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Important Phone Numbers Admissions Counselors Business Division – (252) 493-7371 Construction & Industrial Division – (252) 493-7222 University Transfer – (252) 493-7741 Health Sciences – (252) 493-7473 Public Services & Fine Arts – (252) 493-7222 Vice President of Student Development – (252) 493-7211 Cashier’s Offi ce – (252) 493-7234 College Outreach – (252) 752-7298 Continuing Education and Community Development – (252) 493-7388 Evening Programs – (252) 493-7627 Financial Aid – (252) 493-7339 General Information – (252) 493-7200 Library – (252) 493-7350 Lifelong Learning, Basic Skills – (252) 493-7396 PCC Police/Public Safety – (252) 493-7777 Registrar – (252) 493-7232 Student Government Association – (252) 493-7226 Transcripts – (252) 493-7232 Weekend College – (252) 493-7627 Pitt Community College Foundation – (252) 493-7287 PITT COMMUNITY COLLEGE Winterville, North Carolina Pitt Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Associate Degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Pitt Community College. CATALOG OF COURSES DAY AND EVENING PROGRAMS Volume XXXVII 2013 - 2014 Copyright 2013 All Rights Reserved Pitt Community College publishes this catalog to provide students and other interested persons with information about the College and its programs. The information provided is up-to-date as of June 15, 2013. For information about changes after this date, refer to the addendums to the catalog on the Pitt Community College website (www.pittcc.edu). The provisions of the catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between students and Pitt Community College. The College reserves the right to change any provisions, requirements, or schedules at any time or to add or withdraw courses or program offerings. Every effort will be made to minimize the inconvenience such changes create for students. Students having questions not answered in this publication may secure additional information from the Offi ce of the Vice President of Student Development Services, Pitt Community College, P. O. Drawer 7007, Greenville, North Carolina 27835-7007; telephone (252) 493-7211, Vernon White Building, Room 4. It is the policy of Pitt Community College not to discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, handicap, religion, age, or national origin in the recruitment and admission of students; the recruitment, employment, training, and promotion of faculty and staff; and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specifi ed by federal laws and regulations. Pitt Community College is an equal opportunity institution. For Admissions information please call (252) 493-7232 or visit our web site at: http://www.pittcc.edu. 2 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Higher education is more vital to our citizens than ever before. The economy presents challenges for us all, and the job market and the skills needed to be competitive are constantly changing. Pitt Community College is constantly adapting to these shifts and developing and refi ning our program offerings. Student success, one of our primary College goals, depends on active participation in academic and career planning and in the hard work as well as joy of learning. The Craig Goess Student Center is a central location on campus for activities and student services, from registration and fi nancial aid to counseling and career services. I urge you to visit and use this one-stop center for services and support as well as the Bulldog Café. This catalog provides you with a detailed description of the College’s policies, procedures, course offerings, and other information as you progress through your academic program and attain a degree or certifi cate. You may also consult our web site (www.pittcc.edu) for the most up-to-date information and activities. I welcome you to carefully consider the broad array of programs and courses we offer and become involved in the classroom, in campus activities, and in our many clubs/organizations. All faculty and staff are dedicated to helping you achieve your educational and career goals as you explore new learning experiences at PCC. Thank you for your interest in Pitt Community College. I wish you great success in learning and realizing your educational goals of an Associate degree, certifi cate/ diploma, job training, or preparation for further education. Dr. G. Dennis Massey 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ACADEMIC CALENDAR ...............................................................................14 ORGANIZATION ..............................................................................................18 Board of Trustees .........................................................................................18 Pitt County Board of Commissioners ..........................................................18 Pitt Community College Foundation ...........................................................19 Offi ce of the President ................................................................................. 20 Offi ce of the Vice President, Academic Affairs ...........................................20 Curriculum Instruction .................................................................................20 Library .........................................................................................................21 Instructional Staff by Division .....................................................................21 Continuing Education and Community Development .................................29 Offi ce of the Vice President, Administrative Services .................................29 Campus Police .............................................................................................30 Facilities Services ........................................................................................30 Human Resources ........................................................................................30 Administrative Services and Information Technology ................................30 Offi ce of the Chief Financial Offi cer ...........................................................31 Offi ce of the Vice President, Institutional Advancement .......................................................................32 Offi ce of the Vice President, Student Development Services ......................32 GENERAL INFORMATION ...........................................................................34 History of the College ...................................................................................34 Location ........................................................................................................35 Mission Statement ..................................................................................13, 36 Vision Statement .....................................................................................13, 36 Goals .......................................................................................................13, 36 Diversity Leadership Statement ....................................................................36 General Education Requirements .................................................................36 Non-Degree Curriculum Credit ....................................................................36 ADMISSIONS ....................................................................................................36 General Admissions ......................................................................................37 Admission of Home Schooled Students .......................................................38 Refusal of Admission Policy ........................................................................38 New Student Orientation ..............................................................................38 Placement Testing .........................................................................................38 Foreign Language Placement Testing ...........................................................39 College Level Exam Program (CLEP Testing) .............................................40 Acceptance of Information Technology Certifi cations .................................41 Admission to Programs Designed for University Transfer ...........................41 Health Sciences Admissions .........................................................................42 Transfer Admissions .....................................................................................42 Readmission of Curricular Students .............................................................43 Special Credit Students .................................................................................43 Provisional Admissions ................................................................................43 High School Admissions (Career & College Promise) .................................43 4 International Student Admissions .................................................................45 Policy Statements: International Students in Distance Education ...................................................................................45 Admission of Undocumented Immigrants ....................................................45 Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act Report .....................................46 Campus Watch Program ...............................................................................46 TUITION, FEES AND OTHER