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Columbia-Greene Community College Academic Catalog 2021-2022

4400 Route 23 • Hudson, New York 12534 518.828.4181 518.828.8543 (Fax) 518.828.1399 (TTY) https://www.sunycgcc.edu A campus of the State University of New York and sponsored by the counties of Columbia and Greene. Affirmative Action The policy of Columbia-Greene Community College is to take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in admission, employment, and all College activities; to prohibit discrimination; and to promote the full realization of equal opportunity. This policy of nondiscrimination applies to everyone, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction in the administration of all College programs including employment. Employees, students, or applicants may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic. Melissa Fandozzi, Director of Human Resources (518.828.4181, extension 3337), is the Affirmative Action Officer and Title IX Coordinator. Michael Phippen, Professor of Transitional Studies (518.828.4181, extension 3236), is the Section 504 Compliance Officer for New York State Education Department Regulations. Title IX Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on sex and gender, which includes sexual harassment and sexual violence. This law requires Columbia-Greene Community College to establish a robust campus response to combat sexual violence and harassment and respond to survivors' needs in order to ensure that all students have equal access to education. Information about Sexual Violence Prevention / Response and the Sexual Violence Prevention Report may be found on the website under "Student Life". Address questions and concerns to the Title IX Coordinator, Melissa Fandozzi, at 518.828.4181, extension 3337. Note: The College reserves the right at any time to make appropriate changes deemed advisable in the policies and procedures contained in this publication. The college also reserves the right to cancel any course described in this or any other college publication. The Columbia-Greene Community College Catalog is published by the College Office of Academic Affairs.

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Columbia-Greene Community College 2021-2022 Catalog

Board of Trustees Columbia-Greene Community Philip Abitabile Foundation Board of Directors Bruce Bohnsack - Secretary Phil Abitabile – Board Representative Doreen Davis Rick Bianchi – President Kelly Konsul Gregg Berninger – Faculty Representative Maryanne Lee Doreen Davis Peter Markou Carlee Drummer – College President Peter O’Hara – Vice Chair Ann Gibbons Edward Schneier – Chairman Patricia Gibson Barbara Slutzky Alan Gosule Richard Brooks – Trustee Emeritus Martha Keeler John Connor – Trustee Emeritus Christian Kersten Florence Fielman – Trustee Emeritus Joan Koweek – Executive Director Claude Friday – Trustee Emeritus* Susan Ludwig – Financial Secretary Jack Guterman – Trustee Emeritus* Charles Millar Theodore Guterman – Trustee Emeritus Jonathan Nichols William Haltermann, Jr. – Trustee Emeritus Peter O’Hara – Board Representative David Jacobs – Trustee Emeritus* Christine Perry – Secretary Anton Kasanof – Trustee Emeritus* Nicolette Sacco-Brown – Vice President Rosemary Lewis – Trustee Emeritus Carol Wilber John Lynch – Trustee Emeritus* Matthew Wood Grace Mulbury – Trustee Emeritus* Tamton Mustapha – Trustee Emeritus Nancy Patzwahl – Trustee Emeritus Joseph Phelan – Trustee Emeritus Hugh Quigley – Trustee Emeritus Carmi Rapport – Trustee Emeritus James Salerno – Trustee Emeritus* Janet Schwarzenegger – Trustee Emeritus Charles Shattenkirk – Trustee Emeritus* Calvin Sheldon – Trustee Emeritus* Martin Smith – Trustee Emeritus Bruce Whittaker – Trustee Emeritus Kenneth Wilber – Trustee Emeritus* Jacinta Wildman-Keith – Trustee Emeritus *deceased

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Greene County Legislators Linda Mussmann Edward Bloomer John Reilly Michael Bulich Rick Scalera Gregory Davis Ryan Skoda Larry F. Gardner Raymond Staats Shaun S. Groden – County Administrator Sarah Sterling Patricia Handel Clifford Wiegelt Thomas Hobart SUNY Board of Trustees Jack Keller Dr. Merryl H. Tisch, Chairman William B. Lawrence Cesar Perales, Vice Chairman Harry A. Lennon Joseph Belluck Patrick S. Linger – Chairman Courtney Eagles Burke Matthew Luvera Eric Corngold Charles A. Martinez Marcos Crespo Linda H. Overbaugh Robert Duffy James Thorington Christy Fogal Columbia County Board of James Haddon Supervisors Bradley Hershenson, Student Assembly Brenda Adams Gwen Kay Arthur Bassin Eunice Lewin Robert Beaury Stanley S. Litow Michael Benevenuto Richard Socarides Michael Chameides Edward Spiro Peter Cipkowski Cary Staller Donal Collins Camille Joseph Varlack Kathleen Eldridge SUNY Chancellor’s Office James Guzzi, Deputy Chairman Chancellor Tistrya Houghtling Jim Malatras, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Christian Kersten Ronald Knott Robert Lagonia Patsy Leader Jeanne Mettler Abdus Miah Matt Murell – Chairman

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Table of Contents

2021-2022 Academic Calendar ...... 6 General Information ...... 9 Community Engagement and Professional Development ...... 14 Admissions ...... 17 Academic Standards and Regulations ...... 30 Academic and Student Services ...... 43 Financial Aid ...... 49 Tuition and Fees ...... 63 Degree and Certificate Requirements ...... 68 Academic Divisions ...... 75 Degree and Certificate Programs ...... 76 Automotive Technology ...... 80 Automotive Technology (A.A.S.) College Based ...... 82 Automotive Technology (A.O.S.) ...... 84 Automotive Technology (Certificate) ...... 86 Business – Accounting (A.A.S.) ...... 88 Accounting Studies (Certificate) (Business) ...... 90 Business A.A.S. (Online Delivery) ...... 92 Business – Business Administration (A.S.) ...... 94 Business – Business Administration (A.A.S.) ...... 96 Computer Graphics and Design (Certificate) ...... 98 Computer Science (A.S.) ...... 100 Cyber Security/Digital Forensics (A.S.) ...... 102 Information Technology (A.A.S.) ...... 104 Construction Technology/Preservation Carpentry (Certificate) ...... 106 Criminal Justice (A.A.) ...... 109 Criminal Justice (A.A.S.) ...... 111 Teacher Education Program ...... 113 Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz ...... 114 Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Mathematics and Science (A.S.) ...... 115 Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Mathematics and Science (A.S.) ...... 117 Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Humanities (A.A.) ...... 119 Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Social Science (A.A.) .... 121

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Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Certification Option Childhood ...... 123 Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Mathematics and Science (A.S.) ...... 124 Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Mathematics and Science (A.S.) ...... 126 Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Humanities (A.A.) ...... 128 Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Social Science (A.A.) .... 130 Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Mathematics and Science (A.S.) ...... 132 Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Certification Option Adolescence ...... 134 Environmental Studies (A.S.) ...... 135 Fine Arts (A.A.)...... 137 Human Services (A.S.) ...... 139 Individual Studies (A.A.) ...... 141 Individual Studies (A.S.) ...... 142 Individual Studies (A.A.S.) ...... 143 Individual Studies (A.O.S.) Automotive Technology Concentration; Business/Accounting Concentration; Computer Science Concentration; Construction Technology Concentration . 144 Liberal Arts and Science–Humanities (A.A.) ...... 146 Liberal Arts and Science–Humanities (A.A.) Digital Design Concentration ...... 148 Liberal Arts and Science–Humanities (A.A.) Communication Concentration ...... 150 Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science (A.S.) ...... 152 Liberal Arts and Science–Social Science (A.A.) ...... 154 Liberal Arts and Science–Social Science (A.A.) Psychology Concentration ...... 156 Liberal Arts and Science–Social Science (A.A.) History Concentration ...... 158 Medical Assisting (A.A.S.) ...... 161 Medical Office Assistant (Certificate) ...... 165 Nursing ...... 167 Teaching Assistant (Certificate) ...... 180 Micro-credentials ...... 182 Workplace Professionalism ...... 182 Course Descriptions ...... 183 Administration, Faculty and Staff ...... 225 State University of New York...... 234 Disclosure of Completion, Persistence, and Transfer Rates ...... 236 Index ...... 237

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2021-2022 Academic Calendar Fall 2021 May 12 ...... Open Registration – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. August 13 ...... Last day to submit an Academic Appeal August 24 ...... All College Meeting August 25 ...... Faculty Meeting August 27 ...... Last day to submit an Academic Appeal (Summer dismissals only) August 31 ...... Late Registration – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. September 6 ...... Labor Day – No Classes – College Closed September 7 ...... First Day of Classes September 13 ...... Last Day to Add Classes September 27 ...... Last Day to Drop Classes September 28 ...... Census Date September 28 ...... Last Day to Add Honors Sections October 11 ...... Columbus Day – Classes Held – College Open October 22 ...... Incomplete Grades Due from Summer 2020 October 25 ...... Matriculated Students Begin Registering for Spring 2022 November 1 ...... Non-matriculated Students Begin Registering for Spring 2022 November 11 ...... Veterans Day – Classes Held – College Open November 16 ...... Last Day to Withdraw from 15-Week classes November 16 ...... Last Day to Drop Honors Sections November 24-26 ...... Thanksgiving – No Classes – College Closed December 20 ...... Last Day of Classes December 21 ...... Exam Day December 22 ...... Exam Day – Morning Only December 22 ...... Grades Due by 4 p.m. December 24, 2021 – January 2, 2022 ...... College Closed

Incomplete Grades due from Fall 2021: February 21, 2022

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Spring 2022 January 3 ...... College Open January 7 ...... Last day to submit an Academic Appeal January 11 ...... All College Meeting January 12 ...... Late Registration (Snow Date: January 13) – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. January 17 ...... Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No Classes – College Closed January 18 ...... First Day of Classes January 24 ...... Last Day to Add Classes February 7 ...... Last Day to Drop Classes February 8 ...... Census Date February 8 ...... Last Day to Add Honors Sections February 21 ...... President's Day – No Classes – College Closed February 21 ...... Incomplete Grades Due from Fall 2021 March 14-20 ...... Spring Break – No Classes – College Open March 21 ...... Matriculated Students Begin Registering for Summer/Fall 2022 April 4 ...... Non-matriculated Students Begin Registering for Summer/Fall 2022 April 5 ...... Last Day to Withdraw from 15-Week Classes April 5 ...... Last Day to Drop Honors Sections May 2 ...... Student Leadership Awards Ceremony – 6 p.m. May 9 ...... Last Day of Classes May 10 ...... Nurses Pinning Ceremony – 2 p.m. May 10 ...... Exam Day May 11 ...... Exam Day – Morning Only May 11 ...... Grades Due by 4 p.m. May 11 ...... Open Registration Summer and Fall 2021 – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. May 14 ...... Commencement 10 a.m.

Incomplete Grades due from Spring 2022: July 11, 2022

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Summer 2021

Summer 2021 dates are tentative and may be subject to change. Please check the C-GCC website at www.sunycgcc.edu for the most up-to-date information. May 11 ...... Open Registration – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. May 16 ...... First Day of Summer I Classes May 16 ...... Last Day to Add Summer I Classes May 24 ...... Last Day to Drop Summer I Classes May 30 ...... Memorial Day – No Classes – College Closed June 13 ...... Last Day to Withdraw from Summer I Classes June 23 ...... Last Day of Summer I Classes June 27 ...... Grades Due for Summer I Classes by 10 a.m. July 1 - 10...... No Classes – College Closed July 11 ...... First Day of Summer II Classes July 11 ...... Last Day to Add Summer II Classes July 11 ...... Incomplete Grades Due from Spring 2022 July 19 ...... Last Day to Drop Summer II Classes July 20 ...... Census Date August 8 ...... Last Day to Withdraw from Summer II Classes August 18 ...... Last Day of Summer II Classes August 22 ...... Grades Due for Summer Classes by 10 a.m.

Incomplete Grades due from Summer 2022: October 21, 2022

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General Information

Columbia-Greene Community College, a Values campus of the State University of New York, is a comprehensive two-year college offering Columbia-Greene Community College a variety of transfer and career programs models the following values: leading to the degrees of Associate in Arts, • Service based on a foundation of empathy, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied caring, and compassion; Science, and Associate in Occupational Studies as well as one-year certificate • Knowledge that includes critical programs and specialized courses geared to judgement; community interest. • Transformation to promote personal Columbia-Greene is situated on a picturesque growth; campus near the banks of the Hudson River, • Commitment to the communities served; bordered on the west by the Catskill Mountains and to the east by the Taconic and • Purpose and passion as principles for Berkshire Hills. Students can enjoy the decisions and actions; and benefits of a rural campus while taking • Respect, integrity, and inclusiveness as advantage of cultural opportunities in nearby attributes of morality and justice. Albany, the Berkshires, and New York City. Mission The college offers a quality education through its dedicated faculty, who have received a Columbia-Greene Community College offers high degree of professional recognition. individualized guidance in a respectful Campus life is full and varied, as exemplified learning environment, inspiring students to by student clubs, activities, and sports on all reach their academic goals and become levels. The campus atmosphere is friendly and engaged citizens.. safe. Student backgrounds and hometowns are diverse, leading to a stimulating and Goals challenging environment. With forty-three In meeting the responsibilities of a quality degree and certificate programs, a comprehensive community college, distinguished faculty, and a beautiful campus, Columbia-Greene has developed the Columbia-Greene is an excellent place to following institutional goals: attend college. 1. Quality Education: The college will Normal weekday hours of operation of the provide a quality education through an College: 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Weekends: array of academic programs and (Saturday and Sunday) 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. instructional support services that reflect its commitment to excellence. Vision 2. Accessibility: The college is committed to Columbia-Greene Community College seeks expanding educational opportunity. to inspire our community and create lifelong learners. 3. Excellent Facilities: The college will provide a physical infrastructure – facilities and equipment – that supports its commitment to educational excellence.

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4. Student-Centered: The college will foster Accreditation of the College an atmosphere where students feel Columbia-Greene Community College is connected to the college in a personal way. accredited by the Middle States Commission 5. Service to the Community: The college on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, will effectively serve the needs of its local Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000) community by offering a variety of www.msche.org. The MSCHE is an programs and services responsive to those institutional accrediting agency recognized by needs. the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation 6. Sound Management: The College will maintain its public trust and meet its (CHEA). The college’s nursing curriculum is mission efficiently and effectively. accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (formerly known as Academic Philosophy The National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission). The college’s automotive The College’s academic philosophy is an curriculum is accredited by (ASE) extension of its mission and goals. C-GCC Automotive Service Excellence Education provides students with knowledge and skills Foundation as M.A.S.T. Programs (Master that will serve as the basis for a productive and Automotive Service Training). insightful life. As a democratizing force, the College empowers its students to become The curricula offered by Columbia-Greene engaged citizens and lifelong learners, able to Community College are approved by the State demonstrate the following institutional University of New York and registered by the learning outcomes: New York State Education Department. The college is authorized to award the degrees of • Communicate effectively through writing, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, speaking, and creative expression; Associate in Applied Science, and Associate • Employ scientific and quantitative in Occupational Studies, as well as reasoning to engage in critical analysis certificates, as established by the Board of and make evidence-based decisions; Regents of the University of the State of New York. • Use established and emerging technologies to identify and apply Inquiries can be made to: The New York State information; Education Department, Office of Higher Education and the Professions, Cultural • Recognize and consider a diversity of Education Center, Room 5B28, Albany, NY values and ethical beliefs; and 12230; 518.474.5851. • Learn how to become actively engaged citizens in the communities they serve. The Community Located in the Hudson River Valley, Sponsors Columbia-Greene Community College is The College is sponsored locally by the surrounded by one of the Northeast’s most counties of Greene and Columbia through the scenic and historic areas. Thirty miles south of Greene County Legislature and the Columbia Albany and 110 miles north of New York County Board of Supervisors (see page 3). City, the landscape is dominated by the verdant Catskill Mountains to the west and the rolling Taconic and Berkshire Hills to the east. Being near the state capital and New York

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City, the area offers a wide variety of cultural Main Building opportunities. The Main Building houses science and It is an area rich in the history of the early nursing labs, computer classrooms, and settlement of America. The legends of the learning resource and student services centers. Native Americans and Dutch settlers of the The facility also houses a library, gymnasium, region often find their way into history and student center, and faculty and administrative literature courses at the college. Many of the offices. residences in use today date back to the 1700s and early 1800s. Historical museums such as Arts Center the Bronck House, the Van Alen House, Built in the postmodern style, the Arts Center Lindenwald, the Pratt Museum, the Durham provides a creative setting in which to study Center Museum, the House of History, the the fine and performing arts. With a 450-seat Shaker Museum, and the American Museum theater at its core, the gabled building features of Fire Fighting are all within a short drive of sky-lit studio spaces for painting and sculpture the campus. as well as a ceramics studio. The airy structure Olana, the Moorish castle-like dwelling of the also includes a dance studio, several teaching renowned nineteenth-century artist Frederic classrooms, and the Foundation Art Gallery. Church and now a state-owned landmark, is The theater, which is equipped with adjacent to the C-GCC campus and only a professional lighting and sound systems, is brief walk away. There, students can view designed to accommodate full-scale dramas paintings by Church and his instructor, and musicals as well as live concerts. Thomas Cole, along with Church’s impressive collections gathered during his world travels. Technology Center Columbia and Greene Counties abound in The Technology Center, also of postmodern outdoor recreational resources. North Lake, architecture, is the focal point of the College’s Devil’s Tombstone, Lake Taghkanic, and programs in automotive technology. While Bash-Bish Falls all offer public campgrounds introductory courses cover all types of and facilities. Three major ski areas – Hunter vehicles, specialized programs offer students Mountain, Catamount, and Ski-Windham – a closer look at specific manufacturers, such are each within a thirty-minute drive from the as Toyota, Lexus and Subaru. This building is campus. The Hudson River and more than outfitted with appropriate tools and equipment twenty lakes provide excellent boating and to train our students to become certified entry- fishing. Nearby golf courses, tennis courts, level technicians. The Technology Center is and athletic fields are also available to also home to the College's Medical Assisting students. program.

College Campus Professional Academic Center The Columbia-Greene campus includes five Opened in 2007, the Professional Academic academic buildings – the Main Building, the Center completes the campus quadrangle at C- Arts Center, the Technology Center, the GCC. A workforce-related facility, the PAC is Professional Academic Center, the home to the Columbia-Greene Workforce Construction Technology Building – and the New York Career Center, which includes a Day Care Center. New York State Department of Labor Resource Room. The two-story structure, which offers breathtaking views of the

11 Columbia-Greene Community College 2021-2022 Catalog campus, also houses the Saland Forum – 4. Provide an ecological study and research named in honor of former state Senator center to support efforts to improve the Stephen Saland, seminar rooms, classrooms, Hudson River environment. and the Alumni Gallery. The field station serves as a laboratory annex for General Ecology, Hudson River Ecology, Construction Technology Building and Environmental Science classes on In 2018, Columbia-Greene Community campus. The college offers an associate College broke ground on the Construction degree in environmental studies. Groups of grade school children also take part in daylong Technology Building as part of a larger, three- workshops that introduce them to species in phase, $20 million capital expansion project, and around the waterway. the College's first in over a decade. Completed in 2019, the Construction Technology The college has participated in a research Building is located just south of the project involving the infestation of zebra Technology Center on campus and features mussels into the Hudson River water system and its effect on the river’s native macro- architecture similar to the rest of the campus. invertebrate populations. The building houses the College’s Construction Technology/Preservation Galleries Carpentry Certificate program, which trains The college houses five art galleries: the students to construct and renovate residential Kaaterskill Gallery adjacent to the Library, properties through valuable hands-on the Blue Hill Gallery at the main entrance; the experience, using current and emerging Belknap Memorial Gallery in the practices in the field. Administrative Wing; the Foundation Gallery in the Arts Center; and the Alumni Gallery in The Hudson River Environmental Field the Professional Academic Center. Station Exhibits in the Kaaterskill Gallery and the The Hudson River Environmental Field Blue Hill Gallery are changed monthly; in the Station at Cohotate Preserve, Greene County Foundation Gallery, three times a semester. Environmental Education Center, is on the All galleries contain a diverse mixture of west bank of the Hudson River approximately works by area artists and students. The two miles north of the Rip Van Winkle Belknap Gallery contains works from the Bridge. The field station serves as a college college’s collection, which also appear at laboratory and classroom as well as a study other locations on campus on a rotating basis. and research center. Located in the Arts Center, the Foundation The purpose of the river field station is Gallery is a locus of discussion and fourfold: enrichment. The gallery is the principal 1. Expand the laboratory resources and exhibition space of the Fine Arts Department, teaching capability of the Division of which is dedicated to the goal of excellence in Math and Science the arts. Work from both professional artists and students are exhibited in the gallery, 2. Provide extracurricular study exposing the college community to a wide opportunities for area grade school and range of artistic endeavors. secondary school students Lastly, the Alumni Gallery houses special 3. Establish a river research facility for exhibits. grant-funded projects, and

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The college strives for diversity of exhibits as a part of its effort to provide cultural enrichment for the community.

Alumni Association The C-GCC Alumni Association, formed in 1999 and currently under the direction of the Alumni Association Board of Directors, has the following objectives: to encourage prospective students to apply to the college, to award scholarships to help C-GCC students achieve their goals, to recognize the achievements of C-GCC graduates, and to promote the continued involvement of alumni in campus life. The Association presents annual awards to graduates and holds various fundraising events throughout the year. Anyone who holds a certificate or degree from C-GCC is a member of the Alumni Association. For further information on membership, volunteering time, or the annual awards program, call the Alumni Office at 518.828.4181, extension 3727 or email [email protected].

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Community Engagement and Professional Development

The Office of Community Engagement and be more productive. The Business and Professional Development provides varied Industry Program is committed to working educational, vocational, personal interest, and closely with company managers to achieve cultural opportunities. The program, one of effective customized assessment, training, the most innovative in the State University scheduling and organizational development system, strives to meet the lifelong learning services. and personal enrichment needs of area In addition, the Office of Community residents by offering non-credit courses, Engagement and Professional Development training programs, workshops, camps, works cooperatively with the SUNY community events, and a highly acclaimed Workforce Development Training Grants concert/lecture program, which is part of Program, Empire State Development, The CoGreene Presents. For more information, New York State Department of Labor, The call 518.828.4181, extension 3342. Workforce Investment Board of Columbia and Greene Counties, and other workforce Non-credit Courses development programs to access resources The non-credit program provides a wide array that meet specific goals. of courses and workshops intended to meet A brochure detailing specific training options the personal enrichment and lifelong learning is available by request from the Office of needs of the general public. Areas of Community Engagement and Professional instruction include arts and crafts, computer Development. literacy and software application skills, personal finance, health and personal Workforce New York development, professional development and topics of special interest such as music and The Workforce Investment Board of dance, defensive driving, foreign language, Columbia and Greene Counties has certified motorcycle and boating safety, and outdoor the college, along with the NYS Department activities. The non-credit program operates of Labor, as a Workforce New York agency. throughout the year. As such, the Workforce Investment Office is responsible for providing residents of The program provides opportunities for Columbia and Greene Counties with a One- collaboration with business, community Stop Delivery System for a variety of federal organizations, government agencies and area and state educational support and employment professionals. Accessible and affordable, non- assistance programs. These programs are credit classes can be scheduled at community designed to assist residents with finding locations as well as on the college campus. appropriate employment opportunities through services ranging from job search Training for Business and Industry assistance, to career planning, to funding for The Office of Community Engagement and occupational training programs. Professional Development administers the All job seekers in the two counties can use the college’s quality-driven training programs. Career Center located in the Professional The mission of these programs is to assist Academic Center. This facility provides organizations to achieve peak effectiveness by access to computer workstations and the providing employees, at all levels, with Internet for job search purposes. Job seekers practical tools and insights that enable them to

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have a comprehensive array of resources that Learn more about how the Workforce New can be utilized including resume York Career Center can benefit you or development, a database of available members of your family by calling employment opportunities, and a wide range 518.828.4181 extension 5510, or by visiting of up-to-date career and labor market the office in the Professional Academic information. Center on the College campus. For residents seeking intensive career Adult Learning Institute planning or training services, certain eligibility criteria must be met. Individuals are An affiliate of the Road Scholar LLI Resource provided with assistance in identifying their Network, the Adult Learning Institute at vocational interests and abilities and in Columbia-Greene Community College is a developing a plan of action to help reach their member-directed, peer-led organization that personal, educational, and vocational goals provides educational and cultural programs related to gaining meaningful employment. for mature adults in Columbia and Greene Counties. Membership and program Under guidance provided by the Workforce information may be obtained by contacting Investment Board, WIO administers the Office of Community Engagement and Individual Training Accounts (financial aid) Professional Development at Columbia- for occupational fields ranging from nursing, Greene Community College. Call office technology, welding, truck driving, and 518.828.4181, extension 3342. auto technology, to other in-demand occupations. Individuals also have the CoGreene Presents opportunity to develop pre-employment skills such as increased academic competency, Utilizing the vibrant Arts Center Theater and career planning, and computer literacy. other campus venues, the College offers CoGreene Presents, formerly known as The Career planning, education and employment Gemini Series. CoGreene Presents is series of programs are also available to assist youth public events to entertain, inform and serve between the ages of 14 and 24. For youth who the community as one of the premier cultural are still in school, special career planning and centers in the area. The community-at-large as job shadowing projects are administered by well as student life are enriched through certain local school districts. Youth who are access to theater and Special Events. out of school can access High School CoGreene Presents mixes high quality Equivalency Diploma (TASC or GED) or performing arts with cultural and academic employment preparation programs. lectures and discussion to engage members of Workforce New York maintains active the community with their community college. communication with the local business In the recent past, CoGreene Presents has community to help them meet their personnel showcased an eclectic mix of shows featuring and human resource needs. Services include The Tanglewood Marionettes, singer- free use of the NYS Job Bank to help find songwriter Amy Helm, acclaimed actor qualified job candidates and access to Stephen Lang’s one-man show “Beyond government funds for employee training. In Glory,” Upstage Productions “Jeckyll and addition, we can provide valuable information Hyde,” residency and creation of Bindlestiff on labor laws, workplace safety, wages and Family Cirkus's "Brooklyn Abridged," the benefits, and the local labor market. Twin Counties Science Fair, and the Colloquia featuring renown artists and historians. The Office of Community

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Engagement and Professional Development is always looking for fresh and innovative topics to feature in the Concert Lecture Series and strive to bring the community together in an exciting way.

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Admissions

not meet the New York State requirements for Admissions Secondary education. As a college under the Full Opportunity Plan 2. The college has formally accepted the of the State of New York, Columbia-Greene student as a degree candidate. In most cases, Community College assures a place to any only matriculated students may attend full applicant who meets admissions time (12 or more credits per semester). requirements, although acceptance to particular programs is not guaranteed. 3. The student remains in good academic Admission to C-GCC is based on individual standing. student records, with priority given to Non-matriculated: The academic status of a Columbia and Greene County residents. student who is enrolled in a course or courses Admission is granted for fall, spring, and who has not been formally accepted in a summer. Columbia-Greene Community degree or certificate program or whose College adheres to the standards set forth by matriculation has been terminated for any the National Association for College reason. Non-matriculated students are not Admission Counseling (NACAC). By doing eligible for a degree or financial aid. Credits so, we follow a code of ethics as related to the accrued while non-matriculated may be recruitment and admission of all students. In applied to a degree once the student becomes accordance with New York State law, the matriculated. college reserves the right to refuse admission to any applicant when it is deemed in the best Full time: A student who is enrolled in 12 interest of the institution to do so. semester hours or more usually a minimum of four courses. In most cases full-time students Definitions must be matriculated. Matriculated: The academic status of a Part time: A student who is enrolled in fewer student who is officially committed to a than 12 semester hours. particular degree or certificate program. Freshman: A student with no previous Requirements for matriculation include college experience or a student with 0 to 29 completion of the application process, semester hours. acceptance to a specific program, and enrollment and attendance in courses. Sophomore: A student with 30 to 64 semester Matriculation is mandatory to confer a degree hours. or a certificate and, in most cases, for a student Transfer: A student who has taken college- to receive scholarships and/or financial aid level work, after high school graduation, at an and/or credits for advanced standing.” institution other than Columbia-Greene. Matriculation” or “matriculated status” indicates that: Application Procedures and Requirements 1. The college has evaluated the student’s First-time applicants who would like to application and credentials and has reason to matriculate in a degree or certificate program believe the student has the ability to complete at Columbia-Greene Community College all degree requirements. Please note, High must meet the following requirements: School programs of correspondence study do 1. The applicant must be a high school graduate or hold a High School Equivalency

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Diploma (TASC or GED) or the student’s Automotive Technology and Nursing high school class must have already programs. An interview is required for graduated. applicants to the Human Services program, and students without a high school diploma or 2. The applicant must complete a Columbia- high school equivalency diploma. All other Greene Application for Admission, which can applicants are welcome to meet with a be obtained from a high school guidance counselor. office, the Admissions Office at Columbia- Greene Community College, or on the Web at 7. A placement test may be necessary based https://www.sunyccc.edu/apply. The on the applicant’s intended program and application should be filled out completely academic preparation. Acceptance to a and mailed to C-GCC Admissions Office. particular program is based on the applicant’s academic record, intended program, and 3. Submit transcripts: The applicant must placement test results. Placement tests are not request high school transcripts be sent to the administered after the last placement test date Admissions Office at Columbia-Greene prior to the subsequent semester start. Community College. Official high school Applicants who apply late and need placement transcripts may be mailed, faxed to tests may be able to attend as part-time, non- 518.822.2015, or emailed as an attachment matriculated students until all admissions directly to the Admissions office requirements are completed. Acceptance into accompanied by an official cover sheet from a specific major is contingent upon the the high school guidance office. If a candidate successful completion of any transitional possesses a High School Equivalency courses required by placement test results and (GED/TASC) diploma, the Diploma must be program Academic Readiness as set forth in submitted to the Office of Admissions. A copy the college catalog. of the original will be made in the Admissions Office. In addition, the Admissions Staff may Criteria for Testing verify this information. a. Applicant graduated from high school 4. If the applicant is transferring from a more than five years prior to application and different college or university, official copies has no college course work. of academic transcripts from each college attended must be mailed to the Office of b. Applicant did not graduate from high Admissions at Columbia-Greene Community school. College. A transfer applicant who is c. Applicant received a High School academically ineligible to continue at the Equivalency Diploma (TASC or GED). previous college of matriculation must generally wait at least one full semester before d. Applicant is a transfer student with less being considered for admission to Columbia- than 2.0 GPA and/or has not demonstrated Greene. An applicant with less than a 2.0 GPA successful completion of college math or from another college may be required to take English. a placement test at the time of application. e. Applicant is a recent high school graduate 5. Although not required, if available, SAT with a local diploma. or ACT scores may be used to waive the f. Placement exams will be waived if an placement test requirement. applicant has obtained an Advanced Regents 6. The applicant is required to attend an diploma and has 80% or higher on English and information session for acceptance into the math. In addition, the applicant must have an average of 80% or better on all the Math

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Regents exams. Placement testing may be credits. All transitional course work should be required for applicants with inconsistent successfully completed by the end of 24 academic performance and/or at the discretion credits. of the Admissions Staff Review Committee. 5. There are additional requirements and Placement exam may be waived if applicant criteria for the Automotive Technology and scored 500 or better on the Math and Critical Nursing programs (see pages 80 and 167). Reading sections of the SAT. g. Readmit applicant whose transcript Student Review Committee indicates academic weakness. The Student Review Committee evaluates, h. Full-time, concurrent enrollment. recommends and makes final decisions for new and returning student applications that i. An applicant who completed the serve the best interest of the applicant. The placement exam more than two years ago but Committee reviews applications when the has not successfully completed college course applicant is someone who poses a concern for work may be required to retest. the safety and welfare of the College Community, has been dismissed from an Placement Test Retesting institution for disciplinary reasons, received An applicant may apply through Admissions an academic dismissal (see Dismissal, page to retest once in any of the following 40), or who demonstrates difficulty in situations: completing a given program successfully. The 1. After two weeks with documented Student Review Committee consists of the remediation. Interim Vice President for Student Services, Chair, and representatives from the 2. Extenuating circumstances during testing, Admissions, Academic Affairs and i.e., medical, (documents may be required), Accessibility Services Offices. technical. 3. Presentation of proof of a documented Policy 3200 – Admission of Persons with disability. Prior Felony Convictions Individuals seeking admission to the college, in Acceptance Criteria credit coursework, who also are persons with prior 1. The applicant must submit an application felony convictions, must be aware of the following: and all required transcripts. State University of New York (SUNY) policy 2. The applicant must attend the information prohibits Columbia Greene Community College session or interview if required. admission applications from inquiring into an 3. An applicant who did not graduate from applicant’s prior criminal history. After high school or does not have a high school acceptance, the College shall inquire if the student equivalency diploma must achieve the previously has been convicted of a felony if such individual seeks participation in clinical or field minimum required scores on the placement experiences or internships. The information test. required to be disclosed under SUNY policy 4. If test results indicate transitional courses regarding such felony convictions shall be are required, the applicant must enroll in these reviewed by a standing campus committee courses. Applicants needing more than one consistent with the legal standards articulated in transitional course should begin their New York State Corrections Law. transitional course work within their first 12

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Students who have previously been convicted of a RS 100 A transitional skills course felony are advised that their prior criminal history designed to improve reading comprehension may impede their ability to complete the level. NEXT GENERATION requirements of certain academic programs and/or ACCUPLACER score 260-300. to meet licensure requirements for certain professions. Students who have concerns about Applicants with documented disabilities may such matters are advised to contact the office of request academic adjustments for the the Office of the Interim Vice President for Placement Test. Inquiries should be directed Student Services. to the Office of Accessibility Services at 518.828.4181 extension 3437. Multiple Measures and Placement Tests A placement test may be required to ESL/ELL Placement Test determine whether the applicant has the Criteria for ESL/ELL Testing: necessary skills and/or knowledge for a particular program. Applicants who need Depending on previous college or high school skill-building will be required to complete one coursework, students who identify English as or more of the following non-credit courses their second language may be required to take based on placement testing scores or multiple a CLASSIC ACCUPLACER ESL/ELL measures assessment: placement exam. EN 090 A transitional skills English course If a student does not identify English as their designed to prepare a student in developing native language and their high school skills in written and oral communication. transcript indicates ESL/ELL courses, then ACCUPLACER WritePlacer (essay) scores 1 the student may be required to take a and 2. CLASSIC ACCUPLACER ESL/ELL placement exam. EN 100 A transitional skills English composition course designed to better prepare Based on the results of the placement test, a student for EN 101. ACCUPLACER students may be required to complete one or WritePlacer (essay) scores 3 and 4. more of the following non-credit courses: MA 090 A transitional skills basic ES 096 A transitional skills course mathematics/pre-algebra course designed to designed to develop and promote intermediate prepare a student for MA 098 or MA 100. level proficiencies in all areas of language NEXT GENERATION ACCUPLACER acquisition – reading, writing, listening, and score 236-244 in arithmetic. speaking – necessary for students to become college ready. NEXT GENERATION MA 098 A transitional skills pre-statistics ACCUPLACER ESL/ELL score 203-301. course designed to prepare a student for MA 102. NEXT GENERATION ACCUPLACER ES 098 A transitional skills course score of 245 or greater in Arithmetic or 237- designed to develop and promote advanced 259 in Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra & level proficiencies in all areas of language Statistics. acquisition – reading, writing, listening, and speaking – necessary for students to become MA 100 A transitional skills pre-algebra college ready. NEXT GENERATION course designed to prepare a student for MA ACCUPLACER ESL/ELL score 302-377. 110. NEXT GENERATION ACCUPLACER score of 245 or greater in Arithmetic or 237- ESL/ELL Placement Scores: 259 in Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra & Statistics.

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Out of a possible 480 composite total for four Appeals may be made to the Director of tests: ESL Language Use, ESL Listening, ESL Health Services/College Nurse if such Reading Skills, and ESL Sentence Meaning: immunization is medically contraindicated or contrary to genuine and sincere religious Total Score: 378-480 = Tester is exempt from beliefs. ES course(s) – all students Total Score: 302-377 = ES 098 and RS 100 Meningococcal Meningitis who are enrolled for at least six semester required hours must also return the meningitis Total Score: 203-301 = ES 096 required information response form certifying they Total Score of 202 or LOWER = May be too have had an immunization against low (if student does not have high school meningococcal meningitis within the diploma) preceding five years OR they have received and reviewed the information about All other Admissions criteria applies. meningococcal meningitis provided by Columbia-Greene Community College, Immunization Requirements for College understand the risk of the disease and the Students benefits of immunization and have decided New York State Public Health Law 2165 NOT to obtain the immunization. requires that all post-secondary students born Students in the Nursing Program must comply on or after January 1, 1957, and enrolled for with additional immunization requirements as six or more credits, document immunity indicated on their health assessment form against measles, mumps, and rubella before which is to be returned to the Health Services registering for classes. Proof of immunity Office. consists of: New York State law mandates that a student • Measles - TWO doses of measles vaccine be excluded from all classes 30 days after the administered no more than four days prior semester begins if his/her immunization to the first birthday and at least 28 days apart or serologic evidence of immunity. requirements have not been met. • Mumps - ONE dose of mumps vaccine Applicants without a High School Diploma administered no more than four days prior to the first birthday or serologic evidence Applicants who lack a high school diploma, or of immunity. who are graduating from non-registered • Rubella - ONE dose of rubella vaccine schools or correspondence schools both administered no more than four days prior within and outside of New York State, may to the first birthday or serologic evidence apply for admission to Columbia-Greene if of immunity. their high school class has already graduated. Proof of immunity must be established with Students who first enroll in a program of study documentation such as an immunization on or after July 1, 2012, will NOT be eligible certificate from a physician or authorized to receive Title IV student aid. See Financial person who administered the vaccine, a signed Aid section for complete information. copy of the immunization portion of the Students may qualify for a high school cumulative health record from a prior school, equivalency diploma by successfully a military immunization record, or laboratory completing 24 semester hours in a degree or evidence of immunity and must be submitted certificate program at Columbia-Greene to the Health Services Office. Community College.

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The State Education Department of New York Concurrent Enrollment Program for has specified the 24 semester hours required Qualified High School Students to earn a high school equivalency diploma: There are opportunities for area high school • 6 semester hours in English Language students to earn college-level credit by Arts, including writing, speaking and participating in the Concurrent Enrollment literature Program. They are as follows: • 3 semester hours in mathematics • 3 semester hours in natural science Part-time enrollment at the high school (also known as College-in-the-High • 3 semester hours in social science School, CITHS): • 3 semester hours in humanities • 6 credits in the student’s registered A student wishing to concurrently enroll in program Columbia-Greene Community College Upon completion of this program, it is the classes at their high school: student’s responsibility to apply to the New • must be currently enrolled in a high school York State Education Department for the pursuing a Regents diploma equivalency diploma. The student must receive the high school equivalency diploma • must submit to the College a part-time before qualifying to complete a degree at C- concurrent enrollment application, which GCC. Transitional skills courses are not may be obtained through their area High included in the 24-credit-hour requirement. School Guidance Office • must submit official transcripts of all high Applicants with an IEP Diploma school work completed at the time of The New York State Education Department application. has ruled that an IEP diploma is not equivalent • must have a minimum of an 80% average to a high school diploma. Therefore, in the academic area in which he/she community colleges, including Columbia- wishes to study, or an 80% in English Greene, are under no legal obligation to accept and/or an 80% in math if there is no these applicants under the terms of the New academic history in that desired academic York State Full Opportunity Policy. Students area. who hold IEP diplomas may apply for admission to C-GCC if their high school If qualified, the student will receive classes have already graduated. information regarding registration and payment. Columbia-Greene Community The policy of C-GCC is to review the College 2020-2021 Catalog. application of an applicant with an IEP diploma based on the same criteria used for an Concurrent Enrollment at Columbia- applicant who lacks a high school diploma or Greene Community College, high school equivalency diploma. An simultaneously enrolled high school or applicant with an IEP diploma must take the homeschool C-GCC placement test. 1. A student wishing to enroll in Columbia- Applicants with documented disabilities may Greene Community College while request academic adjustments for the simultaneously enrolled in high school: Placement Test. Inquiries should be directed a. must submit the Early College to the Office of Accessibility Services at Application with appropriate 518.828.4181 extension 3437. signatures and permission of

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parent/guardian and school official Submit a Columbia-Greene Application (guidance Counselor, Principal or for Admission. Superintendent). • Submit to the college verification from the b. must submit an official transcript of all school district of residence that the student high school work completed at the will meet the compulsory education time of application. requirements through full-time college c. must have a minimum of an 80% study. This documentation must indicate average in the academic area in which that the student has completed the home- he/she wishes to study, or an 80% in schooling or indicate the projected date of English and/or an 80% in Math if there completion. It should be in the form of a is no academic history in that desired letter on the district or institution’s academic area. letterhead. The letter should also refer to 8 NYCCC section 100.10, as authorized by d. may be required to take a placement exam. Course placement will be the district and signed by the determined by college readiness Superintendent. Online education or assessment (Multiple measures, documentation cannot be accepted. It Placement test and/or advising cannot be a homemade transcript or letter consultation). from a parent. If the student’s home- schooling experience was not monitored 2. A student wishing to enroll in Columbia- by a school district or accredited Greene Community College while a institution, or there is not sufficient homeschooled student: evidence that the student completed the home study, he/she will be considered a a. must be currently enrolled in a student without a high school diploma or homeschooling program approved by High School Equivalency Diploma the New York State Board of Regents. (TASC or GED). Students interested in b. must submit the Early College participating in intercollegiate athletics Application with appropriate must provide documentation as required signatures and permission of by the National Junior College Athletic parent/guardian and school official Association (NJCAA). For detailed (guidance Counselor, Principal or information, contact the College’s Superintendent). Athletics Director at extension 3556. c. must submit official documentation • Complete a placement test and from the school district (on the demonstrate the ability to do college-level school’s letterhead) or accredited work in reading, mathematics and institution that an IHIP is on file for English. If test results indicate the need for the semester attended. transitional courses, the student must d. may be required to take a placement enroll in these courses. exam. Course placement will be determined by college readiness International Students assessment (Multiple measures, In addition to a Columbia-Greene Application Placement test and/or advising for Admission, international students must consultation). provide C-GCC with the following Homeschooled Applicants information before we can make an admissions decision: A student who has been homeschooled may apply for admission to C-GCC. The homeschooled student must:

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International Student Financial Statement High School or Secondary School The student must submit original or officially Transcript certified bank statements or income The student must submit an original, official verification documents which show evidence transcript to the C-GCC Admissions Office. of sufficient financial support ($21,884 US – Official high school transcripts are original, or subject to change based on cost of attendance officially certified copies, signed and sealed per academic year) for one academic year sent documents that are sent directly from a high to the Admissions Office. Please be aware that school or secondary school to C-GCC in a the same amount will be needed for the second sealed envelope. year of study (subject to change based on cost Students must have their transcripts evaluated of attendance). Financial Aid and/or and translated into English with information scholarships are NOT available to regarding the equivalent educational level international students. obtained in the American educational system NOTE: It is highly recommended that you (high school, college, etc.). The cost of this retain a notarized/certified copy of the evaluation is incumbent upon the student. An financial documentation to present to the U.S. official copy of the evaluation must be sent Immigration Official at the U.S. Embassy in directly to C-GCC in a sealed envelope from your country when applying for a student visa. the evaluator/evaluation agency.

English Proficiency College or University Transcripts Columbia-Greene Community College does Students who attended another college or not have an English as a Second Language university (in ANY country) must arrange to (ESL) program. Therefore, English have official transcripts sent to the C-GCC proficiency is required for acceptance to the Admissions Office. Official college college. International students must take the transcripts are original, or officially certified Test of English as a Foreign Language copies, signed and sealed documents that are (TOEFL) examination and receive a sent directly from a college, university or minimum score of 525 on the paper-based test post-secondary school to C-GCC in a sealed and 175 on the computer-based test or 70 on envelope. the internet-based test. A score of 6.5 or better Students must have their transcripts evaluated on the IELTS (International English and translated into English with information Language Testing System) with no sub scores regarding the equivalent educational level lower than 6.0 will be reviewed. An official obtained in the American educational system score report must be sent to the Admissions (high school, college, etc.). The cost of this Office. For more information on TOEFL test evaluation is incumbent upon the student. An sites, visit https://www.ets.org/toefl or for official copy of the evaluation must be sent IELTS, visit https://www.ielts.org/. directly to C-GCC in a sealed envelope from A TOEFL or IELTS score is required for ALL the evaluator/evaluation agency. International students. If the international student is accepted, the The SUNY English Proficiency Report does college will issue an I-20 form and provide not replace the TOEFL examination that all students with guidance on the F-1 student visa the international students are required to take. process.

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Re-admission • Students who have completed the AA or AS portion of a dual degree and wish to Formerly matriculated students who have left continue in courses prescribed by the BA the college and want to return must submit a or BS portion of the degree may do so new application for readmission, available provided the student obtains a letter on from the Admissions Office. A student must college letterhead from the bachelor’s apply for re-admission if: level school confirming that the student is • the student did not attend a fall or spring working with both colleges to satisfy dual semester degree requirements. • the student is no longer matriculated Any exception to the above criteria should • the student withdraws from the college adhere to the following guidelines: • the student is academically dismissed A minimum of 30 additional semester hours (see dismissal information pages 40-41) must be completed for any additional degree • the student has graduated from one course to be awarded – that is, a total of at least 91 of study and wishes to continue full time credits must be achieved for a second degree. in a new program. A minimum of 15 additional semester hours No fee is involved. Re-admitted students are must be completed for any additional bound by the program and degree certificate to be awarded, unless concurrently requirements of the catalog published for the receiving two degrees – that is, a total of at year they were re-admitted. least 45 credits must be achieved for a second certificate. Multiple Degrees at C-GCC Transfer Policies and Prior Learning According to State Education Department Assessment for Advanced Standing guidelines and possible limitations on financial aid eligibility, students are Advanced standing will be awarded in the encouraged to work toward advanced following hierarchy and sequence: educational achievement, such as bachelor’s a. transfer course work from other degrees, rather than additional associate institutions of higher education degrees at C-GCC. In general, students should not re-admit for a second degree at the same b. credit from national exams (CLEP, DSST, degree level. Students are welcome to AP) continue taking courses at C-GCC with non- c. C-GCC challenge exams matriculated status and no financial aid d. credit for life experience eligibility. There are some conditions which may allow for a waiver of this policy: A student who has attended another college or post-secondary school may be admitted to • Students who seek education or training in Columbia-Greene Community College with a completely different area. advanced standing. Up to half of the required • Students who have completed a certificate credit hours in the C-GCC program can be in an area and wish to pursue a degree in earned at another college or through advanced the same or different area. placement; but to earn credit, courses • Students who have completed an completed elsewhere must fulfill the occupational degree (AAS or AOS) in an requirements of the C-GCC degree or area and wish to pursue a transfer degree certificate program in which the student is (AA or AS) in the same or different area. enrolled. For information about the transfer of

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credit, contact the Office of Records and college. Only credits transferred will be Registration. added to the cumulative credits earned. 4. College-level work completed at a.) Transfer Credit from Previous College Columbia-Greene or elsewhere will be Work credited only where applicable to the To have a course accepted as transfer for an student’s program. A minimum of 30 equivalent to an existing C-GCC course, the semester hours of classroom instruction course content, learning outcomes, and must be completed at Columbia-Greene length/time of instruction of the course will be for a degree to be granted. A minimum of the primary determining factors to its 15 semester hours of classroom transferability. While credits earned at an instruction must be completed at institution either accredited for post- Columbia-Greene for a certificate to be secondary by one of the six regional granted. accrediting agencies (e.g., Middle States 5. Students transferring into Nursing will not Commission on Higher Education) or by the receive credit for science courses New York State Board of Regents more completed more than ten years prior to readily transfer than others, C-GCC does not their entry into NU 101. determine transferability exclusively on the basis of the sending institution’s accreditation. 6. Students who change their curriculum while attending C-GCC will have their However, the institution must be accredited for post-secondary by an agency the U.S. credits re-evaluated to determine Department of Education recognizes and if the applicability to the new curriculum institution is not accredited by one of the governed by the catalog that is current at above regional or state agencies, a complete the time of the curriculum change. course syllabus may be required to determine 7. Students who lose their matriculation and transferability rather than the usual brief re-admit will have their credits re- catalog course description. This will result in evaluated to determine applicability slower turnarounds of such evaluations. according to the catalog current at the time All transfer credit evaluations will be of readmission. If the student attends completed by the Records & Registration another college or university between the Office. All re-evaluations of any eligible time of loss of matriculation and transfer credit must be approved by the readmission, an official transcript from Registrar. that college must be submitted at the time of readmission and prior to re-evaluation. 1. Students must submit official transcripts If more than 7 years has elapsed between from all colleges attended directly to the the time of loss of matriculation and Admissions Office in order to be readmission, the student is required to evaluated. submit new official transcripts from all 2. Only courses completed with a grade of C colleges attended. or better will be considered for transfer credit. b.) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) 3. Grades and quality points for courses 1. Columbia-Greene Community College transferred into C-GCC will not be used in recognizes credit earned through testing calculating the grade point average at the by the College Level Examination

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Program of the College Board and awards 2. The student must be matriculated, and the credit for successful completion of CLEP DSST test equivalent course must be tests in the same manner that transfer applicable to the student’s matriculated credits are awarded. For further curriculum. information, inquire at the Admissions 3. Successful completion of DSST tests is Office or visit generally recognized to be the equivalent www.collegeboard.com/CLEP. of a C level score. 2. The student must be matriculated and the 4. Credits awarded from DSST tests will CLEP test equivalent course must be meet institutional degree requirements in applicable to the student’s current their appropriate academic area and can be matriculated curriculum. used for elective courses. They cannot be 3. Successful completion of CLEP exams is substituted for a required course unless the generally the equivalent of a C level score. DSST test is considered to be that particular course, or a course substitution 4. Credits awarded from CLEP exams will is granted by the Vice President and Dean meet institutional degree requirements in of Academic Affairs. their appropriate academic area and can be used for elective courses. However, they 5. Credits awarded from DSST tests do not cannot be substituted for a required course always meet SUNY general education unless the CLEP exam is considered to be requirements. that particular course, or a course 6. Credit granted through this means at substitution is granted by the Vice Columbia-Greene Community College President and Dean of Academic Affairs. may count toward graduation, but it is not 5. Credits awarded from a science CLEP guaranteed to be accepted as transfer exam may not be used to meet a lab credit at another college. science requirement. The College Board Advanced Placement 6. Credits awarded from CLEP exams do not Exam always meet SUNY general education requirements. 1. The college recognizes the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) exams and 7. Credit granted through this means at C- awards credit for successful completion of GCC may count toward graduation, but it AP exams in the same manner that transfer is not guaranteed to be accepted as transfer credits are awarded. credit at another college. 2. Successful completion of AP exams is DSST (DSST Subject Standardized Tests) indicated by a grade of 3, 4, or 5. Credits awarded from AP exams will meet 1. Columbia-Greene Community College institutional degree requirements in their recognizes credit earned through testing appropriate academic area and can be used by the DSST program and awards credit for elective courses. for successful completion of DSST tests in the same manner that transfer credits are 3. The student must be matriculated, and the awarded. For further information or dates College Board Advanced Placement of exams, inquire in the Admissions Exam equivalent course must be Office. applicable to the student’s matriculated curriculum.

