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Galveston College Catalog 2003–2005 GALVESTON COLLEGE CATALOG 2003–2005 It is the policy of Galveston College to provide equal opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or veteran status. This policy extends to employment, admission, and all programs and activities supported by Galveston College. Inquiries concerning equal opportunity may be directed to the Director of Personnel, the Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Offi- cer for Galveston College. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COLLEGE IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT. Accreditation: Texas Education Agency Galveston College is accredited by the 1701 North Congress Avenue Commission on Colleges of the Southern Austin, Texas 78701-1494 Association of Colleges and Schools to award (512) 463-9734 the Associate Degree. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Southern Association of Colleges and Board Schools Chevy Chase Drive 1866 Southern Lane Austin, Texas 78752 Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 (512) 483-6250 FAX (512) 483-6444 (404) 679-4500 FAX (404) 679-4558 Galveston College’s Health Occupations Galveston College’s Health Occupations programs are approved by the following programs are accredited by the following organizations: organizations: Associate Degree Nursing Associate Degree Nursing Board of Nurse Examiners for the National League for Nursing Accrediting State of Texas Commission William P.Hobby Building 61 Broadway 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-460 New York, New York 10006 Austin, Texas 78701 (212) 363-5555, ext. 153 (512) 305-7400 Radiography and Radiation Therapy Vocational Nursing Technology Board of Nurse Examiners for the Joint Review Committee on Education in State of Texas Radiologic Technology William P.Hobby Building 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 900 333 Guadalupe Street, Suite 3-400 Chicago, Illinois 60606-2901 Austin, Texas 78701 (312) 704-5300 (512) 305-8101 The Texas Certification Board of Alcoholism Nuclear Medicine and Drug Abuse Counselors TAADAC Joint Review Committee on Educational (Provider Number 0195-88) Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology 350 South 400 East, Suite 200 Member of: Salt Lake City, Utah 84111-2938 American Association of Community/Junior (801) 364-4310 Colleges Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Emergency Medical Services Texas Public Community/Junior College Commission on Accreditation of Allied Association Health National Commission for Cooperative Education Education Programs American Hotel/Motel Association 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1970 Texas Business Educators Association Chicago, Illinois 60601-2208 Texas Computer Education Association (312) 553-9355 Gulf Coast Intercollegiate Conference Gulf Coast Consortium National Junior College Athletic Association Approval: Galveston College is approved by the Texas Education Agency and has complied with the standards, rules and regulations as prescribed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Accreditation . 2 Special Instructional Areas . .93 College Locations/Map . 3 Workforce Development and Telephone Directory . 5 Continuing Education . .94 President’s Message . 6 Center for Professional Board of Regents . 7 Development . .95 Academic Calendars . .10 College Holidays . .15 Mission and Goals . .17 Cooperative Education . .97 History of the College . .21 Skills Enrichment Center . .98 Galveston College Foundation . .25 Adult Education . .99 Facilities . .26 Distance Education . .99 General Information . .29 Programs of Study . 101 General Admission Information . .34 Degree Programs . 102 General Admissions . .35 Certificate Programs . 103 Special Admissions . .36 Core Curriculum . 104 Fresh Start . .37 Graduate Guarantee . 106 THEA Testing Requirements . .37 Job Skills Competency Guarantee 106 Registration . .42 Overview of Degrees and Tuition and Fees . .44 Certificates . 109 Academic Standards . .49 Program Offerings . 109 Credit for Courses . .49 Course Descriptions . 179 Credit by Examination . .49 College Organization . 243 Course Load . .54 Glossary of Terms . 251 Student Records . .55 Index . 2 Grading System . .56 Graduation Procedures . .62 Student Services . .64 Admissions and Student Records65 Counseling Center . .65 Financial Aid . .68 Veterans Information . .76 Library and Media Services . .78 Student Activities . .79 Student Rights and Responsibilities . .84 4 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY TELEPHONE DIRECTORY These offices may be reached directly by dialing: Admissions . .(409) 944-1230 Bookstore . .(409) 944-1260 Building Bridges to Success Program . .(409) 944-1298 Business and Industry . .(409) 944-1396 Business Office . .(409) 944-1211 Communications Office . .(409) 944-1300 Computer Center . .(409) 944-1356 Continuing Education . .(409) 944-1344 Counseling . .(409) 944-1220 Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Academy . .(409) 944-1264 Culinary Arts . .(409) 944-1304 Emergency Medical Services . .(409) 944-1371 Financial Aid . .(409) 944-1235 Fitness Center . .(409) 944-1308 Health Occupations . .