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DISCLAIMER

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 dis- crimination (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 viola- tion of Title IX by visiting www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/occr/complaintintro.html or calling 1-800-421-3481. The following persons 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 718-522-9073x2138 [email protected] Human Resources Office 1293 Broadway, 9th Floor New York, NY 10001 (212) 672-6450x1100

EFFECTIVE DATE Volume 27 of the ASA College Catalog is effective as of Summer, 2014. Revised: July 13, 2015. 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ASA MISSION ...... 4 ASA HISTORY ...... 5 ABOUT ASA ...... 6 ADMISSION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ...... 9 STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ...... 13 TUITION, FEES AND REFUND POLICY ...... 26

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ...... 30 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ...... 39 PROGRAMS OF STUDY ...... 49 DIVISION OF ARTS AND SCIENCES ...... 52 DIVISION OF BUSINESS ...... 57 DIVISION OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY ...... 64 DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE ...... 70 DIVISION OF HEALTH DISCIPLINES ...... 72 CONTINUING EDUCATION ...... 81 DISTANCE LEARNING ...... 82 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ...... 84 ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF ...... 110 FACULTY ...... 122 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ...... 136 APPENDICES APPENDIX A: Satisfactory Academic Progress Charts ...... 138 APPENDIX B: Table of Placement Test Scores and Corresponding Remedial Courses ...... 140 4

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. 5

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 criminal justice. 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. 6

ABOUT ASA

Accredit ations 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-  1361 Park Street sociate in Applied Science degrees. All degree and certificate Clearwater, FL 33756 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 indus- Schools (since June 2010). The contact information is as try requirements and pragmatic experience that promotes the follows: acquisition of skills needed to enter the workforce. Under the aegis of five academic divisions, the college offers 11de- 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 the (267) 284-5000  Language Training Program in ESL.  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 7

• Internet Client-Server CERTIFICATE 5103 2-year official rate 19% Application Development 2010 22.4% • PC Client-Server Programming CERTIFICATE 5103 3-year official rate 24.6% Division of Criminal Justice HEGIS 2-year official rate 2009 • Criminal Justice A.A.S. 5505 3-year official rate 37.3%

Division of Health Disciplines HEGIS

• Healthcare Office A.O.S. MEMBERSHIPS Administration 5099 ASA College, its faculty and staff, maintain memberships • Health Information Technology A.A.S. 5213 in the following professional higher education and civic • Massage Therapy A.O.S. 5299 organizations: • Medical Assisting A.O.S. 5214 American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Nursing A.A.S. 5208 • • Admissions Officers • Pharmacy Technology A.O.S. 5201 • American Association of Medical Assistants Medical Office Assisting • CERTIFICATE 5214 with Medical Billing • American College Personnel Association

The shorter certificate programs fully articulate into the de- • American Accounting Association gree programs in their partic­ular field. Detailed descriptions • American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers for each of the above programs are available in this catalog. Basic skills development courses are available in ESL, col- • Association of Computing Machinery lege reading and writing, as well as mathematics. • Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Certificate programs can be completed in two semesters of • Career Colleges Association full-time study. Degree programs can be completed in four • Eastern Association of Student Financial Aid semesters of full time study. Students may select the option Administrators that best suits their short or long-term educational and em- ployment plans. • Foundation for Accounting Education • NAFSA International Educators Association STUDENT RETENTION, • National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) PLACEMENT, GRADUATION, • National Association of Student Financial Aid and cohort default RATES Administrators ASA Graduation Rate as calculated and published by the In- • The New York State Financial Aid Administrators tegrated Postsecondary and Education Data System (IPEDS) Association, Inc. (NYSFAAA) of the National Center for Evaluation Statistics is 32% for • National Business Educators Association the 2010 cohort. • National Career Development Association (NCDA} The College’s graduation and placement rates for each pro- gram of study, are published on the ASA Website. Go to • National Association of College and Employers (NACE} http://www.asa.edu/disclosure.asp to download this informa- • National Student Employment Association tion. • Teachers of English as a Second Language ASA College Cohort Default rates as calculated and pub- lished by the U.S. Department of Education are: FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT ASA College has two New York City locations: the Main FISCAL YEAR RATE TYPE RATE Campus in downtown Brooklyn and the Extension Center in Manhattan/Herald Square area. ASA College provides ex- 2-year official rate 5.6% tensive stu­dent support services that include counseling in 2011 academic and non­-academic areas, unlimited tutorials, place- 3-year projected rate 6.3% ment and career services, and a com­prehensive externship 8 ABOUT ASA

program. To provide students with maximum access, these B52, B61, B67, and B75. 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 The Brooklyn Campus is situated in the borough’s bustling center and a clinical performance laboratory. About 20 min- down­town MetroTech district, surrounded by major world utes by subway from the Brooklyn campus, this site occu- banks and brokerage companies, not far from Brooklyn Bor- pies 7 floors located at 1293 Broadway (at the corner of 34th ough Hall. It occupies 110,395 square feet of prime space, Street). 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 Library and Resource Center, a state-of-the-art Writing Cen- The following bus lines also stop nearby: M5, M7, M16, M32 ter, the Testing Center and a student lounge. The main build- and M34. Express buses from the five boroughs also stop ings on this campus are located at 81 Willoughby Street, 151 near this campus. Lawrence Street, and 383 Pearl Street. The New Jersey Transit Path Train station at 34th Street is The closest subway stations to all three buildings are: Hoyt- within short walking distance. Several private garages are Schermerhorn Street on the 2, 3, and G lines; Borough Hall within walking distance of the center. 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, 9

ADMISSION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

ADMISSIONS OVERVIEW The program in English as a Second Language at ASA Col- lege offers five levels of ESL. It is extensive and covers all Applicants to all ASA programs undergo a selection process necessary skill areas: reading, writing (including grammar), that focuses on basic skills assessment. In evaluating candi- pronunciation and diction, communication (listening and dates, ASA looks for motivation and maturity, the potential oral skills). (A table of placement tests and corresponding to grow and develop, as well as evidence that applicants can remedial courses is in Appendix B of the catalog). benefit from the challenging education offered by the college. Above all, ASA seeks motivated students who choose to be Applicants who have successfully completed credit-bearing active learners and want to relate their academic studies to courses in English Composition and Math courses from a their occupational objectives. regionally accredited college may be exempt from the place- ment tests. They should supply an official transcript from Admissions decisions are made without regard to age, gender, their previous college(s) and complete the “Basic Skills Test race, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, physical capa- Exemption Request” form. bility, marital or parental status, or sexual orientation. Applicants for Healthcare Office Administration program HOW TO APPLY TO ASA must also take a typing test to determine whether there is need for remedial courses in keyboarding. Interview: Applicants who live within commuting distance to ASA must be interviewed by an admissions associate. In Applicants for the Nursing program must submit their scores addition to discussing education and career goals, applicants for the NLN pre-entrance examination. learn about admission requirements, programs of study, ca- After The Tests: Applicants meet with admissions associate reer planning, financial aid programs, student support servi- to clarify their academic and career goals, review the test re- ces, and registration procedures. sults and obtain answers to additional questions. Applicants and their families may request a bilingual admis- After Being Admitted to ASA: Students meet with the Reg- sions associate from ASA’s multilingual admissions staff. istrar to receive schedule for classes. To ensure successful Application for Admission: Candidates for admission must transition to college level work, students will be scheduled complete an application, submit a high school transcript re- for non- credit ESL or remedial courses based on the results quest form, and pay the non-refundable application fee. All of their placement tests. Students needing more than one re- supporting documents become the permanent possession of medial course are advised to attempt no more than 12 credits ASA and will not be returned. in their first semester. Placement Tests: Applicants are required to take the COM- Entrance Requirements and Qualifications to Enroll into PASS placement tests administered by ASA, to determine if Nursing Program (RN): there is a need for remedial course work in reading, writing, Applicants with high school diplomas or GED must pass mathematics or English as a Second Language. International placement test with no remedial classes or have acceptable applicants who are non-native speakers of English, or appli- college transfer credits in English Composition and College cants who graduated from a high school in a foreign country Math. are required to take a placement test to determine the neces- sary level of ESL remediation needed. The ESL Placement Applicants with foreign high school diplomas must pass ESL test can be waived if the applicant passed TOEFL or IELTS. test with level E and math placement test with no remedial (The table of passing scores is included in Appendix B of this classes or have acceptable college transfer credits in English catalog). The applicant will have to take the regular COM- Composition and College Math. PASS placement tests administered by ASA. The following students are unconditionally entitled to take Passing Scores: NLN exam: 1. High school graduates with average 80% or above or TOEFL IELTS GPA 3.0 or above. Paper-based Computer-based Internet-based 500 197 71 5.5 10 ADMISSION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

2. Applicants with high school diplomas or GED and college Applicants who have previously attended any comparably credits with GPA 3.0 or above. accredited post-secondary institution may be able to trans- 3. Applicants with high school diplomas or GED and fer courses comparable in content and length to ASA within either a Baccalaureate or Associate degree with GPA 3.0 or the disciplines offered at the college. Students are required to above. complete a minimum of 50% of the courses in the program at The following students will be eligible to take NLN exam un- ASA. Transfer credit will be evaluated once an official copy der certain conditions: of the previous college transcript is received. A transcript is considered to be official when stamped with the official 1. Applicants with High School Diploma or GED and no college seal, signed by the appropriate college official and college credits should take 2 semesters at ASA and earn received directly by ASA’s Registrar’s Office in a sealed en- GPA 3.0 or above. velope. Catalog and course descriptions may be requested as 2. Applicants with high school diplomas or GED and well. Associate degrees from ASA with GPA below 3.0 should take 1 semester at ASA and accumulate GPA 3.0 or above Students may not be excused from taking placement exami- in order to qualify to take NLN exam. nations unless the Registrar’s office has an official transcript at the time of registration. Applicants are strongly encour- Applicants should produce official college transcripts from aged to complete the transfer credit evaluation process prior all previously attended colleges. to registration to avoid any potential scheduling and financial Additional requirements for nursing students are detailed in aid problems. ASA’s Nursing Handbook. As program length and semester schedules are determined PROOF OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION by the number of remedial courses the student must take as a result of their placement test scores, it is the responsibility OR ITS EQUIVALENT (GED) of an applicant to provide all the necessary documentation in Acceptable forms of proof include, but are not limited to, the a timely manner. original or copies of the following: Transfer credits will be considered for individual courses for • a high school diploma or transcript. If this document is not in English, the applicant must provide an official trans- which a grade of “C” or better has been achieved. Courses lation. If the names on the diploma (or transcript) and on may be eligible for transfer within the following time con- the ASA application are different, the applicant must straints since previous study was completed: provide official documentation (such as a marriage • Introductory Courses (Codes 100-110) 10 years license) where both names appear; • All Arts and Sciences Courses 10 years • college transcript stating that the basis of admission was • Courses With Codes 115 and higher 5 years high school graduation; • Career Development Course Non-transferable • attainment of a GED; (CDV 100) from other institutions • U.S. Department of Defense DD-214 form that indicates • Career Development Course graduation from high school. (CDV 100) taken at ASA 5 years • The Nursing program requires submission of a high school Nursing students who transfer college credits must have diploma and official high school transcript demonstrating earned a grade of 2.5 (C+ or better) in transferable courses. a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) or better. Additionally, students enrolled in the Medical Assisting pro- ASA does not currently admit new applicants who have not gram may transfer credits into their major only from CAA- yet earned a high school diploma or its equivalent under the HEP-accredited degree-granting institutions. ATB determination. Only students, who attended ASA prior to July 1, 2012 and received financial aid, will be allowed to ASA may accept transfer credits from colleges and universi- apply for reentry in order to complete their program of study. ties outside of the USA for similar, verifiable, credit-bearing coursework. However, it is the student’s responsibility to pro- TRANSFER STUDENTS & vide the Registrar’s office with official transcripts accompa- ADVANCED STANDING nied by official translation and course-by-course evaluation APPLICANTS of the courses in the transcripts by a recognized credential evaluation agency, e.g. WES. Nursing students cannot trans- A transfer student is a student who has previously attended fer any nursing, anatomy and physiology, or microbiology another degree-granting post-secondary institution and has courses. successfully completed at least one credit-bearing course. ADMISSION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 11

ASA acknowledges that alternative methods of learning are on or after January 1, 1957, must provide written proof of essential to the growing demands of the modern students adequate immunization records against measles, mumps, where educational needs might not be met by attending a tra- and rubella. Acceptable proof of immunity consists of a ditional institution. To that end, ASA may award academic certificate of immunization signed and stamped by a physi- credits evaluated on an individual basis for nationally rec- cian or licensed health care provider that documents measles, ognized advanced placement examinations such as CLEP, mumps, and rubella immunity within 30 days. DANTE and /or Excelsior College (Regents) exams. Stu- If a student is exempt because of age, medical reasons, or dents may also be awarded credits for verifiable IT industry religious belief, he/she must submit a certificate of immu- standard certifications obtained from nationally recognized nization exemption to the Registrar’s Office, within 30 days organizations such as Microsoft, CISCO, and Sun Systems, of starting an ASA program. (This policy is not applicable to etc. The request should be submitted to the Division Chair- students in ASA’s Nursing program.) Proof of immunization, person for further evaluation. exemption, or record of first dosage of MMR vaccination is ASA awards exemption credit for its Freshman Skills Semi- a condition for registration and class attendance. Residents nar if the applicant has successfully completed at least one of ASA’s student housing are also required to show proof of semester of credit-bearing courses at another regionally ac- meningitis vaccination prior to obtaining student housing. credited institution. ASA College does not award academic Students who do not provide documentation of full MMR credit for life/work experience. vaccination within the first 30 days of their semester will be THE INTERNATIONAL prohibited from attending classes and are subject to admin- istrative withdrawal. Complete information on this require- APPLICANT ADMISSION ment is included in the admissions decision packet. PROCESS Under authorization from the U.S. Department of Homeland STATEMENT OF HEALTH Security, ASA admits and enrolls non-immigrant (interna- REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICAL tional) students. International applicants are required to: ASSISTING, MASSAGE THERAPY AND • Complete the Application for International Student NURSING STUDENTS Admission. Prior to the end of the first semester, every student admit- • Meet ASA College admission requirements. ted to the Medical Assisting, Massage Therapy and Nursing • Provide evidence of high school and, if applicable, college programs must be vaccinated against Hepatitis B. In addition, education. Such evidence may include copies of the awards applicants for Nursing and Massage Therapy programs are (diplomas, certificates, degrees) or a notarized copy of required to provide the following: high school transcript or academic record. Documents that 1. Submit annually written proof of current health examina- are not in English must be accompanied by a certified tion with PPD screening test translation. 2. Immunization titres must be submitted prior to registration • Demonstrate that they have sufficient funds to pay for all in the first semester. educational and living expenses. 3. For the Massage Therapy program, drug screening may International applicants who submit the required materials also be required. and meet admissions requirements are issued an I-20 Form (Certificate of Eligibility for Non-Immigrant (F-1) Student Status for Academic and Language Students). STUDENT DISABILITY SERVICES ADMISSIONS Applicants with F-1 student status are admitted as matriculat- PROCEDURE ed students only and must attend ASA full-time. International students are encouraged to enroll in a medical insurance plan ASA College will provide reasonable accommodations to and must arrange for their own housing. Student financial aid qualified, enrolled students with documented disabilities. Af- is not available for international students. ter student need is determined, reasonable accommodations will be provided on an individualized basis. STUDENT IMMUNIZATION A reasonable accommodation is a modification, or adjust- REQUIREMENT ment, to instructional methods and/or a course, program, ser- In accordance with New York State Public Health Law, Sec- vice, activity, or facility that enables a qualified student with tion 2165, all students attending ASA College who were born a disability to have equal opportunity. An equal opportunity 12 ADMISSION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

means an opportunity to attain the same level of performance certificate program. Degree and certificate requirements for or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges as are available to a matriculating students remain in effect from their first semes- similarly-situated student without a disability. ter at ASA until they graduate. Matriculated students are also given priority in class enrollment. They may attend classes The following procedures have been implemented to ensure on a part-time (1 to 11 credits per semester) or full-time (12 that any student with a disability is given the opportunity to or more credits per semester) basis and schedule their classes receive reasonable accommodations. during the days, evenings or weekends. In order to be eli- 1. During the admissions process, the applicant identifies gible for federal or state financial aid, a student must be ma- that he/she has a disability. The prospective student is self- triculated. identified to the Director of Student Disability Services for an intake. NON-MATRICULATED STUDENTS 2. The Director will refer the prospective student to a Non-matriculated status is granted to any student who is reg- professional for a diagnostic evaluation. This professional istered for credit-bearing courses but has not been admitted could be a psychologist, psychiatrist, ophthalmologist, or into a degree or certificate program. Students with a non-de- certified audiologist. gree status may transfer their credits to a degree or certificate 3. The Office of Student Disability Services will review the program by completing an application for status change with documentation and notify the student if he/she is eligible the Office of Admissions. Non-matriculated students are not for accommodations. eligible for student financial aid. 4. The Office of Student Disability Services will consult VISITING STUDENTS with the Director of Students Services to determine whether the College can provide the accommodations for Students in attendance at other colleges who wish to take the prospective student. courses at ASA may enroll as visiting students. They must submit to the Office of Admissions an official letter certify- 5. Once the student is admitted and enrolled, the Office of ing that they are in good academic standing at their home Student Disability Services will send written notification college and have permission to take a course(s) at ASA. The to the student’s professors stating the required visiting student status is valid for one semester. accommodations for their classes. 6. All students with a disability will be given reasonable READMITTED STUDENTS accommodations in and outside of the classroom. Former matriculated students who wish to resume their stud- ies at ASA may request readmission by completing a new ADMISSIONS DEFERRAL application for admission, reentry appeal application and, if If a student was accepted to ASA but cannot attend the cur- necessary, providing supporting documentation regarding rent semester, he/she can defer admission by writing to the the circumstances that resulted in discontinuance or inter- Vice President for Admissions and Marketing. ruption of studies. While readmission candidates may not have to resubmit copies of records already on file, their prior Letters of deferral must include the applicant’s name, social tuition balance and/ or student loans status must be cleared security number, program, semester of application or accep- before their application may be considered. tance, reason for deferral, and the semester to which the ap- plicant would like to defer. Admission may be deferred up to A student’s request for readmission will be reviewed by the one year (three academic semesters including summer) from Committee on Re-entry Appeals within 30 calendar days of the semester of application. After one year, a new application its receipt. If readmission is granted, the student will be re- (including the application fee) will be required. Students who quired to: attend other academic institutions in the interim must reapply 1. meet the provisions of the catalog that is in effect on the for admission. date of readmission and 2. adhere to any stipulations regarding readmission to col- FOUR CATEGORIES OF lege. ADMISSION STATUS MATRICULATED STUDENTS Matriculated status is granted to students who are accepted into, and recognized as working toward, an ASA degree or 13

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 eli- gible for awards from multiple sources if they attend ASA on at least a half-time basis. APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL 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- gibility, application requirements, and available sources. To participates in federal, state, and institutional student finan- 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- paid with interest. It allows students to postpone repayment FEDERAL AID ELIGIBILITY 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: 14 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 or- der 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 non-credit remedial course is allowed per semester for the • Be enrolled at least half time as a regular student in 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 TAP 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.

See the Satisfactory Academic Progress Charts at the end term. Students whose first language is English will take the COMPASS ATB test. of this Catalog. Required passing scores: Writing = 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 stan- dards 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 se- used for all applicants, the resulting expected contribution mester 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 15

stances unique to the family (e.g. unusually high medical ESTIMATED 2014-15 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 2014-2015 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 combina- tion of grants, scholarships and loans, to meet the basic cost Tuition & Fees $ 12,154.00 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) $ 4,452.00

FINANCIAL AID PACKAGE Books and Supplies $ 1,500.00 The system of financing education with a combination of Personal $ awards from all of the programs for which a student is eli- 5,880.00 gible is called “packaging.” While limited funding makes it Transportation $ 896.00 impossible for ASA College to meet applicant’s full demon- strated need, the Financial Aid Office attempts, when possi- ble, to meet most of the applicant’s financial need by offering Total Estimated Expenses $ 24,882.00 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 AND the applicant’s parents. ALL OFF-CAMPUS EXPENSES Generally, financial aid funds are allocated first to meet the Tuition & Fees $ 12,154.00 basic cost of a student’s education (tuition, fees, and books). If funding permits, other living expenses are addressed. Need Home Maintenance $ 14,841.00 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 $ 5,880.00 contribute toward the students’ cost of attendance. Transportation $ 896.00

Total Estimated Expenses $ 35,271.00

Note: Students are responsible for the purchase of their own text- books 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. 16 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 However, if the ISIR has inconsistencies (such as differenc- an award notification from HESC, which states either the 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 17

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 spe- cific 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 aca- demic 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. citi- zens 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 2014-2015 award year, the maximum award is $5,730.00. 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. 18 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 19

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 employ- ment 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 mini- mum 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 applica- tions 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, 2015 for the 2014-15 Academic Year. After this date HESC will not be processing any applications for the said year and any awards esti- mated on the student’s Eligibility Notice with become null and void. 20 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, fire- fighter, 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. The fol- lowing 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.

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. STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 21

Other factors which are considered include essays, recommendations and interviews. The Arthur J. Hidalgo Memorial Scholarship(s) covers full tuition costs, is awarded once a year in the Fall 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 with an ASA Admissions 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 the FALL 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

Description The following visa holders, their spouses or children are eligible to apply for a merit based Inter- national Student Scholarships:

- International Student (F-1 visa), - Diplomatic and other government officials and employees A( visa category), - International trade and investors (E visa), - Representatives to international organizations and their employees (G visa), - Temporary workers (H visa), - Representatives of foreign media (I visa), - Exchange visitors (J visa), - Intracompany transferees (L visa), - Individuals with extraordinary abilities (O visa), - Temporary religious workers (R visa). The scholarships can cover up to fifty percent of tuition costs and are renewable for each of the stu- dent’s subsequent semesters. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in order to qualify for subsequent semester awards.

Award Amount Fifty percent of the semester tuition charges. Application Procedure The application process requires a review of the student’s high school/college grade point aver- age, 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. 22 STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

THE 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 recommen- dation. 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.

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.

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. STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 23

Award Amount Student 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 Associate, 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 regula- tions. 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, fees, and books during one aca- demic year. Each scholarship may vary, based on the actual cost of tuition, books, 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 stand- ing is required for continued eligibility. Partial Scholarship: usually covers 50% of the student’s tuition, fees, and books, 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.

THE ASA College AMERICAN DREAMERS SCHOLARSHIP

Description ASA College offers a scholarship to undocumented students who are not eligible to receive finan- cial aid under federal and state law and who have graduated from a US or foreign high school, or obtained a GED. 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/reme- dial 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. 24 STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

THE PRE-NURSING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP

Description The Pre-Nursing Program Scholarship (PNP) has been established to provide scholarships to de- serving 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 follow- ing 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 75% or be in the top 45% of their class. Official High School transcript must be presented as proof of the above achieve- ments 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.

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 of the scholarship – Fall 2014 semester. STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 25

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 aca- demic 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 The federal government or ASA College may randomly se- aid eligibility determination. All documents submitted in support of an 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 2014-2015 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, 2014-2015 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. 26

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 $ 22.00 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 27

CHARGES RELATED TO SPECIFIC The Graduation Fee covers the cost of student diplomas or PROGRAMS: certificates, the processing of the foregoing documents and related records, the graduation ceremony, caps and gowns, CMA Examination / AAMA Membership Fee (charged in the last semester) $ 125.00 and membership in the college’s Alumni Association for the year immediately following graduation. Payment of the $ Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) 105.00 graduation fee is obligatory for all students completing their EKG Technician Certification (CET) $ 105.00 degree or certificate requirements and is not contingent upon Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Exam the graduate’s participation in the graduation ceremony. (CCMA) - charged in the last semester $ 149.00 The Official Transcript Fee provides for the cost of handling Registered Medical Assisting Certification $ and mailing transcripts of academic records. Exam (RMA) - charged in the last semester 110.00 Comprehensive Assessment Fee $ 500.00 Diplomas can be mailed to students for a fee of $10 if the student makes a request in writing and provides a street ad- Medical Lab Coat $ (this amount can change without notice) 45.00 dress, not a post office box. Medical Scrubs Uniform Charge $ 100.00 Medical Lab Fee is applicable only to students in the AOS Medical Lab Fee: per Lab $ 50.00 degree program in Medical Assisting. It is charged in the semesters where students are registered for the clinical lab Nursing Lab Fee: per semester $ 200.00 courses.

Network Lab Fee: per semester $ Medical scrubs are required for students in the Allied Health (non refundable) 100.00 programs. Two sets will be provided for each student at the First Aid,CPR and AED $ 75.00 beginning of their programs. Massage Therapy Equipment Fee: per semester charge $ 300.00 Network lab fees are applicable to students who are regis- tered for the Associate of Occupational Studies in Network Administration and Security or for the Certificate program in The Application Fee is a non-refundable fee which repre- Computer Support Specialist. sents the cost of admission processing for all full-time and First Aid,CPR and AED fee will be charged to all Medical part-time students upon their first admission to the college. Assisting and Massage Therapy students in their second se- The Registration Fee is a non-refundable fee charged for mester. registration. Massage Therapy Equipment Fee is applicable only to stu- The Late Registration Fee is a non-refundable fee charged dents in the Massage Therapy program. This fee is charged after the official registration period has ended. For continuing every semester and is used to cover equipment, technology, students, it is charged after the end of the designated registra- and supply usage. This fee is non-refundable. tion period in the 12th and 13th week of any given semester. Nursing lab fee includes coverage for lab costs. - For new students, the late registration fee is charged begin Comprehensive Assessment fee includes resources for ning the first day of a session (day, evening, weekend). It nursing course work, assessment of student progress and does not apply to courses being added to an existing schedule. NCLEX-RN review course. The Add/Drop Fee is assessed in any semester in which a Printing Fee is charged to all students, every semester. This student adds a course, changes from one course to another, fee covers the first 400 pages of printing per semester. Any or changes from one section to another after registration has printing after the first 400 sheets will incur an additional been completed. charge. Ten cents will be charged for each additional black The Returned Check Fee provides for the collection and and white page and fifteen cents will be charged for each ad- processing of checks returned unpaid by banks. ditional color page. The Technology Fee is a dedicated fee charged to all stu- Tuition deposits, while non-refundable, are applied to the dents. The fee is committed to fund technology and equip- payment of tuition. An unused tuition deposit may be applied ment and is non-refundable. to the payment of tuition for a one-year period inclusive of The Externship Liability Insurance Fee is required of all the semester for which the tuition deposit was made. students when registering for courses that include any field • Students who have registered for classes but do not plan to work, practicum or off-campus laboratory experiences. Once attend classes during the semester must officially withdraw an off-site externship has begun, the fee is non-refundable before the first day of classes or they may be liable for and covers students in cases of liability claims arising while payment of tuition and fees. performing their duties. All externship courses require this • Students who are delinquent in paying tuition or fees are fee. 28 TUITION, FEES AND REFUND POLICY

not permitted to register for the next semester and/or dent. Funds from any source may be used by the college for obtain transcripts and other records until all financial payment of any and all deferred or outstanding charges. obligations have been met. It is the student’s responsibility to follow through on all fi- nancial aid paperwork to ensure timely completion of the SCHEDULE TUITION process. In cases where payment of tuition and/or other ADJUSTMENT charges is overdue, the college reserves the right to employ Effective Spring 2014 semester, all full time students will be the services of collection agencies and/or attorneys. In that eligible for a 15% tuition adjustment if their schedule fits the event, the student shall be liable for an additional sum rep- following hours: resenting interest and cost of collection including reasonable attorneys’ fees of one third of the balance in default at the Monday - Thursday 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm time of collection. Students are also advised that their aca- Friday 1:00 pm to 10:30 pm demic records will be obstructed prior to the end of the se- mester if all charges are not paid. Grades and transcripts will Any coursework taken outside these hours will automatically be withheld until full payment is made. disqualify students from receiving the tuition adjustment. Students must complete the semester and meet the satisfacto- ry academic progress requirements to receive this adjustment. RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS The tuition adjustment will be posted as credit to each quali- WHEN A STUDENT WITHDRAWS fied student’s account. If the posted credit is larger than the ASA College is required by the Higher Education Amend- student’s current liability, the resulting credit balance (up to ments of 1998, Public Law 105-244 (the Amendments of the amount of the adjustment) will be issued to the student as 1998) to comply with the “Return of Title IV funds” for any a refund. Students should retain copies of their class sched- student receiving Title IV funds who withdraws from any of ule. They may need to present these copies to the Student our programs. This requirement does not dictate an institu- Accounts Office upon request. tional refund policy. ASA College’s refund policy will follow This program may be changed or terminated at any time at the explanation of the “Return of Title IV Funds.” the discretion of ASA Administration. A statutory schedule is used to determine the amount of Title IV funds a student has earned as of the date he or she ceas- TUITION PAYMENT PLAN es attendance. The amount of Title IV Program assistance As a convenience to its students, ASA College offers a tuition earned is based on the amount of time the student spent in payment plan. It allows students to defer payment of 50 per- academic attendance; it has no relationship to the student’s cent of the amount due to the college until the midpoint of incurred institutional charges. Because these requirements the semester. Amounts due from a previous semester must be deal only with Title IV funds, the order of return of unearned paid before a student can subscribe to a subsequent semes- funds no longer includes funds from sources other than Title ter’s tuition payment plan. IV. TUITION PAYMENT, DEFERRAL Up through the 60% point in each payment period (semester) at ASA, a pro rata schedule is used to determine the amount AND COLLECTION of Title IV funds the student has earned at the time of with- All students are required to pay tuition and all appropriate drawal. After the 60% point in the payment period, a student fees at the time of registration. However, students who qual- has earned 100% of his or her Title IV funds. ify for financial assistance or loans from state federal or pri- vate agencies are permitted to defer these payments until the DETERMINATION OF WITHDRAWAL receipt of such financial aid, but in no case beyond the end Once ASA has determined that a student has withdrawn, the of the semester. last day of recorded attendance or academically related activ- ity is used to determine the amount of Title IV funds the stu- Personal checks are accepted at the discretion of the College. dent has earned. There are several types of withdrawals. For Individual abuse of this policy may lead to non-acceptance example, if a student provides official notification in writ- of a personal check. ing to the Registrar, the date of ASA’s determination would A tuition payment deferral is a privilege extended to a student be the same as the student’s written notification. For a stu- by the college and can be withdrawn at the discretion of the dent who withdraws without providing official notification college. In addition, if a third party payment is not received, to the college, ASA will determine the withdrawal date no ASA reserves the right to demand full payment from the stu- later than 30 days after the end of the payment period (term). TUITION, FEES AND REFUND POLICY 29

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

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

Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 9 am to 9 pm Hours: Monday-Friday: 9 am to 6 pm Saturday: 10 am to 2 pm (Brooklyn) 9 am to 5 pm (Manhattan) Sunday: 9 am to 5 pm (Manhattan) The Office of Student Disability Services (SDS) provides as- sistance and information to students with documented dis- Every new student is assigned a dedicated ASA advisor who abilities. This office will arrange accommodations as provid- functions as a mentor throughout his/her stay at the college. ed under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Advisors work with students to identify and achieve their the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. These goals. They also provide direction to students who are ex- accommodations will provide equal access to academic and periencing academic difficulties or want to pursue indepen- campus programs and activities for all students. dent avenues of inquiry beyond the content of their current The Office of Student Disability Services will provide stu- courses. dents, faculty and staff with assistance and information on is- For many students, the primary obstacle to success is per- sues of access and participation for students with disabilities sonal or financial. Advisors are equally capable of helping at ASA College. It will also provide services and support that resolve these types of problems and can make referrals to promote educational equity for students with disabilities. As- appropriate sources for assistance. sistance includes arranging accommodations necessary for students with disabilities to pursue their education. While every ASA faculty and staff member is concerned with the success and well-being of each student, the student’s ad- The responsibilities of the Office of Student Disability Ser- visor is often in the best position to understand student needs vices include the following: and concerns. • Determine eligibility for academic accommodation based Every student should use his or her advisor as a personal re- upon a review of the submitted documentation. source and rely on this mentor’s experiences and expertise to • Assure that students receive the appropriate accommoda- help achieve the student’s own goals and objectives. tions. The Advisement Office makes every effort to inform students • Assure that students interact with faculty members when of curriculum requirements, especially those relating to pre- appropriate. requisite courses. The Office’s extensive student support ser- vices are designed mainly to assist students in fulfilling these • Promote self-awareness, self-determination and self-advo- requirements. cacy to provide opportunities for academic success through partnership with students, faculty, and staff. Though continuity of advisement is important, students may, within reason, elect to change their advisor at any time. • Develop strategies to negotiate campus life. • Assist the student in the determination of appropriate ac- commodations and auxiliary aids. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES 31

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 qual- ified 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. 32 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. Documentation Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: 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 Worker. DSM-IV criteria for ADHD; report summary and rationales for accommodations using evidence from the evaluation. • Psychologist/Psychiatrist/Certified Social Worker: Professionals considered acceptable for evaluating ADHD Emotional Disability. 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 33

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

Office 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 popula- tion. 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 ses- sions) 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 34 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 their financial aid package. Medical Assisting students are re- LIBRARIES quired 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 at the Ex- LABS tension Center Library on the Manhattan campus serve the needs of the College’s educational programs by providing additional resources which support the many programs and Manhattan Campus: 1293 Broadway (1 Herald Sq.); courses offered as well as enhancing student learning in as- 875 6th Avenue; - Brooklyn Campus: sociated fields. The libraries’ collection of over 11,000 physi 151 Lawrence Street; cal titles or 19,000 volumes, over 150,000 electronic books, 383 Pearl Street; and 31 full text electronic databases support all disciplines. In addition, periodicals, professional journals, and internet access provide major academic resources. The library main- ASA students have access to state-of-the-art computer and tains web pages which provide easy access to the library networking laboratories, where many of the courses are resources. Copy machines, televisions, computers and WiFi taught. Students have the opportunity to practice the course are available for student use. Both libraries are enhanced by material and increase hands-on skills. All these labs are study carrels, group tables and computer workstations. ASA’s equipped with industry standard, fast computers with inter- MLS librarians provide a wide range of services to faculty, net connectivity, and have all required software applications, staff and students, including reference help to find informa- utilities and simulation programs installed and ready for use. tion for research papers; assistance with electronic library re- At both locations, labs are open Monday through Friday dur- sources; and workshops on a variety of information subjects. ing regular class hours. On weekends, labs remain open in the Manhattan location. The ASA library was 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 or 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 35

