ASA-College-Catalog-V28.Pdf

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DISCLAIMER The contents of this College Catalog are subject to change. ASA College reserves the right to add, change or cancel courses or programs, revise subject matter content, change requirements, modify, amend or revoke any rules or regulations, or make any changes it deems necessary. The college also reserves the right to effect any other changes in the curriculum, administration, tuition and fees, academic standards, or any other phase of the college activity without notice. ASA College does not guarantee enrollment into specific sections of desired courses.

OWNERSHIP ASA Institute of Business and Computer Technology, Inc. (DBA: ASA College), a New York corporation, is owned and operated by Alex Shchegol, President.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY ASA College is an equal employment affirmative action institution. The college does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, gender, race, color, creed, religion, marital status, national or ethnic origin, disability, or sexual orientation in its admissions, employment, educational programs, student services, activities, or administration of education policy, except as such condition may constitute some bona fide occupational or assignment qualifications. ASA is firmly committed to providing all students equal access to its programs, resources, opportunities and facilities. Violations of the College’s policies against unlawful discrimination and harassment may result in disciplinary action, including but not limited to being barred from campus, suspended, or dismissed from the College.

ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY ASA is committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status as a veteran, or any other protected status. Offensive or harassing behavior will not be tolerated against any employee. This policy covers students, vendors, customers, or others who enter our workplace, as well as all employees. Supervisory or managerial personnel are responsible for taking proper action to end such behavior in their workplace. In an effort to prevent sexual and other forms of harassment from occurring, this policy against harassment will be com- municated to each employee. No employee of this company is exempt from this policy. Offensive conduct or harassment of a sexual nature, or based on race/ color/ religion/ age, sex, national origin, disability, status as a veteran or any protected status is prohibited. This may include but is not limited to: • Offensive physical actions, written, spoken,or graphic communication (for example/ obscene hand or finger gestures or sexually explicit drawings). • Any type of physical contact when the action is unwelcome by recipient (for example, brushing up against someone in an offensive manner). • Expectations, requests, demands, or pressure for sexual favors. • Slurs, jokes, posters, cartoons, and gestures that are offensive. • Any form of bullying that rises to the level of harassment, i.e., bullying and harassment based on gender or sex stereotypes including sexual harassment and gender-based harassment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals. DISCLAIMER

Any such offensive conduct will be considered a prohibited form of harassment when any of the following are true: • There is a promise or implied promise of preferential treatment or negative consequence regarding employment decisions or status, • Such conduct has the effect of creating an intimidating or hostile or offensive work environment, or unreasonably interferes with a person’s work performance. • A third party is offended by the sexual conduct or communication of others.

Harassment is considered a form of employee misconduct. Disciplinary action, up to and including termination, will be taken against any employee engaging in this type of behavior. Any supervisor or manager who has knowledge of such behavior yet takes no action to end it is also subject to disciplinary action. Anyone who believes he or she is being discriminated against as a result of harassing behavior (for example: other employees being given special treatment in exchange for sexual favor(s)) is encouraged to report it. Complaints should be made to the Human Resources Director or a Vice President. All complaints will remain as confidential as possible and will be subject to ASA’s Grievance Procedure (described in the following section). Complaints made in good faith will in no way be held against an employee. Title IX Statement It is the policy of ASA College to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the College’s educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. ASA College has designated Title IX Coordinators, listed below, to coordinate ASA College’s compliance with and response to inquiries concerning Title IX. A person may also file a complaint with the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights regarding an alleged violation of Title IX by visiting www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/occr/complaintintro.html or calling 1-800-421-3481. The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies: Marcus Browne, Acting Director of Student Affairs, 81 Willoughby Street, 1st Floor Brooklyn, NY 11201 718-522-9073x2026 [email protected]

Additionally, Title IX training and information dissemination is handled by: Human Resources Office 1293 Broadway, 9th Floor New York, NY 10001 (212) 672-6450x1100

EFFECTIVE DATE Volume 28.1 of the ASA College Catalog is effective as of Fall, 2015. Revised: August 23, 2016. 5

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ASA MISSION ...... 6 ASA HISTORY ...... 7 ABOUT ASA ...... 8 ADMISSION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ...... 11 STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ...... 15 TUITION, FEES AND REFUND POLICY ...... 28 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ...... 32 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ...... 41 PROGRAMS OF STUDY ...... 51 DIVISION OF ARTS AND SCIENCES ...... 54 DIVISION OF BUSINESS ...... 58 DIVISION OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY ...... 65 DIVISION OF HEALTH DISCIPLINES ...... 71 DIVISION OF LEGAL STUDIES ...... 79 DIVISION OF NURSING ...... 82 CONTINUING EDUCATION ...... 84 DISTANCE LEARNING ...... 85 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ...... 87 ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF ...... 114 FACULTY ...... 125 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ...... 139 APPENDICES APPENDIX A: Satisfactory Academic Progress Charts ...... 141 APPENDIX B: Table of Placement Test Scores and Corresponding Remedial Courses ...... 143 APPENDIX C: CLEP Policy at ASA College ...... 145 6

ASA MISSION

The Mission of ASA College is to educate a diverse and qualified student population to become responsible professionals committed to lifelong learning by equipping them with a firm academic foundation and career-specific competencies. ASA offers high-quality degree and certificate programs that respond to the needs of students and employers in a global economy.  ASA faculty and staff are dedicated to maintaining professionalism and institutional integrity in a student-centered environment.

Core values defining what ASA is and what it aspires to be Respect: and distinguishing ASA from other institutions of higher We appreciate individual differences and diverse opinions education focus on student centeredness, accountability, and work together to create a mutually supportive respect, and integrity. environment. Student Centeredness: We treat each other with dignity and appreciate individual We value and respect all students as unique individuals. contributions regardless of position within the college. We assist students in realizing their educational goals and Integrity: provide students with a positive educational experience. Our actions and words signal the institutional integrity of our Accountability: college. We understand and value our individual roles in the college. We embrace honesty and base our decision-making on a combination of high ethical standards and practical We take responsibility for processes, decisions, and outcomes considerations. within our scope of influence. 7

ASA HISTORY

Founded in 1985, ASA began with Alex Shchegol teaching Computer Programming and Information Technology and a class of 12 students. Known then as “Advanced Software Medical Assisting. Analysis,” the institute focused on mainframe computer pro- In the following years, ASA continued to develop new gramming, as New York had a dire shortage of qualified pro- programs. ASA added five new Associate of Occupational grammers at that time. Over the years, as technology revolu- Studies degree programs in Business Administration with tionized how every major industry operates, ASA has created Management Information Systems, Healthcare Office Ad- and updated programs to meet new market needs. Advanced ministration, Network Administration and Security, Office Software Analysis was abbreviated to ASA Institute in the Administration and Technology, and Pharmacy Technology. nineties to reflect the evolving mission of the institution. ASA also acquired additional space at its main location in Since its inception, the college has grown to more than 5,000 Brooklyn to accommodate its growing student population. students, 17 programs of study, and 2 large, centrally-located In 2005, ASA expanded its operations to midtown Manhattan campuses in midtown Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn. where the college established an Extension Center at Herald Today, in addition to computer technology, our programs of Square. ASA also expanded its academic offerings to include study focus on the rapidly-growing industries of healthcare, two new Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree pro- business and legal studies. grams in Health Information Technology and Criminal Jus- Consistent with the needs and capabilities of our student tice. body, which includes highly motivated and mature immi- In 2010, ASA received approval to offer AAS in Nursing. grants, ASA programs have always featured a “hands-on” training component. In 2010, ASA received accreditation from The Middle States Commission on Higher Education. ASA Institute In 1999, ASA received authorization from the New York officially changed its name to ASA College upon attainment State Board of Regents to confer degrees in Accounting, of regional accreditation. 8

ABOUT ASA

A ccreditations And The contact information is: Approvals Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education ASA College is authorized by the New York State Board of Programs (CAAHEP): Regents to confer Associate of Occupational Studies and As-  25400 US Highway 19N., Suite 158 sociate in Applied Science degrees. All degree and certificate Clearwater, FL 33763 programs are registered by the State Education Department.  (727) 210-2350 The contact information is as follows:  www.caahep.org

New York State Education Department ASA is also approved by the New York State Education De- Office of College and University Evaluation partment for the training of veterans and is authorized under  Education Building Annex, 5 EB, North Mezzanine Federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. Albany, NY 12230  (518) 474-5851 Program offerings  www.highered.nysed.gov/ocue/ All ASA curricula are built upon a philosophy that balances ASA College is accredited by the Commission on Higher academic preparation, professional training, and hands-on Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and experience. Each program offering is designed around in- Schools (since June 2010). The contact information is as dustry requirements and pragmatic experience that promotes follows: the acquisition of skills needed to enter the workforce. Under the aegis of six academic divisions, the college offers 12 de- Commission on Higher Education Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools gree programs and 6 certificate programs. The divisions and the programs offered by ASA are listed below. Furthermore,  3624 Market Street ASA’s Division of Arts and Sciences offers a full complement Philadelphia, PA 19104 of general education and liberal arts courses in addition to (267) 284-5000  five levels of ESL Language Training.  www.msche.org

ASA College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for In- Division of Business HEGIS dependent Colleges and Schools. The contact information is • Business Administration- A.O.S. Accounting 5004 as follows: • Business Administration with Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools Management Information A.O.S. 5099 Systems (not currently offered) 750 First Street NE, Suite 980 Office Administration and  • A.O.S. 5005 Washington, DC 20002-4223 Technology Tel: 202.336.6780 Office Technology and  • CERTIFICATE 5004  [email protected] Administration • Executive Legal Assistant CERTIFICATE 5005 Additionally, ASA College’s Associate of Occupational Stud- ies degree program in Medical Assisting is accredited by the Division of Computer Technology HEGIS Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education • Computer Programming and A.O.S. Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Information Technology 5103 Medical Assistant Education Review Board (MAERB). The • Network Administration A.O.S. program has been placed on probationary accreditation as of and Security 5104 May 2015. • Computer Support Specialist CERTIFICATE 5104 ABOUT ASA 9

• Internet Client-Server CERTIFICATE FISCAL YEAR RATE TYPE RATE Application Development 5103 • PC Client-Server Programming CERTIFICATE 5103 2013 3-year draft rate 10.6% Division of Health Disciplines HEGIS 2012 3-year official rate 10.6% Healthcare Office • A.O.S. 5099 Administration 2-year official rate 5.6% 2011 • Health Information Technology A.A.S. 5213 3-year official rate 6.3% • Massage Therapy A.O.S. 5299 • Medical Assisting A.O.S. 5214 • Pharmacy Technology A.O.S. 5201 MEMBERSHIPS • Medical Office Assisting ASA College, its faculty and staff, maintain memberships CERTIFICATE 5214 with Medical Billing in the following professional higher education and civic organizations: Division of Legal Studies HEGIS • American Association of Collegiate Registrars and • Criminal Justice A.A.S. 5505 Admissions Officers • Paralegal Studies A.A.S. 5099 • American Association of Medical Assistants Division of Nursing HEGIS • American College Personnel Association • Nursing A.A.S. 5208 • American Accounting Association • American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers The shorter certificate programs fully articulate into the de- Association of Computing Machinery gree programs in their particular field. Detailed descriptions • for each of the above programs are available in this catalog. • Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Basic skills development courses are available in ESL, col- • Career Colleges Association lege reading and writing, as well as mathematics. • Eastern Association of Student Financial Aid Certificate programs can be completed in two semesters of Administrators full-time study. Degree programs can be completed in four • Foundation for Accounting Education semesters of full time study. Students may select the option • NAFSA International Educators Association that best suits their short or long-term educational and em- • National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) ployment plans. • National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) STUDENT RETENTION, • The New York State Financial Aid Administrators PLACEMENT, GRADUATION, Association, Inc. (NYSFAAA) and cohort default RATES • National Business Educators Association ASA Graduation Rate as calculated and published by the In- • National Career Development Association (NCDA) tegrated Postsecondary and Education Data System (IPEDS) • National Association of College and Employers (NACE) of the National Center for Evaluation Statistics is 27% for • National Student Employment Association the 2012 cohort. • Teachers of English as a Second Language The College’s graduation and placement rates for each program of study, are published on the ASA Website. Go to FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT http://www.asa.edu/disclosure.asp to download this informa- ASA College has two New York City locations: the Main tion. Campus in downtown Brooklyn and the Extension Center ASA College Cohort Default rates as calculated and pub- in Manhattan/Herald Square area. ASA College provides ex- lished by the U.S. Department of Education are: tensive student support services that include counseling in academic and non-academic areas, unlimited tutorials, placement and career services, and a comprehensive externship program. To provide students with maximum access, these 10 ABOUT ASA

ASA services are available from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on week- The college is located within walking distance from the Flat- days and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends. If additional assis- bush Avenue station of the Long Island Rail Road. There are tance is needed, a student can contact the division chair or several private and municipal parking garages close by. his/her student advisor via phone or e-mail. The Manhattan Extension Center is located in the vibrant ASA continuously updates its technology across the college heart of midtown, across the street from Macy’s at Herald to reflect current industry standard practices so it closely Square, and a block away from the Empire State Building. matches actual employment conditions. The college also This location features 36 newly constructed classrooms, 17 provides supervised computer and medical labs for student administrative offices, 6 faculty lounges, 3 student lounges, project work 7 days a week. 14 computer labs, 2 ESL/language labs, a library, a learning center and a clinical performance laboratory. About 20 min- The Brooklyn Campus is situated in the borough’s bustling utes by subway from the Brooklyn campus, this site occu- downtown MetroTech district, surrounded by major world pies 7 floors located at 1293 Broadway (at the corner of 34th banks and brokerage companies, not far from Brooklyn Bor- Street). ough Hall. It occupies 110,395 square feet of prime space, which includes 48 lecture rooms, 22 computer labs, a dedi- ASA’s Manhattan site is adjacent to the major 34th Street- cated networking/technology tutorial lab, 9 fully equipped Herald Square subway stop on the B, D, F, Q, M, N and R clinical laboratories, a dedicated clinical skills performance lines. It is also close to the 34th Street-Penn Station subway lab, a pharmacy lab, 2 medical coding labs, 2 ESL/language stop on the A, C, and E lines. labs, a fully-equipped learning center, the Arthur J. Hidalgo The following bus lines also stop nearby: M5, M7, M16, M32 Library and Resource Center, a state-of-the-art Writing Cen- and M34. Express buses from the five boroughs also stop ter, the Testing Center and a student lounge. The main build- near this campus. ings on this campus are located at 81 Willoughby Street, 151 Lawrence Street, and 383 Pearl Street. The New Jersey Transit Path Train station at 34th Street is within short walking distance. Several private garages are The closest subway stations to all three buildings are: Hoyt- within walking distance of the center. Schermerhorn Street on the 2, 3, and G lines; Borough Hall on the 4 and 5 lines; Jay Street/Borough Hall on the A, C, and A map of both location areas is on the inside back cover of F lines; and Lawrence Street on the R line. this catalog. The following bus lines also stop nearby: B25, B26, B38, B52, B61, B67, and B75. 11

ADMISSION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

ADMISSIONS OVERVIEW Passing Scores: TOEFL Applicants to all ASA programs undergo a selection process IELTS Paper-based Computer-based Internet-based that focuses on basic skills assessment. In evaluating candidates, ASA looks for motivation and maturity, the potential 500 197 71 5.5 to grow and develop, as well as evidence that applicants can ASA offers five levels of ESL language training. It is exten- benefit from the challenging education offered by the college. sive and covers all necessary skill areas: reading, writing Above all, ASA seeks motivated students who choose to be (including grammar), pronunciation and diction, communi- active learners and want to relate their academic studies to cation (listening and oral skills). (A table of placement tests their occupational objectives. and corresponding remedial courses is in Appendix B of the Admissions decisions are made without regard to age, gender, catalog). race, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, physical capa- Applicants who have successfully completed credit-bearing bility, marital or parental status, or sexual orientation. courses in English and Math at any comparably accredited HOW TO APPLY TO ASA post-secondary institution may be exempt from the placement tests. They should supply an official transcript from Interview: Applicants who live within commuting distance their previous college(s) and complete the “Basic Skills Test to ASA must be interviewed by an Admissions Advisor. In Exemption Request” form. addition to discussing education and career goals, applicants learn about admission requirements, programs of study, ca- Applicants for Healthcare Office Administration program reer planning, financial aid programs, student support servi- must also take a typing test to determine whether there is ces, and registration procedures. need for remedial courses in keyboarding. Applicants and their families may request a bilingual Admis- Applicants for the Nursing program must submit their scores sions Advisor from ASA’s multilingual admissions staff. for the NLN pre-entrance examination. Application for Admission: Candidates for admission must After The Tests: Applicants meet with Admissions Advisor complete an application, submit a high school transcript re- to clarify their academic and career goals, review the test request form, and pay the non-refundable application fee. All sults and obtain answers to additional questions. supporting documents become the permanent possession of After Being Admitted to ASA: Students meet with the Reg- ASA and will not be returned. istrar to receive schedule for classes. To ensure successful Placement Tests: Applicants are required to take the COM- transition to college level work, students will be scheduled PASS placement tests administered by ASA, to determine if for non- credit ESL or remedial courses based on the results there is a need for remedial course work in reading, writing, of their placement tests. Students needing more than one re- mathematics or English as a Second Language. International medial course are advised to attempt no more than 12 credits applicants who are non-native speakers of English, or appli- in their first semester. cants who graduated from a high school in a foreign country Entrance Requirements and Qualifications to Enroll into are required to take a placement test to determine the neces- Nursing Program (RN): sary level of ESL remediation needed. The ESL Placement Applicants with high school diplomas or GED must pass test can be waived if the applicant passed TOEFL or IELTS. placement test with no remedial classes or have acceptable (The table of passing scores is included in Appendix B of this college transfer credits in English Composition and College catalog). The applicant will have to take the regular COM- Math. PASS placement tests administered by ASA. Applicants with foreign high school diplomas must pass ESL test with level E and math placement test with no remedial classes or have acceptable college transfer credits in English Composition and College Math. 12 ADMISSION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

The following students are unconditionally entitled to take ASA College use the Accuplacer’s Reading Comprehension, NLN exam: Sentence Skills, and Arithmetic tests for assessment of ATB 1. High school graduates with average 80% or above or students. To be accepted into a qualified program at ASA GPA 3.0 or above. College, an applicant must obtain the minimum scores on the 2. Applicants with high school diplomas or GED and college ATB tests. credits with GPA 3.0 or above. 3. Applicants with high school diplomas or GED and As our academic programs also include an English as a Sec- either a Baccalaureate or Associate degree with GPA 3.0 or ond Language (ESL) component, students whose native above. language is not English and who are not fluent in English The following students will be eligible to take NLN exam un- may take the Combined English Language Skills Assessment der certain conditions: (CELSA), Forms 1 and 2. 1. Applicants with High School Diploma or GED and no college credits should take 2 semesters at ASA and earn TRANSFER STUDENTS & GPA 3.0 or above. ADVANCED STANDING 2. Applicants with high school diplomas or GED and APPLICANTS Associate degrees from ASA with GPA below 3.0 should take 1 semester at ASA and accumulate GPA 3.0 or above A transfer student is a student who has previously attended in order to qualify to take NLN exam. another degree-granting post-secondary institution and has Applicants should produce official college transcripts from successfully completed at least one credit-bearing course. all previously attended colleges. Applicants who have successfully completed credit-bearing Additional requirements for nursing students are detailed in courses at any comparably accredited post-secondary institu- ASA’s Nursing Handbook. tion may be able to transfer courses comparable in content and length to ASA within the discipline offered at the col- PROOF OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION lege. Students are required to complete a minimum of 50% OR ITS EQUIVALENT (GED) of the courses in the program at ASA. Transfer credit will Acceptable forms of proof include, but are not limited to, the be evaluated once an official copy of the previous college original or copies of the following: transcript is received. A transcript is considered to be official • a high school diploma or transcript. If this document is when stamped with the official college seal, signed by the not in English, the applicant must provide an official trans- appropriate college official and received directly by ASA’s lation. If the names on the diploma (or transcript) and on Registrar’s Office in a sealed envelope. Catalog and course the ASA application are different, the applicant must descriptions may be requested as well. provide official documentation (such as a marriage license) where both names appear; Students may not be excused from taking placement exami- • college transcript stating that the basis of admission was nations unless the Registrar’s office has an official transcript high school graduation; at the time of registration. Applicants are strongly encour- • attainment of a GED; aged to complete the transfer credit evaluation process prior • U.S. Department of Defense DD-214 form that indicates to registration to avoid any potential scheduling and financial graduation from high school. aid problems. • The Nursing program requires submission of a high school diploma and official high school transcript demonstrating As program length and semester schedules are determined a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) or better. by the number of remedial courses the student must take as APPLICANTS WHO DID NOT GRADUATE a result of their placement test scores, it is the responsibility FROM HIGH SCHOOL OR EARN A GED of an applicant to provide all the necessary documentation in a timely manner. Adults who have not yet earned a high school diploma or its equivalent may be eligible to enroll under the “Ability to Transfer credits will be considered for individual courses for Benefit” (ATB) determination. ATB candidates must be at which a grade of “C” or better has been achieved. Courses least 19 years of age at the time they apply and able to pro- may be eligible for transfer within the following time con- vide evidence that they have been out of school for at least straints since previous study was completed: one year or that their high school class has graduated. Appli- • Introductory Courses (Codes 100-110) 10 years cants must also successfully pass ATB entrance exam admin- • All Arts and Sciences Courses 10 years istered by an independent proctor. • Courses With Codes 115 and higher 5 years • Career Development Course Non-transferable Students enrolled in eligible ASA programs in New York (CDV 100) from other institutions state can earn their High School Equivalency Diploma • Career Development Course through college credits. (CDV 100) taken at ASA 5 years ADMISSION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 13

Nursing students who transfer college credits must have • Demonstrate that they have sufficient funds to pay for all earned a grade of 2.5 (C+ or better) in General Education educational and living expenses. courses. International applicants who submit the required materials Additionally, students enrolled in the Medical Assisting pro- and meet admissions requirements are issued an I-20 Form gram may transfer credits into their major only from CAA- (Certificate of Eligibility for Non-Immigrant (F-1) Student HEP-accredited degree-granting institutions. Status for Academic and Language Students). ASA may accept transfer credits from colleges and universi- Applicants with F-1 student status are admitted as matriculat- ties outside of the USA for similar, verifiable, credit-bearing ed students only and must attend ASA full-time. International coursework. However, it is the student’s responsibility to pro- students are encouraged to enroll in a medical insurance plan vide the Registrar’s office with official transcripts accompa- and must arrange for their own housing. Student financial aid nied by official translation and course-by-course evaluation is not available for international students. of the courses in the transcripts by a recognized credential evaluation agency, e.g. WES. Nursing students will not be STUDENT IMMUNIZATION able to transfer courses in their major. Science courses may REQUIREMENT be transferred if the credits are earned for identical courses In accordance with New York State Public Health Law, Sec- are from an accredited college and the grade earned for the tion 2165, all students attending ASA College who were born course is a “B” or better. on or after January 1, 1957, must provide written proof of ASA acknowledges that alternative methods of learning are adequate immunization records against measles, mumps, essential to the growing demands of the modern students and rubella. Acceptable proof of immunity consists of a where educational needs might not be met by attending a tra- certificate of immunization signed and stamped by a physi- ditional institution. To that end, ASA may award academic cian or licensed health care provider that documents measles, credits evaluated on an individual basis. Prior learning as- mumps, and rubella immunity within 30 days. sessed by nationally recognized advanced placement exami- If a student is exempt because of age, medical reasons, or nations such as CLEP®, DANTE and /or UExcel® exams. religious belief, he/she must submit a certificate of immu- Additional information for CLEP® is available in Appendix nization exemption to the Registrar’s Office, within 30 days C of this catalog. Students may also be awarded credits for of starting an ASA program. (This policy is not applicable to verifiable IT industry standard certifications obtained from students in ASA’s Nursing program.) Proof of immunization, nationally recognized organizations such as Microsoft, CIS- exemption, or record of first dosage of MMR vaccination is CO, and Sun Systems, etc. The request should be submitted a condition for registration and class attendance. Residents to the Division Chairperson for further evaluation. of ASA’s student housing are also required to show proof of ASA awards exemption credit for its Freshman Skills Semi- meningitis vaccination prior to obtaining student housing. nar if the applicant has successfully completed at least one Students who do not provide documentation of full MMR semester of credit-bearing courses at another regionally ac- vaccination within the first 30 days of their semester will be credited institution. ASA College does not award academic prohibited from attending classes and are subject to admin- credit for life/work experience. istrative withdrawal. Complete information on this requirement is included in the admissions decision packet. THE INTERNATIONAL STATEMENT OF HEALTH APPLICANT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICAL PROCESS ASSISTING, MASSAGE THERAPY AND Under authorization from the U.S. Department of Homeland NURSING STUDENTS Security, ASA admits and enrolls non-immigrant (interna- Prior to the end of the first semester, every student admit- tional) students. International applicants are required to: ted to the Medical Assisting, Massage Therapy and Nursing programs must be vaccinated against Hepatitis B. In addition, • Complete the Application for International Student Admission. applicants for Nursing and Massage Therapy programs are required to provide the following: • Meet ASA College admission requirements. • Provide evidence of high school and, if applicable, college 1. Submit annually written proof of current health examina- education. Such evidence may include copies of the awards tion with PPD screening test. (diplomas, certificates, degrees) or a notarized copy of 2. Immunization titres must be submitted prior to registration high school transcript or academic record. Documents that in the first semester. are not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation. 3. For the Massage Therapy program, drug screening may also be required. 14 ADMISSION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

STUDENT DISABILITY FOUR CATEGORIES OF SERVICES ADMISSIONS ADMISSION STATUS PROCEDURE MATRICULATED STUDENTS ASA College will provide reasonable accommodations to Matriculated status is granted to students who are accepted qualified, enrolled students with documented disabilities. Af- into, and recognized as working toward, an ASA degree or ter student need is determined, reasonable accommodations certificate program. Degree and certificate requirements for will be provided on an individualized basis. matriculating students remain in effect from their first semes- A reasonable accommodation is a modification, or adjust- ter at ASA until they graduate. Matriculated students are also ment, to instructional methods and/or a course, program, ser- given priority in class enrollment. They may attend classes vice, activity, or facility that enables a qualified student with on a part-time (1 to 11 credits per semester) or full-time (12 a disability to have equal opportunity. An equal opportunity or more credits per semester) basis and schedule their classes means an opportunity to attain the same level of performance during the days, evenings or weekends. In order to be eli- or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges as are available to a gible for federal or state financial aid, a student must be ma- similarly-situated student without a disability. triculated. The following procedures have been implemented to ensure NON-MATRICULATED STUDENTS that any student with a disability is given the opportunity to Non-matriculated status is granted to any student who is reg- receive reasonable accommodations. istered for credit-bearing courses but has not been admitted 1. During the admissions process, the applicant identifies into a degree or certificate program. Students with a non-de- that he/she has a disability. The prospective student is self- gree status may transfer their credits to a degree or certificate identified to the Director of Student Disability Services program by completing an application for status change with for an intake. the Office of Admissions. Non-matriculated students are not 2. The Director will refer the prospective student to a eligible for student financial aid. professional for a diagnostic evaluation. This professional could be a psychologist, psychiatrist, ophthalmologist, or VISITING STUDENTS certified audiologist. Students in attendance at other colleges who wish to take 3. The Office of Student Disability Services will review the documentation and notify the student if he/she is eligible courses at ASA may enroll as visiting students. They must for accommodations. submit to the Office of Admissions an official letter certify- 4. The Office of Student Disability Services will consult ing that they are in good academic standing at their home with the Director of Students Services to determine college and have permission to take a course(s) at ASA. The whether the College can provide the accommodations for visiting student status is valid for one semester. the prospective student. 5. Once the student is admitted and enrolled, the Office of READMITTED STUDENTS Student Disability Services will send written notification Former matriculated students who wish to resume their stud- to the student’s professors stating the required ies at ASA may request readmission by completing a new accommodations for their classes. application for admission, reentry appeal application and, if 6. All students with a disability will be given reasonable accommodations in and outside of the classroom. necessary, providing supporting documentation regarding the circumstances that resulted in discontinuance or inter- ADMISSIONS DEFERRAL ruption of studies. While readmission candidates may not have to resubmit copies of records already on file, their prior If a student was accepted to ASA but cannot attend the cur- tuition balance and/ or student loans status must be cleared rent semester, he/she can defer admission by writing to the before their application may be considered. Vice President for Admissions and Marketing. A student’s request for readmission will be reviewed by the Letters of deferral must include the applicant’s name, social Committee on Re-entry Appeals within 30 calendar days of security number, program, semester of application or accep- its receipt. If readmission is granted, the student will be re- tance, reason for deferral, and the semester to which the ap- quired to: plicant would like to defer. Admission may be deferred up to one year (three academic semesters including summer) from 1. meet the provisions of the catalog that is in effect on the the semester of application. After one year, a new application date of readmission and (including the application fee) will be required. Students who 2. adhere to any stipulations regarding readmission to college. attend other academic institutions in the interim must reapply for admission. 15

STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION WORK-STUDY ASA believes that every qualified student, regardless of fi- The federal work-study program allows students to earn part nancial ability, should be able to obtain a college education. of their financial aid award through employment. Work-study The Financial Aid Office helps match qualified applicants students are employed either at a community organization or with the best aid programs to achieve their educational goals. with an ASA department in positions that, whenever possible, It also provides students with assistance in applying for and complement their educational program. receiving this funding. Matriculated students are often eligible for awards from multiple sources if they attend ASA on APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL at least a half-time basis. AID Students are strongly encouraged to apply for financial aid AVAILABLE AID PROGRAMS as soon as they are admitted. Applicants are invited to meet To meet the needs of our diverse student population, ASA individually with a financial aid officer to discuss their eli- participates in federal, state, and institutional student finan- gibility, application requirements, and available sources. To cial assistance programs. Grant and loan programs are avail- apply, they’ll need to initially submit: able to applicants who meet general and program-specific • A “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” (FAFSA); eligibility requirements. • A New York State Express TAP Application; GRANTS • An application and promissory note for Federal Direct Loans, if necessary; A grant is a gift that does not have to be repaid. It is awarded on the basis of financial need. Money from grant sources is • A valid social security card; normally included in a student’s Financial Aid Eligibility • A valid driver’s license or any other form of official picture Notice, if he/she meets eligibility guidelines and funding lev- ID; els permit. Specific grant programs include the Federal Pell Grant, the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity • Proof of citizenship or eligible non-citizen status. Grant, and the New York State Tuition Assistance Program After the first interview, students will receive an itemized list Grant. of additional documents that will need to be submitted for financial aid consideration at a subsequent interview. SCHOLARSHIPS There are several scholarships at ASA. Some are designed to AID PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS help students as they begin their college careers; others are Within this section there are brief overviews of aid programs awarded as they progress in their major. Most are based on available at ASA or from federal or state agencies outside merit. of the college. Additional information on these programs is available from the Financial Aid Office. LOANS An education loan is a form of financial aid that must be re- FEDERAL AID ELIGIBILITY paid with interest. It allows students to postpone repayment until after they have completed their education or have with- REQUIREMENTS drawn from the college. Repayment time schedules depend Students must meet general and program-specific eligibility on the loan program. As of 7/1/2010 all students must apply requirements established by the U.S. Department of Educa- through the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. tion, which include the following: 16 STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

• Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen. Special Requirements: • Have a valid Social Security number. ASA programs are taught on an accelerated schedule. In order to maintain eligibility for the accelerated TAP award (any • Have financial need (except for some loan programs). third consecutive TAP disbursement), students must earn a • Have a high school diploma or a GED. minimum of 24 credits in the preceding two semesters. One • Be enrolled at least half time as a regular student in non-credit remedial course is allowed per semester for the an eligible program and working toward a degree or completion of the 24 credit requirement. certificate. Important note for students with foreign high • Not owe a refund on a grant or be in default on a student school diplomas: loan. • Students with foreign high school credentials must pass a • Demonstrate compliance with applicable anti-drug federally approved Ability-To-Benefit test or a High regulations. School Equivalency test (GED) before they receive their first APT award. • Register with the Selective Service System if required to do so. • Students must pass the ATB exam within the add/drop period of the term in order to qualify for the award for that • Maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP) as a student. term. Students whose first language is English will take the See the Satisfactory Academic Progress Charts at the end COMPASS ATB test. Required passing scores: Writing = of this Catalog. 32; Reading =62; Math = 25. • Students, for whom English is not their first language, NY STATE AID ELIGIBILITY will take the COMPASS ESL ATB test as well as a Math REQUIREMENTS FOR THE component from the COMPASS test. Required passing TUITION ASSISTANCE scores: Grammar = 64; Listening = 70; Reading = 70; PROGRAM - TAP Math = 25.

Students must: FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY • Meet the general federal eligibility requirements. COMPUTATION • Be a legal resident of New York State and have resided in The formula for determining a student’s eligibility for federal New York State for at least 12 months immediately or state financial aid is complex. Factors that influence this preceding the first semester for which Tuition Assistance calculation include but are not limited to: Program (TAP) assistance is sought. • Cost of Attendance • Be enrolled and matriculated in an eligible program of study. This is the estimated cost of education-related expenses while attending ASA. It includes tuition and fees, room and board, • Not be in default on repayment of State awards or on a books and supplies, and personal expenses (e.g. transporta- student loan. tion and miscellaneous items). • Have proof of high school graduation. • Expected Family Contribution (EFC) • Maintain satisfactory academic progress according to standards prescribed by New York State. See the “SAP Chart” - This is the amount the applicant, and (if applicable) the ap- “Appendix A” of this catalog. plicant’s parents, are expected to contribute toward the cost of attendance. • Maintain a 2.0 GPA after accumulating a total of 24 TAP points (an equivalent of 4 semester payments). This contribution is calculated by using federally legislated “needs analysis” guidelines. While the same procedure is • Be matriculated full-time, taking at least 12 credits per used for all applicants, the resulting expected contribution semester applicable to their program of study. will vary due to factors like past and present income; sav- Aid for Part time Study (APTS) is not offered by the Institu- ings, assets, and debts; family size and the number of persons tion. enrolled in post secondary education; and special circum- STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 17

stances unique to the family (e.g. unusually high medical ESTIMATED 2015-16 expenses, cost of secondary school tuition, dependent care EXPENSES FOR FULL-TIME expenses). STUDENTS • Financial Need Financial Need = Cost of Attendance – Expected Family The Financial Aid Office will use these estimated costs for Contribution 8 months (2 ASA semesters) during the 2015-2016 award period. (Need is equal to an applicant’s cost of attendance minus his or her expected family contribution). This determination is based on the information in the stu- STUDENTS WITHOUT DEPENDENTS dent’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). LIVING WITH THEIR PARENTS Generally, financial aid is first allocated, through a combination of grants, scholarships and loans, to meet the basic cost Tuition & Fees $ 12,760.00 of a student’s education (e.g. tuition, fees, and books). Other living expenses are addressed if funding levels permit. Home Maintenance (room, board, and associated costs) $ 4,586.00

FINANCIAL AID PACKAGE Books and Supplies $ 1,500.00 The system of financing education with a combination of Personal $ 6,056.00 awards from all of the programs for which a student is eligible is called “packaging.” While limited funding makes it Transportation $ 932.00 impossible for ASA College to meet applicant’s full demonstrated need, the Financial Aid Office attempts, when possible, to meet most of the applicant’s financial need by offering Total Estimated Expenses $ 25,834.00 a combination of grants and loans. It should be understood that financial aid is intended to supplement, not replace, fi- STUDENTS WITH DEPENDENTS NOT nancial contributions from the applicant and (if applicable) LIVING WITH THEIR PARENTS the applicant’s parents. Generally, financial aid funds are allocated first to meet the Tuition & Fees $ 12,760.00 basic cost of a student’s education (tuition, fees, and books). If funding permits, other living expenses are addressed. Need Home Maintenance $ 15,286.00 for aid is determined by an analysis of information contained (room, board, and associated costs) in the student’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Books and Supplies $ 1,500.00 The data on these applications and the students’ files are used to calculate what students and/or their parents are able to Personal $ 6,056.00 contribute toward the students’ cost of attendance. Transportation $ 932.00

Total Estimated Expenses $ 36,534.00

Note: Students are responsible for the purchase of their own textbooks and ordinary stationery supplies which become the property of the student. While textbook costs vary, the average cost to the student is estimated to be approximately $50 to $150 per course. Textbook and supplies can be obtained at the college store. The store is provided as a convenience, but students are not required to purchase their books or supplies at the campus store. 18 STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

FINANCIAL AID DEADLINES Applicants are encouraged to complete the application process outlined herein promptly so as not to miss any of the mandatory or priority deadlines indicated below.

FINANCIAL AID DEADLINES

Must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office no later than the first Free Application for Federal Student AID (FAFSA) day of class or June 30 of the academic year, whichever comes first

U.S.Department of Education Institutional Student Must be received by the Financial Aid Office by August 31or the Information Report (ISIR) last date of attendance, whichever comes first Must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office or mailed to the New York State Express TAP Application (ETA) Higher Education Services Corporation no later than June 30 of the academic year Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity The priority deadline for funding consideration is June 1, Grant Program (SEOG) October 1, and February 1

Application deadlines are posted on bulletin boards throughout Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) the college as positions become available

ASA College Scholarship programs Application must be submitted 3 weeks prior to the class start

Note: Financial aid awards are not automatically renewable. Recipients must reapply for aid each year they expect to receive any type of student assistance. This process is generally referred to as RE-FILING. It begins in late March and students are urged to complete the process prior to the beginning of their Summer semester. ASA reserves the right to prevent students from registering for their Summer classes until the completion of RE-FILING.

APPLICATION PROCESSING to the Department of Education after the receipt of the ISIR and once classes have begun. After all forms and documents are submitted, the Financial Aid Office reviews and transmits the application to there- FOR NEW YORK STATE AID spective funding sources for processing. Students receive a Approximately 3-6 weeks after receipt of federal application personalized Financial Aid Eligibility Award letter. data, applicants receive a notification from NYSHESC that their TAP application is ready for processing. Students can FOR FEDERAL AID go on line to HESC.ny.gov to complete their application or Once processed, the Financial Aid Office receives an Insti- a hard copy can be printed for them at the Financial Aid Of- tutional Student Information Report (ISIR) that contains an fice. The student should review the ETA immediately upon “EFC”. The EFC (Expected Family Contribution) is used to receipt, and correct any errors or missing information. The confirm the amount of an applicant’s Federal Pell Grant, loan student should sign the ETA (and have it signed by his/her and campus-based awards. spouse or parents, as appropriate) and bring it to the Finan- cial Aid Office for review and mailing. If the ISIR contains minor errors, the Financial Aid Office corrects and re-transmits it for reprocessing. Approximately eight weeks later, the student will receive an award notification from HESC, which states either the However, if the ISIR has inconsistencies (such as differenc- amount of his/her award or a specific reason for denial of an es in income sources, marital status, household size, prior award. If additional information is needed for award process- school attendance) or printed comments reveal an eligibility ing, the student will receive a Request for Information form. problem, the Financial Aid Office will immediately contact If the student receives a letter of denial or a form requesting the student so he/she can explain and correct the discrepancy. additional information, he or she should bring it to the Fi- Applications for Direct Student Loans are available in the nancial Aid Office so that necessary corrections can be made Financial Aid Office. Students are strongly encouraged to within specified deadlines. complete their Master Promissory Note (MPN) on the De- Important note: The aid projections specified on the student’s Fi- partment of Education web site at StudentLoan.gov. If not nancial Aid Eligibility Notice are subject to change as a result of processed on line, MPNs are usually processed and mailed federal and/or state legislative or regulatory changes. Additional STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 19

data verification may become necessary after the time of initial ap- For the NYS Tuition Assistance Program: State awards are plication if the applicant has used all or part of his or her available disbursed directly to ASA upon school certification of the financial aid funds at another school. student’s attendance and eligibility for the specific semester. DISBURSEMENT OF Student’s Financial Aid Eligibility Notice projects that a specific award will be paid in future academic years. This is con- FINANCIAL AID tingent on several factors including the student submitting ASA’s Financial Aid Office coordinates with the Student Ac- the necessary application forms, continuing to be eligible counts Office the different types of financial assistance for for aid, and ensuring that the Financial Aid office receives a which a student is eligible. A student’s charges for direct in- valid ISIR and TAP certification roster. As previously men- stitutional costs (e.g. tuition, fees) are deferred by the amount tioned, awards involving multiple financial aid years are not of financial aid expected to be received for the duration of the automatically renewable. Recipients must reapply each year student’s program. The balance, if any, is paid on an install- if they expect to receive any type of student assistance. ment plan. Since financial aid payments are contingent upon a student For federal and state aid programs: Financial aid disburse- fulfilling certain obligations, all institutional charges remain ments are authorized according to a prescribed schedule of the student’s obligation until paid directly by the student “payment periods” (usually by academic semester). In the or resolved by actual receipt of financial aid. The college first semester of a student’s program, federal financial aid reserves the right to dismiss a student for nonpayment of payments are authorized upon receipt of a valid Institutional tuition and fees due. Student Information Report (ISIR). Subsequent payments are contingent upon a student maintaining satisfactory academic progress.

FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID

FEDERAL PELL GRANT

Description This program provides financial assistance to students who demonstrate financial need according to federal government criteria. Among the factors used to determine need are family size, family income, assets, and number of family members enrolled in college. Recipients must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens who are registered for a minimum of 6-credits in a matriculated status.

Award Amount Awards are based on the expected family contribution. Beginning 7/1/2012, students are limited to a lifetime amount of 600% of scheduled Pell awards (this is equivalent to 12 full-time semester payments). For the 2015-2016 award year, the maximum award is $5,775.00. Application Procedure Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

FEDERAL DIRECT PARENT LOAN FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS (DIRECT PLUS)

Description PLUS loans enable parents with good credit histories to borrow to pay the education expenses of dependent undergraduate students enrolled at least half-time. The interest rate is variable, but can never exceed 9 percent. The interest rate is adjusted on July 1 of each year. Interest is charged on the loan from the date the first disbursement is made until the loan is paid in full. Repayment of the loan begins within 60 days after the final disbursement for the academic year and may extend up to 10 years. Parents may choose to defer payments on a PLUS loan until six months after the date the student ceases to be enrolled at least half time.

Award Amount The annual loan amount is limited to the cost of attendance minus other need based aid.

Application Procedure Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Complete DIRECT PLUS loan application which is available on line at StudenLoans.gov or through the Financial Aid Office. 20 STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

FEDERAL DIRECT SUBSIDIZED STAFFORD LOAN Description This program enables students enrolled on at least a half-time basis to apply for a loan. Repayment begins 6 months after graduating, leaving school, or dropping below half-time. While students are in school interest is subsidized by the US Department of Education. The amount of each payment depends on the student’s total indebtedness. The minimum monthly payment is $50. The interest rate is variable, but can never exceed 8.25 percent. The interest rate is adjusted on July 1 of each year. Effective 07/01/2013, all first time borrowers will be subject to the 150% Maximum Eligibil- ity Period requirement. A borrower’s Maximum Eligibility Period for a Subsidized Stafford Loan is a period of time that is equal to 150% of the published length of the student’s academic program. When calculating remaining eligibility for a Subsidized Loan (Subsidized Usage Period), ASA will have to consider all prior Subsidized Usage Periods. Once the eligibility for a subsidized portion of Direct Stafford Loan has been exhausted, students will be able to borrow the remaining funds from the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (up to the aggregate loan limit). Award Amount Students may borrow up to $3,500 for the first year of study and up to $4,500 for the second year, depending on need. The loan amount cannot exceed the cost of attendance minus the student’s expected family contribution and other aid. Application Procedure Complete FAFSA and Application for Federal Direct Stafford Loans.

FEDERAL DIRECT UNSUBSIDIZED STAFFORD LOAN

Description This loan is available to students regardless of their or their parents’ income. The terms of the loan are the same as a Subsidized Loan, except that the student’s interest is not subsidized by the Federal government while in school. The interest rate is variable, but can never exceed 8.25 percent. The interest rate is adjusted on July 1 of each year. Interest is charged on the loan from the day the loan is disbursed until it is repaid in full. Although the student is not required to make interest payments toward the loan while attending school, it is recommended that he/she does so if at all possible. Award Amount Same as the Subsidized Direct Stafford Loan, although the independent students may borrow up to an additional $6,000 in unsubsidized loans. Undergraduate dependent students may borrow up to an additional $2,000.00 in unsubsidized loans. In addition, if the parent of an undergraduate dependent student is denied a PLUS loan, the student then qualifies for an additional $4,000.00 unsubsidized loan. Borrowers can receive subsidized and unsubsidized loans for the same loan period but the combined total cannot exceed annual loan limits. Annual loan amount is limited by the cost of attendance minus other aid. Subsidized Direct Stafford Loans must be applied for first. Application Procedure Complete FAFSA and Application for Federal Direct Stafford Loans.

FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT (FSEOG) Description This program provides additional grant assistance to students with exceptional financial need; that is, students with the lowest expected family contribution. Award priority is given to Pell Grant recipients. Funds are disbursed in the second semester of student’s core courses. Award Amount Generally, awards range from $100 to $4,000 per academic year depending on available funds. Application Procedure Complete FAFSA.

FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM (FWS)

Description FWS provides jobs for students who have applied for federal financial aid and have demonstrated need. All students eligible for Title IV will be informed during the initial packaging interview of the availability of the FWS program. The award letter will be noted to reflect students’ interest or disinterest. To all students who indicate interest in the FWS program, a FWS package with forms and instructions will be distributed. Award Amount A maximum award of $3000.00 for the program will be estimated on the initial Eligibility Notice, to the extent of available funds and available positions. STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 21

Application Procedure Students will need to meet the following requirements before they apply for a FWS position: 1. Earn a minimum of 6 core credits 2. Be enrolled in an eligible program at least half-time 3. Possess a 2.5 CGPA for on-campus positions and a 3.0 CGPA for off-campus positions 4. To indicate acceptance of the FWS award, students must submit an application for FWS employment to the FWS coordinator – this application will be included in the FWS package distributed to the students at the initial packaging interview 5. Upon approval from the FWS Coordinator, students will have to schedule an appointment with the Placement Department to review available positions and to schedule an interview. Once hired: 1. Students will be allowed to work up to 20 hours per week and must make sure that their work schedule does not conflict with their class schedule. 2. Students will not be eligible for FWS once they withdraw or are dismissed from school. 3. Students will be paid $8.75 per hour for on-campus positions and $10.00 per hour for off-campus positions. 4. Students will be paid biweekly and must submit their timesheets on a Monday following the end of a payroll period. 5. Students must maintain a 2.5 CGPA for on-campus positions and a 3.0 CGPA for off-campus positions as well as at least half-time enrollment status.

CHILD OF VETERANS AWARD

Description Awards are provided to eligible veterans and children of deceased veterans or service connected disabled veterans. Must provide verification of enrollment and any other documents required by the Veterans Administration. Award Amount Amount varies. Application Procedure Call (888) GI BILL1 (888-442-4551) or contact any regional Department of Veteran’s Affairs for information and applications.

NEW YORK STATE FINANCIAL AID

NEW YORK TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP)

Description To qualify for TAP, an applicant must be a legal resident of New York and be registered for a minimum of 12 credits per semester. Students enrolled in 2-year programs are eligible for up to 3 years of TAP for full-time study.

Award Amount The amount of the award varies depending on income, financial dependency status, and the cost of tuition. For 2014-15, TAP grants for first-time recipients range between $500 and $4,000 per award year for students who are dependent on their parents, or who are financially independent and are married and have legal tax dependents. Awards for single independent students without dependents and married students without dependents range between $500 and $3,025 per award year. Payments for accelerated study are deferred until October 1 of the following year. Additional eligibility requirements are listed on pg.14 “NY State Eligibility Requirements for the Tuition Assistance Program - TAP”. Application Procedure Complete FAFSA. You will then be mailed or e-mailed a notice regarding the completion of Ex- press TAP Application (ETA). TAP awards will not be processed until a completed ETA is received by NYSHESC. Students can mail the application to HESC on their own or bring it to the Financial Aid Office for review and mailing. Beginning with the 2010-11 academic year, HESC no longer mails hard copy applications to students. Students have the option of completing their TAP applications on line or obtaining a hard copy application from the Financial Aid Office.

Deadline The DEADLINE for submitting an ETA to HESC is June 30, 2016 for the 2015-16 Academic Year. After this date HESC will not be processing any applications for the said year and any awards estimated on the student’s Eligibility Notice with become null and void. 22 STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

NEW YORK STATE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CHILDREN AND SPOUSES OF DECEASED POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS Description Must meet state eligibility standards and be the child or spouse of a deceased police officer, firefighter, or volunteer firefighter who died as a result of injuries sustained in the line of duty. Award Amount Based on tuition, and non-tuition costs of attendance. Award equal to actual tuition costs or SUNY undergraduate tuition, whichever is less. Application Procedure Call HESC at (888) NYS HESC (888-697-4372) for information.

NEW YORK STATE VIETNAM VETERANS TUITION/PERSIAN GULF VETERANS TUITION AWARD Description Grant program for veterans enrolled in degree-granting programs for a minimum of 3 credit hours. Must meet federal and state eligibility requirements and other eligibility requirements.

Award Amount Eligible veterans may receive $500 per semester for part-time study and $1,000 for full-time attendance. Application Procedure Complete FAFSA. ETA and WTA Award Supplement. Call HESC at (888) NYS HESC (888-697- 4372) for additional information.

For other scholarships available through NYSHESC, visit their website at www.hesc.ny.gov

ASA College SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

ASA College ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP Description ASA College has established a scholarship available to all ASA graduates who have completed an associate degree at ASA and would like to enroll into another AOS/AAS program at ASA. There is no limit to the number of students who can receive this scholarship. The following are the requirements and eligibility criteria that must be satisfied in order for the student to be eligible for the scholarship: - Student must have successfully completed an AOS/AAS program at ASA College; - Student must be enrolled into a different AOS/AAS program at ASA College; - Student must be enrolled full time; - Student must complete the semester in order to receive the scholarship amount for that semester. If student withdraws from the college, he/she will forfeit the scholarship amount for that semester; - Student will not be eligible for the scholarship in any semester where he/she will be repeating (FR) more than 6 credits; - Student must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in order to maintain eligibility for any subsequent disbursement of the scholarship; - The award will be reflected on the Financial Aid Eligibility Notice and will be posted tothe student’s account upon successful completion of a semester. Award Amount A student will be awarded $1,000 per semester, not to exceed a total of $2,000.

Application Procedure Award eligibility will be determined by a Financial Aid advisor at the initial packaging interview. STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 23

ASA College ARTHUR J. HIDALGO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Description The Arthur J. Hidalgo Memorial Scholarship is available on a competitive basis to students who meet the eligibility criteria. Typical criteria include grade point average, enrollment in a specific academic program, and residence in a limited geographic area, community service or co-curricular activities. Factors on the decision matrix for consideration include essays, recommendations and interviews that reflect leadership and community service. While the minimum CGPA to qualify is 3.75, students with higher scholarship earn higher points on the decision matrix. The Arthur J. Hi- dalgo Memorial Scholarship(s) covers full tuition costs, is awarded every semester. Only students in the degree programs are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Students must also maintain a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.75 to continue to receive this scholarship in subsequent semesters. Award Amount Scholarship covers full amount of tuition and fees for each semester the student is eligible. Application Procedure Applicants must complete an ASA admissions and scholarship applications, meet within ASA Ad- missions Representative, take and pass all required placement tests, apply for financial aid, submit an essay and a letter of recommendation. Deadline for submission: Friday of the 2nd week of every semester.

ASA College DONNA CLAYTOR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Description The Donna Claytor Memorial Scholarship is available on a competitive basis to students in health disciplines programs who meet the eligibility criteria. To qualify for this award, students must be enrolled in a Health Discipline degree program at ASA College and must satisfy the following requirements and eligibility criteria: - be full time and taking at least 12 credits in the semester for which eligibility is sought; - have successfully completed one semester of core studies in the Division of Health Disciplines; - have a cumulative GPA of 3.85 or higher.

Award Amount Maximum allowance of award is $500.00 per semester, and will be awarded once per semester. Application Procedure Applicant must fill out a scholarship application form which can be obtained in the Division of Health Disciplines. Completed scholarship application form will be submitted to the scholarship committee for consideration. Applications are accepted each semester. Deadline for submission: Friday of the 2nd week of every semester.

ASA College INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

Award Amount Students with GPA between 3.0 and 4.0 - 50 % of the semester tuition charges - Students with GPA between 2.0 and 2.9 - 40 % of the semester tuition charges - Students taking all non-credit bearing ESL courses must obtain a passing grade in ALL courses in order to receive - 50% of the semester tuition charges - Students who fail any of their ESL classes or whose GPA falls below 2.0 will be eligible to apply for volunteer work scholarship. Upon completion of their approved volunteer work, they will be eligible for a scholarship of up to 40% of semester tuition charges. Application Procedure The application process requires a review of the student’s high school/college grade point average, improvement of English language proficiency, and faculty recommendations. Applicants are also required to submit a short essay describing their interest in their chosen program. For more information, contact the International Student Advisor/DSO. Final decisions will be made by the Registrar’s office within two weeks after the beginning of each semester.