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c.) Internal (C-GCC) Challenge be awarded (15 semester hours for a Examinations certificate). 1. Permission to challenge a course by 6. The fee for taking an internal challenge internal examination must be obtained exam will be $25 per examination, from the appropriate division chairperson. payable prior to sitting for the exam and The student must be matriculated with a non-refundable. grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or 7. LPNs may challenge NU 101 and NU 102 higher, and the course challenged must be courses. The challenge exam fee is $135 applicable to the student’s matriculated per exam. See the Nursing section of this curriculum. Under no circumstances can catalog for more information. the student challenge a physical education, business/career experience internship, or Excelsior External Degree Examinations Automotive Technology courses. The student will be required to furnish some 1. Columbia-Greene Community College evidence of the reasonableness of the recognizes credit earned through testing request. A student is allowed only one by Excelsior College and awards credit for challenge attempt. successful completion of Excelsior College External Degree Examinations in 2. Credit for internal challenge exams will be the same manner that transfer credits or evaluated but will not appear on CLEP test credits are awarded. transcripts until after completion of 6 credits with a GPA of 2.0. 2. The student must be matriculated, and the Excelsior External Degree Exam 3. Internal challenge exams will be prepared, equivalent course must be applicable to administered, and graded by the college the student’s matriculated curriculum. faculty or designee in the Student Success Center and will only be provided when it 3. Credit granted through this means at is apparent to the division chairperson that Columbia-Greene Community College the student is adequately prepared to sit may count toward graduation, but it is not for the exam and a CLEP or DSST exam guaranteed to be accepted as transfer does not exist for that course. credit at another college. Arrangements for the date, time and place for the challenge exam will be made with d.) Credit for Life Experience the faculty member or Student Success Formal education is only one type of learning Center proxy administering the exam. experience. If you are entering or returning to 4. The decision of the division chairperson as college after several years and have been to who will be allowed to challenge working, volunteering in the community, college courses through internal serving in the military, or studying examination will be final. The scheduling independently, you may have acquired some of the examination is at the discretion of college-level learning from these experiences. the division chairperson. No challenge 1. Credit for life experience will be evaluated will be administered after Late upon admission but will not appear on the Registration for the upcoming semester. student’s transcript until after completion 5. A minimum of 30 semester hours of of 6 credits at C-GCC with a GPA of 2.0. formal classroom instruction must be earned at Columbia-Greene for a degree to

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2. Credit is awarded only to matriculated 4. The student must be matriculated, and the students and only where applicable to the Armed Forces Credit equivalent course student’s program. must be applicable to the student’s matriculated curriculum. 3. Interested students must apply and be accepted to C-GCC. Once matriculated, the student should contact the Admissions Office. 4. A maximum of 30 semester hours may be awarded toward the degree through life experience; at least 30 semester hours for a degree (15 for a certificate) must be completed at Columbia-Greene Community College. 5. Evaluation may be by a variety of methods including, but not limited to, CLEP exams, DSST tests, and certificates attesting to successful completion of military, corrections, or police training. Evaluation may also be obtained by preparing a comprehensive portfolio detailing learning experiences and providing appropriate documentation. Note: Please refer to the Schedule of Tuition and Fees on page 65 for information on fee structure.

Armed Forces Credit 1. Credit granted through this means may count toward graduation at Columbia- Greene Community College, but it is not guaranteed to be accepted as transfer credit at another college. 2. Armed Forces Credit will be evaluated on admission but will not appear on the transcript until after completion of 6 Columbia-Greene credits with a GPA of 2.0. 3. Degree candidates at C-GCC may receive transfer credit for parallel courses completed while in the armed forces that have been recommended for credit by the American Council on Education.

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Academic Standards and Regulations

Students who audit a class will pay full tuition Registration Policies and fees for the course. A certificate of residence is also required. Limitations on Course Loads A student cannot take more than 19 semester Older Adult Audit hours without the written permission of the Adults 60 or older may audit credit courses on student’s academic advisor and the Provost. a space-available basis at no charge (see Generally, this permission is not granted to a above audit policy for details). Anyone student who does not have at least a 3.5 interested should contact the Office of cumulative grade point average. Records and Registration. Proof of age may be required. Audit Policy To audit a course, students must register by Cross Registration of Full-Time Students contacting the Office of Records and Full-time matriculated students can enter into Registration. Those who audit do so only to a cross registration arrangement with other peruse a class; they may not have the privilege SUNY campuses. Students may cross register of participation in class discussions, laboratory for 3 credits of college-level courses each work, or fieldwork. Auditing is limited to semester. Students must be matriculated, have credit courses. No online courses may be a GPA of 2.0, be in good academic standing, audited. A list of courses inappropriate for and be registered for at least 12 combined audit is available in the Office of the Provost. credits. Approval from both the home and host Auditing will not be permitted if a class is institution is required. Anyone interested filled. should contact the Office of Records and Auditors do not take tests, submit term papers, Registration for further information and or receive grades, nor do they have the guidelines. privilege of receiving peer tutoring. Auditors will not receive college credit or a grade for Waiver of Requirements the course; however, a notation of the audit Institutional degree requirements for associate will be made on the student’s permanent degree programs at Columbia-Greene record. Library privileges are available under Community College, on file with the New this status. York State Education Department and the Changing from audit to credit or credit to audit State University of New York, and found on will be permitted only during the designated page 69, should not be waived. Any add period at the beginning of each semester exceptions must be approved in writing by the (only during the first week of classes). Credit Provost. for audited courses cannot be established at a Waived courses do not decrease the number of later date except by enrolling in the course for credit hours required for graduation. credit in a subsequent semester and satisfying all course requirements at that time. Course Substitutions Academic advisors must provide written approval for all course substitutions. Substitutions may only be made with

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equivalent courses within the same division’s Withdrawing from a Course offerings. The withdrawal period begins after census Division chairs must provide written approval date. A student may withdraw from a class for any substitution, which uses courses from after the census date, typically 20 percent of divisions other than their own. the full semester, but this may vary for individual courses. Please check with the Dropping a Course Office of Records and Registration for Students may drop a course until the census specific details. The student will receive a date, which may vary for individual courses grade of W for the withdrawn course on their (check with the Office of Records and transcript. Failure to attend class or an Registration for specific details). Census date informal notification to instructors will not be is defined as 20 percent of the full semester. considered official notice of withdrawal. After officially dropping a course, it will not To Withdraw from One or More Courses appear on the student’s transcript. However, Students who wish to withdraw from courses there may be a financial liability for originally may do so through Banner Self-Service unless registering for this course. Refer to the refund they are withdrawing from all courses. Any policy on page 66 for further information. student who wishes to withdraw from all A student may also be dropped from a course courses must complete a withdrawal form, if he or she has been reported by the instructor which is available from the student’s as never attending. academic advisor or from the Office of To Drop One or More Courses Records and Registration. Signatures must be obtained from the student's academic advisor Students wishing to drop courses may do so as well as the Financial Aid Office before through Banner Self-Service. All students are submitting this form to the Office of Records advised to check with their academic advisor and Registration. Forms must be submitted by and the Bursar’s Office to determine the the deadline established in the college catalog. impact a drop will have on degree completion and financial liability. Matriculated students Medical/Compassionate Withdrawal receiving financial aid should also contact the A student can request a medical/ Financial Aid Office to discuss any possible compassionate withdrawal where extreme impact on financial aid eligibility. illness, injury, or other significant situation Students wishing to drop or withdraw from all prevents them from completing classes. The courses must contact the Office of Records circumstances for the student request would and Registration. generally involve death in the student’s immediate family, unforeseen physical or Adding a Course mental health difficulties, or an unexpected family illness that requires the student’s Students may add a course until the end of the presence and prohibits the completion of the first week of classes without special course. permission. After the first week of classes, special consideration will be determined by Withdrawals may result in a recalculation of the Provost after consultation with the financial aid eligibility. Students receiving instructor. The last day to add courses that are financial aid should discuss the implications special dated is determined on a per-course, with the financial aid office before requesting per-semester basis. Check with the Records a withdrawal. and Registration Office for details.

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Requests for a medical/compassionate 6. Each hour of credit should reflect a withdrawal must be submitted in writing to minimum of 45 hours of work. the Interim Vice President for Student 7. To register, a student must hand in a Services. Supporting documentation must be completed contract approved and signed included and received by the last day of in the following order: the student, the classes for the semester in order for the appeal faculty, the registrar, the division to be accepted and approved. The student will chairperson, and the Provost. receive notice of the decision. 8. Deadline for registration and completion Matriculated students who withdraw from all of projects will follow the regular college courses may enroll for courses in a subsequent calendar as published in the current semester without having to apply for catalog. readmission. If, however, matriculated students withdraw from all courses and do not 9. Independent study contract forms and continue their enrollment in a subsequent regulations are available in the Office of semester, they must apply for readmission the Provost. and meet any new curriculum requirements in effect at the date of readmission. Student Records

Independent Study Annual Notification to Students Independent study is a form of learning The Family Educational Rights and Privacy whereby a faculty member and the student Act (FERPA) affords eligible students certain cooperatively design a written contract rights with respect to their education records. equivalent to college-level study within a (An “eligible student” under FERPA is a specific discipline. student who is 18 years of age or older or who attends a postsecondary institution.) These 1. Students must have completed at least 12 rights include: semester hours with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 from an accredited 1. The right to inspect and review the college. student’s education records within 45 days after the day Columbia-Greene 2. Transfer students must supply official Community College (hereafter, the transcripts to verify grade point average. “college”) receives a request for access. A 3. Independent study will be under the student should submit to the Registrar a supervision of a faculty member affiliated written request that identifies the record(s) with Columbia-Greene Community the student wishes to inspect. The College. Registrar will make arrangements for 4. An independent study cannot be access and notify the student of the time substituted for a course in the catalog. It and place where the records may be will appear on the transcript with a course inspected. title and code identifying it as an 2. The right to request the amendment of the independent study. student’s education records that the 5. A student may take only one independent student believes is inaccurate, misleading, study per semester and a maximum of or otherwise in violation of the student’s three at Columbia-Greene. privacy rights under FERPA. A student who wishes to ask the college to amend a record should write the Registrar,

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clearly identify the part of the record the A college official has a legitimate student wants changed and specify why it educational interest if the official needs to should be changed. review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional If the college decides not to amend the responsibilities for the college; performs a record as requested, the college will notify task that is specified in his or her position the student in writing of the decision and description or contract agreement; the student’s right to a hearing regarding performs a task related to a student’s the request for amendment. Additional education; performs a task related to the information regarding the hearing discipline of a student; provides a service procedures will be provided to the student or benefit relating to the student or when notified of the right to a hearing. student’s family, such as health care, 3. The right to provide written consent counseling, job placement or financial aid; before the college discloses personally maintains the safety and security of the identifiable information (PII) from the campus or participates in conducting student’s education records, except to the studies, evaluations or assessments of extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure educational programs. without consent. 4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. The college discloses education records Department of Education concerning without a student’s prior written consent alleged failures by the college to comply under the FERPA exception for disclosure with the requirements of FERPA. The to college officials with legitimate name and address of the Office that educational interests. administers FERPA is: A college official is a person employed by Family Policy Compliance Office the college in an administrative, U.S. Department of Education supervisory, academic, research, or 400 Maryland Avenue, SW support staff position; a person serving on Washington, DC 20202 the board of trustees; a student serving on FERPA permits the disclosure of PII from an official committee, such as a students’ education records, without consent disciplinary or grievance committee; a of the student, if the disclosure meets certain person employed by SUNY System conditions found in §99.31 of the FERPA Administration; or a person who is regulations. Except for disclosures to college employed by the campus’s law officials, disclosures related to some judicial enforcement unit. A college official also orders or lawfully issued subpoenas, may include a volunteer or contractor disclosures of directory information, and outside of the college who performs an disclosures to the student, §99.32 of FERPA institutional service of function for which regulations requires the institution to record the college would otherwise use its own the disclosure. Eligible students have a right employees and who is under the direct to inspect and review the record of control of the college with respect to the disclosures. A postsecondary institution may use and maintenance of PII from disclose PII from the education records education records, such as an attorney, without obtaining prior written consent of the auditor, or collection agent or a student student – volunteering to assist another college official in performing his or her tasks. • To other college officials, including teachers, within the college whom the

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college has determined to have legitimate disclosure concerns the juvenile justice educational interests. This includes system and the system's ability to contractors, consultants, volunteers, or effectively serve the student whose other parties to whom the college has records are released; or information that Is outsourced institutional services or allowed to be reported pursuant to a State functions, provided that the conditions statute adopted after November 19,1974, listed in §99.31(a)(1)(i)(B)(1) - which concerns the juvenile justice system (a)(1)(i)(B)(2) are met. (§99.31(a)(1)) and the system's ability to effectively • To officials of another college where the serve, prior to adjudication, the student student seeks or intends to enroll, or where whose records are released. (§99.31(a)(5)) the student is already enrolled if the • To organizations conducting studies for, disclosure is for purposes related to the or on behalf of, the college, in order to: (a) student’s enrollment or transfer, subject to develop, validate, or administer predictive the requirements of §99.34. (§99.31(a)(2)) tests; (b) administer student aid programs; • To authorized representatives of the U. S. or (c) improve instruction. (§99.31(a)(6)) Comptroller General, the U. S. Attorney • To accrediting organizations to carry out General, the U.S. Secretary of Education, their accrediting functions. (§99.31(a)(7)) or State and local educational authorities, • To the parents of an eligible student if the such as a State postsecondary authority parents have submitted official evidence that is responsible for supervising the that the student is a dependent for IRS tax university’s State-supported education purposes. (§99.31(a)(8)) programs. Disclosures under this • To comply with a judicial order or provision may be made, subject to the lawfully issued subpoena. (§99.31(a)(9)) requirements of §99.35, in connection with an audit or evaluation of Federal- or • To appropriate officials in connection State-supported education programs, or with a health or safety emergency, subject for the enforcement of or compliance with to §99.36. (§99.31(a)(10)) Federal legal requirements that relate to • Information the college has designated as those programs. These entities may make “Directory Information” under §99.37. further disclosures of PII to outside (§99.31(a)(11)) (see list below) entities that are designated by them as • To a victim of an alleged perpetrator of a their authorized representatives to conduct crime of violence or a non-forcible sex any audit, evaluation, or enforcement or offense, subject to the requirements of compliance activity on their behalf. §99.39. The disclosure may only include (§99.31(a)(3) and §99.35) the final results of the disciplinary • In connection with financial aid for which proceeding with respect to that alleged the student has applied or which the crime or offense, regardless of the finding. student has received, if the information is (§99.31(a)(13)) necessary to determine eligibility for the • To the general public, the final results of a aid, determine the amount of the aid, disciplinary proceeding, subject to the determine the conditions of the aid, or requirements of §99.39, if the college enforce the terms and conditions of the determines the student is an alleged aid. (§99.31(a)(4)) perpetrator of a crime of violence or non- • To State and local officials or authorities forcible sex offense and the student has to who such information is specifically committed a violation of the college’s required to be reported or disclosed rules or policies with respect to the pursuant to a state statute adopted prior to allegation made against him or her. Nov. 19 1974, if the allowed reporting or (§99.31(a)(14))

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• To parents of a student regarding the • Telephone Listing student’s violation of any Federal, State, • E-Mail Addresses or local law, or of any rule or policy of the • Major field of study college, governing the use or possession of alcohol or a controlled substance if the • Dates of attendance college determines the student committed • Enrollment status (full time or part time) a disciplinary violation and the student is • Degrees and awards received under the age of 21. (§99.31(a)(15)) • Dates of degrees, honors and awards • To Veterans Administration Officials • Participation in officially recognized pursuant to 38 USC §3690 (c). activities and sports • To the court those records that are • Weight and height of members of athletic necessary to defend the college when a teams student initiates legal action against the institution. (§99.31(a)(9)) Students have the right to withhold disclosure • To the Military, directory information as it of such Directory Information upon is presently defined under the Solomon submission of an Authorization to Withhold Amendment, the student's name and Directory Information form, which is address; telephone listing; date and place available from the Registrar. of birth; class level; academic major; degrees received and the educational Note to Parents institution in which the student was most At the post-secondary level, parents have no recently enrolled even if the institution has inherent rights to inspect a student’s education not designated such Information as records. The right to inspect is limited solely directory information in its policy. to the student. Records may be released to Information that is not required to release to the Military: directory Information, but parents only if one of the following conditions only if the student has requested that the have been met: college not release such information to 1) through written consent of the student, anyone, information the institution certifies It does not have, and information 2) in compliance with a subpoena, not defined as directory information. 3) in connection with some health or safety • When the disclosure concerns a registered issue (as determined by the college), and sex offender, including a student, and is 4) by submission of official evidence, i.e., a information received under a community Federal tax return transcript, that the notification program under 42 USC §14071. (99.31(a)(16)) parents declare the student as a dependent on their most recent Federal Income Tax Directory Information return (Internal Revenue Code of 1986, Section 152). Directory Information or information from an eligible student’s education record, that may Parents cannot assume that because their tax be disclosed without the student’s written records have been submitted to the Financial permission, as defined in 20 USC § Aid Office, that the determination of 1232g(a)(5)(A) and adopted by the college, “dependent” status is resolved. If a parent is includes: requesting access to a student’s records, a recent Federal tax return transcript must be • The student’s name submitted along with the request to the • Address Registrar.

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Student Access to Records maintaining public order as passed by the Board of Trustees and approved by the State Columbia-Greene Community College Education Department. Copies may be affirms the right of students to know what obtained from the Office of the President or records are maintained about them and the the Office of the Interim Vice President for type of information such records contain. No Student Services. entry or document will be placed in a student’s record without notice to the student, with the Student Rights exception of published grades, announcements of honors, and documents or The college supports the following position of entries supplied by or at the request of the the American Association of University student. In general, students’ access to their Professors (1968 Joint Statement of Rights records will be limited only by reasonable and Freedoms of Students): regulations as to time, place and supervision. In the classroom and in conference, professors “Student records” include files, documents, should encourage free discussion, inquiry, and and other material maintained by officials of expression. Student performance should be the college that contains information directly evaluated solely on an academic basis, not on related to a student. Students will not, opinions or conduct in matters unrelated to however, be allowed to inspect the following academic standards. records, except as noted below: A. Protection of freedom of expression. 1. Letters of recommendation that have been Students should be free to take reasonable obtained under a waiver of inspection exceptions to the data or views offered in rights. any course of study and to reserve judgment about matters of opinion, but 2. Records made by administrators and they are responsible for learning the faculty at Columbia-Greene Community content of any course of study for which College for their own use and not shown they are enrolled. to others. B. Protection against improper academic 3. Financial information furnished by evaluation. Students should have parents, on the Free Application for protection through orderly procedures Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students against prejudiced or capricious academic will be allowed to review such evaluation. At the same time, they are information if written authorization is responsible for maintaining the standards provided by their parents. of academic performance established for each course in which they are enrolled. Classroom Expectation C. Protection against improper disclosure. Student Conduct Information about student views, beliefs, and political associations that professors Based on the assumption that students at C- acquire in the course of their work as GCC are mature and responsible members of instructors, advisors, and counselors both the community and respectful of others’ should be considered confidential. rights as well as their own, the College has Protection against improper disclosures is specific regulations regarding conduct printed a serious professional obligation. in the Student Handbook. Judgments of ability and character may be Additionally, the Student Handbook contains provided under appropriate the College's policy about the rules for

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circumstances, normally with the their attendance in classes. knowledge or consent of the student. Per federal regulations, student attendance includes, but is not limited to: Course Requirements • Physically attending an on-campus or An outline of all course requirements will be synchronous remote class where there is provided by each instructor to students. This an opportunity for direct interaction with outline will include a grading policy used to the instructor; determine a student’s final grade. • Submitting an academic assignment; Students are responsible for meeting course prerequisites and for promptly obtaining any • Taking an exam, an interactive tutorial, or texts or materials required for the course. computer-assisted instruction; Students who have met course prerequisites at • Attending a group session that is assigned other institutions will be required to provide by the instructor; transcripts evidencing satisfactory completion • Participating in an online discussion about of the prerequisite courses prior to academic matters; or registration. • Initiating contact with the instructor to ask Attendance Policy a question about the academic subject studied in the course Specific attendance policies should be confirmed with each instructor. Students must Academic Integrity be prompt and in attendance for all classes; when absent, they are responsible for any All students must do their own work; assignments and/or material they may have cheating, plagiarism, abuse of college missed. A class meeting is an uninterrupted computers, and other forms of academic instructional session involving one or more dishonesty can result in a failing grade or classes, a practicum, or a laboratory period other penalties under the college’s judiciary during which a single attendance record is procedures. (See “Code of Conduct” section made. Excusable absences are those verified of the Student Handbook.) as required by the individual faculty member. Academic Status If faculty records indicate that a student has never attended a class, the Office of Records Approved Grading System and Registration will drop the student from a (Note: students should check course outlines class. This may affect health insurance, for exact grading policy for each course) athletic and financial aid eligibility. Grade Definition Quality Students receiving financial aid must attend Points all courses that they are registered for to receive funds. Financial aid may be affected if A High Achievement 4.00 a student stops attending or never attends A- 3.67 classes. Numerous absences may result in B+ 3.33 failure. B Good Achievement 3.00 Although Columbia-Greene Community B- 2.67 College does not have an institutional C+ 2.33 attendance policy, students’ eligibility for C Satisfactory Achievement 2.00 Title IV financial aid is determined, in part, by

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C- 1.67 The result is the cumulative grade point D Minimal Passing Grade. 1.00 average. Does not indicate the ability to succeed at a higher level. Warning Notices F 0 Students who are not making satisfactory S Satisfactory. This grade is given to progress in particular courses or who are on students who satisfactorily complete all track to receive D or F grades may receive a course work in certain credit or non-credit notification indicating unsatisfactory courses as approved by the Provost. progress. These grades are not entered on the S^ Satisfactory. This grade is given to transcript and are used for guidance purposes students who satisfactorily complete all only. course work in certain transitional courses. Final Grades ST Satisfactory testing to next level (transitional courses only). Unofficial transcripts are accessible through Banner Self-Service for current students or U Unsatisfactory. This grade is given upon request to Records and Registration, to students who do not satisfactorily complete provided there are no outstanding obligations. all course work in certain credit or non-credit courses as approved by the Provost. Transcripts W Student-initiated withdrawal from a course. This grade carries no penalty in the Official and student copies of transcripts will calculation of the student’s GPA. be issued at the written request of the student. Current students may request a transcript I Incomplete. A temporary grade using Banner Self-Service. Alumni may issued by an instructor when a student has not obtain a Transcript Request form from the completed course requirements due to illness College website or from the Office of Records or extenuating circumstances and when the and Registration. If the student is in good instructor believes that the course standing with all college offices and does not requirements can be completed. have any financial holds, the request will be Arrangements to complete the course must be granted. Allow approximately seven to ten made by contract between the student and the days for processing. instructor prior to the final grading period. The course work must be made up within 60 Repeating Courses days from when final grades are due in a given semester or session, or the grade of I will A student may repeat any course a maximum automatically become a grade of F. of one time, except with the permission of the AU Available only to those students Provost. A grade of W counts as an attempt. A registered as audit students. course in which a grade of C or better is received can be repeated only with the

permission of the Provost. The original grade will remain on the student’s transcript; Computation of Cumulative Average however, the last grade earned will be used in Multiply course credits by quality points for computing the student’s cumulative grade grade received in the class; add total semester point average. This rule also includes any hours; add total points generated. Divide the transfer courses that are considered equivalent total quality points by total semester hours. to a C-GCC course.

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Only students repeating courses with the • the student has now completed 12 or more grade of F can include those courses in their semester hours with a 2.0 cumulative full-time status for TAP eligibility. grade point average, and • the course(s) with the C-, D or F grade(s) Change of Grade are not able to be used as a general Students wishing to appeal a grade must do so elective, no later than one year after completion of the • the course(s) have not been used to certify course. a previous C-GCC degree completion. If all of these conditions have been met, the Semester Credit Hour student must then file a letter with the Office A semester hour is an academic unit earned of Records and Registration naming the that represents one hour of lecture or a course(s) and reason(s) for requesting the minimum of two hours of laboratory per week elimination, subject to approval by the for fifteen weeks. Provost. Discounting of grades may impact financial Change of Curriculum aid eligibility. Students wanting to change curriculum should Any grades so discounted will remain on the discuss the change with their academic student’s transcript but will not be used to advisor and then secure an application to compute the cumulative average. change curriculum from the Office of Records and Registration and/or academic advisor. It is There is no guarantee, expressed or implied, the student’s responsibility to submit that the Fresh Start policy will be recognized approved paperwork in order to request a by any other college or university. change of curriculum. A student who changes curriculum will be bound by the graduation Dean’s List and President’s List requirements of the catalog current at the time The distinction of Dean’s List is awarded for of the change. Students who change a grade point average of 3.25 or higher. curriculum and who have transferred credits President’s List is awarded for a minimum from another institution must request a new grade point average of 3.75. transfer-credit evaluation. Any student, full or part-time, who All requests to change curriculum will be demonstrates either of the above levels of reviewed to determine eligibility for entrance achievement during any given semester, will into new curriculum. automatically be placed on the Dean’s or President’s List for that semester. Discount Grades/Fresh Start To qualify for these honors, the student must Discount Grades/Fresh Start is a one-time complete a minimum of 6 semester hours of only opportunity for students to have previous college-level courses per semester. These grades discounted based on the following college-level courses must earn quality points criteria: towards their GPA and does not include A grade of C-, D or F may be discounted if: transitional courses. The student must have no failures, repeats, or incomplete grades within • the student was not enrolled at C-GCC for the semester under consideration. three consecutive years, and

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Good Academic Standing more than 13 semester hours. Transitional skills course work will be included in the A matriculated student is considered to be in calculation of the grade point average when good academic standing at the end of a term determining probation status. and for the subsequent term if the cumulative GPA is 2.0 or higher. Dismissal Academic Progress (Unsatisfactory Academic Progress) A student is considered to be making Matriculated students are recommended for satisfactory progress if a cumulative GPA is dismissal when, in the opinion of the college, maintained above the level of dismissal they fail to demonstrate the ability and interest defined in the table below. required for successful completion of a given program and are not considered to be in good Academic Progress Charts academic standing. Average is Grade Point Average is A dismissed student will lose matriculated Semester Between: Less Than: Hours status and has the following options: Attempted Academic Probation Dismissal Warning 1. Continue as a part-time, non-matriculated 0–13 1.00 - 1.99 1.00 –– student until the criteria for satisfactory 14–24 1.50 - 1.99 1.50 1.00 progress are met with a minimum of 6 25–38 1.75 - 1.99 1.75 1.25 39–54 1.90 - 1.99 1.90 1.50 credit hours, and then seek readmission. 55+ –– 2.00 1.75 2. Appeal the dismissal. If the dismissal is upheld, the student cannot be considered Total credit hours above include only those for readmission until the criteria for attempted at C-GCC. Although not normally satisfactory progress is met, as described included in the calculation of a student’s grade in paragraph 1, above. point average, for purposes of determining academic progress, satisfactory and 3. A student who has been academically unsatisfactory grades will be equivalent to a dismissed two or more times will be grade of C and F, respectively. denied the opportunity to appeal until the student returns on a non-matriculated Probation basis, completes a minimum of six credit hours per semester for two consecutive In some instances, the college may define a semesters, and earns a GPA of 2.0 or student as being “on academic probation.” higher in each semester. Academic probation, including any accompanying constraints on a student’s Academic Appeals activities (e.g., varsity sports, student senate), is intended as an educational tool to encourage If a student fails to meet the requirements of greater effort by a student who appears to be good academic standing and believes that having difficulty meeting certain academic extenuating circumstances contributed to this standards. Being on academic probation may failure, the student may appeal dismissal and prevent a student from registering for apply for reinstatement to matriculated status. academic course work as a matriculated The student must file a written appeal with the student if certain conditions are not met. Provost by the date indicated in the notification. A hearing will be granted by the Matriculated students placed on probation Academic Appeals Subcommittee at the will generally not be allowed to register for earliest possible time. If reinstatement to

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matriculated status is conferred, the student Honors Studies students will engage in will be placed on academic and federal creative, divergent, and critical thinking; work financial aid probation and required to follow closely with faculty; conduct in-depth study an academic plan designed to return the and research; collaborate with other highly student to good academic standing by a motivated students; participate in seminars; specified point in time. If the student does not enhance their academic records and enrich meet the requirements of the academic plan, their resumes. the student will be dismissed and will lose Honors Students are encouraged to participate eligibility for all federal financial aid, in extra-curricular activities and community including student loans, again. New York services. State financial aid awards have separate criteria for reinstatement of eligibility Admission to the Honors Studies Program following academic dismissal. 1. Each applicant must submit a completed Academic Grievance Procedure application form. A student with a complaint against an 2. All applicants will be interviewed by the instructor regarding a grade or academic Director of the Honors Studies Program. misconduct should make the complaint to the 3. To be accepted into the program, students particular instructor within twenty days of must be matriculated with a minimum receiving the grade or alleged misconduct. cumulative GPA of 3.25 after completion The student and the faculty member should of 12 semester hours. attempt to resolve the difference informally in a manner acceptable to both. 4. New students or transfer students with no cumulative GPA may also apply. The Change of grade grievances will not be application will be reviewed by the accepted after one year of receiving the grade Honors Committee. in question. If, after meeting with the faculty member, the Honors Studies Program Graduation student still believes that the situation has not Requirements been resolved, he/she is advised to meet with 1. A minimum of 12 semester hours of the appropriate division/department head. If Honors level courses that includes 4 out of necessary, the appeal may then be forwarded the following 5 requirements: (Transfer in writing by the student to the Provost for students may transfer 2 of the 4 consideration and resolution. If the issue is requirements.) still not resolved satisfactorily by the Provost, An Honors course in the student’s major the student may appeal directly to the field of study. President of the college for a hearing. The An additional Honors course in the decision of the President is final. student’s major field of study An Honors interdisciplinary course. Honors Studies Program An Honors general education course. An Honors course of student’s choosing. Mission of the Honors Studies Program AND The Honors Studies Program at C-GCC 2. A minimum grade of B in each Honors provides highly motivated students the course. opportunity to pursue academic excellence within a challenging, educational framework. AND

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3. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 at To qualify for membership, students must be the time of graduation from the college. at least 24 years old, matriculated, have a minimum of 24 graded semester hours from Honors Studies Opportunities C-GCC in an undergraduate degree program Honors Studies credits may be earned through and have a minimum GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 the following options: scale. Members are then selected from the highest ten percent of those students who meet 1. Honors Courses: A list of courses can be the requirements. found in the college catalog. 2. Honors Enriched Courses: Students with PHI THETA KAPPA Honor Society the prior agreement of their professor(s) The Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society may choose and/or continue a project, recognizes and encourages scholarship among paper, or body of work to elevate a regular two-year-college students. The Honor Society course to Honors level. The student will provides students with an opportunity to grow collaborate with the professor(s) to as leaders, serve the college and the design/construct the project. A written community, exchange ideas and ideals, reap contract is then submitted to the Director the benefits of fellowship activities with of Honors Studies by the due date peers, and stimulate an interest in continued indicated on the contract. The project must academic excellence. A student who has be approved by the Director of Honors completed at least 12 semester hours at C- Studies and the Provost. GCC and has a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 3. Independent Study: This opportunity is eligible to join the Phi Theta Kappa Honor allows a student and professor(s) to Society. cooperatively design and undertake a course equivalent to Honors-level study within a specific discipline. A written proposal from the student and the professor must be submitted to the Honors Studies Director by Census Date. The proposal must be approved by the Director of Honors Studies, the professor’s Division Chairperson, and the Provost. For more information, please contact the Director of Honors Studies at 518.828.4181, extension 3236.

Adult Student Honor Society Chi Gamma Chi chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda is one of the nation’s oldest and largest adult honor societies. The aim is to recognize the special achievements of adults who accomplish academic excellence while facing the competing interests of home and work. It is dedicated to the advancement of scholarship and recognizes high scholastic achievement in an adult student’s career.

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Academic and Student Services

Student Success Center Testing in the Student Success Center Located in spacious quarters opposite the The Student Success Center administers the campus library, the Student Success Center college placement test, DSST (DSST Subject provides student support services that include Standardized Tests), and C-GCC challenge software and hardware to supplement many examinations. The ASC also serves as an areas of academic instruction. Services are Open Test Center for students residing in provided through computer classrooms, Columbia and Greene counties enrolled in a alternative learning classrooms, computer Distance Learning program elsewhere. labs, study and testing areas, and include peer This service is offered only by appointment. and professional tutoring, drop-in Call the ASC at 518.828.4181 extension 3235 mathematics and science assistance, test- for the schedule and to make arrangements for review sessions, make-up testing, support for a proctored exam. We encourage early sign- English Language Learners, academic up as the ASC reserves the right to stop taking coaching, and access to software used by most appointments for a particular date once the of the academic divisions on campus. session is filled. There is limited space for on- The Student Success Center has PCs available line testing. for academic use on a first come first served A non-refundable $25 sitting fee is required to basis. Enrichment including some course texts reserve a testing slot. Current C-GCC students for daily borrowing, and supplemental A/V may take a DSST test in the ASC without resources are on-hand for many academic paying a sitting fee. areas. Staff members are available to assist students with computers and other equipment. Testers must bring some form of picture Study skills workshops and on-line learning identification on the day of the test. strategies assistance and Academic Success Workshops for incoming students and Library and Media Services interested parents are also provided. Student The Columbia-Greene Community College Success Center hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Library & Media Services supports the Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 college mission by providing access to p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday information services, resources, and during the academic year. Schedules for instruction central to student success. The SPARK Programs (Students with Peers library supports the academic programs, Actively Reinforcing Knowledge), our diverse cultural interests, intellectual growth, tutoring services and walk-in hours, are and general needs of the entire college advertised at the Center’s main desk, community. entranceways, and on various announcement boards on campus. Summer hours, as well as The two-story college library is located at the holiday and semester break schedules, are north end of the Main Building. It occupies posted at the Center’s main desk, and on the 15,900 square feet and has a seating capacity webpage, as needed. for approximately 100. The library features Wi-Fi, printing, and several desktop computers with full internet access. In addition, the library provides a

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variety of study spaces including a group Other responsibilities include maintenance study room. and distribution of audio-visual equipment used in the classroom setting, as well as other The physical collection is approximately on-campus programs and activities. 70,000 books in addition to print periodical subscriptions, archival microfilm, and DVDs. The library supports and complies with New Special collections include the Ettelt York State Law (New York State Civil Children’s Collection, young adult fiction, Practice Law & Rules 4509, Chapter 112, popular fiction, Local History/Rare Books, Laws of 1988) with respect to the and a collection of local maps. confidentiality of library records, including, but not limited to the circulation of materials, Additionally, the library subscribes to dozens database searches, interlibrary loan of online databases. These databases provide transactions, reference queries, and course access to scholarly, magazine, and newspaper reserve requests. articles, most of which are available in full text. Database access also includes e-books, All library records relating to an individual streaming video and audio that support patron’s use of the library and its resources are research, teaching, and learning. The library confidential. These records may be consulted provides access to complimentary digital and used by library staff while carrying out subscriptions to The New York Times and The library operations but will not be disclosed to Wall Street Journal for all students, staff, and others except upon the request or consent of faculty. the library user, or pursuant to subpoena, court order, or otherwise required by law. Students are encouraged to discover the many library services offered. These include library Library Hours are posted on the website. The instruction, reference services, individual Library’s main number is: 518-828-4181, ext. research consultations, and resource 3286 or contact us via email at sharing/Interlibrary loan. Librarians build and [email protected] maintain a variety of online study guides for specific class projects, citing sources, and Academic Advisement tutorials. Guides include links to subject- The academic advisement system helps specific databases, information on selecting a matriculated students achieve their immediate research topic, citing sources, and credible and long-term academic and vocational goals. websites. The library also maintains a channel On admission, students are assigned a faculty on YouTube to aid in using the online catalog advisor to assist in planning and implementing and other tutorials. their programs. This is done prior to each The library staff is eager to assist students semester by appointment for registration, and with all research needs. Librarians conduct office hours reserved for advisement issues frequent mini courses in the use of the library. are maintained throughout the semester. These mini-courses are designed to teach the information literacy skills necessary for Student Activities and Clubs successful college-level research. These Social, cultural, and recreational activities are courses are taught face-to-face and online a vital part of the college experience. To each semester. promote these activities, the Student Senate Media Services include technical support and disburses student activity fees to various clubs equipment for instructional purposes for as well as the intercollegiate and intramural faculty, students, and community groups. athletics programs.

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Consult the Student Handbook or the college • Independently evaluate their progress website for a detailed listing of current clubs, toward degree completion and/or college organizations, and athletic programs. transfer. • Navigate the transfer process and/or Athletics and Intramurals pursue employment opportunities. The athletic and intramural program Advising, Career & Transfer strives to help complements the academic mission of the students achieve these outcomes by offering college by providing Student-Athletes with a individual appointments and a variety of well-rounded collegiate experience. C-GCC is activities and resources designed to a member of the National Junior College supplement the individual counseling Athletic Association (NJCAA) and Region sessions. III. C-GCC encourages participation in intercollegiate athletic, club sports and Academic Advising intramural programs. Upon admission, students are assigned a faculty advisor who will meet with them Bookstore individually to guide them through their The college bookstore carries not only the college education and degree requirements. usual textbooks and supplies that are stocked Students can receive help in choosing a major, for the convenience of students but also such selecting courses to fulfill requirement for items as C-GCC clothing, student crafts, their major, and tailor their college education backpacks and totes, art supplies, and to prepare them for employment or transfer paperbacks. for further study.

Daycare Center Career & Transfer A licensed daycare center operates in a Advisors provide individual assistance to separate and specially designed building for students in the areas of self-assessment, career three- to five-year-old children of students, exploration, choosing a career path, faculty, and staff. Parents are encouraged to employment after degree completion or make arrangements for daycare as soon as college transfer for further study. their schedules are complete for the semester. Fee schedules are posted annually. FOCUS2 Career Tool FOCUS2 is a web-based career guidance Advising, Career & Transfer system that helps individuals systematically Academic, career, and transfer advising is a make decisions about college majors and shared responsibility essential to the career choices. FOCUS2 is best utilized in educational experience and student success. conjunction with advising and other career As a result of their experience in Advising, development services offered. Career & Transfer Services, students will: • Explore fields of study and career paths. Office of Career Success • Take advantage of campus and The mission of the Office of Career Success is community opportunities to gain to ensure every student at C-GCC has access experience and enhance classroom to meaningful, experiential learning learning. opportunities that foster self-discovery and develop professional skills for lifelong career success.

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Services provided to students include, but are the winter break. Telephone: 518.828.4181, not limited to: extension 3343. • one-on-one coaching sessions for career Purple Briefcase and professional skills; • résumé and cover letter review; Purple Briefcase is a web-based career • job interview preparation; management system available to C-GCC students and alumni, which can be accessed • job and internship search assistance, and through the MyCGCC page on the college • preparation for academic internships, website. Free registration allows access to including identification of appropriate local and national job listings, as well as learning objectives, completion of any internship and gap year opportunities. required background checks/screening, Students/alumni may also apply for jobs, view and self-assessment of career upcoming events and browse academic, career competencies. and transfer resources and links. Each semester, the Office of Career Success collaborates with faculty to provide valuable Laptop Loan Program career-related events including a speaker The Columbia-Greene Community College series, mock interviews, and workshops. Foundation offers a Laptop Loan Program. Students can find out more about these events Students may borrow a laptop for the duration by logging on to Purple Briefcase and viewing of the semester. Availability may vary. the events calendar. This calendar also Contact the C-GCC Foundation at includes external events (job fairs, hiring [email protected] or call Joan days) that may be of interest to students. Koweek, executive director of the C-GCC The Office of Career Success maintains Foundation at 518.828.4181, extension 3727. relationships with local employers and provides assistance with posting opportunities Office of Accessibility Services in Purple Briefcase, designing appropriate internship and experiential learning Mission opportunities for students, and connecting The mission of the Office of Accessibility with the Workforce and Student Activities Services (OAS) is to ensure that students with offices for job fairs and other career-related disabilities have equal access to all college student events. programs and activities. Services provided by the OAS include: Location • coordinating academic adjustments and The Office of Career Success is located in support services, room 107A in the Community Engagement • promoting independence and self- and Professional Development suite. advocacy, and Appointments can be made in the Advising • providing information and referral to Office (Room 112) or by e-mailing appropriate resources. [email protected]. Academic adjustments provided by the Office Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday of Accessibility Services include: through Friday, and evening appointments are available upon request. The office is open • physical accessibility arrangements; when classes are in session, as well as during • sign language interpretation for deaf students;

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• assistive technology devices; NVRA • audio taped lectures; Note: Digital The Office of Accessibility Services is a recorders are considered personal devices National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) and should be purchased by the student. voter registration site. Assistance is provided, • peer note takers/readers/scribes; Note: If upon request, to any student with a disability class notes are provided on Blackboard, who wishes to complete a Voter Registration note takers are not provided by OAS Form. The form can also be found on-line at • alternatives to print materials, e.g., www.elections.ny.gov/NVRA.html textbooks in electronic (digital) format; Note: Digital textbooks are not usually Off-Campus Housing audio books. A text reading software program is required to reformat the printed C-GCC does not have residence halls, but a text to speech; current list of available apartments, efficiencies, and rooms is maintained in • reduced course load/full time status; Admissions and Student Services Office. • course substitutions or waivers; Housing and transportation are the students’ • testing accommodations such as extra test responsibilities; the college does not inspect, time, distraction-reduced environment, supervise, or endorse student-housing alternative formats. facilities. Because public transportation is All academic adjustment requests are unavailable, a vehicle is recommended. reviewed on a case-by-case, course-by-course Contact the Admissions or Student Life basis in consideration of each student’s Office. academic needs and the fundamental learning objectives of each course. Academic Orientation adjustment requests are approved or denied Conducted near the beginning of the academic based on what is reasonable for both. year, the Orientation Program facilitates the Columbia-Greene Community College is not adjustment to college life at Columbia-Greene required to provide requested or preferred by enabling students to informally become academic adjustments, but rather reasonable, acquainted with each other, faculty, staff, and appropriate and effective adjustments for available services. disabilities that are adequately documented All new full-time and part-time matriculated and for which a request is made. students are notified by mail of the orientation To receive services, students are required to date(s) and agenda. Non-matriculated identify themselves to the Office of students are also welcome to attend. Accessibility Services in a timely manner and There is a mandatory, 1-day Nursing provide documentation of the disability from Orientation program in August for all students a qualified professional in the area of the entering NU 101. See the Nursing Program disability. section of this catalog for more information.

Location of the OAS Adult Student Orientation The OAS is located in room 101A of the Main An Adult Student Orientation is offered at the Building. Please see our page on the college beginning of the fall and spring semesters. website for information about office hours. Typically, the orientation is held in the Telephone: 518.828.4181, extension 3437. evening to accommodate the adult learners.

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Health Services/College Nurse Section 1092 (f), Chapter 597, Article 129-A. On request, the Office of the Interim Vice The Health Services Office is located in Room President for Student Services as well as The 316. Services provided include emergency Office of Security, will provide all campus first aid, disease prevention education, crime statistics as reported to the United assistance with referrals to medical/healthcare States Department of Education. The providers and strategies to manage illnesses Department of Education assists colleges and while on campus. In addition, a limited universities in providing students with a safe number of over-the-counter oral medications environment in which to learn and keeps are available. Immunization records are parents and students well informed about reviewed and filed in the Health Services campus security. Office. Student athletes’ physical evaluations, as well as nursing students’ health A copy of the C-GCC Campus Crime assessments, are also reviewed and Statistics Report is available from the Office maintained in the Health Services Office. of the Interim Vice President for Student Immunization transcripts for students Services. transferring to other colleges can be provided upon receipt of signed authorization. Informative materials on various health- related topics are available. The Health Services Office may be reached at extension 3202. In the event of a medical emergency in the Nurse’s absence, contact Security by calling the switchboard operator.

Sexual Harassment Policy Sexual harassment is against the law and a violation of the non-discriminatory policy of Columbia-Greene Community College. Harassment on the basis of sex is a violation of federal law, including Section 703 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. It is also a violation of New York State’s human rights law. Sexual harassment, like harassment, based on race, color, national origin, or religion, will not be condoned by Columbia-Greene Community College whether it occurs in our educational programs or at our workplace. For more information see the Student Handbook.

Crime Statistics Columbia-Greene Community College complies with the United States Department of Education, Title 20 of the U.S. Code

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Financial Aid

Financial aid is available to qualified students • Be matriculated in an approved program at Columbia-Greene Community College (C- of study and be in good academic GCC). Financial aid is considered any grant, standing scholarship, loan, or employment Verification Procedures opportunity with the purpose of assisting students with educationally related expenses. The College will comply with all verification Financial aid at C-GCC is awarded on the requirements as required in the current year basis of student need and the availability of U.S. Department of Education Verification funds. Funds are limited so students are Guide. If an application has been selected for encouraged to submit the Free Application verification, no disbursement for any Title IV for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon program will be given until verification has after October 1 as possible. Financial aid been completed. funding comes primarily from four sources, the Federal government, State government, Deadline Dates for Verification colleges and universities, and private All applicants for whom the College has organizations. Descriptions of the aid received a valid Student Aid Report (SAR or programs, eligibility requirements, ISIR) while the student was enrolled must application procedures, and award amounts submit all required documentation by the are summarized on the following pages. deadline date. The deadline date for Students wishing to be considered for completing the verification process is Aug. assistance from aid programs administered 31, at the end of each academic year, or no by C-GCC must complete a Free Application later than 120 days after the student’s last day for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA School of enrollment, whichever is earlier. Any Code 006789) annually. The FAFSA may be applicant who does not complete the completed online at www.fafsa.gov. New verification process by the deadline date will York State residents who complete their forfeit all right to payment. FAFSA online will also have the opportunity to complete their Express TAP Application Notification to Student of Required (TAP School Code 2038) online in the same Documentation of Verification session (to apply for a TAP award). When a student’s financial aid application General Financial Aid Requirements indicates a need for verification, the student will be informed by mail in a timely manner To be eligible for financial aid a student must: what documentation is needed to satisfy the • Be a U.S. or eligible noncitizen verification requirements. Any student who • Have graduated from a high school in the does not respond to requests for U.S., or earned a High School documentation will be contacted and Equivalency Diploma (TASC or GED), informed about the appropriate deadlines for or passed federal approved “Ability to verification and the consequences of failing Benefit” test as defined by the to complete the verification process. commissioner of the State Education Department Degree Applicable Credit Hours Students can only receive federal and state aid for courses that count toward their degree

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program. Tuition bills will NOT reflect If a student has financial need, this need can financial aid credits for courses that are not be filled with grants, federal work study, degree applicable. Students should review scholarships and subsidized Federal Direct their schedule and tuition bills very carefully Loans, depending on the student's eligibility. for any discrepancies relating to courses and Students who have little or no financial need financial aid. can receive grants and scholarships for which they are eligible. However, they may have High School Completion Status limited or no eligibility for subsidized Certain federal aid applicants are now Federal Direct Loans. These students, in most required to verify their high school cases, would qualify for unsubsidized completion status (i.e., high school diploma, Federal Direct Loan funds. You can get High School Equivalency Diploma (TASC or further information on the EFC formula by GED) or homeschool). College policy contacting the U.S. Department of Education requires that students must submit at 1-800- 4FEDAID or from their website at appropriate documentation to the www.studentaid.ed.gov Admission's Office to prove their status. The Financial Aid Office must review these Cost of Attendance documents prior to awarding federal financial These figures are provided for estimating aid. Additional documentation from the expenses as individual student costs will vary student may be required. and change. Figures will not be finalized until passage of the state, counties and college Financial Need and Expected Family budgets (late spring or early summer). The Contribution estimated cost of attendance (COA) at C- Financial aid from most of the major federal GCC for full time students who are NYS programs is based on financial need (except residents for 2020-2021 is as follows (these for unsubsidized Federal Direct Stafford and amounts are based on 2019-2020 costs and PLUS loans). When you apply for federal are subject to change). student aid, using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Estimated Costs for information you provide is used in a formula Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 established and approved by the Department Full Time Students Estimated Costs of Education called Federal Methodology Tuition & Fees $5,256 (FM). The formula calculates your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). This is the Home Maintenance $10,000 amount that you and your family will be Books & Supplies $1,600 expected to have available to contribute to your education. If your EFC is below an Transportation $1,800 amount set by the federal government, you Personal Expenses $1,800 should be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, assuming you meet all other eligibility Estimated Costs $20,456 requirements. Your EFC is also used in an equation to determine how much funding you may need to attend school. The financial Aid Office subtracts your EFC from your cost of attendance. Cost of Attendance - EFC = Estimated Financial Need to Attend School.

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Federal Financial Aid Programs enrolled full-time for both the fall and spring semesters, you’ll likely receive Federal Pell Grant $1,000 in the fall and $1,000 in the spring. The Federal Pell Grant is awarded to eligible However, under certain circumstances, you full and part-time undergraduate students. may be eligible to receive an additional The amount of the award is determined by the $1,000 in the summer semester (resulting in student’s financial need. The Federal Pell your receiving 150% of your original Grant may be used for any college related award). expenses and, as a grant, does not have to be repaid (unless the student stops attending Federal Supplemental Educational classes and it is determined that the student Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) has been overpaid). Students who have This Federal grant is awarded to eligible full already completed their first baccalaureate and part-time undergraduate students. The (four-year) degree are ineligible to receive a amount of the award is determined by the Federal Pell Grant. student’s financial need, and by the amount All students may receive Pell grants for up to of funding available to the College. FSEOG 12 semesters, measured by percentage of may be used for any college-related expenses Scheduled Award(s) disbursed (“Lifetime and, as a grant, does not have to be repaid Eligibility Used,” or “LEU” field in COD up (unless the student stops attending classes to 600%). Award Schedule: Federal Pell and it is determined that the student has been Grant awards for the 2021-2022 academic overpaid). year range from $672 to $6,495. The amount Application Procedures: Eligibility for of the award will be affected by the (EFC) FSEOG is automatically determined for all Expected Family Contribution, student’s cost students who complete the Free Application of attendance and enrollment status. for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Application Procedures: Complete the Free Selection of Recipients and Allocation of Application for Federal Student Aid Awards: To be eligible for FSEOG, the (FAFSA) annually and submit the application student must: (1) be in exceptional financial for processing. After the application has been need determined by the Expected Family processed, the student will receive a Student Contribution (EFC) (2) be matriculated in an Aid Report (SAR). Based on the SAR eligible degree program (3) not owe any information, the Financial Aid Office will refunds from the Federal Pell Grant or any determine the student’s eligibility for Federal other award program, and (4) the student student aid. Once the award is determined, must not be in default on any student loan. the Federal Pell Grant will be credited to the Award Schedule: Awards range from $100 student’s account and will be disbursed to $1,000 depending upon the student’s according to the College’s disbursement financial need, the availability of FSEOG policy. funds at C-GCC, and the amount of any other financial aid. Year-Round Federal Pell Grants In certain situations, an eligible student can Federal College Work Study Programs receive up to 150 percent of his or her (FCWS) scheduled Pell Grant award for an award The Federal College Work-Study Program is year. For example, if you are eligible for a financed by federal & institutional funds. $2,000 Pell Grant for the award year and are This program gives the student the

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opportunity to pay for part of his/her educational expenses after Repayment educational expenses by working a part-time begins 60 days after the loan is disbursed. job either on- or off-campus. Application Procedures: Eligibility for the Application Procedures: Eligibility for Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized FCWS is determined for all students who loans is automatically determined for all complete the FAFSA, indicate an interest in students who complete the Free Application Work-Study, and complete a work study for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If the contract. student chooses to borrow a loan, he/she must submit a Federal Direct Student Loan Selection of Recipients and Allocation of Application. The student will be required to Awards: In order for a student to be eligible sign an online master promissory note and for FCWS, the student must be matriculated, complete an online entrance interview as part enrolled at least half time in an eligible of the application. The forms can be found at degree program and demonstrate financial https://studentaid.gov. need. Financial need is determined by the information provided on the student’s Selection of Recipients and Allocation of FAFSA. The college makes employment Awards: To be eligible for a Federal Direct reasonably available to all eligible students. Loan, the student must: (1) be a U.S. citizen In the event that more students are eligible for or permanent resident alien; (2) be enrolled in FCWS than there are funds and/or positions at least six degree-applicable credit hours and available, preference is given to students on a be matriculated in an eligible degree first-come, first-served basis. Students may program; and (3) not owe any refunds from only work for ONE department at a time. the Federal Pell Grant or any other award program and must not be in default on any William D. Ford Direct Loan Program student loan. Direct Stafford Loans are a way for the Loan Schedule: A first-year undergraduate student to borrow money from the student (defined as less than 30 Degree hours Department of Education to help finance earned) may borrow up to $3,500 per year. his/her education. The student may authorize Eligibility increases to $4,500 for students the college to use loan proceeds to pay for defined as second-year students (30+ earned college charges, and balances will be degree hours). Students may qualify for refunded to the student to be used for other additional unsubsidized federal direct educational expenses. There are three types Stafford funds depending on their of Direct Student Loans: dependency status. An undergraduate may • Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans – A borrow up to an aggregate limit of $31,000 or Subsidized loan is based on financial $57,500 if the student is considered need. Interest will be deferred while the independent for federal financial aid student is in college. purposes. C-GCC is required to delay the first • Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan – An disbursement of all federal loans for first- Unsubsidized loan is not based on time freshman borrowers until the 31st day of financial need. Interest starts accruing at the term. the time the loan is disbursed and Repayment Terms: The interest rate for the continues until it is paid in full. Federal Direct Subsidized Loan program is • Direct Parent PLUS loan – A PLUS loan fixed at 3.73 percent. The interest rate for the is for parent(s) of eligible dependent Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan program is students to assist with their child’s fixed at 3.73 percent. The interest rate for the

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Federal Direct PLUS Loan is fixed at 6.28 you are seeking the Public Service Loan percent. Additionally, all Federal Direct Forgiveness plan. Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans • Income-Contingent Repayment Plan is borrowers are charged an origination fee of the payments will be lesser of 20 percent 1.057 percent. Direct PLUS borrowers are of discretionary income and recalculated charged a 4.236 percent origination fee. each year. Selection of Recipients and Allocation of The Direct Loan Servicing Center will be Awards: To be eligible for a Federal Direct responsible for maintaining the student’s loan Loan, the student must: (1) be a U.S. citizen account and repayments. It is the student’s or permanent resident alien; (2) be enrolled in responsibility to maintain contact with that at least six degree-applicable credit hours and agency. The student will receive information be matriculated in an eligible degree at both the entrance and exit interviews. program; and (3) not owe any refunds from Rights and Responsibilities of Recipients: the Federal Pell Grant or any other award The student must continue to make program and must not be in default on any satisfactory academic progress in his/her student loan. program. The student must not owe any There are several different ways to repay a refunds from the Federal Pell Grant or any Federal Direct Loan: other award program and must not be in default on any student loan. The student must • A standard repayment plan has a fixed monthly repayment amount for a fixed be enrolled in degree-applicable credit hours period of time, usually 10 years. and continue to attend classes regularly. • An extended repayment plan has a lower Title IV Disbursement Policy Federal Pell fixed monthly payment amount, and loan Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational repayment can be extended beyond the Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and Direct usual ten years. Students • A graduated repayment plan usually After tuition and other charges (such as Café begins with lower monthly payments, and Cash, bookstore, day care and emergency payment amounts increase at specified loans) due to Columbia-Greene Community times. Payments may be for the usual ten- College are deducted, the remaining financial year period, or they may be extended aid will be refunded to the student. beyond 10 years. • An income-based repayment plan sets an New York State Financial Aid annual repayment amount based on the borrower’s income after leaving school. New York State Tuition Assistance The loan is repaid over an extended Program (TAP) (School Code – 2038) period of time, not to exceed 25 years. • Pay as you Earn Repayment Plan (PAYE) TAP is a New York State grant program has a maximum monthly payment of 10 available to qualified New York State percent of discretionary income and are residents who attend an approved recalculated each year. postsecondary institution within the State on • Revised Pay as you Earn (REPAYE) has a full-time basis. Eligibility is based on the a maximum monthly payment of 10 family’s New York State taxable income. percent of your discretionary income and Awards will range from a minimum of $500 are recalculated each year. Good option if per year to a maximum of the annual cost of tuition or $5000 whichever is less. Students and families will initiate the TAP application

53 Columbia-Greene Community College 2021-2022 Catalog process by completing the Free Application New York State Satisfactory Academic for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The New Progress York State Higher Education Services New York State academic standards require Corporation (HESC) administers the TAP that a student complete a certain number of program. TAP is a grant and does not have to credits each term an award is received, accrue be repaid. New York State TAP requires a degree credit at specified levels, and maintain minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point a certain grade point average. The specific average after a student has received 4 requirements, however, are based on the payments. number of state awards received, no matter at what institution, as outlined in the chart below. An Aid for Part-time Study or part- time summer TAP award counts as one-half of a TAP award

Academic Requirements for the New York State Programs

Program: Associate Degree Semester Based Program Chart – applies to non-remedial students first receiving aid in 2010-11 and thereafter: Before being certified for this TAP Payment 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th You must have completed (passed or failed) this 0 6 6 9 9 12 many credits since your last TAP payment* You must have accrued at least this many credits 0 6 15 27 39 51 since your last TAP payment* With at least this cumulative grade point average 0 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.0 *Grades A, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D, F, S, or U constitute completed credits.

