandgeneralmathskills. Curricularprogramsarearrangedinalphabeticalorderanddescribedindetailonthefollowingpages.

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ASSOCIATEINAPPLIEDSCIENCEPROGRAMS Theseprogramsrangefrom64to76semesterhourcredits. Afull-timestudentcantypicallycompleteoneoftheseprogramswithintwoyears.Inadditiontomajorcoursework,associateinappliedsciencedegreeprogramsrequireaminimumof15semesterhourcreditsofgeneraleducation.Generaleducationrequirementsincludecourseworkincommunications,humanities/finearts,social/behavioralsciencesandnaturalsciences/mathematics.Certaincoursesinassociatedegreeprogramsmaybeacceptedbyafour-yearcollegeoruniversityfortransfercreditinanassociatedfield. Accounting(A25100) AssociateDegreeNursing(A45110) Biotechnology(A20100)(collaborativeprogram*) BusinessAdministration(A25120) ComputerEngineeringTechnology(A40160) ComputerInformationTechnology(A25260) CriminalJusticeTechnology(A55180) EarlyChildhoodEducation(A55220) ElectronicsEngineeringTechnology(A40200) GeneralOccupationalTechnology(A55280) GlobalLogisticsTechnology(A25170)(collaborativeprogram*) HealthcareManagementTechnology(A25200) HumanServicesTechnology(A45380) IndustrialSystemsTechnology(A50240) MechanicalEngineeringTechnology(A40320) MedicalAssisting(A45400) NetworkingTechnology(A25340) OfficeAdministration(A25370) School-AgeEducation(A55440) WebTechnologies(A25290)

*Theseprogramsareofferedincollaborationwithanothercommunitycollege.

Note:AssociateinAppliedScienceDegreestudentsconsideringtransfertoaseniorinstitution should substitute a higher-level mathematics course for the requiredmathematicscourselistedintheircurriculum.

DEGREES,DIPLOMAS,ANDCERTIFICATES TheBoardofTrusteesofRichmondCommunityCollege,undertheauthorityoftheStateBoardofCommunityColleges,isauthorizedtoawardthefollowingdegrees,diplomas,andcertificates:

1. AnAssociateinArtsorAssociateinSciencedegreeisawardedforsuccessfulcompletionofthecollegetransfercurriculum.

2. AnAssociateinGeneralEducationdegreeisawardedforsuccessfulcompletionof a 65 semester hour individualized program of study with emphasis onpersonalinterest,growthanddevelopment.

3. AnAssociateinAppliedSciencedegreeisawardedforsuccessfulcompletionofa64–76semesterhourcurriculum.

4. Adiploma isawarded forsuccessfulcompletionofa36–48semesterhourcurriculum.

5. Acertificateisawardedforsuccessfulcompletionofprogramsthatare12–18semesterhourscreditinlength.ThecourseswillbedeterminedbyRichmondCommunityCollege.

COURSESOFSTUDY

COLLEGETRANSFERPROGRAMS TheseprogramsareofferedthroughtheAssociateinArts(AA)andAssociateinScience(AS)degrees.TheAssociateinArtsandtheAssociateinScienceprogramsarepartoftheComprehensiveArticulationAgreement(CAA).ThisagreementaddressesthetransferofstudentsbetweeninstitutionsintheNorthCarolinaCommunityCollegeSystemandtheconstituentinstitutionsoftheUniversityofNorthCarolina.

AssociateinArts(A10100) AssociateinScience(A10400)

GENERALEDUCATIONPROGRAM TheGeneralEducationprogram isdesigned for individualswishing tobroadentheireducation,withemphasisonpersonal interest,growthanddevelopment. Thetwo-yearGeneralEducationprogramprovidesstudentsopportunitiestostudyEnglish,literature,finearts,philosophy,socialscience,scienceandmathematicsatthecollegelevel. All courses in the program are college-level courses. Many of the coursesare equivalent to college transfer courses; however, the program is not principallydesigned for college transfer. Courses must be at the 110-199 or 210-299 level.Successfulcompletionof65semesterhourcreditsleadstoanAssociateinGeneralEducationdegree(AGE).

AssociateinGeneralEducation(A10300)

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DISTANCELEARNINGOPTIONS Richmond Community College actively participates in the North CarolinaCommunityCollegeSystem(NCCCS)VirtualLearningCommunityandcontinuestoexpanditsDistanceLearningeffortviatheInternet.Newcomerstodistancelearningcoursesmustcompleteanonlineorientationsessionatthebeginningofthesemestertofamiliarizethemselveswiththedeliverysystem. TheRCChomepageontheInternet(www.richmondcc.edu)providesaquicklinktodistancelearningcoursesandtotheInstructionalTechnologiesCenterwebpage.Indistance learningcourses, the Internetprovides theprimarycommunication linkbetweenthestudentandthefacultymember. StudentswithastrongunderstandingoftheInternetmayfindthismodeofcoursedeliveryaninvaluableaidincompletingdegreerequirements. StudentswhoenrollinInternetcoursesshouldbeextremelyself-motivatedandself-disciplined.Studentswillworkindependentlyandcommunicatewiththefacultymemberandclassmatesviaemail, list servers,onlineclassrooms,grouppages,andchat rooms. Theyalsohaveaccesstolibrarymaterialsviathelibrary’swebpage(RCC’sLearningResourcesCenterlinkonthecollege’shomepage).Studentsmustvisitthelibrary for apasswordtoaccesssomeareasofresearch. Eachsemester,thedistancelearningopportunitiesarelistedinthepublishedcourseschedulewith thegeneralcourseofferings. Coursesdelivered through the Internet(the “WorldWideWeb”) are usually designated with a “W#” section designation(sections might be assigned second numbers:W1,W2, etc.). RCC also offers anumberofcoursesina“hybrid”distancelearningformat.Inahybridclass,studentsmeetinatraditionalclassroomsettingforusually50%oftheassignedcontacthoursfor thecourse, thencompletetheotherassignedcontacthoursonlineinanInternetdeliveryformat.Hybridlearningopportunitiesareusuallydesignatedwithan“H#”sectiondesignation(sectionsmightbeassignedsectionnumbers:H1,H2,etc.).RCCalsoofferscoursesinatraditionalclassroomsettingbutthroughtheNCInformationHighway(NCIH)distancelearningformat.CoursesofferedviaNCIHarescheduledinaVideoConferencingclassroomwithtraditionalmeetingtimes.Theinstructorofthecoursewill alsobe inaVideoConferencingclassroom,butnotnecessarily thesameoneasthestudent.NCIHlearningopportunitiesareusuallydesignatedwitha“V#”sectiondesignation(sectionsmightbeassignedsectionnumbers:V1,V2,etc.). Studentsenrollinginanytypeofdistancelearningcoursemustfollowtheregularadmissionsandregistrationprocesses,payregulartuitionandfees,andmeetallcourseprerequisites.

DIPLOMAPROGRAMS These programs range from 36 to 48 semester hour credits and can usually becompleted by a full-time student within two semesters and one summer term.AssociatedegreelevelcourseswithinadiplomaprogrammayalsobeappliedtowardanAssociateinAppliedSciencedegree.

AssociateinArtsTransferCore(D10100) AssociateinScienceTransferCore(D10400) ComputerInformationTechnology(D25260) CriminalJusticeTechnology(D55180) Electrical/ElectronicsTechnology(D35220) IndustrialSystemsTechnology(D50240) MachiningTechnology(D50300) MechanicalEngineeringTechnology(D40320) NetworkingTechnology(D25340) PracticalNursing(D45660) WebTechnologies(D25290) WeldingTechnology(D50420)

CERTIFICATEPROGRAMS These programs range from 12 to 18 semester hour credits and can usually becompletedwithinonesemesterbyafull-timestudent.Associatedegreelevelcourseswithinacertificateprogrammayalsobeappliedtowardadiplomaoranassociateinappliedsciencedegree.

BusinessAdministration(C25120) ComputerInformationTechnology(C25260) EarlyChildhoodEducation(C55220) Electrical/ElectronicsTechnology(C35220) Entrepreneurship(C25490) IndustrialSystemsTechnology(C50240) Infant/ToddlerCare(C55290) LateralEntry(C55430) MachiningTechnology(C50300) MechanicalEngineeringTechnology/ComputerAidedDrafting(C40320) MedicalAssisting(C45400) NetworkingTechnology/CISCOCertificate(C25340) NursingAssistant(C45480) OfficeAdministration(C25370) WebTechnologies/WebDesign(C25290) WeldingTechnology(C50420)

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DEVELOPMENTALEDUCATION StudentsscoringbelowtheofficialcutoffscoresontheComputerizedPlacementTests will be assigned to the appropriate developmental course(s). These coursesare designed to provide the student with the reading, writing, mathematics, andkeyboardingskillsneededtoenteraoneortwo-yearprogram. Becausemostcurriculumcourseshavedevelopmentalprerequisites,thefollowingrestrictionsapply: (1)Studentswillnotbeallowed to register for thosecurriculumcoursesuntiltheprerequisitecoursesarepassed.(2)StudentsrequiredtotakeRED070andRED080shouldpostponetakinganycurriculumcoursesuntiltheyprogresstoRED090.(3)Studentsrequiredtotakemorethanonedevelopmentalcourseshouldlimittheirenrollmentincurriculumcoursestothoserequiringtheleastreading,writingandcomputationalcompetencies.(4)StudentstakingRED070maytakeENG080atthesametime.

DEVELOPMENTALCOURSES

(DAY/EVENING) WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditBIO 094 ConceptsofHumanBiology 3 2 0 4ENG 080 WritingFoundations 3 2 0 4ENG 090 CompositionStrategies 3 0 0 3ENG 090A CompositionStrategiesLab 0 2 0 1MAT 050 BasicMathSkills 3 2 0 4MAT 060 EssentialMathematics 3 2 0 4MAT 070 IntroductoryAlgebra 3 2 0 4MAT 080 IntermediateAlgebra 3 2 0 4OST 080 KeyboardingLiteracy 1 2 0 2RED 070 EssentialReadingSkills 3 2 0 4RED 080 IntroductiontoCollegeReading 3 2 0 4RED 090 ImprovedCollegeReading 3 2 0 4SCI 090 SkillsfortheSciences 2 2 0 3

ExitRequirements Studentsmustearnafinalgradeof“C”(78)orbettertoexitanydevelopmentalEnglish,mathematics,orreadingcourse.Astudentwhosefinalgradeisbelow“C”maynotprogresstothenextlevelofthatcoursesequenceand,therefore,willreceiveagradeof“F.”Gradesof“D”arenotgivenindevelopmentalcourses.

DevelopmentalEducation

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ASSOCIATEINARTS(A10100)(CollegeTransferCurricula)

Richmond Community College offers two associate degree programs designedto allow seamless transition to four-year institutions:Associate inArts (A.A.) andAssociate in Science (A.S.). These programs are designed to offer students thefreshmanandsophomoreyearsofabaccalaureate-trackprogram.InordertoreceiveanAssociateinArts(A.A.)orAssociateinScience(A.S.)degreestudentsmusthaveagradeof“C”orbetterinallcourses. TheAssociateinArtsprogramisdesignedforstudentsdesiringabachelor’sdegreeand/orpre-professional training in areasother thanfine arts andnatural/biological/mathematicalsciences.Studentswhoplantomajorinsuchdisciplinesasart,business,economics, history, humanities, liberal arts, liberal arts education, music, politicalscience,psychology,andsociologyshouldconsultacounseloraboutenrollingintheA.A.program.

TRANSFERCOREDIPLOMA(D10100) Studentswhosuccessfullycompletethe44-hourGeneralEducationCorewithagradeof“C”orbetterineachcoursemaybeawardedtheAssociateinArtsTransferCorediploma.AsdefinedbytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementbetweentheUNCSystemandtheNorthCarolinaCommunityCollegeSystemandapprovedbytheNorthCarolinaLegislature,the44-hourGeneralEducationCoreincludesstudyintheareasofEnglishcomposition,humanitiesandfinearts,mathematics,naturalsciences,andsocialandbehavioralsciences.

ACADEMICPRE-MAJORS Counselors and advisors can help students design a program of study. Seehttp://www.northcarolina.edu/content.php/assessment/reports/student_info/caa.htmforadditionalinformation.

ASSOCIATEINARTSGENERALEDUCATIONCORE

(44SemesterHoursCredit)EnglishComposition(6SHC) WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3 orENG 113 Literature-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3 orENG 114 ProfessionalResearch&Reporting 3 0 0 3

AssociateDegreeCurricula


SocialSciences(12SHC)Four(4)coursesfromatleastthree(3)disciplineareasarerequired.Atleastone(1)coursemustbeahistorycourse. WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditANT 220 CulturalAnthropology 3 0 0 3ECO 151 *SurveyofEconomics 3 0 0 3ECO 251 PrinciplesofMicroeconomics 3 0 0 3ECO 252 PrinciplesofMacroeconomics 3 0 0 3GEO 111 WorldRegionalGeography 3 0 0 3GEO 112 CulturalGeography 3 0 0 3HIS 111 WorldCivilizationsI 3 0 0 3HIS 112 WorldCivilizationsII 3 0 0 3HIS 121 WesternCivilizationI 3 0 0 3HIS 122 WesternCivilizationII 3 0 0 3HIS 131 AmericanHistoryI 3 0 0 3HIS 132 AmericanHistoryII 3 0 0 3POL 110 IntroductiontoPoliticalScience 3 0 0 3POL 120 AmericanGovernment 3 0 0 3POL 220 InternationalRelations 3 0 0 3PSY 150 GeneralPsychology 3 0 0 3PSY 237 SocialPsychology 3 0 0 3PSY 241 DevelopmentalPsychology 3 0 0 3PSY 281 AbnormalPsychology 3 0 0 3SOC 210 IntroductiontoSociology 3 0 0 3SOC 213 SociologyoftheFamily 3 0 0 3SOC 220 SocialProblems 3 0 0 3SOC 225 SocialDiversity 3 0 0 3SOC 240 SocialPsychology 3 0 0 3*ECO151isforthosestudentswhohavenotreceivedcreditforECO251orECO252.

NaturalSciences/Mathematics(14SHC)NaturalSciences(8SHC)Selectatleastone(1)coursefromthebiologicalsciencesandatleastone(1)coursefromthephysicalsciences,includingaccompanyinglabs. WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditBiologicalSciencesBIO 110 PrinciplesofBiology 3 3 0 4BIO 111 GeneralBiologyI 3 3 0 4BIO 112 GeneralBiologyII 3 3 0 4BIO 120 IntroductoryBotany 3 3 0 4BIO 130 IntroductoryZoology 3 3 0 4BIO 140 EnvironmentalBiology 3 0 0 3BIO 140A EnvironmentalBiologyLab 0 3 0 1PhysicalSciencesAST 111 DescriptiveAstronomy 3 0 0 3AST 111A DescriptiveAstronomyLab 0 2 0 1CHM 131 IntroductiontoChemistry 3 0 0 3

Humanities/FineArts(12SHC)Four(4)coursesfromatleastthree(3)disciplineareasarerequired.Atleastone(1)coursemustbealiteraturecourse. WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditART 111 ArtAppreciation 3 0 0 3COM 110 *IntroductiontoCommunication 3 0 0 3COM 120 *InterpersonalCommunication 3 0 0 3COM 231 *PublicSpeaking 3 0 0 3DRA 111 TheatreAppreciation 3 0 0 3ENG 131 IntroductiontoLiterature 3 0 0 3ENG 231 AmericanLiteratureI 3 0 0 3ENG 232 AmericanLiteratureII 3 0 0 3ENG 233 MajorAmericanWriters 3 0 0 3ENG 241 BritishLiteratureI 3 0 0 3ENG 242 BritishLiteratureII 3 0 0 3ENG 243 MajorBritishWriters 3 0 0 3ENG 261 WorldLiteratureI 3 0 0 3ENG 262 WorldLiteratureII 3 0 0 3FRE 111 ElementaryFrenchI 3 0 0 3FRE 112 ElementaryFrenchII 3 0 0 3GER 111 ElementaryGermanI 3 0 0 3GER 112 ElementaryGermanII 3 0 0 3HUM110 TechnologyandSociety 3 0 0 3HUM115 CriticalThinking 3 0 0 3HUM120 CulturalStudies 3 0 0 3HUM122 SouthernCulture 3 0 0 3HUM130 MythinHumanCulture 3 0 0 3HUM150 AmericanWomen’sStudies 3 0 0 3HUM160 IntroductiontoFilm 2 2 0 3HUM211 HumanitiesI 3 0 0 3HUM212 HumanitiesII 3 0 0 3MUS 110 MusicAppreciation 3 0 0 3PHI 210 HistoryofPhilosophy 3 0 0 3REL 110 WorldReligions 3 0 0 3REL 111 EasternReligions 3 0 0 3REL 112 WesternReligions 3 0 0 3REL 211 IntroductiontoOldTestament 3 0 0 3REL 212 IntroductiontoNewTestament 3 0 0 3REL 221 ReligioninAmerica 3 0 0 3SPA 111 ElementarySpanishI 3 0 0 3SPA 112 ElementarySpanishII 3 0 0 3SPA 211 IntermediateSpanishI 3 0 0 3SPA 212 IntermediateSpanishII 3 0 0 3*3SHCinSpeech/Communicationmaybesubstitutedfor3SHCinHumanities/FineArts.Speech/Communicationmaynotsubstitutefortheliteraturerequirement.


WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditACC 120 PrinciplesofFinancialAccounting 3 2 0 4ACC 121 PrinciplesofManagerialAccounting 3 2 0 4ART 131 DrawingI 0 6 0 3BIO 163 BasicAnatomyandPhysiology 4 2 0 5BIO 165 AnatomyandPhysiologyI 3 3 0 4BIO 166 AnatomyandPhysiologyII 3 3 0 4BIO 275 Microbiology 3 3 0 4BUS 110 IntroductiontoBusiness 3 0 0 3BUS 115 BusinessLawI 3 0 0 3BUS 228 BusinessStatistics 2 2 0 3CHM 251 OrganicChemistryI 3 3 0 4CHM 252 OrganicChemistryII 3 3 0 4CJC 111 IntroductiontoCriminalJustice 3 0 0 3CJC 141 Corrections 3 0 0 3CSC 151 JAVAProgramming 2 3 0 3EDU 144 ChildDevelopmentI 3 0 0 3EDU 145 ChildDevelopmentII 3 0 0 3EDU 146 ChildGuidance 3 0 0 3EDU 216 FoundationsofEducation 3 2 0 4EDU 221 ChildrenwithExceptionalities 3 0 0 3ENG 125 CreativeWritingI 3 0 0 3ENG 272 SouthernLiterature 3 0 0 3ENG 273 African-AmericanLiterature 3 0 0 3HEA 110 PersonalHealth/Wellness 3 0 0 3HEA 112 FirstAid&CPR 1 2 0 2HEA 120 CommunityHealth 3 0 0 3HIS 221 African-AmericanHistory 3 0 0 3HIS226 TheCivilWar 3 0 0 3HIS 227 NativeAmericanHistory 3 0 0 3HIS 236 NorthCarolinaHistory 3 0 0 3MAT 145 AnalyticalMathematics 3 0 0 3MAT 167 DiscreteMathematics 3 0 0 3MAT 171A PrecalculusAlgebraLab 0 2 0 1MAT 172A PrecalculusTrigLab 0 2 0 1MAT 280 LinearAlgebra 3 0 0 3MAT 285 DifferentialEquations 3 0 0 3PED 110 FitandWellforLife 1 2 0 2PED 120 WalkingforFitness 0 3 0 1PED 142 LifetimeSports 0 2 0 1PED 210 TeamSports 0 3 0 1SPA 161 CulturalImmersion 2 3 0 3SPA 181 SpanishLab1 0 2 0 1SPA 182 SpanishLab2 0 2 0 1

CHM 131A IntroductiontoChemistryLab 0 3 0 1CHM 151 GeneralChemistryI 3 3 0 4CHM 152 GeneralChemistryII 3 3 0 4PHY 110 ConceptualPhysics 3 0 0 3PHY 110A ConceptualPhysicsLab 0 2 0 1PHY 151 CollegePhysicsI 3 2 0 4PHY 152 CollegePhysicsII 3 2 0 4PHY 251 GeneralPhysicsI 3 3 0 4PHY 252 GeneralPhysicsII 3 3 0 4

Mathematics(6SHC)Atleastone(1)courseinintroductorymathematicsisrequired;theothercoursemaybe selected from among other quantitative subjects, such as computer science orstatistics. WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditMathematicsMAT 140 SurveyofMathematics 3 0 0 3MAT 165 FiniteMathematics 3 0 0 3MAT 171 PrecalculusAlgebra 3 0 0 3MAT 172 PrecalculusTrigonometry 3 0 0 3MAT 271 CalculusI 3 2 0 4MAT 272 CalculusII 3 2 0 4MAT 273 CalculusIII 3 2 0 4QuantitativeSubjectsCIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3CIS 115 IntroductiontoProgramming&Logic 2 3 0 3MAT 155 StatisticalAnalysis 3 0 0 3

OTHERREQUIREDHOURS(20-21SEMESTERHOURSCREDIT)

CollegeOrientation(1SHC) WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1ACA 118 CollegeStudySkills 1 2 0 2ACA 122 CollegeTransferSuccess 1 0 0 1

Electivesandotherrequiredcourses(20SHC)Selectaminimumoftwenty(20)semesterhours.Studentsmaytakeadditionalcoursesin the preceding Social//Behavioral Sciences, Humanities/Fine Arts, and NaturalSciences/Mathematicsoranyofthecourseslistedbelow.Thefollowingcoursesmaytransfer to somesenior institutions. Students shouldcheckwith theiradvisorsandseniorinstitutionsbeforetakingthesecourses.


ASSOCIATEINSCIENCE(A10400)(CollegeTransferCurricula)

Richmond Community College offers two associate degree programs designedto allow seamless transition to four-year institutions:Associate inArts (A.A.) andAssociate in Science (A.S.). These programs are designed to offer students thefreshmanandsophomoreyearsofabaccalaureate-trackprogram.InordertoreceiveanAssociateinArts(A.A.)orAssociateinScience(A.S.)degreestudentsmusthaveagradeof“C”orbetterinallcourses. TheAssociate inScienceprogramisdesignedforstudentsdesiringabachelor’sdegreeand/orpre-professionaltraininginbiological,mathematical,ornaturalsciencedisciplines.

TRANSFERCOREDIPLOMA Studentswhosuccessfullycompletethe44-hourGeneralEducationCorewithagradeof“C”orbetterineachcoursemaybeawardedtheAssociatesinScienceTransferCorediploma.AsdefinedbytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementbetweentheUNCSystemandtheNorthCarolinaCommunityCollegeSystemandapprovedbytheNorthCarolinaLegislature,the44-hourGeneralEducationCoreincludesstudyintheareasofEnglishcomposition,humanitiesandfinearts,mathematics,naturalsciences,andsocialandbehavioralsciences.

ACADEMICPRE-MAJORS Counselorsandadvisorscanhelpstudentsdesignaprogramofstudy.Seehttp://www.northcarolina.edu/content.php/assessment/reports/student_info/caa.htm foradditionalinformation.

ASSOCIATEINSCIENCE

GENERALEDUCATIONCORE

(44SemesterHoursCredit)EnglishComposition(6SHC) WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3 orENG 113 Literature-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3 orENG 114 ProfessionalResearch&Reporting 3 0 0 3

ASSOCIATEINGENERALEDUCATION(A10300) The Associate in General Education curriculum is designed for the academicenrichment of students who wish to broaden their education, with emphasis onpersonalinterest,growthanddevelopment. Coursework includes study in theareasofhumanities andfinearts, social andbehavioral sciences, natural sciences and mathematics, and English composition.Opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oralcommunication,fundamentalmathematicalskills,andthebasicuseofcomputerswillbeprovided. Through these skills, students will have a sound base for lifelong learning.Graduates areprepared for advancementswithin theirfieldof interest andbecomebetterqualifiedforawiderangeofemploymentopportunities.

COURSEREQUIREMENTS CreditGENERALEDUCATIONCOREEnglishComposition 6

Humanities/FineArts 3 Selectcoursesfromthefollowingdisciplineareas:music,art,drama, dance,foreignlanguages,interdisciplinaryhumanities,literature, philosophyandreligion.

NaturalSciences/Mathematics 3Mathematics Selectcoursesfromthefollowingdisciplineareas:collegealgebra, trigonometry,calculus,computerscience,andstatistics. orNatural Sciences Selectcoursesfromthefollowingdisciplineareas:astronomy,biology, chemistry,earthsciences,physics,and/orgeneralscience.

Social/BehavioralSciences 3 Selectcoursesfromthefollowingdisciplineareas:anthropology, economics,geography,history,politicalscience,psychology,and sociology.

MAJORCOURSESOtherMajorCourses 49 OtherrequiredhoursincludecoursesthatareidentifiedintheCourse Descriptionsectionstating:“Thiscoursehasbeenapprovedto satisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneral educationcorerequirement.”or“Thiscoursehasbeenapprovedto satisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementpre-major and/orelectivecourserequirement.”

OTHERREQUIREDCOURSESACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1

TotalCreditHours 65


SocialSciences(9SHC)Three(3)coursesfromthree(3)disciplineareasarerequired.One(1)coursemustbeahistorycourse. WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditANT 220 CulturalAnthropology 3 0 0 3ECO 151 *SurveyofEconomics 3 0 0 3ECO 251 PrinciplesofMicroeconomics 3 0 0 3ECO 252 PrinciplesofMacroeconomics 3 0 0 3GEO 111 WorldRegionalGeography 3 0 0 3GEO 112 CulturalGeography 3 0 0 3HIS 111 WorldCivilizationsI 3 0 0 3HIS 112 WorldCivilizationsII 3 0 0 3HIS 121 WesternCivilizationI 3 0 0 3HIS 122 WesternCivilizationII 3 0 0 3HIS 131 AmericanHistoryI 3 0 0 3HIS 132 AmericanHistoryII 3 0 0 3POL 110 IntroductiontoPoliticalScience 3 0 0 3POL 120 AmericanGovernment 3 0 0 3POL 220 InternationalRelations 3 0 0 3PSY 150 GeneralPsychology 3 0 0 3PSY 237 SocialPsychology 3 0 0 3PSY 241 DevelopmentalPsychology 3 0 0 3PSY 281 AbnormalPsychology 3 0 0 3SOC 210 IntroductiontoSociology 3 0 0 3SOC 213 SociologyoftheFamily 3 0 0 3SOC 220 SocialProblems 3 0 0 3SOC 225 SocialDiversity 3 0 0 3SOC 240 SocialPsychology 3 0 0 3*ECO151isforthosestudentswhohavenotreceivedcreditforECO251orECO252.

NaturalSciences/Mathematics(20SHC)NaturalScience(8SHC)Selectatwo-coursesequenceingeneralbiology,generalchemistry,collegephysics,orgeneralphysics,includingaccompanyinglabs. WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditBIO 111 GeneralBiologyI 3 3 0 4BIO 112 GeneralBiologyII 3 3 0 4CHM 151 GeneralChemistryI 3 3 0 4CHM 152 GeneralChemistryII 3 3 0 4PHY 151 CollegePhysicsI 3 2 0 4PHY 152 CollegePhysicsII 3 2 0 4PHY 251 GeneralPhysicsI 3 3 0 4PHY 252 GeneralPhysicsII 3 3 0 4

Humanities/FineArts(9SHC)Three(3)coursesfromthree(3)disciplineareasarerequired.One(1)coursemustbealiteraturecourse. WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditART 111 ArtAppreciation 3 0 0 3COM 110 *IntroductiontoCommunication 3 0 0 3COM 120 *InterpersonalCommunication 3 0 0 3COM 231 *PublicSpeaking 3 0 0 3DRA 111 TheatreAppreciation 3 0 0 3ENG 131 IntroductiontoLiterature 3 0 0 3ENG 231 AmericanLiteratureI 3 0 0 3ENG 232 AmericanLiteratureII 3 0 0 3ENG 233 MajorAmericanWriters 3 0 0 3ENG 241 BritishLiteratureI 3 0 0 3ENG 242 BritishLiteratureII 3 0 0 3ENG 243 MajorBritishWriters 3 0 0 3ENG 261 WorldLiteratureI 3 0 0 3ENG 262 WorldLiteratureII 3 0 0 3FRE 111 ElementaryFrenchI 3 0 0 3FRE 112 ElementaryFrenchII 3 0 0 3GER 111 ElementaryGermanI 3 0 0 3GER 112 ElementaryGermanII 3 0 0 3HUM110 TechnologyandSociety 3 0 0 3HUM115 CriticalThinking 3 0 0 3HUM120 CulturalStudies 3 0 0 3HUM122 SouthernCulture 3 0 0 3HUM130 MythinHumanCulture 3 0 0 3HUM150 AmericanWomen’sStudies 3 0 0 3HUM160 IntroductiontoFilm 2 2 0 3HUM211 HumanitiesI 3 0 0 3HUM212 HumanitiesII 3 0 0 3MUS 110 MusicAppreciation 3 0 0 3PHI 210 HistoryofPhilosophy 3 0 0 3REL 110 WorldReligions 3 0 0 3REL 111 EasternReligions 3 0 0 3REL 112 WesternReligions 3 0 0 3REL 211 IntroductiontoOldTestament 3 0 0 3REL 212 IntroductiontoNewTestament 3 0 0 3REL 221 ReligioninAmerica 3 0 0 3SPA 111 ElementarySpanishI 3 0 0 3SPA 112 ElementarySpanishII 3 0 0 3SPA 211 IntermediateSpanishI 3 0 0 3SPA 212 IntermediateSpanishII 3 0 0 3*3SHCinSpeech/Communicationmaybesubstitutedfor3SHCinHumanities/FineArts.Speech/Communicationmaynotsubstitutefortheliteraturerequirement.


Electivesandotherrequiredcourses(20SHC)ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE: Select a minimum of fourteen (14) semester hours inComputerScience,Mathematics,orNaturalSciences. The remainingcoursesmaybeselectedfromtheprecedingSocial/BehavioralSciences,Humanities/FineArts,andNaturalSciences/Mathematicssectionsoranyofthecourseslistedbelow.

NaturalSciences/Mathematics/ComputerScienceElectives WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditBIO 163 BasicAnatomyandPhysiology 4 2 0 5BIO 165 AnatomyandPhysiologyI 3 3 0 4BIO 166 AnatomyandPhysiologyII 3 3 0 4BIO 275 Microbiology 3 3 0 4CHM 251 OrganicChemistryI 3 3 0 4CHM 252 OrganicChemistryII 3 3 0 4CSC 151 JAVAProgramming 2 3 0 3MAT 171A PrecalculusAlgebraLab 0 2 0 1MAT 172A PrecalculusTrigLab 0 2 0 1MAT 280 LinearAlgebra 3 0 0 3MAT 285 DifferentialEquations 3 0 0 3

GeneralElectivesThefollowingcoursesmaytransfertosomeseniorinstitutions.Studentsshouldcheckwiththeiradvisorsandseniorinstitutionsbeforetakingthesecourses.

WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditACC 120 PrinciplesofFinancialAccounting 3 2 0 4ACC 121 PrinciplesofManagerialAccounting 3 2 0 4ART 131 DrawingI 0 6 0 3BUS 110 IntroductiontoBusiness 3 0 0 3BUS 115 BusinessLawI 3 0 0 3CJC 111 IntroductiontoCriminalJustice 3 0 0 3CJC 141 Corrections 3 0 0 3EDU 144 ChildDevelopmentI 3 0 0 3EDU 145 ChildDevelopmentII 3 0 0 3EDU 146 ChildGuidance 3 0 0 3EDU 216 FoundationsofEducation 3 2 0 4EDU 221 ChildrenwithExceptionalities 3 0 0 3ENG 125 CreativeWritingI 3 0 0 3ENG 272 SouthernLiterature 3 0 0 3ENG 273 African-AmericanLiterature 3 0 0 3HEA 110 PersonalHealth/Wellness 3 0 0 3HEA 112 FirstAid&CPR 1 2 0 2HEA 120 CommunityHealth 3 0 0 3HIS 221 African-AmericanHistory 3 0 0 3HIS 226 TheCivilWar 3 0 0 3HIS 227 NativeAmericanHistory 3 0 0 3HIS 236 NorthCarolinaHistory 3 0 0 3PED 110 FitandWellforLife 1 2 0 2PED 120 WalkingforFitness 0 3 0 1

Mathematics(6SHC)Onecourse inmathematicsat theprecalculusalgebra(MAT171) levelorabove isrequired;theothercourse(s)maybehigherlevelmathematicsormaybeselectedfromamongotherquantitativesubjects,suchascomputerscienceorstatistics.

WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditMathematicsMAT 171 PrecalculusAlgebra 3 0 0 3MAT 172 PrecalculusTrigonometry 3 0 0 3MAT 271 CalculusI 3 2 0 4MAT 272 CalculusII 3 2 0 4MAT 273 CalculusIII 3 2 0 4

WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditQuantitativeSubjectsCIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3CIS 115 IntroductiontoProgramming&Logic 2 3 0 3MAT 155 StatisticalAnalysis 3 0 0 3

ASSOCIATEINSCIENCE:Six(6)additionalsemesterhourcreditsmustbeselectedfromcoursesdesignatedasNaturalSciences/Mathematicsgeneraleducationtransfercourses. WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditAST 111 DescriptiveAstronomy 3 0 0 3AST 111A DescriptiveAstronomyLab 0 2 0 1BIO 110 PrinciplesofBiology 3 3 0 4BIO 120 IntroductoryBotany 3 3 0 4BIO 130 IntroductoryZoology 3 3 0 4BIO 140 EnvironmentalBiology 3 0 0 3BIO 140A EnvironmentalBiologyLab 0 3 0 1CHM 131 IntroductiontoChemistry 3 0 0 3CHM 131A IntroductiontoChemistryLab 0 3 0 1PHY 110 ConceptualPhysics 3 0 0 3PHY 110A ConceptualPhysicsLab 0 2 0 1

OTHERREQUIREDHOURS(20-21SEMESTERHOURSCREDIT)

CollegeOrientation(1SHC) WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1ACA 118 CollegeStudySkills 1 2 0 2ACA 122 CollegeTransferSuccess 1 0 0 1

136 / ASSOCIATEDEGREES A.A.S.DEGREES,DIPLOMAS,CERTIFICATES / 137

AssociateinAppliedScienceDegrees,DiplomasandCertificates

PED 142 LifetimeSports 0 2 0 1PED 210 TeamSports 0 3 0 1SPA 161 CulturalImmersion 2 3 0 3SPA 181 SpanishLab1 0 2 0 1SPA 182 SpanishLab2 0 2 0 1

138 / ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING / 139

or COE 112 Co-opWorkExperienceI 0 0 20 2C.OtherRequiredCourses ACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1 TotalCreditHours 68/69

*ApprovedElectivesarelistedonthepagebeforetheCourseDescriptions.**Businesselectivemaybeselectedfromthefollowingcourses:

ACC 111 FinancialAccounting 3 0 0 3ACC 115 CollegeAccounting 3 2 0 4BUS 116 BusinessLawII 3 0 0 3BUS 125 PersonalFinance 3 0 0 3BUS 153 HumanResourceManagement 3 0 0 3BUS 230 SmallBusinessManagement 3 0 0 3BUS 260 BusinessCommunication 3 0 0 3DBA 110 DatabaseConcepts 2 3 0 3INT 110 InternationalBusiness 3 0 0 3MKT 221 ConsumerBehavior 3 0 0 3MKT 223 CustomerService 3 0 0 3SPA 111 ElementarySpanishI 3 0 0 3SPA 120 SpanishfortheWorkplace 3 0 0 3Note:Only3SHCofSPAareallowedtowardstheAccountingdegree.

SEMESTERSCHEDULEACCOUNTING(DAY)

WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical Credit

FirstYear—FallSemesterACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1ACC 120 PrinciplesofFinancialAccounting 3 2 0 4CIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3ECO 252 PrinciplesofMacroeconomics 3 0 0 3ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3MAT 140 SurveyofMathematics 3 0 0 3 — — — — 15 4 0 17

FirstYear—SpringSemesterACC 122 PrinciplesofFinancialAccountingII 3 0 0 3ACC 129 IndividualIncomeTaxes 2 2 0 3ACC 150 AccountingSoftwareApplications 1 2 0 2COM 231 PublicSpeaking 3 0 0 3ECO 251 PrinciplesofMicroeconomics 3 0 0 3ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3 — — — — 15 4 0 17

ACCOUNTING(A25100) TheAccountingcurriculumisdesignedtoprovidestudentswiththeknowledgeandskillsnecessaryforemploymentandgrowthintheaccountingprofession.Usingthe“languageofbusiness,”accountantsassembleandanalyze,processandcommunicateessentialinformationaboutfinancialoperations. Inadditiontocourseworkinaccountingprinciples,theories,andpractice,studentswill study business law, finance, management, and economics. Related skills aredeveloped through the study of communications, computer applications, financialanalysis,criticalthinkingskills,andethics. Graduates should qualify for entry-level accounting positions inmany types oforganizations including accounting firms, small businesses, manufacturing firms,banks,hospitals,schoolsystems,andgovernmentalagencies.Withworkexperienceandadditionaleducation,anindividualmayadvanceintheaccountingprofession.

COURSEREQUIREMENTS WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditA.GeneralEducationCourses 1. RequiredCourses COM 231 PublicSpeaking 3 0 0 3 ECO 252 PrinciplesofMacroeconomics 3 0 0 3 ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3 ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3 MAT 140 SurveyofMathematics 3 0 0 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3B.MajorCourses 1. CoreCourses Toreceiveadegree,diplomaorcertificatefromRCC,astudentmusthavea gradeof“C”orbetterinallcorecoursesfortheprogramofstudy. ACC 120 PrinciplesofFinancialAccounting 3 2 0 4 ACC 121 PrinciplesofManagerialAccounting 3 2 0 4 ACC 129 IndividualIncomeTaxes 2 2 0 3 ACC 220 IntermediateAccountingI 3 2 0 4 BUS 115 BusinessLawI 3 0 0 3 CIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3 ECO 251 PrinciplesofMicroeconomics 3 0 0 3 2. OtherMajorCourses ACC 122 PrinciplesofFinancialAccountingII 3 0 0 3 ACC 130 BusinessIncomeTaxes 2 2 0 3 ACC 149 IntrotoAccountingSpreadsheets 1 2 0 2 ACC 150 AccountingSoftwareApplications 1 2 0 2 ACC 221 IntermediateAccountingII 3 2 0 4 ACC 225 CostAccounting 3 0 0 3 BUS 137 PrinciplesofManagement 3 0 0 3 BusinessElective** 2/3 0-3 0 3/4 ACC 151 AccountingSpreadsheetApplications 1 2 0 2

140 / ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING / 141

OddYears—SpringSemesterACC 130 BusinessIncomeTaxes 2 2 0 3ACC 150 AccountingSoftwareApplications 1 2 0 2 BusinessElective** 2/3 0-3 0 3/4 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3 — — — — 8/9 4-7 0 11/12

OddYears—FallSemesterACC 220 IntermediateAccountingI 3 2 0 4ACC 149 IntrotoAccountingSpreadsheets 1 2 0 2COM 231 PublicSpeaking 3 0 0 3ECO 252 PrinciplesofMacroeconomics 3 0 0 3 — — — — 10 4 0 12

EvenYears—SpringSemesterACC 151 AccountingSpreadsheetApplications*** 1 2 0 2ACC 221 IntermediateAccountingII 3 2 0 4ECO 251 PrinciplesofMicroeconomics 3 0 0 3ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3 — — — — 10 4 0 12

TotalCreditHours 68/69

*ApprovedElectivesarelistedonthepagebeforetheCourseDescriptions.***Co-opWorkExperienceImaybesubstitutedforACC151,AccountingSpreadsheetApplications.SeethecourserequirementsforAccounting(A25100)fordetails.

SecondYear—FallSemesterACC 121 PrinciplesofManagerialAccounting 3 2 0 4ACC 130 BusinessIncomeTaxes 2 2 0 3ACC 149 IntrotoAccountingSpreadsheets 1 2 0 2ACC 220 IntermediateAccountingI 3 2 0 4BUS 115 BusinessLawI 3 0 0 3 — — — — 12 8 0 16

SecondYear—SpringSemesterACC 151 AccountingSpreadsheetApplications*** 1 2 0 2ACC 221 IntermediateAccountingII 3 2 0 4ACC 225 CostAccounting 3 0 0 3BUS 137 PrinciplesofManagement 3 0 0 3 BusinessElective** 2/3 0-3 0 3/4 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3 — — — — 15/16 4-7 0 18/19


*ApprovedElectivesarelistedonthepagebeforetheCourseDescriptions.***COE112,Co-opWorkExperienceI,maybesubstitutedforACC151,AccountingSpreadsheetApplications.SeethecourserequirementsforAccounting(A25100)fordetails.

