2010–2011 Catalog
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2010–2011 catalog 2010-2011 Catalog General Information General Information . 1 Locations . 4 Mission and Philosophy . 4 History . 6 Partnerships . 7 Online Learning . 10 Academic Policies Academic Policies and Procedures . 11 Scholastic Standing . 13 Academic Performance . 15 Matriculation . 16 Transfer Credits . 18 Tuition/Financial Aid Tuition and Fees . 21 Financial Aid . 24 Undergraduate Studies Undergraduate Program Offerings . 30 Undergraduate Admissions . 30 Astronautical Engineering . 35 Business Administration . 36 Computer Engineering . 37 Computer Engineering Technology . 38 Computer Science . 40 Electrical Engineering . 41 Electronics Engineering Technology . 42 Information Assurance . 44 Management of Information Technology . 45 Software Engineering . 46 Software and Internet Applications . 47 Telecommunications Engineering Technology . 48 Certificates . 50 Non-degree Certification Programs . 53 Graduate Studies Graduate Program Offerings . 54 Graduate Admissions . 54 Information Assurance (DSc) . 56 Business Administration . 57 Computer Science . 58 Electrical Engineering . 59 2010-2011 Catalog iii Information Assurance (MS) . 60 Information and Telecommunications Systems Management . 61 Internet Engineering . 62 Post-baccalaureate Certificates . 63 Courses Course Descriptions . 65 Resources Board of Trustees . 100 Advisory Boards . 101 Administration . 103 Faculty . 106 Calendar . 110 Index . 122 Map and Directions . 124 iv Capitol College The following offices are open as General Information indicated (EST) . Directory Admissions M, F 9 a .m .- 5 p .m . Capitol College T-Th 9 a .m .- 7 p .m . 11301 Springfield Road Saturday appointments are available . Laurel, MD 20708-9758 Business Office Main Telephone Numbers M, F 9 a .m .- 5 p .m . General Information 301-369-2800 T-Th 9 a .m .- 7 p .m . 888-522-7486 Financial Aid Admissions M, F 9 a .m .-5 p .m . Washington, DC 301-953-3200 T-Th 9 a .m .- 7 p .m . In-State 800-950-1992 Out-of-State 888-522-7486 Registration and Records Fax 301-953-1442 M, F 9 a .m .- 5 p .m . Undergraduate Admissions Email T-Th 9 a .m .- 7 p .m . admissions@capitol-college .edu Graduate Admissions Email Student Life gradadmit@capitol-college .edu M-W 9 a .m .-7 p .m . Th, F 9 a .m .- 5 p .m . Website www .capitol-college .edu Emergency Closing In the event of severe weather or other Office Hours emergencies, any possible cancellations The following offices are open Monday or late openings will be announced to area through Friday, 8:30 a .m .- 5 p .m . (EST) . radio and television broadcasts and posted on the college website . President The college maintains a recorded mes- Vice President for Academic Affairs sage at 301-369-2800, 888-522-7486, Vice President for Finance and 800-950-1992 and 301-953-3200 and posts Administration a weather advisory on the website when Vice President for Planning and possible . Due to power outages and other Assessment circumstances that occur during adverse Administration and Human Resources weather, it is not always possible to update Advancement and Alumni Services this information . It is the responsibility of Career Services* students to tune in to the radio or television Office of the Deans for announcements . Marketing and Communications The television channels and radio sta- tions notified by the college are listed in *Evening appointments are available . the student handbook and on the college website . 2010-2011 Catalog 1 Accreditation accredited by the Engineering Accredita- tion Commission of Accreditation Board for Capitol College is authorized by the Engineering and Technology . The baccalau- state of Maryland (Maryland Higher Edu- reate degree programs in computer engi- cation Commission, 839 Bestgate Road, neering technology, electronics engineering Suite 400, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-260- technology and telecommunications engi- 4500) to confer bachelor of science (BS) neering technology are also accredited by degrees in astronautical engineering, busi- the Technology Accreditation Commission ness administration, computer engineering, of the Accreditation Board for Engineer- computer science, electrical engineering, ing and Technology (111 Market Place, information assurance, management of Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202, 410- information technology, software engineer- 347-7700) . Capitol College is approved for ing and software and Internet applications . veterans’ education by the Maryland Higher The college is authorized to confer BS Education Commission . and associate in applied science (AAS) degrees in computer engineering technol- Equal Opportunities ogy, electronics engineering technology, and telecommunications engineering Capitol College actively subscribes to technology . The BS programs