ASA College LEGISLATOR’S SCHOLARSHIP

Description In order to qualify for this scholarship, student must be recommended by a local, state, or federal legislator. The recommendation must be in the form of a letter on the legislator’s official letterhead outlining student’s merits and accomplishments which were used as the basis for this recommendation. The student must enroll in an approved degree program at ASA College and must satisfy the following requirements in order to maintain eligibility for the scholarship from one semester to the next: 1. Student must be full time and taking at least 6 core credits in any semester for which eligibility is sought; 2. Student must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0; 3. Student will not be eligible for the scholarship in any semester where he/she will be repeating (FR) more than 6 credits.

Award Amount Student will be awarded $1,000.00 per semester, not to exceed a total of $5,000.00. Award will be reflected on the Financial Aid Eligibility Notice and will be posted to the student’s account upon completion of a semester. Application Procedure Applicant must complete ASA admissions and scholarship applications, meet with an ASA Admis- sions Representative, take and pass all required placement tests, apply for financial aid, and submit the letter of recommendation. Deadline for submission: Friday of the 2nd week of every semester.

ASA College NON-RESIDENT STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

Description ASA offers a scholarship for qualified ASA students who are not residents of New York State. The following are the requirements and eligibility criteria that must be satisfied in order for the student to be eligible for the scholarship: 1. Students must document the fact that they do not reside in the State of New York. Acceptable documentation includes: utility bills; tax returns; official letters. All documents must show the student’s/student’s spouse’s name, current date, and address. Student must reestablish eligibility as often as he/she is required to refile for Federal Aid; 2. Student must be enrolled full time with a minimum of six (6) core credits. Student will not be eligible for the scholarship in any semester where he/she will be repeating (FR) more than 6 credits; 3. Student must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in order to maintain eligibility for any subsequent disbursement of the scholarship; 4. The award will be reflected on the Financial Aid Eligibility Notice and will be posted to the student’s account upon completion of a semester. STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 25

Award Amount Student will be awarded $1,000 per semester

Application Procedure Eligibility will be determined in the Financial Aid Office at the point when student is applying for all other forms of Financial Assistance.

ASA COLLEGE REGENTS DIPLOMA SCHOLARSHIP Description ASA College offers academic scholarship to qualified applicants with a Regents diploma from any of the recognized high schools in the USA. The following are requirements and eligibility criteria that must be satisfied in order for the student to be eligible for the scholarship: 1. Applicant must present a certified true copy of his/her Regents diploma to the Registrar’s Office and this must be verified by the Registrar; 2. Student must be enrolled full time with a minimum of six (6) core credits; 3. Student must maintain a minimum of 3.5 GPA for every semester; 4. Student must have no disciplinary infractions for the duration of his/her stay at ASA. Award Amount Student who gets placed into remedial courses will be awarded $500 per semester. Student who does not have to take any remedial courses will be awarded $1,000.00 per semester, not to exceed $5,000.00. Award will be reflected on the Financial Aid Eligibility Notice and will be posted to the student’s account upon completion of a semester. Application Procedure Applicant must complete the ASA College admissions and scholarship applications, meet with an ASA Admissions Advisor, submit a short essay describing his/her interest in the chosen program.

ASA College ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP

Description ASA College offers three types of athletic scholarships: full tuition scholarship; full scholarship; and partial scholarship. Scholarships are awarded based on athletic ability as determined by the head coach of the sport. In order to qualify for the award a student must comply with all college, team, and NJCAA rules and regulations, as well as all Federal and State financial aid regulations. In order to maintain eligibility, students must satisfy criteria outlined by NJCAA academic eligibility standards.

Award Amount Scholarship awards will cover one academic year at a time and must be renewed each year. Each scholarship will cover components outlined below after the application of federal and state grants and may not exceed the cost of attendance. Full Tuition Scholarship: this award is intended to cover tuition and fees during one academic year. Each scholarship may vary, based on the actual cost of tuition and fees, less any federal and state grants for which the student may qualify. In order to receive the award, the recipient must be in good academic and athletic standing. Full Scholarship: this award is intended to cover tuition, fees, books, room and board during one academic year. Each scholarship may vary, based on the actual cost of the above components, less any Federal and State grants for which the student may qualify. Good academic and athletic standing is required for continued eligibility. Partial Scholarship: covers 50% of the student’s tuition and fees, less any federal and state grants and scholarships. Good academic and athletic standing is required for continued eligibility.

Application Procedure Applicants must complete an ASA admissions application, meet with an ASA Admissions Rep- resentative, take and pass all required placement tests, and apply for financial aid by filling out a FAFSA application and completing the packaging process. Once the scholarship is awarded by the head coach, student must execute the letter of intent and the scholarship agreement form. 26 STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

ASA College AMERICAN DREAMERS SCHOLARSHIP

Description ASA College offers a scholarship to undocumented students who are not eligible to receive financial aid under federal and state law and who have graduated from a US or foreign high school, or obtained a GED. This scholarship is limited to 100 recipients per academic year. Students must produce the following documentation in order to be considered for this scholarship: 1. Proof of graduation from a US or foreign high school, or attainment of a GED. 2. Valid picture ID. In addition, students must meet the following eligibility criteria: - Student must be enrolled full time in any semester for which eligibility is sought. - If taking credit-bearing courses, student must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for the first two semesters and 3.0 cumulative GPA for subsequent semesters, and must pass all ESL/remedial courses to maintain eligibility for any subsequent disbursement of the scholarship. Award Amount Fifty percent of the semester tuition charges. Application Procedure Applicant must complete ASA admissions and scholarship applications, present proof of high school graduation or a copy of a GED for evaluation, meet with an ASA Admissions Representa- tive, and take all required placement tests. The above criteria are effective for all new students starting with the Spring 2015 semester.

THE PRE-NURSING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP

Description The Pre-Nursing Program Scholarship (PNP) has been established to provide scholarships to deserving students in the pre-nursing semester of ASA’s nursing program. Scholarships are awarded to deserving current and freshmen students who are enrolled in non-matriculated courses and who demonstrate their readiness for college level academic work based on results of the COMPASS test ( Reading >61, Writing >41 and Math >42).

Award Amount Maximum award – 60 % of the semester tuition. Application Procedure Please access application forms from ASA’s website, www. asa.edu.

ASA College Educational Opportunity Scholarship

Description ASA College offers this scholarship to all recent US High School graduates who satisfy the following criteria: 1. Students must have graduated a US High School within the last 2 years. 2. Students must have a minimum High School grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Official High School transcript must be presented as proof of the above achievement before the scholarship can be awarded. 3. Students must be enrolled full time, with a minimum of 6 (six) core credits in each semester for which eligibility is sought. Students will not be eligible for the scholarship in any semester where they will be repeating (FR) more than 6 credits. 4. Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in order to maintain eligibility for any subsequent disbursement of the scholarship. 5. Students must have no disciplinary infractions for the duration of their stay at ASA. This scholarship is limited to 100 recipients per academic year. Award Amount Student will be awarded $1000.00 per semester, not to exceed $5000. Award will be reflected on the Financial Aid Eligibility Notice and will be posted to the student’s account upon completion of the semester. Application Procedure Applicants must complete ASA admission and scholarship applications, meet with an ASA Ad- missions Representative, take and pass all required placement tests. Applicants must produce an official US High School transcript for evaluation as well as submit a short essay describing their interest in their chosen program. The final decision will be made by the Registrar’s office after all documents are received and reviewed. Effective date – Fall 2015 semester. STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 27

FINANCIAL AID EXIT 3. For Pell Grants and FSEOG, the student will have 60 days INTERVIEWS FOR STUDENTS after his or her last day of attendance or the end of the academic year, whichever is earlier, to complete verification. GRADUATING OR FALLING However in the interim, the student must have made arrange- BELOW HALF TIME ments with ASA for payment of all tuition and fees due or Students who have taken out federal student loans to help risk termination at the option of ASA College. After 60 days, pay for college are required by federal law to complete loan all financial aid that may have been due is canceled. exit counseling before they graduate or fall below half time. 4. If the applicant knowingly supplies inaccurate information The purpose of exit counseling is to remind students of their on any application or refuses to correct an error after being rights and responsibilities as Federal Students Loan Borrow- counseled by the institution, ASA must refer the case to the ers, to review the amount of their indebtedness under each Department of Education. No financial aid will be disbursed loan program, and to complete the required exit counseling to the student until the situation is resolved. documentation. Note: The information provided on financial aid applications, and any other information received from applicants by Financial Aid VERIFICATION Office staff, is kept in strict confidence and used solely for financial aid eligibility determination. All documents submitted in support of The federal government or ASA College may randomly sean application for financial aid become the permanent possession lect students for verification of data they provide. ASA Col- of ASA College. lege has developed the following policies and procedures regarding the verification of information provided by the ap- OBTAINING ADDITIONAL plicant for federal aid under the Title IV Programs: INFORMATION 1. All students will be notified verbally by the Financial Aid Enrolled or prospective students can obtain additional infor- Department if the U.S. Department of Education has selected mation on any aspect of financial aid by contacting the Finan- them for verification. Upon selection, a financial aid admin- cial Aid Office in person or by telephone. istrator will inform the applicant of the time parameters and consequences of not completing verification as well as con- The Financial Aid Office is open Monday through Friday firm what supporting documentation is required, based on the from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. most recent verification guide supplied by the Department of Former students are encouraged to avail themselves of the Education. For the 2015-2016 award year, the Department of department’s services should they encounter problems with Education requires that schools collect income data directly repayment of their loan, desire to continue their education from the IRS to verify the income reported. Copies of pre- at ASA or elsewhere, or have any questions with which the pared tax returns will no longer be accepted. Only IRS TAX Financial Aid Office might be able to assist. Return Transcripts will be considered an acceptable form of documentation. The administrator will inform the applicant The following publications are readily available to everyone: of the results of verification and any other documentation that • Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to is needed, and will assist the applicant in correcting any in- Federal Student Aid, 2015-2016 by the U.S. Department formation that is inaccurate. of Education (available in both English and Spanish); 2. ASA College may certify a Federal Direct Loan or FPLUS • Your Federal Student Loan, by the U.S. Department of application. The student has only 3 days from the time the Education (available in both English and Spanish); funds arrive at ASA to provide any required documentation. A number of informative brochures on how to pay for col- If documentation is not submitted by that time, the funds will lege, managing your finances, identity theft, etc. are also be returned to Direct Loans and the student will be respon- available in the financial aid office. sible for the amount due. 28

TUITION, FEES AND REFUND POLICY

TUITION AND FEES TUITION RATES EFFECTIVE All tuition and fees must be paid at the time of registration OCTOBER 2015: and are paid for each semester of enrollment. Tuition is deter- NURSING PROGRAM* mined by the number of credits a student takes. Tuition, fees, Tuition per credit: and related refund policies listed in this catalog are subject to Core competencies courses $ 520.00 change without notice at the discretion of the college. If tu- Required arts and sciences courses $ 520.00 ition or fees are increased, payments already made are count- Required professional courses $ 575.00 ed as partial payment. The Student Accounts Office notifies students through mailed billing statements of any additional * The following prices are effective for students first enrolled into the Nursing Program at ASA for the October 2015 semester. amounts due and payment deadlines. Tuition is based on a per credit charge for part-time students. For a list of courses, please see program description section Permission must be obtained from the Office of Academic Affairs to register for more credits than those listed in the rec- FEES FOR ALL PROGRAMS: ommended program sequence in any semester. Each request is evaluated on the basis of its merit, including the student’s Application Fee (non refundable) $ 25.00 prior academic record and commitments other than college studies. For purposes of tuition and fees assessments, stu- Registration Fee: per semester (non refundable) $ 25.00 dents are categorized either as full time or part time students. Full-time Students: students who are enrolled for 12 or more Late Registration Fee: per occurrence (non refundable) $ 25.00 credits (or credit-equivalent) in a term are classified as full- Add/Drop Fee: per course (non refundable) $ 10.00 time. Part-time Students: students who are enrolled for fewer than 12 credits (or credit-equivalent) in a term are classified Student ID fee (non refundable) $ 10.00 as part-time and are billed on a per-credit basis. Replacement Student ID fee: per request $ 10.00 Returned Check Fee: per occurrence $ 25.00 The schedule of tuition and fees for ASA College that are in Technology Fee: per semester effect for the 2015-16 college year is presented in the follow- (non refundable) $ 25.00 ing table. Student Activity Fee: per semester (non refundable) $ 10.00 TUITION AND FEES RATES Student Accident Insurance Fee: per semester $ 25.00 Externships Liability Insurance Fee: per EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 2015 semester (non refundable after course begins) $ 15.00 TUITION*: Professional Liability Insurance (Nurs- ing Program): per semester $ 12.00 Tuition: (full-time) $ 6,240.00 Graduation Fee (non refundable) $ 200.00 Tuition: ESL Courses (full-time) $ 2,760.00 - 2,940.00 Official Transcript Fee: per request $ 5.00 Tuition: (Per Credit) $ 520.00 Duplicate Diploma or Certificate: per request $ 50.00 Tuition: ESL Courses (Per Credit) Diploma Mailing Fee $ 10.00 Levels A, B, C $ 230.00 Printing Fee: per semester (first 400 pages) $ 40.00 Levels D, E $ 250.00 Tuition: Repeating Failed Printing Fee: per sheet, after allowed 400 $ 200.00 $ 0.10 Courses (Per Credit) pages for black and white printing

* All tuition charges are for 12-18 credits per semester (including Printing Fee: per sheet, after allowed 400 $ 0.15 remedial courses). The per-credit tuition rate is charged for cred- pages for color printing its below 12 and over 18. The above tuition rates are applicable to all programs except Nursing. For per credit charges of the Book charges (optional) $3,000.00 courses in the Nursing program, please see below. TUITION, FEES AND REFUND POLICY 29

CHARGES RELATED TO SPECIFIC PROGRAMS: an off-site externship has begun, the fee is non-refundable and covers students in cases of liability claims arising while CMA Examination / AAMA Membership Fee (charged in the last semester) $ 125.00 performing their duties. All externship courses require this Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) $ 105.00 fee. EKG Technician Certification (CET) $ 105.00 The Graduation Fee covers the cost of student diplomas or certificates, the processing of the foregoing documents and First Aid,CPR and AED (Medical Assisting and Masage Therapy programs or any semester related records, the graduation ceremony, caps and gowns, where student will be taking the Medical Emer- $ 75.00 and membership in the college’s Alumni Association for gencies course (MED220)) the year immediately following graduation. Payment of the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Exam $ 149.00 graduation fee is obligatory for all students completing their (CCMA) - charged in the last semester degree or certificate requirements and is not contingent upon Registered Medical Assisting Certification the graduate’s participation in the graduation ceremony. Exam (RMA) - charged in the last semester $ 110.00 Comprehensive Assessment Fee (Nursing The Official Transcript Fee provides for the cost of handling program -1st semester only) $ 500.00 and mailing transcripts of academic records. NCLEX Assessment Fee (Nursing $ 100.00 Diplomas can be mailed to students for a fee of $10 if the program-all subsequent semesters) student makes a request in writing and provides a street ad- BLS Certification Fee (Nursing program only) $ 90.00 dress, not a post office box. Printing Fee is charged to all students, every semester. This Medical Lab Coat $ 45.00 (this amount can change without notice) fee covers the first 400 pages of printing per semester. Any Medical Scrubs Uniform Charge $ 100.00 printing after the first 400 sheets will incur an additional Medical Lab Fee: per Lab $ 50.00 charge. Ten cents will be charged for each additional black Nursing Lab Fee: per semester $ 200.00 and white page and fifteen cents will be charged for each additional color page. Network Lab Fee: per semester (non refundable) $ 100.00 Network Lab Fees are applicable to students who are regis- Massage Therapy Equipment Fee: tered for the Associate of Occupational Studies in Network per semester charge $ 300.00 Administration and Security or for the Certificate program in Computer Support Specialist. The Application Fee is a non-refundable fee which repre- Medical Lab Fee is applicable only to students in the AOS sents the cost of admission processing for all full-time and degree program in Medical Assisting. It is charged in the part-time students upon their first admission to the college. semesters where students are registered for the clinical lab The Registration Fee is a non-refundable fee charged for courses. registration. Nursing Lab Fee includes coverage for lab costs. The Late Registration Fee is a non-refundable fee charged Massage Therapy Equipment Fee is applicable only to stu- after the official registration period has ended. For continuing dents in the Massage Therapy program. This fee is charged students, it is charged after the end of the designated registra- every semester and is used to cover equipment, technology, tion period in the 12th and 13th week of any given semester. and supply usage. This fee is non-refundable. For new students, the late registration fee is charged begin- Medical Scrubs are required for students in the Allied Health ning the first day of a session (day, evening, weekend). It programs. Two sets will be provided for each student at the does not apply to courses being added to an existing schedule. beginning of their programs. The Add/Drop Fee is assessed in any semester in which a First Aid,CPR and AED Fee will be charged to all Medi- student adds a course, changes from one course to another, cal Assisting and Massage Therapy students in their second or changes from one section to another after registration has semester or any semester where student will be taking the been completed. Medical Emergencies course (MED220). The Returned Check Fee provides for the collection and BLS Certification Fee will be charged to all first semester processing of checks returned unpaid by banks. Nursing program students for American Heart Association The Technology Fee is a dedicated fee charged to all stu- training in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac dents. The fee is committed to fund technology and equip- Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support ment and is non-refundable. (PALS). Student Accident Insurance Fee is insurance protection Comprehensive Assessment Fee will be charged to all first fee for students who may be injured in an accident during semester Nursing program students and includes resources college hours, subject to the exclusions of the policy. Expla- for nursing course work, assessment of student progress and nation of this fee can be found in Student Support Services NCLEX-RN review course. chapter of this catalog. NCLEX Assessment Fee will be charged to all Nursing pro- The Externship Liability Insurance Fee is required of all gram students every semester, starting with the second se- students when registering for courses that include any field mester of the program. This fee will cover continuing review work, practicum or off-campus laboratory experiences. Once and assessment of the students for the NCLEX exam. 30 TUITION, FEES AND REFUND POLICY

Tuition deposits, while non-refundable, are applied to the A tuition payment deferral is a privilege extended to a student payment of tuition. An unused tuition deposit may be applied by the college and can be withdrawn at the discretion of the to the payment of tuition for a one-year period inclusive of college. In addition, if a third party payment is not received, the semester for which the tuition deposit was made. ASA reserves the right to demand full payment from the stu- • Students who have registered for classes but do not plan to dent. Funds from any source may be used by the college for attend classes during the semester must officially withdraw payment of any and all deferred or outstanding charges. before the first day of classes or they may be liable for payment of tuition and fees. It is the student’s responsibility to follow through on all fi- • Students who are delinquent in paying tuition or fees are nancial aid paperwork to ensure timely completion of the not permitted to register for the next semester and/or process. In cases where payment of tuition and/or other obtain transcripts and other records until all financial charges is overdue, the college reserves the right to employ obligations have been met. the services of collection agencies and/or attorneys. In that event, the student shall be liable for an additional sum rep- SCHEDULE TUITION resenting interest and cost of collection including reasonable ADJUSTMENT attorneys’ fees of one third of the balance in default at the Effective Spring 2014 semester, all full time students will be time of collection. Students are also advised that their aca- eligible for a 15% tuition adjustment if their schedule fits the demic records will be obstructed prior to the end of the se- following hours: mester if all charges are not paid. Grades and transcripts will Monday - Thursday 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm be withheld until full payment is made. Friday 1:00 pm to 10:30 pm Any coursework taken outside these hours will automatically RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS disqualify students from receiving the tuition adjustment. WHEN A STUDENT WITHDRAWS Students must complete the semester and meet the satisfacto- ASA College is required by the Higher Education Amend- ry academic progress requirements to receive this adjustment. ments of 1998, Public Law 105-244 (the Amendments of The tuition adjustment will be posted as credit to each quali- 1998) to comply with the “Return of Title IV funds” for any fied student’s account. If the posted credit is larger than the student receiving Title IV funds who withdraws from any of student’s current liability, the resulting credit balance (up to our programs. This requirement does not dictate an institu- the amount of the adjustment) will be issued to the student as tional refund policy. ASA College’s refund policy will follow a refund. Students should retain copies of their class sched- the explanation of the “Return of Title IV Funds.” ule. They may need to present these copies to the Student A statutory schedule is used to determine the amount of Title Accounts Office upon request. IV funds a student has earned as of the date he or she ceas- This program may be changed or terminated at any time at es attendance. The amount of Title IV Program assistance the discretion of ASA Administration. earned is based on the amount of time the student spent in academic attendance; it has no relationship to the student’s TUITION PAYMENT PLAN incurred institutional charges. Because these requirements As a convenience to its students, ASA College offers a tuition deal only with Title IV funds, the order of return of unearned payment plan. It allows students to defer payment of 50 per- funds no longer includes funds from sources other than Title cent of the amount due to the college until the midpoint of IV. the semester. Amounts due from a previous semester must be Up through the 60% point in each payment period (semester) paid before a student can subscribe to a subsequent semes- at ASA, a pro rata schedule is used to determine the amount ter’s tuition payment plan. of Title IV funds the student has earned at the time of withdrawal. After the 60% point in the payment period, a student TUITION PAYMENT, DEFERRAL has earned 100% of his or her Title IV funds. AND COLLECTION All students are required to pay tuition and all appropriate DETERMINATION OF WITHDRAWAL fees at the time of registration. However, students who qual- Once ASA has determined that a student has withdrawn, the ify for financial assistance or loans from state federal or pri- last day of recorded attendance or academically related activ- vate agencies are permitted to defer these payments until the ity is used to determine the amount of Title IV funds the stu- receipt of such financial aid, but in no case beyond the end dent has earned. There are several types of withdrawals. For of the semester. example, if a student provides official notification in writing to the Registrar, the date of ASA’s determination would Personal checks are accepted at the discretion of the College. be the same as the student’s written notification. For a stu- Individual abuse of this policy may lead to non-acceptance dent who withdraws without providing official notification of a personal check. TUITION, FEES AND REFUND POLICY 31

to the college, ASA will determine the withdrawal date no WITHDRAWAL PROCESS later than 30 days after the end of the payment period (term). Students who withdraw from courses for any reason must of- The amount of Title IV funds earned by the student will be ficially notify the college by completing a withdrawal form based on the last day of recorded attendance. available in the Registrar’s Office. If a student fails to with- The Student Withdrawal Date (as described above) is used draw officially, ASA will determine his or her withdrawal in the following circumstances: date no later than 30 days after the end of the term. • to offer any amount of a post-withdrawal disbursement that is not credited to the student’s account within 30 days of ASA INSTITUTIONAL REFUND POLICY this date; Tuition liability is based on the tuition charges for each term • if the student or parent submits a timely response that individually. instructs ASA to make all or a portion of the post Note: This refund policy is effective for all student withdrawals dat- withdrawal disbursement, ASA will disburse the funds ed on or after October 7, 2000 and replaces all previously published within 90 days of this date; refund policies. • within 30 days of this date ASA will notify a student if a grant overpayment is due; Total tuition liability is limited to the term during which the • if ASA is collecting an overpayment ASA must require student withdrew or was terminated, and any previous term repayment of the full amount of the overpayment within the student completed. For student’s receiving Title IV funds, two years of this date; ASA will first calculate the Return of Title IV Funds to deter- • ASA will return the amount of Title IV funds for which it is mine the amount of Federal funds that have been earned by responsible no later than 45 days after this date; the student. Those funds will be applied to the students account. ASA will then apply the following liability to tuition: The computation of earned Title IV Program assistance includes all Student Financial Aid (SFA) grant and loan funds IF TERMINATION OCCURS COLLEGE MAY KEEP that were disbursed or that could have been disbursed to a During the first week 25% student. Federal Work Study (FWS) funds are not included During the second week 50% in the calculation. During the third week 75% After completion of the third week 100% In addition to aid disbursed, aid that could have been disbursed is also included in the calculation. Title IV aid that REFUND POLICY APPEAL PROCESS could have been disbursed is grant or loan funds for which After a determination has been made under the above out- the student meets the conditions for late disbursement. Note lined refund policies, a student who believes an exception is that the amount of Title IV funds that could have been dis- justified may appeal the calculation to the Committee on Stu- bursed does not include Title IV funds that the student was dent Affairs (c/o the Office of Student Accounts). To do so, not otherwise eligible to receive at the time he or she with- the student must file a written explanation citing the reason drew. an exception is being requested and must provide supporting ORDER OF RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS documentation. Exceptions to the refund policy are considered only when students present documentation of extenuat- The order of the return of Title IV Funds is as follows: ing circumstances, such as serious illness or death in the im- • Unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loans mediate family. Minor illnesses, transportation problems, job • Subsidized Direct Stafford Loans • Perkins Loan changes, or complaints about course content or instructional • Direct PLUS Loans methodology, for example, are not considered extenuating • Federal Pell Grant circumstances which justify exceptions to the refund policy. • FSEOG • Iraq/Afghanistan Service Grant Refund appeals will not be considered for students who have attended classes beyond the midpoint of the semester, nor PERCENTAGE OF TITLE IV AID EARNED will appeals be considered if they are filed more than 30 The student’s last day of recorded attendance is used to de- days following the end of the semester of withdrawal. Note, termine the percentage of Title IV earned. If the student’s last too, that refunds granted through the appeals process will day of attendance occurs on or before the student completed be awarded for credit in the subsequent semester, and will 60 percent of the payment period, the percentage earned is generally be for no more than 20 to 50 percent of the cost of equal to the percentage of the payment period that was com- tuition; no cash refunds are issued. pleted. If the day the student withdrew occurs after the student has completed 60 percent of the payment period, the percentage earned is 100 percent. 32

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

STUDENT ADVISEMENT STUDENT DISABILITY OFFICE SERVICES

Manhattan 1293 Broadway (1 Herald Sq.), 4th fl.; Manhattan 1293 Broadway (1 Herald Sq.), 7th fl.; Campus: Tel: (212)672-6450 Campus: Tel: (212)672-6450 x 1429 Brooklyn 383 Pearl Street, 1st fl.; Brooklyn 151 Lawrence Street, 2nd fl.; Campus: Tel: (718)522-9073 x 2145 Campus: Tel: (718)522-9073 x 2221

Hours: Monday-Friday: 9 am to 9 pm Hours: Monday-Friday: 9 am to 6 pm Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm (Manhattan)

The Office of Student Disability Services (SDS) provides as- Every new student is assigned a dedicated ASA advisor who sistance and information to students with documented dis- functions as a mentor throughout his/her stay at the college. abilities. This office will arrange accommodations as provid- Advisors work with students to identify and achieve their ed under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and goals. They also provide direction to students who are ex- the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. These periencing academic difficulties or want to pursue indepen- accommodations will provide equal access to academic and dent avenues of inquiry beyond the content of their current campus programs and activities for all students. courses. The Office of Student Disability Services will provide stu- For many students, the primary obstacle to success is per- dents, faculty and staff with assistance and information on is- sonal or financial. Advisors are equally capable of helping sues of access and participation for students with disabilities resolve these types of problems and can make referrals to at ASA College. It will also provide services and support that appropriate sources for assistance. promote educational equity for students with disabilities. As- While every ASA faculty and staff member is concerned with sistance includes arranging accommodations necessary for the success and well-being of each student, the student’s ad- students with disabilities to pursue their education. visor is often in the best position to understand student needs The responsibilities of the Office of Student Disability Ser- and concerns. vices include the following: Every student should use his or her advisor as a personal re- • Determine eligibility for academic accommodation based source and rely on this mentor’s experiences and expertise to upon a review of the submitted documentation. help achieve the student’s own goals and objectives. • Assure that students receive the appropriate accommoda- The Advisement Office makes every effort to inform students tions. of curriculum requirements, especially those relating to prerequisite courses. The Office’s extensive student support ser- • Assure that students interact with faculty members when vices are designed mainly to assist students in fulfilling these appropriate. requirements. • Promote self-awareness, self-determination and self-advo- Though continuity of advisement is important, students may, cacy to provide opportunities for academic success through within reason, elect to change their advisor at any time. partnership with students, faculty, and staff. • Develop strategies to negotiate campus life. • Assist the student in the determination of appropriate accommodations and auxiliary aids. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES 33

The goals of the Office of Student Disability Services are to: RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENT • Coordinate and provide reasonable accommodations. REQUESTING ACADEMIC ADJUSTMENT: • Advocate responsibly for an accessible learning environ- • Self-identify as a student with a disability and complete ment, through removal of informational, physical, and attitu- an intake meeting at the Student Disability Services Office dinal barriers. before the start of each semester. • Promote self-advocacy and self-determination, while rein- • Submit request for assistive technology and books forcing personal responsibility. converted to e-format at least 6 weeks in advance. There may be a delay in services if less notification is given. Requests for interpreting services with less than four weeks’ THE AMERICANS WITH notice for on-going classes can result in delayed services. DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) POLICY At least 3 business days are required for special requests/ STATEMENT one time services. ASA College encourages qualified students with disabilities • Be available to assist faculty in further understanding your to fully participate in the community of ASA College. All specific needs. faculty, staff, and administrators will actively support quali- • Inform the Office of Student Disability Services in a timely fied students with disabilities in all the College’s educational manner of any interruption or failure to receive agreed programs, services, and activities. upon accommodations. ASA College prohibits unlawful discrimination against qualified students with disabilities. DOCUMENTATION

PROCESS FOR STUDENTS WITH Documentation Shall: DISABILITIES TO REQUEST • Include a diagnostic statement identifying the disability, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: date of the current diagnostic evaluation, and the date of the original diagnosis. • The student must be admitted and/or enrolled at ASA College. This does not prohibit potential students from • Be current, typically within the last three years. Acceptable requesting information on programs, services, and activities documentation is dependent upon the disabling condition, before they are enrolled. its interaction with development across one’s life span, the presence or absence of significant events (since the original • Students will meet with the Student Disability Services diagnosis) that would impact functioning, and the current Director for the purpose of completing an initial intake condition of the disability at the time of the request for session and requesting specific accommodations based on accommodation. need. • Include a summary of the evaluation procedures as well as • Academic adjustments will be arranged after an intake is the name of diagnostic tests and evaluation results used to completed and the Student Disability Services Office make the diagnosis. verifies the students’ documented disability. • Provide a description of the current functional impact or RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENT limitations of the disability on learning or other major life DISABILITY SERVICES: activities. • Assess, on a case-by-case basis, the effect of a student’s • When appropriate, the examiner should address the disability on his/her ability to access programs, services, relevance of accommodation requests to the diagnosed and activities based on appropriate documentation. disability. • Identify, through documentation and discussion with the • When appropriate, the examiner should include treatment, student, the academic adjustments to be provided. medication, and assistive devices currently prescribed or in use. • Establish in-services to assist faculty and staff in understanding the needs of students with disabilities. • Be available to Faculty, Staff, and Classified personnel for consultation. 34 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Documentation Guidelines: on a need-to-know basis and only for the purpose of assuring appropriate accommodations. SDS is prohibited by law from Psychiatric Disabilities: Documentation must also include releasing any disability records or identifying information to the DSM-IV diagnosis and a summary of present symptoms, any outside entity. This includes documentation the student in a written report from a psychiatrist, licensed psychologist, provides to the SDS office when requesting accommoda- certified social worker (CSW or ACSW) or licensed profes- tions. The student may request, in writing, that information sional counselor. This document must be current within the be released to specific persons or agencies by signing a “Re- last school year. lease of Information” form. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Documentation Individual qualified to Determine Disability: must include a statement of the presenting problem; history that verifies a pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity/ • Psychologist/Psychiatrist/Neurologist: ADD, ADHD. impulsivity that currently affects learning; identification of • Psychologist/Psychiatrist/Certified Social orker.W DSM-IV criteria for ADHD; report summary and rationales for accommodations using evidence from the evaluation. • Psychologist/Psychiatrist/Certified Social orker:W Emotional Disability. Professionals considered acceptable for evaluating ADHD are licensed physicians, neurophysiologists, and psycholo- • Ophthalmologist: Visual Impairment. gists. • Certified Otologist, Audiologist: Hearing Impairment. Learning Disabilities: Documentation should validate the • Psychologist, Neurophysiologist, School Psychologist, need for services based on the individual’s current func- Learning Disabilities Specialist: Learning Disability. tioning in the educational setting. A school plan such as an individualized education plan (IEP) or a 504 plan is insuf- • Medical Doctor: Physical Disability. ficient documentation, but it can be included as part ofa more comprehensive assessment battery. A comprehensive DIRECT THREAT TO THE HEALTH OR assessment battery and the resulting diagnostic report should SAFETY OF OTHERS include a diagnostic interview, assessment of aptitude, aca- An accommodation is not reasonable if it poses a direct threat demic achievement, information processing, and a diagnosis. to the health or safety of others. In order to establish a direct Assessment, and any resulting diagnosis, should consist of threat, the college must be able to document a substantial and be based on a comprehensive assessment battery, which risk of significant harm. Concern about direct threat arises does not rely on any one test or sub-test. Individual “learning most frequently in relation to allied health and professional styles,” “learning differences,” “academic problems,” and programs in which the student’s ability to provide safe and “test difficulty or anxiety,” in and of themselves, do not con- appropriate quality care is questioned. It should be noted that stitute a learning disability. The tests should be reliable, valid the mere existence of a disability does not provide evidence and standardized for use with an adolescent/adult population. of direct threat. Nor does the possibility of a disability arising The following professionals would generally be considered constitute a substantial risk of significant harm. While an in- qualified to evaluate specific learning disabilities provided stitution may be able to make a case for “direct threat” in the they have additional training and experience in the assess- instance of a deaf nurse or early childhood education major ment of learning problems in adolescents and adults: clinical with limited vision, it would be a hard argument to make for or educational psychologists, school psychologists, neuro- these students in an English or Philosophy class. physiologists, and medical doctors. It is important to note that under the ADA the direct threat CONFIDENTIALITY must be to someone. The individual with a disability has a right to choose to assume the risk to self in the same way that Student Disability Services (SDS) has developed the follow- anyone else who participates chooses to assume the risk. A ing guidelines regarding confidentiality: All disability-relat- blind individual could not be denied participation in a hiking ed information including documentation, medical records class that covers rough terrain because of a fear that he/she including HIV or AIDS status, correspondence, and accom- might trip and fall, but it might be appropriate to deny par- modation records are considered confidential. ASA College ticipation to this individual in a scuba diving class in which and the Student Disability Services Office have an obligation participants are paired up and monitoring each other’s safety to maintain confidentiality on all disability-related informa- through visual inspection of valves and gauges. tion. Access to disability related information within SDS is STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES 35

LEARNIN G CENTER Prospective students also receive free ESL and math tutoring at the Learning Centers. Classes are conducted by the faculty Manhattan 1293 Broadway (1 Herald Sq.), 4th fl.; of the Division of Arts and Sciences. For additional informa- Campus: Tel: (212)672-6450 x 1458 tion on these classes, registered applicants should contact the Brooklyn 383 Pearl Street, 1st fl.; Admissions Office. Campus: Tel: (718)522-9073 x 2201

Hours: Monday-Friday: 10 am to 7 pm WRITING CENTER Saturday: by appointment Contact 383 Pearl Street, 2nd fl., Brooklyn; At ASA, we believe that every student is unique and no- Information: Tel: (718)522-9073 x 2212 where is this more apparent than in the ASA student population. Our students are nontraditional students who rejoin the Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm educational process from different backgrounds, professional Friday: 10 am to 4 pm experiences, and come with different strengths and learning Evenings by appointment styles. They learn complex material at different rates. Com- ing to ASA College is a new experience for these students, Located at the Brooklyn campus, the Writing Center is a many of whom are beset with temporary setbacks or special state-of-the-art facility dedicated to helping students cope needs, which can be addressed if they receive timely and ef- with the challenges they face as college-level writers. All of fective academic assistance and encouragement. The ASA the Center’s activities are designed to meet the needs of the Learning Center is committed to offering the best services college’s diverse student population. to our students and providing them with adequate means for employment. The Center provides ASA students with a level of writing instruction, assistance, and encouragement that supports their Free tutoring service is a centrally organized program which academic development in class. coordinates individualized (walk-in or by appointment sessions) or group tutorials in almost all subjects. All tutorials Composition instructors bring their classes to the Center at are conducted by our faculty members and dedicated Learn- least twice a semester to utilize its resources. In addition, stu- ing Center tutors. Class instructors set up appointments for dents who need or want extra help can make an appointment students who need additional support. The tutoring data show for a consultation. In the afternoons, one-on-one and small that students who avail themselves of the services of the group consultations are offered to students in composition Learning Center have higher grade point averages than those classes. who do not take advantage of this opportunity. Published authors, professional writers and scholars lead However, not all students who visit the Center need a tutor. workshops and seminar discussions, which provide alter- Some simply need a quiet place and an atmosphere condu- native forums for students to receive support in completing cive for study. The Learning Center provides this environ- their writing assignments. ment. Aside from tutorial help and assistance, students can The ASA Writing Center is an essential and vital part of use computers and printers when doing their homework as- the ASA community. It is a place where students are given signments. They also have access to printed materials (text- the opportunity to learn in a seminar-style, innovative envi- books, handouts, sample tests). Moreover, students get assis- ronment. Much focus is placed on students who are doing tance preparing for their mid-term and final exams. college-level research for the first time. The multi-media Since its inception in 2003 to the present, the Learning Cen- resources include computer workstations and state-of-the- ter continues to be a vital part of the ASA community. Two art audio/visual equipment. In addition, The Writing Center full-time coordinators (one in Brooklyn and the other in houses its own collection of reference books and other writ- Manhattan) supervise the day-to-day operations. The Brook- ing materials catalogued through the library. A coordinator lyn facility, covering an area of 825 sq. ft., can easily seat 32 and two full-time faculty members oversee the day-to-day students; the Manhattan Learning Center occupies 1272 sq. operations of the Writing Center, lead the seminar discus- ft. and can accommodate 58 students. sions and decide on the content of the seminars, workshops, events and resource collection. The Learning Center welcomes and encourages students to come in, study together in small groups, and participate in an In addition to being an intellectually stimulating and academ- interactive cooperative learning endeavor. In so doing, stu- ically intensive space, The Writing Center also sponsors sev- dents feel a sense of belonging to the ASA community. eral cultural activities each semester. These activities include 36 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

student poetry readings, a film series, and a writing contest. BOOKSTORES The Writing Center is also the home of Faculty Development Workshops for the college’s writing instructors. These work- Manhattan 875 6th Avenue, 4th fl.; shops are designed to help them stay current in both the peda- Campus: Tel: (212)672-6450 x 1418 gogical and creative elements of writing. Brooklyn 151 Lawrence Street, Basement; Campus: Tel: (718)522-9073 x 2174 The college’s literary journal, ASA Writer, is a semi-annual publication created under the aegis of the ASA Writing Cen- Hours: Monday-Friday: 10 am to 5 pm ter. The journal is a collection of writings produced from the (Open additional hours beginning of the semester) experiences of a multicultural community of ASA students. The journal also uses illustrations exclusively designed by As a convenience to students, textbooks and materials are ASA students. available for purchase at college bookstores. Students are encouraged to have the estimated cost of books included in LIBRARIES their financial aid package. Medical Assisting students are required to purchase scrubs and lab coats from the bookstores. Textbooks and supplies are purchased by the student and be- Manhattan 1293 Broadway (1Herald Sq.), 4th Floor; come the property of the student. Students are not required to Campus: Tel: (212)672-6450 x 1402 purchase their books or supplies from the on-campus stores. Brooklyn 151 Lawrence Street, 1st fl.; Campus: Tel: (718)534-0775 Every semester, each store also has a “buy back” event where students can sell back recent textbooks that they no longer Hours: Monday-Friday: 9 am to 9 pm need. Saturday: 10 am to 3 pm (Manhattan) COMPUTER & NETWORKING The Arthur J. Hidalgo Library in Brooklyn and the Extension LABS Center Library at the Manhattan campus serve the needs of the College’s educational programs by providing additional resources which support the many programs and courses Manhattan Campus: 1293 Broadway (1 Herald Sq.); offered as well as enhancing student learning in associated 875 6th Avenue; Brooklyn Campus: fields. The libraries’ collection of over 11,000 physical titles, 151 Lawrence Street; more than 420,000 electronic books and 54 electronic data- 383 Pearl Street; bases support all disciplines. In addition, periodicals, professional journals, and internet access provide major academic resources. The library maintains web pages which provide ASA students have access to state-of-the-art computer and easy access to the library resources. Copy machines, com- networking laboratories, where many of the courses are puters and WiFi are available for student use. Both librar- taught. Students have the opportunity to practice the course ies are enhanced by study carrels, group tables and computer material and increase hands-on skills. All these labs are workstations. ASA’s MLS-credentialed librarians provide a equipped with industry standard, fast computers with inter- wide range of services to faculty, staff and students, includ- net connectivity, and have all required software applications, ing reference help to find information for research papers, utilities and simulation programs installed and ready for use. assistance with electronic library resources and workshops At both locations, labs are open Monday through Friday dur- on a variety of information subjects. ing regular class hours. On weekends, labs remain open in the Manhattan location. The ASA library is recognized as an Advanced Electronic Doorway Library by the New York State Education Depart- The Networking Labs are well equipped with brand name ment, the Board of Regents and the New York State Library, devices with high-end specifications, including Cisco rout- in testimony to the extensive collection of electronic re- ers and switches, servers, workstations and wireless devices. sources which it makes available on campus and other loca- Students have the opportunity to practice a variety of skills tions such as home or workplace. ASA’s library is an affiliate that range from cabling the network to administering and ap- member of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, plying security policies. For some of these labs, students are and a member of METRO and WALDO. provided with special hardware devices in order to individu- alize the learning experience. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES 37

MEDICAL LABS examine, evaluate, and refine the Student Organization and explore ways of attaining maximum student participation in appropriate college activities. Manhattan 1293 Broadway (1 Herald Sq.), 6th fl.; Campus:

Brooklyn 383 Pearl Street; Campus: CLUBS AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES Hours: Monday-Friday: 9 am to 10 pm Saturday: 9 am to 2 pm (Manhattan) ASA offers students a variety of activities that complement their academic experiences at the college. Medical Assisting, Nursing, and Pharmacy Technology stu- The college encourages students to take advantage of the dents receive intensive training and hands-on applications in services offered through the following offices: Student Ad- the state-of-the-art well-equipped medical laboratories. visement, Director of Student Affairs, Academic Advising, Counseling, Social Work and Personal Services. Students practice skills ranging from phlebotomy, specimen collection, initial processing preparation, ECG, and perform The Director of Student Affairs works in conjunction with a variety of basic laboratory procedures. Activities are per- the Learning Centers, the Writing Center, Placement and Ca- formed under the supervision of a medical doctor and a clini- reer Services, and the Student Government Organization to cally trained medical lab assistant. bring workshops, clubs and activities to ASA students. Our modern pharmacy labs replete with related equipment, ASA has a variety of student clubs such as The Criminal Jus- glassware, supplies, and computer-based software packag- tice, Technology, Drama, Conversation Clubs, and Peers for es enhance meaningful participatory learning within a real Careers Club. ASA is host to the Beta Rho Chi Chapter of workplace environment. the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, the largest 2-year college honor society. It is open to students who display extraordinary academic achievement. STUDENT LOUNGES Through the Student Organization and the Director of Stu- dent Affairs, ASA provides a forum where students discuss Manhattan 1293 Broadway (1 Herald Sq.), 5th, 6th, 7th fl.; issues affecting their academic and social needs and con- Campus: 875 6th Avenue, 4th fl.; cerns. Students also explore solutions to issues such as child Brooklyn 151 Lawrence Street, 2nd fl.; care, relationship concerns, women’s health, domestic vio- Campus: 383 Pearl Street, 3rd fl.; lence, social services, career planning, self-esteem, and time Hours: During All Sessions management. ASA’s services are free for current students and recent grad- ASA is committed to providing students with an opportunity uates and are administered by highly trained professionals to relax and interact in a pleasant and comfortable environ- with experience in providing these services. ment. The college has 5 student lounges, including the James P. Maloney Student Lounge in Brooklyn. Student lounges have vending machines. ATHLETICS

Contact 151 Lawrence Street, 2nd fl.; STUDENT ORGANIZATION Information: Tel: (718)522-9073 x 2142

e-mail: [email protected] Manhattan 1293 Broadway (1 Herald Sq.), 5th fl.; Campus: Hours: Monday-Friday: 10 am to 6 pm Brooklyn 151 Lawrence Street, 2nd fl.; Campus:

Hours: Flexible Schedule Students can compete in intercollegiate athletics while attending ASA as full-time students. ASA offers 19 intercollegiate programs as a Division One member in the National Ju- Every year, students vote in a college-wide election to senior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). The teams are: lect officers to represent them in meetings with the college’s Men’s Basketball, JV Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basket- administration. ASA works with these representatives to ball, Men’s Soccer, JV Men’s Soccer, Women’s Soccer, Base- 38 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

ball, JV Baseball, Women’s Tennis, Men’s Tennis, Football, PLACEMENT AND CAREER JV Football, Women’s Cross Country, Men’s Cross Country, SERVICES Women’s Indoor Track & Field, Men’s Indoor Track & Field, Women’s Outdoor Track & Field, Men’s Outdoor Track & Manhattan 1293 Broadway (1 Herald Sq.), 5th fl.; Field, Men’s Lacrosse . Club programs are: Cheerleading and Campus: Tel: (212)672-6451 Dance. Brooklyn 383 Pearl Street, 5th fl.; Tel: (718)522-9800 Athletics brings a multitude of positive factors to an institu- Campus: tion of higher education. These positive factors range from Hours: Monday-Friday: 9 am to 7 pm enrollment, type of student, retention, graduation rates, academic success, branding the ASA name, a new source of The mission of the Office of Career Services and Alumni marketing and advertising, a collegiate feel, extra curricular Affairs is to assist students and ASA alumni in the career activity for non student-athletes (intramurals and game atten- development process. This process is an ongoing activity dance) and a greater potential from the overall student body and addresses various needs, such as choosing or changing to have pride for ASA. major, clarifying interests, obtaining part-time and summer ASA student-athletes know that athletic accomplishments job and internship experiences, planning and conducting a are secondary to academic success. Each student-athlete is professional job search, and obtaining full-time employment. expected to meet academic requirements every semester and The office offers many services pertinent to this process, and agree to academic monitoring. Progress reports are commu- continuously strives to educate, develop community, and pro- nicated between the athletic department and advisors. The mote partnerships with students, alumni, faculty, and staff of Learning and Writing Centers are available for academic ASA. support and student-athletes are also offered other support Some of the placement and career services offered include services to help them achieve academic success. College ath- but are not limited to: letics builds self-esteem, school and community spirit, and regional and national recognition. Scholarships are available • Individual Advising Sessions - Students discuss career op- to those who qualify. ASA Athletics Department is a source tions, job strategies, resume writing or employment opportu- for any additional information. nities or any topic of concern, either present or future, regarding career problems. TESTING CENTERS • Career Development Seminar Courses - A one credit Ca- reer Development seminar is a required course for graduation from all programs. Topics include: resume preparation, inter- Manhattan 105 West 33rd St., 4th floor.; viewing skills, introduction to ASA’s career services and the Campus: Tel: (212)672-6462 On-Campus Recruitment Program requirements and proce- Brooklyn 81 Willoughby Street, 1st fl.; dures, preparation for externships, dressing for success, etc. Campus: Tel: (718)522-9073 x 2056 • Job Leads and Referrals - The Placement Office main- Hours: Monday-Friday: 9 am to 8 pm tains a current listing of job leads for full-time and part-time Saturday: 10 am to 3 pm employment, as well as voluntary internships. Students are Sunday: 10 am to 2 pm scheduled for job interviews based on the job requirements and how closely their capabilities match these requirements. ASA conducts computer-based testing for a variety of sub- • Job Search Expectations - While students are expected jects and programs in its Testing Centers at the Brooklyn to assume primary responsibility for active job search, the and Manhattan campuses. ASA is an approved CLEP testing Career Services office functions as a useful adjunct to the center. Information regarding CLEP is available at the Regis- student’s own efforts. ASA’s services are not intended to trar’s office at both campuses. Our Pearson Vue testing cen- substitute for the responsibility of graduates to actively seek ter currently offers IT certification exams from CompTIA, employment on their own. The college does not promise or Microsoft Cisco, VMware and ITIL. Additional information guarantee employment to any student or graduate. on the foregoing is available at the Pearson Vue website (testing services tab). Students should also contact their division 64% of ASA’s Class of 2014-2015 were employed in their chairperson for information on the certification exams ad- field within 1 year of graduation*. ministered by the college. *Based on June 2014 - July 2015 graduates who actively pursued and obtained employment. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES 39

Each year ASA is required to provide statistical information Apartment shares and rentals can also be located through to regulatory agencies regarding the job search outcome for several Internet sites, including the Yahoo web site at all graduates for that year. It is therefore expected and re- http://rentals.classified.yahoo.com/newyorkcity/rentals/ quested that each graduate give the college evidence of the or the Village Voice web site at outcome of his or her job search, whether or not the graduate used the services of the Placement and Career Services Of- http://www.villagevoice.com/classifieds/ fice. A graduate may request that details regarding his or her work- STUDENT ACCIDENT place not be released to any individual or organization except INSURANCE as part of statistical data required by law. Annually, the of- ASA provides insurance protection for students who may be fice conducts follow up studies of graduates and employers injured in an accident during college hours, subject to the to ascertain why a graduate was not hired, to determine areas exclusions of the policy. If, as a result of an injury, an in- in which the graduate was deficient, and also determine the sured student incurs a covered medical expense, the insur- overall satisfaction of employers with ASA graduates. ance company will pay 100% of the covered charges incurred This information is used to strengthen support services pro- within 52 weeks from the date of the accident, after a $25 vided by the college to its students and is shared with the fa- deductible, up to $5,000 per injury. culty to improve the quality of our educational programs. This insurance costs $65 per year and is prorated by semester. Note: ASA College does not guarantee that students will obtain jobs The cost will be included in the tuition and fees schedules. as a result of completing a degree or certificate program. ASA Col- lege makes no representations or guarantees about positions listed by the Career Services and Alumni Affairs Office. ASA College is not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or other aspects of off-campus employment. It is the responsibility of the individual to research the integrity of the organization to which they are applying. The Career Services and Alumni Development Office does not guarantee the professional standing or otherwise endorse the companies or other organizations or individuals posting positions with the Col- lege. As part of the job/internship/externship search process, applicants are strongly encouraged to research potential employers and use their judgment in assessing the organization and the position. Employers generally offer positions to students based on their grades, attitude, work skills, knowledge of the company and industry, and past employment and personal history. STUDENT HOUSING In Brooklyn, residence facilities are available at 316 Atlan- tic Ave. The residence hall is a recently renovated five-story building, a short walk from classrooms, the library, and other campus facilities. The dormitory features 24-hour private security and cameras on every floor, has a weight room, and Direct TV and Internet connections in every room. The subway and buses are within walking distance from the Resi- dence Hall. There are two shopping malls nearby, the Fulton Mall and the Atlantic Mall, with a large variety of stores. The Residence Hall is also within walking distance from the Me- troTech Center, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Brook- lyn Bridge, and Brooklyn Heights, a neighborhood famed for a variety of entertainment and dining options. Students are charged a dormitory fee of $2500.00-$3500.00 for each semester they reside in the dorm, depending on the location of their Dormitory. A security deposit of $200.00 is required before students may move into their dorm room. 40 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

GETTING ASSISTANCE

The chart below outlines who students should contact when they need help on specific issues:

IF YOU NEED HELP WITH: GO TO:

Disputed grades, change of advisor, faculty matters Division Chairperson

Program offerings, re-matriculation Admissions Department

International student visas and international student issues International Student Advisor / DSO

Tutoring, advice regarding attendance, academics, etc Student Advisement and/or Learning Centers

Award letters, loan repayment, work-study opportunities Financial Aid Department

Problems with social services agencies Student Advisement

Services for students with disabilities Office of Student Disability Services

Tuition account status, payment plans, student refund checks Student Accounts Office

Job search leads, employment preparation, workshop schedules Career Services and Alumni Affairs Department

Enrollment verification, change of addresses, change of program requests, official withdrawal, satisfactory academic progress, academic transcripts, diplomas, requests to view permanent Registrar’s Office records, auditing classes

Outside of class hours, students may consult faculty members regarding advisement and academic support. Every full time instructor has a weekly schedule of hours for student consultation, which is available in his/her academic division. 41