SEMESTERSCHEDULEACCOUNTING(EVENING)


FirstYear—FallSemesterACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1ACC 120 PrinciplesofFinancialAccounting 3 2 0 4CIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3MAT 140 SurveyofMathematics 3 0 0 3 — — — — 9 4 0 11

FirstYear—SpringSemesterACC 121 PrinciplesofManagerialAccounting 3 2 0 4ACC 122 PrinciplesofFinancialAccountingII 3 0 0 3ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3 — — — — 9 2 0 10SecondandThirdYears(AlternatingSequences)EvenYears—FallSemester

ACC 129 IndividualIncomeTaxes 2 2 0 3ACC 225 CostAccounting 3 0 0 3BUS 115 BusinessLawI 3 0 0 3BUS 137 PrinciplesofManagement 3 0 0 3 — — — — 11 2 0 12

142 / ASSOCIATEDEGREENURSING ASSOCIATEDEGREENURSING / 143

SEMESTERSCHEDULEASSOCIATEDEGREENURSING


FirstYear—FallSemesterBIO 165 AnatomyandPhysiologyI 3 3 0 4CIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3NUR 111 IntrotoHealthConcepts 4 6 6 8PSY 150 GeneralPsychology 3 0 0 3 — — — — 12 11 6 18

FirstYear—SpringSemesterBIO 166AnatomyandPhysiologyII 3 3 0 4ENG 111ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3NUR 112 Health-IllnessConcepts 3 0 6 5NUR114 HolisticHealthConcepts 3 0 6 5PSY 241 DevelopmentalPsychology 3 0 0 3 — — — — 15 3 12 20

FirstYear—SummerSemesterNUR 113 FamilyHealthConcepts 3 0 6 5 — — — — 3 0 6 5

SecondYear—FallSemesterBIO 275 Microbiology 3 3 0 4ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3NUR 211 HealthCareConcepts 3 0 6 5NUR 212 HealthSystemConcepts 3 0 6 5 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3 — — — — 15 3 12 20

SecondYear—SpringSemesterNUR 213 ComplexHealthConcepts 4 3 15 10SOC 210 IntroductiontoSociology 3 0 0 3 — — — — 7 3 15 13

TotalCreditHours 76

ASSOCIATEDEGREENURSING(A45110) TheAssociateDegreeNursingcurriculumprovidesknowledge,skills,andstrategiestointegratesafetyandqualityintonursingcare,topracticeinadynamicenvironment,andtomeetindividualneedswhichimpacthealth,qualityoflife,andachievementofpotential. Courseworkincludesandbuildsuponthedomainsofhealthcare,nursingpractice,andtheholisticindividual.Contentemphasizesthenurseasamemberoftheinterdisciplinaryteamprovidingsafe,individualizecarewhileemployingevidence-basedpractice,qualityimprovement,andinformatics. GraduatesofthisprogramareeligibletoapplytotaketheNationalCouncilLicensureExamination(NCLEX-RN).Employmentopportunitiesarevastwithintheglobalhealthcaresystemandmayincludepositionswithinacute,chronic,extended,industrial,andcommunityhealthcarefacilities.

COURSEREQUIREMENTS TheAssociateDegreeNursingprogramisapprovedbytheNorthCarolinaBoardofNursing. WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditA.GeneralEducationCourses 1. RequiredCourses BIO 165AnatomyandPhysiologyI 3 3 0 4 ENG111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3 ENG112Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3 SOC210 IntroductiontoSociology 3 0 0 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3B.MajorCourses 1. CoreCourses Toreceiveadegree,diplomaorcertificatefromRCC,astudentmusthavea gradeof“C”orbetterinallcorecoursesfortheprogramofstudy. NUR111 IntrotoHealthConcepts 4 6 6 8 NUR112Health-IllnessConcepts 3 0 6 5 NUR113 FamilyHealthConcepts 3 0 6 5 NUR114HolisticHealthConcepts 3 0 6 5 NUR211HealthCareConcepts 3 0 6 5 NUR212HealthSystemsConcepts 3 0 6 5 NUR213ComplexHealthConcepts 4 3 15 102. OtherMajorCourses BIO 166AnatomyandPhysiologyII 3 3 0 4 BIO 275Microbiology 3 3 0 4 CIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3 PSY 150GeneralPsychology 3 0 0 3 PSY 241DevelopmentalPsychology 3 0 0 3 TotalCreditHours 76

*ApprovedelectivesarelistedonthepagebeforeCourseDescriptions.

144 / BIOTECHNOLOGY BIOTECHNOLOGY / 145

PHY 152 CollegePhysicsII 3 2 0 4


*ApprovedElectivesarelistedonthepagebeforetheCourseDescriptions.

BIOTECHNOLOGY(A20100) The Biotechnology curriculum, which has emerged from molecular biologyand chemical engineering, is designed tomeet the increasing demands for skilledlaboratorytechniciansinvariousfieldsofbiologicalandchemicaltechnology. Course work emphasizes biology, chemistry, mathematics, and technicalcommunications. The curriculum objectives are designed to prepare graduates toserveinthreedistinctcapacities:researchassistanttoabiologistorchemist,laboratorytechnician/instrumentationtechnician,andqualitycontrol/qualityassurancetechnician. Graduates may find employment in various areas of industry and government,includingresearchanddevelopment,manufacturing,sales,andcustomerservice.

COURSEREQUIREMENTSCourses in bold-italics will be offered through Fayetteville Technical CommunityCollege. WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditA.GeneralEducationCourses 1. RequiredCourses COM 231 PublicSpeaking 3 0 0 3 ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3 ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3 MAT 155 StatisticalAnalysis 3 0 0 3 PSY 150 GeneralPsychology 3 0 0 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3B.MajorCourses 1. CoreCourses BIO 111 GeneralBiologyI 3 3 0 4 BIO 112 GeneralBiologyII 3 3 0 4 BTC 181 BasicLabTechniques 3 3 0 4 CHM 132 Organic and Biochemistry 3 3 0 4 CHM 151 GeneralChemistryI 3 3 0 4 2. OtherMajorCourses BIO 250 Genetics 3 3 0 4 BIO 275 Microbiology 3 3 0 4 BTC 281 Bioprocess Techniques 2 6 0 4 BTC 285 Cell Culture 2 3 0 3 BTC 286 Immunological Techniques 3 3 0 4 BTC 288 Biotech Lab Experience 0 6 0 2 CIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3 MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra 3 0 0 3 MAT 171A Precalculus Algebra Lab 0 2 0 1 PHY 151 CollegePhysicsI 3 2 0 4 ScienceElective 2/3 2/3 0 3/4C.OtherRequiredCourses ACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1 ScienceElective(choosefromthefollowing)CHM 152 GeneralChemistryII 3 3 0 4CIS 115 IntroductiontoProgramming&Logic 2 3 0 3MAT 172 Precalculus Trigonometry 3 0 0 3MAT 172A Precalculus Trigonometry Lab 0 2 0 1

146 / BUSINESSADMINISTRATION BUSINESSADMINISTRATION / 147

BUS 116 BusinessLawII 3 0 0 3 BUS 125 PersonalFinance 3 0 0 3 BUS 228 BusinessStatistics 2 2 0 3 BUS 260 BusinessCommunication 3 0 0 3 BUS 261 DiversityinManagement 3 0 0 3 MKT 221 ConsumerBehavior 3 0 0 3 MKT 223 CustomerService 3 0 0 3 MKT 224 InternationalMarketing 3 0 0 3 MKT 228 ServiceMarketing 3 0 0 3 SPA 111 ElementarySpanishI 3 0 0 3 SPA 120 SpanishfortheWorkplace 3 0 0 3 Only3SHCofSPAareallowedtowardstheBusinessAdministrationdegree.C.OtherRequiredCourses ACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1

TotalCreditHours 68


SEMESTERSCHEDULEBUSINESSADMINISTRATION(DAY)


FirstYear—FallSemesterACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1BUS 110 IntroductiontoBusiness 3 0 0 3BUS 115 BusinessLawI 3 0 0 3CIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3MAT 140 SurveyofMathematics 3 0 0 3 — — — — 15 2 0 16

FirstYear—SpringSemesterBUS 137 PrinciplesofManagement 3 0 0 3CTS 130 Spreadsheet 2 2 0 3ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3MKT 120 PrinciplesofMarketing 3 0 0 3 BusinessElectiveI 3 0 0 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3 — — — — 17 2 0 18

SecondYear—FallSemesterACC 120 PrinciplesofFinancialAccounting 3 2 0 4BUS 153 HumanResourceManagement 3 0 0 3BUS 121 BusinessMathematics 2 2 0 3ECO 252 PrinciplesofMacroeconomics 3 0 0 3 BusinessElectiveII 3 0 0 3 — — — — 14 4 0 16

BUSINESSADMINISTRATION(A25120) The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students tothevariousaspectsof thefreeenterprisesystem. Studentswillbeprovidedwithafundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding ofbusinessorganizationsintoday’sglobaleconomy. Course work includes business concepts such as accounting, business law,economics,management, andmarketing. Skills related to the application of theseconceptsaredevelopedthroughthestudyofcomputerapplications,communication,teambuilding,anddecisionmaking. Through these skills, students will have a sound business education base forlifelonglearning.Graduatesarepreparedforemploymentopportunitiesingovernmentagencies,financialinstitutions,andlargetosmallbusinessorindustry.

COURSEREQUIREMENTS WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditA.GeneralEducationCourses 1. RequiredCourses ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3 ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3 2. RequiredSubjectArea MAT 140 SurveyofMathematics 3 0 0 3 or MAT 171 PrecalculusAlgebra 3 0 0 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective* 3 0 0 3B.MajorCourses 1. CoreCourses Toreceiveadegree,diploma,orcertificatefromRCC,astudentmusthavea gradeof“C”orbetterinallcorecoursesfortheprogramofstudy. ACC 120 PrinciplesofFinancialAccounting 3 2 0 4 BUS 115 BusinessLawI 3 0 0 3 BUS 137 PrinciplesofManagement 3 0 0 3 CIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3 ECO 252 PrinciplesofMacroeconomics 3 0 0 3 MKT 120 PrinciplesofMarketing 3 0 0 3 2. OtherMajorCourses ACC 121 PrinciplesofManagerialAccounting 3 2 0 4 BUS 230 SmallBusinessManagement 3 0 0 3 BUS 110 IntroductiontoBusiness 3 0 0 3 BUS 121 BusinessMathematics 2 2 0 3 BUS 153 HumanResourceManagement 3 0 0 3 BUS 239 BusinessApplicationsSeminar 1 2 0 2 CTS 130 Spreadsheet 2 2 0 3 ECO 251 PrinciplesofMicroeconomics 3 0 0 3 INT 110 InternationalBusiness 3 0 0 3 3. RequiredSubjectArea BusinessElective(Select6hoursfromthefollowingcourses) ACC 129 IndividualIncomeTax 2 2 0 3 ACC 130 BusinessIncomeTax 2 2 0 3 ACC 225 CostAccounting 3 0 0 3

148 / BUSINESSADMINISTRATION BUSINESSADMINISTRATION / 149

SecondandThirdYears(AlternatingSequences)EvenYears—FallSemesterACC 120 PrinciplesofFinancialAccounting 3 2 0 4ECO 252 PrinciplesofMacroeconomics 3 0 0 3INT 110 InternationalBusiness 3 0 0 3MKT 120 PrinciplesofMarketing 3 0 0 3 — — — — 12 2 0 13

OddYears—SpringSemesterACC 121 PrinciplesofManagerialAccounting 3 2 0 4ECO 251 PrinciplesofMicroeconomics 3 0 0 3 BusinessElectiveI 3 0 0 3 or(iffinalyear)BUS 239 BusinessApplicationsSeminar 1 2 0 2 — — — — 9/7 2/4 0 10/9

OddYears—FallSemesterBUS 115 BusinessLawI 3 0 0 3BUS 121 BusinessMathematics 2 2 0 3BUS 153 HumanResourceManagement 3 0 0 3 BusinessElectiveII 3 0 0 3 — — — — 11 2 0 12

EvenYears—SpringSemesterBUS 230 SmallBusinessManagement 3 0 0 3 BusinessElectiveI 3 0 0 3 or(iffinalyear)BUS 239 BusinessApplicationsSeminar 1 2 0 2 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective* 3 0 0 3 — — — — 9/7 0/2 0 9/8

TotalCreditHours 68


BUSINESSADMINISTRATION(CERTIFICATE)(C25120)COURSEREQUIREMENTS

WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditBUS 110 IntroductiontoBusiness 3 0 0 3BUS 115 BusinessLawI 3 0 0 3BUS 137 PrinciplesofManagement 3 0 0 3CIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3CTS 130 Spreadsheet 2 2 0 3MKT 120 PrinciplesofMarketing 3 0 0 3 — — — — TotalCreditHours 16 4 0 18

SecondYear—SpringSemesterACC 121 PrinciplesofManagerialAccounting 3 2 0 4BUS 230 SmallBusinessManagement 3 0 0 3BUS 239 BusinessApplicationsSeminar 1 2 0 2ECO 251 PrinciplesofMicroeconomics 3 0 0 3INT 110 InternationalBusiness 3 0 0 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective* 3 0 0 3 — — — — 16 4 0 18

TotalCreditHours 68

BusinessElective(choosefromthefollowing)BUS 116 BusinessLawII 3 0 0 3BUS 125 PersonalFinance 3 0 0 3BUS 228 BusinessStatistics 3 0 0 3BUS 260 BusinessCommunication 3 0 0 3BUS 261 DiversityinManagement 3 0 0 3MKT 221 ConsumerBehavior 3 0 0 3MKT 223 CustomerService 3 0 0 3MKT 224 InternationalMarketing 3 0 0 3MKT 228 ServiceMarketing 3 0 0 3SPA 111 ElementarySpanishI 3 0 0 3SPA 120 SpanishfortheWorkplace 3 0 0 3Note:Only3SHCofSPAareallowedtowardstheBusinessAdministrationdegree.

SEMESTERSCHEDULEBUSINESSADMINISTRATION(EVENING)


FirstYear—FallSemesterACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1BUS 110 IntroductiontoBusiness 3 0 0 3CIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3MAT 140 SurveyofMathematics 3 0 0 3 — — — — 12 2 0 13

FirstYear—SpringSemesterBUS 137 PrinciplesofManagement 3 0 0 3CTS 130 Spreadsheet 2 2 0 3ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3 — — — — 11 2 0 12

150 / COMPUTERENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY COMPUTERENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY / 151

PHY 110 ConceptualPhysics 3 0 0 3 PHY 110A ConceptualPhysicsLab 0 2 0 1D.OtherRequiredCourses ACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1

TotalCreditHours 74


SEMESTERSCHEDULECOMPUTERENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY(DAY)


FirstYear—FallSemesterACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1CIS 115 IntroductiontoProgramming&Logic 2 3 0 3ELC 131 DC/ACCircuitAnalysis 4 3 0 5ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3MAT 171 PrecalculusAlgebra 3 0 0 3MAT 171A PrecalculusAlgebraLab 0 2 0 1NOS 110 OperatingSystemConcepts 2 3 0 3 — — — — 15 11 0 19

FirstYear–SpringSemesterCET 111 ComputerUpgrade/RepairI 2 3 0 3ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3ELN 137 ElectronicDevicesandCircuits 4 3 0 5MAT 172 PrecalculusTrigonometry 3 0 0 3MAT 172A PrecalculusTrigLab 0 2 0 1PHY 110 ConceptualPhysics 3 0 0 3PHY 110A ConceptualPhysicsLab 0 2 0 1 — — — — 15 10 0 19

FirstYear–SummerSemesterELC 128 IntroductiontoPLC 2 3 0 3ELN 133 DigitalElectronics 3 3 0 4 — — — — 5 6 0 7

SecondYear–FallSemesterCET 222 ComputerArchitecture 2 0 0 2DFT 151 CADI 2 3 0 3ELN 232 IntroductiontoMicroprocessors 3 3 0 4NOS 120 Linux/UnixSingleuser 2 2 0 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective* 3 0 0 3 — — — — 12 8 0 15

COMPUTERENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY(A40160) TheComputerEngineeringTechnologycurriculumprovidestheskillsrequiredtoinstall, service,andmaintaincomputers,peripherals,networks,andmicroprocessorand computer controlled equipment. It includes training in both hardware andsoftware, emphasizing operating systems concepts to provide a unified view ofcomputersystems. Course work includes mathematics, physics, electronics, digital circuits, andprogramming,withemphasison theoperation,use,andinterfacingofmemoryanddevices to the CPU. Additional topics may include communications, networks,operating systems, programming languages, Internet configuration and design, andindustrialapplications. Graduatesshouldqualifyforemploymentopportunitiesinelectronicstechnology,computerservice,computernetworks,servermaintenance,programming,andotherareasrequiringaknowledgeofelectronicandcomputersystems.Graduatesmayalsoqualifyforcertificationinelectronics,computers,ornetworks.

COURSEREQUIREMENTS WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditA.GeneralEducationCourses 1. RequiredCourses ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3 ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3 MAT 171 PrecalculusAlgebra 3 0 0 3 MAT 171A PrecalculusAlgebraLab 0 2 0 1 2. RequiredSubjectArea Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective* 3 0 0 3B.MajorCourses 1. CoreCourses Toreceiveadegree,diplomaorcertificatefromRCC,astudentmusthavea gradeof“C”orbetterinallcorecoursesfortheprogramofstudy. CET 111 ComputerUpgrade/RepairI 2 3 0 3 CSC 139 VisualBASICProgramming 2 3 0 3 ELC 131 DC/ACCircuitAnalysis 4 3 0 5 ELN 133 DigitalElectronics 3 3 0 4 ELN 137 ElectronicDevicesandCircuits 4 3 0 5C.OtherMajorCourses ATR 218 ComputerIntegratedManufacturing 2 3 0 3 CET 222 ComputerArchitecture 2 0 0 2 CIS 115 IntroductiontoProgramming&Logic2 3 0 3 DFT 151 CADI 2 3 0 3 EGR 285 DesignProject 0 4 0 2 ELC 128 IntroductiontoPLC 2 3 0 3 ELN 232 IntroductiontoMicroprocessors 3 3 0 4 ELN 237 LocalAreaNetworks 2 3 0 3 MAT 172 PrecalculusTrigonometry 3 0 0 3 MAT 172A PrecalculusTrigLab 0 2 0 1 NOS 110 OperatingSystemConcepts 2 3 0 3 NOS 120 Linux/UnixSingleuser 2 2 0 3

152 / COMPUTERENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY COMPUTERINFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY / 153

COMPUTERINFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY(A25260) The Computer Information Technology curriculum is designed to preparegraduatesforemploymentwithorganizationsthatusecomputerstoprocess,manage,andcommunicateinformation.Thisisaflexiblecurriculumthatcanbecustomizedtomeetcommunityinformationsystemsneeds. Courseworkwilldevelopastudent’sability tocommunicatecomplex technicalissuesrelatedtocomputerhardware,software,andnetworksinamannerthatcomputeruserscanunderstand.Classescovercomputeroperationsandterminology,operatingsystems,database,networking,security,andtechnicalsupport. Graduatesshouldqualifyforemploymentinentry-levelpositionswithbusinesses,educationalsystems,andgovernmentalagencieswhichrelyoncomputersystemstomanage information. Graduates should be prepared to sit for industry-recognizedcertificationexams.

COURSEREQUIREMENTS WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditA.GeneralEducationCourses 1. RequiredCourses ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3 ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3 MAT 145 AnalyticalMathematics 3 0 0 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective* 3 0 0 3B.MajorCourses 1. CoreCourses Toreceiveadegree,diplomaorcertificatefromRCC,astudentmusthavea gradeof“C”orbetterinallcorecoursesfortheprogramofstudy. BUS 110 IntroductiontoBusiness 3 0 0 3 CIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3 CIS 115 IntroductiontoProgramming&Logic2 3 0 3 CTS 120 Hardware/SoftwareSupport 2 3 0 3 CTS 285 SystemsAnalysis&Design 3 0 0 3 CTS 289 SystemSupportProject 1 4 0 3 DBA 110 DatabaseConcepts 2 3 0 3 NET 125 NetworkingBasics 1 4 0 3 NOS 110 OperatingSystemConcepts 2 3 0 3 NOS 130 WindowsSingleUser 2 2 0 3 NOS 230 WindowsAdministrationI 2 2 0 3 SEC 110 SecurityConcepts 3 0 0 3 2. OtherMajorCourses CSC 139 VisualBASICProgramming 2 3 0 3 NOS 120 Linux/UNIXSingleUser 2 2 0 3 WEB 110 Internet/WebFundamentals 2 2 0 3 WEB 140 WebDevelopmentTools 2 2 0 3 WEB 230 ImplementingWebServ 2 2 0 3 WEB 250 DatabaseDrivenWebsites 2 2 0 3

SecondYear–SpringSemesterATR 218 ComputerIntegratedManufacturing 2 3 0 3CSC 139 VisualBASICProgramming 2 3 0 3EGR 285 DesignProject 0 4 0 2ELN 237 LocalAreaNetworks 2 3 0 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3 — — — — 9 13 0 14

TotalCreditHours 74

154 / COMPUTERINFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY COMPUTERINFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY / 155

*ApprovedElectivesarelistedonthepagebeforetheCourseDescriptions.+Denotesscheduleandcourserequirementsforadiplomaprogram.

COMPUTERINFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY(CERTIFICATE)(C25260)

COURSEREQUIREMENTS WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical Credit

FirstYear—FallSemesterCIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3NET 125 NetworkingBasics 1 4 0 3NOS 110 OperatingSystemConcepts 2 3 0 3 — — — — 5 9 0 9

FirstYear—SpringSemesterCTS 120 Hardware/SoftwareSupport 2 3 0 3DBA 110 DatabaseConcepts 2 3 0 3NOS 130 WindowsSingleUser 2 2 0 3 — — — — 6 8 0 9

TotalCreditHours 18

C.OtherRequiredCourses ACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1

TotalCreditHours 70*ApprovedElectivesarelistedonthepagebeforetheCourseDescriptions.

SEMESTERSCHEDULECOMPUTERINFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY(DAY)

(+denotesscheduleandcourserequirementsforadiplomaprogram) WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical Credit

FirstYear—FallSemesterACA 111 +CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1CIS 110 +IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3CIS 115 +IntroductiontoProgramming&Logic 2 3 0 3ENG 111 +ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3NET 125 +NetworkingBasics 1 4 0 3NOS 110 +OperatingSystemConcepts 2 3 0 3 — — — — 11 12 0 16

FirstYear—SpringSemesterCSC 139 +VisualBASICProgramming 2 3 0 3DBA 110 +DatabaseConcepts 2 3 0 3ENG 112 +Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3MAT 145 AnalyticalMathematics 3 0 0 3NOS 130 +WindowsSingleUser 2 2 0 3WEB 110 +Internet/WebFundamentals 2 2 0 3 — — — — 14 10 0 18

SecondYear—FallSemesterBUS 110 IntroductiontoBusiness 3 0 0 3CTS 285 SystemsAnalysis&Design 3 0 0 3NOS 120 +Linux/UNIXSingleUser 2 2 0 3NOS 230 WindowsAdministrationI 2 2 0 3SEC 110 +SecurityConcepts 3 0 0 3WEB 140 +WebDevelopmentTools 2 2 0 3 — — — — 15 6 0 18

SecondYear—SpringSemesterCTS 120 +Hardware/SoftwareSupport 2 3 0 3CTS 289 SystemSupportProject 1 4 0 3WEB 230 ImplementingWebServ 2 2 0 3WEB 250 DatabaseDrivenWebsites 2 2 0 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective* 3 0 0 3 — — — — 13 11 0 18

TotalCreditHours 70

156 / CRIMINALJUSTICETECHNOLOGY CRIMINALJUSTICETECHNOLOGY / 157

3. ElectiveCourse(Selectoneofthefollowingcourses)** HIS 131 AmericanHistoryI 3 0 0 3 HIS 132 AmericanHistoryII 3 0 0 3 POL 120 AmericanGovernment 3 0 0 3 SPA 111 ElementarySpanishI 3 0 0 3 SPA 120 SpanishfortheWorkplace 3 0 0 3C.OtherRequiredCourses ACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1

TotalCreditHours 68


SEMESTERSCHEDULECRIMINALJUSTICETECHNOLOGY(DAY)


FirstYear—FallSemesterACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1CIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3CJC 111 IntroductiontoCriminalJustice 3 0 0 3ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3MAT 140 SurveyofMathematics 3 0 0 3PSY 150 GeneralPsychology 3 0 0 3 — — — — 15 2 0 16

FirstYear–SpringSemesterENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3CJC 112 Criminology 3 0 0 3CJC 131 CriminalLaw 3 0 0 3CJC 132 CourtProcedure&Evidence 3 0 0 3CJC 141 Corrections 3 0 0 3SOC 210 IntroductiontoSociology 3 0 0 3 — — — — 18 0 0 18

SecondYear—FallSemesterCJC 113 JuvenileJustice 3 0 0 3CJC 211 Counseling 3 0 0 3CJC 221 InvestigativePrinciples 3 2 0 4CJC 231 ConstitutionalLaw 3 0 0 3 ElectiveCourse** 3 0 0 3 — — — — 15 2 0 16

CRIMINALJUSTICETECHNOLOGY(A55180) TheCriminal Justice curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminaljustice systems and operations. Study will focus on local, state, and federal lawenforcement, judicial processes, corrections and security services. The criminaljusticesystem’srolewithinsocietywillbeexplored. Emphasisisoncriminaljusticesystems,criminology,juvenilejustice,criminalandconstitutionallaw,investigativeprinciples,ethicsandcommunityrelations.Additionalstudymayincludeissuesandconceptsofgovernment,counseling,communications,computersandtechnology. Employment opportunities exist in a variety of local, state, and federal lawenforcement,corrections,andsecurityfields.Examplesincludepoliceofficer,deputysheriff,countydetentionofficer,statetrooper,intensiveprobation/parolesurveillanceofficer,correctionalofficer,andlosspreventionspecialist.

COURSEREQUIREMENTS TheCriminalJusticeA.A.S.DegreeProgramatRichmondCommunityCollegeiscertifiedasmeetingtheeducationalandprogramrequirementsoftheNorthCarolinaCriminalJusticeEducationandTrainingStandardsCommission. WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditA.GeneralEducationCourses 1. RequiredCourses ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3 ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3 MAT 140 SurveyofMathematics 3 0 0 3 PSY 150 GeneralPsychology 3 0 0 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3B.MajorCourses 1. CoreCourses Toreceiveadegree,diplomaorcertificatefromRCC,astudentmusthavea gradeof“C”orbetterinallcorecoursesfortheprogramofstudy. CJC 111 IntroductiontoCriminalJustice 3 0 0 3 CJC 112 Criminology 3 0 0 3 CJC 113 JuvenileJustice 3 0 0 3 CJC 131 CriminalLaw 3 0 0 3 CJC 212 Ethics&CommunityRelations 3 0 0 3 CJC 221 InvestigativePrinciples 3 2 0 4 CJC 231 ConstitutionalLaw 3 0 0 3 2. OtherMajorCourses CIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3 CJC 132 CourtProcedure&Evidence 3 0 0 3 CJC 141 Corrections 3 0 0 3 CJC 160 Terrorism:UnderlyingIssues 3 0 0 3 CJC 211 Counseling 3 0 0 3 CJC 215 Organization&Administration 3 0 0 3 CJC 222 Criminalistics 3 0 0 3 CJC 233 CorrectionalLaw 3 0 0 3 SOC 210 IntroductiontoSociology 3 0 0 3

158 / CRIMINALJUSTICETECHNOLOGY CRIMINALJUSTICETECHNOLOGY / 159

OddYears—FallSemesterCJC 132 CourtProcedure&Evidence 3 0 0 3CJC 231 ConstitutionalLaw 3 0 0 3 ElectiveCourse** 3 0 0 3 — — — — 9 0 0 9

EvenYears—SpringSemesterCJC 212 Ethics&CommunityRelations 3 0 0 3CJC 215 Organization&Administration 3 0 0 3SOC 210 IntroductiontoSociology 3 0 0 3 — — — — 9 0 0 9

TotalCreditHours 68


CRIMINALJUSTICETECHNOLOGY(DIPLOMA)(D55180)COURSEREQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED: WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditCIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3CJC 111 IntroductiontoCriminalJustice 3 0 0 3CJC 112 Criminology 3 0 0 3CJC 221 InvestigativePrinciples 3 2 0 4CJC 231 ConstitutionalLaw 3 0 0 3CJC 141 Corrections 3 0 0 3ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3MAT 140 SurveyofMathematics 3 0 0 3

ANYFIVE(5)OFTHEFOLLOWINGCRIMINALJUSTICECOURSES:CJC 113 JuvenileJustice 3 0 0 3CJC 131 CriminalLaw 3 0 0 3CJC 132 CourtProcedure&Evidence 3 0 0 3CJC 160 Terrorism:UnderlyingIssues 3 0 0 3CJC 211 Counseling 3 0 0 3CJC 212 Ethics&CommunityRelations 3 0 0 3CJC 215 Organization&Administration 3 0 0 3CJC 233 CorrectionalLaw 3 0 0 3

TotalCreditHours 43

SecondYear–SpringSemesterCJC 160 Terrorism:UnderlyingIssues 3 0 0 3CJC 212 Ethics&CommunityRelations 3 0 0 3CJC 215 Organization&Administration 3 0 0 3CJC 222 Criminalistics 3 0 0 3CJC 233 CorrectionalLaw 3 0 0 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3 — — — — 18 0 0 18

TotalCreditHours 68


SEMESTERSCHEDULECRIMINALJUSTICETECHNOLOGY(EVENING)


FirstYear—FallSemesterACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1CJC 111 IntroductiontoCriminalJustice 3 0 0 3CJC 131 CriminalLaw 3 0 0 3CJC 141 Corrections 3 0 0 3ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3 — — — — 13 0 0 13

FirstYear—SpringSemesterCIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3CJC 112 Criminology 3 0 0 3CJC 113 JuvenileJustice 3 0 0 3CJC 211 Counseling 3 0 0 3ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3 — — — — 14 2 0 15SecondandThirdYears(AlternatingSequences)EvenYears—FallSemester

CJC 221 InvestigativePrinciples 3 2 0 4CJC 233 CorrectionalLaw 3 0 0 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3 — — — — 9 2 0 10

OddYears—SpringSemesterCJC 160 Terrorism:UnderlyingIssues 3 0 0 3CJC 222 Criminalistics 3 0 0 3MAT 140 SurveyofMathematics 3 0 0 3PSY 150 GeneralPsychology 3 0 0 3 — — — — 12 0 0 12

160 / EARLYCHILDHOODEDUCATION EARLYCHILDHOODEDUCATION / 161

3. RequiredSubjectArea EDUElective(Selectoneofthefollowing)** EDU 163 ClassroomMgt&Instruct 3 0 0 3 EDU 234 Infants,Toddlers,&Twos 3 0 0 3 EDU 235 School-AgeDev&Programs 3 0 0 3 EDU 250 PRAXISIPreparation 1 0 0 1 EDU 262 EarlyChildhoodAdministrationII 3 0 0 3C.OtherRequiredCourses ACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1



SEMESTERSCHEDULEEARLYCHILDHOODEDUCATION(DAY)


FirstYear–FallSemesterACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1CIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3EDU 119 IntrotoEarlyChildhoodEducation 4 0 0 4EDU 131 Child,Family,&Community 3 0 0 3EDU 144 ChildDevelopmentI 3 0 0 3ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3 — — — — 16 2 0 17

FirstYear–SpringSemesterEDU 145 ChildDevelopmentII 3 0 0 3EDU 146 ChildGuidance 3 0 0 3EDU 151 CreativeActivities 3 0 0 3EDU 151A CreativeActivitiesLab 0 2 0 1EDU 153 Health,Safety,&Nutrition 3 0 0 3ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3PSY 150 GeneralPsychology 3 0 0 3 — — — — 18 2 0 19 SecondYear–FallSemesterCOE 111 Co-opWorkExperienceI 0 0 10 1COE 115 WorkExperienceSeminarI 1 0 0 1EDU 221 ChildrenwithExceptionalities 3 0 0 3EDU 251 ExplorationActivities 3 0 0 3EDU 261 EarlyChildhoodAdministrationI 3 0 0 3EDU 280 Language&LiteracyExperiences 3 0 0 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3 — — — — 16 0 10 17

EARLYCHILDHOODEDUCATION(A55220) The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work withchildren from birth through eight in diverse learning environments. Studentswillcombinelearnedtheorieswithpracticeinactualsettingswithyoungchildrenunderthesupervisionofqualifiedteachers. Coursework includeschildgrowthanddevelopment;physical/nutritionalneedsofchildren;careandguidanceofchildren;andcommunicationskillswith familiesand children. Students will foster the cognitive/language, physical/motor, social/emotional,andcreativedevelopmentofyoungchildren. Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriateprograms in early childhood settings. Employment opportunities include childdevelopment and child care programs, preschools, public and private schools,recreationalcenters,HeadStartPrograms,andschool-ageprograms.

COURSEREQUIREMENTS WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditA.GeneralEducationCourses 1. RequiredCourses ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3 ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3 MAT 140 SurveyofMathematics 3 0 0 3 PSY 150 GeneralPsychology 3 0 0 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3B.MajorCourses 1. CoreCourses Toreceiveadegree,diplomaorcertificatefromRCC,astudentmusthavea gradeof“C”orbetterinallcorecoursesfortheprogramofstudy. EDU 119 IntrotoEarlyChildhoodEducation 4 0 0 4 EDU 131 Child,Family,&Community 3 0 0 3 EDU 144 ChildDevelopmentI 3 0 0 3 EDU 145 ChildDevelopmentII 3 0 0 3 EDU 146 ChildGuidance 3 0 0 3 EDU 151 CreativeActivities 3 0 0 3 EDU 153 Health,Safety,&Nutrition 3 0 0 3 EDU 221 ChildrenwithExceptionalities 3 0 0 3 EDU 271 EducationalTechnology 2 2 0 3 EDU 280 Language&LiteracyExperiences 3 0 0 3 EDU 284 EarlyChildCapstonePracticum 1 9 0 4 2. OtherMajorCourses CIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3 COE 111 Co-opWorkExperienceI 0 0 10 1 COE 115 WorkExperienceSeminarI 1 0 0 1 EDU 151A CreativeActivitiesLab 0 2 0 1 EDU 251 ExplorationActivities 3 0 0 3 EDU 259 CurriculumPlanning 3 0 0 3 EDU 261 EarlyChildhoodAdministrationI 3 0 0 3 EDU 282 EarlyChildhoodLiterature 3 0 0 3

162 / EARLYCHILDHOODEDUCATION EARLYCHILDHOODEDUCATION / 163

OddYears—FallSemester

COE 111 Co-opWorkExperienceI 0 0 10 1COE 115 WorkExperienceSeminarI 1 0 0 1EDU 280 Language&LiteracyExperiences 3 0 0 3MAT 140 SurveyofMathematics 3 0 0 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3 — — — — 10 0 10 11

EvenYears—SpringSemesterEDU 251 ExplorationActivities 3 0 0 3EDU 259 CurriculumPlanning 3 0 0 3EDU 282 EarlyChildhoodLiterature 3 0 0 3EDU 284 EarlyChildCapstonePracticum 1 9 0 4 — — — — 10 9 0 13



SEMESTERSCHEDULEEARLYCHILDHOODEDUCATION(CERTIFICATE)(C55220) WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical Credit

FirstYear–FallSemesterEDU 119 IntrotoEarlyChildhoodEducation 4 0 0 4EDU 131 Child,Family,&Community 3 0 0 3EDU 144 ChildDevelopmentI 3 0 0 3 — — — — 10 0 0 10

FirstYear–SpringSemesterCOE 111 Co-opWorkExperienceI 0 0 10 1COE 115 WorkExperienceSeminarI 1 0 0 1EDU 145 ChildDevelopmentII 3 0 0 3ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3 — — — — 7 0 10 8

TotalCreditHours 18

SecondYear–SpringSemesterEDU 259 CurriculumPlanning 3 0 0 3EDU 271 EducationalTechnology 2 2 0 3EDU 282 EarlyChildhoodLiterature 3 0 0 3EDU 284 EarlyChildCapstonePracticum 1 9 0 4MAT 140 SurveyofMathematics 3 0 0 3 EDUElective** 1/3 0 0 1/3 — — — — 13/15 11 0 17/19


SEMESTERSCHEDULEEARLYCHILDHOODEDUCATION(EVENING)


FirstYear-FallSemesterACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1EDU 119 IntrotoEarlyChildhoodEducation 4 0 0 4EDU 144 ChildDevelopmentI 3 0 0 3ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3 — — — — 11 0 0 11

FirstYear-SpringSemesterCIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3EDU 145 ChildDevelopmentII 3 0 0 3EDU 146 ChildGuidance 3 0 0 3ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3 — — — — 11 2 0 12SecondandThirdYears(AlternatingSequences)EvenYears—FallSemesterEDU 131 Child,Family,&Community 3 0 0 3EDU 221 ChildrenwithExceptionalities 3 0 0 3EDU 261 EarlyChildhoodAdministrationI 3 0 0 3PSY 150 GeneralPsychology 3 0 0 3 — — — — 12 0 0 12

OddYears-SpringSemesterEDU 151 CreativeActivities 3 0 0 3EDU 151A CreativeActivitiesLab 0 2 0 1EDU 153 Health,Safety,&Nutrition 3 0 0 3EDU 271 EducationalTechnology 2 2 0 3 EDUElective** 1/3 0 0 1/3 — — — — 9/11 4 0 11/13

**EDUElective:EDU163,EDU234,EDU235,EDU250orEDU262

164 / ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICSTECHNOLOGY ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICSTECHNOLOGY / 165

SEMESTERSCHEDULEELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICSTECHNOLOGY(EVENING)


FirstYear—FallSemesterELC 112 DC/ACElectricity 3 6 0 5ELC 118 NationalElectricCode 1 2 0 2ELC 119 NECCalculations 1 2 0 2 — — — — 5 10 0 9

FirstYear–SpringSemesterELC 113 BasicWiringI 2 6 0 4ENG 102 AppliedCommunicationsII 3 0 0 3PSY 101 AppliedPsychology 3 0 0 3 — — — — 8 6 0 10

FirstYear–SummerSemesterELC 125 DiagramsandSchematics 1 2 0 2ELC 134 TransformerApplications 1 2 0 2 — — — — 2 4 0 4

SecondYear—FallSemesterELC 114 BasicWiringII 2 6 0 4ELN 229 IndustrialElectronics 3 3 0 4 — — — — 5 9 0 8

SecondYear–SpringSemesterELC 117 MotorsandControls 2 6 0 4ELC 128 IntroductiontoPLC 2 3 0 3 — — — — 4 9 0 7

TotalCreditHours 38

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICSTECHNOLOGY(DIPLOMA)(D35220)

TheElectrical/ElectronicsTechnologycurriculumisdesignedtoprovidetrainingfor persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical/electronicsystemsfoundinresidential,commercialandindustrialfacilities. Training,mostofwhichishands-on,will includesuchtopicsasAC/DCtheory,basicwiringpractices,digitalelectronics,programmablelogiccontrollers,industrialmotorcontrols,theNationalElectricCode,andothersubjectsaslocalneedsrequire. Graduatesshouldqualifyforavarietyofjobsintheelectrical/electronicsfieldasanon-the-jobtraineeorapprentice,assistinginthelayout,installationandmaintenanceofelectrical/electronicsystems.

COURSEREQUIREMENTS WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditA.GeneralEducationCourses 1. RequiredCourses ENG 102 AppliedCommunicationsII 3 0 0 3 PSY 101 AppliedPsychology 3 0 0 3B.MajorCourses 1. CoreCourses Toreceiveadegree,diplomaorcertificatefromRCC,astudentmusthavea gradeof“C”orbetterinallcorecoursesfortheprogramofstudy. ELC 112 DC/ACElectricity 3 6 0 5 ELC 113 BasicWiringI 2 6 0 4 ELC 117 MotorsandControls 2 6 0 4 ELC 128 IntroductiontoPLC 2 3 0 3 ELN 229 IndustrialElectronics 3 3 0 4 2. OtherMajorCourses ELC 114 BasicWiringII 2 6 0 4 ELC 118 NationalElectricCode 1 2 0 2 ELC 119 NECCalculations 1 2 0 2 ELC 125 DiagramsandSchematics 1 2 0 2 ELC 134 TransformerApplications 1 2 0 2

TotalCreditHours 38

166 / ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICSTECHNOLOGY ELECTRONICSENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY / 167

ELECTRONICSENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY(A40200) The Electronics Engineering Technology curriculum prepares individuals tobecometechnicianswhodesign,build,install,test,troubleshoot,repair,andmodifydevelopmentalandproductionelectroniccomponents,equipment,andsystemssuchasindustrial/computercontrols,manufacturingsystems,communicationsystems,andpowerelectronicsystems. Abroad-basedcoreofcourses,includingbasicelectricity,solid-statefundamentals,digital concepts and microprocessors ensures the student will develop the skillsnecessarytoperformentry-leveltasks.Emphasisisplacedondevelopingthestudent’sabilitytoanalyzeandtroubleshootelectronicsystems. Graduatesshouldqualifyforemploymentasengineeringassistantsorelectronictechnicianswith job titles such as, electronics engineering technician,field servicetechnician, maintenance technician, electronic tester, electronic systems integrator,benchtechnician,andproductioncontroltechnician.