TAP Payments • To retain eligibility for a TAP award or scholarship, a student must maintain • TAP payments are limited to three years good academic standing as determined by (6 payments) for students enrolled in a the college. two-year associate program. • If, after completing one associate degree, • Payment and any TAP award or students pursue a second associate scholarship can only be made after a degree, they may be eligible for TAP if student begins classes and is matriculated the second degree program is entirely full time in an approved program. new subject matter with the student • Students may not repeat a course in which taking 12 credits of required course work a grade of D or better was achieved. in the new program. It is strongly Students may not repeat a course for recommended to check with the TAP which credit was already granted. certifying officer in the Registrar’s Office • Transfer students must submit all regarding the use of TAP funds for a academic transcripts for credit second associate degree. evaluation.

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TAP (with ADA) from $100 to $1000. A separate APTS application is required along with a signed Education Law section 661(d) (4) provides copy of the NYS tax return. that for students who are disabled as defined by the Americans with Disability Act of New York State Part-Time Scholarship 1990, “the full-time attendance requirement (PTS) is eliminated. Such disabled students may be in part-time attendance, as defined by the The New York State Part-time Scholarship commissioner in order to be eligible to (PTS) Award Program provides tuition receive payments. . .” awards to students attending a SUNY or CUNY community college who are enrolled According to section 145-2.1(a)(4) of the in at least 6 but less than 12 credits each term. Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, for a student with a disability, Eligibility: “part-time study or attendance shall mean In order to apply a student must be a resident enrollment for at least three but less than 12 of NYS and have resided in NYS for 12 semester hours per semester or the continuous months prior to the beginning of equivalent, or at least two but less than eight the term; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non- semester hours per quarter.” ADA Part-Time citizen; have graduated from high school in TAP recipients must meet all TAP eligibility the United States, earned a high school requirements. Prior to the 2015-16 academic equivalency diploma, or passed a federally year, good academic standing was approved “Ability to Benefit” test as defined determined using the same satisfactory by the Commissioner of the State Education academic progress standard used for Aid for Department; be matriculated in an approved Part-Time Study – that was, for each ADA undergraduate program at a SUNY or CUNY Part-Time TAP award, a recipient had two community college; be enrolled in at least six semesters to meet the progress standard. but less than 12 credits per term; maintain a Beginning with the 2015-16 academic year, cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or for ADA students who received their first higher; be in a non-default status on a student state award during the 2010-11 academic loan made under any NYS or federal year and thereafter and who are enrolled less education loan program or repayment of any than full-time, good academic standing will NYS award; and be in compliance with the be determined using new SAP standards terms of any service condition imposed by a which does not modify the requirements for NYS award. A recipient of a PTS Award will disabled students, but aligns them to be receive an award that covers the cost of six equivalent with those required of full-time credit hours or $1,500 per term, whichever is students. less, at a SUNY or CUNY community college. Recipients will be selected and New York State Aid for Part Time Study prioritized based on financial need. Financial (APTS) need is established in the year the award is The APTS grant program provides funding first granted and is determined by the for students who are attending college on a applicant’s federal Expected Family part-time basis (3-11 degree applicable Contribution as reflected on the applicant’s credits per term). At C-GCC this grant is federal student aid report. A lower Expected awarded to students who have a 2.00 Family Contribution demonstrates evidence cumulative grade point average and earned a of greater financial need. minimum of 6 credits. APTS awards range

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The Excelsior Scholarship • New York State Aid to Native Americans New York’s tuition-free degree program, the • New York State Volunteer Recruitment Excelsior Scholarship, is the first of its kind Service Scholarship in the nation. Even as higher education Veteran’s Benefits: U. S. Department of becomes more necessary for an individual to Veterans Affairs (VA) Educational Benefits succeed, the cost to attain a college degree is Eligible veterans and their dependents are rising beyond what most families can afford. entitled to receive monthly educational Eligibility: benefits for full- or part-time study under the In order to apply, students must: Be residents provision of several different veteran of New York State. Plan to attend a SUNY or programs. They are as follows: CUNY two- or four-year degree program and Type: take 30 credits per year and make progress • Chapter 30 Montgomery G.I. Bill – towards graduation. Continue to maintain Active Duty good academic standing and be on track to graduate on time with an associate degree in • Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation two years or a bachelor’s degree in four • Chapter 32 Post-Vietnam Era Veterans’ years. Educational Assistance Program • Chapter 33 Post-9/11 G.I. Bill How it Works: • Chapter 35 Survivors’ and Dependents’ Covers full tuition for eligible SUNY and Educational Assistance Program CUNY students. Up to $5,500, minus • Chapter 1606 Montgomery G.I. Bill amounts received for TAP, Pell or other • Selected Reserves awards: A credit from the SUNY/CUNY school will cover the difference. • Chapter 1607 Reserve Educational Assistance Program Other New York State Scholarship • VRAP Veterans Retaining Assistance Programs Program (Subject to availability and program expiration date) New York State offers several scholarships to students with specific criteria. Listed are Application Procedures: The U.S. several scholarship opportunities available to Department of Veterans Affairs website New York State students. Please refer to New describes the various VA education York State Higher Education Services programs, eligibility, and benefit rates. Corporation’s website www.hesc.org for Applicants may file an online application details. through the website: http://gibill.va.gov. Applicants will receive a Certificate of • New York State World Trade Center Eligibility that must be submitted to the Memorial Scholarship college VA Certifying Official for • Awards for Children of Veterans certification of benefits. • Memorial Scholarships for Families of Deceased Firefighters, Volunteer Other Assistance Firefighters, Police Officers, • Peace Officers and Emergency Service Book Deferrals Workers Students who will be receiving financial • Persian Gulf Veterans Tuition Awards assistance from scholarships, grants or loans • Vietnam Veterans Tuition Awards may be eligible for credit at the College Store

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for books and supplies after classes begin. Contact the Financial Aid Office for more Overall Percentage of Minimum information. Attempted Overall GPA Credit Credits Required Emergency Loans Hours Earned The Jan Riss/Betty Elliott Emergency Loan Fund was established in 1998 by the C-GCC 1-20 0% 1.0 Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. By establishing this fund, Phi Theta Kappa assists students 21-35 30% 1.50 experiencing short-term financial difficulties. Small short-term loans (not to exceed $150 36-50 40% 1.90 per student) will be made for emergency/crisis situations only. Additional 51-60 50% 2.0 documentation may be required; contact the Financial Aid Office for more information. 61-75 60% 2.0

Café Cash 76-85 70% 2.0 Students with verifiable financial aid awards 86-100 75% 2.0 from grants, loans and scholarships that are greater than the cost of tuition, fees and books Timing of Evaluations and Evaluation may elect to have an authorized amount Process disbursed directly to a Cafe Cash Card from Chartwells. Contact the Financial Aid Office The college will measure academic progress for more information. at the end of each term in which Title IV aid is awarded to students (i.e., fall, spring, Federal Student Aid Satisfactory summer). Academic progress will be Academic Progress measured for all students, both matriculated and non-matriculated, who are registered in Satisfactory Academic Progress Status: the term being reviewed. Evaluation of Students who meet or exceed the minimum progress will occur shortly after final grades cumulative qualitative and quantitative are posted by the Records & Registration requirements will be considered to be Office. Notices of ineligibility will be sent to maintaining satisfactory academic progress. students from the college. At the time of Unsatisfactory Academic Progress Status: evaluation, grades listed as I (incomplete), F Students who measure below the minimum (failure), W (withdrawal), IP (in progress) cumulative qualitative and/or quantitative will be considered attempted and unearned. If requirements will be placed on Financial Aid a student’s academic record is changed after warning for one semester with the benefit of the evaluation, the student must submit a aid. written request to the director of financial aid for re-evaluation of the ineligibility determination. The most common situation leading to such a request is the successful resolution of “incomplete” or “late” grades. For a grade change or course completion to be considered in the academic progress calculation, the coursework leading to the

57 Columbia-Greene Community College 2021-2022 Catalog grade change must be completed prior to the Building. Complete documentation of the first day of classes in the effective term. circumstances that led to the academic difficulty must be submitted as part of the Additionally, the maximum timeframe appeal process. Appeals are due by noon on evaluation will be completed at the end of the first day of classes in the effective term. each term. If at the time of evaluation, the Students receiving a waiver of academic student has attempted less than 150 percent standing requirements and students in good of the course work required for his/her academic standing who receive a waiver of program, the student will be considered academic progress requirements will be eligible under the maximum time frame placed in satisfactory academic progress for standard for Title IV aid for the following the effective term only. This is considered the term. If, however, the student has exceeded student's financial aid probationary period. the maximum number of attempted credit Students will then be required to meet hours for his/her program, the student will no academic standing and academic progress longer be eligible for federal financial aid requirements at the end of the effective term programs (grants or loans) for any future term and in all subsequent terms. in the program. Appeal for Maximum Timeframe (150 Regaining Eligibility for Federal Student Percent Waiver) - A student may appeal Aid their ineligibility for federal Title IV aid due A student who loses eligibility for federal to reaching the 150% maximum timeframe. student aid due to unsatisfactory academic Appeals must be made in writing to the progress may regain eligibility by director of financial aid by noon on the first successfully completing credit courses such day of classes in the effective term. The that the student meets the requirements of the 150% waiver can be found online at satisfactory academic progress policy www.sunycgcc.edu/financial-aid/applying- standards. Such courses taken at C-GCC for-aid/financial-aid-forms/. must be funded without benefit of Title IV student aid and under no circumstances will Appeal of Federal Aid Ineligibility aid be paid retroactively for those courses Decision once eligibility has been re-established. If Appeal for Unsatisfactory Academic these courses are completed at C-GCC during Progress Status - A determination of the fall, spring or summer term, the student's ineligibility for federal student aid may be academic progress will automatically be appealed based on mitigating circumstances measured at the end of the term. which occurred in the reviewed term. A mitigating circumstance is defined as an Enrollment Status and Repeat exceptional or unusual event beyond the Coursework student's direct control, which contributed to A student must be enrolled at least half-time or caused the academic difficulty. Examples to receive aid from Federal Direct and PLUS of mitigating circumstances may include a loan programs and Federal Work Study student becoming very ill or seriously (FWS). The Pell Grant does not require half- injured, or a death in the student's immediate time enrollment; however, enrollment status family. An appeal of the ineligibility decision does affect the amount of Pell Grant a student may be made through the college's financial receives. Half-time enrollment is defined as aid waiver process, which begins in the being enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per Financial Aid Office, located in the Main semester. Full-time enrollment is defined as

58 Columbia-Greene Community College 2021-2022 Catalog being enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per history must be reviewed by the Financial semester. Aid Office to determine federal aid eligibility. The Financial Aid Office must Enrollment status can include repetition of a determine if there were valid reasons for the previously passed course one time only. The unusual enrollment history by reviewing repetition cannot be due to the student failing enrollment, college transcripts and financial other coursework. For this purpose, passed aid history. Additional documentation from means any grade higher than an “F”, the student regarding failure to earn academic regardless of any school or program policy credit will be required. The Financial Aid requiring a higher qualitative grade or Office must document the approval or denial measure to have been considered to have of continued federal aid eligibility. The passed the course. Below are two scenarios in decision is final and cannot be appealed to the which a student can receive federal aid for Department of Education. Students who are repeat coursework: identified with unusual enrollment history • If a student receives an F or W grade, they must also complete an Identity and Statement can repeat the course with the benefit of of Educational Purpose. federal aid until the course is passed with a grade of D or better. Identity and Statement of Educational • If a student passes a course with an A, B, Purpose C or D grade, they can repeat that course Certain federal aid applicants are now ONE time only. required to verify their identities and Please note: Satisfactory Academic Progress resubmit a Statement of Education Purpose, and 150% rules apply. The highest grade is as was originally provided as part of the calculated in Grade Point Average. FAFSA submission. Withdrawals do not count as a retake for the The student must appear in person at C-GCC course. College policy states a student can only repeat a course two times, unless an to verify his or her identity by presenting exception is approved by the student’s valid government-issued photo identification academic department. (ID), such as, but not limited to, a driver’s license, other state-issued ID, or passport. Important: A student CANNOT receive The college will maintain a copy of the federal aid for repeating a previously passed student’s photo ID that is annotated with the course due to the student failing other date it was received and the name of the coursework. Example: Student is taking a official at the college authorized to collect the series of courses (this is common in Health student’s ID. Students may also provide this Science programs). Student passes a statement via postal mail with an original course(s) early in the series but then fails a notarized signature and a copy of valid subsequent course. Student may choose (or government- issued photo identification. be required by the academic department) to repeat the previously passed course(s) in the Return of Title IV Aid: Under the Higher series. The repeat of the previously passed Education Amendments of 1998, Federal course(s), will NOT count in enrollment student aid (Pell, FSEOG, and Federal status for federal student aid. Student Loans) must be recalculated for students who withdraw from or stop Unusual Enrollment History attending all their courses before completing at least 60% of the term. This calculation is Students identified by the U.S. Department of required under the Return of Title IV Aid Education as having unusual enrollment

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regulation. Class attendance is monitored Curriculum Changes and Second Degrees throughout each term. If a student changes curriculum or graduates Official Withdrawals: If a student officially and requests a second degree, the transcript withdraws from all courses before will be evaluated to determine what portion completing at least 60% of the term, federal of the requirements for that curriculum has financial aid will be recalculated based on the been satisfied. student’s withdrawal date. After a graduation check has been completed, The student’s recalculated aid will be based a new count of credits attempted will be on the percentage of time completed in the determined based on the credits completed term. that satisfy requirements in the new curriculum. For example, if a student has Unofficial Withdrawals: If a student does attempted 60 credits but only 30 earned not formally withdraw from all courses but credits will satisfy requirements in the new stops attending before completing at least curriculum, the count of the attempted credits 60% of the term, the student is considered will be reset from 60 to 30. The student will unofficially withdrawn from the College and have a new maximum of 60 additional credits the aid will be recalculated under the Return to complete the new curriculum. of Title IV Aid regulation. In the case of an unofficial withdrawal, the Withdraw/Drop effective date of withdrawal will be the last Financial aid recipients who decide to date of documented attendance. If a student withdraw or drop from a course should first officially or unofficially withdraws after the speak to their academic advisors, the end of the college’s refund period, the student Financial Aid Office, and Records and is liable for all tuition and fees, even if the Registration Office. student’s financial aid is decreased. If the student’s financial aid previously covered the Columbia-Greene Community bill, but no longer covers it after the Return Foundation Award Programs of Title IV Aid calculation, the student will be expected to pay the outstanding tuition and The C-GCC Foundation is a nonprofit New fees. Further, if the student receives a York State corporation organized and disbursement of financial aid, and the Return operated exclusively for educational and of Title IV Aid calculation shows that the cultural purposes to develop and foster student was not entitled to the funds, the scholarship and charitable activities. The student will be billed for the funds, and the foundation administers general and academic overpayment information will be forwarded scholarships that have been made available to the U.S. Department of Education. It will by contributions, gifts, and bequests. be the student’s responsibility to repay the The Foundation is headed by a board of funds before being eligible to receive any directors comprised of community leaders further federal student aid, even if the student who oversee the holding, investing, attends another college. This overpayment managing, and awarding of foundation will appear on the Student Aid Report (SAR) assets. The availability of awards is based on until the overpayment is repaid. money raised and the disposition of funds is at the sole discretion of the board of directors.

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For further information contact Joan Koweek 5. The scholarship must be used the fall at 828-4181, extension 3727 or email at semester immediately following the [email protected]. student’s high school graduation. If the student needs to defer this scholarship for The C-GCC Presidential Scholarships are one semester, the decision to do so will be funded through the foundation and are at the discretion of the board of directors awarded based on the following guidelines: of the C-GCC Foundation. Only first- Presidential Scholarship Guidelines time college attendees may apply for the spring semester. 1. Applicants must submit a scholarship application form by the first day of 6. Scholarship recipients must complete at classes to be considered for the next least 12 semester hours of work by the academic year. No applications will be end of their first semester at C-GCC to accepted after the first week of classes. continue eligibility for the second Admission scholarships and financial aid semester and hold a minimum GPA of 2.5 forms will not be accepted after the first to continue eligibility for the second week of classes. semester. 2. Scholarships will be awarded to 7. The Presidential Scholarship will be graduating students residing in Columbia renewed for the third semester students or Greene Counties or applying from high who have maintained a 3.25 GPA at the schools in the Columbia-Greene end of the second semester and have Counselors Association. Applicants must completed at least 12 C-GCC credit hours graduate with an average of 90% or each semester. higher. Early Admittance students are 8. Disciplinary sanction will cause eligible the first semester of their revocation of the scholarship. sophomore year only. Early Admittance 9. The disposition of all scholarships students must have entered C-GCC from remains the prerogative of the board of high school with a 90% average or directors of the C-GCC Foundation. higher. The student must then have a GPA of 3.25 with a minimum of 12 10. Students must be enrolled consecutive credits each semester for their first year semesters in order to maintain eligibility. attending C-GCC. Home schooled students must be 17 years old and have a Nursing Scholarships SAT score of 1350 or higher to be eligible General Nursing Scholarships: available to for a Presidential Scholarship award of students in NU 101, 102, 201, and 202 who $800.00 per semester. reside in Columbia or Greene County. 3. Students earning valedictory or salutatory Students are selected according to highest rank in their graduation class will be GPA. Number of scholarships awarded is offered full-tuition scholarships up to 17 based on available funds. credits. The Royce Forgham Hudson Lodge #7 F. & 4. The recipient must be a full-time A.M. Memorial Nursing Scholarship: Two matriculated student with a minimum of $1000 scholarships are available to NU 201 12 C-GCC credit hours per semester and students who reside in Columbia County, be in attendance on the college’s census demonstrate financial need, and the ability to date. succeed in the nursing program. Students

61 Columbia-Greene Community College 2021-2022 Catalog may submit a letter of application by October process. Applications meeting criteria will be 1. Selection is made by the nursing faculty. forwarded to the donor, who will interview the candidates and select three recipients. Home Bureau Scholarship: One $500 scholarship is available to a student in NU Eleanor & Herman Abel Nursing 102 who resides in Columbia County, is a Scholarships: Up to ten awards equal to U.S. citizen, documents financial need, and tuition for two semesters available to has an anticipated GPA of 2.5 or higher by Columbia County students who are eligible the end of NU 102. Applications are available to enter NU 201 and demonstrate financial in the nursing department. need. Selected by nursing faculty in May. Paul Kellner Nursing Scholarships: for two Other Scholarships semesters are available to students who have completed NU 102 and plan to work at Information on other scholarships that are Columbia Memorial Hospital upon available may be found by calling the graduation. Students must demonstrate Foundation Office at 518.828.4181, financial need and ability to succeed in the extension 3727. nursing profession. Application and reference form are part of the application

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Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees are established by the C- Residents of Columbia and Greene Counties GCC Board of Trustees and are subject to can show proof of residency at the Bursar’s change as deemed necessary. Payment in full Office to complete the process for a is required by the date specified on the bill. Certificate of Residence but, in some in- stances may be required to go to their County Payment and/or financial aid award is a valid Treasurer’s Office. Residents of all other commitment of intent to attend C-GCC. NYS counties must obtain a Certificate of Students who do not pay their accounts in full Residence from the county in which they by the due date indicated on their bill may be reside. New York State residents who have dropped from classes for non-payment and lived in more than one county during the past will not be able to re-register until full six months must submit a Certificate of payment is made. Students who withdraw, Residence from each county in which they officially or unofficially, are 100% liable for have resided. all tuition and fees. To help students manage their educational Refunds expenses, C-GCC offers an automatic Students may be eligible to receive a refund payment plan through NELNET Business from financial aid or tuition overpayment. A Solutions as a convenient option to pay refund occurs when payments and credits on tuition and fees. This is a semester-based a student account exceed tuition, fees and payment plan and students can easily enroll other charges. The date of refund depends on each semester through their student accounts the date of the billing adjustment or financial on Banner Self-Service. For more aid disbursement. Students are encouraged to information contact the Bursar’s Office or monitor their accounts on Banner Self- visit your Banner Student Account. Service to check the status of charges, payments, financial aid disbursements, and Residency refunds. To qualify for the New York State resident Financial aid awards will be applied to tuition rate, a student must currently live in student accounts in the order in which they New York State and have lived within the are received. If the posting of a financial aid state continuously for a period of at least one award results in a credit balance, a refund will year. A student must also be a U.S. citizen, a be issued within 14 days of the aid posting. permanent resident or have valid immigrant status. To qualify for the in-state tuition rate, If a student becomes ineligible for financial a student must submit a Certificate of aid, all balances due to the reduction or loss Residence annually. Per New York State of financial aid funds, are the responsibility Education Law, Certificates of Residence can of the student. be obtained no sooner than 60 days prior to the start of classes and no later than 30 days Delinquent Accounts after the start of classes. Students who fail to Students will be billed monthly from the time submit a Certificate of Residence within this they register until the time their bill is paid in time frame are responsible for paying the full. If full payment is not received, the non-resident tuition rate. College may assign any outstanding balance to a collection agency. The student will be responsible for payment of all attorney’s fees,

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reasonable collection fees and/or costs and other charges necessary for collection of any amount not paid when due. The College may have such default information forwarded to credit-reporting agencies. The college reserves the right to withhold the transcript of students who owe funds to the College and deny permission to register for a subsequent semester until the balance is paid in full.

Veteran's Tuition Deferrals In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679 subsection (e), this school adopts the following additional provisions for any students using U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 G.I. Bill® (Ch. 33) or Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the institution is pending from the VA. Columbia-Greene Community College will not: • Prevent or delay the student’s enrollment; • Assess a late penalty fee to the student; • Require the student to secure alternative or additional funding; • Deny the student access to any resources available to other students who have satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the institution, including but not limited to access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities. However, to qualify for this provision, such students will be required to: • Produce the Certificate of Eligibility by the first day of class; • Provide written request to be certified.

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Schedule of Tuition and Fees TUITION AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. FULL-TIME STUDENTS: 12+ SEMESTER HOURS PER SEMESTER Tuition – New York State Residents ...... $2,484.00 per semester Tuition – Nonresidents ...... 4,968.00 per semester Student Activities Fee ...... 132.00 per semester Student Health Fee ...... 12.00 per semester Student Technology Fee ...... 180.00 per semester PART-TIME STUDENTS: LESS THAN 12 SEMESTER HOURS PER SEMESTER Tuition – New York State Residents ...... 207.00 per semester hour Tuition – Nonresidents ...... 414.00 per semester hour Student Activities Fee ...... 12.00 per semester hour Student Health Fee ...... 1.00 per semester hour Student Technology Fee ...... 15.00 per semester hour ADDITIONAL FEES: Course Fee: Art ...... 25.00 Course Fee: Automotive Technology ...... 50.00 Course Fee: Construction Technology (CC 101, CC 105, CC 107, CC 109, CC 111, CC 114, CC 119) ...... 50.00 Course Fee: National Criminal Justice Study (CJ 298) ...... 300.00 Course Fee: Dance ...... 10.00 Course Fee: First Aid and Safety (HE 201) ...... 25.00 Course Fee: Lab Science ...... 25.00 Course Fee: Medical Assisting (AH 106) ...... 50.00 Course Fee: Medical Assisting (AH 108, AH 109, AH 207, AH 208) ...... 25.00 Course Fee: Nursing ...... 285.00 Course Fee: Theater ...... 10.00 Automotive Technology Uniform Fee ...... 125.00 Credit for Life Experience/Portfolio Fee (per semester hour) ...... 30.00 Departmental Challenge Exam Fee ...... 25.00 External Exam Fee ...... 25.00 Locker Fee (per semester) ...... 5.00 Nursing Challenge Exam Fee ...... 135.00 Nursing/Medical Assisting Malpractice Insurance (per year) ...... 20.00 Official Transcript Fee (first 15 copies) ...... 0.00 Official Transcript Fee (each transcript over 15) ...... 5.00 Returned Check Fee ...... 15.00 ESTIMATED OTHER EXPENSES (ANNUAL) Books and Supplies ...... 1,600.00 Room and Board ...... 7,000.00 Other Personal Expenses...... 900.00 Transportation ...... 1,800.00 The above figures are generally considered to be the maximum in each category.

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Refund Policy Students who officially drop or withdraw from the College may be eligible for a tuition adjustment. Tuition is refundable according to the following schedule for both full- and part-time students. The adjustment is determined by the date of the drop. Federal aid recipients who withdraw completely before completing 60% of the semester will be subject to the federal government’s Return of Title IV Aid regulation (see Financial Aid section). Students who unofficially withdraw, in part or whole, are 100% liable for all tuition and fees.

Refund Policy for Courses 15 Weeks in Duration Course Dropped: Refund: Before the first day of the term TUITION & FEES 100% During the first week of the term TUITION ONLY 75% During the second week of the term TUITION ONLY 50% During the third week of the term TUITION ONLY 25% After the third week of the term NO REFUND 0%

Refund Policy for Courses 9 - 14 Weeks in Duration Course Dropped: Refund: Before the first day of the term TUITION & FEES 100% During the first week of the term TUITION ONLY 60% During the second week of the term TUITION ONLY 30% During the third week of the term NO REFUND 0% After the third week of the term NO REFUND 0%

Refund Policy for Courses 1 - 8 Weeks in Duration Course Dropped: Refund: Before the first day of the term TUITION & FEES 100% During the first week of the term TUITION ONLY 25% After the first week of the term NO REFUND 0%

Important Notes: • Any student who registers for a class and is reported as never attending the class, will be dropped for non-attendance AND incur a 25% tuition (plus fees) liability. • Refund calculations are based on the start date of the term.

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Federal Financial Aid Refund Policy for Total Withdrawals The Higher Education Amendments of 1998 require colleges to recalculate Federal Title IV Aid (PELL, SEOG, and all Stafford Loans) eligibility for recipients who withdraw from or stop attending all of their courses before completing at least 60% of the semester. Students are now only eligible for a percentage of federal aid earned up to the 60% point of the semester. Class attendance rosters are reviewed each semester and recalculations are performed accordingly. Official Withdrawals: Students who follow the college’s formal withdrawal procedures and totally withdraw before completing 60% of the semester will have their federal aid eligibility recalculated using the date of withdrawal on file in the Registrar’s Office. For example, students who complete 20% of the semester will be eligible for 20% of their federal aid. Unofficial Withdrawals: Students who stop attending and do not formally withdraw before completing 60% of the semester will be considered unofficially withdrawn and subject to a Federal Title IV Aid recalculation. The college will use the 50% point in the semester to calculate eligibility for aid for unofficial withdrawals. Tuition Liability: Students who officially or unofficially withdraw after the college’s refund period has ended are responsible for any unpaid tuition and fees even if their financial aid is decreased. Students subject to Federal Title IV Aid recalculations are responsible for any remaining unpaid tuition and fee balances resulting from the recalculation. Additionally, if the student received a disbursement of federal financial aid, and a federal Title IV recalculation results in their not being eligible for all or a portion of the funds dispersed, the student will be billed for the outstanding funds.

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Degree and Certificate Requirements

Responsibility for meeting the requirements 4. A 2.0 cumulative grade point average or for a degree or a certificate rests with the better. student. 5. Completion of a minimum of 60 semester hours as required in a degree program or Application for Graduation 30 semester hours as required in a Students who are planning to graduate must certificate program. Physical education apply for graduation. To qualify for courses are not considered part of the graduation, the student must be a current minimum number of semester hours. matriculated student. Students who are 6. Students who entered the college without planning to graduate should speak to their a high school diploma or High School advisor when registering for their last Equivalency Diploma (TASC or GED) semester to ensure their course selections must apply to the New York State meet degree requirements. Education Department for the equivalency Graduation is based on the successful diploma concurrently with applying for completion of all requirements as listed for the the college degree. Forms may be program in which the student is matriculated. obtained in the Office of Records and Any change in meeting degree requirements Registration. must be approved by the Vice President and 7. Payment (or satisfactory adjustment) of all Dean of Academic Affairs before the student college fees and satisfaction of all other registers for the final semester. Any change in obligations. Matriculation is terminated the recommended program for a curriculum on graduation. Students returning to needs the approval of the student’s academic continue in another degree or certificate advisor. program must reapply to that new Students who have completed the curriculum and satisfy the above requirements of an associate degree and have requirements. also completed the requirements for a certificate degree, may concurrently apply to Graduation with Honors or High Honors graduate in both degrees. A student who attains a cumulative grade To qualify for graduation, a student must have point average of 3.5 will graduate with fulfilled all college requirements and have honors. A student who attains a cumulative achieved the following: GPA of 3.75 will graduate with high honors. 1. Apply for graduation in the Office of Degree and Certificate Programs Records and Registration. As part of the State University of New York, 2. Be a currently enrolled matriculated C-GCC is authorized to award four associate student or readmitted student for the degrees and certificates. Listed below are the purpose of graduation. institutional degree requirements on file with 3. Completion at Columbia-Greene the New York State Education Department Community College of at least half of the and the State University of New York. All required semester hours of course work students must meet these degree requirements, for a degree or certificate, unless which cannot be waived. Any additional concurrently receiving two degrees.

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requirements are noted at the beginning of Associate in Science each program/certificate description. Designed primarily to serve students in science or professionally related transfer Institutional Degree Requirements programs leading to the Bachelor of Science degree although may be used for certain Associate in Arts occupationally oriented curricula. Designed primarily for transfer programs 1. Minimum number of semester hours: 61 leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree. semester hours. 1. Minimum number of semester hours: 61 2. Liberal Arts requirements: 30 semester 2. Liberal Arts requirements: 45 semester hours. hours A minimum of 30 semester hours must be A minimum of 45 semester hours must be distributed among the following three distributed among the following areas of areas of study: study: a. Humanities – must include EN 101 a. Humanities – must include EN 101 and EN 102 and EN 102 b. Social sciences b. Social Science c. Lab sciences and mathematics (not c. Lab sciences and mathematics (not MA 105 or MA 114) – at least one in MA 105 or MA 114) -at least one of each area each area 3. Program requirements: 31 semester hours. d. A minimum of 3 semester hours must A minimum of 31 semester hours are be earned in mathematics and a considered free electives and may be minimum of 3 semester hours must be earned in any field(s) of study at the earned in a lab science. A minimum of college. 12 semester hours must be earned in 4. CE 101 College Experience: one semester each: Humanities and Social Science hour. See Course Description for further areas and the remaining 15 semester information. hours must be earned in these liberal arts areas. 5. Minimum academic average: a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better. 3. Program requirements: 16 semester hours. A minimum of 12 semester hours are Associate in Applied Science considered free electives and may be earned in any field(s) of study at the Designed primarily for occupationally college. oriented curricula but may be appropriate to transfer to certain types of specialized 4. CE 101 College Experience: one semester baccalaureate programs. hour. See Course Description for further information. 1. Minimum number of semester hours: 61 semester hours. 5. Minimum academic average: a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better. 2. Liberal Arts requirements: 21 semester hours.

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A minimum of 21 semester hours must be public and private four-year colleges and completed according to the following universities throughout New York State and distribution. nationwide. Students can also transfer into specialized technical and allied health a. EN 101 and EN 102 or EN 105 – 6 programs at other two-year colleges. semester hours Many transfer agreements exist with four-year b. Humanities elective – 3 semester hours colleges. c. Social sciences – 6 semester hours 1. To guarantee maximum transferability of d. Science – 3 semester hours courses, students should begin early and e. Mathematics – 3 semester hours be proactive in researching transfer opportunities. 3. Program requirements: 40 semester hours 2. Students anticipating transfer should A minimum of 40 semester hours are pursue a program compatible with the considered free electives and may be requirements of the transfer college or earned in any field(s) of study at the institution. college. 3. Individual assistance in preparing for 4. CE 101 College Experience: one semester transfer is available in Advising, Career & hour. See Course Description for further Transfer Services. information. Students transferring to a SUNY college or 5. Minimum academic average: a cumulative university should complete a minimum of one grade point average of 2.0 or better course in 7 of the 10 Knowledge and Skill areas in the SUNY General Education Associate in Occupational Studies requirements. See the key below for the Designed for occupationally oriented listing. curricula. A student entering this program is not planning to transfer into a baccalaureate program but is preparing to enter a career field on completion of the degree. Minimum academic average: a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better.

Certificate Programs Designed for occupationally oriented curricula. Completion of certificate programs typically leads directly to employment. Minimum academic average: a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better.

Transfer Opportunities Columbia-Greene Community College students who want to further their education have almost limitless transfer options. Graduates of C-GCC are accepted at both

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Key to SUNY General Education Natural Sciences Requirements BI 101 General Biology Students planning to transfer to a SUNY BI 103 General Ecology college or university should complete a BI 112 Human Biology I minimum of one course in 7 of the 10 BI 113 Environmental Studies Knowledge and Skill areas from the following BI 119 River Ecology C-GCC courses: BI 125 Plant Identification BI 130 Anatomy & Physiology American History BI 140 Biodiversity HI 103 U.S. History 1492- 1865 BI 214 Advanced Microbiological HI 104 U.S. History 1865-Present Laboratory Techniques HI 108 History of the Hudson Valley* BI 218 Conservation Limnology HI 125 U.S. Environmental History* CH 101 General Chemistry I HI 219 Women in U.S. History* CH 105 Intro Chemistry HI 221 American Civil War GE 101 Physical Geology PX 101 College Physics I Basic Communications PX 103 University Physics I EN 101 Composition SC 141 Forensic Science SC 143 Astronomy and Culture Foreign Language SC 150 Fundamentals of Agribusiness FR 101 French I Other World Civilizations FR 102 French II IT 101 Italian I CO 205 Intercultural Communications IT 102 Italian II EN 235 Latin American Literature SA 101 Spanish I HI 120 History of Modern Middle East SA 102 Spanish II HI 127 History of Latin America SN 101 Sign Language I HI 220 History of Arab/Israeli Conflict SN 102 Sign Language II HI 265 History of Modern China HI 266 History of Japan Humanities PL 103 Philosophy of Eastern Religion CO 120 Foundations of Contemporary PS 104 Contemporary Global Issues Communication Social Sciences EN 102 Composition & Literature EN 216 Women in Literature EC 101 Macroeconomics EC 102 Microeconomics Mathematics MA 113 Statistics for the Behavioral MA 102 Statistics Sciences MA 103 Business Mathematics PY 101 General Psychology MA 110 College Algebra PY 104 Psychology for Business MA 111 Precalculus PY 106 Psychology of Effectiveness MA 113 Statistics for the Behavioral PY 201 Lifespan Development Sciences PY 203 Social Psychology MA 117 Algebra and Trigonometry PY 205 Child and Adolescence MA 122 Calculus I Psychology PY 215 Theories of Personality PS 101 American Government

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PS 104 Contemporary Global Issues colleges and has established a long tradition of SL 113 Research Methods for the helping students customize their academic Behavioral Sciences programs to maximize their transfer potential. SL 150 Leadership Theory and Practice Research, goal setting, and smart decision SO 101 Intro to Sociology making is the key to transfer success. Students SO 102 Social Problems are encouraged to speak with an advisor about SO 207 Criminology transfer early in their college career. SO 250 Environment and Society SUNY The Arts The State University of New York is one of AR 107 Visual Arts 2-D the largest and most comprehensive university AR 108 Visual Arts 3-D systems in the world. Columbia-Greene AR 116 Art History: Pre-history to 14C students enjoy a partnership with the other 63 AR 117 Art History: 14C to Present colleges and universities that emphasizes AR 118 Figure Drawing student mobility from campus to campus. AR 119 Basic Drawing Further student mobility information can be AR 140 Computer Graphics found online at: AR 145 Motion Graphics AR 205 3-D Graphics and Animation www.suny.edu/transfer DA 101 Dance I Top 5 SUNY Colleges MU 101 Intro to Music MU 103 History of Jazz • SUNY University at Albany MU 104 History of Rock Music • SUNY New Paltz TH 102 Acting I • SUNY Empire State College TH 110 Intro to Theater • SUNY Oneonta • SUNY Delhi Western Civilization HI 101 Western Civilization 13,000 Top 5 Private Colleges BCE – 1517 CE • The Sage College HI 102 Western Civilization 1517- • The College of Saint Rose present • Maria College * For students scoring 85 or above on the NYS • Marist College Regents Exam in American History • Excelsior College

Transfer Opportunities/Articulation Top 5 Non-Traditional Colleges Agreements • SUNY Empire State College There are countless possibilities for • Excelsior College Columbia-Greene students who want to • Marist College (Adult Completion transfer to other colleges. Students transfer to Program) public and private colleges and universities in • Franklin University New York State and throughout the country. • CUNY online Baccalaureate They transfer to both traditional and non- Presented here are a small number of the many traditional adult oriented programs depending agreements established between Columbia- on their needs and priorities in life. Advising, Greene and four-year colleges and Career & Transfer Services at Columbia- universities. If the college you are interested Greene has developed partnerships with many in isn’t listed, be sure to see one of our transfer

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advisors in the Advising, Career & Transfer speak with a transfer counselor, contact Office, Room 112, to assist you in developing Advising, Career & Transfer , Room 112. a solid transfer strategy. Further Education and Employment Transfer Articulation Agreements Outcomes Measures • Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Each year C-GCC surveys all of its graduates Sciences to collect information regarding their • Burlington College educational and employment status one year • Cazenovia College after graduation. The most recent survey of • College of Technology Delhi graduates reported the following outcomes: • College of Saint Rose • Dominican College Further Education • Excelsior College Forty percent of C-GCC graduates continued • Franklin University their education on a full-time basis • Hartwick College immediately after graduating. Sixty percent of • Maria College those graduates went on to attend a senior • Marist College institution in the State University of New • Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts York system, while thirty percent went on to • Morrisville State College attend private colleges and universities within • New York University the state. Ten percent continued their • Rochester Institute of Technology education out of state. • Russell Sage College Employment • Sage College of Albany • SUNY Buffalo Fifty-five percent of associate and certificate • SUNY Canton graduates were employed immediately after • SUNY Cobleskill graduation. • SUNY Empire State College Over ninety-five percent of nursing graduates • SUNY Upstate Medical University found employment as registered nurses • SUNY Polytechnic Institute immediately after graduation, with an average • SUNY New Paltz starting salary of $52,170. • University at Albany • University of Delaware Course Delivery Modalities • Virginia State University Admission to an Internet or Hybrid class requires the ability to begin EN 101 and, when Non-Traditional Degrees applicable, the achievement of a score of 75 or Columbia-Greene Community College enjoys higher on the reading placement test. a cooperative relationship with several Reasonable accommodations are available if a bachelor's degree-granting colleges and student has a qualified disability. For further universities that offer alternatives for information, contact the Office of obtaining a bachelor’s degree. These are Accessibility Services by e-mail at designed to provide maximum flexibility in [email protected] or call 518.828.4181, earning credits through a combination of extension 3437. evening, part-time, Internet, and experiential learning. For more information and/or to

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On-Campus All of the direct instruction occurs face-to- face while on campus

Hybrid Course content is delivered through a combination of online as well as face-to-face instruction

Hyflex Offers students the flexibility to attend class either on campus, remotely via live webcast, or as an online learner who may access course materials and lectures at their discretion.

Online/Internet (Asynchronous) Online, but not live, or at the same time/place. All of the course content is delivered online under time delay. There is no live video.

Remote (Synchronous) All of the direct instruction occurs in real time through live video.

Remote (Combined Synchronous/Asynchronous) All of the direct instruction combines both synchronous and asynchronous online delivery.

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Academic Divisions

Division of Arts and Humanities Kristen Isabelle and Michael Phippen, Co-Chairpersons

Division of Business and Technology Joseph Scampoli, Chairperson

Division of Natural Sciences Melissa Boles, Chairperson

Division of Nursing Dawn Wrigley, Chairperson

Division of Social Sciences Barbara Shaffer, Chairperson

Division of Technical Professions Nicole Childrose and Marc Gilbert, Co-Chairpersons

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Degree and Certificate Programs

Registered Programs These programs and certificates have been approved by the State University of New York and are registered with the New York State Education Department. Enrollment in other-than-registered- programs or certificates may jeopardize a student’s eligibility for certain financial aid awards.

Certificates Designed for students wanting to attain a high level of proficiency in skills for specific occupations. These programs can usually be completed by a full-time student in one year and are offered to enhance the employment opportunities of students who may be unable to undertake the degree programs or who seek specialized training.

Micro-Credentials Micro-credentials differ from a traditional associate degree or certificate in that they are offered in shorter or more flexible timespans and tend to be more narrowly focused. All C-GCC Micro- credentials include a capstone experience along with either non-credit or credit-bearing educational experiences. Upon completion, students will earn a digital badge, which serves to verify, validate, and attest that they have achieved specific skills and/or competencies. CIP CGCC Program Title Degree Code Code 47.0604 Automotive Technology A.A.S. 0524 47.0604 Automotive Technology A.O.S. 0525 47.0604 Automotive Technology Certificate 1733 52.0302 Business – Accounting A.A.S. 0630 52.0302 Accounting Studies Certificate 0903 52.0101 Business (Online Delivery) A.A.S. 2539 52.0201 Business – Business Administration A.S. 0671 52.0201 Business – Business Administration A.A.S. 0632 11.0701 Computer Science A.S. 0532 11.0103 Information Technology A.A.S. 0581 11.0803 Computer Graphics and Design Certificate 1334 46.0415 Construction Technology/Preservation Carpentry Certificate 2694 43.0103 Criminal Justice A.A.S. 0640 43.0103 Criminal Justice A.A. 1100 43.0403 Cyber Security/Digital Forensics A.S. 2730 24.0199 Education (Liberal Arts & Science) Biology (Childhood) A.S. 1614

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24.0199 Education (Liberal Arts & Science) Mathematics A.S. 1614 (Childhood) 24.0199 Education (Liberal Arts & Science) English (Childhood) A.A. 1613 24.0199 Education (Liberal Arts & Science) History (Childhood) A.A. 1612 24.0199 Education (Liberal Arts & Science) Biology A.S. 1633 (Adolescence) 24.0199 Education (Liberal Arts & Science) Mathematics A.S. 1639 (Adolescence) 24.0199 Education (Liberal Arts & Science) Chemistry A.S. 1634 (Adolescence) 24.0199 Education (Liberal Arts & Science) English A.A. 1636 (Adolescence) 24.0199 Education (Liberal Arts & Science) Social Studies A.A. 1640 (Adolescence) 03.0103 Environmental Studies A.S. 1016 50.0702 Fine Arts A.A. 0664 44.0000 Human Services A.S. 1175 24.0102 Individual Studies A.A. 0687 24.0102 Individual Studies A.A.S. 0688 24.0102 Individual Studies A.S. 0689 24.0102 Individual Studies A.O.S. 0683 Automotive Technology Concentration 24.0102 Individual Studies A.O.S. 0684 Business/Accounting Concentration 24.0102 Individual Studies A.O.S. 0685 Computer Science Concentration 24.0102 Individual Studies A.O.S. 0686 Construction Technology Concentration 24.0103 Liberal Arts and Science – Humanities A.A. 0201 24.0103 Liberal Arts and Science – Humanities A.A. 0203 Communication Concentration 24.0103 Liberal Arts and Science – Humanities A.A. 0202 Digital Design Concentration 24.0103 Liberal Arts and Science – Social Science A.A. 0212 24.0103 Liberal Arts and Science – Social Science A.A. 0214 History Concentration

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24.0103 Liberal Arts and Science – Social Science A.A. 0213 Psychology Concentration 24.0101 Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science A.S. 0645 51.0801 Medical Assisting A.A.S. 1967 51.0716 Medical Office Assistant Certificate 1797 51.3801 Nursing A.S. 0622 13.1501 Teaching Assistant Certificate 1330 35.0103 Workplace Professionalism Micro-Credential Micro- Credential

Key to Course Electives

AR Art Business Electives CO Communications All courses with the following prefixes: DA Dance AC Accounting EN English BU Business* FR French CI Computer Information HU Humanities CS 134 Computer and Informatics IT Italian Science I MU Music CS 125 Web Page Authoring PL Philosophy CS 203 Database Concepts SA Spanish EC Economics SN Sign Language TH Theater MA 103 Business Mathematics MK Marketing PY 104 Psychology for Business Mathematics/Science Electives SL 115 Conflict Resolution: Theory All courses with the following prefixes: and Practice AH 202 Pharmacology * BU 129 – Restricted BU Elective for BI Biology AAS/Certificates only CH Chemistry Computer Information Electives GE 101 Physical Geology MA Mathematics (except MA 105 CI Computer Information & MA 114 unless otherwise MK 160 Introduction to Digital noted in programs) Marketing PX Physics SC Science Computer Science Electives CS Computer Science Social Science Electives Note: CI courses are not approved as All courses with the following prefixes: computer science electives for Computer Science A.S. majors. CD Chemical Dependency CJ 102 Introduction to Criminal Humanities Electives Justice All courses with the following prefixes: CJ 114 Corrections: Institutional and

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Community CJ 115 American Policing CJ 150 Terrorism and Homeland Security CJ 211 Substantive Criminal Law CJ 212 Procedural Criminal Law EC Economics ED Education HI History HS Human Services PS Political Science PY Psychology SL Social Science SO Sociology

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Automotive Technology

Automotive Technology, with its highly trained and certified professional faculty, is dedicated to instructing students in the operation, diagnosis and repair of the complex systems of the modern automobile. The Automotive Technology programs are accredited by: Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation 13505 Dulles Technology Drive Herndon, VA 20171 (703) 713-0100

Automotive Technology offers one certificate tools. See the C-GCC web site for a list of and three degree options designed to prepare tools. the student for a career in this field. Within the NOTE: Only students matriculated in degree options the student may pursue an Automotive Technology are allowed to take Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) or an courses with the “AU” prefix. Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) degree. Automotive Technology Requirements: A.A.S. The student may also choose Subaru University This program prepares students for immediate (Subaru-U), which provides students training in employment upon graduation. Subaru specific technology. 1. Minimum requirements for admission into The student may also choose Toyota TECS this program are 12th-grade reading Elite, which provides students training in (readiness to begin EN 101-Composition) Toyota and Lexus specific technology. and competency in mathematics fundamentals. C-GCC also offers a college-based program. This general program provides training in the 2. All students must complete the repair of many different vehicles and systems Automotive Work Study Courses which leads to employment at new car (Internships) before graduation. dealerships, independent repair facilities, and 3. Students must obtain a 2.0 GPA to fleet repair operations. graduate. NOTE: Students are required to attend an Automotive Technology Requirements: A.O.S. information session for acceptance into the Automotive program. The Associate in Occupational Studies degree is designed for the student who wants NOTE: All students taking Automotive concentrated skills in the automotive area, Technology courses are required to attend with a minimum general education mandatory orientation sessions. Students will requirement. This program is designed for be given the date of the orientation session at immediate employment after graduation and the time of registration, or they may contact is not intended for transfer. the Automotive Technology Department by phone or email. 1. Minimum requirements for admission into this program are 12th-grade reading NOTE: All students attending automotive (readiness to begin EN 101-Composition) courses are required to have a basic set of hand

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and competency in mathematics fundamentals. 2. All students must complete the Automotive Internship Work Study Courses before graduation. 3. Students must obtain a 2.0 GPA to graduate. Automotive Technology Requirements: Certificate 1. This one-year certificate program is designed to provide entry-level skills for those students interested in immediate employment in this trade area. 2. Minimum requirements for admission into this program are 12th-grade reading (readiness to begin EN 101 Composition) and competency in mathematics fundamentals. 3. Students must obtain a 2.0 GPA to graduate.

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Automotive Technology (A.A.S.) College Based

Curriculum Code: 0524 Competency in mathematics fundamentals is Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 73 required. PROGRAM GOALS: LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS This program trains students in the repair of 21 Semester Hours the modern vehicle without focusing on one EN 101 Composition 3 specific manufacturer. It is a general program EN 102 Composition and Literature that allows graduates the opportunity to work or at specific dealerships, independent repair EN 105 Technical Writing 3 centers, or fleet repair facilities. HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 • Interpret automotive contextual SC ELE Science Elective 3 information to determine appropriate SL ELE Social Science Electives 6 service actions. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS • Collect and analyze printed and electronic 52 Semester Hours vehicle data to correctly identify a system failure. AU 117 Gas and Diesel Engines 4 • Apply mathematical principles as they AU 128 Introduction to Automotive relate to the automotive industry. Repair 4 • Evaluate digital oscilloscope graphing for AU 129 Basic Heating, Ventilation and Air the purpose of diagnostic philosophy. Conditioning (HVAC) 3 AU 130 Basic Steering, Suspension • Interact effectively in a diverse automotive environment. and Brakes 4 AU 131 Work Study I 2 • Ability to work independently on e- AU 132 Electricity and Electronics 4 learning modules and research papers to AU 134 Engine Performance 6 successful completion. AU 203 Advanced Automotive • Analyze data and formulate an effective Operations 4 repair philosophy. AU 211 Manual Transmissions and • Clearly articulate in an automotive Drivelines 4 environment the specific diagnostic and AU 212 Automotive Diagnostics 4 repair process. AU 213 Automatic Transmissions ACADEMIC PREPARATION: and Transaxles 4 It is highly recommended that the following AU 215 Body Electrical and Electronics 3 criteria be met to begin this program, and it is AU 231 Work Study II 2 REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: CE 101 College Experience 1 HE 201 First Aid and Safety 3 12th-grade reading level is required. Placement test scores must indicate readiness Minimum Credits 73 to begin EN 101-Composition.

