Montgomery College 2010-2011 Catalog
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MontgoMery College Catalog Volume 60 • 2010–2011 Students who plan to graduate from Montgomery College should select one catalog during their enrollment and follow the curriculum outlined in that catalog, provided they graduate within seven years of the catalog chosen. Montgomery College’s online catalog, located on the Official Policies and Documents page of the College’s Web site at www.montgomerycollege.edu/catalog, is the official version of this document. In the case of conflicts between the printed catalog or other versions of the catalog and the Official Policies and Documents page of the Web site, the material on the online page shall control. 240-567-5000 2 • MontgoMery College Catalog • 2010–11 A MessAge froM the President Hello, and welcome to Montgomery College. If you are a new student, congratulations on your decision to attend Maryland’s largest and most diverse community college. Since 1946, hundreds of thousands of Montgomery County students have chosen the College as the place to earn an associate’s degree, transfer to a four- year college or university, enhance professional skills, or pursue personal interests. To our returning students, we are pleased that you chose to continue your college education at Montgomery College. You already know about what we offer: three convenient campus loca- tions in Germantown, Rockville, and Takoma Park/Silver Spring; small class sizes; affordable tuition; and a community of faculty and staff deeply committed to student success. This catalog will help you get started—or back on track—with your educational and profes- sional goals. The possibilities are endless: consider studying programs in such areas as the arts, humanities, sciences, and technology, or training for high-demand fields like the health sciences, education, and biotechnology. While you are a student at Montgomery College, I encourage you to participate in student life activities and community service opportunities. Please take advantage of the College’s art shows, concerts, theatrical productions, and lectures throughout the year. Montgomery Col- lege has so much to offer. Thank you for choosing us, and best wishes for success during this 2010-11 academic year. Sincerely, Hercules Pinkney, Ed.D. Interim President [email protected] INFORMATION InforMatIon • 3 Student Success Model Student success is accomplished through a collaborative effort to achieve learning that actively engages students, faculty, and staff. Student success can be measured by identifying and clarifying student goals and expectations upon entry, assessing student progress and experi- ences through their courses, and evaluating student outcomes at the time of exit. Montgomery College fulfills its implicit contract with the larger community when student success is achieved. Student Success Credo We believe student success is accomplished assisting, and respecting the individual when students potential in each student; • read, write, and speak at the college level; • setting personal performance expecta- • use mathematics tools and concepts at the tions that reflect their commitment to college level; student success. • use information resources, including developing technology, to support con- We believe student success is further ensured tinued learning; when the College • are positive, motivated learners who • is responsive to the community’s needs accept responsibility for their success; and sets goals to meet them; • are self-confident, independent, and • clearly and effectively communicates active learners with critical thinking skills information internally and externally; enabling lifelong learning; • provides a physical environment condu- • are tolerant and flexible, and aware of the cive to learning and the development of interdependence of modern society. a sense of community among students, faculty, and staff; We believe student success is facilitated through • offers students a comprehensive co- • assessing student academic skills and curricular program; placing students in appropriate courses; • is responsive to the needs of faculty • counseling and advising students to and staff directly involved in the learning establish focused and realistic education- process; al, career, and personal goals; • develops plans, allocates resources, and • assessing ongoing development, clarifi- assigns administrative time to activities cation, and refinement of student goals contributing to student success; throughout the educational process; • provides professional development • teaching students with challenging, but opportunities for faculty and staff that nurturing and encouraging, instructional enhance the learning environment; methods; • maintains a reward system that recog- • providing