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ACADEMIC YEAR Classes will be in session to meet all regulatory standards. Please note that students registered at the Manhattan Exten- ASA operates year-round and the academic calendar includes sion center must take at least one course at ASA main cam- three 15-week semesters in the Fall, Spring and Summer. pus in Brooklyn. This scheduling structure allows a student to begin at any of these entry points and complete a degree program in as little In case of extreme weather or emergencies, the closing of as 16 months of full time enrollment or receive a certificate each College location will be made available to the college in 8 months. For financial aid purposes, ASA’s academic year community over the internet and the College’s website and consists of two semesters and 24 credits. by phone as an option on the automated phone menu at each location. Schedules for delayed openings due to inclement weather will also be posted on the College’s website. SEMESTER CREDIT HOUR All courses are structured in terms of semester hours of credit. COURSE LOAD A semester credit is an academic unit applicable toward a de- To be considered full time during the regular academic year, gree or certificate offered by ASA. It is granted after the satis- students must register for a minimum of 12 credit hours. For factory completion of a course over a 15-week period, which most full time degree students, the recommended academic requires at least 15 hours (of 50 minutes each) of instruction load per semester is 15 to 18 credit hours. After the first se- and 30 hours of research and supplementary assignments, 45 mester, students with a GPA of 3.5 or above may attempt hours of externship per credit. Many courses offered at ASA an overload of more than 18 credit hours per semester with include a combination of lecture and lab. prior approval. However, such a heavy load is generally not recommended. CLASS SCHEDULES Each credit taken over the recommended program schedule To meet the needs of a diverse student population, ASA offers of the student’s particular curriculum is charged an addition- classes seven days a week within the following timeframes: al overload tuition fee at a per-credit-hour rate. To register for more than 18 credits in a single semester, a student must DAYS OF THE WEEK SESSION TIME obtain permission from his or her division chairperson, and the Office of Academic Affairs. Students are advised to give Morning Session 9:00 am to 1:00 pm themselves sufficient time to prepare adequately for all of Monday through Friday their courses and to engage in extra-curricular activities on Day Session campus as well. 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday Independent Study is available for qualified students at ASA Evening Session College. Independent Study courses follow the regular ASA 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm Monday through Friday College semester format. Students registered for Indepen- dent Study use a course manual, textbook, assignments and Weekend Session 9:00 am to 6:00 pm exams to learn and earn college credits under the supervision Saturday and Sunday of an instructor or program chair. The instructor facilitates the learning process and provides feedback on assignments Full time class schedules typically include two to three and exams in one-on-one meetings and/or written responses. classes per day. Externships may be scheduled around other Grades are based on assignments, projects and proctored classes and in coordination with the off-campus facility. The exams. This type of learning mode does not apply to ALL College is closed on legal holidays, during Thanksgiving and courses offered at ASA. Christmas recess, and during breaks between semesters in the Fall, Spring, and Summer. The academic calendar printed To qualify for independent study courses, students must have in this catalog specifies the exact dates. a cumulative GPA of 3.0 with no history of disciplinary/be- havioral or attendance issues at the College. 42 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Independent study courses work particularly well for: under local, state, and federal laws and will risk suspension or dismissal from the College. A copy of the College policy • Students with tight schedules. is available from the office of the Director of Student Affairs. • Students who need a specific on-campus class that has reached maximum enrollment for this semester. DRESS CODE • Students who move out of town without finishing their As part of its mission to prepare students for careers, ASA degree requirements, but have the ability to meet on campus requires students to dress in a manner that will create a posi- for proctored exams. tive self-image. Inappropriately dressed students may not be • Students who can’t easily attend classes because of injury permitted to attend class. Students enrolled in College Ex- or illness. ternship programs are required to follow the participating company’s dress code. • Military personnel whose duties make regular on-campus attendance difficult. FERPA • Students who live in remote locations. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is Be advised, however, that to complete an Independent Study a federal law governing how student records and information class you must be a self-motivated and conscientious student. are managed. Generally, FERPA prohibits educational institutions from disclosing private student information (such STUDENT CONDUCT as grades and social security number) without prior consent from the student. It also gives students the rights to review Students are expected to abide by all public laws; to comply student records and correct errors. with the regulations and policies of the College; and to demonstrate a positive attitude, diligence, and courteous conduct A more detailed description of the above policies and proce- toward instructors, staff, and fellow students. The College dures can be found in the Student Handbook under Students’ reserves the right to dismiss or suspend students for conduct Rights and Responsibilities. which impedes, destructs, or interferes with the orderly and continuous administration and operation of the College or REGISTRATION any unit of the College. The Registrar’s Office assists students in matters related ACADEMIC INTEGRITY to their registration for classes, including adding/dropping Pursuant to the mission of the college and its well established courses and withdrawal from classes during the semes- goals, academic integrity encompasses simple standards of ter. ASA students have the option of online registration for honesty and truth. Each member of the College has a respon- their courses through the ASA website’s student portal. The sibility to uphold standards and to take action when others Registrar’s Office will continue to provide students with in- violate them. Faculty members have an obligation to educate formation regarding their academic status for employment, students about the standards of academic integrity and to re- insurance, financial aid and veteran benefits. Students can port violations of these standards to the appropriate authori- also obtain additional copies of class and course schedules, ties. Students are responsible for knowing what the standards unofficial academic records, and request official transcripts are and adhering to them. Students should also bring any from the Registrar’s office along with other pertinent items violations which they are aware of to the attention of their in- including eligibility for graduation. structors or authorities. Any breach of academic integrity is a Students must register for classes during the designated reg- serious offense that may result in disciplinary consequences. istration period in order to attend and receive credit for any course. The student must also make appropriate arrange- PLAGIARISM ments with the Financial Aid and Student Accounts offices to Plagiarism in particular is a violation of the integrity of the meet his or her financial obligations to the college. academic community. Representing someone else’s work as one’s own is a serious academic offense and may result in Students are advised to register during the Open Registra- failure, suspensions, or dismissal. tion for Continuing Students (ORCS) week to get the most convenient schedule. Students will be charged late fees to DRUGS AND ALCOHOL register for classes in the designated late registration period. ASA strictly prohibits the illegal possession, use, or distribu- Late registration is permitted for students who have com- tion of drugs and alcohol by students on College property pleted all requirements and are in good academic standing. and at College-sponsored events. Any person found in vio- The College reserves the right to cancel courses or scheduled lation of these rules is subject to all applicable legal action sections of courses at its discretion. ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 43

Prior to the registration process, students must check to see dents are expected to attend classes regularly. Not only is if they have “holds”. “Holds” indicate that there is an ob- regular attendance necessary to derive the maximum benefit ligation to fulfill with one or more departments on campus. from education, it also helps develop good work habits and Such obligations can be financial, health services, academic attitudes that are highly valued by the program community. advising, or a disciplinary violation. If there is a “hold” on Students are expected to attend all meetings of classes for a student, that student is not able to register. To clear a hold, which they are registered, including the first and last sched- a student must go to the department issuing the hold to find uled meetings and the final examination period. Students who out what must be done to fulfill the obligation(s). Only the fail to attend the first class and who have not previously noti- department that issued the hold can remove it. fied their instructors of their absence may be withdrawn from A student is not allowed to register until all holds are cleared, the course by the Office of the Registrar in consultation with no exceptions. the instructor. Instructors have the right and responsibility to establish attendance policies for their courses; therefore, stu- To prepare for the start of classes, students should note the dents are advised to read each syllabus where such a policy classroom locations, which are printed in the class schedule is normally described. Students should be careful to observe as well as in the online schedule of courses. If a room assign- the attendance policies of their instructors since these poli- ment is not listed, students must check with their academic cies are likely to affect their grades or continued status in division for updates. All room assignments are subject to the course. Students are responsible for all that transpires in change. class whether or not they are in attendance. In all cases, responsibility for making up missed work rests entirely with GUIDELINES FOR WORK AND the student. Students absent for more than one week have CREDIT LIMITS the responsibility of reporting their absence to their advisor While the college recognizes that many students work at least and their division chairperson. If a student does not attend part-time in order to meet their expenses during the academic a course consecutively during the first four weeks of a se- year, studies indicate that students’ academic performance mester, the college reserves the right to withdraw/drop the suffers if they work more than 20 hours per week while tak- student from that course. Moreover, the college reserves the ing twelve credits or more in any given semester. Therefore, right to dismiss a student after four (4) consecutive weeks of the college recommends that a full-time student not work non-attendance in all of his/her classes. Students are not per- more than 20 hours per week. If personal financial consid- mitted to record classroom lectures or discussions without erations render that impractical, then it is recommended that written authorization from the Division Chair. such students register for fewer than 12 credit hours to avoid Participation in official college activities, personal emergen- conflict between study and work hours which may lead to a cies and religious observances are valid reasons for absences. less than satisfactory academic performance. It is also rec- Students are responsible for informing instructors about their ommended that students taking remedial courses register for absence and for completing assignments given during their no more than 12 credit/non-credit hours. Students may be absence. A student cannot attend classes without being of- permitted credit overloads in subsequent semesters after they ficially enrolled. Registrations are not processed after the establish a history of good academic standing and a cumula- designated registration period of the semester. tive GPA of 3.5 or more in the first semester of their program. The recommended ratio of credits to hours of work is indi- Students taking online courses through ASA’s Distance cated in the table below: Learning program must be aware of alternate attendance requirements and policies. Since the teaching and learning out- Number of Credits Maximum Hours of Work Per Week comes are monitored virtually in the distance learning format, 15+ 20 students are required to participate regularly in the online dis- 12 25* cussions through which their instructors record attendance. 9 30 Consequently, these synchronous and asynchronous sessions 6 Work full-time serve as an integral part of online education and missing * Not recommended in the first semester, especially with remedial sessions have significant negative effects on grades and/or courses. the student’s continued participation in the course. Students absent from these sessions are entirely responsible for mak- ATTENDANCE ing up missed work. Students absent for more than one week Since the classroom experience and interchange of ideas have the responsibility of reporting their absences to their through discussion cannot be duplicated or repeated, stu- online instructor, advisor and Distance Learning Director. 44 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

LEAVE OF ABSENCE GRADING SYSTEM A leave of absence refers to the specific semester during an Grades assigned by faculty at the completion of a course will ongoing program when a student is not in academic atten- be in accordance with the following grading system dance. It does not include non-attendance for a scheduled QUAL- break in the student’s program. A student who is granted an LETTER NUMBER EQUIVALENT ITY GRADE approved leave of absence remains in an in-school status for INDEX Title IV loan repayment purposes. However, if a student does A 90-100 4.0 not return from an approved leave of absence, the date the B+ 85-89 3.5 student began his or her leave of absence will be the student’s B 80-84 3.0 withdrawal date. The same date will also mark the begin- C+ 75-79 2.5 ning of the student’s grace period for Title IV loan repayment purposes. C 70-74 2.0 D 65-69 1.0 ASA will grant an approved leave of absence (LOA) under EC/ERC Exempt Credit 0.0 the following conditions: F Below 65 0.0 • Leaves must be requested by submitting a completed FR Fail Repeat 0.0 LOA request form (dated, signed, and return date indicated) I Incomplete - prior to the leave of absence and must be approved by the R Repeat 0.0 Registrar’s Office. RR Repeat Remedial - • Student must complete a semester in order to request a S Satisfactory - leave in the following semester. TC/TRC Transfer Credits 0.0 • Leaves will be granted at the conclusion of a semester and U Unsatisfactory - must be requested no later than the end of an add/drop UR Unsatisfactory - Repeat - period of the semester for which the leave is to be granted. W Withdrawal - • Leaves are limited to one semester in a twelve-month WF* Withdrawal - Failing 0.0 period. WP* Withdrawal - Passing - WR Withdrawal - Remedial - • Students requesting a leave must report to the Financial WS* Withdrawal - Satisfactory - Aid Office for counseling. WU* Withdrawal - Unsatisfactory - • For students on academic probation, approval of LOA * these grades are no longer used. will be contingent upon their meeting SAP standards in the current semester. The minimum passing grade for all courses is 65 percent

Note: Effective June 1, 2015, the passing grade for all Nursing CHANGE OF SCHEDULE courses (with NUR course codes) will be “B”. Occasionally, students need to make a change in the schedule The GPA is determined by multiplying the credit points of courses for which they have registered. In order to drop or (for example, “B+” = 3.5) by the number of credit hours for add a course, completely withdraw, or move from one sec- each course. Total the credit hours attempted, total the credit tion to another of the same course, students must consult their points, and divide the latter by the former. advisor. All changes must be officially recorded by the Reg- istrar’s Office as soon as they occur. Withdrawal from one or more courses may affect some, or possibly all, financial aid FINAL GRADE COMPONENTS awards. Final course grades are calculated based upon components such as final and midterm examinations, projects, assign- ADDING OR DROPPING A ments, class participation and extra-credit reports. Individual COURSE instructors may factor in additional components depending on the nature of subject matter taught. All course syllabi de- Students may add a course load only during the first two lineate final grade components. weeks of the semester. No other classes can be added after the second week of regular classes. Students may drop or Students must complete all course requirements by the due withdraw from registered courses prior to the beginning of dates set by the instructor for their work to be included in the the seventh week of the semester to receive a “W” grade. computation of the final grade. ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 45

A student’s final grade may be obtained from the instructor the sequential course until the “I” is replaced with a passing within seventy two hours after completion of the course. Stu- grade. dents can also access grades through ASA’s portal. Semester Incomplete grades are temporary grades and they are not grade reports are mailed to students by the Registrar’s Office calculated in a student’s Cumulative Grade Point Average or at the end of each semester break. in attempted work. When the grade is converted to a letter grade, then the letter grade is included in the calculation of the Cumulative Grade Point Average and student’s attempted REMEDIAL COURSEWORK work. Remedial Coursework neither counts toward attempted work nor toward Cumulative Grade Point Average. Please note: Students receiving New York State TAP grants should pay special attention to the limitations imposed by “Program Pur- suit” requirements (discussed later). FAILING GRADES AND COURSE REPEATS GRADE APPEAL PROCEDURE A student who fails a course must repeat and attain a pass- Statute of Limitation: Grade appeals will be entertained ing grade for the course in order to graduate from his or her ONLY within the semester immediately following the term program. the disputed grade was obtained. A student who stops attending classes during the semester The following procedure applies to grade appeals: without any official notification or withdrawal may receive 1. Student approaches his/her instructor and requests an ex- a failing grade (F in credit-bearing courses) in those classes planation on the computation of the student’s grade. Usually for that semester. If the student withdraws or is terminated by after this initial dialogue between instructor and student, the the institution before the eighth week of the semester, s/he problem is resolved. receives a grade of “W” or “WR”. After the eighth week the student will receive a failing grade in the course. A student 2. If, after the initial dialogue, the student feels there is suf- who receives a failing grade in a sequential course must re- ficient grounds for an appeal for a grade change, student will peat and pass the prerequisite course before continuing in the undertake the formal appeal process. The following proce- next course in the sequence. dure applies: When the student registers to repeat a failed course, the initial • The student writes a formal letter (in duplicate) addressed F or U grade(s) will be replaced by a temporary grade of “FR” to the Division Chairperson as a document to appeal a or “UR” (Fail Repeat) until the student earns a passing grade grade. in the repeated course. The temporary “FR” grade is then • The Division Chairperson mediates the session between replaced by an “R” (Repeat) grade which will count in the student and instructor and can require the instructor to student’s attempted work but will not be calculated in his or produce his/her record book which details the ratings of her Cumulative Grade Point Average. For remedial course- the student. work, the temporary “UR” grade will be replaced by an “RR” • If the grade change is merited, the Division Chairperson grade. Only the passing grades in credit-bearing courses will directs the instructor to fill out the request for grade change be calculated in the GPA. Any F that is not replaced and still form. If the request is denied, the instructor submits a appears on the final transcript will be calculated in the cumu- formal letter addressed to the Division Chairperson lative GPA. detailing the reason/s for denial of the change of grade. For appropriate credit to be given, all failed courses must be Documentation is needed to justify the action. repeated within a program’s maximum timeframe. • If the student still decides to bring the appeal to the higher authority, the student submits a written request to the grade INCOMPLETE GRADES deliberation committee within 10 business days from the An Incomplete “I” grade is a temporary grade requested time the student was informed of the decision. by a student in writing and authorized by the instructor. In- • The Division Chairperson will forward the letter and all complete grades can only be assigned when the student has documentation to the Office of Academic Affairs. The completed most of the course requirements, but due to cir- office will convene the grade deliberation committee cumstances beyond the student’s control, he or she is unable within 5 business days from the time of the receipt of the to complete all of the course requirements. Incomplete work formal request. must be resolved within 3 weeks after the end of the semes- • Based on the merits or lack thereof, the grade appeal ter, at which time the instructor must assign a letter grade will be resolved accordingly. The commitee’s decision is and submit supporting documentation such as the completed final and non-appealable. graded coursework. If the instructor does not submit a grade change form by the end of this period, an “F” (fail) will be • The student will receive a written notification of the automatically entered into the student’s record. Students re- decision within 10 days from the start of the formal appeals ceiving an “I” in a prerequisite course may not register for process. 46 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

COLLEGE GRIEVANCE decision. This stage of the grievance procedure will be completed within fifteen (15) business days, (or as soon as rea- PROCEDURE sonably possible) by the Chair of the Committee or his/her The college and work environment is at its best when com- designee. Within ten (10) business days after the completion munications are clear and attitudes are positive. of the “fact-finding” stage, the Chair will convene the full The purpose of this procedure is to outline a process for stu- Grievance Committee to hear the complaint and review the dents to express and resolve misunderstandings, concerns, or findings. The decision of the Committee will be sent to all the issues that they have with any college employee, fellow stu- parties involved with a copy to the President of ASA College. dent, or third party associated with the college in a fair and This decision will include remedies (if any) that may be sug- equitable manner. A student may use this procedure if s/he gested by the Committee. believes that an employee of the college, fellow student, or The student and the subject of the grievance may appeal the third party associated with the college has violated a college decision to the President of ASA within ten (10 ) business policy or has acted in a manner that is inappropriate or unfair days of receipt of the decision. If after the appeal, the stu- to the student, which includes any student claims of discrimi- dent continues to have concerns that the issue has not been nation on the basis of age, gender, race, color, creed, religion, adequately resolved, the student may contact the following marital status, national or ethnic origin, disability, or sexual agencies: orientation, as well as claims of sexual harassment. US Department of Education: Prior to undertaking an informal or formal grievance, a stu-  400 Maryland Ave SW dent is encouraged to resolve the complaint with the indi- Washington, D.C. 20202 vidual toward whom the grievance is directed. When this  (202) 401-2000 isn’t feasible, it is recommended that the informal procedure be followed. However, students are not required to follow  www.ed.gov informal procedures before a grievance is brought according to the college’s formal procedure. For disputes involving Federal Student Loans contact the Federal Student Aid Ombudsman Group: INFORMAL PROCEDURE U.S. Department of Education Students are requested to follow the steps outlined below: FSA Ombudsman Group  830 First Street, N.E., Mail Stop 5144 1. Discuss the matter with the individual(s) involved. Washington, DC 20202 2. If a resolution is not reached after attempt at discussion  (877) 557-2575 with the individual(s) involved, or if the student chooses not  www.studentaid.ed.gov to discuss the matter with the individual(s) involved, the student should discuss this matter with the employee’s super- New York State Education Department visor (e.g., Department Director, Chairperson, etc. – in the Office of College and University Evaluation event that the student grievance involves a College employee) who will attempt to mediate a resolution. In cases where  Education Building Annex, 5 EB, North Mezzanine a fellow student or third party is involved, the student should Albany, New York 12230 bring the matter to the attention of his/her student advisor  (518) 474-5851 who will attempt to mediate a resolution.  www.highered.nysed.gov/ocue/ 3. If the advisor, supervisor or chairperson cannot resolve the issue, the matter should be reported to the Director of Stu- Commission on Higher Education dent Affairs, who will gather information, communicate with Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools all parties and attempt to mediate an informal resolution.  3624 Market Street 4. If the student is dissatisfied with the outcome, s/he can pro- Philadelphia, PA 19104 ceed with the formal grievance procedure.  (267) 284-5000 FORMAL PROCEDURE  www.msche.org If the matter is not resolved adequately, the student submits a written statement of the grievance to the ASA’s Grievance For Medical Assisting students: Committee through the Director of Student Affairs. The statement should provide an outline of the circumstances Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health giving rise to the issue, identification of the parties involved, Education Programs (CAAHEP) and the location and date of the incident. Upon receipt of the  25400 US Highway 19N., Suite 158 written statement from the student, the Chair of the Griev- Clearwater, FL 33763 ance Committee will gather any material necessary and will  (727) 210-2350 gather other information and facts needed to facilitate a fair  www.caahep.org ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 47

TRANSCRIPTS To remain eligible for Title IV aid, all matriculated students must demonstrate satisfactory academic progress towards Official and unofficial academic transcripts are prepared completion of their degree or certificate program based on and issued by the Registrar’s Office. Students who gradu- the criteria described earlier. A student who fails to achieve ate or withdraw from ASA can obtain an unofficial student the standards outlined earlier, is placed on automatic Finan- transcript of all completed course work approximately four cial Aid Warning (FAW) status. Students on Financial Aid weeks after the end of the semester. Requests for unofficial Warning remain eligible for Title IV Federal financial aid transcripts containing grades for completed courses and a for one payment period. Students must achieve established listing of those courses in progress should be made in person standards by the end of their Financial Aid Warning period at the Registrar’s Office. (semester). Requests for official transcripts from other colleges or orga- Students who do not meet established standards for satisfac- nizations must be accompanied by a signed release from the tory academic progress at the end of the Financial Aid Warn- student for whom the transcript is requested and must be ac- ing period are subject to dismissal and may neither continue companied by a check or money order payable to ASA in the at ASA as a regular student nor receive federal financial aid. amount of five dollars ($5). Students who have not fulfilled It is imperative that any student experiencing academic diffi- all financial obligations to ASA or whose records have been culties request and take advantage of ASA’s extensive support impounded by any unit of the institution will not be provided system. Such students may, however, appeal the dismissal with official transcripts. (see appeals process) in order to be placed on Financial Aid Probation (FAP) for an additional payment period (semester). PROGRAM CHANGES Currently enrolled students may request a change of program FAILURE TO MEET by completing a Program Change Request Form and submit- STANDARDS & FINANCIAL ting it to the Registrar’s Office. The program change request will be approved only if student meets standards of satisfac- AID tory academic progress in his or her current program. The Students on Financial Aid Warning or on Financial Aid Pro- Registrar will also determine which of the already completed bation, who are financial aid recipients, are eligible for fed- courses will apply to the new program and re-establish the eral student assistance as long as they continue to maintain student’s expected date of graduation. satisfactory academic progress. Students, who do not demonstrate satisfactory academic progress after the Financial Aid After a student’s change of program request is approved, the Warning or the Financial Aid Probationary periods may be student will be required to meet the provisions as stipulated dismissed. They will be given an opportunity to attend the in the ASA catalog that is in effect at the time of the program college without financial aid eligibility. change and to satisfy any outstanding tuition and fee charges from the original program. Approved students will then need A student on financial aid probation may continue to receive to meet with a member of the Financial Aid Office staff. Title IV assistance for one payment period. The college will require a student who is on probation to fulfill specific cri- STANDARDS OF teria such as taking a reduced academic load. This student SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC must, at the end of one payment period, meet the college’s SAP standards or meet the standards of any academic plan PROGRESS implemented by the college and the student in order to main- There are three elements of Satisfactory Academic Progress tain financial eligibility. (SAP) that all financial aid recipients must achieve in order to receive the Title IV Federal Financial aid: DETERMINING SATISFACTORY 1. A qualitative measure of academic progress which is ACADEMIC PROGRESS calculated using student’s cumulative grade point average (GPA); At the end of each evaluation period, a review is undertaken by the Registrar’s Office to determine whether minimum 2. A quantitative measure or pace which uses an “attempted standards are being met and whether students are progress- to earned credit ratio;” and ing toward their objective. Students who do not meet the 3. The maximum time frame in which students are expected requirements may not be allowed to remain in college. Prog- to finish their program, which may not exceed 150% of the ress standards apply to all students regardless of the method published length of the program measured in credit hours at- of payment be it financial aid or cash payments. Students tempted. who do not meet the requirements of Financial Aid Probation, 48 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

will not be allowed to enroll into another program from the gree program is 94 credits (63 X 1.5 = 94.5 which is rounded one in which they were enrolled at the end of the FAP. down to 94) and in a 68-credit degree program is 102 credits. Responsibility for determining whether students meet published requirements at the end of each evaluation period rests PROGRAM-SPECIFIC with the Registrar’s Office. Grades earned for all courses are MINIMUM PROGRESS recorded for each student and cumulative grade point aver- REQUIREMENTS ages and course completion percentages are calculated. Stu- dents who do not meet SAP standards are informed by mail As reflected in the charts that are provided in the back of this and are counseled by advisors regarding their academic op- publication, progress standards differ according to whether tions. Information regarding each student is also distributed a student is enrolled in a degree or certificate program. Un- to other ASA entities (financial aid, student accounts, student less Financial Aid Probation is permitted, students who fail advisors, academic chairpersons). to meet the specified requirements at the specified evaluation points will be deemed not making satisfactory progress and Impact of Transfer Credits on will be ineligible to continue enrollment. In general, mini- Student’s Satisfactory Academic mum standards become progressively higher at the end of Progress each evaluation point so that students are able to attain at least a 2.0 grade point average and complete their program Transfer credits are not included in the calculation of the Cu- within the permissible maximum time-frame. mulative Grade Point Average, but are calculated in a student’s attempted work and completion of graduation require- Satisfactory Academic Progress ments. in the Nursing AND MASSAGE THERAPY ProgramS QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE MEASURES OF Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or greater to progress through the nursing program and be eligible for graduation. ACADEMIC PROGRESS Students must achieve a grade of “B” or better in all nursing ASA uses both quantitative and qualitative measures to deter- courses, and “C+” or better in math and science courses in mine academic progress. Quantitative measures are the total order to proceed in the nursing program and graduate with number of credits attempted by the student in his or her pro- an AAS degree in Nursing. gram of study. For purposes of Satisfactory Academic Prog- Minimum passing grade for all massage therapy courses ress standards, credit hours attempted include any hours for is a “C”. Students who earn a grade of “D” will fail the which a student has incurred a financial obligation regard- course and have to repeat it, and students who earn a grade less of whether or not the student successfully completed the of “F” will require permission of the Dean to remain in the course. In determining a student’s academic standing, letter program. If they remain in the program, they will have to grades of “A” through “D” and “S” are assigned to courses repeat the course. successfully completed. However, grades of “F”, “I”, “W”, “WR”, “R”, “RR”, “U” and “UR” delineate work not suc- Inability to meet college and program requirements, cessfully completed. ASA uses the student’s cumulative GPA including all academic requirements, will result in dismissal at specific evaluation points as the qualitative measure for from the program. academic progress. Note: The Satisfactory Academic Progress Charts are outlined in the back of this College Catalog. The first SAP Chart is the institutional SAP requirements. The second SAP Chart is the MAXIMUM TIMEFRAME minimum requirements for TAP grant eligibility only. The maximum time period for a student to complete his or her program, otherwise known as the maximum timeframe, dif- fers according to the number of credits in the degree or certif- FINANCIAL AID WARNING icate program. The maximum timeframe is 150% of the nor- AND PROBATION mal program length at which the educational objective must During certain prescribed semesters, students who do not be successfully completed. Therefore, the maximum time is meet published progress standards will be permitted to re- limited to 1.5 times the number of credit hours required to main in college on a Financial Aid Warning status for one complete the degree or certificate program (rounded down evaluation period (one semester). Students who do not meet to the nearest whole number of credits). For example, the established criteria for satisfactory academic progress at the maximum timeframe for students enrolled in a 63-credit de- end of Financial Aid Warning period, may be placed on Fi- ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 49

nancial Aid Probation for an additional payment period (se- EXTENDED ENROLLMENT mester). To qualify for Financial Aid Probation, a student STATUS must: Students who have been dismissed for failure to maintain • submit a written request for waiver by filling in the appeals the academic minimums outlined above may apply to the form available in the offices of the Registrar, Advisement, Academic Excellence Committee (through the Registrar) Student Services, and Academic Affairs to continue their studies in an extended enrollment status • provide supporting documentation detailing mitigating (which may not exceed the equivalent of one evaluation pe- circumstances riod). During such time, a student is not eligible to receive Title IV aid. The student must attempt to improve the defi- • submit an academic plan developed by the student and the cient areas that led to dismissal by retaking courses that were delegated officer of the college and agree to participate in failed to reestablish satisfactory progress. Students will be any measures recommended by the SAP Review responsible for payment of tuition and fees on a prorated per Committee to improve academic achievement. course basis. Grades earned during an “extended enrollment status” (discussed later in this section) will replace previous APPEALS FOR SAP DISMISSAL failing grades for purposes of calculating a student’s cumulative grade point average. However, all course grades will be Students have a right to appeal their dismissal. Students will considered credit hours attempted for purposes of determin- not be able to appeal unless all their grades for the courses ing successful course completion percentages. have been duly received and entered. Appeals must be sub- At the completion of the extended enrollment status period, a mitted in writing to the SAP Committee through the office of student who has established satisfactory progress, according the Registrar no later than three weeks prior to the beginning to the above tables, may apply to the Registrar’s Office to of the semester for which they wish to be readmitted. Due return to the regular student status. The Committee for Aca- to lack of sufficient time, students may be advised to take demic Excellence may require the student to be present dur- the leave of absence (if they qualify) for that semester and ing its deliberation to determine both the student’s academic submit the appeal for readmission to the following semester. ability and his/her desire to successfully continue in the An appeal to waive the requirements is a written request. program. If reinstatement is granted, the student’s academic Supporting documentation detailing mitigating circumstanc- progress is closely monitored. es (e.g. medical, death in the family, etc) to justify the waiver The student will also be required to adhere to AE committee must accompany all waiver requests. All appeals must also stipulations in addition to those printed in the school catalog be accompanied by an Academic Plan developed by the stu- that are in effect on the date of reinstatement. Failure to do dent and the delegated academic officer of the college. The the foregoing will result in dismissal without further recourse. appeal at the end of the Financial Aid Probationary period is not automatic. It requires a judgment by the professional staff of the college that the student’s failure to meet the aca- PROGRAM PURSUIT FOR demic progress standards was due to a documented unusual STATE AID ELIGIBILITY situation. The appeal process is not considered an entitle- ment but will be issued in accordance with an individual’s For TAP eligible programs, there is also an element of pro- extraordinary circumstances. gram pursuit, which is considered in assessing a student’s academic standing. Program pursuit is determined indepen- The Satisfactory Academic Progress Review Committee will dently from satisfactory academic progress and represents a meet and review the appeal and make a determination within measure of effort rather than achievement. The assessment 14 calendar days of receipt of the appeal. The student will of program pursuit is based on the length of time that a stu- be advised of the decision in writing, including any stipula- dent has been receiving assistance under the New York State tions for reinstatement to the college. All appeal decisions Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), including any assistance rendered by the SAP committee shall be final. previously received at other schools. A student must receive a The student will also be required to adhere to SAP Review passing or failing grade (that is, a letter grade of “A” through committee stipulations in addition to those printed in the col- “F”) at each evaluation point in 50 percent or more of the lege catalog that are in effect on the date of reinstatement. course load during the first year of receipt of TAP assistance; Failure to do the foregoing will result in dismissal without 75 percent or more of the course load during the second year further recourse. in receipt of TAP assistance, and 100 percent of the course load each year thereafter. 50 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Additionally, in order to maintain eligibility for the acceler- At the end of every semester, after all the grades have been ated TAP award (any third consecutive TAP disbursement), received, students who have achieved a grade point of aver- students must earn a minimum of 24 credits in the preceding age (GPA) of 3.5 will be inducted into the Dean’s List Roll of two semesters. One non-credit remedial course is allowed Honor during an award ceremony to be conducted during the per semester for the completion of the 24 credit requirement. next semester. Students with a GPA of 3.85 or higher will be inducted into the President’s List Roll of Honor at a separate For each term of TAP assistance, compliance with program ceremony. These lists will be revisited at the end of every pursuit requirements is monitored and reported by the col- semester with updated Student grades. lege’s TAP certifying official prior to submitting information to the Higher Education Services Corporation on whether or not a student is eligible for TAP award payment.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Students who are enrolled to take courses at ASA Extension Center in Manhattan, are required to take at least one course at ASA’s main campus in Downtown Brooklyn in order to be considered for graduation. To qualify for graduation, students must complete the prescribed course of study with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0. In addition, students must discharge all financial obligations to the institution and meet the credit- hour requirements for their major. Requests for diplomas may be done eight weeks after the date of graduation. The graduate needs to complete a Gradu- ation Clearance Form available at the Registrar’s Office. If the graduate is unable to personally process the clearance procedure, he or she must provide his/her representative with a written attested release before the diploma can be obtained. Students who have any type of federal student loan must participate in a documented exit interview session with financial aid personnel before receiving their credit. ASA will withhold the official academic transcript and the credentials of any student who has not paid all tuition, fees and fines in full, or who has failed to return books tothe library. Graduates will receive invitations for their commencement ceremony one month before the event. The invitation includes information about venue and ceremonial attire and procedures. Graduates are advised to RSVP as soon as they receive their invitations. Information regarding the commencement ceremony is also available on ASA’s website.

Academic Honors For students who excel within their programs of study, ASA has established an Academic Honors System to validate their academic achievement every semester. 51

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THE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS stands these circumstances and encourages students to seek advisement to ensure that each student may progress through ASA specializes in offering programs that balance tradi- his or her curriculum in a time frame that responds best to tional academic preparation with professional training and his/her individual work or personal situation. There is no hands-on experience. With a “career-first” focus that allows penalty for taking longer than the sixteen months to com- students to immediately begin study in the chosen major, plete a degree. our programs are designed to deliver the type of knowledge and skills employers are looking for, and include workplace CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS experience in the area of the student’s interest. Applicants The credit bearing certificate programs detailed herein pro- may choose associate degree programs in business, computer vide students with the opportunity to get a head start with technology, and legal studies, health disciplines or nursing. eight months of successful full time study in a gratifying ca- Certificate programs are also available. The degree and cer- reer. Students will master employment skills quickly and be tificate programs offer some degree of scheduling flexibility, prepared for positions that offer good compensation and op- with focused skills development components, providing a portunities for advancement. foundation for students to move to a higher level in a current job, launch a successful new career or pursue continuing Students enrolled in the certificate programs receive all the education. benefits of an ASA education, including placement privileges and refresher courses. The scope and sequence of each curriculum are highly focused to direct students through a series of increasingly com- Additionally, credits earned in certificate programs are trans- plex and challenging courses. To enhance learning, faculty ferable to ASA’s degree programs. Graduates may continue use a variety of instructional methods to include lectures, their education and career development without any loss of audiovisual aids, demonstrations, group critiquing sessions, time. An Associate degree can be earned within one addi- web-based tutorials and laboratory activities. As a result of tional year by attending ASA’s evening/weekend sessions. the exhaustive efforts of the institution’s curriculum and ad- PROGRAM RESOURCES visory committees, ASA is assured that its programs meet the evolving needs of area employers thereby maximizing the In order to achieve the curriculum in the manner most rel- employability of our graduates. evant to on-the-job requirements, all ASA College programs include unlimited laboratory hands-on training using the lat- ASA is cognizant of the specific needs of students and al- est software, hardware, and technology essential in today’s lows students to make reasonable course substitutions with marketplace. permission from the academic chairs and contingent upon satisfaction of pre-requisite requirements. ASA FACULTY DEGREE PROGRAMS The learned and experienced men and women who comprise ASA offers AOS (Associate of Occupational Studies) and the faculty of any college are its principal resource. The qual- AAS (Associate in Applied Sciences) programs. These pro- ity and even the character of a student’s experience with an grams require the successful completion of 60-68 credits. institution are largely determined by the caliber of the faculty. The primary objective of all ASA’s programs is preparation But for students to experience the benefits derived from as- for job entry immediately upon completion of the program. sociation with the faculty, they must have the opportunity to While both the A.A.S. and A.O.S. degrees can be transferred meet and to know them. That opportunity exists at ASA. to a baccalaureate degree institution, specific course transfers Unlike many other institutions with large classes, ASA’s are subject to the discretion of the receiving institution. classes generally do not exceed thirty five students and a typ- Although ASA’s degree curricula are defined in terms of four ical class has fewer than thirty. There is ample opportunity semesters over sixteen months, ASA recognizes that students for faculty and students to know one another and establish have many responsibilities and/or work hours. ASA under- partnerships in learning. 52 PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Academic and student advisors assist the student to clarify the needs of students and employers in a global economy” personal goals and to develop strategies to accomplish them. and therefore we expect that in addition to the general skills, The advisor works with the student to plan a course of study ASA graduates will possess the knowledge and skills to suc- consistent with those goals and reviews that plan with the ceed in a rewarding professional field of their choice. student at least twice each year. In doing so, the advisor/men- Our graduates should be able to: tor draws on his or her considerable knowledge of the ASA’s mission, the student’s chosen curriculum, and ultimately the • understand the concepts and theories underlying the field; career-field that the student desires to enter. • understand the basic functions of the organization; • be prepared to begin work with a minimum of on-the-job INSTITUTIONAL STUDENT training; LEARNING GOALS • be able to apply theoretical knowledge in practical As an institution of higher education in a pluralistic democ- situations; racy, ASA College has responsibilities to both the larger soci- • successfully fulfill all the responsibilities of their position; ety in which it exists and to the individual students it serves. Education is the central means by which people can advance • possess the means to grow in their profession through themselves economically, promote social justice for all, and continual self development and skills updating; increase their understanding and knowledge of the world in • understand the central role of information technology and which they live. Higher education particularly benefits those be willing and able to adapt to new developments; in less favored positions in society who have been historically underrepresented, including minorities, the poor, and • work well with others in a group setting, exhibiting new immigrant groups. leadership when necessary; ASA College provides access to the benefits of higher educa- • understand the ethical foundations and social responsibility tion for all traditional and non-traditional students and, as of the organization. stated in our Mission Statement, seeks to “equip them with a Since a full human life consists of much more than gainful firm academic foundation and career-specific competencies.” employment and economic well-being, ASA graduates will It is expected of all ASA graduates, regardless of the pro- possess the personal and social characteristics of individu- gram in which they are enrolled, to demonstrate the follow- als who are not only self-confident and self-aware, but also ing knowledge, skills, competencies, and traits. socially conscious. Our graduates should be able to: They should: • convey information and ideas clearly and effectively • be independent and self-motivated; through the written word in a variety of formats and • have an understanding of their strengths and weaknesses contexts; and be able to learn from constructive criticism; • understand spoken American English and speak it with the • be able to adapt constructively to changing situations and precision and clarity necessary for effective communication; environments; • reason quantitatively and solve problems using appropriate • have an interest in the cultural, political, and social lives of computational techniques; others; • appreciate the role of information technology in our society • accept diversity and be open to views different from their and be able to use personal computers effectively in a own; variety of applications; • be committed to lifelong learning; • access, evaluate, integrate, and apply information from a variety of sources, including library and electronic sources; • understand the rights, values, and responsibilities of citizenship in a democracy; • reason critically and logically about a variety of ethical, personal, religious, and societal issues. • have a developing moral/ethical code of behavior. As evident in our Mission statement, ASA College offers “high-quality degree and certificate programs that respond to PROGRAMS OF STUDY 53

EXTERNSHIPS Externship, a required 3-credit course within ASA’s associate degree programs, integrates classroom learning with unpaid work experiences related to the student’s major. Students apply classroom learning to a work environment; at the same time, they gain a better understanding of their career objectives and earn academic credit. Students begin interviewing with participating externship organizations during the second-half of their third (or penultimate) semester prior to registering for externship in their final semester. The Extern- ship Office is responsible for setting up interviews with off- campus facilities. Additional rules and regulations governing externship are available at the Externship Office. 54

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The Division of Arts and Sciences at ASA is an essential Courses in the Division of Arts and Sciences contain es- academic department which is vibrant as it reflects the in- sential learning components that prospective employers ex- stitution’s mission. ASA students derive benefits from the pect graduates to have mastered. As analytical, critical, and department in a number of significant ways. At the core inquisitive thinking skills are sharpened in these courses, of the Division of Arts and Sciences is a series of required students learn to problem-solve, investigate, and to become courses which include Math, English and a host of Liberal generally more well-rounded academic individuals. These Arts subjects designed to build a strong academic founda- courses allow students to self-reflect while also learning tion. The curricular offerings prepare students for more ad- about the world around them. This prepares them to become vanced courses while enhancing their workplace skills and stronger candidates in their programs of study and allows re-enforcing aptitudes for courses within their major. them to play more vital roles in society. In addition, the Division of Arts and Sciences has a strong ESL language training, which gives non-native speakers COURSES OFFERED BY the unique opportunity to master the English language be- THE DIVISION OF ARTS & fore following a traditional path of college study. The strong SCIENCES connection between the ESL language training and the Lib- In order to enhance the student learning experience, ASA of- eral Arts courses creates a dynamic learning environment in fers both liberal arts and general education courses. Within which a diverse population of students at various levels of their occupational associate degree programs, students are competency comes together to learn and grow. Ultimately, required to successfully complete a minimum of 12 credits all students find themselves being connected, as they are sub- (four 3-credit courses) of study within the general education/ jected to the same rigorous academic standards set forth by liberal arts curriculum. All students in associate degree pro- the division. grams must complete the following, as they are mandatory: The Division of Arts and Sciences serves all students, and it College Math (MAT105), English Composition I (ENG105) continues to thrive due, in part, to the diversity and eagerness and English Composition II (ENG205). These courses add of the student population. The other key component of the up to nine (9) credits of the general education requirement. Division of Arts and Sciences is its equally diverse and aca- Please note that students enrolled in Associate in Applied demically sturdy faculty, who are professionals in their fields Science (AAS) degree programs must complete twenty-one of expertise. The Division is home to a number of philoso- (21) credits in general education/arts & sciences. phers, mathematicians, linguists and writers, who bring into The additional credits are completed by choosing from their teaching the creativity, accomplishments and inventive among several arts and sciences electives. These courses are pedagogical prowess to the learning-delivery system. in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences dis- In bringing fresh, cutting-edge, original academic ideas to ciplines. new generations of traditional and non-traditional learners, The Division of Arts and Sciences adheres to and transcends HUMANITIES the mission and vision of ASA. Courses in the Humanities offer ASA students the opportunity to broaden their cultural and academic horizons, while FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE allowing them to examine culture and society in a significant LEARNING AND CAREERS and invigorating manner. Students are expected to explore ideas about the world in which they live. Humanities courses Arts and Sciences courses allow students the opportunity to are designed to foster creative, analytical thinking while also gain critical, inquisitive, and analytical thinking skills. In expanding students’ knowledge of culture and society. Some addition, the core, foundational aspect of the Arts and Sci- of the courses which students may choose include Speech ences courses gives students additional knowledge in diverse and Communication, American Literature, General Philoso- course offerings. This new knowledge and these thinking phy, and General Ethics. skills are essential to students’ learning in both current and future classes. DIVISION OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 55

SOCIAL SCIENCES sume, and the completion of a sharply-focused career portfo- Courses in Social Sciences allow students to examine the lio. Students will demonstrate their acquired skills and train- structure of society and the world in which we live. Using ing by participating in a mock interview which is a major both qualitative and quantitative approaches, students will component of the CDV100 classes’ graded coursework. examine humanity through a scientific approach. These These three courses assist ASA students in developing into courses allow students the opportunity to subjectively and self-assured, knowledgeable professionals who are ready to objectively focus on the historical and sociological aspects of take their place in the corporate environments of business, the world. Some of the courses offered in the Social Sciences computer technology, health, or legal studies. are General Psychology, American History, World History, and General Sociology. ESL AND REMEDIAL STUDIES AT ASA Instruction in English as a Second Language (ESL) has been NATURAL SCIENCES one of the longest standing and most important elements of Courses in Natural Sciences are designed to give students a ASA’s pedagogical and educational history. It serves as the deeper understanding of ideas based on laws or rules of natu- backbone of basic English literacy. The ESL courses at ASA ral origin. These ideas, deeply rooted in traditional, scientific, offer the multi-cultural, immigrant student body an opportu- methodologies and thinking, exist as a means for students to nity for intensive language immersion, emphasizing the im- understand the importance of specific scientific knowledge portance of the practical use of English. ASA’s ESL students and the rules and laws governing that area of knowledge. For are engaged in a course of study which aims to enhance many example, courses such as Human Biology give students the aspects of students’ lives. The areas in which students’ lives opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of an exciting, may be impacted include other academic environments, so- yet complex subject, where certain knowledge is based on cial environments, and professional/work environments. accuracy and objectivity resulting from experimentation and scientific method. In order for students to meet the highest possible levels of English proficiency, the remediation program in ESL con- GENERAL EDUCATION sists of six intensive levels. Student progress is consistently Courses in general education provide students with the over- and accurately assessed through testing at the appropriate all knowledge and skills needed to succeed within the college level of proficiency. environment. They also provide the career training that many The ESL course offerings feature curricula created specifical- students envisioned when they entered college. ly to meet the academic needs of ASA’s diverse student body. There are three required core competencies courses. The These courses particularly focus on articulation and literacy. first two courses: Freshman Skills Seminar (FSM100) and Students with a greater need for immersion may initially be Research Methods (LIB100) are designed to assist students enrolled into level level “A-1”, level “A–2”, and level “B” in transitioning from the predictable life of basic elementary subjects. More advanced students will be placed in higher and secondary level education to the increasingly challeng- levels (C, D, or E). ing and self-directed path of tertiary education. Students are placed at particular levels based on their Eng- Within the FSM100 class students are afforded an overview lish language proficiency. This proficiency is determined of the college environment. Topics covered in FSM100 in- by a placement test. Additionally, students are evaluated by clude: developing communication skills, improving study instructors, who appropriately distribute grades indicating skills, coping with stress, effective time management, test- learning and growth. taking strategies, critical thinking, and problem solving. Stu- Grading components include: grammar, oral communication, dents are also introduced to the process of resume writing reading, writing, and integrated language skills. In cases and drafting cover letters, as they begin the process of com- where any of the required components have not been met, piling a successful career portfolio. students are required to repeat the course. However, in par- The LIB100 class develops students’ ability to use various ticular cases of student’s non-progress and demonstration of library resources, locate and competently analyze informa- the inability to perform at a satisfactory level in three or more tion, conduct on-line research, understand and correctly ap- curriculum components, a dismissal from the course will be ply academic citations, and utilize ASA’s library resources issued. and databases. The overall scores of the exams measure the appropri- The third component is a Career Development Seminar ate levels of ESL placement with the following restriction: (CDV100), which harnesses students’ acquired knowledge Students must complete all subsequent levels of ESL before and skills into tools for conducting a successful job search, they are permitted to take English Composition I. developing a successful cover letter along with a winning re- 56 DIVISION OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Level A-1 ESL Reading Skills - Level C, (Each course is 3 non-credit hours) ESL Writing Skills - Level C, This course has been designed for students who are at ab- ESL Oral Communication Skills - Level C, solute beginner language and literacy level. Designed for Integrated Language Application Skills- Level C, adult immigrant learners, the course is for students who are ESL Readings in American Literature preliterate in their own language and who know no English. Students registered for courses at this level of ESL are not Recognizing the reality that adults can’t wait to become liter- permitted to take any credit-bearing course. ate in order to work and carry on with their lives, the course offers instructions in survival English, basic literacy, and el- Level D (Each course is 3 non-credit hours) emental civic concepts at the same time. Students enrolled in Level “D” courses have reached nearly ESL Reading Skills - Level A-1, fluent proficiency in the English language. These students ESL Writing Skills - Level A-1, speak and write comfortably and make transitions from their ESL Grammar Skills - Level A-1, native language to English with ease. ESL Oral Communication Skills - Level A-1, ESL Writing Skills - Level D, Level A-2 ESL Oral Communication Skills - Level D (Each course is 3 non-credit hours) Students may take up to six credits of the program of study The curriculum for Level A in ESL study has been expressly but not advanced English courses (such as English Compo- designed for students whose ability to communicate in Eng- sition) nor reading-intensive courses (e.g. Microeconomics). lish is very limited. These students will be immersed in an in- Appropriate schedule for Level D ESL students will be deter- tensified, component-based curriculum that emphasizes the mined at the time of registration. skills of reading, writing, grammar applications, integrated language skills, and oral communication. Level E (3 non-credit hours) ESL Reading Skills - Level A -2, ESL Writing Skills - Level A -2, Students enrolled in Level “E” of the ESL courses take only ESL Grammar Skills - Level A -2, one course, “Advanced ESL Writing Workshop”, which spe- ESL Oral Communication Skills - Level A -2, cifically prepares them for the demands of the main stream Integrated Language Application Skills - Level A-2 academic subjects. In this course, students learn about the ways in which basic essays are built and about the writing Students registered for courses in this level of ESL are not process. The course is a prerequisite for English Composi- permitted to take any credit bearing courses. tion I. Level B (Each course is 3 non-credit hours) Advanced ESL writing workshop Students who are placed in this level must complete this Students enrolled in Level B curriculum of the ESL courses course before taking English Composition I. have been previously introduced to the very basics of grammatical written forms, simple sentence formations and may, REMEDIAL ENGLISH with difficulty, communicate in English. College reading and writing skills are important for native ESL Reading Skills - Level B, speakers, as writing and related communications skills play ESL Writing Skills - Level B, an essential role in students’ professional and personal lives. ESL Grammar Skills - Level B, ASA offers two developmental courses in English: College ESL Oral Communication Skills - Level B, Reading Skills and College Writing Skills. Sensitive to the Integrated Language Application Skills - Level B greater academic concerns of students, ASA hopes to pro- Students registered for courses in this level of ESL are not vide intensive basic skills curricula to those students who permitted to take any credit bearing courses. require them. The scores from the Compass tests determine Level C placement in appropriate subjects depending upon the levels (Each course is 3 non-credit hours) of deficiency in students’ writing or reading comprehension. Students enrolled in one or both of these courses must earn Students enrolled in Level “C” courses have successfully the grade of “S” (Satisfactory) in order to proceed to other reached a certain level of proficiency in the English language, required English courses (i.e., English Composition I and II). especially in articulating their needs with clarity and writing short comprehensive compositions. DIVISION OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 57

REMEDIAL MATH MATH SKILLS LEVEL I This is the first course of the sequence of the two remedial math classes. It is designed to be a developmental course of arithmetic and introduction to algebra. This course is created to provide students the opportunity to develop fundamental computational skills and lay the foundation for success in Remedial Math Skills 2 course. Topics include whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percent, measurement, and geometric concepts. MATH SKILLS LEVEL II This is a developmental course of elementary algebra with an integrated review and reinforcement of arithmetic skills. This course is designed to provide students with necessary basic skills of mathematical operations in preparation for college level mathematics. Topics include real number system, numerical evaluation, algebraic operations, algebraic and graphical solutions of linear equations and systems. Course prerequisite: Placement examination or successful completion of Math Skills Level 1.