MEDICAL LABS examine, evaluate, and refine the Student Organization and explore ways of attaining maximum student participation in Manhattan appropriate college activities. Campus: 1293 Broadway (1 Herald Sq.), 6th fl.; Brooklyn Campus: 383 Pearl Street; CLUBS AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES Hours: Monday-Friday: 9 am to 10 pm ASA offers students a variety of activities that complement Saturday: 9 am to 2 pm (Manhattan) 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 extraordi- nary 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 Campus: 1293 Broadway (1 Herald Sq.), 5th fl.; Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 10 am to 6 pm Brooklyn Campus: 151 Lawrence Street, 2nd fl.;

Hours: Flexible Schedule Students can compete in intercollegiate athletics while at- tending ASA as full-time students. ASA offers 19 intercolle- giate programs as a Division One member in the National Ju- Every year, students vote in a college-wide election to se- nior 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- 36 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.; Athletics brings a multitude of positive factors to an institu- Campus: Tel: (718)522-9800 tion of higher education. These positive factors range from Hours: Monday-Friday: 9 am to 7 pm enrollment, type of student, retention, graduation rates, ac- ademic 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, regard- ing 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 1293 Broadway (1 Herald Sq.), 4th fl.; 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 (test- ing services tab). Students should also contact their division 69% of ASA’s Class of 2012-2013 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 2012 - July 2013 graduates who actively pursued and obtained employment. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES 37

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 as- pects of off-campus employment. It is the responsibility of the in- dividual to research the integrity of the organization to which they are applying. The Career Services and Alumni Development Office does not guar- antee 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, appli- cants 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 indus- try, 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 se- curity and cameras on every floor, has a weight room, and Direct TV and Internet connections in every room. The sub- way 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. 38 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. 39

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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. 40 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 in- stitutions 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 dem- onstrate 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 any unit of the College. REGISTRATION 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. Late registration is permitted for students who have com- ASA strictly prohibits the illegal possession, use, or distribu- pleted all requirements and are in good academic standing. tion of drugs and alcohol by students on College property The College reserves the right to cancel courses or scheduled and at College-sponsored events. Any person found in vio- sections of courses at its discretion. lation of these rules is subject to all applicable legal action ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 41

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, re- sponsibility 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 and their division chairperson. If a student does not attend While the college recognizes that many students work at least a course consecutively during the first four weeks of a se- part-time in order to meet their expenses during the academic mester, the college reserves the right to withdraw/drop the year, studies indicate that students’ academic performance student from that course. Moreover, the college reserves the suffers if they work more than 20 hours per week while tak- right to dismiss a student after four (4) consecutive weeks of ing twelve credits or more in any given semester. Therefore, non-attendance in all of his/her classes. Students are not per- the college recommends that a full-time student not work mitted to record classroom lectures or discussions without more than 20 hours per week. If personal financial consid- written authorization from the Division Chair. erations render that impractical, then it is recommended that 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. Students taking online courses through ASA’s Distance The recommended ratio of credits to hours of work is indi- Learning program must be aware of alternate attendance re- cated in the table below: quirements 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, students are required to participate regularly in the online dis- 15+ 20 cussions through which their instructors record attendance. * 12 25 Consequently, these synchronous and asynchronous sessions 9 30 serve as an integral part of online education and missing 6 Work full-time sessions have significant negative effects on grades and/or * Not recommended in the first semester, especially with remedial the student’s continued participation in the course. Students courses. absent from these sessions are entirely responsible for mak- ing up missed work. Students absent for more than one week ATTENDANCE have the responsibility of reporting their absences to their online instructor, advisor and Distance Learning Director. 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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 LETTER QUALITY break in the student’s program. A student who is granted an NUMBER EQUIVALENT GRADE INDEX approved leave of absence remains in an in-school status for 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 C 70-74 2.0 purposes. D 65-69 1.0 ASA will grant an approved leave of absence (LOA) under EC Exempt Credit 0.0 the following conditions: F Below 65 0.0 FR Fail Repeat 0.0 • Leaves must be requested by submitting a completed 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 - S Satisfactory - • Student must complete a semester in order to request a leave in the following semester. TC Transfer Credits 0.0 U Unsatisfactory - Leaves will be granted at the conclusion of a semester and • UR Unsatisfactory - Repeat - must be requested no later than the end of an add/drop W Withdrawal - period of the semester for which the leave is to be granted. WF* Withdrawal - Failing 0.0 • Leaves are limited to one semester in a twelve-month WP* Withdrawal - Passing - period. 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 The minimum passing grade for all courses is 65 percent current semester. Note: Effective June 1, 2015, the passing grade for all Nursing courses (with NUR course codes) will be “B”. CHANGE OF SCHEDULE The GPA is determined by multiplying the credit points Occasionally, students need to make a change in the schedule (for example, “B+” = 3.5) by the number of credit hours for of courses for which they have registered. In order to drop or each course. Total the credit hours attempted, total the credit add a course, completely withdraw, or move from one sec- points, and divide the latter by the former. tion to another of the same course, students must consult their advisor. All changes must be officially recorded by the Reg- istrar’s Office as soon as they occur. Withdrawal from one or FINAL GRADE COMPONENTS more courses may affect some, or possibly all, financial aid Final course grades are calculated based upon components awards. such as final and midterm examinations, projects, assign- ments, class participation and extra-credit reports. Individual ADDING OR DROPPING A instructors may factor in additional components depending COURSE 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 Students must complete all course requirements by the due the second week of regular classes. Students may drop or dates set by the instructor for their work to be included in the withdraw from registered courses prior to the beginning of computation of the final grade. the seventh week of the semester to receive a “W” grade. ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 43

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 graded coursework. If the instructor does not submit a grade final and non-appealable. 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. 44 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

COLLEGE GRIEVANCE decision. This stage of the grievance procedure will be com- pleted 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 stu- dent 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 employ- ee) 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  1361 Park Street written statement from the student, the Chair of the Griev- Clearwater, FL 33756 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 45

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 demon- After a student’s change of program request is approved, the strate satisfactory academic progress after the Financial Aid student will be required to meet the provisions as stipulated Warning or the Financial Aid Probationary periods may be dismissed. They will be given an opportunity to attend the in the ASA catalog that is in effect at the time of the program change and to satisfy any outstanding tuition and fee charges college without financial aid eligibility. 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 ACADEMIC 1. A qualitative measure of academic progress which is SATISFACTORY 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, 46 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

will not be allowed to enroll into another program from the maximum timeframe for students enrolled in a 63-credit de- one in which they were enrolled at the end of the FAP. gree program is 94 credits (63 X 1.5 = 94.5 which is rounded down to 94) and in a 68-credit degree program is 102 credits. Responsibility for determining whether students meet pub- lished requirements at the end of each evaluation period rests with the Satisfactory Academic Progress Review Committee. PROGRAM-SPECIFIC Grades earned for all courses are recorded for each student MINIMUM PROGRESS and cumulative grade point averages and course completion percentages are calculated. Students who do not meet SAP REQUIREMENTS standards are informed by mail and are counseled by advi- As reflected in the charts that are provided in the back of this sors regarding their academic options. Information regarding publication, progress standards differ according to whether each student is also distributed to other ASA entities (finan- a student is enrolled in a degree or certificate program. Un- cial aid, student accounts, student advisors, academic chair- less Financial Aid Probation is permitted, students who fail persons). 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 each evaluation point so that students are able to attain at Progress 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 stu- dent’s attempted work and completion of graduation require- Satisfactory Academic Progress ments. in the Nursing Program Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or greater to progress QUANTITATIVE AND through the nursing program and be eligible for graduation. QUALITATIVE MEASURES OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS Students must achieve a grade of B or better in all nursing courses, and C+ or better in math and science courses in ASA uses both quantitative and qualitative measures to deter- order to proceed in the nursing program and graduate with mine academic progress. Quantitative measures are the total an AAS degree in Nursing. number of credits attempted by the student in his or her pro- Inability to meet college and program requirements, gram of study. For purposes of Satisfactory Academic Prog- including all academic requirements, will result in dismissal ress standards, credit hours attempted include any hours for which a student has incurred a financial obligation regard- from the nursing program. less of whether or not the student successfully completed the Note: The Satisfactory Academic Progress Charts are outlined course. In determining a student’s academic standing, letter in the back of this College Catalog. The first SAP Chart is the grades of “A” through “D” and “S” are assigned to courses institutional SAP requirements. The second SAP Chart is the minimum requirements for TAP grant eligibility only. successfully completed. However, grades of “F”, “I”, “W”, “WR”, “R”, “RR”, “U” and “UR” delineate work not suc- cessfully completed. ASA uses the student’s cumulative GPA FINANCIAL AID WARNING at specific evaluation points as the qualitative measure for AND PROBATION academic progress. During certain prescribed semesters, students who do not meet published progress standards will be permitted to re- MAXIMUM TIMEFRAME main in college on a Financial Aid Warning status for one The maximum time period for a student to complete his or her evaluation period (one semester). Students who do not meet program, otherwise known as the maximum timeframe, dif- established criteria for satisfactory academic progress at the fers according to the number of credits in the degree or certif- end of Financial Aid Warning period, may be placed on Fi- icate program. The maximum timeframe is 150% of the nor- nancial Aid Probation for an additional payment period (se- mal program length at which the educational objective must mester). To qualify for Financial Aid Probation, a student be successfully completed. Therefore, the maximum time is must: limited to 1.5 times the number of credit hours required to • submit a written request for waiver by filling in the appeals complete the degree or certificate program (rounded down form available in the offices of the Registrar, Advisement, to the nearest whole number of credits). For example, the Student Services, and Academic Affairs ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 47

• 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 cumula- tive 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 the Registrar no later than three weeks prior to the beginning student who has established satisfactory progress, according of the semester for which they wish to be readmitted. Due to the above tables, may apply to the Registrar’s Office to return to the regular student status. The Committee for Aca- to lack of sufficient time, students may be advised to take the leave of absence (if they qualify) for that semester and demic Excellence may require the student to be present dur- submit the appeal for readmission to the following semester. ing its deliberation to determine both the student’s academic 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 must accompany all waiver requests. All appeals must also The student will also be required to adhere to AE committee be accompanied by an Academic Plan developed by the stu- stipulations in addition to those printed in the school catalog dent and the delegated academic officer of the college. The that are in effect on the date of reinstatement. Failure to do 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 situation. The appeal process is not considered an entitle- STATE AID ELIGIBILITY 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. EXTENDED ENROLLMENT Additionally, in order to maintain eligibility for the acceler- STATUS ated TAP award (any third consecutive TAP disbursement), students must earn a minimum of 24 credits in the preceding Students who have been dismissed for failure to maintain two semesters. One non-credit remedial course is allowed the academic minimums outlined above may apply to the per semester for the completion of the 24 credit requirement. Academic Excellence Committee (through the Registrar) to continue their studies in an extended enrollment status For each term of TAP assistance, compliance with program pursuit requirements is monitored and reported by the col- 48 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

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 pre- scribed 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 par- ticipate 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 in- cludes information about venue and ceremonial attire and procedures. Graduates are advised to RSVP as soon as they receive their invitations. Information regarding the com- mencement 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. At the end of every semester, after all the grades have been received, students who have achieved a grade point of aver- age (GPA) of 3.5 will be inducted into the Dean’s List Roll of Honor during an award ceremony to be conducted during the 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 ceremony. These lists will be revisited at the end of every semester with updated Student grades. 49

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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 criminal justice or health disciplines. Certifi- eight months of successful full time study in a gratifying ca- cate programs are also available. The degree and certificate reer. Students will master employment skills quickly and be programs offer some degree of scheduling flexibility, with prepared for positions that offer good compensation and op- focused skills development components, providing a founda- portunities for advancement. tion for students to move to a higher level in a current job, launch a successful new career or pursue continuing educa- Students enrolled in the certificate programs receive all the tion. benefits of an ASA education, including placement privileg- es and refresher courses. The scope and sequence of each curriculum are highly fo- cused 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- visory committees, ASA is assured that its programs meet the PROGRAM RESOURCES 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. 50 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 histori- cally 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 51

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 ap- ply classroom learning to a work environment; at the same time, they gain a better understanding of their career objec- tives and earn academic credit. Students begin interview- ing 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. 52

DIVISION OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

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 Language Training program in ESL, which gives non-native COURSES OFFERED BY speakers the unique opportunity to master the English lan- THE DIVISION OF ARTS & guage before following a traditional path of college study. SCIENCES The strong connection between the Language Training pro- In order to enhance the student learning experience, ASA of- gram in ESL and the Liberal Arts courses creates a dynamic fers both liberal arts and general education courses. Within learning environment in which a diverse population of stu- their occupational associate degree programs, students are dents at various levels of competency comes together to learn required to successfully complete 12 credits (four 3-credit and grow. Ultimately, all students find themselves being con- courses) of study within the general education/liberal arts nected, as they are subjected to the same rigorous academic curriculum. All students in associate degree programs must standards set forth by the division. complete the following, as they are mandatory: College The Division of Arts and Sciences serves all students, and it Math (MAT105), English Composition I (ENG105) and Eng- continues to thrive due, in part, to the diversity and eagerness lish Composition II (ENG205). These courses add up to nine of the student population. The other key component of the (9) credits of the general education requirement. Please note Division of Arts and Sciences is its equally diverse and aca- that students enrolled in Associate in Applied Science (AAS) demically sturdy faculty, who are professionals in their fields degree programs must complete twenty-one (21) credits in of expertise. The Division is home to a number of philoso- 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 opportu- nity to broaden their cultural and academic horizons, while allowing them to examine culture and society in a significant FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE and invigorating manner. Students are expected to explore LEARNING AND CAREERS 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, Introduction to course offerings. This new knowledge and these thinking Philosophy, and Introduction to Ethics. skills are essential to students’ learning in both current and future classes. DIVISION OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 53

SOCIAL SCIENCES developing a successful cover letter along with a winning re- Courses in Social Sciences allow students to examine the sume, and the completion of a sharply-focused career portfo- structure of society and the world in which we live. Using lio. Students will demonstrate their acquired skills and train- both qualitative and quantitative approaches, students will ing by participating in a mock interview which is a major examine humanity through a scientific approach. These component of the CDV100 classes’ graded coursework. courses allow students the opportunity to subjectively and These three courses assist ASA students in developing into objectively focus on the historical and sociological aspects of self-assured, knowledgeable professionals who are ready to the world. Some of the courses offered in the Social Sciences take their place in the corporate environments of business, are Introduction to Psychology, American History, World computer technology, health, or criminal justice. History, and Introduction to Sociology. ESL AND REMEDIAL STUDIES AT ASA NATURAL SCIENCES Instruction in English as a Second Language (ESL) has been Courses in Natural Sciences are designed to give students a one of the longest standing and most important elements of deeper understanding of ideas based on laws or rules of natu- ASA’s pedagogical and educational history. It serves as the ral origin. These ideas, deeply rooted in traditional, scientific, backbone of basic English literacy. The ESL courses at ASA methodologies and thinking, exist as a means for students to offer the multi-cultural, immigrant student body an opportu- understand the importance of specific scientific knowledge nity for intensive language immersion, emphasizing the im- and the rules and laws governing that area of knowledge. For portance of the practical use of English. ASA’s ESL students example, courses such as Human Biology give students the are engaged in a course of study which aims to enhance many opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of an exciting, aspects of students’ lives. The areas in which students’ lives yet complex subject, where certain knowledge is based on may be impacted include other academic environments, so- accuracy and objectivity resulting from experimentation and cial environments, and professional/work environments. scientific method. In order for students to meet the highest possible levels of CORE COMPETENCIES English proficiency, the remediation program in ESL con- Courses in Core Competencies provide students with the sists of five intensive levels. Student progress is consistently overall knowledge and skills needed to succeed within the and accurately assessed through testing at the appropriate college environment. They also provide the career training level of proficiency. that many students envisioned when they entered college. The ESL course offerings feature curricula created specifi- There are three required core competencies courses. The first cally to meet the academic needs of ASA’s diverse student two courses: Freshman Skills Seminar (FSM100) and Infor- body. These courses particularly focus on articulation and mation Literacy (LIB100) are designed to assist students in literacy. Students with a greater need for immersion may ini- transitioning from the predictable life of basic elementary tially be enrolled into level “A” and level “B” subjects. More and secondary level education to the increasingly challeng- advanced students will be placed in higher 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. 54 DIVISION OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Level A Students may take up to six credits of the program of study (Each course is 3 non-credit hours) but not advanced English courses (such as English Compo- The curriculum for Level A in ESL study has been expressly sition) nor reading-intensive courses (e.g. Microeconomics). designed for students whose ability to communicate in Eng- Appropriate schedule for Level D ESL students will be deter- lish is very limited. These students will be immersed in an in- mined at the time of registration. tensified, component-based curriculum that emphasizes the Level E skills of reading, writing, grammar applications, integrated (3 non-credit hours) language skills, and oral communication. Students enrolled in Level “E” of the ESL courses take only ESL Reading Skills - Level A, one course, “Advanced ESL Writing Workshop”, which spe- ESL Writing Skills - Level A, cifically prepares them for the demands of the main stream ESL Grammar Skills - Level A, academic subjects. In this course, students learn about the ESL Oral Communication Skills - Level A, ways in which basic essays are built and about the writing Integrated Language Application Skills - Level A process. The course is a prerequisite for English Composi- Students registered for courses in this level of ESL are not tion I. permitted to take any credit bearing courses. REMEDIAL ENGLISH Level B College reading and writing skills are important for native (Each course is 3 non-credit hours) speakers, as writing and related communications skills play Students enrolled in Level B curriculum of the ESL courses an essential role in students’ professional and personal lives. have been previously introduced to the very basics of gram- ASA offers two developmental courses in English: College matical written forms, simple sentence formations and may, Reading Skills and College Writing Skills. Sensitive to the with difficulty, communicate in English. greater academic concerns of students, ASA hopes to pro- ESL Reading Skills - Level B, vide intensive basic skills curricula to those students who ESL Writing Skills - Level B, require them. The scores from the Compass tests determine ESL Grammar Skills - Level B, placement in appropriate subjects depending upon the levels ESL Oral Communication Skills - Level B, of deficiency in students’ writing or reading comprehension. Integrated Language Application Skills - Level B Students enrolled in one or both of these courses must earn Students registered for courses in this level of ESL are not the grade of “S” (Satisfactory) in order to proceed to other permitted to take any credit bearing courses. required English courses (i.e., English Composition I and II).

Level C REMEDIAL MATH (Each course is 3 non-credit hours) Students enrolled in Level “C” courses have successfully MATH SKILLS LEVEL I This is the first course of the sequence of the two remedial reached a certain level of proficiency in the English language, math classes. It is designed to be a developmental course of especially in articulating their needs with clarity and writing arithmetic and introduction to algebra. This course is created short comprehensive compositions. to provide students the opportunity to develop fundamental ESL Reading Skills - Level C, computational skills and lay the foundation for success in ESL Writing Skills - Level C, Remedial Math Skills 2 course. Topics include whole num- ESL Oral Communication Skills - Level C, bers, fractions, decimals, percent, measurement, and geomet- Integrated Language Application Skills- Level C, ric concepts. ESL Readings in American Literature MATH SKILLS LEVEL II Students registered for courses at this level of ESL are not This is a developmental course of elementary algebra with permitted to take any credit-bearing course. an integrated review and reinforcement of arithmetic skills. Level D This course is designed to provide students with necessary (Each course is 3 non-credit hours) basic skills of mathematical operations in preparation for col- Students enrolled in Level “D” courses have reached nearly lege level mathematics. Topics include real number system, fluent proficiency in the English language. These students numerical evaluation, algebraic operations, algebraic and speak and write comfortably and make transitions from their graphical solutions of linear equations and systems. Course native language to English with ease. prerequisite: Placement examination or successful comple- tion of Math Skills Level 1. ESL Writing Skills - Level D, ESL Oral Communication Skills - Level D DIVISION OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 55

COLLEGE MATH This course is designed to ensure that students are capable This comprehensive, broad-based credit-bearing course of satisfactorily completing challenging exercises and dem- is designed to familiarize students with the techniques of onstrating that they are aware of math concepts essential to problem-solving. This course contains two main parts: Col- college-level learners. lege algebra and Fundamental Geometry. The first part of Note: Students requiring remediation in both Mathematics and Eng- the course is designed to introduce students to the concepts lish are advised not to take more than 12 credits in the first semester and techniques of algebra. Topics include algebraic opera- of their program. Students requiring remediation in both areas are tions, equations, polynomials, function concepts, basic topics not permitted to attempt more than 15 credits in the first semester of the program. Students are allowed course over-loads in subsequent from plane geometry, and trigonometry of the right triangle. semesters if they maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.

PROGRAMS IN THE DIVISION OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

LANGUAGE TRAINING PROGRAM IN ESL Non-Credit Courses

This is a non-credential, non-credit bearing language training seeking and therefore inelligible for financial aid.) Full-time program offered for the sole purpose of providing non-native sessions are available in the mornings, afternoons, and eve- speakers with training in English as a Second Language. Al- nings. though the course offerings in this program have been care- The Language Training Program in ESL is built upon the fully planned and structured, participants of the program are foundations of past experiences and successes in teaching not subject to any restrictions, but are encouraged to take full English as a Second Language. The courses are broken down advantage of every opportunity to learn, practice and assimi- into three levels of increasing difficulty: Low Intermediate, late the lessons offered. High Intermediate and Advanced. Each of the levels has been This program is designed for students with limited English carefully analyzed and developed for a heterogeneous, mul- language proficiency who desire to expand and improve all ticultural student body. areas of their English communication skills (reading, writ- The course offerings have been carefully analyzed and devel- ing, grammar, pronunciation and oral communication) to bet- oped based on the extensive experiences of the ESL faculty ter cope with the daily rigors of living in the United States. who have faced challenges of a heterogeneous, multi-cultural (Note: Since this program is avocational, placement services student body and the needs of ESL learners encompassing are not available. Students in this program are non-credential and overcoming difficulties of foreign language variance. 56 DIVISION OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

The pedagogic methodologies and strategies employed in this program clearly objectify the experience of language learning, covering all the necessary skill areas: reading, writ- ing, grammar, pronunciation, diction, listening, speaking, and comprehension. Each segmented area of study focuses in depth on the needs of the students. Because students are intensively immersed in each area, the entire training is suc- cessful in allowing students to reach near fluency. ASA College allocates a great deal of energy to the language successes of its immigrant student body, especially in en- couraging students to pursue higher academic careers. This program, with a successful deployment, will succeed to that end, building the foundations necessary for further academic study combined with the practical applications of the English Language.

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE NON-CREDITS

first Semester - level b

ESLB01 ESL Reading Skills - Level B 3

ESLB02 ESL Writing Skills - Level B 3 ESLB03 ESL Oral Communication 3 Skills - Level B ESLB05 ESL Grammar Skills - Level B 3 ESLB06 Integrated Language Application Skills - Level B 3

SECOND Semester - level C

ESLC01 ESL Reading Skills - Level C 3 ESLC02 ESL Writing Skills - Level C 3

ESLC03 ESL Oral Communication 3 Skills - Level C ESLC05 ESL Readings in American 3 Literature

THIRD Semester - level D & E

ESLD02 ESL Writing Skills - Level D 3 ESLD03 ESL Oral Communication 3 Skills - Level D ESLE02 Advanced ESL Writing 3 Workshop ESLC06 Integrated Language 3 Application Skills - Level C 57

DIVISION OF BUSINESS

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 admin- istration, 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 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 Information Literacy economy. 2 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- tants form integral and core parts of the decision-making pro- MAT105 College Math 3 cess of an organization. ELECTIVE ARTS AND SCIENCE COURSES (Any One Three-Credit Course) ASA’s Associate Degree program in Business Administra- BIO120 Human Biology 3 tion-Accounting combines theory with extensive computer HIS101 American History I 3 applications. Students develop competencies in a variety of HIS200 World History I 3 software that are critical to the practice of accounting and HIS201 American History II 3 business management; i.e. Peachtree, QuickBooks, Tur- 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- PSY105 Introduction to Psychology 3 lum integrates courses in the humanities, office technology, SCI101 Integrated Sciences 3 and complementing electives. SOC105 Introduction to Sociology 3 ENG110 Speech and Communication 3 58 DIVISION OF BUSINESS

Faculty provide students with intensive course work that COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS simulates the typical work environment. A vital compo- LIT200 American Literature 3 nent of the Business Administration-Accounting program PHI110 Introduction to Ethics 3 is a mandatory practicum (viz.externship) in which students endeavor to apply their theoretical exposure to practical ac- PHI200 Introduction to Philosophy 3 counting, e-commerce, and retail management. Participation REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL COURSES in this work-experience program is permitted in the final se- BUS110 Introduction to Business 3 mester. In the area of accounting, graduates find jobs as staff accountants, junior accountants, payroll managers, book- BUS150 Principles of Micro-economics 3 keepers, accounting operatives, and loan processors. Gradu- BUS200 Principles of Marketing 3 ates who also complete graduation requirements with a major BUS205 Principles of Finance 3 in Retail Management may be able to find jobs as advertis- ACC101 Principles of Accounting I 3 ing generalists or specialists, promotion operatives, customer ACC151 Principles of Accounting II 3 service managers, or retail analysts. Academic preparation in ACC195 Introduction to Forensic 3 e-commerce qualifies graduates to assume positions in direct Accounting ACC150 Accounting with Electronic marketing, personal selling, brand development, and custom- 2 er service in business-to-business and business-to customer Spreadsheets OR BUS135 Administrative Office settings. 2 Management OR The Associate of Occupational Studies degree program in BUS145 Database Management 2 Business Administration - Accounting requires the success- Applications Package ful completion of 63 semester credit hours for graduation as ACC210 Taxation 3 shown in columns alongside. ACC250 Computerized Accounting with 3 Application Package PROGRAM GOALS bus210 Business Ethics 3 Upon successful completion of the program in Business Ad- BUS905 Business Administration - 3 ministration/Accounting (AOS Degree Program), a gradu- Accounting Externship ate should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, CIS100 Fundamentals of Computer skills and achievements: Technology 3

• Apply key business and management concepts and theo- ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL COURSES ries in a real-world context and apply critical-thinking skills (Any Three Courses from the following options) to the managerial decision making process; OFT210 Word Processing 3 IN ACCOUNTING • Employ industry-standard accounting software, tax soft- ACC160 Advanced Bookkeeping ware packages and also manually prepare accurate financial 3 statements, report key data, and prepare both individual and Applications business tax documents; ACC225 Managerial Accounting 3 BUS175 Business Law • Use interpretive and analytic skills to identify problems, 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 IN E-COMMERCE • Apply effective team-management and leadership skills in diverse and dynamic workplaces; BUS240 Introduction to E-commerce 3 BUS245 E-commerce Management 3 • Apply knowledge of business practices and technical skills BUS250 E-commerce Marketing 3 that supports and facilitates lifelong professional develop- 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 DIVISION OF BUSINESS 59

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 Information Literacy 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 3 them the competencies for administrative positions. Compe- ENG105 English Composition I 3 tencies stem from the specialized courses required for office ENG205 English Composition II 3 manager assistant, office procedure coordinator, document ELECTIVE ARTS AND SCIENCE COURSES processing supervisor, and general office operatives. Orga- (Any One Three-Credit Course) nizations need administrative support staffers with effective, BIO120 Human Biology 3 technical, and good communication skills to operate success- HIS101 American History I 3 fully. HIS201 American History II 3 United States Department Bureau of Labor Statistics Occu- HIS200 World History I 3 pational Outlook Handbook states that employment in the HIS210 World History II 3 field of office technologists is expected to grow through the ENG110 Speech and Communications 3 year 2018 by 11%. Thousands of new office jobs are emerg- LIT200 American Literature 3 ing in New York City owing to attrition and technological PHI110 Introduction to Ethics 3 shift. ASA is committed to provide students with the skills that are needed to be successful entrants into these emerg- PSY105 Introduction to Psychology 3 ing jobs. Furthermore, the development and success of the PHI200 Introduction to Philosophy 3 Metro Tech Center in downtown Brooklyn have made the SCI101 Integrated Sciences 3 area a hub for government, education, and business offices. SOC105 Introduction to Sociology 3 Thus local demand for administrative support staffers is also REQUIRED COURSES in major growing. ACC101 Principles of Accounting I 3

The Associate of Occupational Studies degree program in BUS110 Introduction to Business 3 Office Administration and Technology requires the success- ACC150 Accounting with Electronic 2 ful completion of 61 semester credit hours for graduation as Spreadsheets shown in the columns alongside. BUS135 Administrative Office Management 2

BUS145 Database Management 2 PROGRAM GOALS Applications Package Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate BUS230 Personnel Management 3 should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, CIS100 Fundamentals of Computer 3 skills and achievements: Technology • Utilize active listening skills to accurately condense and CIS190 Automated Office Administration 3 record verbal information, instructions, and ideas; OFT150 Document Processing 2 Communicate verbally, using language that is appropriate OFT170 Presentation Skills and • 2 to the intended audience; Techniques OFT200 Machine Transcription 3 • Select, apply, and adapt computer software tools (word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation) to busi- OFT210 Word Processing 3 ness related tasks; OFT240 Record Management 2

OFT905 Office Administration Externship 3 60 DIVISION OF BUSINESS

• 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 Information Literacy 2 management and information technology positions in private MAT105 College Math 3 and public sector organizations. ASA’s associate degree pro- gram in Business Administration with MIS is reliably valid ENG105 English Composition 3 in content and process. ENG205 English Composition II 3 ELECTIVE ARTS AND SCIENCE COURSES The program reflects a hybrid of business theories and tech- (Any One Three-Credit Course) nical training. Students develop competencies in program- BIO120 Human Biology 3 ming languages that will enable them to use these in infor- HIS101 American History I 3 mation resource management, and in the process, bridge the HIS201 American History II 3 technological-organizational chasm. The MIS curriculum is HIS200 World History I 3 supplemented with general education courses and electives. Through these courses, students acquire a variety of intel- HIS210 World History II 3 lectual and personal competencies that generally characterize ENG110 Speech and Communications 3 successful business analysts. The program stresses lucid, ra- LIT200 American Literature 3 tional, and methodic thinking. Optimal problem-solving and PSY105 Introduction to Psychology 3 decision-making skills are reinforced as ruling principles of PHI110 Introduction to Ethics 3 the coursework. With admirable devotion, faculty members PHI200 Introduction to Philosophy 3 are resolute in orienting students toward career empower- SCI101 Integrated Sciences 3 ment and assertiveness. Adequate exposure to the inter-re- SOC105 Introduction to Sociology 3 DIVISION OF BUSINESS 61 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 Fundamentals of Computer 3 consultants, or information security operatives. Further, Technology 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 with Visual Basic

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 Technology the practice of law, such as setting legal fees and giving legal after completion of the Certificate program. advice. 62 DIVISION OF BUSINESS

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 Information Literacy 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 Fundamentals of Computer ness related tasks; 3 Technology • 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 Information Literacy 2 rely on this information to make reasoned decisions. CDV100 Career Development Seminar 1 The certificate program in office technology and administra- tion 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 Office Technology after completion of the Certificate program. BUS135 Administrative Office 2 Management OR BUS145 Database Management 2 Applications Package DIVISION OF BUSINESS 63

PROGRAM GOALS COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate CIS100 Fundamentals of Computer 3 should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, Technology 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 processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation) to busi- 3 ness 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. 64

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 1 provides a comprehensive education covering many aspects FSM100 Freshman Skills Seminar 1 of computer science including computer architecture, pro- gramming techniques, database management and design and LIB100 Information Literacy 2 development of internet applications using ASP.NET. Gradu- ENG105 English Composition I 3 ates have the opportunity to specialize in web development ENG205 English Composition II 3 or graphic design. MAT105 College Math 3 According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational ELECTIVE ARTS AND SCIENCE COURSES (Any One Three-Credit Course) Outlook Handbook, computer programmers with a bach- BIO120 Human Biology 3 elor’s degree had median pay of $71,380 per year in 2010, HIS101 American History I 3 and there is a projection of 43,700 new jobs being added by HIS200 World History I 3 2020. Computer programmers can start their career mostly in data processing service firms, software development centers HIS201 American History II 3 and computer consulting businesses. HIS210 World History II 3 SCI101 Integrated Sciences 3 PSY105 Introduction to Psychology 3 SOC105 Introduction to Sociology 3 DIVISION OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY 65

PROGRAM GOALS COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS Upon successful completion of this program, graduates ENG110 Speech and Communication 3 should be able to demonstrate the ability to: LIT200 American Literature 3 • Collaborate with Business Analysts and/or users to de- PHI110 Introduction to Ethics 3 velop, prioritize, and estimate the requirements for software PHI200 Introduction to Philosophy 3 implementation; REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL COURSES CIS100 Fundamentals of Computer • Prepare detailed workflow charts and diagrams that de- 3 Technology scribe input, output and logical operation, and convert them CIS115 Computer Architecture 3 into a series of instructions coded in a variety of industry CIS125 Telecommunications Concepts 3 standard computer languages; CIS220 Systems Analysis and Design 3 • Design, develop, document, test and debug software and CIT100 Programming Languages 3 systems using logical and mathematical solutions; Concepts • Design, develop, document, test and debug basic web CIT115 Web Design 3 CIT125 Client-Specific Relational based programs and basic database applications; 3 Databases • Compile and write documentation during the software de- CIT140 Server-Specific Relational 3 velopment cycle. Databases CIT150 Object-Oriented Design 3 The AOS degree program in Computer Programming and In- CIT905 Programming Externship 3 formation Technology requires a successful completion of 64 MAT205 Advanced Math for Computer credit hours for graduation as shown in the column on this 3 Programmers page and the previous page. ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL COURSES (Any FIVE Courses from the following options) CIS190 Automated Office Administration 3 CIT160 Object- Oriented Languages with 3 Visual Basic CIT170 Unix Operating System and Shell 3 Programming CIT215 Client-Side Web Programming 3 CIT240 Database Management Systems 3 CIT250 ASP.NET Applications 3 Development 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 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 Information Literacy 2 our fully equipped computer and networking labs. The pro- gram also helps students to prepare for industry standard cer- ENG105 English Composition I 3 66 DIVISION OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

tification exams such as A+, Network+, Security+, CCENT, COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS CCNA, MCSA, etc. The graduates have opportunity to spe- ENG205 English Composition II 3 cialize in network security or Cisco internetworking. MAT105 College Math 3 Network and Security Administrators earn competitive sala- ELECTIVE ARTS AND SCIENCE COURSES ries connecting business computers together and securing (Any One Three-Credit Course) them. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occu- BIO120 Human Biology 3 pational Outlook Handbook, Network and Computer Sys- HIS101 American History I 3 tems Administrator is one of the fast growing occupations HIS200 World History I 3 and there is a projection that about 100,000 new jobs will be HIS201 American History II 3 added by 2020. HIS210 World History II 3 PSY105 Introduction to Psychology 3 PROGRAM GOALS SCI101 Integrated Sciences 3 Upon successful completion of this program, graduates SOC105 Introduction to Sociology 3 should be able to demonstrate the ability to: ENG110 Speech and Communication 3 • Install, configure and maintain computer systems includ- LIT200 American Literature 3 ing hardware, peripherals, and commonly used application PHI110 Introduction to Ethics 3 software and operating systems; PHI200 Introduction to Philosophy 3 • Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software or REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL COURSES other network and system problems, and replace components CIS100 Fundamentals of Computer 3 if necessary; Technology CIS115 Computer Architecture 3 • Design, install, configure and maintain corporate network CIS125 Telecommunications Concepts 3 systems; CIS220 Systems Analysis and Design 3 • Monitor network performance and make adjustments when CIT100 Programming Languages 3 necessary; Concepts NET120 PC Hardware and Operating Plan, coordinate and implement network security measures 3 • Systems to protect data, software and hardware; NET130 Microsoft Windows Client 3 • Perform backups and disaster recovery. Technology NET140 Microsoft Windows Server 3 The AOS degree program in Network Administration and Technology Security requires a successful completion of 61 credit hours NET170 Management of Cisco Networking 3 for graduation as shown in the column on this page and the 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 DIVISION OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY 67

