Course Catalog (2015-2016)
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2015-2016 CATALOG 2015 - 2016 GENERAL CATALOG A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia Jabari Simama, Ph.D. President Internet Address: www.gptc.edu TDD: (404) 297-7769 DEKALB CAMPUS NEWTON CAMPUS 495 North Indian Creek Drive 16200 Alcovy-Jersey Road Clarkston, GA 30021-2397 Covington, GA 30014-4076 Phone: (404) 297-9522 Phone: (404) 297-9522 Fax: (404) 294-6290 Fax: (770) 385-6292 PAUL M. STARNES CENTER NEWTON CAMPUS ~ BLDG D 1085 Montreal Road and CONFERENCE CENTER Clarkston, GA 30021 8100 Bob Williams Parkway Phone: (404) 297-9522 Covington, GA 30014-0966 Fax: (404) 294-0673 Phone: (404) 297-9522 Fax: (770) 385-4674 COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER ROCKDALE CENTER 5745 Buford Highway, Suite 200 1400 Parker Road Doraville, GA 30340 Conyers, GA 30094 Phone: (404) 297-9522 Phone: (770) 761-3092 Fax: (770) 458-9081 Fax: (770) 761-1652 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION SOUTH DEKALB CAMPUS TRAINING CENTER 2460 Wesley Chapel Road 6720 Marbut Road Suite 25A Lithonia, GA 30058 Decatur, GA 30035 Phone: (678) 526-7384 Phone: (404) 297-9522 Fax: (678) 323-8719 Fax: (404) 294-6290 MORGAN COUNTY CENTER 150 E. Washington Street Madison, GA 30650 Phone: 404-297-9522 Ext. 5000 Georgia Piedmont Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges to award Associate of Applied Science degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Georgia Piedmont Technical College. (www.sacscoc.org) The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges should be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support Georgia Piedmont Technical College’s significant non-compliance with Commission requirements or standards. Inquiries related to normal and ongoing College operations such as admission requirements, financial aid, programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Georgia Piedmont Technical College and not to the Commission on Colleges. ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2015 SPRING SEMESTER 2016 July 7, 2015 Application Closing Date Nov 10, 2015 Application Closing Date Aug 11 New Student Orientation (Newton) Jan 5 New Student Orientation (Newton) Aug 12 New Student Orientation (Dekalb) Jan 6 New Student Orientation (Dekalb) Aug 19-22 Late Registration/Drop/Add Jan 9-12 Late Registration/Drop/Add Aug 22 Classes Begin (Weekend) Jan 9 Classes Begin (Weekend) Aug 19 Classes Begin (M/W) Jan 11 Classes Begin (M/W) Aug 20 Classes Begin (T/Th) Jan 12 Classes Begin (T/Th) Sept 7 Holiday/Labor Day Jan 18 Holiday/MLK Nov 26-27 Holidays/Thanksgiving Apr 21 Classes End (T/Th) Dec 5 Classes End (Weekend) Apr 25 Classes End (Weekend) Dec 7 Classes End (M/W) Apr 20 Classes End (M/W) Dec 8 Classes End (T/Th) Apr 26 Final Exam (T/Th) Dec 9 Final Exam (M/W) Apr 27 Final Exam (M/W) Dec 10 Final Exam (T/Th) Apr 23 Final Exam (Weekend) Dec 12 Final Exam (Weekend) May 2 - 12 Semester Break Dec 14-Jan 7 Semester Break SUMMER SEMESTER 2016 Apr 5, 2016 Application Closing Date May 14-17 Late Registration/Drop/Add May 14 Classes Begin (Weekend) May 16 Classes Begin (M/W) May 17 Classes Begin (T/Th) May 28 No Weekend Classes May 30 Holiday/Memorial Day May 21 Graduation Aug 1 Classes End (M/W) Jul 28 Classes End (T/Th) Jul 30 Classes End (Weekend) Aug 3 Final Exam (M/W) Aug 2 Final Exam (T/Th) Aug 6 Final Exam (Weekend) Aug 8 - 16 Semester Break THE STUDENT CALENDAR IS CORRECT AT PRINTING BUT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Applicants for admission to credit programs with all documents on file in the Admissions Office by these dates will be eligible for an official acceptance letter and approved financial aid. The documents include official high school and/or college transcripts, and acceptable SAT, ACT, CPE, COMPASS, or ASSET scores. Web based online GAcollege411.org applicants to credit programs who have all documents on file in the Admissions Office by these dates will be eligible for an official acceptance letter and approved financial aid. The documents include official high school and/or college transcripts, transient letter, and acceptable SAT, ACT, CPE, COMPASS, or ASSET scores. All applicants who do not complete their file by their registration date will be limited in the courses they may take. They will not be eligible for financial aid until their admissions file is complete and any transfer credits are evaluated. Page | 2 Page | 3 Welcome Congratulations on choosing to study at Georgia Piedmont Technical College. As one of the premier technical colleges in Georgia, GPTC has built strong partnerships with students, employers, citizens, community leaders, and educators, all working toward a common goal: to ensure that your education is