MATH AT ASA ASA offers comprehensive, broad-based, credit-bearing courses that are designed to familiarize students with the techniques of problem-solving. Courses in College Math and College Algebra are designed to ensure that students are capable of satisfactorily completing challenging exercises and demonstrating that they are aware of math concepts essential to college level learners. These courses include various topics in algebraic operations, equations, polynomials, function concepts, basic topics from plane geometry and trigonometry of the right triangle. Courses in Statistics offer students an introduction to concepts in probability and basic statistical inference procedures of estimation, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing directed towards applications in various disciplines including business and health. Note: Students requiring remediation in both Mathematics and Eng- lish are advised not to take more than 12 credits in the first semester of their program. Students requiring remediation in both areas are not permitted to attempt more than 15 credits in the first semester of the program. Students are allowed course over-loads in subsequent semesters if they maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. 58

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The Division of Business at ASA produces graduates capable of information systems, executive legal assisting and office of handling the challenges of the business community in the technology and administration. Students are trained on the dynamic New York’s business environment. The ASA’s Di- latest and most sought-after software on the market. vision of Business paves paths for our graduates for jobs in Faculty in the Division of Business hold Master’s or higher management, accounting, marketing, office management, le- degrees, and licenses such as Certified Public Accountants gal assistants’ positions in the public and private sectors in (CPA) and Certified Management Accountants (CMA). New York and beyond. The Division of Business offers only Many hold licensures in investment brokering, business the best and most comprehensive programs. Enrollment in consulting, and as financial advisors. Faculty members are any of the program’s specialties enriches the student’s readi- affiliated with professional associations which create ready ness to take on management, accounting and other profes- links with for-profit and not-for-profit companies for intern- sional careers. Our alumni members currently hold manage- ship opportunities and eventual employment for graduates. ment and supervisory positions which are lucid testimonies Such partnerships and collaborations set the stage for ASA of the marketability of our programs. This reflects the mar- students to get the best training that puts them on the path to ket-sensitive philosophy of ASA College focusing on sale- lucrative and satisfying careers. able programs in the Division: accounting, business administration, office administration and technology, management

PROGRAMS IN THE DIVISION OF BUSINESS

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - ACCOUNTING HEGIS 5004 Associate of Occupational Studies Degree 4 semesters/63 credits

The Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) degree for COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS Business Administration Accounting integrates conventional REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES/General accounting courses in a module that includes relevant in- Education COURSES terdisciplinary subjects. This business-related Accounting CDV100 Career Development Seminar 1 program is oriented toward preparing students for both ad- FSM100 Freshman Skills Seminar 1 ministrative and accounting careers in various sectors of the LIB100 Research Methods 2 economy. ENG105 English Composition I 3 Accounting professionals play an important role by provid- ENG205 English Composition II 3 ing support for decision making in organizations. So, accoun- MAT105 College Math OR 3 tants form integral and core parts of the decision-making pro- MAT110 College Algebra 3 cess of an organization. ELECTIVE ARTS AND SCIENCE COURSES ASA’s Associate Degree program in Business Administra- (Any One Three-Credit Course) tion-Accounting combines theory with extensive computer BIO120 Human Biology 3 applications. Students develop competencies in a variety of HIS101 American History I 3 software that are critical to the practice of accounting and HIS200 World History I 3 business management; i.e. Peachtree, QuickBooks, Tur- HIS201 American History II 3 boTax and others. The accounting courses are offered in a HIS210 World History II 3 pattern that proceed from the simple to complex. The curricu- MAT220 Statistics 3 lum integrates courses in the humanities, office technology, and complementing electives. PSY105 General Psychology 3 SCI101 Integrated Sciences 3 DIVISION OF BUSINESS 59

Faculty provide students with intensive course work that COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS simulates the typical work environment. A vital compo- SOC105 General Sociology 3 nent of the Business Administration-Accounting program ENG110 Speech and Communication 3 is a mandatory practicum (viz.externship) in which students LIT200 American Literature 3 endeavor to apply their theoretical exposure to practical accounting, e-commerce, and retail management. Participation PHI110 General Ethics 3 in this work-experience program is permitted in the final se- PHI200 General Philosophy 3 mester. In the area of accounting, graduates find jobs as staff REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL COURSES accountants, junior accountants, payroll managers, book- BUS110 Introduction to Business 3 keepers, accounting operatives, and loan processors. Gradu- ates who also complete graduation requirements with a major BUS150 Principles of Micro-economics 3 in Retail Management may be able to find jobs as advertis- BUS200 Principles of Marketing 3 ing generalists or specialists, promotion operatives, customer BUS205 Principles of Finance 3 service managers, or retail analysts. Academic preparation in ACC101 Principles of Accounting I 3 e-commerce qualifies graduates to assume positions in direct ACC151 Principles of Accounting II 3 marketing, personal selling, brand development, and custom- ACC195 Introduction to Forensic 3 er service in business-to-business and business-to customer Accounting ACC150 Accounting with Electronic settings. 2 Spreadsheets OR The Associate of Occupational Studies degree program in BUS135 Administrative Office 2 Business Administration - Accounting requires the success- Management OR BUS145 Database Management ful completion of 63 semester credit hours for graduation as 2 shown in columns alongside. Applications Package ACC210 Taxation 3 ACC250 Computerized Accounting with 3 PROGRAM GOALS Application Package Upon successful completion of the program in Business Ad- bus210 Business Ethics 3 ministration/Accounting (AOS Degree Program), a gradu- BUS905 Business Administration - 3 ate should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, Accounting Externship OR skills and achievements: BUS910 Business Administration Capstone 3 CIS100 Computer Concepts and 3 • Apply key business and management concepts and theo- Applications ries in a real-world context and apply critical-thinking skills ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL COURSES to the managerial decision making process; (Any Three Courses from the following options) • Employ industry-standard accounting software, tax soft- OFT210 Word Processing 3 ware packages and also manually prepare accurate financial IN ACCOUNTING statements, report key data, and prepare both individual and ACC160 Advanced Bookkeeping 3 business tax documents; Applications ACC225 Managerial Accounting 3 • Use interpretive and analytic skills to identify problems, BUS175 Business Law 3 create reports with respect to commonly used financial state- IN ADVANCED BUSINESS ments; BUS120 Organizational Behavior 3 • Evaluate ethical, social, civic, and cultural issues in the BUS115 International Business and Trade 3 context of business and accounting practice; BUS215 Business Management 3 • Apply effective team-management and leadership skills in IN E-COMMERCE diverse and dynamic workplaces; BUS240 Introduction to E-commerce 3 • Apply knowledge of business practices and technical skills BUS245 E-commerce Management 3 that supports and facilitates lifelong professional develop- BUS250 E-commerce Marketing 3 ment and transfer to a Baccalaureate degree program in Busi- IN RETAIL MANAGEMENT ness Administration/Accounting without further academic BUS255 Customer Service Management 3 preparation. BUS260 Retail Operations Management 3 BUS265 Merchandise Management 3 60 DIVISION OF BUSINESS

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION AND TECHNOLOGY HEGIS 5005 Associate of Occupational Studies Degree 4 semesters/61 credits

The Associate degree program in Office Administration and COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS Technology prepares the office workers for organizational REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES/General support roles. The technologically-intensified work settings Education COURSES of today demand skilled office administrators with college FSM100 Freshman Skills Seminar 1 level training. LIB100 Research Methods 2 Students acquire both basic and advanced skills for office- CDV100 Career Development Seminar 1 related roles from an array of specialized courses that provide MAT105 College Math OR 3 them the competencies for administrative positions. Compe- MAT110 College Algebra 3 tencies stem from the specialized courses required for office ENG105 English Composition I 3 manager assistant, office procedure coordinator, document ENG205 English Composition II 3 processing supervisor, and general office operatives. Orga- ELECTIVE ARTS AND SCIENCE COURSES nizations need administrative support staffers with effective, (Any One Three-Credit Course) technical, and good communication skills to operate success- BIO120 Human Biology 3 fully. HIS101 American History I 3 United States Department Bureau of Labor Statistics Occu- HIS201 American History II 3 pational Outlook Handbook states that employment in the HIS200 World History I 3 field of office technologists is expected to grow through the HIS210 World History II 3 year 2018 by 11%. Thousands of new office jobs are emerg- ENG110 Speech and Communications 3 ing in New York City owing to attrition and technological LIT200 American Literature 3 shift. ASA is committed to provide students with the skills MAT220 Statistics 3 that are needed to be successful entrants into these emerg- ing jobs. Furthermore, the development and success of the PHI110 General Ethics 3 Metro Tech Center in downtown Brooklyn have made the PSY105 General Psychology 3 area a hub for government, education, and business offices. PHI200 General Philosophy 3 Thus local demand for administrative support staffers is also SCI101 Integrated Sciences 3 growing. SOC105 General Sociology 3 The Associate of Occupational Studies degree program in REQUIRED COURSES in major Office Administration and Technology requires the success- ACC101 Principles of Accounting I 3 ful completion of 61 semester credit hours for graduation as BUS110 Introduction to Business 3 shown in the columns alongside. ACC150 Accounting with Electronic 2 Spreadsheets PROGRAM GOALS BUS135 Administrative Office Management 2 BUS145 Database Management Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate 2 Applications Package should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, BUS230 Personnel Management skills and achievements: 3 CIS100 Computer Concepts and 3 • Utilize active listening skills to accurately condense and Applications record verbal information, instructions, and ideas; CIS190 Automated Office Administration 3 • Communicate verbally, using language that is appropriate OFT150 Document Processing 2 to the intended audience; OFT170 Presentation Skills and 2 Techniques • Select, apply, and adapt computer software tools (word OFT200 Machine Transcription 3 processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation) to business related tasks; OFT210 Word Processing 3 OFT240 Record Management 2 OFT905 Office Administration Externship 3 DIVISION OF BUSINESS 61

• Apply standard records management procedures when COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS establishing and maintaining systems to classify, organize, ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL COURSES store, and retrieve hard copy and electronic files; (Any Three Courses from the following options) • Apply ethical standards for efficiency and quality of work; Executive Legal Assistant Option • Transfer to a Baccalaureate degree program in a Business BUS175 Business Law 3 discipline without further academic preparation. LAW130 Legal Office Assisting & 3 Procedures LAW150 Legal Machine Transcription 3

Executive Assistant Option

OFT130 General Office Procedures 3

OFT140 Speed Writing 3

OFT225 Advanced Machine Transcription 3

Sports Management Option

BUS270 Sports Management 3

BUS274 Sports Marketing 3

BUS275 Sports Leadership 3

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WITH NOT HEGIS 5099 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS CURRENTLY OFFERED Associate of Occupational Studies Degree 4 semesters/63 credits

Embedded in a conceptual framework of information tech- COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS nology, the A.O.S. degree program in Business Administra- REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES/General tion with Management Information Systems (MIS)] inte- Education COURSES grates professional-core courses in a business administration FSM100 Freshman Skills Seminar 1 configuration. The MIS program prepares students for both LIB100 Research Methods 2 management and information technology positions in private MAT105 College Math OR 3 and public sector organizations. ASA’s associate degree pro- MAT110 College Algebra 3 gram in Business Administration with MIS is reliably valid in content and process. ENG105 English Composition 3 ENG205 English Composition II 3 The program reflects a hybrid of business theories and tech- ELECTIVE ARTS AND SCIENCE COURSES nical training. Students develop competencies in program- (Any One Three-Credit Course) ming languages that will enable them to use these in infor- BIO120 Human Biology 3 mation resource management, and in the process, bridge the HIS101 American History I 3 technological-organizational chasm. The MIS curriculum is HIS201 American History II 3 supplemented with general education courses and electives. HIS200 World History I 3 Through these courses, students acquire a variety of intel- lectual and personal competencies that generally characterize HIS210 World History II 3 successful business analysts. The program stresses lucid, ra- ENG110 Speech and Communications 3 tional, and methodic thinking. Optimal problem-solving and LIT200 American Literature 3 decision-making skills are reinforced as ruling principles of MAT220 Statistics 3 the coursework. With admirable devotion, faculty members PSY105 General Psychology 3 are resolute in orienting students toward career empower- PHI110 General Ethics 3 ment and assertiveness. Adequate exposure to the inter-re- PHI200 General Philosophy 3 SCI101 Integrated Sciences 3 SOC105 General Sociology 3 62 DIVISION OF BUSINESS

latedness of theory and practice is provided the students as COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS they anticipate the world of work. REQUIRED COURSES in major The A.O.S. program solidifies the prospect of continuing with ACC101 Principles of Accounting I 3 the aim of acquiring a baccalaureate degree in business ad- ACC151 Principles of Accounting II 3 ministration. Articulation agreements with select-four-year- BUS110 Introduction to Business 3 degree institutions afford the convenience of credit transfers. BUS150 Principles of Micro-economics 3 Business Administration with Management Information Sys- BUS200 Principles of Marketing 3 tems offers a number of occupational alternatives. Graduates BUS205 Principles of Finance 3 can be employed as business analysts, information resource CIS100 Computer Concepts and 3 consultants, or information security operatives. Further, Applications graduates may be employed as office technology specialists CIS115 Computer Architecture 3 and managers of information systems at small and medium- CIT100 Programming Languages 3 size institutions. Concepts The Associate of Occupational Studies degree program in CIS125 Telecommunications Concepts 3 Business Administration with Management Information Sys- CIS220 Systems Analysis and Design 3 tems requires the successful completion of 63 semester credit CIT125 Client-Specific Relational 3 hours for graduation as shown in the column on the previous Databases page and this page. CIT140 Server- Specific Relational 3 Databases

ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL COURSES (Any Three Courses from the following options) ACC250 Computerized Accounting with 3 Application Package

BUS175 Business Law 3

BUS215 Business Management 3

BUS240 Introduction to E-commerce 3

CIT115 Web Design 3

NET120 PC Hardware and Operating 3 Systems

CIT160 Object-Oriented Languages 3

CIS190 Automated Office Administration 3

EXECUTIVE LEGAL ASSISTANT HEGIS 5005 Certificate 2 semesters/30 credits

This program prepares the graduates with high levels of or- United States Department Bureau of Labor Statistics Occu- ganizational writing and communicating skills as well as pational Outlook Handbook states that the legal assistant po- knowledge and competence in legal concepts for corpora- sitions are very promising and are projected to grow at a rate tions or law firms. While lawyers assume ultimate responsi- of 18% through 2018. bility for legal work, Executive Legal Assistants continue to The Executive Legal Assistant Certificate program requires assume a growing range of tasks in the nation’s legal offices the successful completion of 30 semester credit hours for and corporations. Nevertheless, they are still explicitly pro- graduation as shown in the column on the following page. hibited from carrying out duties which are considered to be Students can pursue a degree in AOS in Office Administra- the practice of law, such as setting legal fees and giving legal tion and Technology after completion of the Certificate pro- advice. gram. DIVISION OF BUSINESS 63

PROGRAM GOALS COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES/General should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, Education COURSES skills and achievements: FSM100 Freshman Skills Seminar 1 • Utilize active listening skills to accurately condense and LIB100 Research Methods 2 record verbal information, instructions, and ideas with speed CDV100 Career Development Seminar 1 writing and transcribing; communicate verbally, using lan- ENG105 English Composition I 3 guage that is appropriate to the intended audience; REQUIRED COURSES in major • Select, apply, and adapt computer software tools (word BUS175 Business Law 3 processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation) to busi- CIS100 Computer Concepts and ness related tasks; 3 Applications • Apply standard records management procedures when LAW130 Legal Office Assisting and 3 establishing and maintaining systems to classify, organize, Procedures store, and retrieve hard copy and electronic files; LAW150 Legal Machine Transcription 3

OFT170 Presentation Skills and • Apply ethical standards for efficiency and quality of work. 2 Techniques • Transfer to an ASA Associate Degree program in Office OFT200 Machine Transcription 3 Administration and Technology (AOS Degree Program - HEGIS 5005) Business Administration without further aca- OFT140 Speed Writing 3 demic preparation and to ASA Business Administration / Ac- OFT210 Word Processing 3 counting (AOS Degree Program - HEGIS 5004) with some academic preparation.

OFFICE TECHNOLOGY AND ADMINISTRATION HEGIS 5004 Certificate 2 semesters/30 credits

In today’s business world, technology is indispensable to the COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS operation of every modern business enterprise. Office tech- REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES/General nology personnel prepare and analyze documents for indi- Education COURSES viduals, corporations, state and federal government agencies, FSM100 Freshman Skills Seminar 1 not-for-profit companies, and other organizations. Managers LIB100 Research Methods 2 rely on this information to make reasoned decisions. CDV100 Career Development Seminar 1 The certificate program in office technology and administration solidifies the student to transition into the degree program ENG105 English Composition I 3 that is similarly configured. The augmenting coursework in REQUIRED COURSES in major the office-administration track provides foundation courses for transfer into other business-related concentrations, such ACC101 Principles of Accounting I 3 as accounting, management of information systems. ACC210 Taxation 3

ACC250 Computerized Accounting with The certificate program in Office Technology and Admin- 3 istration requires the successful completion of 30 semester Application Package credit hours for graduation as shown in the column on this BUS110 Introduction to Business 3 page and the following page. ACC150 Accounting with Electronic Spreadsheets OR 2 Students can pursue a degree in AOS in Business Administra- tion-Accounting after completion of the Certificate program. BUS135 Administrative Office 2 Management OR BUS145 Database Management 2 Applications Package 64 DIVISION OF BUSINESS

PROGRAM GOALS COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS CIS100 Computer Concepts and Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate 3 should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, Applications skills and achievements: OFT210 Word Processing 3 • Employ industry-standard accounting software packages ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL COURSES (Any One Three-Credit Course) to prepare accurate financial statements, report key data, and prepare both individual and business tax documents; use ACC151 Principles of Accounting II 3

interpretive and analytic skills to identify problems, create BUS115 International Business and Trade 3 reports, with respect to commonly used basic financial state- BUS120 Organizational Behavior ments; 3 BUS150 Principles of Micro-economics • Utilize active listening skills to accurately condense and 3 record verbal information and instructions; BUS175 Business Law 3 • Apply standard records management procedures when BUS200 Principles of Marketing 3

establishing and maintaining systems to classify, organize, BUS215 Business Management 3 store, and retrieve hard copy and electronic files; BUS240 Introduction to E-commerce 3 • Select, apply, and adapt computer software tools (word BUS245 E-commerce Management 3 processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation) to business related tasks; BUS250 E-commerce Marketing 3 • Evaluate ethical, social, civic, and cultural issues in the BUS255 Customer Service Management 3 context of business and accounting practice; transfer to an BUS260 Retail Operations Management 3 ASA Associate Degree program in Business Administration BUS265 Merchandise Management /Accounting (AOS Degree Program - HEGIS 5004) without 3 further academic preparation and to Office Administration and Technology (AOS Degree Program - HEGIS 5005) with some preparation. 65

DIVISION OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

The Division of Computer Technology at ASA provides Computer Support Specialist, Internet Client-Server Appli- courses and programs designed to meet the current workforce cation Development, and PC Client-Server Programming. needs of the information technology industries. The primary These certificate programs fully articulate into correspond- objective is to help graduates to be well trained and ready to ing degree programs. meet the demands of the global IT job market. Graduates will All of the programs at ASA utilize the most up-to-date curric- be prepared to obtain employment in small to medium sized ulum with carefully selected courses to enhance the students’ organizations. Our programs also provide a solid foundation learning experience, making them ready for the upcoming for transition to a Baccalaureate degree in Computer Science real world challenges. These courses are taught in our state or other IT related area. of the art computer and networking labs where students gain The Division of Computer Technology offers two Associate valuable hands-on skills necessary to start a successful ca- of Occupational Studies (AOS) degrees and three certifica- reer in their chosen field. Students also receive unlimited free tion programs. The degree programs offered are: Network tutoring and free industry standard professional certification Administration and Security, and Computer Programming training in the Information Technology field. and Information Technology. The certificate programs are

PROGRAMS IN THE DIVISION OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING AND INFORMATION HEGIS 5103 TECHNOLOGY Associate of Occupational Studies Degree 4 semesters/64 cedits

The Associate Degree in Computer Programming and Infor- COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS mation Technology is intended to enable individuals with REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES/General little or no computer knowledge to become business appli- Education COURSES cation programmers and/or software analysts. The program CDV100 Career Development Seminar 1 provides a comprehensive education covering many aspects FSM100 Freshman Skills Seminar 1 of computer science including computer architecture, pro- LIB100 Research Methods 2 gramming techniques, database management and design and ENG105 English Composition I 3 development of internet applications using ASP.NET. Gradu- ENG205 English Composition II 3 ates have the opportunity to specialize in web development MAT105 College Math OR 3 or graphic design. MAT110 College Algebra 3 According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational ELECTIVE ARTS AND SCIENCE COURSES Outlook Handbook, computer programmers with a bach- (Any One Three-Credit Course) elor’s degree had median pay of $71,380 per year in 2010, BIO120 Human Biology 3 and there is a projection of 43,700 new jobs being added by HIS101 American History I 3 2020. Computer programmers can start their career mostly in HIS200 World History I 3 data processing service firms, software development centers HIS201 American History II 3 and computer consulting businesses. HIS210 World History II 3 MAT220 Statistics 3 SCI101 Integrated Sciences 3 66 DIVISION OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

PROGRAM GOALS COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS Upon successful completion of this program, graduates PSY105 General Psychology 3 should be able to demonstrate the ability to: SOC105 General Sociology 3 • Collaborate with Business Analysts and/or users to de- ENG110 Speech and Communication 3 velop, prioritize, and estimate the requirements for software LIT200 American Literature 3 implementation; PHI110 General Ethics 3 PHI200 General Philosophy 3 • Prepare detailed workflow charts and diagrams that describe input, output and logical operation, and convert them REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL COURSES Computer Concepts and into a series of instructions coded in a variety of industry CIS100 Applications 3 standard computer languages; CIS115 Computer Architecture 3 • Design, develop, document, test and debug software and CIS125 Telecommunications Concepts 3 systems using logical and mathematical solutions; CIS220 Systems Analysis and Design 3 Programming Languages • Design, develop, document, test and debug basic web CIT100 Concepts 3 based programs and basic database applications; CIT115 Web Design 3 Client-Specific Relational • Compile and write documentation during the software de- CIT125 Databases 3 velopment cycle. Server-Specific Relational CIT140 Databases 3 The AOS degree program in Computer Programming and In- CIT150 Object-Oriented Design 3 formation Technology requires a successful completion of 64 CIT905 Programming Externship 3 credit hours for graduation as shown in the column on this Advanced Math for Computer page and the previous page. MAT205 Programmers 3 ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL COURSES (Any FIVE Courses from the following options)

CIS190 Automated Office Administration 3

CIT160 Object-Oriented Languages 3 Unix Operating System and Shell CIT170 Programming 3 CIT215 Client-Side Web Programming 3

CIT240 Database Management Systems 3 ASP.NET Applications CIT250 Development 3 VCG100 Concepts of Computer Graphics 3 VCG110 Introduction to Web Publishing 3 VCG120 3-D Design Applications 3 VCG140 Advanced Web Publishing 3

NETWORK ADMINISTRATION AND SECURITY HEGIS 5104 Associate of Occupational Studies Degree 4 semesters/61 credits

The Network Administration and Security program at ASA COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS prepares graduates to be able to provide network and system REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES/General administration support. They will be able to design, install, Education COURSES configure, maintain and secure local and wide area corporate CDV100 Career Development Seminar 1 networks in small to medium sized corporations. Students re- FSM100 Freshman Skills Seminar 1 ceive hands-on training with servers, routers and switches in LIB100 Research Methods 2 our fully equipped computer and networking labs. The program also helps students to prepare for industry standard cer- ENG105 English Composition I 3 tification exams such as A+, Network+, Security+, CCENT, ENG205 English Composition II 3 DIVISION OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY 67

CCNA, MCSA, etc. The graduates have opportunity to spe- COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS cialize in network security or Cisco internetworking. MAT105 College Math OR 3 Network and Security Administrators earn competitive sala- MAT110 College Algebra 3 ries connecting business computers together and securing ELECTIVE ARTS AND SCIENCE COURSES them. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occu- (Any One Three-Credit Course) pational Outlook Handbook, Network and Computer Sys- BIO120 Human Biology 3 tems Administrator is one of the fast growing occupations HIS101 American History I 3 and there is a projection that about 100,000 new jobs will be HIS200 World History I 3 added by 2020. HIS201 American History II 3 HIS210 World History II 3 PROGRAM GOALS MAT220 Statistics 3 PSY105 General Psychology 3 Upon successful completion of this program, graduates SCI101 Integrated Sciences 3 should be able to demonstrate the ability to: SOC105 General Sociology 3 • Install, configure and maintain computer systems includ- ENG110 Speech and Communication 3 ing hardware, peripherals, and commonly used application LIT200 American Literature 3 software and operating systems; PHI110 General Ethics 3 PHI200 General Philosophy 3 • Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software or REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL COURSES other network and system problems, and replace components CIS100 Computer Concepts and if necessary; 3 Applications • Design, install, configure and maintain corporate network CIS115 Computer Architecture 3 systems; CIS125 Telecommunications Concepts 3 • Monitor network performance and make adjustments when CIS220 Systems Analysis and Design 3 CIT100 Programming Languages necessary; 3 Concepts • Plan, coordinate and implement network security measures NET120 PC Hardware and Operating 3 to protect data, software and hardware; Systems NET130 Microsoft Windows Client 3 • Perform backups and disaster recovery. Technology NET140 Microsoft Windows Server The AOS degree program in Network Administration and 3 Security requires a successful completion of 61 credit hours Technology NET170 Management of Cisco Networking for graduation as shown in the column on this page and the 3 Environments previous page. NET180 Implementing Network Security I 3 NET905 Network Administration Externship 3

ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL COURSES (Any FOUR Courses from the following options) CIT115 Web Design 3 CIT125 Client-Specific Relational 3 Databases CIT140 Server-Specific Relational 3 Databases CIT170 UNIX Operating System and Shell 3 Programming NET150 Microsoft Windows Technologies 3 NET160 Implementing Directory Services 3 NET190 Introduction to Wireless 3 Networking NET200 Management of Complex 3 Networking Environments NET210 Implementing Network Security II 3 68 DIVISION OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

COMPUTER SUPPORT SPECIALIST HEGIS 5104 Certificate 2 semesters/30 credits

The Computer Support Specialist certificate program pro- COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS vides an introduction to many areas of information technol- REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES/General ogy including computer architecture, hardware, operating Education COURSES systems, network administration and support. The program is FSM100 Freshman Skills Seminar 1 focused on training students to become competent entry level LIB100 Research Methods 2 IT professionals, who are capable of maintaining, trouble- ENG105 English Composition I 3 shooting and administering computers and small networks. Graduates should be able to provide on-site support for main- REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL COURSES CIS100 Computer Concepts and ly users of Microsoft Windows platform. The program also 3 Applications helps students to prepare for industry standard certification exams such as CompTIA A+, Network+ and Microsoft Certi- CIS115 Computer Architecture 3 fied Solutions Associate (MCSA) certifications. CIS125 Telecommunications Concepts 3

NET120 PC Hardware and Operating The Computer Support Specialist certificate program offers 3 students intensive hands-on training using our dedicated Systems NET130 Microsoft Windows Client computer and networking labs. This program also fully artic- 3 Technology ulates into our AOS degree program in Network Administra- NET140 Microsoft Windows Server tion and Security, therefore making it easier for graduates to 3 Technology pursue further studies in Information Technology field. The admission process is the same as in the degree program. NET180 Implementing Network Security I 3 ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL COURSES According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational (Any One Three-Credit Course) Outlook Handbook, Computer Support Specialists without CIT125 Client-Specific Relational 3 any further studies had median pay of $46,260 per year in Databases 2010, and there is a projection of 110,000 new jobs being CIT170 UNIX Operating System and Shell 3 added by 2020. Programming NET170 Management of Cisco Networking 3 PROGRAM GOALS Environments NET190 Introduction to Wireless Upon successful completion of the program, graduates Networking 3 should be able to demonstrate the ability to: • Install, configure and maintain basic computer systems including hardware, peripherals, and commonly used application software and operating systems; • Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software or other network and system problems, and replace components if necessary; • Design, install, configure and maintain local area networks; • Perform backups and disaster recovery. The Computer Support Specialist certificate program requires a successful completion of 30 credit hours for graduation as shown in the column alongside. DIVISION OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY 69

INTERNET CLIENT-SERVER APPLICATION HEGIS 5103 DEVELOPMENT Certificate 3 semesters/48 credits

The certificate program in Internet Client-Server Applica- COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS tion Development is designed to generate employment-ready REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES/General computer programmers and database analysts. It covers basic Education COURSES and advanced computer programming for internet applica- FSM100 Freshman Skills Seminar 1 tion development by introducing students to software that LIB100 Research Methods 2 is in high demand in the data processing field and includes ENG105 English Composition I 3 adequate hands-on training in object-oriented concepts, web development and database systems. MAT105 College Math OR 3 MAT110 College Algebra 3 The graduates of this program can work as computer pro- REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL COURSES grammers, web developers, software analysts and database CIS100 Computer Concepts and 3 specialists in large corporations, data warehouses and finan- Applications cial industries. CIS115 Computer Architecture 3

The admission process is the same as in the degree program CIS220 Systems Analysis and Design 3 in Computer Programming and Information Technology. CIT100 Programming Languages 3 Concepts PROGRAM GOALS CIT115 Web Design 3

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates CIT125 Client-Specific Relational 3 should be able to demonstrate the ability to: Databases • Design, develop, document, test and debug software and CIT140 Server-Specific Relational 3 Databases systems using logical and mathematical solutions; CIT150 Object- Oriented Design 3 • Design, develop, document, test and debug web based pro- CIT160 Object-Oriented Languages 3 grams and basic database applications; CIT215 Client-Side Web Programming 3 • Use internet tools and network protocols to create, design and implement client/server applications; MAT205 Advanced Math for Computer 3 Programmers • Compile and write documentation during the software de- ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL COURSES velopment cycle. (Any TWO Three-Credit CourseS) The certificate program in Internet Client-Server Application CIS190 Automated Office Administration 3 Development requires a successful completion of 48 credit CIT170 Unix Operating System and Shell 3 hours for graduation as shown in the column alongside. Programming CIT240 Database Management Systems 3

CIT250 ASP.NET Applications 3 Development VCG100 Concepts of Computer Graphics 3

VCG110 Introduction to Web Publishing 3 70 DIVISION OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

PC CLIENT-SERVER PROGRAMMING HEGIS 5103 Certificate 2 semesters/33 credits

The certificate program in PC Client-Server Programming COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS is designed to introduce computer programming to the stu- REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES/General dents. The graduates will meet the basic educational and em- Education COURSES ployment competencies in the computer programming field FSM100 Freshman Skills Seminar 1 and pursue their career as junior programmers for business LIB100 Research Methods 2 applications development. ENG105 English Composition I 3 A large number of programmers work in management com- REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL COURSES panies and enterprises, telecommunications companies, man- CIS100 Computer Concepts and 3 ufacturers of computer and electronic equipment, financial Applications institutions, insurance carriers, educational institution, and CIS115 Computer Architecture 3 government agencies. CIS125 Telecommunications Concepts 3 This certificate is intended for applicants who seek a shorter program. The admission process is the same as for the degree CIT100 Programming Languages 3 Concepts program in Computer Programming and Information Tech- nology. CIT115 Web Design 3 CIT125 Client-Specific Relational 3 Databases PROGRAM GOALS CIT140 Server-Specific Relational 3 Upon successful completion of the program, graduates Databases should be able to demonstrate the ability to: CIT150 Object- Oriented Design 3

• Design, develop, document, test and debug software and ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL COURSES systems using logical and mathematical solutions; (Any ONE Three-Credit CourseS) CIS190 Automated Office Administration 3 • Design, develop, document, test and debug basic web based programs and basic database applications; CIT160 Object-Oriented Languages 3 • Compile and write documentation during the software de- CIT250 ASP.NET Applications 3 Development velopment cycle. VCG100 Concepts of Computer Graphics 3 The certificate program in PC Client-Server Programming VCG110 Introduction to Web Publishing 3 requires a successful completion of 33 credit hours for graduation as shown in the column alongside. 71

DIVISION OF HEALTH DISCIPLINES

The Division of Health Disciplines at ASA College is a mul- The Division’s approach to teaching is highly stimulating, tidisciplinary academic division that offers a broad array of motivational and interactive thus assuring a true learning health related programs ranging from short-term certificates experience for all students. A combination of classroom, to Associate degrees in Applied Science and Occupational and where applicable, laboratory and clinical experiences Studies. The programs provide quality classroom and clinical are available to improve proficiency and enable students to instruction designed to prepare graduates with the knowledge achieve the basic competencies. and skills critical to work effectively as health professionals. The fastest growing occupations in the economy today are With over eighty faculty and twenty support staff members, centered in the health care industry. The Bureau of Labor state-of-the-art facilities and technology, the Division is firm- Statistics (www.bls.gov) has projected that the growth rate ly committed to maintaining high academic standards, and of new jobs in the health care professions will be 28.8% until ensuring quality programs for our students. Our programs 2018. This is twice the rate of job growth in non-healthcare provide the educational opportunities for entry into the health professions. The Bureau of Labor Statistics also predicts a careers of medical assisting, medical billing and coding, need for 5.3 million health care workers to fill job openings healthcare office administration, pharmacy technician, mas- created by departures and new positions. sage therapy, and health information technology. ASA and the Division of Health Disciplines are ready for Graduates can find employment in many areas of health the challenge this shortage brings. Specific information about care as medical assistants, medical laboratory technologists, each of our health programs and contact information is avail- medical office administrators, billing and coding specialists, able through links provided on the ASA website. health information technologists, pharmacy technicians. To ensure professionalism, several programs within the Division lead to industry certification and licensure.

PROGRAMS IN THE DIVISION OF HEALTH DISCIPLINES

HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HEGIS 5213 Associate in Applied Science Degree 5 semesters/68 credits

The Health Information Technology (HIT) program offers a COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS comprehensive learning curriculum, combining the expand- REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES/General ing arena of health care with the cutting edge of information Education COURSES technology. The program will prepare the student to become CDV100 Career Development Seminar 1 an essential member of the health information management FSM100 Freshman Skills Seminar 1 profession. LIB100 Research Methods 2 Students learn to organize, analyze, and technically evalu- ENG105 English Composition I 3 ate health information; compile various administrative and ENG110 Speech & Communication 3 health statistics; maintain and use health information in- ENG205 English Composition II 3 dexes; facilitate storage and retrieval of health data; utilize computerized health data, and control the use and release of MAT105 College Math OR 3 health information. Discussion of ethical, legislative, and MAT110 College Algebra 3 regulatory issues relative to the day-to-day operations of a REQUIRED NATURAL SCIENCE COURSE health care facility is also included in this up-to-date, real- world curriculum. An externship offered in the last semester BIO120 Human Biology 3 provides students with the opportunity to supplement course 72 DIVISION OF HEALTH DISCIPLINES

work with practical work experience related to the program COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS and its learning outcomes. ELECTIVE ARTS AND SCIENCE COURSES Demand for health information technology professionals (Any two Three-Credit Courses) is on the increase, due to growth in the number of medical HIS101 American History I 3 tests, treatments, and procedures. The Bureau of Labor Sta- HIS200 World History I 3 tistics predicts a 22% increase in jobs for medical records and HIS201 American History II 3 health information technicians through 2022. HIS210 World History II 3 Employment opportunities for graduates of the program in- MAT220 Statistics 3 clude health information technician, coder, assistant manager PSY105 General Psychology 3 of health information services of large hospitals, manager of SCI101 Integrated Sciences 3 health information services of small hospitals or skilled nurs- SOC105 General Sociology 3 ing facilities, utilization manager, quality improvement coor- LIT200 American Literature 3 dinator, compliance officer, privacy officer, health informa- PHI110 General Ethics 3 tion analyst, clinical documentation specialist, and auditor. PHI200 General Philosophy 3 Graduates of the program may find employment in ambulato- REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL COURSES ry care facilities, health information departments, regulatory ALH220 Reimbursement Methodologies 3 agencies, acute care hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, men- ALH225 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding and 2 tal health facilities, skilled nursing facilities, clinics, homes, Classification System physician’s offices, and health insurance companies. ALH230 CPT Coding and Classification 2 After completion of the program, the students will be eligible System to sit for the Certified Professional Coder Examination (CPC) BIO105 Anatomy and Physiology for Allied 3 Health Professionals administered by the American Academy of Professional Cod- CIS100 Computer Concepts and ers (AAPC). Applications 3 MED105 Medical Terminology 3

PROGRAM GOALS MED205 Pharmacology for Allied Health 3 Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate Professionals should be able to employ appropriate strategies that respond HIT100 U.S. Health Care Delivery 3 to the changing informational needs of patients, health care Systems providers, researchers, and educators by demonstrating the HIT110 Health Information: Data Content 3 and Structure ability to: HIT120 Legal and Ethical Aspects of 3 • Collect, tabulate, compute and prepare statistical reports Health Information for use by the medical staff, administration, governing board HIT135 Health Information Statistics and 3 and authorized agencies; Analysis HIT215 Quality Assessment and 3 • Code clinical data for research and other reporting Performance Improvement purposes; HIT225 Health Information Organization 3 and Supervision • Perform review of health information for patient care evaluation, quality improvement, and utilization management; HIT230 Pathophysiology 3 HIT900 Health Information Technology 3 • Apply ethical and legal principles and standards for the Externship control, release and use of health information; • Utilize computers to compile data, process information for prospective payment systems and perform various other data analysis projects; • Prepare for one or more industry certification exams. The Health Information Technology degree program requires the successful completion of 68 semester credits hours for graduation as shown in the column on this page and the previous page. DIVISION OF HEALTH DISCIPLINES 73

HEALTHCARE OFFICE ADMINISTRATION HEGIS 5099 Associate of Occupational Studies Degree 4 semesters/61 credits

The Healthcare Office Administration degree program offers COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS a comprehensive learning curriculum, emphasizing admin- REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES/General istrative and high-level technological skills to meet the de- Education COURSES mands of the rapidly changing health care industry. CDV100 Career Development Seminar 1 Students learn to perform essential clerical and organiza- FSM100 Freshman Skills Seminar 1 tional tasks within a healthcare facility. Course offerings in- LIB100 Research Methods 2 clude accounting, billing and coding, medical records man- ENG105 English Composition I 3 agement, and reimbursement methodologies. Discussion of ENG205 English Composition II 3 ethical, legislative, and regulatory issues relative to the day- MAT105 College Math OR 3 to-day operations of a health care facility is also included in this up-to-date, real-world curriculum. An essential element MAT110 College Algebra 3 of the program is learning to use computers and a variety ELECTIVE ARTS AND SCIENCE COURSES of software applications. Students also acquire the basics in (Any One Three-Credit Course) medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, financial ad- BIO120 Human Biology 3 ministration, business communications, and psychology. HIS101 American History I 3 An externship offered in the last semester provides students HIS200 World History I 3 with the opportunity to supplement course work with prac- HIS201 American History II 3 tical work experience related to the program and its occu- HIS210 World History II 3 pational objectives. Graduates can find employment in po- MAT220 Statistics 3 sitions such as administrative assistant, executive assistant, PSY105 General Psychology 3 medical office assistant, medical records clerk, patient infor- SCI101 Integrated Sciences 3 mation coordinator, client records coordinator, emergency SOC105 General Sociology 3 room registrar, medical collections representative, and bill- ENG110 Speech and Communication 3 ing and coding professionals that are found in medical of- LIT200 American Literature 3 fices, hospitals, clinics, home health agencies, and insurance PHI110 General Ethics 3 companies. PHI200 General Philosophy 3 After completion of the program, the students will be eligible to sit for national industry certification exams such REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL COURSES as: the Certified Professional Coder Examination (CPC) ad- ALH110 Medical Office Administration 3 ministered by the American Academy of Professional Cod- ALH205 Medical Billing 3 ers (AAPC) or the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist ALH216 Medical Records Management 3 (CBCS) administered by the National Healthcareer Associa- ALH220 Reimbursement Methodologies 3 tion (NHA). ALH225 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding and 2 Classification System ALH230 CPT Coding and Classification 2 PROGRAM GOALS System Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate ACC101 Principles of Accounting I 3 should possess the competencies and knowledge required to BIO105 Anatomy and Physiology for Allied 3 function successfully as an entry-level healthcare administra- Health Professionals CIS100 Computer Concepts and tor by demonstrating the ability to: Applications 3 • Utilize billing and electronic health record system to per- CIS190 Automated Office Administration 3 form front office and billing tasks in a simulated medical set- ALH160 Law and Ethics for Healthcare 2 ting; Professionals • Abstract information from patient records and assign ac- MED105 Medical Terminology 3 curate diagnosis and procedural codes; OFT100 Medical Office Transcription 3 • Apply current reimbursement guidelines and methodolo- OFT210 Word Processing 3 gies to prepare insurance claim forms for different types of ALH905 Healthcare Office Administration 3 insurance plans; Externship 74 DIVISION OF HEALTH DISCIPLINES

• Prepare and analyze business transactions and financial COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS statements that reflect a medical facility’s revenue cycle; ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL COURSES • Apply ethical and legal principles and standards for the (Any One Three-Credit Course) control, release, and use of health information; PSY115 Psychosocial Aspects of 3 • Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in Healthcare writing, with patients and other medical professionals as a MED220 Medical Emergencies for Allied 3 healthcare team member; Health Professionals • Prepare for one or more industry certification exams. The Healthcare Office Administration degree program requires the successful completion of 61 semester credits hours for graduation as shown in the column on this page and the previous page.

MASSAGE THERAPY HEGIS 5299 Associate of Occupational Studies Degree 4 or 5 semesters/65 credits

The Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS) in Massage Therapy courses and throughout the more advanced massage Therapy degree program at ASA provides students with the therapy classes. scientific knowledge and skills in basic and advanced mas- General theory and techniques in the fundamentals of west- sage techniques, and a general education component to pre- ern massage therapy are taught in Swedish Massage Therapy pare students to serve diverse clienteles. I and Deep Tissue and Neuromuscular Therapy or Sports The program integrates theory and practice, combining Massage. Fundamentals of Oriental massage therapy are lectures in anatomy and physiology and clinical pathology covered in detail in the Shiatsu Massage course. Additional with hands-on training in basic massage modalities—Swed- training and student practice in massage therapy techniques ish, Shiatsu, Deep Tissue and Neuromuscular Therapy, and are included in Fundamentals of Massage Therapy, Swedish Sports Massage. Massage Therapy II and Introduction to Eastern Anatomy and Physiology. Graduation requirements for the program Courses in the proposed program fulfill New York State include the successful completion of a 90-hour supervised Curricular Requirements (Section 52.15) as they pertain to Massage Therapy Internship and 135-hour supervised Mas- Massage Therapy. Instruction in anatomy, physiology and sage Therapy Externship. neurology is provided in Anatomy and Physiology for Mas- sage Therapy I and II, and Human Biology. Concepts are • Students get real-world experience practice techniques on further reinforced in the Fundamentals of Eastern Anatomy clients in the on-campus student massage clinic, and at externships and community events. and Physiology course, and in subsequent advanced massage therapy technique courses. Neurology is introduced in the • Massage labs are fully stocked with professional equipment and supplies—tables, lotions, oils. first Anatomy and Physiology course and taught in detail in the Neurology for Massage Therapy course. Myology and • Technical training is complemented by general education kinesiology is thoroughly discussed in the Myology for Mas- courses. sage Therapy and Palpation and Kinesiology courses and is • The program can be completed in 5 semesters of full-time further reviewed in subsequent massage therapy and shiatsu study. technique courses. • Small class sizes ensure that students get individual attention from instructors. Subject matter in general pathology, including instruction • Instructors are licensed massage therapists with profes- related to skin, neuromuscular, and soft tissue condition is sional experience. covered in detail in the Clinical Pathology I and II courses, The Massage Therapy program requires the successful com- and is reinforced throughout all subsequent advanced mas- pletion of 65 credits. sage therapy technique and shiatsu technique courses. The Medical Emergencies course provides CPR certification Satisfactory Academic Progress upon successful completion. Topics on how to detect abused in the MASSAGE THERAPY Program and neglected patients are also included in this course. Topics Minimum passing grade for all MT courses is a “C”. on the benefits and use of chemical ingredients in oil, pow- Students who earn a grade of “D” will fail the course and ders and other products are included in the Swedish Massage have to repeat it, and students who earn a grade of “F” will DIVISION OF HEALTH DISCIPLINES 75 require permission of the Dean to remain in the program. More information regarding Massage Therapy licensure in If they remain in the program, they will have to repeat the New York State is available from: course. New York State Education Department Inability to meet college and program requirements, State Board for Massage Therapy including all academic requirements, will result in dismissal  89 Washington Ave. - 2nd Floor Albany. NY 12234-1000 from the massage therapy program.  (518) 474 3817 PROGRAM GOALS  www.op.nysed.gov/prof/mt/

Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS should possess the competencies and knowledge required to REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES/General function successfully as a massage therapist by demonstrat- Education COURSES ing the ability to: LIB100 Research Methods 2 • Communicate effectively with clients in both verbal and FSM100 Freshman Skills Seminar 1 non-verbal formats; ENG105 English Composition I 3 • Safely assist in the treatment and care of patients while ENG205 English Composition II 3 practicing standard precautions and adhering to HIPAA and MAT105 College Math OR 3 OSHA guidelines. MAT110 College Algebra 3 • Identify all major muscles of the body (actions, attach- Professional Development and ments, and palpation) systems that comprise the human CDV110 Ethics for Massage Therapy 2 anatomy, and medical terminology that relates to massage Professionals therapy. BIO120 Human Biology 3 • Assist with functional restoration through one or more soft tissue manipulation techniques to increase range of motion, REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL COURSES flexibility, and stability, provide pain relief, relaxation, or BIO115 Anatomy and Physiology for 3 stress reduction. Massage Therapy I Anatomy and Physiology for • Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills BIO135 Massage Therapy II 3 and essential job search skills. BIO145 Fundamentals of Eastern 3 • Prepare for massage therapy certifications and licensing Anatomy and Physiology exams including Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam BIO200 Clinical Pathology I 3 (MBLEx), National Certification Examination for Therapeu- tic and Bodywork (NCETMB), and National Certification BIO220 Clinical Pathology II 3 Examination for Therapeutic Massage (NCETM) Medical Emergencies for Allied MED220 Health Professionals 3 Fundamentals of Massage REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL MST100 Therapy 3

LICENSE IN MASSAGE THERAPY MST110 Myology for Massage Therapy 3

Graduates of the ASA Massage Therapy program are eligible MST120 Neurology for Massage Therapy 3 to take the New York State Licensing Examination for massage therapy. MST130 Swedish Massage Therapy I 3 Palpation and Kinesiology for In addition to being a graduate of a New York State Reg- MST200 Massage Therapy 3 istered Massage Therapy Program, New York State further MST220 Shiatsu Massage 3 requires applicants for a license in Massage Therapy to: MST230 Swedish Massage Therapy II 3 • Be at least 18 years of age MST800 Massage Therapy Internship 3 • Be a U.S. citizen or a resident alien lawfully given permanent residency status MST900 Massage Therapy Externship 3 • Have a current certification (within 3 years prior to licen- ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL COURSES sure) in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid. (Any One Three-Credit Course) Deep Tissue and Neuromuscular • Be required to provide information regarding his or her MST240 Therapy 3 moral character at the time of application for licensure to the Office of Professions. MST250 Sports Massage Therapy 3 76 DIVISION OF HEALTH DISCIPLINES

MEDICAL ASSISTING HEGIS 5214 Associate of Occupational Studies Degree 4 semesters/63 credits

The Medical Assisting program is a multi-disciplinary pro- • Communicate effectively with patients and other medical gram that trains students to become allied health professio- professionals as a healthcare team member; nals who assist physicians and other health care providers in • Describe and discuss professional ethics and legal issues a myriad of medical settings. as they apply to the medical assisting profession, including knowledge of the Medical Assisting Code of Ethics and Students learn to perform the administrative duties of sche- HIPAA regulations; duling and receiving patients, preparing and maintaining • Correctly perform clinical and administrative procedures medical records, performing basic secretarial skills and typical of an entry level Medical Assistant; medical transcription, handling telephone calls, writing correspondence, serving as a liaison between the physician and other individuals, and managing practice finances. COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS The clinical phase of the program is taught through intense REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES/General Education COURSES training and hands-on application. Students learn to perform CDV100 Career Development Seminar 1 clinical duties, including asepsis and infection control, taking FSM100 Freshman Skills Seminar 1 patient histories and vital signs, first aid and CPR, preparing LIB100 Research Methods 2 patients for procedures, assisting the physician with exami- ENG105 English Composition I 3 nations and treatments, collecting and processing specimens, ENG205 English Composition II 3 performing selected diagnostic tests, and preparing and ad- MAT105 College Math OR 3 ministering medications as directed by the physician. Stu- MAT110 College Algebra 3 dents must complete a successful unpaid externship as part ELECTIVE ARTS AND SCIENCE COURSES of the program graduation requirements. (Any One Three-Credit Course) BIO120 Human Biology 3 After completion of the program, the students will be eligible HIS101 American History I 3 to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Examination HIS200 World History I 3 administered by the American Association of Medical Assis- HIS201 American History II 3 tants (AAMA) or the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) HIS210 World History II 3 Examination administered by the Association of Medical MAT220 Statistics 3 Technologists (AMT). PSY105 General Psychology 3 ASA College’s Associate of Occupational Studies degree SCI101 Integrated Sciences 3 program in Medical Assisting is accredited by the Commis- SOC105 General Sociology 3 sion on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs ENG110 Speech and Communication 3 LIT200 American Literature 3 (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Medical As- PHI110 General Ethics 3 sistant Education Review Board (MAERB).” The program PHI200 General Philosophy 3 has been placed on probationary accreditation as of May 2015. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL COURSES Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education ALH110 Medical Office Administration 3 Programs (CAAHEP): Law and Ethics for Healthcare ALH160 Professionals 2 25400 US Highway 19N., Suite 158  ALH200 Medical Reimbursement 3 Clearwater, FL 33763  (727) 210-2350 ALH205 Medical Billing 3  www.caahep.org Anatomy and Physiology for Allied BIO105 Health Professionals 3 PROGRAM GOALS BIO110 Microbiology 3 Computer Concepts and Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate CIS100 Applications 3 should possess the competencies and knowledge required to MED105 Medical Terminology 3 function successfully as an entry-level medical assistant by MED115 Laboratory Techniques I 3 demonstrating the ability to: MED200 Clinical Office Procedures 3 Pharmacology for Allied Health • Apply knowledge of and commitment to the practice of MED205 Professionals 3 medical assisting that reflects ethical industry standards and MED215 Laboratory Techniques II 3 follows the guidelines of program accreditation; DIVISION OF HEALTH DISCIPLINES 77

• Prepare for one or more industry standard certification COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS exams. Medical Emergencies for Allied MED220 Health Professionals 3 The Medical Assisting degree program requires the success- OFT210 Word Processing 3 ful completion of 63 semester credit hours for graduation as PSY115 Psychosocial Aspects of Health 3 shown in the column in the previous page and this page. Care MED905 Medical Assisting Externship 3

PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY HEGIS 5201 Associate of Occupational Studies Degree 4 semesters/60 credits

The Pharmacy Technology Associate Degree Program is an COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS instructional program that prepares students to support phar- REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES/General macists in a variety of pharmacy-related duties. Education COURSES The program integrates theory and practice, combining CDV100 Career Development Seminar 1 classroom lectures in all areas of pharmacy technology with FSM100 Freshman Skills Seminar 1 hands-on learning in dedicated pharmacy laboratories and LIB100 Research Methods 2 field experience through a comprehensive externship pro- ENG105 English Composition I 3 gram. Each student must complete 90 experiential hours ENG205 English Composition II 3 in both a community and hospital setting for a total of 180 MAT105 College Math OR 3 hours. MAT110 College Algebra 3 Graduation from the program requires demonstrated com- ELECTIVE ARTS AND SCIENCE COURSES petence in all areas of pharmacy technology including drug (Any One Three-Credit Course) knowledge, legal/ethical mandates, sterile preparation, hos- BIO120 Human Biology 3 pital pharmacy, administrative responsibilities, pharmaceu- HIS101 American History I 3 tical compounding and prescription preparation. They must HIS200 World History I 3 also demonstrate competence in procuring, storing, and issu- HIS201 American History II 3 ing pharmacy materials and supplies, as well as maintaining HIS210 World History II 3 MAT220 Statistics 3 files and records. PSY105 General Psychology 3 After completion of the program, the students will be pre- SCI101 Integrated Sciences 3 pared to take the National Pharmacy Technician Certification SOC105 General Sociology 3 Examination administered by the Pharmacy Technician Cer- ENG110 Speech and Communication 3 tification Board (PTCB). LIT200 American Literature 3 PHI110 General Ethics 3 Employment opportunities for graduates include positions PHI200 General Philosophy 3 in community (retail, managed care), institutional (hospital, REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL COURSES nursing home) or government (military, VA) pharmacies. PHM100 Fundamentals of Pharmacy 2 Graduates may also pursue careers in pharmaceutical manu- Practices facturing and sales. MED105 Medical Terminology 3 PHM110 Pharmacy Environments 3 PROGRAM GOALS PHM150 Professional Aspects of Pharmacy 3 Technology Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate PHM200 Drug Classifications 3 should possess the competencies and knowledge required to LAW115 Legal and Ethical Issues for 3 function successfully as an entry-level pharmacy technician Pharmacy Technicians by demonstrating the ability to: PHM210 Pharmaceutical Dosage 3 Calculations • Communicate effectively with patients and medical and PHM130 Administrative Aspects of 3 pharmacy professionals, both verbally and non-verbally; Pharmacy Technology PHM205 Fundamentals of Therapeutic 3 • Identify and describe the names, uses, and misuses of a Agents variety of prescription and Over-The-Counter (OTC) phar- BIO105 Anatomy and Physiology for Allied 3 maceutical products; Health Professionals 78 DIVISION OF HEALTH DISCIPLINES

• Define and describe the symptoms and implications of sub- COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS stance misuse and abuse; CIS100 Computer Concepts and Applications 3 • Apply ethical and legal principles and standards for the PSY115 Psychosocial Aspects of 3 control, release, and use of health information; Healthcare • Successfully pass the National Pharmacy Technician Certi- PHM220 Pharmacy Lab Experience 3 fication Examination. PHM900 Pharmacy Technology Externship 3 The Pharmacy Technician requires the successful completion ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL COURSES (Any One Three-Credit Course) of 60 semester credit hours for graduation as shown in the OFT210 Word Processing 3 column on this page and on the previous page. ALH200 Medical Reimbursement 3 BIO110 Microbiology 3

MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTING WITH MEDICAL HEGIS 5214 BILLING Certificate 2 semesters/30 credits

The Medical Assisting with Medical Billing Certificate pro- At the conclusion of this program, students will have two op- gram offers a comprehensive learning curriculum designed to tional opportunities: 1) to become nationally certified by the provide students with a strong foundation on which to build NHA (National Healthcare Association) , and 2) to continue a successful career as a competent entry level administrative their education in one of the degree programs offered in the assistant or biller. division. A well-rounded curriculum offers students the knowledge Upon graduation, students will find employment as an en- and skills in the technical areas of the insurance industry, try-level medical administrative assistant or biller in medi- computer technology, federal and state regulations, billing cal facilities, clinics, insurance companies, and home-based and insurance coding systems, basic medical office admin- billing services. They will be able to perform a variety of istration, extensive practice in preparing medical claims, duties including billing, completing and submitting medical anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology. In addi- insurance forms, creating and maintaining medical charts, tion, students will become proficient in the use of Medisoft preparing reports and correspondence, abstracting data from software program, as well as the Microsoft Office Suite of medical reports, and complying with HIPAA regulations. products.