(409) 944-1388 Human Resources . .(409) 944-1280 General and Transfer Studies . .(409) 944-1340 Intercollegiate Athletics . .(409) 944-1315 Library . .(409) 944-1240 Math and Sciences . .(409) 944-1265 Media . .(409) 944-1250 Placement Services . .(409) 944-1225 President’s Office . .(409) 944-1200 Print Center . .(409) 944-1249 Radiologic Health Science . .(409) 740-4014 Research and Planning . .(409) 944-1207 Security . .(409) 944-1364 or 0 Skills Enrichment Center . .(409) 944-1290 Snack Bar (Dug Out) . .(409) 944-1284 Special Services . .(409) 944-1227 Student Activities . .(409) 944-1221 Technical Studies and Career Education . .(409) 944-1330 Vice President for Academic Affairs . .(409) 944-1203 Vice President for Student Services . .(409) 944-1206 Vice President for Administrative Services . .(409) 944-1208 Workforce Education . .(409) 944-1286 5 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE DR. ELVA CONCHA LEBLANC Dr. Elva Concha LeBlanc was appointed President of Galveston College in April of 2001. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Galveston College is your community college. Opened in 1967, Galveston College provides access to a quality education for residents of Galveston Island, Bolivar Penin- sula, and neighboring Chambers and Jefferson Counties. The College provides high- quality learning opportunities and services that allow students in a multicultural community to realize their potential and achieve their dreams. We embrace the life-long learning concept and offer programs and courses that prepare students for successful transfer to four-year institutions and/or prepare them for entry into the workforce. In addition, the College provides Adult Basic Education, GED preparation, ESL instruction and developmental studies that provide a gateway to employment and further education. This catalog highlights the many degree and certificate programs available as well as non-credit instructional programs with a focus on workplace skills or simply for enrichment. Galveston College has numerous partnerships with area colleges and universities (articulation agreements), Independent School Districts (dual enrollment, Tech Prep), and businesses (partnerships) to ensure a seamless transition for students as they meet their educational goals. Everything needed for your success is present, a caring atmosphere, a place which rewards intellectual curiosity and creativity, student oriented faculty and staff, support services, and modern facilities. Welcome to Galveston College: A Beacon of Light Guiding Lifefong Learning. 6 BOARD OF REGENTS BOARD OF REGENTS The Board of Regents of Galveston College are elected at-large by position by resi- dents of the city of Galveston and Bolivar Peninsula. These Regents give unselfishly of their time and represent their constituents for six-year-terms. John E. Walker, John L. Sullivan, Carl E. Kelly, Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Paul Cunningham, M.D. Florentino Gonzalez Phyllis H. Moore F.A. Odom Janice D. Stanton Carroll G. Sunseri 7 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2003 FALL SEMESTER Pre-Enrollment Counseling, Placement Testing and Academic Advising . .June-July-August State THEA Exam . .June 21 Orientation (Required for all new students) . .July 17 Student Athletes Orientation . .July 21 Early Registration . .July 23-24 State THEA Exam . .July 26 Early Registration . .August 5-6 Faculty Workshop (General Assembly-No Registration) . .August 25 Open Registration . .August 26-27-28 Open Registration (Ends at 1:00 p.m.) . .August 29 Labor Day (No Classes – College Closed) . .September 1 Late Registration Continues & Schedule Changes (Classes may be added) . .September 2-3-5 Classes Begin . .September 3 Late Registration (Ends at 1:00 p.m.) . .September 5 Mid-Semester . .October 23 Last Day to File for Fall Graduation . .November 3 College and Career Information Night . .November 3 Last Day to Submit AWF . .November 7 State THEA Exam . .November 8 Last Day to Drop or Totally Withdraw (3:00 p.m.) . .November 21 Thanksgiving Holidays (College closes at 3:00 p.m. on November 26) . .November 27-28 Classes Resume . .December 1 Final Examinations . .December 15-16-17-18 Grades Due by 11:00 a.m.in Admissions Office . .December 19 Semester Ends and College Closes . .December 19 2004 SPRING SEMESTER Pre-Enrollment Counseling, Placement Testing and Academic Advising . .Begins November Orientation (Required for all new students) . .November 11 Early Registration . .November 12-13 Early Registration . .December 3-4 College Re-Opens . .January 5 Faculty Workshop (General Assembly-No Registration) . .January 5 Open Registration . .January 6-8 Open Registration (Ends at 1:00 p.m.) . .January 9 Classes Begin . .January 12 10 ACADEMIC CALENDAR Late Registration Continues & Schedule Changes (Classes may be added) . .January 12-13 Martin Luther King Holiday (No Classes-College Closed) . ...January 19 Last Day to File for Spring Graduation . .March 1 State THEA Exam . .March 6 Mid-Semester . .March 8 Mid-Semester Holidays (No Classes-College Closed) . .March 15-21 Classes Resume . .March 22 Career Month . .April Last Day to Submit AWF . ..
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