COURSEREQUIREMENTS WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditA.GeneralEducationCourses 1. RequiredCourses ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3 ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3 MAT 171 PrecalculusAlgebra 3 0 0 3 MAT 171A PrecalculusAlgebraLab 0 2 0 1 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective* 3 0 0 3B.MajorCourses 1. CoreCourses Toreceiveadegree,diplomaorcertificatefromRCC,astudentmusthavea gradeof“C”orbetterinallcorecoursesfortheprogramofstudy. ELC 131 DC/ACCircuitAnalysis 4 3 0 5 ELN 133 DigitalElectronics 3 3 0 4 ELN 137 ElectronicDevicesandCircuits 4 3 0 5 ELN 232 IntroductiontoMicroprocessors 3 3 0 4 2. OtherMajorCourses ATR 218 ComputerIntegratedManufacturing 2 3 0 3 CET 111 ComputerUpgrade/RepairI 2 3 0 3 CIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3 DFT 151 CADI 2 3 0 3 EGR 285 DesignProject 0 4 0 2 ELC 128 IntroductiontoPLC 2 3 0 3 ELN 132 LinearICApplications 3 3 0 4 ELN 237 LocalAreaNetworks 2 3 0 3 HYD 110 Hydraulics/PneumaticsI 2 3 0 3 MAT 172 PrecalculusTrigonometry 3 0 0 3 MAT 172A PrecalculusTrigLab 0 2 0 1 PHY 110 ConceptualPhysics 3 0 0 3 PHY 110A ConceptualPhysicsLab 0 2 0 1C.OtherRequiredCourses ACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1 TotalCreditHours 70

SEMESTERSCHEDULEELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICSTECHNOLOGY

(CERTIFICATE)(C35220)


FirstYear—FallSemesterELC 112 DC/ACElectricity 3 6 0 5ELC 118 NationalElectricCode 1 2 0 2 — — — — 4 8 0 7

FirstYear–SpringSemesterELC 113 BasicWiringI 2 6 0 4ELC 117 MotorsandControls 2 6 0 4 — — — — 4 12 0 8

FirstYear–SummerSemesterELC 125 DiagramsandSchematics 1 2 0 2 — — — — 1 2 0 2

TotalCreditHours 17

168 / ELECTRONICSENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP / 169

ENTREPRENEURSHIP(CERTIFICATE)(C25490) The Entrepreneurship curriculum is designed to provide students with theknowledge and the skills necessary for employment and growth as self-employedbusinessowners. Courseworkincludesdevelopingastudent’sability tomakeinformeddecisionsas future business owners. Courses include entrepreneurial concepts learned ininnovationandcreativity,businessfunding,andmarketing.Additionalcourseworkincludescomputersandeconomics. Throughtheseskills,studentswillhaveasoundeducationbaseinentrepreneurshipforlifelonglearning.Graduatesarepreparedtobeself-employedandopentheirownbusinesses.

COURSEREQUIREMENTS WorkExp/ Class Lab ClinicalCredit

A.GeneralEducationCourses 1. RequiredCourses NoneB.MajorCourses 1. CoreCourses Toreceiveadegree,diplomaorcertificatefromRCC,astudentmusthavea gradeof“C”orbetterinallcorecoursesfortheprogramofstudy. BUS280REALSmallBusiness 4 0 0 4 ETR210IntrotoEntrepreneurship 3 0 0 3 ETR215LawforEntrepreneurs 3 0 0 3 ETR230EntrepreneurMarketing 3 0 0 3C.OtherRequiredCourses None TotalCreditHours 13


SEMESTERSCHEDULEELECTRONICSENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY(DAY)


FirstYear—FallSemesterACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1CIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3ELC 131 DC/ACCircuitAnalysis 4 3 0 5ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3MAT 171 PrecalculusAlgebra 3 0 0 3MAT 171A PrecalculusAlgebraLab 0 2 0 1 — — — — 13 7 0 16

FirstYear–SpringSemesterCET 111 ComputerUpgrade/RepairI 2 3 0 3ELN 137 ElectronicDevicesandCircuits 4 3 0 5ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3MAT 172 PrecalculusTrigonometry 3 0 0 3MAT 172A PrecalculusTrigLab 0 2 0 1PHY 110 ConceptualPhysics 3 0 0 3PHY 110A ConceptualPhysicsLab 0 2 0 1 — — — — 15 10 0 19

FirstYear–SummerTermELC 128 IntroductiontoPLC 2 3 0 3ELN 133 DigitalElectronics 3 3 0 4 — — — — 5 6 0 7

SecondYear—FallSemesterDFT 151 CADI 2 3 0 3ELN 132 LinearICApplications 3 3 0 4ELN 232 IntroductiontoMicroprocessors 3 3 0 4 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3 — — — — 11 9 0 14

SecondYear–SpringSemesterATR 218 ComputerIntegratedManufacturing 2 3 0 3EGR 285 DesignProject 0 4 0 2ELN 237 LocalAreaNetworks 2 3 0 3HYD 110 Hydraulics/PneumaticsI 2 3 0 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective* 3 0 0 3 — — — — 9 13 0 14

TotalCreditHours 70


170 / GENERALOCCUPATIONALTECHNOLOGY GLOBALLOGISTICSTECHNOLOGY / 171

GLOBALLOGISTICSTECHNOLOGY(A25170) TheGlobalLogisticsTechnologycurriculumpreparesindividualsforamultitudeofcareeropportunitiesindistribution,transportation,andmanufacturingorganizations.Classroominstruction,fieldofstudyexperiences,andpracticallaboratoryapplicationsoflogisticsmanagementandglobaltechnologycapabilitiesareincludedintheprogramofstudy. Courseworkincludescomputerapplications,accounting,businesslaw,economics,management, industrial sciences, and international studies. Students will solvedifferent levels of logistics-related problems through case study evaluations andsupplychainprojectsutilizinglogisticalhardwareandintelligentsoftwaretools. Graduatesshouldqualifyforpositions inawiderangeofgovernmentagencies,manufacturing,andserviceorganizations.Employmentopportunitiesincludeentry-level purchasing, material management, warehousing, inventory, transportationcoordinators,andlogisticsanalysts.Uponcompletion,graduatesmaybeeligibleforcertificationcredentialsthroughAPICSandAST&L.

COURSEREQUIREMENTSCoursesinbold-italicswillbeofferedthroughForsythTechnicalCommunityCollege. WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditA.GeneralEducationCourses 1. RequiredCourses COM 231 PublicSpeaking 3 0 0 3 ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3 MAT 140 SurveyofMathematics 3 0 0 3 PSY 150 GeneralPsychology 3 0 0 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3B.MajorCourses 1. CoreCourses Toreceiveadegree,diplomaorcertificatefromRCC,astudentmusthavea gradeof“C”orbetterinallcorecoursesfortheprogramofstudy. BUS 115 BusinessLawI 3 0 0 3 BUS 137 PrinciplesofManagement 3 0 0 3 CIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3 DBA 110 DatabaseConcepts 2 3 0 3 INT 110 InternationalBusiness 3 0 0 3 LOG 110 Introduction to Logistics 3 0 0 3 LOG 125 Transportation Logistics 3 0 0 3 LOG 215 Supply Chain Management 3 0 0 3 LOG 235 Import/Export Management 3 0 0 3 LOG 240 Purchasing Logistics 3 0 0 3 LOG 250 Advanced Global Logistics 3 2 0 4 2. OtherMajorCourses ACC 120 PrinciplesofFinancialAccounting 3 2 0 4 CTS 130 Spreadsheet 2 2 0 3 BusinessElectiveI 3 0 0 3 BusinessElectiveII 3 0 0 3 BusinessElectiveIII 3 0 0 3


GENERALOCCUPATIONALTECHNOLOGY(A55280) The General Occupational Technology curriculum provides individuals withan opportunity to upgrade skills and to earn an associate degree, diploma, and/orcertificatebytakingcoursessuitedforindividualoccupationalinterestsand/orneeds. Thecurriculumcontentwillbecustomizedforstudentsaccordingtooccupationalinterestsandneeds.Aprogramofstudyforeachstudentwillbeselectedfromanynon-developmentallevelcoursesofferedbytheCollege. Graduateswillbecomemoreeffectiveworkers,betterqualifiedforadvancementswithintheirfieldofemployment,andbecomequalifiedforawiderangeofentry-levelemploymentopportunities.

COURSEREQUIREMENTS

CreditA.GeneralEducationCourses 1. RequiredCourses English/Communications 6 Humanities/FineArts 3 NaturalSciences/Mathematics 3 Social/BehavioralSciences 3

B.MajorCourses 1. CoreCourses SelectcorecoursesfromapprovedcurriculumsatRCC. 18 2. OtherMajorCourses SelectmajorcoursesfromapprovedcurriculumsatRCC. 31-42

C.OtherRequiredCourses ACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1

TotalCreditHours 65-76

An“IndividualStudentProgramofStudy”formmustbecompletedbytheRegistrarandonfileintheRegistrar’sofficewhenthestudentbeginstheprogramofstudyandmustbeupdatedeverysemester.

172 / GLOBALLOGISTICSTECHNOLOGY HEALTHCAREMANAGEMENTTECHNOLOGY / 173

HEALTHCAREMANAGEMENTTECHNOLOGY(A25200) The Healthcare Management Technology curriculum is designed to preparestudents for employment inhealthcarebusiness andfinancial operations. Studentswillgainacomprehensiveunderstandingoftheapplicationofmanagementprinciplestothehealthcareenvironment. Thecurriculumplacesemphasisonplanning,organizing,directing,andcontrollingtasks related to healthcare organizational objectives including the legal and ethicalenvironment. Emphasis isplacedon thedevelopmentofeffectivecommunication,managerial,andsupervisoryskills. Graduatesmayfindemploymentinhealthcaresettingsincludinghospitals,medicaloffices, clinics, long-term care facilities, and insurance companies. Graduates areeligible to sit for various certification exams upon completion of the degree witha combination of a minimum of two years administrative experience. Eligiblecertificationsinclude,butarenotlimitedto,theProfessionalAssociationofHealthcareOffice Managers (PAHCOM), the Healthcare Financial Management Association(HFMA),theCertifiedPatientAccountManager(CPAM)andtheCertifiedManagerofPatientAccounts(CMPA)examinations.

COURSEREQUIREMENTS WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditA.GeneralEducationCourses 1. RequiredCourses ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3 ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3 MAT 140 SurveyofMathematics 3 0 0 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective* 3 0 0 3B.MajorCourses 1. CoreCourses Toreceiveadegree,diplomaorcertificatefromRCC,astudentmusthavea gradeof“C”orbetterinallcorecoursesfortheprogramofstudy. ACC 120 PrinciplesofFinancialAccounting 3 2 0 4 ACC 121 PrinciplesofManagerialAccounting 3 2 0 4 HMT 110 IntrotoHealthcareManagement 3 0 0 3 HMT 210 MedicalInsurance 3 0 0 3 HMT 211 Long-TermCareAdministration 3 0 0 3 HMT 220 HealthcareFinancialManagement 4 0 0 4 MED 118 MedicalLawandEthics 2 0 0 2 MED 121 MedicalTerminologyI 3 0 0 3 MED 122 MedicalTerminologyII 3 0 0 3 2. OtherMajorCourses ACC 225 CostAccounting 3 0 0 3 BUS 137 PrinciplesofManagement 3 0 0 3 BUS 153 HumanResourceManagement 3 0 0 3 CIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3 COE 111 Co-opWorkExperienceI 0 0 10 1 COE 115 WorkExperienceSeminarI 1 0 0 1 CTS 130 Spreadsheet 2 2 0 3 HMT 212 MgtofHealthcareOrganizations 3 0 0 3 OST 131 Keyboarding 1 2 0 2


BusinessElective(choosefromthefollowing)ACC 121 PrinciplesofManagerialAccounting 3 2 0 4BUS 110 IntroductiontoBusiness 3 0 0 3BUS 116 BusinessLawII 3 0 0 3BUS 230 SmallBusinessManagement 3 0 0 3MKT 120 PrinciplesofMarketing 3 0 0 3MKT 224 InternationalMarketing 3 0 0 3

174 / HEALTHCAREMANAGEMENTTECHNOLOGY HUMANSERVICESTECHNOLOGY / 175

HUMANSERVICESTECHNOLOGY(A45380) The Human Services Technology curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies which provide social, community, andeducationalservices.Alongwithcorecourses,studentstakecourseswhichpreparethemforspecializationinspecifichumanserviceareas. Studentswilltakecoursesfromavarietyofdisciplines.Emphasisincorecoursesisplacedondevelopmentofrelevantknowledge,skills,andattitudesinhumanservices.Fieldwork experiencewill provide opportunities for application of knowledge andskillslearnedintheclassroom. Graduatesshouldqualifyforpositionsinmentalhealth,childcare,familyservices,social services, rehabilitation, correction, and educational agencies. Graduateschoosingtocontinuetheireducationmayselectfromavarietyoftransferprogramsatseniorpublicandprivateinstitutions.

COURSEREQUIREMENTS WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditA.GeneralEducationCourses 1. RequiredCourses ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3 ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3 MAT 140 SurveyofMathematics 3 0 0 3 SOC 210 IntroductiontoSociology 3 0 0 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3B.MajorCourses 1. CoreCourses Toreceiveadegree,diplomaorcertificatefromRCC,astudentmusthavea gradeof“C”orbetterinallcorecoursesfortheprogramofstudy. HSE 110 IntroductiontoHumanServices 2 2 0 3 HSE 112 GroupProcessI 1 2 0 2 HSE 123 InterviewingTechniques 2 2 0 3 HSE 125 Counseling 2 2 0 3 HSE 210 HumanServicesIssues 2 0 0 2 HSE 225 CrisisIntervention 3 0 0 3 PSY 150 GeneralPsychology 3 0 0 3 PSY 241 DevelopmentalPsychology 3 0 0 3 SOC 213 SociologyoftheFamily 3 0 0 3 2. OtherMajorCourses CIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3 COE 111 Co-opWorkExperienceI 0 0 10 1 COE 115 WorkExperienceSeminarI 1 0 0 1 COE 121 Co-opWorkExperienceII 0 0 10 1 COE 125 WorkExperienceSeminarII 1 0 0 1 GRO 120 Gerontology 3 0 0 3 HSE 155 CommunityResourcesManagement 2 0 0 2 HSE 220 CaseManagement 2 2 0 3 HSE 227 Children&AdolescentsinCrisis 3 0 0 3 HSE 250 FinancialServices 2 0 0 2 HSE 251 ActivitiesTherapy 2 2 0 3


TotalCreditHours 67

SEMESTERSCHEDULEHEALTHCAREMANAGEMENTTECHNOLOGY(DAY)


FirstYear—FallSemesterACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1ACC 120 PrinciplesofFinancialAccounting 3 2 0 4BUS 137 PrinciplesofManagement 3 0 0 3ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3MAT 140 SurveyofMathematics 3 0 0 3MED 121 MedicalTerminologyI 3 0 0 3 — — — — 16 2 0 17

FirstYear-SpringSemesterACC 121 PrinciplesofManagerialAccounting 3 2 0 4CIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3HMT 110 IntrotoHealthcareManagement 3 0 0 3MED 122 MedicalTerminologyII 3 0 0 3OST 131 Keyboarding 1 2 0 2 — — — — 15 6 0 18

SecondYear-FallSemesterACC 225 CostAccounting 3 0 0 3BUS 153 HumanResourceManagement 3 0 0 3HMT 211 Long-TermCareAdministration 3 0 0 3HMT 212 MgtofHealthCareOrganizations 3 0 0 3MED 118 MedicalLawandEthics 2 0 0 2 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3 — — — — 17 0 0 17

SecondYear-SpringSemesterCOE 111 Co-opWorkExperienceI 0 0 10 1COE 115 WorkExperienceSeminarI 1 0 0 1CTS 130 Spreadsheet 2 2 0 3HMT 210 MedicalInsurance 3 0 0 3HMT 220 HealthcareFinancialManagement 4 0 0 4 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective* 3 0 0 3 — — — — 13 2 10 15

TotalCreditHours 67


176 / HUMANSERVICESTECHNOLOGY HUMANSERVICESTECHNOLOGY / 177

SecondYear–SpringSemesterCOE 121 Co-opWorkExperienceII 0 0 10 1COE 125 WorkExperienceSeminarII 1 0 0 1HSE 210 HumanServicesIssues 2 0 0 2HSE 220 CaseManagement 2 2 0 3HSE 225 CrisisIntervention 3 0 0 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3 — — — — 11 2 10 13

TotalCreditHours 67


SEMESTERSCHEDULEHUMANSERVICESTECHNOLOGY(EVENING)


FirstYear—FallSemesterACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1CIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3HSE 110 IntroductiontoHumanServices 2 2 0 3 — — — — 8 4 0 10

FirstYear—SpringSemesterENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3HSE 123 InterviewingTechniques 2 2 0 3PSY 150 GeneralPsychology 3 0 0 3SOC 210 IntroductiontoSociology 3 0 0 3 — — — — 11 2 0 12

SecondandThirdYears(AlternatingSequences)

EvenYears—SummerSemesterSOC 225 SocialDiversity 3 0 0 3 orSWK 113 WorkingwithDiversity 3 0 0 3 — — — — 3 0 0 3

EvenYears—FallSemesterCOE 111 Co-opWorkExperienceI 0 0 10 1COE 115 WorkExperienceSeminarI 1 0 0 1HSE 227 Children&AdolescentsinCrisis 3 0 0 3HSE 251 ActivitiesTherapy 2 2 0 3 — — — — 6 2 10 8

SOC 225 SocialDiversity 3 0 0 3 or SWK 113 WorkingwithDiversity 3 0 0 3C.OtherRequiredCourses ACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1

TotalCreditHours 67


SEMESTERSCHEDULEHUMANSERVICESTECHNOLOGY(DAY)

WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical Credit FirstYear—FallSemesterACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3HSE 110 IntroductiontoHumanServices 2 2 0 3HSE 123 InterviewingTechniques 2 2 0 3PSY 150 GeneralPsychology 3 0 0 3SOC 210 IntroductiontoSociology 3 0 0 3 — — — — 14 4 0 16

FirstYear–SpringSemesterCIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3HSE 112 GroupProcessI 1 2 0 2HSE 125 Counseling 2 2 0 3MAT 140 SurveyofMathematics 3 0 0 3 — — — — 11 6 0 14

FirstYear–SummerTermGRO 120 Gerontology 3 0 0 3HSE 155 CommunityResourcesManagement 2 0 0 2HSE 250 FinancialServices 2 0 0 2SOC 213 SociologyoftheFamily 3 0 0 3 — — — — 10 0 0 10

SecondYear—FallSemesterCOE 111 Co-opWorkExperienceI 0 0 10 1COE 115 WorkExperienceSeminarI 1 0 0 1HSE 251 ActivitiesTherapy 2 2 0 3HSE 227 Children&AdolescentsinCrisis 3 0 0 3PSY 241 DevelopmentalPsychology 3 0 0 3SOC 225 SocialDiversity 3 0 0 3 orSWK 113 WorkingwithDiversity 3 0 0 3 — — — — 12 2 10 14

178 / HUMANSERVICESTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIALSYSTEMSTECHNOLOGY / 179

INDUSTRIALSYSTEMSTECHNOLOGY(A50240) TheIndustrialSystemsTechnologycurriculumisdesignedtoprepareorupgradeindividuals to safely service, maintain, repair, or install equipment. Instructionincludestheoryandskilltrainingneededforinspecting,testing,troubleshooting,anddiagnosingindustrialsystems. Students will learnmulti-craft technical skills in blueprint reading,mechanicalsystems maintenance, electricity, hydraulics/pneumatics, welding, machiningor fabrication, and includes various diagnostic and repair procedures. Practicalapplication in these industrial systemswillbeemphasizedandadditionaladvancedcourseworkmaybeoffered. Uponcompletionofthiscurriculum,graduatesshouldbeabletoindividually,orwithateam,safelyinstall,inspect,diagnose,repair,andmaintainindustrialprocessandsupportequipment. Studentswillalsobeencouragedtodeveloptheirskillsaslife-longlearners.

COURSEREQUIREMENTS WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditA.GeneralEducationCourses 1. RequiredCourses ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3 ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3 MAT 140 SurveyofMathematics 3 0 0 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective* 3 0 0 3B.MajorCourses 1. CoreCourses Toreceiveadegree,diplomaorcertificatefromRCC,astudentmusthavea gradeof“C”orbetterinallcorecoursesfortheprogramofstudy. BPR 111 BlueprintReading 1 2 0 2 ELC 112 DC/ACElectricity 3 6 0 5 HYD 110 Hydraulics/PneumaticsI 2 3 0 3 or HYD 115 IndustrialHydraulics 2 2 0 3 ISC 112 IndustrialSafety 2 0 0 2 MEC 111 MachineProcessesI 1 4 0 3 MNT 110 IntrotoMaintenanceProcedures 1 3 0 2 WLD 112 BasicWeldingProcesses 1 3 0 2 2. OtherMajorCourses ATR 218 ComputerIntegratedManufacturing 2 3 0 3 CIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3 ELC 117 MotorsandControls 2 6 0 4 ELC 120 IntroductiontoWiring 2 2 0 3 ELC 125 DiagramsandSchematics 1 2 0 2 ELC 128 IntroductiontoPLC 2 3 0 3 HYD 180 PneumaticsinAutomation 2 3 0 3 MAC 114 IntroductiontoMetrology 2 0 0 2 MEC 130 Mechanisms 2 2 0 3 MNT 230 Pumps&PipingSystems 1 3 0 2

OddYears—SpringSemesterCOE 121 Co-opWorkExperienceII 0 0 10 1COE 125 WorkExperienceSeminarII 1 0 0 1HSE 210 HumanServicesIssues 2 0 0 2HSE 220 CaseManagement 2 2 0 3MAT 140 SurveyofMathematics 3 0 0 3SOC 213 SociologyoftheFamily 3 0 0 3 — — — — 11 2 10 13

OddYears—FallSemesterHSE 112 GroupProcessI 1 2 0 2HSE 125 Counseling 2 2 0 3HSE 225 CrisisIntervention 3 0 0 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3 — — — — 9 4 0 11

EvenYears—SpringSemesterGRO 120 Gerontology 3 0 0 3HSE 155 CommunityResourcesManagement 2 0 0 2HSE 250 FinancialServices 2 0 0 2PSY 241 DevelopmentalPsychology 3 0 0 3 — — — — 10 0 0 10

TotalCreditHours 67


180 / INDUSTRIALSYSTEMSTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIALSYSTEMSTECHNOLOGY / 181

SecondYear—SpringSemesterATR 218 ComputerIntegratedManufacturing 2 3 0 3ELC 117 MotorsandControls 2 6 0 4MAC 114 IntroductiontoMetrology 2 0 0 2MNT 110 IntrotoMaintenanceProcedures 1 3 0 2MNT 240 IndustrialEquipmentTroubleshooting 1 3 0 2WLD 117 IndustrialSMAW 1 4 0 3 — — — — 9 19 0 16

TotalCreditHours 70


SEMESTERSCHEDULEINDUSTRIALSYSTEMSTECHNOLOGY(DIPLOMA)(D50240)

(EVENING)


FirstYear—FallSemesterBPR 111 BlueprintReading 1 2 0 2MEC 111 MachineProcessesI 1 4 0 3WLD 112 BasicWeldingProcesses 1 3 0 2 — — — — 3 9 0 7

FirstYear—SpringSemesterENG 102 AppliedCommunicationsII 3 0 0 3ISC 112 IndustrialSafety 2 0 0 2MNT 110 IntrotoMaintenanceProcedures 1 3 0 2PSY 101 AppliedPsychology 3 0 0 3 — — — — 9 3 0 10

FirstYear—SummerSemesterELC 125 DiagramsandSchematics 1 2 0 2HYD 110 Hydraulics/PneumaticsI 2 3 0 3 orHYD 115 IndustrialHydraulics 2 2 0 3 — — — — 3 4/5 0 5

SecondYear—FallSemesterELC 112 DC/ACElectricity 3 6 0 5MEC 130 Mechanisms 2 2 0 3 — — — — 5 8 0 8

SecondYear—SpringSemesterELC 117 MotorsandControls 2 6 0 4ELC 128 IntroductiontoPLC 2 3 0 3 — — — — 4 9 0 7

TotalCreditHours 37

MNT 240 IndustrialEquipmentTroubleshooting1 3 0 2 PKG 130 BasicElectronics 1 3 0 2 WLD 117 IndustrialSMAW 1 4 0 3C.OtherRequiredCourses ACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1

TotalCreditHours 70


SEMESTERSCHEDULEINDUSTRIALSYSTEMSTECHNOLOGY(DAY)


FirstYear—FallSemesterACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1CIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3ELC 112 DC/ACElectricity 3 6 0 5ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3MAT 140 SurveyofMathematics 3 0 0 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective* 3 0 0 3 — — — — 15 8 0 18

FirstYear—SpringSemesterBPR 111 BlueprintReading 1 2 0 2ELC 125 DiagramsandSchematics 1 2 0 2ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3HYD 110 Hydraulics/PneumaticsI 2 3 0 3 orHYD 115 IndustrialHydraulics 2 2 0 3ISC 112 IndustrialSafety 2 0 0 2 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3 — — — — 12 6/7 0 15

FirstYear—SummerSemesterELC 128 IntroductiontoPLC 2 3 0 3PKG 130 BasicElectronics 1 3 0 2 — — — — 3 6 0 5

SecondYear—FallSemesterELC 120 IntroductiontoWiring 2 2 0 3HYD 180 PneumaticsinAutomation 2 3 0 3MEC 111 MachineProcessesI 1 4 0 3MEC 130 Mechanisms 2 2 0 3MNT 230 Pumps&PipingSystems 1 3 0 2WLD 112 BasicWeldingProcesses 1 3 0 2 — — — — 9 17 0 16

182 / INDUSTRIALSYSTEMSTECHNOLOGY INFANT/TODDLERCARE / 183

INFANT/TODDLERCARE(CERTIFICATE)(C55290) Thecurriculumpreparesindividualstoworkwithchildrenfrominfancytothreeyearsofageindiverselearningenvironments.Studentswillcombinelearnedtheories,competency-basedknowledge,andpracticeinactualsettingswithinfantsandtoddlers. Courseworkincludesinfant/toddlergrowthanddevelopment:physical/nutritionalneedsofinfantsandtoddlers;safetyissuesinthecareofinfantsandtoddlers;careandguidance;communicationskillswithfamiliesandchildren;designanimplementationofappropriatecurriculum;andotherrelatedtopics. Graduatesshouldbepreparedtoplanandimplementdevelopmentallyappropriateinfant/toddler programs in early childhood settings. Employment opportunitiesinclude childdevelopment and child careprograms,preschools, public andprivateschools, recreational centers, Early Head Start Programs, and other infant/toddlerprograms.

COURSEREQUIREMENTS WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditA.MajorCourses 1. CoreCourses Toreceiveadegree,diplomaorcertificatefromRCC,astudentmusthavea gradeof“C”orbetterinallcorecoursesfortheprogramofstudy. EDU 119 IntrotoEarlyChildhoodEducation 4 0 0 4 EDU 131 Child,Family,&Community 3 0 0 3 EDU 144 ChildDevelopmentI 3 0 0 3 EDU 153 Health,Safety,&Nutrition 3 0 0 3 EDU 234 Infants,Toddlers,&Twos 3 0 0 3 2. OtherMajorCourses COE 111 Co-opWorkExperienceI 0 0 10 1 COE 115 WorkExperienceSeminarI 1 0 0 1

TotalCreditHours 18

SEMESTERSCHEDULEINFANT/TODDLERCARE(CERTIFICATE)


FirstYear–FallSemesterEDU 119 IntrotoEarlyChildhoodEducation 4 0 0 4EDU 131 Child,Family,&Community 3 0 0 3EDU 144 ChildDevelopmentI 3 0 0 3 — — — — 10 0 0 10

1stYear–SpringSemesterCOE 111 Co-opWorkExperienceI 0 0 10 1COE 115 WorkExperienceSeminarI 1 0 0 1EDU 153 Health,Safety,&Nutrition 3 0 0 3EDU 234 Infants,Toddlers,&Twos 3 0 0 3 — — — — 7 0 10 8 TotalCreditHours 18

SEMESTERSCHEDULEINDUSTRIALSYSTEMSTECHNOLOGY(CERTIFICATE)

(C50240)


FirstYear–FallSemesterBPR 111 BlueprintReading 1 2 0 2MEC 111 MachineProcessesI 1 4 0 3 — — — — 2 6 0 5

FirstYear–SpringSemesterISC 112 IndustrialSafety 2 0 0 2MNT 110 IntrotoMaintenanceProcedures 1 3 0 2 — — — — 3 3 0 4

FirstYear–SummerSemesterHYD 110 Hydraulics/PneumaticsI 2 3 0 3 orHYD 115 IndustrialHydraulics 2 2 0 3 — — — — 2 2/3 0 3

SecondYear–FallSemesterWLD 112 BasicWeldingProcesses 1 3 0 2 — — — — 1 3 0 2

TotalCreditHours 14

184 / LATERALENTRY LATERALENTRY / 185

FirstYear–SpringSemesterEDU 243 LearningTheory 3 0 0 3EDU 244 HumanGrowth/Development 3 0 0 3EDU 245 PoliciesandProcedures 3 0 0 3 — — — — 9 0 0 9

TotalCreditHours 18

Acohortmodelwillbeutilized.Courseswillbeofferedinahybridformatduringmonthlymini-semesters.Thecourseswillbeofferedannuallyallowingstudentstheflexibilityofenteringandcompletingcoursesthroughouttheyear. Thecoursesthatarerequiredtobeofferedinconjunctionwithafour-yearcollegewill be offered during the summer terms. Theywill be offered on theRichmondCommunityCollegecampusormadeavailablethroughdistancelearning. Each student enrolled in the Lateral Entry Certificate program will have adocumentedplanofstudyonfile.Applicantsforthiscertificateprogrammustholdatleastabachelor’sdegreefromanaccreditedinstitution.

LATERALENTRY(CERTIFICATE)(C55430) TheLateralEntrycurriculumprovidesacourseofstudyleadingtothedevelopmentof the general pedagogy competencies needed to become certified to teach by theNorthCarolinaDepartmentofPublicInstruction. Course work includes human growth and development, learning theory,instructionaltechnology,schoolpoliciesandprocedures,home,school,andcommunitycollaborations, and classroom organization and management to enhance learning.Courses offered by partnering senior institutions include instructional methods,literacy,anddiversity. Graduatesshouldmeet thegeneralpedagogycompetencieswithin thefirst threeyears of teaching, including a minimum of six semester hours per school year.Additional requirements, suchaspre-service trainingandpassing thePRAXIS,arerequiredforlicensure.

COURSEREQUIREMENTS

WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditA.MajorCourses 1. CoreCourses Toreceiveadegree,diplomaorcertificatefromRCC,astudentmusthavea gradeof“C”orbetterinallcorecoursesfortheprogramofstudy. EDU 131 Child,Family,&Community 3 0 0 3 EDU 163 ClassroomMgt&Instruction 3 0 0 3 EDU 243 LearningTheory 3 0 0 3 EDU 244 HumanGrowth/Development 3 0 0 3 EDU 245 PoliciesandProcedures 3 0 0 3 EDU 271 EducationalTechnology 2 2 0 3

TotalCreditHours 18

SEMESTERSCHEDULELATERALENTRY(CERTIFICATE)


FirstYear–FallSemester EDU 131 Child,Family,&Community 3 0 0 3EDU 163 ClassroomMgt&Instruction 3 0 0 3EDU 271 EducationalTechnology 2 2 0 3 — — — — 8 2 0 9

186 / MACHININGTECHNOLOGY MACHININGTECHNOLOGY / 187

SEMESTERSCHEDULEMACHININGTECHNOLOGY(DIPLOMA)(EVENING)


FirstYear–FallSemesterBPR 111 BlueprintReading 1 2 0 2MAC 111 MachiningTechnologyI 2 12 0 6 — — — — 3 14 0 8

FirstYear–SpringSemesterENG 102 AppliedCommunicationsII 3 0 0 3MAC 122 CNCTurning 1 3 0 2MAC 124 CNCMilling 1 3 0 2PSY 101 AppliedPsychology 3 0 0 3 — — — — 8 6 0 10

FirstYear–SummerSemesterMAC 151 MachiningCalculations 1 2 0 2MEC 141 IntroManufacturingProcesses 2 2 0 3 orCOE 112 Co-opWorkExperienceI 0 0 20 2 — — — — 3 4 20 7

SecondYear–FallSemesterBPR 121 BlueprintReading:Mechanical 1 2 0 2MAC 112 MachiningTechnologyII 2 12 0 6 — — — — 3 14 0 8

SecondYear–SpringSemesterMAC 113 MachiningTechnologyIII 2 12 0 6 — — — — 2 12 0 6


MACHININGTECHNOLOGY(DIPLOMA)(D50300) TheMachiningTechnologycurriculumisdesignedtodevelopskillsinthetheoryandsafeuseofhandtools,powermachinery,computerizedequipmentandsophisticatedprecision inspection instruments. Studentswill learn to interpretblueprints, setupmanualandCNCmachines,performbasicandadvancedmachiningoperationsandmakedecisionstoinsurethatworkqualityismaintained.Employmentopportunitiesfor machining technicians exist in manufacturing industries, public institutions,governmentalagencies,andinawiderangeofspecialtymachiningjobshops.

COURSEREQUIREMENTS WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditA.GeneralEducationCourses 1. RequiredCourses ENG 102 AppliedCommunicationsII 3 0 0 3 PSY 101 AppliedPsychology 3 0 0 3B.MajorCourses 1. CoreCourses Toreceiveadegree,diplomaorcertificatefromRCC,astudentmusthavea gradeof“C”orbetterinallcorecoursesfortheprogramofstudy. BPR 111 BlueprintReading 1 2 0 2 BPR 121 BlueprintReading:Mechanical 1 2 0 2 MAC 111 MachiningTechnologyI 2 12 0 6 MAC 112 MachiningTechnologyII 2 12 0 6 MAC 113 MachiningTechnologyIII 2 12 0 6 MAC 122 CNCTurning 1 3 0 2 MAC 124 CNCMilling 1 3 0 2 2. OtherMajorCourses MAC 151 MachiningCalculations 1 2 0 2 3. MajorElective(Selectoneofthefollowing.) COE 112 Co-opWorkExperienceI 0 0 20 2 MEC 141 IntroManufacturingProcesses 2 2 0 3 TotalCreditHours 36/37

188 / MACHININGTECHNOLOGY MECHANICALENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY / 189

MECHANICALENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY(A40320) The Mechanical Engineering Technology curriculum prepares graduates foremployment as technicians in the diversified mechanical and manufacturingengineeringfields.MechanicalEngineeringtechniciansassistindesign,development,testing,processdesignandimprovement,andtroubleshootingandrepairofengineeredsystems.Emphasisisplacedontheintegrationoftheoryandhands-onapplicationofengineeringprinciples. In addition to course work in engineering graphics, engineering fundamentals,materialsandmanufacturingprocesses,mathematics,andphysics,studentswillstudycomputerapplications,criticalthinking,planningandproblemsolving,andoralandwrittencommunications. Graduates of the curriculum will find employment opportunities in themanufacturingorservicesectorsofengineeringtechnology.EngineeringtechniciansmayobtainprofessionalcertificationbyapplicationtoorganizationssuchasASQC,SME,andNICET.

COURSEREQUIREMENTS WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditA.GeneralEducationCourses 1. RequiredCourses ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3 ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3 MAT 171 PrecalculusAlgebra 3 0 0 3 MAT 171A PrecalculusAlgebraLab 0 2 0 1 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective* 3 0 0 3B.MajorCourses 1. CoreCourses Toreceiveadegree,diplomaorcertificatefromRCC,astudentmusthavea gradeof“C”orbetterinallcorecoursesfortheprogramofstudy. DFT 151 CADI 2 3 0 3 DFT 152 CADII 2 3 0 3 HYD 110 Hydraulics/PneumaticsI 2 3 0 3 ISC 132 ManufacturingQualityControl 2 3 0 3 MEC 111 MachineProcessesI 1 4 0 3 MEC 180 EngineeringMaterials 2 3 0 3 2. OtherMajorCourses CHM 151 GeneralChemistryI 3 3 0 4 DFT 111 TechnicalDraftingI 1 3 0 2 DFT 115 ArchitecturalDrafting 1 2 0 2 DFT 153 CADIII 2 3 0 3 MAT 172 PrecalculusTrigonometry 3 0 0 3 MAT 172A PrecalculusTrigLab 0 2 0 1 MAT 271 CalculusI 3 2 0 4 MEC 110 IntroductiontoCAD/CAM 1 2 0 2 MEC 250 Statics&StrengthofMaterials 4 3 0 5 MEC 270 MachineDesign 3 3 0 4 MEC 271 MachineDesignProject 0 3 0 1 PLA 120 InjectionMolding 2 3 0 3

SEMESTERSCHEDULEMACHININGTECHNOLOGY(CERTIFICATE)(C50300)


(EVENING)FirstYear–FallSemester

BPR 111 BlueprintReading 1 2 0 2MAC 111 MachiningTechnologyI 2 12 0 6 — — — — 3 14 0 8

FirstYear–SpringSemesterENG 102 AppliedCommunicationsII 3 0 0 3MAC 122 CNCTurning 1 3 0 2MAC 124 CNCMilling 1 3 0 2PSY 101 AppliedPsychology 3 0 0 3 — — — — 8 6 0 10

TotalCreditHours 18

190 / MECHANICALENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY MECHANICALENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY / 191

SecondYear—SpringSemesterHYD 110 Hydraulics/PneumaticsI 2 3 0 3MEC 110 IntroductiontoCAD/CAM 1 2 0 2MEC 270 MachineDesign 3 3 0 4MEC 271 MachineDesignProject 0 3 0 1 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective* 3 0 0 3 — — — — 9 11 0 13

TotalCreditHours 69


SEMESTERSCHEDULEMECHANICALENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY(DIPLOMA)

(D40320)(EVENING)


FirstYear—FallSemesterACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1DFT 111 TechnicalDraftingI 1 3 0 2DFT 151 CADI 2 3 0 3 — — — — 4 6 0 6

FirstYear—SpringSemesterDFT 115 ArchitecturalDrafting 1 2 0 2DFT 152 CADII 2 3 0 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective 3 0 0 3 — — — — 6 5 0 8

FirstYear—SummerSemesterDFT 153 CADIII 2 3 0 3MEC 180 EngineeringMaterials 2 3 0 3 — — — — 4 6 0 6

SecondYear—FallSemesterMAT 171 PrecalculusAlgebra 3 0 0 3MAT 171A PrecalculusAlgebraLab 0 2 0 1MEC 111 MachineProcessesI 1 4 0 3 — — — — 4 6 0 7

SecondYear—SpringSemesterMAT 172 PrecalculusTrigonometry 3 0 0 3MAT 172A PrecalculusTrigLab 0 2 0 1CHM 151 GeneralChemistry 3 3 0 4 — — — — 6 5 0 8


TotalCreditHours 69


SEMESTERSCHEDULEMECHANICALENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY(DAY)


FirstYear—FallSemesterACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1DFT 111 TechnicalDraftingI 1 3 0 2DFT 151 CADI 2 3 0 3ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3MEC 111 MachineProcessesI 1 4 0 3MAT 171 PrecalculusAlgebra 3 0 0 3MAT 171A PrecalculusAlgebraLab 0 2 0 1 — — — — 11 12 0 16

FirstYear—SpringSemesterDFT 115 ArchitecturalDrafting 1 2 0 2DFT 152 CADII 2 3 0 3ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3MAT 172 PrecalculusTrigonometry 3 0 0 3MAT 172A PrecalculusTrigLab 0 2 0 1MEC 180 EngineeringMaterials 2 3 0 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3 — — — — 14 10 0 18

FirstYear—SummerSemesterDFT 153 CADIII 2 3 0 3ISC 132 ManufacturingQualityControl 2 2 0 3 — — — — 4 5 0 6

SecondYear—FallSemesterCHM 151 GeneralChemistryI 3 3 0 4MAT 271 CalculusI 3 2 0 4MEC 250 Statics&StrengthofMaterials 4 3 0 5PLA 120 InjectionMolding 2 3 0 3 — — — — 12 11 0 16

192 / MECHANICALENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY MEDICALASSISTING / 193

MEDICALASSISTING(A45400) TheMedicalAssistingcurriculumpreparesmulti-skilledhealthcareprofessionalsqualifiedtoperformadministrative,clinical,andlaboratoryprocedures. Course work includes instruction in scheduling appointments, coding andprocessing insurance accounts, billing, collections,medical transcription, computeroperations; assisting with examinations/treatments, performing routine laboratoryprocedures, electrocardiography, supervisedmedicationadministration; andethical/legalissuesassociatedwithpatientcare. GraduatesofCAAHEP-accreditedmedicalassistingprogramsmaybeeligibletositfortheAmericanAssociationofMedicalAssistants’CertificationExaminationtobecomeCertifiedMedicalAssistants.Employmentopportunitiesincludephysicians’offices,healthmaintenanceorganizations,healthdepartments,andhospitals.