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SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester AU 128 Introduction to Automotive AU 117 Gas and Diesel Engines 4 Repair 4 AU 134 Engine Performance 6 AU 129 Basic Heating, Ventilation AU 203 Advanced Automotive and Air Conditioning 3 Operations 4 AU 130 Basic Steering, Suspension EN 101 Composition 3 and Brakes 4 HE 201 First Aid and Safety 3 AU 132 Electricity and Electronics 4 Total 20 CE 101 College Experience 1 Total 16

Summer AU 131 Work Study I 2

3rd Semester 4th Semester AU 211 Manual Transmissions and AU 212 Automotive Diagnostics 4 Drivelines 4 AU 213 Automatic Transmissions AU 215 Body Electrical and Electronics 3 and Transaxles 4 EN 102 Composition and Literature HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 or SC ELE Science Elective 3 EN 105 Technical Writing 3 SL ELE Social Sciences Elective 3 MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 Total 17 SL ELE Social Science Elective 3 Total 16

Summer AU 231 Work Study II 2

Career Opportunities: Dealership technician, repair shop owner, automotive component re-builder, parts department manager, service equipment representative, fleet technician.

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Automotive Technology (A.O.S.)

Curriculum Code: 0525 LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61 0 Semester Hours PROGRAM GOALS: PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS This program trains students in the repair of 61 Semester Hours the modern automobile without focusing on one specific manufacturer. It is a general AU 117 Gas and Diesel Engines 4 program, allowing graduates the opportunity AU 128 Introduction to to work at specific dealerships, independent Automotive Repair 4 repair centers, and/or fleet repair facilities. AU 129 Basic Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) 3 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: AU 130 Basic Steering, Suspension • Interpret automotive contextual and Brakes 4 information to determine appropriate AU 131 Work Study I 2 service actions. AU 132 Electricity and Electronics 4 • Collect and analyze printed and electronic AU 134 Engine Performance 6 vehicle data to correctly identify a system AU 203 Advanced Automotive failure. Operations 4 • Apply mathematical principles as they AU 211 Manual Transmissions relate to the automotive industry. and Drivelines 4 • Evaluate digital oscilloscope graphing for AU 212 Automotive Diagnostics 4 the purpose of diagnostic philosophy. AU 213 Automatic Transmissions • Interact effectively in a diverse and Transaxles 4 automotive environment. AU 215 Body Electrical and Electronics 3 • Ability to work independently on e- learning modules and research papers to AU 231 Work Study II 2 successful completion. CE 101 College Experience 1 EN 101 Composition 3 • Analyze data and formulate an effective GN ELE General Elective 3 repair philosophy. HE 201 First Aid and Safety 3 • Clearly articulate in an automotive MA 103 Business Mathematics 3 environment the specific diagnostic and repair process. Minimum Credits 61 ACADEMIC PREPARATION: It is highly recommended that the following criteria be met to begin this program, and it is REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: 12th-grade reading level is required. Placement test scores must indicate readiness to begin EN 101-Composition. Competency in mathematics fundamentals is required.

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SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester AU 128 Introduction to Automotive AU 117 Gas and Diesel Engines 4 Repair 4 AU 134 Engine Performance 6 AU 129 Basic Heating, Ventilation AU 203 Advanced Automotive and Air Conditioning 3 Operations 4 AU 130 Basic Steering, Suspension Total 14 and Brakes 4 AU 132 Electricity and Electronics 4 Summer CE 101 College Experience 1 AU 131 Work Study I 2 Total 16

3rd Semester 4th Semester AU 211 Manual Transmissions and AU 212 Automotive Diagnostics 4 Drivelines 4 AU 213 Automatic Transmissions and AU 215 Body Electrical and Electronics 3 Transaxles 4 EN 101 Composition 3 GN ELE General Elective 3 HE 201 First Aid and Safety 3 MA 103 Business Mathematics 3 Total 13 Total 14

Summer AU 231 Work Study II 2

Career Opportunities: Repair shop owner, automotive technician or component re-builder, fleet repair, parts department manager.

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Automotive Technology (Certificate)

Curriculum Code: 1733 AU 117 Gas and Diesel Engines 4 Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 32 AU 128 Introduction to Automotive Repair 4 PROGRAM GOALS: AU 129 Basic Heating, Ventilation and This certificate is designed to provide entry- Air Conditioning 3 level skills for those students interested in AU 130 Basic Steering, Suspension immediate employment in this trade area. This and Brakes 4 program is the first year of the two-year AU 132 Electricity and Electronics 4 degree option. AU 134 Engine Performance 6 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: AU 203 Advanced Automotive Operations • Interpret automotive contextual 4 information to determine appropriate HE 201 First Aid and Safety 3 service actions. Minimum Credits 32 • Collect and analyze printed and electronic vehicle data to correctly identify a system failure. • Apply mathematical principles as they relate to the automotive industry. • Evaluate digital oscilloscope graphing for the purpose of diagnostic philosophy. • Interact effectively in a diverse automotive environment. • Ability to work independently on e- learning modules and research papers to successful completion. • Analyze data and formulate an effective repair philosophy. • Clearly articulate in an automotive environment the specific diagnostic and repair process. ACADEMIC PREPARATION: 12th-grade reading level is required. Placement test scores must indicate readiness to begin EN 101-Composition. Competency in mathematics fundamentals is required. LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS 0 Semester Hours PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 32 Semester Hours

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Automotive Technology (Certificate)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester AU 128 Introduction to Automotive Repair AU 117 Gas and Diesel Engines 4 4 AU 134 Engine Performance 6 AU 129 Basic Heating, Ventilation AU 203 Advanced Automotive and Air Conditioning 3 Operations 4 AU 130 Basic Steering, Suspension HE 201 First Aid and Safety 3 and Brakes 4 Total 17 AU 132 Electricity and Electronics 4 Total 15

Career Opportunities: Dealership Technician, Independent and Fleet Repair, Service Equipment Representative, Parts Department Counterperson or Owner.

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Business – Accounting (A.A.S.)

Curriculum Code: 0630 LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61 21 Semester Hours PROGRAM GOALS: EN 101 Composition 3 This program prepares students for entry into EN 102 Composition and Literature the accounting profession at a or paraprofessional level. Graduates have found EN 105 Technical Writing 3 jobs as management trainees in wholesaling, HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 retailing, private industry, government, and MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 financial institutions. SC ELE Science Elective 3 SL ELE Social Science Electives 6 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Demonstrate an ability to utilize generally PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS accepted introductory accounting 40 Semester Hours principles. AC 101 Financial Accounting 3 • Efficiently utilize current technology in AC 102 Managerial Accounting 3 accounting activities. AC 116 QuickBooks 3 • Adhere to ethical guidelines governing the BU ELE Business Electives 6 conduct of accountants. BU 103 Foundations of Business 3 • Demonstrate proficiency in written and BU 105 Business Communications 3 oral communication. BU 150 Financial Planning 3 • Demonstrate an understanding of business BU 209 Business Professional operations including management, Development 2 economic principles, and finance. BU 220 Business Ethics 3 ACADEMIC PREPARATION: CE 101 College Experience 1 CI 150 EXCEL 3 It is highly recommended that the following CS ELE Computer Science Elective criteria be met to begin this program, and it is or REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: CI ELE Computer Information Elective 3 12th-grade reading level is required. CP 101 Job Search Preparation 1 Placement test scores must indicate readiness GN ELE General Electives 3 to begin EN 101-Composition. Minimum Credits 61 Competency in mathematics fundamentals is required. Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is recommended.

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Business – Accounting (A.A.S.)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester AC 101 Financial Accounting 3 AC 102 Managerial Accounting 3 BU 103 Foundations of Business 3 BU 105 Business Communications 3 CE 101 College Experience 1 CS ELE Computer Science Elective CI 150 EXCEL 3 or EN 101 Composition 3 CI ELE Computer Information MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 Elective 3 EN 102 Composition and Literature Total 16 or 3rd Semester EN 105 Technical Writing 3 GN ELE General Elective 3 AC 116 QuickBooks 3 BU 150 Financial Planning 3 Total 15 BU 209 Business Professional 4th Semester Development 2 CP 101 Job Search Preparation 1 BU 220 Business Ethics 3 SC ELE Science Elective 3 BU ELE Business Elective 6 SL ELE Social Science Elective 3 HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 SL ELE Social Science Elective 3 Total 15 Total 15

Career Opportunities: Bookkeeper, full-charge bookkeeper, accounting technician, accounting associate, accounting clerk, accounts payable or receivable clerk, junior auditor or junior accountant, assistant office manager, assistant accounting clerk, junior clerk, cost accounting clerk, payroll clerk, and purchasing agent.

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Accounting Studies (Certificate) (Business)

Curriculum Code: 0903 LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 30 0 Semester Hours PROGRAM GOALS: PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS This program provides students with the basic 30 Semester Hours skills and knowledge for entry-level positions in accounting or business. Employment can be AC 101 Financial Accounting 3 found in business, private industry, AC 102 Managerial Accounting 3 government, and financial institutions. AC 116 QuickBooks 3 BU 103 Foundations of Business 3 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: BU 105 Business Communications 3 • Demonstrate an ability to utilize generally BU ELE Business Elective accepted introductory accounting or principles. CS ELE Computer Science Elective • Efficiently utilize current technology in or accounting activities. CI ELE Computer Information Elective 6 • Adhere to ethical guidelines governing the CI 105 Computer Applications 3 conduct of accountants. CI 150 EXCEL 3 • Demonstrate proficiency in written and MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 oral communication. Minimum Credits 30 ACADEMIC PREPARATION: 12th-grade reading level is required. Placement test scores must indicate readiness to begin EN 101-Composition. Competency in mathematics fundamentals is required: Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is recommended. Must be prepared to take CI 105 – Computer Applications. If not, CI 101 – Computer Essentials – is required for admission to the program.

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Accounting Studies (Certificate)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester AC 101 Financial Accounting 3 AC 102 Managerial Accounting 3 BU 103 Foundations of Business 3 AC 116 QuickBooks 3 CI 105 Computer Applications 3 BU 105 Business Communications 3 CI 150 EXCEL 3 BU ELE Business Elective MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 or CS ELE Computer Science Elective Total 15 or CI ELE Computer Information Elective 6 Total 15

Career Opportunities: Payroll clerk, bookkeeper, accounts receivable or payable clerk or trainee, purchaser trainee, office manager trainee or assistant.

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Business A.A.S. (Online Delivery)

Curriculum Code: 2539 EN 101 Composition 3 Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61 EN 105 Technical Writing 3 HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 PROGRAM GOALS: MA 103 Business Mathematics 3 The program has been designed to prepare a SC ELE Science Elective 3 student for employment or advancement in a SL ELE Social Science Electives 6 business or public sector environment. Students will show proficiency through on- PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS line class work, and successful completion of 40 Semester Hours a required internship experience, which will AC 101 Financial Accounting 3 be remotely administered with electronic log AC 116 QuickBooks 3 and status report submissions. Students will BU 103 Foundations of Business 3 be able to complete the 61 required credits of BU 105 Business Communications 3 this Business degree within four semesters BU 211 Business Experience Internship 3 with all required coursework offered in a fully BU 220 Business Ethics 3 online format. BU 230 Management 3 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: BU ELE Business Electives 6 • Apply management and market principles CE 101 College Experience 1 as necessary. CI 105 Computer Applications 3 • Use business related computer software CS 116 Contemporary Computer Concepts applications. 3 • Employ professional values, honesty, and HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 etiquette appropriate for the workplace. SL 115 Conflict Resolution 3 Minimum Credits 61 • Demonstrate an availability to utilize

generally accepted introductory accounting principles. • Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communications. ACADEMIC PREPARATION: To enter this degree a student must meet the required 12th-grade level. Placement test scores must indicate readiness to begin EN 101 - Composition. It is highly recommended that the following criteria be met to begin this program, and it is REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: Competency in Mathematics Fundamentals is required; Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is recommended. LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS 21 Semester Hours

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Business A.A.S. (Online Delivery)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester AC 101 Financial Accounting 3 AC 116 QuickBooks 3 BU 103 Foundations of Business 3 CI 105 Computer Applications 3 BU 105 Business Communications 3 EN 105 Technical Writing 3 CE 101 College Experience 1 HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 EN 101 English Composition 3 SL ELE Social Science Elective ** 3 SL ELE Social Science Elective** 3 Total 15 Total 16 4th Semester 3rd Semester BU 211 Business Experience Internship* 3 BU 220 Business Ethics 3 BU 230 Management 3 CS 116 Contemporary Computer Concepts BU ELE Business Electives*** 6 3 SL 115 Conflict Resolution 3 HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 Total 15 MA 103 Business Mathematics 3 SC ELE Science Elective 3 Total 15

* Approved business externship remotely administered with electronic log and status reporting.

** Economics recommended (EC 101, EC 102 or EC 104)

*** BU 203 International Business recommended

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Business – Business Administration (A.S.)

Curriculum Code: 0671 LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 62 31 Semester Hours PROGRAM GOALS: EC 101 Macroeconomics 3 This program prepares students for transfer to EN 101 Composition 3 complete work for a bachelor’s degree with EN 102 Composition and Literature 3 specialization in business administration or HU ELE Humanities Electives 6 accounting. MA ELE Mathematics Electives 7 SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: SL ELE Social Science Electives 6 • Demonstrate applications of basic management principles. • Demonstrate applications of accounting PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS principles. 31 Semester Hours • Demonstrate applications of business law. AC 101 Financial Accounting 3 • Demonstrate use of applications of AC 102 Managerial Accounting 3 computer technology. BU 103 Foundations of Business 3 ACADEMIC PREPARATION: BU 107 Business Law I 3 CE 101 College Experience 1 It is highly recommended that the following CS ELE Computer Elective Science criteria be met to begin this program, and it is or REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: CI ELE Computer Information 12th-grade reading level is required. Elective 3 Placement test scores must indicate readiness EC 102 Microeconomics 3 to begin EN 101-Composition. GN ELE General Electives 9 Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics MK 101 Principles of Marketing 3 is required. Minimum Credits 62

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Business – Business Administration (A.S.)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester AC 101 Financial Accounting 3 AC 102 Managerial Accounting 3 BU 103 Foundations of Business 3 BU 107 Business Law I 3 CE 101 College Experience 1 EN 102 Composition and Literature 3 EN 101 Composition 3 GN ELE General Elective 3 MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 MA ELE Mathematics Elective 4 MK 101 Principles of Marketing 3 Total 16 Total 16 4th Semester 3rd Semester EC 102 Microeconomics 3 CS ELE Computer Science Elective GN ELE General Electives 6 or HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 CI ELE Computer Information SL ELE Social Science Elective 3 Elective 3 Total 15 EC 101 Macroeconomics 3 HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3 SL ELE Social Science Elective 3 Total 15

Transfer opportunities include but are not limited to: University at Albany-SUNY, SUNY College of Technology at Utica/Rome, SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Brockport, Marist College, The College of St. Rose, Siena College, SUNY Empire State, Dominican College, SUNY Binghamton, SUNY Oswego, SUNY Plattsburgh, Pace University, LeMoyne College, Central Connecticut College, Johnson and Wales University, St. John Fisher, University of Arizona.

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Business – Business Administration (A.A.S.)

Curriculum Code: 0632 LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61 21 Semester Hours PROGRAM GOALS: EN 101 Composition 3 This program qualifies students for a wide EN 102 Composition and Literature range of entry-level positions in private or industry, business, and government. EN 105 Technical Writing 3 HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 • Demonstrate applications of basic SC ELE Science Elective 3 management and marketing principles. SL ELE Social Science Electives 6 • Demonstrate applications of accounting principles and maintaining business PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS records. 40 Semester Hours • Demonstrate applications of business law. AC 101 Financial Accounting 3 • Demonstrate use of applications of AC 102 Managerial Accounting 3 computer technology. BU 103 Foundations of Business 3 • Demonstrate proficiency in written and BU 105 Business Communications 3 oral communication. BU 107 Business Law I 3 ACADEMIC PREPARATION: BU 209 Business Professional Development 2 It is highly recommended that the following BU 230 Management 3 criteria be met to begin this program, and it is BU ELE Business Electives 6 REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: CE 101 College Experience 1 12th-grade reading level is required. CS ELE Computer Science Elective Placement test scores must indicate readiness or to begin EN 101-Composition. CI ELE Computer Information Elective 6 Competency in mathematics fundamentals is CP 101 Job Search Preparation 1 required: Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is GN ELE General Electives 3 recommended. MK 101 Principles of Marketing 3

Minimum Credits 61

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Business – Business Administration (A.A.S.)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester AC 101 Financial Accounting 3 AC 102 Managerial Accounting 3 BU 103 Foundations of Business 3 BU 107 Business Law I 3 CE 101 College Experience 1 BU ELE Business Elective 3 CS ELE Computer Science Elective EN 102 Composition and Literature or or CI ELE Computer Information EN 105 Technical Writing 3 Elective 3 MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 EN 101 Composition 3 Total 15 MK 101 Principles of Marketing 3 Total 16 4th Semester BU 230 Management 3 3rd Semester CS ELE Computer Science Elective BU 105 Business Communications 3 or BU ELE Business Electives 3 CI ELE Computer Information BU 209 Business Professional Elective 3 Development 2 GN ELE General Electives 3 CP 101 Job Search Preparation 1 HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 SC ELE Science Elective 3 SL ELE Social Science Elective 3 SL ELE Social Science Elective 3 Total 15 Total 15

Career Opportunities: Business management and management trainee in retail and wholesale organizations; banking, insurance, and other financial institutions; marketing, advertising, and sales; personnel and general management; customer service representative; production assistant; marketing research; account executive; special events assistant; front-end manager; office manager.

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Computer Graphics and Design (Certificate)

Curriculum Code: 1334 LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 30 0 Semester Hours PROGRAM GOALS: PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS This course of study provides students an 30 Semester Hours introduction to design vocabulary and concepts, developing observational and AR 107 Visual Arts 2-D 3 compositional skills, fostering development AR 118 Figure Drawing 3 of a creative attitude toward visual exploration AR 119 Basic Drawing 3 and problem solving. The program will AR 140 Computer Graphics 3 combine creative design with computer AR 145 Motion Graphics 3 graphics and ready students for a variety of AR 205 3-D Graphics and 3 design-related careers. Animation AR 240 Digital Imagery 3 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: AR 245 Web Page Design 3 • Demonstrate the ability to apply technical AR 250 Art for Game Design 3 computer graphics skills. CI 141 Desktop Publishing 3 • Demonstrate the ability to apply design Minimum Credits 30 and drawing abilities. • Demonstrate the ability to apply inventive and creative thinking. ACADEMIC PREPARATION: 12th-grade reading level is required. Placement test scores must indicate readiness to begin EN 101-Composition. Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is required. Competency in basic computer skills and knowledge.

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Computer Graphics and Design (Certificate)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester AR 107 Visual Arts 2-D 3 AR 118 Figure Drawing 3 AR 119 Basic Drawing 3 AR 240 Digital Imagery 3 AR 140 Computer Graphics 3 AR 245 Web Page Design 3 AR 145 Motion Graphics 3 AR 250 Art for Game Design 3 AR 205 3-D Graphics & Animation 3 CI 141 Desktop Publishing 3 Total 15 Total 15

Career Opportunities: Graphic design, animation, advertising, Web based publishing, commercial art.

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Computer Science (A.S.)

Curriculum Code: 0532 LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61 30 Semester Hours PROGRAM GOALS: EN 101 Composition 3 This program prepares students for transfer to EN 102 Composition and Literature 3 complete work for a bachelor’s degree in HU ELE Humanities Elective or computer science, computer information SL ELE Social Science Elective or systems, or related fields. SC ELE Science Elective or MA ELE Mathematics Electives 6 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: MA 111 Pre-Calculus 4 • Identify and demonstrate understanding of MA ELE Mathematics Elective 4 computer terminology. HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 • Recognize and analyze a problem to SC ELE Lab Science Elective 4 formulate and implement a solution. SL ELE Social Science Elective 3 • Demonstrate competency in the use of PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS contemporary technology. 31 Semester Hours • Write effectively and verbally CE 101 College Experience 1 communicate technically with clients and CS 134 Computer and Informatics peers. Science I 4 CS 154 JAVA Programming 3 ACADEMIC PREPARATION: CS 256 Computer Science II 4 It is highly recommended that the following CS ELE Computer Science Electives* 6 criteria be met to begin this program, and it is GN ELE General Electives 13 REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: Minimum Credits 61 12th-grade reading level is required. Placement test scores must indicate readiness to begin EN 101-Composition. Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is required.

* Note: It is important to consult with your advisor or transfer counselor to discuss the requirements of the transfer institution prior to registering for class.

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Computer Science (A.S.)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester CE 101 College Experience 1 CS 154 Java Programming 3 CS 134 Computer and Informatics GN ELE General Electives 3 Science I 4 EN 102 Composition and Literature 3 EN 101 Composition 3 MA 111 Pre-Calculus 4 HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 SL ELE Social Science Elective 3 MA ELE Math Elective 4 Total 16 Total 15 4th Semester 3rd Semester CS 256 Computer Science II 4 CS ELE Computer Science Elective **3 CS ELE Computer Science Elective** 3 GN ELE General Elective 6 GN ELE General Electives 4 HU ELE Humanities Elective HU ELE Humanities Elective or or SL ELE Social Science Elective SC ELE Science Elective or or MA ELE Mathematics Elective SL ELE Social Science Elective or or SC ELE Science Elective 3 MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 SC ELE Lab Science Elective 4 Total 14 Total 16

**AR 140, AR 205, AR 245, and AR 250 may be used as CS Electives. Students should consult with their advisor prior to the selection of these courses.

Transfer opportunities include, but are not limited to: SUNY Plattsburgh, SUNY Potsdam, Union College, SUNY College of Technology at Utica/Rome, SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Binghamton, SUNY Geneseo, University at Albany-SUNY, The College of St. Rose, Siena College, Marist College, SUNY Oneonta, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

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Cyber Security/Digital Forensics (A.S.)

Curriculum Code: 2730 Competency in basic computer skills and Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 64 knowledge. PROGRAM GOALS: LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS This curriculum prepares students for transfer 32 Semester Hours to complete work for a bachelor’s degree in cyber security, computer security, digital EN 101 Composition 3 forensics or related fields. EN 102 Composition and Literature 3 CJ 102 Introduction to PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: Criminal Justice 3 • Identify and demonstrate understanding HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 of computer terminology. HI 103 US History 1492-1865 • Describe the individual functions and or integrations of the components of the HI 104 US History 1865-present 3 criminal justice system: police, courts, MA 102 Statistics 3 and corrections. MA 110 College Algebra 4 • Recognize and analyze a problem to PY 101 General Psychology 3 formulate and implement a solution. SC 141 Forensic Science 4 • Demonstrate competency in the use of SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 contemporary technology. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS • Use research skills to locate, analyze, and 32 Semester Hours discuss contemporary principles of cyber security and computer forensics. CS 134 Computer and Informatics • Write effectively and verbally Science I 4 communicate technically with clients and CS 126 Introduction to peers. Cyber Security 3 • Articulate either orally or in writing, CS 156 Network Essentials 3 concepts or theories applicable to cyber CS 241 Computer Forensics 3 security or digital forensics. CS 235 Network Security 3 AC 101 Financial Accounting 3 ACADEMIC PREPARATION: AC 102 Managerial Accounting 3 It is highly recommended that the following CJ 212 Procedural Criminal Law 3 criteria be met to begin this program, and it is SO 207 Criminology 3 REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: HI 101 Western Civ. 13,000 BCE to 1517 CE 12th-grade reading level is required. or Placement test scores must indicate readiness HI 102 Western Civ. 1517 to present 3 CE 101 College Experience 1 to begin EN 101-Composition. Minimum Credits 64 Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is required.

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Cyber Security/Digital Forensics (A.S.)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester CE 101 College Experience 1 EN 102 Composition and Literature 3 EN 101 Composition 3 AC 102 Managerial Accounting 3 AC 101 Financial Accounting 3 MA 102 Statistics 3 CS 134 Computer and Informatics CS 126 Introduction to Cyber Security 3 Science I 4 SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 CJ 102 Introduction to Criminal Total Justice 3 15 PY 101 General Psychology 3 Total 4th Semester 17 CS 241 Computer Forensics 3 CS 235 Network Security 3 3rd Semester CJ 212 Procedural Criminal Law 3 MA 110 College Algebra 4 HI 103 US History 1492-1865 SO 207 Criminology 3 or CS 156 Network Essentials 3 HI 104 US History 1865-present 3 HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 HI 101 Western Civ. 13,000 BCE SC 141 Forensic Science 4 to 1517 CE or Total 17 HI 102 Western Civ. 1517 to present 3 Total 15

Transfer opportunities include but are not limited to: University at Albany-SUNY, Utica College and Excelsior College.

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Information Technology (A.A.S.)

Curriculum Code: 0581 LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 62 22 Semester Hours PROGRAM GOALS: EN 101 Composition 3 This program trains students as Information EN 102 Composition and Literature Technology specialists. Graduates will be or prepared for employment in the IT EN 105 Technical Writing 3 departments in retailing, banking, insurance, HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 education, health organizations, public MA 110 College Algebra 4 utilities, private industry, and government. SC ELE Science Elective 3 SL ELE Social Science Electives 6 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Identify and demonstrate understanding of PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS computer terminology. 40 Semester Hours • Recognize and analyze a problem to CE 101 College Experience 1 formulate and implement a solution. CI 105 Computer Applications 3 • Demonstrate competency in the use of CS 125 Web Authoring 3 contemporary technology. CS 134 Computer and Informatics Science • Write effectively and verbally I 4 communicate technically with clients and CS 156 Networking Essentials 3 peers. CS 203 Database Concepts 3 ACADEMIC PREPARATION: CS 205 Systems Analysis 3 It is highly recommended that the following CS 211 PC/Computer Hardware 3 criteria be met to begin this program, and it is CS ELE Computer Science Electives 12 REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: GN ELE General Electives 5 12th-grade reading level is required. Minimum Credits 62 Placement test scores must indicate readiness to begin EN 101-Composition. Must be prepared to take CI 105. If not, CI 101 is required for admission to the program. Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is required.

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Information Technology (A.A.S.)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester CE 101 College Experience 1 CS 125 Web Page Authoring 3 CI 105 Computer Applications 3 CS ELE Computer Science Elective 3 CS 134 Computer and Informatics Science EN 102 Composition and Literature I 4 or EN 101 Composition 3 EN 105 Technical Writing 3 CS 156 Networking Essentials 3 GN ELE General Elective 3 HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 MA 110 College Algebra 4 Total 17 Total 16

3rd Semester 4th Semester CS 211 PC Hardware 3 CS 205 Systems Analysis 3 CS 203 Database Concepts 3 SL ELE Social Science Elective 3 CS ELE Computer Science Elective 3 CS ELE Computer Science Electives 6 GN ELE General Elective 2 SC ELE Science Elective 3 SL ELE Social Science Elective 3 Total 15 Total 14

*AR 140, AR 205, AR 245, and AR 250 may be used as CS Electives. Students should consult with their advisor prior to the selection of these courses.

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Construction Technology/Preservation Carpentry (Certificate)

Curriculum Code: 2694 • Plan, coordinate, schedule, and control Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 30 projects PROGRAM GOALS: • Use hand and power tools safely and efficiently This program is designed for students to jump start their carpentry careers and quickly earn a • Interpret technical information from blueprints return on their educational investment. The hands-on curriculum trains students to • Perform calculations and measurements construct and renovate residential buildings required to work as a carpenter through skilled use of tools and machines, • Work independently and interdependently knowledge of efficient procedures and an to safely accomplish shared professional understanding of traditional construction outcomes. principles, including current and emerging ACADEMIC PREPARATION: industry standards and building practices. A 12th grade reading level and competency in PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: mathematics fundamentals is recommended. Students will gain experience with tools and PROGRAM PREPARATION: equipment used in the industry, learn to read blueprints, become familiar with building No prior carpentry or construction experience codes and historic preservation guidelines, is required for entrance into this program. and learn exterior and interior finishing and In order to be successful in the Construction frame construction through valuable hands-on Technology/Preservation certificate program, experience. Special emphasis will be placed students must have sufficient physical on historic preservation techniques and these strength, stamina, flexibility, and dexterity to skills will be integrated throughout the perform a variety of construction work such as program. Expert instructors will help students operating tools and equipment properly, doing develop the work ethic, teamwork, flexibility, physical labor for prolonged periods, working and customer service skills employers are at varying heights, and lifting and transporting looking for. equipment and materials as necessary. Students who successfully complete this Students must also be able to follow approved certificate will be able to: safety procedures and work both independently with periodic supervision as • Perform general carpentry skills with well as cooperatively with a partner or group. specialized training in preservation carpentry Only students matriculated in the Construction Technology/Preservation • Identify, select, and implement application of construction materials Carpentry certificate may take second- semester courses with the “CC” prefix (or by • Draw, read, and interpret drawings and permission of the program coordinator). specifications • Interpret and apply codes, regulations, and Note: All students attending construction construction documents technology courses are required to have a • Select and maintain construction site tools basic set of hand tools and safety equipment. and equipment See the C-GCC web site for the required list. • Estimate the amount and cost of materials and labor

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LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS 0 Semester Hours PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 30 Semester Hours CC 101 Introduction to Construction Carpentry 3 CC 103 Construction Drawing and Blueprint Reading 3 CC 105 Building Layout and Framing 4 CC 107 Exterior Building Envelope and Finish 4 CC 109 Introduction to Mechanicals, Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC 2 CC 111 Interior Finish Basic 3 CC 114 Interior Finish Intermediate 3 CC 116 Building Codes and Regulations 2 CC 119 Historic Preservation 3 CC 124 Construction Technology Internship 3 Minimum Credits: 30

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Construction Technology/Preservation Carpentry (Certificate)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

2nd Semester 1st Semester CC 109 Introduction to Mechanicals, CC 101 Introduction to Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC 2 Construction Carpentry 3 CC 111 Interior Finish Basic 3 CC 103 Construction Drawing and CC 114 Interior Finish Intermediate 3 Blueprint Reading 3 CC 116 Building Codes and CC 105 Building Layout and Regulations 2 Framing 4 CC 119 Historic Preservation 3 CC 107 Exterior Building Envelope and Finish 4 Total 13

Total 14

3rd Semester (Summer) CC 124 Construction Technology Internship 3 Total 3

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Criminal Justice (A.A.)

Curriculum Code: 1100 LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61 45 Semester Hours PROGRAM GOALS: CJ 102 Introduction to Criminal This curriculum prepares students for transfer Justice 3 to complete work for a bachelor’s degree in CJ 114 Corrections: Institutional criminal justice, economic crime and Community 3 investigation, homeland security or related CJ 211 Substantive Criminal Law 3 fields. Proper selection of curriculum CJ ELE Criminal Justice Electives 6 electives enables students to further study EN 101 Composition 3 other academic disciplines, such as political EN 102 Composition and Literature 3 science, sociology or public administration. HU ELE Humanities Electives 6 This program is also appropriate for students MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 considering law school. SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3 PS ELE Political Science Elective 3 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: PY 101 General Psychology 3 • Explain the function and role of the core SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 components and agencies that constitute SO 207 Criminology 3 the criminal justice system. • Locate, examine and apply criminal PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS justice and social science information and 16 Semester Hours data. CE 101 College Experience 1 • Identify and apply Constitutional CJ 115 American Policing 3 principles and related legal principles to GN ELE General Electives 12 the activities of the criminal justice Minimum Credits 61 system.

• Demonstrate critical thinking skills to formulate, present and defend logical arguments, either orally or in writing. • Articulate, either orally or in writing, concepts or theories related to the causes of crime and the processes of the criminal justice system. ACADEMIC PREPARATION: It is highly recommended that the following criteria be met to begin this program, and it is REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: 12th-grade reading level is required. Placement test scores must indicate readiness to begin EN 101-Composition. Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is required.

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Criminal Justice (A.A.)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester CE 101 College Experience 1 CJ 114 Corrections: Institutional and CJ 102 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Community 3 EN 101 Composition 3 CJ 115 American Policing 3 HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 EN 102 Composition and Literature 3 MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 GN ELE General Elective 3 SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 PY 101 General Psychology 3 Total 16 Total 15

3rd Semester 4th Semester CJ 211 Substantive Criminal Law 3 CJ ELE Criminal Justice Elective* 3 CJ ELE Criminal Justice Elective* 3 GN ELE General Electives 6 GN ELE General Elective 3 HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 PS ELE Political Science Elective 3 SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3 SO 207 Criminology 3 Total 15 Total 15

*PY 230, CS 126, CS 241 and SO 209 may be used as CJ Electives.

Transfer Opportunities include but are not limited to: University at Albany-SUNY, SUNY Canton, SUNY Plattsburgh, College of Technology at Delhi, The College of St. Rose, Marist College, Hilbert College, Utica College, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and Sage College of Albany.

This program is aligned with the SUNY pathway for Criminal Justice majors to facilitate transfer to SUNY 4-year Criminal Justice degree programs.

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Criminal Justice (A.A.S.)

Curriculum Code: 0640 Competency in mathematics fundamentals is Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 62 required. Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is recommended. PROGRAM GOALS: This curriculum prepares students for LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS positions with federal, state, county, and local 21 Semester Hours law enforcement organizations including EN 101 Composition 3 positions with private and public security EN 105 Technical Writing 3 agencies. The courses offered fulfill the HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 educational needs of students to aid them in MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 becoming efficient and knowledgeable SC ELE Science Elective 3 criminal justice and security personnel. PS ELE Political Science Elective 3 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: PY 101 General Psychology 3 • Explain the function and role of the core PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS components and agencies that constitute the criminal justice system. 41 Semester Hours CE 101 College Experience 1 • Locate, examine and apply criminal CJ 102 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 justice and social science information and CJ 114 Corrections: Institutional data. and Community 3 • Identify and apply Constitutional CJ 115 American Policing 3 principles and related legal principles to CJ 204 Criminal Investigation 3 the activities of the criminal justice CJ 211 Substantive Criminal Law 3 system. CJ 212 Procedural Criminal Law 3 • Demonstrate critical thinking skills to CJ 251 Criminal Justice Prof. Dev. 3 formulate, present and defend logical CJ ELE Criminal Justice Elective 3 arguments, either orally or in writing. CI ELE Computer Information Elective • Articulate, either orally or in writing, or concepts or theories related to the causes CS ELE Computer Science Elective 3 of crime and the processes of the criminal GN ELE General Electives 6 justice system. PE 118 Physical Fitness for • Demonstrate an understanding of the Law Enforcement 1 contemporary professional obligations of SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 criminal justice professionals. SO 207 Criminology ACADEMIC PREPARATION: or It is highly recommended that the following SO 209 Juvenile Delinquency 3 criteria be met to begin this program, and it is Minimum Credits 62 REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: 12th-grade reading level is required. Placement test scores must indicate readiness to begin EN 101-Composition.

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Criminal Justice (A.A.S.)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester CE 101 College Experience 1 CJ 114 Corrections: Institutional CJ 102 Introduction to and Community 3 Criminal Justice 3 CJ 115 American Policing 3 EN 101 Composition 3 CS ELE Computer Science Elective HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 or MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 CI ELE Computer Information Elective 3 SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 PE 118 Physical Fitness for Law Enforcement 1 Total 16 PY 101 General Psychology 3 SC ELE Science Elective 3 Total 16 3rd Semester 4th Semester CJ ELE Criminal Justice Elective* 3 CJ 204 Criminal Investigation 3 CJ 211 Substantive Criminal Law 3 CJ 212 Procedural Criminal Law 3 EN 105 Technical Writing 3 CJ 251 Criminal Justice Prof. Dev. 3 GN ELE General Elective 3 GN ELE General Elective 3 SO 207 Criminology SO 209 Juvenile Delinquency or or PS ELE Political Science Elective** 3 PS ELE Political Science Elective** 3 Total 15 Total 15

*CS 126, CS 241, PY 230, SO 207 and SO 209 may be used as Criminal Justice Electives. **Students must take either SO 207 or SO 209 and a PS Elective.

Career Opportunities: New York State Trooper and other state-level law enforcement positions, county sheriff, city police officer, village and town police officer, correctional officer, detention counselor, pretrial services coordinator, as well as security related positions.

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Teacher Education Program

The College is proud to offer a jointly PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: registered Teacher Education Program with • Interpret developmental theories to SUNY New Paltz that is approved by the New understand the learning and behavior of York State Education Department. children and adolescents. PROGRAM GOALS: • Collect and analyze personal data to develop an accurate awareness of one’s 1. Assist students in making a realistic potential to become a teacher. decision regarding teaching as a career. • Demonstrate ability to effectively instruct 2. Understand the opportunities and basic mathematics. challenges facing the teaching profession • Analyze and interpret trends in classroom today. practices. 3. Provide students with a strong liberal arts • Draw conclusions about particular background to aid in the success in students’ cultural and group differences to passing state certification exam. improve classroom practice. • Demonstrate use of creativity and the arts 4. Successfully transfer to a four-year as teaching tools. teacher education program, either public • Develop one’s personal philosophy of or private. education based on readings, research, and 5. Increase students’ awareness of NYS class assignments. teacher certification requirements and • Construct basic lesson plans. mandated training courses in Child Abuse, • Show ability to articulate clearly to elicit SAVE and DASA. information, describe developmental stages, and write effective reports.

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Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz

HEGIS (5649) A. complete a prescribed program with an academic concentration and a 3.0 GPA or This program has two certification options: higher. Childhood – First to Sixth Grade (1-6) B. for Childhood Education students, a grade Adolescence – Seventh to Twelfth Grade (7- of B- or above is required in ED 101, ED 12) and 110, ED 201, MA 105, MA 114, and PY Six academic concentrations: 205. A grade of B or above is required for EN 101 and EN 102. A grade of C or 1. Liberal Arts & Science, Math and above is required in all non-education Science: Biology A.S. Degree prerequisite courses. 2. Liberal Arts & Science, Math and C. a grade of B- or above is required in PY Science: Chemistry A. S. Degree 205 and ED 101 in Adolescence (Adolescence only) Education. A grade of B or above is 3. Liberal Arts & Science, Math and required in EN 101 and EN 102 in Science: Mathematics A. S. Degree Adolescence Education. 4. Liberal Arts & Science, Humanities: D. submit documentation of approved work English A. A. Degree experience with children. 5. Liberal Arts & Science, Social Science: E. Students must submit an essay or writing History A.A. Degree sample prior to beginning the program at SUNY New Paltz. (Childhood only) NOTE: The Childhood 1-6 option will provide 6. Liberal Arts & Science, Social Science: the transfer base for dual certification of B-2 Social Studies A.A. Degree (Adolescence and 1-6 at SUNY New Paltz. only) The joint admission program is designed for Columbia-Greene students entering this students who plan to transfer to the College at program are advised to follow a course New Paltz in childhood, adolescence sequence designed to facilitate transferability education with the certification options and into the College at New Paltz. Upon academic concentrations listed above. successful completion of either an A.A. However, please be informed that course degree (English, history or social studies adjustments can be made in order for students concentration) or an A.S. degree (biology, to successfully transfer to other SUNY and chemistry or mathematics concentration), private colleges. Students transferring to an students can seamlessly transfer to SUNY- education program other than the College at New Paltz with full junior standing in order to New Paltz may discuss their plans with the complete the bachelor’s degree. Admission to Education Coordinator, Bill Mathews. He can New Paltz is guaranteed under this joint be reached in the Counseling Office, Room program if the following criteria for 112 or at 518.828.4181 extension 3396. acceptance are met:

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Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Mathematics and Science (A.S.)

LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCE: • Develop one’s personal philosophy of CHILDHOOD EDUCATION education based on readings, research, and Biology Concentration class assignments. Curriculum Code 1614 • Construct basic lesson plans. Semester Hours Required for Graduation 64 • Show ability to articulate clearly to elicit information, describe developmental PROGRAM GOALS: stages, and write effective reports. 1. Assist students in making a realistic ACADEMIC PREPARATION: decision regarding teaching as a career. It is highly recommended that the following 2. Understand the opportunities and criteria be met to begin this program, and it is challenges facing the teaching profession REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: today. Acceptance into the program is determined by 3. Provide students with a strong liberal arts the following criteria: 12th-grade reading background to aid in the success in level is required (readiness to begin EN 101 – passing state certification exam. Composition) and college-level proficiency on the Math Placement Test. 4. Successfully transfer to a four-year teacher education program, either public or private. 5. Increase students’ awareness of NYS teacher certification requirements and mandated training courses in Child Abuse, SAVE and DASA. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Interpret developmental theories to understand the learning and behavior of children and adolescents. • Collect and analyze personal data to develop an accurate awareness of one’s potential to become a teacher. • Demonstrate ability to effectively instruct basic mathematics. • Analyze and interpret trends in classroom practices. • Draw conclusions about particular students’ cultural and group differences to improve classroom practice. • Demonstrate use of creativity and the arts as teaching tools.

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SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester EN 101 Composition 3 EN 102 Composition & Literature 3 BI 101 General Biology I 4 BI 102 General Biology II 4 MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 SC ELE Science Elective 3 PY 101 General Psychology 3 PY 205 Child & Adolescence HI 103 U.S. History 1492-1865 Psychology 3 or ED 101 Foundations of Education 3 HI 104 U.S. History 1865-Present 3 Total 16 Total 16 4th Semester 3rd Semester BI 103 General Ecology 4 *BI ELE Biology Elective 4 Foreign Language II (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3 MA 105 Math for Elementary Teachers I 3 HI 101 Western Civilization Foreign Language I (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3 13,000 BCE to 1517 CE ED 110 Education of Diverse or Populations 3 HI 102 Western Civilization 1517 HU ELE Humanities Elective (The Arts) 3 to Present 3 ED 201 Symbolic Representation 3 Total 16 MA 114 Math for Elementary Teachers II 3 Total 16

*Recommend Genetics via Open SUNY or BI 210 General Microbiology at C-GCC.

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Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Mathematics and Science (A.S.)

LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCE: • Develop one’s personal philosophy of CHILDHOOD EDUCATION education based on readings, research, and Mathematics Concentration class assignments. Curriculum Code 1614 • Construct basic lesson plans. Semester Hours Required for Graduation 63 • Show ability to articulate clearly to elicit information, describe developmental PROGRAM GOALS: stages, and write effective reports. 1. Assist students in making a realistic ACADEMIC PREPARATION: decision regarding teaching as a career. It is highly recommended that the following 2. Understand the opportunities and criteria be met to begin this program, and it is challenges facing the teaching profession REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: today. Acceptance into the program is determined by 3. Provide students with a strong liberal arts the following criteria: 12th-grade reading background to aid in the success in level is required (readiness to begin EN 101 – passing state certification exam. Composition) and college-level proficiency on the Math Placement Test. 4. Successfully transfer to a four-year teacher education program, either public or private. 5. Increase students’ awareness of NYS teacher certification requirements and mandated training courses in Child Abuse, SAVE and DASA. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Interpret developmental theories to understand the learning and behavior of children and adolescents. • Collect and analyze personal data to develop an accurate awareness of one’s potential to become a teacher. • Demonstrate ability to effectively instruct basic mathematics. • Analyze and interpret trends in classroom practices. • Draw conclusions about particular students’ cultural and group differences to improve classroom practice. • Demonstrate use of creativity and the arts as teaching tools.

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Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Mathematics and Science (A.S.)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester EN 101 Composition 3 EN 102 Composition & Literature 3 MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 MA ELE Mathematics Elective 4 SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3 PY 205 Child & Adolescence PY 101 General Psychology 3 Psychology 3 HI 103 U.S. History 1492-1865 HU ELE Humanities Elective (The Arts) 3 or ED 101 Foundations of Education 3 HI 104 U.S. History 1865-Present 3 Total 16 Total 15 4th Semester 3rd Semester MA 102 Statistics 3 ED 201 Symbolic Representation 3 MA ELE Mathematics Elective 4 MA 105 Math for Elementary Teachers I 3 Foreign Language II (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3 Foreign Language I (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3 HI 101 Western Civilization 13,000 BCE ED 110 Education of Diverse to 1517 CE Populations 3 or MA ELE Mathematics Elective 4 HI 102 Western Civilization 1517 to Present 3 Total 16 MA 114 Math for Elementary Teachers II 3 Total 16

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Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Humanities (A.A.)

LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCE: • Develop one’s personal philosophy of CHILDHOOD EDUCATION education based on readings, research, and English Concentration class assignments. Curriculum Code 1613 • Construct basic lesson plans. Semester Hours Required for Graduation 60 • Show ability to articulate clearly to elicit information, describe developmental PROGRAM GOALS: stages, and write effective reports. 1. Assist students in making a realistic ACADEMIC PREPARATION: decision regarding teaching as a career. It is highly recommended that the following 2. Understand the opportunities and criteria be met to begin this program, and it is challenges facing the teaching profession REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: today. Acceptance into the program is determined by 3. Provide students with a strong liberal arts the following criteria: 12th-grade reading background to aid in the success in level is required (readiness to begin EN 101 – passing state certification exam. Composition) and college-level proficiency on the Math Placement Test. 4. Successfully transfer to a four-year teacher education program, either public or private. 5. Increase students’ awareness of NYS teacher certification requirements and mandated training courses in Child Abuse, SAVE and DASA. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Interpret developmental theories to understand the learning and behavior of children and adolescents. • Collect and analyze personal data to develop an accurate awareness of one’s potential to become a teacher. • Demonstrate ability to effectively instruct basic mathematics. • Analyze and interpret trends in classroom practices. • Draw conclusions about particular students’ cultural and group differences to improve classroom practice. • Demonstrate use of creativity and the arts as teaching tools.

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Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Humanities (A.A.)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester EN 101 Composition 3 EN 102 Composition & Literature 3 MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 Foreign Language II (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3 Foreign Language I (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3 PY 205 Child & Adolescence Psychology 3 PY 101 General Psychology 3 SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3 HI 103 U.S. History 1492-1865 ED 101 Foundations of Education 3 or Total 15 HI 104 U.S. History 1865-Present 3 Total 15 4th Semester EN 201 American Literature: 3rd Semester Colonial-1899 EN 205 British Literature 3 or EN 211 Creative Writing 3 EN 204 American Literature: 1900 MA 105 Math for Elementary Teachers I 3 to Present 3 ED 110 Education of Diverse EN ELE Writing Elective 3 Populations 3 ED 201 Symbolic Representation 3 HI 101 Western Civilization 13,000 BCE *HI ELE History Elective (Other World to 1517 CE Civilizations Elective - see page 71) or or HI 102 Western Civilization 1517 PL 103 Philosophy of Eastern Religion 3 to Present 3 MA 114 Math for Elementary Teachers II 3 Total 15 Total 15

*Recommend EN 235 Latin American Literature

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Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Social Science (A.A.)

LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCE: • Develop one’s personal philosophy of CHILDHOOD EDUCATION education based on readings, research, and History Concentration class assignments. Curriculum Code 1612 • Construct basic lesson plans. Semester Hours Required for Graduation 60 • Show ability to articulate clearly to elicit information, describe developmental PROGRAM GOALS: stages, and write effective reports. 1. Assist students in making a realistic ACADEMIC PREPARATION: decision regarding teaching as a career. It is highly recommended that the following 2. Understand the opportunities and criteria be met to begin this program, and it is challenges facing the teaching profession REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: today. Acceptance into the program is determined by 3. Provide students with a strong liberal arts the following criteria: 12th-grade reading background to aid in the success in level is required (readiness to begin EN 101 – passing state certification exam. Composition) and college-level proficiency on the Math Placement Test. 4. Successfully transfer to a four-year teacher education program, either public or private. 5. Increase students’ awareness of NYS teacher certification requirements and mandated training courses in Child Abuse, SAVE and DASA. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Interpret developmental theories to understand the learning and behavior of children and adolescents. • Collect and analyze personal data to develop an accurate awareness of one’s potential to become a teacher. • Demonstrate ability to effectively instruct basic mathematics. • Analyze and interpret trends in classroom practices. • Draw conclusions about particular students’ cultural and group differences to improve classroom practice. • Demonstrate use of creativity and the arts as teaching tools.

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Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Social Science (A.A.)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester EN 101 Composition 3 EN 102 Composition & Literature 3 HI 103 U.S. History 1492-1865 or HI 101 Western Civilization 13,000 BCE HI 104 U.S. History 1865-Present 3 to 1517 CE HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 or PY 101 General Psychology 3 HI 102 Western Civilization 1517 MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 to Present 3 PY 205 Child & Adolescence Psychology 3 Total 15 ED 101 Foundations of Education 3 3rd Semester HI ELE History Elective 3 ED 201 Symbolic Representation 3 Total 15 SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3 4th Semester Foreign Language I (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3 MA 114 Math for Elementary Teachers II 3 MA 105 Math for Elementary Teachers I 3 HI ELE History Elective 3 ED 110 Education of Diverse Populations 3 Foreign Language II (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3 Total 15 HU ELE Humanities Elective (The Arts) 3 HI ELE History Elective (Other World Civilizations Elective - see page 71) or PL 103 Philosophy of Eastern Religion 3 Total 15

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Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Certification Option Childhood

Upon completion of A.A. or A.S. degrees in Jointly Registered Teacher Education program, students will complete the Bachelor of Science degree through the following program sequence at SUNY New Paltz. Year 3 Semester 5 Semester 6 Course Credits Course Credits EED371 Dev. Appr. Practices (UD) 3 EED380 Connecting MST (UD) 6 EED375 Teaching Reading I 3 EED302 Fieldwork 2 (20 hrs.) (1- 1 (UD/WI) 6) (MST Fieldwork) (UD) EED301 Fieldwork 1 (40 hrs.) (pre- 1 Major course (UD) 3 K-2) (UD) Major course (UD) 3 Major course (UD) 3 Major course (UD) 3/4 SPE350 Inclusive Classrooms 3 (UD) EED412 Curriculum II (pre-K-K) 3 (UD) Total Number of Credits 16/17 Total Number of Credits 16

Year 4 Semester 7 Semester 8 Course Credits Course Credits EED376 Teaching Reading/Lang. 3 EED404 (pre-K-2)/EED405 (3-6) 12 Arts Methods II (UD) Student Teaching (UD) EED379 Social Studies Methods 3 (UD) EED303 Fieldwork 3 (60 hrs.) (3-6) 1 EED406 Student Teaching 1 (UD) Seminar (UD) Major course (UD) 3 Major course (UD) 3 Major course (UD) 3 Total Number of Credits 16 Total Number of Credits 13 UD = Upper Division MINIMUM CREDITS121-124

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Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Mathematics and Science (A.S.)

LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCE: • Develop one’s personal philosophy of ADOLESCENCE EDUCATION education based on readings, research, and Biology Concentration class assignments. Curriculum Code 1633 • Construct basic lesson plans. Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 66 • Show ability to articulate clearly to elicit information, describe developmental PROGRAM GOALS: stages, and write effective reports. 1. Assist students in making a realistic ACADEMIC PREPARATION: decision regarding teaching as a career. It is highly recommended that the following 2. Understand the opportunities and criteria be met to begin this program, and it is challenges facing the teaching profession REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: today. Acceptance into the program is determined by 3 Provide students with a strong liberal arts the following criteria: 12th-grade reading background to aid in the success in level is required (readiness to begin EN 101 – passing state certification exam. Composition) and college-level proficiency on the math placement test. 4 Successfully transfer to a four-year teacher education program, either public NOTE: A grade of “B” or higher in EN 101 or private. and EN 102 is required to successfully transfer these credits to SUNY New Paltz. 5 Increase students’ awareness of NYS teacher certification requirements and mandated training courses in Child Abuse, SAVE and DASA. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Interpret developmental theories to understand the learning and behavior of children and adolescents. • Collect and analyze personal data to develop an accurate awareness of one’s potential to become a teacher. • Demonstrate ability to effectively instruct basic mathematics. • Analyze and interpret trends in classroom practices. • Draw conclusions about particular students’ cultural and group differences to improve classroom practice. • Demonstrate use of creativity and the arts as teaching tools.

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SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester EN 101 Composition 3 EN 102 Composition & Literature 3 BI 101 General Biology I 4 BI 102 General Biology II 4 MA 122 Calculus I 4 CH 101 General Chemistry I 4 PY 101 General Psychology 3 MA 102 Statistics or HI 103 U.S. History 1492-1865 MA 123 Calculus II 3 or ED 101 Foundations of Education 3 HI 104 U.S. History 1865-Present 3 Total 17 Total 17 4th Semester 3rd Semester BI 103 General Ecology 4 *BI ELE Biology Elective 3 Foreign Language II (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3 Foreign Language I (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3 HI 101 Western Civilization 13,000 BCE CH 102 General Chemistry II 4 to 1517 CE GN ELE General Elective 3 or PY 205 Child & Adolescence Psychology 3 HI 102 Western Civilization 1517 to Present 3 Total 16 HI ELE History Elective (Other World Civilizations Elective - see page 71) or PL 103 Philosophy of Eastern Religion 3 HU ELE Humanities Elective (The Arts) 3 Total 16

*Recommend Genetics through Open SUNY or BI 210 General Microbiology at C-GCC.