effective and appropriate nizes faculty and staff contributions to learning support programs and services. students and their learning; • regularly evaluates (with student input) We believe student success is enabled when all aspects of the College, instructional faculty and staff are committed to as well as support and administrative • providing a positive, welcoming climate offices, and uses the data to improve such that reflects an ethical, caring college aspects. community; • taking a personal interest by encouraging, 4 • MontgoMery College Catalog • 2010–11 INFORMATION MIssIon stateMent • 5 6 • MontgoMery College Catalog • 2010–11 DIreCtory Some frequently used addresses and phone numbers for the College are listed below. You can also find contact information for College departments and programs at www.montgomery college.edu. Central Administration Alumni Transcripts 900 Hungerford Drive Office of Alumni Affairs Admissions and Records Rockville, MD 20850 240-567-5378 Office 240-567-5000 Germantown: 240-567-7821 Employment Rockville: 240-567-5000 Germantown Campus Office of Human Resources TP/SS: 240-567-1501 20200 Observation Drive 240-567-5353 Germantown, MD 20876 TTY: 240-567-5353* Tuition and Fees 240-567-7700 Admissions and Records Security: 240-567-7777 Equity and Diversity Office 240-567-5276 Germantown: 240-567-7823 Rockville Campus Rockville: 240-567-5000 51 Mannakee Street Financial Aid and TP/SS: 240-567-1501 Rockville, MD 20850 On-Campus Student 240-567-5000 Employment Use of College Facilities TTY: 301-294-9672* 240-567-5100 Office of Facilities Security: 240-567-5111 Germantown: 240-567-7882 Library Rockville: 240-567-5016 Takoma Park/Silver Spring Germantown: 240-567-7850 TP/SS: 240-567-1564 Campus (TP/SS) TTY: 240-567-1971* 7600 Takoma Avenue Rockville: 240-567-5067 Veterans Affairs Office Takoma Park, MD 20912 TTY: 240-567-8025* 240-567-5033 240-567-1300 TP/SS: 240-567-1431 TTY: 301-587-7207* TTY: 240-567-1540 or 1546* Workforce Development & Security: 240-567-1600 Continuing Education Public Relations 51 Mannakee Street Admissions and Records Office of Communications Rockville, MD 20850 Germantown: 240-567-7823 240-567-5310 240-567-5188 Rockville: 240-567-5000 TTY: 240-567-7931* TP/SS: 240-567-1501 School of Art + Design TP/SS: 240-567-5515 at Montgomery College 240-567-4454 * TTY numbers are for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons only. Collegewide or Campus Closure, Delayed Opening, or Emergency Montgomery College will always operate on its regular schedule unless otherwise announced. Changes to the college’s operational status will be communicated in a number of ways. Additional information is on page 16. INFORMATION Contents • 7 Contents Catalog at a Glance Admissions and Registration .......... 32–35 Financial Aid ............................ 40–46 Assessment Testing ................ 34–35, 48 Grades ........................................ 58 Calendar ................................. 10–11 Graduation .................................. 59 Closure, Delayed Opening, Emergency ... 16 Safety and Security ......................... 53 Course Descriptions ................. 265–403 Tuition and Fees ......................... 36–38 Curricula ................................ 73–264 Transfer ........................... 48–49, 75–76 Directions/Maps ........................ 18–25 Workforce Development & Disability Support Services ............. 50-51 Continuing Education ................ 26–30 Student Success Model and Credo ..... 3 Admissions/Registration Procedures for Workforce Development & Continuing Mission Statement........................... 4 Education Courses ............................ 34 Directory ....................................... 6 Assessment Testing (Appropriate Course Placement) ............ 34 ........................................ 7 Contents Credit for Prior Learning ...................... 35 ........................... 10 College Calendar Financial Information .................... 36 About Montgomery College ............ 13 Tuition and Fees................................ 36 College Philosophy ............................ 14 Financial Responsibility ....................... 38 College Program Commitments .............. 14 Payment of Tuition and Fees .................. 38 Degrees, Certificates, and Letters of Textbooks and Supplies ....................... 39 Recognition ................................... 14 Financial Aid ................................ 40 Academic Recognition and Memberships ... 14 Definition of Financial Need .................. 40 Alumni .......................................... 15 Eligible Programs .............................. 40 College Policies ................................ 16 Financial Aid Procedures ...................... 40 College Schedule ..............................