COURSEREQUIREMENTS WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditA.GeneralEducationCourses 1. RequiredCourses ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3 ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3 MAT 155 StatisticalAnalysis 3 0 0 3 PSY 150 GeneralPsychology 3 0 0 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3B.MajorCourses 1. CoreCourses Toreceiveadegree,diplomaorcertificatefromRCC,astudentmusthavea gradeof“C”orbetterinallcorecoursesfortheprogramofstudy. BIO 163 BasicAnatomyandPhysiology 4 2 0 5 MED 110 OrientationtoMedicalAssisting 1 0 0 1 MED 118 MedicalLawandEthics 2 0 0 2 MED 121 MedicalTerminologyI 3 0 0 3 MED 122 MedicalTerminologyII 3 0 0 3 MED 130 AdministrativeOfficeProceduresI 1 2 0 2 MED 131 AdministrativeOfficeProceduresII 1 2 0 2 MED 140 ExamRoomProceduresI 3 4 0 5 MED 150 LaboratoryProceduresI 3 4 0 5 MED 260 MEDClinicalExternship 0 0 15 5 2. OtherMajorCourses ACC 115 CollegeAccounting 3 2 0 4 CIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3 MED 112 OrientationtoClinicalSettingI 0 0 3 1 MED 114 ProfessionalInteractioninHealthCare1 0 0 1 MED 232 MedicalInsuranceCoding 1 3 0 2 MED 270 Symptomatology 2 2 0 3 MED 272 DrugTherapy 3 0 0 3 MED 276 PatientEducation 1 2 0 2 OST 131 Keyboarding 1 2 0 2


SecondYear—SummerTermENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3ISC 132 ManufacturingQualityControl 2 3 0 3 — — — — 5 3 0 6

TotalCreditHours 41

SEMESTERSCHEDULEMECHANICALENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY/

COMPUTERAIDEDDRAFTING(CERTIFICATE)(C40320)(EVENING)


FirstYear—FallSemesterDFT 111 TechnicalDraftingI 1 3 0 2DFT 151 CADI 2 3 0 3 — — — — 3 6 0 5

FirstYear–SpringSemesterDFT 115 ArchitecturalDrafting 1 2 0 2DFT 152 CADII 2 3 0 3 — — — — 3 5 0 5

FirstYear–SummerSemesterDFT 153 CADIII 2 3 0 3 — — — — 2 3 0 3

TotalCreditHours 13

194 / MEDICALASSISTING MEDICALASSISTING / 195

SEMESTERSCHEDULEMEDICALASSISTING(CERTIFICATE)(C45400)


FallSemesterMED 110 OrientationtoMedicalAssistingI 1 0 0 1MED 118 MedicalLawandEthics 2 0 0 2MED 121 MedicalTerminologyI 3 0 0 3MED 130 AdministrativeOfficeProceduresI 1 2 0 2 — — — — 7 2 0 8

SpringSemesterMED112 OrientationtoClinicalSettingI 0 0 3 1MED122 MedicalTerminologyII 3 0 0 3MED131 AdministrativeOfficeProceduresII 1 2 0 2MED232 MedicalInsuranceCoding 1 3 0 2 — — — — 5 5 3 8

TotalCreditHours 16

SEMESTERSCHEDULEMEDICALASSISTING(DAY)


FirstYear—FallSemesterCIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3MED 110 OrientationtoMedicalAssisting 1 0 0 1MED 118 MedicalLawandEthics 2 0 0 2MED 121 MedicalTerminologyI 3 0 0 3MED 130 AdministrativeOfficeProceduresI 1 2 0 2OST 131 Keyboarding 1 2 0 2 — — — — 13 6 0 16

FirstYear—SpringSemesterBIO 163 BasicAnatomyandPhysiology 4 2 0 5ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3MAT 155 StatisticalAnalysis 3 0 0 3MED 112 OrientationtoClinicalSettingI 0 0 3 1MED 122 MedicalTerminologyII 3 0 0 3MED 131 AdministrativeOfficeProceduresII 1 2 0 2MED 232 MedicalInsuranceCoding 1 3 0 2 — — — — 15 7 3 19

FirstYear—SummerSemesterMED 140 ExamRoomProceduresI 3 4 0 5 — — — — 3 4 0 5

SecondYear—FallSemesterACC 115 CollegeAccounting 3 2 0 4MED 114 ProfessionalInteractioninHealthCare 1 0 0 1MED 150 LaboratoryProceduresI 3 4 0 5MED 270 Symptomatology 2 2 0 3MED 272 DrugTherapy 3 0 0 3 — — — — 12 8 0 16

SecondYear—SpringSemesterMED 260 MEDClinicalExternship 0 0 15 5MED 276 PatientEducation 1 2 0 2PSY 150 GeneralPsychology 3 0 0 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3 — — — — 7 2 15 13

TotalCreditHours 69


196 / NETWORKINGTECHNOLOGY NETWORKINGTECHNOLOGY / 197

SEMESTERSCHEDULENETWORKINGTECHNOLOGY(DAY)

(+denotesscheduleandcourserequirementsforadiplomaprogram)


FirstYear—FallSemesterACA 111 +CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1CIS 110 +IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3CIS 115 +IntroductiontoProgramming&Logic 2 3 0 3ENG 111 +ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3NET 125 +NetworkingBasics 1 4 0 3NOS 110 +OperatingSystemConcepts 2 3 0 3 — — — — 11 12 0 16

FirstYear—SpringSemesterCTS 120 +Hardware/SoftwareSupport 2 3 0 3DBA 110 DatabaseConcepts 2 3 0 3ENG 112 +Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3MAT 145 AnalyticalMathematics 3 0 0 3NET 126 +RoutingBasics 1 4 0 3NOS 130 +WindowsSingleUser 2 2 0 3 — — — — 13 12 0 18

SecondYear—FallSemesterBUS 110 IntroductiontoBusiness 3 0 0 3NET 225 +Routing&SwitchingI 1 4 0 3NOS 120 +Linux/UNIXSingleUser 2 2 0 3NOS 230 +WindowsAdministrationI 2 2 0 3SEC 110 +SecurityConcepts 3 0 0 3 — — — — 11 8 0 15

SecondYear—SpringSemesterCSC 139 VisualBASICProgramming 2 3 0 3NET 226 +Routing&SwitchingII 1 4 0 3NET 289 NetworkingProject 1 4 0 3NOS 231 +WindowsAdministrationII 2 3 0 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective* 3 0 0 3 — — — — 12 14 0 18

TotalCreditHours 67

+Denotesscheduleandcourserequirementsforadiplomaprogram.*ApprovedElectivesarelistedonthepagebeforetheCourseDescriptions.

NETWORKINGTECHNOLOGY(A25340) The Networking Technology curriculum prepares individuals for employmentsupporting network infrastructure environments. Students will learn how to usetechnologiestoprovidereliabletransmissionanddeliveryofdata,voice,image,andvideocommunicationsinbusiness,industry,andeducation. Course work includes design, installation, configuration, and management ofnetwork infrastructure technologies and network operating systems. Emphasisis placed on the implementation and management of network software and theimplementationandmanagementofhardwaresuchasswitchesandrouters. Graduatesmayfindemploymentinentry-leveljobsaslocalareanetworkmanagers,networkoperators,networkanalysts,andnetworktechnicians.Graduatesmayalsobequalifiedtotakecertificationexaminationsforvariousnetworkindustrycertifications,dependingontheirlocalprogram.

COURSEREQUIREMENTS WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditA.GeneralEducationCourses 1. RequiredCourses ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3 ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3 MAT 145 AnalyticalMathematics 3 0 0 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective* 3 0 0 3B.MajorCourses 1. CoreCourses Toreceiveadegree,diplomaorcertificatefromRCC,astudentmusthavea gradeof“C”orbetterinallcorecoursesfortheprogramofstudy. BUS 110 IntroductiontoBusiness 3 0 0 3 CIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3 CIS 115 IntroductiontoProgramming&Logic2 3 0 3 CTS 120 Hardware/SoftwareSupport 2 3 0 3 DBA 110 DatabaseConcepts 2 3 0 3 NET 125 NetworkingBasics 1 4 0 3 NET 126 RoutingBasics 1 4 0 3 NET 225 Routing&SwitchingI 1 4 0 3 NET 226 Routing&SwitchingII 1 4 0 3 NET 289 NetworkingProject 1 4 0 3 NOS 110 OperatingSystemConcepts 2 3 0 3 NOS 120 Linux/UNIXSingleUser 2 2 0 3 NOS 130 WindowsSingleUser 2 2 0 3 NOS 230 WindowsAdministrationI 2 2 0 3 SEC 110 SecurityConcepts 3 0 0 3 2. OtherMajorCourses CSC 139 VisualBASICProgramming 2 3 0 3 NOS 231 WindowsAdministrationII 2 2 0 3C.OtherRequiredCourses ACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1


198 / NETWORKINGTECHNOLOGY NURSINGASSISTANT / 199

NURSINGASSISTANT(CERTIFICATE)(C45480) The Nursing Assistant curriculum prepares individuals to work under thesupervision of licensed health care professionals in performing nursing care andservicesforpersonsofallages. Courseworkemphasizesgrowthanddevelopmentthroughoutthelifespan,personalcare, vital signs, communications, nutrition,medical asepsis, therapeutic activities,accidentandfiresafety,householdenvironmentandequipmentmanagement;familyresourcesandservices;andemploymentskills. GraduatesofthiscurriculummaybeeligibletobelistedintheregistryasaNursingAssistantIandNursingAssistantII.Theymaybeemployedinhomehealthagencies,hospitals,clinics,nursinghomes,extendedcarefacilities,anddoctors’offices.

COURSEREQUIREMENTS WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditA.MajorCourses 1. CoreCourses Toreceiveadegree,diplomaorcertificatefromRCC,astudentmusthavea gradeof“C”orbetterinallcorecoursesfortheprogramofstudy. NAS 101 NursingAssistantI 3 4 3 6 NAS 102 NursingAssistantII 3 2 6 6 NAS 103 HomeHealthCare 2 0 0 2 2. OtherMajorCourses PSY 101 AppliedPsychology 3 0 0 3

TotalCreditHours 17

SEMESTERSCHEDULENURSINGASSISTANT(CERTIFICATE)


FirstYear—Fall/SpringSemestersNAS 101 NursingAssistantI 3 4 3 6NAS 103 HomeHealthCare 2 0 0 2 — — — — 5 4 3 8

SpringSemesterNAS 102 NursingAssistantII 3 2 6 6PSY 101 AppliedPsychology 3 0 0 3 — — — — 6 2 6 9

TotalCreditHours 17

Note:TheNursingAssistantcurriculumisdesignedtoallowastudenttoprogressfromanentrypointthroughbothlevelsofNursingAssistantcertificationintwosemesters.

CISCONETWORKINGTECHNOLOGY(CERTIFICATE)(C25340)COURSEREQUIREMENTS

WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditNET 125 NetworkingBasics 1 4 0 3NET 126 RoutingBasics 1 4 0 3NET 225 Routing&SwitchingI 1 4 0 3NET 226 Routing&SwitchingII 1 4 0 3

TotalCreditHours 12

200 / OFFICEADMINISTRATION OFFICEADMINISTRATION / 201




SEMESTERSCHEDULEOFFICEADMINISTRATION(DAY)


FirstYear—FallSemesterACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1CIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3MAT 140 SurveyofMathematics 3 0 0 3OST 122 OfficeComputations 1 2 0 2OST 131 Keyboarding 1 2 0 2OST 184 RecordsManagement 2 2 0 3 — — — — 13 8 0 17

FirstYear–SpringSemesterCOM 231 PublicSpeaking 3 0 0 3CTS 130 Spreadsheet 2 2 0 3OST 132 KeyboardSkillBuilding 1 2 0 2OST 134 TextEntry&Formatting 2 2 0 3OST 136 WordProcessing 2 2 0 3OST 164 TextEditingApplications 3 0 0 3 — — — — 13 8 0 17

SecondYear—FallSemesterACC 115 CollegeAccounting 3 2 0 4OST 133 AdvancedKeyboardSkillBuilding 1 2 0 2OST 137 OfficeSoftwareApplications 2 2 0 3OST 223 AdminOfficeTranscriptI 2 2 0 3OST 236 AdvWord/InformationProcessing 2 2 0 3 — — — — 10 10 0 15

SecondYear—SpringSemesterDBA 110 DatabaseConcepts 2 3 0 3OST 233 OfficePublicationsDesign 2 2 0 3OST 286 ProfessionalDevelopment 3 0 0 3 orCOE 112 Co-opWorkExperienceI 0 0 20 2OST 289 AdministrativeOfficeMgt 2 2 0 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective* 3 0 0 3 — — — — 15 7 0/20 17/18


OFFICEADMINISTRATION(A25370) The Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for positions inadministrativesupportcareers.Itequipsofficeprofessionalstorespondtothedemandsofadynamiccomputerizedworkplace. Students will complete courses designed to develop proficiency in the use ofintegrated software, oral and written communication, analysis and coordinationofofficedutiesandsystems,andothersupporttopics. Emphasisisplacedonnon-technicalaswellastechnicalskills. Graduates should qualify for employment in a variety of positions in business,government,andindustry.Jobclassificationsrangefromentry-leveltosupervisortomiddlemanagement.

COURSEREQUIREMENTS WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditA.GeneralEducationCourses 1. RequiredCourses COM 231 PublicSpeaking 3 0 0 3 ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3 MAT 140 SurveyofMathematics 3 0 0 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective* 3 0 0 3B.MajorCourses 1. CoreCourses Toreceiveadegree,diplomaorcertificatefromRCC,astudentmusthavea gradeof“C”orbetterinallcorecoursesfortheprogramofstudy. CIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3 OST 134 TextEntry&Formatting 2 2 0 3 OST 164 TextEditingApplications 3 0 0 3 OST 184 RecordsManagement 2 2 0 3 OST 289 AdministrativeOfficeMgt 2 2 0 3 2. OtherMajorCourses ACC 115 CollegeAccounting 3 2 0 4 CTS 130 Spreadsheet 2 2 0 3 DBA 110 DatabaseConcepts 2 3 0 3 OST 122 OfficeComputations 1 2 0 2 OST 131 Keyboarding 1 2 0 2 OST 132 KeyboardSkillBuilding 1 2 0 2 OST 133 AdvancedKeyboardSkillBuilding 1 2 0 2 OST 136 WordProcessing 2 2 0 3 OST 137 OfficeSoftwareApplications 2 2 0 3 OST 223 AdminOfficeTranscriptI 2 2 0 3 OST 233 OfficePublicationsDesign 2 2 0 3 OST 236 AdvWord/InformationProcessing 2 2 0 3 OST 286 ProfessionalDevelopment 3 0 0 3 or COE 112 Co-opWorkExperienceI 0 0 20 2

202 / OFFICEADMINISTRATION PRACTICALNURSING / 203

PRACTICALNURSING(DIPLOMA)(D45660) The PracticalNursing curriculum prepares individualswith the knowledge andskillstoprovidenursingcaretochildrenandadults. Studentswill participate in assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluatingnursingcare. GraduatesareeligibletoapplytotaketheNationalCouncilLicensureExamination(NCLEX-PN)whichisrequiredforpracticeasaLicensedPracticalNurse.Employmentopportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation/long term care/homehealth facilities,clinics,andphysicians’offices.

COURSEREQUIREMENTS WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditA.GeneralEducationCourses 1. RequiredCourses ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3 PSY 150 GeneralPsychology 3 0 0 3B.MajorCourses 1. CoreCourses Toreceiveadegree,diplomaorcertificatefromRCC,astudentmusthavea gradeof“C”orbetterinallcorecoursesfortheprogramofstudy. NUR 101 PracticalNursingI 7 6 6 11 NUR 102 PracticalNursingII 8 0 12 12 NUR 103 PracticalNursingIII 6 0 12 10 2. OtherMajorCourses BIO 163 BasicAnatomyandPhysiology 4 2 0 5 CIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3

TotalCreditHours 47

SEMESTERSCHEDULEPRACTICALNURSING(DIPLOMA)


FallSemesterBIO 163 BasicAnatomyandPhysiology 4 2 0 5NUR 101 PracticalNursingI 7 6 6 11PSY 150 GeneralPsychology 3 0 0 3 — — — — 14 8 6 19

SpringSemesterCIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3NUR 102 PracticalNursingII 8 0 12 12 — — — — 13 2 12 18

SummerSemesterNUR 103 PracticalNursingIII 6 0 12 10 — — — — 6 0 12 10 TotalCreditHours 47


SEMESTERSCHEDULEOFFICEADMINISTRATION(CERTIFICATE)(C25370)

(EVENING)


FirstYear–FallSemesterCIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3OST 131 Keyboarding 1 2 0 2 — — — — 3 4 0 5

FirstYear–SpringSemesterCTS 130 Spreadsheet 2 2 0 3OST 136 WordProcessing 2 2 0 3OST 137 OfficeSoftwareApplications 2 2 0 3 — — — — 6 6 0 9

TotalCreditHours 14

204 / SCHOOL-AGEEDUCATION SCHOOL-AGEEDUCATION / 205

EDU 280 Language&LiteracyExperiences 3 0 0 3 EDU 281 InstrucStrat/Read&Writ 2 2 0 3 C.OtherRequiredCourses ACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1

TotalCreditHours 73


SEMESTERSCHEDULESCHOOL-AGEEDUCATION(DAY)


FirstYear–FallSemesterACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1CIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3EDU 119 IntrotoEarlyChildhoodEducation 4 0 0 4EDU 131 Child,Family,&Community 3 0 0 3EDU 144 ChildDevelopmentI 3 0 0 3ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3 — — — — 16 2 0 17

FirstYear–SpringSemesterEDU 118 Princ&PracofInstAsst 3 0 0 3EDU 145 ChildDevelopmentII 3 0 0 3EDU 146 ChildGuidance 3 0 0 3EDU 153 Health,Safety,&Nutrition 3 0 0 3ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3PSY 150 GeneralPsychology 3 0 0 3 — — — — 18 0 0 18

SecondYear–FallSemesterCOE 111 Co-opWorkExperienceI 0 0 10 1COE 115 WorkExperienceSeminarI 1 0 0 1EDU 163 ClassroomMgt&Instruct 3 0 0 3EDU 221 ChildrenwithExceptionalities 3 0 0 3EDU 235 School-AgeDevelopment&Program 3 0 0 3EDU 280 Language&LiteracyExperiences 3 0 0 3EDU 281 InstrucStrat/Read&Writing 2 2 0 3EDU 289 AdvIssues/SchoolAge 2 0 0 2 — — — — 17 2 10 19

SCHOOL-AGEEDUCATION(A55440) Thiscurriculumpreparesindividualstoworkwithchildreninelementarythroughmiddle grades in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learnedtheorieswithpracticeinactualsettingswithschool-agechildrenunderthesupervisionofqualifiedteachers. Course work includes child growth/development; computer technology ineducation; physical/nutritional needs of school-age children; care and guidance ofschool-agechildren;andcommunicationskillswithfamiliesandchildren.Studentswill foster the cognitive/language, physical/motor, social/emotional, and creativedevelopmentofschool-agepopulations. Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriateprograms inschool-agedenvironments. Employmentopportunities includeschool-age teachers inchildcareprograms,before/after-schoolprograms,paraprofessionalpositionsinpublic/privateschools,recreationalcenters,andotherprogramsthatworkwithschool-agepopulations.

COURSEREQUIREMENTS WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditA.GeneralEducationCourses 1. RequiredCourses ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3 ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3 MAT 140 SurveyofMathematics 3 0 0 3 PSY 150 GeneralPsychology 3 0 0 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3B.MajorCourses 1. CoreCourses Toreceiveadegree,diplomaorcertificatefromRCC,astudentmusthavea gradeof“C”orbetterinallcorecoursesfortheprogramofstudy. EDU 118 Princ&PracofInstAsst 3 0 0 3 EDU 131 Child,Family,&Community 3 0 0 3 EDU 144 ChildDevelopmentI 3 0 0 3 EDU 145 ChildDevelopmentII 3 0 0 3 EDU 163 ClassroomMgt&Instruct 3 0 0 3 EDU 221 ChildrenwithExceptionalities 3 0 0 3 EDU 271 EducationalTechnology 2 2 0 3 EDU 285 InternshipExperiences-SchoolAge 1 9 0 4 EDU 289 AdvIssues/SchoolAge 2 0 0 2 2. OtherMajorHours CIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3 COE 111 Co-opWorkExperienceI 0 0 10 1 COE 115 WorkExperienceSeminarI 1 0 0 1 EDU 119 IntrotoEarlyChildhoodEducation 4 0 0 4 EDU 146 ChildGuidance 3 0 0 3 EDU 151 CreativeActivities 3 0 0 3 EDU 151A CreativeActivitiesLab 0 2 0 1 EDU 153 Health,Safety,&Nutrition 3 0 0 3 EDU 235 School-AgeDevelopment&Programs3 0 0 3 EDU 275 EffectiveTeacherTraining 2 0 0 2

206 / SCHOOL-AGEEDUCATION SCHOOL-AGEEDUCATION / 207

OddYears—FallSemesterCOE 111 Co-opWorkExperienceI 0 0 10 1COE 115 WorkExperienceSeminarI 1 0 0 1EDU 221 ChildrenwithExceptionalities 3 0 0 3EDU 235 School-AgeDevelopment&Program 3 0 0 3EDU 280 Language&LiteracyExp 3 0 0 3EDU 289 AdvIssues/SchoolAge 2 0 0 2 — — — — 12 0 10 13

EvenYears—SpringSemesterEDU 275 EffectiveTeacherTraining 2 0 0 2EDU 285 InternshipExperiences-SchoolAge 1 9 0 4MAT 140 SurveyofMathematics 3 0 0 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3 — — — — 9 9 0 12

TotalCreditHours 73


SecondYear–SpringSemesterEDU 151 CreativeActivities 3 0 0 3EDU 151A CreativeActivitiesLab 0 2 0 1EDU 271 EducationalTechnology 2 2 0 3EDU 275 EffectiveTeacherTraining 2 0 0 2EDU 285 InternshipExperiences-SchoolAge 1 9 0 4MAT 140 SurveyofMathematics 3 0 0 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3 — — — — 14 13 0 19

TotalCreditHours 73

SEMESTERSCHEDULESCHOOL-AGEEDUCATION(EVENING)


FirstYear-FallSemesterACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1EDU 119 IntrotoEarlyChildhoodEducation 4 0 0 4EDU 144 ChildDevelopmentI 3 0 0 3ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3 — — — — 11 0 0 11

FirstYear-SpringSemesterCIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3EDU 145 ChildDevelopmentII 3 0 0 3EDU 146 ChildGuidance 3 0 0 3ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3 — — — — 11 2 0 12

SecondandThirdYears(AlternatingSequences)

EvenYears-FallSemesterEDU 131 Child,Family,&Community 3 0 0 3EDU 163 ClassroomMgt&Instruct 3 0 0 3EDU 281 InstrucStrat/Read&Writ 2 2 0 3PSY 150 GeneralPsychology 3 0 0 3 — — — — 11 2 0 12

OddYears-SpringSemesterEDU 118 Princ&PracofInstAsst 3 0 0 3EDU 151 CreativeActivities 3 0 0 3EDU 151A CreativeActivitiesLab 0 2 0 1EDU 153 Health,Safety,&Nutrition 3 0 0 3EDU 271 EducationalTechnology 2 2 0 3 — — — — 11 4 0 13

208 / WEBTECHNOLOGIES WEBTECHNOLOGIES / 209

SEMESTERSCHEDULEWEBTECHNOLOGIES(DAY)

(+denotesscheduleandcourserequirementsforadiplomaprogram)


FirstYear—FallSemesterACA 111 +CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1CIS 110 +IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3CIS 115 +IntroductiontoProgramming&Logic 2 3 0 3ENG 111 +ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3NET 125 NetworkingBasics 1 4 0 3NOS 110 +OperatingSystemConcepts 2 3 0 3 — — — — 11 12 0 16

FirstYear—SpringSemesterCSC 139 VisualBASICProgramming 2 3 0 3DBA 110 +DatabaseConcepts 2 3 0 3ENG 112 +Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3MAT 145 +AnalyticalMathematics 3 0 0 3WEB 110 +Internet/WebFundamentals 2 2 0 3WEB 120 +IntroductionInternetMultimedia 2 2 0 3 — — — — 14 10 0 18

SecondYear—FallSemesterBUS 110 IntroductiontoBusiness 3 0 0 3NOS 120 +Linux/UNIXSingleUser 2 2 0 3SEC 110 SecurityConcepts 3 0 0 3WEB 115 +WebMarkupandScripting 2 2 0 3WEB 140 +WebDevelopmentTools 2 2 0 3 — — — — 12 6 0 15

SecondYear—SpringSemesterWEB 210 +WebDesign 2 2 0 3WEB 230 ImplementingWebServ 2 2 0 3WEB 250 +DatabaseDrivenWebsites 2 2 0 3WEB 285 +EmergingWebTechnologies 2 2 0 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective* 3 0 0 3 — — — — 14 8 0 18 TotalCreditHours 67

*ApprovedElectivesarelistedonthepagebeforetheCourseDescriptions.+Denotesscheduleandcourserequirementsforadiplomaprogram.

WEBTECHNOLOGIES(A25290) TheWebTechnologiescurriculumpreparesgraduatesforcareersintheinformationtechnology arena using computers and distributed computing to disseminate andcollectinformationviatheweb. Courseworkinthisprogramcoverstheterminologyanduseofcomputers,networkdevices,networks,servers,databases,applications,programminglanguages,aswellaswebapplications,sitedevelopmentanddesign.Studieswillprovideopportunityforstudentstolearnrelatedindustrystandards. Graduatesshouldqualifyforcareeropportunitiesasdesigners,administrators,ordevelopersintheareasofwebapplications,websites,webservices,andrelatedareasofdistributedcomputing.

COURSEREQUIREMENTS WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditA.GeneralEducationCourses 1. RequiredCourses ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3 ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3 MAT 145 AnalyticalMathematics 3 0 0 3 Humanities/FineArtsElective* 3 0 0 3 Social/BehavioralSciencesElective* 3 0 0 3B.MajorCourses 1. CoreCourses Toreceiveadegree,diplomaorcertificatefromRCC,astudentmusthavea gradeof“C”orbetterinallcorecoursesfortheprogramofstudy. BUS 110 IntroductiontoBusiness 3 0 0 3 CIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3 CIS 115 IntroductiontoProgramming&Logic2 3 0 3 DBA 110 DatabaseConcepts 2 3 0 3 NET 125 NetworkingBasics 1 4 0 3 NOS 110 OperatingSystemConcepts 2 3 0 3 SEC 110 SecurityConcepts 3 0 0 3 WEB 110 Internet/WebFundamentals 2 2 0 3 WEB 115 WebMarkupandScripting 2 2 0 3 WEB 120 IntroductionInternetMultimedia 2 2 0 3 WEB 140 WebDevelopmentTools 2 2 0 3 WEB 210 WebDesign 2 2 0 3 WEB 230 ImplementingWebServ 2 2 0 3 WEB 250 DatabaseDrivenWebsites 2 2 0 3 2. OtherMajorCourses CSC 139 VisualBASICProgramming 2 3 0 3 NOS 120 Linux/UNIXSingleUser 2 2 0 3 WEB 285 EmergingWebTechnologies 2 2 0 3C.OtherRequiredCourses ACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1

TotalCreditHours 67


210 / WEBTECHNOLOGIES WELDING TECHNOLOGY/ 211

WELDINGTECHNOLOGY(DIPLOMA)(D50420) TheWeldingTechnologycurriculumprovidesstudentswithasoundunderstandingofthescience,technology,andapplicationsessentialforsuccessfulemploymentintheweldingandmetalindustry. Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding andcuttingprocesses.Coursesinmath,blueprintreading,metallurgy,weldinginspection,anddestructiveandnon-destructivetestingprovidesthestudentwithindustry-standardskillsdevelopedthroughclassroomtrainingandpracticalapplication. SuccessfulgraduatesoftheWeldingTechnologycurriculummaybeemployedasentry-leveltechniciansinweldingandmetalworkingindustries.Careeropportunitiesalso exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control,supervision,andwelding-relatedself-employment.

COURSEREQUIREMENTS WorkExp/ Class Lab ClinicalCreditA.GeneralEducationCourses 1. RequiredCourses ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3 MAT 140 SurveyofMathematics 3 0 0 3B.MajorCourses 1. CoreCourses Toreceiveadegree,diplomaorcertificatefromRCC,astudentmusthavea gradeof“C”orbetterinallcorecoursesfortheprogramofstudy. WLD110 CuttingProcesses 1 3 0 2 WLD115 SMAW(Stick)Plate 2 9 0 5 WLD121 GMAW(MIG)FCAW/Plate 2 6 0 4 WLD131 GTAW(TIG)Plate 2 6 0 4 WLD141 Symbols&Specifications 2 2 0 3 2. OtherMajorCourses DFT 151 CADI 2 3 0 3 WLD132 GTAW(TIG)Plate/Pipe 1 6 0 3 WLD151 FabricationI 2 6 0 4 WLD215 SMAW(Stick)Pipe 1 9 0 4

TotalCreditHours 38

SEMESTERSCHEDULEWELDINGTECHNOLOGY(EVENING)

WorkExp/ ClassLabClinicalCredit

FirstYear–FallSemesterWLD110CuttingProcesses 1 3 0 2WLD115SMAW(Stick)Plate 2 9 0 5WLD141Symbols&Specifications 2 2 0 3 — — — — 5 14 0 10

WEBTECHNOLOGIES(CERTIFICATE)(C25290)COURSEREQUIREMENTS

WorkExp/ Class Lab Clinical CreditWEB 110 Internet/WebFundamentals 2 2 0 3WEB 120 IntroductionInternetMultimedia 2 2 0 3WEB 140 WebDevelopmentTools 2 2 0 3WEB 210 WebDesign 2 2 0 3 — — — — 8 8 0 12

TotalCreditHours 12

212 / WELDINGTECHNOLOGY APPROVEDELECTIVES / 213

APPROVEDELECTIVES*APPROVEDHUMANITIES/FINEARTSELECTIVES StudentsinA.A.S.programsmayselectahumanitieselectivefromanyoftheseprefixareas:ART,DRA,ENG(Literaturecoursesonly),HUM,MUS,PHI,andREL.

*APPROVEDSOCIAL/BEHAVIORALSCIENCESELECTIVES StudentsinA.A.S.programsmayselectasocial/behavioralscienceselectivefromanyoftheseprefixareas:ANT,ECO+,GEO,HIS,POL,PSY,andSOC.

+Some business and accounting curricula require economics and do not acceptECOcoursesasfulfillmentofthesocial/behavioralscienceselectiverequirement.

A.A.S.programsdonotallowtheuseofCOMcoursesasahumanitieselective.


FirstYear–SpringSemesterWLD 121 GMAW(MIG)FCAW/Plate 2 6 0 4WLD 131 GTAW(TIG)Plate 2 6 0 4WLD 151FabricationI 2 6 0 4 — — — — 6 18 0 12

FirstYear–SummerSemesterWLD 132 GTAW(TIG)Plate/Pipe 1 6 0 3WLD 215 SMAW(Stick)Pipe 1 9 0 4 — — — — 2 15 0 7

SecondYear–FallSemester

DFT 151 CADI 2 3 0 3ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3MAT 140 SurveyofMathematics 3 0 0 3 — — — — 7 3 0 9

TotalCreditHours 38

SEMESTERSCHEDULEWELDINGTECHNOLOGY(CERTIFICATEC50420)

(EVENING)


FirstYear–FallSemester

WLD 110 CuttingProcesses 1 3 0 2WLD 115 SMAW(Stick)Plate 2 9 0 5WLD 141 Symbols&Specifications 2 2 0 3 — — — — 5 14 0 10

FirstYear–SpringSemester

WLD 121 GMAW(MIG)FCAW/Plate 2 6 0 4WLD 131 GTAW(TIG)Plate 2 6 0 4 — — — — 4 12 0 8

TotalCreditHours 18

214 / COURSEDESCRIPTIONS COURSEDESCRIPTIONS / 215

CourseDescriptions

COURSENUMBERINGSYSTEM Course designations consist of a three-letter course prefix followed by a three-digitnumber.Thecoursenumberisfollowedbythetitleofthecourse.Coursetitlesarefollowedbyasequenceof fournumbers: (1)class lecturehoursperweek;(2)labhoursperweek;(3)clinicalorshoporworkexperiencehoursperweek;and(4)semester-hourcredits(SHC)earnedwhenthecourseissuccessfullycompleted. Developmental education courses have numbers between 050-095. Examples:ENG080,MAT050. Coursesthatcanonlybeusedfordiplomaandcertificatecurriculumhavenumbersbetween100-109and200-209.Examples:ENG102,PSY101. All associate degree, diploma, and certificate curriculum courses have numbersbetween110-199and210-299.Examples:ENG112,SOC210. CollegeTransfercoursesareidentifiedincoursedescriptionswiththestatements:“ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationagreementgeneraleducationcorerequirement.” or“Thiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfythe Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective courserequirement.”Thesecoursesareapprovedfortransfertothe16universitiesofTheUniversityofNorthCarolinaSystem.

PREREQUISITESANDCOREQUISITES Manycourseshaveprerequisites--othercourses thatmustbecompletedprior toenrollment.Forexample,astudentmustcompletePSY150beforeenrollinginPSY241. Many courses have developmental English, mathematics, or reading courseprerequisites:forexample,MAT080mustbecompletedbeforetakingMAT155.Togainadmissionto thecurriculumcourses,studentsmusteitherpass theappropriatedevelopmentalprerequisitesormakeappropriatescoresontheASSETorCOMPASSplacementinventorythatmeasuresskillsinEnglish,mathematics,andreading. Corequisitesarecoursesthataregenerallytakenatthesametimeasotherrelatedcourses:forexample,BIO140withBIO140A.Inmanycases,corequisitesmaybetakenatthesametimeorearlier.Forexample,RED090isacorequisiteforBUS110.StudentsmayeithercompleteRED090beforetakingBUS110ortheymaytakeRED090atthesametimeasBUS110.


ACA 111 CollegeStudentSuccess 1 0 0 1Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesthecollege’sphysical,academic,andsocialenvironmentandpromotes the personal development essential for success. Topics include campusfacilities and resources; policies, procedures, and programs; study skills; and lifemanagementissuessuchashealth,self-esteem,motivation,goalsetting,diversity,andcommunication. Upon completion, students should be able to function effectivelywithinthecollegeenvironmenttomeettheireducationalobjectives.

ACA 118 CollegeStudySkills 1 2 0 2Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscoursecoversskillsandstrategiesdesignedtoimprovestudybehaviors.Topicsincludetimemanagement,notetaking,testtaking,memorytechniques,activereadingstrategies,criticalthinking,communicationskills,learningstyles,andotherstrategiesforeffectivelearning.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoapplyappropriatestudystrategiesandtechniquestothedevelopmentofaneffectivestudyplan.

ACA 122 CollegeTransferSuccess 1 0 0 1Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscourseprovidesinformationandstrategiesnecessarytodevelopclearacademicandprofessionalgoalsbeyondthecommunitycollegeexperience.TopicsincludetheCAA,collegeculture,careerexploration,gatheringinformationonseniorinstitutions,strategic planning, critical thinking, and communications skills for a successfulacademictransition.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodevelopanacademicplantotransitionsuccessfullytoseniorinstitutions.Thiscoursehasbeenapprovedto satisfy the ComprehensiveArticulationAgreement for transferability as apremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.

ACA111,ACA118,andACA122areinterchangeable.ACA118orACA122maybesubstitutedforACA111.OnlyoneACAcoursecanbeusedtofulfillgraduationrequirements.

ACC 111 FinancialAccounting 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesthebasicframeworkofaccounting.Emphasisisplacedontheaccountingcycleandfinancialstatementpreparationandanalysis.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateanunderstandingoftheprinciplesinvolvedanddisplayananalyticalproblem-solvingabilityforthetopicscovered.


ACC 115 CollegeAccounting 3 2 0 4Prerequisites:MAT070,RED080Corequisites:RED090This course introduces basic accounting principles for a business. Topics includethe complete accounting cycle with end-of-period statements, bank reconciliation,payrolls,andpettycash. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstratean understanding of accounting principles and apply those skills to a businessorganization.ThiscourseisnotintendedasasubstituteforACC120.

ACC 120 PrinciplesofFinancialAccounting 3 2 0 4Prerequisites:MAT070,RED090Corequisites:MAT140This course introduces business decision-making accounting information systems.Emphasisisplacedonanalyzing,summarizing,reporting,andinterpretingfinancialinformation.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletopreparefinancialstatements,understand theroleoffinancial information indecision-makingandaddressethicalconsiderations. This course has been approved to satisfy the ComprehensiveArticulationAgreementpre-majorand/orelectivecourserequirement.

ACC 121 PrinciplesofManagerialAccounting3 2 0 4Prerequisites:ACC120withminimumgradeof“C”Corequisites:NoneThis course includes a greater emphasis onmanagerial and cost accounting skills.Emphasis is placed on managerial accounting concepts for external and internalanalysis,reportinganddecision-making.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoanalyzeandinterprettransactionsrelatingtomanagerialconceptsincludingproduct-costing systems. This coursehasbeen approved to satisfy theComprehensiveArticulationAgreementpre-majorand/orelectivecourserequirement.

ACC 122 PrinciplesofFinancialAcctII 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ACC120withminimumgradeof“C”Corequisites:NoneThiscourseprovidesadditionalinstructioninthefinancialaccountingconceptsandprocedures introducedinACC120. Emphasis isplacedon theanalysisofspecificbalancesheetaccounts,within-depthinstructionoftheaccountingprinciplesappliedtotheseaccounts.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoanalyzedata,preparejournalentries,andpreparereportsincompliancewithgenerallyacceptedaccountingprinciples.

ACC 129 IndividualIncomeTaxes 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:MAT070,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducestherelevantlawsgoverningindividualincometaxation.Topicsinclude tax law, electronic research andmethodologies, and the use of technologyforpreparationofindividualtaxreturns.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeableto analyze basic tax scenarios, research applicable tax law, and complete variousindividualtaxforms.



ACC 130 BusinessIncomeTaxes 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:ACC120withminimumgradeof“C”Corequisites:NoneThis course introduces the relevant laws governing business and fiduciary incometaxes.Topicsincludetaxlawrelatingtobusinessorganizations,electronicresearchandmethodologies, and the use of technology for the preparation of business taxreturns. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze basic tax scenarios,researchapplicabletaxlaw,andcompletevariousbusinesstaxforms.

ACC 149 IntrotoAccountingSpreadsheets 1 2 0 2Prerequisites:ACC115orACC120Corequisites:NoneThiscourseprovidesaworkingknowledgeofcomputer spreadsheetsand theiruseinaccounting.Topicsincludepre-programmedproblems,model-buildingproblems,beginning-level macros, graphics, and what-if analysis enhancements of templateproblems.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletouseacomputerspreadsheettocompletemanyofthetasksrequiredinaccounting.

ACC 150 AccountingSoftwareApplications 1 2 0 2Prerequisites:ACC115orACC120,CIS110Corequisites:NoneThis course introduces microcomputer applications related to accounting systems.Topics include general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory,payroll, and correcting, adjusting, and closing entries. Upon completion, studentsshouldbeabletouseacomputeraccountingpackagetosolveaccountingproblems.

ACC 151 AccountingSpreadsheetApplications1 2 0 2Prerequisites:ACC149Corequisites:NoneThis course is designed to facilitate the use of spreadsheet technology as appliedto accounting principles. Emphasis is placed on using spreadsheet software as aproblem-solvinganddecision-makingtool.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateanunderstandingoftheprinciplesinvolvedanddisplayananalyticalproblem-solvingabilityforthetopicscovered.

ACC 220 IntermediateAccountingI 3 2 0 4Prerequisites:ACC120andACC121orACC122withminimumgradeof“C”Corequisites:NoneThis course is a continuation of the study of accounting principles with in-depthcoverageoftheoreticalconceptsandfinancialstatements. Topicsincludegenerallyaccepted accounting principles and an extensive analyses of financial statements.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstratecompetenceintheconceptualframework underlying financial accounting, including the application of financialstandards.


ACC 221 IntermediateAccountingII 3 2 0 4Prerequisites:ACC220withminimumgradeof“C”Corequisites:NoneThiscourseisacontinuationofACC220.Emphasisisplacedonspecialproblemswhich may include leases, bonds, investments, ratio analyses, present valueapplications,accountingchanges,andcorrections.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbe able to demonstrate an understandingof the principles involved anddisplay ananalyticalproblem-solvingabilityforthetopicscovered.

ACC 225 CostAccounting 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ACC121Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesthenatureandpurposesofcostaccountingasaninformationsystemforplanningandcontrol.Topicsincludedirectmaterials,directlabor,factoryoverhead,process,joborder,andstandardcostsystems.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateanunderstandingoftheprinciplesinvolvedanddisplayananalyticalproblem-solvingabilityforthetopicscovered.

ANT 220 CulturalAnthropology 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG111Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesthenatureofhumanculture.Emphasisisplacedonculturaltheory, methods of fieldwork, and cross-cultural comparisons in the areas ofethnology, language, and the cultural past. Upon completion, students should beable to demonstrate an understanding of basic cultural processes and how culturaldata are collected and analyzed. This course has been approved to satisfy theComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirement insocial/behavioralsciences.

ART 111 ArtAppreciation 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:RED090Corequisites:ENG090This course introduces the origins and historical development of art. Emphasis isplacedontherelationshipofdesignprinciplestovariousartformsincludingbutnotlimited to sculpture, painting, and architecture. Upon completion, students shouldbeabletoidentifyandanalyzeavarietyofartisticstyles,periods,andmedia.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinhumanities/finearts.

ART131 DrawingI 0 6 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThis course introduces the language of drawing and the use of various drawingmaterials.Emphasisisplacedondrawingtechniques,media,andgraphicprinciples.Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the useof graphic form and various drawing processes.This course has been approvedto satisfy the ComprehensiveArticulationAgreement for transferability as apremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.



AST 111 DescriptiveAstronomy 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:RED090Corequisites:AST111A,ENG090,MAT080This course introduces an overall view of modern astronomy. Topics include anoverviewofthesolarsystem,thesun,stars,galaxies,andthelargeruniverse.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateanunderstandingoftheuniversearound them. This course has been approved to satisfy the ComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinnaturalsciences/mathematics.

AST 111A DescriptiveAstronomyLab 0 2 0 1Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:AST111ThecourseisalaboratorytoaccompanyAST111.Emphasisisplacedonlaboratoryexperienceswhich enhance thematerialspresented inAST111andwhichprovidepractical experience. Uponcompletion, students shouldbeable todemonstrate anunderstandingoftheuniversearoundthem.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinnaturalsciences/mathematics.

ATR 218 ComputerIntegratedManufacturing2 3 0 3Prerequisites:ELC128Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroduceshightechnologysystemswhicharecurrentlybeingusedinnewautomatedmanufacturingfacilities.Topicsincludeintegrationofrobotsandworkcellcomponents,switches,proxes,visionandphotoelectricsensors,withtheautomatedcontrol and data gathering systems. Upon completion, students should be able toinstall,program,andtroubleshootanautomatedmanufacturingcellanditsassociateddatacommunicationssystems.

BIO094 ConceptsofHumanBiology 3 2 0 4Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:RED090This course focuses on fundamental concepts of human biology. Topics includeterminology, biochemistry, cell biology, tissues, body systems, and other relatedtopics. Uponcompletion, students shouldbeable todemonstratepreparedness forcollege-levelanatomyandphysiologycourses.