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 Information Literacy 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 Fundamentals of Computer ly users of Microsoft Windows platform. The program also 3 Technology 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 ulates into our AOS degree program in Network Administra- Technology 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 in- cluding hardware, peripherals, and commonly used applica- tion 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 net- works; • Perform backups and disaster recovery. The Computer Support Specialist certificate program re- quires a successful completion of 30 credit hours for gradua- tion as shown in the column alongside. 68 DIVISION OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

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 Information Literacy 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 3 REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL COURSES The graduates of this program can work as computer pro- CIS100 Fundamentals of Computer 3 grammers, web developers, software analysts and database Technology specialists in large corporations, data warehouses and finan- CIS115 Computer Architecture 3 cial industries. CIS220 Systems Analysis and Design 3 The admission process is the same as in the degree program in Computer Programming and Information Technology. CIT100 Programming Languages 3 Concepts CIT115 Web Design 3 PROGRAM GOALS CIT125 Client-Specific Relational 3 Upon successful completion of the program, graduates Databases should be able to demonstrate the ability to: CIT140 Server-Specific Relational 3 Databases • Design, develop, document, test and debug software and CIT150 Object- Oriented Design 3 systems using logical and mathematical solutions; CIT160 Object-Oriented Languages with 3 • Design, develop, document, test and debug web based pro- Visual Basic grams and basic database applications; CIT215 Client-Side Web Programming 3

• Use internet tools and network protocols to create, design MAT205 Advanced Math for Computer 3 and implement client/server applications; Programmers • Compile and write documentation during the software de- ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL COURSES (Any TWO Three-Credit CourseS) velopment cycle. CIS190 Automated Office Administration 3 The certificate program in Internet Client-Server Application CIT170 Unix Operating System and Shell 3 Development requires a successful completion of 48 credit Programming hours for graduation as shown in the column alongside. CIT240 Database Management Systems 3

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

VCG110 Introduction to Web Publishing 3 DIVISION OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY 69

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 Information Literacy 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 Fundamentals of Computer 3 ufacturers of computer and electronic equipment, financial Technology 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 with 3 Visual Basic • Compile and write documentation during the software de- CIT250 ASP.NET Applications 3 velopment cycle. Development VCG100 Concepts of Computer Graphics 3 The certificate program in PC Client-Server Programming requires a successful completion of 33 credit hours for gradu- VCG110 Introduction to Web Publishing 3 ation as shown in the column alongside. 70

DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

The Criminal Justice Department is staffed with experienced see real practitioners in action. Criminal Justice professional professors with years of criminal justice experience. Our practitioners are often faced with the challenge of making professors represent a cross section of the numerous com- life, death, and liberty decisions in a fraction of a second. ponents (i.e., law enforcement, corrections, judiciary, parole, They must be professionals at all times. Our Department etc.) that comprise the criminal justice system. Criminal motto is; “In Pursuit of Professionalism” because a criminal Justice is an exciting profession with loads of responsibility justice practitioner cannot afford to be unprofessional. We and accountability. We live in a continually changing society provide a wholesome all around criminal justice education with a constant demand for criminal justice professionals. In that prepares a student for immediate employment in any of recognition of these never ending changes and demands of the numerous agencies that comprise the criminal justice sys- our multi-cultural society, the Criminal Justice Department is tem. Therefore, we work with students to ensure that when geared towards preparing students beyond acceptance into an they accept their first criminal justice position, they are more entry level program, to a lifelong professional contribution than ready to face and conquer the challenges accompanied to the field of criminal justice. The Criminal Justice Depart- with being a professional criminal justice practitioner. ment takes student education beyond the walls of traditional academia settings into the realms of criminal justice prac- titioners in society. Students are afforded an opportunity to

PROGRAMS IN THE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

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 DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE 71

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 1 will have the following additional requirement: After the FSM100 Freshman Skills Seminar 1 completion of the placement examination and the applica- LIB100 Information Literacy 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 Local government and their agencies, it is imperative that the ENG205 English Composition II 3 student has no criminal record. MAT105 College Math 3

REQUIRED NATURAL SCIENCE COURSE PROGRAM GOALS BIO120 Human Biology 3 Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate ELECTIVE ARTS AND SCIENCE COURSES should be able to demonstrate ability to: (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; PSY105 Introduction to Psychology 3 • Identify, describe, and apply historical, current and emerg- SCI101 Integrated Sciences 3 ing theories and various social and analytic tools to the fields SOC105 Introduction to Sociology 3 of human behavior, criminology, and corrections; to suggest LIT200 American Literature 3 ways to balance the rights of individual citizens with soci- PHI110 Introduction to Ethics 3 ety’s need for security and safety; PHI200 Introduction to Philosophy 3

• Conceptualize, analyze, and discuss crime in general with REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL COURSES respect to longitudinal changes in the complex issues of CIS100 Fundamentals of Computer 3 crime, ethics, diversity, policy making, and criminal justice Technology administration; CRJ101 American Criminal Justice System 3 • Develop awareness for and facility with the analytic tools CRJ105 Introduction to Criminology 3 of the criminal justice field through practical and hands-on CRJ115 Introduction to Law Enforcement 3 experiences; SOC150 Child Welfare / Child Abuse 3 Prevention Obtain entry-level employment in careers within the crimi- • CRJ120 Criminal Law and Procedures 3 nal justice and public service systems. CRJ200 Current Issues in Criminal Justice 3 The Associate in Applied Science degree program in Crimi- CRJ215 Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice 3 nal Justice requires the successful completion of 61 semester LIB150 Research Methods in Criminal 3 credit hours for graduation as shown in the column alongside. 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 72

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, and created by departures and new positions. 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, and pharmacy technicians. To ensure professionalism, several programs within the Divi- sion 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- ing arena of health care with the cutting edge of information REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES/General Education COURSES technology. The program will prepare the student to become CDV100 Career Development 1 an essential member of the health information management profession. FSM100 Freshman Skills Seminar 1 LIB100 Information Literacy 2 Students learn to organize, analyze, and technically evalu- ENG105 English Composition I 3 ate health information; compile various administrative and health statistics; maintain and use health information in- ENG110 Speech & Communication 3 dexes; facilitate storage and retrieval of health data; utilize ENG205 English Composition II 3 computerized health data, and control the use and release of MAT105 College Math 3 health information. Discussion of ethical, legislative, and REQUIRED NATURAL SCIENCE COURSE regulatory issues relative to the day-to-day operations of a health care facility is also included in this up-to-date, real- BIO120 Human Biology 3 world curriculum. An externship offered in the last semester provides students with the opportunity to supplement course DIVISION OF HEALTH DISCIPLINES 73 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- PSY105 Introduction to Psychology 3 clude health information technician, coder, assistant manager SCI101 Integrated Sciences 3 of health information services of large hospitals, manager of SOC105 Introduction to Sociology 3 health information services of small hospitals or skilled nurs- LIT200 American Literature 3 ing facilities, utilization manager, quality improvement coor- PHI110 Introduction to Ethics 3 - dinator, compliance officer, privacy officer, health informa PHI200 Introduction to Philosophy 3 tion analyst, clinical documentation specialist, and auditor. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL COURSES Graduates of the program may find employment in ambulato- ALH220 Reimbursement Methodologies 3 ry care facilities, health information departments, regulatory agencies, acute care hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, men- ALH225 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding and 2 Classification System tal health facilities, skilled nursing facilities, clinics, homes, ALH230 CPT Coding and Classification 3 physician’s offices, and health insurance companies. System After completion of the program, the students will be eligible BIO105 Anatomy and Physiology for Allied 3 Health Professionals to sit for the Certified Professional Coder Examination (CPC) CIS100 Fundamentals of Computer administered by the American Academy of Professional Cod- 3 Technology ers (AAPC). MED105 Medical Terminology 3

MED205 Pharmacology for Allied Health 3 PROGRAM GOALS Professionals Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate HIT100 U.S. Health Care Delivery 3 should be able to employ appropriate strategies that respond Systems to the changing informational needs of patients, health care HIT110 Health Information: Data Content 3 providers, researchers, and educators by demonstrating the and Structure ability to: HIT120 Legal and Ethical Aspects of 3 Health Information • Collect, tabulate, compute and prepare statistical reports HIT135 Health Information Statistics and 3 for use by the medical staff, administration, governing board Analysis and authorized agencies; HIT215 Quality Assessment and 3 Performance Improvement • Code clinical data for research and other reporting HIT225 Health Information Organization 3 purposes; and Supervision • Perform review of health information for patient care eval- HIT230 Pathophysiology 3 uation, quality improvement, and utilization management; HIT900 Health Information Technology 3 Externship • Apply ethical and legal principles and standards for the 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 pre- vious page. 74 DIVISION OF HEALTH DISCIPLINES

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 1 Students learn to perform essential clerical and organiza- FSM100 Freshman Skills Seminar 1 tional tasks within a healthcare facility. Course offerings in- LIB100 Information Literacy 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 3 to-day operations of a health care facility is also included in ELECTIVE ARTS AND SCIENCE COURSES this up-to-date, real-world curriculum. An essential element (Any One Three-Credit Course) of the program is learning to use computers and a variety BIO120 Human Biology 3 of software applications. Students also acquire the basics in HIS101 American History I 3 medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, financial ad- HIS200 World History I 3 ministration, business communications, and psychology. HIS201 American History II 3 An externship offered in the last semester provides students HIS210 World History II 3 with the opportunity to supplement course work with prac- PSY105 Introduction to Psychology 3 tical work experience related to the program and its occu- SCI101 Integrated Sciences 3 pational objectives. Graduates can find employment in po- SOC105 Introduction to Sociology 3 sitions such as administrative assistant, executive assistant, ENG110 Speech and Communication 3 medical office assistant, medical records clerk, patient infor- mation coordinator, client records coordinator, emergency LIT200 American Literature 3 room registrar, medical collections representative, and bill- PHI110 Introduction to Ethics 3 ing and coding professionals that are found in medical of- PHI200 Introduction to Philosophy 3 fices, hospitals, clinics, home health agencies, and insurance REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL COURSES companies. ALH110 Medical Office Administration 3 After completion of the program, the students will be eli- ALH205 Medical Billing 3 gible to sit for national industry certification exams such ALH216 Medical Records Management 3 as: the Certified Professional Coder Examination (CPC) ad- ALH220 Reimbursement Methodologies 3 ministered by the American Academy of Professional Cod- ALH225 ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding and 2 ers (AAPC) or the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist Classification System (CBCS) administered by the National Healthcareer Associa- ALH230 CPT Coding and Classification 2 tion (NHA). System ALH240 Accounting for Medical Practice 3 BIO105 Anatomy and Physiology for Allied 3 PROGRAM GOALS Health Professionals Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate CIS100 Fundamentals of Computer 3 should possess the competencies and knowledge required to Technology function successfully as an entry-level healthcare administra- CIS190 Automated Office Administration 3 tor by demonstrating the ability to: ALH160 Law and Ethics for Healthcare 2 Professionals - • Utilize billing and electronic health record system to per MED105 Medical Terminology 3 form front office and billing tasks in a simulated medical set- OFT100 Medical Office Transcription 3 ting; OFT210 Word Processing 3 • Abstract information from patient records and assign ac- ALH905 Healthcare Office Administration 3 curate diagnosis and procedural codes; Externship DIVISION OF HEALTH DISCIPLINES 75

Apply current reimbursement guidelines and methodolo- • COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS gies to prepare insurance claim forms for different types of ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL COURSES insurance plans; (Any One Three-Credit Course) • Prepare and analyze business transactions and financial PSY115 Psychosocial Aspects of 3 statements that reflect a medical facility’s revenue cycle; Healthcare MED220 Medical Emergencies for Allied 3 • Apply ethical and legal principles and standards for the Health Professionals control, release, and use of health information; • Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in The Healthcare Office Administration degree program re- writing, with patients and other medical professionals as a quires the successful completion of 61 semester credits hours healthcare team member; for graduation as shown in the column on this page and the • Prepare for one or more industry certification exams. 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 on the benefits and use of chemical ingredients in oil, pow- Therapy degree program at ASA provides students with the ders and other products are included in the Swedish Massage scientific knowledge and skills in basic and advanced mas- Therapy courses and throughout the more advanced massage sage techniques, and a general education component to pre- therapy classes. pare students to serve diverse clienteles. General theory and techniques in the fundamentals of west- The program integrates theory and practice, combining ern massage therapy are taught in Swedish Massage Therapy lectures in anatomy and physiology and clinical pathology I and Deep Tissue and Neuromuscular Therapy or Sports with hands-on training in basic massage modalities—Swed- Massage. Fundamentals of Oriental massage therapy are ish, Shiatsu, Deep Tissue and Neuromuscular Therapy, and covered in detail in the Shiatsu Massage course. Additional Sports Massage. training and student practice in massage therapy techniques are included in Fundamentals of Massage Therapy, Swedish Courses in the proposed program fulfill New York State Massage Therapy II and Introduction to Eastern Anatomy Curricular Requirements (Section 52.15) as they pertain to and Physiology. Graduation requirements for the program Massage Therapy. Instruction in anatomy, physiology and include the successful completion of a 90-hour supervised neurology is provided in Anatomy and Physiology for Mas- Massage Therapy Internship and 135-hour supervised Mas- sage Therapy I and II, and Human Biology. Concepts are sage Therapy Externship. further reinforced in the Fundamentals of Eastern Anatomy and Physiology course, and in subsequent advanced massage • Students get real-world experience practice techniques on therapy technique courses. Neurology is introduced in the clients in the on-campus student massage clinic, and at ex- first Anatomy and Physiology course and taught in detail in ternships and community events. the Neurology for Massage Therapy course. Myology and • Massage labs are fully stocked with professional equip- kinesiology is thoroughly discussed in the Myology for Mas- ment and supplies—tables, lotions, oils. sage Therapy and Palpation and Kinesiology courses and is • Technical training is complemented by general education further reviewed in subsequent massage therapy and shiatsu courses. technique courses. • The program can be completed in 5 semesters of full-time Subject matter in general pathology, including instruction study. related to skin, neuromuscular, and soft tissue condition is • Small class sizes ensure that students get individual atten- covered in detail in the Clinical Pathology I and II courses, tion from instructors. and is reinforced throughout all subsequent advanced mas- • Instructors are licensed massage therapists with profes- sage therapy technique and shiatsu technique courses. The sional experience. Medical Emergencies course provides CPR certification The Massage Therapy program requires the successful com- upon successful completion. Topics on how to detect abused pletion of 65 credits. and neglected patients are also included in this course. Topics 76 DIVISION OF HEALTH DISCIPLINES

PROGRAM GOALS More information regarding Massage Therapy licensure in New York State is available from: Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate should possess the competencies and knowledge required to New York State Education Department function successfully as a massage therapist by demonstrat- State Board for Massage Therapy ing the ability to:  89 Washington Ave. - 2nd Floor Albany. NY 12234-1000 • Communicate effectively with clients in both verbal and  (518) 474 3817 non-verbal formats;  www.op.nysed.gov/prof/mt/ Safely assist in the treatment and care of patients while • COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS practicing standard precautions and adhering to HIPAA and REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES/General OSHA guidelines. Education COURSES • Identify all major muscles of the body (actions, attach- LIB100 Information Literacy 2 ments, and palpation) systems that comprise the human FSM100 Freshman Skills Seminar 1 anatomy, and medical terminology that relates to massage ENG105 English Composition I 3 therapy. ENG205 English Composition II 3 • Assist with functional restoration through one or more soft MAT105 College Math 3 tissue manipulation techniques to increase range of motion, CDV110 Professional Development and 2 flexibility, and stability, provide pain relief, relaxation, or Ethics for Massage Therapy Professionals stress reduction. BIO120 Human Biology 3 • Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL COURSES and essential job search skills. BIO115 Anatomy and Physiology for 3 • Prepare for massage therapy certifications and licensing Massage Therapy I exams including Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam BIO135 Anatomy and Physiology for 3 Massage Therapy II (MBLEx), National Certification Examination for Therapeu- BIO145 Fundamentals of Eastern 3 tic and Bodywork (NCETMB), and National Certification Anatomy and Physiology Examination for Therapeutic Massage (NCETM) BIO200 Clinical Pathology I 3

BIO220 Clinical Pathology II 3 REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL LICENSE IN MASSAGE THERAPY MED220 Medical Emergencies for Allied 3 Health Professionals Graduates of the ASA Massage Therapy program are eligible MST100 Fundamentals of Massage 3 to take the New York State Licensing Examination for mas- Therapy sage therapy. MST110 Myology for Massage Therapy 3

In addition to being a graduate of a New York State Reg- MST120 Neurology for Massage Therapy 3 istered Massage Therapy Program, New York State further MST130 Swedish Massage Therapy I 3 requires applicants for a license in Massage Therapy to: MST200 Palpation and Kinesiology for 3 • Be at least 18 years of age Massage Therapy • Be a U.S. citizen or a resident alien lawfully given perma- MST220 Shiatsu Massage 3 nent residency status MST230 Swedish Massage Therapy II 3

• Have a current certification (within 3 years prior to licen- MST800 Massage Therapy Internship 3 sure) in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid. MST900 Massage Therapy Externship 3 • Be required to provide information regarding his or her ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL COURSES moral character at the time of application for licensure to the (Any One Three-Credit Course) Office of Professions. MST240 Deep Tissue and Neuromuscular 3 Therapy MST250 Sports Massage Therapy 3 DIVISION OF HEALTH DISCIPLINES 77

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, includ- Students learn to perform the administrative duties of sche- ing knowledge of the Medical Assisting Code of Ethics and duling and receiving patients, preparing and maintaining HIPAA regulations; medical records, performing basic secretarial skills and • Correctly perform clinical and administrative procedures medical transcription, handling telephone calls, writing cor- typical of an entry level Medical Assistant; respondence, 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 clinical duties, including asepsis and infection control, taking CDV100 Career Development 1 FSM100 Freshman Skills Seminar 1 patient histories and vital signs, first aid and CPR, preparing LIB100 Information Literacy 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 3 ministering medications as directed by the physician. Stu- 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 PSY105 Introduction to Psychology 3 Technologists (AMT). SCI101 Integrated Sciences 3 SOC105 Introduction to Sociology 3 ASA College’s Associate of Occupational Studies degree ENG110 Speech and Communication 3 program in Medical Assisting is accredited by the Commis- LIT200 American Literature 3 sion on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs PHI110 Introduction to Ethics 3 (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Medical As- PHI200 Introduction to Philosophy 3 sistant Education Review Board (MAERB).” The program has been placed on probationary accreditation as of May REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL COURSES 2015. ALH110 Medical Office Administration 3 ALH160 Law and Ethics for Healthcare 2 Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Professionals Programs (CAAHEP): ALH200 Medical Reimbursement 3  1361 Park Street Clearwater, FL 33756 ALH205 Medical Billing 3 BIO105 Anatomy and Physiology for Allied 3  (727) 210-2350 Health Professionals  www.caahep.org BIO110 Microbiology for Allied Health 3 Professionals PROGRAM GOALS CIS100 Fundamentals of Computer 3 Technology Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate MED105 Medical Terminology 3 should possess the competencies and knowledge required to MED115 Laboratory Techniques I 3 function successfully as an entry-level medical assistant by MED200 Clinical Office Procedures 3 demonstrating the ability to: MED205 Pharmacology for Allied Health 3 Professionals • Apply knowledge of and commitment to the practice of medical assisting that reflects ethical industry standards and MED215 Laboratory Techniques II 3 MED220 Medical Emergencies for Allied 3 follows the guidelines of program accreditation; Health Professionals 78 DIVISION OF HEALTH DISCIPLINES

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

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

The Associate in Applied Science degree program offers a tient care within a self-care framework to patients across the strong foundation in sciences and technology to prepare life span; nurses who are proficient in technology and meet the needs • Manage and coordinate care for individuals, families and of the health care delivery system of the 21st century. The groups experiencing self-care deficits; program also provides the necessary knowledge and skills required for advance study at the baccalaureate level. Gradu- • Collaborate with patients and health team members to plan ates of the program will be able to use the nursing process to appropriate patient care for resolving self-care deficits; provide patient care within a self-care framework to patients • Practice as a member of the nursing profession within the across the life span. ethical and legal scope of standards and practice; The curriculum requires 68 credits; 43 credits are required • Assume personal responsibility for nursing practice; in the major (nursing), and 20 credits are required in general • Pursue lifelong professional and personal learning education / arts & sciences. These courses ensure a strong development. liberal arts foundation. There are also 5 additional credits of required college core courses. Graduates of the program will COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS be qualified to sit the certification examination NCLEX-RN REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES/General to become Registered Professional Nurses. Opportunities are Education COURSES also available for graduates of this program to continue their CDV100 Career Development Seminar 1 education at the baccalaureate level. FSM100 Freshman Skills Seminar 1 LIB100 Information Literacy 2 Satisfactory Academic Progress ENG105 English Composition I 3 in the Nursing Program ENG110 Speech and Communication 3 Students must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or greater to progress ENG205 English Composition II 3 through the nursing program and be eligible for graduation. SCI101 Integrated Sciences 3 Students must achieve a grade of “B” or better in all nursing PSY105 Introduction to Psychology 3 courses, and “C+” or better in math and science courses in MAT105 College Math 3 order to proceed in the nursing program and graduate with REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL COURSES an AAS degree in Nursing. Anatomy & Physiology for Health BIO130 4 Professionals I (With Lab) Students earning less than “B” grade for NUR courses will Microbiology for Health BIO150 3 have to repeat the course once. A second failure in the same Professionals (With Lab) course will result in termination from the Nursing Program. Anatomy & Physiology for Health BIO204 4 Inability to meet college and program requirements, Professionals II (With Lab) CIS100 Fundamentals of Computer including all academic requirements, will result in dismissal 3 Technology from the nursing program. NUR100 Fundamentals of Nursing 4 PROGRAM GOALS NUR120 Adult Health Nursing1 4 NUR140 Adult Health Nursing 2 4 Upon successful completion of the ASA associate degree in NUR160 Maternal/Child Nursing 4 applied science - nursing graduates will be prepared to: NUR200 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing 4 • Take the NCLEX-RN licensing examination; NUR220 Comprehensive Nursing 1 4 • Use the nursing process to provide evidence-based safe pa- NUR240 Comprehensive Nursing 2 4 NUR260 Comprehensive Nursing 3 4 DIVISION OF HEALTH DISCIPLINES 79

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- macists in a variety of pharmacy-related duties. REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES/General Education COURSES The program integrates theory and practice, combining CDV100 Career Development 1 classroom lectures in all areas of pharmacy technology with FSM100 Freshman Skills Seminar 1 hands-on learning in dedicated pharmacy laboratories and LIB100 Information Literacy 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 3 hours. ELECTIVE ARTS AND SCIENCE COURSES Graduation from the program requires demonstrated com- (Any One Three-Credit Course) petence in all areas of pharmacy technology including drug BIO120 Human Biology 3 knowledge, legal/ethical mandates, sterile preparation, hos- HIS101 American History I 3 pital pharmacy, administrative responsibilities, pharmaceu- HIS200 World History I 3 tical compounding and prescription preparation. They must HIS201 American History II 3 also demonstrate competence in procuring, storing, and issu- HIS210 World History II 3 ing pharmacy materials and supplies, as well as maintaining PSY105 Introduction to Psychology 3 files and records. SCI101 Integrated Sciences 3 After completion of the program, the students will be pre- SOC105 Introduction to Sociology 3 pared to take the National Pharmacy Technician Certification ENG110 Speech and Communication 3 - Examination administered by the Pharmacy Technician Cer LIT200 American Literature 3 tification Board (PTCB). PHI110 Introduction to Ethics 3 Employment opportunities for graduates include positions PHI200 Introduction to 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 should possess the competencies and knowledge required to PHM200 Drug Classifications 3 function successfully as an entry-level pharmacy technician LAW115 Legal and Ethical Issues for 3 Pharmacy Technicians by demonstrating the ability to: PHM210 Pharmaceutical Dosage 3 • Communicate effectively with patients and medical and Calculations pharmacy professionals, both verbally and non-verbally; PHM130 Administrative Aspects of 3 Pharmacy Technology Identify and describe the names, uses, and misuses of a • PHM205 Fundamentals of Therapeutic 3 variety of prescription and Over-The-Counter (OTC) phar- Agents maceutical products; BIO105 Anatomy and Physiology for Allied 3 Health Professionals • Define and describe the symptoms and implications of sub- CIS100 Fundamentals of Computer 3 stance misuse and abuse; Technology • Apply ethical and legal principles and standards for the PSY115 Psychosocial Aspects of 3 control, release, and use of health information; Healthcare PHM220 Pharmacy Lab Experience 3 PHM900 Pharmacy Technology Externship 3 80 DIVISION OF HEALTH DISCIPLINES

• Successfully pass the National Pharmacy Technician Certi- COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS fication Examination. ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL COURSES The Pharmacy Technician requires the successful completion (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 for Allied Health 3 Professionals

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.

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 CDV100 Career Development Seminar 1 function successfully as an entry-level medical administra- FSM100 Freshman Skills Seminar 1 tive assistant or biller by demonstrating the ability to: LIB100 Information Literacy 2

• Utilize software that reflects current medical office work- ENG105 English Composition I 3 flows; REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL COURSES • Code clinical data and prepare medical insurance claims MED105 Medical Terminology 3 for reimbursement purposes; ALH110 Medical Office Administration 3 • Apply ethical and legal principles and standards for the ALH160 Law and Ethics for Healthcare control, release and use of health information; 2 Professionals

• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in ALH200 Medical Reimbursement 3 writing, with patients and other medical professionals as a ALH205 Medical Billing healthcare team member. 3 BIO105 Anatomy and Physiology for Allied 3 The Certificate program in Medical Office Assisting with Health Professionals Medical Billing requires the successful completion of 30 se- CIS100 Fundamentals of Computer 3 mester credit hours for graduation as shown in the column Technology alongside. OFT210 Word Processing 3 81

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. 82

DISTANCE LEARNING

Matriculated ASA students have the opportunity to take some • On campus student course support through the Learning of their courses online. Distance Learning @ ASA is dedi- Center. cated to serve: • E-library database global access. • adult learners Students are invited and encouraged to use the virtual and • non-traditional students with responsibilities of work and on-campus support services when necessary, in any computer family lab on campus as well as at the Learning Center. Students requiring additional assistance may contact their instructor, • students who have community commitments student advisor, or the Director of Distance Learning. • students having difficulty fitting into traditional college The Distance Learning website ( www.asa.edu/ schedules distancelearning.asp) provides students ASA Distance Learning serves as a virtual gateway for thou- with updated general information and requirements for sands of learners seeking to complete an accredited college taking an online course. education. Online courses are conducted in an asynchronous Distance Learning faculty are qualified professionals format using multimedia web-based technologies provided and academics who share their knowledge and practical and hosted by Moodlerooms. Moodlerooms is an education experience to enhance learning and understanding through the technology company dedicated to bringing excellent online latest and most comprehensive pedagogical methodologies. teaching to institutions across the globe. All online faculty members undergo training with the Director of Distance Learning before they start teaching an Students registered to take online course. online course are required to: Online courses have been developed to eliminate virtual • Purchase course materials at the ASA bookstore as the isolation, provided that students interact with their instructors online course package offers supplemental web-based and fellow students on a regular basis by means of email, materials to complete the course. chat and course discussions. • Participate in the online weekly discussions, assignments, Students interested to register for any online course in their and projects. program of study should consult with the academic chair • Complete the work that is required for each online course. and their student advisor. Candidacy for online learning is contingent upon the student’s self-assessment and the • Have access to a computer with active Internet connection. GPA. Students who have not shown the requisite aptitude Students may use the computer labs and library to access and proficient computer usage skills are discouraged from their online course. enrolling into online courses. • Take the scheduled final exams on campus, proctored by Once registration is complete, students will receive, through ASA faculty. their ASA email account, complete instructions on how to enter the course and tutorial information. A mandatory on- Student services include: campus Orientation (multiple sessions) is conducted at the • On campus technical assistance beginning of each semester. (Monday-Friday: 9am – 5pm). • Technical support via email. • On campus tutors and online tutorials. DISTANCE LEARNING 83

HOW COURSES ARE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONDUCTED REGISTRATION: In order to ensure quality online learning, ASA has partnered Currently, online courses are offered only to those students with Moodlerooms for its online course management needs. who are enrolled for on-site courses; Distance Learning is Moodle Learning Management System (LMS) provides the just a supplemental scheduling option for them. We do not online teaching tools which are simple to use yet powerful in offer online courses to first semester students unless they are scope. Some of the features of the LMS include: transfer students or have some prior college experience. In- ternational students on an F-1 visa may take only one online • Web-based interface which allows teachers and students to course per semester provided that they are enrolled full time participate from anywhere. in a degree program at ASA and are registered for a full-time • Unlimited threaded discussions which can be shared across course load of 12 on-campus credits within the same semes- groups, a course, a department, or entire institution. ter. Distance Learning is not a scheduling option for ESL stu- Instructors can define discussions by type of post to dents. All online courses are scheduled by the academic divi- stimulate effective discussion. sions and offered in the same sequence (start dates, holidays, and exam schedules) as traditional course offerings. • Tests and quizzes using numerous question formats, even a secure testing environment. Students can save answers at The student requirements for taking online courses are: any time during a test or quiz without submitting the test. • Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above. If they lose connectivity, Moodle can recover answers, return the student to the quiz and in case of a timed quiz, • Must have access to a computer with active Internet automatically adjust time limit to remaining time. connection.

• Instructors interact with assigned teams just like classes • Must take the final exam onsite (Brooklyn campus) or individuals. They can view the course grade book and scheduled during the last week of the semester. reports, send messages or create an announcement for • Login and participate a minimum of 3 out of 7 days per teams. week, completing all weekly course work by the end of the • Integrated real time peer to peer chat reinforces concepts week (Sunday). and builds community.

• Online registration and integrated scheduling. Students simply login to just one website which has all their academic records, class schedule, and access to their on- line course.

• Integrated attendance with CampusVue for faculty so that they can keep track of student activity from one central place.

• Instructors can choose online or offline grading, modify weight assignments, re-grade, map grades to scores and perform complex calculations with the grading tool.

• Students can build communities by sending email to their groups, using a shared chat space, calendar, and announce ments.