See page 134 for SUNY New Paltz completion sequence and appropriate certification option.

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Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Mathematics and Science (A.S.)

LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCE: • Develop one’s personal philosophy of ADOLESCENCE EDUCATION education based on readings, research, and Mathematics Concentration class assignments. Curriculum Code 1639 • Construct basic lesson plans. Semester Hours Required for Graduation 67 • Show ability to articulate clearly to elicit information, describe developmental PROGRAM GOALS: stages, and write effective reports. 1. Assist students in making a realistic ACADEMIC PREPARATION: decision regarding teaching as a career. It is highly recommended that the following 2. Understand the opportunities and criteria be met to begin this program, and it is challenges facing the teaching profession REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: today. Acceptance into the program is determined by 3. Provide students with a strong liberal arts the following criteria: 12th-grade reading background to aid in the success in level is required (readiness to begin EN 101 – passing state certification exam. Composition) and college-level proficiency on the Math Placement Test. 4. Successfully transfer to a four-year teacher education program, either public NOTE: A grade of “B” or higher in EN 101 or private. and EN 102 is required to successfully transfer these credits to SUNY New Paltz. 5. Increase students’ awareness of NYS teacher certification requirements and mandated training courses in Child Abuse, SAVE and DASA. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Interpret developmental theories to understand the learning and behavior of children and adolescents. • Collect and analyze personal data to develop an accurate awareness of one’s potential to become a teacher. • Demonstrate ability to effectively instruct basic mathematics. • Analyze and interpret trends in classroom practices. • Draw conclusions about particular students’ cultural and group differences to improve classroom practice. • Demonstrate use of creativity and the arts as teaching tools.

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Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Mathematics and Science (A.S.)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester EN 101 Composition 3 EN 102 Composition & Literature 3 MA 122 Calculus I 4 MA 123 Calculus II 4 PX 103 University Physics I 4 PY 205 Child & Adolescence Psychology 3 PY 101 General Psychology 3 PX 104 University Physics II 4 HI 101 Western Civilization 13,000 ED 101 Foundations of Education 3 BCE to 1517 CE Total 17 or HI 102 Western Civilization 1517 to 4th Semester Present 3 MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 Total 17 MA ELE Mathematics Elective 4 Foreign Language II (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3 3rd Semester HI ELE History Elective (Other World CS 134 Computer and Informatics Civilizations Elective - see page 71) Science I 4 or HI 103 U.S. History 1492-1865 PL 103 Philosophy of Eastern Religion 3 or HU ELE Humanities Elective (The Arts) 3 HI 104 U.S. History 1865-Present 3 Total 16 MA ELE Mathematics Elective 4

Foreign Language I (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3 GN ELE General Elective 3 Total 17

See page 134 for SUNY New Paltz completion sequence and appropriate certification option.

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Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Humanities (A.A.)

LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCE: • Develop one’s personal philosophy of ADOLESCENCE EDUCATION education based on readings, research, and English Concentration class assignments. Curriculum Code 1636 • Construct basic lesson plans. Semester Hours Required for Graduation 63 • Show ability to articulate clearly to elicit information, describe developmental PROGRAM GOALS: stages, and write effective reports. 1. Assist students in making a realistic ACADEMIC PREPARATION: decision regarding teaching as a career. It is highly recommended that the following 2. Understand the opportunities and criteria be met to begin this program, and it is challenges facing the teaching profession REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: today. Acceptance into the program is determined by 3. Provide students with a strong liberal arts the following criteria: 12th-grade reading background to aid in the success in level is required (readiness to begin EN 101 – passing state certification exam. Composition) and college-level proficiency on the Math Placement Test. 4. Successfully transfer to a four-year teacher education program, either public NOTE: A grade of “B” or higher in EN 101 or private. and EN 102 is required to successfully transfer these credits to SUNY New Paltz. 5. Increase students’ awareness of NYS teacher certification requirements and mandated training courses in Child Abuse,

SAVE and DASA. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Interpret developmental theories to understand the learning and behavior of children and adolescents. • Collect and analyze personal data to develop an accurate awareness of one’s potential to become a teacher. • Demonstrate ability to effectively instruct basic mathematics. • Analyze and interpret trends in classroom practices. • Draw conclusions about particular students’ cultural and group differences to improve classroom practice. • Demonstrate use of creativity and the arts as teaching tools.

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SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester EN 101 Composition 3 EN 102 Composition & Literature 3 MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 Foreign Language II (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3 Foreign Language I (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3 PY 205 Child & Adolescence Psychology 3 PY 101 General Psychology 3 SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3 HI 103 U.S. History 1492-1865 ED 101 Foundations of Education 3 or Total 15 HI 104 U.S. History 1865-Present 3 Total 15 4th Semester EN ELE Literature Elective 3 3rd Semester EN 205 British Literature 3 *EN ELE Literature Elective 3 EN 211 Creative Writing 3 EN ELE Literature Elective 3 HU ELE Humanities Elective (The Arts) 3 EN 201 American Literature: HI ELE History Elective (Other World Colonial-1899 Civilizations Elective - see page 71) or or EN 204 American Literature: 1900 PL 103 Philosophy of Eastern Religion 3 to Present 3 Total 15 HI 101 Western Civilization 13,000 BCE

to 1517 CE or HI 102 Western Civilization 1517-Present 3 GN ELE General Elective 6 Total 18

*Recommend EN 235 Latin American Literature.

See page 134 for SUNY New Paltz completion sequence and appropriate certification option.

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Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Social Science (A.A.)

LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCE: • Develop one’s personal philosophy of ADOLESCENCE EDUCATION education based on readings, research, and Social Studies Concentration class assignments. Curriculum Code 1640 • Construct basic lesson plans. Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 60 • Show ability to articulate clearly to elicit information, describe developmental PROGRAM GOALS: stages, and write effective reports. 1. Assist students in making a realistic ACADEMIC PREPARATION: decision regarding teaching as a career. It is highly recommended that the following 2. Understand the opportunities and criteria be met to begin this program, and it is challenges facing the teaching profession REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: today. Acceptance into the program is determined by 3. Provide students with a strong liberal arts the following criteria: 12th-grade reading background to aid in the success in level is required (readiness to begin EN 101 – passing state certification exam. Composition) and college-level proficiency on the Math Placement Test. 4. Successfully transfer to a four-year teacher education program, either public NOTE: A grade of “B” or higher in EN 101 or private. and EN 102 is required to successfully transfer these credits to SUNY New Paltz. 5. Increase students’ awareness of NYS teacher certification requirements and mandated training courses in Child Abuse, SAVE and DASA. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Interpret developmental theories to understand the learning and behavior of children and adolescents. • Collect and analyze personal data to develop an accurate awareness of one’s potential to become a teacher. • Demonstrate ability to effectively instruct basic mathematics. • Analyze and interpret trends in classroom practices. • Draw conclusions about particular students’ cultural and group differences to improve classroom practice. • Demonstrate use of creativity and the arts as teaching tools.

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Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Social Science (A.A.)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester EN 101 Composition 3 EN 102 Composition & Literature 3 HI 103 U.S. History 1492-1865 3 HI 104 U.S. History 1865-present 3 HU ELE Humanities Elective (The Arts) 3 PY 205 Child & Adolescence Psychology 3 PY 101 General Psychology 3 ED 101 Foundations of Education 3 MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 HI ELE History Elective 3 Total 15 Total 15

3rd Semester 4th Semester PS 101 American Government 3 GN ELE General Elective 3 SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3 PS 130 Contemporary Constitutional Foreign Language I (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3 Issues 3 EC 101 Macroeconomics 3 Foreign Language II (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3 HI 101 Western Civilization 13,000 BCE EC 102 Microeconomics 3 to 1517 CE HI ELE History Elective (Other World or Civilizations Elective - see page 71) HI 102 Western Civilization 1517 or to Present 3 PL 103 Philosophy of Eastern Religion 3 Total 15 Total 15

See page 134 for SUNY New Paltz completion sequence and appropriate certification option.

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Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Mathematics and Science (A.S.)

LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCE: • Develop one’s personal philosophy of ADOLESCENCE EDUCATION education based on readings, research, and Chemistry Concentration class assignments. Curriculum Code 1634 • Construct basic lesson plans. Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 64 • Show ability to articulate clearly to elicit information, describe developmental PROGRAM GOALS: stages, and write effective reports. 1. Assist students in making a realistic ACADEMIC PREPARATION: decision regarding teaching as a career. It is highly recommended that the following 2. Understand the opportunities and criteria be met to begin this program, and it is challenges facing the teaching profession REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: today. Acceptance into the program is determined by 3. Provide students with a strong liberal arts the following criteria: 12th-grade reading background to aid in the success in level is required (readiness to begin EN 101 – passing state certification exam. Composition) and college-level proficiency on the Math Placement Test. 4. Successfully transfer to a four-year teacher education program, either public NOTE: A grade of “B” or higher in EN 101 or private. and EN 102 is required to successfully transfer these credits to SUNY New Paltz. 5. Increase students’ awareness of NYS teacher certification requirements and mandated training courses in Child Abuse, SAVE and DASA. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Interpret developmental theories to understand the learning and behavior of children and adolescents. • Collect and analyze personal data to develop an accurate awareness of one’s potential to become a teacher. • Demonstrate ability to effectively instruct basic mathematics. • Analyze and interpret trends in classroom practices. • Draw conclusions about particular students’ cultural and group differences to improve classroom practice. • Demonstrate use of creativity and the arts as teaching tools.

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Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Mathematics and Science (A.S.)

SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester EN 101 Composition 3 EN 102 Composition & Literature 3 CH 101 General Chemistry I 4 CH 102 General Chemistry II 4 MA 122 Calculus I 4 MA 123 Calculus II 4 PY 101 General Psychology 3 SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3 HI 103 U.S. History 1492-1865 ED 101 Foundations of Education 3 or Total 17 HI 104 U.S. History 1865-Present 3 Total 17 4th Semester CH 202 Organic Chemistry II 4 3rd Semester GE 101 Physical Geology 4 CH 201 Organic Chemistry I 4 Foreign Language II (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3 PY 205 Child & Adolescence Psychology 3 HI ELE History Elective (Other World Foreign Language I (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3 Civilizations Elective - see page 71) HU ELE Humanities Elective (The Arts) 3 or HI 101 Western Civilization 13,000 BCE PL 103 Philosophy of Eastern Religion 3 to 1517 CE Total 14 or

HI 102 Western Civilization 1517 to Present 3 Total 16

See page 134 for SUNY New Paltz completion sequence and appropriate certification option.

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Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Certification Option Adolescence

Upon completion of A.A. or A.S. degrees in Jointly Registered Teacher Education program, students will complete the Bachelor of Science degree through the following program sequence at SUNY New Paltz.

5th Semester/New Paltz 6th Semester/New Paltz 38340 Social and Philosophical 38383 Introduction to Literacy for Foundations of Education 3 Diverse Learners 3 36354 Discipline Specific Foundations 39385 Differentiating Instruction in Seminar 1 Secondary Education 3 Liberal Arts Major 3 36453 Introduction to Curriculum Liberal Arts Major 3-4 Assessment 3 Liberal Arts Major 3-4 36353 Field Work # 1/35 hours 1 Liberal Arts Major 3-4 Semester Credits 13-15 Liberal Arts Major 3-4 7th Semester/New Paltz Semester Credits 16-18 36356 Computers in the Classroom 3 8th Semester/New Paltz 36370-5 Discipline Specific Methods Course 3 36404 Student Teaching in the Middle 36350 Field Work # 2/35 hours 1 School 6 Liberal Arts Major 3 36405 Student Teaching in the Senior Liberal Arts Major 3-4 High School 6 Liberal Arts Major 3-4 36406 Discipline Specific Student Teaching Seminar 1 Semester Credits 16-18 36707 Field Work # 3/60 hours 1 Semester Credits 14

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Environmental Studies (A.S.)

Curriculum Code: 1016 High School Regent’s level science courses in Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 62 Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics are highly recommended. PROGRAM GOALS: This program prepares students for transfer LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS into a Bachelor of Science program in 30 Semester Hours Environmental Studies or a related field. EN 101 Composition 3 Students should work closely with their EN 102 Composition and Literature 3 academic advisor to determine choice of SL ELE Social Science Electives 12 electives to help ensure articulation with HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 specific transfer colleges. Upon completion of SL/HU ELE Social Science or Humanities a bachelor’s degree, career opportunities Elective 3 include Natural Resource Specialist, Field MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 Biologist, Environmental Health Technician, SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3 Fisheries Technician, and Forest Ranger. The program combines classroom, laboratory, and PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS field study instruction giving students a well- 32 Semester Hours rounded preparation. It is designed to meet the BI 103 General Ecology 4 ever-increasing need for well-qualified BI 113 Environmental Studies 4 professionals in this field. CH 101 General Chemistry I 4 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: CE 101 College Experience 1 • Demonstrate understanding of the GN ELE General Elective 3 methods scientists use to explore natural BI 101 General Biology or phenomena (meets SUNY General CH 102 General Chemistry II 4 Education outcomes for the natural MA ELE Mathematics Elective 4 sciences). MA/SC ELE Mathematics/Science • Demonstrate skills in scientific techniques Electives 8 and methodology. Minimum Credits 62 • Apply concepts and implement scientific methods to real world environmental issues. • Demonstrate an understanding of local environmental issues. ACADEMIC PREPARATION: It is highly recommended that the following criteria be met to begin this program, and it is REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: 12th-grade reading level is required. Placement test scores must indicate readiness to begin EN 101-Composition. Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is required.

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SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester BI 113 Environmental Studies 4 BI 103 General Ecology CE 101 College Experience 1 or CH 101 General Chemistry I 4 CH 102 General Chemistry II* 4 MA ELE Mathematics Elective 4 HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 EN 101 Composition 3 EN 102 Composition & Literature 3 SL ELE Social Science Elective 3 Total 16 MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 3rd Semester Total 16 MA/SC ELE Mathematics/Science 4th Semester Electives 8 SC ELE Science Elective 3 BI 103 General Ecology BI 101 General Biology I* 4 or SL ELE Social Science Elective** 3 CH 102 General Chemistry II* 4 GN ELE General Elective 3 Total 14 HU ELE Humanities Elective or SL ELE Social Science Elective 3 SL ELE Social Science Electives 6 Total 16

*Either BI 101 or CH102 is required.

** HI 125 U.S. Environmental History is recommended.

Transfer opportunities include, but are not limited to: SUNY Plattsburgh, Marist College, SUNY Stony Brook, Paul Smith’s College, SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry, (ESF) B.S. in Environmental Studies Program only.

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Fine Arts (A.A.)

Curriculum Code: 0664 LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61 45 Semester Hours PROGRAM GOALS: AR 107 Visual Arts-2D 3 This course of study provides a foundation in AR 108 Visual Arts-3D 3 computer graphics, animation, design, AR 118 Figure Drawing 3 drawing, sculpture, and photography. It is AR 119 Basic Drawing 3 designed primarily for students who plan to AR ELE Art Electives 9 earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree. EN 101 Composition 3 Fine arts students will learn in the studio in a EN 102 Composition and Literature 3 professional atmosphere. MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3 The Fine Arts program encourages SL ELE Social Science Elective 12 academically strong students to apply to the

Honors Program, a challenging environment that enables highly motivated students to best Note: Only CI 105, and CS 125 can be develop their creative abilities and thus ensure substituted for AR Electives. their future professional success. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: 16 Semester Hours • Develop the ability to apply drawing AR ELE Art Elective 3 skills. CE 101 College Experience 1 • Develop the ability to apply design skills. GN ELE General Electives 12 • Develop the ability to apply inventive and creative thinking. Minimum Credits 61

• Demonstrate knowledge of the disciplines and history of the arts. ACADEMIC PREPARATION: It is highly recommended that the following criteria be met to begin this program, and it is REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: 12th-grade reading level is required. Placement test scores must indicate readiness to begin EN 101-Composition. Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is required.

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SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester AR 107 Visual Arts 2D 3 AR 108 Visual Arts 3D 3 AR 119 Basic Drawing 3 AR 118 Figure Drawing 3 AR ELE Art Elective 3 AR ELE Art Elective 3 CE 101 College Experience 1 EN 102 Composition and Literature 3 EN 101 Composition 3 MA ELE Mathematics Elective MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 or SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3 Total 16 Total 15 3rd Semester 4th Semester AR ELE Art Electives 6 GN ELE General Electives 3 SL ELE Social Science Electives 6 SL ELE Social Science Elective 6 GN ELE General Electives 9 Total 15 Total 15

Transfer opportunities include, but are not limited to: SUNY New Paltz, University at Albany- SUNY, SUNY Purchase, SUNY Plattsburgh, The College of Saint Rose, Cazenovia, Rhode Island School of Design, Russell Sage, Skidmore, San Francisco Art Institute, Savannah College of Art and Design and Bard College.

With the help of an advisor, students need to carefully plan the sequence of art electives that best suit their career plans.

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Human Services (A.S.)

Curriculum Code: 1175 NYS Justice Center before being accepted as Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 62 an intern. Students can log onto www.justicecenter.ny.gov for more PROGRAM GOALS: information. The A.S. Human Services degree prepares the student to transfer to four-year schools with ACADEMIC PREPARATION: junior status to continue their bachelor level An interview is required for applicants to the education in social work, psychology, Human Services program. Students who are sociology or related fields. Additionally, the interested in pursuing the field of Human A.S. Human Services degree provides the Services must be emotionally prepared to student with the skills necessary to gain challenge their own perceptions and immediate employment in the human services worldview in order to begin to understand the field at the beginning professional level. multicultural worldviews of the people they will be serving. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Interpret and articulate knowledge of It is highly recommended that the following historical and contemporary research in criteria be met to begin this program, and is the social and behavioral sciences. REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: • Demonstrate competency in 12th-grade reading level is required. understanding and application of current Placement test scores must indicate readiness helping theories and professional to begin EN 101-Composition. practices, including ethical Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics considerations. is required. • Employ practical knowledge of coursework in community settings. LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS • Examine historical and contemporary 30 Semester Hours social issues/problems. CD 208 Chemical Dependency and • Analyze current research and its Addiction implications and select and apply or strategies to positively impact social SL 205 Trauma and Resilience 3 issues/problems. EN 101 Composition 3 • Demonstrate standards and ethics of the EN 102 Composition and Literature 3 Human Service profession. HU ELE Humanities Elective 6 PROGRAM REQUIREMENT: MA 113 Statistics for the Behavioral Note: In compliance with the NYS Justice Sciences 3 Center "Protection of People with Special PY 101 General Psychology 3 Needs Act," participants in HS 230 SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3 (Internship in Human Services) are required SL ELE Social Science Electives 3 by Community Agencies that host interns to SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 complete background checks through the

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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 32 Semester Hours CE 101 College Experience 1 GN ELE General Elective 9 HS 103 Introduction to Human Services 3 HS 105 Interventions in Human Services 3 HS 110 Interviewing Techniques 3 HS 212 Community Organizing 3 HS 230 Human Services Internship I 4 SL 110 Cultural Diversity 3 SO 102 Social Problems 3 Minimum Credits 62

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester CE 101 College Experience 1 EN 102 Composition and Literature 3 EN 101 Composition 3 HS 105 Interventions in Human Services 3 HS 103 Introduction to Human Services 3 HS 110 Interviewing Techniques 3 HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 CD 208 Chemical Dependency PY 101 General Psychology 3 and Addiction SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 or SL 205 Trauma and Resilience 3 Total 16 SL ELE Social Science Elective 3 Total 15

3rd Semester 4th Semester GN ELE General Elective 3 GN ELE General Elective 6 HS 212 Community Organizing 3 HS 230 Human Services Internship I 4 MA 113 Statistics for the HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 Behavioral Sciences 3 SO 102 Social Problems 3 SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3 Total 16 SL 110 Cultural Diversity 3 Total 15

** Students must maintain a C average in HS 103, HS 105, and HS 110 in order to enroll in HS 230.

Transfer opportunities include, but are not limited to: Marist College, The College of Saint Rose, University at Albany-SUNY, SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Plattsburgh, Adelphi University, and the Sage Colleges.

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Individual Studies (A.A.)

Curriculum Code: 0687 LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61 45 Semester Hours This program prepares students for transfer to EN 101 Composition 3 complete work for a bachelor’s degree in a EN 102 Composition and Literature 3 variety of areas. The flexible design of this HU ELE Humanities Electives 6 program offers the ability to customize HU ELE Humanities Electives courses toward specific academic disciplines or or transfer schools. It is also appropriate for SL ELE Social Science Electives 15 undecided students, since it allows students to MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 explore a range of disciplines and conduct SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3 career research before concentrating in a SL ELE Social Science Electives 12 specific area. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Academic advisement is a critical part of 16 Semester Hours student success in this program. All Individual Studies students are advised by full-time CE 101 College Experience 1 career and transfer faculty advisors. GN ELE General Electives 15 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: Minimum Credits 61 • Acquire oral, written, and creative communication skills. • Develop competency in scientific, quantitative, and technological skills • Understand the commonalities and diversity of the human experience, values, and opinions. • Understand and use basic research techniques to perform critical analysis and synthesize information. ACADEMIC PREPARATION: It is highly recommended that the following criteria be met to begin this program, and it is REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: 12th-grade reading level is required. Placement test scores must indicate readiness to begin EN 101-Composition. Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is required.

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Individual Studies (A.S.)

Curriculum Code: 0689 HU ELE Humanities Electives 6 Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61 MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3 This program prepares students for transfer to SL ELE Social Science Electives 6 complete work for a bachelor’s degree in a MA ELE Mathematics Elective variety of areas. The flexible design of this or program offers the ability to customize SC ELE Science Elective 3 courses toward specific academic disciplines SL ELE Social Science Elective or transfer schools. It is also appropriate for or undecided students, since it allows students to HU ELE Humanities Elective explore a range of academic disciplines and or conduct career research before concentrating in a specific area. MA ELE Mathematics Elective or Academic advisement is a critical part of SC ELE Science Elective 3 student success in this program. All Individual Studies students are advised by full-time PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS career and transfer faculty advisors. 31 Semester Hours PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: 15-credit concentration in one of the • Acquire oral, written, and creative following: communication skills. AT/AU Automotive* • Develop competency in scientific, or quantitative, and technological skills SL Behavioral and Social Sciences • Understand the commonalities and or diversity of the human experience, values, BU Business and opinions. or • Understand and use basic research CS Computer Science techniques to perform critical analysis and or synthesize information. MA/SC Math and Science or ACADEMIC PREPARATION: NU Nursing* 15 It is highly recommended that the following CE 101 College Experience 1 criteria be met to begin this program, and it is GN ELE General Electives 15 REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: Minimum Credits 61 12th-grade reading level is required. Placement test scores must indicate readiness *Available only to students previously to begin EN 101-Composition. matriculated in the program Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is required. LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS 30 Semester Hours EN 101 Composition 3 EN 102 Composition and Literature 3

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Curriculum Code: 0688 LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61 21 Semester Hours This program offers undecided students the EN 101 Composition 3 most flexibility with course selections, EN 102 Composition and Literature allowing for exploration in a variety of or academic disciplines before deciding upon an EN 105 Technical Writing 3 area of concentration. It is also appropriate for HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 students requiring transitional coursework to MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 be eligible for his/her preferred degree SC ELE Science Elective 3 program. SL ELE Social Science Electives 6 Academic advisement is a critical part of PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS student success in this program. All Individual 40 Semester Hours Studies students are advised by full-time career and transfer faculty advisors. 15-credit concentration in one of the following: PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: AR/HU Arts and Humanities • Acquire oral, written, and creative or communication skills. AU Automotive* or • Develop competency in scientific, quantitative, and technological skills SL Behavioral and Social Sciences or • Understand the commonalities and BU Business diversity of the human experience, values, or and opinions. CS Computer Science • Understand and use basic research or techniques to perform critical analysis and MA/SC Math and Science synthesize information. or ACADEMIC PREPARATION: NU Nursing* 15 It is highly recommended that the following CS ELE Computer Science Elective criteria be met to begin this program, and it is or REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: CI ELE Computer Information Elective or 12th-grade reading level is required. BU ELE Business Elective 3 Placement test scores must indicate readiness CE 101 College Experience 1 to begin EN 101-Composition. GN ELE General Electives 18 Competency in mathematics fundamentals is HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 required: Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is Minimum Credits 61 recommended. *Available only to students previously matriculated in the program

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Individual Studies (A.O.S.) Automotive Technology Concentration Business/Accounting Concentration Computer Science Concentration Construction Technology Concentration

Curriculum Codes: 0683, 0684, 0685, 0686 Automotive Technology Concentration Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61 • Interpret automotive contextual PROGRAM GOALS: information to determine appropriate An innovative and flexible program that service actions. incorporates a technical concentration, micro- • Clearly establish and outline specific credentials, and program electives into an repair costs to customers. occupational-oriented associate degree, this • Learn to complete automotive repairs in a program provides specialized study for courteous and timely manner. students with clearly identified career goals that cannot be met by another associate degree Business/Accounting Concentration program. Academic advisement is critical to • Demonstrate applications of accounting students’ success in this program. All principles. Individual Studies students are advised by • Demonstrate knowledge of basic full-time career and transfer faculty advisors. management principles and implement The Individual Studies A.O.S. degree will effective supervisory techniques. offer students four distinct 15 credit-hour • Demonstrate effective written and oral concentrations to choose from: business communication skills. • Automotive Technology (0683) Computer Science Concentration • Business/Accounting (0684) • Identify and demonstrate understanding of • Computer Science (0685) computer terminology. • Construction Technology (0686) • Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot and fix basic hardware installation issues. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Demonstrate knowledge of computer Overall networks including network hardware, • Demonstrate oral and written software and architecture. communication skills necessary for Construction Technology Concentration successful employment • Perform calculations and measurements • Demonstrate critical thinking and required to complete carpentry projects. problem-solving skills • Use hand and power tools safely and • Apply basic mathematical principles to effectively. solve problems • Perform general carpentry skills to • Demonstrate technical competencies in complete, restore or repair a residential Automotive Technology, structure. Business/Accounting, Computer Science, or Construction Technology

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ACADEMIC PREPARATION: It is highly recommended that the following criteria be met to begin this program, and it is REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: 12th-grade reading level is required. Placement test scores must indicate readiness to begin EN 101-Composition. Competency in mathematics fundamentals is required: Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is recommended. LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS 12 Semester Hours EN 101 Composition 3 MA 103 Business Mathematics 3 PY ELE Psychology Elective(s) or EC ELE Economics Elective(s) 6 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 49 Semester Hours 15-credit concentration in one of the following: AU Automotive Technology or BU Business/Accounting or CS Computer Science or CC Construction Technology 15 CE 101 College Experience 1 GN ELE General Electives 33 Minimum Credits 61

*Available only to students previously matriculated in the program

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Liberal Arts and Science–Humanities (A.A.)

Curriculum Code: 0201 • Show understanding of at least one Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61 principal form of artistic expression and PROGRAM GOALS: the creative process inherent therein. This program prepares students for transfer to • Produce written material that demonstrates abilities to conduct research, complete work for a bachelor’s degree in develop an argument, and organize Liberal Arts and is suggested for students supporting details. seeking to prepare for elementary or secondary education. With proper selection of ACADEMIC PREPARATION: electives, students can prepare for further It is highly recommended that the following study in specific academic disciplines such as criteria be met to begin this program, and it is English, foreign languages, humanistic REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: studies, as well as career-related programs in 12th-grade reading level is required. speech and theater, education, journalism, Placement test scores must indicate readiness communication and media arts. to begin EN 101-Composition. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics • Demonstrate the ability to analyze and is required. interpret literature. • Demonstrate comprehension of LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS communication barriers and ways to 45 Semester Hours improve communication and/or EN 101 Composition 3 demonstrate ability to think critically EN 102 Composition and Literature 3 about the media in historic and current HI ELE History Elective 3 contexts. HU ELE Humanities Electives 21 • Demonstrate knowledge of the MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 development and distinctive features in SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3 the history, economy, society, culture, etc. SL ELE Social Science Elective 9 of Western civilization or American civilization. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS • Demonstrate knowledge of either a broad 16 Semester Hours outline of world history, or the distinctive features of the history, economy, society, CE 101 College Experience 1 culture, etc. of a non-Western Civilization. GN ELE General Electives 15 Minimum Credits 61

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SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

2nd Semester 1st Semester HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 CE 101 College Experience 1 EN 102 Composition and Literature 3 EN 101 Composition 3 HI ELE History Elective 3 HU ELE Humanities Elective 6 SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3 MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 SL ELE Social Science Elective 3 SL ELE Social Science Electives 3 Total 15 Total 16

3rd Semester 4th Semester GN ELE General Elective 6 GN ELE General Electives 9 HU ELE Humanities Elective 6 HU ELE Humanities Electives 6 SL ELE Social Science Elective 3 Total 15 Total 15

Transfer opportunities include but are not limited to: University at Albany-SUNY, SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Plattsburgh, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Cortland, SUNY Brockport, Emerson College, Marist College, The College of Saint Rose, Southern California College, Gordon College, and Russell Sage.

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Liberal Arts and Science–Humanities (A.A.) Digital Design Concentration

Curriculum Code: 0202 LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61 45 Semester Hours PROGRAM GOALS: AR 116 Art History 1* 3 This program prepares students for transfer to AR 117 Art History 2* 3 complete work for a bachelor’s degree in AR 140 Computer Graphics 3 Liberal Arts with a focus in Digital Design. AR 245 Web Page Design 3 EN 101 Composition 3 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: EN 102 Composition and Literature 3 • Develop the ability to apply design and HU Restricted Humanities Electives 6 drawing skills. MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 • Demonstrate the ability to apply technical SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3 computer graphics skills. SL ELE Social Science Elective 15 • Demonstrate the ability to think critically about the media in historic and current PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS contexts. 16 Semester Hours • Develop the ability to apply inventive and AR 107 Visual Arts 2-D* 3 creative thinking. AR 108 Visual Arts 3-D* 3 • Show understanding of a principal form of AR 119 Basic Drawing* 3 artistic expression and the creative process AR 145 Motion Graphics 3 inherent therein. AR 205 3-D Graphics & Animation 3 ACADEMIC PREPARATION: CE 101 College Experience 1 It is highly recommended that the following *Meet SUNY Transfer Path: Design criteria be met to begin this program, and it is Minimum Credits 61 REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: 12th-grade reading level is required. Placement test scores must indicate readiness to begin EN 101-Composition. Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is required.

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SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester AR 107 Visual Arts 2-D 3 EN 102 Composition and Literature 3 AR 140 Computer Graphics 3 MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 AR 145 Motion Graphics 3 AR 108 Visual Arts 3-D 3 AR 119 Basic Drawing 3 HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 CE 101 College Experience 1 SL ELE Social Science Elective 3 EN 101 Composition 3 Total Total 15 16 3rd Semester 4th Semester AR 116 Art History Pre-his to 14c 3 AR 117 Art History 14c-Pres 3 AR 205 3-D Graphics & Animation 3 AR 245 Web Page Design 3 SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3 HU ELE Humanities Electives 3 SL ELE Social Science Elective 3 SL ELE Social Science Elective 6 SL ELE Social Science Elective 3 Total Total 15 15

Transfer opportunities include, but are not limited to: SUNY Cortland, SUNY New Paltz, Sage College of Albany.

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Liberal Arts and Science–Humanities (A.A.) Communication Concentration

Curriculum Code: 0203 LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61 45 Semester Hours PROGRAM GOALS: EN 101 Composition 3 The Communication concentration provides a EN 102 Composition and Literature 3 transfer pathway for students seeking a HI ELE History Elective 3 bachelor’s degree in a variety of communications CO 102 Interpersonal Communications* 3 specialties, such as human communication, CO 104 Public Communication* 3 organizational communication, and public CO 120 Foundations of Contemporary relations. This concentration combines required Communication* 3 general education courses, institutional degree CO 122 Social Media for Professional Use 3 requirements, and strong transfer-based CO 205 Intercultural Communication 3 communication courses. CO 207 Media and Society* 3 EN English Writing Elective 3 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: MA ELE Math Elective 3 • Differentiate between various SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3 communication settings and determine PY 101 General Psychology 3 methods for improving efficacy within SL ELE Social Science Electives 6 each. • Analyze and evaluate messages within PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS various communication contexts to 16 Semester Hours determine credibility, effectiveness, and appropriateness. CE 101 College Experience 1 GN ELE General Electives** 15 • Construct and deliver effective messages that are appropriate to the audience, *Meet SUNY Transfer Path: Design purpose, and context. **General Electives based on advisement. ACADEMIC PREPARATION: Additional GER's and courses that fulfill It is highly recommended that the following specific transfer requirements. Additional criteria be met to begin this program, and it is writing courses recommended. REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: Minimum Credits 61 12th-grade reading level is required. Placement test scores must indicate readiness to begin EN 101-Composition. Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is required.

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SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester EN 101 Composition 3 EN 102 Composition & Literature 3 MA ELE Math Elective 3 SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3 CO 120 Found. Cont. Comm. 3 CO 104 Public Communication 3 CO 102 Interpersonal Comm. 3 SL ELE Social Science Elective 3 PY 101 General Psychology 3 HI ELE History Elective 3 CE 101 College Experience 1 Total 15 Total 16 3rd Semester 4th Semester CO 122 Soc. Media Prof. Use 3 CO 207 Media and Society 3 CO 205 Intercultural Comm. 3 EN ELE English Writing Elective 3 GN ELE General Electives 6 GN ELE General Electives 9 SL ELE Social Science Elective 3 Total 15 Total 15

The Communication Concentration provides exceptional transfer possibilities to public and private colleges in-state and nationwide. Transfer opportunities include but are not limited to: University at Albany-SUNY, SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Oswego, SUNY Buffalo State, SUNY Plattsburgh, The College of St. Rose, Marist College, Sage College and Siena College.

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Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science (A.S.)

Curriculum Code: 0645 LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61 30 Semester Hours PROGRAM GOALS: EN 101 Composition 3 This program prepares students for transfer to EN 102 Composition and Literature 3 complete work for a bachelor’s degree in HU ELE Humanities Elective or mathematics, science, and related fields, such SL ELE Social Science Elective 3 as engineering, medicine, chiropractic, MA ELE Mathematics Electives 7 physical therapy, and laboratory technology. SC ELE Lab Science Electives 8 Columbia-Greene maintains transfer SL ELE Social Science Electives 6 agreements with many four-year colleges, PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS which may apply to graduates of this program. Students should work closely with their 31 Semester Hours academic advisor to determine an overall CE 101 College Experience 1 course sequence and choice of electives to CI 105 Computer Applications help ensure articulation with a specific or transfer college. CI 110 Advanced Computer PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: Applications or • Demonstrate the knowledge and CS 118 Computer & Programming application of technology supporting Theory or mathematical and scientific concepts. CS 134 Computer and Informatics • Demonstrate the ability to construct and Science I (4) 3 interpret graphs, tables, and schematics. GN ELE General Electives 12 • Articulate observations using MA ELE Mathematics Electives mathematical and scientific terminology. or • Apply mathematical models and the SC ELE Lab Science Electives 8 scientific method to analyze and solve SC ELE Lab Science Electives 7 concrete problems. Minimum Credits 61 ACADEMIC PREPARATION: It is highly recommended that the following criteria be met to begin this program, and it is REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: 12th-grade reading level is required. Placement test scores must indicate readiness to begin EN 101-Composition. Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is required. High School Regent’s level science courses in Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics are highly recommended.

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SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester CE 101 College Experience 1 EN 102 Composition and Literature 3 CI 105 Computer Applications or HU ELE Humanities Elective CI 110 Advanced Computer or Applications or SL ELE Social Science Elective 3 CS 118 Computer & Programming Theory MA ELE Mathematics Elective 4 or SC ELE Lab Science Elective 4 CS 134 Computer and Informatics Total 14 Science I (4) 3 EN 101 Composition 3 MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 SC ELE Lab Science Elective 4 Total 14

3rd Semester 4th Semester GN ELE General Electives 6 GN ELE General Electives 6 SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3 SC ELE Lab Science Elective 4 SL ELE Social Science Elective 3 SL ELE Social Science Elective 3 MA ELE Mathematics Elective MA ELE Mathematics Elective or or SC ELE Lab Science Elective 4 SC ELE Lab Science Elective 4 Total 16 Total 17

Transfer opportunities include but are not limited to: University at Albany-SUNY, College of Saint Rose, Siena College, SUNY New Paltz, Clarkson University, SUNY Stonybrook, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, SUNY Plattsburgh, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Albany College of Pharmacy, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Oswego.

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Liberal Arts and Science–Social Science (A.A.)

Curriculum Code: 0212 LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61 45 Semester Hours PROGRAM GOALS: EN 101 Composition 3 This program prepares students for transfer EN 102 Composition and Literature 3 into a bachelor’s degree program. Students HI ELE History Electives 6 can complete concentrations in psychology, HU ELE Humanities Electives 6 history, or sociology which should give them MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 advance standing upon transfer to a bachelor’s SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3 program in these areas. SL ELE Social Science Electives 21 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS • Analyze and interpret materials relating to 16 Semester Hours the human experience. CE 101 College Experience 1 • Identify credible sources of information, GN ELE General Electives 15 analyze collected data, and produce Minimum Credits 61 evidence-based assignments.

• Demonstrate analytical and creative approaches to problem solving. • Demonstrate knowledge of the development and distinctive features in the history, economy, society, culture, etc. of Western civilization or American civilization or non-Western civilizations. • Produce written material that demonstrates abilities to conduct research, develop an argument, and organize supporting details. ACADEMIC PREPARATION: It is highly recommended that the following criteria be met to begin this program, and it is REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: 12th-grade reading level is required. Placement test scores must indicate readiness to begin EN 101-Composition. Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is required.

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SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester CE 101 College Experience 1 EN 102 Composition and Literature 3 EN 101 Composition 3 GN ELE General Elective 3 HI ELE History Elective 3 HI ELE History Elective 3 HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 SL ELE Social Science Electives 6 MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 Total 16 Total 15

3rd Semester 4th Semester GN ELE General Elective 3 GN ELE General Electives 9 SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3 SL ELE Social Science Electives 6 SL ELE Social Science Elective 9 Total 15 Total 15

Transfer opportunities include but are not limited to: University at Albany-SUNY, SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Plattsburgh, The College of St. Rose, Marist College, Bard College, and Syracuse University.

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Liberal Arts and Science–Social Science (A.A.) Psychology Concentration

Curriculum Code: 0213 LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61 45 Semester Hours PROGRAM GOALS: EN 101 Composition 3 This program provides an introduction to the EN 102 Composition and Literature 3 field of Psychology and prepares students for HI ELE History Electives 6 transfer into a bachelor’s degree program. HU ELE Humanities Electives 6 Students will engage in the scientific study of MA 113 Statistics for the human behavior and will be challenged to Behavioral Sciences * 3 think critically about individual differences, PY 101 General Psychology * 3 social behavior, human development, and PY 201 Life Span Development scientific inquiry. Students who successfully or complete this concentration can expect PY 205 Child and Adolescence advanced standing upon transfer to a Psychology * 3 bachelor’s program in this area of study. PY 203 Social Psychology * 3 PY 215 Theories of Personality * 3 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: PY 299 Abnormal Psychology * 3 • Analyze and interpret materials relating to SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3 the human experience. SL 113 Research Methods for the • Identify credible sources of information, Behavioral Sciences 3 analyze collected data, and produce SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 evidence-based assignments. • Demonstrate analytical and creative PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS approaches to problem solving. 16 Semester Hours • Demonstrate knowledge of the major CE 101 College Experience 1 concepts related to the scientific study of GN ELE General Electives 15 human behavior including human Minimum Credits 61 development, personality, social behavior, and abnormal psychology. • Produce written material that * These courses meet the SUNY transfer path demonstrates abilities to conduct research, for a psychology concentration. develop an argument, and organize supporting details. ACADEMIC PREPARATION: It is highly recommended that the following criteria be met to begin this program, and it is REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: 12th-grade reading level is required. Placement test scores must indicate readiness to begin EN 101-Composition. Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is required.

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Liberal Arts and Science–Social Science (A.A.) Psychology Concentration

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester CE 101 College Experience 1 EN 102 Composition and Literature 3 EN 101 Composition 3 HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 HI ELE History Elective 3 MA 113 Statistics for the HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 Behavioral Sciences 3 PY 101 General Psychology 3 PY 201 Life Span Development SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 or Total 16 PY 205 Child and Adolescence Psychology 3 GN ELE General Elective 3

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3rd Semester 4th Semester PY 203 Social Psychology 3 HI ELE History Elective 3 PY 215 Theories of Personality 3 GN ELE General Electives 12 PY 299 Abnormal Psychology 3 Total 15 SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3 SL 113 Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences 3 Total 15

Transfer opportunities include but are not limited to: University at Albany-SUNY, SUNY Cobleskill, SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Plattsburgh, The College of St. Rose, Marist College, Sage College, and Siena College.

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Liberal Arts and Science–Social Science (A.A.) History Concentration

Curriculum Code: 0214 ACADEMIC PREPARATION: Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61 It is highly recommended that the following PROGRAM GOALS: criteria be met to begin this program, and it is This program provides an introduction to the REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: field of history and prepares students for 12th-grade reading level is required. transfer into a bachelor’s degree program. Placement test scores must indicate readiness Students will investigate the past, assess to begin EN 101-Composition. primary sources and craft-evidence based arguments while being challenged to consider Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics specific time periods, regions, cause, effect is required. and general change over time. Students who successfully complete this concentration can expect advanced standing upon transfer to a bachelor’s program in this area of study. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Analyze and interpret materials relating to the human experience. • Identify credible sources of information, analyze collected data and produce evidence-based assignments by locating a range of primary sources and secondary sources including unpublished texts, maps, artifacts, archeological remains, and images, scholarly journal and peer reviewed resources. • Produce written material that demonstrate abilities to conduct research, develop an argument and organize supporting materials. • Evaluate the impact of geography on the development of societies throughout time. • Compare and contrast past and contemporary societies, politics and cultures. • Generate an appreciation and deeper understanding of human values, diversity and cultures throughout time and place. • Understand and apply historiography.

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LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS 45 Semester Hours EN 101 Composition 3 EN 102 Composition and Literature 3 HI 101* Western Civilizations 13,000 BCE to 1517 CE 3 HI 102* Western Civilizations 1517 to Present 3 HI 103* United States History 1492-1865 3 HI 104* United Stated History 1865- Present 3 HI ELE History Elective 3 HI ELE History Elective (Other World Civilizations Elective see page 71) 3 HU ELE Humanities Electives 6 MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 PS 101 American Government Or PS 104 Contemporary Global Issues 3 PY 101 General Psychology 3 SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3 SL ELE Social Science Elective 3 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 16 Semester Hours CE 101 College Experience 1 GN ELE General Electives 9 EC 101 Macroeconomics Or EC 102 Microeconomics 3 SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 Minimum Credits 61

* These courses meet the SUNY transfer path for a history concentration.

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Liberal Arts and Science–Social Science (A.A.) History Concentration

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester CE 101 College Experience 1 EN 102 Composition and Literature 3 EN 101 Composition 3 HI 104 United Stated History 1865- HI 101 Western Civilizations Present 3 13,000 BCE to 1517 CE 3 PS 101 American Government HI 103 United States History 1492-1865 3 Or MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3 PS 104 Contemporary Global Issues 3 GN ELE General Elective 3 SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3 Total 16 SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 Total 15

3rd Semester 4th Semester EC 101 Macroeconomics GN ELE General Electives 6 Or HI ELE History Elective 3 EC 102 Microeconomics 3 HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 HI ELE History Elective (Other World SL ELE Social Science Elective 3 Civilizations Elective see page 71) 3 Total 15 HI 102 Western Civilizations 1517 to Present 3 HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 PY 101 General Psychology 3

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The history concentration provides exceptional transfer possibilities to public and private colleges in-state and nationwide. Transfer opportunities include but are not limited to: University at Albany-SUNY, SUNY Cobleskill, SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Plattsburgh, The College of St. Rose, Marist College, Sage College, and Siena College.

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Medical Assisting (A.A.S.)

Curriculum Code: 1967 • Assist the physician with patient care, the Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 64 performance of venipuncture, ECG, and PROGRAM GOALS: CLIA-waived hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and immunology testing; Medical Assistants are multi-skilled and • Define the professional role and scope of versatile members of the allied health practice of a practicing medical assistant; profession who perform a variety of routine administrative and clinical tasks in • Understand and describe the professional, physicians’ offices, clinics, hospitals, ethical, and legal responsibilities and limitations of the medical assistant’s role. pharmaceutical companies, laboratories, and other healthcare settings. Since they are able ACADEMIC PREPARATION: to work on both the administrative and clinical All Medical Assisting program applicants side of a variety of health care facilities, must take the College placement test in medical assistants are viewed as vital accordance with Admissions requirements members of the health care team. stated on pages 17-21. A medical assistant’s administrative duties Admission into the Medical Assisting may include using computer applications, program requires the ability to begin EN scheduling appointments, updating and filing 101 and MA 102, MA 103, or MA 110. patient medical records, coding and filling out insurance forms, billing, bookkeeping, and ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: arranging hospital admission and lab services. 1. Motor skills and dexterity: In order to be Clinical duties include taking vital signs, successful in the Medical Assisting collecting and preparing laboratory specimens program, students must have sufficient and tests, drawing blood, taking ECGs, and physical strength and coordination to be sterilizing instruments. able to assist patients and the physician in a number of routine procedures. Students PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: must also have the dexterity to perform Upon completion of this program, students activities using a variety of equipment and will be prepared to work in doctors’ offices, instruments. clinics, and other health care facilities and do the following: 2. Academic standing: Students must maintain a minimum grade of C in these • Schedule appointments, maintain office courses in the major (AH 106, AH 108, records, prepare billing and insurance AH 109, AH 207, AH 208, AH 202, BI forms; 112, BI 115) and must receive a passing • Communicate doctors’ orders for grade in all other coursework. Courses in prescriptions to pharmacies; the major may be repeated once if minimal • Follow established protocols, prepare grades are not attained. patients for examination, and perform patient screening such as recording vital 3. Professional conduct: Medical Assisting signs; students must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively • Assist in the preparation of space and both in oral and written form with a patient equipment used in routine procedures and and other members of a health care team. minor surgery; The department reserves the right to

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immediately remove the student from any and/or drug screening test will not be course and/or dismiss that student from allowed to continue in the Medical the program if it is determined that the Assisting program. student has acted in an unprofessional manner or if the student is unable to abide by safe laboratory practices. 4. Externship: The student will complete an externship in a healthcare facility and is responsible for all transportation to the externship site. 5. Certification in CPR/First Aid: Students must have current certification in CPR/First Aid at the time of their externship (AH 203). 6. Health Assessment: Students should be in good health to safely participate in the Medical Assisting program. A medical health examination is required of all Medical Assisting students within a three- month period prior to their externship and must be submitted to the College Nurse. Students will be notified of the due date for the health assessment report at the time of registration. Students with missing or incomplete health assessment reports will not be permitted to attend their externship until completed. 7. Immunizations: In addition to the College immunization requirements, we recommend that students handling body fluids be vaccinated against Hepatitis B. Students must be tested for TB (PPD test) within a three-month period prior to their externship. Furthermore, the NYS Department of Health mandates that all students participating in their externship receive the influenza vaccine or, if declined, that they wear a mask when at the externship site. 8. Background checks and drug screening test: Externship sites require a background check and drug testing. Students are responsible for all related fees. Any student unable to pass a background check

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LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS 21 Semester Hours BI 112 Human Biology I 3 EN 101 English Composition 3 EN 102 Composition and Literature or EN 105 Technical Writing 3 HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 MA ELE Math Elective 3 PY 101 General Psychology 3 SL ELE Social Science Elective 3 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 43 Semester Hours AH 106 Medical Assisting I 4 AH 108 Medical Assisting II 2 AH 109 EKG 2 AH 202 Pharmacology 3 AH 203 Medical Assisting Externship 3 AH 207 Medical Assisting III 2 AH 208 Venipuncture/Phlebotomy 2 BI 115 Human Biology II 3 BU 125 Medical Office Procedures 3 BU 126 Medical Billing 3 BU 129 Medical Terminology 3 BU 132 Medical Coding 3 CE 101 College Experience 1 CI 105 Computer Applications 3 CO 102 Interpersonal Communication 3 HE 201 First Aid & Safety 3 Minimum Credits 64

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Medical Assisting (A.A.S.)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester AH 106 Medical Assisting I 4 AH 108 Medical Assisting II 2 BI 112 Human Biology I 3 AH 109 EKG 2 BU 129 Medical Terminology 3 BI 115 Human Biology II 3 CE 101 College Experience 1 BU 126 Medical Billing 3 EN 101 Composition 3 CI 105 Computer Applications 3 MA ELE Math Elective 3 HE 201 First Aid & Safety 3 Total 17 Total 16

3rd Semester 4th Semester AH 207 Medical Assisting III 2 AH 203 Medical Assisting Externship 3 AH 208 Venipuncture/Phlebotomy 2 BU 132 Medical Coding 3 AH 202 Pharmacology 3 EN102 Composition and Literature BU 125 Medical Office Procedures 3 or CO 102 Interpersonal EN 105 Technical Writing 3 Communication 3 HU ELE Humanities elective 3 PY 101 General Psychology 3 SL ELE Social Science Elective 3 Total 16 Total 15

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Medical Office Assistant (Certificate)

Curriculum Code: 1797 LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 24 0 Semester Hours PROGRAM GOALS: PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS This program prepares students for entry into the medical office field with a wide range of 24 Semester Hours skills such as transcription, updating and BI 112 Human Biology I* 3 filing patient medical records, completing BU 105 Business Communications 3 insurance forms, arranging for hospital BU 125 Medical Office Procedures 3 admission and laboratory services, billing, BU 126 Medical Billing 3 and bookkeeping. BU 129 Medical Terminology 3 BU 132 Medical Coding 3 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: BU 145 Administrative Office Management 3 UPON COMPLETION STUDENTS BU ELE Business Elective 3 WILL BE ABLE TO: • Communicate effectively with all Minimum Credits 24 stakeholders within the health care setting. * BI 130 Anatomy & Physiology I may be • Interact within the health care setting in a substituted legal and ethical manner. • Demonstrate acceptable personal behaviors that are consistent with satisfactory job performance. • Perform administrative and clerical duties using appropriate information technology tools and information. • Demonstrate and apply those skills necessary to effectively manage a medical office. • Perform the daily duties as prescribed by standard office procedures.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION: 12th-grade reading level is required. Placement test scores must indicate readiness to begin EN 101-Composition. Competency in keyboarding (CI 101 or equivalent) is required. Competency in mathematics fundamentals is required: Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is recommended.

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Medical Office Assistant (Certificate)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester BI 112 Human Biology I* 3 BU 105 Business Communications 3 BU 125 Medical Office Procedures 3 BU 126 Medical Billing 3 BU 129 Medical Terminology 3 BU 132 Medical Coding 3 BU ELE Business Elective 3 BU 145 Administrative Office Management 3 Total 12 Total 12

Career Opportunities: Hospital or medical office assistant

* BI 130 Anatomy & Physiology I may be substituted

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Nursing

Nursing offers an outstanding associate degree program. The faculty of highly trained nursing professionals is dedicated to working with their students. Agreements with hospitals and health facilities provide excellent opportunities for clinical practice in the region. The associate degree nursing program at Columbia Greene Community College located in Hudson, NY is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 404-975-5000 The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate degree program is continuing accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm The nursing program is registered by the: New York State Education Department Division of Professional Education 89 Washington Avenue, 2nd Floor West Wing Albany, NY 12234 Telephone 518.474.3817 extension 360 Nursing (A.S.)

Curriculum Code: 0622 D. Students who do not meet all of the Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 64 nursing program criteria will not be This program prepares students for a career in accepted into the nursing program, but nursing. may be accepted to the college while completing required courses. Basic skills Criteria for Admission course work is available for students who do not meet placement criteria. Basic A. Nursing Information Session: Applicants science courses (Human Biology I, must attend an information session General Biology, General Chemistry, and specific to nursing program requirements. Introductory Chemistry) are available for This must be done prior to being applicants who do not meet the science considered for the nursing program. requirements. Students must receive a B. Nursing program applicants take the minimum grade of C in the course. college placement test in accordance with E. Students who receive a grade of less than the admissions requirements stated on C in a nursing course at another institution pages 17-21. will not be accepted into the C-GCC C. Admission to the nursing program nursing program. The only exception is requires the readiness to begin EN 101, for LPN’s who received the less than C MA 102, and BI 130. grade PRIOR to successful completion of an LPN program.