BIO 110 PrinciplesofBiology 3 3 0 4Prerequisites:ENG090,MAT070,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseprovidesasurveyof fundamentalbiologicalprinciples fornon-sciencemajors. Emphasis isplacedonbasicchemistry,cellbiology,metabolism,genetics,taxonomy,evolution,ecology,diversity,andotherrelatedtopics.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateincreasedknowledgeandbetterunderstandingofbiologyasitappliestoeverydaylife.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinnaturalsciences/mathematics.


BIO 111 GeneralBiologyI 3 3 0 4Prerequisites:ENG090,MAT070,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourse introduces theprinciplesandconceptsofbiology. Emphasis isplacedon basic biological chemistry, cell structure and function, metabolism and energytransformation, genetics, evolution, classification, and other related topics. Uponcompletion, students should be able to demonstrate understanding of life at themolecular and cellular levels. This course has been approved to satisfy theComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirement innaturalsciences/mathematics.

BIO 112 GeneralBiologyII 3 3 0 4Prerequisites:BIO111Corequisites:NoneThiscourseisacontinuationofBIO111.Emphasisisplacedonorganisms,biodiversity,plantandanimalsystems,ecology,andotherrelatedtopics.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstratecomprehensionoflifeattheorganismalandecologicallevels.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinnaturalsciences/mathematics.

BIO 120 IntroductoryBotany 3 3 0 4Prerequisites:BIO110orBIO111Corequisites:NoneThiscourseprovidesanintroductiontotheclassification,relationships,structure,andfunctionofplants.Topicsincludereproductionanddevelopmentofseedandnon-seedplants, levelsoforganization,formandfunctionofsystems,andasurveyofmajortaxa. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate comprehensionofplantformandfunction,includingselectedtaxaofbothseedandnon-seedplants.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinnaturalsciences/mathematics.

BIO 130 IntroductoryZoology 3 3 0 4Prerequisites:BIO110orBIO111Corequisites:NoneThis course provides an introduction to the classification, relationships, structure,andfunctionofmajoranimalphyla. Emphasis isplacedon levelsoforganization,reproductionanddevelopment,comparativesystems,andasurveyofselectedphyla.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstratecomprehensionofanimalformandfunction includingcomparativesystemsofselectedgroups. ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinnaturalsciences/mathematics.

BIO 140 EnvironmentalBiology 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,MAT070,RED090Corequisites:BIO140AThiscourseintroducesenvironmentalprocessesandtheinfluenceofhumanactivitiesuponthem.Topicsincludeecologicalconcepts,populationgrowth,naturalresources,andafocusoncurrentenvironmentalproblemsfromscientific,social,political,andeconomicperspectives.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateanunderstandingofenvironmentalinterrelationshipsandofcontemporaryenvironmentalissues.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinnaturalsciences/mathematics.



BIO 140A EnvironmentalBiologyLab 0 3 0 1Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:BIO140ThiscourseprovidesalaboratorycomponenttocomplementBIO140.Emphasisisplacedonlaboratoryandfieldexperience.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateapracticalunderstandingofenvironmental interrelationshipsandofcontemporaryenvironmentalissues.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirement innaturalsciences/mathematics.

BIO 163 BasicAnatomyandPhysiology 4 2 0 5Prerequisites:ENG090,MAT070,RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course provides a basic study of the structure and function of the humanbody. Topics includeabasicstudyof thebodysystemsaswellasan introductionto homeostasis, cells, tissues, nutrition, acid-base balance, and electrolytes. Uponcompletion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of thefundamentalprinciplesofanatomyandphysiologyandtheirinterrelationships.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementfortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.

BIO 165 AnatomyandPhysiologyI 3 3 0 4Prerequisites:ENG090,MAT070,RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course is thefirst of a two-course sequencewhich provides a comprehensivestudyoftheanatomyandphysiologyofthehumanbody.Topicsincludethestructure,function,andinterrelationshipoforgansystemswithemphasisontheprocesseswhichmaintain homeostasis. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstratean in-depth understanding of principles of anatomy and physiology and theirinterrelationships.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementfortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.

BIO 166 AnatomyandPhysiologyII 3 3 0 4Prerequisites:BIO165Corequisites:NoneThiscourseisthesecondinatwo-coursesequencewhichprovidesacomprehensivestudyoftheanatomyandphysiologyofthehumanbody.Topicsincludethestructure,function,andinterrelationshipoforgansystemswithemphasisontheprocesseswhichmaintainhomeostasis.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateanin-depthunderstandingofprinciplesofanatomyandphysiologyandtheinterrelationshipsofallbodysystems.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementfortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.


BIO275 Microbiology 3 3 0 4Prerequisites:BIO110,BIO111,BIO163,BIO165orBIO168Corequisites:NoneThiscoursecoversprinciplesofmicrobiologyandtheimpacttheseorganismshaveonmanandtheenvironment.Topicsincludethevariousgroupsofmicroorganisms,their structure, physiology, genetics, microbial pathogenicity, infectious diseases,immunology,andselectedpracticalapplications.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateknowledgeandskillsincludingmicroscopy,aseptictechnique,staining,culturemethods,andidentificationofmicroorganisms.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementfortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.

BPR 111 BlueprintReading 1 2 0 2Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:MAT050Thiscourseintroducesthebasicprinciplesofblueprintreading.Topicsincludelinetypes,orthographicprojections,dimensioningmethods,andnotes.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletointerpretbasicblueprintsandvisualizethefeaturesofapart.

BPR 121 BlueprintReading:Mechanical 1 2 0 2Prerequisites:BPR111Corequisites:NoneThis course covers the interpretation of intermediate blueprints. Topics includetolerancing, auxiliary views, sectional views, and assembly drawings. Uponcompletion, students should be able to read and interpret a mechanical workingdrawing.

BTC 181 BasicLabTechniques 3 3 0 4Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThis course introduces thebasic skills andknowledgenecessary in a biological orchemical laboratory. Emphasis is placed on goodmanufacturing practices, safety,solutionpreparation, andequipmentoperationandmaintenance following standardoperating procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare andperform basic laboratory procedures using labware, solutions, and equipmentaccordingtoprescribedprotocols.

BUS 110 IntroductiontoBusiness 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:RED090Thiscourseprovidesasurveyofthebusinessworld.Topicsincludethebasicprinciplesandpracticesofcontemporarybusiness.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateanunderstandingofbusinessconceptsasafoundationforstudyingotherbusinesssubjects. ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementfortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.



BUS 115 BusinessLawI 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:RED090Thiscourseintroducestheethicsandlegalframeworkofbusiness.Emphasisisplacedon contracts, negotiable instruments,UniformCommercialCode, and theworkingof the court systems. Upon completion, students should be able to apply ethicalissuesandlawscoveredtoselectedbusinessdecision-makingsituations.Thiscoursehas been approved to satisfy the ComprehensiveArticulationAgreement fortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.

BUS 116 BusinessLawII 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:BUS115Corequisites:NoneThiscoursecontinues thestudyofethicsandbusiness law. Emphasis isplacedonbailments, sales, risk-bearing, formsofbusinessownership, andcopyrights. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoapplyethicalissuesandlawscoveredtoselectedbusinessdecision-makingsituations.

BUS 121 BusinessMathematics 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:MAT070Corequisites:RED090This course covers fundamental mathematical operations and their application tobusinessproblems.Topicsincludepayroll,pricing,interestanddiscount,commission,taxes, and other pertinent uses of mathematics in the field of business. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoapplymathematicalconceptstobusiness.

BUS 125 PersonalFinance 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:MAT070,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseprovidesastudyofindividualandfamilyfinancialdecisions.Emphasisisplacedonbuildingusefulskillsinbuying,managingfinances,increasingresources,andcopingwithcurrenteconomicconditions.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodevelopapersonalfinancialplan.

BUS 137 PrinciplesofManagement 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course is designed to be anoverviewof themajor functions ofmanagement.Emphasisisplacedonplanning,organizing,controlling,directing,andcommunicating.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoworkascontributingmembersofateamutilizingthesefunctionsofmanagement.Thiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfythe ComprehensiveArticulationAgreement for transferability as a premajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.


BUS 153 HumanResourceManagement 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course introduces the functions of personnel/human resource managementwithinanorganization.Topicsincludeequalopportunityandthelegalenvironment,recruitment and selection, performance appraisal, employee development,compensationplanning,andemployeerelations.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoanticipateandresolvehumanresourceconcerns.

BUS 228 BusinessStatistics 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:MAT140Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducestheuseofstatisticalmethodsandtoolsinevaluatingresearchdataforbusinessapplications.Emphasisisplacedonbasicprobability,measuresofspreadanddispersion,centraltendency,sampling,regressionanalysis,andinductiveinference. Upon completion, students should be able to apply statistical problemsolvingtobusiness.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementfortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.

BUS 230 SmallBusinessManagement 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourse introduces thechallengesofentrepreneurship including thestartupandoperationofasmallbusiness.Topicsincludemarketresearchtechniques,feasibilitystudies,siteanalysis,financingalternatives,andmanagerialdecisionmaking.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodevelopasmallbusinessplan.

BUS 239 BusinessApplicationsSeminar 1 2 0 2Prerequisites:ACC120,BUS115,BUS137,ECO151or251or252,MKT120Corequisites:NoneThis course is designed as a capstone course for BusinessAdministrationmajors.Emphasis is placed on decision making in the areas of management, marketing,production, purchasing, andfinance. Uponcompletion, students shouldbe able toapplythetechniques,processes,andvitalprofessionalskillsneededintheworkplace.

BUS 260 BusinessCommunication 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG111Corequisites:NoneThiscourseisdesignedtodevelopskillsinwritingbusinesscommunications.Emphasisisplacedonbusinessreports,correspondence,andprofessionalpresentations.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletocommunicateeffectivelyintheworkplace.



BUS 261 DiversityinManagement 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseisdesignedtohelpmanagersrecognizetheneedtoincorporatediversityinto all phases of organizational management. Topics include self-evaluation,management, sexual harassment, workforce diversity, dual careers, role conflict,andcommunicationissues.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoimplementsolutions that minimize policies, attitudes, and stereotypical behaviors that blockeffectiveteambuilding.

BUS280 REALSmallBusiness 4 0 0 4Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscourseintroduceshands-ontechniquesandproceduresforplanningandopeninga small business, including the personal qualities needed for entrepreneurship.Emphasis isplacedonmarket research,finance, timemanagement, andday-to-dayactivitiesofowning/operatingasmallbusiness.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletowriteandimplementaviablebusinessplanandseekfunding.

CET 111 ComputerUpgrade/RepairI 2 3 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscoursecoversrepairing,servicing,andupgradingcomputersandperipheralsinpreparationforindustrycertification.TopicsincludeCPU/memory/busidentification,disk subsystems, hardware/software installation/configuration, common devicedrivers,datarecovery,systemmaintenance,andotherrelatedtopics.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletosafelyrepairand/orupgradecomputersystemstoperformwithinspecifications.

CET 222 ComputerArchitecture 2 0 0 2Prerequisites:CET111Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducestheorganizationanddesignphilosophyofcomputersystemswithrespecttoresourcemanagement,throughput,andoperatingsysteminteraction.Topics include instruction sets, registers, data types,memorymanagement, virtualmemory, cache, storage management, multiprocessing, and pipelining. Uponcompletion, studentsshouldbeable toevaluatesystemhardwareand resources forinstallationandconfigurationpurposes.

CHM131 IntroductiontoChemistry 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:RED090Corequisites:CHM131A,ENG090,MAT080This course introduces the fundamental concepts of inorganic chemistry. Topicsinclude measurement, matter and energy, atomic and molecular structure, nuclearchemistry, stoichiometry, chemical formulas and reactions, chemical bonding, gaslaws,solutions,andacidsandbases. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeable todemonstrate a basic understanding of chemistry as it applies to other fields. ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinnaturalsciences/mathematics.


CHM131A IntroductiontoChemistryLab 0 3 0 1Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:CHM131ThiscourseisalaboratorytoaccompanyCHM131.EmphasisisplacedonlaboratoryexperiencesthatenhancematerialspresentedinCHM131.Uponcompletion,studentsshould be able to utilize basic laboratory procedures and apply them to chemicalprinciplespresented inCHM131. Thiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfy theComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirement innaturalsciences/mathematics.

CHM151 GeneralChemistryI 3 3 0 4Prerequisites:ENG090,MAT080,RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course covers fundamental principles and laws of chemistry. Topics includemeasurement, atomic and molecular structure, periodicity, chemical reactions,chemical bonding, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gas laws, and solutions. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateanunderstandingoffundamentalchemicallawsandconceptsasneededinCHM152.Thiscoursehasbeenapprovedto satisfy the ComprehensiveArticulationAgreement general education corerequirementinnaturalsciences/mathematics.

CHM152 GeneralChemistryII 3 3 0 4Prerequisites:CHM151Corequisites:NoneThiscourseprovidesacontinuationof thestudyof the fundamentalprinciplesandlawsofchemistry. Topics includekinetics,equilibrium,ionicandredoxequations,acid-base theory, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, introduction to nuclear andorganicchemistry,andcomplexions. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateanunderstandingofchemicalconceptsasneededtopursuefurtherstudyinchemistryandrelatedprofessionalfields.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinnaturalsciences/mathematics.

CHM251 OrganicChemistryI 3 3 0 4Prerequisites:CHM152Corequisites:NoneThis course provides a systematic studyof the theories, principles, and techniquesoforganicchemistry. Topics includenomenclature,structure,properties, reactions,andmechanismsofhydrocarbons,alkylhalides,alcohols,andethers;further topicsincludeisomerization,sterochemistry,andspectroscopy.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateanunderstandingofthefundamentalconceptsofcoveredorganictopicsasneededinCHM252.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementfortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.



CHM252 OrganicChemistryII 3 3 0 4Prerequisites:CHM251Corequisites:NoneThiscourseprovidescontinuationofthesystematicstudyofthetheories,principles,andtechniquesoforganicchemistry.Topicsincludenomenclature,structure,properties,reactions, andmechanisms of aromatics, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids andderivatives,aminesandheterocyclics;multi-stepsynthesiswillbeemphasized.Uponcompletion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of organicconcepts as needed to pursue further study in chemistry and related professionalfields.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementfortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.

CIS 110 IntroductiontoComputers 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:ENG080,MAT070,OST080Corequisites:RED090This course introduces computer concepts, including fundamental functions andoperationsof thecomputer. Topics include identificationofhardwarecomponents,basiccomputeroperations,security issues,anduseofsoftwareapplications. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateanunderstandingoftheroleandfunctionofcomputersandusethecomputertosolveproblems.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinnaturalscience/mathematics(quantitativeoption).

CIS 115 IntrotoProg&Logic 2 3 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,MAT080Corequisites:NoneThiscourse introducescomputerprogrammingandproblemsolving inastructuredprogram logic environment. Topics include language syntax, data types, programorganization,problemsolvingmethods,algorithmdesign,andlogiccontrolstructures.Upon completion, students should be able to manage files with operating systemcommands, use top-down algorithm design, and implement algorithmic solutionsin a programming language. This course has been approved to satisfy theComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirement innaturalscience/mathematics(quantitativeoption).

CJC 111 IntroductiontoCriminalJustice 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesthecomponentsandprocessesofthecriminaljusticesystem.Topics include history, structure, functions, and philosophy of the criminal justicesystemandtheirrelationshiptolifeinoursociety.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodefineanddescribethemajorsystemcomponentsandtheirinterrelationshipsand evaluate career options. This course has been approved to satisfy theComprehensiveArticulationAgreementfortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.


CJC 112 Criminology 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesdeviantbehaviorasitrelatestocriminalactivity.Topicsincludetheoriesofcrimecausation;statisticalanalysisofcriminalbehavior;past,present,andfuturesocialcontrolinitiatives;andotherrelatedtopics.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoexplainanddiscussvarioustheoriesofcrimecausationandsocietalresponse.

CJC 113 JuvenileJustice 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course covers the juvenile justice system and related juvenile issues. Topicsincludeanoverviewofthejuvenilejusticesystem,treatmentandpreventionprograms,specialareasandlawsuniquetojuveniles,andotherrelatedtopics.Uponcompletion,students should be able to identify/discuss juvenile court structure/procedures,functionandjurisdictionofjuvenileagencies,processing/detentionofjuveniles,andcasedisposition.

CJC 131 CriminalLaw 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course covers the history/evolution/principles and contemporary applicationsofcriminallaw.Topicsincludesourcesofsubstantivelaw,classificationofcrimes,parties to crime, elements of crimes, matters of criminal responsibility, and otherrelatedtopics.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodiscussthesourcesoflawandidentify,interpret,andapplytheappropriatestatutes/elements.

CJC 132 CourtProcedure&Evidence 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscoursecoversjudicialstructure/process/procedurefromincidenttodisposition,kindsanddegreesofevidence,andtherulesgoverningadmissibilityofevidenceincourt. Topics include consideration of state and federal courts, arrest, search andseizure laws,exclusionaryandstatutoryrulesofevidence,andotherrelated issues.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoidentifyanddiscussproceduresnecessarytoestablishalawfularrest/search,properjudicialprocedures,andtheadmissibilityofevidence.

CJC 141 Corrections 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscoursecoversthehistory,majorphilosophies,components,andcurrentpracticesandproblemsofthefieldofcorrections.Topicsincludehistoricalevolution,functionsofthevariouscomponents,alternativestoincarceration,treatmentprograms,inmatecontrol,andotherrelatedtopics.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoexplainthevariouscomponents,processes, and functionsof thecorrectional system. ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementfortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.



CJC 160 Terrorism:UnderlyingIssues 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseidentifiesthefundamentalreasonswhyAmericaisatargetforterrorists,coveringvariousdomestic/internationalterroristgroupsandideologiesfromahistoricalaspect.Emphasisisplaceduponrecognitionofterroristcrimescene;weaponsofmassdestruction;chemical,biological,andnuclearterrorism;andplanningconsiderationinvolvingthreatassessments.Uponcompletion,thestudentshouldbeabletoidentifyanddiscussthemethodsusedinterrorists’activitiesandcompleteathreatassessmentforterrorists’incidents.

CJC 211 Counseling 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course introduces the basic elements of counseling and specific techniquesapplicable to the criminal justice setting. Topics include observation, listening,recording,interviewing,andproblemexplorationnecessarytoformeffectivehelpingrelationships.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodiscussanddemonstratethebasictechniquesofcounseling.

CJC 212 Ethics&CommunityRelations 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course covers ethical considerations and accepted standards applicable tocriminal justice organizations and professionals. Topics include ethical systems;socialchange,values,andnorms;culturaldiversity;citizeninvolvementincriminaljusticeissues;andotherrelatedtopics.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoapplyethical considerations to thedecision-makingprocess in identifiablecriminaljusticesituations.

CJC 215 Organization&Administration 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesthecomponentsandfunctionsoforganizationandadministrationasitappliestotheagenciesofthecriminaljusticesystem.Topicsincludeoperations/functions of organizations; recruiting, training, and retentionof personnel; fundingand budgeting; communications; span of control and discretion; and other relatedtopics. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeable to identifyanddiscuss thebasiccomponents and functions of a criminal justice organization and its administrativeoperations.


CJC 221 InvestigativePrinciples 3 2 0 4Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesthetheoriesandfundamentalsoftheinvestigativeprocess.Topicsincludecrimescene/incidentprocessing,informationgatheringtechniques,collection/preservationof evidence, preparationof appropriate reports, court presentations, andother related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify, explain,and demonstrate the techniques of the investigative process, report preparation, andcourtroompresentation.

CJC 222 Criminalistics 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:CJC221Corequisites:NoneThis course covers the functions of the forensic laboratory and its relationship tosuccessfulcriminal investigationsandprosecutions.Topics includeadvancedcrimesceneprocessing, investigative techniques, current forensic technologies, andotherrelatedtopics.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoidentifyandcollectrelevantevidence at simulated crime scenes and request appropriate laboratory analysis ofsubmittedevidence.

CJC 231 ConstitutionalLaw 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThe course covers the impact of the Constitution of the United States and itsamendments on the criminal justice system. Topics include the structure of theConstitutionanditsamendments,courtdecisionspertinenttocontemporarycriminaljusticeissues,andotherrelatedtopics.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoidentify/discuss thebasicstructureof theUnitedStatesConstitutionand therights/proceduresasinterpretedbythecourts.

CJC 233 CorrectionalLaw 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesstatutory/caselawpertinenttocorrectionalconcepts,facilities,andrelatedpractices.Topicsincludeexaminationofmajorlegalissuesencompassingincarceration, probation, parole, restitution, pardon, restoration of rights, and otherrelated topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify/discuss legalissueswhichdirectlyaffectcorrectionalsystemsandpersonnel.

COE 111 Co-opWorkExperienceI 0 0 10 1Prerequisites:9SHCinthemajorcorecoursesCorequisites:COE115Thiscourseprovidesworkexperiencewithacollege-approvedemployerinanarearelatedtothestudent’sprogramofstudy.Emphasisisplacedonintegratingclassroomlearningwithrelatedworkexperience.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoevaluatecareerselection,demonstrateemployabilityskills,andsatisfactorilyperformwork-relatedcompetencies.



COE 112 Co-opWorkExperienceI 0 0 20 2Prerequisites:9SHCinthemajorcorecoursesCorequisites:NoneThiscourseprovidesworkexperiencewithacollege-approvedemployerinanarearelatedtothestudent’sprogramofstudy.Emphasisisplacedonintegratingclassroomlearningwithrelatedworkexperience.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoevaluatecareerselection,demonstrateemployabilityskills,andsatisfactorilyperformwork-relatedcompetencies.

COE 115 WorkExperienceSeminarI 1 0 0 1Prerequisites:9SHCinthemajorcorecoursesCorequisites:COE111orCOE112Thiscourseprovidesanopportunitytodiscussfieldworkexperienceswithpeersandfaculty.Emphasisisplacedondiscussingapplicationofconceptsandprinciplesfromrelatedcoursecontenttothefieldworkplacement.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbe able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required in fieldworkexperiences.

COE 121 Co-opWorkExperienceII 0 0 10 1Prerequisites:15SHCinthemajorcorecoursesCorequisites:COE125Thiscourseprovidesworkexperiencewithacollege-approvedemployerinanarearelatedtothestudent’sprogramofstudy.Emphasisisplacedonintegratingclassroomlearningwithrelatedworkexperience.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoevaluatecareerselection,demonstrateemployabilityskills,andsatisfactorilyperformwork-relatedcompetencies.

COE 125 WorkExperienceSeminarII 1 0 0 1Prerequisites:15SHCinthemajorcorecourses,COE111forECEmajorsCorequisites:COE121Thiscourseprovidesanopportunitytodiscussfieldworkexperienceswithpeersandfaculty.Emphasisisplacedondiscussingapplicationofconceptsandprinciplesfromrelatedcoursecontenttothefieldworkplacement.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbe able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required in fieldworkexperiences.

COM110 IntroductiontoCommunication 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseprovidesanoverviewofthebasicconceptsofcommunicationandtheskillsnecessarytocommunicateinvariouscontexts.Emphasisisplacedoncommunicationtheoriesandtechniquesusedininterpersonal,group,public,intercultural,andmasscommunicationsituations.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoexplainandillustratetheformsandpurposesofhumancommunicationinavarietyofcontexts.This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive ArticulationAgreementgeneral educationcorerequirement inhumanities/finearts inA.A.andA.S. programs (substitute). This cannot be used as a humanities in anyA.A.S.program.


COM120 InterpersonalCommunication 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourse introduces thepracticesandprinciplesof interpersonalcommunicationin both dyadic and group settings. Emphasis is placed on the communicationprocess,perception,listening,self-disclosure,speechapprehension,ethics,nonverbalcommunication, conflict, power, and dysfunctional communication relationships.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateinterpersonalcommunicationskills,applybasicprinciplesofgroupdiscussion,andmanageconflictininterpersonalcommunication situations. This course has been approved to satisfy theComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirement inhumanities/fineartsinA.A.andA.S.programs(substitute).ThiscannotbeusedasahumanitiesinanyA.A.S.program.

COM231 PublicSpeaking 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course provides instruction and experience in preparation and delivery ofspeeches within a public setting and group discussion. Emphasis is placed onresearch,preparation,delivery,andevaluationofinformative,persuasive,andspecialoccasionpublicspeaking.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoprepareanddeliverwell-organizedspeechesandparticipateingroupdiscussionwithappropriateaudiovisualsupport.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirement inhumanities/fineartsinA.A.andA.S.programs(substitute).ThiscannotbeusedasahumanitiesinanyA.A.S.program.

CSC 139 VisualBASICProgramming 2 3 0 3Prerequisites:CIS115Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducescomputerprogrammingusingtheVisualBASICprogramminglanguagewithobject-orientedprogrammingprinciples.Emphasisisplacedonevent-drivenprogrammingmethods, includingcreatingandmanipulatingobjects,classes,andusingobject-orientedtoolssuchastheclassdebugger.Uponcompletion,studentsshould be able to design, code, test and debug at a beginning level. This coursehas been approved to satisfy the ComprehensiveArticulationAgreement fortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.

CSC 151 JAVAProgramming 2 3 0 3Prerequisites:CIS115Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducescomputerprogrammingusingtheJAVAprogramminglanguagewith object-oriented programming principles. Emphasis is placed on event-drivenprogramming methods, including creating and manipulating objects, classes, andusing object-oriented tools such as the class debugger. Upon completion studentsshouldbeable todesign,code, test,debugJAVAlanguageprograms. Thiscoursehas been approved to satisfy the ComprehensiveArticulationAgreement fortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.



CTS 120 Hardware/SoftwareSupport 2 3 0 3Prerequisites:CIS110Corequisites:NoneThiscoursecoversthebasichardwareofapersonalcomputer,includinginstallation,operationsandinteractionswithsoftware.Topicsincludecomponentidentification,memory-system, peripheral installation and configuration, preventivemaintenance,hardware diagnostics/repair, installation and optimization of system software,commercialprograms,systemconfiguration,anddevice-drivers. Uponcompletion,students should be able to select appropriate computer equipment and software,upgrade/maintain existing equipment and software, and troubleshoot/repair non-functioningpersonalcomputers.

CTS 130 Spreadsheet 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:CIS110orOST137Corequisites:NoneThis course introduces basic spreadsheet design and development. Topics includewriting formulas, using functions, enhancing spreadsheets, creating charts, andprinting. Upon completion, students should be able to design and print basicspreadsheetsandcharts.

CTS 285 SystemsAnalysis&Design 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:CIS115Corequisites:NoneThis course introduces established and evolving methodologies for the analysis,design,anddevelopmentofan informationsystem. Emphasis isplacedonsystemcharacteristics, managing projects, prototyping, CASE/OOM tools, and systemsdevelopmentlifecyclephases.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoanalyzea problem and design an appropriate solution using a combination of tools andtechniques.

CTS 289 SystemSupportProject 1 4 0 3Prerequisites:CSC139,CTS285,DBA110,NOS120,NOS230,SEC110Corequisites:NoneThis course provides anopportunity to complete a significant support projectwithminimalinstructorassistance.Emphasisisplacedonwrittenandoralcommunicationskills, projectdefinition,documentation, installation, testing,presentation, andusertraining. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeable tocompleteaprojectfromthedefinitionphasethroughimplementation.

DBA 110 DatabaseConcepts 2 3 0 3Prerequisites:CIS110Corequisites:NoneThis course introduces database design and creation using a DBMS product.Emphasisisplacedondatadictionaries,normalization,dataintegrity,datamodeling,andcreationofsimpletables,queries,reports,andforms.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeable todesignandimplementnormalizeddatabasestructuresbycreatingsimpledatabasetables,queries,reports,andforms.


DFT 111 TechnicalDraftingI 1 3 0 2Prerequisites:MAT060,RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course introduces basic drafting skills, equipment, and applications. Topicsinclude sketching, measurements, lettering, dimensioning, geometric construction,orthographicprojectionsandpictorialsdrawings,sections,andauxiliaryviews.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletounderstandandapplybasicdrawingprinciplesandpractices.

DFT 115 ArchitecturalDrafting 1 2 0 2Prerequisites:DFT151Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesbasicdraftingpracticesusedinresidentialandlightcommercialdesign. Topics include floor plans, foundations, details, electrical components,elevations,anddimensioningpractice.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletocompleteasetofworkingdrawingsforasimplestructure.

DFT 151 CADI 2 3 0 3Prerequisites:MAT060,RED080Corequisites:NoneThis course introducesCAD software as a drawing tool. Topics include drawing,editing,filemanagement,andplotting.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoproduceandplotaCADdrawing.

DFT 152 CADII 2 3 0 3Prerequisites:DFT151Corequisites:NoneThis course introduces extended CAD applications. Emphasis is placed uponintermediateapplicationsofCADskills.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletouseextendedCADapplicationstogenerateandmanagedrawings.

DFT 153 CADIII 2 3 0 3Prerequisites:DFT151Corequisites:NoneThis course introduces advanced CAD applications. Emphasis is placed uponadvancedapplicationsofCADskills. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletouseadvancedCADapplicationstogenerateandmanagedata.

DRA 111 TheatreAppreciation 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseprovidesastudyoftheart,craft,andbusinessofthetheatre.Emphasisisplacedontheaudience’sappreciationoftheworkoftheplaywright,director,actor,designer,producer,andcritic.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateavocabularyof theatre termsand to recognize the contributionsofvarious theatreartists.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinhumanities/finearts.



ECO 151 SurveyofEconomics 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:MAT060,RED090Corequisites:ENG090Thiscourseintroducesbasicconceptsofmicro-andmacroeconomics.Topicsincludesupplyanddemand,optimizingeconomicbehavior,pricesandwages,money,interestrates, banking system, unemployment, inflation, taxes, government spending, andinternationaltrade.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoexplainalternativesolutions for economic problems faced by private and government sectors. ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinsocial/behavioralsciences.

ECO 251 PrinciplesofMicroeconomics 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:MAT060,RED090Corequisites:ENG090Thiscourseintroduceseconomicanalysisofindividual,business,andindustrychoicesin themarket economy. Topics include thepricemechanism, supply anddemand,optimizingeconomicbehavior,costsandrevenue,marketstructures,factormarkets,incomedistribution,marketfailure,andgovernmentintervention.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoidentifyandevaluateconsumerandbusinessalternativesinordertoefficientlyachieveeconomicobjectives.Thiscoursehasbeenapprovedto satisfy the ComprehensiveArticulationAgreement general education corerequirementinsocial/behavioralsciences.

ECO 252 PrinciplesofMacroeconomics 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:MAT060,RED090Corequisites:ENG090This course introduces economic analysis of aggregate employment, income,and prices. Topics includemajor schools of economic thought; aggregate supplyand demand; economic measures, fluctuations, and growth; money and banking;stabilizationtechniques;andinternational trade. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeable toevaluatenational economiccomponents, conditions, andalternatives forachieving socioeconomic goals. This course has been approved to satisfy theComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirement insocial/behavioralsciences.

EDU 118 Princ&PracofInstAsst 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG080,RED080Corequisites:NoneThiscoursecoverstheinstructionalassistant’sroleintheeducationalsystem.Topicsincludehistoryofeducation,professionalresponsibilitiesandethics,culturaldiversity,communicationskills,andidentificationoftheoptimallearningenvironment.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodescribethesupportingroleoftheinstructionalassistant, demonstrate positive communication skills, and discuss educationalphilosophy. This course is a unique concentration requirement in the TeacherAssociateconcentrationintheEarlyChildhoodEducationprogram.


EDU 119 IntrotoEarlyChildhoodEducation 4 0 0 4Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscoursecoversthefoundationsoftheeducationprofession,thediverseeducationalsettingsforyoungchildren,professionalismandplanningdevelopmentallyappropriateprograms for all children. Topics include historical foundations, program types,careeroptions,professionalismandcreatinginclusiveenvironmentsandcurriculumresponsivetotheneedsofallchildrenandfamilies.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodesigncareerplansanddevelopschedules,environmentsandactivityplansappropriateforallchildren.

EDU 131 Child,Family,&Community 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG080,RED080Corequisites:NoneThis course covers the development of partnerships between culturally andlinguistically diverse families, children, schools and communities. Emphasis isplaced on developing skills and identifying benefits for establishing, supporting,and maintaining respectful, collaborative relationships between diverse families,programs/schools, and community agencies/resources. Upon completion, studentsshouldbeabletoexplainappropriaterelationshipsbetweenfamilies,educators,andprofessionalsthatenhancedevelopmentandeducationalexperiencesofallchildren.

EDU 144 ChildDevelopmentI 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG080,RED080Corequisites:NoneThiscourseincludesthetheoriesofchilddevelopment,needs,milestones,andfactorsthat influence development, from conception through approximately 36 months.Emphasis is placed on developmental sequences in physical/motor, emotional/social, cognitive, and language domains and the impact of multiple influences ondevelopment and learning. Uponcompletion, students shouldbeable to compare/contrasttypical/atypicaldevelopmentalcharacteristics,explainenvironmentalfactorsthat impactdevelopment, and identify strategies for enhancingdevelopment. ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementfortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.

EDU 145 ChildDevelopmentII 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:EDU144,ENG080,RED080Corequisites:NoneThiscourseincludesthetheoriesofchilddevelopment,needs,milestones,andfactorsthatinfluencedevelopment,frompreschoolthroughmiddlechildhood.Emphasisisplaced on developmental sequences in physical/motor, emotional/social, cognitive,and language domains and the impact ofmultiple influences on development andlearning. Upon completion, students should be able to compare/contrast typical/atypical developmental characteristics, explain environmental factors that impactdevelopment, and identify strategies for enhancing development. This coursehas been approved to satisfy the ComprehensiveArticulationAgreement fortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.



EDU 146 ChildGuidance 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG080,RED080Corequisites:NoneThis course introduces principles and practical techniques including the design oflearning environments for providing developmentally appropriate guidance for allchildren, includingthoseatrisk. Emphasis isplacedonobservationskills,culturalinfluences,underlyingcausesofbehavior,appropriateexpectations,developmentofselfcontrolandtheroleofcommunicationandguidance.Uponcompletion,studentsshould be able to demonstrate direct/indirect strategies for preventing problembehaviors, teaching appropriate/acceptable behaviors, negotiation, setting limitsand recognizingat riskbehaviors. Thiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfy theComprehensiveArticulationAgreementfortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.

EDU 151 CreativeActivities 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG080,RED080Corequisites:EDU151AThiscoursecoversplanning,creationandadaptationofdevelopmentallysupportivelearningenvironmentswithattentiontocurriculum,interactions,teachingpracticesandlearningmaterials.Emphasisisplacedoncreatingandadaptingintegrated,meaningful,challenging and engaging developmentally supportive learning experiences in art,music,movementanddramaticsforallchildren.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletocreate,adapt,implementandevaluatedevelopmentallysupportivelearningmaterials,experiencesandenvironments.

EDU 151A CreativeActivitiesLab 0 2 0 1Prerequisites:ENG080,RED080Corequisites:EDU151ThiscourseprovidesalaboratorycomponenttocomplementEDU151.Emphasisisplacedonpracticalexperiences thatenhanceconcepts introduced in theclassroom.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateapracticalunderstandingofthedevelopmentandimplementationofappropriatecreativeactivities.

EDU 153 Health,Safety&Nutrition 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG080,RED080Corequisites:NoneThis course covers promoting and maintaining the health and well-being of allchildren. Topics include health and nutritional guidelines, common childhoodillnesses, maintaining safe and healthy learning environments, recognition andreportingofabuseandneglectandstateregulations.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateknowledgeofhealth,safety,andnutritionalneeds,safelearningenvironments,andadheretostateregulations.


EDU163 ClassroomMgt&Instruct 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG080,RED080Corequisites:NoneThis course covers management and instructional techniques with school-agepopulations. Topics include classroom management and organization, teachingstrategies, individual student differences and learning styles, and developmentallyappropriate classroom guidance techniques. Upon completion, students should beable to utilizedevelopmentally appropriate behaviormanagement and instructionalstrategiesthatenhancetheteaching/learningprocessandpromotestudents’academicsuccess.

EDU 216 FoundationsofEducation 3 2 0 4Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducestheAmericaneducationalsystemandtheteachingprofession.Topics includehistoricalandphilosophical foundationsofeducation;contemporaryeducational, structural, legal, and financial issues, PRAXIS I preparation andobservationandparticipationinpublicschoolclassrooms.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletorelateclassroomobservationstotherolesofteachersandschoolsandtheprocessofteachereducation.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementfortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.

EDU 221 ChildrenwithExceptionalities 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:EDU144,EDU145,ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course, based on the foundation of typical development, introduces workingwith children with exceptionalities. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics andassessment of children and strategies for adapting the learning environment.Uponcompletion, students should be able to recognize atypical development, makeappropriatereferrals,collaboratewithfamiliesandprofessionalstoplan,implement,andevaluate inclusion strategies. Thiscoursehasbeenapproved to satisfy theComprehensiveArticulationAgreementfortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirementatselectinstitutionsonly.

EDU 234 Infants,Toddlers,&Twos 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:EDU119,ENG080,RED080Corequisites:NoneThiscoursecoverstheuniqueneedsandrapidchangesthatoccurinthefirstthreeyearsoflifeandtheinter-relatedfactorsthatinfluencedevelopment.Emphasisisplacedonrecognizingandsupportingdevelopmentalmilestonesthroughpurposefulstrategies,responsive care routines and identifying elements of quality, inclusive early careandeducation.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeable todemonstraterespectfulrelationshipsthatprovideafoundationforhealthyinfant/toddler/twosdevelopment,plan/selectactivities/materials,andpartnerwithdiversefamilies.



EDU 235 School-AgeDev&Program 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG080,RED080Corequisites:NoneThis course includes developmentally appropriate practices in group settings forschool-agechildren.Emphasisisplacedonprinciplesofdevelopment,environmentalplanning,andpositiveguidancetechniques.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodiscussdevelopmentalprinciplesforallchildrenagesfivetotwelveandplanandimplementdevelopmentally-appropriateactivities.

EDU 243 LearningTheory 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseprovideslateralentryteachersanintroductiontolearningtheory,variousstylesoflearning,andmotivationalfactorsinvolvedinthelearningprocess.Emphasisisplacedonthedevelopmentofcognitiveskillsusingtheeighttypesofintelligenceandapplyingthesetopracticalclassroomsituations.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodescribetheoriesandstylesoflearninganddiscusstherelationshipbetweendifferenttypesofintelligencetolearningmotivation.

EDU 244 HumanGrowth/Development 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroduceslateralentryteacherstotheoriesandagesandstagesrelatedtohumangrowthanddevelopmentfrombirththroughadolescence.Emphasisisplacedondevelopmentthroughthestagesofachild’slifeintheareasofphysical,emotional,social, intellectual, and moral development. Upon completion, students should beabletoidentifyanddescribemilestonesofeachstageinallareasofdevelopmentanddiscussfactorsthatinfluencegrowth.

EDU 245 PoliciesandProcedures 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course is designed to introduce new lateral entry teachers to the policies andprocedures established by the local education agency. Topics include emergencysituation procedures, acceptable discipline, chain of command, role of mentors,evaluation procedures, employment requirements, dress codes, and other policiesand procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the policiesandprocedurestostudents,parents,orothersanddiscussthepurposeofeachpolicycategory.


EDU 250 PraxisIPreparation 1 0 0 1Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseisdesignedtopreparepotentialteachersforthePRAXISIexamthatisnecessarytoenterthefieldofeducation.EmphasisisplacedoncontentspecificationsofthePRAXISIexam,studyskillsandsimulatedexaminations.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateanunderstandingofthecontentnecessaryforsuccessfullcompletionofthePRAXISIexam.

EDU 251 ExplorationActivities 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course covers discovery experiences in science, math, and social studies.Emphasis is placed on developing concepts for each area and encouraging youngchildren to explore, discover, and construct concepts. Upon completion, studentsshouldbeabletodiscussthediscoveryapproachtoteaching,explainmajorconceptsineacharea,andplanappropriateexperiencesforchildren.

EDU 259 CurriculumPlanning 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:EDU119,ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseisdesignedtofocusoncurriculumplanningforthreetofiveyearolds.Topics include philosophy, curriculum models, indoor and outdoor environments,scheduling, authentic assessment, and planning developmentally appropriateexperiences. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate children’sdevelopment,critiquecurriculum,planforindividualandgroupneeds,andassessandcreatequalityenvironments.

EDU 261 EarlyChildhoodAdministrationI 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:EDU119This course introduces principles of basic programming and staffing, budgeting/financial management and marketing, and rules and regulations of diverse earlychildhood programs. Topics include program structure and philosophy, standardsofNCchildcareprograms,finance,fundingresources,andstaffandorganizationalmanagement.Uponcompletion, students shouldbe able todevelopcomponentsofprogram/personnel handbooks, a program budget, and demonstrate knowledge offundamentalmarketingstrategiesandNCstandards.



EDU 262 EarlyChildhoodAdministrationII 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:EDU261,ENG090,RED090Corequisites:EDU119This course focuses on advocacy/leadership, public relations/community outreachandprogramquality/evaluationfordiverseearlychildhoodprograms.Topicsincludeprogram evaluation/accreditation, involvement in early childhood professionalorganizations, leadership/mentoring, family, volunteer and community involvementandearlychildhoodadvocacy.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodefineandevaluateallcomponentsofearlychildhoodprograms,developstrategiesforadvocacyandintegratecommunityintoprograms.

EDU 271 EducationalTechnology 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducestheuseoftechnologytoenhanceteachingandlearninginalleducational settings. Topics include technology concepts, instructional strategies,materials and adaptive technology for childrenwith exceptionalities, facilitationofassessment/evaluation, and ethical issues surrounding the use of technology.Uponcompletion, students should be able to apply technology enhanced instructionalstrategies, use a variety of technology resources and demonstrate appropriatetechnologyskillsineducationalenvironments.