• Full user logging and tracking - activity reports for each student are available with graphs and details about each module (last access, number of times read) as well as a detailed “story” of each student’s involvement, including postings, etc. on one page. 84

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COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM CODE DIVISION AND SUBJECT AREA ASA uses a six-character numbering system to identify both Division of Health Disciplines the discipline and level of each course. The first three letters are the subject discipline codes which are as follows: ALH Allied Health BIO Biology CIS Computer Information Science CODE DIVISION AND SUBJECT AREA HIT Health Information Technology Division of Arts and Sciences LAW Law BIO Biology MAT Math CDV Career Development MED Medical Assisting ENG English MST Massage Therapy ESL English as a Second Language NUR Nursing FSM Freshman Skills OFT Office Technology HIS History PHM Pharmacy Technology LIB Information Literacy PSY Psychology LIT Literature SOC Sociology MAT Math PHI Philosophy ** Courses marked by two asterisks are designated as General Education or Liberal Arts PSY Psychology SCI Science @ Denotes courses offered online in the course description section of this Catalog SOC Sociology

Division of Business Students in Associate of Occupational Degree programs are ACC Accounting 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 in Arts and Sciences fulfills the 12 credit requirement. The Division of Computer Technology elective may be selected from a pool of available courses. Students in Associate in Applied Science degree programs CIS Computer Information Science complete the mandatory three courses in general Education CIT Computer Information Technology and additional four 3-credit courses in Arts and Sciences. NET Network Administration As a rule, courses numbered 010 to 099 are developmental VCG Visual Communication (remedial) in nature and carry no credit; those numbered 100- Division of Criminal Justice 199 are usually taken in the first year of a two year program; and those numbered higher are typically second year cours- CRJ Criminal Justice es. Courses are listed within the divisions by which they are LAW Law offered. LIB Library and Research Methods Note: Prerequisites may be waived if students can demonstrate SOC Sociology competence in the subject through previous education/certifications in the field. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 85

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 provides a detailed study of the structure and Prerequisite: placement by examination function of human life. Students will be introduced to an ex- amination of fundamental concepts of the scientific method, **ENG110 3 CREDITS levels of organization from molecules of life to major organ SPEECH AND COMMUNICATION systems, reproduction and development, evolution and ge- netics. A great deal of emphasis will be placed on the inter- This course is designed to prepare students for the communi- relationship between human life and the living biosphere. cative demands in different circumstances and environments, but especially in the work place. Students will learn the im- CDV100 1 CREDIT portance of communicative strategies where proficiency and CAREER DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR clarity are essential aspects of successful delivery in com- munication. Students will also become familiar with case This course provides the job and career management tools studies and situations in which they will challenge their com- necessary for the student to reach his/her full career poten- municative skills in discussions, individually and in groups. tial. The student will develop essential career success skills An integral part of the course will be preparations of oral through class activities and direct practice in the business presentations and project reports delivered to the class. community. Hands-on assignments in each session will allow the student to research employers; learn about appli- **ENG205@ 3 CREDITS cation requirements, practice meeting business people in ENGLISH COMPOSITION II various career fields, and practice successful interviewing techniques. This module is the second component in the series of Eng- lish Composition courses. Here, using Composition I as a ENG005 3 NON-CREDIT springboard, the curriculum of this course is designed to fos- COLLEGE READING SKILLS ter within students, the ability to apply independent research and writing skills. The new ASA Writing Center will be a - This Remedial English course introduces students to the fun useful resource for students in ENG 205, as it offers help and daments of reading English at the college level. The course seminars on research methods which will form the bulk of focuses on the elements of textual structure, writing style and this course. Students will learn to: (1) read and analyze lit- writer’s objectives. Also, particular attention will be given to erary works critically; (2) conduct research through various - the elements of prose style including characterization, nar different modes including library, data-bases and Internet; (3) rative voice, historical context, setting and environment, as explore rhetorical strategies; (4) learn proper forms of docu- well as the sub-textual components of reading. The course mentation and citation of sources. will focus on evaluation of a wide variety of literary texts as a way to explore the reading process. Prerequisite: ENG105 FSM100 1 CREDIT ENG010 3 NON-CREDIT FRESHMAN SKILLS SEMINAR COLLEGE WRITING SKILLS This single-credit course is knowledge-and-skills based, This remedial English course introduces students to the fun- designed to help the new college student navigate and ex- daments of writing English at the college level. The course perience the challenges as well as the promises of tertiary focuses on the elements of writing structure, sentence struc- academic life and beyond. Within the FSM100 course, stu- ture, paragraphing and grammatical elements of writing. dents are afforded an overview of the college environment. Also, particular attention will be given to the elements of Students get to know ASA – the administration, the academic prose style including characterization, narrative voice, his- set-up, the support services departments and much more. torical context, setting and environment, as well as the sub- The course also includes lessons in developing communica- textual components of writing. The course will focus on ex- tion skills, improving study skills, learning how to cope with ploring the writing process in a wide variety of ways. stress, effective time management, test-taking strategies, and developing critical thinking and problem solving skills. Stu- **ENG105 @ 3 CREDITS dents are introduced to the importance of the career portfolio ENGLISH COMPOSITION I in preparation to the more extensive discussion when they This course in English Composition will introduce the stu- take the Career Development (CDV100) course. FSM 100 dent to various techniques of the writing process. Here, they serves as the first step the student takes toward becoming a will learn to explore voice, tone, analytical reading, critical disciplined scholar and successful professional. thinking, literature and a great deal more. The main objective 86 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

**HIS101 @ 3 CREDITS and ethically. The course covers academic library resources AMERICAN HISTORY I and their usage for research projects. It uses a mixture of lec- ture and reading assignments, in-class discussions, examina- American History I: 1492-1877 is an introductory survey tions, 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 vari- ous 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 literacy and the inter-connectedness of exciting human events the Colonial Era to the present day. By examining works of 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, geography, risen and fallen empires as an unrelenting story of definition to what we understand as the canon of American Literature. humanity that continues to influence and enrich the lives of communities, countries, and peoples. MAT005 3 NON-CREDIT **HIS201 @ 3 CREDITS MATH SKILLS I 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 - will explore and come to an understanding of the political, Remedial Math Skills 2 course. Topics include whole num 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 WORLD HISTORY II MATH SKILLS 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. Course al Revolution and the political revolutions will be examined prerequisite: Placement examination or successful comple- very carefully because they give us a sense of understanding the modern world. tion of Math Skills Level 1. **MAT105 @ 3 CREDITS LIB100 2 CREDITS INFORMATION LITERACY COLLEGE MATH 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- search Libraries. Students learn how to determine the need lege Algebra and Fundamental Geometry. The first part of 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 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 87 from plane geometry and trigonometry of the right triangle. SCI101 3 CREDITS This course is designed to ensure that students are capable INTEGRATED SCIENCES of satisfactorily completing challenging exercises and dem- The Integrated Sciences course introduces the student to no- onstrating that they are aware of math concepts essential to table science components particularly physics, chemistry, college-level learners. astronomy, geology, and biology. Classroom instruction will Prerequisite: Placement Examination be anchored largely on the interdisciplinary approach. The course will progress using contextual integration of the so- MAT205 3 CREDITS cial, historical, as well as philosophical inquiry and problem- ADVANCED MATH FOR solving methods of the learning delivery system. Such will COMPUTER PROGRAMMERS provide the student with critical thinking and inquiry skills This course covers mathematical topics most directly related essential toward further studies in the health disciplines. to computer science. Topics include: Logic, Number Base Systems, Functions, Sets and Set Operations, Limits and In- **SOC105 @ 3 CREDITS troduction to Calculus. Emphasis will be placed on providing INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY a context for the application of mathematical concepts within This course introduces students to the study of human behav- the field of computer science. ior in society. Students will examine major components of sociology, including culture, diversity, and such social insti- **PHI110 @ 3 CREDITS tutions as family, government, and education. Students will INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS be required to investigate and write about their own social In this course, students will examine moral belief systems, values and to write critically about society in general. including different theories of ethics and their application to moral issues in the society at large and in daily New York City life. Students will examine major ethical questions, in- ENGLISH AS A SECOND cluding “What is morality?” and “What does God have to do LANGUAGE with right and wrong?” Students will present ethical ideas of philosophers like Immanuel Kant and Jean-Paul Sartre to the LEVEL A - placement by examination class. Students will also be required to investigate and write about their own ethical values and to write critically about ESLA01 3 NON-CREDITS the application of ethics to life. ESL READING SKILLS - Level A **PHI200 @ 3 CREDITS This course is designed for students who have little prior INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY knowledge of the English language. Throughout the course, the emphasis is on building Basic English vocabulary, in- This course surveys the canon of philosophical thought troducing students to basic reading skills, which is done by which presently defines the field. Students will explore the learning words in their natural context and covering topics development of philosophy from a historically based collec- that are needed in everyday life. tion of thinkers starting with Plato and working through to Sartre. All philosophy stems from fundamental questions. ESLA02 3 NON-CREDITS Throughout this course, the student will be examining basic ESL WRITING SKILLS - Level A assumptions, revising received views and looking in depth at the work of philosophers who at times took immense risks to Basic Writing Literacy Skills Course is an adult course in do just this. By examining the original works of the philoso- English as a second language which starts at absolute begin- phers themselves, students will explore first hand the vari- ner language and literacy level. Designed for adult immigrant ous modes of thought that brought civilization from Socratic learners, Writing Skills is for students who are preliterate in rhetoric to the theories of Existentialism. This course seeks their own language and who know no English. Recognizing to define what we understand today to be philosophic inquiry. the reality that adults can’t wait to become literate in order to work and carry on with their lives, Writing Skills offers **PSY105 @ 3 CREDITS instruction in survival English, basic literacy, and elemental INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY civic concepts at the same time. This course covers the major facts, theories, and controver- ESLA03 3 NON-CREDITS sies of contemporary psychology from a natural science per- ESL ORAL COMMUNICATION spective. Topics include Freud and psychoanalysis, genetics SKILLS - Level A and behavior, neural bases of behavior, motivation, emotion, sensation, perception, intelligence, and mental disorders and This course is designed for students who have very little prior their treatment. knowledge of English. Initial attention is paid to the recogni- tion and pronunciation of the English alphabet. Then, empha- 88 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

sis is on learning basic English pronunciation and intonation grate reading, vocabulary, and structure. They will be able and its sound system. Later on, major work is done on learn- to understand authentic texts and express simple ideas and ing and practicing simple daily conversations. Throughout information of their everyday life. the course, correct pronunciation and understanding of sim- ple spoken language of daily life is given special attention. ESLB02 3 NON-CREDITS ESL WRITING SKILLS - Level B ESLA05 3 NON-CREDITS Writing Skills aims to create a basis of elementary writing ESL GRAMMAR SKILLS - Level A skills for ESL students who are not proficient in the English This course is designed for students who have little knowl- language. Here students will learn the use of and conjugation edge of English. It’s goal to introduce them to the English of verbs in the present, past, future tenses. Students will also language in written form. With the aim of enabling students become familiar with key grammatical structures through nu- to write very simple English sentences correctly, major atten- merous exercises and practice. Yet, the focus of the course tion is given to creating a foundation of grammar knowledge. will be on sentence and paragraph writing; students will be The emphasis is on introducing common verb. Basic knowl- asked to challenge themselves in developing these language edge about nouns, pronouns, adjectives, prepositions is also skills and be able to express their ideas through writing. learned. ESLB03 3 NON-CREDITS ESLA06 NON-CREDITS ESL ORAL COMMUNICATION INTEGRATED LANGUAGE SKILLS - Level B APPLICATION SKILLS - Level A This course is designed to prepare students in elementary “ESL ILA” A is designed for students to reinforce grammar, levels of conversation in the English language. Students will listening, and reading skills acquired in other beginning ESL learn to utilize common phrases in various “true to life” situ- courses. Students will do so in a different environment and ations and dialogues. The main focus of the class will be on class setting. This class combines all aspects of listening – listening, comprehension and articulation. Students will be- sounds, stress, rhythm, and intonation which will help stu- gin to acquire a level of proficiency by completing exercises dents to develop their listening skills. Students will learn ba- geared towards different discussions of interest to students’ sic listening skills through exercises to which they will listen lives. They participate in role playing, story telling, problem both on CD’s and computer listening programs. Students will solving, brainstorming and memory games. Special attention work on controlled activities for skills and proficiency, and will be given to American English idioms found commonly then practice what they have learned in the Language Com- in every day language. puter Lab (Longman English Interactive Software) outside their classroom time. In the Lab they will be able to use the ESLB05 3 NON-CREDITS latest up-dated technology and equipment. ESL GRAMMAR SKILLS - Level B This course is designed for beginning students. The course ESLA07 3 NON-CREDITS focuses on English grammar through active listening, speak- INTRODUCTION TO ESL CIVICS ing, reading, and writing activities. At the end of the course, This course has been designed to introduce beginning and students should be able to understand basic English grammar intermediate adult students to the meaning of American Citi- and to express basic information about their everyday life zenship and naturalization. Activities in this course will en- through simple grammar units. They have to have clear un- courage ESL students to build up life skills and knowledge derstanding of the parts of speech and English simple tenses. about their new homeland. Also students will be able to com- pare life in the USA with the life, history, and government ESLB06 3 NON-CREDITS of their native countries. In this course essential information INTEGRATED LANGUAGE on US history, government and civics is integrated with the APPLICATION SKILLS - Level B skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This pre-intermediate course teaches students to integrate diverse English skills, including speaking, listening, reading LEVEL B - placement by examination and writing, into holistic language use. Students will build on language skills by increasing reading comprehension, ESLB01 3 NON-CREDITS writing fluency and speaking fluency. Students will work on ESL READING SKILLS - Level B controlled activities for skills and proficiency, and then prac- This course is designed for beginning students. The course tice what they have learned in the Language Computer Lab focuses on reading, speaking, and writing, through a vari- (Longman English Interactive Software) outside their class- ety of lively, classroom-tested, easy-to-use activities. Upon room time. In the Lab they will be able to use the latest up- competition of the course, students should be able to inte- dated technology and equipment. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 89

ESLB07 3 NON-CREDITS stress, intonation, and vocabulary. With challenging sets of LANGUAGE AND CULTURE exercises, (oral, written, and on-line), students will achieve This course has been expressly created for advanced students grammar and speech proficiency commonly used in social settings. whose level of English has reached near fluency. The mate- rial studied in the course will cover every aspect of human ESLC05 3 NON-CREDITS life and interaction. The focus of study will be American ESL READINGS IN AMERICAN LITERATURE mainstream values that have attracted people to the United States for more than two hundred years. During the course Literature is the key to the heart of any language. In this in- of study, certain changes and influences in various aspects of termediate/high-intermediate course, students will encounter American life will be traced. Students will be exposed to a lot real American writers, men and women whose careers span of language phenomena: vocabulary, idioms, terminology, over two hundred years. Being of diverse backgrounds, in- phonetics, and grammar. The curriculum objectifies what it cluding Asian, American, and Mexican descent, these au- means to be an American, asking and answering the question: thors offer unique points of view of the continually evolving What is American culture? culture here in the United States. Reading and enjoying these stories for their content, students will also examine them to Formerly: ESLD05 gain insights into the characters, themes and plots of these stories. Students will prepare themselves for higher level LEVEL C - placement by examination college English courses while developing a greater appre- ESLC01 3 NON-CREDITS ciation of American literature. With each reading, students ESL READING SKILLS - Level C will expand their vocabulary and understanding of idioms This course is designed to strengthen student reading skills while reviewing grammatical forms of English, identifying and comprehension. Here students will be introduced to read- and addressing their own individual problems, both spoken ing materials mainly focused to broaden the students’ vocab- and written, to improve their command of and confidence in ulary, increase reading speed, and teach critical analysis. Stu- English. dents will be exposed to various genres of readings, including ESLC06 3 NON-CREDITS fiction, non-fiction, newspapers, and magazines. This will ef- fectively show students that different reading strategies are INTEGRATED LANGUAGE necessary to become a proficient reader. Students will also be APPLICATION SKILLS - Level C exposed to numerous exercises that challenge their intellec- ESL Integrated Language Applications Skills is planned for tual and conceptual interests while enabling them to advance students to support high-intermediate grammar and listen- in language proficiency. ing skills acquired in other ESL courses. Students will do so in different environments and situations. This class com- ESLC02 3 NON-CREDITS bines all aspects of listening - sounds, stress, rhythm, and ESL WRITING SKILLS - Level C intonation which will help students to expand their listen- This course provides students with the knowledge of gram- ing skills. Students will acquire higher-developed listening matical structures at the intermediate level of English gram- skills through exercises as they listen to CDs and computer mar, including usage and styles. Students will become listening programs. Also, students will apply and emphasize familiar with the parts of speech, rules and exceptions of their grammar knowledge using textbook drills and specially punctuation, sentence constructions, patterns, capitalization, developed on-line exercises. Students will first work on con- abbreviations, numbers, spelling, and word division. The trolled activities for skills and expertise (2 hours), and then class will be taught three-dimensionally to familiarize stu- practice what they have learned in the Language Computer dents with syntax, semantics, and pragmatics-form, meaning Lab (1 hour). In the Lab they will be able to use the most re- 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 com- munication 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 TEACHING ENGLISH THROUGH FILM the English language. The focus will be on teaching inter- 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- 90 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

cabulary study. In addition, art of film is one of the finest tensive writing course with assignments due each week. In ways for ESL students to learn various aspects of American the first 5-6 weeks, students will explore topics through para- culture and life style. Students will watch segments from the graph writing. In the final 9-10 weeks, students will explore most famous Hollywood movies, discuss the scenes, practice essay writing. Students will also be required to participate new vocabulary, and share their opinions on various cultural in the revision process of both their and their peers’ papers phenomena that they will observe in the movies. in the format of peer workshops. In addition, students must keep a weekly journal where they have free rein of topics LEVEL D - placement by examination which could include reactions from their readings. ESLD01 3 NON-CREDITS ESL READING SKILLS - Level D DIVISION OF BUSINESS This course is designed to apply students’ knowledge of in- ACC101 3 CREDITS termediate ESL proficiency to focus on the expansion of a PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I reader’s vocabulary. In addition, the students will improve their skills and speed in reading and comprehension. Students This course introduces the students to the basic elements of enrolled in the class will be asked to challenge themselves accounting including descriptions of double-entry bookkeep- in critical reading skills combined with reading comprehen- ing, the Accounting Cycle for service, merchandising and - sion and ever expanding knowledge of the English language. manufacturing companies, the making and analysis of finan cial statements, accounting concepts for sole proprietorship, Knowing the differences between the written word and the spoken word will be also a valuable contribution to the stu- partnerships, and large corporations. dents’ learning process. Formerly: ACC100 Fundamentals of Accounting

ESLD02 3 NON-CREDITS ACC150 2 CREDITS ESL WRITING SKILLS - Level D ACCOUNTING WITH ELECTRONIC SPREADSHEETS This class is specifically designed for students whose know- ledge of the English language has reached sufficient levels This course provides an exhaustive exposure to the electronic of advanced oral communicative skills. Here students are spreadsheets program, its commands, features and functions. expected to learn the appropriateness of particular written Many typical mechanical accounting problems are solved expressions, grammatical forms and structures to complete using electronic spreadsheet software from the basic to the grammatically correct writing assignments. Also, students advanced. The final portion of the course deals with the most will practice writing a variety of sentence structures using advanced electronic spreadsheet software functions that help their imagination, judgment, intelligence and feelings. simplify bookkeeping procedures, such as macros for highly repetitive tasks, linking files for routine tasks with minor ESLD03 3 NON-CREDITS changes, special features to make print documents look bet- ESL ORAL COMMUNICATION ter, creating effective presentations, and interactions between SKILLS - Level D electronic spreadsheet software and other applications such as MS Word or Word Perfect, Access, and others. This course presents various ways in which ESL students Prerequisite: may advance in their communicative skills in the English CIS100 language. The lessons of this course include a particular fo- ACC151 @ 3 CREDITS cus on the use of commonplace language in the context of so- PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II cial communications. Here students will learn the necessary forms and patterns of language to function and communicate The first part of this course is an overview of the account- among English speaking people in the areas of shopping, ing process and financial statements which are designed to banking, housing, health care, employment. This course, provide a gradual transition from the introductory course in likewise, presents students with the opportunity to reinforce Accounting to the more rigorous level of analysis. It also listening comprehension and verbal expression skills neces- addresses the concepts of present and future values of cash sary to pursue college level academic work. flows and the accounting for cash and short-term invest- 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. ESLE02 3 NON-CREDITS Formerly: ACC105 Intermediate Accounting I ADVANCED ESL WRITING WORKSHOP Prerequisite: ACC101 This is an advanced ESL writing course designed to prepare students for future composition class and other academic writing endeavors they will encounter at ASA. This is an in- COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 91

ACC160 3 CREDITS ACC210 3 CREDITS ADVANCED BOOKKEEPING APPLICATIONS TAXATION This course covers the key subject areas in the field of book- This course examines federal income taxation. It begins with keeping: adjustments; correction of errors; merchandise in- an overview of the federal tax structure including reporting ventory; internal control and fraud prevention; payroll. The procedures, individual tax preparation, business and profes- subject matter covered within this course will build on the ac- sional returns, special tax situations, partnerships, corpora- counting foundations established in Principles of Accounting I tions, and tax-exempt corporations. The course also instructs & II which will enable them to handle the technical responsibi- students in the use of the latest tax software available in the lities of full-charge bookkeeper for a small to mid-size busi- market. ness. This course prepares the student for the National Cer- Prerequisite: ACC101, CIS100 tification for Bookkeeper’s (NCB) examination. The NCB certification is a valuable credential for employment in the ACC215 @ 3 CREDITS accounting and bookkeeping field. COST ACCOUNTING* Prerequisite: ACC151 This course presents three major topics: planning and con- trolling routine operations; non-routine decisions such as ACC195 3 CREDITS policy making, and long-term planning; and inventory valu- INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC ACCOUNTING ation and income determination with emphasis on costs for This course provides students with an overview of forensic planning and control. The course will discuss in detail the accounting and litigation support. It examines the character- role of the accountant in the organization; cost-volume-profit istics of white-collar criminals, financial statement manipu- relationships; responsibility accounting; standard and flex- lation, common employee fraud schemes and money laun- ible costs; and determining how costs behave, including cost dering. Students will learn to detect concealment in financial analysis for control and motivation. statement fraud, and the analytical methods use to uncover in- Prerequisite: ACC151 come concealment and fraudulent accounting practices. This * Not offered since Summer 2014 course will also survey new forensic techniques and tools, such as timeline analysis, link analysis, and IRS commonly ACC220 3 CREDITS used indirect methods of proof. This course will also explain PRINCIPLES OF AUDITING* the forensic accountant’s role in fighting financial statement fraud, and the standards of conducting and performing litiga- This course is designed to provide the student with a clear tion services. Students will also learn what it means to be an understanding of the role of auditing, and the formulation of expert witness while learning the rules of evidence to prop- high professional standards of performance and ethics. The erly identify collect and preserve financial evidence. student gains an understanding of auditing procedures, strat- egies for managing auditing resources, and the ability to per- Prerequisites: ACC101 & ACC151 - Principles of form financial audits that are responsive to the needs of finan- Accounting I and II. cial statement users. More specifically, the course provides ACC200 3 CREDITS a perspective on how audits are done using a Rick Analysis INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING* approach. Students will learn the differences between exter- nal auditing, internal auditing and government auditing. Sta- This course covers topics unique to corporations such as the tistical sampling, essential to effective auditing performance traditional issues relating to paid-in capital, retained earn- in the field; audit programs, questionnaires and audit reports ings, and dividends. It also discusses stock warrants, con- frequently utilized in financial audits are a few of the topics vertible securities, accounting for treasury stock and earnings discussed. per share. Furthermore, the course discusses accounting for employees’ pension plans, leases, and income taxes and rev- Prerequisite: ACC151 * Not offered since Fall 2008 enue recognition. Finally, students will learn special finan- cial statements (statements of cash flow, constant-purchasing power and current-cost financial statements), analysis and ACC225 3 CREDITS interpretation of financial statements. Emphasis is given to MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING the impact of inflation on financial statements and on busi- This course discusses contemporary business trends and their ness decisions. impact on managerial accounting. It covers all managerial Formerly: ACC205 Intermediate Accounting II accounting topics such as job order and process costing, costs Prerequisite: ACC151 influenced by volume, complexity, product scope, and batch * Not offered since Summer 2014 sizes, cost volume-profit analysis, break-even analysis, fixed/ variable analysis, flexible budgeting, overhead cost manage- ment, advanced manufacturing costs, activity-based costing 92 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

for strategic decisions, responsibility accounting, constraint the tools of information technology required in the battle to theory and decision making, and target costing. increase productivity. The course also highlights the main Prerequisite: ACC151 concepts needed to understand the services used by success- ful office administrators - computers, text/word processing, ACC250 3 CREDITS telecommunications, records management, micro-image COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING and reprographics systems, and the ergonomic environment WITH APPLICATION PACKAGE required for the new networking technology. Finally, this This course introduces the student to different types of ac- course provides a “control” setting that explains how office counting software and their applications as used by industries managers evaluate the productivity of their office systems in performing day-to-day accounting functions. It integrates and the “bottom-line” importance of living within their bud- the knowledge with information system. It teaches the stu- gets. dent the use of accounting software to create a company, set up a chart of accounts, vendors, customers, employees and BUS145 2 CREDITS payroll defaults, general ledger, inventory items, jobs, enter DATABASE MANAGEMENT transactions, prepare reports, and analyze the reports. APPLICATION PACKAGE Prerequisites: CIS100, ACC101 This course provides an in-depth understanding of database design; creating a database; querying a database; maintaining BUS110 @ 3 CREDITS a database; importing a worksheet into database software; INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS creating reports and forms; publishing reports to the Web; This course has been designed to present the student with enhancing forms by using OLE fields, hyperlinks, and sub a balanced view of a business - the strengths, weaknesses, forms; and using Macros; VBA, and the Switchboard Man- successes, failures, problems and challenges. In addition, this ager to create an application system. course, with its vast array of features, provides the student Prerequisite: CIS100 with a solid foundation for more advanced courses, and it explains the opportunities, rewards, and challenges of a busi- BUS150 @ 3 CREDITS ness career. PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS Microeconomics is a survey course with the core focus of ex- BUS115 @ 3 CREDITS posing students to how the factors of production are allocat- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND TRADE ed among and within households, firms, and industries. The This course describes the general nature of international busi- scope of this course’s contents includes discussions about the ness and the three environments in which an international fundamentals of supply and demand as competing ends for business person works. It examines the increasingly impor- the consumption of goods and services in the economy. The tant international organizations, the international monetary consumer theory is discussed as a vital part of the course. system, and the impact of both on business, the uncontrol- Production, particularly under a revenue-cost consideration, lable forces that make up the foreign environments and their is discussed in the context of the impacts-perfect competition, effect on business practices. The course also explores trends monopoly, monopolistic competition, and oligopoly. Cover- and new directions of international companies. age is given to factor prices in relation to income sources and monopoly in the labor market. Prerequisites: BUS110, BUS200 BUS120 @ 3 CREDITS BUS175 3 CREDITS ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR BUSINESS LAW This course provides a basic understanding of human actions This course introduces students to the principles of Business in organizations. It includes the analysis of individual and Law. Business Ethics and Social Responsibility, Torts, Intel- group processes in organizational settings. It also helps the lectual Property, Cyber Law, Criminal Law and Contracts are student to understand, predict, and improve the performance a few of the topics to be covered. of individuals and the organizations in which they work. BUS200 @ 3 CREDITS BUS135 @ 2 CREDITS PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE MANAGEMENT This course introduces the student to the role of marketing This course provides a basic understanding of the fundamen- in the economy, and covers major marketing topics includ- tals of effective management. These fundamentals include ing institutions involved in the marketing process (manu- the basic principles of management, problem solving, system facturers, wholesalers, retailers, advertising agencies, mar- thinking, and communications needed to administer the of- keting research firms, banks, shippers, storage warehouses, fice functions. Also, it stresses people and their role in using and others). The course also examines major tools used by COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 93 modern marketers (product, price, promotion, place and ma- BUS230 @ 3 CREDITS jor environmental forces affecting the marketing process), PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT demographics, economics, ecology, technology, politics and This course provides a brief introduction to human resourc- culture. es management. The students examine employer-employee Prerequisite: BUS110 relations in such areas as equal employment opportunity practices, training and appraisal methods, compensation, BUS205 @ 3 CREDITS management and reward of motivational programs. This ap- PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE plication oriented course equips students with the skills and This course approaches the three traditional divisions of fi- knowledge necessary for the workplace. nance (corporate finance, investments, and financial institu- tions) by employing the twin concepts of value maximization BUS240 @ 3 CREDITS and the risk/expected return tradeoff throughout the course. INTRODUCTION TO E-COMMERCE It distinguishes between finance and economics, focuses on Upon successful completion of this course the student will be time value of money concepts, provides a basic overview of able to apply the new technologies, particularity Internet and the operations of the firm against the background of finan- cial intermediation and the capital markets, explores security Web technologies to help individuals, businesses, and other valuation and capital market theory, capital budgeting and organizations conduct business better. They will be able to know how some businesses, by using electronic commerce corporate financing, financial derivatives and risk manage- have been able to create new products and services, and oth- ment, international financial management, financial analysis ers improve their promotions, marketing, and delivery of ex- and financial planning, inventory and cash management, ac- counts receivable management. isting products. They will also learn how firms have found many ways to use electronic commerce to improve purchas- Prerequisites: ACC101, BUS150 ing and supply activities, identify new customers, and oper- BUS210 3 CREDITS ate their finance, administration, and manage human resourc- Business Ethics es more efficiently. Prerequisites: CIS100, BUS110 The coursework in BUS 210 contributes to the knowledge of strong business decisions within the ambit of business ethics, BUS245 @ 3 CREDITS sustainability, and stakeholder management. The managerial E-COMMERCE MANAGEMENT perspective to Business Ethics is enriching enough to assist Upon successful completion of this course the student will students, as potential business decision makers, to safeguard acquire the knowledge and high-level tools to be able to cre- the interests of internal and external stakeholders, which in- ate, maintain and evolve e-commerce strategy within a com- cludes employees, the immediate community actual and po- - tential investors, and the environment at large. Regulatory pany. They will learn the business solutions that utilize tech nology as needed to enhance the way business is conducted. and industry mandates are key considerations in the stake- The course is designed to help the student find answers that holder models that appear in cases that reflect the discourses, are right for any specific situation. In addition to lectures, the debates, and discretions on ethical issues. Key among most course uses hands-on activities, case studies and individual of the issues in the coursework on Business Ethics is the em- and group assignments to foster learning. phasis on the nexus between business and the natural, social, and financial environments. Prerequisites: CIS100, BUS110 BUS250 @ 3 CREDITS BUS215 @ 3 CREDITS E-COMMERCE MARKETING BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Upon successful completion of this course the student will This course provides a basic understanding of management acquire the knowledge to advertise and market businesses on within the business environment. The course relies heavily upon the classical approach to management, centering on the the World Web to reach new customers, better serve existing customers and expand business activity. They will learn the four basic functions of planning, organizing, leading, and methods to take an order, collect payments, deliver goods, controlling. Included within this perspective are problem- and provide follow-up with the customer. Real-world exam- solving, the use of specialized techniques (PERT, NGT, JIT, ples involving a few “success stories” are used. The course etc.), job design, work teams, and human resources manage- also teaches how to properly design and locate a web site for ment and the leader’s role both as a motivator and commu- maximum profitability. nicator. Finally, the course deals with the importance of self- management within the framework of the organization. Prerequisites: CIS100, BUS110 Prerequisite: BUS110 94 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

BUS255 @ 3 CREDITS keting the sports industry. Students study sports marketing, CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGEMENT promotion, media, licensing, advertising, the internet and corporate sponsorship in professional sports and the NCAA. Upon successful completion of this course the student will The course also includes topics in sports “sales”, audience be able to learn the role of customer service in a consumer demographics, and media broadcasting since sports events business. Students will examine how internal and external are used as a vehicle to sell corporate products. customer service strategies impact an organization’s profit- ability. Special emphasis will be placed on communication BUS275 @ 3 CREDITS skills, dealing with angry customers, handling telephone cus- SPORTS LEADERSHIP tomers, and motivating and training employees for the deliv- ery of customer service. This course discusses the development of leadership and managerial roles in the sports industry. It describes motiva- Prerequisite: BUS110 tion, organizational assessment, goal setting, and planning BUS260 @ 3 CREDITS and control strategies in sports. The focus is on leadership be- RETAIL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT havior, personality types, group/team dynamics, contingency Upon successful completion of this course the student would analysis, and coaching. Students receive significant career guidance through understanding their own leadership style. be able to learn those activities relating to the strategic, and Students relate their individual styles to stellar examples of personnel aspects of a retail enterprise. Students will have leaders in professional sports and collegiate coaching. the opportunity to learn how managers plan, implement, and direct a profitable retail business. BUS905 3 CREDITS Prerequisite: BUS110 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - BUS265 @ 3 CREDITS ACCOUNTING EXTERNSHIP MERCHANDISE MANAGEMENT This course is an unpaid, off-site externship under the su- Upon successful completion of this course the student will be pervision and evaluation of a cooperating business and the able to learn the merchandise management strategies within college. Students utilize the knowledge gained in the Busi- ness Administration-Accounting program for a minimum a retail organization. The student will also be able to acquire the following skills: pricing, sales, markdowns, profitability, of 135 hours (a minimum of 9 hours per week for fifteen stock, performance measurements, assortment and merchan- weeks is required) during the last semester of the program. The externship course includes guided “hands-on” applica- dise planning, and reading and analyzing retail computer re- ports. tion of theory and course work, and provides students with training in different types of organizations from small and Prerequisite: BUS110 mid-sized companies to large corporations. Students present BUS270 @ 3 CREDITS a completed portfolio evaluating the externship experience. SPORTS MANAGEMENT Must be taken in the final semester. This course provides students with a practical introduction to Prerequisite: CDV100 the sports management industry. It covers the fundamental principles of the business of sports. The course discusses the LAW130 3 CREDITS unique nature of sports-related organizations and the classic LEGAL OFFICE ASSISTING aspects of human economic behavior as they apply to these AND PROCEDURES organizations. Additionally, the course covers topics such as This course provides the legal office assistant with the fun- the sociological aspects of sports, marketing/sponsorships, damental concepts of law which allows the legal assistant to facility management, sport rules and contemporary issues. better support the legal office teams. The course presents the The course will also explore every day functions performed basic principles of law and related legal documents from the by major league officials, front office personnel, NCAA ath- standpoint of general American Jurisprudence. letic directors, and event managers. LAW150 3 CREDITS BUS274 @ 3 CREDITS LEGAL MACHINE TRANSCRIPTION SPORTS MARKETING This course will include the use of both text-workbook, au- This course provides students with a thorough knowledge dio-cassettes, and transcription software. It presents common of sports marketing strategies. The different relationships legal terminologies that are used in the court systems and in between the consumer/fan market and the sports industry the legal office. It will assist the student in spelling, defining, market are analyzed within this course. It incorporates an pronouncing, and transcribing those legal terminologies. in-depth discussion of how the new technology affects mar- COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 95

OFT130 3 CREDITS OFT225 3 CREDITS GENERAL OFFICE PROCEDURES ADVANCED MACHINE TRANSCRIPTION This course concentrates on the varied aspects of office man- This course provides students with skills needed to transcribe agement - from office records, correspondence to manage- a variety of documents. It also provides students with dicta- ment of computer-based files. Communication, both oral and tion that gives them the opportunity to actually dictate and written will also be discussed alongside practices of process- transcribe their own work. ing information via technology. The course will discuss the Prerequisites: OFT200, OFT210 procedures in planning, preparing, and conducting meetings in a corporate setting. OFT240 2 CREDITS RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFT140 3 CREDITS This course introduces the student to the complex field of SPEED WRITING records management. The student will be able to understand This course is designed to assist students to increase their the Alphabetic filing rules compatible with the Association speed in making legible notes. It also aims to supply a fast of Records Management (ARMA) guidelines. Along with and legible note-taking system that can be learned quickly for other topics, student will learn the methods of storing and re- use in the office by information-processing personnel. Fur- trieving alphabetic, subject, numeric and geographic records. thermore, it will give the entering, prospective, or returning Thorough coverage is provided for filing and maintenance administrative assistant the ability to take notes from dicta- of paper, automated, micro image and electronic imaging re- tion and transcribe them in a usable form. cords.

