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Palm Beach Community College Vol 70-1 70-1 Beach Community College Vol Palm Palm Beach Community College Vol 70-1 70-1 Beach Community College Vol Palm PALM BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE BELLE GLADE BOCA RATON LAKE WORTH PALM BEACH GARDENS 1977 College Drive 3000 St. Lucie Avenue 4200 Congress Avenue 3160 PGA Boulevard www.pbcc.edu 561.967.PBCC 866.576.PBCC 7222 Toll-Free 7222 CRM 0508-0036 2008-2009 2008-2009 Which way do you want to go? AA AS AAS Certificates FACTS.org Palm Beach Community College Go to FACTS.org and see an advisor to determine which path to take... > AA to a degree > AS to a career 1. Admissions > AAS to a career > Certificates to enhance your career 2. Create Facts Login - User ID password 3. Choose PBCC from AA / Transfer degree drop down menu With an associate in arts degree you can transfer into one of the state universities and are prepared for literally hundreds of > Shop majors and majors. prerequisites online. > Compare university To see a list of the most common pre-majors or transfer programs. programs see page 48 or go to > View the common >> www.pbcc.edu/acsv/majors.asp prerequisite manual. Customized AA The AA degree from PBCC can be customized to prepare you for many majors. Refer to FACTS.org and a PBCC advisor to determine which courses to take to be prepared to transfer State into your intended university.* University SUS System PBCC advisors will help you through FACTS.org CALL 561-967-PBCC 866-576-7222 toll-free www.pbcc.edu *Each university has specific requirements that must be followed within the AA degree to be prepared to enter the university as a junior. Please note that universities change their requirements and it is the responsi- bility of the student to be aware of any changes or revisions to programs. VOLUME 70-1 2008-2009 Catalog PALM BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE Palm Beach Community College, a richly diverse comprehensive two-year institution with a history of achievement since 1933, is dedicated to serving the educational needs of the residents of Palm Beach County by providing the associate in arts, associate in science and associate in applied science degrees, professional certificates, workforce development and lifelong learning. The mission of Palm Beach Community College is to provide an accessible and affordable education through a dedicated and knowledgeable faculty and staff, a responsive curriculum and a strong community partnership, which together will enable students to think critically, demonstrate leadership, develop ethical standards and compete effectively in the global workplace. Expect More. ii GENERAL INFORMATION About the Catalog Equal Access The Palm Beach Community College Catalog is an infor- Palm Beach Community College is committed to the mation and reference guide on College policies, facil- policy that all persons shall have equal access to its ities, degree and certificate programs, course offerings, programs, facilities and employment without regard to services and personnel. Since the statements contained race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, in the catalog are for informational purposes only, it marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran should not be considered the basis of a contract between status or sexual orientation. For more information, see the institution and the student. the Non-Discriminatory Policy in the Admissions section of this catalog. Generally, the provisions outlined in the catalog are applicable as stated, but PBCC reserves the right to initi- ate changes including but not limited to academic Religious Observances requirements for graduation without direct notification to individuals. Any statement in this catalog is subject Policy to change by the College. Though the College catalog The College shall make reasonable accommodation in is produced as a reference guide, each student is respon- admissions, class attendance, scheduling of examina- sible for keeping apprised of current requirements for tions and work assignments in regard to religious obser- graduation for a particular degree program. vances, practices and beliefs of individual students, as A Catalog Addendum may be published online by July required by Florida statute. Students are required to make 1 of each year, depending on the number of changes arrangements in writing with teachers and other appro- incurred since the Catalog was printed. Availability of priate College personnel at least one week prior to an a Catalog Addendum (if published) would be on the anticipated religious observance. A student who is denied College’s Web site only. Many policy changes are listed accommodations may appeal in writing to the super- on the Student Updates Web page, located at visor of the faculty or staff member who denied the www.pbcc.edu/StudentUpdates.xml. request within 10 class days from the time