PROGRAM GOALS COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES/General should possess the competencies and knowledge required to Education COURSES* function successfully as an entry-level medical administra- ENG105 English Composition I 3 tive assistant or biller by demonstrating the ability to: FSM100 Freshman Skills Seminar 1 LIB100 Research Methods 2 • Utilize software that reflects current medical office work- flows; MAT105 College Math OR 3 MAT110 College Algebra 3 • Code clinical data and prepare medical insurance claims REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL COURSES* for reimbursement purposes; ALH110 Medical Office Administration 3 • Apply ethical and legal principles and standards for the ALH200 Medical Reimbursement 3 control, release and use of health information; ALH205 Medical Billing 3 BIO105 Anatomy and Physiology for Allied • Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in 3 writing, with patients and other medical professionals as a Health Professionals healthcare team member. BIO110 Microbiology 3 CIS100 Computer Concepts and The Certificate program in Medical Office Assisting with Applications 3 Medical Billing requires the successful completion of 30 se- MED105 Medical Terminology mester credit hours for graduation as shown in the column 3 alongside. * Effective Spring 2016 semester 79

DIVISION OF LEGAL STUDIES

The Division of Legal Studies is staffed with experienced of traditional academia settings into the realms of paralegal professors with years of experience in both the legal profes- and criminal justice practitioners in society. Students are af- sion and criminal justice. Our professors represent a cross forded an opportunity to see real practitioners in action. Para- section of the numerous components (i.e., prosecutors, crimi- legal and Criminal Justice professional practitioners are often nal defense attorneys, law enforcement, corrections, judicia- faced with the challenge of making life, death, and liberty ry, parole, etc.) that comprise the legal and criminal justice decisions in a fraction of a second. They must be profession- systems. The Paralegal and Criminal Justice are exciting als at all times. We provide a wholesome all around paralegal professions with loads of responsibility and accountability. and criminal justice education that prepares a student for im- We live in a continually changing society with a constant de- mediate employment in any of the numerous agencies that mand for the paralegal and criminal justice professionals. In comprise the legal and criminal justice systems. Therefore, recognition of these never ending changes and demands of we work with students to ensure that when they accept their our multi-cultural society, the Division of Legal Studies is first paralegal or criminal justice position that they are more geared towards preparing students beyond acceptance into an than ready to face and conquer the challenges accompanied entry level program, to a lifelong professional contribution with being a professional paralegal or criminal justice prac- to the Paralegal and of Criminal Justice fields. The Division titioner. of Legal Studies takes student education beyond the walls

PROGRAMS IN THE DIVISION OF legal studies

CRIMINAL JUSTICE HEGIS 5505 Associate in Applied Science Degree 4 semesters/61 credits

The A.A.S. degree program in Criminal Justice provides sistent with published standards of the Academy of Criminal students with a broad-based, sophisticated understanding of Justice Sciences (ACJS), a national professional society. In a the role of the criminal justice system in American Society. broad sense, students become knowledgeable about criminal Students acquire the knowledge, values, and skills that will justice and juvenile processes including an understanding of enable them to analyze rationally the problems of the crimi- the law, the nature of crime, and the administration of jus- nal justice system and the needs of society in keeping with tice. The students will also gain an understanding of social democratic traditions of law, social well-being, and individ- problems, human behavior, and public management policy. ual rights. In particular, students develop the analytical tools The program will foster an appreciation for the major efforts and social understanding necessary to assist greatly in the im- designed to control crimes and an awareness of current crime portant task of balancing the rights of the individual citizen control policies, proposals, and programs. against society’s continuing need for safety and security. A vital component of the Criminal Justice program is an ex- Graduates will be well equipped to provide input on poli- ternship provided to the students in the last semester where cies and programs and to assume productive roles in the they work without remuneration. Students are placed in criminal justice system in public and private organizations. qualified establishments in their field including Police De- It is anticipated that graduating students will also obtain a partments, Private Security companies, Probation, Social sound liberal arts foundation that comprises the arts, humani- Services and Corrections Departments in the tri-state area. ties, and sciences. Students in this program will be exposed The externship provides the student with an opportunity to to the wide scope of criminal justice as well as a balanced practice the theoretical skills learned in course work at ASA. presentation of the issues in this field. The structure of the To be successful in the criminal justice discipline, one must curriculum and the related learning objectives will be con- be detail-oriented, highly analytical, and be able to deal with 80 DIVISION OF LEGAL STUDIES

victims and criminals with an open mind and have the integ- COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS rity to keep important records in the strictest confidence. REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES/General In addition to the general admission requirements for all pro- Education COURSES grams at ASA, the AAS degree program in Criminal Justice CDV100 Career Development Seminar 1 will have the following additional requirement: After the FSM100 Freshman Skills Seminar 1 completion of the placement examination and the applica- LIB100 Research Methods 2 tion process, the prospective student would be subjected to ENG105 English Composition I 3 a background check for any criminal record. Since the pro- ENG110 Speech & Communication 3 spective student would be employed by Federal, State, or the ENG205 English Composition II 3 Local government and their agencies, it is imperative that the MAT105 College Math OR 3 student has no criminal record. MAT110 College Algebra 3 REQUIRED NATURAL SCIENCE COURSE PROGRAM GOALS BIO120 Human Biology 3 Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate should be able to demonstrate ability to: ELECTIVE ARTS AND SCIENCE COURSES (Any two Three-Credit Courses) • Identify, describe, and explain the current and histori- HIS101 American History I 3 cal practices, policies, structures, and stages of the criminal HIS200 World History I 3 justice system at local, state and federal levels in the United HIS201 American History II 3 States, from the commission of an actual crime through adju- HIS210 World History II 3 dication and corrections; MAT220 Statistics 3 • Identify, describe, and apply historical, current and emerg- PSY105 General Psychology 3 ing theories and various social and analytic tools to the fields SCI101 Integrated Sciences 3 of human behavior, criminology, and corrections; to suggest SOC105 General Sociology 3 ways to balance the rights of individual citizens with soci- LIT200 American Literature 3 ety’s need for security and safety; PHI110 General Ethics 3 • Conceptualize, analyze, and discuss crime in general with PHI200 General Philosophy 3 respect to longitudinal changes in the complex issues of REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL COURSES crime, ethics, diversity, policy making, and criminal justice CIS100 Computer Concepts and administration; Applications 3 • Develop awareness for and facility with the analytic tools CRJ101 American Criminal Justice System 3 of the criminal justice field through practical and hands-on CRJ105 Introduction to Criminology 3 experiences; CRJ115 Introduction to Law Enforcement 3 SOC150 Child Welfare / Child Abuse 3 • Obtain entry-level employment in careers within the crimi- Prevention nal justice and public service systems. CRJ120 Criminal Law and Procedures 3 The Associate in Applied Science degree program in Crimi- CRJ200 Current Issues in Criminal Justice 3 nal Justice requires the successful completion of 61 semester CRJ215 Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice 3 credit hours for graduation as shown in the column alongside. LIB150 Applied Research Methods in 3 Criminal Justice CRJ210 Diversity and Criminal Justice 3

CRJ900 Externship in Criminal Justice OR 3 CRJ901 Criminal Justice Capstone 3 ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL COURSES (Any One Three-Credit Course) CRJ190 Introduction to Security 3

CRJ150 Introduction to Corrections 3

CRJ205 Police & Community 3 DIVISION OF LEGAL STUDIES 81

PARALEGAL STUDIES HEGIS 5099 Associate in Applied Science Degree 4 semesters/61 credits

The AAS in Paralegal Studies Program offers a well-round- • ensure professional responsibility through an understand- ed educational experience that concentrates on the practical ing of ethical legal principles and practices; skills necessary to become a successful paralegal with a solid • develop a sense of community and an understanding of a liberal arts foundation. It includes well established core legal population that is diverse in age, race, social and economic and paralegal skills as well as substantive topics of law, in- backgrounds; cluding torts and criminal law. • strengthen written and verbal communication and com- Graduates will be equipped to enter the job market as para- prehension skills to communicate effectively with both at- legals in small, mid-sized and large law firms, government, torneys and clients. private and public agencies. Upon completion of the program graduates will be able to draft legal documents as well as COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS conduct legal research both manually and through computer REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES/General based research programs. Students will be exposed of legal Education COURSES practitioners with backgrounds in criminal, civil and feder- CDV100 Career Development Seminar 1 al practice. The structure of the curriculum and the related FSM100 Freshman Skills Seminar 1 learning objectives will be consistent with those of the Amer- LIB100 Research Methods 2 ican Bar Association. ENG105 English Composition I 3 An essential component of the Paralegal program is the ex- ENG110 Speech & Communication 3 ternship experience provided to the students in their last se- ENG205 English Composition II 3 mester. Students will have first hand experience in courts, MAT105 College Math OR 3 notably the Supreme, Civil, Family, Surrogate, Appeals, and MAT110 College Algebra 3 Federal Courts. Additional sites are the New York City Law PHI110 General Ethics 3 Department, the Police Department and offices of solo prac- REQUIRED NATURAL SCIENCE COURSE titioners. Externship provides the student with an opportunity BIO120 Human Biology 3 to put into practice the knowledge and skills learned in course work at ASA College. Therefore, we work with students to ELECTIVE ARTS AND SCIENCE COURSES (Any two Three-Credit Courses) ensure that when they accept their first paralegal position, HIS101 American History I 3 they are more than ready to face and conquer the challenges HIS200 World History I 3 attendant to being members of the paralegal profession. MAT220 Statistics 3 PROGRAM GOALS PSY105 General Psychology 3 Graduates of ASA’s AAS degree program in Paralegal Stud- SOC105 General Sociology 3 ies will be able to: REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL COURSES Computer Concepts and • obtain a well rounded paralegal education that provides CIS100 Applications 3 students with a balance offering of general studies, a core CRJ120 Criminal Law and Procedures 3 paralegal course of study, and additional courses in substan- LAW101 Introduction to Paralegal Studies 3 tive areas; LAW105 Legal Research and Writing I 3 LAW125 Family Law 3 • maintain a firm, but flexible educational vision that re- LAW205 Legal Research and Writing II 3 sponds to the ever-changing nature of the legal profession; LAW210 Contracts 3 • participate in a top notch education program that is prag- LAW215 Torts Law 3 matic in its application; LAW220 Civil Litigation 3 • develop job skills, as well as become familiar with legal LAW235 Seminar in Paralegal Studies 3 LAW900 Externship in Paralegal Studies 3 theories and principles; ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL COURSES • apply analytical and critical thinking skills as opposed to (Any One Three-Credit Course) simply rote learning; to reason, understand, and apply prin- LAW230 Bankruptsy Law 3 ciples; LAW240 Immigration Law 3 LAW245 Wills, Trusts, and Estates 3 • acquire proper respect for the legal profession, its ethics, LAW250 Real Estate Law 3 and its foundations; 82

DIVISION OF NURSING

The Division of Nursing has highly qualified faculty, sup- The Division of Nursing’s vision to educate and prepare stu- port staff, state-of-the-art facilities and technology. Our fac- dents for professional nursing roles is enhanced by its diverse ulty are nurse educators who are clinical leaders and experts student population. The education provided in associate de- within their specialties. They are dedicated and committed to gree program is centered on evidence-based research/practice preparing self-directed graduates who will make a difference and the clinical practice model through the use of the nursing in their community. process. Student learning in the baccalaureate program fully prepares students to take the National Council Licensure Ex- Our simulation labs provide our students’ with state of the art amination for Registered Nurses upon graduation. learning. Education through simulation plays a critical role in preparing students to have the confidence and skills they You can count on a committed faculty, dedicated to your suc- need. Every student will experience a variety of situational cess. We expect the same commitment and dedication from scenarios that are common in the field of nursing; and often our students. will involve high-risk situations the students may never witness in their clinical rotations. Preparing our students to possess the skills and knowledge to practice as safe, competent, caring and compassionate nurses is the goal of our faculty and staff.

PROGRAMS IN THE DIVISION OF NURSING

NURSING HEGIS 5208 Associate in Applied Science Degree 5 semesters/68 credits

The Associate in Applied Science degree program offers a Satisfactory Academic Progress strong foundation in sciences and technology to prepare in the Nursing Program nurses who are proficient in technology and meet the needs of the health care delivery system of the 21st century. The Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or greater to progress program also provides the necessary knowledge and skills through the nursing program and be eligible for graduation. required for advance study at the baccalaureate level. Gradu- Students must achieve a grade of “B” or better in all ates of the program will be able to use the nursing process to nursing, and C+ or better in math and science courses in provide patient care within a self-care framework to patients order to proceed in the nursing program and graduate with across the life span. an AAS degree in Nursing. The curriculum requires 68 credits; 43 credits are required Students will only be allowed to drop the same course twice. in the major (nursing), and 20 credits are required in general Students earning less than “B” grade for NUR courses, will education / arts & sciences. These courses ensure a strong have the opportunity to repeat the course once. A second liberal arts foundation. There are also 5 additional credits of failure in the same course will result in termination from required college core courses. Graduates of the program will the Nursing Program. Inability to meet college and program be qualified to sit the certification examination NCLEX-RN requirements, including all academic requirements, will also to become Registered Professional Nurses. Opportunities are result in dismissal from the Nursing program. also available for graduates of this program to continue their education at the baccalaureate level. DIVISION OF NURSING 83

PROGRAM GOALS COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS Upon successful completion of the ASA associate degree in REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES/General applied science - nursing graduates will be prepared to: Education COURSES CDV100 Career Development Seminar 1 • Take the NCLEX-RN licensing examination; FSM100 Freshman Skills Seminar 1 • Use the nursing process to provide evidence-based safe patient care within a self-care framework to patients across the LIB100 Research Methods 2 life span; ENG105 English Composition I 3 • Manage and coordinate care for individuals, families and ENG110 Speech and Communication 3 groups experiencing self-care deficits; ENG205 English Composition II 3

• Collaborate with patients and health team members to plan SOC105 General Sociology 3 appropriate patient care for resolving self-care deficits; PSY105 General Psychology 3

• Practice as a member of the nursing profession within the MAT105 College Math OR 3 ethical and legal scope of standards and practice; MAT110 College Algebra 3 • Assume personal responsibility for nursing practice; REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL COURSES • Pursue lifelong professional and personal learning development. Anatomy & Physiology for Health BIO130 Professionals I (With Lab) 4 Microbiology for Health BIO150 Professionals (With Lab) 3

Anatomy & Physiology for Health BIO204 Professionals II (With Lab) 4 CIS100 Computer Concepts and Applications 3

NUR100 Fundamentals of Nursing 4

NUR120 Adult Health Nursing1 4

NUR140 Adult Health Nursing 2 4

NUR160 Maternal/Child Nursing 4

NUR200 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing 4

NUR220 Comprehensive Nursing 1 4

NUR240 Comprehensive Nursing 2 4

NUR260 Comprehensive Nursing 3 4 84

CONTINUING EDUCATION

ASA offers a number of short, non-credit courses and pro- focus on lifelong learning needs for career development. grams in the college’s Continuing Education Division. These They also respond to current community needs. Students can career programs and workforce training courses often pre- enroll in individual courses or work toward a certificate or pare students for industry certifications. The department of- licensure in their areas of interest. These courses and/or pro- fers challenging yet flexible programs that can be completed grams are offered during the days, evenings, and on week- within shorter periods of time. These courses or programs ends. 85

DISTANCE LEARNING

Matriculated ASA on-campus students have the opportunity first steps in the admissions processes students are encour- to take some of their courses online. These online courses fol- aged to have a close relationship with our offices where they low the ASA traditional curriculum schema in which classes receive world class support services from highly qualified last 15 weeks. Based on availability, these individual classes personnel. Students enrolled in face-to-face or online courses can be fully online, or hybrid. receive the same level of support from our existing service structure. These services include: Distance Learning at ASA is dedicated to serve: • Admissions/Enrollment Services, • adult learners, • Student Financial Aid Services, • non-traditional students with responsibilities of work and • Clubs and Student Government, family, • Student Advisement Services, • students who have community commitments, • Student Athletics, • students having difficulty fitting into traditional college • Student Disability Services, schedules. • Student Career and Alumni Services, ASA Distance Learning serves as a virtual gateway for learn- • Information Technology Services (ITS), ers seeking to an accredited college education. Online courses are conducted in an asynchronous format using multimedia • Learning Centers, web-based technologies provided and hosted by Blackboard. • Writing Centers, • Library Resources, STUDENTS REGISTERED TO TAKE • Bookstore, ONLINE COURSE ARE REQUIRED TO: • International Student Services • Purchase course materials at the ASA bookstore as the Students are encouraged to use the existing virtual or on- online course package offers supplemental web-based campus support services, when necessary. In addition to the materials to complete the course. dedicated academic advisor, students are always welcome to • Participate in the online weekly discussions, assignments, contact their instructor, the academic program department, and projects. or the respective business offices to address any academic issues. For technical support, students can find assistance by • Complete the work that is required for each online course. contacting the Information Technology (IT) department. • Have access to a computer with active Internet connection. Students may use the computer labs and library to access On-Campus students have access to the following services: their online course. • On-Campus technical assistance (Monday – Friday: • Take the scheduled final exams on campus, proctored by 9:00am – 5:00pm) ASA faculty. • Technical support via email • On-Campus tutors and tutorials STUDENT SERVICES FOR • Student course support through the Campus Learning ON-CAMPUS AND ONLINE Center STUDENTS • E-Library database global access. The effective and successful development of students in an academic environment thrives on the integration of excellent The Distance Learning website (www.asa.edu/ distancelearn- teaching methods with superior services to support students ing.asp) provides students with updated general information throughout the entire educational experience. From the very and requirements for taking an online course. DISTANCE LEARNING 86

FACULTY COMPETENCY AND ENROLLMENT AND STUDENT SUCCESS REGISTRATION Distance Learning faculty are qualified academic profession- Currently, online courses are offered only to those students als who share their knowledge and practical experience to who are enrolled for on-site courses; Distance Learning is enhance learning and understanding through the latest and just a supplemental scheduling option for them. most comprehensive pedagogical methodologies. On-Campus students interested in registering for any online To ensure academic quality on the online instructional model, course in their program of study should consult with the aca- and to ensure that quality processes are adhered to during the demic chair and their student advisor. Candidacy for online online education experience, and that modern and appealing learning is contingent upon the student’s self-assessment and course content are presented to students for achieving higher the GPA. Students who have not shown the requisite aptitude level of engagement, ASA has made mandatory that all facul- and proficient computer usage skills are discouraged from ty involved on online teaching (e-teaching), must be certified enrolling into online courses. within the ‘Blackboard® Certification Program’ (BCP). The Once registration is complete, students will receive through BCP is designed to guarantee that all faculty members in- their ASA email account, complete instructions on how to volved in Distance Learning are highly trained and qualified enter the course and tutorial information. A mandatory orien- for remote teaching using the Learning Management System tation is conducted at the beginning of each semester. (LMS) platform. The BCP creates the foundation for faculty to manage rich and dynamic instructional materials. An LMS We do not offer online courses to first semester on-campus certified faculty ensures higher standards on distance learn- students unless they are transfer students or have some prior ing modality, and this knowledge translates into higher stu- college experience. On-Campus International students on an dent success. F-1 visa may take only one online course per semester provided that they are enrolled full time in a degree program at ASA and are registered for a full-time course load of 12 CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY on-campus credits within the same semester. Distance Learn- AND COURSE DEVELOPMENT ing is not a scheduling option for students enrolled in ESL BEST PRACTICES courses. All online courses are scheduled by the academic ASA Distance Learning is sustained on a modern and dynam- divisions and offered in the same sequence (start dates, holi- ic Virtual Campus that combines academic components to days, and exam schedules) as traditional course offerings. build a robust online college. Our Virtual Campus is hosted The student requirements for on-campus students taking on- on a robust infrastructure that can be accessible at any time line courses are: and from anywhere around the world using your computer, • Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above. tablet, or even your smartphone. • Must have access to a computer with active internet Our Learning Management System (Blackboard) is the in- connection. dustry leader for online education, allowing engagement, interaction, and quality learning through leading-edge technol- • Must take the final exam on Brooklyn Campus (students ogy, services, and data capabilities. Our online courses have enrolled on fully online programs, may be required to been developed to eliminate virtual isolation, facilitating stu- complete capstone projects in addition to quizzes and dent interaction with their instructors and fellow students on exams). a regular basis by means of email, chat, virtual classrooms, • Required to login and participate a minimum of 3 out of 7 and course discussions. These courses are developed follow- days per week, completing all weekly course work by the ing guidelines from the ASA Instructional Design Handbook end of the week (Sunday). which contains a compilation of top Higher Education best practices on course development. These online course templates are appealing, engaging, dynamic, effective and easy to navigate, enhancing student learning and facilitating instructor efficiency. 87

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COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM CODE DIVISION AND SUBJECT AREA ASA uses a six-character numbering system to identify both MED Medical Assisting the discipline and level of each course. The first three letters MST Massage Therapy are the subject discipline codes which are as follows: OFT Office Technology PHM Pharmacy Technology CODE DIVISION AND SUBJECT AREA PSY Psychology SOC Sociology Division of Arts and Sciences Division of Legal Studies BIO Biology CDV Career Development CRJ Criminal Justice ENG English LAW Law ESL English as a Second Language LIB Library and Research Methods FSM Freshman Skills SOC Sociology HIS History Division of Nursing LIB Research Methods BIO Biology LIT Literature MAT Math NUR Nursing PHI Philosophy ** Courses marked by two asterisks are designated as General PSY Psychology Education or Liberal Arts SCI Science @ Denotes courses offered online in the course description section SOC Sociology of this Catalog Division of Business ACC Accounting Students in Associate of Occupational Degree programs are required to take 12 credits in General Education/Arts and BUS Business Sciences. This includes three mandatory 3-credit courses in LAW Law General Education - College Math (MAT105), English Com- OFT Office Technology position (ENG105, ENG205). An additional 3-credit course Division of Computer Technology in Arts and Sciences fulfills the 12 credit requirement. The elective may be selected from a pool of available courses. CIS Computer Information Science Students in Associate in Applied Science degree programs CIT Computer Information Technology complete the mandatory three courses in general Education NET Network Administration and additional four 3-credit courses in Arts and Sciences. VCG Visual Communication As a rule, courses numbered 010 to 099 are developmental Division of Health Disciplines (remedial) in nature and carry no credit; those numbered 100- 199 are usually taken in the first year of a two year program; ALH Allied Health and those numbered higher are typically second year cours- BIO Biology es. Courses are listed within the divisions by which they are CIS Computer Information Science offered. HIT Health Information Technology Note: Prerequisites may be waived if students can demonstrate LAW Law competence in the subject through previous education/certifications in the field. MAT Math COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 88

DIVISION OF ARTS AND here will be to transfer thoughts onto paper and do this in a comfortable way, while finding individual authorial voices SCIENCES and styles. Students will use writing to discover, organize, and develop ideas; to express their personal thoughts; to col- **BIO120 3 CREDITS lect and evaluate information; and to persuade their readers. HUMAN BIOLOGY Formerly: ENG105 English Composition This course introduces students to fundamental biological Prerequisite: placement by examination principles that regulate structure and function of cells, ge- netic, environmental, and evolutionary influences on organ- **ENG110 3 CREDITS isms, and the relationship between such organisms and their SPEECH AND COMMUNICATION environment. A systematic study of structure and function of organ systems is also covered. This course is designed to prepare students for the communicative demands in different circumstances and environments, CDV100 1 CREDIT but especially in the work place. Students will learn the im- CAREER DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR portance of communicative strategies where proficiency and clarity are essential aspects of successful delivery in com- This course provides the job and career management tools munication. Students will also become familiar with case necessary for the student to reach his/her full career poten- studies and situations in which they will challenge their com- tial. The student will develop essential career success skills municative skills in discussions, individually and in groups. through class activities and direct practice in the business An integral part of the course will be preparations of oral community. Hands-on assignments in each session will presentations and project reports delivered to the class. allow the student to research employers; learn about application requirements, practice meeting business people in **ENG205@ 3 CREDITS various career fields, and practice successful interviewing ENGLISH COMPOSITION II techniques. This module is the second component in the series of Eng- ENG005 3 NON-CREDIT lish Composition courses. Here, using Composition I as a COLLEGE READING SKILLS springboard, the curriculum of this course is designed to foster within students, the ability to apply independent research This Remedial English course introduces students to the fun- and writing skills. The new ASA Writing Center will be a daments of reading English at the college level. The course useful resource for students in ENG 205, as it offers help and focuses on the elements of textual structure, writing style and seminars on research methods which will form the bulk of writer’s objectives. Also, particular attention will be given to this course. Students will learn to: (1) read and analyze lit- the elements of prose style including characterization, nar- erary works critically; (2) conduct research through various rative voice, historical context, setting and environment, as different modes including library, data-bases and Internet; (3) well as the sub-textual components of reading. The course explore rhetorical strategies; (4) learn proper forms of docu- will focus on evaluation of a wide variety of literary texts as mentation and citation of sources. a way to explore the reading process. Prerequisite: ENG105 ENG010 3 NON-CREDIT FSM100 1 CREDIT COLLEGE WRITING SKILLS FRESHMAN SKILLS SEMINAR This remedial English course introduces students to the fun- This single-credit course is knowledge-and-skills based, daments of writing English at the college level. The course designed to help the new college student navigate and ex- focuses on the elements of writing structure, sentence struc- perience the challenges as well as the promises of tertiary ture, paragraphing and grammatical elements of writing. academic life and beyond. Within the FSM100 course, stu- Also, particular attention will be given to the elements of dents are afforded an overview of the college environment. prose style including characterization, narrative voice, his- Students get to know ASA – the administration, the academic torical context, setting and environment, as well as the sub- set-up, the support services departments and much more. textual components of writing. The course will focus on ex- The course also includes lessons in developing communica- ploring the writing process in a wide variety of ways. tion skills, improving study skills, learning how to cope with stress, effective time management, test-taking strategies, and **ENG105 @ 3 CREDITS developing critical thinking and problem solving skills. Stu- ENGLISH COMPOSITION I dents are introduced to the importance of the career portfolio This course in English Composition will introduce the stu- in preparation to the more extensive discussion when they dent to various techniques of the writing process. Here, they take the Career Development (CDV100) course. FSM 100 will learn to explore voice, tone, analytical reading, critical serves as the first step the student takes toward becoming a thinking, literature and a great deal more. The main objective disciplined scholar and successful professional. 89 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

**HIS101 @ 3 CREDITS and their usage for research projects as well as a thorough AMERICAN HISTORY I introduction to the APA citation style. It uses a mixture of lecture and reading assignments, in-class discussions, exami- American History I: 1492-1877 is an introductory survey nations, and competency-based lab assessments. An integral course designed to introduce the significant events, themes part of the course is the application of the learned skills to and ideas that shaped the formation of the United States complete a research project assigned in other college courses. from colonization to Independence, and through the end of the Civil War. Through the course of the semester, students **LIT200 @ 3 CREDITS will explore and come to an understanding of the political, AMERICAN LITERATURE economic and cultural trends and how these affected the various groups including indiginous peoples, colonists and im- This course surveys the literary heritage of America. In ex- migrants who came to form the country. ploring the development of the American literary tradition, students will be acquainted with issues that critically define **HIS200 @ 3 CREDITS American literature and American writers. What is American WORLD HISTORY I literature and who are American writers? These questions will serve as a springboard for further discussion and identi- This course thematically treads through major ancient fication of some of the broad literary movements and tradi- world civilizations, in particular the first written records of tions in American literature such as transcendentalism, real- our world to 1500 CE. In exploring the narrative of human ism, regionalism, and modernism. Readings will range from events, students will enhance their understanding of cultural the Colonial Era to the present day. By examining works of literacy and the inter-connectedness of exciting human events literature of many genres, students will explore various lit- we know as world history. Reaching beyond a linear study of erary styles in their historical contexts that gave shape and history, students are encouraged to see events, wars, politics, definition to what we understand as the canon of American geography, risen and fallen empires as an unrelenting story of Literature. humanity that continues to influence and enrich the lives of communities, countries, and peoples. MAT005 3 NON-CREDIT MATH SKILLS I **HIS201 @ 3 CREDITS AMERICAN HISTORY II This is the first course of the sequence of the two remedial math classes. It is designed to be a developmental course of American History II: 1877-present is an introductory survey Arithmetic and introduction to Algebra. This course is creat- course designed to introduce the significant events, themes ed to provide students the opportunity to develop fundamen- and ideas that shaped the United States from Reconstruction tal computational skills and lay the foundation for success in to Present day. Through the course of the semester, students Remedial Math Skills 2 course. Topics include whole num- will explore and come to an understanding of the political, bers, fractions, decimals, percent, measurement, geometric economic and cultural trends and how these affected the vari- concepts. ous peoples of the United States of America. MAT010 3 NON-CREDIT **HIS210 @ 3 CREDITS MATH SKILLS II WORLD HISTORY II This is a developmental course of elementary algebra with This course reiterates and unravels a continuous narrative of an integrated review and reinforcement of arithmetic skills. human events studied in the series of World History. In this This course is designed to provide students with necessary second half of the series, students will study the historical basic skills of mathematical operations in preparation for col- developments of colonialism, European imperialism, trans- lege level mathematics. Topics include real number system, atlantic trade, modern wars and modern threats to the peace numerical evaluation, algebraic operations, algebraic and of this world. The periods of the Enlightenment, the Industri- graphical solutions of linear equations and systems. al Revolution and the political revolutions will be examined Prerequisite: Placement Examination or successful very carefully because they give us a sense of understanding completion of Math Skills Level I the modern world. **MAT105 @ 3 CREDITS LIB100 2 CREDITS COLLEGE MATH RESEARCH METHODS This comprehensive, broad-based credit-bearing course This course provides an introduction to information and its is designed to familiarize students with the techniques of sources. It follows the five standards of information literacy problem-solving. This course contains two main parts: Col- established by the ALA’s Association of College and Re- lege Algebra and Fundamental Geometry. The first part of search Libraries. Students learn how to determine the need the course is designed to introduce students to the concepts for information, how to access, evaluate and incorporate such and techniques of Algebra. Topics include algebraic opera- information for a specific purpose and to use the same legally tions, equations, polynomials, function concepts, basic topics and ethically. The course covers academic library resources from plane geometry and trigonometry of the right triangle. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 90

This course is designed to ensure that students are capable the work of philosophers who at times took immense risks to of satisfactorily completing challenging exercises and dem- do just this. By examining the original works of the philoso- onstrating that they are aware of math concepts essential to phers themselves, students will explore first hand the vari- college-level learners. ous modes of thought that brought civilization from Socratic Prerequisite: Placement Examination or successful rhetoric to the theories of Existentialism. This course seeks completion of MAT 005 and/or MAT 010 to define what we understand today to be philosophic inquiry.

**MAT110 3 CREDITS **PSY105 @ 3 CREDITS COLLEGE ALGEBRA GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY This comprehensive, broad-based credit-bearing course is This course covers the major facts, theories, and controver- designed to familiarize students with the techniques of prob- sies of contemporary psychology from a natural science per- lem-solving. Topics include algebraic operations, equations, spective. Topics include Freud and psychoanalysis, genetics polynomials, rational expressions, integer and rational expo- and behavior, neural bases of behavior, motivation, emotion, nents, quadratic formula, exponential and logarithmic func- sensation, perception, intelligence, and mental disorders and tions. This course is designed to ensure that students are ca- their treatment. pable of satisfactorily completing challenging exercises and demonstrating that they are aware of algebraic math concepts **SCI101 3 CREDITS essential to college-level learners. INTEGRATED SCIENCES Prerequisite: Placement Examination or successful The Integrated Sciences course introduces the student to no- completion of MAT 005 and/or MAT 010 table science components particularly physics, chemistry, astronomy, geology, and biology. Classroom instruction will MAT220 3 CREDITS be anchored largely on the interdisciplinary approach. The STATISTICS course will progress using contextual integration of the so- This is an introductory statistics course designed for students cial, historical, as well as philosophical inquiry and problem- in fields that emphasize quantitative methods. Probability solving methods of the learning delivery system. Such will concepts and the theory of sampling distributions are used provide the student with critical thinking and inquiry skills as aids to quantitative reasoning and data analysis, along essential toward further studies in the health disciplines. with illustrations drawn from the natural and social sciences. Topics include problems involving graphical and numerical **SOC105 @ 3 CREDITS descriptive measures, probability, discrete random variables, GENERAL SOCIOLOGY binomial and normal random variables, sampling distribu- This course introduces students to the study of human behav- tions, hypothesis testing. ior in society. Students will examine major components of Prerequisite: MAT105 or MAT110 sociology, including culture, diversity, and such social institutions as family, government, and education. Students will **PHI110 @ 3 CREDITS be required to investigate and write about their own social GENERAL ETHICS values and to write critically about society in general. In this course, students will examine moral belief systems, including different theories of ethics and their application to moral issues in the society at large and in daily New York ENGLISH AS A SECOND City life. Students will examine major ethical questions, in- LANGUAGE cluding “What is morality?” and “What does God have to do LEVEL A-1 - placement by examination with right and wrong?” Students will present ethical ideas of philosophers like Immanuel Kant and Jean-Paul Sartre to the ESLA011 3 NON-CREDITS class. Students will also be required to investigate and write ESL READING SKILLS - Level A-1 about their own ethical values and to write critically about the application of ethics to life. Pre-Beginning Reading is for absolute beginners who may or may not be fully familiar with the Roman alphabet as well as **PHI200 @ 3 CREDITS for students with low-level literacy skills. The course intro- GENERAL PHILOSOPHY duces students to the most basic structures and vocabulary of the English language through the skills of reading, writing, This course surveys the canon of philosophical thought speaking, and listening. which presently defines the field. Students will explore the development of philosophy from a historically based collec- ESLA012 3 NON-CREDITS tion of thinkers starting with Plato and working through to ESL WRITING SKILLS - Level A-1 Sartre. All philosophy stems from fundamental questions. Throughout this course, the student will be examining basic Basic Writing Literacy Skills Course is a course in English assumptions, revising received views and looking in depth at that starts at absolute beginner language and literacy level. 91 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Designed for adult immigrant learners, Writing Skills is for instruction in survival English, basic literacy, and elemental students who are preliterate in their own language and who civic concepts at the same time. know no English. Recognizing the reality that adults can’t wait to become literate in order to work and carry on with ESLA023 3 NON-CREDITS their lives, Writing Skills offers instructions in survival Eng- ESL ORAL COMMUNICATION lish, basic literacy, and elemental civic concepts at the same SKILLS - Level A-2 time. This course is designed for students who have very little prior knowledge of English. Initial attention is paid to the recogni- ESLA013 3 NON-CREDITS tion and pronunciation of the English alphabet. Then, empha- ESL ORAL COMMUNICATION sis is on learning basic English pronunciation and intonation SKILLS - Level A-1 and its sound system. Later on, major work is done on learn- This course is designed for absolute English learning begin- ing and practicing simple daily conversations. Throughout ners. Initial attention is paid to recognition and pronunciation the course, correct pronunciation and understanding of sim- of the English alphabet. Then, emphasis is on learning Ba- ple spoken language of daily life is given special attention. sic English pronunciation and intonation and its sound system. Later on, major work is done on learning and practicing ESLA025 3 NON-CREDITS simple daily conversations. Throughout the course, correct ESL GRAMMAR SKILLS - Level A-2 pronunciation and understanding of simple spoken language This course is designed for students who have little knowl- of daily life is given special attention. edge of English. It is to introduce them to the English language in written form. With the aim of enabling students to ESLA015 3 NON-CREDITS write very simple English sentences correctly, major atten- ESL GRAMMAR SKILLS - Level A-1 tion is given to creating a foundation of grammar knowledge. This course is designed for students who have zero knowl- Major emphasis is on introducing several common tenses re- edge of English. It is to introduce them to the English lan- garding the use of verbs. Basic knowledge about nouns, pro- guage in writing form. With the aim of the course at enabling nouns, adjectives, prepositions and others are also learned. students to write very simple English sentences correctly, major attention is given to creating a foundation of gram- ESLA026 3 NON-CREDITS mar knowledge. Major emphasis is on introducing several INTEGRATED LANGUAGE common tenses regarding the use of verbs. Basic knowledge APPLICATION SKILLS - Level A-2 about nouns, pronouns, adjectives, prepositions and others ESL Integrated Language Applications Skills I is planned are also learned. for beginning students to strengthen grammar and listening skills acquired in other ESL courses. Students will do so in LEVEL A-2 - PLACEMENT BY EXAMINATION a diverse environment and class setting. This class combines all aspects of listening – sounds, stress, rhythm, and intona- ESLA021 3 NON-CREDITS tion which will help students to develop their listening skills. ESL READING SKILLS - Level A-2 Students will learn basic listening skills through exercises This course is especially designed for students who do not as they listen to both CDs and computer listening programs. have English language proficiency. Here students will learn Also, students will apply and highlight their basic grammar the elements of the English language, including the alphabet understanding using textbook drills and specially developed and the basic sentence structures. Students will develop their on-line exercises. Students will first work on controlled ac- reading skills and broaden their vocabulary as well as im- tivities for skills and ability (2 hours), and then practice what prove their comprehension and speaking abilities. A special they have learned in the Language Computer Lab (1 hour). emphasis will be placed on making use of graphic, syntactic, In the Lab they will be able to use the most modern updated lexical, and rhetorical cues in understanding reading mate- technology and equipment. The reading part of the program rial. will help students to: (a) practice reading comprehension skills; (b) enrich their vocabulary; (c) drill communication ESLA022 3 NON-CREDITS skills while answering questions and discussing stories; (d) ESL WRITING SKILLS - Level A-2 get broader knowledge about the world, its cultures, traditions, people, which would support students’ interest in learn- Basic Writing Literacy Skills Course is an adult course in ing English. English as a second language which starts at absolute beginner language and literacy level. Designed for adult immigrant ESLA07 3 NON-CREDITS learners, Writing Skills is for students who are preliterate in INTRODUCTION TO ESL CIVICS their own language and who know no English. Recognizing the reality that adults can’t wait to become literate in order This course has been designed to introduce beginning and to work and carry on with their lives, Writing Skills offers intermediate adult students to the meaning of American Citi- COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 92 zenship and naturalization. Activities in this course will en- ESLB06 3 NON-CREDITS courage ESL students to build up life skills and knowledge INTEGRATED LANGUAGE about their new homeland. Also students will be able to com- APPLICATION SKILLS - Level B pare life in the USA with the life, history, and government This pre-intermediate course teaches students to integrate of their native countries. In this course essential information diverse English skills, including speaking, listening, reading on US history, government and civics is integrated with the and writing, into holistic language use. Students will build skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. on language skills by increasing reading comprehension, writing fluency and speaking fluency. Students will work on LEVEL B - placement by examination controlled activities for skills and proficiency, and then practice what they have learned in the Language Computer Lab ESLB01 3 NON-CREDITS (Longman English Interactive Software) outside their class- ESL READING SKILLS - Level B room time. In the Lab they will be able to use the latest up- This course is designed for beginning students. The course dated technology and equipment. focuses on reading, speaking, and writing, through a variety of lively, classroom-tested, easy-to-use activities. Upon ESLB07 3 NON-CREDITS competition of the course, students should be able to inte- LANGUAGE AND CULTURE grate reading, vocabulary, and structure. They will be able This course has been expressly created for advanced students to understand authentic texts and express simple ideas and whose level of English has reached near fluency. The mate- information of their everyday life. rial studied in the course will cover every aspect of human life and interaction. The focus of study will be American ESLB02 3 NON-CREDITS mainstream values that have attracted people to the United ESL WRITING SKILLS - Level B States for more than two hundred years. During the course Writing Skills aims to create a basis of elementary writing of study, certain changes and influences in various aspects of skills for ESL students who are not proficient in the English American life will be traced. Students will be exposed to a lot language. Here students will learn the use of and conjugation of language phenomena: vocabulary, idioms, terminology, of verbs in the present, past, future tenses. Students will also phonetics, and grammar. The curriculum objectifies what it become familiar with key grammatical structures through nu- means to be an American, asking and answering the question: merous exercises and practice. Yet, the focus of the course What is American culture? will be on sentence and paragraph writing; students will be Formerly: ESLD05 asked to challenge themselves in developing these language skills and be able to express their ideas through writing. LEVEL C - placement by examination ESLB03 3 NON-CREDITS ESLC01 3 NON-CREDITS ESL ORAL COMMUNICATION ESL READING SKILLS - Level C SKILLS - Level B This course is designed to strengthen student reading skills This course is designed to prepare students in elementary and comprehension. Here students will be introduced to read- levels of conversation in the English language. Students will ing materials mainly focused to broaden the students’ vocab- learn to utilize common phrases in various “true to life” situ- ulary, increase reading speed, and teach critical analysis. Stu- ations and dialogues. The main focus of the class will be on dents will be exposed to various genres of readings, including listening, comprehension and articulation. Students will be- fiction, non-fiction, newspapers, and magazines. This will ef- gin to acquire a level of proficiency by completing exercises fectively show students that different reading strategies are geared towards different discussions of interest to students’ necessary to become a proficient reader. Students will also be lives. They participate in role playing, story telling, problem exposed to numerous exercises that challenge their intellec- solving, brainstorming and memory games. Special attention tual and conceptual interests while enabling them to advance will be given to American English idioms found commonly in language proficiency. in every day language. ESLC02 3 NON-CREDITS ESLB05 3 NON-CREDITS ESL WRITING SKILLS - Level C ESL GRAMMAR SKILLS - Level B This course provides students with the knowledge of gram- This course is designed for beginning students. The course matical structures at the intermediate level of English gram- focuses on English grammar through active listening, speak- mar, including usage and styles. Students will become ing, reading, and writing activities. At the end of the course, familiar with the parts of speech, rules and exceptions of students should be able to understand basic English grammar punctuation, sentence constructions, patterns, capitalization, and to express basic information about their everyday life abbreviations, numbers, spelling, and word division. The through simple grammar units. They have to have clear un- class will be taught three-dimensionally to familiarize stu- derstanding of the parts of speech and English simple tenses. dents with syntax, semantics, and pragmatics-form, meaning 93 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

and use. Challenging exercises for students will teach them cent updated technology and equipment. The reading part of to achieve clarity and accuracy in writing as well as in oral the program will help students to: (a) practice reading com- communications. prehension skills; (b) enrich their vocabulary; (c) drill communication skills while answering questions and discussing ESLC03 3 NON-CREDITS stories; (d) get broader understanding of the world, its cul- ESL ORAL COMMUNICATION tures, traditions, people, which would maintain students’ in- SKILLS - Level C terest in learning English. This course is intended for ESL students who wish to achieve ESLC07 3 NON-CREDITS considerable proficiency in verbal communication skills of the English language. The focus will be on teaching inter- TEACHING ENGLISH THROUGH FILM mediate listening and conversational skills. Students will The course has been designated for ESL students and focuses work with exercises taken from “real life” situations, dia- on American Films as means to study real-life spoken lan- logues, and sentence patterns. Students will be asked to use guage. Watching movies is one of the most effective ways grammatically correct language units as well as appropriate to develop listening comprehension skills together with vo- stress, intonation, and vocabulary. With challenging sets of cabulary study. In addition, art of film is one of the finest exercises, (oral, written, and on-line), students will achieve ways for ESL students to learn various aspects of American grammar and speech proficiency commonly used in social culture and life style. Students will watch segments from the settings. most famous Hollywood movies, discuss the scenes, practice new vocabulary, and share their opinions on various cultural ESLC05 3 NON-CREDITS phenomena that they will observe in the movies. ESL READINGS IN AMERICAN LITERATURE Literature is the key to the heart of any language. In this in- LEVEL D - placement by examination termediate/high-intermediate course, students will encounter real American writers, men and women whose careers span ESLD01 3 NON-CREDITS over two hundred years. Being of diverse backgrounds, in- ESL READING SKILLS - Level D cluding Asian, American, and Mexican descent, these au- This course is designed to apply students’ knowledge of in- thors offer unique points of view of the continually evolving termediate ESL proficiency to focus on the expansion of a culture here in the United States. Reading and enjoying these reader’s vocabulary. In addition, the students will improve stories for their content, students will also examine them to their skills and speed in reading and comprehension. Students gain insights into the characters, themes and plots of these enrolled in the class will be asked to challenge themselves stories. Students will prepare themselves for higher level in critical reading skills combined with reading comprehen- college English courses while developing a greater appre- sion and ever expanding knowledge of the English language. ciation of American literature. With each reading, students Knowing the differences between the written word and the will expand their vocabulary and understanding of idioms spoken word will be also a valuable contribution to the stu- while reviewing grammatical forms of English, identifying dents’ learning process. and addressing their own individual problems, both spoken and written, to improve their command of and confidence in ESLD02 3 NON-CREDITS English. ESL WRITING SKILLS - Level D This class is specifically designed for students whose know- ESLC06 3 NON-CREDITS ledge of the English language has reached sufficient levels INTEGRATED LANGUAGE of advanced oral communicative skills. Here students are APPLICATION SKILLS - Level C expected to learn the appropriateness of particular written ESL Integrated Language Applications Skills is planned for expressions, grammatical forms and structures to complete students to support high-intermediate grammar and listen- grammatically correct writing assignments. Also, students ing skills acquired in other ESL courses. Students will do will practice writing a variety of sentence structures using so in different environments and situations. This class com- their imagination, judgment, intelligence and feelings. bines all aspects of listening - sounds, stress, rhythm, and intonation which will help students to expand their listen- ESLD03 3 NON-CREDITS ing skills. Students will acquire higher-developed listening ESL ORAL COMMUNICATION skills through exercises as they listen to CDs and computer SKILLS - Level D listening programs. Also, students will apply and emphasize This course presents various ways in which ESL students their grammar knowledge using textbook drills and specially may advance in their communicative skills in the English developed on-line exercises. Students will first work on con- language. The lessons of this course include a particular fo- trolled activities for skills and expertise (2 hours), and then cus on the use of commonplace language in the context of so- practice what they have learned in the Language Computer cial communications. Here students will learn the necessary Lab (1 hour). In the Lab they will be able to use the most re- forms and patterns of language to function and communicate COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 94 among English speaking people in the areas of shopping, provide a gradual transition from the introductory course in banking, housing, health care, employment. This course, Accounting to the more rigorous level of analysis. It also likewise, presents students with the opportunity to reinforce addresses the concepts of present and future values of cash listening comprehension and verbal expression skills neces- flows and the accounting for cash and short-term invest- sary to pursue college level academic work. ments, receivables, inventories, current liabilities, and con- tingencies. Finally, it discusses plant assets and depreciation, LEVEL E - placement by examination intangible assets, and long-term liabilities. Formerly: ACC105 Intermediate Accounting I ESLE02 3 NON-CREDITS Prerequisite: ACC101 ADVANCED ESL WRITING WORKSHOP ACC160 3 CREDITS This is an advanced ESL writing course designed to prepare ADVANCED BOOKKEEPING APPLICATIONS students for future composition class and other academic writing endeavors they will encounter at ASA. This is an in- This course covers the key subject areas in the field of book- tensive writing course with assignments due each week. In keeping: adjustments; correction of errors; merchandise in- the first 5-6 weeks, students will explore topics through para- ventory; internal control and fraud prevention; payroll. The graph writing. In the final 9-10 weeks, students will explore subject matter covered within this course will build on the ac- essay writing. Students will also be required to participate counting foundations established in Principles of Accounting I in the revision process of both their and their peers’ papers & II which will enable them to handle the technical responsibi- in the format of peer workshops. In addition, students must lities of full-charge bookkeeper for a small to mid-size busi- keep a weekly journal where they have free rein of topics ness. This course prepares the student for the National Cer- which could include reactions from their readings. tification for Bookkeeper’s (NCB) examination. The NCB certification is a valuable credential for employment in the accounting and bookkeeping field. DIVISION OF BUSINESS Prerequisite: ACC151 ACC101 3 CREDITS ACC195 3 CREDITS PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC ACCOUNTING This course introduces the students to the basic elements of This course provides students with an overview of forensic accounting including descriptions of double-entry bookkeep- accounting and litigation support. It examines the character- ing, the Accounting Cycle for service, merchandising and istics of white-collar criminals, financial statement manipu- manufacturing companies, the making and analysis of finan- lation, common employee fraud schemes and money laun- cial statements, accounting concepts for sole proprietorship, dering. Students will learn to detect concealment in financial partnerships, and large corporations. statement fraud, and the analytical methods use to uncover in- Formerly: ACC100 Fundamentals of Accounting come concealment and fraudulent accounting practices. This course will also survey new forensic techniques and tools, ACC150 2 CREDITS such as timeline analysis, link analysis, and IRS commonly ACCOUNTING WITH ELECTRONIC used indirect methods of proof. This course will also explain SPREADSHEETS the forensic accountant’s role in fighting financial statement This course provides an exhaustive exposure to the electronic fraud, and the standards of conducting and performing litiga- spreadsheets program, its commands, features and functions. tion services. Students will also learn what it means to be an Many typical mechanical accounting problems are solved expert witness while learning the rules of evidence to prop- using electronic spreadsheet software from the basic to the erly identify collect and preserve financial evidence. advanced. The final portion of the course deals with the most Prerequisites: ACC101 & ACC151 - Principles of advanced electronic spreadsheet software functions that help Accounting I and II. simplify bookkeeping procedures, such as macros for highly ACC200 3 CREDITS repetitive tasks, linking files for routine tasks with minor changes, special features to make print documents look bet- INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING* ter, creating effective presentations, and interactions between This course covers topics unique to corporations such as the electronic spreadsheet software and other applications such traditional issues relating to paid-in capital, retained earn- as MS Word or Word Perfect, Access, and others. ings, and dividends. It also discusses stock warrants, con- Prerequisite: CIS100 vertible securities, accounting for treasury stock and earnings per share. Furthermore, the course discusses accounting for ACC151 @ 3 CREDITS employees’ pension plans, leases, and income taxes and rev- PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II enue recognition. Finally, students will learn special finan- The first part of this course is an overview of the account- cial statements (statements of cash flow, constant-purchasing ing process and financial statements which are designed to power and current-cost financial statements), analysis and 95 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

interpretation of financial statements. Emphasis is given to accounting topics such as job order and process costing, costs the impact of inflation on financial statements and on busi- influenced by volume, complexity, product scope, and batch ness decisions. sizes, cost volume-profit analysis, break-even analysis, fixed/ Formerly: ACC205 Intermediate Accounting II variable analysis, flexible budgeting, overhead cost manage- Prerequisite: ACC151 ment, advanced manufacturing costs, activity-based costing * Not offered since Summer 2014 for strategic decisions, responsibility accounting, constraint theory and decision making, and target costing. ACC210 3 CREDITS Prerequisite: ACC151 TAXATION ACC250 3 CREDITS This course examines federal income taxation. It begins with COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING an overview of the federal tax structure including reporting WITH APPLICATION PACKAGE procedures, individual tax preparation, business and professional returns, special tax situations, partnerships, corpora- This course introduces the student to different types of actions, and tax-exempt corporations. The course also instructs counting software and their applications as used by industries students in the use of the latest tax software available in the in performing day-to-day accounting functions. It integrates market. the knowledge with information system. It teaches the student the use of accounting software to create a company, set Prerequisite: ACC101, CIS100 up a chart of accounts, vendors, customers, employees and ACC215 @ 3 CREDITS payroll defaults, general ledger, inventory items, jobs, enter COST ACCOUNTING* transactions, prepare reports, and analyze the reports. This course presents three major topics: planning and con- Prerequisites: CIS100, ACC101 trolling routine operations; non-routine decisions such as BUS110 @ 3 CREDITS policy making, and long-term planning; and inventory valu- INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ation and income determination with emphasis on costs for planning and control. The course will discuss in detail the This course has been designed to present the student with role of the accountant in the organization; cost-volume-profit a balanced view of a business - the strengths, weaknesses, relationships; responsibility accounting; standard and flex- successes, failures, problems and challenges. In addition, this ible costs; and determining how costs behave, including cost course, with its vast array of features, provides the student analysis for control and motivation. with a solid foundation for more advanced courses, and it explains the opportunities, rewards, and challenges of a busi- Prerequisite: ACC151 ness career. * Not offered since Summer 2014 BUS115 @ 3 CREDITS ACC220 3 CREDITS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND TRADE PRINCIPLES OF AUDITING* This course describes the general nature of international busi- This course is designed to provide the student with a clear ness and the three environments in which an international understanding of the role of auditing, and the formulation of business person works. It examines the increasingly impor- high professional standards of performance and ethics. The tant international organizations, the international monetary student gains an understanding of auditing procedures, strat- system, and the impact of both on business, the uncontrol- egies for managing auditing resources, and the ability to per- lable forces that make up the foreign environments and their form financial audits that are responsive to the needs of finan- effect on business practices. The course also explores trends cial statement users. More specifically, the course provides and new directions of international companies. a perspective on how audits are done using a Rick Analysis Prerequisites: BUS110, BUS200 approach. Students will learn the differences between external auditing, internal auditing and government auditing. Sta- BUS120 @ 3 CREDITS tistical sampling, essential to effective auditing performance ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR in the field; audit programs, questionnaires and audit reports This course provides a basic understanding of human actions frequently utilized in financial audits are a few of the topics in organizations. It includes the analysis of individual and discussed. group processes in organizational settings. It also helps the Prerequisite: ACC151 student to understand, predict, and improve the performance * Not offered since Fall 2008 of individuals and the organizations in which they work.