OFT150 2 CREDITS OFT905 3 CREDITS DOCUMENT PROCESSING OFFICE ADMINISTRATION EXTERNSHIP This course focuses on document mastery and advanced This course is an unpaid, off-site externship under the su- typing functions. Students will learn and apply advanced pervision and evaluation of a cooperating business and the functions to business correspondence, tables, reports, online college. Students utilize the knowledge gained in the busi- newsletters, and team documents. ness Administration program for a minimum of 135 hours (a minimum of 9 hours per week for fifteen weeks is re- OFT170 2 CREDITS quired) during the last semester of the program. The Ex- PRESENTATION SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES ternship course includes guided “hands-on” application of This course is designed for students who are interested in theory and course work, and provides students with train- learning the features needed to create and modify presenta- ing in different types of organizations from small and mid- tions slides. It is also intended for students who wish to pur- sized companies to large corporations. Students also present sue their Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification in a completed portfolio evaluating the externship experience. Power Point. Must be taken in the final semester. Prerequisite: CIS100 Prerequisite: CDV100 OFT200 3 CREDITS MACHINE TRANSCRIPTION DIVISION OF COMPUTER This course provides students with the skills needed to tran- TECHNOLOGY scribe a variety of documents and helps students strengthen CIS100 3 CREDITS their grammar and punctuation skills. The course also gives FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER - experience in keying documents from various fields of em TECHNOLOGY ployment. It also includes dictation from a variety of sources who will give very little punctuation as they dictate. This course introduces computers and its applications. Con- centration is on data representation, computer concepts and OFT210 3 CREDITS input/output media and devices. This course also introduces WORD PROCESSING the students to the microcomputer environments. It provides This course provides an introduction to word processing fun- a comprehensive overview of Windows operating system. damentals. It includes instruction in creating, storing, retrie- Popular Microsoft Office Applications (MS Word, MS Ex- cel, MS PowerPoint) used on a personal computer are also ving, editing, proofreading, and printing documents. Word processing functions such as spell check, grammar check, presented. and formatting features are also covered. Prerequisite: CIS100 96 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

CIS115 3 CREDITS CIS266 3 CREDITS COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY This course provides students with a detailed understanding PROJECT MANAGEMENT of computer technology. Students learn from basic through This course introduces students to the knowledge and skills advanced computer concepts with an emphasis on both the required to effectively manage projects across a range of personal computer and enterprise computing. Topics include business and technical disciplines. It also provides an over- hardware, application and system software, the Internet and view of the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Guide to World Wide Web, communications, e-commerce, societal is- the Project Management Body of Knowledge. The course sues, systems analysis and design, information systems, ca- describes the similarities and differences between project reer opportunities, certifications in the computer field, and management and general management, as well as project computer trends. management life cycles, phases, stakeholders, and process groups. Students become familiar with project management CIS125 3 CREDITS software and use this software as they complete assignments TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONCEPTS and a team project. The course reviews the core project man- This course introduces students to the concepts and tech- agement knowledge areas including integration, scope, time, nologies underlying the interchange of information between cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and computers and exposes them to the standards and protocols procurement. Students work in teams that apply key skills that govern the implementation and use of local area net- and knowledge presented in the course. works (LANs), private computer networks, intranets, and the Prerequisite: CIS100 worldwide network of networks known as the “Internet.” The concepts and use of electronic mail, remote computer log in, CIT100 3 CREDITS file transfer protocol, and the global information network PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES CONCEPTS known as the World Wide Web are discussed. Examples of This course will introduce students to various concepts and these functions are provided throughout the course. Students techniques used in programming. The students will learn to who successfully complete this course will be better prepared design programs beginning from very simple to more com- to take the CompTIA Network+ Certification Exam. plicated types. Students will select and design input data, and learn concepts of top-down structured programming. Stan- CIS190 3 CREDITS dard programming techniques like loops, straight-line logic AUTOMATED OFFICE ADMINISTRATION and decision-making structures will be discussed as well. This course will explore the use of intermediate and advanced Formerly: CIS120 Programming Languages Concepts concepts in computers using Microsoft Office. Students will explore intermediate and advanced concepts in Word, Excel, CIT115 @ 3 CREDITS PowerPoint, and Outlook. With the foundation learned in WEB DESIGN CIS100, this course will further each student’s knowledge of This course introduces students to the concepts and technolo- these applications. It will also focus on and explore the use of gies used in development and maintenance of web sites. The E-Mail and the Internet in today’s business world. class focuses on Web page planning, basic design, layout and Prerequisite: CIS100 construction. HTML/XHTML, Cascading Style Sheets, Ja- vaScript/VBScript, DOM are taught in order to give students CIS220 @ 3 CREDITS a good grounding in all aspects of creating state-of-the-art ac- SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN tive content for the Web page. Various Web page and image This course introduces students to effective methods of in- creation tools are taught in the course. During the course of formation planning, project management, and system imple- study students will publish their own Web Pages and Projects mentation throughout the system’s life cycle. Students will integrating practical experience with the theory. study the stages of system development including problem Formerly: CIS150 Web Design definition, consideration of alternative solutions, implemen- Prerequisite: CIS100 tation, control, and management of the system. Computer- Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools are used for mod- CIT125 @ 3 CREDITS eling and project management. CLIENT-SPECIFIC RELATIONAL DATABASES Prerequisite: CIS100 This course introduces students to Microsoft Access, the use and development of tables, queries, the Access window, views, help and cue cards, as well as printing and importing. Additional topics include creating and customizing forms, advanced queries, relational theory, sorting, filters, main COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 97 forms and sub forms, calculated fields in forms and reports, tasks of file system management, backup procedures, process and producing reports. The functionality of DBMS vs. RD- control, user administration, and device and printer manage- BMS is also discussed. ment. The course also covers shell programming in detail. Formerly: CIS235 Client-Specific Relational Databases Students will be able to write shell scripts (commands), to Prerequisite: CIS100 manage file system and execute programs. 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 Databases with Microsoft SQL Server. Topics covered in- CIT215 3 CREDITS clude: database objects (tables, views, constraints), data re- CLIENT-SIDE WEB PROGRAMMING trieval, 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 Formerly: CIS255 Server-Specific Relational Databases including plugins and jQuery UI library will be introduced Prerequisite: CIS100 as well. Students will learn how to use AJAX with three com- mon data formats, such as HTML, XML and JSON, to pro- CIT150 3 CREDITS vide functionality for real-time updates. The course will also OBJECT-ORIENTED DESIGN introduce students to concepts of using API for popular web This course provides a comprehensive study of the principles sites, such as YouTube, Twitter and Google Maps. and techniques of object-oriented programming concepts. It Prerequisites: CIT100 - Programming Languages also presents an object-oriented approach to software devel- Concepts, CIT115 - Web Design opment based on the modeling objects taken from the real world and then using the model to build a language-inde- CIT240 3 CREDITS pendent design organized around those objects. This course DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS shows how object-oriented concepts can be used throughout This course addresses advanced database management sys- the entire software life cycle - from analysis through design tems topics with emphasis on administrative tasks, tools and to implementation. utilities. Main areas covered are data management, securi- Formerly: CIS140 Object-Oriented Design ty, and configuration settings. Topics covered include: data Prerequisites: CIS100, CIT100 modeling components, creating database objects, transac- tions, control-of-flow language, and constraints to enforce data referential integrity and implementing distributed data CIT160 3 CREDITS into a client-server environment. The course also covers a OBJECT-ORIENTED LANGUAGES collection of miscellaneous subjects such as performance WITH VISUAL BASIC fine-tuning, optimization and recovery. This course provides the features that are most important to Formerly: CIS265 Database Management Systems students in the information technology field, such as building Prerequisite: CIT140 blocks of windows application, coding, designing and test- ing techniques, working with multiple windows, conditional CIT250 3 CREDITS logic and iterations, input validation procedures and object- ASP.NET APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT oriented principles. The course contains topics on many new This course introduces students to the Server Side Scripting additions and enhancements of Visual Basic .NET, including environment that comes with the Microsoft Internet Infor- arrays, file/database handling and web support. mation Server based on Active Server scripting applications. Formerly: CIS245 Object-Oriented Languages with Visual Students will learn how to create sophisticated user interfac- Basic es with minimal code and integrate data access functional- Prerequisites: CIS100, CIT100 ity with data binding and data-source controls using Visual Studio.NET. CIT170 @ 3 CREDITS UNIX OPERATING SYSTEM AND Formerly: CIS315 ASP Applications Development SHELL PROGRAMMING Prerequisites: CIT100, CIT115 This course introduces students to UNIX/LINUX operating CIT905 3 CREDITS system concepts with emphasis on file/directory structures, PROGRAMMING EXTERNSHIP external and internal file manipulation commands and UNIX/ This course is designed to complement the coursework of the LINUX utilities. Instructional topics include the essential students in the Computer Programming and Information sys- 98 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

tems degree program. Students in this course will participate main Controllers in a Windows based network. Students will in a capstone project done at one of the major New York City implement various networking services such as printing, file corporations under the supervision of a project manager. The service, application service, DHCP, DNS, and TCP/IP. Net- students participating in the project will have an opportunity to work management issues and challenges will be discussed. go through a real project development life cycle and participate Formerly: CIS285 Microsoft Windows Server Technology in all phases of inter-departmental corporate communications. Prerequisites: CIS100, CIS125 Must be taken in the final semester. NET150 3 CREDITS Formerly: CIS300/CIS900/CIS905 Programming Externship Prerequisite: CDV100 MICROSOFT WINDOWS TECHNOLOGIES This course provides students with the knowledge necessary MAT205 @ 3 CREDITS to configure, manage, and troubleshoot a Windows Server ADVANCED MATH FOR network infrastructure. Specific topic coverage includes: COMPUTER PROGRAMMERS Networking Overview, IP Addressing Basics, Configuring This course covers the mathematical topics most directly re- a Network Interface, Implementing Dynamic Host Configu- lated to computer science. Topics include: logic, relations, ration Protocol (DHCP), Managing and Monitoring DHCP, combinatorics, mathematical induction, recursion, graph Configuring Name Resolution, Implementing and Managing theory, discrete probability, and number theory. Emphasis the DNS Service, Remote Access, Internet Authentication will be placed on providing a context for the application of Service, Routing, Security Templates, and Troubleshooting mathematics within computer science. Students will analyze Network Connectivity. Students who successfully complete algorithms, measure complexity, and simplify and optimize this course will be better prepared to take the MCTS Certi- algorithms. fication. Prerequisite: MAT105 Formerly: CIS290 Microsoft Windows Technologies Note: This course is not designated as a General Education course. Prerequisites: CIS100, CIS125 NET160 3 CREDITS NET120 3 CREDITS IMPLEMENTING DIRECTORY SERVICES PC HARDWARE AND OPERATING SYSTEMS This course will prepare students to plan, implement, and This course will provide students with knowledge of install- maintain a Microsoft Windows 2008 Server Active Directory ing, configuring, upgrading, troubleshooting, and repairing infrastructure. Students will continue to learn the functions microcomputer hardware. Students will learn computer as- and roles of a network administrator. In this context, students sembly techniques through hands-on exercises. Students who will work with Active Directory in setting up forests, sites, successfully complete this course will be better prepared to domains, and organizational units that meet the accessibi- take the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam. lity, performance, and security goals of a business plan. In Formerly: CIS165 PC Hardware and Operating Systems addition, students will be learning how to work with Group Prerequisites: CIS100, CIS115 Policy to deploy software and configure a computer or user environment. NET130 3 CREDITS MICROSOFT WINDOWS Formerly: CIS294 Implementing Directory Services CLIENT TECHNOLOGY Prerequisite: NET140 This course introduces students to the concepts of installation NET170 @ 3 CREDITS and configuration of Microsoft operating systems as well as MANAGEMENT OF CISCO providing students with knowledge and skills necessary to NETWORKING ENVIRONMENTS perform post installation and day-to-day administration in a This course focuses on providing the skills and knowledge single domain or peer to peer based network. Administration necessary to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small branch of Windows operating systems in real work situations will be office Enterprise network, including configuring a switch, a presented. router, and connecting to a WAN and implementing network Formerly: CIS280 Microsoft Windows Client Technology security. A student should be able to complete configuration Prerequisites: CIS100, CIS125 and implementation of a small branch office network under supervision. Students who successfully complete this course NET140 3 CREDITS will be better prepared to take the CCENT certification. MICROSOFT WINDOWS SERVER TECHNOLOGY Formerly: CIS295 Management of Cisco Networking Environments This course provides a training solution for support profes- Prerequisites: CIS100, CIS125 sionals working in a Microsoft Windows Server-based en- terprise environment. The goal of this course is to enable a support professional to design, implement, and support Do- COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 99

NET180 3 CREDITS NET905 3 CREDITS IMPLEMENTING NETWORK SECURITY I NETWORK ADMINISTRATION EXTERNSHIP This course provides a comprehensive overview of network This course is designed to complement the coursework of security. It is designed to map to CompTIA’s Security+ Cer- students in the Network Administration and Security degree tification Exam. It covers authentication methods along with program. Students in this course will participate in a capstone common network attacks and how to safeguard against them. project done at one of the major New York City corporations Communication security includes remote access, e-mail, the under the supervision of a project manager. The students Web, directory and file transfer, and wireless data. Infrastruc- participating in the project will have an opportunity to go ture security explores various network devices and media, through a real project development life cycle and participate and the proper use of perimeter topologies such as DMZs, in all phases of interdepartmental corporate communications. Extranets, and Intranets to establish network security. Cryp- Must be taken in the final semester. tography basics are provided, including the differences be- Formerly: CIS905 – The course code was changed to match tween asymmetric and symmetric algorithms, and the differ- the program content ent types of PKI certificates and their usage. Prerequisite: CDV100 Formerly: CIS300 Implementing Network Security I OFT210 3 CREDITS Prerequisites: CIS100, CIS125 WORD PROCESSING NET190 3 CREDITS This course provides an introduction to word processing fun- INTRODUCTION TO WIRELESS damentals. It includes instruction in creating, storing, retrie- NETWORKING ving, editing, proofreading, and printing documents. Word This course addresses the fundamentals of wireless network- processing functions such as spell check, grammar check, ing, including architectures, protocols, and standards. It de- and formatting features are also covered. scribes concepts, technology and applications of wireless Prerequisite: CIS100 networking as used in current and next-generation wireless networks. It explains the engineering aspects of network VCG100 3 CREDITS functions and designs. Issues such as mobility management, CONCEPTS OF COMPUTER GRAPHICS wireless enterprise networks, network signaling, WAP, and This course emphasizes contemporary approaches in illustra- 4G Cellular telephone technology are covered. tion and photography. The techniques, skills, and procedures Formerly: CIS335 Introduction to Wireless Networking are taught with a view toward professional development of Prerequisites: CIS100, CIS125 computer graphics. Using Adobe Photoshop students learn to combine typography and photographic imagery to create NET200 3 CREDITS promotional materials assembled from a variety of sources. MANAGEMENT OF COMPLEX Prerequisite: CIS100 NETWORKING ENVIRONMENTS VCG110 3 CREDITS This course focuses on providing the skills and knowledge necessary to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small to me- INTRODUCTION TO WEB PUBLISHING dium-size branch office Enterprise network, including con- This course introduces students to publishing on the Inter- figuring several switches and routers, connecting to a WAN net’s World Wide Web. Topics include creating and organi- and implementing network security. Students who success- zing a series of pages into a web site, and uploading web fully complete this course will be better prepared to take the pages to a server. Students will insert HTML tags, create im- CISCO CCNA Certification Exam. ages, and view Web documents. Students will learn to iden- tify the information dissemination needs of a client, design Formerly: CIS296 Management of Complex Networking Environments an appropriate WWW solution, and implement it. Prerequisites: NET170 Prerequisite: CIS100 NET210 3 CREDITS VCG120 3 CREDITS IMPLEMENTING NETWORK SECURITY II 3-D DESIGN APPLICATIONS This course emphasizes what students need to build the This course explores the creation of 3D models, specifically knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, admin- designed for integration into a game engine. Students are ex- ister, and support the security services and tools in the Micro- posed to 3D Studio Max and the principles of modeling. The soft Windows server system. Students learn how to harden focus is on creating characters and other forms to be inte- servers and client computers in a network environment. grated into a game and included on demo reels. Aesthetics, construction, communication, sculptural skills, and quality of Formerly: CIS310 Implementing Network Security II work are stressed. Prerequisite: NET180 Prerequisite: CIS100 100 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

VCG140 3 CREDITS CRJ150 3 CREDITS ADVANCED WEB PUBLISHING INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS This course emphasizes how to conceptualize, visualize, and This course is an overview of the field of corrections. It deals produce an exciting integrated Web site for a real business us- with how corrections in the United States function. The ing productivity tools. Its emphasis is not only on skill build- course touches on areas like jails, prisons, inmates, probation ing, but on concepts that are important in Web site devel- and parole, and community-based corrections. In addition, opment in the real world. Topics include: navigation issues, the course discusses the administration portion of the correc- optimization of graphics, layout and design of the Web site, tions, the correctional work world and careers, and inmates’ attentiveness to the intended audience, and consideration of rights and litigation. customer’s requirements. Prerequisite: CRJ101 Prerequisite: VCG110 CRJ190 3 CREDITS INTRODUCTION TO SECURITY DIVISION OF CRIMINAL This course provides basic information that would serve as JUSTICE an overview of the total scope of private security. It incorpo- rates the major findings and recommendations of the report CRJ101 3 CREDITS of the Task Force on Private Security with other current secu- AMERICAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM rity publications and research, including the Hallcrest Report This course provides the student with a thorough knowledge I and II and the Rand Report. of the criminal justice system. It presents the many diverse views that are contained within the criminal justice and char- CRJ200 3 CREDITS acterizes its interdisciplinary nature. CURRENT ISSUES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE This course provides students with an overview of current CRJ105 3 CREDITS issues in the administration of criminal justice. “Administra- INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY tion” encompasses criminal justice policies implemented by This course introduces the student to Criminology, a dynamic the police, courts, and correctional agencies (i.e., jails, pris- field which is constantly changing with the release of major ons, and parole/probation departments). Time permitting, the research studies, Supreme Court rulings, and governmental course will also focus attention on some of the law enforce- policies. It also offers thorough descriptions and explanations ment agencies that have come to the forefront of the public of criminal behavior. eye since the September 11th terrorist attacks – namely the FBI and CIA. Finally, the course focuses on the intended and CRJ115 3 CREDITS unintended consequences of policies implemented by these INTRODUCTION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT entities, as well as debates, controversies, and trends in the This course presents an overview of the field of law enforce- administration of criminal justice. This course may not be ment and the numerous complexities within it. It also instills taken before the second semester. 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 soci- CRJ120 3 CREDITS ety so that the student can understand why and how policing CRIMINAL LAW & PROCEDURES is performed. It also shows the jobs available in policing and 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- dure balances the interest in obtaining the correct result in have a flavor of policing. It is designed to make the student particular cases against the interest in upholding a fair pro- aware of who the police are, what they do, and how they do cess in all cases. In this course, the ends are the correct result it, while also sensitizing them to the complexities and ambi- guities of modern policing. in the case at hand; the means is the process by which the result is obtained. This course recognizes the importance of Prerequisites: CRJ120 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 di- Prerequisite: CRJ101 versity issues within the U.S. criminal justice system. The topic of emphasis is the importance of diversity issues in the development, organization and operation of the criminal jus- tice system. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 101

CRJ215 3 CREDITS pling, probability, and research design. This course will em- ETHICAL ISSUES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE phasize the importance and limitations of theory and meth- odology in criminal justice research as well as the purposes This course discusses the ethical issues such as capital pu- of applied research, program evaluation, policy analysis, and nishment and official corruption. Deadly force, discretion research ethics. and deception by practitioners are critically examined. Iden- tification and analysis of ethical issues in the field of criminal Prerequisite: LIB100 justice are discussed in detail with specific references to cur- SOC150 3 CREDITS rent events. This course may not be taken before the second CHILD WELFARE / CHILD semester. ABUSE PREVENTION CRJ900 3 CREDITS This course will examine the child welfare system and its his- EXTERNSHIP IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE torical development. Students will gain an understanding of The criminal justice externship is designed to give students the basic child welfare policies, programs and practices rela- practical experience in the field, prior to graduation. The ex- ted to child and family functioning. A survey of supplement, ternship program often serves as a gateway to a future career supportive and substitute services is provided. Students will in the criminal justice field. Students are expected to work also understand the different roles of the child welfare social with an agency (police, probation, correction, social ser- worker. The issues of poverty, oppression, race and ethni- vices, and security agencies) over the course of the extern- city, and their impact on children and families will also be ship. Students must maintain a daily journal of their activi- explored. ties, which are to be transcribed into a weekly log. This is to be submitted weekly along with time sheets signed by their DIVISION OF HEALTH supervisor. Students must also submit the necessary evalu- ations, a summary paper describing their experiences at the DISCIPLINES end of the externship, and attend established meetings with ALH110 @ 3 CREDITS the externship coordinator. This course is an experiential MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION learning activity where students work at variety of criminal This course covers the responsibilities encountered by medi- justice agencies for academic credits. Externship locations will include government agencies, police departments, fed- cal office personnel. Topics include an introduction to basic medical office skills including telephone techniques, filing eral and state law enforcement, private security firms, ju- and indexing, mail handling, appointment scheduling, travel dicial clerkships, legal offices and legal research concerns. arrangements, correspondence, and business transactions. Externs must complete a self-evaluation, perform a series of - exercises and assignments, author a log diary and a paper Emphasis is placed on human relations and customer rela tions. outlining the externship experience, work the required 135 hours, and present an acceptable recommendation from the ALH160 @ 2 CREDITS externship supervisor upon completion of the experience. LAW AND ETHICS FOR HEALTHCARE Must be taken in the final semester. PROFESSIONALS Prerequisite: CDV100 This course covers the history of healthcare; the skills, at- CRJ901 3 CREDITS titude, and role of the medical assistant in the health care Criminal Justice Capstone Seminar setting; job opportunities and licensure requirement; and the role of ethics and legal issues in the field of health care. The purpose of the Capstone Course is for students to dem- Emphasis is placed on professionalism, legal relationships of onstrate that they have successfully mastered skills during physicians and patients, professional liability, medical ethics, studies in the Criminal Justice Program. In this course, stu- and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act dents will create an original research project that synthesizes (HIPAA). criminal justice theories, quantitative and qualitative meth- Formerly: odologies and apply to an issue in the criminal justice field. Law and Ethics for Allied Health Professionals Prerequisite: LIB150 Research Methods in Criminal Justice ALH200 3 CREDITS MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT LIB150 3 CREDITS This course teaches students the basics of health insurance, RESEARCH METHODS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE the health insurance claim form, guidelines for claims sub- This course is an introductory course in Research Methods mission and processing, understanding of HIPAA regula- in Criminal Justice. It is designed to introduce the student to tions, collections, and health care payers including managed basic concepts and problems encountered in criminal justice care systems, private insurance, Medicare, state programs, investigation, including types of data and measurement, sam- workers’ compensation, Tricare and CHAMPVA. Use of the 102 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ICD-10-CM and CPT coding manuals as well as a computer- services: evaluation and management, anesthesia, surgery, ized encoder is also incorporated. In addition, students will pathology laboratory, radiology, and medicine. Independent acquire an overview of the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS, study is necessary to complete the required course assign- including coding conventions, guidelines, examples and ex- ments. ercises. Prerequisites: BIO105, MED105 Prerequisite: MED105 ALH240 3 CREDITS ALH205 3 CREDITS ACCOUNTING FOR MEDICAL PRACTICES MEDICAL BILLING This course is an introduction to bookkeeping and account- This course prepares students to process and manage third- ing and discusses the activities that complete an accounting party reimbursement and patient accounts receivables in non- cycle. These activities include analyzing source documents, hospital settings. The students will use electronic medical journalizing transactions, posting to ledgers, preparing ad- billing software in simulated practice. Emphasis is placed justing and closing entries, and the trial balance. Emphasis on medical terminology and the proper use of ICD-10 and will be placed on preparation and analysis of financial state- CPT codes. ments such as Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and State- Prerequisites: MED105, CIS100 ment of Cash Flows and managing payroll records. ALH216 3 CREDITS ALH905 3 CREDITS MEDICAL RECORDS MANAGEMENT HEALTHCARE OFFICE This course is an introduction to the field of records man- ADMINISTRATION EXTERNSHIP agement, focusing on the concepts of Electronic Health Re- This course provides students with the opportunity to sup- cords software. Included are the HITECH Meaningful Use plement course work with practical work experience related standards, Electronic Health Records features, functionality, to their program and occupational objectives. Students are privacy, and security. The role of the federal government in placed at approved work sites that are related to their program its implementation and regulation will likewise be explored. of study, working under the immediate supervision of experi- Students will gain hands-on experience with electronic pa- enced personnel at the location and with the direct guidance tient record documentation using industry-standard software. of the instructor/coordinator. This course will help prepare Prerequisite: CIS100 student to pass professional certification exams and to suc- cessfully enter the workforce, and is open only to Health ALH220 3 CREDITS Care Office Administration students in their final semester. REIMBURSEMENT METHODOLOGIES Must be taken in the final semester. This course instructs the student on the uses of coded data Prerequisite: CDV100 and health information in reimbursement and payment sys- tems appropriate to all health care settings and managed care. BIO105 3 CREDITS ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR Prerequisite: MED105 ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ALH225 2 CREDITS This course teaches students the anatomical and physiologi- ICD-10-CM/PCS CODING AND cal function of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems in the CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM 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. BIO110@ 3 CREDITS Independent study is necessary to complete the required MICROBIOLOGY FOR ALLIED course assignments. HEALTH PROFESSIONALS 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- This course is a comprehensive study of the Current Proce- ity. Then, the strategies that microbial pathogens employ to dural Terminology (CPT) and HCPCS coding system. Stu- successfully infect humans and cause disease are described. dents develop knowledge and skills to code for the following COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 103

BIO115 3 credits of assessment, patterns of imbalance and organ dysfunction ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY are studied in detail. The course introduces the five branches FOR MASSAGE THERAPY I or limbs of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and dis- cusses the relationship of these limbs with an emphasis on Anatomy and Physiology for Massage Therapy I is the first Shiatsu Therapy, a form of Asian Bodywork. course of a two-course sequence to cover the basic structure and function of the human body. Particular attention will be BIO150 3 CREDITS paid to body organization, cell structure and function, tissues MICROBIOLOGY FOR HEALTH and membranes, the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and PROFESSIONALS (WITH LABS) nervous systems and the effects of massage on these struc- tures. The fundamentals of microbiology include the study of mi- crobes from a cellular and molecular perspective. This in- **BIO120 3 CREDITS cludes structure, nutrition, growth, control mechanisms, HUMAN BIOLOGY classification, and genetics of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. Students are introduced to bacterial, fungal, para- This course introduces students to fundamental biological sitological and viral pathogens and immunology. The course principles that regulate structure and function of cells, ge- is directed towards students interested in careers in diverse netic, environmental, and evolutionary influences on organ- fields of health profession. isms, and the relationship between such organisms and their environment. A systematic study of structure and function of BIO200 3 credits organ systems is also covered. CLINICAL PATHOLOGY I BIO 130 4 CREDITS Clinical Pathology I is a systemic pathology course that ex- ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY FOR HEALTH amines the major diseases affecting joints, skeletal muscles PROFESSIONALS I (WITH LABS) and skin, the cardiovascular systems, blood and the central nervous system. The etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical fea- Anatomy and physiology is an introduction to human form tures of the various disorders are emphasized, as well as their and function for students planning careers in exercise sci- relevance in massage therapy. ence, medicine or the allied health professions. The first se- mester of the two semester series, Anatomy and Physiology BIO204 4 CREDITS I, covers body organization, the chemical basis of life, the ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY FOR HEALTH cell, tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscu- PROFESSIONALS II (WITH LABS) lar system, nervous system, and special senses. Lecture in- troduces students to terminology, anatomy, and physiologi- This is second semester of a two semester sequence in hu- cal mechanisms. Laboratory provides students with hands on man anatomy and physiology. The material covered in this experiences to better visualize topics from lecture. course includes anatomy and physiology of the following system: cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestive, renal BIO135 3 credits and reproductive. It consists of in depth knowledge of above ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY mentioned systems in the form of both lectures and practi- FOR MASSAGE THERAPY II cal in laboratories and will also include dissections on fetal pigs. Pregnancy, human development and heredity will also Anatomy and Physiology for Massage Therapy II is the be taught in this course. The material covered in this course second of a two-course sequence in systems-based human assumes knowledge of the systems already covered in Ana- anatomy and physiology. Emphasis will be placed on the tomy and Physiology I. circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, endocrine, digestive, uri- nary, and reproductive systems. In addition, students will be Prerequisite: BIO 130 introduced to relevant pathological conditions and clinical BIO220 3 credits applications. CLINICAL PATHOLOGY I Prerequisite: BIO115. Clinical Pathology II continues the in-depth look at disease BIO145 3 credits processes of the human body. Students continue their exami- FUNDAMENTALS OF EASTERN nation of the major diseases affecting respiratory, digestive, ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY urinary, reproductive, and endocrine systems. The etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical features of the various disorders Fundamentals of Eastern Anatomy and Physiology provides are emphasized, as well as their relevance in massage ther- the specific foundation and context for Shiatsu Therapy prac- apy. tice where the basic philosophy, eastern anatomy and physi- Prerequisite: ology, specific channels and points, as well as the principles BIO200. 104 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

CDV110 2 credits hospital and public health statistics. It will include the man- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & agement of health information in relation to data collection, ETHICS FOR MASSAGE THERAPY analysis, and presentation. Topics will include the collection, analysis and display of data for quality assurance, utilization This course is designed to help students transition into a pro- review, risk management and reimbursement. fessional practice with knowledge of ethical business prac- tices and good decision making skills. The course combines Prerequisite: MAT105 discussion of the complex issues concerning the ethics of HIT215 3 CREDITS touch with all aspects of operating a massage therapy prac- QUALITY ASSESSMENT AND tice. Students learn how to maintain the highest ethical and PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT professional standards in their practices and to identify ways that they can engage in a successful, profitable and ethical This course introduces the student to the issues involved in business. the management of quality and performance improvement in the health care setting. The components of quality, perfor- HIT100 3 CREDITS mance improvement, and the regulatory requirements for this U. S. HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS function are investigated, as well. Student will learn skills in data analysis, performance improvement tools, and data This course provides a comprehensive overview of the na- presentation. The functions of risk management, utilization ture, history, structure, function, and financing of the United management, and case management will also be explored. States health care system. It is designed to develop an ap- preciation for the complexity of and the relationships among Prerequisite: HIT100 providers, payers, and patients in the context of social, eco- HIT225 3 CREDITS nomic, political, and ethical considerations. HEALTH INFORMATION HIT110 3 CREDITS ORGANIZATION AND SUPERVISION HEALTH INFORMATION: DATA This course introduces general principles of management CONTENT AND STRUCTURE and organization as applied to health information settings. This course provides an introduction to health information Material covered includes budget development and control, theory supplemented with hands-on simulation and pro- personnel, recruitment and retention, performance appraisal, jects. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to the and progressive discipline. Office design, productivity moni- content, uses and format of the health record; the method toring, work simplification, job analysis and job descriptions, of storage, retrieval and retention of health information; the and quality management topics are also discussed. preparation and uses of indexes and registers, documenta- Prerequisite: HIT100 tion requirements; and the role of health information in re- imbursement, quality improvement, and other important HIT230 3 CREDITS functions. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY This course introduces the students to the fundamentals HIT120 3 CREDITS of the disturbances in the normal physiologic mechanisms LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS that are associated with disease and to the pathogenesis of OF HEALTH INFORMATION specific diseases system by system. This course provides a review of the legal and ethical aspects Prerequisite: BIO105 applicable to health information. The first part of the course HIT900 3 CREDITS focuses on the health record as a legal document; legal prin- HEALTH INFORMATION ciples; patient rights/advocacy issues; definition and applica- tion of professional ethics; release of information and confi- TECHNOLOGY EXTERNSHIP dentiality of health information. The remainder of the course This course helps the student gain practical experience in the will cover discussion of social, legal and privacy issues and discipline, enhance skills, and integrate knowledge. The em- the application of computer ethics to information technology. phasis is on practical work experience for which the student In addition, this course will cover the HIPAA legislation for has already acquired the necessary theoretical knowledge healthcare professionals and will deal with other ethical is- and basic skills. sues in bioinformatics. Students will receive a minimum of 135 hours of practical training and experience in approved affiliated sites: medi- HIT135 3 CREDITS cal records or business offices of hospitals and physicians. HEALTH INFORMATION Must be taken in the final semester. STATISTICS AND ANALYSIS Prerequisite: CDV100 This course reviews descriptive and vital statistics, report- ing requirements, definitions and formulas for computing COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 105

