2011-2012 Catalog
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
Information in this catalog applies to the 2011-2012 academic year. The publication is designed to provide accurate information about Harford Community College at the time of publication. It is not an irrevocable contract between the student and Harford Community College. The College reserves the right to change, at any time, any of the provisions contained herein. The College will make efforts to notify students of changes through class schedules, the HCC website, the student newspaper and updated program brochures. Students are encouraged to consult with advisors to verify curriculum information before registering each semester. Harford Community College actively encourages the enrollment of all interested students, and supports the employment of all qualified persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law or policies and practices of Harford Community College. Administrators, faculty and staff of HCC are committed to fully implementing enrollment and employment as required by specific acts of Congress and by federal and state regulations. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Office of Human Resources. Individuals with disabilities who request academic accommodations for courses must register with Disability Support Services and must provide a copy of current documentation of the disability. A minimum notice of four weeks may be needed to provide some accommodations. Appointments can be made and questions answered by calling Disability Support Services, 443-412-2402 or 443-442-2199(TTY). Harford Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 8410 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631; and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. (NLNAC), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326. The College is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA), 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60610. Published March 2011 Printed on 30% PCW content recycled paper. Harford Community College Catalog 2011-2012 Catalog College Harford Community 401 Thomas Run Road Bel Air, Maryland 21015 443-412-2000 TTY 443-412-2199 www.harford.edu Board of Trustees Doris G. Carey April L. Fritts John F. Haggerty (District A; Term Expires 2011) (District F; Term Expires 2014) (At-Large; Term Expires 2012) Bryan E. Kelly Howard K. McComas, IV Susan E. Mull (At-Large; Term Expires 2010) (District C; Term Expires 2008) (District B; Term Expires 2010) Bradley R. Stover, J.D. James J. Valdes, Ph.D. Douglas G. Wright, M.D. (At-Large; Term Expires 2014) (District E; Term Expires 2008) (District D; Term Expires 2009) Harford Community College Harford Community Dennis Golladay, Ph.D. ii President/Secretary-Treasurer Table of Contents Board of Trustees . ii Course Descriptions . 159 Table of Contents . iii Directories . 213 Message from the President . vi College Administration . 214 General Information . 1 Faculty and Administration . 215 Academic Calendar . 2 Professional Staff . 219 Institutional Profile . 3 Staff . 222 Academic Information . 16 Harford Community College Foundation, Inc. 223 Enrollment Information . 29 Alumni & Friends Association . 224 Academic Policies . 41 College Advisory Groups . 225 Support Services . 47 Glossary . 229 Continuing Education and Training . 62 Telephone Directory . 232 Cultural Programs . 64 Index . 233 Programs of Instruction . 67 Application for Enrollment . 238-242 Campus Map . Inside Back Cover iii Table of Contents (continued) Programs of Instruction Associate Degree Certificate AGRICULTURAL STUDIES (Articulated with Institute of Applied Agriculture at UMCP) Programs Programs Page Agricultural Business Management/Business Administration AAS** 71 Equine Business Management/Business Administration AAS** 71 Golf Course Management/Business Administration AAS** 71 Landscape Management/Business Administration AAS** 72 Turfgrass Management/Business Administration AAS** 72 BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Criminal Justice (Option in the Arts and Sciences)* AA 105 Criminal Justice (Option in Legal Studies) AAS 106 History (Option in the Arts and Sciences)* AA 117 Paralegal Studies (Option in Legal Studies) AAS X++ 137 Political Science (Option in the Arts and Sciences)* AA 143 Political Science - International Relations Track AA 144 Psychology (Option in the Arts and Sciences) * AA 145 Sociology (Option in the Arts and Sciences) * 147 General Sociology Track AA 147 Sociology/Anthropology Track AA 148 Social Work Track AA 149 BUSINESS Accounting AAS X 68 Business Administration AS X 84 Business Management 86 Administrative Professions Concentration AAS X 86 Agribusiness Concentration AAS X 88 Entrepreneurship Concentration AAS X 90 Human Resources Concentration AAS X 92 Marketing Concentration AAS X 94 CPA Exam Qualification X70 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Computer Information Systems AAS 100 Computer Information Systems Programming X 102 Computer Information Systems Software X 103 Computer Information Systems UNIX X 103 Computer Science AS 104 Information Systems Management (Option in Business Administration) AS 119 Information Systems Security AAS X 120 EDUCATIONAL STUDIES Early Childhood Education AAS 108 Teacher Education Transfer (Students must earn Bachelor’s degree to become certified teachers.) 