ACC225 3 CREDITS BUS135 @ 2 CREDITS MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE MANAGEMENT This course discusses contemporary business trends and their This course provides a basic understanding of the fundamen- impact on managerial accounting. It covers all managerial tals of effective management. These fundamentals include COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 96 the basic principles of management, problem solving, system keting research firms, banks, shippers, storage warehouses, thinking, and communications needed to administer the of- and others). The course also examines major tools used by fice functions. Also, it stresses people and their role in using modern marketers (product, price, promotion, place and ma- the tools of information technology required in the battle to jor environmental forces affecting the marketing process), increase productivity. The course also highlights the main demographics, economics, ecology, technology, politics and concepts needed to understand the services used by success- culture. ful office administrators - computers, text/word processing, Prerequisite: BUS110 telecommunications, records management, micro-image and reprographics systems, and the ergonomic environment BUS205 @ 3 CREDITS required for the new networking technology. Finally, this PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE course provides a “control” setting that explains how office This course approaches the three traditional divisions of fi- managers evaluate the productivity of their office systems nance (corporate finance, investments, and financial institu- and the “bottom-line” importance of living within their bud- tions) by employing the twin concepts of value maximization gets. and the risk/expected return tradeoff throughout the course. It distinguishes between finance and economics, focuses on BUS145 2 CREDITS time value of money concepts, provides a basic overview of DATABASE MANAGEMENT the operations of the firm against the background of finan- APPLICATION PACKAGE cial intermediation and the capital markets, explores security This course provides an in-depth understanding of database valuation and capital market theory, capital budgeting and design; creating a database; querying a database; maintaining corporate financing, financial derivatives and risk manage- a database; importing a worksheet into database software; ment, international financial management, financial analysis creating reports and forms; publishing reports to the Web; and financial planning, inventory and cash management, ac- enhancing forms by using OLE fields, hyperlinks, and sub counts receivable management. forms; and using Macros; VBA, and the Switchboard Man- Prerequisites: ACC101, BUS150 ager to create an application system. BUS210 3 CREDITS Prerequisite: CIS100 Business Ethics BUS150 @ 3 CREDITS The coursework in BUS 210 contributes to the knowledge of PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS strong business decisions within the ambit of business ethics, Microeconomics is a survey course with the core focus of ex- sustainability, and stakeholder management. The managerial posing students to how the factors of production are allocat- perspective to Business Ethics is enriching enough to assist ed among and within households, firms, and industries. The students, as potential business decision makers, to safeguard scope of this course’s contents includes discussions about the the interests of internal and external stakeholders, which in- fundamentals of supply and demand as competing ends for cludes employees, the immediate community actual and po- the consumption of goods and services in the economy. The tential investors, and the environment at large. Regulatory consumer theory is discussed as a vital part of the course. and industry mandates are key considerations in the stake- Production, particularly under a revenue-cost consideration, holder models that appear in cases that reflect the discourses, is discussed in the context of the impacts-perfect competition, debates, and discretions on ethical issues. Key among most monopoly, monopolistic competition, and oligopoly. Cover- of the issues in the coursework on Business Ethics is the em- age is given to factor prices in relation to income sources and phasis on the nexus between business and the natural, social, monopoly in the labor market. and financial environments.

BUS175 3 CREDITS BUS215 @ 3 CREDITS BUSINESS LAW BUSINESS MANAGEMENT This course introduces students to the principles of Business This course provides a basic understanding of management Law. Business Ethics and Social Responsibility, Torts, Intel- within the business environment. The course relies heavily lectual Property, Cyber Law, Criminal Law and Contracts are upon the classical approach to management, centering on the a few of the topics to be covered. four basic functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Included within this perspective are problem- BUS200 @ 3 CREDITS solving, the use of specialized techniques (PERT, NGT, JIT, PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING etc.), job design, work teams, and human resources manage- This course introduces the student to the role of marketing ment and the leader’s role both as a motivator and commu- in the economy, and covers major marketing topics includ- nicator. Finally, the course deals with the importance of self- ing institutions involved in the marketing process (manu- management within the framework of the organization. facturers, wholesalers, retailers, advertising agencies, mar- Prerequisite: BUS110 97 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

BUS230 @ 3 CREDITS business. Students will examine how internal and external PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT customer service strategies impact an organization’s profitability. Special emphasis will be placed on communication This course provides a brief introduction to human resourc- skills, dealing with angry customers, handling telephone cus- es management. The students examine employer-employee tomers, and motivating and training employees for the deliv- relations in such areas as equal employment opportunity ery of customer service. practices, training and appraisal methods, compensation, management and reward of motivational programs. This ap- Prerequisite: BUS110 plication oriented course equips students with the skills and BUS260 @ 3 CREDITS knowledge necessary for the workplace. RETAIL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT BUS240 @ 3 CREDITS Upon successful completion of this course the student would INTRODUCTION TO E-COMMERCE be able to learn those activities relating to the strategic, and personnel aspects of a retail enterprise. Students will have Upon successful completion of this course the student will be the opportunity to learn how managers plan, implement, and able to apply the new technologies, particularity Internet and direct a profitable retail business. Web technologies to help individuals, businesses, and other organizations conduct business better. They will be able to Prerequisite: BUS110 know how some businesses, by using electronic commerce BUS265 @ 3 CREDITS have been able to create new products and services, and oth- MERCHANDISE MANAGEMENT ers improve their promotions, marketing, and delivery of existing products. They will also learn how firms have found Upon successful completion of this course the student will be many ways to use electronic commerce to improve purchas- able to learn the merchandise management strategies within ing and supply activities, identify new customers, and oper- a retail organization. The student will also be able to acquire ate their finance, administration, and manage human resourc- the following skills: pricing, sales, markdowns, profitability, es more efficiently. stock, performance measurements, assortment and merchandise planning, and reading and analyzing retail computer re- Prerequisites: CIS100, BUS110 ports. BUS245 @ 3 CREDITS Prerequisite: BUS110 E-COMMERCE MANAGEMENT BUS270 @ 3 CREDITS Upon successful completion of this course the student will SPORTS MANAGEMENT acquire the knowledge and high-level tools to be able to create, maintain and evolve e-commerce strategy within a com- This course provides students with a practical introduction to pany. They will learn the business solutions that utilize tech- the sports management industry. It covers the fundamental nology as needed to enhance the way business is conducted. principles of the business of sports. The course discusses the The course is designed to help the student find answers that unique nature of sports-related organizations and the classic are right for any specific situation. In addition to lectures, the aspects of human economic behavior as they apply to these course uses hands-on activities, case studies and individual organizations. Additionally, the course covers topics such as and group assignments to foster learning. the sociological aspects of sports, marketing/sponsorships, facility management, sport rules and contemporary issues. Prerequisites: CIS100, BUS110 The course will also explore every day functions performed BUS250 @ 3 CREDITS by major league officials, front office personnel, NCAA ath- E-COMMERCE MARKETING letic directors, and event managers. Upon successful completion of this course the student will BUS274 @ 3 CREDITS acquire the knowledge to advertise and market businesses on SPORTS MARKETING the World Web to reach new customers, better serve existing customers and expand business activity. They will learn the This course provides students with a thorough knowledge methods to take an order, collect payments, deliver goods, of sports marketing strategies. The different relationships and provide follow-up with the customer. Real-world exam- between the consumer/fan market and the sports industry ples involving a few “success stories” are used. The course market are analyzed within this course. It incorporates an also teaches how to properly design and locate a web site for in-depth discussion of how the new technology affects mar- maximum profitability. keting the sports industry. Students study sports marketing, promotion, media, licensing, advertising, the internet and Prerequisites: CIS100, BUS110 corporate sponsorship in professional sports and the NCAA. BUS255 @ 3 CREDITS The course also includes topics in sports “sales”, audience CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGEMENT demographics, and media broadcasting since sports events are used as a vehicle to sell corporate products. Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to learn the role of customer service in a consumer COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 98

BUS275 @ 3 CREDITS OFT130 3 CREDITS SPORTS LEADERSHIP GENERAL OFFICE PROCEDURES This course discusses the development of leadership and This course concentrates on the varied aspects of office man- managerial roles in the sports industry. It describes motiva- agement - from office records, correspondence to manage- tion, organizational assessment, goal setting, and planning ment of computer-based files. Communication, both oral and and control strategies in sports. The focus is on leadership be- written will also be discussed alongside practices of process- havior, personality types, group/team dynamics, contingency ing information via technology. The course will discuss the analysis, and coaching. Students receive significant career procedures in planning, preparing, and conducting meetings guidance through understanding their own leadership style. in a corporate setting. Students relate their individual styles to stellar examples of leaders in professional sports and collegiate coaching. OFT140 3 CREDITS SPEED WRITING BUS905 3 CREDITS This course is designed to assist students to increase their BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - speed in making legible notes. It also aims to supply a fast ACCOUNTING EXTERNSHIP and legible note-taking system that can be learned quickly for This course is an unpaid, off-site externship under the su- use in the office by information-processing personnel. Fur- pervision and evaluation of a cooperating business and the thermore, it will give the entering, prospective, or returning college. Students utilize the knowledge gained in the Busi- administrative assistant the ability to take notes from dicta- ness Administration-Accounting program for a minimum tion and transcribe them in a usable form. of 135 hours (a minimum of 9 hours per week for fifteen weeks is required) during the last semester of the program. OFT150 2 CREDITS The externship course includes guided “hands-on” applica- DOCUMENT PROCESSING tion of theory and course work, and provides students with This course focuses on document mastery and advanced training in different types of organizations from small and typing functions. Students will learn and apply advanced mid-sized companies to large corporations. Students present functions to business correspondence, tables, reports, online a completed portfolio evaluating the externship experience. newsletters, and team documents. Must be taken in the final semester. Prerequisite: CDV100 OFT170 2 CREDITS PRESENTATION SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES BUS910 3 CREDITS BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CAPSTONE This course is designed for students who are interested in learning the features needed to create and modify presenta- A project-oriented course designed to require students work- tions slides. It is also intended for students who wish to pur- ing in cross-functional teams to apply what they have learned sue their Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification in in their major curriculum to the development of a complex Power Point. entrepreneurial project. Emphasizes necessity of informed decision making and planning in all phases of business. Prerequisite: CIS100 Prerequisite: ACC101, BUS215, BUS200 and Students in OFT200 3 CREDITS their final semester MACHINE TRANSCRIPTION LAW130 3 CREDITS This course provides students with the skills needed to tran- LEGAL OFFICE ASSISTING scribe a variety of documents and helps students strengthen AND PROCEDURES their grammar and punctuation skills. The course also gives experience in keying documents from various fields of em- This course provides the legal office assistant with the fun- ployment. It also includes dictation from a variety of sources damental concepts of law which allows the legal assistant to who will give very little punctuation as they dictate. better support the legal office teams. The course presents the basic principles of law and related legal documents from the OFT210 3 CREDITS standpoint of general American Jurisprudence. WORD PROCESSING LAW150 3 CREDITS This course provides an introduction to word processing fun- LEGAL MACHINE TRANSCRIPTION damentals. It includes instruction in creating, storing, retrie- ving, editing, proofreading, and printing documents. Word This course will include the use of both text-workbook, au- processing functions such as spell check, grammar check, dio-cassettes, and transcription software. It presents common and formatting features are also covered. legal terminologies that are used in the court systems and in the legal office. It will assist the student in spelling, defining, Prerequisite: CIS100 pronouncing, and transcribing those legal terminologies. 99 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

OFT225 3 CREDITS advanced computer concepts with an emphasis on both the ADVANCED MACHINE TRANSCRIPTION personal computer and enterprise computing. Topics include hardware, application and system software, the Internet and This course provides students with skills needed to transcribe World Wide Web, communications, e-commerce, societal is- a variety of documents. It also provides students with dicta- sues, systems analysis and design, information systems, cation that gives them the opportunity to actually dictate and reer opportunities, certifications in the computer field, and transcribe their own work. computer trends. Prerequisites: OFT200, OFT210 CIS125 3 CREDITS OFT240 2 CREDITS RECORDS MANAGEMENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONCEPTS This course introduces students to the fundamental building This course introduces the student to the complex field of blocks that form a modern network, such as protocols, media, records management. The student will be able to understand topologies and hardware. It will cover the most important the Alphabetic filing rules compatible with the Association concepts in modern-day networking, such as TCP/IP, Eth- of Records Management (ARMA) guidelines. Along with ernet, Wireless transmission, virtual networks, security and other topics, student will learn the methods of storing and re- troubleshooting. After completion of this course, students trieving alphabetic, subject, numeric and geographic records. will have adequate knowledge about maintaining, managing, Thorough coverage is provided for filing and maintenance upgrading and troubleshooting an existing network. Students of paper, automated, micro image and electronic imaging re- will be well- prepared to take the CompTIA Network+ Cer- cords. tification Exam. OFT905 3 CREDITS CIS190 3 CREDITS OFFICE ADMINISTRATION EXTERNSHIP AUTOMATED OFFICE ADMINISTRATION This course is an unpaid, off-site externship under the su- This course will explore the use of intermediate and advanced pervision and evaluation of a cooperating business and the concepts in computers using Microsoft Office. Students will college. Students utilize the knowledge gained in the busi- explore intermediate and advanced concepts in Word, Excel, ness Administration program for a minimum of 135 hours PowerPoint, and Outlook. With the foundation learned in (a minimum of 9 hours per week for fifteen weeks is re- CIS100, this course will further each student’s knowledge of quired) during the last semester of the program. The Ex- these applications. It will also focus on and explore the use of ternship course includes guided “hands-on” application of E-Mail and the Internet in today’s business world. theory and course work, and provides students with training in different types of organizations from small and mid- Prerequisite: CIS100 sized companies to large corporations. Students also present CIS220 @ 3 CREDITS a completed portfolio evaluating the externship experience. SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN Must be taken in the final semester. This course introduces students to effective methods of in- Prerequisite: CDV100 formation planning, project management, and system implementation throughout the system’s life cycle. Students will DIVISION OF COMPUTER study the stages of system development including problem TECHNOLOGY definition, consideration of alternative solutions, implementation, control, and management of the system. Computer- CIS100 3 CREDITS Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools are used for mod- COMPUTER CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS eling and project management. This course introduces computers and its applications. Con- Prerequisite: CIS100 centration is on data representation, computer concepts and CIT100 3 CREDITS input/output media and devices. It provides a comprehensive PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES CONCEPTS overview of Windows operating system as well as social and ethical issues around the Internet, the information and se- This course will introduce students to various concepts and curity Students will also learn popular Microsoft Office Ap- techniques used in programming. The students will learn to plications (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) used on a design programs beginning from very simple to more com- personal computer. plicated types. Students will select and design input data, and learn concepts of top-down structured programming. Stan- CIS115 3 CREDITS dard programming techniques like loops, straight-line logic COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE and decision-making structures will be discussed as well. This course provides students with a detailed understanding Formerly: CIS120 Programming Languages Concepts of computer technology. Students learn from basic through COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 100

CIT115 @ 3 CREDITS CIT160 3 CREDITS WEB DESIGN OBJECT-ORIENTED LANGUAGES This course introduces students to the concepts and technolo- This course provides the features that are most important gies used in development and maintenance of web sites. The to students in information technology field, such as build- class focuses on Web page planning, basic design, layout and ing blocks of windows application, coding, designing and construction. HTML/XHTML, Cascading Style Sheets, Ja- testing techniques, working with multiple windows, condi- vaScript/VBScript, DOM are taught in order to give students tional logic and iterations, input validation procedures and a good grounding in all aspects of creating state-of-the-art ac- object-oriented principles. The course contains topics about tive content for the Web page. Various Web page and image processing data in various formats and using data structures, creation tools are taught in the course. During the course of such as lists and arrays. study students will publish their own Web Pages and Projects Formerly: CIS245 Object-Oriented Languages with Visual integrating practical experience with the theory. Basic Formerly: CIS150 Web Design Prerequisites: CIS100, CIT100 Prerequisite: CIS100 CIT170 @ 3 CREDITS CIT125 @ 3 CREDITS UNIX OPERATING SYSTEM AND CLIENT-SPECIFIC RELATIONAL DATABASES SHELL PROGRAMMING This course introduces students to Microsoft Access, the This course introduces students to UNIX/LINUX operating use and development of tables, queries, the Access window, system concepts with emphasis on file/directory structures, views, help and cue cards, as well as printing and importing. external and internal file manipulation commands and UNIX/ Additional topics include creating and customizing forms, LINUX utilities. Instructional topics include the essential advanced queries, relational theory, sorting, filters, main tasks of file system management, backup procedures, process forms and sub forms, calculated fields in forms and reports, control, user administration, and device and printer manage- and producing reports. The functionality of DBMS vs. RD- ment. The course also covers shell programming in detail. BMS is also discussed. Students will be able to write shell scripts (commands), to Formerly: CIS235 Client-Specific Relational Databases manage file system and execute programs. Prerequisite: CIS100 Formerly: CIS270 UNIX Operating System and Shell CIT140 3 CREDITS Programming SERVER-SPECIFIC RELATIONAL DATABASES Prerequisite: CIS100 This course introduces students to the theory of Relational CIT215 3 CREDITS Databases with Microsoft SQL Server. Topics covered in- CLIENT-SIDE WEB PROGRAMMING clude: database objects (tables, views, constraints), data retrieval, and data manipulation with Structured Query Lan- This course introduces students to the concepts and technolo- guage (SELECT, UPDATE, INSERT, DELETE). Students gies for front-end web development using HTML, CSS, Ja- will create and alter database objects using Data Manipula- vaScript and the jQuery library. The main focus is on creating tion Language with referential integrity. Students gain expe- interactive web pages with rich animation and effects. Vari- rience working with SQL Server Management Studio. ous techniques to increase web development productivity including plugins and jQuery UI library will be introduced Formerly: CIS255 Server-Specific Relational Databases as well. Prerequisite: CIS100 Prerequisites: CIT100 - Programming Languages CIT150 3 CREDITS Concepts, CIT115 - Web Design OBJECT-ORIENTED DESIGN CIT240 3 CREDITS This course provides a comprehensive study of the principles and techniques of object-oriented programming concepts. It DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS also presents an object-oriented approach to software devel- This course addresses advanced database management sys- opment based on the modeling objects taken from the real tems topics with emphasis on the administrative tasks, tools world and then using the model to build a language-inde- and utilities. The course includes data management, security pendent design organized around those objects. This course levels and configuration settings. Topics covered include: shows how object-oriented concepts can be used throughout data modeling components; creating database objects (tables, the entire software life cycle - from analysis through design indexes, views, defaults and rules, stored procedures, and to implementation. triggers); transactions, control-of-flow language, constraints Formerly: CIS140 Object-Oriented Design to enforce data referential integrity and implementing distrib- Prerequisites: CIS100, CIT100 uted data into a client-server environment. The course also 101 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

covers a collection of miscellaneous subjects such as perfor- successfully complete this course will be better prepared to mance fine-tuning, optimization and recovery. take the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam. Formerly: CIS265 Database Management Systems Formerly: CIS165 PC Hardware and Operating Systems Prerequisite: CIT140 Prerequisites: CIS100, CIS115

CIT250 3 CREDITS NET130 3 CREDITS ASP.NET APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT MICROSOFT WINDOWS CLIENT TECHNOLOGY This course introduces students to the Server Side Scripting environment that comes with the Microsoft Internet Infor- This course introduces students to the concepts of installation mation Server based on Active Server scripting applications. and configuration of Microsoft operating systems as well as Students will learn how to create sophisticated user interfac- providing students with knowledge and skills necessary to es with minimal code and integrate data access functional- perform post installation and day-to-day administration in a ity with data binding and data-source controls using Visual single domain or peer to peer based network. Administration Studio.NET. of Windows operating systems in real work situations will be presented. Formerly: CIS315 ASP Applications Development Prerequisites: CIT100, CIT115 Formerly: CIS280 Microsoft Windows Client Technology Prerequisites: CIS100, CIS125 CIT905 3 CREDITS NET140 3 CREDITS PROGRAMMING EXTERNSHIP MICROSOFT WINDOWS This course is designed to complement the coursework of the SERVER TECHNOLOGY students in the Computer Programming and Information systems degree program. Students in this course will participate This course provides a training solution for support profes- in a capstone project done at one of the major New York City sionals working in a Microsoft Windows Server-based en- corporations under the supervision of a project manager. The terprise environment. The goal of this course is to enable a students participating in the project will have an opportunity to support professional to design, implement, and support Do- go through a real project development life cycle and participate main Controllers in a Windows based network. Students will in all phases of inter-departmental corporate communications. implement various networking services such as printing, file Must be taken in the final semester. service, application service, DHCP, DNS, and TCP/IP. Net- work management issues and challenges will be discussed. Formerly: CIS300/CIS900/CIS905 Programming Externship Prerequisite: CDV100 Formerly: CIS285 Microsoft Windows Server Technology Prerequisites: CIS100, CIS125 MAT205 @ 3 CREDITS NET150 3 CREDITS ADVANCED MATH FOR MICROSOFT WINDOWS TECHNOLOGIES COMPUTER PROGRAMMERS This course provides students with the knowledge necessary This course covers the mathematical topics most directly re- to configure, manage, and troubleshoot a Windows Server lated to computer science. Topics include: logic, relations, network infrastructure. Specific topic coverage includes: combinatorics, mathematical induction, recursion, graph Networking Overview, IP Addressing Basics, Configuring theory, discrete probability, and number theory. Emphasis a Network Interface, Implementing Dynamic Host Configu- will be placed on providing a context for the application of ration Protocol (DHCP), Managing and Monitoring DHCP, mathematics within computer science. Students will analyze Configuring Name Resolution, Implementing and Managing algorithms, measure complexity, and simplify and optimize the DNS Service, Remote Access, Internet Authentication algorithms. Service, Routing, Security Templates, and Troubleshooting Prerequisite: MAT105 or MAT110 Network Connectivity. Students who successfully complete this course will be better prepared to take the MCSA Certi- Note: This course is not designated as a General Education course. fication. Formerly: CIS290 Microsoft Windows Technologies NET120 3 CREDITS Prerequisites: CIS100, CIS125 PC HARDWARE AND OPERATING SYSTEMS This course will provide students with knowledge of install- NET160 3 CREDITS ing, configuring, upgrading, troubleshooting, and repairing IMPLEMENTING DIRECTORY SERVICES microcomputer hardware. Students will learn computer as- This course will prepare students to plan, implement, and sembly techniques through hands-on exercises. Students who maintain a Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory in- COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 102 frastructure. Students will continue to learn the functions and wireless enterprise networks, network signaling, WAP, and roles of a network administrator. In this context, students 4G Cellular telephone technology are covered. will work with Active Directory in setting up forests, sites, Formerly: CIS335 Introduction to Wireless Networking domains, and organizational units that meet the accessibil- Prerequisites: CIS100, CIS125 ity, performance, and security goals of a business plan. In addition, students will be learning how to work with Group NET200 3 CREDITS Policy to deploy software and configure a computer or user MANAGEMENT OF COMPLEX environment. NETWORKING ENVIRONMENTS Formerly: CIS294 Implementing Directory Services This course focuses on providing the skills and knowledge Prerequisite: NET140 necessary to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small to medium-size branch office Enterprise network, including con- NET170 @ 3 CREDITS figuring several switches and routers, connecting to a WAN MANAGEMENT OF CISCO and implementing network security. Students who success- NETWORKING ENVIRONMENTS fully complete this course will be better prepared to take the This course focuses on providing the skills and knowledge CISCO CCNA Certification Exam. necessary to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small branch Formerly: CIS296 Management of Complex Networking office Enterprise network, including configuring a switch, a Environments router, and connecting to a WAN and implementing network Prerequisites: NET170 security. A student should be able to complete configuration and implementation of a small branch office network under NET210 3 CREDITS supervision. Students who successfully complete this course IMPLEMENTING NETWORK SECURITY II will be better prepared to take the CCENT certification. This course emphasizes what students need to build the Formerly: CIS295 Management of Cisco Networking knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, admin- Environments ister, and support the security services and tools in the Micro- Prerequisites: CIS100, CIS125 soft Windows server system. Students learn how to harden servers and client computers in a network environment. NET180 3 CREDITS Formerly: CIS310 Implementing Network Security II IMPLEMENTING NETWORK SECURITY I Prerequisite: NET180 This course provides a comprehensive overview of network security. It is designed to map to CompTIA’s Security+ Cer- NET905 3 CREDITS tification Exam. It covers authentication methods along with NETWORK ADMINISTRATION EXTERNSHIP common network attacks and how to safeguard against them. This course is designed to complement the coursework of Communication security includes remote access, e-mail, the students in the Network Administration and Security degree Web, directory and file transfer, and wireless data. Infrastruc- program. Students in this course will participate in a capstone ture security explores various network devices and media, project done at one of the major New York City corporations and the proper use of perimeter topologies such as DMZs, under the supervision of a project manager. The students Extranets, and Intranets to establish network security. Cryp- participating in the project will have an opportunity to go tography basics are provided, including the differences be- through a real project development life cycle and participate tween asymmetric and symmetric algorithms, and the differ- in all phases of interdepartmental corporate communications. ent types of PKI certificates and their usage. Must be taken in the final semester. Formerly: CIS300 Implementing Network Security I Formerly: CIS905 – The course code was changed to match Prerequisites: CIS100, CIS125 the program content NET190 3 CREDITS Prerequisite: CDV100 INTRODUCTION TO WIRELESS OFT210 3 CREDITS NETWORKING WORD PROCESSING This course addresses the fundamentals of wireless network- This course provides an introduction to word processing fun- ing, including architectures, protocols, and standards. It de- damentals. It includes instruction in creating, storing, retrie- scribes concepts, technology and applications of wireless ving, editing, proofreading, and printing documents. Word networking as used in current and next-generation wireless processing functions such as spell check, grammar check, networks. It explains the engineering aspects of network and formatting features are also covered. functions and designs. Issues such as mobility management, Prerequisite: CIS100 103 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

VCG100 3 CREDITS arrangements, correspondence, and business transactions. CONCEPTS OF COMPUTER GRAPHICS Emphasis is placed on human relations and customer relations. This course emphasizes contemporary approaches in illustra- tion and photography. The techniques, skills, and procedures ALH160 @ 2 CREDITS are taught with a view toward professional development of LAW AND ETHICS FOR HEALTHCARE computer graphics. Using Adobe Photoshop students learn to combine typography and photographic imagery to create PROFESSIONALS promotional materials assembled from a variety of sources. This course covers the history of healthcare; the skills, at- Prerequisite: CIS100 titude, and role of the medical assistant in the health care setting; job opportunities and licensure requirement; and VCG110 3 CREDITS the role of ethics and legal issues in the field of health care. INTRODUCTION TO WEB PUBLISHING Emphasis is placed on professionalism, legal relationships of This course introduces students to publishing on the Inter- physicians and patients, professional liability, medical ethics, net’s World Wide Web. Topics include creating and organi- and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act zing a series of pages into a web site, and uploading web (HIPAA). pages to a server. Students will insert HTML tags, create im- Formerly: Law and Ethics for Allied Health Professionals ages, and view Web documents. Students will learn to identify the information dissemination needs of a client, design ALH200 3 CREDITS an appropriate WWW solution, and implement it. MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT Prerequisite: CIS100 This course teaches students the basics of health insurance, the health insurance claim form, guidelines for claims sub- VCG120 3 CREDITS mission and processing, understanding of HIPAA regula- 3-D DESIGN APPLICATIONS tions, collections, and health care payers including managed This course covers the use of vector-based graphics and mul- care systems, private insurance, Medicare, state programs, timedia authoring software such as Macromedia Flash. Top- workers’ compensation, Tricare and CHAMPVA. Use of the ics covered include integrating audio and video streaming, ICD-10-CM and CPT coding manuals as well as a computer- creating animations and interactivity for web pages and sites, ized encoder is also incorporated. In addition, students will creating interactive movies, creating vector based sites and acquire an overview of the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS, optimizing material for rapid downloading. Students will cre- including coding conventions, guidelines, examples and ex- ate multimedia rich pages and sites to add to their portfolios. ercises. Prerequisite: CIS100 Prerequisite: MED105 VCG140 3 CREDITS ALH205 3 CREDITS ADVANCED WEB PUBLISHING MEDICAL BILLING This course emphasizes how to conceptualize, visualize, and This course prepares students to process and manage third- produce an exciting integrated Web site for a real business us- party reimbursement and patient accounts receivables in non- ing productivity tools. Its emphasis is not only on skill build- hospital settings. The students will use electronic medical ing, but on concepts that are important in Web site devel- billing software in simulated practice. Emphasis is placed opment in the real world. Topics include: navigation issues, on medical terminology and the proper use of ICD-10 and optimization of graphics, layout and design of the Web site, CPT codes. attentiveness to the intended audience, and consideration of Prerequisites: MED105, CIS100 customer’s requirements. ALH216 3 CREDITS Prerequisite: VCG110 MEDICAL RECORDS MANAGEMENT This course is an introduction to the field of records man- DIVISION OF HEALTH agement, focusing on the concepts of Electronic Health Re- DISCIPLINES cords software. Included are the HITECH Meaningful Use standards, Electronic Health Records features, functionality, ALH110 @ 3 CREDITS privacy, and security. The role of the federal government in MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION its implementation and regulation will likewise be explored. This course covers the responsibilities encountered by medi- Students will gain hands-on experience with electronic pa- cal office personnel. Topics include an introduction to basic tient record documentation using industry-standard software. medical office skills including telephone techniques, filing Prerequisite: CIS100 and indexing, mail handling, appointment scheduling, travel COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 104

ALH220 3 CREDITS cessfully enter the workforce, and is open only to Health REIMBURSEMENT METHODOLOGIES Care Office Administration students in their final semester. Must be taken in the final semester. This course instructs the student on the uses of coded data and health information in reimbursement and payment sys- Prerequisite: CDV100 tems appropriate to all health care settings and managed care. BIO105 3 CREDITS Prerequisite: MED105 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR ALH225 2 CREDITS ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ICD-10-CM/PCS CODING AND This course teaches students the anatomical and physiologi- CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM cal function of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems in the context of the whole organism. Topics to be covered include The course covers the purpose and use of the ICD-10-CM/ the basic molecular and cellular concepts and functions of PCS classification system. Topics include coding conven- organs and body systems including integumentary, skeletal, tions, coding principles, and CMS official coding guidelines. muscular, circulatory, lymphatic, circulation and immunity, Students will be required to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS codes respiratory, digestive, and nervous, the reproductive systems, to diagnosis/procedure statements, case abstracts, and patient and growth and development. records. Independent study is necessary to complete the required BIO110@ 3 CREDITS course assignments. MICROBIOLOGY* Prerequisites: BIO105, MED105 This course provides knowledge of pathogenic microorgan- ALH230 2 CREDITS isms. Students are first introduced to the basic biological pro- CPT CODING AND CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM cesses of viruses and bacteria as are required for their viabil- ity. Then, the strategies that microbial pathogens employ to This course is a comprehensive study of the Current Proce- successfully infect humans and cause disease are described. dural Terminology (CPT) and HCPCS coding system. Stu- dents develop knowledge and skills to code for the following BIO115 3 credits services: evaluation and management, anesthesia, surgery, ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY pathology laboratory, radiology, and medicine. Independent FOR MASSAGE THERAPY I study is necessary to complete the required course assignments. Anatomy and Physiology for Massage Therapy I is the first course of a two-course sequence to cover the basic structure Prerequisites: BIO105, MED105 and function of the human body. Particular attention will be ALH240 3 CREDITS paid to body organization, cell structure and function, tissues ACCOUNTING FOR MEDICAL PRACTICES and membranes, the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems and the effects of massage on these struc- This course is an introduction to bookkeeping and account- tures. ing and discusses the activities that complete an accounting cycle. These activities include analyzing source documents, BIO135 3 credits journalizing transactions, posting to ledgers, preparing ad- ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY justing and closing entries, and the trial balance. Emphasis FOR MASSAGE THERAPY II will be placed on preparation and analysis of financial statements such as Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and State- Anatomy and Physiology for Massage Therapy II is the ment of Cash Flows and managing payroll records. second of a two-course sequence in systems-based human anatomy and physiology. Emphasis will be placed on the * Not offered beginning Fall 2015. Replaced with ACC101. circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, endocrine, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. In addition, students will be ALH905 3 CREDITS introduced to relevant pathological conditions and clinical HEALTHCARE OFFICE applications. ADMINISTRATION EXTERNSHIP Prerequisite: BIO115. This course provides students with the opportunity to supplement course work with practical work experience related BIO145 3 credits to their program and occupational objectives. Students are FUNDAMENTALS OF EASTERN placed at approved work sites that are related to their program ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY of study, working under the immediate supervision of experi- Fundamentals of Eastern Anatomy and Physiology provides enced personnel at the location and with the direct guidance the specific foundation and context for Shiatsu Therapy prac- of the instructor/coordinator. This course will help prepare tice where the basic philosophy, eastern anatomy and physi- student to pass professional certification exams and to suc- ology, specific channels and points, as well as the principles 105 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

of assessment, patterns of imbalance and organ dysfunction content, uses and format of the health record; the method are studied in detail. The course introduces the five branches of storage, retrieval and retention of health information; the or limbs of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and dis- preparation and uses of indexes and registers, documenta- cusses the relationship of these limbs with an emphasis on tion requirements; and the role of health information in re- Shiatsu Therapy, a form of Asian Bodywork. imbursement, quality improvement, and other important functions. BIO200 3 credits CLINICAL PATHOLOGY I HIT120 3 CREDITS Clinical Pathology I is a systemic pathology course that ex- LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS amines the major diseases affecting joints, skeletal muscles OF HEALTH INFORMATION and skin, the cardiovascular systems, blood and the central This course provides a review of the legal and ethical aspects nervous system. The etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical fea- applicable to health information. The first part of the course tures of the various disorders are emphasized, as well as their focuses on the health record as a legal document; legal prin- relevance in massage therapy. ciples; patient rights/advocacy issues; definition and application of professional ethics; release of information and confi- BIO220 3 credits dentiality of health information. The remainder of the course CLINICAL PATHOLOGY II will cover discussion of social, legal and privacy issues and Clinical Pathology II continues the in-depth look at disease the application of computer ethics to information technology. processes of the human body. Students continue their exami- In addition, this course will cover the HIPAA legislation for nation of the major diseases affecting respiratory, digestive, healthcare professionals and will deal with other ethical is- urinary, reproductive, and endocrine systems. The etiology, sues in bioinformatics. pathogenesis, and clinical features of the various disorders HIT135 3 CREDITS are emphasized, as well as their relevance in massage therapy. HEALTH INFORMATION STATISTICS AND ANALYSIS Prerequisite: BIO200. This course reviews descriptive and vital statistics, report- CDV110 2 credits ing requirements, definitions and formulas for computing PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & hospital and public health statistics. It will include the man- ETHICS FOR MASSAGE THERAPY agement of health information in relation to data collection, This course is designed to help students transition into a pro- analysis, and presentation. Topics will include the collection, fessional practice with knowledge of ethical business prac- analysis and display of data for quality assurance, utilization tices and good decision making skills. The course combines review, risk management and reimbursement. discussion of the complex issues concerning the ethics of Prerequisite: MAT105 or MAT110 touch with all aspects of operating a massage therapy prac- HIT215 3 CREDITS tice. Students learn how to maintain the highest ethical and professional standards in their practices and to identify ways QUALITY ASSESSMENT AND that they can engage in a successful, profitable and ethical PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT business. This course introduces the student to the issues involved in the management of quality and performance improvement in HIT100 3 CREDITS the health care setting. The components of quality, perfor- U. S. HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS mance improvement, and the regulatory requirements for this This course provides a comprehensive overview of the na- function are investigated, as well. Student will learn skills ture, history, structure, function, and financing of the United in data analysis, performance improvement tools, and data States health care system. It is designed to develop an ap- presentation. The functions of risk management, utilization preciation for the complexity of and the relationships among management, and case management will also be explored. providers, payers, and patients in the context of social, eco- Prerequisite: HIT100 nomic, political, and ethical considerations. HIT225 3 CREDITS HIT110 3 CREDITS HEALTH INFORMATION HEALTH INFORMATION: DATA ORGANIZATION AND SUPERVISION CONTENT AND STRUCTURE This course introduces general principles of management This course provides an introduction to health information and organization as applied to health information settings. theory supplemented with hands-on simulation and pro- Material covered includes budget development and control, jects. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to the personnel, recruitment and retention, performance appraisal, COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 106 and progressive discipline. Office design, productivity moni- and specimen collection. OSHA and CLIA regulations are toring, work simplification, job analysis and job descriptions, stressed and applied to student’s performing basic laboratory and quality management topics are also discussed. skills such as blood collection, urinalysis, and microbiologic Prerequisite: HIT100 testing. Prerequisite: BIO105 HIT230 3 CREDITS PATHOPHYSIOLOGY MED200 3 CREDITS This course introduces the students to the fundamentals CLINICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES of the disturbances in the normal physiologic mechanisms This course introduces the student to the basic skills that are that are associated with disease and to the pathogenesis of performed by the medical assistant in the medical office. This specific diseases system by system. course places emphasis on patient-centered assessment, ex- Prerequisite: BIO105 amination, intervention and treatment as directed by a physician. It includes vital signs, collection and documentation HIT900 3 CREDITS of patient information, asepsis, minor surgical procedures, HEALTH INFORMATION positioning and draping and assisting during an examination. TECHNOLOGY EXTERNSHIP Consideration is also given to ECG techniques such as equip- This course helps the student gain practical experience in the ment operation and basic interpretation. discipline, enhance skills, and integrate knowledge. The em- Prerequisites: BIO105, MED105 phasis is on practical work experience for which the student has already acquired the necessary theoretical knowledge MED205 @ 3 CREDITS and basic skills. PHARMACOLOGY FOR ALLIED Students will receive a minimum of 135 hours of practical HEALTH PROFESSIONALS training and experience in approved affiliated sites: medi- The course is a basic introduction to the principles of phar- cal records or business offices of hospitals and physicians. macology. Topics include classes of drugs by body systems Must be taken in the final semester. as well as antivirals, antibiotics, vaccines and immuniza- Prerequisite: CDV100 tions, and chemotherapy agents. Basic drug concepts and no- menclature required in the allied health professions such as LAW115 3 CREDITS preparations and route of administration, dose calculations, LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES FOR side effects, and abbreviations will be stressed. THE PHARMACY TECHNICIANS This course presents the material dealing with pharmacy MED215 3 CREDITS laws, regulations and ethics aimed specifically at the phar- LABORATORY TECHNIQUES II macy technician. Students will learn the many laws and regu- This course continues the teaching and practice of proper lab- lations that pharmacy technicians must understand in order oratory equipment use, biological sample collection and test- to practice in a legal and ethical manner. Students will be ing techniques. OSHA and CLIA regulations are stressed and presented with an overview of the United States’ legal system applied to performing basic laboratory skills such as blood and review the development of current laws and the major collection, chemistry and hematology testing. laws affecting present-day pharmacy practice. Drug control Prerequisite: MED115 laws and ethical issues most applicable to the pharmacy technician will also be covered. MED220 3 CREDITS MEDICAL EMERGENCIES FOR MED105 3 CREDITS ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY Medical Emergencies for Allied Health Professionals, 3 cred- This course is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and its. This course combines CPR fundamentals with basic first understanding of the medical language used by health care aid skills. General first aid principles, medical emergencies, professionals including roots, prefixes, suffixes, and word injury emergencies and environmental emergencies are cov- meanings. An overview of basic terms used throughout the ered. Successful completion of course requirements by the health field, including diseases, diagnostic procedures and American Red Cross includes meeting the requirements for treatments are also discussed. CPR Certification. MED115 3 CREDITS Prerequisite: BIO105 LABORATORY TECHNIQUES I MED905 3 CREDITS This course introduces aspects of the clinical laboratory sci- MEDICAL ASSISTING EXTERNSHIP ences such as laboratory organization, professional ethics, This course provides the student with general training and basic laboratory equipment use, safety, quality assurance, experiences in the workplace. Students will be placed in 107 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

an ambulatory health care setting, where they will perform placed in the practicum on modeling proper body mechanics both administrative and clinical competencies. Administra- necessary to execute techniques efficiently and safely. tive competencies may include claims processing, filing, appointment scheduling, telephone screening and bookkeep- MST200 3 credits ing functions. Clinical competencies may include speci- Palpation and Kinesiology men collection, diagnostic testing, and patient care. Trans- for Massage Therapy disciplinary competencies will be integrated in both clinical This course introduces students to the skeletal and muscular and administrative areas. These include communication, le- systems. They learn the basic names and landmarks of the gal concepts, patient instruction, and operational functions. bones and joints as well as the origins, insertions and actions Must be taken in the final semester. of the major muscles of the body. Students also learn how to Formerly: MED900-4 credits. demonstrate muscle locations and how to palpate and shorten Prerequisite: CDV100 each of the muscles studied. Students will learn to consider Prerequisite or corequisite: level 200 courses. their clients’ biomechanical histories and apply their understanding of human motion to serve their clients’ soft tissue MST100 3 credits conditions. Some commonly seen pathologies with kinesio- FUNDAMENTALS OF MASSAGE THERAPY logical origins are covered with respect to their soft tissue This course examines the fundamental skills of massage ther- assessment. apy theory. Students will learn about the history of massage, Prerequisite: MST100. S.O.A.P. charting, indications and contraindications, the effects of massage on the body, pain mechanisms, hygiene, and MST220 3 credits safety. Additionally, students will be introduced to basic mas- Shiatsu Massage sage manipulations and techniques and their effects. Shiatsu massage provides the specific foundation, context and technical hands-on skills for basic Shiatsu practice. Dur- MST110 3 credits ing this course the basic philosophy, specific channels and MYOLOGY FOR MASSAGE THERAPY points, as well as the principles of assessment, patterns of Myology for Massage Therapy teaches the student the char- imbalance and organ dysfunction are reviewed as it relates to acteristics of muscle tissue and its histological classification the practice of Shiatsu massage. Basic point palpation and lo- into skeletal, cardiac, and smooth types. Also considered cation will also be practiced to help students develop the sen- are the connective tissue components of skeletal muscle, sitivity and skills necessary for effective Shiatsu treatment. the nerve and blood supply, the microscopic anatomy of a The course also provides instruction in specific stretches, skeletal muscle fiber, contraction and relaxation of skeletal transitions and various treatment protocols. muscle fibers and muscle metabolism. Students will learn to Prerequisites: MST100 and BIO145. physically locate, palpate and demonstrate the actions of the major muscle groups, related bones and bony landmarks, as MST230 3 credits well as other related additional structures on a diagram, skel- Swedish Massage Therapy II eton and classmates. This course will expand on the material and skill learned MST120 3 credits in Swedish Massage I. Advance deep tissue and stretching NEUROLOGY FOR MASSAGE THERAPY techniques will be explored as well as working with clients in side-lying position and seated in a chair. Students will learn This course covers the significant structures, divisions and approaches for using massage in pre-and post-event sport functions of nervous tissue, the spinal cord, spinal nerves and situations, along with cramp relief techniques and heat and the brain and cranial nerves. Areas of discussion will include cold application. Also introduced will be basic assessment how the central, peripheral and autonomic divisions of the and treatment documentation skills necessary for focused nervous system work to maintain homeostasis, as well as its therapeutic massage work. role in sensation, perception, kinesthetic awareness and the Prerequisites: MST100 and MST130. integrating functions of the cerebellum, smell, taste, sight, and hearing. MST 240 3 credits Deep Tissue and MST130 3 credits Neuromuscular Therapy SWEDISH MASSAGE THERAPY I The Deep Tissue and Neuromuscular Therapy course teaches This course will focus on developing a firm foundation in students the general principles of Deep Tissue Massage ther- Western, or what is most commonly referred to as “Swed- apy, including how to read the body, refine one’s touch, work ish” style massage. The history of Western massage, its basic deeply without causing pain, and apply a variety of advanced techniques, benefits and contraindications for their use will strokes. be discussed. Proper use of oils, massage tables, draping and bolstering methods will be introduced. High emphasis will be Prerequisite: MST100. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 108

MST250 3 credits transcription skills, medical knowledge, and proofreading Sports Massage Therapy and editing skills. During this course the student will learn and practice mas- Requirement: Typing Speed: 25 wpm (Refer to Division sage techniques and procedures involved in conducting ef- Chair before registration) fective sports massage sessions. Medications and massage, OFT105 3 CREDITS specialized massage techniques, joint movements, stretching, TRANSCRIPTION EDITING remedial and rehabilitation applications will also be taught. Also included will be instruction in pre-, inter- and post AND PROOFREADING event massage, as well as learning to use sports massage in a This course produces usable medical documents from ma- myriad of facilities. chine dictation using word processing software, with empha- Prerequisite: MST100. sis on spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Proofreading and editing applications stress the importance of accuracy and MST800 3 credits quality of document creation and production. Massage Therapy Internship Prerequisite: Typing Speed: 50wpm (Refer to Division Massage Therapy Internship is the training ground where Chair before registration) student practitioners are challenged to integrate all aspects OFT110 2 CREDITS of their education during an intense internship. This phase of training offers students the excitement and responsibility of KEYBOARDING applying the knowledge and skills they have learned to the This course is no longer offered. treatment of clients from the community under direct supervision of their instructors. OFT115 3 CREDITS ADVANCED MEDICAL OFFICE Prerequisites: MST100, MST130, BIO115, and BIO130. TRANSCRIPTION MST900 3 credits This course teaches students how to transcribe advanced Massage Therapy Externship original healthcare dictation. Advanced techniques in proof- Massage Therapy Externship provides students the real life reading, editing, and research are discussed. Students must experience that can help launch their professional careers meet progressively demanding accuracy and productivity in the world of massage and bodywork therapy. A planned standards. learning clinical and administrative experience, students ap- Prerequisite: Refer to Division Chair before registration ply and practice the knowledge and massage skills taught in the classroom. PHM100 2 CREDITS Prerequisites: MST220, MST230, and MST800. FUNDAMENTALS OF PHARMACY PRACTICES This course introduces the basic concepts essential for a ca- OFT005 2 NON-CREDITS reer as a pharmacy technician. The concepts include: profile, INTRODUCTION TO KEYBOARDING skills, qualifications, operational guidelines, and job duties Introduction to Keyboarding is a required course for all en- of a pharmacy technician. Professional resources, safety tering students who do not have the level of keyboarding techniques are also covered. Development of communica- skills to be able to complete 3-minute timing with 5 or fewer tion skills necessary for the pharmacy technician will also errors and a minimum speed of 20 gross words a minute. Em- be covered. phasis is placed on the development of proper technique and the achievement of speed and accuracy goals. PHM110 3 CREDITS PHARMACY ENVIRONMENTS OFT010 2 NON-CREDITS This course is an introduction to the role of the pharmacy SPEEDBUILDING technician in various practice settings including history, Speed building presents fundamental keyboarding drills to personnel, resources, and ethical standards of pharmacy further develop proper keyboarding techniques to achieve practice. gradual improvement in speed and accuracy. PHM130 3 CREDITS Requirement: OFT005 or Departmental Approval ADMINISTRATIVE ASPECTS OF OFT100 3 CREDITS PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY MEDICAL OFFICE TRANSCRIPTION This course focuses on the administrative aspects of pharma- This course provides experience in transcription of basic cy technology. Students will learn the non-dispensing duties medical dictation, incorporating English usage and machine of the pharmacy technician including acquisition and inven- 109 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

tory of over-the-counter and prescription pharmaceuticals; of prescriptions, entering prescriptions into pharmacy soft- pharmacy-related computer applications; pharmaceutical and ware program, profiling patients, and filling and labeling pre- medical abbreviations; proper communication between pa- scriptions. Customer service, over-the-counter medications, tients and pharmacy personnel and third party management. purchasing, checking in deliveries, and inventory control, and patient confidentiality will also be practiced. PHM150 3 CREDITS Prerequisite or corequisite: PHM210 PROFESSIONAL ASPECTS OF PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY PHM900 3 CREDITS This course focuses on the clinical points of pharmacy tech- PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY EXTERNSHIP nology. Students will begin the course with a review of This course offers students the opportunity to gain practical pharmacology that includes over the counter and alternative work experience for which the student has already acquired the medications. Course content includes principles of drug ac- necessary theoretical knowledge and basic skills. Under the tion, dosage forms, substance abuse and misuse, and drug direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist in a hospital and/ administration. Other topics include the distributive process or other health care institutional pharmacy practice, students of drugs, various systems of drug distribution and control, will be assigned to follow policy and procedures that apply to and drug delivery systems. acute, long-term, and ambulatory care practices. In addition, under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, students PHM200 3 CREDITS will also be assigned to retail/community pharmacy perform- DRUG CLASSIFICATION ing both clerical and technician responsibilities. This course This course introduces students to the major groups of medi- requires an hour of class discussion on campus once a week. cations according to the effect they have on body systems. Must be taken in the final semester. Throughout the course, students learn about medications af- Prerequisite: CDV100 fecting body systems such as the gastrointestinal, cardiovas- PSY115 3 CREDITS cular, muscular-skeletal, nervous and reproductive systems. Course material will also cover indications, contraindica- PSYCHOSOCIAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH CARE tions, adverse reactions and side effects, and routes of ad- This course presents basic psychological concepts appropria- ministration of such medications. te for the health care worker. Subjects discussed include effective communication, diversity of clients served by the PHM205 3 CREDITS health care system, effects of stress, physical and emotion- FUNDAMENTALS OF THERAPEUTIC AGENTS al needs in different life stages and as affected by illness, This course introduces the student to the essentials of drug emotional responses to various life experiences, and specific administration and distribution, mechanism of action, inter- emotions as they affect behavior. action, and side effects of major groups of medications. Ad- ditional topics will include basic principles of toxicology and substance abuse; medications used in allergies; psychotropic DIVISION OF LEGAL STUDIES agents and medications affecting the nervous system. CRJ101 3 CREDITS Prerequisite: MED105 AMERICAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM PHM210 3 CREDITS This course provides the student with a thorough knowledge PHARMACEUTICAL DOSAGE of the criminal justice system. It presents the many diverse CALCULATIONS views that are contained within the criminal justice and char- This course introduces the student to the metric and apothe- acterizes its interdisciplinary nature. cary systems of measurement and calculations. Students will CRJ105 3 CREDITS receive a math review necessary for pharmaceutical calculations. Other topics to be covered in this course include dilu- INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY tion and concentration of medications, intravenous solutions This course introduces the student to Criminology, a dynamic calculations, and pediatric and adult dosages based on body field which is constantly changing with the release of major weight. research studies, Supreme Court rulings, and governmental Prerequisite: MAT105 or MAT110 policies. It also offers thorough descriptions and explanations of criminal behavior. PHM220 3 CREDITS PHARMACY LABORATORY EXPERIENCE CRJ115 3 CREDITS This course provides hands-on experience in the retail/insti- INTRODUCTION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT tutional lab during the third semester. Areas of instruction in- This course presents an overview of the field of law enforce- clude compounding, drug product knowledge, interpretation ment and the numerous complexities within it. It also instills COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 110 an appreciation for those who “serve and protect” our society CRJ205 3 CREDITS and an understanding of this exciting and challenging profes- POLICE & COMMUNITY sion. This course gives a general overview of policing in our society so that the student can understand why and how policing CRJ120 3 CREDITS is performed. It also shows the jobs available in policing and CRIMINAL LAW & PROCEDURES how to go about getting them, what skills are needed, and This course is organized according to the central theme of what you will do if and when you get the job. Students will balancing conflicting interests. The law of criminal proce- have a flavor of policing. It is designed to make the student dure balances the interest in obtaining the correct result in aware of who the police are, what they do, and how they do particular cases against the interest in upholding a fair pro- it, while also sensitizing them to the complexities and ambi- cess in all cases. In this course, the ends are the correct result guities of modern policing. in the case at hand; the means is the process by which the Prerequisites: CRJ120 result is obtained. This course recognizes the importance of obtaining the correct result-namely, the ends of both freeing CRJ210 3 CREDITS the innocent and convicting the guilty. It also promotes the DIVERSITY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE value of enforcing the law according to fair procedures. This course critically examines race, gender, and other diversity issues within the U.S. criminal justice system. The CRJ150 3 CREDITS topic of emphasis is the importance of diversity issues in the INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS development, organization and operation of the criminal jus- This course is an overview of the field of corrections. It deals tice system. with how corrections in the United States function. The course touches on areas like jails, prisons, inmates, probation CRJ215 3 CREDITS and parole, and community-based corrections. In addition, ETHICAL ISSUES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE the course discusses the administration portion of the corrections, the correctional work world and careers, and inmates’ This course discusses the ethical issues such as capital pu- rights and litigation. nishment and official corruption. Deadly force, discretion and deception by practitioners are critically examined. Iden- Prerequisite: CRJ101 tification and analysis of ethical issues in the field of criminal CRJ190 3 CREDITS justice are discussed in detail with specific references to cur- INTRODUCTION TO SECURITY rent events. This course may not be taken before the second semester. This course provides basic information that would serve as an overview of the total scope of private security. It incorpo- CRJ900 3 CREDITS rates the major findings and recommendations of the report EXTERNSHIP IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE of the Task Force on Private Security with other current security publications and research, including the Hallcrest Report The criminal justice externship is designed to give students I and II and the Rand Report. practical experience in the field, prior to graduation. The externship program often serves as a gateway to a future career CRJ200 3 CREDITS in the criminal justice field. Students are expected to work CURRENT ISSUES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE with an agency (police, probation, correction, social ser- This course provides students with an overview of current vices, and security agencies) over the course of the extern- issues in the administration of criminal justice. “Administra- ship. Students must maintain a daily journal of their activi- tion” encompasses criminal justice policies implemented by ties, which are to be transcribed into a weekly log. This is to the police, courts, and correctional agencies (i.e., jails, pris- be submitted weekly along with time sheets signed by their ons, and parole/probation departments). Time permitting, the supervisor. Students must also submit the necessary evalu- course will also focus attention on some of the law enforce- ations, a summary paper describing their experiences at the ment agencies that have come to the forefront of the public end of the externship, and attend established meetings with eye since the September 11th terrorist attacks – namely the the externship coordinator. This course is an experiential FBI and CIA. Finally, the course focuses on the intended and learning activity where students work at variety of criminal unintended consequences of policies implemented by these justice agencies for academic credits. Externship locations entities, as well as debates, controversies, and trends in the will include government agencies, police departments, fed- administration of criminal justice. This course may not be eral and state law enforcement, private security firms, ju- taken before the second semester. dicial clerkships, legal offices and legal research concerns. Externs must complete a self-evaluation, perform a series of 111 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

exercises and assignments, author a log diary and a paper family law, including domestic violence, and family court outlining the externship experience, work the required 135 proceedings. hours, and present an acceptable recommendation from the Prerequisite: LAW101 externship supervisor upon completion of the experience. Must be taken in the final semester. LAW205 3 CREDITS Prerequisite: CDV100 LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING II This course is an intensive writing course that enables stu- CRJ901 3 CREDITS dents to demonstrate abilities to conduct legal analysis and Criminal Justice Capstone Seminar to conduct case law analysis and counteranalysis. With this The purpose of the Capstone Course is for students to dem- course, students will understand the fundamentals of effec- onstrate that they have successfully mastered skills during tive legal writing processes, and are expected to draft proper studies in the Criminal Justice Program. In this course, stu- memoranda of law and correspondences. dents will create an original research project that synthesizes Prerequisite: LAW105 criminal justice theories, quantitative and qualitative methodologies and apply to an issue in the criminal justice field. LAW210 3 CREDITS CONTRACTS Prerequisite: LIB150 Research Methods in Criminal Justice This course enables students to determine and describe those LAW101 3 CREDITS applicable laws that govern legal disputes. This course of- INTRODUCTION TO PARALEGAL STUDIES fers students the four phases of contract formation. Also, this This course introduces students to the paralegal profession course allows students to draft a mock contract and articulate and examines the major roles and responsibilities that the the various aspects of contract enforceability. Students will paralegal plays in our legal system and in law office admin- also study the Uniform Commercial Code Article 2. istration. This course conveys the education skills required Prerequisite: LAW101 to be a successful paralegal. The several stages of the civil litigation process will be discussed, as well as interview and LAW215 3 CREDITS investigative techniques relevant to the paralegal profession. TORTS LAW Discussions on the role ethics plays in paralegal practice are This course enables students to explore the elements of vari- also offered. ous torts, and delve into areas that involve negligence, special negligence cases, and defenses to negligence. In this course, LAW105 3 CREDITS students learn about the aspects of the various intentional LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING I torts, as well as the various tort defenses. This course allows students to identify legal principles and Prerequisite: LAW101 authorities used by paralegals including: constitutions, stat- utes, administrative law, and court rulings. Further, students LAW220 3 CREDITS will be able to properly utilize these sources in legal research CIVIL LITIGATION and analysis. This course also facilitates students to utilize This course presents students with an understanding of para- secondary sources, such as encyclopedias, treatises, law re- legal responsibilities regarding litigation. Students learn the ports, digests, and periodicals, as sources in legal research various steps necessary to effectively initiate litigation. Spe- and analysis. Students will refine their writing skills in creat- cifically, students will gain knowledge in areas of discovery, ing and preparing legal documents including learning how including: depositions, interviews, requests for documents, to execute proper legal citation and utilize computer/on-line and other methods used to obtain evidence. Also, students resources for legal research. will acquire knowledge about the trial processes associated Prerequisite: LAW101 with civil litigation. Prerequisite: LAW101 LAW125 3 CREDITS FAMILY LAW LAW230 3 CREDITS This course allows students to understand the legal aspects BANKRUPTSY LAW of marriage, annulment, antenuptial agreements, separation, This course enables students understand the basics of bank- and divorce proceedings. This course offers students an ex- ruptcy law. This course allows students to identify and de- planation of the components of child custody, visitation, sup- scribe the key players in the bankruptcy process. Also, this port, paternity, child protection, and adoption. Students also course specifically explores the aspects of filing different learn the terminology and legal aspects of property division Chapters of Bankruptcy (7, 11, 12, and 13). and distribution. Students will also learn legal terminology Prerequisite: LAW101 and legal aspects involving crimes and civil torts related to COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 112