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 MED215 3 CREDITS This course presents the material dealing with pharmacy LABORATORY TECHNIQUES II laws, regulations and ethics aimed specifically at the phar- 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 tech- nician 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. Prerequisite: BIO105 MED115 3 CREDITS LABORATORY TECHNIQUES I MED905 3 CREDITS MEDICAL ASSISTING EXTERNSHIP This course introduces aspects of the clinical laboratory sci- 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 and specimen collection. OSHA and CLIA regulations are an ambulatory health care setting, where they will perform stressed and applied to student’s performing basic laboratory both administrative and clinical competencies. Administra- skills such as blood collection, urinalysis, and microbiologic tive competencies may include claims processing, filing, testing. appointment scheduling, telephone screening and bookkeep- ing functions. Clinical competencies may include speci- Prerequisite: BIO105 men collection, diagnostic testing, and patient care. Trans- MED200 3 CREDITS disciplinary competencies will be integrated in both clinical CLINICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES and administrative areas. These include communication, le- gal concepts, patient instruction, and operational functions. This course introduces the student to the basic skills that are Must be taken in the final semester. performed by the medical assistant in the medical office. This course places emphasis on patient-centered assessment, ex- Formerly: MED900-4 credits. amination, intervention and treatment as directed by a phy- Prerequisite: CDV100 sician. It includes vital signs, collection and documentation Prerequisite or corequisite: level 200 courses. of patient information, asepsis, minor surgical procedures, MST100 3 credits positioning and draping and assisting during an examination. FUNDAMENTALS OF MASSAGE THERAPY Consideration is also given to ECG techniques such as equip- This course examines the fundamental skills of massage ther- ment operation and basic interpretation. apy theory. Students will learn about the history of massage, Prerequisites: BIO105, MED105 S.O.A.P. charting, indications and contraindications, the ef- fects of massage on the body, pain mechanisms, hygiene, and MED205 @ 3 CREDITS PHARMACOLOGY FOR ALLIED safety. Additionally, students will be introduced to basic mas- sage manipulations and techniques and their effects. HEALTH PROFESSIONALS The course is a basic introduction to the principles of phar- MST110 3 credits macology. Topics include classes of drugs by body systems MYOLOGY FOR MASSAGE THERAPY - as well as antivirals, antibiotics, vaccines and immuniza Myology for Massage Therapy teaches the student the char- tions, and chemotherapy agents. Basic drug concepts and no- acteristics of muscle tissue and its histological classification menclature required in the allied health professions such as 106 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

into skeletal, cardiac, and smooth types. Also considered imbalance and organ dysfunction are reviewed as it relates to are the connective tissue components of skeletal muscle, the practice of Shiatsu massage. Basic point palpation and lo- the nerve and blood supply, the microscopic anatomy of a cation will also be practiced to help students develop the sen- skeletal muscle fiber, contraction and relaxation of skeletal sitivity and skills necessary for effective Shiatsu treatment. muscle fibers and muscle metabolism. Students will learn to The course also provides instruction in specific stretches, physically locate, palpate and demonstrate the actions of the transitions and various treatment protocols. major muscle groups, related bones and bony landmarks, as Prerequisites: MST100 and BIO145. well as other related additional structures on a diagram, skel- eton and classmates. MST230 3 credits Swedish Massage Therapy II MST120 3 credits This course will expand on the material and skill learned NEUROLOGY FOR MASSAGE THERAPY in Swedish Massage I. Advance deep tissue and stretching This course covers the significant structures, divisions and techniques will be explored as well as working with clients in functions of nervous tissue, the spinal cord, spinal nerves and side-lying position and seated in a chair. Students will learn the brain and cranial nerves. Areas of discussion will include approaches for using massage in pre-and post-event sport how the central, peripheral and autonomic divisions of the situations, along with cramp relief techniques and heat and nervous system work to maintain homeostasis, as well as its cold application. Also introduced will be basic assessment role in sensation, perception, kinesthetic awareness and the and treatment documentation skills necessary for focused integrating functions of the cerebellum, smell, taste, sight, therapeutic massage work. and hearing. Prerequisites: MST100 and MST130. MST130 3 credits MST 240 3 credits SWEDISH MASSAGE THERAPY I Deep Tissue and This course will focus on developing a firm foundation in Neuromuscular Therapy Western, or what is most commonly referred to as “Swed- The Deep Tissue and Neuromuscular Therapy course teaches ish” style massage. The history of Western massage, its basic students the general principles of Deep Tissue Massage ther- techniques, benefits and contraindications for their use will apy, including how to read the body, refine one’s touch, work be discussed. Proper use of oils, massage tables, draping and deeply without causing pain, and apply a variety of advanced bolstering methods will be introduced. High emphasis will be strokes. placed in the practicum on modeling proper body mechanics Prerequisite: MST100. necessary to execute techniques efficiently and safely. MST250 3 credits MST200 3 credits Sports Massage Therapy Palpation and Kinesiology During this course the student will learn and practice mas- for Massage Therapy sage techniques and procedures involved in conducting ef- This course introduces students to the skeletal and muscular fective sports massage sessions. Medications and massage, systems. They learn the basic names and landmarks of the specialized massage techniques, joint movements, stretching, bones and joints as well as the origins, insertions and actions remedial and rehabilitation applications will also be taught. of the major muscles of the body. Students also learn how to Also included will be instruction in pre-, inter- and post demonstrate muscle locations and how to palpate and shorten event massage, as well as learning to use sports massage in a each of the muscles studied. Students will learn to consider myriad of facilities. their clients’ biomechanical histories and apply their under- Prerequisite: MST100. standing of human motion to serve their clients’ soft tissue conditions. Some commonly seen pathologies with kinesio- MST800 3 credits logical origins are covered with respect to their soft tissue Massage Therapy Internship assessment. Massage Therapy Internship is the training ground where Prerequisite: MST100. student practitioners are challenged to integrate all aspects of their education during an intense internship. This phase of MST220 3 credits training offers students the excitement and responsibility of Shiatsu Massage applying the knowledge and skills they have learned to the Shiatsu massage provides the specific foundation, context treatment of clients from the community under direct super- and technical hands-on skills for basic Shiatsu practice. Dur- vision of their instructors. ing this course the basic philosophy, specific channels and Prerequisites: MST100, BIO115, BIO130, and MST130. points, as well as the principles of assessment, patterns of COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 107

MST900 3 credits NUR200 4 CREDITS Massage Therapy Externship PSYCHIATRIC – MENTAL HEALTH NURSING Massage Therapy Externship provides students the real life This course introduces students to health care of individuals experience that can help launch their professional careers and families who have self-care needs related to [psychiatric/ in the world of massage and bodywork therapy. A planned mental health issues. Concepts of pharmacology related to learning clinical and administrative experience, students ap- nursing are included using major drug classifications. Iden- ply and practice the knowledge and massage skills taught in tification and reporting of child abuse and maltreatment are the classroom. included. Students will implement the nursing process in a Prerequisites: MST220, MST230, and MST800. variety of health care settings. Campus laboratory, acute care hospital, long term care facility and community health care NUR100 4 CREDITS agency experiences are a major component of the course. FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING 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 This course introduces students to health care of individuals all subsequent nursing courses. Orem’s nursing model is pre- and families who have self-care needs related to the muscu- sented. The nursing process is introduced as a tool for plan- loskeletal, nervous, and sensory systems. Concepts of phar- ning and providing nursing care. Learning experiences in- macology related to nursing are included using major drug clude classroom, campus laboratory, and community health classifications. Students will implement the nursing process care settings. in a variety of health care settings with adult and pediatric patients. On-campus laboratory and community health care NUR120 4 CREDITS agency experiences are a major component of the course. ADULT HEALTH NURSING 1 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 pharma- This course introduces students to health care of individuals cology related to nursing are introduced using major drug and families who have self-care needs related to the immune classifications. Students will implement the nursing pro- and hematologic systems, and the skin, hair, and nails. Con- cess in a variety of health care settings, Campus laboratory cepts of pharmacology related to nursing are included using and community health care agency experiences are a major major drug classifications. Students will implement the nurs- component of the course. ing process in a variety of health care settings with adult and pediatric patients. Campus laboratory, acute care hospital, NUR140 4 CREDITS long term care facility and community health care agency ex- ADULT HEALTH NURSING 2 periences are a major component of the course. This course introduces students to health care of individuals 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. This course introduces students to health care of individuals Students will implement the nursing process in a variety of and families who have self-care needs related to the endo- health care settings. Campus laboratory, acute care hospital, crine and gynecologic systems and the role of the beginning long term care facility and community health care agency ex- registered nurse. Concepts of pharmacology related to nurs- periences are a major component of the course. ing are included using major drug classifications. Students will implement the nursing process in a variety of health care NUR160 4 CREDITS settings with adult and pediatric patients. Campus laboratory, MATERNAL - CHILD NURSING acute care hospital, long term care facility and community This course introduces students to health care of childbearing health care agency experiences are a major component of the women and children who have self-care needs related to re- course. production and children’s health. Self-care needs of children OFT005 2 NON-CREDITS will be introduced and developed during Nursing V-VIII. INTRODUCTION TO KEYBOARDING Concepts of pharmacology related to nursing are included using major drug classifications. Students will implement the Introduction to Keyboarding is a required course for all en- nursing process in a variety of health care settings. Campus tering students who do not have the level of keyboarding laboratory and community health care agency experiences skills to be able to complete 3-minute timing with 5 or fewer are a major component of the course. errors and a minimum speed of 20 gross words a minute. Em- 108 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

phasis is placed on the development of proper technique and PHM110 3 CREDITS the achievement of speed and accuracy goals. PHARMACY ENVIRONMENTS This course is an introduction to the role of the pharmacy OFT010 2 NON-CREDITS technician in various practice settings including history, SPEEDBUILDING personnel, resources, and ethical standards of pharmacy Speed building presents fundamental keyboarding drills to practice. further develop proper keyboarding techniques to achieve gradual improvement in speed and accuracy. PHM1­30 3 CREDITS ADMINISTRATIVE ASPECTS OF Requirement: OFT005 or Departmental Approval PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY OFT100 3 CREDITS This course focuses on the administrative aspects of pharma- MEDICAL OFFICE TRANSCRIPTION cy technology. Students will learn the non-dispensing duties This course provides experience in transcription of basic of the pharmacy technician including acquisition and inven- medical dictation, incorporating English usage and machine tory of over-the-counter and prescription pharmaceuticals; transcription skills, medical knowledge, and proofreading pharmacy-related computer applications; pharmaceutical and and editing skills. medical abbreviations; proper communication between pa- tients and pharmacy personnel and third party management. Requirement: Typing Speed: 25 wpm (Refer to Division Chair before registration) PHM150 3 CREDITS PROFESSIONAL ASPECTS OF OFT105 3 CREDITS PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY TRANSCRIPTION EDITING AND PROOFREADING This course focuses on the clinical points of pharmacy tech- nology. Students will begin the course with a review of This course produces usable medical documents from ma- pharmacology that includes over the counter and alternative chine dictation using word processing software, with empha- medications. Course content includes principles of drug ac- sis on spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Proofreading and tion, dosage forms, substance abuse and misuse, and drug editing applications stress the importance of accuracy and administration. Other topics include the distributive process quality of document creation and production. of drugs, various systems of drug distribution and control, Prerequisite: Typing Speed: 50wpm (Refer to Division and drug delivery systems. Chair before registration) PHM200 3 CREDITS OFT110 2 CREDITS DRUG CLASSIFICATION KEYBOARDING This course introduces students to the major groups of medi- This course is no longer offered. cations according to the effect they have on body systems. Throughout the course, students learn about medications af- OFT115 3 CREDITS fecting body systems such as the gastrointestinal, cardiovas- ADVANCED MEDICAL OFFICE cular, muscular-skeletal, nervous and reproductive systems. TRANSCRIPTION Course material will also cover indications, contraindica- This course teaches students how to transcribe advanced tions, adverse reactions and side effects, and routes of ad- original healthcare dictation. Advanced techniques in proof- ministration of such medications. reading, editing, and research are discussed. Students must PHM205 3 CREDITS meet progressively demanding accuracy and productivity FUNDAMENTALS OF THERAPEUTIC AGENTS standards. This course introduces the student to the essentials of drug Prerequisite: Refer to Division Chair before registration administration and distribution, mechanism of action, inter- PHM100 2 CREDITS action, and side effects of major groups of medications. Ad- FUNDAMENTALS OF PHARMACY PRACTICES ditional topics will include basic principles of toxicology and substance abuse; medications used in allergies; psychotropic This course introduces the basic concepts essential for a ca- agents and medications affecting the nervous system. reer as a pharmacy technician. The concepts include: profile, Prerequisite: MED105 skills, qualifications, operational guidelines, and job duties of a pharmacy technician. Professional resources, safety techniques are also covered. Development of communica- tion skills necessary for the pharmacy technician will also be covered. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 109

PHM210 3 CREDITS PHARMACEUTICAL DOSAGE CALCULATIONS This course introduces the student to the metric and apothe- cary systems of measurement and calculations. Students will receive a math review necessary for pharmaceutical calcula- tions. Other topics to be covered in this course include dilu- tion and concentration of medications, intravenous solutions calculations, and pediatric and adult dosages based on body weight. Prerequisite: MAT105 PHM220 3 CREDITS PHARMACY LABORATORY EXPERIENCE This course provides hands-on experience in the retail/insti- tutional lab during the third semester. Areas of instruction in- clude compounding, drug product knowledge, interpretation of prescriptions, entering prescriptions into pharmacy soft- ware program, profiling patients, and filling and labeling pre- scriptions. Customer service, over-the-counter medications, purchasing, checking in deliveries, and inventory control, and patient confidentiality will also be practiced. Prerequisite or corequisite: PHM210 PHM900 3 CREDITS PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY EXTERNSHIP This course offers students the opportunity to gain practical work experience for which the student has already acquired the necessary theoretical knowledge and basic skills. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist in a hospital and/ or other health care institutional pharmacy practice, students will be assigned to follow policy and procedures that apply to acute, long-term, and ambulatory care practices. In addition, under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, students will also be assigned to retail/community pharmacy perform- ing both clerical and technician responsibilities. This course requires an hour of class discussion on campus once a week. Must be taken in the final semester. Prerequisite: CDV100 PSY115 3 CREDITS PSYCHOSOCIAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH CARE This course presents basic psychological concepts appropria- te for the health care worker. Subjects discussed include ef- fective communication, diversity of clients served by the health care system, effects of stress, physical and emotion- al needs in different life stages and as affected by illness, emotional responses to various life experiences, and specific emotions as they affect behavior. 110

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Urszula Frankowska, Financial Aid Advisor Vivian Morales, Administrative Assistant [email protected] [email protected]

Mari Pabey, Financial Aid Advisor Erika Vargas, Receptionist A.O.S., Katharine Gibbs School [email protected] [email protected] Karene Stevenson, Financial Aid Advisor HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE [email protected] Galina Silverman, Payroll Administrator Robert Katanov, Financial Aid Advisor [email protected] Diploma, ASA Institute Viktoryia Bohdan, Human Resources Assistant [email protected] A.O.S., ASA College Zakkiyyah Holliman, Financial Aid Advisor B.L., Belarussian State University, Belarus A.O.S., Taylor Business Institute [email protected] [email protected] Marilyn Rodriguez, Default Prevention Advisor REGISTRAR’S OFFICE [email protected] Marianna Zinder, Registrar Alla Garber, TAP Administrator/Certifying Officer Diploma, Odessa Polytechnic Institute, Ukraine Diploma, Institute of Culture, Ukraine [email protected] [email protected] Mira Bubis, Associate Registrar, Manhattan Kerry McKenzie, Senior Financial Aid Officer Diploma, Tashkent Pedagogical Institute, Uzbekistan B.S., Saint Francis College, [email protected] A.O.S. Katharine Gibbs School [email protected] Dominga Acosta, Assistant Registrar B.B.A., Monroe College, Zina Dubinskaya, Financial Aid Officer A.O.S., ASA Institute Diploma, Cherkassy School of Finance, Ukraine [email protected] [email protected] Svetlana Mashkovich, Assistant Registrar Karen Jenkins, Financial Aid Officer Diploma, Tashkent Agricultural Institute, Uzbekistan A.O.S., Katharine Gibbs School [email protected] [email protected] Shanna Damptey, Officer for Credentials Verification Crosbis Genao Rivas, Financial Aid Officer B.A., State University of New York, College at Buffalos [email protected] [email protected]

Diane Torres, Financial Aid Clerk Bertha Martinez, Officer for Credential Verification, [email protected] Manhattan Certificate, ASA Institute Tatyana Anokhina, Data Entry Clerk [email protected] A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] Anastasia Clark, Registrar Officer A.O.S., ASA Institute Mohamed Djallo, Data Entry Clerk [email protected] [email protected] Reinaldo Garcia, Registrar Officer Celina Atkins, Loan Default Prevention Processor A.O.S., ASA Institute B.S., St. John’s University [email protected] [email protected] ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF 115

Svetlana Gorovets, Registrar Officer Galina Rivilis, Student Account Officer A.O.S., ASA Institute Diploma, Minsk School of Finance and Economics, Belarus [email protected] [email protected]

Urszula Lepkowska, Registrar Officer Tong Zhuo, Student Account Officer [email protected] A.O.S. ASA Institute [email protected] Olha Orlov, Registrar Officer A.O.S., ASA Institute Yesica De La Cruz, SAO Clerk [email protected] A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] Yun Qin Chi, Registrar Officer [email protected] CAREER SERVICES AND STUDENT SERVICES OFFICE ALUMNI AFFAIRS OFFICE Marcus Browne, Acting Director of Student Affairs Lesia Willis, Vice President of Placement and Alumni Affairs B.B.A., DeVry University [email protected] B.A., Monroe College [email protected] Bateman Harris, Director, Student Disability Services Klavdiya Drobchinskaya, Director of Career Services, M.E., Western Washington University; Manhattan Campus B.A., Woodring College of Education, [email protected] A.O.S., Music College, Khmelnitsky, Ukraine [email protected] Caroline Shchegol, Student Advocate Maria Lita Sarmiento, Associate Director of Career B.S., St. Joseph’s College Services, Manhattan Campus [email protected] M.B.A, St. Peter’s College; B.A., Trinity College of Quezon City, Philippines STUDENT ACCOUNTS OFFICE [email protected] Anna Gore, Director Mirella Bautista, Manager Diploma, Kiev Trade and Economics Institute, Ukraine; A.O.S., ASA College Diploma, Samarkand Junior College of Finance [email protected] [email protected] Michelle Viera, Manager Gloria Dyshko, Assistant Director [email protected] B.S., St. Joseph’s College Kerry-Ann James-Wright, Career Services Coordinator [email protected] [email protected] Inga Slobodnyuk, Assistant Director Angela Nasimova, Senior Career Advisor [email protected] [email protected] Iryna Byelina, Student Account Officer Raquel Olivares, Senior Career Advisor A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] B.A. St. Joseph’s College A.O.S., ASA Institute Maira Mayorga, Student Account Officer [email protected] A.O.S., ASA Institute Roheem Bibbins, Senior Career Advisor [email protected] [email protected]

Jermaine Owens, Student Account Officer Jin Hui Wang, Career Advisor Certificate, Katharine Gibbs School [email protected] [email protected] 116 ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF

Matthew Fiorentino, Career Advisor BUSINESS OFFICE [email protected] Jose Valencia, Vice President of Finance, Budget and Hilda Grullon, Career Advisor Strategic Planning [email protected] B.A., Baruch College, CPA [email protected] Kai Pun Tang, Career Advisor [email protected] Larisa Rayeva, Assistant Director [email protected] Igor Zavyalov, Career Advisor [email protected] Sofiya Gindina, Accounts Payable Assistant [email protected] Edwin, Zephyrine, Career Advisor [email protected] FACILITIES Aileen Gonzalez, Career Advisor [email protected] Alla Shchegol, Vice President of Facilities and I.T. [email protected] Pamela Peralta, Career Advisor [email protected] Vladimir Krumer, Director of Facilities [email protected] Depa Narine, Administrative Assistant [email protected] Volodymyr Kiseliuk, Supervisor [email protected] Ferdaus Bashar, Receptionist [email protected] Vasiliy Nady, Mailroom Coordinator [email protected] EXTERNSHIP DEPARTMENT Jerzy Adamek, Coordinator [email protected] Polina Rydnick, Director of Externship M.S., Latvian University Bernice Adorno, Purchasing Coordinator [email protected] A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] Nacumba Moore, Externship Coordinator [email protected] OFFICE OF INFORMATION Pris James, Externship Coordinator [email protected] TECHNOLOGY Alla Shchegol, Vice President of Facilities and I.T. Daniel Fernandez, Externship Coordinator [email protected] [email protected] Davyd Estrin, I.T. Director Florina Kacanja, Externship Coordinator [email protected] M.S., Donetsk State University, Ukraine [email protected] Tijuana Myrick, Externship Coordinator Valeriy Artamoshin, Programmer/Lab Assistant [email protected] Diploma, Kharkov Polytechnic Institute, Ukraine Marvin Theodore, Coordinator [email protected] [email protected] Margarita Furer, Programmer Analyst/Institutional Allison Felix, Receptionist Research [email protected] [email protected] Svetlana Morozova, Programmer Analyst/ Institutional Researcher M.A. and B.A., Voronezh State University [email protected] ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF 117

Sergiy Fedotov, System Administrator Minire Seferaj, Administrative Assistant A.O.S., ASA Institute A.A.S., ASA Institute [email protected] [email protected]

Andrey Karpenko, System Administrator [email protected] ARTS AND DESIGN Yuriy Gutsev, Help Desk Technician DEPARTMENT [email protected] Garri Matnadze, Art Director Konstantin Sakvarelidze, Help Desk Technician M.F.A., Long Island University; B.F.A., Parsons School of Design [email protected] [email protected]

Alphonza Johnson, Help Desk Technician Veronica Ost, Graphic Designer [email protected] B.S., State University of National Economy, Belarus [email protected] PRINTING OFFICE Marina Plyam, Printing Clerk OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL Diploma, Electronics Institute of Radio & Communications, RESEARCH Ukraine Denis Dyshko, Coordinator [email protected] M.S. Ed., Baruch College M.S., Rostov State Pedagogical University, Russia ACADEMIC AFFAIRS DIVISION [email protected] Shanthi Konkoth, Vice President for Academic Affairs MBA, New York Institute of Technology, NY DIVISION OF ARTS AND B.A., Stella Maris College, University of Madras, Chennai SCIENCES India Hyatt, Martin, Chairperson [email protected] M.F.A. and B.A., Eugene Lang College, New School Gloria Longakit, Dean of Faculty [email protected] M.A. and B.S., University of San Jose-Recoletos, Philippines Lizhi Zhu, Assistant Chairperson, Manhattan Extension Center [email protected] M.A., Beijing Foreign Studies, China; Nelson Galindo, Campus Dean, Manhattan Extension B.A. Luoyang Foreign Languages Institute, China Center [email protected] M.S., Baruch College, (CUNY) Anna Andrade Bartheldes, Coordinator B.S., Touro College; [email protected] [email protected]

Norma Marquez, Evening/Weekend Coordinator Eva Nemtson, Coordinator, Manhattan Extension Center [email protected] B.A. in English, Leningrad State Pedagogical Institute, Russia Svetlana Fingerman, Scheduling Coordinator, Office of [email protected] Academic Affairs Natalya Charbonneau, Coordinator M.S., Odessa Polytechnic Institute, Ukraine [email protected] [email protected]

Rubie Liz Lacen, Administrative Assistant to Vice Leonid Milman, Evening Coordinator President for Academic Affairs B.S. in Accounting A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] [email protected] Gleny Pena Urena, Administrative Assistant Yan Zhang, Administrative Assistant A.O.S., ASA College [email protected] [email protected] 118 ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF

DIVISION OF BUSINESS Nancy DiMauro, Dean of Nursing M.A., New York University Edward Kufuor, Chairperson B.S., Long Island University D.B.A., Argosy University, Florida (2014) [email protected] M.B.A., New York Institute of Technology B.S., Norfolk State University Henry Gomez, Assistant Chair, Manhattan Campus [email protected] M.D., Universidad Del Norte, Colombia [email protected] Nelson Galindo, Campus Dean, Manhattan Campus M.S., Baruch College, (CUNY); Jecel May Yap, Acting Chair, Pharmacy Technology B.S., Touro College; M.S. (Pharmacy) - University of the Immaculate [email protected] Conception, Philippines (2005) B.S. (Pharmacy) - San Pedro College, Philippines (1998) [email protected] DIVISION OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY Nasser Sedhom, Acting Chair, Medical Assisting M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) - Alexandria University, Egypt Tatyana Feofilaktova, Coordinator (1981) M.B.S., Rostov-on-Don Institute of Economics, Russia [email protected] [email protected] Rashmi Gaonkar, Acting Chair, Health Information Eugene Wong, Acting Chair, Network Administration and Technology Security M.H.A. - University of Phoenix (2012) MIT (Internet Security) - American Intercontinental B.S. (Chemistry) - Karnatak University, India (1989) University (2004) [email protected] BS (Administration and Business) - Louisiana Tech University (1990) Mary Margaret Zulaybar, Acting Chair, Healthcare [email protected] Office Administration MHA (Healthcare Administration), Walden University(2012) Michael Seryy, Computer Programming Lab Coordinator BS (Accounting) - De La Salle University, Philippines(1981) B.A., Rostov State University, Russia [email protected] [email protected] Yevgenya Shpigel, Division Coordinator Kirsten Stallworth, Administrative Assistant M.S., Kiev State University, Ukraine A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] [email protected] Christine Alexander, Clinical Lab Coordinator A.O.S., ASA Institute DIVISION OF CRIMINAL [email protected] JUSTICE Sophia Dzhurinsky, Clinical Lab Coordinator Oscar Odom III, Chairperson A.S., Vinnitsa Nursing Junior College, Ukraine J.D., The City University of New York School of Law Diploma, Syrit Computer School Systems B.S., John Jay College of Criminal Justice [email protected] [email protected] Karen Marcelle Rosales, Clinical Lab Coordinator A.O.S., ASA Institute DIVISION OF HEALTH [email protected] DISCIPLINES Shanti Santos, Clinical Lab Coordinator Marlene Hollick, Dean, Health Disciplines A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] Ed.D. Nova Southeastern University M.A., M.P.H., New York University Isabel Morla, Lab Assistant B.S., Brooklyn College [email protected] A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected]

Johanny Polonia, Administrative Assistant [email protected] ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF 119

LIBRARY WRITING CENTER Brook Stowe, Library Director Cain, Michael, Assistant Professor M.A., Long Island University MFA - Adelphi University M.L.S., Queens College, CUNY BA - Augusta State University [email protected] [email protected]

Eduardo Purisima, Associate Library Director Pease, Benjamin, Assistant Professor M.L.S., Queens College, CUNY MFA - Columbia University (2009) M.A., New York University BFA - Emerson College (2007) B.A., University of Santo Tomas, Philippines [email protected] [email protected] Linda Perahia, Librarian at Manhattan Campus LEARNING CENTER M.L.S., Queens College, CUNY B.A., Lehman College, CUNY Lucretia Ursu, Manager [email protected] A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] Ted Bloom, Librarian, Brooklyn Campus M.L.S., Queens College, CUNY Elena Akbachaeva, Learning Center Coordinator, M.S.Ed., SUNY Manhattan B.A., SUNY A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] [email protected]

James Silverberg, Weekend Librarian, Manhattan Fatema Hussain, Tutor Campus [email protected] M.L.S., Queens College, CUNY B.A., Empire State College, SUNY Dennis Rubinshteyn, Tutor [email protected] A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] Robert Kayton, Librarian M.L.S., Queens College; M.S., Baruch College OFFICE OF STUDENT [email protected] ADVISEMENT Tatyana Kryzhanovskaya, Director, Student DISTANCE LEARNING Advisement DEPARTMENT M.A. in Education, Lvov State University, Ukraine [email protected] Latisha Blount, Coordinator A.O.S., ASA College Maebyrd Sanchez, Coordinator [email protected] A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] CONTINUING EDUCATION Sandra Lozano, Coordinator DEPARTMENT B.S., St. Joseph’s College A.O.S., ASA Institute Natalya Levina, Manager of Continuing Education [email protected] [email protected] Inga Say, Student Advisor Tanya Reina-Gomez, Admissions Associate A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] [email protected]

Elsa Guzman, Student Advisor A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] 120 ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF

Patricia Peeples-Livingston, Student Advisor Gui Hsu, Student Advisor Certificate, ASA Institute [email protected] [email protected] Sophalie Viera, Student Advisor Rashida Allard-Richards, Student Advisor [email protected] A.A.S. ASA Institute [email protected] TESTING OFFICE Calysha Rennie, Student Advisor Victoria Yakovenko, Coordinator A.O.S. ASA Institute [email protected] B.A., Uzhgorod University, Ukraine [email protected] Jing Ying Ni, Student Advisor Jian Zhou, Administrative Assistant A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] Judy Cao, Student Advisor Jose Ortiz, Proctor, Manhattan A.O.S. ASA Institute [email protected] A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] Vicenta Castillo Medina, Student Advisor Holly Cheng, Proctor A.O.S. ASA Institute [email protected] A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] Shameika Edwards, Student Advisor A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT Kenneth Wilcox, Athletic Director/Head Basketball Lisa Feliciano, Student Advisor Coach A.O.S., ASA Institute B.A., Manhattan College [email protected] [email protected]

Maria Minaya, Student Advisor Timothy Slakas, Sports Information Director A.O.S., ASA Institute B.S., Nazareth College [email protected] [email protected]

Paula Bermudez, Student Advisor Stephen Bernath, Assistant Athletic Director A.A.S., ASA Institute M.A. and B.A., Binghamton University; [email protected] B.A., Barnard College of Colombia University Yelena Rubinova, Student Advisor [email protected] B.S., St. Joseph’s College; Christopher Boden, Offensive Coordinator A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] [email protected] Natalia Savka, Coordinator Jakie Ariza, Student Advisor [email protected] A.O.S., ASA Institute [email protected] Damian Jones, Senior Admissions Associate [email protected] Margarita Gonzalez, Student Advisor M.S.Ed., Baruch College; Devonne Martinez, Junior Varsity Head Coach B.A., in Marketing, Baruch College [email protected] [email protected] Francisco Perez, Head Baseball Coach Yohanny Frias Tolentino, Student Advisor [email protected] [email protected] ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF 121

Joseph Fenelon, Coach Gilbert Pena, Coach B.A., University at Albany [email protected] [email protected] Adrienne Green, Assistant Coach Dennis Orlando Sr., Coach [email protected] [email protected] Thomas Davis, Assistant coach Michael Grudge, Coach Demarcus White, Assistant Coach [email protected] [email protected] Dennis Orlando, Coach Pedro Monzon, Assistant Coach B.A., Rowan University [email protected] [email protected] John Bolt, Assistant Football Coach Brett Polow, Coach B.A., University of Albany [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Marshall Shimasaki, Assistant Baseball Coach Brian Slack, Coach B.A., Miami University, Florida B.S., Indiana University [email protected] [email protected] Joseph Fenelon, Coach DORMITORY [email protected] Carlyle Hicks, Director Juan Gonzalez, Coach [email protected] [email protected] Krzysztof Adamek, Dormitory Handyman Jonathan Hernandez, Coach [email protected] [email protected] 122

FACULTY

DIVISION OF ARTS AND Bernhey, Maria, Instructor SCIENCES MLS - Queens College, Flushing, NY (2012) BA (History) - Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY (2006) Hyatt, Martin, Associate Professor, Division Chair Cain, Michael, Assistant Professor MFA (Creative Writing) - The New School (2000) MFA (Creative Writing) - Adelphi University (2009) BA (Liberal Arts) - The New School (1996) BA (Communications) - Augusta State University (1995) Zhu, Lizhi, Assistant Chairperson Manhattan Campus Charbonneau, Natalya, Assistant Professor, Math MA (American Studies) - Beijing Foreign Studies, China Coordinator (1989) MS (Child Education / Teaching Math 1-6) - Brooklyn BA (English) - Luoyang Foreign Languages Institute, China College (CUNY) (2006) (1984) BA (Elementary Education) - Penza State Pedagogical University, Russia (1999) Agoglia, Julia, Instructor MS (Education) - Long Island University (1977) Cheney, Christopher, Instructor BS (Education) - St. John’s University (1968) MSE Hunter College, New York, (2013) BA (Reading, Writing, Poetry) University Massachusetts Ahsan, Monawar, Instructor Amherst(2007) MBA (Management Information Systems) - St. Peter’s College (1998) Daniel, Rachel Jessica, Instructor BS (Electronics Engineering) - University of Mysore, India PHD, (English) - University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA (1980) (2014) MA, ((English) - University of Massachusetts Amherst, Allsop, Keisha Samantha Latoya, Instructor MA (2010) MPA, (Public Affairs) Metropolitan College of New BA, (English) - Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA (2006) York, NY (2012) Instructor America Jr., Henry, Instructor Delcheva, Margarita, MFA (Creative Writing) - New York University (2009) MBA (General Management) - Dowling College, Long BA (Philosophy / English / Creative Writing) - Franklin & Island, NY (2008) Marshall College (2007) BS (Professional Liberal Studies)- Dowling College, Long Island NY ( 2006) Eaton, Holly, Instructor Armstrong, Helena, Instructor BA (English and Creative Writing) - Dartmouth College, MA (Psychology)-Boston University (2010) NH (1999) BS (Business Administration Management) 1994 MFA( Creative Writing)- Adelphi University, NY ( 2008) Atwood, Nathan, Instructor Ferguson, Robert, Instructor BS (Speech Communication) - Portland State University MA (English) - Rhode Island College (1974) (1988) BA (English) - The Catholic University of America (1969) AGS (Speech) - Mt. Hood Community College (1985) Flanagan, Sheila, Instructor Begume, Lutfun, Assistant Professor MA (English) - Brooklyn College (CUNY) (2008) MS (Mathematics) - Western Illinois University (2002) BA (English) - St. John’s University (1996) BS (Mathematics) - Dhaka University, Bangladesh (1993) Fox, Bryan, Instructor Bella, Frank, Instructor MA (European Studies) - Jagiellonian University in Krakow, MS (School building Leadership)-St. John’s University, New Poland (2005) York NY (2011) BA (Philosophy) - University of Melbourne, Australia MA (Public Communications)-Fordham University, Bronx (1998) NY (2010) FACULTY* 123

Goehring, Bernd, Instructor Labate, Frances, Instructor Ph.D (Medieval Studies) - Cornell University Ithaca, New MS (Secondary Education Math) - College of Staten Island York (2006) (CUNY) (1977) MA (Medieval Studies)- Cornell University Ithaca, New BA (Mathematics) - St. John’s University (1970) York (2003) Layson, Ma Aneli, Associate Professor Gumeni, Fatmir, Instructor MA (English) - University of San Agustin, Philippines MS (Mathematics) - University of Tirana, Tirana Albania (1981) (1987) BA (Liberal Arts) - University of San Agustin, Philippines BS (Mathematics)- University of Tirana, Tirana Albania (1971) (1983) Li, Karen, Instructor Harris, Tamara, Instructor MA (Math Teacher) - Brooklyn College (CUNY) (2009) MA (Psychology)-Adelphi University, Garden, City (2012) BS (Mathematics) - Brooklyn College (CUNY) (2006) BS (Psychology) - Cameron University, Lawton, OK (2005) Lord Danielle Ivy, Instructor Herrera, Louis, Instructor MLS, Queens College, Queens, New York (2008) MA (Interdisciplinary Studies) - California State University (2007) Lucky, Mary Susana, Instructor BA (English / Creative Writing) - California State University MS (Organizational Leadership) - Mercy College (2005) (2004) BA (Sociology) - University at Buffalo (SUNY) (2003) Iheagwam, Eunice, Instructor Ma, Brian, Instructor MA (Speech and Interpersonal Communications) - New MFA (Creative Writing) - New York University (2010) York University (2004) BA (Philosophy) - The University of North Carolina at BA (Psychology / Social Science-Interdisciplinary) - Chapel Hill (2008) University at Buffalo (SUNY) (2002) 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)

* Faculty Listing is accurate as of 06/30/2015. Faculty listing is updated regularly in the electronic version of ASA College catalog at www.asa.edu . 124124 FACULTY*

