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COLLEGE CATALOG 2017-2018 Brockton CantonMassasoit Middleborough Community College • 2015-2016 College Catalog 1 Massasoit Community College College Catalog 2017-2018 STATEMENT OF PUBLICATION This is an official publication of Massasoit Community College. Course offerings, dates, tuition, fees, and other college information are subject to change at any time. The information in this catalog is provided solely for the convenience of the reader, and the College expressly disclaims any liability that may otherwise be incurred. The information in this catalog is current for the 2017-2018 academic year. Any changes, additions, or deletions made after that date are available by visiting our website at www.massasoit.edu. The rules, regulations, policies, fees, and other charges, courses of study, and academic requirements that appear in this catalog were in effect at the time of its publication. Like everything else in this catalog, they are published for informational purposes only, and they do not constitute a contract between the College and any student, applicant for admission, or other person. Whether noted elsewhere in this catalog or not, the College reserves the right to change, eliminate, add to any existing (and introduce additional) rules, regulations, policies, fees, and other charges, courses of study, and academic requirements. Whenever it does so, the College will give as much advance notice as it considers feasible or appropriate, but it reserves the right in all cases to make changes without notice. For the most up-to-date catalog information, including changes or corrections to curriculum, course descriptions, and tuition and fees, see the Massasoit Community College website at www.massasoit.edu. Information in the web catalog supersedes the published version of the catalog. Massasoit Community College is a nonsectarian, publicly supported institution of higher learning. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY Massasoit Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the Chief Diversity Officer, Yolanda Dennis, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, 508-588-9100, x1309, Brockton Campus, Administration Building, Room 229, [email protected], or the Director of Human Resources & Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Donna R. Boissel, 508-588-9100, x1505, Brockton Campus, Administration Building, Room 233, [email protected], the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. The Policy on Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity & Diversity can found at www.massasoit.edu/EEO. To access the Massasoit Community College Student Handbook, please visit www.massasoit.edu/studenthandbook. TABLE OF CONTENTS President’s Welcome .....................................................................................4 Athletics .....................................................................................................36 Locations .................................................................................................. 5-6 Student Affairs ..................................................................................... 37-40 Board of Trustees & Massachusetts Board of Higher Education .....................7 Gateway to College .....................................................................................41 Administration & Academic Deans ...............................................................8 Office of Diversity and Inclusion .................................................................42 College Information ............................................................................... 9-10 Office of Development and Alumni Relations .............................................43 History .......................................................................................................11 Corporate and Community Education ................................................... 44-45 Academic Calendar .....................................................................................12 Policies ................................................................................................. 46-62 Degrees & Certificates ................................................................................13 Academics ............................................................................................ 63-72 Admissions ........................................................................................... 14-19 Program Curriculum ........................................................................... 73-145 Cost of Attendance .....................................................................................20 Program Advisory Committees ......................................................... 146-151 Financial Aid ......................................................................................... 21-28 Course Descriptions .......................................................................... 152-202 College Services .................................................................................... 29-32 Faculty and Staff Directory ............................................................... 203-213 Student Life & Campus Clubs ................................................................ 33-35 Index .........................................................................................................214 Welcome to Massasoit Community College Students, Whether you are preparing for a new job, beginning your college experience, or just exploring something new, thank you for choosing Massasoit Community College. When you visit one of our campus locations in Brockton, Canton, or Middleborough, you will quickly discover that Massasoit embraces a diverse community of learners that places student success at the center of its work. From day one, our dedicated admissions and enrollment teams, caring advisors, staff, administration, and our exceptional faculty are committed to your academic success. I am proud that my own college experience began right here at Massasoit Community College. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, faculty, and staff, welcome to our community of leaders. We look forward to supporting your educational goals and celebrating your academic success. William Mitchell Interim President Massasoit Community College 4 Massasoit Community College • 2017-2018 College Catalog Buckley Performing Arts Center COLLEGE LOCATIONS The Buckley Performing Arts Center on the Brockton Campus serves the College and surrounding communities by offering BROCKTON CAMPUS a first-class facility for a variety of uses, including theater for adults and children, concerts, recitals, readings, lectures, The 100-acre Brockton Campus offers five modern classroom meetings, and conferences. In addition, the Buckley Performing buildings and laboratory facilities, a newly renovated student Arts Center produces and promotes a performance series center, and an extensive library facility. throughout the year that encompasses contemporary and classical music, dance, and theater, including a season of plays The Peter G. Asiaf Field House includes three basketball courts; and musicals produced by the college-sponsored community a six-lane, 25-yard swimming pool; a weight room; and a theater, the Massasoit Theatre Company. For more information, racquetball court. Also located on the Brockton Campus are a contact Mark Rocheteau, Coordinator of Fine Arts, at softball field, the Louis R. Columbo Baseball Field, and the new 508-588-9100, x1982 or visit www.massasoit.edu/buckley. Warrior Soccer Field. The Fine Arts Building is home to the Buckley Performing Arts Center, the TV studio, and the Dale Dorman Radio Studio at Massasoit. The Conference Center at Massasoit The Conference Center at Massasoit is located on Route 27 in Brockton at 770 Crescent Street. The Conference Center opened in 1997 as a full-service facility for business meetings and civic, educational, state, cultural, profit, and non-profit organizations. The Conference Center has two full-service bars, Wi-Fi capability, and over 7,200 square feet of floor space to accommodate all of your needs. Massasoit Community College • 2017-2018 College Catalog 5 CANTON CAMPUS Milton Art Museum The Canton Campus is located in the Blue Hills area, a short Established as a non-profit organization in 1986, the Milton distance from Rte. 95/128 and Rte. 24. Associate Degree Art Museum has been a collection in residence at the Canton Programs, Board-Approved and College Approved Certificate Campus since 2003 and is operated independently by its Board Programs are offered. The facility includes smart classrooms, of Trustees. It holds nearly three hundred objects in its’ perma- veterinary technology facility, computer labs, emergent nent collection and includes Asian art and objects, and