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F. Students must have a GPA of 2.5 or above Students with a score of 60 or above on the (calculated by the most recent college "Kaplan Nursing Entrance Exam" will receive attended) and a score of 50 or above on the points for the grade they received. For "Kaplan Nursing Entrance Exam" to be example, grade of 60 = 60 points, grade of 68 considered for the nursing program. = 68 points, etc. G. Entrance to the nursing program is based Points for A&P I, A&P II, and on the following point system: Microbiology: Points for Kaplan Nursing Entrance 10.0 points for a grade of A Exam: 9.0 points for a grade of A- Students must be admitted into the college and 8.0 points for a grade of B+ meet all requirements for acceptance into the nursing program before they can take the 7.0 points for a grade of B Kaplan Nursing Entrance Exam. These •These courses do not need to be taken prior requirements must be met at least 2 business to acceptance into the program. days prior to being able to sign up for a Kaplan exam. •Minimum grade of C allowed. However, no points will be given for a grade less than B. "Kaplan Nursing School Entrance Exams" book is available at most book suppliers to •Science course must be less than 10 years old help prepare for this exam. at the time the student enters NU 101. Students must take the Kaplan Nursing •Courses graded as "pass" will be counted as Entrance Exam and achieve a minimum score a grade of C. of 50. Students with a score of less than 50 can repeat the exam in an attempt to achieve a High School Students: score of 50 or above. Students who already Students who meet all admission achieved the required minimum score of 50 requirements, are accepted to the college, can repeat the exam in an attempt to achieve a score 50 or higher on the "Kaplan Nursing higher score. This exam can be attempted a Entrance Exam," and submit a Nursing maximum of two times per calendar year Program Entrance Form by February 1st of (January 1 - December 31). The last attempted their senior year of high school will be exam score will be used. For exam dates and considered based on high school grades. times, and to register to take the exam, please Acceptance will be contingent on final high contact Betty Xedis, Associate for the Student school grades upon graduation. High school Success Center, at 518.828.4181 extension students who are offered a seat in the nursing 3233 or email [email protected] program can choose to take a year of required Students with a score of 50 or above on the non-nursing courses before beginning "Kaplan Nursing Entrance Exam" may submit Nursing 101. They are guaranteed a seat in Nursing Program Entrance Form. Forms must Nursing 101 the following year, if their GPA be e-mailed to the Nursing Division at is 2.5 or higher and they submit a “Nursing [email protected] by February Program Entrance Form” for the following 1st. year. Students with a score of 50-59 on the “Kaplan High school students who do NOT submit a Nursing Entrance Exam” will receive 30 “Nursing Program Entrance Form” by points. February 1st but meet all requirements

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(including the Kaplan Exam) by the end of B. Nursing courses and campus laboratory August, will be allowed to take non-nursing sessions are conducted at Columbia- courses at C-GCC for a year. They are Greene Community College. A variety of guaranteed a seat in Nursing 101 the health-care agencies in Columbia and following year, if their GPA is 2.5 or higher Greene, as well as neighboring counties, and they submit a “Nursing Program Entrance are used to provide students with the Form” by February 1st. opportunity to participate in the delivery of client care. Students are responsible for Application Procedure: transportation to all clinical agencies. Students who meet all requirements for the C. During the first three weeks of the nursing program and have a score of 50 or semester in NU 201 and NU 202, clinical above on the "Kaplan Nursing Entrance laboratory will be conducted in the Exam," may apply for entrance into the campus laboratory setting. nursing program. The Nursing Program Entrance Form must be received by February Program Requirements 1st. Seats will be given to students achieving A. The nursing curriculum may be completed the highest number of points. Students in two years. The nursing courses must be submitting the Nursing Program Entrance taken in sequential order. The non-nursing Form after February 1st will be considered if courses which are part of the program seats are available. Students are only admitted requirements must be taken and into the nursing program once a year (in successfully completed before or March). Students who do not meet all concurrently with the nursing courses as requirements for the nursing program, or stated in nursing course descriptions. students who would like to take non nursing Nursing students must receive a grade of courses can be admitted to the college. If they C or better in NU 101, NU 102, NU 201, meet all requirements and are accepted into and NU 202, BI 130, BI 131, BI 210, EN the nursing program in March, their 101 and PY 101 to continue taking nursing curriculum will be changed to nursing. courses. A grade of less than C in any course will not transfer into the nursing Program Content program. A. Nursing courses are comprised of B. Candidates must be in good health to concepts and experiences that assist in safely participate in the nursing program. comprehending the health-illness theories An annual health assessment is required of that promote the highest level of wellness all nursing students and must be submitted in clients. Courses in the behavioral and to the College Nurse. Nursing students biological sciences, as well as liberal arts, must not only submit immunization are integral to the learner’s records required of all students, but are comprehension of nursing. Nurses also required to have a yearly flu shot and facilitate activities for clients to attain, TB test, Hepatitis B vaccinations (or a maintain, or regain health, as well as signed declination), and to document proceed to a peaceful death. The varicella immunity. The due date for the interactive components of the health- completed health assessment form, illness continuum are integrated including immunizations, will be given to throughout all nursing courses. the students during their registration appointment. Any student not submitting

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the completed form, including • The student engages in unprofessional immunizations, by the due date will be behavior that jeopardizes confidentiality deregistered from the nursing course. of patient information. C. Students must have an American Heart I. Students will have selected evening Association CPR (Basic Life Support for clinical assignments during the second Healthcare Providers) card effective year nursing courses. through May of the current academic year. J. Any applicant who has been convicted of The due date for submission for a copy of a misdemeanor or a felony under New the CPR card will be given to students York State law, Federal Law, or the law of during their registration appointment. Any another jurisdiction will be subject to a student not submitting a copy of the CPR review by an investigator for the Office of card by the due date will be deregistered Professional Discipline, New York State from the nursing program. Education Department, prior to a licensing D. There is a mandatory one-day Nursing decision. Upon acceptance to the program, Orientation program in August for all students must immediately notify the students entering NU 101. Students will division chairperson of any convictions. A be notified of this date during their graduate of the program may apply for, registration appointment. Any student not and take, the National Council Licensing attending the orientation program will be Exam for Registered Nurse. However, the deregistered from NU 101. license will be held by the State Education Department until any necessary E. Students will need to spend additional investigation or hearing is completed and time in classroom laboratory sessions to a decision is made by the Commissioner develop required skills. Students must also of Education. go to some clinical agencies prior to scheduled clinical to research patients. K. In order to be successful in the nursing program students must be able to: F. Liability insurance is required and is available through the college at the time of • Perform motor skills safely such as: registration. lifting, bathing, positioning, and transporting patients; moving efficiently G. Special fees for nursing students’ enough to meet the needs of several uniforms and equipment amounts to patients in a timely fashion; lifting, approximately $800 in the first semester. positioning or moving an unconscious H. Students will not be allowed to enter (or patient in order to perform life-saving continue in) the nursing program if any of procedures. the following occur: • Perform activities requiring manual dexterity: giving injections, operating • The student is not allowed to practice in equipment and devices such as the affiliated clinical agencies. thermometers, blood pressure cuffs and • The student is unable to pass a drug IV pumps; efficiently operating screening test required by a clinical equipment and devices in emergency agency. situations; inserting and/or maintaining • The student is unable to pass a any patient catheters or other tubes. background check required by a clinical • Perform activities requiring accurate agency. and efficient interpretation and communication of information in

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English, both written and spoken. For caring for groups of clients in various health example: responding to physician’s care settings. orders, reading and recording information, and directing staff. Transformational Leadership • Respond to signals, alarms, and other Analyze nursing leadership roles, the displays indicating urgent patient need, importance of lifelong learning, and the and take immediate action. pathways to achieve higher levels of • Perform effectively under stress. education. • Demonstrate ability to analyze data, calculate, and measure. Program Learning Outcomes

End of Program Student Learning A. A minimum of 75% of the students Outcomes entering NU 101 will graduate from the program. Upon completion of the Columbia-Greene Community College nursing program, B. Graduate passing rate on the NCLEX will graduates will have the following skills: 80% or higher. C. 90% of graduates seeking employment Critical Knowledge and Clinical Reasoning will be able to find employment in Exercise critical thinking and clinical nursing within six months after reasoning to safely care for groups of clients graduation. with complex needs. D. A minimum of 90% of the graduates will rate program satisfaction as satisfactory Communication or above. Utilize effective communication techniques E. A minimum of 90% of employers will that demonstrate caring with clients and rate graduate performance as satisfactory interprofessionals, and that empower clients to or above. advocate for their health care values. Grading Policy Health Care Promotion A. Students must maintain the minimum Analyze, and practice within, the grade of C in all nursing courses, a GPA legal/ethical/professional nursing standards of 2.0 or above, and maintain accepted when collaborating with interprofessionals to standards of care in all nursing clinical provide safe, client-centered care. experiences in order to continue in the nursing program. Each nursing course Ethical Comportment consists of three components: classroom, Prioritize and manage client care throughout campus laboratory, and clinical. In NU the lifespan, utilizing ethical decision making, 101 and NU 102, students must average interprofessional collaboration, client 78% or better in both classroom and advocacy, cultural competency, and inclusion campus laboratory, as well as of diversity. “satisfactory” in campus lab on skills and in clinical. In NU 201 and NU 202, Evidence-Based Practice students must average 78% or better in Incorporate evidence-based practice when classroom and a “satisfactory” in both performing contemporary nursing skills and campus laboratory and clinical. A “U” in either campus lab or clinical will result in

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failure of the course regardless of the no more than one year before the student classroom grade. If performance in enters a nursing course. clinical is graded U, the student will be D. To challenge nursing courses the notified in writing and given the procedure must begin in the admissions opportunity to demonstrate satisfactory office where the student’s eligibility performance. A student exhibiting unsafe requirements are evaluated. The student behavior in clinical may not be given this must obtain the “LPN Nursing Course opportunity and may be dismissed from Challenge Application” from the nursing the course at that time, as stated in each division assistant and obtain the required nursing clinical evaluation tool. signatures before scheduling the exam Determination of safe practice is guided with the nursing division assistant. The by the ANA Code for Nurses (see the C- application should be submitted at least GCC Student Handbook.) The student one week before the exam date to allow may appeal the decision as outlined in the enough time to obtain the signatures. The College Catalog. exam for NU 101 can be taken in B. Students can only repeat one nursing September or January. The exam for NU course one time. 102 can be taken in November or April. A study guide is available and can be Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Challenge obtained from the nursing division Opportunities assistant. The challenge exam consists of A. Eligibility requirements: LPN challenge three parts – medication calculation, students must meet all admissions criteria lecture, and lab skills. Part 1 is the for acceptance (page 167) and program medication calculation exam - passing is requirements (page 169). The challenge 95%. Part 2 covers the remainder of the applicant must be a currently licensed course content - passing is 78%. Part 3 is LPN (and provide an official LPN the lab skills - this is scheduled if the transcript and license). Providing official student obtains passing scores on Parts 1 LPN transcript and license will meet the and 2. Challenge exams are rated pass/fail. prerequisite for Anatomy and Physiology Pass/fail grades are not counted toward I (BI 130). GPA. Successful challenge of NU 101, completion of all corequisites, and a GPA B. LPNs are not eligible to take a challenge of 2.0 is required for the student to be exam if they have already failed, or admitted into or challenge NU 102. withdrawn from, that nursing course. The Successful challenge of NU 102, only exception is if the LPN program was completion of all corequisites, and a GPA completed AFTER the withdrawal or of 2.0 is required for the student to be failure. admitted into NU 201. Exams for both C. Licensed Practical Nurses attending courses (NU 101 & NU 102) cannot be C-GCC who meet all admission taken at the same time. Obtaining a requirements for the nursing program may passing grade on the challenge exam does request to challenge NU 101 & NU 102. not guarantee a seat in the requested There is a $135 non-refundable fee paid nursing course. Admission will be prior to each challenge exam. Only one considered based on: grades in other attempt will be allowed to pass each courses, the grade received on the challenge exam. The exam must be taken challenge exam, current GPA, and available seats. LPNs cannot register for

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the nursing course until the end of the The readmission letter must be submitted semester (after students presently in the by January 15 for students requesting to program have registered and the number reenter the nursing program into NU 101 of available seats can be determined). or NU 201. The readmission letter must be submitted by August 1 for students Standardized examinations requesting to reenter the nursing program Standardized examinations are allowed for into NU 102 or NU 202. Nursing division students who feel they are proficient in the recommendation is required for the following non-nursing courses required in the student to be considered for readmission. nursing curriculum. (EN 101, EN 102, PY Faculty recommendation will be based on 101, SO 101, MA 102, PY 201.) In addition, the following: internal challenge exams are available for BI • performance in prior nursing courses 130 and BI 131. (Passing the BI 130 and BI • student accountability 131 challenge exams is equivalent to a grade • student honesty and professional of C.) However, it is important to note that a behavior minimum of 30 credits of C-GCC classroom • potential for student to meet Program instruction must be completed for a degree to Learning Outcomes be granted. Student will be notified of division Returning Nursing Students decision via email. A. Students who fail, drop, or withdraw from D. Students requesting readmission to the a nursing course or do not enter the next nursing program into NU 102, NU 201, or nursing course the following semester are NU 202 need to pass a readiness exam for not automatically readmitted to the the last nursing course successfully nursing program. They will be considered completed in order to demonstrate that the for readmission the next time the course is information has been retained. To be offered (if they meet the criteria and if eligible to take the readiness exam, the they apply). Students who do not enter the student must be matriculated at C-GCC, course the next time it is offered will need meet all nursing program admission to start over in NU 101. criteria, have recommendation of the B. Students requesting to reenter NU 101 will nursing division, and have a minimum be considered with all other students GPA of 2.0. applying for NU 101. E. Readiness exam for NU 102 (knowledge C. In addition to applying to the college of NU 101) can be taken in September. (Application for Readmission form), Readiness exam for NU 201 (knowledge students must submit an application letter of NU 102) can be taken in April. emailed to the nursing division Readiness exam for NU 202 (knowledge chairperson, requesting readmission. The of NU 201) can be taken in November. A letter should include the following: study guide can be obtained from the nursing division assistant. The written • The reason the student was not exam is composed of two parts: part 1 is a successful or withdrew from the medication calculation exam (passing is nursing course. 95%); part 2 covers the remainder of the • What he/she has done to remediate. course content (passing is 78%). Students • Specific plans for successful completion. must pass BOTH part 1 and part 2 of the

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written exam. If the readiness exam is not The following must be completed before passed, the student will not be readmitted. request to take a nursing challenge exam The exam can only be taken once. will be considered. The student must: Students who are unsuccessful on the • Be matriculated at C-GCC and meet readiness exam may apply to re-enter NU all admission criteria for the nursing 101. program. F. Students will be allowed one readiness • Provide official transcript exam for only one nursing course. documentation of a grade of C+ or higher in the nursing course (or G. Faculty recommendation for readmission courses) that have been determined to and passing a readiness exam (if required) be equivalent to Nursing 101 at C- do not guarantee the student a seat in the GCC. nursing course. Admission will be based • Submit a letter of recommendation on prior academic performance in the from a clinical instructor at the nursing courses, grades in other courses, institution the student is transferring the grade on the readiness exam, current from. GPA, and available seats. If admitted to the college, returning students can register Challenge exams must be taken no more for all non-nursing courses. However, than one year prior to entering Nursing they cannot register for the nursing 102, and the student must enter Nursing courses until the end of the semester (after 102 within one year of completion of the students presently in the program have nursing course at the college they registered and the number of available transferred from. seats can be determined.) Challenge exam for NU 101 can be taken in September or January. Email the Transfer Students nursing division assistant at A. Students requesting to transfer only non- [email protected] for exact nursing courses will follow the same dates. A study guide for the exam can be procedure as any student requesting obtained from the nursing division admission to NU 101. The point system assistant. will be applied to courses taken at the The challenge exam consists of a written transferring institution, as well as courses test, graded as pass/fail. The written exam taken at C-GCC. is composed of two parts: part 1 is a B. A challenge exam for NU 101 only is medication calculation exam (passing is available for students who have taken a 95%); part 2 covers the remainder of the nursing course at another college (that course content (passing is 78%). Students covers the content of NU 101 at C-GCC) must pass BOTH part 1 and part 2 of the and meets the criteria for challenge written exam. The exam can only be taken indicated below. Nursing courses from one time. other colleges will be considered if the Any student who successfully challenges student provides detailed course Nursing 101 must also successfully information to the nursing division complete all prerequisites for Nursing 102 chairperson by September 1. in order to be considered for admission. C. Criteria for Challenge: Passing a challenge exam does not guarantee a seat in Nursing 102.

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Admission will be considered based on: Prerequisites must be taken prior to the grades in other courses, the grade received nursing course. on the challenge exam, current GPA, and Corequisites can be taken prior to or with available seats. Transfer students cannot the nursing course. register for the nursing course until the end of the semester (after students NU 101: presently in the program have registered Prerequisites: none and the number of available seats can be determined.) Corequisites: BI 130, EN 101 NU 102: Licensure and Degree Transfer Prerequisites: NU 101, BI 130, Graduates are eligible to take the National EN 101 Council Licensing Exam for licensure as RNs. Graduates are prepared to assume nursing Corequisites: BI 131, BI 210, PY 101 responsibilities in a variety of structured NU 201: health-care settings, such as acute care, long- term care, and other community agencies. Prerequisites: NU 101, NU 102, BI They are also qualified to seek admission to 130, BI 131, BI 210, PY 101, EN 101, other institutions for continued study toward a MA 102 (MA 110 or higher level math bachelor’s degree in nursing. will be accepted) For transfer assistance, contact Advising, Corequisites: PY 201, SO 101 Career and Transfer, room 112, email NU 202: [email protected], or call Prerequisites: NU 101, NU 102, NU 518.828.4181 extension 3396. 201, BI 130, BI 131, BI 210, PY 101, Nursing Program Progression EN 101, PY 201, SO 101, MA 102 (MA 110 or higher level math will be The Nursing Program can be completed in accepted) two years. However, because of family and/or employment obligations, many students Corequisites: EN 102 choose to take longer. A student MAY NOT withdraw from In deciding which courses, and the number of a corequisite and remain in the nursing credits to take each semester, keep the course. following in mind: D. Some non-nursing courses consist of A. For each hour in class, plan two hours for classroom and lab components. All study/homework. (ex. 3-semester-hour nursing courses consist of classroom, course, plan on 6 hours for campus lab, and clinical components. study/homework.) Each clock hour of the classroom component equals one semester hour. B. Any non-nursing course can be taken prior Three clock hours of lab or clinical equal to taking the nursing courses. Many one credit hour. The “Nursing Program students take some, or all, non-nursing Curriculum” on the following page courses prior to registering for NU 101. identifies the time spent in classroom, lab, C. All nursing courses have prerequisites and clinical for all courses required in the and/or corequisites. nursing curriculum.

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Adjunct Faculty The Nursing program has 3-4 adjunct nursing faculty who teach some of the clinical groups each semester.

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Nursing Program Curriculum

Nursing Courses

Hours Per Total Clock Week Total Hrs Per Classroom/ Hours Clock Hrs Semester Semester Lecture Per Week Lab* Clinicals** Per Week (15 Weeks) Hours NU 101 4 5 4 13 195 7 NU 102 4 5 4 13 195 7 NU 201 5 2 13 20 300 10 NU 202 5 2 13 20 300 10 *HOURS PER WEEK ON CAMPUS IN CLINICAL CONFERENCE, OR CAMPUS LAB **HOURS PER WEEK AT OFF CAMPUS AGENCY CLINICALS

Non-Nursing Courses

Total Clock Total Clock Hrs Per Hours Per Week Hours Per Hrs Per Semester Semester Classroom/Lecture Week Lab Week (15 Weeks) Hours EN 101 3 3 45 3 EN 102 3 3 45 3 BI 130 3 3 6 90 4 BI 131 3 3 6 90 4 BI 210 3 3 6 90 4 PY 101 3 3 45 3 PY 201 3 3 45 3 SO 101 3 3 45 3 MA 102 3 3 45 3 Total 64

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LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS 30 Semester Hours BI 130 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 BI 131 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 BI 210 General Microbiology 4 EN 101 Composition 3 EN 102 Composition and Literature 3 MA 102 Statistics* 3 PY 101 General Psychology 3 PY 201 Life Span Development 3 SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 34 Semester Hours NU 101 Nursing I 7 NU 102 Nursing II 7 NU 201 Nursing III 10 NU 202 Nursing IV 10 Minimum Credits 64

*(MA 110-College Algebra or higher level math will be accepted)

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Nursing (A.S.)

* SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE FOR COMPLETING THE PROGRAM IN TWO YEARS

1st Semester 2nd Semester BI 130 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 BI 131 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 EN 101 Composition 3 BI 210 General Microbiology 4 MA 102 Statistics** 3 PY 101 General Psychology 3 NU 101 Nursing I 7 NU 102 Nursing II 7 Total 17 Total 18

3rd Semester 4th Semester PY 201 Life Span Development 3 EN 102 Composition and Literature 3 SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 NU 202 Nursing IV 10 NU 201 Nursing III 10 Total 13 Total 16

*All Nursing courses have prerequisites or corequisites (refer to course descriptions page 214)

**(MA 110 or higher level math will be accepted)

Transfer opportunities include, but are not limited to: SUNY Delhi, University of Rhode Island, SUNY Institute of Technology: Utica/Rome, SUNY Binghamton, Russell Sage College, New York University, Syracuse University, SUNY Plattsburgh, University of Delaware, Maria College, Excelsior College. For more information, contact Advising, Career, and Transfer, 518.828.4181, extension 3396.

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Teaching Assistant (Certificate)

Curriculum Code: 1330 Competency in mathematics fundamentals is Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 24 required for T.A. certificate options 1 and 4. Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is PROGRAM GOALS: recommended. 1. Assist students in making a realistic decision regarding Teaching Assistant as PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS a para-professional career. 24 Semester Hours 2. Understand the opportunities and EN 101 Composition 3 challenges facing the Teaching Assistant PY 101 General Psychology 3 in today’s educational climate. PY 205 Child and Adolescence Psychology 3 3. Provide eligible students with the opportunity for continued education to ED 101 Foundations of Education 3 complete a two-year degree in a transfer or AR ELE General Arts Elective 3 non-transfer based program. ELE Restricted Elective 3 ELE Restricted Elective 3 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: ELE Restricted Elective 3 • Develop skills to enhance ability to speak Minimum Credits 24 and write effectively. • Interpret developmental theories to understand the learning and behavior of children and adolescents. • Analyze and interpret trends in classroom practices. • Develop one’s personal philosophy of education based on reading, research, and class assignments. • Respond to the daily classroom management needs. • Provide support and assistance for students with special and/or diverse needs.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION: It is highly recommended that the following criteria be met to begin this program, and it is REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits: 12th-grade reading level is required. Placement test scores must indicate readiness to begin EN 101-Composition. Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is required for options 2 and 3.

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Teaching Assistant (Certificate)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester 2nd Semester EN 101 Composition 3 PY 205 Child and Adolescence PY 101 Psychology 3 Psychology 3 AR ELE AR, MU, TH, DA Elective 3 ELE* Restricted Elective 3 ED 101 Foundations of Education 3 ELE* Restricted Elective 3 ELE* Restricted Elective 3 Total 12 Total 12

*RESTRICTED ELECTIVE OPTIONS:

Option 1: Option 4: Electives are restricted to the approved SUNY Designed for Teaching Assistants working in General Education courses listed on (page 7th to 12th grades. 71). One of these courses must be selected in HI ELE History Elective 3 the knowledge and skill areas of American ELE SUNY Gen Ed Elective 3 History, Western Civilization or Other World ELE SUNY Gen Ed Elective 3 Civilization. SUNY General Education and History Option 2: courses must be applicable to educational Designed for Teaching Assistants working programs leading to teacher certification. with the birth to 2nd grades. (Choose 3). Option 5: MA 105 Math for Elementary Teachers I 3 ED 110 Education of Diverse Populations 3 Most flexible. Designed to maximize HI ELE History Elective 3 transferability to private colleges. ELE SUNY Gen Ed Elective 3 EN 101 Composition 3 Option 3: MA 090 Mathematics Fundamentals 0 PY 101 Psychology 3 Designed for Teaching Assistants working in HU ELE Humanities Elective 3 1st to 6th grades. ED 101 Foundations of Education 3 MA 105 Math for Elementary Teachers I 3 PY 205 Child and Adolescence ED 110 Education of Diverse Populations 3 Psychology 3 HI ELE History Elective 3 GN ELE General Elective 9 Minimum Credits 24

Career Opportunities: Meets New York State requirements for Teaching Assistants and provides transfer base for continued study in teacher education

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Micro-credentials Workplace Professionalism

Workplace Professionalism earners demonstrate achievement in leadership, communication and productive workplace relationships. They can identify effective methods of communication and conflict resolution in workplace scenarios, and utilize those methods through written email and face- to-face presentation. Through a statement of professionalism, they reflect the skills and behaviors of their professional identity, and complete an applied learning project on one professional skill of their choice.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: • Attendance at the Career Institute (12- hour non-credit course) • Interview, Social Media, and Professional Competency Project • Capstone Experience

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Describe specific elements of professionalism in the workplace and develop a list of skills and behaviors important to professional identity • Identify effective methods of communication and conflict resolution for common workplace scenarios • Write concise, professional business emails • Effectively describe skills and competencies verbally and in writing

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Course Descriptions

Courses offered at Columbia-Greene Community College are identified as follows: AC Accounting HE Health AH Allied Health HI History AR Art HS Human Services AU Automotive HU Humanities BI Biology ID Independent Study BU Business IT Italian CC Construction Technology MA Mathematics CD Chemical Dependency MK Marketing CE College Experience MU Music CH Chemistry NU Nursing CI Computer Information PE Physical Education CJ Criminal Justice PL Philosophy CO Communications PS Political Science CP Career Planning PX Physics CS Computer Science PY Psychology DA Dance RS Reading Skills EC Economics SA Spanish ED Education SC Science EN English SL Social Science ES English as a Second Language SN Sign Language FR French SO Sociology GE Geology TH Theater

Fall, Spring, Summer: Notations indicate the semester or semesters a course is normally offered during the year. E/O indicates the course will run every other fall or spring as indicated. SP/R indicates Special Rotation (contact Chair of Division for scheduling).

Prerequisite: a course which must be successfully completed in order to succeed at a higher level of study.

Corequisite: a course of study required to be taken previously or simultaneously with another.

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(3 lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester ACCOUNTING hours) Fall AC 101 – Financial Accounting AH 108 – Medical Assisting II Introduces general concepts and basic This course is a continuation of Medical principles of financial accounting. Assisting I. This course provides valuable Applications include the accounting cycle, information about an individual's health and internal control, reporting the results of teaches medical assistants the skills and operations and financial position. NOTE: techniques necessary to take and record vital Repeat of Principles of Accounting I. (3 signs accurately. Main topics include vital semester hours) Fall/Spring signs (blood pressure, pulse, respiration), AC 102 – Managerial Accounting temperature conversions, and calculating Body Mass Index. NOTE: This course, in Introduction to managerial accounting. combination with AH 109, is a repeat of AH Applications include cash flow analysis, cost 107. Prerequisite: AH 106 with a grade of C system designs, planning and controlling or better. (2 semester hours) Spring business operations, and decision making. NOTE: Repeat of Principles of Accounting II. AH 109 – EKG Prerequisite: AC 101. (3 semester hours) This course is designed to provide safe, Fall/Spring technically proficient, and professional EKG AC 116 – QuickBooks technicians to work in a variety of healthcare provider offices. Topics include: anatomy of An in-depth application of the uses of the the heart, cardiac conduction system, computerized accounting package performing a 12 lead EKG, analyzing and QuickBooks. Students will learn to use the interpreting a six second rhythm strip. Upon software to deal with all the accounting completion of this course, students are eligible applications for a small business including to take the EKG certification exam through invoices, receipts, payroll, bank numerous certification agencies. NOTE: This reconciliations, tracking inventory and all course, in combination with AH 108, is a year-end procedures. NOTE: Repeat of AC repeat of AH 107. (1 lecture hour/3 lab hours) 222 and BU 116. Prerequisite or Corequisite: (2 semester hours) Spring AC 101. (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring AH 202 – Pharmacology ALLIED HEALTH Pharmacology is a survey course designed to AH 106 – Medical Assisting I meet the needs of students in the Medical Assisting AAS degree program. Students will This course is the first of a three-course gain an understanding of the principles of sequence which introduces topics and clinical pharmacology. Major topics will include: skills essential to students in the Medical Legal regulations, prescriptions, calculations, Assisting AAS degree program. The course is interactions and uses of drugs, as well as designed to provide safe, technically toxicology. Prerequisites: BI 115 or BI 131 proficient, and professional medical assistants with a grade of C or better. (3 semester hours) to work in physicians’ offices and a variety of Fall other healthcare provider offices. Matriculation in the Medical Assisting AAS AH 203 – Medical Assisting Externship degree program is required to take this course. Medical assisting students will have the opportunity to study and take part in the

184 Columbia-Greene Community College 2021-2022 Catalog functioning of a private practice medical ART office or a hospital office. A total of 160 hours of work experience will be required. Students AR 104 – Basic Painting are required to complete 80 hours on the An introduction to the basic materials and administrative side and 80 hours on the methods of painting. Emphasis will be on clinical side of the medical practice during color perception, mixing, application and on their externship. Students will meet with the the control of pictorial space. Students will instructor for a 1-hr. class four times during also learn preparation of grounds for painting the course of the semester. Grading is and will work in acrylic and/or oil paint. (2 Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U). lecture/2 studio hours) (3 semester hours) Prerequisites: AH 207, AH 208 and AH 202 Spring with a grade of C or better, must have current AR 106 – Ceramics I CPR/First Aid certification at the time of externship. (3 semester hours) Spring A general course involving hand-building techniques to construct forms out of clay AH 207 – Medical Assisting III through coiling, slab construction, molding, This is the last in the sequence of five courses, and beginning wheel. Projects will introduce including AH 106, AH 108, AH 109, and AH students to various ideas and uses of clay, both 208. The course is designed to provide safe, traditional and nontraditional. Creative work technically proficient medical assistants to will be encouraged. (2 lecture hours/2 studio work in physicians’ offices and a variety of hours) (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring other healthcare provider offices. Topics AR 107 – Visual Arts 2-D include blood function, formation and components, reading and interpreting In this course, students are guided through a Laboratory reports, slide preparation and series of weekly assignments designed to microscopic evaluation, and interpretation of develop their creative abilities. Each formed elements and associated tests. Note: assignment focuses on a particular aspect of This course, in combination with AH 208, is a two-dimensional design. Through readings repeat of AH 201. Prerequisites: AH 106 and and in-class discussions, students will develop AH 108 with grades of C or better. (2 semester the ability to understand and control the hours) Fall principles of design. This course serves as the basis for all two-dimensional artistic forms AH 208 – Venipuncture/Phlebotomy such as painting, photography and all digital This course is designed to provide safe, media. (2 lecture hours/2 studio hours) (3 technically proficient medical assistants to semester hours) Fall work in physicians’ offices and a variety of AR 108 – Visual Arts 3-D other healthcare provider offices. Topics include performing capillary punctures, The principal goal of this course is to develop performing venipuncture using the vacutainer students’ inventive abilities. Through a series and winged infusion set, centrifuging blood of weekly assignments using simple materials cells, proper specimen testing, and and methods, students will investigate the understanding lab value and norm ranges. physical aspects of objects, such as material, Note: This course, in conjunction with AH scale and placement. Through readings, films 207, is a repeat of AH 201 (1 lecture hour/3 and in-class discussions, students will come to lab hours) (2 semester hours) Fall understand the complex nature of objects. This course serves as the basis for all three- dimensional artistic forms, such as sculpture,

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product design, and architecture. (2 lecture lecture hours/2 studio hours) (3 semester hours/2 studio hours) (3 semester hours) hours) Spring Spring AR 135 – Digital Photography AR 116 – Art History: Pre-history to 14C This course is an introduction to the A survey of world art history from the pre- fundamentals of photography using the digital classical to 1400 a.d., investigating forms in camera, photo-editing software, and inkjet art and their link with history. Emphasis will printing. The student will be instructed in the be on the development of visual skills and techniques of camera work, pre-visualization, visual memory. Written assignments and class and how to make and present finished prints. discussions will be important factors in A strong emphasis will be placed on students’ evaluations. (3 semester hours) Fall developing aesthetic judgment through a series of assignments and critiques. AR 117 – Art History: 14C to Present Classroom lectures will be a combination of A continuation of AR 116 with the history of technical instruction and discussion on the world art from 1400 a.d. to present. A research history of photography as an art form. project on current art trends will be required. Printmaking time is an integral part of the Students’ visual skills and visual memory will course and facilities will be available outside be heightened through the observed of class hours. Students should expect to relationship of history and art. (3 semester spend approximately $100 for supplies. hours) Spring NOTE: Students must provide their own AR 118 – Figure Drawing digital camera of at least 6 mega pixels. Digital cameras that are capable of being used A traditional figure drawing course in “manual” mode (this can also be defined on emphasizing the accurate perception and the camera as having available aperture rendering of the human figure incorporating priority mode and shutter speed priority nude models. Drawing materials will include mode) are preferred. Camera phones are not graphite, charcoal, chalk and pencil. (2 lecture acceptable. (2 lecture hours/2 lab hours) (3 hours/2 studio hours) (3 semester hours) semester hours) Fall/Spring Spring AR 140 – Computer Graphics AR 119 – Basic Drawing An introductory course for students with little Drawing natural and fabricated objects, or no computer graphics background. students will study the uses of line, light, and Students will learn how various computer shade and be introduced to the basic principles software and hardware components can be of perspective and composition. A variety of used to enhance creative expression. This materials, including charcoal and graphite, are course is specially designed for those students used. (2 lecture hours/2 studio hours) (3 needing to develop their creative abilities semester hours) Fall using the computer. (3 semester hours) AR 124 – Figure in Clay Fall/Spring The student will learn to construct a human AR 145 – Motion Graphics figure in natural fired clay by participating in Introduction to the fundamentals of motion a series of exercises designed to develop graphics design. This project-based course correct observation and memory from a live will explore video compositing, editing, model. Clay chemistry, firing, and animation, and graphic effects from both a construction techniques will be explored. (2 technological and aesthetic perspective.

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Students will not need to own a video camera. AR 250 – Art for Game Design The software used will be Adobe After This course is designed to introduce students Effects. (3 semester hours) Fall to the fundamentals of creating artwork and AR 205 – 3-D Graphics and Animation models for use in computer games. Students will investigate production techniques such as This course is designed to provide students low-poly modeling, UVW mapping, creating who have some computer graphics knowledge textures, animating, and other aspects of game with the ability to create artwork in the 3-D art creation. Programs used will be 3ds Max computer environment. Students will learn to and Adobe Photoshop. Prerequisite: AR 205. create their own models, create surfaces for (3 semester hours) Spring the models, set up lighting and cameras, and finally render still illustrations and animations. (3 semester hours) Fall AUTOMOTIVE AR 218 – Fine Arts Seminar AU 117 – Gas and Diesel Engines This course is designed to develop the Operational principles of the internal inventive abilities of students beyond the combustion engine will be discussed and foundation level. Students will be mentored include gasoline and diesel units. Emphasis is through a series of individually directed placed on proper use of precision measuring weekly assignments designed to promote equipment, specialty tools, manuals, and inventive art-making. There will be group diagnostic evaluations. Location and discussions of works-in-progress, in-class interpretation of specifications are included. presentations, and visits to museums and art Alternate sources of fuel as well as non- exhibitions. There will be production of polluting power plants will be explored. artwork that can be utilized for portfolio Prerequisite: AU 128. (2 lecture hours/6 lab purposes. Prerequisite: Any 3 credit art hours) (4 semester hours) Spring course. (2 lecture hours/2 studio hours) (3 AU 128 – Introduction to Automotive semester hours) Spring Repair AR 240 – Digital Imagery This course introduces the student to the field A course in digital photographic manipulation of automotive technology and to develop the and design, intended for students who already basic skills, knowledge and professional possess a basic understanding of computer ethics necessary as an entry-level technician graphics. Students will learn how to acquire, in areas of automotive maintenance, service manipulate, and enhance digital images using repair, parts and pre-delivery device. The current computer technology. Prerequisite: objectives of this course are developed AR 140. (3 semester hours) Spring through classroom and laboratory activities. Personal and shop safety, and the proper AR 245 – Web Page Design utilization of service information are In this course students will learn to build well- emphasized. A minimum set of tools is designed, organized, and functional websites. required to complete this course. See the They will critique and develop solutions for a website for the list. (2 lecture hour/6 lab variety of client types. Software used will be hours) (4 semester hours) Fall Adobe Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Prerequisite: AR 140. (3 semester hours) Spring

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AU 129 – Heating, Ventilation and Air Successful completion of the first year of the Conditioning (HVAC) A.A.S. or A.O.S. Automotive Program. (2 semester hours) Summer This course is designed to introduce the student to the theory of HVAC systems and to AU 132 – Electricity and Electronics develop the skills and knowledge necessary to Develops those skills needed by today’s diagnose and service automotive heating and technicians to diagnose, service, and repair the air conditioning systems, and environmental electrically and/or electronically operated effects of chlorofluorocarbons on the earth’s systems of automobiles. Topics covered atmosphere. Also included: principles of include basic electrical and electronic refrigeration, reclaiming, evacuation, principles and components, electrical wiring recycling and recharging, and other diagnostic diagrams, the battery, starting, and charging testing. Prerequisite or Corequisite: AU 128 systems. Component location and system and AU 132. (1 lecture hour/ 6 lab hours) (3 operation will be stressed. Prerequisite or semester hours) Fall Corequisite: AU 128. (2 lecture hours/6 lab AU 130 – Basic Steering, Suspension & hours) (4 semester hours) Fall Brakes AU 134 – Engine Performance This course is intended to develop the skills, This course is designed to provide those skills knowledge and professional ethics required to necessary for the diagnosis and repair of the service general automotive steering, engine’s ignition, fuel and emission systems. suspension and brake systems. The objectives Emphasis will be placed on computer- of this course are developed through controlled engine management, scan tool classroom and laboratory activities. Special usage, and correct diagnostic philosophy. emphasis is placed on personal and shop Optimum engine performance will be assured safety, component identification and through classroom and laboratory study. This inspection, proper use of service information, course will be taught from a general special service tools and equipment, perspective. Prerequisite: AU 128 and AU interpretation of data and adjustment 132. (3 lecture hours/9 lab hours) (6 semester techniques. Prerequisite or Corequisite: AU hours) Spring 128 and AU 132. (2 lecture hours/6 lab hours) (4 semester hours) Fall AU 203 – Advanced Automotive Operations AU 131 – Work-Study I This course is intended to develop the skills, Students completing their second semester in knowledge and professional ethics required to automotive technology must work at their service and diagnose antilock braking sponsoring dealership or full-service systems, computer-controlled suspension independent repair facility for a 12-week systems, manual and automatic transmissions. period with a minimum of 30 hours per week. Special emphasis is placed on personal and This hands-on job experience introduces shop safety, component identification, use of students to actual work situations and service information, special service tools and reinforces skills learned during the year. equipment, and interpretation of data and Grading is Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory specific diagnostic techniques. Prerequisites: (U). NOTE: Many employers require a DMV AU 128, AU 130, and AU 132. (2 lecture driver’s background check. Having a poor hours/6 lab hours) (4 semester hours) Spring driving record can prevent your employment in an automotive repair facility. Prerequisite:

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AU 211 – Manual Transmissions and tools and equipment will be discussed also. Drivelines Prerequisites: AU 128 and AU 132. (1 lecture hour/6 lab hours) (3 semester hours) Fall Studies operation, diagnosis, and repair of clutches, standard transmissions, drivelines, AU 231 – Work-Study II differentials, front-wheel-drive, and four- Students completing their fourth semester in wheel-drive units. Emphasis is placed on automotive technology must work at their understanding the principles of speed sponsoring dealership or full-service reduction through the use of gearing. independent repair facility for a 12-week Prerequisite AU 128 and AU 132. (2 lecture period with a minimum of 30 hours per week. hours/6 lab hours) (4 semester hours) Fall This program is similar to AU 131; however, AU 212 – Automotive Diagnostics the breadth and depth of the work experience is expanded to include all areas instructed This course is designed to develop those skills during the two-year program. Grading is needed to successfully diagnose engine-, Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U). body- and chassis-related problems. Emphasis NOTE: Many employers require a DMV is placed on correct use of diagnostic driver’s background check. Having a poor equipment, proper procedures, use of driving record can prevent your employment specifications, and interpretation of test in an automotive repair facility. Prerequisite: results to enable quick isolation of Successful completion of four semesters of malfunctions of a particular system or Automotive Study. (2 semester hours) component. Prerequisites: AU 128, AU 132, Summer AU 134 and AU 215. (2 lecture hours/6 lab hours) (4 semester hours) Spring BIOLOGY AU 213 – Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles BI 101 – General Biology I Studies operation, diagnosis, maintenance, The first in a two-course sequence (BI 101 and and overhaul procedures of automatic 102) designed for students who plan to major transmissions and transaxles. Emphasis is in the life sciences. Topics covered in this placed on automatic transmission hydraulic course include the chemical basis of life, cell systems, principles of torque multiplication, structure, cellular metabolism, cell division, and electronic control. Prerequisite: AU 128 as well as Mendelian and molecular genetics. and AU 132. (2 lecture hours/6 lab hours) (4 The laboratory portion of the course focuses semester hours) Spring on the scientific method, use of the microscope and other lab equipment, and AU 215 – Body Electrical and Electronics methods for data analysis and presentation. This course is intended to develop the skills, Lab activities will complement the lecture knowledge and professional ethics required to topics. Prerequisites (any ONE of the service body electrical and electronics following): Minimum score of 80% in systems. The objectives of this course are Regents-level Chemistry taken within the last developed through classroom and laboratory five years. College-level Biology or activities with special emphasis placed on Chemistry lab science course with a grade of personal and shop safety, component C or better taken within the last five years identification, testing and inspection, proper (includes high-school AP Biology). A score of use of service information and wiring 75% or better on the College science diagrams. The use of electronic diagnostic placement exam or permission of instructor.

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(3 lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester BI 112 – Human Biology I hours) Fall This foundational biology course is a study of BI 102 – General Biology II the human organism from the perspective of modern biology. Covered are basic chemistry The second in a two-course sequence (BI 101 of life, cells, tissues, organ systems, and and 102) designed for students who plan to ecology. Discussion, writing, and laboratory major in the life sciences. Topics covered in work are integral parts of this course. (2 this course include evolution and cladistics lecture hours/3 lab hours) (3 semester hours) analysis, history of life on Earth, a survey of Fall/Spring anatomy and physiology of major groups of living organisms, and an introduction to BI 113 – Environmental Studies ecological principles. The laboratory portion Provides in-depth study of important of the course focuses on the scientific method, environmental issues, including pollution, use of the microscope and other lab energy conservation, land use, biological equipment, and methods for data analysis and impacts, the urban environment, and human presentation. Lab will include some population. Students will monitor current dissections of animals or mammalian organs. events and perform laboratory exercises to Lab activities will complement the lecture become familiar with methods used in the topics. Prerequisite: BI 101 with a grade of C field of ecology and natural resources or better, or permission of instructor. (3 management. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4 lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester hours) semester hours) Fall Spring BI 115 – Human Biology II BI 103 – General Ecology This course is a continuation of Human A study of aquatic and terrestrial ecology. Biology I and introduces body systems not Laboratory work will include plot analysis, covered in the first course in the sequence, in aquatic study of lentic and lotic systems, addition to relevant health topics and an symbiosis, and animal and plant studies. introduction to microbiology. Prerequisite: BI Extensive outdoor field study is an integral 112 with a grade of C or better, or BI 130 with part of this course. This is an intensive field a grade of C or better. This course may be course using the C-GCC Hudson River Field waived if student has completed BI 131 with Station and other environmental resources. (3 a grade of C or better taken within the last five lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester hours) years. (2 lecture hours/3 lab hours) (3 Spring semester hours) Spring BI 109 – Contemporary Environmental BI 119 – River Ecology Issues An intensive on-site experimental course This course is designed to expose students to covering the ecology of the Hudson River. contemporary environmental issues. Topics Both local and distant habitats are studied, as will include policy development, use of and is the human impact on the environment. Live access to natural resources, hazardous waste organisms are examined in their natural management, global climate, and the effects habitats and in the laboratory. This is an of the growing population. NOTE: Repeat of intensive field course using the C-GCC BI 209. (3 semester hours) SP/R Hudson River Field Station and other ecosystems along the Hudson River. Individual research is required. NOTE: Meets

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lab science requirement. (2 lecture hours/3 lab OR any college-level Biology or Chemistry hours) (3 semester hours) Summer lab science course with a grade of C or better taken within the last five years, OR holding a BI 125 – Plant Identification current license in a health field (for example: A field-oriented course to develop expertise in LPN, Paramedic, EMT, MT, OT, PT, the ability to recognize the wide variety of Dietician), OR a score of 75 or better on the plants that occur in the Northeast, including College science placement exam. (3 lecture learning the scientific names and hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester hours) characteristics of the plant species Fall/Spring encountered. Students will collect plants and make museum-quality herbarium mounts. (3 BI 131 – Anatomy and Physiology II lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester hours) Emphasizes more advanced physiological SP/R concepts and homeostasis. Laboratory topics involve some in-depth dissection of specific BI 128 – Bird Study organs and organ systems along with Provides an opportunity to learn to recognize extensive use of anatomical models and the the many species of birds represented in the use of anatomy and physiology software. college’s study skin collection. Emphasis is Evaluation is based on testing and laboratory placed on diagnostic characteristics useful in work. NOTE: Repeat of BI 206. Prerequisite: field identification. This course introduces BI 130 with a grade of C or better. (3 lecture students to the fundamentals of avian hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester hours) taxonomy and includes a survey of the Fall/Spring museum collection plus a curatorial project that teaches students how to use a collection BI 140 – Biodiversity to do research. (2 lecture hours/3 lab hours) (3 Fundamental concepts in evolution, natural semester hours) SP/R selection, and biodiversity will be examined as a basis for learning how to document BI 130 – Anatomy and Physiology I species diversity. Adaptive radiation, genetic An in-depth survey of the scientific principles drift, biogeography and other forces of involved in the study of human anatomy and speciation and extinction will be discussed in physiology. Pertinent concepts of chemistry, lecture. The laboratory portion of this course physics, and biology are reviewed, with will include practical work with bright-field emphasis on their application to human form microscopy to explore the diversity of and function. Topics include cytology, microanatomy and function of cells and histology, and the integumentary, structures from a wide variety of organisms skeletomuscular, and neurological systems. including (but not limited to) bacteria, fungi, The laboratory consists of an organized study plants and animals. Methods in species of the body, including some dissection, the identification, specimen preparations, use of human and other mammalian organs scientific illustration and documentation will and anatomical models, and the use of be stressed. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4 appropriate anatomy and physiology semester hours) SP/R software. Evaluation is based on testing and laboratory work. NOTE: Repeat of BI 205. BI 210 – General Microbiology Prerequisite: A minimum score of 80% in Studies the fundamentals of microbiology. Regents-level Chemistry taken within the last Emphasis is placed on the significance of five years, OR AP Biology with a score of microorganisms as well as societal diseases three or better taken within the last five years, and the role of bacteria in infection, immunity,

191 Columbia-Greene Community College 2021-2022 Catalog and the host-resistance mechanism of the with surveys of flora and fauna. This is an body. Serology and diagnostic procedures will intensive field course using the C-GCC also be discussed. Laboratory will involve the Hudson River Field Station and other aquatic identification, isolation, and proper handling ecosystems near and along the Hudson River. of bacteria. Prerequisite: BI 101 or BI 130 Prerequisite: BI 101 or BI 119 with a grade of with a grade of C or better. (3 lecture hours/3 C or better. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4 lab hours) (4 semester hours) Fall/Spring semester hours) SP/R BI 214 – Advanced Microbiological Laboratory Techniques BUSINESS Further develops the basic concepts and skills BU 103 – Foundations of Business introduced in BI 210 General Microbiology. A foundation course for students in the Emphasis is placed on practical Department of Business. Organizations are environmental aspects of microbiology examined as they relate to the economic including water and wastewater treatment, system. Included are topics such as landfill design, food safety, agriculture, supervision, marketing, finance, production, aquaculture, and fishery industries. employee regulations, international business, Laboratory focuses on the development of and union-management relations. Theoretical skills necessary for maintenance of laboratory principles of management and organization cultures and media preparation and the are also covered. (3 semester hours) employment of current methodologies used to Fall/Spring collect and analyze drinking water, BU 104 – Human Resource Management recreational water, soil, milk, and food. Identification techniques include A study of the sociological problems in agglutination, immune precipitation, organizations, including topics such as bacteriophage, and PCR with gel supervision, labor relations, motivation, electrophoresis. There is an emphasis on lab delegation, communications, decision- protocol and quality control. Students are making techniques, and a review of policies required to maintain laboratory notebooks for and legislation affecting labor/management detailed data collection and reporting of relations. (3 semester hours) Fall results. Prerequisite: BI 210 with a grade of C BU 105 – Business Communications or better. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester hours) SP/R Instruction and practice in written and oral business communication. Emphasis is placed BI 218 – Conservation Limnology on effectively writing specific types of This course will study biological, chemical, business letters. Role playing and small group and physical features of lakes and other bodies evaluation techniques may be used. of fresh water, with emphasis on the Techniques for finding and applying for conservation limnology. This course requires employment are presented. Students will have participation in field studies, group to make several oral presentations on both discussions and/or debates, and carrying out business and non-business topics. The an independent research project. Students will fundamentals of word usage and sentence gain knowledge of conservation practices and structure are reviewed. NOTE: Keyboarding threats, and restoration and management skills are required. (3 semester hours) practices while practicing standard methods in Fall/Spring limnology. Aquatic community structure and interactions will be studied in conjunction

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BU 107 – Business Law I BU 129 – Medical Terminology Studies the fundamentals of legal liability and An introduction to prefixes, roots, combining growth of our legal institutions, the principles forms, and suffixes which are the component of law and contracts, personal property and parts used to build medical terminology. bailments, and sales. (3 semester hours) These terms are then defined. Abbreviations, Fall/Spring drug highlights, information on diagnostic tests and human anatomy are integrated BU 108 – Business Law II throughout. Restricted BU Elective for Topics include commercial paper, agency and AAS/Certificates only. Note: Repeat of AH employment, partnerships, corporations, real 114. (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring property and the environment, estates, and bankruptcy. Prerequisite: BU 107. (3 semester BU 130 – Introduction to E-Commerce hours) E/O Spring Students will receive an overview of the evolution of E-commerce. Topics will include BU 113 – Entrepreneurship terminology, business pre-e-commerce, Provides the foundation for entrepreneurs to current and future trends, marketing, start and build a successful business advertising, and e-tailing. A review and enterprise, acquire and continue an existing analysis of e-business successes and failures business, or to acquire a franchise operation. will be included. (3 semester hours) Fall Key topics include developing a business plan, legal structures of business BU 132 – Medical Coding organizations, site location, financing, This course will cover the unique aspects of marketing, pricing, promotional, and growth medical billing known as medical coding with strategies for the small business owner or a concentration on CPT and ICD9 or ICD10 manager. The psychology of entrepreneurs coding along with modifiers that are and their role in American business will also commonly used in medical billing. (3 be discussed. (3 semester hours) Spring semester hours) Spring BU 125 – Medical Office Procedures BU 145 – Administrative Office This course will provide knowledge of Management administrative support in today’s health care This course studies the principles of environment. Students will learn to input administrative office management, the office patient information, schedule appointments, environment, managing office employees, handle billing, and produce medical office office systems, and office functions. NOTE: lists and reports. NOTE: Repeat of OT 134. Repeat of OT 206. (3 semester hours) Spring Prerequisite: CI 101 (3 semester hours) Fall BU 150 – Financial Planning BU 126 – Medical Billing This course will emphasize managing This course is an introduction to medical personal finances. Topics will include billing and the coding process. financial planning, tax planning, asset Documentation and medical necessity management, the role of open credit, guidelines, claims submission, and consumer loans, insurance, managing reimbursement protocols, both electronically investments, and estate planning. (3 semester and via mail, and working with different hours) Fall payers (HMOs, Medicare) will be presented. (3 semester hours) Spring