Pearl Peter, Instructor Sina, Skender, Instructor MLS, Queens College, Queens New York (2000) MS (Mathematics) - University of Tirane, Albania (1996) Pease, Benjamin, Assistant Professor Writing Center Smith, Pamela Florence, Instructor Coordinator MS (Educational Leadership) - Pace University, New MFA (Writing / Poetry) - Columbia University (2009) York NY (2007) BFA (Writing / Literature / Publishing) - Emerson College (2007) Tablante, Albert, Assistant Professor MLS - Queens College (CUNY) (2008) Peralta, Manuel, Instructor BA (English / Philosophy) - University at Albany (SUNY) MA (Education) - University of Baguio, Philippines (1981) (1994) BA (Social Science / English) - University of Baguio, Philippines (1975) Thiede, Malina, Instructor MS (Library Information)- Pratt University, New York, NY Polger, Mark, Instructor (2014) MLS - University of Western Ontario, Canada (2000) MA (Sociology) - University of Waterloo, Canada (2004) Thomas Torrence, Wilhelmena, Instructor (Leave) BS (Adult Education) - Brock University, Canada (2009) MS (Education / Reading Teacher) - The City College of BA (Sociology) - Concordia University, Canada (1999) New York (2004) BA (English Literature) - Baruch College (CUNY) (1999) Portnov, Gregory, Instructor MS (Mathematics) - Odessa State University, Ukraine Thompson Tamara, Instructor (1965) JD (Law) -Fordham University, New York, NY (2004) MS (Library and Information) -Pratt University New York, Ramos, Justin, Instructor NY (2015) MS (Mathematics) - Polytechnic Institute of NY University BA (English) - Howard University, Washington, DC (2000) (2010) BS (Mathematics) - Polytechnic Institute of NY University Thompson, Charles, Instructor (2008) MS (Elementary Education / Math) - Brooklyn College (CUNY) (2004) Ramsay, Ann-Marie, Instructor BA (Telecom Technology) - New York City College of MA (Organizational Psychology) - Alliant International Technology (2000) University (2001) BA - The City College of New York (1998) Udeh, Bridget, Instructor, Coordinator General Education MBA - St. Joseph’s College (2013) Ressler, Eileen, Associate Professor BS (Community Health / Human Services) - St. Joseph’s MFA (Creative Writing) - Brooklyn College (CUNY) (1986) College (2009) BA (Literature Writing) - Empire State College (SUNY) (1984) Veksler, Yelena, Instructor MA (TESOL)- Hunter College, New York, NY (2000) Rudder-Kilkenny, Lorna, Instructor (Leave) BA (Psychology)- Hunter College, New York, NY (1998) MS (Library / Information) - Pratt Institute (1991) BA (History) - University of Guyana (1977) Ventouras, Maria, Instructor MA (Psychology) - Adelphi University (2001) Rusinov, Aleksandr, Instructor BA (Communication Arts) - Hofstra University (1991) Ed.M (Mathematic) - Teachers College Columbia University, New York, NY (2014) Wlodarczyk, Mary, Instructor M.S (Mathematic) - Teachers College, Columbia University, MFA (Theatre) - Lindenwood University (2011) New York, NY (2009) BA (Speech / Drama) - Concordia University (1997) BS, (Computer Sciences)-New York University, New York (2002) DIVISION OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Sanches, Annette, Instructor (ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE) MA (Early Childhood) - NYU (1976) BA (Psychology) - NYU (1972) Dragushanskaya, Lyudmila, Associate Professor, Coordinator Language Studies Selig, Andrew, Instructor MA (TESOL) - Adelphi University (2003) MFA (Creative Writing) - Adelphi University (2011) BA (English / German) - Leningrad State Pedagogical BA (Communications) - Fordham University (2005) Institute, Russia (1976)

* Faculty Listing is accurate as of 06/30/2015. Faculty listing is updated regularly in the electronic version of ASA College catalog at www.asa.edu . FACULTY* 125

Nemtson, Eva, ESL Coordinator in Manhattan Campus Cavallaro, Michael, Instructor BA (English / German) - Leningrad State Pedagogical MA (TESOL)-New York University, New York, (2005) Institute, Russia (1971) BA (Modern Languages and Cultures) - University of Hartford, (2001) MacPherson, Joshua, Instructor, IEP Coordinator MA Ed. University of Phoenix (2010) Chubaryov, Igor, Instructor BA (Adolescence Education / Social Studies) - New Paltz MA (French) - Hunter College (CUNY) (2007) (SUNY) (2006) BA (English / German) -Tambov State University, Russia (1987) Gano, Jeffrey, Assistant Professor, ESL Weekend Coordinator Clark, Michelle, Instructor MA (TESOL) - West Chester University (2003) MA, (TESOL) New York University, New York N.Y (2012) BA (English) - Temple University (1995) BA, (Foreign Language French) Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas (2009) Abramova, Elvira, Instructor MS (Child Education / Teaching Liberal Art) - Brooklyn Edgley, Sean, Instructor College (CUNY) (2006) BA Literary Journalism, University of California, 2006 BA (English) - Azerbaijan State University of Foreign MFA in Creative Writing, College of New York, 2013 Languages, Azerbaijan (1999) Farinella, Michael Joseph, Instructor Akulich, Helen, Instructor MA (TESOL) - The New School, New York (2014) MLS - Queens College (CUNY) (1985) BS Full Sail University, Winter Park, Fl (2009) BA (English / French) - State Pedagogical Institute in Leningrad, Russia (1975) Ferguson, Lateef, Instructor MS (Edu/SpcL Ed Chldhd) Touro College, New York (2014) Andrade-Barteldes, Ernest, Instructor BA (Psychology) - Hunter College, New York (2006) BA (Foreign Language Education / English / Portuguese) - Universidad Estadual do Ceara, Brazil (2000) Fogarty, Sara, Instructor MA (TESOL) - Hunter College (CUNY) (2001) Babouchkina, Natalia, Instructor BA (Theatre) - Binghamton University (SUNY) (1993) MA (Education / Linguistics) - Russian States Pedagogical University, Russia (1997) Foran, Timothy Michael, Instructor BA (English) - Russian State Pedagogical University, Russia MA, (TESOL) The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS (1995) (2014) BA (History) Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia Battiato, Joseph, Instructor (2005) BA (Philosophy) - Montclair University (2000) Garbanino, Robert, Instructor Baylor, Derek, Instructor MS Ed. (TESOL) - Queens College (CUNY) (2011) BA (Psychology) York College, Jamaica NY (2003) BA (Political Science) - Binghamton University (SUNY) (2005) Bentsen, Henry, Instructor BA (English) - College of Staten Island (CUNY) (1973) Garcia, Robert, Instructor MS Ed. (TESOL) - Queens College (CUNY) (2011) Black, April, Instructor BA (Political Science) - Binghamton University (SUNY) MFA (Theater Arts) - Rutgers University (1995) (2005) BS (Theater Art) - Southern Utah University (1991) Granger, Elena, Instructor Buscemi, Diane, Instructor MA (Applied Psychology) - Odessa State Pedagogical MS (Education) - Bank Street College of Education (1978) Institute, Ukraine (1993) BA (English Literature) - City University of New York BA (Education / Psychology) - Odessa State Pedagogical (CUNY) (1973) University, Ukraine (1992) Capusan, Salvatore, Instructor Horak, Radim, Instructor BA (English / German) - University of Babes Balyai, MA (TESOL) - Hunter College (CUNY) (2008) Romania (1973) BA (German Studies) - Vassar College (1996)

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Jami, Ehsan, Instructor Ni, Lichao, Instructor MA (TESOL) - Hunter College, New York, NY (2015) MA (Applied Linguistics) - Queens College (CUNY) (2012) BA (History) - The City College of New York, NY (2009) BA (Comparative Literature / Linguistics General) - Queens College (CUNY) (2009) Kozikova, Julie, Instructor MA (TESOL) - Teachers College at Columbia University, Nunez, Allison, Instructor New York, NY (2013) MA, (TESOL) -Adelphi University (2003) BS (Political Science ) - Towson University, Townson MD BA, (Management) - Manhattanville College (1987) (2008) Ortiz, Vicenta, Instructor Lamone-King, Tulip, Instructor BA (Liberal Arts / Education) - University of Santo Tomas, MS (Higher Education) - Walden University, Brooklyn, NY Philippines (1970) 11201 (2012) BA (English Language Arts and French) - Hunter College, Panico-Devito, Gina, Instructor New York, NY (2003) MS (TESOL) - St. John’s University (2003) BSE (Elementary Education Grades Pre K/G) - St. John’s Loor, Jessica, Instructor University (1999) MA (TESOL) - The New School (2011) BA (English) - Colorado State University (1995) Perticone, Christian, Instructor BA (English with Distinction) - University of Rochester, Lowenheim, Gwen, Instructor Rochester, NY (2005) MS Ed. (TESOL) - Long Island University, Brooklyn, MFA (Creative Writing-Fiction) - Arizona State University, NY(2013) Tempe, AZ (2011) BA (Economics) - University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA(1977) Putnam, Michael, Instructor BS (Sociology) - Carroll University Brooklyn, NY (1984) Lugo, Wilfredo, Instructor MA (TESOL)- Hunter College of the City University of New MS (Education) - Long Island University (2003) York (2012) BS (Organizational Management) - Mercy College (2001) Reich, Adam, Instructor Machachlan, Anna, Instructor MA (English / Creative Writing) - Temple University (2005) MA, (TESOL/German) University of Northern Iowa, Cedar BA (English / Philosophy) - University of Massachusetts Falls, Iowa (2007) (1998) Mathieu, Maria Elvira, Instructor Rehmat, Joel, Instructor MA (Theoretical and Applied Linguistics)-Pompeu Fabra MA (TESOL) Long Island University, Brookville, NY (2015) University, Spain (2013) MA (English Language & Literature) Gift University BS (Movement Science)- York College, Jamaica, New York (2010) Rivkin, Garri, Instructor MA (Language / Literacy) - The City College of New York Menendez, William, Instructor (2012) MA (TESOL) - Hunter College (CUNY) (2010) BA (English) - The City College of New York (2010) BA (Sociology) - Wagner College (1976) Romero, Deborah, Instructor Miller, Andrew, Instructor MS Ed. (Elem. Ed. Child 1-6) - Lehman College, Bronx, NY PhD (Romance Studies) - Duke University (2002) (2004) MA (Roman Studies) - Duke University (1995) BA (Journalism) - New York University, N.Y (1982) MA (TESOL) - Teachers College Colombia University (2010) Rumanov, Mikhail, Instructor BA (French) - Hamilton College (1989) MA, (Second Language Education) - New Paltz State University New Paltz, NY (2014) Moody, Peter Graham, Instructor BA, (International Relations) Geneso, The State University MA (TESOL) -Hunter College, New York, NY (2014) of New York (2011) BS (Sociology) - Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA (2006) Saczuk, Dariusz, Assistant Professor MA (TESOL) - Hunter College (CUNY) (2011) Moulinos, Nikoleta, Instructor BA (English) - Marie Curie-Sklodowska University, Poland MS Ed. (TESOL) - Fordham University) (2002) (1998) BA (Romance Literature) - New York University (1991)

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Salimov, Miryam, Assistant Professor Adeleke, Allan, Instructor MA (English / French) - Moscow State Pedagogical MS (Administration) - Metropolitan College of New York Institute, Russia (1982) (2002) LLM (Law) - King’s College, University of London, UK Saratchilova, Svetlana, Instructor (1976) MA / BA (Russian Languages / Literature) - Cyril and LLB (Law) - University of Ife, Nigeria (1971) Methodii University of Veliko, Bulgaria (1984) Aiello, Charles, Instructor Schiavone, Skyler, Instructor MBA (Accounting) - Iona College (1981) MS (TESOL) - The City College of New York, NY (2013) BA (Mathematics) - Iona College (1972) BA (International Relations) - University of Southern California (2006) Al Barghouthi, Naser, Instructor MBA (Risk Management) - St. Peter’s College (2011) Sedhom, Ekhlas, Instructor MS (Accountancy) - St. Peter’s College (2007) MS (Special Education) - Touro College (2010) BA (Accounting) - Birziet University, Israel (1989) BA (English) - Alexandria University, Egypt (1980) Alexander, Carol, Instructor Stepp, Gregory, Instructor MS (Organizational Leadership) - Mercy College (2006) MA, (Spanish) - Ohio University, Athens, Ohio BS (Business Administration / Management) - Mercy BA, (English) - Ohio University, Athens, Ohio College (2005) Tomshikh, Natalya, Instructor Apo, Alicia, Instructor MS (TESOL)- Touro College, New York, NY (2012) BS (Food Service Administration) - Philippine Women’s BA in Foreign Language and Literature, Glazov State University (1973) Pedagogical Institute, Russia (1992) Attikes, Doreen, Instructor Wagner, Jillian, Instructor MBA (Finance) - St. John’s University -Tobin College of MA (TESOL)-The New School (2013) Business (2012) BA (Anthropology)-NYU (2005) BA (Political Science and Philosophy- University of Ghana, Ghana(2004) Williams, Jody, Instructor MA (TESOL)- The New School, New York NY (2014) Auguste, Carlo, Instructor BA (English Language and Literature)- University of MS (Economics / Education) - Teachers College Columbia Maryland College Park, Maryland (2010) University (2006) MA (Political Science) - Brooklyn College (CUNY) (2005) Youngelson, Alan, Assistant Professor MA (Economics) - Brooklyn College (CUNY) (2000) MS / BA (English) - University of Latvia, Latvia (1976) BA (CUNY Baccalaureate Program) (CUNY) (1999) AOS (Business) - Medgar Evers College (CUNY) (1998) Zharov, Viktor, Instructor MA / BA (French / English) - Kharkiv National University, Bernath, Stephen, Instructor Ukraine (1989) MA (Social Science) - Binghamton University (SUNY) (1994) Zhylina, Iryna, Instructor BA (Literature / Rhetoric) - Binghamton University (SUNY) MA (Education) - Minsk State Pedagogical Institute of (1991) Foreign Languages, Belarus (1988) BA (English / French) - Minsk Pedagogical Institute of Brandon, Dwight, Instructor Foreign Languages, Belarus (1974) MBA (Management) - California Pacific University (1998) BA (Business Management / Economics) - Shaw University (1976) DIVISION OF BUSINESS Broomfield, Michelle,Instructor Kufuor, Edward, Division Chair MPS (Labor Management Studies) - Stony Brook University DBA (Accounting)-Argosy University, Florida (2014) (SUNY) (1997) MBA - New York Institute of Technology (1985) BA (Political Science / African Studies) - Stony Brook BS (Accounting) - Norfolk State University (1981) University (SUNY) (1993) Abdullah, Mustafa, Instructor Bryant, Shirley, Instructor MBA - Columbia University (1977) MPA / MPP - Metropolitan College of New York (2009) BBA - Baruch College (CUNY) (1975) BS (Business) - Medgar Evers College (CUNY) (1984)

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Diaz, Angela, Instructor McKoy, Tony, Instructor MS (Organizational Behavior) - Polytechnic Institute of New MBA (Management) - Monroe College (2009) York University (1997) BS (Management / Finance / Economics) - Brooklyn College BS (Human Resources Management) - St. Joseph’s College (CUNY) (2007) (1995) Morvey, Daniel, Instructor Dobrenko, Sam, Assistant Professor PhD (Economics) - Clemson University (1994) PhD (Engineering) - Moscow State University of MS (Agricultural Economics) - Clemson University (1986) Environmental Engineering, Russia (2014) BS (Agriculture) - University of Ghana, Ghana (1977) MS (Mechanical Engineering) - Perm State Technical University, Russia (1984) Onda, Asuquo, Instructor PhD (Higher Education) - New York University (1990) Duncan, Wilton, Assistant Professor MBA - Adelphi University (1982) MS (Human Resource Administration) - Central Michigan BS (Business Administration / Marketing) - New York University (1999) Institute of Technology (1980) BS (Management / Accounting) - St. Francis College (1997) Sarmiento, Maria Lita, Instructor Elsman, Eva, Instructor MBA (International Business) - St. Peter’s College (2008) BS (Secretarial Administration) - De La Salle University, BA (Business Administration) - Trinity College of Quezon Philippines (1997) City, Philippines (1980) Glus, Virginia, Instructor Schneider, Eugene, Assistant Professor BS (Hotel and Restaurant Management) - University of San MBA - Adelphi University (1982) Jose - Ricoletos, Philippines (1981) BBA - George Washington University (1972) Habib, Mohammad, Instructor Sheppard, Veronderlette, Instructor MBA - University of Phoenix (2006) MBA - University of Phoenix (2007) BSE (Mathematics) - Edinboro University of Pennsylvania BS (Industrial Technology) - University at Buffalo (SUNY) (1995) (1994) AAS (Liberal Arts) - Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (1995) Thompson, Diana, Instructor JD - Fordham University (1993) Hechavarria, Ruth, Instructor MS (Early Childhood Education) - Brooklyn College MS (Business Education) - Baruch College (CUNY) (1997) (CUNY) (1989) BS (Teaching Business) - Baruch College (CUNY) (1994) BA (Psychology) - Columbia University (1979) AAS (Marketing) - Fashion Institute of Technology (1981) Jeffers, Keziah, Instructor MS (Tax Accounting) - Long Island University (1986) Valerio, Priscila, Instructor BS (Accounting) - Hunter College (CUNY) (1981) MBA - University of the East, Philippines (1975) BS (Accounting) - Far Eastern University, Philippines Joarder, Mahbubul, Associate Professor (1964) PhD (Law / Political Science) - Islamic University, Bangladesh (2000) Woodarczyk, Mary, Instructor LLM (Corporate Law) - New York University (2002) MFA (Theatre) - Lindenwood University (2011) LLM - University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (1984) BA (Speech / Drama) - Concordia University (1997) LLM - University of London, UK (1986) Kennedy, Michelle, Instructor DIVISION OF COMPUTER MBA (Management) - Keller Graduate School of Management (2009) TECHNOLOGY BBA (Accounting) - Berkeley College (2001) Feofilaktova, Tatyana, Coordinator Lovell, Judith, Instructor MS (Computer Information Processing) - Rostov-on-Don 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 Luo, Lawrence (Cheng), Instructor MIT (Internet Security) - American Intercontinental University (2004) BBA (Accounting) Baruch College (CUNY) (2012) BS (Administration and Business) - Louisiana Tech MS (Taxation) Baruch College (CUNY) (2014) University (1990)

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Abramowitz, Jack, Instructor El Abbassi, Ahmed, Instructor EDD (Educational Administration) - Dowling College MS (Electrical Engineering) - New Jersey Institute of (2008) Technology (2009) MS / BS (Education ) - The City University of New York BS (Electrical Engineering) - San Jose State University (CUNY) (1996) (1999) Alevriadis, Konstadinos, Assistant Professor Frazier, April, Instructor MS (Computer Sciences) - New York Institute of Technology MS (Computer Science) - Long Island University (2010) (1999) BS (Information Systems) - York College (CUNY) (2003) BA (Mathematics) - Queens College (CUNY) (1992) Frid, Anna, Assistant Professor Ayloo, Sridevi, Instructor MS / BS (Software Engineering) - Minsk Radio Engineering MS (Information Systems) - Brooklyn College (CUNY) Institute, Belarus (1993) (2003) BS (Statistics) - Indian Statistical Institute, India (1992) Gathers, Vivian, Instructor BBA (Computer Information Systems) - Baruch College Azad, Sarwar, Instructor (CUNY) (1986) MS (Computer Science) - Polytechnic Institute of New York University (2010) Gomez-Hurtado, Pompilio, Instructor BS (Computer Information Science Software) - Brooklyn MS (Information Systems) - Pace University (2000) College (2004) BS (Computer Science / Business) - Long Island University (1989) Bogonis, Yelena, Instructor MA (Computer Science) - Queens College (CUNY) (2003) Holder, Marlon, Instructor BS (Economics / Accounting) - Kharkov University, Ukraine MS (Information Technology Management) - Touro (1997) University (2007) BT (Computer Systems) - Globe Institute of Technology Boral, Edit, Instructor (2004) BA (Foreign Language and Literature) University Of Novi Sad (1986) Iqbal, Abdur, Assistant Professor MS (Computer in Education) Long Island University MS (Management Information Systems) - Strayer University Brookville, NY (1996) (2006) BS (Aero.Technology) - College of Aeronautics (1995) Byrd, Diana, Instructor MA (Education / Human Development) -The George Jinna, Uma, Instructor Washington University (2005) MS (Computer Science) - Jackson State University (1987) BS (Fashion Merchandising Management) - Fashion Institute of Technology (1996) Jones, Wanda, Instructor AAS (Fashion Merchandising Management) - Fashion MS (Educational Technology) - Iona College (2001) Institute of Technology (1993) BS (Business Education) - Norfolk State University (1999) Chen, Bing Xing, Instructor Kenigsberg, Matthew, Instructor MS (Computer Science) - Long Island University (2011) MFA (Interactive Design / Game Development) - Savannah BS (Information Systems) - York College (1993) College of Art and Design (2006) BA (Fine Arts) - Fairleigh Dickinson University (2000) Cross, Brian, Instructor MA (Social Studies / Teaching 7-) - Brooklyn College Khan, Adnan, Instructor (CUNY) (2010) MS (Computer Science) -University of Ottawa, Canada BS (Computer Science) - Long Island University (2002) (2007) BS (Computer Science) - North South University, Davy, Bryan, Instructor Bangladesh (2003) EDD (Education) - Suffield University (2005) MS (Instructional Technology) - New York Institute of Kleban, Maksim, Instructor Technology (1999) MS (Information Systems) - Brooklyn College (CUNY) BT (Systems Technology / Management) - Peru State (2008) College (1986) BS (Computer Information Science Software) - Brooklyn AAS (Management Information Systems) - Air University College (CUNY) (2005) Community College of The Air Force (1984)

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Larine, Victor, Instructor Vidrak, Zoya, Assistant Professor MS (Engineering Physics) - Moscow Institute of Physics MS (Electrical Engineering) - Moscow Polytechnic and Technology, Moscow (1990) University, Russia (1980) MBA (International Business)- Pace University, New York, NY (2010) Vinokurov, Yuriy, Instructor MS / BS (Mechanical Engineering) - Odessa Polytechnic Lawrence, Andrea, Instructor Institute, Ukraine (1974) MS (Instructional Technology) - Touro College (2006) MS (Information Systems) - Pace University (2003) BS (Computer Information System) - Mercey College (2001) DIVISION OF CRIMINAL AAS (Liberal Studies) - Mercey College (2000) JUSTICE Maharjan, Hari, Assistant Professor Odom III, Oscar, Division Chair MS (Systems Engineering) - Tula State University, Russia JD - The City University of New York School of Law (1995) (CUNY) (1996) Noman, Shady Adolf, Instructor BS (Correction Administration) - John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) (1983) MS (Info Sys Data Communications) - Touro College, Brooklyn N.Y (2013) Alleyne, Wayne, Instructor BS (Computer and Infornation Science) - Brooklyn College, JD - Brooklyn Law School (2002) Brooklyn N.Y (2010) BA (English) - York College (CUNY) (1997) Pascual, Anny, Instructor Augustine, Clyde, Instructor MS (Database Systems) - Touro College (2010) MA (Criminal Justice) - John Jay College of Criminal BS (Business Management / Administration / Data Justice (CUNY) (1983) Communication)) - Touro College (2005) BS (Criminal Justice Planning) - John Jay College of AS (Business Management / Administration / Data Criminal Justice (CUNY) (1980) Communication) - Touro College (2003) Barr, Charles, Instructor (Leave) Patterson, Maurice, Instructor MS (Property Management) - John Jay College of Criminal BS (Computer Information Systems) - Medgar Evers Justice (CUNY) (2008) College (CUNY) (1998) BA - John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) (1975) Pyle, Paulette, Instructor Drewal, Roger, Assistant Professor MS (Computer Science) - New York Institute of Technology MA (Criminal Justice) - John Jay College of Criminal (2003) Justice (CUNY) (1981) BA (Computer Science) - Hunter College (CUNY) (1995) MA (Sociology) - John Jay College of Criminal Justice Rabinovich, Mark, Instructor (CUNY) (1976) BA - John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) (1971) MS / BS (Physics / Teaching) - State University of Rostov, Russia (1978) Dwyer-Guillaume, Donna, Associate Professor Shao, Lixin, Instructor JD - Howard University School of Law (1998) BA (Criminal Justice) - John Jay College of Criminal PhD (History) - University at Buffalo (SUNY) (1995) Justice (CUNY) (1992) MA (History) - University at Buffalo (SUNY) (1995) MS (Computer Information Technology) - Central Estevez, Jose, Instructor Connecticut State University (2003) MA (Human Resources Training / Development) - Seton BA (History) - People’s University of China, China (1982) Hall University (2005) Sharma, Chakra Pani, Assistant Professor BA (Political Science) - Lehman College (CUNY) (1984) MS / BS (Telecommunications Engineering) -Tashkent Gonzalez-Taylor, Yadhira, Instructor Electrotechnical Institute of Communications, Uzbekistan JD - New York Law School (2002) (1997) MA / BS (Criminal Justice) - John Jay College of Criminal Tadros, Nabil, Instructor Justice (CUNY) (1999) BS (Computer Science) - New Jersey City University (1983) Gravelli, Vincent, Instructor Tsipenyuk, Anna, Instructor MPA - Marist College (2006) BS (Criminal Justice) - John Jay College of Criminal MS (Mathematic / Computer Science) - Kyiv National Justice (CUNY) (1998) University, Ukraine (1986)

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Green, Candi, Instructor DIVISION OF HEALTH MPA (Criminal Justice Policy / Administration) - John Jay DISCIPLINES College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) (2007) BA (Deviant Behavior / Social Control) - John Jay College Hollick, Marlene, Dean, Division of Health Disciplines of Criminal Justice (CUNY) (2002) EdD (Doctor of Education, Higher Education) - Nova Southeastern University (2007) Greene, Abdula, Instructor MPH (Public Health) - New York University (1998) JD - New York Law School (2004) MA (Clinical Nutrition) – New York University (1981) MA (Criminal Justice) - John Jay College of Criminal BS (Health Sciences) - Brooklyn College (CUNY) (1977) Justice (2000) BS (Criminal Justice) - John Jay College of Criminal Sedhom, Nasser, Assistant Professor and Chair, Medical Justice (CUNY) (1995) Assisting Program MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Alexandria University, Egypt Harvey, Charmaine, Instructor (1981) MPA (Human Resources Management) - John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) (2002) Gomez, Henry, Assistant Chair, Manhattan Campus BS (Criminal Justice) - John Jay College of Criminal MD (Doctor of Medicine) - University of the North, Justice (CUNY) (1995) Colombia (1987) Harvey, Erika, Instructor Gaonkar, Rashmi, Assistant Professor, Acting MPA (Emergency / Disaster Management) - Metropolitan Chairperson, Health Information Technology College of New York (2009) MHA- University of Phoenix (2012) BS (Business Management / Finance) - Brooklyn College BS (Chemistry) - Karnatak University, India (1989) (CUNY) (2007) Yap, Jecel May, Assistant Professor, Acting Chair, Howard-Barkley, Bevelyn, Instructor Pharmacy Technician Program MS (Human Resources Management) - Long Island MS (Pharmacy) - University of the Immaculate Conception, University (2007) Philippines (2005) BS (Business Management) - Long Island University (2006) BS (Pharmacy) - San Pedro College, Philippines (1998) CPhT (Pharmacy) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Lepzelter, Adam, Instructor Board, Washington, DC (2003) JD - Hofstra Law School (2009) MA (Criminal Justice) - State University of New York at Zulaybar, Mary Margaret, Assistant Professor and Albany (2006) Acting Chair, Health Care Office Administration Program BA (Criminal Justice) - State University of New York at MHA (Healthcare Administration) - Walden University Albany (2005) (2012) BS (Accounting) - De La Salle University, Philippines Lloyd-Bey, Abdul, Instructor (1981) JD The City University of New York School of Law (CUNY) (2002) Afroz, Tania, Assistant Professor BS (Liberal Studies) - Regents College (1993) MD (Doctor of Medicine) - University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (1999) McMillan, Bridgett, Instructor JD (Law) -City University of New York School of Law Ahsan, Mohammad, Instructor (1997) MD (Doctor of Medicine) - University of Dhaka, BS (Correction Administration) - John Jay College of Bangladesh (1993) Criminal Justice (CUNY) (1993) Armanious, George, Assistant Professor Semple, Darryl, Instructor MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Alexandria University, Egypt JD - New York Law School (1982) (1995) BS - John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) (1979) Aslam, Komal, Instructor Speer, David, Instructor BA (Botany) - University of Karachi, Pakistan (1988) MA (Urban Studies) - Long Island University (1989) BS (Economics) - College of Staten Island (CUNY) (1980) Ayob, John, Instructor MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Zagazig University, Egypt Winter, Shaun, Instructor (2002) MA (Political Science) - The Graduate School and University Center (CUNY) (1994) BA (Politics) - New York University (1985)

* Faculty Listing is accurate as of 06/30/2015. Faculty listing is updated regularly in the electronic version of ASA College catalog at www.asa.edu . 132132 FACULTY*

Azinge, Benjamin, Instructor Grager, Victoria, Instructor MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Universidad Iberoamericana, BS (Computer Information Science Software) - Brooklyn Dominican Republic (2000) College (CUNY) (2001) BS (Architectural Technology) - New York Institute of Technology (1990) Guirgis, Laurice, Instructor MD (Doctor Medicine) –Alexandria University, Egypt Barker, Harriette, Instructor (1990) PHD (Human Services) - Capella University (2009) MS (Guidance and Counseling) - Long Island University (1984) Hasan, Md Masud, Assistant Professor MPS (Gerontological Service Administration) - The New MD (Doctor of Medicine) - University of Dhaka, School (1987) Bangladesh (1995) BS (Behavioral Science Communication / Mental Health) - New York Institute of Technology (1979) Holder, Isil, Instructor MS (Health Services Administration) - Central Michigan Barnett, Edwin, Instructor University (2005) MD (Doctor of Medicine) - University of Southern BS (Health Administration) - St. Joseph’s College (2003) California School of Medicine, Los Angeles (1993) BA, (Biochemistry)-University of California Berkeley (1987) Ingrassia, John, Assistant Professor MS (Health Education) - Hofstra University (2003) Cohen, Brad, Instructor BS (Health Administration) - St. Joseph’s College (2000) MS (Health Services Mgmt. and Policy) - The New School, New York Jain, Sanjay Kumar, Associate Professor BS (Psychology) - Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY MD (Doctor of Medicine) - University of Manipur, India (1987) Cohen, Marina, Instructor MS (Medical Sciences) - Moscow Regional Clinical MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Tbilisi State Medical Institute, Research Institute, Russia (1994) Georgia (1987) Jamali, MD Mizanur, Instructor Cometa, Pastor, Assistant Professor MD (Doctor of Medicine) - University of Dhaka, MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Southwestern University, Bangladesh (2007) Philippines (1974) BS (Medical Sciences) - Southwestern University, Jean, Dominique, Instructor Philippines (1969) MS / BPS (Health Science / Acupuncture) - New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2004) Daniels, Raymond, Instructor AAS (Physical Therapy) - LaGuardia Community College MA (Rehabilitation Counseling) - New York University (1991) (2002) BS (Information Systems / Studies in Counseling) - Empire Jean-Baptiste, Yves, Instructor State College (SUNY) (1999) MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Autonomous University of Chihuahua, Mexico (1985) Del Valle, Nelia, Instructor MPH (Community / Health Education) - New York MD (Doctor of Medicine) - University of Santo Thomas, University (1989) Philippines (1978) BS (Biology) - Medgar Evers College (CUNY) (1978) Ferst, Kenneth, Instructor Libbey, Nadezhda, Assistant Professor BS - Columbia University (1972) MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Bashkir State Institute of Medicine, Russia (1981) Francis, Sophie, Instructor MBA (Tourism / Travel Administration) - University of New Leong, Sue-Fong, Instructor Haven (1995) Pharm. D, (Doctor of Pharmacy) - University of Florida BA (Business Administration) - University of West Indies, Gainesville, FL (2007) Barbados (1991) MS (Social and Administrative Pharmacy) University of Minnesota, St. Paul , MN (1980) Garcia, Joshua, Instructor BS (Pharmacy) Long Island University, College of MBA (Management) - Monroe College (2010) Pharmacy, Brooklyn, NY (1978) BBA (Health Services Administration) - Monroe college (2008) Malik, Mohammed, Assistant Professor MD (Doctor of Medicine) - University of Chittagong, Giri, Shekhar, Instructor Bangladesh (1980) MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Patna University, India (1990)

* Faculty Listing is accurate as of 06/30/2015. Faculty listing is updated regularly in the electronic version of ASA College catalog at www.asa.edu . FACULTY* 133

Martinoff, Olga, Instructor Singh, Sanjulika, Instructor MS (Chemical Sciences) - Uzhhorod State University, BA (Education) - Anamalai University, India (1995) Ukraine (1994) BE (Psychology) - Hemwati Bahuguna Garhwal University, BS (Chemistry) - Uzhhorod State University, Ukraine (1981) India (1992) BS (Business Management / Administration) - Touro College (2001) St. Bernard, Sharyn, Assistant Professor MS (Human Resources Management) - The New School Mikheal, Yousef, Instructor (2010) MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Ain Shams University, Egypt MPA - Metropolitan College of New York (2003) (1975) BS (Human Services) - Metropolitan College of New York (1997) Mohamed, Elfatih, Instructor MS (Physiology) - University of Poona, India (1993) Stuart, Cynthia, Assistant Professor BS (Zoology) - University of Poona, India (1988) PhD (Human Services) - Capella University (2010) MA (Liberal Studies) - Empire State College (SUNY) (2002) Morris, Sherry, Instructor BS (Interdisciplinary Studies) - Empire State College DO (Doctor of Osteopathy) - New York College of (SUNY) (1997) Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY (1994) BS (Education) - Bowling Green State University Bowling Uddin, Akm Gias, Instructor Green, Ohio (1975) MD (Doctor of Medicine) - University of Chittagong, Bangladesh (1985) Newman, Barry, Instructor MS (Health Education) - University of Dhaka, Bangladesh MD, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY (1997) (1992) BA, Emory University, Instructor MS (Public Health) - University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (1996) Obasohan, Stanley, Instructor MBA - St. Joseph’s College (2009) MA (Economics) - Virginia State University (1984) BS (Management) -Tennessee State University (1981) Usenko, Tetyana, Instructor MBA (Healthcare Management) St. Josephs College Raule, Edgar, Instructor Brooklyn, NY (2015) BS (Accounting) - De La Salle University, Philippines BS (Health Administration)- St. Josephs College Brooklyn , (1981) NY (2011 Riddick, Phyllis, Instructor Valencia, Susana, Assistant Professor MA (Education) - Belford University (2010) MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Manila Central University, BA (Education) - Belford University (2009) Philippines (1972) BS (Liberal Arts) - Manila Central University, Philippines Rober, Lev, Assistant Professor (1965) MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Odessa Medical Institute, Ukraine (1974) Varghese, Sam, Instructor MS (Education) - Brooklyn College (CUNY) (1991) BS (Pharmaceutical Sciences) - Tamil Nadu Dr. M. G. R. Medical University, India (2002) Rose, Jeffrey, Instructor MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Higher Institute of Medical Veloz, Victor, Instructor Sciences, Cuba (1983) MD (Doctor of Medicine) - University of Guayaquil, Ecuador (1981) Saji, Stanley, Instructor PhD (Pharmacy)-St. John’s University, New York (2013) Walcott, Myrtle, Instructor MS (Health Services Administration) - Central Michigan Saxon, Maya, Instructor University (2002) PhD (Biophysics) - Astrakhan State Institute of Medicine, BS (Health Administration) - St. Joseph’s College (1998) Russia (1962) MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Institute of Experimental and Zhou, Xiaopeng, Associate Professor Clinical Medicine, Lithuania (1970) PhD (Medicine) - Shanghai Medical University, China (1989) Shifmiller, Pavel, Instructor MD (Doctor of Medicine) -Tongji Medical University, China MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Zaporozhye Medical Institute, (1982) Ukraine (1996) MS (Medicine) - Tongji Medical University, China (1986)