in business a policy of equal educational and employ- administration and management of informa- ment opportunity and, in accordance with tion technology are fully accredited by the Title IX of the education amendments of International Assembly for Collegiate Busi- 1972, does not discriminate on the basis of ness Education (IACBE, PO Box 25217, race, color, sex, handicap, religion, national Overland Park, KS 66225) . or ethnic origin in admission, treatment of The college is authorized by the state of students or employment . Maryland to confer master of science (MS) degrees in computer science, electrical Changes in Catalog engineering, information assurance, infor- Information mation and telecommunications systems Capitol College reserves the right to management, and Internet engineering . make changes in policies, procedures, The college is authorized by the state of degree requirements, schedules, course Maryland to confer a master of business offerings and other college standards or administration (MBA) degree . The MBA- announcements to meet circumstances that and information and telecommunications may arise after publication . systems management programs are fully The provisions of this publication are accredited by the International Assembly not to be regarded as an irrevocable con- for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE, tract between the student and Capitol PO Box 25217, Overland Park, KS 66225) . College . The college reserves the right The college is authorized by the state to change any provision or requirement of Maryland to confer a doctor of science in any college publication without notice (DSc) in information assurance . at any time during the student’s term of The college is accredited by the attendance . Commission on Higher Education of the Capitol College reserves the right to Middle States Association of Colleges and require a student to withdraw, or to refuse Schools (Commission on Higher Education, to grant a degree or certificate if, in the Middle States Association of Colleges and judgment of the administration of the col- Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, lege, the student fails to meet the college’s PA 19104, 215-662-5606) . The BS degree requirements satisfactorily . The college program in electrical engineering is also reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time at the discretion of the Board of Trustees . 2 Capitol College Student Records Students may restrict the release of directory information, except to school offi- The procedures and guidelines adopted cials with legitimate educational interests . by Capitol College regarding student To do so, a student must make the request records comply fully with the Family Educa- in writing to the Office of Registration and tional Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 . This Records . Once filed, this request becomes federal law establishes the rights of stu- a permanent part of the student’s record dents to inspect and review their records, until the student instructs the college, in to have the privacy of their educational writing, to have the request removed . records maintained and to provide guide- Students have the right to receive General Information lines for the correction of inaccurate or mis- copies of their Capitol College academic leading data . and financial records . Reproduction of aca- Educational records are defined as demic transcripts costs $5 per copy . There records, files, documents, and other materi- is no charge for copies of financial aid als containing information related to a stu- transcripts . dent that are maintained by Capitol College . Alleged failure by the college to comply Included in this category are records main- with the Family Educational Rights and tained by faculty advisors, Office of Admis- Privacy Act may be directed, in writing, to sions, Office of Financial Aid, Business the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Office, Office of Career Services, Office of Act office by the student . Questions about the Student Life and Office of Registration this act may be referred to the appropriate and Records . Executive Council member . Students who wish to gain access to a particular record should contact the office responsible for maintaining that record . The Capitol College Under college policy, records will be pro- duced within a maximum period of three Commitment weeks, although in most instances the stu- Capitol College guarantees its dent will be shown the record upon request . qualified bachelor’s degree graduates Certain documents, including financial placement in the field of engineering, records of parents and records being with- engineering technology, computer held for unpaid financial obligations, are not sciences, information technology or available to students . Students may waive business with a