aligned with employer needs. Our graduates are qualified to be part of a world- class workforce. Our programs guarantee employability of our graduates. With more than 99 percent of GPTC’s 2014 graduates securing employment, our graduates are among the first to be hired by area employers. Georgia Piedmont Technical College offers Associate in Applied Science degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates of credit in computer information systems, engineering technology, business technologies, transportation technologies, industrial technologies, public safety and security, health-related technologies, and professional services. In addition, we offer a wide range of credit and non-credit certificate courses designed for employees in business and industry. Continuing education programs and courses, Adult Education, GED preparation, English as a Second Language, and Workplace Literacy are also provided. We are pleased that you have chosen Georgia Piedmont Technical College. Whether you are embarking upon a new career or upgrading your employment skills, we pledge to provide high quality academic education, state-of-the-art technical instruction, and related support services that will help you achieve success in pursuit of your educational and career goals. Sincerely, Jabari Simama, Ph.D. President Page | 4 GEORGIA PIEDMONT TECHNICAL COLLEGE’S ALMA MATER ALL HAIL, GEORGIA PIEDMONT Between the Blue Ridge Mountains And the Upper Coastal Plain, There stands our Alma Mater Georgia Piedmont is thy name. With love and adoration We will always sing thy praise, We lift our hearts – blue, red, and gold Thy standards we will raise. Georgia Piedmont Technical College We will hold forever dear, The memories we have come to share That keeps us drawing near. We’ll always be so grateful For thy strong legacy, All hail, Georgia Piedmont Forever, we’ll honor thee. Lyricist Charlotte Dudley 2011 Page | 5 Page | 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Student Calendar....................................................................................................................... 2 General Information Philosophy, Vision, Mission, and Goals of Georgia Piedmont Technical College ........................ 11 Core Competencies ................................................................................................................... 12 Technical Education Guarantee................................................................................................. 13 History of Georgia Piedmont Technical College ......................................................................... 13 Student Success Center ............................................................................................................ 14 Accreditation ............................................................................................................................. 16 Professional Affiliations / Memberships ...................................................................................... 16 Advisory Committees................................................................................................................. 17 Statement of Equal Opportunity ................................................................................................. 18 Admissions and General Information .................................................................................... 19 Admission Procedure ................................................................................................................ 22 International Students ................................................................................................................ 25 Residency Requirements ................................................................................................................ 33 Student Fees and Costs ............................................................................................................ 34 Withdrawal and Refund of Student Fees ........................................................................................ 37 General and Academic Policies .............................................................................................. 39 Student Grievance Procedures .................................................................................................. 40 Class Attendance ............................................................................................................................ 42 Course Withdrawals .................................................................................................................. 42 College Withdrawals .................................................................................................................. 43 Credit