* Faculty Listing is accurate as of 06/30/2015. Faculty listing is updated regularly in the electronic version of ASA College catalog at www.asa.edu . 134134 FACULTY*

DIVISION OF HEALTH DISCIPLINES Brathwaite, Maria, Instructor (MASSAGE THERAPY) MSN (Adult Nurse Specialist) - State University of New York, Brooklyn (2003) Chun, Anthony, Instructor and Chair, Massage Therapy BS (Nursing)-Long Island University, Brooklyn, (1981) Program AAS (Nursing) - Bronx Community College, Bronx, NY MS (Acupuncture) -Swedish Institute, New York, NY (2007) (1973) Boger, Katherine, Instructor Charles Cecilia, Clinical Preceptor MUP, (Urban Planning) - University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY BS (Nursing) - New York College of Technology, Brooklyn, (2006) NY (2012) BA, (Social Science Interdisciplinary Studies) - University AAS (Nursing) - New York College of Technology, Brooklyn, at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY (2001) NY (2007) AOS (Massage Therapy) - New York College of Health Professions, Syossett, NY (2014) Constantine, Donna, Instructor DNP - Fairleigh Dickinson University Teaneck, NJ (2013) Ma, Martha, Instructor MS (Family Nurse Practitioner) - State University of New MS (Acupuncture) - Swedish Institute, New York, NY (2002) York, NY (SUNY) (2000) BS (Nursing) - Medgar Evers College, NY (1987) Shechtman, Marina, Instructor MA (Motor Learning) -Teachers College, New York (2012) Dixon, Monika, Clinical Preceptor BA (Psychology) -City University of New York, Staten Island BS (Nursing) - Long Island University, NY (2006) (2006) AS (Liberal Arts Sciences) - College of Staten Island ,The City University of New York (2004) DIVISION OF HEALTH DISCIPLINES Dorsainvil, Natalie, Clinical Preceptor (NURSING) BS (Nursing) St Francis College, Brooklyn, NY (2014) DiMauro, Nancy, Dean Emeritus of Nursing Program Flanagan, Ellen, Instructor MA (Nursing Education) - New York University (1982) MS (Nursing) - Hunter College, Bellevue, NY (2010) BSN (Nursing) - Long Island University (1973) BS (Nursing) - St. Francis College , Brooklyn (2003) BA ( Social Studies) - St. Francis College, Brooklyn (1989) Meenaghan, Beatrice, Instructor, Coordinator AAS (Nursing) - Long Island College Hospital School of MS (Nursing Education)- Pace University, New York, NY ( Nursing (1995) 2011) BS ( Nursing)- The College of Staten Island, NY ( 1997) Forbes-Jewell, Cassundra Bernice, Instructor AAS ( Nursing)- New York City College of Technology, NY ( MEd (Education)-Teachers College, Columbia University 1982) (1994) BSN (Nursing)-Pace University (1983) Abrosh, Alison, Instructor AAS (Nursing)-Pace University (1980) MS (Nursing) - Hunter College of the City University of New York, NY (1996) Hart Cheryl, Instructor AAS (Nursing) - Kingsborough, Community College, NY MS (Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist) College of Staten the (1982) City University of New York, (2011) Alert, Davina Natasha, Instructor Jarrett-Hamil, Shauna, Instructor MS, (Nursing Adult Health) - St. Joseph’s College, New MS (Nursing), St. Joseph’s College, Brooklyn, NY (2008) York, (2009) BS (Nursing), St. Joseph’s College, Brooklyn, NY (2005) Amaro, Richard, Instructor Jarrett- Henry, Nataki, Instructor MS, (Adv PN Adult Prim Care Practitioner), New York MS (Nurse Midwifery) State University of New York at Stony University, New York, NY (2012) Brook, New York (2012) BSN (Nursing) - New York University, New York; NY (1995) LaMothe, Olive, Instructor Augustin, Nicole, Instructor MS (Health Services Administration)-Central Michigan MS (Clinical Nurse Specialist) - State University of New University (1995) York, Brooklyn (2003) BS (Health Administration)-Saint Joseph’s College (1987) BS (Nursing RN) - State University of New York, Brooklyn, Diploma (Nursing)-Harold Wood Hospital, Essex, England (1995) (1974) AAS (Nursing)- Queens Borough Community College, New York (1988)

* Faculty Listing is accurate as of 06/30/2015. Faculty listing is updated regularly in the electronic version of ASA College catalog at www.asa.edu . FACULTY* 135

Leger, Yolette, Clinical Preceptor Scaramuzzino, Maria, Instructor BS (Nursing) - The City College of New York, NY (1992) PNP (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner) - Adelphi University (1995) McKenna, Ann, Instructor (Leave) MSN (Nursing Administration) - Adelphi University (1991) MSN (Nursing) - Long Island University, NY (2013) BSN (Nursing) - Simmons College (1984) BS (Nursing) - College of Mount Saint Vincent, Riverdale, NY (2001) Webber, Tracy, Instructor AAS( Nursing) - Iona College, New Rochelle, NY (1995) MS (Nursing) - Yale School of Nursing, West Haven, CT (2003) Mikos, Mary, Instructor BS (Healthcare Administration) - Long Island University, BS (Nursing) Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY (1981) Brookville, NY (1993) Ortiz-Wade, Marva, Instructor Williams, Dessa, Clinical Preceptor MS (Family Nurse Practitioner) - SUNY Downstate Medical BS (Nursing) - Chamberlain College of Nursing, Addison, Center, Brooklyn, NY (2001) IL (2013) BS, in Nursing, St. Josephs College, Brooklyn NY (1996) AAS (Nursing)- Borough of Manhattan Community College, New York ,NY (2005) Pennie, Iveline, Instructor MS (Clinical Nurse Specialist) - Health Science Center (SUNY), Brooklyn, NY (2000) BS (Nursing RN) - Health Science Center (SUNY), Brooklyn, NY (1995) AAS (Nursing) - Borough Manhattan Community College, NY (1988) 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 Rivera, Maria, Instructor MSN (Adult Nurse Practitioner) - Hunter College, New York, NY (2001) BS (Nursing) - Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY (1981) AAS (Nursing) - Bronx Community College, Bronx, NY (1973) Rochard, Michelle, Instructor MS, (Family Nurse Practitioner), SUNY Downstate Medical Center, NY (2013) BS, (Nursing), New York Institute of Technology, 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)

* Faculty Listing is accurate as of 06/30/2015. Faculty listing is updated regularly in the electronic version of ASA College catalog at www.asa.edu . 136

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

FALL 2014 6 October Mon Annual Faculty Orientation for ALL Faculty. 7 October Tue Fall Semester Classes Begin. Late Registration Begins. Add/Drop Period Begins (Add/Drop Fees Apply). 13 October Mon Columbus Day. Classes Suspended. School Open - Faculty Professional Development Day. 14 October Tue Late Registration Ends For Morning/Day/Evening Schedule. 16 October Thu Late Registration Ends For Weekend Schedule. 20 October Mon Add/Drop Period Ends. 27-30 November Thu-Sun Thanksgiving Day Weekend. Classes Suspended. 24 December Wed Winter Break Begins. Classes Suspended. 5 January, 2015 Mon Winter Break Ends. Classes Resume. 5-16 January Mon-Fri ORCS - Open Registration For Continuing Students. 19 January Mon Martin Luther King Day. Classes Suspended. School Open - Faculty Professional Development Day. 20-25 January Tue-Sun Review And Final Exam Week (All Projects/Assignments Due). 26 January Mon Last Day Of Classes. 27-29 January Tue-Thu 3 Days For Rescheduling All Missed Or Cancelled Classes. sPRING 2015 9 February Mon New Faculty Orientation and Special Faculty Workshops. 10 February Tue Spring Semester Classes Begin. Late Registration Begins. Add/Drop Period Begins (Add/Drop Fees Apply). 16 February Mon Presidents’ Day. Classes Suspended. School Open - Faculty Professional Development Day. 16 February Mon Late Registration Ends For Morning/Day/Evening Schedule. 19 February Thu Late Registration Ends For Weekend Schedule. 23 February Mon Add/Drop Period Ends. 3 April Fri Good Friday. Classes Suspended. 5 April Sun Easter Sunday. Classes Suspended. 27-8 April-May Mon-Fri ORCS - Open Registration For Continuing Students. 18-22 May Mon-Fri Review And Final Exam Week (All Projects/Assignments Due). 23-25 May Sat-Mon Memorial Day Weekend. Classes Suspended. 26 May Tue Last Day Of Classes. 27-28 May Wed-Thu 2 Days For Rescheduling All Missed Or Cancelled Classes. SUMMER 2015 8 June Mon New Faculty Orientation and Special Faculty Workshops. 9 June Tue Summer Semester Classes Begin. Late Registration Begins. Add/Drop Period Begins (Add/Drop Fees Apply). 15 June Mon Late Registration Ends For Morning/Day/Evening Schedule. 18 June Thu Late Registration Ends For Weekend Schedule. 22 June Mon Add/Drop Period Ends. 3-5 July Fri-Sun Independence Day Weekend. Classes Suspended. 24-4 August-Sept Mon-Fri ORCS - Open Registration For Continuing Students. 5-7 September Sat-Mon Labor Day Weekend. Classes Suspended. 14-20 September Mon-Fri Review And Final Exam Week (All Projects/Assignments Due). 21 September Mon Last Day Of Classes. 22-23 September Tue-Wed 2 Days For Rescheduling All Missed Or Cancelled Classes. 137

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. 16-22 May Mon-Sun 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). 20 June Mon Late Registration Ends For Morning/Day/Evening Schedule. 23 June Thu Late Registration Ends For Weekend Schedule. 27 June Mon Add/Drop Period Ends. 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-Fri 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. 138

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 50% 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 mini- mum 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 139

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS FOR ESL AND REMEDIAL COURSES

ESL COURSES IF THE STUDENT FAILS THE COURSE RECEIVES “U” LEVEL A 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 al- lowed 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. 140 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 five 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:

READING SKILLS LISTENING SKILLS WRITING SKILLS

Score 1-37 Score 1-41 Score 1-41 Score 38-64 Score 42-66 Score 42-62 Score 65-79 Score 67-81 Score 63-83 Score 80-91 Score 82-91 Score 84-93 Score 92-99 Score 92-99 Score 94-99

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

ESL Level A 1-119 (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

ADDENDUM

PAGE 23 STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Under the section “ASA COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS”, The ASA College American Dreamers Scholarship description should read:

ASA College AMERICAN DREAMERS Scholarship

Description ASA College offers a scholarship to undocumented students who are not eligible to receive finan- cial aid under federal and state law and who have graduated from a US or foreign high school, or obtained a GED. 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 an 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.

2014-2015 asa COLLEGE CATALOG VOL.27 01.08.2015 ADDENDUM

PAGE 18-19 STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Effective 01/01/2015, under the section “FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID ”, The FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM (FWS) description should read:

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.

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. Posses 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, student must submit an application for FWS employ- ment 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.

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PAGE 136 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

The academic calendar for Spring 2015 - Summer 2016 semesters should read as follows: sPRING 2015 9 February Mon New Faculty Orientation and Special Faculty Workshops. 10 February Tue Spring Semester Classes Begin. Late Registration Begins. Add/Drop Period Begins (Add/Drop Fees Apply). 16 February Mon Presidents’ Day. Classes Suspended. School Open - Faculty Professional Development Day. 16 February Mon Late Registration Ends For Morning/Day/Evening Schedule. 19 February Thu Late Registration Ends For Weekend Schedule. 23 February Mon Add/Drop Period Ends. 3 April Fri Good Friday. Classes Suspended. 5 April Sun Easter Sunday. Classes Suspended. 27-8 April-May Mon-Fri ORCS - Open Registration For Continuing Students. 18-22 May Mon-Fri Review And Final Exam Week (All Projects/Assignments Due). 23-25 May Sat-Mon Memorial Day Weekend. Classes Suspended. 26 May Tue Last Day Of Classes. 27-28 May Wed-Thu 2 Days For Rescheduling All Missed Or Cancelled Classes.

SUMMER 2015 8 June Mon New Faculty Orientation and Special Faculty Workshops. 9 June Tue Summer Semester Classes Begin. Late Registration Begins. Add/Drop Period Begins (Add/Drop Fees Apply). 15 June Mon Late Registration Ends For Morning/Day/Evening Schedule. 18 June Thu Late Registration Ends For Weekend Schedule. 22 June Mon Add/Drop Period Ends. 3-5 July Fri-Sun Independence Day Weekend. Classes Suspended. 24-4 August-Sept Mon-Fri ORCS - Open Registration For Continuing Students. 5-7 September Sat-Mon Labor Day Weekend. Classes Suspended. 14-20 September Mon-Fri Review And Final Exam Week (All Projects/Assignments Due). 21 September Mon Last Day Of Classes. 22-23 September Tue-Wed 2 Days For Rescheduling All Missed Or Cancelled Classes.

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FALL 2015 5 October Mon Annual Faculty Orientation for ALL Faculty. 6 October Tue Fall Semester Classes Begin. Late Registration Begins. Add/Drop Period Begins (Add/Drop Fees Apply). 12 October Mon Columbus Day. Classes Suspended. School Open - Faculty Professional Development Day. 13 October Tue Late Registration Ends For Morning/Day/Evening Schedule. 15 October Thu Late Registration Ends For Weekend Schedule. 19 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. 4-15 January Mon-Fri ORCS - Open Registration For Continuing Students. 18 January Mon Martin Luther King Day. Classes Suspended. School Open - Faculty Professional Development Day. 19-24 January Tue-Sun Review And Final Exam Week (All Projects/Assignments Due). 25 January Mon Last Day Of Classes. 26-27 January Tue-Wed 2 Days For Rescheduling All Missed Or Cancelled Classes. SPRING 2016 8 February Mon New Faculty Orientation and Special Faculty Workshops. 9 February Tue Spring Semester Classes Begin. Late Registration Begins. Add/Drop Period Begins (Add/Drop Fees Apply). 15 February Mon Presidents’ Day. Classes Suspended. School Open - Faculty Professional Development Day. 16 February Tue Late Registration Ends For Morning/Day/Evening Schedule. 18 February Thu Late Registration Ends For Weekend Schedule. 22 February Mon Add/Drop Period Ends. 25 March Fri Good Friday. Classes Suspended. 27 March Sun Easter Sunday. Classes Suspended. 25-6 April-May Mon-Fri ORCS - Open Registration For Continuing Students. 16-22 May Mon-Sun Review And Final Exam Week (All Projects/Assignments Due). 23 May Mon Last Day Of Classes. 24-25 May Tue-Wed 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). 20 June Mon Late Registration Ends For Morning/Day/Evening Schedule. 23 June Thu Late Registration Ends For Weekend Schedule. 27 June Mon Add/Drop Period Ends. 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-Fri 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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PAGE 10, 46 and 78 SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS IN THE NURSING PROGRAM

Effective June 1, 2015: Nursing students who transfer college credits must have earned a grade of 2.5 (C+ or better) in transferable courses. The passing grade for all Nursing courses (with NUR course code) will be “B”.

The section “SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS IN THE NURSING PROGRAM” in the “Division of Health Disciplines” chapter should read:

Satisfactory Academic Progress in the Nursing Program Students must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or greater to progress through the nursing program and be eligible for graduation. Students must achieve a grade of “B” or better in all nursing courses, and “C+” or better in math and science courses in order to proceed in the nursing program and graduate with an AAS degree in Nursing. Students earning less than “B” grade for NUR courses will have to repeat the course once. A second failure in the same course will result in termination from the Nursing Program. Inability to meet college and program requirements, including all academic requirements, will result in dismissal from the nursing program.

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PAGE 9 ADMISSION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The “Placement Tests” section of “HOW TO APPLY TO ASA” sub-chapter should read”: Applicants are required to take the COMPASS placement tests administered by ASA, to determine if there is a need for remedial course work in reading, writing, mathematics or English as a Second Language. International applicants who are non-native speakers of English, or applicants who graduated from a high school in a foreign country are required to take a placement test to determine the necessary level of ESL remediation needed. The ESL Placement test can be waived if the applicant passed TOEFL or IELTS. (The table of passing scores is included in Appendix B of the catalog). The applicant will have to take the regular COMPASS placement tests administered by ASA. Passing Scores: TOEFL IELTS Paper-based Computer-based Internet-based 500 197 71 5.5

The program in English as a Second Language at ASA College offers five levels of ESL. It is extensive and covers all necessary skill areas: reading, writing (including grammar), pronunciation and diction, communication (listening and oral skills). (A table of placement tests and corresponding remedial courses is in Appendix B of the catalog). Applicants who have successfully completed credit-bearing courses in English Composition and Math courses from a regionally accredited college may be exempt from the placement tests. They should supply an official transcript from their previous college(s) and complete the “Basic Skills Test Exemption Request” form. Applicants for Healthcare Office Administration program must also take a typing test to determine whether there is need for remedial courses in keyboarding. Applicants for the Nursing program must submit their scores for the NLN pre-entrance examination.

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PAGE 26 TUITION, FEES AND REFUND POLICY NEW TUITION AND FEES RATES are effective with the Fall 2015 semester and will affect new and re-entering students only. Continuing students will remain at their old tuition rates:

TUITION AND FEES RATES EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 2015 TUITION*: Tuition: (full-time) $ 6,240.00 Tuition: ESL Courses (full-time) $ 2,760.00 - 2,940.00 Tuition: (Per Credit) $ 520.00 Tuition: ESL Courses (Per Credit) Levels A, B, C $ 230.00 Levels D, E $ 250.00 Tuition: Repeating Failed $ 200.00 Courses (Per Credit) * All tuition charges are for 12-18 credits per semester (includ- ing remedial courses). The per-credit tuition rate is charged for credits below 12 and over 18. The above tuition rates are appli- cable to all programs except Nursing. For per credit charges of the courses in the Nursing program, please see below.

TUITION RATES EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 2015: NURSING PROGRAM* Tuition per credit: Core competencies courses $ 520.00 Required arts and sciences courses $ 520.00 Required professional courses $ 575.00

* The following prices are effective for students first enrolled into the Nursing Program at ASA for the October 2015 semester. For a list of courses, please see program description section

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PAGE 137 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

The academic calendar for Fall 2015 - Spring 2016 semesters should read as follows:

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. 16-22 May Mon-Sun 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.

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PAGE 24 STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Under the section “ASA COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS”, The ASA College Educational Opportunity Scholarship description should read:

ASA College Educational Opportunity Scholarship

Description ASA College offers this scholarship to all recent US High School graduates who satisfy the fol- lowing 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.

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.

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PAGE 87 course descriptions

Beginning Fall 2015 Semester, College Algebra (3 Credits) - MAT 110 will be offered as alternate to MAT105 - College Math (3 credits) course. The description for the abovementioned course can be found on pg.87 of ASA College Catalog vol.27, chapter Course Descriptions.

MAT110 3 CREDITS COLLEGE ALGEBRA This comprehensive, broad-based credit-bearing course is designed to familiarize students with the techniques of problem-solv- ing. Topics include algebraic operations, equations, polynomials, rational expressions, integer and rational exponents, quadratic formula, exponential and logarithmic functions. This course is designed to ensure that students are capable of satisfactorily completing challenging exercises and demonstrating that they are aware of algebraic math concepts essential to college-level learners. Prerequisite: Placement Examination or successful completion of MAT 005 and/or MAT 010

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PAGE 86 & 101 course descriptions

Beginning Fall 2015 Semester, LIB100 – Information Literacy Seminar (2 credits) will be renamed “RESEARCH METHODS”. LIB150 - Research Methods for Criminal Justice (3 credits) will be renamed “APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE”. The description for the abovementioned courses can be found on pg.86 and pg.101 of ASA College Catalog vol.27, chapter Course Descriptions.

LIB100 2 CREDITS RESEARCH METHODS This course provides an introduction to information and its sources. It follows the five standards of information literacy established by the ALA’s Association of College and Research Libraries. Students learn how to determine the need for information, how to access, evaluate and incorporate such information for a specific purpose and to use the same legally and ethically. The course covers academic library resources and their usage for research projects as well as a thorough introduction to the APA citation style. It uses a mixture of lecture and reading assignments, in-class discussions, examinations, and competency-based lab assessments. An integral part of the course is the application of the learned skills to complete a research project assigned in other college courses.

LIB150 3 CREDITS APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE This course is an advanced course in Research Methods in Criminal Justice. Building on the Research Methods (LIB100) course, the student is presented with discipline specific concepts and problems encountered in criminal justice investigation, including types of data and measurement, sampling, probability, and research design. This course will emphasize the importance and limitations of theory and methodology in criminal justice research as well as the purposes of applied research, program evaluation, policy analysis, and research ethics. Prerequisite: LIB100

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PAGE 74 & 101 DIVISION OF HEALTH DISCIPLINES - HEALTHCARE OFFICE ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM COURSE REVISION

Beginning Fall 2015 Semester, ALH240 – Accounting for Medical Practices (3 credits) course will no longer be offered and will be replaced with ACC101 - Principles of Accounting I (3 credits) course.

The description for the ACC101 course can be found on pg.101 of ASA College Catalog vol.27, chapter Course Descriptions.

ACC101 3 CREDITS PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I This course introduces the students to the basic elements of accounting including descriptions of double-entry bookkeeping, the Ac- counting Cycle for service, merchandising and manufacturing companies, the making and analysis of financial statements, account- ing concepts for sole proprietorship, partnerships, and large corporations. Formerly: ALH240 Accounting for Medical Practices

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PAGE 87 course descriptions

Beginning Fall 2015 Semester, PHI110 –Introduction to Ethics (3 credits) will be renamed “GENERAL ETHICS”. PHI200 - Introduction to Philosophy (3 credits) will be renamed “GENERAL PHILOSOPHY”. PSY105 - Introduction to Psychology (3 credits) will be renamed “GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY”. SOC105 - Introduction to Sociology (3 credits) will be renamed “GENERAL SOCIOLOGY”. The description for the abovementioned courses can be found on pg.87 of ASA College Catalog vol.27, chapter Course Descriptions.

**PHI110 @ 3 CREDITS GENERAL ETHICS 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 City life. Students will examine major ethical questions, including “What is morality?” and “What does God have to do with right and wrong?” Students will present ethical ideas of philosophers like Immanuel Kant and Jean-Paul Sartre to the class. Students will also be required to investigate and write about their own ethical values and to write critically about the application of ethics to life.

**PHI200 @ 3 CREDITS GENERAL PHILOSOPHY This course surveys the canon of philosophical thought which presently defines the field. Students will explore the development of philosophy from a historically based collection of thinkers starting with Plato and working through to Sartre. All philosophy stems from fundamental questions. Throughout this course, the student will be examining basic assumptions, revising received views and looking in depth at the work of philosophers who at times took immense risks to do just this. By examining the original works of the philosophers themselves, students will explore first hand the various modes of thought that brought civilization from Socratic rhetoric to the theories of Existentialism. This course seeks to define what we understand today to be philosophic inquiry.

**PSY105 @ 3 CREDITS GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY This course covers the major facts, theories, and controversies of contemporary psychology from a natural science perspective. Topics include Freud and psychoanalysis, genetics and behavior, neural bases of behavior, motivation, emotion, sensation, perception, intel- ligence, and mental disorders and their treatment.

**SOC105 @ 3 CREDITS GENERAL SOCIOLOGY This course introduces students to the study of human behavior in society. Students will examine major components of sociology, includ- ing culture, diversity, and such social institutions as family, government, and education. Students will be required to investigate and write about their own social values and to write critically about society in general.

** Courses marked by two asterisks are designated as General Education or Liberal Arts @ Denotes courses offered online in the course description section of this Catalog

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PAGE 61, 65, 68, 69, 97 course descriptions

Beginning Fall 2015 Semester, CIT160 - Object-Oriented Languages with Visual Basic (3 credits) will be renamed “Object-Oriented Languages”. The description for the abovementioned course can be found on pg.97 of ASA College Catalog vol.27, chapter Course Descriptions.

CIT160 3 CREDITS OBJECT-ORIENTED LANGUAGES This course provides the features that are most important to students in information technology field, such as building blocks of windows application, coding, designing and testing techniques, working with multiple windows, conditional logic and iterations, input validation procedures and object-oriented principles. The course contains topics about processing data in various formats and using data structures, such as lists and arrays. Formerly: CIS245 Object-Oriented Languages with Visual Basic

Prerequisites: CIS100, CIT100

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PAGE 23 STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Under the section “ASA COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS”, the following scholarship should read:

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 regula- tions. 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 stand- ing 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.

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PAGE 67 & 82 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Beginning Fall 2015 Semester, CIS100 - Fundamentals of Computer Technology (3 credits) will be renamed “COMPUTER CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS”. The description for the abovementioned course can be found on pg.95 of ASA College Catalog vol.27, chapter Course Descriptions.

CIS100 3 CREDITS COMPUTER CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS

This course introduces computers and its applications. Concentration is on data representation, computer con- cepts and input/output media and devices. It provides a comprehensive overview of Windows operating system as well as social and ethical issues around the Internet, the information and security Students will also learn popu- lar Microsoft Office Applications (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) used on a personal computer.

Beginning Fall 2015 Semester, BIO110 - Microbiology for Allied Health Professions (3 credits) will be renamed “MICROBIOLOGY”. The description for the abovementioned course can be found on pg.102 of ASA College Catalog vol.27, chapter Course Descriptions.

BIO110@ 3 CREDITS MICROBIOLOGY This course provides knowledge of pathogenic microorganisms. Students are first introduced to the basic biological processes of viruses and bacteria as are required for their viability. Then, the strategies that microbial pathogens employ to successfully infect humans and cause disease are described.

@ Denotes courses offered online in the course description section of this Catalog

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PAGE 24 STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Under the section “ASA COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS”, add the following scholarship:

ASA College Educational Opportunity Scholarship

Description ASA College offers this scholarship to all recent US High School graduates who satisfy the fol- lowing 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 75% or be in the top 45% of their class. Official High School transcript must be presented as proof of the above achieve- ments 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.

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 an 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 of the scholarship – Fall 2014 semester.

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PAGE 23 STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Under the section “ASA COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS”, The ASA College American Dreamers Scholarship description should read:

ASA COLLEGE AMERICAN DREAMERS SCHOLARSHIP

Description ASA College offers a scholarship to undocumented students who are not eligible to receive fi- nancial aid under federal and state law and who have graduated from a US high school or have obtained a GED. Students must produce the following documentation in order to be considered for this scholarship: 1. Proof of graduation from a US High School or attainment of a GED. 2. State picture ID. 3. Student must have a minimum HS GPA of 2.0 and must produce an official High School tran- script for evaluation. 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 an ASA admissions and scholarship applications, present an official high school transcript or a copy of a GED for evaluation, meet with an ASA Admissions Representative, and take all required placement tests.

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ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES “SEMESTER CREDIT HOUR” section on page 39 of this Catalog should read:

SEMESTER CREDIT HOUR All courses are structured in terms of semester hours of credit. A semester credit is an academic unit applicable toward a degree or cer- tificate offered by ASA. It is granted after the satisfactory completion of a course over a 15-week period, which requires at least 15 hours (of 50 minutes each) of instruction and 30 hours of research and supplementary assignments, 45 hours of externship per credit. Many courses offered at ASA include a combination of lecture and lab.

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faculty “DIVISION OF HEALTH DISCIPLINES (NURSING)” section of this Catalog faculty listing should read as follows: DiMauro, Nancy, Dean of Nursing Program MA (Nursing Education) - New York University (1982) BSN (Nursing) - Long Island University (1973) Abrosh, Alison, Instructor MS (Nursing) - Hunter College of the City University of New York, NY (1996) AAS (Nursing) - Kingsborough, Community College, NY (1982) Amaro, Richard, Instuctor MS, (Adv Pract Nurs; Adult Prim Care Prac), New York University, New York, NY (2012) BSN (Nursing)- Georgetown University, Washington (1995) Augustin, Nicole, Instructor MS (Clinical Nurse Specialist) - State University of New York, Brooklyn (2003) BS (Nursing RN) - State University of New York, Brooklyn, (1995) Buenaobra, Marlene, Instructor MS (Adult Nurse Practitioner) - Long Island University, Brookville, NY (2002) Charles Cecilia, Clinical Preceptor BS (Nursing) - New York College of Technology, Brooklyn, NY (2012) AAS (Nursing) - New York College of Technology, Brooklyn , NY (2007) Constantine, Donna, Instructor DNP - Fairleigh Dickinson University Teaneck, NJ (2013) MS (Family Nurse Practitioner) - State University of New York, NY (SUNY) (2000) BS (Nursing) - Medgar Evers College, NY (1987) Dixon, Monika, Clinical Preceptor BS (Nursing) - Long Island University, NY (2006) AS (Liberal Arts Sciences) - College of Staten Island ,The City University of New York (2004)

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Dorsainvil, Natalie, Clinical Preceptor BS (Nursing) St Francis College, Brooklyn, NY (2014) Flanagan, Ellen, Instructor MS (Nursing) - Hunter College, Bellevue, NY (2010) BS (Nursing) - St. Francis College , Brooklyn (2003) BA ( Social Studies) - St. Francis College, Brooklyn (1989) AAS (Nursing) - Long Island College Hospital School of Nursing (1995) Forbes-Jewell, Cassundra, Instructor MEd (Education)-Teachers College, Columbia University (1994) BSN (Nursing)-Pace University (1983) AAS (Nursing)-Pace University (1980) LaMothe, Olive, Instructor MS (Health Services Administration)-Central Michigan University (1995) BS (Health Administration)-Saint Joseph’s College (1987) Diploma (Nursing)-Harold Wood Hospital, Essex, England (1974) Leger, Yolette, Clinical Preceptor BS (Nursing) - The City College of New York, NY (1992) Lopez, Mary Ann, Instructor MS (Nursing / Family Nurse Practitioner) - State University of New York, NY Downstate (1999) BS (Nursing) - Hunter College, City University New York, NY (1984) McKenna, Ann, Instructor MSN (Nursing) - Long Island University, NY (2013) BS (Nursing) - College of Mount Saint Vincent, Riverdale, NY (2001) AAS( Nursing) - Iona College, New Rochelle, NY (1995) Ortiz-Wade, Marva, Instructor MS (Family Nurse Practioner) - SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY (2001) BS, in Nursing, St. Josephs College, Brooklyn NY (1996) Pennie, Iveline, Instructor MS (Clinical Nurse Specialist) - Health Science Center (SUNY), Brooklyn, NY (2000) BS (Nursing RN) - Health Science Center (SUNY), Brooklyn, NY (1995) AAS (Nursing) - Borough Manhattan Community College, NY (1988) Rivera, Maria, Instructor MSN (Adult Nurse Practitioner) - Hunter College, New York, NY (2001) BS (Nursing) - Long Island University , Brooklyn, NY (1981) AAS (Nursing) - Bronx Community College, Bronx, NY (1973) Rochard, Michelle, Instructor MS, (Family Nurse Practioner), SUNY Downstate Medical Center, NY (2013) BS, (Nursing), New York Institute of Technology, NY (2008)

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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) Williams, Dessa, Clinical Preceptor BS (Nursing)- Chamberlain College of Nursing, Addison,IL (2013) AAS (Nursing)- Borough of Manhattan Community College, New York ,NY (2005)

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PAGE 43 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

1. New section that reads:

“REMEDIAL COURSEWORK Remedial Coursework neither counts toward attempted work nor toward Cumulative Grade Point Average.”

is added right above the “FAILING GRADES AND COURSE REPEATS” section of this catalog.

2. “FAILING GRADES AND COURSE REPEATS” section of this Catalog should read:

FAILING GRADES AND COURSE REPEATS A student who fails a course must repeat and attain a passing grade for the course in order to graduate from his or her program. A student who stops attending classes during the semester without any official notification or withdrawal may receive a failing grade (F in credit-bearing courses) in those classes for that semester. If the student withdraws or is terminated by the institution before the eighth week of the semester, s/he receives a grade of “W”. After the eighth week the student will receive a failing grade in the course. A student who receives a failing grade in a sequential course must repeat and pass the prerequisite course before continuing in the next course in the sequence. When the student registers to repeat a failed course, the initial F or U grade(s) will be replaced by a temporary grade of “FR”, “UR” (Fail Repeat) until the student earns a passing grade in the repeated course. The temporary “FR” grade is then replaced by an “R” (Repeat) grade which will count in the student’s attempted work but will not be calculated in his or her Cumulative Grade Point Average. For remedial coursework, the temporary “UR” grade will be replaced by an “RR” grade. Only the passing grades in credit-bearing courses will be calculated in the GPA. Any F that is not replaced and still appears on the final transcript will be calculated in the cumulative GPA. For appropriate credit to be given, all failed courses must be repeated within a program’s maximum timeframe.

Impact of Incomplete Grades on Student’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Incomplete grades are temporary grades and they are not calculated in a student’s Cumulative Grade Point Average or 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 work.

Impact of Transfer Credits on Student’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Transfer credits are not included in the calculation of the Cumulative Grade Point Average, but are calculated in a student’s attempted work and completion of graduation requirements.

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PAGE 75 DIVISION OF HEALTH DISCIPLINES

MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAM Student can complete this program in 4 or 5 semesters.

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

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PAGES 58, 59, 61, 62, 63, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 71, 73, 74, 77, 78, 79, 80

CIS-100 COURSE CLASSIFICATION

CIS100 - FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY - 3 CREDITS, is a required professional course in all programs. Please see the following pages 58, 59, 61, 62, 63, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 71, 73, 74, 77, 78, 79, 80, for a listing of this course under its corrected classification.

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PAGE 136 ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL 2014 SEMESTER

For Fall semester 2014, date for “Winter Break Ends. Classes Resume” has been moved from Friday, January 2, 2015 to Monday, January 5, 2015. Consequently, January 29th is also added as a designated “Day for Rescheduling All Missed or Cancelled Classes”.

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DIVISION OF HEALTH DISCIPLINES - NURSING PROGRAM

Effective Fall 2014 semester, the section “REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES/General Education COURSES” for Nursing program schould read:

CDV100 Career Development Seminar 1 FSM100 Freshman Skills Seminar 1 LIB100 Information Literacy 2 ENG105 English Composition I 3 ENG110 Speech and Communication 3 ENG205 English Composition II 3 SOC105 General Sociology 3 PSY105 General Psychology 3 MAT105 College Math 3

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