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BU 203 – International Business with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and a minimum of 12 semester hours completed. (3 semester International business is a dynamic force for hours) Fall/Spring change in the modern world. Students will examine the opportunities as well as the BU 220 – Business Ethics challenges of conducting business in the This course will examine the role of ethics in global arena. Students will become familiar the business world. The ethical dilemmas with the concepts and practices of encountered by managers will be examined international business, including cultural, and discussed. Topics will include risk political, economic, and legal aspects. management, preferential hiring, and moral Students will also learn about international accountability. Prerequisite: BU 103. (3 business operations, trading partners, and semester hours) Spring trading blocs. Prerequisite: BU 103. (3 semester hours) Spring BU 230 – Management BU 209 – Business Professional Management theory, the nature of Development management, the traditional functions of management – planning, organizing, staffing, This course is a culmination of the directing, and controlling; the decision- Business/Accounting student’s academic making process, delegation, leadership styles experience and is designed to assist students and theories, and motivational theories will be in the transition from the community college covered. Prerequisite: BU 103 or permission to entry-level positions. Students will engage of instructor. (3 semester hours) Spring in projects that require them to think critically about themselves and integrate Business CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY course outcomes into a focus for future goals. Students will explore potential career paths CD 208 – Chemical Dependency and and develop skills to enhance their Addiction employment prospects, and create a Career A survey of the current theories of chemical Reflection Portfolio. Students will conduct dependency and addiction; including current informational interviews with business biological, psychological and social theories professionals, some of which will incorporate of chemical dependency and addiction that site visits. Prerequisite: Students must have inform our current treatment approaches: completed 12 credit hours of BU/AC courses, including a review and analysis of historical one of which must be BU 105. (2 semester and contemporary chemical dependency and hours) Fall addiction treatment modalities. Prerequisite: BU 211 – Business Experience Internship PY 101 (3 semester hours) Spring On-the-job experience in various phases of COLLEGE EXPERIENCE business, with emphasis on student’s major area of preparation. Students will maintain CE 101 – College Experience daily logs and prepare reports that are Students will explore the role of higher integrated with their employment. Students education in their personal and professional must complete 135 hours of work during the development. Students will be introduced to semester to earn 3 semester hours. Grading is various strategies and thought processes that Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U). will maximize their time in college. In order Prerequisite: Permission of instructor to acclimate students to the academic required. Must be in good academic standing environment, reflective writing, student

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projects and activities, along with guest nomenclature, chemical bonding and speakers will be incorporated into the learning structures, the Periodic Table, acids and bases, environment to demystify the process of and some environmental chemistry. (3 lecture higher education. NOTE: Repeat of FS 101. (1 hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester hours) SP/R semester hour) Fall/Spring/Summer CH 201 – Organic Chemistry I CHEMISTRY A study of organic compounds. Nomenclature, bonding, structure, CH 101 – General Chemistry I stereochemistry, and reaction mechanisms A comprehensive introduction to chemical with emphasis on substitution and elimination theories. Major topics include dimensional reactions are presented. Alkanes, alkyl analysis, atomic structure, chemical formulas, halides, alkenes, alcohols, and basics of names and equations, stoichiometry, ideal gas spectroscopy are studied. Prerequisite: CH laws, periodic properties of elements, 102 with a grade of C or better. (3 lecture chemical bonding, and molecular geometry. hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester hours) SP/R NOTE: The CH 101/CH 102 sequence is CH 202 – Organic Chemistry II intended for students majoring in scientific and technical fields. Students planning to take A continuation of Organic Chemistry with a both CH101 and CH102 should register for focus on structure and reactions of alcohols, the fall section of CH101. Prerequisite: High aldehydes, ketones, conjugated and aromatic school Algebra II/Trigonometry (third math compounds, carboxylic acids and derivatives, class in high school) with a grade of 75% or amines, and alpha-carbon chemistry. Organic better or Prerequisite/Co-requisite: MA 110. synthesis and spectroscopic techniques will be High school chemistry is recommended (3 presented. Prerequisite: CH 201 with a grade lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester hours) of C or better. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4 Fall/Spring semester hours) E/O Spring CH 102 – General Chemistry II CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY A continuation of General Chemistry with CC 101 – Introduction to Construction emphasis on systems at equilibrium. Major Carpentry/Historic Preservation topics include properties of solid, liquid, and gaseous matter, phase changes, solution An entry-level course for students interested characteristics, chemical kinetics, chemical in the building trades. This class covers equilibrium, acid-base equilibria, beginning elements of construction used to thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. complete, repair, and/or restore a residential Prerequisite: CH 101 with a grade of C or structure. Topics included in this course are: better. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4 demolition, framing, roofing, doors and semester hours) Spring windows, hardware, insulation, interior trim, and the basics of construction contracting. An CH 105 – Introductory Chemistry introduction to preservation with an emphasis Introductory course for students with limited on historic restoration techniques will be or no background in chemistry. Theoretical covered where appropriate. The student will and conceptual chemistry necessary to learn to operate common construction tools interpret the natural and technical world are (power saws, electric drills, hammers, levels, presented. Topics include the manipulations and staple and nail guns) complying with of measurements and unit systems, atomic OSHA and EPA health and safety standards. structure, chemical formulas, and Completing the OSHA 10-hour training

195 Columbia-Greene Community College 2021-2022 Catalog course for construction is a required roofing, siding, decks, and gutter installation. component of the course. (2 lecture hours/3 Historic restoration principles will be covered lab hours) (3 semester hours) Fall when appropriate. Special attention will be given to historic window repair and CC 103 – Construction Drawing and restoration. (2 lecture hours/6 lab hours) (4 Blueprint Reading semester hours) Spring This course is designed to introduce students to concepts, practices, standards and drafting CC 109 – Introduction to Mechanicals, techniques needed to both read and create Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC architectural drawings in the construction A course that allows students to develop a industry. It focuses on the organization of basic understanding of electrical wiring, drawings, reading floor plans and elevations residential plumbing, Heating Ventilation and drawings, symbols and notations, scaling and Air Conditioning, and other electro- dimensioning practices, and materials of mechanical systems common to light construction. Students will learn how to construction. The electrical component of this develop “shop drawings” from architectural course concentrates on residential application drawings, extrapolate information from of codes, practices, terminology and architects’ drawings, and create the necessary equipment. The plumbing component will construction details needed to execute the involve learning water supply and design and build the project as they would in distribution, drain, waste and vent systems. a job-site situation. Both hand drawing and General plumbing installation, maintenance computer assisted drawing methods will be and repair will also be covered. Electrical and explored. (3 semester hours) Fall plumbing safety and use of power and hand tools will be integrated throughout the course. CC 105 – Building Layout and Framing Hands-on lab time will reinforce lecture and A study of the sequential framing techniques reading assignments. (1 lecture hour/3 lab used to build a residential home. Instruction hours) (2 semester hours) Spring on conventional floor, wall and roof systems common to wood frame construction are the CC 111 – Interior Finish Basic main components of the course, with an Interior finish is the study and practice of the introduction to steel stud and traditional common materials and procedures used for timber frame methodology. Other topics finishing the interior of residential housing. include: math to solve construction problems, Students will participate in lecture and lab identification of building components, basic activities that include techniques and best site and building layout, fundamentals of site practices for hanging drywall, compound and work, and understanding the construction taping, interior molding and trim work, process. Safe work practices and the use, modern and reproduction floor and ceiling maintenance and selection of tools and finishes, and materials estimating. Safety equipment is integrated throughout the course. procedures, proper use of hand and power Prerequisite/Corequisite: CC 101. (2 lecture tools, and specific math calculations will be hours/6 lab hours) (4 semester hours) Fall integrated throughout the class. Prerequisites: CC 101 and CC 105. (2 lecture hours/3 lab CC 107 – Exterior Building Envelope and hours) (3 semester hours) Fall Finish A study of the exterior finish materials and CC 114 – Interior Finish Intermediate techniques for residential buildings. The Students learn about stair layout, stair major topics include windows and doors, components and assembly, hanging interior

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intermediate sanctions) and those within interview and interrogation of witnesses and institutions (jails, prisons, women’s facilities, suspects, collection and preservation of juvenile facilities, death penalty). Discussions evidence, use of informants, techniques of on the different incarceration categories such surveillance, and documentation of as minimum, medium, maximum and “super investigative activities. NOTE: This course is max” facilities, constitutional rights of a repeat of CJ 104. Prerequisite: CJ 102 or CJ offenders and the role of the correctional 115. (3 semester hours) Spring worker, is included. (3 semester hours) Spring CJ 211 – Substantive Criminal Law CJ 115 – American Policing Studies the law of crimes, including the scope, This course is designed to familiarize students purpose, definitions, and classifications of with the history, responsibilities, functions criminal acts. In addition to surveying the and organization of policing in the United history and philosophy of criminal law, States. The legal and procedural restraints significant time will be devoted to the study upon the practices of the police in a free and analysis of offenses against the person, society are emphasized along with the causes offenses against property, aspects of criminal of police deviance. Traditional processes and liability, jurisdiction, and criminal defenses procedures are analyzed along with an such as justification, necessity, entrapment examination of contemporary issues affecting and insanity. NOTE: Repeat of CJ 111. the police. (3 semester hours) Spring Prerequisite: CJ 102. (3 semester hours) Fall CJ 150 – Terrorism and Homeland CJ 212 – Procedural Criminal Law Security An examination of the Law of Criminal This course examines the historical and Procedure and the constitutional limitations contemporary threat posed by terrorism to the placed on those charged with the United States. The causation and organization responsibility of crime control and the of terrorism will be examined along with the administration of criminal justice in the impact of terrorism on intelligence, law United States. Major topics include: the laws enforcement and homeland security agencies. of arrest, search and seizure, confessions, An examination of the challenge posed by the statements and admissions, trial rights and desire to maintain safety and security in a free civil liabilities of those who deny others their society while preserving civil liberties will constitutional rights. Prerequisite: CJ 102. (3 also be addressed. (3 semester hours) Fall semester hours) Spring CJ 160 – Security Operations & CJ 251 – Criminal Justice Professional Administration Development This course will focus on the role and function This course is a culmination of the Criminal of security operations and administration in Justice student’s academic experience and is both private and public settings. Internal and designed to assist students in the transition external threats to safety and security will be from the community college to entry-level examined and possible solutions explored. (3 career positions in the criminal justice system. semester hours) Spring Students will engage in projects that require them to think critically about themselves and CJ 204 – Criminal Investigation reflect on the knowledge gained during their An analysis of the nature and purpose of community college experience. Students will criminal investigation. Discussion will explore potential career paths and develop include various methods of investigation, the skills to enhance their employment prospects.

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This course should be taken during a student’s coursework in Criminal Justice. SO 207 final semester of study. Prerequisites: CJ 102, (Criminology) and SO 209 (Juvenile CJ 114, CJ 115. Corequisite: CJ 211 or CJ 212 Delinquency) will also satisfy the coursework (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring requirement. Permission of the instructor is required. (1 semester hour) Summer CJ 294 – Criminal Justice Field Study An opportunity for students to participate in a COMMUNICATIONS program of observational and professional experience with a local criminal justice CO 102 – Interpersonal Communication agency. Students will prepare reports and This is an introductory course that blends summaries of their activities. Students are also research and theory to help students build required to meet with the instructor effective interpersonal communication skills. throughout the semester. Permission of The course explores such basic topics as self- instructor is required. Pre-requisites are concept and self-disclosure, listening, verbal available upon request. A minimum of 90 and non-verbal messages, perception, hours at the field study site is required. emotions, and conflict management. Other Grading is Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory communications topics include sex and (U). (2 semester hours) Fall/Spring gender roles, cultural differences, power and CJ 295 – Criminal Justice Field Study relationships, and communication ethics. (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring An opportunity for students to participate in a program of observational and professional CO 104 – Public Communication experience with a local criminal justice Strategies and techniques for making agency. Students will prepare reports and informative and persuasive public summaries of their activities. Students are also presentations. Topics include audience required to meet with the instructor analysis, issue framing, patterns of throughout the semester. Permission of development, visual aids, and oral delivery. instructor is required. Pre-requisites are Classroom instruction emphasizes available upon request. A minimum of 135 presentations based on simulated situations in hours at the field study site is required. public forums, panel discussions, symposia, Grading is Satisfactory (S) or briefings, and debates. (3 semester hours) Fall Unsatisfactory(U). (3 semester hours) CO 106 – Introduction to Film Fall/Spring This course will familiarize students with the CJ 298 – National Criminal Justice Study different artistic elements of cinema, An opportunity for students to learn about and including cinematography, editing, music and participate in a program of criminal justice on sound, and screenwriting. These elements of a national and local level in the District of film will be discussed and viewed in a mix of Columbia metropolitan area, including clips and full-length films. (3 semester hours) Virginia and Maryland. The inception, Spring history, and current method of operation of CO 120 – Foundations of Contemporary selected federal and local agencies will be Communication examined. NOTE: Trip costs are borne by each student and include a course fee of $300 This course will explore the foundations of to cover expenses related to the trip. Repeat of human communication in social and personal CJ 297. Prerequisite: Students must have interactions and examine the ways in which successfully completed six credits of digital channels influence both the sending

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and receiving of messages. Content will focus practices, and media law. NOTE: Repeat of on the definition and analysis of rhetoric and CO 103. Prerequisite: EN 101. (3 semester presentation; media literacy; cultural hours) Spring orientations; small-group interaction; and interpersonal skills such as listening, CAREER PLANNING language, and non-verbal communication. CP 101 – Job Search Preparation Assignments will utilize digital platforms, and are designed to encourage students to become A comprehensive job search strategies course more perceptive, aware, and confident including skills assessment, targeted resume communicators in any computer mediated and cover letter development, networking, setting. (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring interviewing techniques, effective use of internet resources, and developing an CO 122 – Social Media for Professional effective job search plan. (1 semester hour) Use Fall This online course will introduce students to CP 112 – Career Experience Internship various forms of social media, and teach them how to use these platforms appropriately and Provides students with directed exposure to an strategically for commercial and professional actual job situation. Students will be placed in applications. Subject matter will focus on a work site for 90 hours of fieldwork that will writing and visual content, but will also provide exposure to a career of interest to the include usability, organization, credibility, student. Grading is Satisfactory (S) or and other skills necessary to connect with a Unsatisfactory (U). Prerequisite: Permission prospective user. Students will be expected to of instructor required. Must be in good apply their knowledge through participation academic standing with a minimum GPA of on different digital platforms and interactive 2.5 and a minimum of 12 semester hours class projects. (3 semester hours) Fall completed. (2 semester hours) Fall/Spring CO 205 – Intercultural Communication CP 113 – Career Experience Internship This is an introductory course that studies the Provides students with directed exposure to an nature of intercultural communication. actual job situation. Students will be placed in Topics such as cultural communication a work site for 45 hours of fieldwork that will contexts, cultural variables and values, and provide exposure to a career of interest to the subcultures will all be discussed. By the end student. Grading is Satisfactory (S) or of the semester, students are expected to be Unsatisfactory (U). Prerequisite: Permission more perceptive, aware, and confident of instructor required. Must be in good communicators, both within their own culture academic standing with a minimum GPA of and others. Prerequisite: EN 101 (3 semester 2.5 and a minimum of 12 semester hours hours) Fall/Spring completed. (1 semester hour) Fall/Spring CO 207 – Media and Society CP 114 – Career Experience Internship This course explores the many relationships Provides students with directed exposure to an between media and contemporary society. actual job situation. Students will be placed in Topics include the effects of media on human a work site for 135 hours of fieldwork that will behavior, media ethics, media content, provide exposure to a career of interest to the specific media industries operations, the student. Grading is Satisfactory (S) or convergence of media technologies, political Unsatisfactory (U). Prerequisite: Permission uses and abuses of media, advertising of instructor required. Must be in good

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academic standing with a minimum GPA of CI 150 – EXCEL 2.5 and a minimum of 12 semester hours Students will utilize the principles of completed. (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring computerized spreadsheet software tools in solving analytical problems. Students will COMPUTER INFORMATION design, develop, test, and debug worksheets. CI 101 – Computer Essentials Topics include graphs, data sorting, data queries, entering and/or modifying labels, This course introduces the student to modern values, formulas, functions, and macro personal computers and touch-typing instructions. NOTE: Repeat of CS 142, CS techniques. Topics include hardware, 143, CS 144, CS 145. (3 semester hours) E/O software, the Windows Operating Systems, Fall the Internet, word processing and document formatting. NOTE: This course may not be used as a computer science (CS) elective. (3 COMPUTER SCIENCE semester hours) Fall/Spring CS 116 – Contemporary Computer CI 105 – Computer Applications Concepts Examines how to use computers to solve This is an introductory course which studies problems, write reports, and summarize data. contemporary computer technology and how Simple word processing, spreadsheets, it is used in society. Students will be provided database management, and presentation with a hands-on experience using current software will be learned using Microsoft technology for research, communications, Office. Programming a computer will not be education, and business. Topics include studied. Prerequisite: CI 101 or equivalent computer hardware, operating systems, (competency in keyboarding) is required. (3 networking, contemporary uses of the semester hours) Fall/Spring internet, and social issues. (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring CI 110 – Advanced Computer Applications CS 118 – Computer and Programming Theory Advanced features in word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and This course is a preliminary investigation of presentation software using Microsoft Office. computer theory and operations. Topics Prerequisite: CI 105 or equivalent include computer hardware, programming (competency in Microsoft Office) is required. theories, problem-solving, algorithms and (3 semester hours) Spring data representation. Contemporary programming languages will be used. NOTE: CI 141 – Desktop Publishing Repeat of CS 130. (3 semester hours) Students will use desktop publishing software Fall/Spring to import and manipulate text and graphics to CS 125 – Web Page Authoring create brochures, flyers, pamphlets and other documents. They will also learn the elements Provides students with the tools for authoring of good design, creating and using templates, pages for the World Wide Web. Students will libraries, and style sheets, and the use of color. learn how to present information in a way that Prerequisite: CI 105 or equivalent is both interesting to read and easy to find on (competency in Microsoft Office) is required. the web. (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring (3 semester hours) Spring

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CS 126 – Introduction to Cyber Security network security issues. (3 semester hours) Fall This course will introduce students to the fundamental principles of cyber security; CS 203 – Database Concepts security problems; and the relationship of A study of the uses and types of database cyber security to businesses, society, and management systems. The main focus will be people. Topics include basic cyber security a combination of practical database design concepts, networking concepts related to principles with hands-on experience in the cyber security, intrusion detection, risk computer lab. It will cover hierarchical and management, security policies, vulnerabilities relational design, input and report formats, analysis, legal issues, psychological and database programming techniques, query ethical issues of cyber security. Special topics languages, and integration with other include cyber warfare, malware, and protocol- applications. Prerequisite: CS 134. (3 based attacks. NOTE: Students should have semester hours) Fall basic functional computer skills to take this course. (3 semester hours) Fall CS 205 – Systems Analysis CS 134 – Computer and Informatics The fundamental concepts of business Science I informational systems analysis and design are covered. Students have the opportunity to Provides an introduction to computers and develop skills as a systems analyst and informatics science. Topics include computer become familiar with the various activities hardware, software, programming theories, associated with each phase of systems operating systems, network technology, and analysis and development by completing a the social impact of computers. (2 lecture detailed case study. Prerequisite: CS 134. (3 hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester hours) semester hours) Spring Fall/Spring CS 211 – PC Computer Hardware CS 154 – JAVA Programming This course is designed to provide students This course presents JAVA as a general- with an extensive understanding of computer purpose, object-oriented programming hardware. Major topics include: hardware language for the World Wide Web. Students terms, operating systems, hardware will have hands-on experience developing installation, hardware troubleshooting, and applets for web pages and independent hardware maintenance. Prerequisite: CS 134. application. Topics include the JAVA API, (3 semester hours) Fall developing animations, developing user interface, developing network applications, CS 216 – Linux Operating Environments and combining JAVA with other tools. (3 This course introduces the concepts and semester hours) Spring features of the Linux operating system. CS 156 – Networking Essentials Students will install, administer, and test Linux operating system software and This course is designed to provide students applications. Topics include file management, with an understanding of computer networks. application installation, scripting, system and Topics include: network hardware, software, network configuration, kernel management, and architecture; communication protocols; OS security, and system and server local-area and wide-area networks; installing, administration. Prerequisite: CS 134. (3 troubleshooting and managing networks; and semester hours) Spring

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CS 219 – Data Analytics Programming CS 256 – Computer Science II This course will introduce students to data An introduction to C++ and JAVA analytics concepts and programming. programming languages and the Students will use a shell scripting language to programming techniques associated with sort, search, and clean data. The Python them. Topics include input/output, data types, programming language and libraries will be program controls, Object-Oriented used to process large datasets. Students will be Programming (OOP), pointers, recursive expected to engage in data analysis with programming, stacks, queues, lists and trees, Python in the Linux operating system and their applications. Prerequisite: CS 134. environment. Prerequisite: CS 134. (3 (2 lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester semester hours) Spring hours) Spring CS 235 – Network Security DANCE This course takes an in-depth look at the network security concepts, secure system DA 101 – Dance I design techniques, and network encryption. An introduction to ballet, modern, jazz, and Students will be introduced to a practical, improvisational dance through representative hands-on approach to securing networks, warm-ups and dance combinations. Balance, detecting unauthorized access and using turning, jumping, falls, and recovery are encryption to secure networks. Students will explored with a special focus on their learn how to track and identify the packets relationship to athletics. Students will create involved in a simple TCP connection. They brief dance studies, attend a professional will learn to use networking tools such as dance performance, and work backstage on a WireShark, and network mapping tools, such college dance production. The historic role of as NMap. Other topics will include dance in the human experience and use of identifying types of attacks, methods used by music and props will also be explored. NOTE: attackers, protecting e-mail systems, securing Repeat of HU 116. (3 semester hours) Fall internet systems and implementing security DA 102 – Dance II policies. Pre-requisite: CS 156. (3 semester hours) Spring Focuses on jazz, modern dance, and improvisation while continuing work on the CS 241 – Computer Forensics ballet components of warm-ups. Technical This course prepares students to analyze data skills begun in DA 101 will be developed, collected from electronic devices. Students with a special focus on the relationship to will be introduced to the proper techniques athletic skill, increasingly complex movement and tools to secure, analyze, and properly combinations will be perfected, and dance document digital and multimedia evidence. composition will be explored. Students will This course will also be an introduction to perform or assist backstage in the production selected computer forensics hardware and of a college dance concert. NOTE: Repeat of software used to investigation a digital crime HU 117. Prerequisite: DA 101 or permission scene. Other topics include evidence chain of of instructor. (3 semester hours) Spring custody, digital crime scene reports and digital crime scene investigative procedures. NOTE: Students should have basic functional computer skills to take this course. (3 semester hours) Spring

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ECONOMICS planning careers as teachers and for those interested in the study of education as a social EC 101 – Macroeconomics process. This course is for Teacher Education An overview of the American economic majors transferring to specific approved system, beginning with the theories of the Teacher Education programs. NOTE: Repeat classical economists, progressing to the Laws of SL 108. (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring of Supply and Demand, use of economic ED 110 – Education of Diverse indicators to predict future performance Populations indicators, theories of the business cycle, the Federal Reserve System and monetary policy, This course is designed as an introduction to government spending and taxation. Students the education of children in America. Specific will analyze information including that which emphasis is given to the exploration of the is presented graphically. (3 semester hours) fields of early childhood and elementary Fall/Spring education. Topics to be examined include an overview of current issues in American EC 102 – Microeconomics schooling; the diverse constituencies that An analysis of industry structures: pure compose the learning environments in the competition, monopoly, monopolistic early childhood and elementary school competition (oligopoly), business costs and classroom; curriculum with a multicultural the determination of optimal production and inclusive perspective; the increasing levels. An in-depth examination of important collaboration between culturally diverse economic issues such as financial insecurity, families and the school of education of the environment and energy policies and a children; and choosing a career in teaching. discussion of alternative approaches to Active participation in field activities is addressing these issues. Students will analyze required. (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring information including that which is presented ED 201 – Symbolic Representation, graphically, and use concepts such as Language and Literacy externalities and cost-benefit analysis. (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring Focused on exploration of how young children learn language and literacy, the EC 104 – Consumer Economics course will investigate the interaction between A practical course in developing educated- symbolic development, language, and literacy consumer skills. Covers tenants’ rights, acquisition in children birth through five years insurance, home buying, banking services, of age. Development of strategies to borrowing money (car financing, mortgages, encourage language and literacy in very loans), money management, and small claims young children is also covered. Prerequisite: courts. Consumer protection laws are also ED 101. (3 semester hours) E/O Spring studied. (3 semester hours) Spring

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ENGLISH EN 211 – Creative Writing EN 090 – English Fundamentals Weekly writing assignments in fiction, poetry, and drama emphasize the creative process and EN 100 – English Skills specific techniques from initial idea through ES 096 – English as a Second Language- final revision. Class sessions are devoted to Intermediate Level examining students’ written work. There will also be in-class writing assignments. Students ES 098 – English as a Second Language- are encouraged to work on creative efforts for Advanced Level publication as well as share poems and stories See Transitional. by writers they admire with classmates and NOTE: Papers for the following EN courses the instructor. The dos and don’ts of must be typed. submitting for publication will also be covered. Prerequisites: EN 101 and EN 102. EN 101 – Composition (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring An introductory course emphasizing the EN 212 – Expository Writing process and patterns of writing college-level expository prose. Included are reading This course is designed to develop the ability assignments; extensive practice in writing to produce clear expository prose. Emphasis is clear, well-developed, grammatically correct placed on the writing process including essays; a research paper; and an oral audience analysis, topic selection, thesis presentation. (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring support and development, editing, and revision. Students will study and practice EN 102 – Composition and Literature advanced techniques of effective expository This course continues the reading and writing prose, including explanation, logic and of EN 101. Readings range from short stories persuasion analysis, and evaluation. Upon and poetry to plays and/or novels. Writing completion, students should be able to includes both formal and informal criticism or produce unified, coherent, well-developed analysis of the texts. Prerequisite: EN 101. (3 essays. Prerequisite: EN 101. Corequisite: EN semester hours) Fall/Spring 102. (3 semester hours) Spring EN 105 – Technical Writing ENGLISH - LITERATURE Technical Writing is an introductory writing COURSES course designed to prepare students to effectively communicate specialized EN 201 – American Literature: Colonial- information in professional and workplace 1899 settings. Students will learn skills and This course examines the development of strategies to produce technical information for American Literature, and familiarizes differing audiences and will create documents students with representative authors and such as formal and informal reports, intellectual currents from the Colonial period proposals, and cover letters and resumes. up to Realism. Works will be placed in Emphasis will be placed on audience historical context as well as studied for their awareness, document layout and design, and portrayal of universal human values and their the ability to use clear, concise grammatically authors’ particular visions. Prerequisites: EN correct language in their communication. 101 and EN 102. (3 semester hours) Fall Prerequisite: EN 101. (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring

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EN 204 – American Literature: 1900 to EN 232 – Short Stories Present Representative short stories of the nineteenth This course familiarizes students with and twentieth centuries are read and representative authors and intellectual discussed. Includes American, British, and currents from Naturalism up to today. Works Continental authors. Prerequisites: EN 101 will be placed in historical context as well as and EN 102. (3 semester hours) Spring studied for their portrayal of universal human EN 235 – Latin American Literature values and their authors’ particular visions. Prerequisites: EN 101 and EN 102. (3 This course introduces students to the varied semester hours) Spring literatures of Latin America. Students will study forms of literature such as short stories, EN 205 – British Literature poetry, drama, and novels by a wide array of Study of representative authors and Latin American authors. Emphasis will be intellectual currents in British literature from placed on the cultural and political Anglo-Saxon times to the present. environments in which the texts were written. Prerequisites: EN 101 and EN 102. (3 Prerequisites: EN 101 and EN 102. (3 semester hours) Spring semester hours) Fall EN 215 – African-American Literature EN 236 – Poetry Review of literary works by African- Familiarizes students with the nature, American writers focuses on contributions of techniques, and structure of poetry. To authors like Richard Wright, Toni Morrison, increase appreciation of the poem, historical, and August Wilson. Students will examine intellectual, and literary backgrounds are poetry, plays, novels, and short stories. Small considered. Representative British and and large group discussion, combined with American poets are studied. Prerequisites: EN formal and informal writing, will propel 101 and EN 102. (3 semester hours) Spring students’ participation in literary analysis. EN 237 – Modern Fiction Prerequisites: EN 101 and EN 102. (3 semester hours) E/O Summer (beginning A study of recent works of fiction. Special Summer 2022) attention is directed to how experimentation in fictional forms relates to the social realities EN 216 – Women in Literature and philosophical attitudes of the Women in Literature explores conscious and contemporary world. Prerequisites: EN 101 unconscious stereotypes of women in novels, and EN 102. (3 semester hours) SP/R short stories, poetry, drama and prose. Students will learn how gender roles develop FOREIGN LANGUAGES and change women’s views of themselves. See French, Italian, and Spanish Students will also learn historical, cultural and religious information to help increase FRENCH understanding of the works. Emphasis will be placed on critical analyses of selected works FR 101 – French I from traditional and feminist points of view. For students with little or no background in Prerequisites: EN 101 and EN 102. (3 French. While the four basic comprehension semester hours) E/O Summer (beginning skills (reading, writing, speaking, and Summer 2023) listening) are all emphasized, class time is used primarily to practice listening to and

206 Columbia-Greene Community College 2021-2022 Catalog speaking French. Proficiency is achieved in chemistry recommended. (3 lecture hours/ 3 the present and future tenses and in the use of lab hours) (4 semester hours) SP/R articles and everyday vocabulary. An awareness of contemporary Francophone HEALTH cultures is also emphasized. Students with HE 103 – Critical Issues in Health three years of high school French, or equivalent, may not take this course. (3 An introductory course dealing with the semester hours) SP/R current critical issues involved in promoting and maintaining a wellness lifestyle. FR 102 – French II Emphasis is placed on viewing health in a A continuation of FR 101. Emphasizes all four multidimensional manner and assuming basic comprehension skills, the passe responsibility for maintaining one’s health. compose and imperfect, the use of direct and Major issues to be addressed include stress, indirect pronouns, frequently used cardiovascular diseases, cancer, drugs, vocabulary, and contemporary Francophone nutrition, environmental health, and physical civilization. Class time is spent primarily conditioning. (3 semester hours) Fall practicing, listening to, and speaking French. HE 104 – Nutrition and Wellness Prerequisite: FR 101. (3 semester hours) SP/R This course introduces students to the basics FR 201 – French III of nutrition and nutritional trends and the role A continuation of FR 102. Emphasizes the of supplementation and lifestyle in four basic comprehension skills and focuses maintaining and promoting health as well as on the following areas: reflexives, the present disease prevention. It explores the role of subjunctive, and Francophone culture. Class oxidative stress and antioxidants on health and is conducted entirely in French for extensive disease, and introduces students to lifestyle practice in listening and speaking skills. changes to retard the aging process, enhance Prerequisite: FR 102. (3 semester hours) SP/R quality of life, and manage weight. (3 FR 202 – French IV semester hours) Spring A continuation of FR 201. Emphasizes the HE 201 – First Aid and Safety four basic comprehension skills, the use of the Develops functional first aid capabilities to subjunctive and cultural readings and provide the initial emergency care necessary discussions. Class is conducted entirely in to sustain life support to victims of accidents French for extensive practice in listening and or sudden illness. Students will be eligible to speaking skills. Prerequisite: FR 201. (3 become certified in CPR and First Aid by semester hours) SP/R satisfying the requirements established by the American Heart Association or National GEOLOGY Safety Council. (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring GE 101 – Physical Geology A study of the composition of Earth’s crustal HISTORY materials, processes of change, geologic time, plate tectonics, and sociologic and economic HI 101 – Western Civilizations 13,000 impact. Laboratory will include field trips, BCE to 1517 CE rock and mineral identification, and use of This course is a survey of the political, topographic and geologic maps. NOTE: Prior economic, social, cultural, and intellectual knowledge of high school earth science and/or origins of Western Civilizations from the

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Neolithic Revolution to the Protestant HI 104 – United States History 1865- Reformation. Emphasis is placed on the Present importance of agriculture, the rise and fall of A survey course that begins with an overview civilizations such as Greece and Rome, the of United States history from colonial times growth of Christianity, cultural aspects of the into the 21st century. The primary emphasis Middle Ages and the Renaissance, and the will focus on the major forces that shaped the legacies of the Protestant Reformation. social, political and economic developments Students will also explore the influences of of post-Civil War America. Topics will transformational figures from the era that have include Reconstruction, westward expansion, shaped subsequent history. (3 semester hours) the Industrial Revolution, immigration, the Fall/Spring Great Depression, the world wars, and the HI 102 – Western Civilizations 1517 to emergence of the United States as a world Present power. (3 semester hours) Spring This course is a survey of Europe and the HI 108 – History of the Hudson Valley modern world, from the Protestant This course will focus on the history of both Reformation to the present. Emphasis is Columbia and Greene Counties. There are two placed on the historical evolution of the major main areas of study. 1. People, places and events and transformations that occurred events that are representative of the grand during the age of absolutism and exploration, themes of American History will be the Enlightenment, French Revolution, World investigated. 2. Identification of remnants and Wars and the Cold War. Students will focus artifacts and the historical sketches they on the questions and ideas that have arisen represent will also be covered. (3 semester from these transformational periods, and have hours) SP/R shaped the politics, social organization, culture, technology and economies of the HI 109 – Historical and Social Impact of West. Students will also explore the the Automobile influences of important figures who have had Students will develop a deeper understanding a lasting impact on history. (3 semester hours) of the positive and negative impact the Fall/Spring automobile has had on American society HI 103 – United States History 1492-1865 through the study of the following areas: the birth of the automobile, acceptance by the A survey course that begins with an overview populace, infrastructure changes, early of United States history from colonial times inventors, assembly line production, into the 21st century. The primary emphasis competition and environmental concerns. (3 will focus on the development of a semester hours) SP/R constitutional system as well as the social and economic events that helped shape early HI 114 – World History I America. Topics include the Colonial period, World history seeks a global perspective on American Revolution, the ratification of the the past, one that acknowledges and integrates Constitution, Jacksonian democracy, the the historical experiences of all of the world’s forces that led to the development of the Civil people. Only by examining humanity’s shared War, and the lingering impact of the war on past is it possible to view today’s world in contemporary America. (3 semester hours) meaningful historical context. In this class, we Fall will explore seven eras of global history through the lens of traditions: political, social,

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economic and cultural traditions that have HI 125 – U.S. Environmental History guided the dynamics of societies. In addition, This course will focus on the human impact encounters will be explored: mass migrations, on the environment since colonial times, the infectious diseases, imperial expansion, long progress of the environmental ethic in distance trade and other human interactions. American culture, from its roots in the Hudson Topics will include: formation of societies, River School and Thoreau to Rachel Carson the development of writing and and Aldo Leopold, and the development of communication, the rise of religions of legal environmental protections. (3 semester salvation, and the creation of empires. (3 hours) SP/R semester hours) SP/R HI 127 – History of Latin America HI 115 – World History II This course is an examination of race, World history seeks a global perspective on ethnicity, and gender and how that has shaped the past, one that acknowledges and integrates Latin American politics and societies from the historical experiences of all of the world’s colonial times to the present. Themes include: people. Only by examining humanity’s shared interactions of Iberian, American, African and past is it possible to view today’s world in Asian peoples; official and unofficial meaningful historical context. In this class, we management of multiethnic and multicultural will explore seven eras of global history societies; scientific racism; and the relation through the lens of traditions: political, social, between theories of race and development of economic and cultural traditions that have ideas about class, gender, and nation. (3 guided the dynamics of societies. In addition, semester hours) SP/R we will explore encounters: mass migrations, infectious diseases, imperial expansion, long HI 209 – Europe in the Twentieth Century distance trade and other human interactions An analysis of European development in the that have impacted the development of the twentieth century. Emphasis is placed on world. Topics will include: exploration and intellectual, political, economic, and social conquest, Columbian exchange, Reformation, factors. Special attention is given to the World absolutism, colonialism, the spread of Islam, Wars I and II, the Cold War, fascism, revolution, industrialization, world war and communism, the rise of the dictators, and globalization. (3 semester hours) SP/R possibilities for this century. Prerequisite: 3 HI 120 – History of the Modern Middle semester hours in social science. (3 semester East hours) SP/R An introduction to the emergence of the HI 219 – Women in U.S. History modern Middle East in the period, roughly Introduces the history of women within the from the late 18th century to the present. It western tradition with a focus on the deals with reformist attempts to meet the experience of women in the United States. European challenge, Orientalism, the age of Places the female experience at the center of colonialism and imperialism, the rise of Arab our historical analysis, examining the various nationalism, the quest for modernity, the intersections of women’s relations with impact of Israeli and Palestinian nationalism, others: their families, society, and the state. the petroleum factor, the Islamic Revolution American history is viewed from the in Iran, Saddam Hussein’s Iraq, the Gulf War, perspective of the women who have and the war on terror. Consideration will also contributed to its growth and development and be given to the Islamic religion. (3 semester who have made significant contributions to hours) Fall

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the development of society. Prerequisite: 3 American history also warrants investigation. semester hours in social science. (3 semester This course will use primary source hours) SP/R documents, film, interpretive literature, and music in order to fully study the most HI 220 – History of the Arab-Israeli powerful mass protest movement in modern Conflict U.S. history. The course will be presented in a Explores the origins and development of the seminar style. (3 semester hours) SP/R Arab-Israeli conflict, as well as its implications presently. Examines the HI 265 – History of Modern China complexities and dynamism of this conflict An exploration of the main political and through a critical examination of its origins, cultural themes in the history of modern China the actors involved, and the key historical and from the late Ming Dynasty to the present day. political factors that have shaped it. Topics will include exploring the notion of Prerequisite: 3 semester hours of history, and modernity; the fall of the Ming and Qing EN 101 recommended. (3 semester hours) Dynasties; the Western imperialist challenge; SP/R nationalism; the development of communism; the Second World War and Civil War; the HI 221 – American Civil War Great Leap Forward and the Cultural This course is an in-depth study of the events Revolution; and, after Mao’s death, the leading up to the American Civil War and the economic liberalization of the economy. military and political history of the war. It will Concludes with an examination of China in also include a short look at the consequences the years after Tiananmen Square. of the war. Students will examine military and Prerequisite: 3 semester hours of history. (3 political objectives and strategies, evaluate semester hours) SP/R different versions of the same events, and explore alternative resolutions to historical HI 266 – History of Japan issues. This course will require reading of Undertakes a chronological survey of primary and secondary texts, critical thinking, political, economic, social, cultural, religious round table-type classroom discussion, and and intellectual life in Japan from the third persuasive writing. NOTE: Repeat of HI 123 century to the present day. Emphasis is placed and HI 221H. Prerequisite: HI 103 or HI 104, on both the origin and development of or a score of 85 or above on the NYS Regents traditional Japanese civilization before the exam in American History. (3 semester hours) arrival of the modernizing West and the E/O Spring subsequent Japanese quest for international acceptance thereafter. Provides a background HI 222 – Revisiting American Civil Rights against which contemporary Japan might be This course will examine the Civil Rights better understood and appreciated. Stresses Movement in America. The movement the origin and development of various systems changed those who participated in it, made and institutions (social, political, economic America a more democratic society, gave rise and religious) within both the traditional and to a host of other movements that transformed modern Japanese cultural milieu. Explores the the face of American culture, and influenced a modernization process; the Westernization new generation of American leadership. As a process; and the fate of traditional institutions, critical examination, the period from 1955- systems, and customs. Considers Japan’s 1965 receives special attention, but the roots quest for acceptance as a major power in the of the freedom struggle in an earlier era and modern world order. Prerequisite: 3 semester the effect of the movement on recent hours of history. (3 semester hours) SP/R

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HUMAN SERVICES Prerequisites: HS 103, HS 105, and HS 110. (3 semester hours) Fall HS 103 – Introduction to Human Services HS 230 – Human Services Internship I A survey of the history, philosophy, and development of human services in the United Students participate in fieldwork experience States. Topics include theoretical approaches in a local human service agency for a total of to meeting human needs, target populations, 135 hours during the semester. Requirements careers in human services, and the service include keeping a weekly journal of activities, delivery system, with particular emphasis on plus evaluation of the fieldwork itself and the Columbia and Greene Counties. This course fieldwork experience. Grading is Satisfactory serves as an introduction to the Human (S) or Unsatisfactory (U). Prerequisites: HS Services curriculum and prepares students for 105 and HS 110. Corequisite: HS 212. (4 continuation in the program. (3 semester semester hours) Fall hours) Fall HUMANITIES HS 105 – Interventions in Human Services HU 113 – World Mythology A combination of classroom and field study to introduce students to the various roles in An in-depth study of various myths and human services, to learn fundamentals of the legends from classical Greece and Rome and helping process, and be acquainted with the selected other-world cultures. Mythical nature of care giving in human-service patterns, character types, and themes are practice. Students are required to participate studied as well as the relationship of myth to in a 30-hour supervised community service art and literature. (3 semester hours) SP/R experience. Prerequisite: HS 103. (3 semester HU 203 – Children’s Literature hours) Spring This introduction to children’s literature will HS 110 – Interviewing Techniques include an exploration of genres and will also Students will develop skills through intensive emphasize principles of selection and role playing and real-life interviews in and out evaluation of readings for children. of class. Skills covered include listening, Students will write a journal about readings, focusing, attending behavior, maintaining complete quizzes about the textbook, and communication, structuring, confronting, and make informal and formal presentations on observation. Students will also learn interview chosen children’s books. The course will also structure and process. The micro-skills comprise a brief report on learning activities hierarchy concept will guide students through either for the student or the young reader. successive steps of intentional interviewing. Prerequisite: EN 101 and EN 102. (3 semester Prerequisite: HS 103. (3 semester hours) hours) Fall/Spring Spring HS 212 – Community Organizing INDEPENDENT STUDY Examines the field of human services, ID 299 – Independent Study utilizing a community counseling perspective. Independent Study is a form of learning Emphasis is placed on prevention of human whereby a supervising Columbia-Greene services problems and client advocacy. Focus Community College faculty member and a is on community organizing strategies to student cooperatively design a written produce systems changes and community contract equivalent to college-level study in a change. NOTE: Repeat of HS 211.

211 Columbia-Greene Community College 2021-2022 Catalog specific discipline. (Independent Study and speaking skills. Prerequisite: IT 102. (3 cannot, however, be a substitute for regularly semester hours) SP/R scheduled course offerings.) To qualify, the IT 202 – Italian IV student must have completed at least 12 semester hours with a minimum grade of 3.0 A continuation of IT 201. Emphasizes the four from an accredited college. Independent basic comprehension skills, the use of the Study Contract forms and regulations are subjunctive, and cultural readings and available in the Office of the Dean of discussions. Class is conducted entirely in Academic Affairs. The student must present Italian for extensive practice in listening and the completed and signed contract when speaking skills. Prerequisite: IT 201. (3 registering. Deadlines for registration and semester hours) SP/R completion of projects will follow the regular college calendar as published in the current MATHEMATICS catalog. Fall/Spring MA 090 – Mathematics Fundamentals ITALIAN See Transitional. IT 101 – Italian I MA 098 – Pre-Statistics This course is for students with little or no See Transitional. background in Italian. Emphasizes the four MA 100 – Pre-Algebra comprehension skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening), although class time See Transitional. is used primarily to practice listening to and MA 102 – Statistics speaking Italian. Proficiency is achieved in This is a first course in statistics and data the present tenses, the use of articles, and analysis. Topics in descriptive statistics, everyday vocabulary. An awareness of probability and probability distributions and contemporary Italian culture is also inferential statistics will be covered. NOTE: emphasized. Students with three years of high The TI-83/84 Plus calculator is required. school Italian, or equivalent, may not take this Prerequisite: Pre-Statistics (MA 098) or Pre- course. (3 semester hours) SP/R Algebra (MA 100). (3 semester hours) IT 102 – Italian II Fall/Spring A continuation of IT 101. Emphasizes the four MA 103 – Business Mathematics basic comprehension skills, the past tenses, Studies the application of basic principles of direct and indirect pronouns, reflexives, business mathematics to provide skill in frequently used vocabulary, and Italian calculating and solving practical business and culture. Class time is spent primarily financial mathematical problems. practicing, listening to, and speaking Italian. Mathematics relating to retailing, Prerequisite: IT 101. (3 semester hours) SP/R manufacturing, banking, and consumers will IT 201 – Italian III be covered. Some algebra skills will be taught A continuation of IT 102. Emphasizes the four and used within the context of business basic comprehension skills and focuses on the mathematics problems. Prerequisite: differences between the imperfect and passato Mathematics Fundamentals (MA 090). (3 prossimo, the future and conditional tenses, semester hours) Fall/Spring and Italian culture. Class is conducted entirely in Italian for extensive practice in listening

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MA 105 – Math for Elementary MA 114 – Math for Elementary Teachers Teachers I II This course is designed for students Second course of a two-semester sequence transferring into elementary education covering problem solving, logic, analysis of programs. This course provides prospective geometric shapes and solids, measurement, elementary school teachers with a clear and congruence, similarity, constructions, broad understanding of the major coordinate geometry, transformations, mathematical concepts and skills commonly calculator and measurement, and conversions taught in elementary math classes. The in English and metric systems. Prerequisite: emphasis will be on problem solving as it MA 105. (3 semester hours) E/O Spring relates to the number system. Probability and MA 117 – Algebra and Trigonometry statistics are also introduced. NOTE: Does not satisfy any mathematics requirement. This is a study of linear, exponential, Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra (MA 100). (3 logarithmic, radical, quadratic, polynomial, semester hours) Fall rational, and trigonometric functions and equations with an emphasis on real world MA 108 – Technical Mathematics applications. This course serves as a This course is intended for students enrolled foundation for students going on to in a technical program. Topics include: Units Precalculus. NOTE: The TI-83/84 Plus of Measurement, Equations and Inequalities, graphing calculator is required. Pre-requisite: Graphs, Quadratic Functions, Exponential MA 100. (4 semester hours) Fall/Spring Functions, and Right Triangle Trigonometry. MA 122 – Calculus I All topics are approached from the applied perspective. NOTE: The TI-83/84 Plus This is the first course in the study of the calculator is required. Prerequisite: Pre- concepts and procedures of Calculus. Topics Algebra (MA 100). (3 semester hours) SP/R include: Limits, The Derivative, Applications of the Derivative, and the Definite Integral. MA 113 – Statistics for the Behavioral NOTE: The TI-83/84 Plus calculator is Sciences required. Prerequisite: MA 111 with a course The purpose of this course is to introduce grade of C or better within 5 years. (4 semester students to the statistical procedures used in hours) Fall social science research. Using a combination MA 123 – Calculus II of hands-on activities, lecture, and discussion, students will learn how to select appropriate A continuation of MA 122. Topics include the statistical tests and how to conduct data integral, applications of the definite integral, analyses. Upon completion of the course, differential equations, Taylor expansions. students will have developed an NOTE: The TI-83/84 Plus calculator is understanding of statistical terminology, required. Prerequisite: MA 122 with a course descriptive and inferential statistics, and the grade of C or better. (4 semester hours) Spring ethics of reporting. Prerequisite: Pre-Statistics (MA 098) or Pre-Algebra (MA 100). (3 MARKETING semester hours) Fall/Spring MK 101 – Principles of Marketing A survey of marketing theory and practice. Covers marketing planning and management, marketing strategy, sales forecasting, consumer buying behavior, product

213 Columbia-Greene Community College 2021-2022 Catalog development, pricing, placement, and NURSING promotion methods. (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring NU 101 – Nursing I MK 160 – Introduction to Digital Students will examine the health-illness Marketing framework of the nursing program. The nurse’s role as a communicator, care provider, This course examines the basic principles and client teacher, manager of client care, and concepts of digital marketing and how the member of the nursing profession is World Wide Web can be used as a marketing presented. The nursing process is utilized as tool. Topics include inbound, content, and the basis for all nursing practice throughout social media marketing, along with search the lifecycle. A body of knowledge will be engine optimization, mobile device acquired to permit individualized nursing care marketing, and analysis of online marketing of clients based on scientific rationale from programs. NOTE: Students should have basic the biological and behavioral sciences and functional computer skills for this course. liberal arts. Classroom and campus lab, and Repeat of CI 160. (3 semester hours) Fall clinical practice will develop beginning skills in both the technical and interpersonal aspects MUSIC of nursing. This course includes the MU 101 – Introduction to Music fundamental concepts that subsequent courses will build on. Corequisites: BI 130, EN 101, Teaches students how to listen to music and and matriculation in the Nursing Program. (4 understand it by identifying the basic lecture hours/9 lab hours) (7 semester hours) materials of music and relating them to other Fall areas; e.g., poetry, painting, sculpture, and architecture. By way of reading, lectures, and NU 102 – Nursing II listening to music, the course proceeds from The care of the client with common health basic concepts in music to an understanding of needs related to oxygenation, fluid and form, movement, and style. (3 semester electrolyte balance, and elimination are hours) Fall presented. Students will continue to develop MU 103 – History of Jazz skills in the campus laboratory and utilize the nursing process when administering nursing A brief history of jazz from its beginning to care to individual clients. Prerequisites: NU the present through lectures, listening, and 101, BI 130, EN 101. Corequisites: BI 131, BI reading. The various styles will be presented 210 and PY 101. (4 lecture hours/9 lab hours) as well as the lives and history of selected (7 semester hours) Spring performers. (3 semester hours) SP/R NU 201 – Nursing III MU 104 – History of Rock Music The concepts and therapies used in the nursing This course surveys the history of the genre, care of clients with complex psychosocial starting with music's roots in Africa to its needs and dysfunctional behaviors are emergence as one of America's global cultural introduced. Another focus will be on legacies. Key trends, subgenres and artists individuals during the reproductive stage of will be examined, as will rock music's place, life and care of the newborn. Students will influence, and reflection of American and also have the opportunity to incorporate British society. A music background is not medical/surgical nursing concepts. A variety required. (3 semester hours) Fall of classroom, clinical, and community laboratory experiences provide for correlation

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of theory and practice. Prerequisites: NU 101, requirements for employment in law NU 102, BI 130, BI 131, BI 210, EN 101, MA enforcement. This course will give students 102, and PY 101. Corequisites: PY 201 and the skill necessary to establish fitness goals SO 101. (5 lecture hours/15 lab hours) (10 for themselves as well as the knowledge of semester hours) Fall how to achieve and maintain standards of physical fitness. (1 semester hour) Fall/Spring NU 202 – Nursing IV This final course of the nursing program PE 162 – Total Cardio Fitness provides students the opportunity to fully This course consists of assorted aerobic integrate their previous learning from courses activities based on the student’s target heart in nursing, behavioral and biological sciences, rate. Students will experience different forms and the humanities. The course focuses on of cardiovascular fitness training available at maintenance of health, related to care of the college. This class will be an integration of clients with neurosensory dysfunction, a variety of exercises designed to increase gastrointestinal dysfunction, metabolic cardiovascular strength and stamina. The dysfunction, and alteration in body image. course will also promote an awareness of the Care of the child will also be integrated. benefits of regular aerobic exercise. (1 Students gain experience in assuming the semester hour) Fall/Spring nurse’s role of communicator, care provider, PE 185 – Weight Training client teacher, manager of client care, and member of the nursing profession. Students Educates students in the principles of weight will explore the professional and personal training plus offers them a supervised adjustments required for a successful personal weight training program. Students transition from the student to the graduate will be instructed in proper weight-training nurse role. Prerequisites: NU 101, NU 102, techniques, safety measures, and specific NU 201, BI 130, BI 131, BI 210, EN 101, MA exercises for each major muscle group. 102, PY 101, PY 201 and SO 101. Universal and free-weight equipment will be Corequisites: EN 102. (5 lecture hours/15 lab used. (1 semester hour) Fall/Spring hours) (10 semester hours) Spring PE 190 – Advanced Weight Training PHYSICAL EDUCATION Designed to enable students to continue to learn about the physiology of strength training PE 112 – Canoeing/Kayaking as well as participate in a regular weight An introductory course designed to give training program. Prerequisite: PE 185. (1 participants the opportunity to acquire skills semester hour) Fall/Spring and knowledge in open water canoeing and PE 218 – Criminal Justice Fitness kayaking. Topics will include paddling, Leadership navigating techniques, small craft equipment selection, water safety, route planning and This course is designed to allow students to relevant physical conditioning information. continue their own physical preparation for Prerequisite: Basic swimming ability. (1 potential employment in law enforcement and semester hour) Summer to begin developing leadership skills in the training and motivating of others who are PE 118 – Physical Fitness for Law beginning fitness training. Students will be Enforcement trained within the guideline of FitForce, a This course is designed to acquaint students national comprehensive fitness program for with information regarding physical fitness