150 Early Childhood Education AAT 150 Elementary Education/Special Education AAT 151 Secondary Education AA X+++ 152 Secondary Education - Chemistry AAT 153 Secondary Education - Mathematics AAT 154 Secondary Education - Physics AAT 155 GENERAL STUDIES General Studies AA 116 Technical/Professional Studies AAS** 157 iv Table of Contents (continued) Programs of Instruction Associate Degree Certificate HUMANITIES Programs Programs Page English (Option in the Arts and Sciences)* AA 112 Philosophy (Option in the Arts and Sciences)* AA 141 NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH Electroneurodiagnostic Technology AAS*** 109 Histotechnology (Option in Science Laboratory Technology) AAS*** 118 Medical Assisting AAS*** X*** 128 Medical Office Assistant (Option in Technical/Professional Studies) X** 130 Nursing AS+/*** 132 Practical Nursing X+/*** 135 SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS Biology (Option in the Arts and Sciences)* AS 82 Biotechnology X83 Chemistry - Calculus Based (Option in the Arts and Sciences)* AS 96 Chemistry - Non Calculus Based (Option in the Arts and Sciences)* AS 97 Engineering AS 110 Environmental Science (Option in the Arts and Sciences)* AS 113 Environmental Technology AAS X 114 Mathematics (Option in the Arts and Sciences)* AS 127 Physics (Option in the Arts and Sciences)* AS 142 Science Laboratory Technology AAS*** 146 TECHNOLOGY Computer Aided Design and Drafting AAS X 98 Engineering Technology AAS 111 VISUAL, PERFORMING, AND APPLIED ARTS Art & Design 73 Digital Arts AA 74 Fine Art AA 75 Graphic Design AA 77 Photography AA X 79 Design and Technical Theatre AAS 107 Interior Design AAS 122 Interior Decorating X 123 Mass Communications 124 Advertising and Sales Promotion Option AAS X 124 Production and Announcing in the Electronic Media Option AAS X 125 Music (Option in the Arts and Sciences)* AA 131 Performing Arts AA 140 * Programs noted as “Option in the Arts and Sciences” lead to either an AA or an AS degree in the Arts and Sciences with an emphasis on the discipline specified. ** Designated Statewide Program *** Health Workforce Shortage Program + Requires admission into the Nursing AS Degree Program ++ Associate or Bachelor’s degree required to enter certificate program +++ Bachelor’s degree required to enter certificate program Application for Enrollment on page 238-242 of this Catalog. In order to ensure quality programs of instruction, the College may add or revise programs during the academic year. As a result, these additions or revisions may occur after the catalog printing and will not appear in this catalog. Please refer to the College’s web site at www.harford.edu for the most up-to-date information or visit the Welcome Center in the Student Center. v Message From The President Dear Students and Friends: We are happy to welcome you to Harford Community College. As you will see in this Catalog, the College offers more than 70 degree and certificate programs. Our dedicated faculty and staff are available to help guide you along the way as you begin your journey into higher education. Since joining Harford as its eighth President in August, I am pleased to report that enrollment continues to grow rapidly, and many exciting things are planned for the future. This spring, work will begin on an expansion of the Susquehanna Center to include a 3,200 seat arena, and the groundbreaking for the new Towson Building on the West Campus is scheduled to take place in May. Additional buildings are planned to help the College keep pace with anticipated enrollment growth including a new building to serve the Nursing and Allied Health Division as it develops new programs for those who choose to work in the nursing and health field. With the financial support from the State of Maryland and Harford County, the cost of attending HCC is very reasonable – an important fact for students who do not want to graduate with huge amounts of college loan debt. In addition, improved transfer agreements are in place with many institutions, and students will find it easier than ever to transfer to a four-year institution. Protecting the environment