LAW235 3 CREDITS LIB150 3 CREDITS SEMINAR IN PARALEGAL STUDIES APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS This course enables students to grasp a general understand- IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE ing of the legal marketplace, and identify key players of the This course is an advanced course in Research Methods legal team and describe their roles and responsibilities. Stu- in Criminal Justice. Building on the Research Methods dents also will acquire an understanding of how personal (LIB100) course, the student is presented with discipline spe- computer applications in the law office—such as word pro- cific concepts and problems encountered in criminal justice cessing; spreadsheets; database management—and be able to investigation, including types of data and measurement, sam- apply these skills to the paralegal profession. Students also pling, probability, and research design. This course will em- acquire the administrative skills required to ensure smooth phasize the importance and limitations of theory and meth- operations of their legal facilities. odology in criminal justice research as well as the purposes Prerequisite: LAW101 of applied research, program evaluation, policy analysis, and research ethics. LAW240 3 CREDITS Prerequisite: LIB100 IMMIGRATION LAW This course informs students of immigration law and policy, SOC150 3 CREDITS and delves into the processes of nonimmigrant visas, the as- CHILD WELFARE / CHILD pects of relative-based and immigrant-based immigrants, the ABUSE PREVENTION grounds for inadmissibility and removal, and the aspects of This course will examine the child welfare system and its his- refugee and asylum designations. This class also presents the torical development. Students will gain an understanding of benefits and obligations of American citizenship. the basic child welfare policies, programs and practices rela- Prerequisite: LAW101 ted to child and family functioning. A survey of supplement, supportive and substitute services is provided. Students will LAW245 3 CREDITS also understand the different roles of the child welfare social WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ESTATES worker. The issues of poverty, oppression, race and ethni- This course offers students knowledge of the various steps city, and their impact on children and families will also be associated with planning an estate. This course presents the explored. various types of wills and what they contain, and offers details relating to trusts and specialized trusts and their require- DIVISION OF NURSING ments and termination. Also, students will be instructed on how to draft common documents that involve estate plan- BIO 130 4 CREDITS ning, wills, trusts, and estates. ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS I (WITH LABS) Prerequisite: LAW101 Anatomy and physiology is an introduction to human form LAW250 3 CREDITS and function for students planning careers in exercise sci- REAL ESTATE LAW ence, medicine or the allied health professions. The first se- This course educates students on the many aspects associ- mester of the two semester series, Anatomy and Physiology ated with Real Property Law. In this course, students learn I, covers body organization, the chemical basis of life, the the requirements and applications of real estate contracts and cell, tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscu- deeds, the requirements of concurrent ownership, the specif- lar system, nervous system, and special senses. Lecture in- ics of encumbrances, easements, and licenses, and the legal troduces students to terminology, anatomy, and physiologi- aspects of real estate finance. Important legal aspects related cal mechanisms. Laboratory provides students with hands on to real estate closings, condominiums and cooperatives, lease experiences to better visualize topics from lecture. agreements, the preparation and administration of surveys and land descriptions are also explored. BIO150 3 CREDITS MICROBIOLOGY FOR HEALTH Prerequisite: LAW101 PROFESSIONALS (WITH LABS) LAW900 3 CREDITS The fundamentals of microbiology include the study of mi- EXTERNSHIP IN PARALEGAL STUDIES crobes from a cellular and molecular perspective. This in- This course is design to allow Paralegal Studies students to cludes structure, nutrition, growth, control mechanisms, receive practical experiences in a bona fide law office setting, classification, and genetics of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and where they may demonstrate their ability to apply academic protozoa. Students are introduced to bacterial, fungal, para- knowledge to practical work experiences and, thus, become sitological and viral pathogens and immunology. The course better prepared for work as paralegals. Also, this course en- is directed towards students interested in careers in diverse ables students to construct effective résumés and cover letters fields of health profession. for paralegal work, and become prepared for the job interview. 113 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

BIO204 4 CREDITS will be introduced and developed during Nursing V-VIII. ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY FOR HEALTH Concepts of pharmacology related to nursing are included PROFESSIONALS II (WITH LABS) using major drug classifications. Students will implement the This is second semester of a two semester sequence in hu- nursing process in a variety of health care settings. Campus man anatomy and physiology. The material covered in this laboratory and community health care agency experiences course includes anatomy and physiology of the following are a major component of the course. system: cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestive, renal NUR200 4 CREDITS and reproductive. It consists of in depth knowledge of above PSYCHIATRIC – MENTAL HEALTH NURSING mentioned systems in the form of both lectures and practical in laboratories and will also include dissections on fetal This course introduces students to health care of individuals pigs. Pregnancy, human development and heredity will also and families who have self-care needs related to [psychiatric/ be taught in this course. The material covered in this course mental health issues. Concepts of pharmacology related to assumes knowledge of the systems already covered in Ana- nursing are included using major drug classifications. Iden- tomy and Physiology I. tification and reporting of child abuse and maltreatment are included. Students will implement the nursing process in a Prerequisite: BIO 130 variety of health care settings. Campus laboratory, acute care NUR100 4 CREDITS hospital, long term care facility and community health care FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING agency experiences are a major component of the course. As the first course in the nursing sequence, this course is NUR220 4 CREDITS designed to give students content fundamental to nursing COMPREHENSIVE NURSING 1 practice and the nursing profession. It is the foundation for all subsequent nursing courses. Orem’s nursing model is pre- This course introduces students to health care of individuals sented. The nursing process is introduced as a tool for plan- and families who have self-care needs related to the muscu- ning and providing nursing care. Learning experiences in- loskeletal, nervous, and sensory systems. Concepts of phar- clude classroom, campus laboratory, and community health macology related to nursing are included using major drug care settings. classifications. Students will implement the nursing process in a variety of health care settings with adult and pediatric NUR120 4 CREDITS patients. On-campus laboratory and community health care ADULT HEALTH NURSING 1 agency experiences are a major component of the course. This course introduces students to health care of individuals NUR240 4 CREDITS and families who have self-care needs related to fluid elec- COMPREHENSIVE NURSING 2 trolytes, oxygenation, and circulation. Concepts of pharmacology related to nursing are introduced using major drug This course introduces students to health care of individuals classifications. Students will implement the nursing pro- and families who have self-care needs related to the immune cess in a variety of health care settings, Campus laboratory and hematologic systems, and the skin, hair, and nails. Con- and community health care agency experiences are a major cepts of pharmacology related to nursing are included using component of the course. major drug classifications. Students will implement the nursing process in a variety of health care settings with adult and NUR140 4 CREDITS pediatric patients. Campus laboratory, acute care hospital, ADULT HEALTH NURSING 2 long term care facility and community health care agency ex- This course introduces students to health care of individuals periences are a major component of the course. and families who have self-care needs to digestion, nutrition, NUR260 4 CREDITS elimination and excretion. Concepts of pharmacology relat- COMPREHENSIVE NURSING 3 ed to nursing are included using major drug classifications. Students will implement the nursing process in a variety of This course introduces students to health care of individuals health care settings. Campus laboratory, acute care hospital, and families who have self-care needs related to the endo- long term care facility and community health care agency ex- crine and gynecologic systems and the role of the beginning periences are a major component of the course. registered nurse. Concepts of pharmacology related to nursing are included using major drug classifications. Students NUR160 4 CREDITS will implement the nursing process in a variety of health care MATERNAL - CHILD NURSING settings with adult and pediatric patients. Campus laboratory, This course introduces students to health care of childbearing acute care hospital, long term care facility and community women and children who have self-care needs related to re- health care agency experiences are a major component of the production and children’s health. Self-care needs of children course. 114

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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS BOARD OF TRUSTEES Alex Shchegol, President Dan Holt, Chair M.S., Leningrad Institute of Fine Mechanics, Russia President of Statewide Management, CFO of New York [email protected] Grant Company Casandra Edwards, Senior Vice President for Operations Zachary Yamba, Ph.D. B.A., West Virginia State College President Emeritus, Essex County College, New Jersey [email protected] Julanne Reid Shanthi Konkoth, Vice President for Academic Affairs Director, TRIO Student Support Services, Medgar Evers Ed.D. St. Johns University, NY College M.B.A., New York Institute of Technology, NY B.A., Stella Maris College, University of Madras, Chennai Liza Kramer India Deputy Portfolio Manager, New York City Mayor Bill de [email protected] Blasio’s Office of Appointments

Victoria Kostyukov, Vice President of Marketing and Dov Kolker, M.D. Admissions Orthopedic Surgeon, Maimonides Medical Center, NY M.S., Mechnikov Odessa State University, Ukraine; B.S., Odessa State University, Ukraine Reverend William Yip [email protected] Co-Founder and Associate Executive Director of the Alla Shchegol, Vice President of Facilities and I.T., Acting Chinese Christian Herald Crusades Director of HR [email protected] Trisha Ocona Francis Owner and Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Ocona, LLC, NY Roberto Dumaual, Vice President of Government and Real Estate Salesperson, Prominent Properties Sotheby’s Community Relations International Realty, NJ B.A., De La Salle University, Philippines [email protected] Natasha Burke Chief of Staff, Kings County Hospital Center (KCHC) Lesia Willis, Vice President of Career Services and Alumni Affairs Alex Shchegol B.B.A., Monroe College Ex Officio Member, ASA College, President [email protected]

Victoria Shtamler, Vice President of Student Financial Shanthi Konkoth, Ed.D. Services/ Director of Financial Aid Ex Officio Member, ASA College, Vice President for B.S., New York University Academic Affairs [email protected]

Jose Valencia, Vice President of Finance, Budget and Strategic Planning B.A., Baruch College, CPA [email protected] 115 ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF

OFFICE OF PRESIDENT Irina Mokova, Admissions Advisor M.S., Polytechnic University, Ukraine; Ksenia Kasimova, Executive Administrative Assistant A.O.S., ASA Institute B.S. The Bernard M. Baruch College [email protected] A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] Zamrud Avadyaev, Admissions Advisor B.A., Long Island University [email protected] OFFICE OF MARKETING AND ADMISSIONS Sophia Veras, Admissions Advisor A.O.S., ASA Institute Victoria Kostyukov, Vice President of Marketing and [email protected] Admissions M.S., Mechnikov Odessa State University, Ukraine; Deborah Thompson, Admissions Advisor B.S., Odessa State University, Ukraine A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] [email protected]

Anthony Brathwaite, Director of Community Outreach Alba Paulino, Admissions Advisor [email protected] A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] Duwayne Carthan, Director of Government Relations and Community Outreach Jeinmy Alcantara, Admissions Advisor [email protected] A.O.S., ASA College [email protected] Faina Mukminova, Managing Director of Admissions, Manhattan Angel Vazquez, Admissions Advisor B.A., Odessa State Pedagogical Institute, Ukraine [email protected] [email protected] Ana Cepeda, Admissions Advisor Eva Tighe, Acting Director of Admissions B.A., Monroe College [email protected] [email protected]

Jonathan Oliva, Associate Director Beatriz Sepulveda, Admissions Advisor M.S., Mercy College A.O.S., ASA College B.A., Monroe College [email protected] A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] Agatha Castelino, Jr. Admissions Advisor [email protected] Olga Feliciano, Associate Director [email protected] Aurelina Rosario, Jr. Admissions Advisor Victoria Zhang, Associate Director A.O.S., ASA College [email protected] A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] Natallia Lerner, Jr. Admissions Advisor Robert Nazar, Associate Director [email protected] [email protected] Abby McSamm, Jr. Admissions Advisor Yolanda Van Gemd, Assistant Director [email protected] [email protected] Maritza Cruz, High School Recruiter Tatiana Garelik, Coordinator A.A.S., ASA Institute M.S., Belarussian State University [email protected] [email protected] Sharon Lantigua, Admissions Advisor Diana Jon, Admissions Advisor [email protected] B.S., San Martin University, Peru [email protected] ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF 116

ADMISSIONS SUPPORT ADVERTISING AND SERVICES MARKETING DEPARTMENT Natalya Tymkiv, Coordinator Michele Simari, Digital Marketing Director A.O.S., ASA Institute M.S. Internet Marketing, Full Sail University [email protected] B.F.A., School of Visual Arts [email protected] Olga Khomenets, Administrative Assistant A.O.S., ASA College Oksana Burmich, Marketing Assistant [email protected] M.S., St. Francis College B.S., Empire State College, SUNY Karen Barzey, Receptionist [email protected] A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT AND Jazmin Herrera, Receptionist COMMUNITY RELATIONS Certificate, ASA Institute [email protected] Roberto Dumaual, Vice President of Government and Community Relations Judy Abreu, Receptionist B.A., De La Salle University, Philippines [email protected] [email protected]

Yessica Taveras, Receptionist Fatima Mukimova, Director of Special Events A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] [email protected] Olga Nerdinskaya, Journalist Anita Itskowitz, Calling Center Operator [email protected] [email protected] Massiel Rodriguez, Telemarketer OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL B.B.A., Berkeley College STUDENT SERVICES [email protected] Kyu O. Park, Assistant Director Violeta Voicu, Data Entry Clerk B.A., Duksung University, Diploma, University of Craiova, Romania; A.A.S., TCI College A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] [email protected] Martha Siri, DSO Analiz Felix, Data Entry Clerk A.O.S., ASA College [email protected] [email protected]

Diana Rodriguez, Data Entry Clerk Zheng (Amanda) Xu, PDSO A.O.S., ASA College A.O.S., ASA College [email protected] [email protected]

Igor Gvozdik, Manager RV Operations Eun Sook Kim, International Admissions Assistant Robert Mason, Driver B.S., KwanseiGakuin University [email protected]

Fatimata Ouedraogo, International Admissions Assistant B.B.A., Monroe College [email protected] 117 ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF

Alexandra Alyona Domino, International Admissions April Hampton, Financial Aid Advisor/Loan Coordinator Assistant B.A., Monroe College A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] [email protected] Nataliya Lenshina, Financial Aid Advisor/Assistant Tap Surhan Unal, Jr. International Admissions Assistant Administrator [email protected] A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] Edyta Rozborska, Market Survey Representative [email protected] Annette Fagan, Financial Aid Advisor A.O.S., ASA Institute Hyunsook Lee, Administrative Assistant [email protected] B.A., Korea University [email protected] Tamara Velichko, Financial Aid Advisior [email protected] FINANCIAL AID OFFICE Urszula Frankowska, Financial Aid Advisor [email protected] Victoria Shtamler, Vice President of Student Financial Services, Director of Financial Aid Mari Marchena, Financial Aid Advisor B.S., New York University A.O.S., Katharine Gibbs School [email protected] [email protected]

Irene Boguslavsky, Associate Vice President for Karene Stevenson, Financial Aid Advisor Compliance [email protected] Diploma, Moscow Institute of Steel and Alloys, Russia [email protected] Robert Katanov, Financial Aid Advisor Diploma, ASA Institute Anthony Dalton, Manager, Loan Default [email protected] [email protected] Zakkiyyah Holliman, Financial Aid Advisor Janitzie Torres, Manager, Default Prevention A.O.S., Taylor Business Institute Certificate in Computer Entry Operator, SCS Business & [email protected] Technical Institute. [email protected] Marilyn Rodriguez, Default Prevention Advisor [email protected] Lewis Leon, Senior Financial Aid Coordinator, Manhattan A.O.S., Katharine Gibbs School Alla Garber, TAP Administrator/Certifying Officer [email protected] Diploma, Institute of Culture, Ukraine [email protected] Gladys Infante, Coordinator A.O.S., ASA Institute Kerry McKenzie, Assistant Director [email protected] B.S., Saint Francis College, A.O.S. Katharine Gibbs School Ronald Louie, Coordinator [email protected] [email protected] Zina Dubinskaya, Financial Aid Officer Milana Bagdasarova, Financial Aid Advisor/Federal Diploma, Cherkassy School of Finance, Ukraine College Work Study Coordinator [email protected] Diploma, Tashkent Institute of National Economy, Uzbekistan Karen Jenkins, Financial Aid Officer [email protected] A.O.S., Katharine Gibbs School [email protected] Lana Gabrieli, Financial Aid Advisor/Loan Coordinator [email protected] Crosbis Genao Rivas, Financial Aid Officer [email protected] ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF 118

Diane Torres, Financial Aid Clerk Dominga Acosta, Assistant Registrar [email protected] B.B.A., Monroe College, A.O.S., ASA Institute Tatyana Anokhina, Data Entry Clerk [email protected] A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] Svetlana Mashkovich, Assistant Registrar Diploma, Tashkent Agricultural Institute, Uzbekistan Mohamed Djallo, Data Entry Clerk [email protected] [email protected] Shanna Damptey, Officer for Credentials Verification Renee Davis, Loan Default Prevention Processor B.A., State University of New York, College at Buffalos [email protected] [email protected]

Vivian Morales, Administrative Assistant Bertha Martinez, Officer for Credential Verification, [email protected] Manhattan Erika Vargas, Receptionist Certificate, ASA Institute [email protected] [email protected] Anastasia Clark, Registrar Officer B.S.P.A., Baruch College HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE A.O.S., ASA Institute Alla Shchegol, Acting Director of HR [email protected] [email protected] Reinaldo Garcia, Registrar Officer Galina Silverman, Payroll Administrator A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] [email protected] Svetlana Gorovets, Registrar Officer Viktoryia Bohdan, HR Generalist A.O.S., ASA Institute A.O.S., ASA College [email protected] B.L., Belarussian State University, Belarus [email protected] Urszula Lepkowska, Registrar Officer Maya Beridze, HR Assistant [email protected] A.O.S., ASA College Olha Orlov, Registrar Officer J.D., Tbilisi State University A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] [email protected]

Oxana Zakharycheva, HR Assistant Yun Qin Chi, Registrar Officer B.S., Leningrad State University [email protected] M.A./B.A., Yaroslavl State University [email protected] STUDENT SERVICES OFFICE REGISTRAR’S OFFICE Marcus Browne, Acting Director of Student Affairs B.B.A., DeVry University Marianna Zinder, Registrar [email protected] Diploma, Odessa Polytechnic Institute, Ukraine [email protected] Bateman Harris, Director, Student Disability Services M.Ed., Western Washington University; Mira Bubis, Associate Registrar, Manhattan B.A., Woodring College of Education, Diploma, Tashkent Pedagogical Institute, Uzbekistan [email protected] [email protected] 119 ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF

STUDENT ACCOUNTS OFFICE Mirella Bautista, Manager A.O.S., ASA College Anna Gore, Director [email protected] Diploma, Kiev Trade and Economics Institute, Ukraine; Diploma, Samarkand Junior College of Finance Michelle Viera, Manager [email protected] [email protected]

Gloria Dyshko, Assistant Director Kerry-Ann James-Wright, Career Services Coordinator B.S., St. Joseph’s College [email protected] [email protected] Roheem Bibbins, Senior Career Advisor Inga Slobodnyuk, Assistant Director [email protected] [email protected] Kai Pun Tang, Career Advisor Iryna Byelina, Student Account Officer [email protected] A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] Edwin, Zephyrine, Career Advisor [email protected] Maira Mayorga, Student Account Officer Irene Black, Career Advisor A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] [email protected]

Jermaine Owens, Student Account Officer Aileen Gonzalez, Career Advisor [email protected] Certificate, Katharine Gibbs School [email protected] Depa Narine, Administrative Assistant Galina Rivilis, Student Account Officer [email protected] Diploma, Minsk School of Finance and Economics, Belarus [email protected] EXTERNSHIP DEPARTMENT Tong Zhuo, Student Account Officer Brad Stephen Cohen, Director A.O.S. ASA Institute M.S., The New School [email protected] B.S., Brooklyn College [email protected] Yesica De La Cruz, SAO Clerk A.O.S., ASA Institute Pris James, Externship Coordinator [email protected] [email protected] Daniel Fernandez, Externship Coordinator CAREER SERVICES AND [email protected] ALUMNI AFFAIRS OFFICE Florina Kacanja, Externship Coordinator Lesia Willis, Vice President of Placement and Alumni [email protected] Affairs Allison Felix, Receptionist B.A., Monroe College [email protected] [email protected]

Klavdiya Drobchinskaya, Director of Career Services, Manhattan Campus BUSINESS OFFICE A.O.S., Music College, Khmelnitsky, Ukraine Jose Valencia, Vice President of Finance, Budget and [email protected] Strategic Planning Maria Lita Sarmiento, Associate Director of Career B.A., Baruch College, CPA Services, Manhattan Campus [email protected] M.B.A, St. Peter’s College; Larisa Rayeva, Assistant Director B.A., Trinity College of Quezon City, Philippines [email protected] [email protected] ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF 120

Sofiya Gindina, Accounts Payable Assistant Konstantin Sakvarelidze, Help Desk Technician [email protected] [email protected]

Irina Kravchenko, Staff Accountant Alphonza Johnson, Help Desk Technician [email protected] [email protected]

Alla Bolotskaya, Finance Assistant Anna Popova, Programmer Lab Assistant [email protected] [email protected]

FACILITIES PRINTING OFFICE Alla Shchegol, Vice President of Facilities and I.T. Marina Plyam, Printing Clerk [email protected] Diploma, Electronics Institute of Radio & Communications, Ukraine Vladimir Krumer, Director of Facilities [email protected] [email protected] Volodymyr Kiseliuk, Supervisor ACADEMIC AFFAIRS DIVISION [email protected] Shanthi Konkoth, Vice President for Academic Affairs Vasiliy Nady, Mailroom Coordinator Ed.D. St. Johns University, NY [email protected] MBA, New York Institute of Technology, NY B.A., Stella Maris College, University of Madras, Chennai Jerzy Adamek, Coordinator India [email protected] [email protected]

Bernice Adorno, Purchasing Coordinator Gloria Longakit, Dean of Faculty A.O.S., ASA Institute M.A. and B.S., University of San Jose-Recoletos, [email protected] Philippines [email protected]

OFFICE OF INFORMATION Nelson Galindo, Campus Dean, Miami Branch TECHNOLOGY M.S., Baruch College, (CUNY) Alla Shchegol, Vice President of Facilities and I.T. B.S., Touro College; [email protected] [email protected]

Davyd Estrin, I.T. Director Norma Marquez, Evening/Weekend Coordinator [email protected] M.S., Donetsk State University, Ukraine [email protected] Svetlana Fingerman, Scheduling Coordinator, Office of Academic Affairs Valeriy Artamoshin, Programmer/Lab Assistant M.S., Odessa Polytechnic Institute, Ukraine Diploma, Kharkov Polytechnic Institute, Ukraine [email protected] [email protected] Veronica Ost, Graphic Designer for Academic Affairs Margarita Furer, Programmer Analyst/Institutional Research B.S., State University of National Economy, Belarus [email protected] [email protected]

Svetlana Morozova, Programmer Analyst/ Institutional Lillian Granillo, Administrative Assistant to Vice Researcher President for Academic Affairs M.A. and B.A., Voronezh State University M.S., Mercy College [email protected] B.S., Mercy College [email protected] Andrey Karpenko, System Administrator Yan Zhang, Administrative Assistant [email protected] [email protected] Yuriy Gutsev, Help Desk Technician [email protected] 121 ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF

ARTS AND DESIGN Eugene Wong, Acting Chair, Network Administration and DEPARTMENT Security MIT (Internet Security) - American Intercontinental Garri Matnadze, Art Director University (2004) M.F.A., Long Island University; BS (Administration and Business) - Louisiana Tech B.F.A., Parsons School of Design University (1990) [email protected] [email protected] Kirsten Stallworth, Administrative Assistant DIVISION OF ARTS AND A.O.S., ASA Institute SCIENCES [email protected] Hyatt, Martin, Chairperson DIVISION OF HEALTH M.F.A. and B.A., Eugene Lang College, New School [email protected] DISCIPLINES

Lizhi Zhu, Assistant Chairperson, Manhattan Extension Marlene Hollick, Dean, Health Disciplines Center Ed.D. Nova Southeastern University M.A., Beijing Foreign Studies, China M.A., M.P.H., New York University B.A., Luoyang Foreign Languages Institute, China B.S., Brooklyn College [email protected] [email protected]

Josh MacPherson, Coordinator Henry Gomez, Assistant Chair, Manhattan Campus M.A. Ed., University of Phoenix M.D., Universidad Del Norte, Colombia B.A., New Paltz (SUNY) [email protected] [email protected] Jecel May Yap, Acting Chair, Pharmacy Technology Eva Nemtson, Coordinator, Manhattan Extension Center M.S. (Pharmacy) - University of the Immaculate B.A. in English, Leningrad State Pedagogical Institute, Conception, Philippines (2005) Russia B.S. (Pharmacy) - San Pedro College, Philippines (1998) [email protected] [email protected]

Leonid Milman, Evening Coordinator Nasser Sedhom, Acting Chair, Medical Assisting B.S. in Accounting M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) - Alexandria University, Egypt [email protected] (1981) [email protected]

Rashmi Gaonkar, Acting Chair, Health Information DIVISION OF BUSINESS Technology Edward Kufuor, Chairperson M.H.A. - University of Phoenix (2012) D.B.A., Argosy University, Florida (2014) B.S. (Chemistry) - Karnatak University, India (1989) M.B.A., New York Institute of Technology [email protected] B.S., Norfolk State University [email protected] Mary Margaret Zulaybar, Acting Chair, Healthcare Office Administration MHA (Healthcare Administration), Walden University(2012) DIVISION OF COMPUTER BS (Accounting) - De La Salle University, Philippines(1981) TECHNOLOGY [email protected] Tatyana Feofilaktova, Coordinator Yevgenya Shpigel, Division Coordinator M.B.S., Rostov-on-Don Institute of Economics, Russia M.S., Kiev State University, Ukraine [email protected] [email protected] ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF 122

Christine Alexander, Clinical Lab Coordinator LIBRARY A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] Brook Stowe, Library Director M.A., Long Island University Sophia Dzhurinsky, Clinical Lab Coordinator M.L.S., Queens College, CUNY A.S., Vinnitsa Nursing Junior College, Ukraine [email protected] Diploma, Syrit Computer School Systems [email protected] Eduardo Purisima, Associate Library Director M.L.S., Queens College, CUNY Karen Marcelle Rosales, Clinical Lab Coordinator M.A., New York University A.O.S., ASA Institute B.A., University of Santo Tomas, Philippines [email protected] [email protected]

Shanti Santos, Clinical Lab Coordinator James Silverberg, Weekend Librarian, Manhattan Campus A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] M.L.S., Queens College, CUNY B.A., Empire State College, SUNY Isabel Morla, Lab Assistant [email protected] A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] DISTANCE LEARNING DEPARTMENT DIVISION OF LEGAL STUDIES Gabriel Nunez, Director of Distance Learning Oscar Odom III, Chairperson M.B.A., Carlos Albizu University EdD (Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership and B.S., Universidad Mundial Dominicana Management) - Capella University (2015) [email protected] JD - The City University of New York School of Law (CUNY) (1996) David Sanchez, Instructional Designer BS (Correction Administration) - John Jay College of M.A., American Intercontinental University Criminal Justice (CUNY) (1983) B.A., University of Northern Colorado [email protected] [email protected]

DIVISION OF NURSING CONTINUING EDUCATION Donna Reid, RN, Dean DEPARTMENT M.S in Nursing, University of Lowell Natalya Levina, Manager of Continuing Education B.S, in Nursing, Lowell State College [email protected] [email protected] Tanya Reina-Gomez, Admissions Advisor Beatrice Meenaghan, RN, Coordinator, Nursing Program [email protected] M.A. Nursing Ed. - Pace University, New York Regina Farrell, Admissions Advisor [email protected] [email protected] Zenaida Rosales, RN, Clinical Coordinator, Nursing Program WRITING CENTER MS (Health Services Administration) Central Michigan University (1992) Cain, Michael, Assistant Professor BS (Nursing) Manila Central University Philippines (1975) MFA - Adelphi University [email protected] BA - Augusta State University [email protected]

Pease, Benjamin, Assistant Professor MFA - Columbia University (2009) BFA - Emerson College (2007) [email protected] 123 ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF

LEARNING CENTER Calysha Rennie, Student Advisor A.O.S. ASA Institute Lucretia Ursu, Manager [email protected] A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] Shameika Edwards, Student Advisor B.S., School of Professional Studies, CUNY Elena Akbachaeva, Learning Center Coordinator, A.O.S., ASA Institute Manhattan [email protected] A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] Elena Markov, Student Advisor B.A., Pedagogical Institute, Russia Fatema Hussain, Tutor [email protected] [email protected] Maria Minaya, Student Advisor Dennis Rubinshteyn, Tutor A.O.S., ASA Institute A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] [email protected] Jakie Ariza, Student Advisor A.O.S., ASA Institute OFFICE OF STUDENT [email protected] ADVISEMENT Gui Zhen Hsu, Student Advisor Tatyana Kryzhanovskaya, Director, Student A.O.S., ASA College Advisement [email protected] M.A. in Education, Lvov State University, Ukraine [email protected] Hui Jun Ye, Student Advisor A.O.S., ASA College Sandra Lozano, Assistant Director of Student [email protected] Advisement M.B.A./M.S., St. Joseph College Sophalie Viera, Student Advisor B.S., St. Joseph’s College A.O.S., ASA College A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] [email protected] Maebyrd Sanchez, Coordinator TESTING OFFICE A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] Victoria Ieva, Coordinator B.A., Uzhgorod University, Ukraine Caroline Shchegol, Coordinator [email protected] B.S., St. Joseph’s College [email protected] Jian Zhou, Administrative Assistant A.O.S., ASA Institute Inga Say, Student Advisor [email protected] A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] Jose Ortiz, Proctor, Manhattan A.O.S., ASA Institute Elsa Guzman, Student Advisor [email protected] A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] Holly Cheng, Proctor A.O.S., ASA Institute Rashida Allard-Richards, Student Advisor [email protected] B.S., John Jay College of Criminal Justice A.A.S., ASA Institute [email protected] ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF 124

ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT Brian Slack, Coach B.S., Indiana University Kenneth Wilcox, Athletic Director/Head Basketball [email protected] Coach B.A., Manhattan College Juan Gonzalez, Coach [email protected] [email protected]

Stephen Bernath, Assistant Athletic Director Jonathan Hernandez, Coach M.A. and B.A., Binghamton University; [email protected] B.A., Barnard College of Colombia University [email protected] Gilbert Pena, Coach [email protected] Christopher Boden, Offensive Coordinator [email protected] Adrienne Green, Assistant Coach [email protected] Natalia Savka, Coordinator [email protected] Thomas Davis, Assistant coach Demarcus White, Assistant Coach Devonne Martinez, Junior Varsity Head Coach [email protected] [email protected]

Francisco Perez, Head Baseball Coach [email protected] DORMITORY Carlyle Hicks, Director Michael Grudge, Coach [email protected] [email protected] Krzysztof Adamek, Dormitory Handyman Brett Polow, Coach [email protected] [email protected] 125

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DIVISION OF ARTS AND Cain, Michael, Assistant Professor SCIENCES MFA (Creative Writing) - Adelphi University (2009) BA (Communications) - Augusta State University (1995) Hyatt, Martin, Associate Professor, Division Chair Cheney, Christopher, Instructor MFA (Creative Writing) - The New School (2000) MSE Hunter College, New York, (2013) BA (Liberal Arts) - The New School (1996) BA (Reading, Writing, Poetry)- University Massachusetts Amherst (2007) Zhu, Lizhi, Assistant Chairperson Manhattan Campus MA (American Studies) - Beijing Foreign Studies, China De Jesus, Joey, Instructor (1989) MFA (Creative Writing) -Sarah Lawrence College, BA (English) - Luoyang Foreign Languages Institute, China Brownsville, New York (2012) (1984) BA (Creative Writing) - Oberlin College, Ohio (2010) Agoglia, Julia, Instructor Dubron, Denise, Instructor MS (Education) - Long Island University (1977) MA (Psychology in Education) Teachers College Columbia BS (Education) - St. John’s University (1968) University (2012) Ahsan, Monawar, Instructor Eaton, Holly, Instructor MBA (Management Information Systems) - St. Peter’s BA (English and Creative Writing) - Dartmouth College, College (1998) NH (1999) BS (Electronics Engineering) - University of Mysore, India MFA( Creative Writing)- Adelphi University, NY ( 2008) (1980) Ferguson, Robert, Instructor Allsop, Keisha Samantha Latoya, Instructor MA (English) - Rhode Island College (1974) MPA, (Public Affairs) Metropolitan College of New York, BA (English) - The Catholic University of America (1969) NY (2012) Flanagan, Sheila, Instructor America Jr., Henry, Instructor MA (English) - Brooklyn College (CUNY) (2008) MBA (General Management) - Dowling College, Long BA (English) - St. John’s University (1996) Island, NY (2008) BS (Professional Liberal Studies)- Dowling College, Long Fox, Bryan, Instructor Island NY ( 2006) MA (European Studies) - Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Armstrong, Helena, Instructor Poland (2005) BA (Philosophy) - University of Melbourne, Australia MA (Psychology)-Boston University (2010) (1998) BS (Business Administration Management) 1994 Goehring, Bernd, Instructor Atwood, Nathan, Instructor Ph.D (Medieval Studies) - Cornell University Ithaca, New BS (Speech Communication) - Portland State University York (2006) (1988) MA (Medieval Studies)- Cornell University Ithaca, New AGS (Speech) - Mt. Hood Community College (1985) York (2003) Begume, Lutfun, Assistant Professor Gumeni, Fatmir, Instructor MS (Mathematics) - Western Illinois University (2002) MS (Mathematics) - University of Tirana, Tirana Albania BS (Mathematics) - Dhaka University, Bangladesh (1993) (1987) BS (Mathematics)- University of Tirana, Tirana Albania Bella, Frank, Instructor (1983) MS (School building Leadership)-St. John’s University, New York NY (2011) Harris, Tamara, Instructor MA (Public Communications)-Fordham University, Bronx MA (Psychology)-Adelphi University, Garden, City (2012) NY (2010) BS (Psychology) - Cameron University, Lawton, OK (2005) FACULTY* 126

Herrera, Louis, Instructor Ma, Brian, Instructor MA (Interdisciplinary Studies) - California State University MFA (Creative Writing) - New York University (2010) (2007) BA (Philosophy) - The University of North Carolina at BA (English / Creative Writing) - California State University Chapel Hill (2008) (2004) Mak, Annie, Instructor Islam, Md, Instructor MA (Communication Arts) - New York Institute of MA (Teachers of Mathematics in Secondary School) - New Technology (2000) York University (2003) BA (Liberal Studies) - The William Paterson University of BS (Biology) - Medgar Evers College (CUNY) (1997) New Jersey (1996) Kahn, Michael, Assistant Professor Melhus-Barreno, Ryan, Instructor MLS - Queens College (CUNY) (2010) MS (Adolescent Education / English) - Pace University BA (History) - Brooklyn College (CUNY) (2006) (2008) BA (English Language Arts) - Hunter College (CUNY) Kaminski, Toni, Instructor (2005) MS (Library / Information Science) - Long Island University (2011) Mills Richard, Instructor BA (English) - Adelphi University (2009) EdD, Argosy University, Sarasota, FL (2013) BA (Sociology) Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN (2006) Kato, Nobuhiro, Instructor MS (Mathematics) - Lehman College (CUNY) (1997) Mingla, Lucie, Instructor BS (Electronic Engineering) -Tokyo Denki University, Japan MS (Adolescent Education) - Mercy College (2011) (1974) BS (Mathematics Education) - University of Tirane, Albania (1984) Kovalyuk, Aleksandr, Associate Professor MS (Electrical Engineering) - Kyiv Polytechnic University, Moysaenko, Petro, Instructor Ukraine (1968) MFA (Creative Writing) - The University of Iowa, Iowa City MS (Systems / Analysis / Optimal Decision - Making) - Kyiv Iowa (2014) National University, Ukraine (2002) MA (English and American Literature)- New York University, NY (2009) Kung, John, Instructor BA (English) Fordham University Bronx, NY (2005) MA (Childhood Education / Math) - Queens College (CUNY) (2006) Ortega, Orlando, Assistant Professor BA (Math) - New York University (1974) MS (Education) - St. John’s University (1978) BA (Psychology) - St. John’s University (1973) Labate, Frances, Instructor MS (Secondary Education Math) - College of Staten Island Pearl Peter, Instructor (CUNY) (1977) MLS, Queens College, Queens New York (2000) BA (Mathematics) - St. John’s University (1970) Pease, Benjamin, Assistant Professor Writing Center Layson, Ma Aneli, Associate Professor Coordinator MA (English) - University of San Agustin, Philippines MFA (Writing / Poetry) - Columbia University (2009) (1981) BFA (Writing / Literature / Publishing) - Emerson College BA (Liberal Arts) - University of San Agustin, Philippines (2007) (1971) Peralta, Manuel, Instructor Li, Karen, Instructor MA (Education) - University of Baguio, Philippines (1981) MA (Math Teacher) - Brooklyn College (CUNY) (2009) BA (Social Science / English) - University of Baguio, BS (Mathematics) - Brooklyn College (CUNY) (2006) Philippines (1975) Lord, Danielle Ivy, Instructor Polger, Mark, Instructor MLS, Queens College, Queens, New York (2008) MLS - University of Western Ontario, Canada (2000) MA (Sociology) - University of Waterloo, Canada (2004) Lucky, Mary Susana, Instructor BS (Adult Education) - Brock University, Canada (2009) MS (Organizational Leadership) - Mercy College (2005) BA (Sociology) - Concordia University, Canada (1999) BA (Sociology) - University at Buffalo (SUNY) (2003) Portnov, Gregory, Instructor MS (Mathematics) - Odessa State University, Ukraine (1965)

* Faculty listing is accurate as of 10/15/2015. Faculty listing is updated regularly in the electronic version of ASA College catalog at www.asa.edu . 127127 FACULTY*

Ramos, Justin, Instructor Veksler, Yelena, Instructor MS (Mathematics) - Polytechnic Institute of NY University MA (TESOL) - Hunter College, New York, NY (2000) (2010) BA (Psychology)- Hunter College, New York, NY (1998) BS (Mathematics) - Polytechnic Institute of NY University (2008) Ventouras, Maria, Instructor MA (Psychology) - Adelphi University (2001) Ramsay, Ann-Marie, Instructor BA (Communication Arts) - Hofstra University (1991) MA (Organizational Psychology) - Alliant International University (2001) Wlodarczyk, Mary, Instructor BA - The City College of New York (1998) MFA (Theatre) - Lindenwood University (2011) BA (Speech / Drama) - Concordia University (1997) Ressler, Eileen, Associate Professor MFA (Creative Writing) - Brooklyn College (CUNY) (1986) BA (Literature Writing) - Empire State College (SUNY) DIVISION OF ARTS AND SCIENCES (1984) (ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE) Rudder-Kilkenny, Lorna, Instructor (Leave) Dragushanskaya, Lyudmila, Associate Professor, MS (Library / Information) - Pratt Institute (1991) Coordinator Language Studies BA (History) - University of Guyana (1977) MA (TESOL) - Adelphi University (2003) BA (English / German) - Leningrad State Pedagogical Rusinov, Aleksandr, Instructor Institute, Russia (1976) Ed.M (Mathematic) - Teachers College Columbia University, New York, NY (2014) Nemtson, Eva, ESL Coordinator in Manhattan Campus M.S (Mathematic) - Teachers College, Columbia University, BA (English / German) - Leningrad State Pedagogical New York, NY (2009) Institute, Russia (1971) BS, (Computer Sciences)-New York University, New York (2002) MacPherson, Joshua, Instructor, IEP Coordinator MA Ed. University of Phoenix (2010) Sanches, Annette, Instructor BA (Adolescence Education / Social Studies) - New Paltz MA (Early Childhood) New York University, New York, NY (SUNY) (2006) (1976) BA (Psychology) New York University, New York, NY (1972) Gano, Jeffrey, Assistant Professor, ESL Weekend Coordinator Selig, Andrew, Instructor MA (TESOL) - West Chester University (2003) MFA (Creative Writing) - Adelphi University (2011) BA (English) - Temple University (1995) BA (Communications) - Fordham University (2005) Abramova, Elvira, Instructor Sina, Skender, Instructor MS (Child Education / Teaching Liberal Art) - Brooklyn MS (Mathematics) - University of Tirane, Albania (1996) College (CUNY) (2006) BA (English) - Azerbaijan State University of Foreign Tablante, Albert, Assistant Professor Languages, Azerbaijan (1999) MLS - Queens College (CUNY) (2008) BA (English / Philosophy) - University at Albany (SUNY) Akulich, Helen, Instructor (1994) MLS - Queens College (CUNY) (1985) BA (English / French) - State Pedagogical Institute in Thiede, Malina, Instructor Leningrad, Russia (1975) MS (Library Information) - Pratt University, New York, NY (2014) Andrade-Barteldes, Ernest, Instructor BA (Foreign Language Education / English / Portuguese) - Thompson, Charles, Instructor Universidad Estadual do Ceara, Brazil (2000) MS (Elementary Education / Math) - Brooklyn College (CUNY) (2004) Babouchkina, Natalia, Instructor BA (Telecom Technology) - New York City College of MA (Education / Linguistics) - Russian States Pedagogical Technology (2000) University, Russia (1997) BA (English) - Russian State Pedagogical University, Russia Udeh, Bridget, Instructor, Coordinator General Education (1995) MBA - St. Joseph’s College (2013) BS (Community Health / Human Services) - St. Joseph’s Battiato, Joseph, Instructor College (2009) BA (Philosophy) - Montclair University (2000)

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Baylor, Derek, Instructor Fogarty, Sara, Instructor BA (Psychology) York College, Jamaica NY (2003) MA (TESOL) - Hunter College (CUNY) (2001) BA (Theatre) - Binghamton University (SUNY) (1993) Bentsen, Henry, Instructor BA (English) - College of Staten Island (CUNY) (1973) Foran, Timothy Michael, Instructor MA, (TESOL) The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS Black, April, Instructor (2014) MFA (Theater Arts) - Rutgers University (1995) BA (History) Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia BS (Theater Art) - Southern Utah University (1991) (2005) Burnes, Stephanie, Instructor Garbanino, Robert, Instructor MA in ESL at Hamline University (2014) MS Ed. (TESOL) - Queens College (CUNY) (2011) BA in Linguistics, Spanish, Philosophy, English at St. BA (Political Science) - Binghamton University (SUNY) CloudState University (2007) (2005) Buscemi, Diane, Instructor Garcia, Robert, Instructor MS (Education) - Bank Street College of Education (1978) MS Ed. (TESOL) - Queens College (CUNY) (2011) BA (English Literature) - City University of New York BA (Political Science) - Binghamton University (SUNY) (CUNY) (1973) (2005) Capusan, Salvatore, Instructor Granger, Elena, Instructor BA (English / German) - University of Babes Balyai, MA (Applied Psychology) - Odessa State Pedagogical Romania (1973) Institute, Ukraine (1993) BA (Education / Psychology) - Odessa State Pedagogical Cavallaro, Michael, Instructor University, Ukraine (1992) MA (TESOL)-New York University, New York, (2005) BA (Modern Languages and Cultures) - University of Horak, Radim, Instructor Hartford, (2001) MA (TESOL) - Hunter College (CUNY) (2008) BA (German Studies) - Vassar College (1996) Chubaryov, Igor, Instructor MA (French) - Hunter College (CUNY) (2007) Jami, Ehsan, Instructor BA (English / German) -Tambov State University, Russia MA (TESOL) - Hunter College, New York, NY (2015) (1987) BA (History) - The City College of New York, NY (2009) Clark, Michelle, Instructor Lamone-King, Tulip, Instructor MA, (TESOL) New York University, New York N.Y (2012) MS (Higher Education) - Walden University, Brooklyn, NY BA, (Foreign Language French) Southern Methodist 11201 (2012) University, Dallas, Texas (2009) BA (English Language Arts and French) - Hunter College, New York, NY (2003) Edgley, Sean, Instructor BA Literary Journalism, University of California, 2006 Loor, Jessica, Instructor MFA in Creative Writing, College of New York, 2013 MA (TESOL) - The New School (2011) BA (English) - Colorado State University (1995) Farinella, Michael Joseph, Instructor MA (TESOL) - The New School, New York (2014) Lowenheim, Gwen, Instructor BS Full Sail University, Winter Park, Fl (2009) MS Ed. (TESOL) - Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY(2013) Ferguson, Lateef, Instructor BA (Economics) - University of Massachusetts, Boston, MS (Edu/SpcL Ed Chldhd) Touro College, New York (2014) MA(1977) BA (Psychology) - Hunter College, New York (2006) Lugo, Wilfredo, Instructor Flink, Patrick, Instructor MS (Education) - Long Island University (2003) Ph.D (Education, ESL) - Northcentral University, Prescott BS (Organizational Management) - Mercy College (2001) Valley, AZ(2015) MS (Higher Education Administration) - National Machachlan, Anna, Instructor University, LaJolla, CA (2015) MA, (TESOL/German) University of Northern Iowa, Cedar MA(English) ; National University, La Jolla,CA (2009) Falls, Iowa (2007) BA (English); University of MD University College, Adelphi, MD (2007)

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Mathieu, Maria Elvira, Instructor Rumanov, Mikhail, Instructor MA (Theoretical and Applied Linguistics)-Pompeu Fabra MA, (Second Language Education) - New Paltz State University, Spain (2013) University New Paltz, NY (2014) BS (Movement Science)- York College, Jamaica, New York BA, (International Relations) Geneso, The State University (2010) of New York (2011) Miller, Andrew, Instructor Saczuk, Dariusz, Assistant Professor PhD (Romance Studies) - Duke University (2002) MA (TESOL) - Hunter College (CUNY) (2011) MA (Roman Studies) - Duke University (1995) BA (English) - Marie Curie-Sklodowska University, Poland MA (TESOL) - Teachers College Colombia University (1998) (2010) BA (French) - Hamilton College (1989) Salimov, Miryam, Assistant Professor MA (English / French) - Moscow State Pedagogical Moody, Peter Graham, Instructor Institute, Russia (1982) MA (TESOL) -Hunter College, New York, NY (2014) BS (Sociology) - Virginia Commonwealth University, Schiavone, Skyler, Instructor Richmond, VA (2006) MS (TESOL) - The City College of New York, NY (2013) BA (International Relations) - University of Southern Moulinos, Nikoleta, Instructor California (2006) MS Ed. (TESOL) - Fordham University) (2002) BA (Romance Literature) - New York University (1991) Sedhom, Ekhlas, Instructor MS (Special Education) - Touro College (2010) Ni, Lichao, Instructor BA (English) - Alexandria University, Egypt (1980) MA (Applied Linguistics) - Queens College (CUNY) (2012) BA (Comparative Literature / Linguistics General) - Queens Tomshikh, Natalya, Instructor College (CUNY) (2009) MS (TESOL)- Touro College, New York, NY (2012) BA in Foreign Language and Literature, Glazov State Nunez, Allison, Instructor Pedagogical Institute, Russia (1992) MA, (TESOL) -Adelphi University (2003) BA, (Management) - ManhattanVille College (1987) Youngelson, Alan, Assistant Professor MS / BA (English) - University of Latvia, Latvia (1976) Panico-Devito, Gina, Instructor MS (TESOL) - St. John’s University (2003) Zeltser Masha, Instructor BSE (Elementary Education Grades Pre K/G) - St. John’s MA( Linguistics) Novozybkov State Pedagogical Institute University (1999) (1973) BSE (Language Instruction) Novozybkov State Pedagogical Perticone, Christian, Instructor Institute (1973) MFA (Creative Writing-Fiction) - Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ (2011) Zharov, Viktor, Instructor BA (English with Distinction) - University of Rochester, MA / BA (French / English) - Kharkiv National University, Rochester, NY (2005) Ukraine (1989) Putnam, Michael, Instructor Zhylina, Iryna, Instructor BS (Sociology) - Carroll University Brooklyn, NY (1984) MA (Education) - Minsk State Pedagogical Institute of MA (TESOL)- Hunter College of the City University of New Foreign Languages, Belarus (1988) York (2012) BA (English / French) - Minsk Pedagogical Institute of Foreign Languages, Belarus (1974) Reich, Adam, Instructor MA (English / Creative Writing) - Temple University (2005) BA (English / Philosophy) - University of Massachusetts (1998) Rivkin, Garri, Instructor MA (Language / Literacy) - The City College of New York (2012) BA (English) - The City College of New York (2010)