EDU 275 EffectiveTeacherTraining 2 0 0 2Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course provides specialized training using an experienced-based approach tolearning.Topicsincludeinstructionalpreparationandpresentation,studentinteraction,timemanagement, learningexpectations, evaluation, andcurriculumprinciplesandplanning.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoprepareandpresentasix-steplessonplananddemonstratewaystoimprovestudents’time-on-task.

EDU 280 Language&LiteracyExperiences 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course is designed to expand students’ understanding of children’s languageand literacy development and provides strategies for enhancing language/literacyexperiencesinanenrichedenvironment.Topicsincludeselectionofdiverseliteratureandinteractivemedia,theintegrationofliteracyconceptsthroughoutthecurriculum,appropriate observations/assessments and inclusive practices. Upon completion,students should be able to select, plan, implement and evaluate developmentallyappropriateanddiverselanguage/literacyexperiences.


EDU 281 InstrucStrat/Read&Writ 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscoursecoversconcepts,resources,andmethodsforteachingreadingandwritingto elementary through middle-grade children. Topics include the importance ofliteracy, learning styles, skills assessment, various reading andwriting approachesand instructional strategies. Upon completion, students should be able to assess,plan,implementandevaluateschool-ageliteracyexperiencesasrelatedtotheNorthCarolinaStandardCourseofStudy.

EDU 282 EarlyChildhoodLiterature 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscoursecovers thehistory, selection,and integrationof literatureand languagein the early childhood curriculum. Topics include the history and selection ofdevelopmentallyappropriatechildren’sliteratureandtheuseofbooksandothermediatoenhancelanguageandliteracyintheclassroom.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoselectappropriatebooksforstorytelling,readingaloud,puppetry,flannelboarduse,andothertechniques.

EDU 284 EarlyChildCapstonePrac 1 9 0 4Prerequisites:EDU119,144,145,146,151,ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourse isdesigned toallowstudents toapplyskills ina threestar (minimum)orNAEYCaccreditedorequivalent,qualityearlychildhoodenvironment.Emphasisis placed on designing, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriateactivities and environments for all children; supporting/involving families; andmodeling reflective and professional practices. Upon completion, students shouldbe able to demonstrate developmentally appropriate plans/assessments, appropriateguidance techniquesandethical/professionalbehaviorsas indicatedbyassignmentsandonsitefacultyvisits.



EDU 285 InternshipExperiences-SchoolAge 1 9 0 4Prerequisites:EDU118,EDU144,EDU145,EDU163,ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseisdesignedtoallowstudentstoapplyskillsinaqualitypublicorprivateschoolenvironment.Emphasisisplacedondesigning,implementingandevaluatingdevelopmentallyappropriateactivitiesandenvironmentsforallchildren;supporting/involving families; and modeling reflective and professional practices. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstratedevelopmentallyappropriatelessonplans/assessments,appropriateguidancetechniques,ethical/professionalbehaviorsasindicatedbyassignmentsandonsitefacultyvisits.

EDU 289 AdvIssues/SchoolAge 2 0 0 2Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course covers advanced topics and issues that relate to school-age programs.Emphasis is placed on current advocacy issues, emerging technology, professionalgrowth, ethics, and organizations for providers/teachers working with school-agepopulations.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletolist,discuss,andexplainadvancedcurrenttopicsandissuessurroundingschool-agedpopulations.

EGR 285 DesignProject 0 4 0 2Prerequisites:ELC128,ELN133,ELN137Corequisites:NoneThiscourseprovidestheopportunitytodesignaninstructor-approvedprojectusingpreviouslyacquiredskills.Emphasisisplacedonselection,proposal,design,testing,anddocumentationoftheapprovedproject.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletopresentanddemonstrateprojects.

ELC 112 DC/ACElectricity 3 6 0 5Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:MAT050ThiscourseintroducesthefundamentalconceptsofandcomputationsrelatedtoDC/ACelectricity.EmphasisisplacedonDC/ACcircuits,components,operationoftestequipment; and other related topics. Upon completion students should be able toconstruct,verify,andanalyzesimpleDC/ACcircuits.

ELC 113 BasicWiringI 2 6 0 4Prerequisites:ELC112Corequisites:NoneThis course introduces the care/usage of tools and materials used in electricalinstallationsandtherequirementsoftheNationalElectricalCode.TopicsincludeNEC,electricalsafety,andelectricalblueprintreading;planning;layout;andinstallationofelectricaldistributionequipment;lighting;overcurrentprotection;conductors;branchcircuits;andconduits.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoproperlyinstallconduits,wiring,andelectricaldistributionequipmentassociatedwithbasicelectricalinstallations.


ELC 114 BasicWiringII 2 6 0 4Prerequisites:ELC113Corequisites:NoneThis course provides additional instruction in the application of electrical tools,materials, and test equipment associated with electrical installations. Topicsinclude theNEC; safety; electrical blueprints; planning, layout, and installation ofequipmentandconduits;andwiringdevicessuchaspanelsandovercurrentdevices.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoproperlyinstallequipmentandconduitassociatedwithelectricalinstallations.

ELC 117 MotorsandControls 2 6 0 4Prerequisites:ELC112Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesthefundamentalconceptsofmotorsandmotorcontrols.Topicsincludeladderdiagrams,pilotdevices,contactors,motorstarters,motors,andothercontroldevices.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoproperlyselect,connect,andtroubleshootmotorsandcontrolcircuits.

ELC 118 NationalElectricCode 1 2 0 2Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:RED070Thiscoursecovers theuseof thecurrentNationalElectricalCode. Topics includetheNEChistory,wiringmethods,overcurrentprotection,materials,andotherrelatedtopics.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoeffectivelyusetheNEC.

ELC 119 NECCalculations 1 2 0 2Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:MAT050Thiscoursecoversbranchcircuit,feeder,andservicecalculations.EmphasisisplacedonsectionsoftheNationalElectricalCoderelatedtocalculations.Uponcompletion,students shouldbe able touse appropriate code sections to sizewire, conduit, andovercurrentdevicesforbranchcircuits,feeders,andservice.

ELC 120 IntroductiontoWiring 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscourseisanintroductiontowiringconceptsfornon-electricians.Topicsincludesafety,tools,materials,techniquesandterminologyassociatedwithelectricalwiring.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletouseand/oridentifywiringtools,materialsandproceduresatanintroductorylevel.

ELC 125 DiagramsandSchematics 1 2 0 2Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscoursecoverstheinterpretationofelectricaldiagrams,schematics,anddrawingscommon toelectricalapplications. Emphasis isplacedon readingand interpretingelectricaldiagramsandschematics.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoreadandinterpretelectricaldiagramsandschematics.



ELC 128 IntroductiontoPLC 2 3 0 3Prerequisites:ELC112orELC131Corequisites:NoneThis course introduces theprogrammable logic controller (PLC) and its associatedapplications. Topics include ladder logic diagrams, input/output modules, powersupplies, surge protection, selection/installation of controllers, and interfacing ofcontrollerswithequipment.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoinstallPLCsandcreatesimpleprograms.

ELC 131 DC/ACCircuitAnalysis 4 3 0 5Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:ENG080,MAT080,RED080ThiscourseintroducesDCandACelectricitywithanemphasisoncircuitanalysis,measurements,andoperationoftestequipment.TopicsincludeDCandACprinciples,circuit analysis laws and theorems, components, test equipment operation, circuitsimulation, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able tointerpretcircuitschematics;design,construct,verify,andanalyzeDC/ACcircuits;andproperlyusetestequipment.

ELC 134 TransformerApplications 1 2 0 2Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThis course covers single- and three-phase transformer applications as found inindustrial/commercialbuildingsandmachinery.Topicsincludetransformerprinciples,single- and three-phase calculations, and connections. Upon completion, studentsshouldbeabletounderstandsingle-andthree-phasetransformers,maketransformerconnections,andmakecalculations.

ELN 132 LinearICApplications 3 3 0 4Prerequisites:ELN137Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesthecharacteristicsandapplicationsoflinearintegratedcircuits.Topics include op-amp circuits, waveform generators, active filters, IC voltageregulators, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able toconstruct,analyze,verify,andtroubleshootlinearintegratedcircuitsusingappropriatetechniquesandtestequipment.

ELN 133 DigitalElectronics 3 3 0 4Prerequisites:ELC112orELC131Corequisites:NoneThiscoursecoverscombinationalandsequentiallogiccircuits.Topicsincludenumbersystems,Booleanalgebra,logicfamilies,MSIandLSIcircuits,AD/DAconversion,and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to construct,analyze,verify,andtroubleshootdigitalcircuitsusingappropriatetechniquesandtestequipment.


ELN 137 ElectrDevices&Circuits 4 3 0 5Prerequisites:ELC131Corequisites:NoneThis course covers diodes, transistors, linear integrated circuits, and IC voltageregulators.Topicsincludepowersupplies,switchingcircuits,amplifiers,oscillators,active filters, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be ableto analyze and troubleshoot circuits using schematic diagrams, appropriate testequipment,andmanufacturer’sdatasheets.

ELN 229 IndustrialElectronics 3 3 0 4Prerequisites:ELC112Corequisites:NoneThis course covers semiconductor devices used in industrial applications. Topicsincludethebasictheory,application,andoperatingcharacteristicsofsemiconductordevices.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoinstalland/ortroubleshootthesedevicesforproperoperationinanindustrialelectroniccircuit.

ELN 232 IntroductiontoMicroprocessors 3 3 0 4Prerequisites:ELN133Corequisites:NoneThis course introduces microprocessor architecture and microcomputer systemsincludingmemoryand input/output interfacing. Topics include low-level languageprogramming,busarchitecture,I/Osystems,memorysystems, interrupts,andotherrelatedtopics.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletointerpret,analyze,verify,andtroubleshootfundamentalmicroprocessorcircuitsandprogramsusingappropriatetechniquesandtestequipment.

ELN 237 LocalAreaNetworks 2 3 0 3Prerequisites:ELN133Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesthefundamentalsoflocalareanetworksandtheiroperation.Topics include the characteristics of network topologies, system hardware, systemconfiguration, installation and operation of the LAN. Upon completion, studentsshouldbeabletoinstallandmaintainalocalareanetwork.

ENG 080 WritingFoundations 3 2 0 4Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesthewritingprocessandstresseseffectivesentences.EmphasisisplacedonapplyingtheconventionsofwrittenEnglish,reflectingstandardusageandmechanicsinstructuringavarietyofsentences.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletowritecorrectsentencesandaunified,coherentparagraph.ThiscoursedoesnotsatisfythedevelopmentalreadingandwritingprerequisiteforENG111orENG111A.



ENG 090 CompositionStrategies 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG080,RED070Corequisites:ENG090AThiscourseprovidespracticeinthewritingprocessandstresseseffectiveparagraphs.Emphasis is placed on learning and applying the conventions of standard writtenEnglishindevelopingparagraphswithintheessay.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletocomposeavarietyofparagraphsandaunified,coherentessay.ThiscoursesatisfiesthedevelopmentalwritingrequirementforENG111andENG111A.

ENG 090A CompositionStrategiesLab 0 2 0 1Prerequisites:ENG080Corequisites:ENG090ThiswritinglabisdesignedtopracticetheskillsintroducedinENG090.Emphasisis placed on learning and applying the conventions of standardwritten English indevelopingparagraphswithintheessay.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletocomposeavarietyofparagraphsandaunified,coherentessay.

ENG 102 AppliedCommunicationsII 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG080,RED070Corequisites:NoneThis course is designed to enhancewriting and speaking skills for theworkplace.Emphasisisplacedongeneratingshortwritingssuchasjobapplicationdocuments,memoranda, and reports and developing interpersonal communication skills withemployees and the public. Upon completion, students should be able to prepareeffective,short,andjob-relatedwrittenandoralcommunications.Inordertopassthiscourse,astudentmustearnatleasta“C”averageonrequiredoralpresentations.Thisisadiploma-levelcourse.

ENG 111 ExpositoryWriting 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:OST080Thiscourseistherequiredfirstcourseinaseriesoftwodesignedtodeveloptheabilitytoproduceclearexpositoryprose.Emphasisisplacedonthewritingprocessincludingaudienceanalysis,topicselection,thesissupportanddevelopment,editing,andrevision.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoproduceunified,coherent,well-developedessaysusingstandardwrittenEnglish.Inordertopassthiscourse,astudentmustearnatleasta“C”averageonrequiredoralpresentations.Thiscoursehasbeenapprovedto satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education corerequirementinEnglishcomposition.


ENG 112 Argument-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG111Corequisites:NoneThis course, the second in a series of two, introduces research techniques,documentationstyles,andargumentativestrategies.Emphasisisplacedonanalyzingdataandincorporatingresearchfindingsintodocumentedargumentativeessaysandresearchprojects.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletosummarize,paraphrase,interpret, and synthesize information from primary and secondary sources usingstandardresearchformatandstyle.Inordertopassthiscourse,astudentmustearnatleasta“C”averageonrequiredoralpresentations.Thiscoursehasbeenapprovedto satisfy the ComprehensiveArticulationAgreement general education corerequirementinEnglishcomposition.

ENG 113 Literature-BasedResearch 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG111Corequisites:NoneThiscourse,thesecondinaseriesoftwo,expandstheconceptsdevelopedinENG111byfocusingonwritingthatinvolvesliterature-basedresearchanddocumentation.Emphasisisplacedoncriticalreadingandthinkingandtheanalysisandinterpretationofprose,poetry,anddrama:plot,characterization,theme,culturalcontext,etc.Uponcompletion, students should be able to constructmechanically-sound, documentedessaysandresearchpapersthatanalyzeandrespondtoliteraryworks.Inordertopassthiscourse,astudentmustearnatleasta“C”averageonrequiredoralpresentations.This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive ArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinEnglishcomposition.

ENG 114 ProfessionalResearch&Reporting 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG111Corequisites:NoneThis course, the second in a series of two, is designed to teach professionalcommunicationskills.Emphasisisplacedonresearch,listening,criticalreadingandthinking,analysis, interpretation,anddesignused inoralandwrittenpresentations.Uponcompletion, students shouldbeable towork individuallyandcollaborativelyto producewell-designed business and professionalwritten and oral presentations.Inorder topass thiscourse,astudentmustearnat leasta“C”averageonrequiredoralpresentations.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulation Agreement general education core requirement in Englishcomposition.

ENG125 CreativeWritingI 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG111Corequisites:NoneThiscourseisdesignedtoprovidestudentswiththeopportunitytopracticetheartofcreativewriting.Emphasisisplacedonwriting,fiction,poetry,andsketches.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletocraftandcritiquetheirownwritingandcritiquethewritingofothers.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementfortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.



ENG 131 IntroductiontoLiterature 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG111Corequisites:ENG112orENG113orENG114This course introduces the principal genres of literature. Emphasis is placed onliteraryterminology,devices,structure,andinterpretation.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoanalyzeandrespondtoliterature.Thiscoursehasbeenapprovedto satisfy the ComprehensiveArticulationAgreement general education corerequirementinhumanities/finearts.

ENG 231 AmericanLiteratureI 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG112orENG113orENG114Corequisites:NoneThiscoursecoversselectedworksinAmericanliteraturefromitsbeginningsto1865.Emphasisisplacedonhistoricalbackground,culturalcontext,andliteraryanalysisofselectedprose,poetry,anddrama.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletointerpret,analyze,andrespondtoliteraryworksintheirhistoricalandculturalcontexts.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinhumanities/finearts.

ENG 232 AmericanLiteratureII 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG112orENG113,orENG114Corequisites:NonThiscoursecoversselectedworks inAmerican literaturefrom1865 to thepresent.Emphasisisplacedonhistoricalbackground,culturalcontext,andliteraryanalysisofselectedprose,poetry,anddrama.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletointerpret,analyze,andrespondtoliteraryworksintheirhistoricalandculturalcontexts.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinhumanities/finearts.

ENG 233 MajorAmericanWriters 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG112orENG113orENG114Corequisites:NoneThis course provides an intensive study of the works of several majorAmericanauthors. Emphasis isplacedonAmericanhistory,culture,and the literarymerits.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletointerpret,analyze,andevaluatetheworksstudied.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinhumanities/finearts.

ENG 241 BritishLiteratureI 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG112orENG113orENG114Corequisites:NoneThis course covers selected works in British literature from its beginnings to theRomanticPeriod.Emphasisisplacedonhistoricalbackground,culturalcontext,andliterary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, studentsshouldbeabletointerpret,analyze,andrespondtoliteraryworksintheirhistoricalandculturalcontexts.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirement inhumanities/finearts.


ENG 242 BritishLiteratureII 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG112orENG113orENG114Corequisites:NoneThis course covers selected works in British literature from the Romantic Periodto the present. Emphasis is placedonhistorical background, cultural context, andliterary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, studentsshouldbeabletointerpret,analyze,andrespondtoliteraryworksintheirhistoricalandculturalcontexts.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirement inhumanities/finearts.

ENG 243 MajorBritishWriters 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG112orENG113orENG114Corequisites:NoneThiscourseprovidesanintensivestudyoftheworksofseveralmajorBritishauthors.EmphasisisplacedonBritishhistory,culture,andtheliterarymerits.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeable to interpret,analyze,andevaluate theworksstudied. ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinhumanities/finearts.

ENG 261 WorldLiteratureI 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG112orENG113orENG114Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesselectedworksfromthePacific,Asia,Africa,Europe,andtheAmericasfromtheirliterarybeginningsthroughtheseventeenthcentury.Emphasisisplacedonhistoricalbackground,culturalcontexts,andliteraryanalysisofselectedprose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret,analyze,andrespondtoselectedworks.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinhumanities/finearts.

ENG 262 WorldLiteratureII 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG112orENG113orENG114Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesselectedworksfromthePacific,Asia,Africa,Europe,andtheAmericasfromtheeighteenthcenturytothepresent.Emphasisisplacedonhistoricalbackground, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, anddrama.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletointerpret,analyze,andrespondtoselectedworks.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirement inhumanities/finearts.



ENG 272 SouthernLiterature 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG112orENG113orENG114Corequisites:NoneThis courseprovides ananalytical studyof theworksof severalSouthernauthors.Emphasisisplacedonthehistoricalandculturalcontexts,themes,aestheticfeaturesofindividualworks,andbiographicalbackgroundsoftheauthors.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletointerpret,analyze,anddiscussselectedworks.Thiscoursehas been approved to satisfy the ComprehensiveArticulationAgreement fortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.

ENG 273 African-AmericanLiterature 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG112orENG113orENG114Corequisites:NoneThiscourseprovidesasurveyofthedevelopmentofAfrican-Americanliteraturefromitsbeginningstothepresent.Emphasisisplacedonhistoricalandculturalcontext,themes, literary traditions, and backgrounds of the authors. Upon completion,students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to selected texts. ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementfortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.

ETR210 IntrotoEntrepreneurship 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThis course provides a survey of the starting and operating of an entrepreneurialventure. Topics includenewventurecreation, thebusinessplan,economicsof thebusiness,determiningresourceneedsandacquiringresources,marketing,technology,leadership skills, and business ethics. Upon completion, students should be ableto demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship concepts and how to use theentrepreneurialmindsettosucceedintheircareers.

ETR215 LawforEntrepreneurs 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThis course introduces students to basic legal concepts specifically relevant to abusiness start-upventure. Topics includebailments anddocuments of title, natureand form of sales, risk and property rights, obligations and performance, businessorganizations, and agency and employment. Upon completion, students shouldbeabletoassessthelegalresponsibilitiesofabusinessstart-up.

ETR220 InnovationandCreativity 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscourseprovidesastudyofdevelopingandenhancingindividualandorganizationalcreativity and innovation. Topics include that innovation needs to be applied toproducts,services,andprocesses to increasecompetitiveadvantagesandaddvalueto businesses. Upon completion, students should be able to apply innovation andcreativityprinciplesintheworkplace.


ETR230 EntrepreneurMarketing 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscoursecoversthetechniquestocorrectlyresearchanddefinethetargetmarkettoincreasesalesforstartupbusinessesortoexpandcurrentbusinesses.Topicsincludehowto targetmarketandmeetcustomers’needswitha limitedbudget in theearlystagesofthelifeofastartupbusiness.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateanunderstandingofhowtocorrectlytargetmarketforastart-upbusinesswithlimitedresources.

ETR240 FundingforEntrepreneurs 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ACC120Corequisites:NoneThiscourseprovidesafocusonthefinancialissuesandneedsconfrontingentrepreneursattemptingtogrowtheirbusinessesbyattractingstartupandgrowthcapital.Topicsincludesourcesoffundingincluding:angelinvestors,venturecapital,IPO’s,privateplacement,banks,suppliers,buyers,partners,andthegovernment.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateanunderstandingofhowtoeffectivelyfinanceabusinessventure.

FRE 111 ElementaryFrenchI 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course introduces the fundamental elements of the French languagewithin aculturalcontext.Emphasisisplacedonthedevelopmentofbasiclistening,speaking,reading,andwritingskills.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletocomprehendandrespondwithgrammaticalaccuracytospokenandwrittenFrenchanddemonstrateculturalawareness.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirement inhumanities/finearts.

FRE 112 ElementaryFrenchII 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:FRE111Corequisites:NoneThiscourse isacontinuationofFRE111focusingon thefundamentalelementsoftheFrenchlanguagewithinaculturalcontext.Emphasisisplacedontheprogressivedevelopment of listening, speaking, reading, andwriting skills. Upon completion,students should be able to comprehend and respondwith increasingproficiency tospokenandwrittenFrenchanddemonstratefurtherculturalawareness.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinhumanities/finearts.



GEO 111 WorldRegionalGeography 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducestheregionalconceptwhichemphasizesthespatialassociationofpeopleandtheirenvironment. Emphasisisplacedonthephysical,cultural,andeconomic systems that interact to produce the distinct regions of the earth. Uponcompletion, students should be able to describe variations in physical and culturalfeaturesofaregionanddemonstrateanunderstandingoftheirfunctionalrelationships.This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive ArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinsocial/behavioralsciences.

GEO 112 CulturalGeography 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course is designed to explore thediversityofhumancultures and todescribetheir sharedcharacteristics. Emphasis isplacedon thecharacteristics,distribution,andcomplexityofearth’sculturalpatterns.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateanunderstandingofthedifferencesandsimilaritiesinhumanculturalgroups.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinsocial/behavioralsciences.

GER 111 ElementaryGermanI 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourse introduces the fundamental elementsof theGerman languagewithinaculturalcontext.Emphasisisplacedonthedevelopmentofbasiclistening,speaking,reading,andwritingskills.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletocomprehendandrespondwithgrammaticalaccuracytospokenandwrittenGermananddemonstrateculturalawareness.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirement inhumanities/finearts.

GER 112 ElementaryGermanII 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:GER111Corequisites:NoneThiscourseisacontinuationofGER111focusingonthefundamentalelementsoftheGermanlanguagewithinaculturalcontext. Emphasis isplacedontheprogressivedevelopment of listening, speaking, reading, andwriting skills. Upon completion,students should be able to comprehend and respondwith increasingproficiency tospokenandwrittenGermananddemonstratefurtherculturalawareness.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinhumanities/finearts.


GRO 120 Gerontology 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:PSY150Corequisites:NoneThiscoursecoversthepsychological,social,andphysicalaspectsofaging.Emphasisisplacedonthefactorsthatpromotementalandphysicalwell-being.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletorecognizetheagingprocessanditspsychological,social,andphysicalaspects.

HEA 110 PersonalHealth/Wellness 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscourseprovidesanintroductiontobasicpersonalhealthandwellness.Emphasisisplacedoncurrenthealthissuessuchasnutrition,mentalhealth,andfitness.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeable todemonstrateanunderstandingof thefactorsnecessarytothemaintenanceofhealthandwellness.Thiscoursehasbeenapprovedto satisfy the ComprehensiveArticulationAgreement for transferability as apremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.

HEA 112 FirstAid&CPR 1 2 0 2Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThis course introduces thebasicsof emergencyfirst aid treatment. Topics includerescuebreathing,CPR,firstaidforchokingandbleeding,andotherfirstaidprocedures.Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in providingemergency care for the sick and injureduntilmedical help canbeobtained. ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementfortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.

HEA 120 CommunityHealth 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscourseprovidesinformationaboutcontemporarycommunityhealthandschoolhygieneissues.Topicsincludehealtheducationandcurrentinformationabouthealthtrends.Uponcompletionstudentsshouldbeabletorecognizeanddevisestrategiesto prevent today’s community health problems. This course has been approvedto satisfy the ComprehensiveArticulationAgreement for transferability as apremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.

HIS 111 WorldCivilizationsI 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesworldhistoryfromthedawnofcivilizationtotheearlymodernera. Topics include Eurasian,African,American, and Greco-Roman civilizationsand Christian, Islamic and Byzantine cultures. Upon completion, students shouldbe able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developmentsinpre-modernworldcivilizations. Thiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfy theComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirement insocial/behavioralsciences.



HIS 112 WorldCivilizationsII 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesworldhistoryfromtheearlymoderneratothepresent.TopicsincludetheculturesofAfrica,Europe,India,China,Japan,andtheAmericas.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeable toanalyzesignificantpolitical,socioeconomic,and cultural developments in modern world civilizations. This course has beenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinsocial/behavioralsciences.

HIS 121 WesternCivilizationI 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course introduces western civilization from pre-history to the early modernera. TopicsincludeancientGreece,Rome,andChristianinstitutionsoftheMiddleAgesandemergenceofnationalmonarchiesinwesternEurope. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoanalyzesignificantpolitical,socioeconomic,andculturaldevelopmentsinearlywesterncivilization.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinsocial/behavioralsciences.

HIS 122 WesternCivilizationII 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroduceswesterncivilizationfromtheearlymoderneratothepresent.Topics include the religiouswars, the Industrial Revolution,WorldWars I and II,andtheColdWar.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoanalyzesignificantpolitical,socioeconomic,andculturaldevelopmentsinmodernwesterncivilization.This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive ArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinsocial/behavioralsciences.

HIS 131 AmericanHistoryI 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseisasurveyofAmericanhistoryfrompre-historythroughtheCivilWarera. Topics include themigrations to theAmericas, thecolonial and revolutionaryperiods, the development of the Republic, and the CivilWar. Upon completion,studentsshouldbeabletoanalyzesignificantpolitical,socioeconomic,andculturaldevelopmentsinearlyAmericanhistory.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinsocial/behavioralsciences.


HIS 132 AmericanHistoryII 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourse isa surveyofAmericanhistory from theCivilWarera to thepresent.Topics include industrialization, immigration, the Great Depression, the majorAmericanwars,theColdWar,andsocialconflict.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoanalyzesignificantpolitical,socioeconomic,andculturaldevelopmentsinAmericanhistorysincetheCivilWar.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirement insocial/behavioralsciences.

HIS 221 African-AmericanHistory 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscoursecoversAfrican-AmericanhistoryfromtheColonialperiodtothepresent.TopicsincludeAfricanorigins,theslavetrade,theCivilWar,Reconstruction,theJimCrowera,thecivilrightsmovement,andcontributionsofAfricanAmericans.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeable toanalyzesignificantpolitical,socioeconomic,andculturaldevelopmentsinthehistoryofAfricanAmericans.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementfortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.

HIS 226 TheCivilWar 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseexaminesthesocial,political,economic,andideologicalforcesthatledtotheCivilWarandReconstruction.Topicsincluderegionalconflictsandsectionalism,dissolutionoftheUnion,militarycampaigns,andtheWar’ssocioeconomicimpact,aftermath,andconsequences.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoanalyzesignificantpolitical,socioeconomic,andculturaldevelopments in theUnitedStatesduring the era of the CivilWar. This course has been approved to satisfy theComprehensiveArticulationAgreementfortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.

HIS 227 NativeAmericanHistory 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscoursesurveysthehistoryandculturesofNativeAmericansfrompre-historytothepresent.TopicsincludeNativeAmericancivilizations,relationswithEuropeans,and the continuing evolution of Native American cultures. Upon completion,studentsshouldbeabletoanalyzesignificantpolitical,socioeconomic,andculturaldevelopmentsamongNativeAmericans.Thiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfythe ComprehensiveArticulationAgreement for transferability as a premajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.



HIS 236 NorthCarolinaHistory 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course is a study of geographical, political, economic, and social conditionsexistinginNorthCarolinafromAmerica’sdiscoverytothepresent.Topicsincludenativeandimmigrantbackgrounds;colonial,antebellum,andReconstructionperiods;party politics; race relations; and the transition from an agrarian to an industrialeconomy.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoanalyzesignificantpolitical,socioeconomic,andculturaldevelopmentsinNorthCarolina.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementfortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.

HMT110 IntrotoHealthcareManagement 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThis course introduces the functions, practices, organizational structures, andprofessional issues in healthcare management. Emphasis is placed on planning,controlling, directing, and communicating within health and human servicesorganizations. Upon completion, students shouldbe able to apply the concepts ofmanagementwithinahealthcareserviceenvironment.

HMT210 MedicalInsurance 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:MED122Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducestheconceptsofmedicalinsurance.Topicsincludetypesandcharacteristicsofthird-partypayers,codingconcepts,paymentsystems,andmanual/electronic claims form preparation. Upon completion, students should be able toprocessthird-partyclaimsforms.

HMT211 Long-TermCareAdministration 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:HMT110Corequisites:NoneThis course introduces the administration of long-term care facilities and services.Emphasisisplacedonnursinghomecare,homehealthcare,hospice,skillednursingfacilities,andotherlong-termcareservices.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoadministerstateandnationalstandardsandregulationsastheyapplytolong-termcare.

HMT212 MgtofHealthcareOrganizations 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:HMT110Corequisites:NoneThiscourseexaminescurrentissuesaffectingthemanagementofhealthcaredeliverysystems.Topicsincludecurrentproblems,changes,andchallengesinthehealthcareenvironment.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoidentifycurrenthealthcareissuesandtheirimpactonhealthcaremanagement.


HMT220 HealthcareFinancialManagement 4 0 0 4Prerequisites:ACC121,HMT110Corequisites:NoneThiscoursecoversthemethodsandtechniquesutilizedinthefinancialmanagementofhealthcareprograms.Topicsincludecostdetermination,pricingofservices,financialstatement analysis, forecasting/projections, third-party billing, reimbursement,Medicare,Medicaid, andbudgeting. Upon completion, students should be able tointerpretandapplytheprinciplesoffinancialmanagementinahealthcareenvironment.

HSE 110 IntroductiontoHumanServices 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:ENG090,RED090Thiscourseintroducesthehumanservicesfield,includingthehistory,agencies,roles,andcareers.Topicsincludepersonal/professionalcharacteristics,diversepopulations,communityresources,disciplines in thefield,systems,ethicalstandards,andmajortheoreticalandtreatmentapproaches. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoidentifytheknowledge,skills,androlesofthehumanservicesworker.

HSE 112 GroupProcessI 1 2 0 2Prerequisites:EnrollmentintheHSEprogramCorequisites:ENG090,RED090Thiscourseintroducesinterpersonalconceptsandgroupdynamics.Emphasisisplacedonself-awarenessfacilitatedbyexperientiallearninginsmallgroupswithanalysisofpersonalexperiencesandthebehaviorofothers.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoshowcompetenceinidentifyingandexplaininghowpeopleareinfluencedbytheirinteractionsingroupsettings.

HSE 123 InterviewingTechniques 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:ENG090,RED090Thiscoursecoversthepurpose,structure,focus,andtechniquesemployedineffectiveinterviewing. Emphasis is placed on observing, attending, listening, responding,recording,andsummarizingofpersonalhistorieswithinstructorsupervision.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoperformthebasicinterviewingskillsneededtofunctioninthehelpingrelationship.

HSE 125 Counseling 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:PSY150Corequisites:NoneThiscoursecoversthemajorapproachestopsychotherapyandcounseling,includingtheory, characteristics, and techniques. Emphasis is placed on facilitation ofself-exploration, problem solving, decision making, and personal growth. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletounderstandvarioustheoriesofcounselinganddemonstratecounselingtechniques.



HSE 155 CommunityResourcesManagement 2 0 0 2Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:ENG090,RED090Thiscoursefocusesontheworkingrelationshipsbetweenhumanservicesagenciesandthecommunity.Emphasisisplacedonidentificationandobservationofcommunityresourceswhichcontributetotheachievementofthehumanservicesmission.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeable todemonstrateknowledgeaboutmobilizingofcommunityresources,marshalingpublicsupport,anddeterminingappropriatesourcesoffunding.

HSE 210 HumanServicesIssues 2 0 0 2Prerequisites:Successfulcompletionof12SHCintheHSEmajorcoursesCorequisites:NoneThiscoursecoverscurrentissuesandtrendsinthefieldofhumanservices.Emphasisisplacedoncontemporary topicswith relevance tospecial issues inamultifacetedfield. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeable to integrate theknowledge,skills,andexperiencesgainedinclassroomandclinicalexperienceswithemerging trendsinthefield.

HSE 220 CaseManagement 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:HSE110Corequisites:NoneThiscoursecoversthevarietyoftasksassociatedwithprofessionalcasemanagement.Topicsincludetreatmentplanning,needsassessment,referralprocedures,andfollow-upandintegrationofservices.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoeffectivelymanage the care of the whole person from initial contact through termination ofservices.

HSE 225 CrisisIntervention 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesthebasictheoriesandprinciplesofcrisisintervention.Emphasisisplacedonidentifyinganddemonstratingappropriateanddifferentialtechniquesforinterveninginvariouscrisissituations.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoassesscrisissituationsandrespondappropriately.

HSE 227 Children&AdolescentsinCrisis 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course covers the crises affecting children and adolescents in contemporarysociety.Emphasisisplacedonabuseandneglect,suicideandmurder,dysfunctionalfamily living, poverty, and violence. Upon completion, students should be ableto identify and discuss intervention strategies and available services for themajorcontemporarycrisesaffectingchildrenandadolescents.


HSE 250 FinancialServices 2 0 0 2Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:ENG090,RED090This course introduces those agencies that provide incomemaintenance caseworkservices. Emphasis is placed on qualifying applicants for a variety of economicassistantprogramsofferedbyhumanservicesagencies.Uponcompletion,studentsshould be able tomake a factual and objective assessment of a client’s economicsituationtoqualifythemforeconomicassistance.

HSE 251 ActivitiesTherapy 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesskillsandtechniquesusedinrecreationandleisureactivitiestoenhance the livesofspecialpopulations. Emphasis isplacedonmusic,art,andrecreationaltherapy.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodefine,plan,andadaptrecreationalactivitiesforselectedgroupsandindividuals.

HUM110 TechnologyandSociety 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseconsiderstechnologicalchangefromhistorical,artistic,andphilosophicalperspectivesanditseffectonhumanneedsandconcerns.Emphasisisplacedonthecausesandconsequencesoftechnologicalchange.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletocriticallyevaluatetheimplicationsoftechnology.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinhumanities/finearts.

HUM115 CriticalThinking 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducestheuseofcriticalthinkingskillsinthecontextofhumanconflict.Emphasisisplacedonevaluatinginformation,problemsolving,approachingcross-culturalperspectives,andresolvingcontroversiesanddilemmas.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateorallyandinwritingtheuseofcriticalthinkingskillsintheanalysisofappropriatetexts.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinhumanities/finearts.ThiscoursemaymeettheSACShumanitiesrequirementforAASdegreeprograms.

HUM120 CulturalStudies 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:ENG090,RED090Thiscourseintroducesthedistinctivefeaturesofaparticularculture.Topicsincludeart, history,music, literature, politics, philosophy, and religion. Upon completion,studentsshouldbeabletoappreciatetheuniquecharacterofthestudyculture.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinhumanities/finearts.



HUM122 SouthernCulture 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseexploresthemajorqualitiesthatmaketheSouthadistinctregion.Topicsincludemusic,politics, literature,art, religion, racerelations,and theroleofsocialclassinhistoricalandcontemporarycontexts.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoidentifythecharacteristicsthatdistinguishSouthernculture.Thiscoursehasbeen approved to satisfy the ComprehensiveArticulationAgreement generaleducationcorerequirementinhumanities/finearts.

HUM130 MythinHumanCulture 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:ENG111This course provides an in-depth study ofmyths and legends. Topics include thevaried sources of myths and their influence on the individual and society withindiverseculturalcontexts.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateageneralfamiliaritywithmythsandabroad-basedunderstandingoftheinfluenceofmythsandlegendsonmodernculture.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirement inhumanities/finearts.

HUM150 AmericanWomen’sStudies 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseprovidesaninter-disciplinarystudyof thehistory, literature,andsocialrolesofAmericanwomenfromColonialtimestothepresent.Emphasisisplacedonwomen’srolesasreflectedinAmericanlanguageusage,education,law,theworkplace,andmainstreamculture. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeable to identifyandanalyzetherolesofwomenasreflectedinvariousculturalforms.Thiscoursehasbeen approved to satisfy the ComprehensiveArticulationAgreement generaleducationcorerequirementsinhumanities/finearts.

HUM160 IntroductiontoFilm 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:ENG111This course introduces the fundamental elements of film artistry and production.Topics includefilmstyles,history,andproduction techniques,aswellas thesocialvalues reflected infilmart. Uponcompletion, students shouldbeable tocriticallyanalyze the elements covered in relation to selectedfilms. This course has beenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementsinhumanities/finearts.


HUM211 HumanitiesI 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG111Corequisites:NoneThis course introduces the humanities as a record in literature,music, art, history,religion, and philosophy of humankind’s answers to the fundamental questions ofexistence.Emphasisisplacedontheinterconnectednessofvariousaspectsofculturesfromancientthroughearlymoderntimes.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoidentifysignificantfiguresandculturalcontributionsoftheperiodsstudied.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementsinhumanities/finearts.

HUM212 HumanitiesII 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG111Corequisites:NoneThis course introduces the humanities as a record in literature,music, art, history,religion, and philosophy of humankind’s answers to the fundamental questions ofexistence.Emphasisisplacedontheinterconnectednessofvariousaspectsofculturesfromearlymoderntimestothepresent. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoidentifysignificantfiguresandculturalcontributionsoftheperiodsstudied.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementsinhumanities/finearts.

HYD 110 Hydraulics/PneumaticsI 2 3 0 3Prerequisites:MAT060Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesthebasiccomponentsandfunctionsofhydraulicandpneumaticsystems.Topicsincludestandardsymbols,pumps,controlvalves,controlassemblies,actuators,FRL,maintenanceprocedures,andswitchingandcontroldevices. Uponcompletion, students should be able to understand the operation of a fluid powersystem,includingdesign,application,andtroubleshooting.

HYD 115 IndustrialHydraulics 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesbasicprinciples,components,andconceptsofindustrialhydraulicsystems.Topicsincludestandardsymbols,actuators,controlvalvesandotherhydrauliccomponents.Uponcompletion,thestudentshouldbeabletodemonstrateanunderstandingoftheprinciples,concepts,andoperationofanindustrialhydraulicsystem.

HYD 180 PneumaticsinAutomation 2 3 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThis course introduces the basic components and functions of pneumatic systemsand their application to automated machinery. Topics include standard symbols,compressors, control valves, control circuits, actuators, maintenance procedures,switchingandcontroldevicesasappliedtoautomatedmachinery.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateanunderstandingoftheoperationofcompressedairandvacuumsystemsincludingdesign,troubleshooting,andapplications.



INT 110 InternationalBusiness 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseprovidesanoverviewoftheenvironment,concepts,andbasicdifferencesinvolved in international business. Topics include forms of foreign involvement,internationaltradetheory,governmentalinfluencesontradeandstrategies,internationalorganizations,multinational corporations, personnelmanagement, and internationalmarketing.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodescribethefoundationofinternationalbusiness.

ISC 112 IndustrialSafety 2 0 0 2Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThis course introduces the principles of industrial safety. Emphasis is placed onindustrialsafety,OSHA,andenvironmentalregulations.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateknowledgeofasafeworkingenvironmentandOSHAcompliance.

ISC 132 ManufacturingQualityControl 2 3 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThis course introduces quality concepts and techniques used in industry. Topicsincludeelementarystatisticsandprobability,processcontrol,processcapability,andqualityimprovementtools.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateanunderstandingoftheconceptsandprinciplesofqualityandapplythemtotheworkenvironment.

MAC111 MachiningTechnologyI 2 12 0 6Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesmachiningoperationsastheyrelatetothemetalworkingindustry.Topicsincludemachineshopsafety,measuringtools,lathes,drillingmachines,saws,millingmachines,benchgrinders,andlayoutinstruments.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletosafelyperformthebasicoperationsofmeasuring,layout,drilling,sawing,turning,andmilling.

MAC112 MachiningTechnologyII 2 12 0 6Prerequisites:MAC111Corequisites:NoneThis course provides additional instruction and practice in the use of precisionmeasuring tools, lathes, milling machines, and grinders. Emphasis is placed onsetupandoperationofmachinetoolsincludingtheselectionanduseofworkholdingdevices,speeds,feeds,cuttingtools,andcoolants.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoperformbasicproceduresonprecisiongrindersandadvancedoperationsofmeasuring,layout,drilling,sawing,turning,andmilling.


MAC113 MachiningTechnologyIII 2 12 0 6Prerequisites:MAC112Corequisites:NoneThiscourseprovidesanintroductiontoadvancedandspecialmachiningoperations.Emphasis is placed on working to specified tolerances with special and advancedsetups.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoproduceaparttospecifications.

MAC114 IntroductiontoMetrology 2 0 0 2Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesthecareanduseofprecisionmeasuringinstruments.Emphasisisplacedontheinspectionofmachinepartsanduseofawidevarietyofmeasuringinstruments.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstratethecorrectuseofmeasuringinstruments.

MAC122 CNCTurning 1 3 0 2Prerequisites:MAC111orMEC111Corequisites:NoneThis course introduces the programming, setup, and operation of CNC turningcenters.Topicsincludeprogrammingformats,controlfunctions,programediting,partproduction,andinspection.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletomanufacturesimplepartsusingCNCturningcenters.

MAC124 CNCMilling 1 3 0 2Prerequisites:MAC111orMEC111Corequisites:NoneThis course introduces the manual programming, setup, and operation of CNCmachiningcenters.Topicsincludeprogrammingformats,controlfunctions,programediting,partproduction,andinspection.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletomanufacturesimplepartsusingCNCmachiningcenters.

MAC151 MachiningCalculations 1 2 0 2Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThis course introduces basic calculations as they relate tomachining occupations.Emphasisisplacedonbasiccalculationsandtheirapplicationsinthemachineshop.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoperformbasicshopcalculations.

MAT 050 BasicMathSkills 3 2 0 4Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThis course isdesigned to strengthenbasicmath skills. Topics includeproperties,rounding, estimating, comparing, converting, and computing whole numbers,fractions,anddecimals.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoperformbasiccomputationsandsolverelevantmathematicalproblems.



MAT 060 EssentialMathematics 3 2 0 4Prerequisites:MAT050Corequisites:NoneThiscourseisacomprehensivestudyofmathematicalskillswhichshouldprovideastrongmathematicalfoundationtopursuefurtherstudy.Topicsincludeprinciplesandapplicationsofdecimals,fractions,percents,ratioandproportion,orderofoperations,geometry,measurement, and elements of algebra and statistics. Upon completion,studentsshouldbeabletoperformbasiccomputationsandsolverelevant,multi-stepmathematicalproblemsusingtechnologywhereappropriate.

MAT 070 IntroductoryAlgebra 3 2 0 4Prerequisites:MAT060Corequisites:RED080Thiscourseestablishesafoundationinalgebraicconceptsandproblemsolving.Topicsinclude signed numbers, exponents, order of operations, simplifying expressions,solvinglinearequationsandinequalities,graphing,formulas,polynomials,factoring,andelementsofgeometry. Uponcompletion, students shouldbeable toapply theaboveconceptsinproblemsolvingusingappropriatetechnology.

MAT 080 IntermediateAlgebra 3 2 0 4Prerequisites:MAT070Corequisites:RED080Thiscoursecontinuesthestudyofalgebraicconceptswithemphasisonapplications.Topics include factoring; rational expressions; rational exponents; rational, radical,and quadratic equations; systems of equations; inequalities; graphing; functions;variations;complexnumbers;andelementsofgeometry.Uponcompletion,studentsshould be able to apply the above concepts in problem solving using appropriatetechnology.

MAT 140 SurveyofMathematics 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:MAT070Corequisites:NoneThis course provides an introduction in a non-technical setting to selected topics inmathematics.Topicsmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto,sets,logic,probability,statistics,matrices,mathematicalsystems,geometry,topology,mathematicsoffinance,andmodeling.Upon completion, students should be able to understand a variety of mathematicalapplications,thinklogically,andbeabletoworkcollaborativelyandindependently.Thiscourse has been approved to satisfy the ComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinnaturalsciences/mathematics.


MAT 145 AnalyticalMathematics 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:MAT080Corequisites:NoneThis course is designed to develop problem-solving and reasoning skills by thestudy of selected areas of mathematics. Topics include elementary and Booleanalgebra, sets, logic, number theory, numeration systems, probability, statistics, andlinear programming. Upon completion, students should be able to apply logicandothermathematical concepts. This coursehasbeenapproved to satisfy theComprehensiveArticulationAgreementfortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.

MAT 155 StatisticalAnalysis 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:MAT080Corequisites:NoneThiscourseisanintroductiontodescriptiveandinferentialstatistics.Topicsincludesampling, distributions, plotting data, central tendency, dispersion, Central LimitsTheorem, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, correlations, regressions, andmultinomial experiments. Upon completion, students should be able to describedataandtestinferencesaboutpopulationsusingsampledata.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinnaturalsciences/mathematics(QuantitativeOption).

MAT 165 FiniteMathematics 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:MAT171Corequisites:NoneThis course provides topics used to formulate models and to solve and interpretsolutions using an algorithmic approach. Topics include linear algebra, linearprogramming, simplex method, sets and counting, probability, mathematics offinance,andlogic.Uponcompletionstudentsshouldbeabletodemonstratebothanunderstandingofthetheoreticalconceptsoffinitemathematicsandtheabilitytosolverelatedproblems. ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinnaturalsciences/mathematics.

MAT 167 DiscreteMathematics 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:MAT171Corequisites:NoneThiscourseisastudyofdiscretemathematicswithemphasisonapplications.Topicsincludenumbersystems,combinations/permutations,mathematicallogic/proofs,sets/counting, Boolean algebra, mathematical induction, trees/graphs, and algorithms.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeable todemonstratecompetence in the topicscovered.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementfortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.



MAT 171 PrecalculusAlgebra 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:MAT080Corequisites:MAT171AThisisthefirstoftwocoursesdesignedtoemphasizetopicswhicharefundamentaltothestudyofcalculus.Emphasisisplacedonequationsandinequalities,functions(linear,polynomial, rational),systemsofequationsandinequalities,andparametricequations.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletosolvepracticalproblemsanduseappropriatemodelsforanalysisandpredictions.Thiscoursehasbeenapprovedto satisfy the ComprehensiveArticulationAgreement general education corerequirementinnaturalsciences/mathematics.

MAT171A PrecalculusAlgebraLab 0 2 0 1Prerequisites:MAT080Corequisites:MAT171ThiscourseisalaboratoryforMAT171.Emphasisisplacedonexperiencesthatenhancethematerialspresentedintheclass.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletosolveproblems,applycriticalthinking,workinteams,andcommunicateeffectively.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementfortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.

MAT 172 PrecalculusTrigonometry 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:MAT171Corequisites:MAT172AThisisthesecondoftwocoursesdesignedtoemphasizetopicswhicharefundamentalto the study of calculus. Emphasis is placed on properties and applications oftranscendentalfunctionsandtheirgraphs,rightandobliquetriangletrigonometry,conicsections,vectors,andpolarcoordinates.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletosolvepracticalproblemsanduseappropriatemodelsforanalysisandprediction.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinnaturalsciences/mathematics.

MAT172A PrecalculusTrigLab 0 2 0 1Prerequisites:MAT171Corequisites:MAT172ThiscourseisalaboratoryforMAT172.Emphasisisplacedonexperiencesthatenhancethematerialspresentedintheclass.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletosolveproblems,applycriticalthinking,workinteams,andcommunicateeffectively.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementfortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.


MAT 271 CalculusI 3 2 0 4Prerequisites:MAT172Corequisites:NoneThiscoursecoversindepththedifferentialcalculusportionofathree-coursecalculussequence. Topics include limits, continuity, derivatives, and integrals of algebraicand transcendental functionsofonevariable,with applications. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoapplydifferentiationandintegrationtechniquestoalgebraicand transcendental functions. This course has been approved to satisfy theComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirement innaturalsciences/mathematics.

MAT 272 CalculusII 3 2 0 4Prerequisites:MAT271Corequisites:NoneThiscourseprovidesa rigorous treatmentof integrationand is thesecondcalculuscourseinathree-coursesequence.Topicsincludeapplicationsofdefiniteintegrals,techniques of integration, indeterminate forms, improper integrals, infinite series,conic sections, parametric equations, polar coordinates, and differential equations.Upon completion, students should be able to use integration and approximationtechniquestosolveapplicationproblems.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinnaturalsciences/mathematics.

MAT 273 CalculusIII 3 2 0 4Prerequisites:MAT272Corequisites:NoneThiscoursecoversthecalculusofseveralvariablesandisthethirdcalculuscoursein a three-course sequence. Topics include functions of several variables, partialderivatives,multipleintegrals,solidanalyticalgeometry,vector-valuedfunctions,andlineandsurfaceintegrals.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletosolveproblemsinvolvingvectorsandfunctionsofseveralvariables.Thiscoursehasbeenapprovedto satisfy the ComprehensiveArticulationAgreement general education corerequirementinnaturalsciences/mathematics.

MAT 280 LinearAlgebra 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:MAT271Corequisites:NoneThiscourseprovidesastudyoflinearalgebratopicswithemphasisonthedevelopmentof both abstract concepts and applications. Topics include vectors, systems ofequations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations in two orthree dimensions, eigenvectors, eigenvalues, diagonalization and orthogonality.Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate both an understandingof the theoretical concepts and appropriate use of linear algebra models to solveapplicationproblems.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementfortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.



MAT 285 DifferentialEquations 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:MAT272Corequisites:NoneThis course provides an introduction to ordinary differential equations with anemphasisonapplications.Topicsincludefirst-order,linearhigher-order,andsystemsof differential equations; numerical methods; series solutions; eigenvalues andeigenvectors; Laplace transforms; and Fourier series. Upon completion, studentsshouldbeabletousedifferentialequationstomodelphysicalphenomena,solvetheequations,anduse thesolutions toanalyze thephenomena. ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementfortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.

MEC110 IntroductiontoCAD/CAM 1 2 0 2Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:ENG090,MAT080,RED090ThiscourseintroducesCAD/CAM.EmphasisisplacedontransferringpartgeometryfromCADtoCAMforthedevelopmentofaCNC-readyprogram.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletouseCAD/CAMsoftwaretoproduceaCNCprogram.

MEC111 MachineProcessesI 1 4 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:MAT050This course introduces shop safety, hand tools, machine processes, measuringinstruments,andtheoperationofmachineshopequipment.Topicsincludeuseandcareoftools,safety,measuringtools,andthebasicsetupandoperationofcommonmachinetools.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletosafelymachinesimplepartstospecifiedtolerances.

MEC130 Mechanisms 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:MAT050Thiscourseintroducesthepurposeandactionofvariousmechanicaldevices.Topicsincludecams,cables,gear trains,differentials,screws,belts,pulleys,shafts, levers,lubricants,andotherdevices.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoanalyze,maintain,andtroubleshootthecomponentsofmechanicalsystems.

MEC141 IntroManufacturingProcesses 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:MAC111orMEC111Corequisites:NoneThiscoursecoversthepropertiesandcharacteristicsofmanufacturingmaterialsandtheprocessesused to form them. Emphasis isplacedonmanufacturingmaterials,heat-treating processes, and manufacturing processes. Upon completion, studentsshouldbeabletoidentifyphysicalcharacteristicsofmaterialsanddescribeprocessesusedtomanufactureapart.


MEC180 EngineeringMaterials 2 3 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesthephysicalandmechanicalpropertiesofmaterials. Topicsincludematerialstesting,preandpost-manufacturingprocesses,andmaterialselectionof ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics, composites, and non-conventionalmaterials.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoutilizebasicmaterialpropertytestsandselectappropriatematerialsforapplications.

MEC250 Statics&StrengthofMaterials 4 3 0 5Prerequisites:MAT172Corequisites:NoneThiscoursecoverstheconceptsandprinciplesofstaticsandstressanalysis.Topicsinclude systemsof forceson structures in equilibriumand analysis of stresses andstrainsonthesecomponents. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeable toanalyzeforcesandtheresultsofstressesandstrainsonstructuralcomponents.

MEC270 MachineDesign 3 3 0 4Prerequisites:DFT151,MEC180,MEC250Corequisites:NoneThiscoursecoversthebasicprinciplesandunderlyingdesignandselectionofmachineelements.Topicsincludestressanalysis,selectionofcomponents,powertransmission,andotherdesignconsiderations.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoidentifyandsolvemechanicaldesignproblemsbyapplyingbasicengineeringprinciples.

MEC271 MachineDesignProject 0 3 0 1Prerequisites:DFT151,MEC180,MEC250Corequisites:MEC270Thiscourseprovidesanopportunity for involvement in thepracticalapplicationofmachinedesignbydevelopmentofaproject.Emphasisisplacedonthedesignandengineeringprocessesrequiredtocompleteanapprovedproject.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstratetheabilitytoprogressfromconceptualdesigntocompletedproject.

MED110 OrientationtoMedicalAssisting 1 0 0 1Prerequisites:ENG090,MAT070,RED090,EnrollmentinMedicalAsst.prog.Corequisites:MED130Thiscoursecoversthehistoryofmedicineandtheroleofthemedicalassistantinthehealthcaresetting.Emphasisisplacedonprofessionalism,communication,attitude,behaviors,anddutiesinthemedicalenvironment.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoprojectapositiveattitudeandpromotetheprofessionofmedicalassisting.



MED112 OrientationtoClinicalSettingI 0 0 3 1Prerequisites:MED110,MED118,MED121,MED130Corequisites:NoneThiscourseprovidesanearlyopportunitytoobserveand/orperforminthemedicalsetting. Emphasisisplacedonmedicalassistingproceduresincludingappointmentscheduling,filing,greetingpatients,telephonetechniques,billing,collections,medicalrecords,andrelatedmedicalprocedures.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoidentifyadministrativeandclinicalproceduresinthemedicalenvironment.

MED114 ProfInteractioninHealthCare 1 0 0 1Prerequisites:MED140,EnrollmentintheMedicalAssistingprogramCorequisites:NoneThis course is designed to identify various patient behaviors encountered in themedicalsetting.Emphasisisplacedonstressorsrelatedtoillness,culturalinfluences,deathanddying,andneedsspecific topatients. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoutilizeappropriatemethodsofverbalandnonverbalcommunicationswithempathyandimpartiality.

MED118 MedicalLawandEthics 2 0 0 2Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course covers legal relationships of physicians and patients, contractualagreements,professionalliability,malpractice,medicalpracticeacts,informedconsent,andbioethicalissues.Emphasisisplacedonlegalterms,professionalattitudes,andtheprinciplesandbasicconceptsofethicsand laws involved inprovidingmedicalservices. Upon completion, students should be able tomeet the legal and ethicalresponsibilitiesofamulti-skilledhealthprofessional.

MED121 MedicalTerminologyI 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course introduces prefixes, suffixes, and word roots used in the language ofmedicine.Topicsincludemedicalvocabularyandthetermsthatrelatetotheanatomy,physiology, pathological conditions, and treatment of selected systems. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletopronounce,spell,anddefinemedicaltermsasrelatedtoselectedbodysystemsandtheirpathologicaldisorders.

MED122 MedicalTerminologyII 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:MED121Corequisites:NoneThiscourseisthesecondinaseriesofmedicalterminologycourses.Topicsincludemedicalvocabularyandthetermsthatrelatetotheanatomy,physiology,pathologicalconditions,andtreatmentofselectedsystems.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletopronounce,spell,anddefinemedicaltermsasrelatedtoselectedbodysystemsandtheirpathologicaldisorders.


MED130 AdministrativeOfficeProceduresI 1 2 0 2Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090,EnrollmentintheMedicalAssistingprogramCorequisites:MED110Thiscourseintroducesmedicalofficeadministrativeprocedures.Topicsincludetheappointmentprocessing,writtenandoral communications,medical records,patientorientation,andsafety. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoperformbasicadministrativeskillswithinthemedicalenvironment.

MED131 AdministrativeOfficeProceduresII 1 2 0 2Prerequisites:MED130Corequisites:NoneThiscourseprovidesmedicalofficeprocedures inbotheconomicandmanagementskills. Topicsincludephysicalplantmaintenance,equipmentandsupplies,liabilitycoverage, medical economics, and introductory insurance procedures. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletomanagetheeconomicsofthemedicalofficeandsupervisepersonnel.

MED140 ExamRoomProceduresI 3 4 0 5Prerequisites:BIO163,MED121,MED122Corequisites:NoneThis course provides instruction in clinical examining room procedures. Topicsinclude asepsis, infection control, assisting with exams and treatment, patienteducation, preparation and administration of medications, EKG, vital signs, andmedical emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstratecompetenceinexamroomprocedures.

MED150 LaboratoryProceduresI 3 4 0 5Prerequisites:MED140Corequisites:NoneThiscourseprovidesinstructioninbasiclabtechniquesusedbythemedicalassistant.Topics include lab safety, quality control, collecting and processing specimens,performingselective tests,phlebotomy,screeningandfollow-upof test results,andOSHA/CLIAregulations.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoperformbasiclabtests/skillsbasedoncoursetopics.

MED232 MedicalInsuranceCoding 1 3 0 2Prerequisites:MED121Corequisites:NoneThiscourse isdesigned todevelopcodingskills. Emphasis isplacedonadvanceddiagnosticandproceduralcodingintheoutpatientfacility.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateproficiencyincodingforreimbursement.



MED260 MEDClinicalExternship 0 0 15 5Prerequisites:MED112,MED114,MED150,MED232,MED270,MED272Corequisites:NoneThiscourseprovidestheopportunitytoapplyclinical,laboratory,andadministrativeskillsinamedicalfacility.Emphasisisplacedonenhancingcompetenceinclinicalandadministrativeskillsnecessaryforcomprehensivepatientcareandstrengtheningprofessionalcommunicationsandinteractions.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletofunctionasanentry-levelhealthcareprofessional.

MED270 Symptomatology 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:MED122,MED131,EnrollmentintheMedicalAssistingprogramCorequisites:NoneThiscoursecoversthestudyofdiseasesymptomsandtheappropriateactionstakenbymedicalassistantsinamedicalfacilityinrelationtothesesymptoms.Emphasisisplacedoninterviewingskillsandappropriatetriage,preparingpatientsforprocedures,andscreeningtestresults.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletorecognizehowcertainsymptomsrelatetospecificdiseases,recognizeemergencysituations,andtakeappropriateactions.

MED272 DrugTherapy 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:MAT 155,MED 140, Enrollment in theMedicalAssisting programCorequisites:NoneThiscoursefocusesonmajordruggroups,includingtheirsideeffects,interactions,methods of administration, and proper documentation. Emphasis is placed on thetheoryofdrugadministration.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoidentify,spell,recognizesideeffectsof,anddocumentthemostcommonlyusedmedicationsinaphysician’soffice.

MED276 PatientEducation 1 2 0 2Prerequisites:MED112,MED114,MED150,MED232,MED270,MED272Corequisites:NoneThiscourseisdesignedtoprovidecommunicationskills,basiceducationprinciples,andknowledgeofavailablecommunityresourcesandtoapplythisknowledgetotheclinicalsetting.Emphasisisplacedonidentifyingappropriatecommunityresources,developingpatienteducationmaterials,andperfectingwrittenandoralcommunicationskills.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoinstruct,communicateeffectively,andactasaliaisonbetweenthepatientandcommunityagencies.

MKT120 PrinciplesofMarketing 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesprinciplesandproblemsofmarketinggoodsandservices.Topicsincludepromotion,placement,andpricingstrategiesforproducts. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoapplymarketingprinciplesinorganizationaldecisionmaking.


MKT221 ConsumerBehavior 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course is designed to describe consumer behavior as applied to the exchangeprocesses involved in acquiring, consuming, and disposing of goods and services.Topics include an analysis of basic and environmental determinants of consumerbehaviorwithemphasisonthedecision-makingprocess.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoanalyzeconceptsrelatedtothestudyoftheindividualconsumer.

MKT223 CustomerService 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course stresses the importance of customer relations in the business world.Emphasisisplacedonlearninghowtorespondtocomplexcustomerrequirementsandtoefficientlyhandlestressfulsituations.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstratetheabilitytohandlecustomerrelations.

MKT224 InternationalMarketing 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscoursecoversthebasicconceptsofinternationalmarketingactivityandtheory.Topicsincludeproductpromotion,placement,andpricingstrategiesintheinternationalmarketingenvironment.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateabasicunderstandingoftheconceptscovered.

MKT228 ServiceMarketing 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course is designed to define service marketing, demonstrate its importance,andnote itsspecialcharacteristics. Topics includebasicbuildingblocksofservicemarketing,distinctiveaspectsofservices,andapplicationsofservicemarketingmix.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateabasicunderstandingofthemarketingmixasitappliestotheserviceindustry.

MNT110 IntrotoMaintenanceProcedures 1 3 0 2Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscoursecoversbasicmaintenancefundamentalsforpowertransmissionequipment.Topics include equipment inspection, lubrication, alignment, and other scheduledmaintenanceprocedures. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateknowledge of acceptedmaintenance procedures and practices according to currentindustrystandards.



MNT230 Pumps&PipingSystems 1 3 0 2Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscoursecoverspumpinstallationandmaintenanceandrelatedvalvesandpipingsystems.Topicsincludevarioustypesofpumpsystemsandtheirassociatedvalves,pipingrequirements,andotherrelatedtopics.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoselectandinstallpumpandpipingsystemsanddemonstratepropermaintenanceandtroubleshootingprocedures.

MNT240 IndustrialEquipTroubleshooting 1 3 0 2Prerequisites:ELC112orELC131,ELC128Corequisites:NoneThiscoursecoversthevariousserviceprocedures,tools,instruments,andequipmentnecessarytoanalyzeandrepairtypicalindustrialequipment.Emphasisisplacedonelectro-mechanicalandfluidpowerequipmenttroubleshooting,calibration,andrepair,includingcommontechniquesandprocedures.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletotroubleshootandrepairindustrialequipment.

MUS 110 MusicAppreciation 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseisabasicsurveyofthemusicoftheWesternworld.Emphasisisplacedontheelementsofmusic,terminology,composers,form,andstylewithinahistoricalperspective.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateskillsinbasiclistening andunderstandingof the art ofmusic. This coursehasbeenapprovedto satisfy the ComprehensiveArticulationAgreement general education corerequirementinhumanities/finearts.

NAS 101 NursingAssistantI 3 4 3 6Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThis course introduces basic nursing skills required to provide personal care forpatients,residents,orclientsinahealthcaresetting.Topicsincludecommunications,safety,patients’rights,personalcare,vitalsigns,elimination,nutrition,emergencies,rehabilitation, and mental health. Upon completion, students should be able todemonstrateskillsnecessarytoqualifyasaNursingAssistantIwiththeNorthCarolinaNurseAideIRegistry.Thisisacertificate-levelcourse.

NAS 102 NursingAssistantII 3 2 6 6Prerequisites:MusthavecurrentCNAcertificationbeforeclinicalCorequisites:NoneThis course provides training in selected advanced nursing assistant procedures.Emphasis is placed on sterile techniques, respiratory procedures, catheterizations,woundandtrachcare,irrigations,andostomycare.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateskillsnecessarytoqualifyasaNursingAssistantIIwiththeNorthCarolinaBoardofNursing.Thisisacertificate-levelcourse.


NAS 103 HomeHealthCare 2 0 0 2Prerequisites:HighschooldiplomaorGEDCorequisites:NoneThiscoursecoversbasichealthissuesthataffectclientsinthehomesetting.Emphasisis placedonhome safety, recognizing significant changes in the client’s condition,familydynamics,anduseofhomehealthcareequipment.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoidentifycareforclientsathome.Thisisacertificate-levelcourse.

NET 125 NetworkingBasics 1 4 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,MAT080,RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course introduces the networking field. Emphasis is placed on networkterminology and protocols, local-area networks, wide-area networks, OSI model,cabling,routerprogramming,Ethernet,IPaddressing,andnetworkstandards.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoperformtasksrelatedtonetworkingmathematics,terminology,andmodels,media,Ethernet,subnetting,andTCP/IPProtocols.

NET 126 RoutingBasics 1 4 0 3Prerequisites:NET125Corequisites:NoneThiscoursefocusesoninitialrouterconfiguration,routersoftwaremanagement,routingprotocol configuration,TCP/IP, andaccess control lists (ACLs). Emphasiswillbeplacedonthefundamentalsofrouterconfiguration,managingroutersoftware,routingprotocol,andaccesslists.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldhaveanunderstandingof routers and their role inWANs, router configuration, routingprotocols,TCP/IP,troubleshooting,andACLs.

NET 225 Routing&SwitchingI 1 4 0 3Prerequisites:NET126Corequisites:NoneThis course focuses on advanced IP addressing techniques, intermediate routingprotocols, command-line interface configuration of switches, Ethernet switching,VLANs,STP,andVTP.Emphasiswillbeplacedonapplicationanddemonstrationof skills acquired in pre-requisite courses. Upon completion, students should beable to perform tasks related toVLSM, routing protocols, switching concepts andconfiguration,STP,VLANs,andVTP.

NET 226 Routing&SwitchingII 1 4 0 3Prerequisites:NET225Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesWANtheoryanddesign,WANtechnology,PPP,FrameRelay,ISDN, and additional case studies. Topics include network congestion problems,TCP/IP transport and network layer protocols, advanced routing and switchingconfiguration, ISDN protocols, PPP encapsulation operations on a router. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoprovidesolutionsfornetworkroutingproblems,identifyISDNprotocols,anddescribetheSpanningTreeprotocol.



NET 289 NetworkingProject 1 4 0 3Prerequisites:CTS120,DBA110,NOS120,NOS230,SEC110Corequisites:NET226Thiscourseprovidesanopportunitytocompleteasignificantnetworkingprojectfromthedesignphasethroughimplementationwithminimalinstructorsupport.Emphasisisplacedonprojectdefinition,documentation,installation,testing,presentation,andtraining. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeable tocompleteaprojectfromthedefinitionphasethroughimplementation.

NOS 110 OperatingSystemConcepts 2 3 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThis course introduces students to a broad range of operating system concepts,including installation and maintenance. Emphasis is place on operating systemconcepts,management,maintenance,andresourcesrequired.Uponcompletionofthiscourse,studentswillhaveanunderstandingofOSconcepts,installation,management,maintenance,usingavarietyofoperatingsystems.

NOS 120 Linux/UNIXSingleUser 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:NOS110Corequisites:NoneThis course develops the necessary skills for students to develop both GUI andcommandlineskillsforusingandcustomizingaLinuxworkstation.TopicsincludeLinuxfilesystemandaccesspermissions,GNOMEInterface,VIeditor,XWindowSystemexpressionpatternmatching, I/Oredirection,networkandprintingutilities.Uponcompletion, students shouldbeable tocustomizeanduseLinuxsystems forcommandlinerequirementsanddesktopproductivityroles.

NOS 130 WindowsSingleUser 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:NET125,NOS110Corequisites:NoneThis course introduces operating system concepts for single-user systems. Topicsincludehardwaremanagement,fileandmemorymanagement,systemconfiguration/optimization, and utilities. Upon completion, students should be able to performoperatingsystemsfunctionsatthesupportlevelinasingle-userenvironment.

NOS 230 WindowsAdministrationI 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:NOS130Corequisites:NoneThiscoursecoverstheinstallationandadministrationofaWindowsServernetworkoperating system. Topics includemanaging andmaintaining physical and logicaldevices,accesstoresources,theserverenvironment,managingusers,computers,andgroups,andManaging/ImplementingDisasterRecovery.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletomanageandmaintainaWindowsServerenvironment.


NOS 231 WindowsAdministrationII 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:NOS230Corequisites:NoneThis course covers implementing, managing, and maintaining a Windows Servernetwork infrastructure. Topics include implementing, managing, and maintainingIP addressing, name resolution, network security, routing and remote access, andmanaging a network infrastructure. Upon completion, students should be able tomanageandmaintainaWindowsServerenvironment.

NUR 101 PracticalNursingI 7 6 6 11Prerequisites:AdmissiontothePracticalNursingprogramCorequisites:BIO163This course introduces concepts as related to the practical nurse’s caregiver anddiscipline-specific roles. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process, legal/ethical/professional issues, wellness/illness patterns, and basic nursing skills. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstratebeginningunderstandingofnursingprocesstopromote/maintain/restoreoptimumhealthfordiverseclientsthroughoutthelifespan.Thisisadiploma-levelcourse.

NUR102 PracticalNursingII 8 0 12 12Prerequisites:NUR101Corequisites:NoneThis course includes more advanced concepts as related to the practical nurse’scaregiveranddiscipline-specific roles. Emphasis isplacedon thenursingprocess,delegation, cost effectiveness, legal/ethical/professional issues, andwellness/illnesspatterns.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletobeginparticipatinginthenursingprocesstopromote/maintain/restoreoptimumhealthfordiverseclientsthroughoutthelifespan.Thisisadiploma-levelcourse.

NUR 103 PracticalNursingIII 6 0 12 10Prerequisites:NUR102Corequisites:NoneThis course focuses on use of nursing/related concepts by practical nurses asprovidersofcare/membersofdisciplineincollaborationwithhealthteammembers.Emphasis is placed on the nursing process, wellness/illness patterns, entry-levelissues,accountability,advocacy,professionaldevelopment,evolvingtechnology,andchanging health care delivery systems. Upon completion, students should be abletouse thenursingprocess topromote/maintain/restoreoptimumhealth fordiverseclientsthroughoutthelifespan.Thisisadiploma-levelcourse.



NUR111 IntrotoHealthConcepts 4 6 6 8Prerequisites:AdmissiontotheAssociateDegreeNursingprogramCorequisites:BIO165,CIS110,PSY150This course introduces the concepts within the three domains of the individual,healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domainincludingmedication administration, assessment, nutrition, ethics, interdisciplinaryteams, informatics, evidence-based practice, individual-centered care, and qualityimprovement.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoprovidesafenursingcareincorporatingtheconceptsidentifiedinthiscourse.

NUR 112 Health-IllnessConcepts 3 0 6 5Prerequisites:NUR111Corequisites:BIO166,ENG111,PSY241Thiscourseisdesignedtofurtherdeveloptheconceptswithinthethreedomainsoftheindividual,healthcare,andnursing.Emphasisisplacedontheconceptsofacid-base,metabolism, cellular regulation, oxygenation, infection, stress/coping, health-wellness-illness,communication,caringinterventions,managingcare,safety,qualityimprovement,andinformatics.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoprovidesafenursingcareincorporatingtheconceptsidentifiedinthiscourse.

NUR113 FamilyHealthConcepts 3 0 6 5Prerequisites:NUR111,NUR112,NUR114Corequisites:NoneThiscourseisdesignedtofurtherdeveloptheconceptswithinthethreedomainsoftheindividual,healthcare,andnursing.Emphasisisplacedontheconceptsofoxygenation,sexuality, reproduction, grief/loss, mood/affect, behaviors, development, family,health-wellness-illness,communication,caringinterventions,managingcare,safety,andadvocacy.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoprovidesafenursingcareincorporatingtheconceptsidentifiedinthiscourse.

NUR114 HolisticHealthConcepts 3 0 6 5Prerequisites:NUR111Corequisites:BIO166,ENG111,PSY241Thiscourseisdesignedtofurtherdeveloptheconceptswithinthethreedomainsoftheindividual,healthcare,andnursing.Emphasisisplacedontheconceptsofcellularregulation,perfusion, inflammation, sensoryperception, stress/coping,mood/affect,cognition, self, violence, health-wellness-illness, professional behaviors, caringinterventions,andsafety.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoprovidesafenursingcareincorporatingtheconceptsidentifiedinthiscourse.

NUR 211 HealthCareConcepts 3 0 6 5Prerequisites:NUR111,NUR112,NUR113,NUR114Corequisites:BIO275,ENG112Thiscourseisdesignedtofurtherdeveloptheconceptswithinthethreedomainsoftheindividual,healthcare,andnursing.Emphasisisplacedontheconceptsofcellularregulation, perfusion, infection, immunity, mobility, comfort, behaviors, health-wellness-illness, clinical decision-making, caring interventions, managing care,and safety.Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing careincorporatingtheconceptsidentifiedinthiscourse.


NUR 212 HealthSystemsConcepts 3 0 6 5Prerequisites:NUR111,NUR112,NUR113,NUR114Corequisites:BIO275,ENG112Thiscourseisdesignedtofurtherdeveloptheconceptswithinthethreedomainsoftheindividual,healthcare,andnursing.Emphasisisplacedontheconceptsofgrief/loss,violence,health-wellness-illness,collaboration,managingcare,safety,advocacy,legalissues,policy,healthcaresystems,ethics,accountability,andevidence-basedpractice.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoprovidesafenursingcareincorporatingtheconceptsidentifiedinthiscourse.

NUR 213 ComplexHealthConcepts 4 3 15 10Prerequisites:NUR111,NUR112,NUR113,NUR114,NUR211,andNUR212Corequisites:SOC210This course is designed to assimilate the conceptswithin the threedomainsof theindividual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of fluid/electrolytes, metabolism, perfusion, mobility, stress/coping, violence, health-wellness-illness, professional behaviors, caring interventions, managing care,healthcaresystems,andqualityimprovement.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstratetheknowledge,skills,andattitudesnecessarytoprovidequality,individualized,entrylevelnursingcare.

OST 080 KeyboardingLiteracy 1 2 0 2Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscourseisdesignedtodevelopelementarykeyboardingskills.Emphasisisplacedonmasteryofthekeyboard.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstratebasicproficiencyinkeyboarding.

OST 122 OfficeComputations 1 2 0 2Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesthekeypadandthetouchmethodusingtheelectroniccalculator.Topics includemathematical functions inbusinessapplications. Uponcompletion,students should be able to use the electronic calculator to solve awide variety ofproblemscommonlyencounteredinbusiness.

OST 131 Keyboarding 1 2 0 2Prerequisites:OST080Corequisites:NoneThiscoursecoversbasickeyboardingskills.Emphasisisplacedonthetouchsystem,correct techniques, and development of speed and accuracy. Upon completion,studentsshouldbeable tokeyatanacceptablespeedandaccuracy levelusing thetouchsystem.Thiscoursealsoincludessettingandusingtabs,formattingbusinessletters,andformattinginterofficememorandums.



OST 132 KeyboardSkillBuilding 1 2 0 2Prerequisites:OST131Corequisites:NoneThis course is designed to increase speed and improve accuracy in keyboarding.Emphasis is placed on diagnostic tests to identify accuracy and speed deficienciesfollowedbycorrectivedrills.Uponcompletion, students shouldbeable tokeyboardrhythmicallywithgreateraccuracyandspeed.

OST 133 AdvancedKeyboardSkillBuilding 1 2 0 2Prerequisites:OST132Corequisites:NoneThiscourseisdesignedtoincreasespeedandimproveaccuracytomeetemploymenttests and job requirements. Emphasis is placed on individualized diagnostic andprescriptivedrills.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletokeyboardwithgreaterspeedandaccuracyasmeasuredbyfive-minutetimedwritingsandskill-developmentparagraphs. This course also includes formatting, itineraries,minutesofmeetings,reportswithenhancements,newsreleases,andresumes.

OST 134 TextEntry&Formatting 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:OST131Corequisites:OST132Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovideskillsneededtoincreasespeed,improveaccuracy,andformatdocuments. Topicsincludeletters,memos,tables,andbusinessreports.Upon completion, students should be able to produce documents and key timedwritingsatspeedscommensuratewithemployability.

OST 136 WordProcessing 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:OST131Corequisites:NoneThis course is designed to introduce word processing concepts and applications.Topics include preparation of a variety of documents and mastery of specializedsoftwarefunctions.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoworkeffectivelyinacomputerizedwordprocessingenvironment.

OST 137 OfficeSoftwareApplications 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:CIS110,OST131Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducestheconceptsandfunctionsofsoftwarethatmeetsthechangingneedsofthecommunity.Emphasisisplacedontheterminologyanduseofsoftwarethrough a hands-on approach. Upon completion, students should be able to usesoftwareinabusinessenvironment.


OST 164 TextEditingApplications 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:OST131Corequisites:NoneThiscourseprovidesacomprehensivestudyofeditingskillsneededintheworkplace.Emphasis isplacedongrammar,punctuation, sentencestructure,proofreading,andediting. Upon completion, students should be able to use reference materials tocomposeandedittext.

OST 184 RecordsManagement 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:ENG080,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseincludesthecreation,maintenance,protection,security,anddispositionofrecordsstoredinavarietyofmediaforms.Topicsincludealphabetic,geographic,subject,andnumericfilingmethods.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletosetupandmaintainarecordsmanagementsystem.

OST 223 AdminOfficeTranscriptionI 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:ENG111,OST134,OST136,OST164Corequisites:NoneThiscourseprovidesexperienceintranscribingdocuments. Emphasis isplacedonappropriate formatting, advanced text editing skills, and transcription techniques.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletotranscribeofficedocuments.

OST 233 OfficePublicationsDesign 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:OST136Corequisites:NoneThis course provides entry-level skills in using software with desktop publishingcapabilities.Topicsincludeprinciplesofpagelayout,desktoppublishingterminologyand applications, and legal and ethical considerations of software use. Uponcompletion, students should be able to design and produce professional businessdocumentsandpublications.

OST 236 AdvWord/InformationProcessing 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:OST136Corequisites:NoneThis course develops proficiency in the utilization of advanced word/informationprocessing functions. Emphasis is placed on advanced word processing features.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoproduceavarietyofcomplexbusinessdocuments.

OST 286 ProfessionalDevelopment 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG111,OST133Corequisites:NoneThis course covers the personal competencies and qualities needed to project aprofessionalimageintheoffice.Topicsincludeinterpersonalskills,healthlifestyles,appearance,attitude,personalandprofessionalgrowth,multiculturalawareness,andprofessionaletiquette.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstratetheseattributesintheclassroom,office,andsociety.



OST 289 AdministrativeOfficeManagement 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:ENG111,OST134,OST136,OST164,OST236Corequisites:NoneThis course is designed to be a capstone course for the office professional andprovidesaworkingknowledgeofmodernofficeprocedures.Emphasisisplacedonscheduling,telephoneprocedures,travelarrangements,eventplanning,officedesign,and ergonomics. Upon completion, students should be able to adapt in an officeenvironment.

PED 110 FitandWellforLife 1 2 0 2Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscourseisdesignedtoinvestigateandapplythebasicconceptsandprinciplesoflifetimephysicalfitnessandotherhealth-relatedfactors,Emphasisisplacedonwellnessthroughthestudyofnutrition,weightcontrol,stressmanagement,andconsumerfactsonexerciseandfitness.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoplanapersonal,lifelong fitness program based on individual needs, abilities, and interests. ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementfortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.

PED 120 WalkingforFitness 0 3 0 1Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThis course introducesfitness throughwalking. Emphasis is placedon stretching,conditioning exercises, proper clothing, fluid needs, and injury prevention. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoparticipateinarecreationalwalkingprogram.This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive ArticulationAgreementfortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.

PED 142 LifetimeSports 0 2 0 1Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscourseisdesignedtogiveanoverviewofavarietyofsportsactivities.Emphasisis placed on the skills and rules necessary to participate in a variety of lifetimesports. Upon completion, students shouldbe able to demonstrate an awarenessofthe importanceofparticipating in lifetimesportsactivities. ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementfortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.

PED 210 TeamSports 0 3 0 1Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesthefundamentalsofpopularAmericanteamsports.Emphasisisplacedonrules,equipment,andmotorskillsusedinvarioussports.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateknowledgeofthesportscovered.Thiscoursehas been approved to satisfy the ComprehensiveArticulationAgreement fortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.


PHI 210 HistoryofPhilosophy 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG111Corequisites:NoneThis course introduces fundamental philosophical issues through an historicalperspective.EmphasisisplacedonsuchfiguresasPlato,Aristotle,Lao-Tzu,Confucius,Augustine,Aquinas,Descartes,Locke,Kant,Wollstonecraft,Nietzsche,andSartre.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoidentifyanddistinguishamongthekeypositionsofthephilosophersstudied.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirement inhumanities/finearts.

PHY 110 ConceptualPhysics 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:MAT070,RED090Corequisites:PHY110AThiscourseprovidesaconceptually-basedexposuretothefundamentalprinciplesandprocesses of the physicalworld. Topics include basic concepts ofmotion, forces,energy, heat, electricity, magnetism, and the structure of matter and the universe.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodescribeexamplesandapplicationsoftheprinciplesstudied.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinnaturalsciences/mathematics.

PHY 110A ConceptualPhysicsLab 0 2 0 1Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:PHY110ThiscourseisalaboratoryforPHY110.EmphasisisplacedonlaboratoryexperiencesthatenhancematerialspresentedinPHY110.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoapplythelaboratoryexperiencestotheconceptspresentedinPHY110.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinnaturalsciences/mathematics.

PHY 151 CollegePhysicsI 3 2 0 4Prerequisites:MAT171,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseusesalgebra-andtrigonometry-basedmathematicalmodelstointroducethefundamentalconceptsthatdescribethephysicalworld.Topicsincludeunitsandmeasurement,vectors, linearkinematics anddynamics, energy,power,momentum,fluidmechanics,andheat.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateanunderstandingof theprinciples involvedanddisplayanalyticalproblem-solvingability for the topics covered. This course has been approved to satisfy theComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirement innaturalsciences/mathematics.



PHY 152 CollegePhysicsII 3 2 0 4Prerequisites:PHY151Corequisites:NoneThiscourseusesalgebra-andtrigonometry-basedmathematicalmodelstointroducethefundamentalconceptsthatdescribethephysicalworld.Topicsincludeelectrostaticforces,electricfields,electricpotentials,direct-currentcircuits,magnetostaticforces,magneticfields,electromagneticinduction,alternating-currentcircuits,andlight.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateanunderstandingoftheprinciplesinvolvedanddisplayanalyticalproblem-solvingabilityforthetopicscovered.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinnaturalsciences/mathematics.

PHY 251 GeneralPhysicsI 3 3 0 4Prerequisites:MAT271Corequisites:MAT272Thiscourseusescalculus-basedmathematicalmodels to introduce thefundamentalconcepts that describe the physicalworld. Topics include units andmeasurement,vector operations, linear kinematics and dynamics, energy, power, momentum,rotationalmechanics,periodicmotion,fluidmechanics,andheat.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeable todemonstrateanunderstandingof theprinciples involvedanddisplayanalyticalproblem-solvingability for the topicscovered. ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinnaturalsciences/mathematics.