215 Columbia-Greene Community College 2021-2022 Catalog law enforcement personnel. Prerequisite: PE PS 102 – American State and Local 118. (1 semester hour) Fall/Spring Government This course studies the structure and functions PHILOSOPHY of American governments, the American PL 101 – Introduction to Philosophy pattern of local government, relationship of local to state government, and of both to the A study of philosophical ethics, metaphysics, Federal government. Special emphasis will be logic, epistemology, and aesthetics in the on the political institutions and legal system of thinking of Western and Eastern philosophers. the State of New York and the municipalities Special attention is given to the cultural of Columbia and Greene counties. (3 semester setting and impact of philosophy and thinking hours) SP/R philosophically. (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring PS 104 – Contemporary Global Issues PL 102 – Philosophical Approaches to Wars, revolutions, human rights, terrorism, Morality natural and man-made disasters, international trade and economic issues impact the entire This course is a survey of ethics and morality global community. This course is designed to in western and eastern philosophical acquaint the student with the tools and traditions. The following topics will be methods to analyze the historical, political, addressed: definitions of ethics and morality, and industrial precursors leading up to these ethical relativism, egoism, ethical theories, events. With this practical and theoretical virtue, feminist ethics, the ethics of foundation, students will be able to compassion and suffering (Buddhism), understand and engage in informed Benevolence (Confucius) and Taoism. discussions about the important global issues Applied ethics will be explored via the in the coming decades. (3 semester hours) Fall analysis of current issues in media ethics, political ethics, business ethics, educational PS 105 – Comparative Politics ethics and bioethics. (3 semester hours) SP/R This course provides a broad overview of the PL 103 – Philosophy of Eastern Religion comparative politics subfield by focusing on substantive questions about the world today. An introduction to the philosophies and Students will use their knowledge of these religions of the East. Particular attention is concepts to help understand past and current given to Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, developments in a variety of geographical Taoism, and Islam. (3 semester hours) Spring settings, including developing countries. The POLITICAL SCIENCE course invites students to grapple with ideas central to political structures around the PS 101 – American Government world. For example, the state’s role enforcing An analysis of the American political system, order, the differences between autocracies and with emphasis on the Constitution. Topics democracies and the institutional forms of include American conservative and liberal democratic governments. Students will political traditions, political parties, and the consider how some institutions are more organization and operation of the executive, likely than others to produce desirable social judicial, and legislative branches of outcomes such as accountability, government. (3 semester hours) Fall redistribution and political stability. (3 semester hours) SP/R

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PS 123 – Presidential Elections in America thermodynamics, and wave motion. Prerequisite: MA 108 or MA 110. (3 lecture This course will have three major hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester hours) Fall components. It will investigate the history and the process of Presidential elections in PX 102 – College Physics II America. It will also present the multiple A continuation of PX 101, covering the viewpoints on the major issues of the current physics of optics, electricity and magnetism, Presidential campaign. Finally, there will be a and modern physics. Prerequisite: PX 101. (3 discussion of the value and practice of critical lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester hours) thinking. (3 semester hours) Fall (during E/O Spring Presidential election years) PX 103 – University Physics I PS 130 – Contemporary Constitutional Issues A calculus-based theory and laboratory course covering the physics of mechanics, including Provides an introduction to constitutional law applications in rotation, static equilibrium, and public policy. Seminars emphasize and fluids. Provides the material needed to effective reasoning on a range of transfer into engineering, physics, or other contemporary issues, determining each credit physical science programs. Corequisite: MA on the basis of relevance to present-day 122. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester concerns of American citizens. NOTE: Active hours) SP/R participation in class discussions is required. (3 semester hours) Fall PX 104 – University Physics II PS 202 – Introduction to Political Thought A continuation of PX 103, covering gravitation, oscillations, and electricity and This course is a chronological introduction to magnetism. Prerequisite: PX 103. a selection of influential works in Western Corequisite: MA 123. (3 lecture hours/3 lab political theory. Some of the central themes hours) (4 semester hours) SP/R that the course will cover are: justice, human nature and political action. The course will PSYCHOLOGY draw on the works of important thinkers, including: Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, PY 101 – General Psychology Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, and An overview of the scientific discipline of Tocqueville. Students are introduced to the psychology, including some of the methods ideologies of liberalism, conservatism, and basic concepts of the field and major fascism, socialism, and nationalism, and aspects of human behavior, such as emotion, consider how assumptions about human learning, conditioning, motivation, nature in general, and political ideals of order, personality, and development. (3 semester liberty, equality, and justice, in particular, hours) Fall/Spring affect choice of ideology. Prerequisite: one 100-level Political Science or History course. PY 104 – Psychology for Business (3 semester hours) SP/R Survey of effective interpersonal and leadership behaviors that allow for team and PHYSICS human development. Topics include work PX 101 – College Physics I motivation, stress management, communication strategies, psychological An algebra-based theory and laboratory testing, coping with change, and personal and course covering the physics of mechanics,

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organizational improvement. (3 semester PY 210 – Learning Disabilities hours) Fall/Spring A general survey of major learning PY 106 – Psychology of Effectiveness disabilities, their classification, etiology, and prognosis. Special education legislation, This course is designed to introduce students service procurement and provisions, and some to psychological concepts related to personal, methods of instruction for children with relational, and occupational effectiveness. learning disabilities are also covered. This course will assist students in building Prerequisite: PY 101. (3 semester hours) Fall psychological resiliency, increase understanding of others, communicate more PY 212 – Behavioral Change effectively, find life direction, and appreciate Principles of operant conditioning and the complexity of society and those living application of these principles to modify within it. Psychological principles and behavior. Focus will be on practical research will form the foundation for each procedures for changing behavior in the topic with emphasis given to skill natural environment. Prerequisite: PY 101. (3 development. (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring semester hours) Spring PY 201 – Lifespan Development PY 215 – Theories of Personality A survey of current theory on development Designed to investigate the nature of the from conception to death. Topics include personality, how it develops, and why we physical growth and maturation, cognitive and differ and act similarly. The goal is to expose personality development, concerns of students to a variety of approaches to adolescence and young adulthood, and the personality, including psychoanalytical, special challenges of middle and late behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, and traits. adulthood in our society. Prerequisite: PY The ultimate goal is to give students the tools 101. (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring with which to derive their own answers about PY 203 – Social Psychology human personality and behavior. Prerequisite: PY 101. (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring Will focus on how individuals influence and relate to one another. Attention will be given PY 217 – Sport Psychology to dynamics of interpersonal relationships, Examines the major psychological theories their effect on group processes, and personal related to sport and exercise behavior. Topics adjustment. Topics include conformity, covered will include the history and obedience, aggression, altruism, attraction, development of sport psychology, the and persuasion. Prerequisite: PY 101. (3 personality and motivation of the athlete, semester hours) Fall/Spring arousal and anxiety, social influences, PY 205 – Child and Adolescence intervention techniques, and Psychology counseling/clinical issues that are especially relevant to athletes. Prerequisite: PY 101. (3 An introduction to physical, cognitive, and semester hours) Summer socio-emotional development occurring from conception through adolescence. Topics PY 230 – Criminal Psychology include personality and identity, moral and An examination of the dynamics of the social development, language development, physiological, cognitive and learning factors changes in cognition, and intelligence. involved in criminal behavior from a Prerequisite: PY 101. (3 semester hours) psychological perspective. Criminal profiling, Fall/Spring forensic analysis, victim profiling and victim

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SCIENCE agricultural occupation. Lecture topics will focus on the fundamentals of running an SC 141 – Forensic Science agricultural business. In lab, students will For the non-science major, an introduction to learn about the interrelationship between the the basic scientific theory and techniques used business of agriculture and the scientific in criminal investigation. Topics include: principles underlying a successful farm. proper handling and preservation of crime- Students will visit local farms, interview local scene evidence; glass, soil, fingerprint, drug farmers to discuss their strategies for success and paint chip examination, hair analysis; and problems to avoid, and collect data related cloth, fiber, the uses of spectrophotometry, to operations of a farm. Students will also chromatography, and other instrumental become familiar with the New York State methods in evidence analysis. Also, the Agricultural Tax Exemptions Schedule F. (3 description of serological techniques, DNA lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester hours) profiling, and toxicological techniques. SP/R Course covers sufficient inorganic and SC 160 – Extreme Weather and Climate organic chemical concepts for students to gain Change an elementary understanding of the various analytical techniques. NOTE: Repeat of CH A study of extreme weather events (e.g., 125 (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, blizzards, hours) Fall/Spring drought, etc.) from a variety of perspectives. This non-lab course examines the atmospheric SC 143 – Astronomy and Culture processes involved in the formation, This online course will focus on the influence evolution, and destruction caused by these of the sky on both ancient and modern events as well as the human impact in the civilization. The course covers basic region affected. Historic cases and real-time astronomy concepts including: solar system events will be utilized to illustrate these alignments (solstices, equinoxes, and processes and impacts. In addition, the impact eclipses), the phases of the Moon, of the recent rapid warming of Earth’s climate constellations, and calendars. It features case system on the number and severity of different studies of historic sites with cultural and extreme weather events will be studied. In astronomical significance such as particular, evidence will be examined to help Stonehenge, The Great Pyramids, Templo de determine if there has already been a change las Siete Muñecas and The Octagon over the past century and whether further, Earthworks. Through the use of online tools, perhaps more profound, change is likely in the students will explore different views of the future. The physical basis for these proposed night sky related to traditional star stories. changes and possible impacts on human Emphasis will be placed on the interpretation society will also be examined. (3 semester of evidence involved in evaluating an hours) SP/R archaeological site for astronomical importance. (3 semester hours) Fall SOCIAL SCIENCE SC 150 – Fundamentals of Agribusiness SL 110 – Cultural Diversity Fundamentals of Agribusiness is designed to An introduction to cultural pluralism in the appeal to a wide variety of people interested United States by closely investigating issues in exploring the possibility of using their in American culture such as power, privilege, property for agricultural purposes or social class, gender, sexual orientation, race, exploring the possibility of a career in an and ethnicity. The two-fold goal is to increase

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information about cultural diversity issues and an examination of existing theoretical thereby increase sensitivity, understanding, models. Students will have an and appreciation of diversity. Diversity will opportunity to discuss and analyze the be examined from the perspectives of utility of multiple styles of leadership psychology, sociology, and anthropology, the problems presented by cultural differences in and will be able to identify ethical and the United States, and the consequences for culturally informed leadership skills that individuals and groups who live in a can be applied in a variety of settings. (3 pluralistic society. (3 semester hours) semester hours) Fall Fall/Spring SL 205 – Trauma and Resilience SL 113 – Research Methods for the This course is an exploration into the history Behavioral Sciences of the traumatic syndromes, the neuroscience The purpose of this course is to introduce of the body-brain connection, developmental students to the methods and experimental trauma theory, acute trauma, post-traumatic procedures used in research in the behavioral stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and sciences. Using a combination of hands-on secondary and tertiary trauma. Subject matter activities, lecture, and discussion, students also includes an examination of the recovery will learn how to plan and conduct research. process including an introduction into how Students will gain knowledge of the scientific evolutionary theory, cognitive behavioral method, ethical standards in research, therapy, narrative, EMDR, yoga, descriptive methodology, correlational neurofeedback, community building and research, experimental design, data analysis, psychopharmacology have influenced statistical interpretation, and scientific contemporary treatment approaches. writing. (3 semester hours) Fall Prerequisite: PY 101. (3 semester hours) Spring SL 115 – Conflict Resolution: Theory and Practice SIGN LANGUAGE This course will focus on the understanding of SN 101 – American Sign Language I interpersonal and intergroup conflict. The significant factors leading to conflict and An introduction to the study of sign language strategies for conflict intervention will be and its various forms. Students will learn the examined. Students will gain skills in de- use of the manual alphabet for fingerspelling escalating conflictual interactions, applying and how to develop vocabulary through sign conflict analysis, conflict prevention and production. Opportunities to use and practice conflict management. (3 semester hours) E/O American Sign Language are provided. (3 Spring semester hours) Fall SL 150 – Leadership Theory and Practice SN 102 – American Sign Language II This course serves as an introduction to Advanced instruction in the use of American various theories of leadership and their Sign Language (ASL). This course will allow applications in real-life situations. participants to continue to develop their ability to use linguistic features, cultures, Students who take this course will protocols, and core vocabulary to function in develop an understanding of the traits, ASL conversations that include ASL skills, and behaviors associated with grammar. Prerequisite: SN 101. (3 semester various leadership approaches through hours) Spring

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SOCIOLOGY Corequisite: SO 101 or CJ 102. (3 semester hours) Spring SO 101 – Introduction to Sociology SO 213 – Sociology Through Literature An introduction to and overview of the field of sociology. Gives students a basic working This course is designed to assist students in knowledge of the major institutions present in developing a sociological imagination American society and their relationship to through an examination and analysis of power, conflict, and social change. (3 literature. Works of fiction and nonfiction can semester hours) Fall/Spring serve as effective vehicles for social commentary, analysis, and criticism. To that SO 102 – Social Problems end, this course will examine key social An examination of current social problems, relations, concepts, and theoretical models, emphasizing the use of the sociological using a sociological perspective, through the perspective in analyzing them. Each semester study of literary texts. Prerequisite: EN 101 the course will focus on a few specific social and SO 101. (3 semester hours) Summer problems. Topics will be chosen from among SO 243 – Sociology of Gender the following problem areas: environment, war, peace, terrorism, violence and the This course is a sociological analysis of government. Prerequisite: SO 101. (3 gender in a variety of socio-economic and semester hours) Spring cultural contexts. After exploring the origins and evolution of gender, students analyze both SO 207 – Criminology the social construction of gender and the This course provides an overview of the gendered structure of social life in nature of crime, causes of criminal behavior, contemporary U.S. society. The course and the main sources of crime data. Major examines the impact gender has on the lives emphasis is given to the principal theories of of women and men in the areas of family, criminality and the application of these education, work, friendship, love, sexuality theories to contemporary crime issues. A and violence. Prerequisite: SO 101. (3 discussion of the characteristics and semester hours) Fall behavioral patterns of the offender will be SO 250 – Environment and Society included as well as the relevance of these factors for prediction, prevention, and control This course is designed to illuminate the of crime. Prerequisite: SO 101. (3 semester relationship between society and the hours) Fall environment. Particular attention will be given to the issues of sustainability and SO 209 – Juvenile Delinquency justice. Topics include the means of This course explores the nature and extent of production, consumption, population, health juvenile delinquency in the United States. An and legislation. After completing this course, emphasis will be placed on the biological, students will be able to apply sociological sociological, and psychological factors theory to environmental concerns utilizing contributing to the phenomenon of juvenile critical analysis that examines both the social delinquency. Examines the history, institutions of society and the practices of philosophy, and development of the American individuals. Prerequisite: SO 101. (3 semester juvenile and family court system with an hours) E/O Spring emphasis on the rights of juveniles, dispositional alternatives, and current trends.

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THEATER compare/contrast, and persuasive). Grading is Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U). NOTE: TH 102 – Acting I This course does not satisfy the English An introductory course in the theory and requirement for an associate degree. techniques of acting as a craft. Emphasis is on Prerequisite: NEXT GENERATION physical and vocal training, improvisation, ACCUPLACER score 247-262 or successful theater games, monologue work, basic scene completion of EN 090. (0 semester hours) (3 work, and ease in speaking and movement. (3 equivalent hours) Fall/Spring semester hours) SP/R ES 096 – English as a Second Language – TH 110 – Introduction to Theater Intermediate Level The course provides an introduction to This course is designed for students whose historical, aesthetic, and technical aspects of native language is not English. The purpose of theatrical production. To be experientially the course is to develop and to promote involved in theater, students will write, intermediate level proficiencies in all areas of produce, stage and perform an original play language acquisition – reading, writing, developed through improvisational listening, and speaking – necessary for techniques. (3 semester hours) SP/R students to become college ready. Emphasis will be on vocabulary and their applications, TRANSITIONAL and phonetic development within a literacy- based learning environment. (0 semester EN 090 – English Fundamentals hours) (3 equivalent hours) Fall/Spring This course emphasizes the writing process ES 098 – English as a Second Language – which includes grammatical and written Advanced Level structures. It is intended for students who need to develop their skills in writing with This course is designed for students whose emphasis in the development of sentence native language is not English. The purpose of structure to paragraph structure. It is expected the course is to develop and to promote that students will master specific writing advanced level proficiencies in all areas of genres (narrative, descriptive, illustration, language acquisition – reading, writing, compare/contrast, and persuasive). Grading is listening, and speaking – necessary for Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U). NOTE: students to become college ready. Emphasis This course does not satisfy the English will be on oral and written expressions, requirement for an associate degree. reading and listening skills, grammatical Prerequisite: NEXT GENERATION structures, every day and academic ACCUPLACER score 237-246. (0 semester vocabulary and their applications, and hours) (3 equivalent hours) Fall phonetic development within a literacy-based learning environment. (0 semester hours) (3 EN 100 – English Skills equivalent hours) Fall/Spring This course emphasizes the writing process MA 090 – Mathematics Fundamentals which includes grammatical and written structures. It is intended for students who need This course is designed for students who need to develop their skills in writing with to master basic arithmetic computations, emphasis in the development of paragraph concepts and applications in order to advance structure to essay structure. It is expected that to other math courses for their major area of students will master specific writing genres study. Topics include operations with whole (narrative, descriptive, illustration, numbers, fractions, decimals and percent.

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There will be an emphasis on introductory word problems; polynomials and algebraic algebra. Grading is Satisfactory (S) or functions, including factoring; and graphing Unsatisfactory (U). NOTE: This course does and systems of linear equations. Grading is not satisfy the mathematics requirement for an Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U). NOTE: associate degree. Prerequisite: NEXT This course does not satisfy the mathematics GENERATION ACCUPLACER Arithmetic requirement for an associate degree. score 236-244. (0 semester hours) (3 Prerequisite: NEXT GENERATION equivalent hours) Fall/Spring ACCUPLACER score of 245 or greater in Arithmetic, or 237-259 in Quantitative MA 098 – Pre-Statistics Reasoning, Algebra & Statistics, or successful This course is designed to prepare students for completion of MA 090. (0 semester hours) (3 a college-level statistics course. Topics equivalent hours) Fall/Spring include basic mathematical calculations with fractions, decimals, and percentages. There RS 100 – Reading Skills will be an emphasis on data collection, This course provides a comprehensive descriptive statistics, basic probability, and laboratory approach for strengthening and the use of the TI-83/84 graphing calculator. improving reading skills/strategies for Grading is Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory students. Topics include reading (U). NOTE: This course does not satisfy the comprehension, research, vocabulary mathematics requirement for an associate acquisition and usage, textbook usage, exam degree. Prerequisite: NEXT GENERATION preparation, and test taking. Frequent ACCUPLACER score of 245 or greater in informal conferences with the instructor will Arithmetic, or 237-259 in Quantitative aid students in reaching the goal of obtaining Reasoning, Algebra & Statistics, or successful mastery in specific reading areas based upon completion of MA 090. (0 semester hours) (3 the student’s individualized reading learning equivalent hours) Fall/Spring path and needs. Grading is Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U). NOTE: This course does MA 100 – Pre-Algebra not satisfy any requirement for an associate This course is designed for students who need degree. Prerequisite: NEXT GENERATION to master basic algebraic computations, ACCUPLACER score 260-300. (0 semester concepts and applications in order to advance hours) (3 equivalent hours) Fall/Spring to other math courses for their major area of study. Topics include evaluating and solving

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Administration, Faculty and Staff

OFFICERS OF THE COLLEGE Jacqueline Bair Assistant Professor of Chemistry Carlee Drummer B.A., B.A., M.A. SUNY New Paltz President B.A. Wittenberg University; M.A. SUNY Frankie Beaver-Timmons Stony Brook; Ph.D. SUNY Stony Brook Associate Professor of Criminal Justice/Sociology and Chief Diversity Officer George Timmons B.A., Norfolk State University; M.A., Provost and Senior Vice President for Hampton University; Chancellor's Award for Academic and Student Affairs Excellence in Teaching: 2017 B.S., Norfolk State University; M.S., Old Dominion University; Ph.D., Bowling Green Berne Bendel State University Associate Professor of Education/Psychology B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University; Dianne Topple M.P.S., SUNY College New Paltz; Vice President for Administration and Chief President’s Award - Administration: 2006; Financial Officer Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in B.S., SUNY Oswego; President's Award – Teaching: 2014 Administration: 2016 Gregg Berninger Andrew Ledoux Professor of English Dean of Student Development A.S., Columbia-Greene Community College; B.A., American International College; M.S., B.A., M.A., SUNY Albany; President’s The College of St. Rose Award – Faculty: 2003; Chancellor’s Award Casey O’Brien for Excellence in Teaching: 2008 Dean of Academic Affairs Melissa Boles B.S., Siena College; M.P.H., SUNY Albany; Assistant Professor of Biological Science and Ed.D., St. John Fisher College; Chancellor's Chairperson for the Division of Natural Award for Excellence in Professional Sciences Service: 2017 B.S., Spring Hill College, Ph.D., Baylor PRESIDENT EMERITUS College of Medicine James R. Campion Nicole Childrose DEANS EMERITI Associate Professor of History and Co- Chairperson for Division of Technical Phyllis Carito (Vice President) Professions Bernardine J. LaMantia (Dean of Students) B.A., M.S., The College of Saint Rose; Ph.D. A. Joseph Matties (Vice President and CFO) Capella University; President’s Award – FACULTY Faculty: 2015 Michael Allard Daniel Connor Associate Professor of English Professor of Computer Graphics A.A., Hudson Valley Community College; B.F.A., Southampton College of Long Island B.A., SUNY Albany; M.A., The College of University; M.F.A., Rochester Institute of Saint Rose Technology

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Dari Cook-McGibbon, APRN, ANP Cynthia Engel, R.N. Assistant Professor of Nursing Professor of Nursing A.S., A.S., Columbia-Greene Community B.S., M.S., Russell Sage College; C.S., College; B.S., M.S., The Sage Colleges American Nurses’ Association; President’s Award – Faculty: 2008 Anna T. Cortese, R.N. Professor of Nursing Steven Gavlik A.A.S., Adirondack Community College; Associate Professor of Biological Sciences B.S., Russell Sage College; M.S., Sage B.S., Southampton College of Long Island; Graduate School; Lieutenant Colonel-Retired M.S., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., – United States Army Reserve; President's University of Rhode Island Award - Faculty: 2017; Chancellor’s Award Marc Gilbert for Excellence in Teaching: 2018 Associate Professor of Automotive Technology Jessica Curley and Co-Chairperson for Division of Technical Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Professions Medical Assisting A.S., SUNY Delhi; B.P.S. SUNY Empire A.A., Suffolk County Community College; State College Medical Assisting Certificate at Hunter Maya Greene Business School Associate Professor of Communication/English Dawn DeFino B.S., Bridgewater State College; M.A., Associate Professor for Human Services University of Arkansas B.A., University of Albany; M.S. Ed., The Stacey Hills College of Saint Rose Assistant Professor of Business William DeLuca B.A., Russell Sage College; M.B.A. and Professor of Criminal Justice Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute A.A.S., Columbia-Greene Community Gloria Houng College; B.P.S., SUNY College of Assistant Professor of Fine Arts Technology: M.A., SUNY Albany; B.A., University of California – Berkeley; President’s Award – Faculty: 2013; B.F.A, School of Visual Arts, NYC; M.F.A., Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Goldsmith, University of London Teaching: 2015; Assessy Award: 2019 Kristen Isabelle Geralynn Demarest Associate Professor of English and Co- Professor, Librarian and Department Chairperson of Division of Arts and Chairperson for Library and Media Services Humanities A.A.S., Columbia-Greene Community B.S., Syracuse University; M.A., University College; B.S., SUNY College Plattsburgh; of Puerto Rico M.L.S., M.S., SUNY Albany; President’s Award – Classified Staff: 1995; Chancellor’s Matthew Kenny Award for Excellence in Professional Professor of Biological Sciences Services: 1999; Chancellor’s Award for B.A., SUNY College Purchase; NYS Excellence in Librarianship: 2004 License, Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy; M.P.S., SUNY College New Paltz

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Diane Lew-Snider, R.N. Leslie Rousseau Professor of Nursing Assistant Professor, Transfer and Career R.N., St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center Counselor/Advisor for Advising, Career and School of Nursing; B.S., SUNY College Transfer Services Utica/Rome; M.S., Russell Sage College; B.S., Southern Vermont College; M.S., The Ph.D., Boston College College of St. Rose William Mathews John Santana Professor, Counselor and Department Assistant Professor, Reference and Chairperson for Advising, Career and Circulation Librarian Transfer Services B.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.A., SUNY College Plattsburgh; M.S., M.S., SUNY Albany C.A.S., M.S., SUNY Albany; President’s Joseph Scampoli Award – Faculty: 1984; Chancellor’s Award Professor of Computer Science/Mathematics for Excellence in Professional Service: 1995 and Chairperson of Business and Technology Ryan McCann Division Associate Professor of Mathematics A.A.S., Columbia-Greene Community B.A., Boston College; M.A., Bard College College; B.S., M.S., Marist College; President’s Award – Classified Staff: 1998; Stephanie Olstad Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Associate Professor of Mathematics Teaching: 2005; President's Award – B.S., SUNY Stony Brook; M.S., SUNY New Faculty: 2019 Paltz; President’s Award – Faculty: 2016 Barbara Shaffer Michael Phippen Associate Professor of Psychology/Sociology Professor of Transitional Studies, Director of and Chairperson for Division of Social Honors Studies Program, and Co- Sciences Chairperson of Division of Arts and B.A., M.S., Mount Aloysius College; Humanities Athletic Director's Award: 2013; President’s B.A., SUNY College Oneonta; M.A., SUNY Award – Faculty: 2018; Chancellor's Award Binghamton; President’s Award – Faculty: for Excellence in Teaching: 2021 2004; Athletic Director's Award: 2004 Edward Smith Rebecca Pinder Assistant Professor of Automotive Technology Associate Professor of Biological Sciences A.A.S., Hudson Valley Community College; B.S., SUNY Cortland; M.S., John Carroll B.P.S., SUNY Empire State College University; Ph.D., SUNY Albany Andrew Soltano Marjorie Reilly, R.N. Instructor of Construction Technology Assistant Professor of Nursing, Campus Lab B.S., SUNY Stonybrook; M.S. New York Coordinator Institute of Technology A.A.S., Columbia-Greene Community College; B.A., SUNY Potsdam; B.S.N., Jared Wagner M.S., SUNY Delhi Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences A.A., A.S., Columbia-Greene Community College; B.S., UAlbany; M.A., SUNY New Paltz

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Dawn Wrigley, R.N. Patricia Wiswell Professor of Nursing and Chairperson for *deceased Division of Nursing ADMINISTRATORS B.S., SUNY College Plattsburgh; M.S., Russell Sage College; President’s Award– Robert Albertson Faculty: 1993; Chancellor’s Award for Associate Director of Information Excellence in Teaching: 2011 Technology A.S., Columbia-Greene Community College; Christine Yerks Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Instructor of Transitional Studies Classified Service: 2016 B.A., Loyola Marymount University; M.A., California State University at Northridge Andrew Baker Enrollment Services Manager PROFESSORS EMERITI A.A., Columbia-Greene Community College Peter J. Ambrose Dawn-Marie Blasl Binnie Antolowitz Director of College-in-the-High School, and Ralph Bertelle Interim Director of the Student Success Judith F. Blake Center Anita Broast B.A., Manhattan College; M.A., New York Steve Careau University Siri Carlisle William E. Cook Ann Bruno Nancy Donahue* Registrar Donald A. Drum B.A. SUNY Plattsburgh, M.A. Marist Thomas J. Gerry Catherine Carlson Jeanne Gizara Director of Accessibility Services J. Theodore Hilscher B.A., SUNY Oswego; Chancellor’s Award Douglas Jones* for Excellence in Professional Services: 2015 Robert Judd* Catherine Davis Diane Koenig Assistant Director of Community Gary Levine* Engagement and Professional Development Rosemary Lyons M.A., M.S. SUNY Albany John C. McCreight Jr. Robert Pagnani Patricia Day Ronald Payson Purchasing Officer and Director of Auxiliary Susan Powell Services A.A.S. Columbia-Greene Community Thomas J. Powers* College; B.S., SUNY College Oneonta; Richard Schmonsky* Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Nancy Smith* Professional Service: 2007 Sandra Speenburgh Marcia Sullivan Laura Decker Leonard L. Symansky* Assistant Director of Student Financial Joseph Tyrol* Services and Counselor for Direct Loans Terry Valentine A.A., Columbia-Greene Community College; Richard Vuolo B.S., SUNY Empire State College; Clifford Wexler President’s Award – Part-Time Staff: 2007; President’s Award – Administration: 2017

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Melissa Fandozzi Alison Murphy Director of Human Resources Director of Building and Grounds A.A.S., Maria College of Albany; B.B.A., B.A., Michigan State; M.S., Swedish Pace University; M.S., Sage College; Institute; M.A., New School for Social President’s Award – Administration: 2010; Research Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Christopher Nardone Professional Service: 2018 Director of Workforce Investment Mary Garafalo B.S. SUNY Empire State College Assistant to the President Jeanette O'Neil Clerk/Typist Certificate; A.A.S., Columbia- Assistant Director of Workforce Investment Greene Community College; President’s B.S. SUNY Albany Award-Classified Staff: 2008; Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Classified Service: Maria Ostrander 2015 Director of Health Services A.A.S., Maria College Wanda Gerber Assistant Director of Student Financial Danielle Palleschi Services Assistant Director of Workforce Investment A.A.S., Columbia-Greene Community A.A.S., Hudson Valley Community College; College B.A., Empire State College Matthew Green Jolly Pazhai Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management Associate Director of Enterprise B.S., University of Mount Olive Applications B.S., DePaul University; M.S., M.S., Amanda J. Karch Carnegie Mellon University Interim Director of Community Engagement and Professional Development Christine Perry B.A., University of Albany; M.S., The Director of Alumni Relations College of St. Rose Joel Phelps Joan Koweek Director of Student Financial Services Executive Director of Development B.S., M.S., The College of St. Rose B.A., Ithaca College; Athletic Director's Rebecca Preusser Award: 2009; Chancellor’s Award for Assistant Director of Workforce Investment Excellence in Professional Service: 2010; B.S., SUNY Empire State College President’s Award - Administration: 2015 Kelly Ann Radzik Kevin Kropp Director of Career Success and Experiential Assistant Director of Admissions Learning A.S., Columbia-Greene Community College; B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology; B.A., M.S., SUNY Albany M.Ed., University of Georgia; Chancellor's Christine Mergendahl Award for Excellence in Professional Assistant Director of Accounting Service: 2021 A.S. Ulster Community College; B.S., M.B.A. Excelsior College

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P. Gino Rizzi Beverly Burka Director of Information Technology Senior Associate for the Dean of Student A.S., Columbia-Greene Community College; Development B.A., SUNY College Potsdam; Chancellor’s A.O.S., Columbia-Greene Community Award for Excellence in Professional College; President’s Award – Classified Service: 2008; President’s Award - Staff: 2010; Athletic Director's Award: 2012 Administration: 2014 Margaret Choinsky-Farrell Nancy Rudberg Senior Clerk for Automotive, Faculty Director of Accounting Secretary A.S., Dutchess Community College; B.S., Jennifer Colwell University of Phoenix Associate for Bursar Jaclyn Stevenson A.A.S., Columbia-Greene Community Director of Marketing and Communications College B.S., Bridgewater State College; M.S., Delsie Favicchio American International College Associate for Accounting Christy Ward A.A.S., Columbia-Greene Community Bursar College; President’s Award- Classified Staff: A.A., Columbia-Greene Community College; 2007; Chancellor's Award for Excellence in B.S., SUNY Albany; M.S., Capella Classified Service: 2017 University; President’s Award for Peter Girardi Excellence: 2008 General Mechanic PART-TIME ADMINISTRATORS John Kenny Nicolas Dyer Technical Assistant II – Theatre Director of Athletics Harold Lansing, Jr. B.S., Salem International University Head Maintenance Worker John Leone A.A.S., Columbia-Greene Community Director of Security College; President’s Award - Classified President's Award - Part-time Staff: 2015 Administration: 2016 Nancy Leonard STAFF Payroll Officer A.A.S., SUNY Cobleskill; President’s Award Terri Bellanger – Classified Staff: 2014 Webmaster Coordinator/Programmer for Information Technology Mark Marchionne A.A., Columbia-Greene Community College; Cleaner, Maintenance Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Lori Mashaw Classified Service: 2018 Associate for Academic Affairs Charles Bost A.O.S., Albany Business College; Cleaner, Maintenance President’s Award – Classified Staff: 2018 Tabitha Brash Cleaner, Maintenance

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Marc Miller Kimberly Rhinehart-Rizzi Help Desk Associate for Information Senior Associate for Business Office/Human Technology Resources A.A.S., Columbia-Greene Community A.A.S., Mohawk Valley Community College College; Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Classified Service: 2021 Carleen Moore Technical Assistant for Records and Kevin Roebke Registration Technical Assistant II - Automotive A.A.S., Columbia-Greene Community Barbara Sanson College, B.S., Everglades University Technical Assistant III for Student Success Carl Nabozny Center Multi-Media Coordinator A.A.S., Columbia-Greene Community A.A.S., Columbia-Greene Community College; President’s Award – Classified College; B.S., Excelsior College; M.P.S., Staff: 2005 SUNY New Paltz; President’s Award- Tina Marie Santiago Classified Staff: 2007; Chancellor’s Award Senior Library Clerk for Excellence in the Classified Service: A.A.S., Columbia-Greene Community 2012 College; Athletic Director's Award: 2010; Krista Nevil President’s Award - Classified Staff: 2012 Technical Assistant for Records and Carl Simmons Registration Coordinator Building Maintenance B.S., Western New England University; Mechanic M.S., Bay Path University Diana C. Smith Albert Osuch Technical Assistant II for Institutional Technical Assistant II for Student Success Effectiveness Center A.A., A.A.S., Columbia-Greene Community A.A.S., Columbia-Greene Community College; B.S., Empire State College; College President’s Award - Classified Staff: 2013 Vicky Pecord Adrianne Tyrrell Senior Clerk – Advising, Career & Transfer Technical Assistant II Science Services A.A.S., SUNY College Cobleskill Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Classified Service: 2019 Pedro Velazquez Cleaner, Maintenance Eugene Peduzzi Cleaner, Maintenance Kenneth Ward Cleaner, Maintenance Barbara Pilatich Stenographer, Library and Media Services Robbin Wase A.S., Columbia-Greene Community College; Clerk Typist, Nursing B.A., M.S., SUNY New Paltz A.S., Columbia-Greene Community College; Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Classified Service: 2020

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Cynthia White Joseph Ross Account Clerk, Business Office Head Men's Basketball Coach A.A., Tunxis Community College; B.A., Eastern Connecticut State College; COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND President’s Award – Classified Staff: 2009; PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Assessy Award: 2018 Corinne Lasher Frances Winig Technical Assistant Associate for Records and Registration LIBRARY AND MEDIA SERVICES A.S., Columbia-Greene Community College; B.S., SUNY Potsdam Elyse Browne Library Assistant Elizabeth Xedis Associate for Student Success Center MEDICAL ASSISTING A.A.S., Columbia-Greene Community Christina Judisky College; B.S., Excelsior College Instructional Support PART-TIME STAFF SECURITY (as of July 1, 2021) William Burka Jr. STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER John Drabick Eileen Ordu Frank Donoso ESL Professional Tutor, Academic Coach William Hanna ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES President’s Award Part-time Staff: 2013 J. Dean Hapeman Gavin Barker Technical Assistant Richard Juliano Michael Koskowski ATHLETICS Angelo Melino Kali Drum Michael Pousada Head Coach – Softball Ken Ryman Austin Haley-Berry Dewan Sarowar Assistant for Athletics, Assistant Coach – Baseball Kenneth Scott John Szatko R. Skip Ingham Head Coach – Baseball Michael Tarallo Maurice Whelan Andrew Lashua Head Coach – Women's Soccer

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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS: BOOKSTORE Lesa Milson DAY CARE Bronwyn Taylor Director COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS: ADULT LEARNING INSTITUTE Guy Spath Board President ADVISORY COMMITTEES Columbia-Greene Community College incorporates the assistance of Advisory Committees in the following areas: • Automotive Technology (General) • Business/Information Technology • Criminal Justice • Human Services • Nursing An Advisory Committee is an officially established and recognized body of individuals from the business, industrial, and labor community selected to assist and advise the faculty and administration of the college in the structure and operation of occupational/technical education programs. They are a valuable resource in the college’s continuing goal of meeting program efficiency and student development.

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State University of New York

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK students from across the country and the world. The sixty-four geographically dispersed campuses of the State University of New York EDUCATION LAW, STATE OF NEW bring educational opportunity within YORK commuting distance of virtually every New Yorker and comprise the nation’s most A7224-a. Students unable because of religious diverse system of public higher education. beliefs to register or attend classes on certain Because of its structure and comprehensive days. programs, SUNY offers students a wide 1. No person shall be expelled from or be diversity of educational options to select from: refused admission as a student to an short-term vocational/technical courses, institution of higher education for the certificate programs, baccalaureate degrees, reason that he or she is unable, because of graduate degrees, and postdoctoral studies. his or her religious beliefs, to register or The university offers access to almost every attend classes or to participate in any field of academic or professional study examination, study or work requirements somewhere within the system – some 7,500 on a particular day or days. programs of study overall. 2. Any student in an institution of higher The thirty locally sponsored two-year education who is unable, because of his or community colleges operating within the her religious beliefs, to attend classes on a SUNY network offer programs that are particular day or days shall, because of directly and immediately job related as well as such absence on the particular day or days, degree programs that provide job-entry be excused from any examination or any educational experience or a transfer study or work requirements. opportunity to a baccalaureate degree at a senior campus. In the forefront of efforts to 3. It shall be the responsibility of the faculty meet the accelerating pace of technological and of the administrative officials of each developments and the requirements of institution of higher education to make continuing educational opportunity, available to each student who is absent community colleges furnish local industry from school because of his or her religious with trained technicians and help companies beliefs an equivalent opportunity to and employees with retraining and skills register for classes or make up any upgrading. examination, study, or work requirements that he or she may have missed because of As a public university, SUNY has a special such absence on any particular day or responsibility to make its rich and varied days. No fees of any kind shall be charged resources accessible to all. By focusing its by the institution for making available to educational system on the needs of the state, the said student such equivalent the university – whose motto is To Learn – To opportunity. Search – To Serve – becomes a valuable resource for meeting those needs for today 4. If registration, classes, examinations, and tomorrow. SUNY is committed to serving study, or work requirements are held on as the state's strongest economic and quality- Friday after four o’clock post meridian or of-life driver and providing quality education on Saturday, similar or makeup classes, at an affordable price to New Yorkers and examinations, study, or work

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requirements or opportunity to register or her religious beliefs must be given an shall be made available on other days, equivalent opportunity to register for where it is possible and practicable to do classes or make up any examination, so. No special fees shall be charged to the study, or work requirements that he or she student for these classes, examinations, may have missed because of such absence study, or work requirements or on any particular day or days. No fees of registration held on other days. any kind shall be charged by the institution for making available to such 5. In effectuating the provisions of this student such equivalent opportunity. section, it shall be the duty of the faculty and of the administrative officials of each 7. As used in this section, the term institution of higher education to exercise “institution of higher education” shall the fullest measure of good faith. No mean any institution of higher education, adverse or prejudicial effects shall result recognized and approved by the Regents to any student because of his or her of the University of the State of New availing himself or herself of the York, that provides a course of study provisions of this section. leading to the granting of a post-secondary degree or diploma. Such term shall not 6. Any student who is aggrieved by the include any institution that is operated, alleged failure of any faculty or supervised, or controlled by a church or by administrative officials to comply in good a religious or denominational organization faith with the provisions of this section whose educational programs are shall be entitled to maintain an action or principally designed for the purpose of proceeding in the supreme court of the training ministers or other religious county in which such institution of higher functionaries or for the purpose of education is located for the enforcement of propagating religious doctrines. As used his or her rights under this section. in this section, the term “religious belief” 6a. It shall be the responsibility of the shall mean beliefs associated with any administrative officials of each institution corporation organized and operated of higher education to give written notice exclusively for religious purposes, which to students of their rights under this is not disqualified for tax exemption under section, informing them that each student section 501 of the United States Code who is absent from school because of his

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Disclosure of Completion, Persistence, and Transfer Rates

20

20

% % % % % % % % % % % % 4 6 (5) ------0 33% 47 45 4 50 43 67 32 17 45 3 39 100% as of Fall NoLonger Enrolled

20

% % % % % % % % % % % 0 (4) ------0% 7 2 0% 0 0% 4 8 33 11 5 14 12 11 Still Enrolled as 20 of Fall

% % % % % % % % % % % % 2 3 2 7 4 (3) ------0% 0% 0 0 Out 33 2 1 25 29 1 17 1 11 1

Transferred KNOW ACT -

TO -

% % % % % % % % % % % 3 2 0% 4 2 9 (2) ------0% 34 1 2 41 25 5 14 33% 4 66 34 4 3

7 STUDENT RIGHT Three Years GREENE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Graduated Within Graduated

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(1) ------100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Initial Cohort Entered 201 Entered Fall

INSTITUTION: COLUMBIA PURSUANT TO TERMS OF THE

DISCLOSURE OF COMPLETION, PERSISTENCE, AND TRANSFER OF PERSISTENCE,DISCLOSURE AND RATES COMPLETION, TRANSFER

seeking students who entered in Fall 201 entered who students seeking -

1 2

- 20

time, degree/certificate

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time, full time,

2+3+4+5 Race Native Alaska American or Indian Asian Black African or American Hispanic/Latino Pacific Other Islander or Native Hawaiian White more or Two races alien Nonresident Unknown Native Alaska American or Indian Asian Black African or American Hispanic/Latino Pacific Other Islander or Native Hawaiian White more or Two races alien Nonresident Unknown -

1

202

Gender Men Subtotal Women Subtotal Total Cohort: First Col 1 = Cols 20 Rates Source: Graduation IPEDS Effectiveness Institutional and Planning of Office March

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Index

A Associate in Science ...... 69 Athletics and Intramurals ...... 45 Academic Advisement ...... 44 Attendance Policy ...... 37 Academic Advising ...... 45 Audit Policy ...... 30 Academic and Student Services ...... 43 Automotive Technology ...... 80 Academic Appeals ...... 40 Automotive Technology (A.A.S.) Academic Calendar ...... 6 College Based ...... 82 Academic Divisions ...... 75 Automotive Technology (A.O.S.) ...... 84 Academic Grievance Procedure ...... 41 Automotive Technology (Certificate) ...... 86 Academic Integrity ...... 37 Academic Philosophy ...... 10 B Academic Progress ...... 40 Board of Trustees ...... 2 Academic Progress Charts ...... 40 Book Deferrals ...... 56 Academic Requirements for NYS Programs .. 54 Bookstore ...... 45 Academic Standards and Regulations ...... 30 Business A.A.S. (Online Delivery)...... 92 Academic Standing ...... 40 Business—Accounting (A.A.S.) ...... 88 Academic Status ...... 37 Business—Business Administration (A.A.S.) . 96 Academic Support Center ...... 43 Business–Business Administration (A.S.) ...... 94 Acceptance Criteria ...... 19 Accounting Studies (Certificate) (Business) ... 90 C Accreditation of the College ...... 10 Café Cash ...... 57 Accreditations ...... 1 Career & Transfer ...... 45 Adding a Course ...... 31 Catalog Title Page ...... 1 Administration, Faculty and Staff ...... 225 Certificate Programs ...... 70 Admission of Persons with Prior Felony Change of Curriculum ...... 39 Convictions ...... 19 Child Care Center ...... 45 Admissions ...... 17 Classroom Expectation ...... 36 Adult Learning Institute ...... 15 College Board Advanced Placement Exam ..... 27 Adult Student Honor Society ...... 42 College Campus ...... 11 Adult Student Orientation ...... 47 College Level Examination Program (CLEP) . 26 Advanced Standing ...... 25 College or University Transcripts ...... 24 Advising, Career & Transfer Services ...... 45 Columbia County Board of Supervisors ...... 3 Affirmative Action ...... 1 Columbia-Greene Community Foundation Alumni Association ...... 13 Award Programs ...... 60 Appeal for Maximum Timeframe ...... 58 Columbia-Greene Community Foundation Appeal of Federal Aid Ineligibility Decision .. 58 Board of Directors ...... 2 Applicants with an IEP Diploma ...... 22 Community ...... 10 Applicants without a High School Diploma .... 21 Community Engagement and Professional Application for Graduation ...... 68 Development ...... 14 Application Procedures and Requirements...... 17 Computation of Cumulative Average ...... 38 Armed Forces Credit ...... 29 Computer Graphics and Design (Certificate) ... 98 Arts Center ...... 11 Computer Science (A.S.) ...... 100 Associate in Applied Science ...... 69 Computer Science—Information Technology Associate in Arts...... 69 (A.A.S.) ...... 104 Associate in Occupational Studies ...... 70

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Concurrent Enrollment Program for Qualified F High School Students ...... 22 Construction Technology Building ...... 12 Fall Academic Calendar ...... 6 Construction Technology/Preservation Federal College Work Study Programs Carpentry (Certificate) ...... 106 (FCWS) ...... 51 Cost of Attendance Estimated ...... 50 Federal Financial Aid Programs ...... 51 Course Descriptions ...... 183 Federal Financial Aid Refund Policy for Total Course Electives Key ...... 78 Withdrawals ...... 67 Course Load Limitations ...... 30 Federal Student Aid Satisfactory Academic Course Requirements ...... 37 Progress ...... 57 Course Substitutions ...... 30 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Credit for Life Experience ...... 28 Grant (FSEOG)...... 51 Crime Statistics ...... 48 FERPA ...... 32 Criminal Justice (A.A.) ...... 109 Final Grades ...... 38 Criminal Justice (A.A.S.) ...... 111 Financial Aid ...... 49 Criteria for Testing ...... 18 Financial Need and Expected Family Cross Registration of Full-Time Students ...... 30 Contribution ...... 50 Curriculum Changes and Second Degrees ...... 60 Fine Arts (A.A.) ...... 137 Cyber Security/Digital Forensics (A.S.) ...... 102 FOCUS2 Career Tool ...... 45 Foreign Student Financial Statement ...... 24 D Further Education...... 73 Further Education and Employment Outcomes Day Care Center ...... 45 Measures ...... 73 Deadline Dates for Verification ...... 49 Dean's List...... 39 G Definitions ...... 17 Degree and Certificate Programs ...... 68, 76 Galleries ...... 12 Degree and Certificate Requirements ...... 68 Gemini Series ...... 15 Degree Applicable Credit Hours ...... 49 General Financial Aid Requirements ...... 49 Direct Loan Program ...... 52 General Information ...... 9 Directory Information ...... 35 Goals ...... 9 Disclosure of Completion, Persistence, and Grade Change ...... 39 Transfer Rates ...... 236 Grading Policy ...... 171 Discount Grades/Fresh Start ...... 39 Grading System ...... 37 Dismissal ...... 40 Graduation with Honors or High Honors ...... 68 Dropping a Course ...... 31 Greene County Legislators ...... 3 DSST (DSST Subject Standardized Tests) ...... 27 H E Health Services/College Nurse ...... 48 ELL/ESL Placement Test ...... 20 High School Completion Status ...... 50 Emergency Loans ...... 57 High School or Secondary School Transcript .. 24 Employment...... 73 Homeschooled Applicants ...... 23 End of Program Student Learning Outcomes 171 Honors Studies Program ...... 41 English Proficiency ...... 24 Hudson River Environmental Field Station ..... 12 Enrollment Status and Repeat Coursework ..... 58 Human Services (A.S.) ...... 139 Environmental Studies (A.S.) ...... 135 I Estimated Costs ...... 50 Excelsior External Degree Examinations ...... 28 Identity and Statement of Educational Excelsior Scholarship ...... 56 Purpose ...... 59

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Immunization Requirements for College M Students ...... 21 Independent Study ...... 32 Main Building ...... 11 Individual Studies (A.A.) ...... 141 Medical Assisting (A.A.S.) ...... 161 Individual Studies (A.A.S.) ...... 143 Medical Office Assistant (Certificate) ...... 165 Individual Studies (A.O.S)...... 144 Micro-credentials ...... 182 Individual Studies (A.S.) ...... 142 Mission ...... 9 Institutional Degree Requirements ...... 69 Multiple Degrees at C-GCC ...... 25 Internal (C-GCC) Challenge Examinations ..... 28 N International Students ...... 23 New York State Aid for Part Time Study J (APTS) ...... 55 Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program New York State Financial Aid ...... 53 with SUNY New Paltz ...... 114 New York State Part-Time Scholarship Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program (PTS) ...... 55 with SUNY New Paltz/Certification Option New York State Satisfactory Academic Adolescence ...... 134 Progress ...... 54 Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program Non-credit Courses ...... 14 with SUNY New Paltz/Certification Option Non-Traditional Degrees ...... 73 Childhood ...... 123 Note to Parents ...... 35 Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program Notification to Student of Required with SUNY New Paltz/Humanities (A.A.) Documentation of Verification ...... 49 ...... 119, 128 Nursing ...... 167 Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program Nursing Program Curriculum ...... 177 with SUNY New Paltz/Mathematics and Nursing Program Progression ...... 175 Science (A.S.) ...... 115, 124, 132 Nursing Scholarships ...... 61 Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program NVRA ...... 47 with SUNY New Paltz/Social Science (A.A.) NYS Scholarship Programs ...... 56 ...... 121, 122, 130 O L Off-Campus Housing...... 47 Liberal Arts and Science–Humanities (A.A.) 146 Office of Accessibility Services ...... 46 Liberal Arts and Science–Humanities (A.A.) Office of Career Success ...... 45 Communication Concentration ...... 150 Older Adult Audit ...... 30 Liberal Arts and Science–Humanities (A.A.) Orientation ...... 47 Digital Design Concentration...... 148 Other Scholarships ...... 62 Liberal Arts and Science—Mathematics/Science P (A.S.)...... 152 Liberal Arts and Science–Social Science (A.A.) Pell Grants ...... 51 ...... 154 Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society ...... 42 Liberal Arts and Science–Social Science (A.A.) Placement Test Retesting ...... 19 Psychology Concentration ...... 156, 158 Placement Tests...... 20 Library and Media Services ...... 43 Points for Kaplan Nursing Admission Exam: 168 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Challenge Presidential Scholarship Guidelines ...... 61 Opportunities ...... 172 Prior Learning Assessment...... 25 Licensure and Degree Transfer ...... 175 Probation...... 40 Location of the OAS ...... 47 Professional Academic Center ...... 11

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R Training for Business and Industry ...... 14 Transcripts ...... 38 Re-admission ...... 25 Transfer Articulation Agreements ...... 73 Refund Policy ...... 66 Transfer Credit ...... 25 Regaining Eligibility for Federal Student Aid . 58 Transfer Credit - Previous College Work...... 26 Registration Policies ...... 30 Transfer Opportunities ...... 70 Repeating Courses ...... 38 Transfer Opportunities/Articulation Returning Nursing Students ...... 173 Agreements ...... 72 S Transfer Policies and Prior Learning Assessment for Advanced Standing ...... 25 Schedule of Tuition and Fees ...... 65 Transfer Students ...... 174 Semester Credit Hour ...... 39 Tuition and Fees ...... 63 Sexual Harassment Policy ...... 48 Tuition Refunds ...... 63 Sponsors ...... 10 Tuition Residency ...... 63 Spring Academic Calendar ...... 7 Tution Delinquent Accounts ...... 63 State University of New York ...... 234 Student Activities and Club ...... 44 U Student Conduct ...... 36 Unsatisfactory Academic Progress Status ...... 57 Student Loan Program ...... 52 Unusual Enrollment History ...... 59 Student Records ...... 32, 36 Student Review Committee ...... 19 V Student Rights...... 36 Values ...... 9 Summer Academic Calendar ...... 8 Verification Procedures (Financial Aid) ...... 49 SUNY ...... 72 Veteran's Tuition Deferrals ...... 64 SUNY Board of Trustees ...... 3 Vision ...... 9 SUNY Chancellor’s Office ...... 3 SUNY General Education Requirements ...... 71 W T Waiver of Requirements ...... 30 Warning Notices ...... 38 Table of Contents ...... 4 William D. Ford Direct Loan Program ...... 52 TAP (with ADA) ...... 55 Withdraw/Drop ...... 60 TAP Payments ...... 54 Withdrawal ...... 31 Teacher Education Program ...... 113 Work Study ...... 51 Teaching Assistant (Certificate) ...... 180 Workforce New York ...... 14 Technology Center ...... 11 Workplace Professionalism ...... 182 Testing in the Academic Support Center ...... 43 Timing of Evaluations and Evaluation Y Process ...... 57 Year Round Federal Pell Grants ...... 51 Title IX ...... 1

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