of the denial. If the student is not satisfied with the determination at this level, an appeal may be made to the next level of PBCC Disability Support academic management. To expedite the process, the Palm Beach Community College does not discriminate maximum time period between all appeals and on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, responses will be 10 class days. or treatment of employment in, its programs or activi- The student may appeal to the dean of student services ties. The following persons, whose offices are at the Lake for a committee hearing if the student is not satisfied Worth campus, have been designated to coordinate with the results of the preceding steps. The committee, compliance with the non-discrimination requirements to be appointed by the vice president of student serv- of the Americans with Disabilities Act and with Section ices, will hear the facts and provide a recommendation 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: to the vice president of student services, whose deci- sion on the matter shall be final. Disability Support Services/Access Susan Lang (561) 868-3375 Employment Access Sex Crimes Prevention Dr. Ellen Grace (561) 868-3135 Act Facilities Access The Federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act requires John Wasukanis (561) 868-3615 registered sex offenders/predators to provide to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement notice of each This publication can be made available in alternate institution of higher education in the state at which the formats to persons with disabilities. Please make offender/predator is employed, carries on a vocation, requests well in advance of need to: or is a student. Any member of the PBCC community Susan Lang who wishes to obtain further information regarding Palm Beach Community College sexual offenders/predators in their area may refer to the Disability Support Services, MS #55 FDLE Web site at: www.fdle.state.fl.us or call 1(888) 4200 Congress Avenue FL-PREDATOR or 1(888) 357-7332. Lake Worth, FL 33461-4796 Telephone: (561) 868-3375 (V/TTY) Palm Beach Community College | www.pbcc.edu TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ACADEMIC POLICIES History . 3 Academic Recognition . 31 Beliefs . 4 Attendance at First Class . 32 Mission . 4 Audit and Withdrawal Policies . 32 Accreditation . 4 Enrollment Status . 33 Memberships . 4 Grades . 33 Foundation . 4 Graduation . 34 Locations . 5 Policy Changes . 39 Prerequisites . 39 ADMISSIONS Security of Student Records . 39 Admission Criteria . 6 Student Conduct . 40 Admission Policies . 6 Unpaid Accounts . 40 Admission Procedures . 9 Credit for Prior Learning . 12 AREAS OF STUDY Fees and Payment . 13 Degrees . 41 Placement Testing . 14 Certificates . 41 Registration Dates . 16 Program Groups . 42 Residency Classification . 17 ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (A.A.) Student Retention and Completion . 17 General Education Requirements . 45 COLLEGE READINESS Common Pre-Majors or Transfer Programs . 48 College Readiness . .18 Overview of “FACTS” www.facts.org . 51 English for Academic Purposes Foundation . 19 Business and Office Management Student Learning Center . 19 Life, Health and Variable Annuities Agent . 52 FINANCIAL AID Property and Casualty General Lines Agent . 53 Financial Aid Application . 20 Real Estate Broker . 53 Alternative Loans . 21 Real Estate Sales Associate . 54 Federal Stafford Loans . 21 Accounting Technology (CCC) . 54 Disbursement of Aid . 21 Banking Specialist-Financial Services . 55 Enrollment Status . 21 Business Administration and Management (CCC) . 55 Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities . 21 Business Operations . 56 Policy for Withdrawals . 22 Business Specialist . 56 Title IV Funds . 22 Food Service Management . 57 Transfer Students . 22 Hospitality CCC . 57 Veteran Affairs (VA) . 22 Legal Office Management . 58 STUDENT SERVICES / STUDENT LIFE Marketing . 58 Academic Advisement . 23 Office Management . 59 Career Planning and Employment Services . 23 Office Software Applications . 59 Child Care Services . 24 Office Specialist . 60 Crossroads . 24 Office Support . 60 Disability Support Services . 24 Accounting Technology (AAS/AS) . 61 PantherCard . 24 Business Administration and Management (AAS) . 62 PantherWeb . 24 Hospitality and Tourism Management . 62 Student Handbook . 25 Office Administration . 63 Student Publication . 25 Paralegal . 64 Student Success Grants . 25 Business CCE . 64 Testing Services . 25 Child Care, Human Services and Teacher Education Student Life . 26 Child Care . 65 ACADEMIC SUPPORT & OPPORTUNITIES School Age Professional Certificate . 69 Corporate and Continuing Education . 28 Child Care Center Management . 70 Distance Learning (e-pbcc) . 28 Educational Assisting (CCC) . 70 Honors College . 29 Infant/Toddler . 71 Institute of Excellence in Early Care and Education . 29 Pre-School . 71 Institute of Teacher Education . ..