PHY 252 GeneralPhysicsII 3 3 0 4Prerequisites:MAT272,PHY251Corequisites:NoneThiscourseusescalculus-basedmathematicalmodels to introduce thefundamentalconceptsthatdescribethephysicalworld.Topicsincludeelectrostaticforces,electricfields,electricpotentials,direct-currentcircuits,magnetostaticforces,magneticfields,electromagneticinduction,alternating-currentcircuits,andlight. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeable todemonstrateanunderstandingof theprinciples involvedanddisplayanalyticalproblem-solvingability for the topicscovered. ThiscoursehadbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinnaturalsciences/mathematics.

PKG 130 BasicElectronics 1 3 0 2Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThis course covers the basic electronic components of industrial systems. Topicsinclude safety, PC boards, diodes, power supplies, transducers, transistors, SCRs,Triacs,amplifiers,FETs,ICs,fiberoptics,andotherrelatedtopics.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateaworkingknowledgeofbasicinterfacingandcontrolsassociatedwithindustrialmachineryelectronics.


PLA 120 InjectionMolding 2 3 0 3Prerequisites:MAT060,RED080Corequisites:NoneThis course provides theory and processing experiencewith the injectionmoldingprocess. Topics include machine type, molds, controls, machine polymer partrelationship,moldingfactors,troubleshooting,andmoldingproblems/solutions.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateanunderstandingofmachinesetupandoperationandbeabletooptimizecommoninjectionmoldingmachines.

POL 110 IntroductiontoPoliticalScience 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesbasicpoliticalconceptsusedbygovernmentsandaddressesawiderangeofpoliticalissues.Topicsincludepoliticaltheory,ideologies,legitimacy,and sovereignty in democratic and non-democratic systems. Upon completion,studentsshouldbeabletodiscussavarietyofissuesinherentinallpoliticalsystemsand draw logical conclusions in evaluating these systems. This course has beenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinsocial/behavioralsciences.

POL 120 AmericanGovernment 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseisastudyoftheorigins,development,structure,andfunctionsofAmericannational government. Topics include the constitutional framework, federalism, thethree branches of government including the bureaucracy, civil rights and liberties,politicalparticipationandbehavior,andpolicyformation.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateanunderstandingofthebasicconceptsandparticipatoryprocessesoftheAmericanpoliticalsystem.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinsocial/behavioralsciences.

POL 220 InternationalRelations 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course provides a study of the effects of ideologies, trade, armaments, andalliances on relations among nation-states. Emphasis is placed on regional andglobal cooperation and conflict, economic development, trade, non-governmentalorganizations,andinternationalinstitutionssuchastheWorldCourtandUN.Uponcompletion, students should be able to identify and discuss major internationalrelationships,institutions,andproblems.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinsocial/behavioralsciences.



PSY 101 AppliedPsychology 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesthebasicprinciplesofpsychologyastheyapplytodailylife.Topicsincludeperception,emotions,motivation,adjustment,behaviormanagement,communication,andrelatedtopicsthatpromotegrowthanddevelopmentonthejoband inone’spersonal life. Uponcompletion, students shouldbe able to apply theprincipleslearnedinthisclasstoeverydayliving.Thiscourseisintendedfordiplomaprograms.

PSY 150 GeneralPsychology 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseprovidesanoverviewofthescientificstudyofhumanbehavior.Topicsinclude history, methodology, biopsychology, sensation, perception, learning,motivation,cognition,abnormalbehavior,personalitytheory,socialpsychology,andotherrelevanttopics.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateabasicknowledgeofthescienceofpsychology.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinsocial/behavioralsciences.

PSY 237 SocialPsychology 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:PSY150orSOC210Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesthestudyofindividualbehaviorwithinsocialcontexts.Topicsinclude affiliation, attitude formation and change, conformity, altruism, aggression,attribution,interpersonalattraction,andgroupbehavior.Uponcompletion,studentsshould be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of socialinfluencesonbehavior.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinsocial/behavioralsciences.

PSY 241 DevelopmentalPsychology 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:PSY150Corequisites:NoneThiscourseisastudyofhumangrowthanddevelopment.Emphasisisplacedonmajortheoriesandperspectivesastheyrelatetothephysical,cognitive,andpsychosocialaspectsofdevelopmentfromconceptiontodeath.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateknowledgeofdevelopmentacrossthelifespan.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinsocial/behavioralsciences.


PSY 281 AbnormalPsychology 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:PSY150Corequisites:NoneThiscourseprovidesanexaminationofthevariouspsychologicaldisorders,aswellastheoretical,clinical,andexperimentalperspectivesofthestudyofpsychopathology.Emphasisisplacedonterminology,classification,etiology,assessment,andtreatmentof the major disorders. Upon completion, students should be able to distinguishbetweennormalandabnormalbehavioralpatternsaswellasdemonstrateknowledgeofetiology,symptoms,andtherapeutictechniques.Thiscoursehasbeenapprovedto satisfy the ComprehensiveArticulationAgreement general education corerequirementinsocial/behavioralsciences.

RED 070 EssentialReadingSkills 3 2 0 4Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThis course is designed to strengthen reading skills. Emphasis is placed on basicword attack skills, vocabulary, transitional words, paragraph organization, basiccomprehensionskills,andlearningstrategies.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstratecompetenceintheskillsrequiredforRED080.ThiscoursedoesnotsatisfythedevelopmentalreadingprerequisiteforENG111orENG111A.

RED 080 IntroductiontoCollegeReading 3 2 0 4Prerequisites:RED070Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroduceseffectivereadingandinferentialthinkingskillsinpreparationfor RED 090. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary, comprehension, and readingstrategies. Uponcompletion, students shouldbeable todeterminemain ideasandsupporting details, recognize basic patterns of organization, draw conclusions, andunderstand vocabulary in context. This course does not satisfy the developmentalreadingprerequisiteforENG111orENG111A.

RED 090 ImprovedCollegeReading 3 2 0 4Prerequisites:RED080Corequisites:NoneThiscourseisdesignedtoimprovereadingandcriticalthinkingskills.Topicsincludevocabularyenhancement;extractingimpliedmeaning;analyzingauthor’spurpose,tone,andstyle;anddrawingconclusionsandrespondingtowrittenmaterial.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletocomprehendandanalyzecollege-levelreadingmaterial.ThiscoursesatisfiesthedevelopmentalreadingprerequisiteforENG111orENG111A.

REL 110 WorldReligions 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducestheworld’smajorreligioustraditions.TopicsincludePrimalreligions,Hinduism,Buddhism,Islam,Judaism,andChristianity.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeable to identify theorigins,history,beliefs,andpracticesof thereligionsstudied. Thiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfy theComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirement inhumanities/finearts.



REL 111 EasternReligions 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesthemajorAsianreligioustraditions.TopicsincludeHinduism,Buddhism,Taoism,Confucianism,andShinto.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoidentifytheorigins,history,beliefs,andpracticesofthereligionsstudied.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinhumanities/finearts.

REL 112 WesternReligions 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course introduces the major western religious traditions. Topics includeZoroastrianism,Islam,Judaism,andChristianity.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoidentifytheorigins,history,beliefs,andpracticesofthereligionsstudied.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinhumanities/finearts.

REL 211 IntroductiontoOldTestament 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseisasurveyoftheliteratureoftheHebrewswithreadingsfromthelaw,prophets, andotherwritings. Emphasis is placedon theuse of literary, historical,archeological,andculturalanalysis.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletousethe toolsofcriticalanalysis to readandunderstandOldTestament literature. ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinhumanities/finearts.

REL 212 IntroductiontoNewTestament 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course is a survey of the literature of first-centuryChristianitywith readingsfrom the gospels, Acts, and the Pauline and pastoral letters. Topics include theliterarystructure,audience,andreligiousperspectiveof thewritings,aswellas thehistoricalandculturalcontextoftheearlyChristiancommunity.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletousethetoolsofcriticalanalysistoreadandunderstandNewTestamentliterature.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirement inhumanities/finearts.

REL 221 ReligioninAmerica 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseisanexaminationofreligiousbeliefsandpracticeintheUnitedStates.Emphasis isplacedonmainstreamreligious traditionsandnon-traditional religiousmovementsfromtheColonialperiodtothepresent.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletorecognizeandappreciatethediversityofreligioustraditionsinAmerica.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinhumanities/finearts.


SCI 090 SkillsfortheSciences 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:MAT070,RED090Thiscourseisdesignedtoprovidefundamentalskillsnecessaryforentryintocollege-levelsciencecourses. Topicsincludescientificvocabulary,measurement,scientificnotation, the scientific method for solving problems, collaborative skills, andapplicationstovariousareasofscience.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateareadinessforcollege-levelsciencecourses.

SEC 110 SecurityConcepts 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:NET125,NOS110Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducestheconceptsandissuesrelatedtosecuringinformationsystemsandthedevelopmentofpoliciestoimplementinformationsecuritycontrols.Topicsincludethehistoricalviewofnetworkingandsecurity,securityissues,trends,securityresources,andtheroleofpolicy,people,andprocessesininformationsecurity.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoidentifyinformationsecurityrisks,createaninformationsecuritypolicy,andidentifyprocessestoimplementandenforcepolicy.

SOC 210 IntroductiontoSociology 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course introduces the scientific study of human society, culture, and socialinteractions.Topicsincludesocialization,researchmethods,diversityandinequality,cooperationandconflict,socialchange,socialinstitutions,andorganizations.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodemonstrateknowledgeofsociologicalconceptsastheyapplytotheinterplayamongindividuals,groups,andsocieties.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinsocial/behavioralsciences.

SOC 213 SociologyoftheFamily 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course covers the institution of the family and other intimate relationships.Emphasisisplacedonmateselection,genderroles,sexuality,communication,powerand conflict, parenthood, diverse lifestyles, divorce and remarriage, and economicissues. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoanalyzethefamilyasasocialinstitutionandthesocialforceswhichinfluenceitsdevelopmentandchange. ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinsocial/behavioralsciences.



SOC 220 SocialProblems 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThiscourseprovidesanin-depthstudyofcurrentsocialproblems.Emphasisisplacedoncauses,consequences,andpossiblesolutionstoproblemsassociatedwithfamilies,schools,workplaces,communities,andtheenvironment.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletorecognize,define,analyze,andproposesolutionstotheseproblems.This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive ArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinsocial/behavioralsciences.

SOC 225 SocialDiversity 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course provides a comparison of diverse roles, interests, opportunities,contributions,andexperiencesinsocial life. Topicsincluderace,ethnicity,gender,sexualorientation,class,andreligion.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoanalyzehowculturalandethnicdifferencesevolveandhowtheyaffectpersonalitydevelopment,values,andtolerance.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirement insocial/behavioralsciences.

SOC 240 SocialPsychology 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:PSY150orSOC210Corequisites:NoneThiscourseexaminestheinfluenceofcultureandsocialgroupsonindividualbehaviorandpersonality.Emphasisisplacedontheprocessofsocialization,communication,conformity, deviance, interpersonal attraction, intimacy, race and ethnicity, smallgroupexperiences,andsocialmovements.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeableto identify and analyze cultural and social forces that influence the individual in asociety.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinsocial/behavioralsciences.

SPA 111 ElementarySpanishI 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:SPA181This course introduces the fundamental elementsof theSpanish languagewithinaculturalcontext.Emphasisisplacedonthedevelopmentofbasiclistening,speaking,reading,andwritingskills.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletocomprehendandrespondwithgrammaticalaccuracytospokenandwrittenSpanishanddemonstrateculturalawareness.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirement inhumanities/finearts.


SPA 112 ElementarySpanishII 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:SPA111Corequisites:SPA182ThiscourseiscontinuationofSPA111focusingonthefundamentalelementsoftheSpanish languagewithinaculturalcontext. Emphasis isplacedon theprogressivedevelopment of listening, speaking, reading, andwriting skills. Upon completion,students should be able to comprehend and respondwith increasingproficiency tospokenandwrittenSpanishanddemonstratefurtherculturalawareness.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinhumanities/finearts.

SPA 120 SpanishfortheWorkplace 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscourseoffersappliedSpanishfortheworkplacetofacilitatebasiccommunicationwith people whose native language is Spanish. Emphasis is placed on oralcommunication and career-specific vocabulary that targets health, business, and/orpublicserviceprofessions.Uponcompletionstudentsshouldbeabletocommunicateatafunctionallevelwithnativespeakersanddemonstrateculturalsensitivity.

SPA161 CulturalImmersion 2 3 0 3Prerequisites:SPA111Corequisites:NoneThiscourseexploresHispanicculture through intensivestudyoncampusandfieldexperienceinahostcountryorarea.Topicsincludeanoverviewoflinguistic,historical,geographical, sociopolitical, economic, and/or artistic concerns of the area visited.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoexhibitfirst-handknowledgeofissuespertinenttothehostareaanddemonstrateunderstandingofculturaldifferences.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementfortransferabilityasapremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.

SPA181 SpanishLab1 0 2 0 1Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:SPA111This course provides an opportunity to enhance acquisition of the fundamentalelementsoftheSpanishlanguage.Emphasisisplacedontheprogressivedevelopmentof basic listening, speaking, reading, andwriting skills through the use of varioussupplementarylearningmediaandmaterials. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeable tocomprehendand respondwithgrammaticalaccuracy to spokenandwrittenSpanish and demonstrate cultural awareness. This course has been approved tosatisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as apremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.



SPA182 SpanishLab2 0 2 0 1Prerequisites:SPA181Corequisites:SPA112This course provides an opportunity to enhance acquisition of the fundamentalelementsoftheSpanishlanguage.Emphasisisplacedontheprogressivedevelopmentof basic listening, speaking, reading, andwriting skills through the use of varioussupplementarylearningmediaandmaterials. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeable tocomprehendand respondwith increasingproficiency tospokenandwrittenSpanish and demonstrate cultural awareness. This course has been approved tosatisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as apremajorand/orelectivecourserequirement.

SPA211 IntermediateSpanishI 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:SPA112Corequisites:NoneThis courseprovides a reviewand expansionof the essential skills of theSpanishlanguage.Emphasisisplacedonthestudyofauthenticandrepresentativeliteraryandculturaltexts.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletocommunicateeffectively,accurately,andcreativelyaboutthepast,present,andfuture.ThiscoursehasbeenapprovedtosatisfytheComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirementinhumanities/finearts.

SPA212 IntermediateSpanishII 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:SPA211Corequisites:NoneThiscourseprovidesacontinuationofSPA211.Emphasisisplacedonthecontinuingstudyofauthenticand representative literaryandcultural texts. Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletocommunicatespontaneouslyandaccuratelywithincreasingcomplexity and sophistication. This course has been approved to satisfy theComprehensiveArticulationAgreementgeneraleducationcorerequirement inhumanities/finearts.

SWK113 WorkingwithDiversity 3 0 0 3Prerequisites:ENG090,RED090Corequisites:NoneThis course examines and promotes understanding, sensitivity, awareness, andknowledgeofhumandiversity.Emphasisisplacedonprofessionalresponsibilities,duties,andskillscriticaltomulticulturalhumanservicespractice.Uponcompletion,students should be able to integrate and expand knowledge, skills, and culturalawarenessrelevanttodiversepopulations.


WEB110 Internet/WebFundamentals 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesWorldWideWebConsortium(W3C)standardmarkuplanguageandservicesoftheInternet.Topicsincludecreatingwebpages,searchengines,FTP,andotherrelatedtopics.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodeployahand-codedwebsitecreatedwithmark-uplanguage,andeffectivelyuseandunderstandthefunctionofsearchengines.

WEB115 WebMarkupandScripting 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThis course introduces Worldwide Web Consortium (W3C) standard client-sideInternetprogrammingusingindustry-establishedpractices.TopicsincludeJavaScript,markupelements,stylesheets,validation,accessibility,standards,andbrowsers.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodevelophand-codedwebpagesusingcurrentmarkupstandards.

WEB120 IntroductionInternetMultimedia 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThisisthefirstoftwocoursescoveringthecreationofinternetmultimedia.Topicsincludeinternetmultimediafiletypes,filetypeconversion,acquisitionofdigitalaudio/video, streaming audio/video and graphics animation plug-in programs and otherrelatedtopics.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletocreateinternetmultimediapresentationsutilizingavarietyofmethodsandapplications.

WEB140 WebDevelopmentTools 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThis course provides an introduction toweb development software suites. Topicsincludethecreationofwebsitesandappletsusingwebdevelopmentsoftware.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletocreateentirewebsitesandsupportingapplets.

WEB210 WebDesign 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:WEB115orWEB140This course introduces intermediate to advanced web design techniques. Topicsincludecustomerexpectations,advancedmarkuplanguage,multimediatechnologies,usabilityandaccessibilitypractices,andtechniquesfortheevaluationofwebdesign.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoemployadvanceddesigntechniquestocreatehighimpactandhighlyfunctionalwebsites.



WEB230 ImplementingWebServ 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:NET125,NOS120,SEC110,WEB110Corequisites:NoneThiscoursecoverswebsiteandwebserverarchitecture.Topicsincludeinstallation,configuration,administration,andsecurityofwebservers,servicesandsites.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoeffectivelymanagethewebservicesdeploymentlifecycleaccordingtoindustrystandards.

WEB250 DatabaseDrivenWebsites 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:DBA110,WEB140Corequisites:NoneThis course introduces dynamic (database-driven) website development. TopicsincludetheuseofbasicdatabaseCRUDstatements(create,read,updateanddelete)incorporated into web applications, as well as in software architecture principles.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletodesignanddevelopdatabasedrivenwebapplicationsaccordingtoindustrystandards.

WEB285 EmergingWebTechnologies 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:WEB115,WEB140Corequisites:NoneThis course will explore, discuss, and research emerging technologies in the webarena.Emphasisisplacedonexposuretoup-and-comingtechnologiesrelatingtotheweb,providinghands-onexperience,anddiscussionofpracticalimplicationsoftheseemergingfields.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoarticulateissuesrelatingtothesetechnologies.

WLD110 CuttingProcesses 1 3 0 2Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesoxy-fuelandplasma-arccuttingsystems.Topicsincludesafety,properequipmentsetup,andoperationofoxy-fuelandplasma-arccuttingequipmentwithemphasisonstraightline,curveandbevelcutting.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletooxy-fuelandplasma-arccutmetalsofvaryingthickness.

WLD112 BasicWeldingProcesses 1 3 0 2Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesbasicweldingandcutting.Emphasisisplacedonbeadsappliedwithgases,mildsteelfillers,andelectrodesandthecapillaryactionofsolder.Uponcompletion, students shouldbeable tosetupweldingandoxy-fuelequipmentandperformwelding,brazing,andsolderingprocesses.


WLD115 SMAW(Stick)Plate 2 9 0 5Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducestheshieldedmetalarc(stick)weldingprocess. Emphasis isplacedonpadding,fillet,andgrooveweldsinvariouspositionswithSMAWelectrodes.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoperformSMAWfilletandgrooveweldsoncarbonplatewithprescribedelectrodes.

WLD117 IndustrialSMAW 1 4 0 3Prerequisites:WLD112Corequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducestheSMAW(stick)processforjoiningcarbonsteelcomponentsforindustrialapplications.Topicsincludepadding,fillet,andgrooveweldsinvariouspositions with SMAW electrodes. Upon completion, students should be able tosafelyperformSMAWfilletandgrooveweldsoncarbonsteelplateswithprescribedelectrodes.

WLD121 GMAW(MIG)FCAW/Plate 2 6 0 4Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesmetalarcweldingandfluxcorearcweldingprocesses.Topicsinclude equipment setup andfillet andgrooveweldswith emphasis on applicationofGMAWandFCAWelectrodesoncarbonsteelplate.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoperformfilletweldsoncarbonsteelwithprescribedelectrodesintheflat,horizontal,andoverheadpositions.

WLD131 GTAW(TIG)Plate 2 6 0 4Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscourse introducesthegas tungstenarc(TIG)weldingprocess. Topics includecorrectselectionoftungsten,polarity,gas,andproperfillerrodwithemphasisplacedon safety, equipment setup, and welding techniques. Upon completion, studentsshouldbeabletoperformGTAWfilletandgrooveweldswithvariouselectrodesandfillermaterials.

WLD132 GTAW(TIG)Plate/Pipe 1 6 0 3Prerequisites:WLD131Corequisites:NoneThis course is designed to enhance skillswith the gas tungsten arc (TIG)weldingprocess.Topicsincludesetup,jointpreparation,andelectrodeselectionwithemphasisonmanipulativeskillsinallweldingpositionsonplateandpipe.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoperformGTAWweldswithprescribedelectrodesandfillermaterialsonvariousjointgeometry.


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WLD141 Symbols&Specifications 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesthebasicsymbolsandspecificationsusedinwelding.Emphasisisplacedoninterpretationoflines,notes,weldingsymbols,andspecifications.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoreadandinterpretsymbolsandspecificationscommonlyusedinwelding.

WLD151 FabricationI 2 6 0 4Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThis course introduces the basic principles of fabrication. Emphasis is placed onsafety,measurement, layout techniques, cutting, joining techniques, and the use offabricationtoolsandequipment.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletoperformlayoutactivitiesandoperatevariousfabricationandmaterialhandlingequipment.

WLD215 SMAW(Stick)Pipe 1 9 0 4Prerequisites:WLD115Corequisites:NoneThis course covers the knowledge and skills that apply to welding pipe. Topicsincludepipepositions,jointgeometry,andpreparationwithemphasisplacedonbeadapplication, profile, and discontinuites. Upon completion, students should be abletoperformSMAWwelds to applicable codeson carbon steel pipewithprescribedelectrodesinvariouspositions.

WLD231 GTAW(TIG)Pipe 1 6 0 3Prerequisites:WLD132Corequisites:NoneThiscoursecoversgastungstenarcweldingonpipe.Topicsincludejointpreparationandfitupwithemphasisplacedonsafety,GTAWweldingtechnique,beadapplication,and joint geometry. Upon completion, students should be able to performGTAWwelds toapplicablecodesonpipewithprescribedelectrodesandfillermaterials invariouspipepositions.

WLD262 Inspection&Testing 2 2 0 3Prerequisites:NoneCorequisites:NoneThiscourseintroducesdestructiveandnon-destructivetestingmethods.Emphasisisplacedonsafety,typesandmethodsoftesting,andtheuseoftestingequipmentandmaterials.Uponcompletion,studentsshouldbeabletounderstandand/orperformavarietyofdestructiveandnon-destructivetestingprocesses.


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TrusteesAdministrationFacultyStaff

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OFFICEOFTHEPRESIDENTPresident Dr.WilliamD.McInnisExecutiveAssistanttothePresident TeenaParsonsDeanofDevelopment WilliamCouncilAdministrativeAssistant GladysLoftisDirectorofPublicInformation AnneMorrisWebMaster/MediaSpecialist MarkLindsey

ADMINISTRATIVESERVICESVicePresident (vacancy)AdministrativeAssistanttotheVP DianeDeeseDirectorofHumanResources SandraYeatmanDirectorofInformationTechnology ChristopherSturdivantAssistantDirectorofIT TengVangApplicationsServerAdministrator MichaelPrivetteComputerTechnician BirgitGodfreyDirectorofInstitutionalPlanningandResearch LucindaColeController RobertRitterAccountingTechnician/Payroll DebbieCashwellAccountingTechnician/Cashier VickiTutorAccountingTechnician/AP RebeccaWattsPurchasingAgent ToniGoodwinColeAuditoriumDirector JoeyBennettColeAuditoriumAssistantDirector/TechnicalCoordinator GaryShortColeAuditoriumAssistant KarenThompsonPrintshopTechnician BuddyCarrikerDirectorofFacilityServices GlennSimsMaintenanceStaff JamesBrewington JamesAllred ThomasBlackstock RonnieCaulder MargaretCole TonyDarhower AlphonzoDavid WalterDavis LisaGainey SallyIngram WallaceJones LarryPryce MargaretSteenGroundskeeper DannyThamesGroundsHelper DannyMiller

BOARDOFTRUSTEESAppointedbytheGovernorofNorthCarolina

DaleM.OrmsbyRockingham

NancyD.DaughertyEllerbe

GlennSumpterHamlet

SamT.Snowdon,Jr.Laurinburg

AppointedbytheRichmondCountyCommissionersHughA.Lee,Chairman

RockinghamWalterR.Stancil,ViceChairman

EllerbeBertUngerHamlet

DorothyFisher-BynumHamlet

AppointedbytheRichmondCountySchoolBoardPatrickL.Preslar

HamletClaudiaS.Robinette

MarstonJ.C.LammRockingham

JamesC.McCaskillRockingham

AppointedbytheScotlandCountyCommissionersCharlesDeanNichols,Jr.

LaurinburgJoyceM.McDow

LaurinburgExofficio

CurrentPresidentStudentGovernmentAssociation

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CED/ESLCoordinator TerryThompsonRetention/AssessmentSpecialist TerryRosbergChiefGEDExaminer GwenCovingtonGEDExaminer BethPerkins-TalleyABE/ScotlandCountyCoordinator MelanieHuntBasicSkillsRecruiter/Instructor StephanieTaylorBasicSkillsRecruiter/Instructor HelenaThomasBasicSkillsTraining/AssessmentCoordinator JulieMorganBasicSkillsInstructors DianneBrigman PhillipCovington TaraHoffman MaryIngram CynthiaMcInnis VanessaMcLaurin CarolNorton CatherineRiggan

INSTRUCTIONVicePresident JohnnieSimpsonAdministrativeAssistanttotheVP/Co-opCoordinator DianneDawkinsFacultyAdministrativeAssistant MelindaHefferanADNAdministrativeAssistant/Receptionist PennyJacobsDeanofInstructionalServices CarlHowaldEveningAdministrativeAssistant/Receptionist TrishaLuncefordDeanofLearningResources CarolynBittleLibrarian GailRileyEveningLibrarian AmandaTownsendLibraryTechnician SheVonneLockhartDirectorofDistanceLearning BrianLiskLibraryAdministrativeAssistant SarahAndersonGuidedStudiesCenterCoordinator LaWandaGoodwinEveningGuidedStudiesCoordinator JuneWrightEarlyCollegeHighSchoolLiaison–Richmond KaryEdmondsonEarlyCollegeHighSchoolLiaison–Scotland JudyCausey

STUDENTDEVELOPMENTVicePresident Dr.JohnWesterAdministrativeAssistanttotheVP CayceHolmesDirectorofCounseling SharonGoodmanCounselor TimHarrisEveningCounselor ThomasTysonRegistrar WandaWattsCurriculumRecordsClerk DianeLevinerDirectorofAdmissionsandEnrollmentManagement DaphneStancilAdmissionsAssistant CherylVincettDirectorofRecruiting JennipherLoveDirectorofFinancialAid (vacancy)AssistantDirectorofFinancialAidCindyDriggersAssistantDirectorofFinancialAid MaryLittleFinancialAidAdministrativeAssistant BrookJohnson-SmithSpecialPopulationsCoordinator SusanWardAdministrativeAssistant/Receptionist MarcellaMcDonald

CONTINUINGEDUCATIONVicePresident (vacancy)AdministrativeAssistanttotheVP PamMcKayAdministrativeAssistant/Receptionist (vacancy)ContinuingEducationRecordsClerk PatsyMorganDirectorofPublicSafetyandAlliedHealth BrentBarbeeNurseAssistingInstructor–ScotlandCenter TinaNielsenDirectorofOccupationalTrainingandPrisonPrograms MarvenaRush-WallContinuingEducationAdmin.Asst.–ScotlandCenter PaulaPattersonDirectorofPreEmploymentTraining CarlottaKnottsSmallBusinessCenterDirector DeborahHardisonDirectorofCustomizedIndustrialTraining LeeEllerDirectorofBasicSkillsPrograms SherryByrdContinuingEducationAdministrativeAssistant–JamesBldg. MichelleWallAHS/GEDCoordinator LenaeThompson

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PhyllisC.Caviness AssociateDegreeNursing B.S.N.,M.Ed.,NCAandTStateUniversity

ChristopherJ.Cesaro Welding Certificate,GuilfordTechnicalCommunityCollege

MarciaR.Chavis InformationSystems B.S.,M.B.A.,UNC-Pembroke

*AprilM.Chavis-Johnson EarlyChildhoodEducation B.S.,CampbellUniversity;M.A.,ConcordiaUniversity

DavidS.Clayton Biology B.S.,M.S.,UNC-Charlotte

*A.ReneaCraven MedicalAssistingTechnology A.A.S.,SandhillsCommunityCollege;B.S.,Winston-SalemStateUniversity M.P.A.,UNC-Pembroke

MatildaDavis Accounting B.A.,St.AndrewsCollege;M.S.,UNC-Greensboro

*PeterClaytonDial Machining Diploma,CentralCarolinaCommunityCollege

JamesR.Draffin History B.S.Ed.,UniversityofGeorgia;M.A.,NorthCarolinaStateUniversity

B.FranDriggers English A.A.,RichmondCommunityCollege;B.A.,M.A.,UNC-Pembroke

ClaudiaW.Dwight English B.A.,BrenauCollege;M.Ed.,UNC-Charlotte

TraciC.Etheridge CriminalJusticeTechnologyandBusinessAdministration B.S.,J.D.,GeorgetownUniversity;M.B.A.,HowardUniversity M.CJ.,BostonUniversity

FACULTYAngieG.Adams DevelopmentalEducation B.S.,M.A.,UNC-Pembroke

SheliaR.Adams NursingAssistant Diploma,SouthPiedmontCommunityCollege A.A.S.,StanlyCommunityCollege;B.S.N.,WingateUniversity M.S.N.,QueensUniversityofCharlotte

TommyS.Adeimy InformationSystems B.A.,UNC-Charlotte;M.A.,UNC-Pembroke

CatherineC.Allen PracticalNursing A.A.S.,RichmondCommunityCollege;B.S.N.,UNC-Pembroke

ChrisR.Auman Psychology B.A.,UNC-Pembroke;M.A.,WesternCarolinaUniversity

*DougJ.Auman FoodServices A.A.S.,RichmondCommunityCollege;A.A.S.,SandhillsCommunityCollege

EmilyD.Aycock AssociateDegreeNursing B.S.N.,EastCarolinaUniversity;M.S.N.,UNC-Charlotte

F.LeeBallenger Spanish B.A.,UNC-Greensboro;M.A.,WinthropUniversity

*W.LanceBarber InformationSystems B.S.,M.S.,AuburnUniversity

JonathanK.Barker English B.A.,UNC-ChapelHill;M.A.,UNC-Charlotte

*KenB.Black Mathematics B.S.,M.S.,UNC-Pembroke

CarolS.Butler NursingAssistant Diploma,Highsmith-RaineyMemorialHospital


JamesI.Lankford Chemistry B.S.,UniversityofVirginia;Ph.D.,UniversityofMiami

*JamesK.Medlin IndustrialSystemsTechnology;Electrical/ElectronicsTechnology A.A.S.,RichmondCommunityCollege;LicensedElectricalContractor

MaryA.Newton-Shy AssociateDegreeNursing B.S.N.,UniversityofSouthCarolina;M.S.N.,QueensCollege

**AmirS.Niczad ElectronicsEngineeringTechnology B.S.,UniversityofKansas;M.S.,NCAandTStateUniversity

MichaelE.Ordway CriminalJusticeTechnology B.S.,M.S.,TroyStateUniversity

JuliaP.Parks Mathematics A.A.S.,SandhillsCommunityCollege;B.S.,UNC-Pembroke M.Ed.,FayettevilleStateUniversity

**KevinS.Parsons Mathematics B.S.,Gardner-WebbUniversity;M.A.,UNC-Pembroke

KimberlyN.Parsons OfficeSystemsTechnology B.A.,UNC-Greensboro;M.Ed.,NorthCarolinaStateUniversity

*LindaP.Pridgen English A.A.,RichardBlandCollegeoftheCollegeofWilliamandMary B.A.,EastCarolinaUniversity;M.A.,EastTennesseeStateUniversity

DoraKayPrivette PracticalNursing Diploma,MontgomeryCommunityCollege;A.A.S.,RichmondCommunity College;B.S.N.,UNC-Pembroke

H.OzQueen Accounting B.A.,MethodistCollege;B.S.,UNC-Pembroke;CertifiedPublicAccountant

**AlanJ.Questell BusinessAdministration B.A.,AppalachianStateUniversity;M.B.A.,EastCarolinaUniversity

MichaelA.Fairley English B.A.,M.A.,NCAandTStateUniversity

**CaroleA.Gibson AssociateDegreeNursing B.S.N.,EastCarolinaUniversity;M.S.N.,DukeUniversity

DeborahB.Goodwin AssociateDegreeNursing A.A.S.,SandhillsCommunityCollege;B.S.N.,UNC-Charlotte M.S.N.,RegisUniversity

CrystalH.Greene NursingAssistant A.A.S.,RichmondCommunityCollege;B.S.N.,QueensUniversity

*DevonG.Hall HealthcareManagementTechnology A.A.,MiamiDadeCommunityCollege;B.B.A.,FloridaInternationalUniversity M.B.A.,NovaSoutheasternUniversity;CertifiedManagementAccountant

P.JeanneHardee MedicalAssistingTechnology Diploma,St.Mary’sSchoolofNursing;B.A.,UniversityofSouthCarolina

KirkR.Hasenmueller,M.D. Biology A.A.S.,LorainCountyCommunityCollege;B.S.,UniversityofCincinnati M.D.,MedicalCollegeofOhio

GinaL.Henderson-Bryant OfficeSystemsTechnology/Accounting B.S.,M.A.,UNC-ChapelHill

*RandyH.Henson MechanicalEngineeringTechnology B.S.,LebaneseUniversity-FacultyofSciences M.S.,AmericanUniversityofBeirut;M.S.,UniversityofArizona Ph.D.,N.C.StateUniversity

GeraldHunt BusinessAdministration B.S.,M.B.A.,Embry-RiddleAeronauticalUniversity;M.A.,WebsterUniversity

LindaL.King AssociateDegreeNursing A.A.S.,RichmondCommunityCollege;B.S.N.,UniversityofSouthCarolina M.S.N.,QueensCollege


MaryE.Wright English B.A.,M.A.,UNC-Pembroke

*DepartmentChairman**DivisionChairman

SheilaA.Regan EarlyChildhood B.A.,StateUniversityofNewYork;M.A.,ConcordiaUniversity

*SharonB.Reid DevelopmentalEducation B.S.,EastCarolinaUniversity;M.A.,UNC-Pembroke

**JohnT.Robich CriminalJusticeTechnologyandHumanServicesTechnology A.A.S.,RichmondCommunityCollege;B.A.,M.A.,OhioStateUniversity

JoyceA.Ryals Art B.F.A.,BartonCollege;M.F.A.,UNC-Greensboro

JamieE.Sadler English B.A.,OhioUniversity;M.A.T.,M.A.,MarshallUniversity

WarnerH.Shew Mathematics A.A.S.,WilkesCommunityCollege;B.S.,M.A.,AppalachianStateUniversity

CordeliaB.Steele HumanServicesTechnology B.A.,BennettCollege;M.S.W.,UNC-ChapelHill

*NatalieL.Thompson Biology A.A.,DaytonaBeachCommunityCollege;B.S.,M.S.,UniversityofFlorida

J.MarkTreadaway IndustrialSystems/Electronics-Electrical A.A.S.,RichmondCommunityCollege;B.S.E.T.,UNC-Charlotte

RonnieL.Tunstall AssociateDegreeNursing A.A.S.,RichmondCommunityCollege;B.S.N.,UNC-Pembroke M.S.N.,UNC-Charlotte

JamesP.Wagers English B.A.,M.A.,UNC-Charlotte

W.SueWagner AssociateDegreeNursing B.S.N.,UNC-ChapelHill;M.S.N.,DukeUniversity

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AcademicCalendar.............................. 6AcademicRestriction,Suspension, Dismissal,andReadmission Policy............................................. 96Accreditations.................................... 11ACCUPLACERScores..................... 25AdmissionPolicies............................. 24AdmissionProcedures....................... 25AdultBasicEducation(ABE)............ 18AdultHighSchool(AHS).................. 18Ambassadors...................................... 88AnimalsonCampus......................... 105AppealsProcess–FinancialAid........ 56AppealsProcess–Grading.............. 102ApprovedElectives.......................... 213AssociateDegreeCurricula (CollegeTransfer) AssociateinArts......................... 125 AssociateinScience.................... 131AuditPolicy....................................... 29

BBasicSkillsProgram.......................... 18BoardofTrustees............................. 300Bookstore........................................... 13BusinessandIndustrySupport........... 19

CCampusDrivingandParking........... 109CampusSecurity.............................. 105CareerCenter............................... 12,75ChangingCurriculumMajors............ 82CheatingPolicy................................ 102ChildrenonCampusPolicy............. 108ClassAttendancePolicy................... 113ColeAuditorium................................. 14CompensatoryEducation................... 18ComputerPolicy.............................. 108ContinuingEducation........................ 16ContinuingEducationTranscripts...... 17ContinuingEducationTuition...... 22,51ContinuingEducationUnit................ 17CooperativeEducation..................... 115Counseling......................................... 74CourseDescriptions......................... 214CoursesofStudy.............................. 118CreditforNontraditionalLearning.... 26 AdvancedPlacementCourses....... 27

CollegeLevelExamination............... Program(CLEP)...................... 27 MilitaryTraining........................... 28 ProficiencyCredit......................... 28CriticalSuccessFactors..................... 11CurricularPrograms AssociateDegreeCurricula........ 124 AssociateinAppliedScience Degrees,Diplomas, andCertificates............................ 137 Accounting.................................. 138 AssociateDegreeNursing........... 142 Biotechnology............................. 144 BusinessAdministration............. 146 ComputerEngineering Technology................................ 150 ComputerInformation Technology................................ 153 CriminalJusticeTechnology....... 156 EarlyChildhoodEducation......... 160 Electrical/ElectronicsTechnology.... ..................................................... 164 ElectronicsEngineering Technology................................ 167 Entrepreneurship......................... 169 GeneralOccupational Technology................................ 170 GlobalLogisticsTechnology...... 171 HealthcareManagement Technology................................ 173 HumanServicesTechnology....... 175 IndustrialSystemsTechnology... 179 Infant/ToddlerCare..................... 183 LateralEntry............................... 184 MachiningTechnology................ 186 MechanicalEngineering Technology............................... 189 MedicalAssisting........................ 193 NetworkingTechnology.............. 196 NursingAssistant........................ 199 OfficeAdministration.................. 200 PracticalNursing......................... 203 School-AgeEducation................ 204 WebTechnologies....................... 208 WeldingTechnology................... 211CustomizedIndustrialTraining.......... 19

DDean’sList....................................... 116Degrees,Diplomasand Certificates.................................. 118

Index

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StudentRighttoKnowPolicy........... 30StudentRights&Responsibilities..... 96

TTechPrepStudents............................. 29Textbooks........................................... 50Tobacco-FreePolicy.........................111TranscriptRequests............................ 81TransferofCredittoRCC.................. 83TransferringtoAnotherCollege........ 82Trustees,Administration,Faculty andStaff......................................... 299TuitionandFees................................. 48 ContinuingEd............................... 22TuitionRefunds.................................. 50Tutoring(SeeGuidedStudiesCenter)30VVeteransAffairs.................................. 71Vision................................................. 10VocationalRehabilitation................... 71

WWeatherPolicy..................................111WebAdvisor....................................... 76Withdrawal......................................... 78Work-StudyProgram......................... 58WorkKeys(CareerReadiness).......... 21Work-ScholarshipProgram................ 71

DevelopmentalEducation.......... 26,123DisabledStudentsServices................ 75DistanceLearning.................... 114,121Dormitories........................................ 15DrugandAlcoholPrevention........... 109DualEnrollment................................. 29

EEarlyCollegeHighSchool................ 29Electives........................................... 213EnglishasaSecondLanguage........... 18

FFacilities............................................. 12FacultyandStaffListing.................. 299FinancialAssistance........................... 52

GGeneralEducationalDevelopment (GED)............................................ 19GradePointAverage.......................... 77GradeAppealPolicy........................ 102GradingPolicy................................... 77GraduationAwards............................. 85GraduationHonors............................. 84GraduationProcedures....................... 84GraduationRequirements.................. 83Grants................................................. 56GrievanceProcedures...................... 103GuaranteetoEmployers................... 109GuidedStudiesCenter................. 30,51

HHighSchoolStudents(GED)............. 19

IIndependentStudyPolicy................ 115InternationalStudents........................ 28

KKeyTrain............................................ 21

LLibrary................................................ 13LiteracyPrograms.............................. 18

MMission............................................... 10

NNewandExpandingIndustry Training(B&ISupport)............... 19NursingDismissalPolicy................... 31NursingProgressionPolicy................ 31

OOccupationalSkillsCourses.............. 21OutsideGroupsonCampus............. 110Overpayments.................................... 56

PParking............................................. 109PellGrant........................................... 56PersonalEnrichmentCourses............ 22PolicyonOutsideGroupsorIndividuals...................................... 110PreEmploymentProgram.................. 20PrerequisitesandCorequisites......... 215PublicSafetyandAlliedHealth......... 21

RReadmission....................................... 30Registration........................................ 76RepeatCoursePolicy....................... 115ResidenceClassification.................... 49RuralEntrepreneurshipthrough ActionLearning(REAL)................. 20

SSatisfactoryAcademicProgress......... 79SatisfactoryAcademicProgressfor FinancialAidRecipients............... 53Scholarships....................................... 60SeniorCitizenTuition.................. 23,51SexualHarassmentPolicy.................111SkillsEnhancement............................ 19SmallBusinessCenter....................... 20SpecialAdmissionsPolicies AssociateDegreeNursing............. 31 MedicalAssisting.......................... 37 PracticalNursing........................... 41SpecialCreditStudents...................... 29StrategicDirectives............................ 11StudentActivities............................... 86StudentCenter.................................... 13StudentGovernmentAssociation....... 87StudentGradeForgivenessPolicy..... 80StudentHealth.................................... 88StudentOrganizations........................ 87StudentRecords................................. 80

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Documents

Richmond Community Collegerichmondcc.edu/sites/default/files/college_catalog_2010...Richmond Community College 2010–2012 Catalog and Student Handbook These catalogs are available