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DIVISION OF BUSINESS Broomfield, Michelle,Instructor MPS (Labor Management Studies) - Stony Brook University Division Chair Kufuor, Edward, (SUNY) (1997) DBA (Accounting)-Argosy University, Florida (2014) BA (Political Science / African Studies) - Stony Brook MBA - New York Institute of Technology (1985) University (SUNY) (1993) BS (Accounting) - Norfolk State University (1981) Bryant, Shirley, Instructor Instructor Abdullah, Mustafa, MPA / MPP - Metropolitan College of New York (2009) MBA - Columbia University (1977) BS (Business) - Medgar Evers College (CUNY) (1984) BBA - Baruch College (CUNY) (1975) Diaz, Angela, Instructor Instructor Adeleke, Allan, MS (Organizational Behavior) - Polytechnic Institute of MS (Administration) - Metropolitan College of New York New York University (1997) (2002) BS (Human Resources Management) - St. Joseph’s College LLM (Law) - King’s College, University of London, UK (1995) (1976) LLB (Law) - University of Ife, Nigeria (1971) Dobrenko, Sam, Assistant Professor PhD (Engineering) - Moscow State University of Instructor Aslam, Muhammad, Environmental Engineering, Russia (2014) MBA (Human Resources Management) - Preston University MS (Mechanical Engineering) - Perm State Technical Karachi, Pakistan (2011) University, Russia (1984) MS (Criminology)-University of Sindh, Pakistan, Sindh (2013) Duncan, Wilton, Assistant Professor BA (International Relations) University of Sindth, MS (Human Resource Administration) - Central Michigan Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan (1983) University (1999) BS (Management / Accounting) - St. Francis College (1997) Aiello, Charles, Instructor MBA (Accounting) - Iona College (1981) Elsman, Eva, Instructor BA (Mathematics) - Iona College (1972) BS (Secretarial Administration) - De La Salle University, Philippines (1997) Al Barghouthi, Naser, Instructor MBA (Risk Management) - St. Peter’s College (2011) Glus, Virginia, Instructor MS (Accountancy) - St. Peter’s College (2007) BS (Hotel and Restaurant Management) - University of San BA (Accounting) - Birziet University, Israel (1989) Jose - Ricoletos, Philippines (1981) Alexander, Carol, Instructor Habib, Mohammad, Instructor MS (Organizational Leadership) - Mercy College (2006) MBA - University of Phoenix (2006) BS (Business Administration / Management) - Mercy BSE (Mathematics) - Edinboro University of Pennsylvania College (2005) (1995) AAS (Liberal Arts) - Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Instructor Apo, Alicia, (1995) BS (Food Service Administration) - Philippine Women’s University (1973) Hechavarria, Ruth, Instructor MS (Business Education) - Baruch College (CUNY) (1997) Instructor Auguste, Carlo, BS (Teaching Business) - Baruch College (CUNY) (1994) MS (Economics / Education) - Teachers College Columbia University (2006) Jeffers, Keziah, Instructor MA (Political Science) - Brooklyn College (CUNY) (2005) MS (Tax Accounting) - Long Island University (1986) MA (Economics) - Brooklyn College (CUNY) (2000) BS (Accounting) - Hunter College (CUNY) (1981) BA (CUNY Baccalaureate Program) (CUNY) (1999) AOS (Business) - Medgar Evers College (CUNY) (1998) Joarder, Mahbubul, Associate Professor PhD (Law / Political Science) - Islamic University, Bernath, Stephen, Instructor Bangladesh (2000) MA (Social Science) - Binghamton University (SUNY) LLM (Corporate Law) - New York University (2002) (1994) LLM - University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (1984) BA (Literature / Rhetoric) - Binghamton University (SUNY) LLM - University of London, UK (1986) (1991)

* Faculty listing is accurate as of 10/15/2015. Faculty listing is updated regularly in the electronic version of ASA College catalog at www.asa.edu . 131131 FACULTY*

Kennedy, Michelle, Instructor DIVISION OF COMPUTER MBA (Management) - Keller Graduate School of TECHNOLOGY Management (2009) BBA (Accounting) - Berkeley College (2001) Feofilaktova, Tatyana, Coordinator MS (Computer Information Processing) - Rostov-on-Don Lovell, Judith, Instructor Institute of Economics, Russia (1987) MS (Administration) - Metropolitan College of New York (1996) Wong, Eugene, Assistant Professor, Acting Chair for BA (Urban Studies) - Brooklyn College (CUNY) (1984) Network Administration and Security Program MIT (Internet Security) - American Intercontinental McKoy, Tony, Instructor University (2004) MBA (Management) - Monroe College (2009) BS (Administration and Business) - Louisiana Tech BS (Management / Finance / Economics) - Brooklyn College University (1990) (CUNY) (2007) Abramowitz, Jack, Instructor Morvey, Daniel, Instructor EDD (Educational Administration) - Dowling College PhD (Economics) - Clemson University (1994) (2008) MS (Agricultural Economics) - Clemson University (1986) MS / BS (Education ) - The City University of New York BS (Agriculture) - University of Ghana, Ghana (1977) (CUNY) (1996) Onda, Asuquo, Instructor Alevriadis, Konstadinos, Assistant Professor PhD (Higher Education) - New York University (1990) MS (Computer Sciences) - New York Institute of Technology MBA - Adelphi University (1982) (1999) BS (Business Administration / Marketing) - New York BA (Mathematics) - Queens College (CUNY) (1992) Institute of Technology (1980) Ayloo, Sridevi, Instructor Schneider, Eugene, Assistant Professor MS (Information Systems) - Brooklyn College (CUNY) MBA - Adelphi University (1982) (2003) BBA - George Washington University (1972) BS (Statistics) - Indian Statistical Institute, India (1992) Sheppard, Veronderlette, Instructor Azad, Sarwar, Instructor MBA - University of Phoenix (2007) MS (Computer Science) - Polytechnic Institute of New York BS (Industrial Technology) - University at Buffalo (SUNY) University (2010) (1994) BS (Computer Information Science Software) - Brooklyn College (2004) Thompson, Diana, Instructor JD - Fordham University (1993) Barbier, Anita, Instructor MS (Early Childhood Education) - Brooklyn College MS (in information Assurance & Security) -Mercy College, (CUNY) (1989) Dobbs Ferry, NY (2013); BA (Psychology) - Columbia University (1979) BS (in Information Technology) - ST. Francis College, AAS (Marketing) - Fashion Institute of Technology (1981) Brooklyn Heights, NY (2009) Valerio, Priscila, Instructor Bivins, Daniel, Instructor MBA - University of the East, Philippines (1975) MS (Information Systems) - Pace University (2003) BS (Accounting) - Far Eastern University, Philippines BBA (Management Information Systems) - Pace University (1964) (1996) Bogonis, Yelena, Instructor MA (Computer Science) - Queens College (CUNY) (2003) BS (Economics / Accounting) - Kharkov University, Ukraine (1997) Boral, Edit, Instructor MS (Computer in Education) Long Island University Brookville, NY (1996) BA (Foreign Language and Literature) University Of Novi Sad (1986)

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Brown, Antonette, Instructor Iqbal, Abdur, Assistant Professor MS (Project Management) -Stevens Institute of Technology, MS (Management Information Systems) - Strayer University Hoboken (2010) (2006) BA (Internet Studies) -The City College of New York, (2006) BS (Aero.Technology) - College of Aeronautics (1995) Byrd, Diana, Instructor Jinna, Uma, Instructor MA (Education / Human Development) -The George MS (Computer Science) - Jackson State University (1987) Washington University (2005) BS (Fashion Merchandising Management) - Fashion Jones, Wanda, Instructor Institute of Technology (1996) MS (Educational Technology) - Iona College (2001) AAS (Fashion Merchandising Management) - Fashion BS (Business Education) - Norfolk State University (1999) Institute of Technology (1993) Kaplansky, Lazar, Instructor Chen, Bing Xing, Instructor MS (Engineering) - Belarus Polytechnic Institute, Belarus MS (Computer Science) - Long Island University (2011) (1974) BS (Information Systems) - York College (1993) Kenigsberg, Matthew, Instructor Cross, Brian, Instructor MFA (Interactive Design / Game Development) - Savannah MA (Social Studies / Teaching 7-) - Brooklyn College College of Art and Design (2006) (CUNY) (2010) BA (Fine Arts) - Fairleigh Dickinson University (2000) BS (Computer Science) - Long Island University (2002) Khan, Adnan, Instructor Davy, Bryan, Instructor MS (Computer Science) -University of Ottawa, Canada EDD (Education) - Suffield University (2005) (2007) MS (Instructional Technology) - New York Institute of BS (Computer Science) - North South University, Technology (1999) Bangladesh (2003) BT (Systems Technology / Management) - Peru State College (1986) Kleban, Maksim, Instructor AAS (Management Information Systems) - Air University MS (Information Systems) - Brooklyn College (CUNY) Community College of The Air Force (1984) (2008) BS (Computer Information Science Software) - Brooklyn El Abbassi, Ahmed, Instructor College (CUNY) (2005) MS (Electrical Engineering) - New Jersey Institute of Technology (2009) Larine, Victor, Instructor BS (Electrical Engineering) - San Jose State University MBA (International Business)- Pace University, New York, (1999) NY (2010) MS (Engineering Physics) - Moscow Institute of Physics Frazier, April, Instructor and Technology, Moscow (1990) MS (Computer Science) - Long Island University (2010) BS (Information Systems) - York College (CUNY) (2003) Lawrence, Andrea, Instructor MS (Instructional Technology) - Touro College (2006) Frid, Anna, Assistant Professor MS (Information Systems) - Pace University (2003) MS / BS (Software Engineering) - Minsk Radio Engineering BS (Computer Information System) - Mercey College (2001) Institute, Belarus (1993) AAS (Liberal Studies) - Mercey College (2000) Gathers, Vivian, Instructor Maharjan, Hari, Assistant Professor BBA (Computer Information Systems) - Baruch College MS (Systems Engineering) - Tula State University, Russia (CUNY) (1986) (1995) Gomez-Hurtado, Pompilio, Instructor Noman, Shady Adolf, Instructor MS (Information Systems) - Pace University (2000) MS (Info Sys Data Communications) - Touro College, BS (Computer Science / Business) - Long Island University Brooklyn N.Y (2013) (1989) BS (Computer and Infornation Science) - Brooklyn College, Brooklyn N.Y (2010) Holder, Marlon, Instructor MS (Information Technology Management) - Touro University (2007) BT (Computer Systems) - Globe Institute of Technology (2004)

* Faculty listing is accurate as of 10/15/2015. Faculty listing is updated regularly in the electronic version of ASA College catalog at www.asa.edu . 133133 FACULTY*

Pascual, Anny, Instructor DIVISION OF HEALTH MS (Database Systems) - Touro College (2010) DISCIPLINES BS (Business Management / Administration / Data Communication)) - Touro College (2005) Hollick, Marlene, Dean, Division of Health Disciplines AS (Business Management / Administration / Data EdD (Doctor of Education, Higher Education) - Nova Communication) - Touro College (2003)) Southeastern University (2007) MPH (Public Health) - New York University (1998) Pyle, Paulette, Instructor MA (Clinical Nutrition) – New York University (1981) MS (Computer Science) - New York Institute of Technology BS (Health Sciences) - Brooklyn College (CUNY) (1977) (2003) BA (Computer Science) - Hunter College (CUNY) (1995) Sedhom, Nasser, Assistant Professor and Chair, Medical Assisting Program Rabinovich, Mark, Instructor MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Alexandria University, Egypt MS / BS (Physics / Teaching) - State University of Rostov, (1981) Russia (1978) Gomez, Henry, Assistant Chair, Manhattan Campus Shao, Lixin, Instructor MD (Doctor of Medicine) - University of the North, PhD (History) - University at Buffalo (SUNY) (1995) Colombia (1987) MA (History) - University at Buffalo (SUNY) (1995) MS (Computer Information Technology) - Central Gaonkar, Rashmi, Assistant Professor, Acting Connecticut State University (2003) Chairperson, Health Information Technology BA (History) - People’s University of China, China (1982) MHA- University of Phoenix (2012) BS (Chemistry) - Karnatak University, India (1989) Sharma, Chakra Pani, Assistant Professor MS / BS (Telecommunications Engineering) -Tashkent Yap, Jecel May, Assistant Professor, Acting Chair, Electrotechnical Institute of Communications, Uzbekistan Pharmacy Technician Program (1997) MS (Pharmacy) - University of the Immaculate Conception, Philippines (2005) Sharma, Deodat, Instructor BS (Pharmacy) - San Pedro College, Philippines (1998) MS on Instructional Technology from Touro College on CPhT (Pharmacy) - Pharmacy Technician Certification 2008, Board, Washington, DC (2003) MS on Information System from Pace University on 2001 MBA on Business Administration from New York Institute of Zulaybar, Mary Margaret, Assistant Professor and Technology in 1990 Acting Chair, Health Care Office Administration Program MHA (Healthcare Administration) - Walden University Tadros, Nabil, Instructor (2012) MS (Information Technology) - American Public University BS (Accounting) - De La Salle University, Philippines (2015) (1981) BS (Computer Science) - New Jersey City University (1983) Afroz, Tania, Assistant Professor Tsipenyuk, Anna, Instructor MD (Doctor of Medicine) - University of Dhaka, MS (Mathematic / Computer Science) - Kyiv National Bangladesh (1999) University, Ukraine (1986) Ahsan, Mohammad, Instructor Vidrak, Zoya, Assistant Professor MD (Doctor of Medicine) - University of Dhaka, MS (Electrical Engineering) - Moscow Polytechnic Bangladesh (1993) University, Russia (1980) Armanious, George, Assistant Professor Vinokurov, Yuriy, Instructor MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Alexandria University, Egypt MS / BS (Mechanical Engineering) - Odessa Polytechnic (1995) Institute, Ukraine (1974) Aslam, Komal, Instructor BA (Botany) - University of Karachi, Pakistan (1988) Ayob, John, Instructor MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Zagazig University, Egypt (2002)

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Barnett, Edwin, Instructor Jain, Sanjay Kumar, Associate Professor MD (Doctor of Medicine) - University of Southern MD (Doctor of Medicine) - University of Manipur, India California School of Medicine, Los Angeles (1993) (1987) BA, (Biochemistry)-University of California Berkeley (1987) MS (Medical Sciences) - Moscow Regional Clinical Research Institute, Russia (1994) Cohen, Marina, Instructor MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Tbilisi State Medical Institute, Jamali, MD Mizanur, Instructor Georgia (1987) MD (Doctor of Medicine) - University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (2007) Cometa, Pastor, Assistant Professor MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Southwestern University, Jean, Dominique, Instructor Philippines (1974) MS / BPS (Health Science / Acupuncture) - New York BS (Medical Sciences) - Southwestern University, College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2004) Philippines (1969) AAS (Physical Therapy) - LaGuardia Community College (1991) Daniels, Raymond, Instructor MA (Rehabilitation Counseling) - New York University Jean-Baptiste, Yves, Instructor (2002) MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Autonomous University of BS (Information Systems / Studies in Counseling) - Empire Chihuahua, Mexico (1985) State College (SUNY) (1999) MPH (Community / Health Education) - New York University (1989) Del Valle, Nelia, Instructor BS (Biology) - Medgar Evers College (CUNY) (1978) MD (Doctor of Medicine) - University of Santo Thomas, Philippines (1978) Libbey, Nadezhda, Assistant Professor MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Bashkir State Institute of Ferst, Kenneth, Instructor Medicine, Russia (1981) BS - Columbia University (1972) Leong, Sue-Fong, Instructor Garcia, Joshua, Instructor Pharm. D, (Doctor of Pharmacy) - University of Florida MBA (Management) - Monroe College (2010) Gainesville, FL (2007) BBA (Health Services Administration) - Monroe college MS (Social and Administrative Pharmacy) University of (2008) Minnesota, St. Paul , MN (1980) BS (Pharmacy) Long Island University, College of Giri, Shekhar, Instructor Pharmacy, Brooklyn, NY (1978) MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Patna University, India (1990) Malik, Mohammed, Assistant Professor Grager, Victoria, Instructor MD (Doctor of Medicine) - University of Chittagong, BS (Computer Information Science Software) - Brooklyn Bangladesh (1980) College (CUNY) (2001) Martinoff, Olga, Instructor Guirgis, Laurice, Instructor MS (Chemical Sciences) - Uzhhorod State University, MD (Doctor Medicine) –Alexandria University, Egypt Ukraine (1994) (1990) BS (Chemistry) - Uzhhorod State University, Ukraine (1981) BS (Business Management / Administration) - Touro College Hasan, Md Masud, Assistant Professor (2001) MD (Doctor of Medicine) - University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (1995) Mikheal, Yousef, Instructor MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Ain Shams University, Egypt Holder, Isil, Instructor (1975) MS (Health Services Administration) - Central Michigan University (2005) Mohamed, Elfatih, Instructor BS (Health Administration) - St. Joseph’s College (2003) MS (Physiology) - University of Poona, India (1993) BS (Zoology) - University of Poona, India (1988) Ingrassia, John, Assistant Professor MS (Health Education) - Hofstra University (2003) Morris, Sherry, Instructor BS (Health Administration) - St. Joseph’s College (2000) DO (Doctor of Osteopathy) - New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY (1994) BS (Education) - Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, Ohio (1975)

* Faculty listing is accurate as of 10/15/2015. Faculty listing is updated regularly in the electronic version of ASA College catalog at www.asa.edu . 135135 FACULTY*

Newman, Barry, Instructor Uddin, Akm Gias, Instructor MD, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY (1997) MD (Doctor of Medicine) - University of Chittagong, BA, Emory University, Instructor Bangladesh (1985) MS (Health Education) - University of Dhaka, Bangladesh Obasohan, Stanley, Instructor (1992) MA (Economics) - Virginia State University (1984) MS (Public Health) - University of Dhaka, Bangladesh BS (Management) -Tennessee State University (1981) (1996) MBA - St. Joseph’s College (2009) Raule, Edgar, Instructor BS (Accounting) - De La Salle University, Philippines Usenko, Tetyana, Instructor (1981) MBA (Healthcare Management) St. Josephs College Brooklyn, NY (2015) Rober, Lev, Assistant Professor BS (Health Administration)- St. Josephs College Brooklyn , MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Odessa Medical Institute, NY (2011 Ukraine (1974) MS (Education) - Brooklyn College (CUNY) (1991) Valencia, Susana, Assistant Professor MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Manila Central University, Rose, Jeffrey, Instructor Philippines (1972) MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Higher Institute of Medical BS (Liberal Arts) - Manila Central University, Philippines Sciences, Cuba (1983) (1965) Saji, Stanley, Instructor Varghese, Sam, Instructor PhD (Pharmacy)-St. John’s University, New York (2013) BS (Pharmaceutical Sciences) - Tamil Nadu Dr. M. G. R. Medical University, India (2002) Sanchez, Vanessa, Instructor MS in Nursing - SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Veloz, Victor, Instructor Brooklyn, NY (2015) MD (Doctor of Medicine) - University of Guayaquil, BS in Nursing - College of Staten Island, Staten Island, NY Ecuador (1981) (2013) AAS in Nursing - College of Staten Island, Staten Island, NY Walcott, Myrtle, Instructor (2008) MS (Health Services Administration) - Central Michigan University (2002) Saxon, Maya, Instructor BS (Health Administration) - St. Joseph’s College (1998) PhD (Biophysics) - Astrakhan State Institute of Medicine, Russia (1962) Zhou, Xiaopeng, Associate Professor MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Institute of Experimental and PhD (Medicine) - Shanghai Medical University, China Clinical Medicine, Lithuania (1970) (1989) MD (Doctor of Medicine) -Tongji Medical University, China Shifmiller, Pavel, Instructor (1982) MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Zaporozhye Medical Institute, MS (Medicine) - Tongji Medical University, China (1986) Ukraine (1996) Singh, Sanjulika, Instructor DIVISION OF HEALTH DISCIPLINES BA (Education) - Anamalai University, India (1995) (MASSAGE THERAPY) BE (Psychology) - Hemwati Bahuguna Garhwal University, Chun, Anthony, Instructor and Chair, Massage Therapy India (1992) Program St. Bernard, Sharyn, Assistant Professor MS (Acupuncture) -Swedish Institute, New York, NY (2007) MS (Human Resources Management) - The New School Ma, Martha, Instructor (2010) MPA - Metropolitan College of New York (2003) MS (Acupuncture) - Swedish Institute, New York, NY (2002) BS (Human Services) - Metropolitan College of New York Instructor (1997) Shechtman, Marina, MA (Motor Learning) -Teachers College, New York (2012) Stuart, Cynthia, Assistant Professor BA (Psychology) -City University of New York, Staten Island PhD (Human Services) - Capella University (2010) (2006) MA (Liberal Studies) - Empire State College (SUNY) (2002) BS (Interdisciplinary Studies) - Empire State College (SUNY) (1997)

* Faculty listing is accurate as of 10/15/2015. Faculty listing is updated regularly in the electronic version of ASA College catalog at www.asa.edu . FACULTY* 136

DIVISION OF LEGAL STUDIES Greene, Abdula, Instructor JD - New York Law School (2004) Division Chair Odom III, Oscar, MA (Criminal Justice) - John Jay College of Criminal EdD (Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership and Justice (2000) Management) - Capella University (2015) BS (Criminal Justice) - John Jay College of Criminal JD - The City University of New York School of Law Justice (CUNY) (1995) (CUNY) (1996) BS (Correction Administration) - John Jay College of Harvey, Charmaine, Instructor Criminal Justice (CUNY) (1983) MPA (Human Resources Management) - John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) (2002) Instructor Alleyne, Wayne, BS (Criminal Justice) - John Jay College of Criminal JD - Brooklyn Law School (2002) Justice (CUNY) (1995) BA (English) - York College (CUNY) (1997) Harvey, Erika, Instructor Instructor Augustine, Clyde, MPA (Emergency / Disaster Management) - Metropolitan MA (Criminal Justice) - John Jay College of Criminal College of New York (2009) Justice (CUNY) (1983) BS (Business Management / Finance) - Brooklyn College BS (Criminal Justice Planning) - John Jay College of (CUNY) (2007) Criminal Justice (CUNY) (1980) Howard-Barkley, Bevelyn, Instructor Instructor Barr, Charles, MS (Human Resources Management) - Long Island MS (Property Management) - John Jay College of Criminal University (2007) Justice (CUNY) (2008) BS (Business Management) - Long Island University (2006) BA - John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) (1975) Lepzelter, Adam, Instructor Assistant Professor Drewal, Roger, JD - Hofstra Law School (2009) MA (Criminal Justice) - John Jay College of Criminal MA (Criminal Justice) - State University of New York at Justice (CUNY) (1981) Albany (2006) MA (Sociology) - John Jay College of Criminal Justice BA (Criminal Justice) - State University of New York at (CUNY) (1976) Albany (2005) BA - John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) (1971) Lloyd-Bey, Abdul, Instructor Associate Professor Dwyer-Guillaume, Donna, JD The City University of New York School of Law (CUNY) JD - Howard University School of Law (1998) (2002) BA (Criminal Justice) - John Jay College of Criminal BS (Liberal Studies) - Regents College (1993) Justice (CUNY) (1992) McMillan, Bridgett, Instructor Instructor Estevez, Jose, JD (Law) -City University of New York School of Law MA (Human Resources Training / Development) - Seton (1997) Hall University (2005) BS (Correction Administration) - John Jay College of BA (Political Science) - Lehman College (CUNY) (1984) Criminal Justice (CUNY) (1993) Gravelli, Vincent, Instructor Semple, Darryl, Instructor MPA - Marist College (2006) JD - New York Law School (1982) BS (Criminal Justice) - John Jay College of Criminal BS - John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) (1979) Justice (CUNY) (1998) Speer, David, Instructor Instructor Green, Candi, MA (Urban Studies) - Long Island University (1989) MPA (Criminal Justice Policy / Administration) - John Jay BS (Economics) - College of Staten Island (CUNY) (1980) College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) (2007) BA (Deviant Behavior / Social Control) - John Jay College Winter, Shaun, Instructor of Criminal Justice (CUNY) (2002) MA (Political Science) - The Graduate School and University Center (CUNY) (1994) BA (Politics) - New York University (1985)

* Faculty listing is accurate as of 10/15/2015. Faculty listing is updated regularly in the electronic version of ASA College catalog at www.asa.edu . 137137 FACULTY*

DIVISION OF NURSING Evans, Raisa, Instructor BS in Health Administration at St. Joseph’s College on Donna Reid, RN, Dean 1993, M.S. (Nursing) - University of Lowell A.A.S in Nursing at Medical Technicum on 1972 B.S. (Nursing) - Lowell State College [email protected] Forbes-Jewell, Cassundra Bernice, Instructor MEd (Education)-Teachers College, Columbia University Meenaghan, Beatrice, Instructor/Coordinator (1994) MS (Nursing Education)- Pace University, New York, NY ( BSN (Nursing)-Pace University (1983) 2011) AAS (Nursing)-Pace University (1980) BS ( Nursing)- The College of Staten Island, NY ( 1997) AAS ( Nursing)- New York City College of Technology, NY ( Jarrett-Hamil, Shauna, Instructor 1982) MS (Nursing), St. Joseph’s College, Brooklyn, NY (2008) BS (Nursing), St. Joseph’s College, Brooklyn, NY (2005) Abrosh, Alison, Instructor MS (Nursing) - Hunter College of the City University of Jarrett- Henry, Nataki, Instructor New York, NY (1996) MS (Nurse Midwifery) State University of New York at Stony AAS (Nursing) - Kingsborough, Community College, NY Brook, New York (2012) (1982) Kunitsa, Aleksandr, Instructor Ajibade, Oluwaseun, Clinical Instructor MS (in Nursing) - New York University, NY (2013) BS (Nursing) - St. Joseph’s College, Brooklyn, NY (2011) AAS (in Nursing) - Long Island College, Brooklyn. NY (2006); Alert, Davina Natasha, Instructor BS (Business Administration)/ MS (in Accounting) - MS, (Nursing Adult Health) - St. Joseph’s College, New Velikolukskaya State Academy of agriculture, Russia(1999) York, (2009) LaMothe, Olive, Instructor Camacho, Yolanda, Assistant Professor MS (Health Services Administration)-Central Michigan MA (Education) - Columbia University - New York, NY University (1995) (1999) BS (Health Administration)-Saint Joseph’s College (1987) BA (Nursing) -University of Santo Tomas- Manila, Diploma (Nursing)-Harold Wood Hospital, Essex, England Philippines (1983) (1974) Brathwaite, Maria, Instructor Leger, Yolette, Clinical Instructor MSN (Adult Nurse Specialist) - State University of New BS (Nursing) - The City College of New York, NY (1992) York, Brooklyn (2003) BS (Nursing)-Long Island University, Brooklyn, (1981) McKenna, Ann, Instructor AAS (Nursing) - Bronx Community College, Bronx, NY MSN (Nursing) - Long Island University, NY (2013) (1973) BS (Nursing) - College of Mount Saint Vincent, Riverdale, NY (2001) Celeste, Waddy, Instructor AAS( Nursing) - Iona College, New Rochelle, NY (1995) MS (Nursing Education) St. Joseph’s College (2008) BS (Nursing) St. Joseph’s College (2005) Molchanskiy, Boris, Assistant Professor AAS (Nursing) New York City College of Technology (1994) BS in Nursing, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn NY (2009) Charles Cecilia, Clinical Instructor AAS, in Nursing, Long Island College Hospital School of BS (Nursing) - New York College of Technology, Brooklyn, Nursing NY (2012) AAS (Nursing) - New York College of Technology, Brooklyn Mikos, Mary, Instructor , NY (2007) BS (Nursing) Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY (1981) Dixon, Monika, Clinical Instructor Pennie, Iveline, Instructor BS (Nursing) - Long Island University, NY (2006) MS (Clinical Nurse Specialist) - Health Science Center AS (Liberal Arts Sciences) - College of Staten Island ,The (SUNY), Brooklyn, NY (2000) City University of New York (2004) BS (Nursing RN) - Health Science Center (SUNY), Brooklyn, NY (1995) Dorsainvil, Natalie, Clinical Instructor AAS (Nursing) - Borough Manhattan Community College, BS (Nursing) St Francis College, Brooklyn, NY (2014) NY (1988)

* Faculty listing is accurate as of 10/15/2015. Faculty listing is updated regularly in the electronic version of ASA College catalog at www.asa.edu . FACULTY* 138

Petgrave, Joan Marie, Instructor MS (Health Service Administration) Central Michigan University Fort Hamilton (2003) BS (Management) - St. Francis College, Brooklyn, NY (1984) AAS (Nursing) - Iona College, New Rochelle, New York, NY (1994) Richard, Marise, Instructor MS (Nursing Education) - St. Joseph’s College, Brooklyn, NY BS (Nursing) SUNY Downstate School of Nursing, Brooklyn, NY Rios, Raquel, Instructor MS (Nursing) - University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ (2013) BS (Health Promotion and Science) - St. Francis College -Brooklyn, NY (2006) AD (Nursing) - St Paul’s School of Nursing, New York, NY (2008) Rosales-Barbo, Zenaida, Instructor MS (Health Services Administration)-Central Michigan University (1992) BSN (Nursing)- Manila Central University (1975) Diploma (RN)-Zamboanga AE Colleges/Zamboanga General Hospital School of Nursing (1971) Scaramuzzino, Maria, Instructor PNP (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner) - Adelphi University (1995) MSN (Nursing Administration) - Adelphi University (1991) BSN (Nursing) - Simmons College (1984) Webber, Tracy, Instructor MS (Nursing) - Yale School of Nursing, West Haven, CT (2003) BS (Healthcare Administration) - Long Island University, Brookville, NY (1993) Williams, Dessa, Clinical Instructor BS (Nursing) - Chamberlain College of Nursing, Addison, IL (2013) AAS (Nursing) - Borough of Manhattan Community College, New York ,NY (2005) Zizzo, Opal Charmaine, Instructor MS (Nursing) St. Joseph College, Brooklyn, NY (2008) BS (Nursing) St. Joseph College, Brooklyn, NY (2005) AS (Nursing) New York City College of Technology, Brooklyn, NY (1995)

* Faculty listing is accurate as of 10/15/2015. Faculty listing is updated regularly in the electronic version of ASA College catalog at www.asa.edu . 139

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

FALL 2015 12 October Mon Annual Faculty Orientation for ALL Faculty. 13 October Tue Fall Semester Classes Begin. Late Registration Begins. Add/Drop Period Begins (Add/Drop Fees Apply). 19 October Mon Late Registration Ends For Morning/Day/Evening Schedule. 22 October Thu Late Registration Ends For Weekend Schedule. 26 October Mon Add/Drop Period Ends. 26-29 November Thu-Sun Thanksgiving Day Weekend. Classes Suspended. 24 December Thu Winter Break Begins. Classes Suspended. 4 January, 2016 Mon Winter Break Ends. Classes Resume. 11-22 January Mon-Fri ORCS - Open Registration For Continuing Students. 18 January Mon Martin Luther King Day. Classes Suspended. School Open - Faculty Professional Development Day. 25-31 January Mon-Sun Review And Final Exam Week (All Projects/Assignments Due). 1 February Mon Last Day Of Classes. 2-3 February Tue-Wed 2 Days For Rescheduling All Missed Or Cancelled Classes.

SPRING 2016 15 February Mon New Faculty Orientation and Special Faculty Workshops. 16 February Tue Spring Semester Classes Begin. Late Registration Begins. Add/Drop Period Begins (Add/Drop Fees Apply). 22 February Mon Late Registration Ends For Morning/Day/Evening Schedule. 25 February Thu Late Registration Ends For Weekend Schedule. 29 February Mon Add/Drop Period Ends. 25 March Fri Good Friday. Classes Suspended. 27 March Sun Easter Sunday. Classes Suspended. 2-13 May Mon-Fri ORCS - Open Registration For Continuing Students. 23-27 May Mon-Fri Review And Final Exam Week (All Projects/Assignments Due). 28-30 May Sat-Mon Memorial Day Weekend. Classes Suspended. 31 May Tue Last Day Of Classes. 1-2 June Wed-Thu 2 Days For Rescheduling All Missed Or Cancelled Classes.

SUMMER 2016 13 June Mon New Faculty Orientation and Special Faculty Workshops. 14 June Tue Summer Semester Classes Begin. Late Registration Begins. Add/Drop Period Begins (Add/Drop Fees Apply). 27 June Mon Late Registration Ends For Morning/Day/Evening Schedule. 27 June Mon Add/Drop Period Ends. 30 June Thu Late Registration Ends For Weekend Schedule. 2-4 July Sat-Mon Independence Day Weekend. Classes Suspended. 22-2 August-Sept Mon-Fri ORCS - Open Registration For Continuing Students. 3-5 September Sat-Mon Labor Day Weekend. Classes Suspended. 19-25 September Mon-Sun Review And Final Exam Week (All Projects/Assignments Due). 26 September Mon Last Day Of Classes. 27-28 September Tue-Wed 2 Days For Rescheduling All Missed Or Cancelled Classes. 140

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

FALL 2016 10 October Mon Annual Faculty Orientation for ALL Faculty. 11 October Tue Fall Semester Classes Begin. Late Registration Begins. Add/Drop Period Begins (Add/Drop Fees Apply). 17 October Mon Late Registration Ends For Morning/Day/Evening Schedule. 20 October Thu Late Registration Ends For Weekend Schedule. 24 October Mon Add/Drop Period Ends. 24-27 November Thu-Sun Thanksgiving Day Weekend. Classes Suspended. 24 December Sat Winter Break Begins. Classes Suspended. 3 January, 2017 Tue Winter Break Ends. Classes Resume. 4-13 January Wed-Fri ORCS - Open Registration For Continuing Students. 16 January Mon Martin Luther King Day. Classes Suspended. School Open - Faculty Professional Development Day. 23-29 January Mon-Sun Review And Final Exam Week (All Projects/Assignments Due). 30 January Mon Last Day Of Classes. 31-1 January-Feb Tue-Wed 2 Days For Rescheduling All Missed Or Cancelled Classes. sPRING 2017 13 February Mon New Faculty Orientation and Special Faculty Workshops. 14 February Tue Spring Semester Classes Begin. Late Registration Begins. Add/Drop Period Begins (Add/Drop Fees Apply). 20 February Mon Presidents’ Day. Classes Suspended. School Open - Faculty Professional Development Day. 21 February Tue Late Registration Ends For Morning/Day/Evening Schedule. 23 February Thu Late Registration Ends For Weekend Schedule. 27 February Mon Add/Drop Period Ends. 14 April Fri Good Friday. Classes Suspended. 16 April Sun Easter Sunday. Classes Suspended. 1-12 May Mon-Fri ORCS - Open Registration For Continuing Students. 22-26 May Mon-Fri Review And Final Exam Week (All Projects/Assignments Due). 27-29 May Sat-Mon Memorial Day Weekend. Classes Suspended. 30 May Tue Last Day Of Classes. 31-1 May-June Wed-Thu 2 Days For Rescheduling All Missed Or Cancelled Classes.

SUMMER 2017 12 June Mon New Faculty Orientation and Special Faculty Workshops. 13 June Tue Summer Semester Classes Begin. Late Registration Begins. Add/Drop Period Begins (Add/Drop Fees Apply). 19 June Mon Late Registration Ends For Morning/Day/Evening Schedule. 22 June Thu Late Registration Ends For Weekend Schedule. 26 June Mon Add/Drop Period Ends. 4 July Tue Independence Day. Classes Suspended. 28-8 August-Sept Mon-Fri ORCS - Open Registration For Continuing Students. 2-4 September Sat-Mon Labor Day Weekend. Classes Suspended. 18-24 September Mon-Sun Review And Final Exam Week (All Projects/Assignments Due). 25 September Mon Last Day Of Classes. 26-27 September Tue-Wed 2 Days For Rescheduling All Missed Or Cancelled Classes. 141

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A: SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS CHARTS

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS TABLE FOR CREDIT-BEARING COURSES

CREDITS ATTEMPTED* GRADE POINT AVERAGE MINIMUM % ACHIEVED F.A. WARNING ALLOWED* Associate Degree Program (60 – 68 Credits) 1-6 0.50 35% YES 7 - 15 1.00 35% Yes 16 – 30 1.30 35% Yes 31 – 45 1.50 50% Yes 46 – 60 1.70 50% Yes 61 – 75 1.90 60% No 76 – 102 2.00 67% No Required For Graduation 2.00 67% No Certificate Program (45-48 Credits) 1 – 6 1.0 35% Yes 7 – 15 1.5 35% Yes 16 – 30 1.7 50% Yes 31 – 45 1.9 50% No 46 – (60-72) 2.0 67% No Required For Graduation 2.0 67% No Certificate Program (30 – 34 Credits) 1 – 6 1.25 35% Yes 7 – 15 1.50 50% Yes 16 – 30 2.00 67% No 31- (45 -51) 2.00 67% No Required For Graduation 2.00 67% No Certificate Program (26 Credits) 1 – 6 1.25 35% Yes 7 – 15 1.50 50% Yes 16 – 30 2.00 67% No 31 – 39 2.00 67% No Required For Graduation 2.00 67% No

*Note: Students are not allowed two consecutive semesters on F.A. Warning

Standards of satisfactory academic progress for purposes of determining eligibility for new york state student aid

CREDITS ATTEMPTED* GRADE POINT AVERAGE MINIMUM % ACHIEVED PROBATION ALLOWED* Calendar: Semester Programs - Associate Degrees Before Certification 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Credits Must Accrue 0 6 15 30 45 60 Minimum GPA 0.0 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.0 2.0 Calendar: Semester Programs - Certificates Before Certification 1st 2nd 3rd Credits Must Accrue 0 6 15 Minimum GPA 0.0 1.5 1.8

*Note: In order to receive each accelerated payment (each 3rd consecutive payment) of TAP, students MUST successfully complete a minimum of 24 credits in the two preceding consecutive semesters. This may be achieved by completing 18 core credits plus 3 remedial credits per semester. APPENDICES 142

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS FOR ESL AND REMEDIAL COURSES

ESL COURSES IF THE STUDENT FAILS THE COURSE RECEIVES “U” LEVEL A1

Reading If a student received a grade of “U” in three or more courses, he/she is put on academic probation and will repeat only these courses. A student must pass all failed Grammar courses to regain SAP. Otherwise, she/he will be dismissed. * Writing If a student failed two courses or less, he/she can take the other courses in the next Oral Communication level while repeating the failed ones.

LEVEL A2 Reading If a student received a grade of “U” in three or more courses, he/she is put on aca- Grammar demic probation and will repeat only these courses. A student must pass all failed Writing courses to regain SAP. Otherwise, she/he will be dismissed. * Oral Communication If a student failed two courses or less, he/she can take the other courses in the next level while repeating the failed ones. Integrated Language Application Skills LEVEL B Reading If a student received a grade of “U” in three or more courses, he/she is put on aca- Grammar demic probation and will repeat only these courses. A student must pass all failed Writing courses to regain SAP. Otherwise, he/she will be dismissed.* Oral Communication If a student failed two courses or less, he/she can take the other courses in the next level while repeating the failed ones. Integrated Language Application Skills LEVEL C Reading If a student received a grade of “U” in any or all of the five courses, he/she is allowed to repeat the course/courses. Writing If a student failed any of the courses for the second time, he/she will be able to Oral Communication repeat the course/courses but will be placed on academic probation. Readings in American Literature If a student received a grade of “U” in the course/courses for the third time, he/she Integrated Language Application Skills will go on extended enrollment. LEVEL D Writing If student received “U” in any or all of the two courses, the student may repeat the Oral Communication courses as long as SAP requirements for credit-bearing courses are met. LEVEL E If the student received a “U” in this course, the student may repeat this course as Advanced ESL Workshop long as SAP requirements are met and the sequential English courses are taken before the program ends. BASIC SKILLS DEVELOPMENTAL COURSES If the student received a “U” in this course, the student may repeat this course as College Writing Skills long as SAP requirements are met and the sequential English courses are taken before the program ends. If the student received a “U” in this course, the student may repeat this course as College Reading Skills long as SAP requirements are met and the sequential English courses are taken before the program ends. If the student received a “U” in this course, the student may repeat this course as Math Skills Level I long as SAP requirements are met and the sequential Math courses are taken before the program ends. If the student received a “U” in this course, the student may repeat this course as Math Skills Level II long as SAP requirements are met and the sequential Math courses are taken before the program ends. 143 APPENDICES

APPENDIX B: TABLE OF PLACEMENT TEST SCORES AND CORRESPONDING REMEDIAL COURSES

FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH: Students whose native language is not English and who did not successfully complete an English Composition or equivalent course from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S., are required to take a placement test to determine the necessary level of ESL remediation. The program in English as a Second Language at ASA Institute offers six levels of ESL. The ESL component is extensive and covers all necessary skill areas: reading, writing (including grammar), pronunciation and diction, communication (listening and oral skills). The following table illustrates current cut-off scores for COMPASS/ESL tests:

THE FINAL LEVEL OF ESL IS DETERMINED BASED ON THE CUMULATIVE SCORE OF ALL ESL TESTS AS FOLLOWS:

ESL Level A1 75-99 (Students do not take any credit bearing courses)

ESL Level A2 100-119 (Students do not take any credit bearing courses)

ESL Level B 120-192 (Students do not take any credit bearing courses)

ESL Level C 193-243 (Students do not take any credit bearing courses)

ESL Level D 244-275 (Students are allowed to take credit-bearing courses (up to 9 credits)

ESL Level E 276-297 (Students are allowed to take credit-bearing courses (up to 12 credits)

FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH

English: COMPASS Reading and Writing Test Scores

Reading 60 and below Students are required to take Remedial English courses before taking college level English courses Writing 40 and below

Mathematics: COMPASS Pre-Algebra Test Scores 0 - 24 Students are required to take Math Skills I and Math Skills II before taking College Math 25 - 41 Students are required to take Math Skills II before taking College Math 42 - 99 No Remedial Math courses are required

REQUIRED MINIMUM PASSING SCORES FOR TAP/ATB ELIGIBILITY

FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH: FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH:

ACT COMPASS ATB SCORES ACT COMPASS/ESL ATB SCORES

Reading 62 Reading 70 Writing 32 Grammar/Usage 64 Math 25 Listening 70 APPENDICES 144

TABLE OF PLACEMENT TEST SCORES AND CORRESPONDING REMEDIAL COURSES

FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH: Students whose native language is not English and who did not successfully complete an English Composition or equivalent course from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S., are required to take a placement test to determine the necessary level of ESL remediation. The program in English as a Second Language at ASA College offers six levels of ESL. The ESL component is extensive and covers all necessary skill areas: reading, writing (including grammar), pronunciation and diction, communication (listening and oral skills). The following table illustrates current cut-off scores for Accuplacer/ ESL tests:

THE FINAL LEVEL OF ESL IS DETERMINED BASED ON THE CUMULATIVE SCORE OF ALL ESL TESTS AS FOLLOWS:

ESL Level A1 Between 80-150 (Students do not take any credit bearing courses)

ESL Level A2 Between 151 and 250 (Students do not take any credit bearing courses)

ESL Level B Between 251 and 300 (Students do not take any credit bearing courses)

ESL Level C Between 301 and 350 (Students do not take any credit bearing courses)

ESL Level D Between 351and 400 (Students are allowed to take credit-bearing courses (up to 9 credits)

ESL Level E Between 401 and 450 (Students are allowed to take credit-bearing courses (up to 12 credits)

FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH

English: Accuplacer Reading and Writing Test Scores

Reading 55 and below Students are required to take Remedial English courses before taking college level English courses Writing 50 and below

Mathematics: Accuplacer Pre-Algebra Test Scores 0 - 39 Students are required to take Math Skills I and Math Skills II before taking College Math 40 - 63 Students are required to take Math Skills II before taking College Math 64 and above No Remedial Math courses are required 145 APPENDICES

APPENDIX C: CLEP POLICY AT ASA COLLEGE

ASA College welcomes students from a wide variety of backgrounds and learning experiences. Many students come to our institution with a firm grounding in a particular discipline. We recognize their prior learning by accepting a full range of College- Level Examination Program® (CLEP®) exams, which measure mastery of college-level, introductory course content. Students who achieve required credit-granting scores on these exams can earn the credits and course exemptions listed below. Our may grant up to 49% of any program for transfer credits which includes successful performance on CLEP® examinations. Visit the Registrar’s Offices for more information or the Testing Offices or call to register for an examination.

CREDIT-GRANTING CREDIT HOURS CLEP EXAMINATION EQUIVALENT COURSE SCORE GRANTED

Composition and Literature

American Literature 50 3 hours LIT 200 - American Lit.

College Composition 50 6 hours ENG 105 - Comp. I

College Composition Modular 50 3 hours ENG 205 - Comp. II

History and Social Sciences

History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 50 3 hours HIS 101 - American Hist. I

History of the United States II: 1865 to the Present 50 3 hours HIS 201 - American Hist. II

Introductory Psychology 50 3 hours PSY 105 - General Psychology

Introductory Sociology 50 3 hours SOC 105 - General Sociology

BUS150 - Principles of Principles of Microeconomics 50 3 hours Microeconomics

Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 50 3 hours HIS 200 - World History I

Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present 50 3 hours HIS 210 - World History II

Science and Mathematics

Biology 50 6 hours BIO120 - Human Biology

College Algebra 50 3 hours MAT 110 - College Algebra

College Mathematics 50 6 hours MAT 105 - College Math

Natural Sciences 50 6 hours SCI 101 - Integrated Sciences

Business

Financial Accounting 50 3 hours ACC101 - Principles of Accounting I

CIS100 - Computer Concepts and Information Systems 50 3 hours Applications

Introductory Business Law 50 3 hours BUS175 - Business Law

Principles of Management 50 3 hours BUS215 - Business Management

Principles of Marketing 50 3 hours BUS200 - Principles of Marketing

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MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTING WITH MEDICAL HEGIS 5214 BILLING Certificate 2 semesters/30 credits

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS PROGRAM GOALS REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES/General Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate Education COURSES* should possess the competencies and knowledge required to ENG105 English Composition I 3 function successfully as an entry-level medical administrative assistant or biller by demonstrating the ability to: FSM100 Freshman Skills Seminar 1 LIB100 Research Methods 2 • Utilize software that reflects current medical office work- MAT105 College Math OR 3 flows; MAT110 College Algebra 3 • Code clinical data and prepare medical insurance claims REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL COURSES* for reimbursement purposes; ALH110 Medical Office Administration 3 • Apply ethical and legal principles and standards for the ALH200 Medical Reimbursement 3 control, release and use of health information; ALH205 Medical Billing 3 • Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in BIO105 Anatomy and Physiology for Allied 3 writing, with patients and other medical professionals as a Health Professionals healthcare team member. BIO110 Microbiology 3

The Certificate program in Medical Office Assisting with CIS100 Computer Concepts and Medical Billing requires the successful completion of 30 se- Applications 3 mester credit hours for graduation as shown in the column MED105 Medical Terminology 3 alongside. * Effective Spring 2016 semester

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PAGE 25 STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Effective 03/31/2016, under the section “ASA COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS ”, The ASA College REGENTS DIPLOMA SCHOLARSHIP description should read:

ASA College REGENTS DIPLOMA SCHOLARSHIP

Description ASA College offers academic scholarship to qualified applicants with a Regents diploma from any of the recognized high schools in the USA. The following are requirements and eligibility criteria that must be satisfied in order for the student to be eligible for the scholarship: 1. Applicant must present a certified true copy of his/her Regents diploma to the Registrar’s Office and this must be verified by the Registrar; 2. Student must be enrolled full time with a minimum of six (6) core credits; 3. Student must maintain a minimum of 3.5 GPA for every semester; 4. Student must have no disciplinary infractions for the duration of his/her stay at ASA.

Award Amount Student who gets placed into remedial courses will be awarded $500 per semester. Student who does not have to take any remedial courses will be awarded $1,000.00 per semester, not to exceed $5,000.00. Award will be reflected on the Financial Aid Eligibility Notice and will be posted to the student’s account upon completion of a semester.

Application Procedure Applicant must complete the ASA College admissions and scholarship applications, meet with an ASA Admissions Advisor, submit a short essay describing his/her interest in the chosen program.

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PAGE 82 DIVISION OF NURSING

Please be advised that ASA College has created separate Division of Nursing in addition to Division of Health Disciplines. Associate in Applied Science degree Nursing Program is transfered from under Division of Health Disciplines to Division of Nursing.

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PAGE 139 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

The academic calendar for Spring 2016 semester should read as follows:

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PAGE 139 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

The academic calendar for Summer 2016 semester should read as follows:

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The “Transfer Students and Advanced Standing Applicants” subchapter of Admission Policies and Procedures should read:

TRANSFER STUDENTS & ADVANCED STANDING APPLICANTS A transfer student is a student who has previously attended another degree-granting post-secondary institution and has successfully completed at least one credit-bearing course. Applicants who have successfully completed credit-bearing courses at any comparably accredited post-secondary institution may be able to transfer courses comparable in content and length to ASA within the discipline offered at the college. Students are required to complete a minimum of 50% of the courses in the program at ASA. Transfer credit will be evaluated once an official copy of the previous college transcript is received. A transcript is considered to be official when stamped with the official college seal, signed by the appropriate college official and received directly by ASA’s Registrar’s Office in a sealed envelope. Catalog and course descriptions may be requested as well. Students may not be excused from taking placement examinations unless the Registrar’s office has an official transcript at the time of registration. Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete the transfer credit evaluation process prior to registration to avoid any potential scheduling and financial aid problems. As program length and semester schedules are determined by the number of remedial courses the student must take as a result of their placement test scores, it is the responsibility of an applicant to provide all the necessary documentation in a timely manner. Transfer credits will be considered for individual courses for which a grade of “C” or better has been achieved. Courses may be eligible for transfer within the following time constraints since previous study was completed: • Introductory Courses (Codes 100-110) 10 years • All Arts and Sciences Courses 10 years • Courses With Codes 115 and higher 5 years • Career Development Course Non-transferable (CDV 100) from other institutions • Career Development Course (CDV 100) taken at ASA 5 years

Nursing students who transfer college credits must have earned a grade of 2.5 (C+ or better) in General Education courses. Additionally, students enrolled in the Medical Assisting program may transfer credits into their major only from CAAHEP-accredited degree-granting institutions. ASA may accept transfer credits from colleges and universities outside of the USA for similar, verifiable, credit-bearing coursework. However, it is the student’s responsibility to provide the Registrar’s office with official transcripts accompanied by official translation and course-by-course evaluation of the courses in the transcripts by a recognized credential evaluation agency, e.g. WES. Nursing students will not be able to transfer courses in their major. Science courses may be transferred if the credits are earned for identical courses are from an accredited college and the grade earned for the course is a “B” or better.

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ASA acknowledges that alternative methods of learning are essential to the growing demands of the modern students where educational needs might not be met by attending a traditional institution. To that end, ASA may award academic credits evaluated on an individual basis. Prior learning assessed by nationally recognized advanced placement examinations such as CLEP®, DANTE and /or UExcel® exams. Additional information for CLEP® is available in Appendix C of this catalog. Students may also be awarded credits for verifiable IT industry standard certifications obtained from nationally recognized organizations such as Microsoft, CISCO, and Sun Systems, etc. The request should be submitted to the Division Chairperson for further evaluation. ASA awards exemption credit for its Freshman Skills Seminar if the applicant has successfully completed at least one semester of credit- bearing courses at another regionally accredited institution. ASA College does not award academic credit for life/work experience.

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PAGE 139 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

The academic calendar for Summer 2016 semester should read as follows:

SUMMER 2016 13 June Mon New Faculty Orientation and Special Faculty Workshops. 14 June Tue Summer Semester Classes Begin. Late Registration Begins. Add/Drop Period Begins (Add/Drop Fees Apply). 2-4 July Sat-Mon Independence Day Weekend. Classes Suspended. 5 July Tue Late Registration Ends For Morning/Day/Evening Schedule. 5 July Tue Add/Drop Period Ends. 7 July Thu Late Registration Ends For Weekend Schedule. 22-2 August-Sept Mon-Fri ORCS - Open Registration For Continuing Students. 3-5 September Sat-Mon Labor Day Weekend. Classes Suspended. 19-25 September Mon-Sun Review And Final Exam Week (All Projects/Assignments Due). 26 September Mon Last Day Of Classes. 27-28 September Tue-Wed 2 Days For Rescheduling All Missed Or Cancelled Classes.

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