2015-2016 Catalog & Student Handbook
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2015-16 CATALOG & STUDENT HANDBOOK Conway Campus (843) 347-3186 2050 Highway 501 East • Post Office Box 261966 • Conway, South Carolina 29528-6066 Five miles east of Conway on US Highway 501, eight miles west of the Atlantic Intra-Coastal Waterway Georgetown Campus (843) 546-8406 • Fax (843) 546-1437 4003 South Fraser Street, Georgetown, South Carolina 29440-9620 Two miles south of Georgetown near the Georgetown Airport Grand Strand Campus (843) 477-0808 • Fax (843) 477-0775 743 Hemlock Avenue, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577 Two miles south of Coastal Grand Mall, near The Market Common, between U.S. 17 Bypass and U.S. 17 Business 1-888-544-HGTC (4482) • On the web at http://www.hgtc.edu Disclaimer: Every attempt has been made to verify the accuracy and completeness of this document at the time of printing. This document does not constitute a contract between Horry Georgetown Technical College and any individual or group. This catalog is based on timely completion of your program of study. Check with DegreeWorks in WaveNet or with your academic advisor for the most current information. 1 HORRY GEORGETOWN TECHNICAL COLLEGE CATALOG & STUDENT HANDBOOK 2015 - 2016 Letter From The President Dear Student, By enrolling at Horry Georgetown Technical College, you’ve made a big step towards a rewarding future. You’ve selected one of the best technical colleges in the South. Nearly 8,000 students enrolled in more than ninety academic programs make all three campuses of Horry Georgetown Technical College dynamic year-around. From culinary arts to sports tourism, forestry to engi- neering technology, HGTC students choose from more career options today than ever before. Ninety-four percent of HGTC graduates get jobs or transfer to four-year colleges, and about ninety percent merit some form of finan- cial aid. Tuition remains reasonable, and under the Program for Accelerated College Enrollment (PACE), high school juniors and seniors earn college credit, saving families thousands of dollars in college costs. HGTC’s job-focused programs are why we say, “Real jobs start here.” Students have opportunities for internships in their chosen fields and access to a career resource center that helps students network with prospective employers. HGTC’s student-friendly faculty sustain strong networks among local business and industry, while imparting in classes the knowledge to succeed. And when you’re not in class, remember that college is also about having fun. So join a student organization and meet others who may well become lifelong friends. Thank you for choosing HGTC, and best wishes for fulfilling your dreams. 2 HORRY GEORGETOWN TECHNICAL COLLEGE CATALOG & STUDENT HANDBOOK 2015 - 2016 Table Of Contents Dress and Personal Appearance 20 Mission Statement 7 Exercise/Gym 20 Role and Scope Of The Institution 7 Food and Beverages 20 Accreditation 7 Grade Review 20 Program Accreditations And Approvals 7 Health Services 20 Statement Of Equal Opportunity/ 8 Illness or Medical Emergency 20 Non-Discrimination 8 H-Number 21 Americans With Disabilities Act Of 1990 8 Housing 21 ID Card 21 Admission 8 Lost and Found 21 Open Admission 8 Major/Program Of Study 21 Admission Requirements 9 New Students 9 Transfer Students to HGTC 9 Transfer Courses To HGTC 9 Time Limits On Courses 10 Pace and Early College High School 11 Technical Advanced Placement (TAP) 11 University Parallel Program 11 Limited Access Programs Acceptance Requirements 12 Tuition, Fees and Refunds 12 Financial Aid 13 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) 16 Philosophy Of Student Affairs 18 Add/Drop Period 18 Advising 18 Barnes & Noble College Bookstore 18 Multiple Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates 21 Normal Completion Time 21 Student Handbook 18 Online/Internet/Hybrid Classes 21 Bulletin Boards 19 Overloads 22 Class Schedules 19 Parking 22 College Closing/Cancellation Of Classes 19 Privacy of Student Records/FERPA 22 Computer Use Agreement 19 Residency Credit Requirement 23 Copiers For Student Use 19 Safety and Campus Security Act 23 Copyright Laws 19 Student Responsibility - Safety 23 Counseling 19 Smoking 24 Degreeworks 20 Speed Limit On Campus 24 Disability Services 20 Student Organizations 24 3 HORRY GEORGETOWN TECHNICAL COLLEGE CATALOG & STUDENT HANDBOOK 2015 - 2016 Student Right To Know 25 Experiential Credit 43 Transcripts 25 International Baccalaureate Credit (IB) 44 Tutoring 25 Proficiency Examination Credit 44 Visitors 25 Application For Proficiency Exam Credit 44 Wavenet 25 Technical Advanced Placement (TAP) 44 Weapons Policy 26 Attendance Policies and Procedures 44 Commencement Ceremony 45 Services For Students 26 Cooperative Education 45 Career Resource Center 26 Developmental Studies 45 Help Desk 26 General Education Courses 45 Library 26 Communications 45 Student Success and Tutoring Center (SSTC) 27 Humanities/Fine Art 45 Testing Centers 27 Mathematics 45 College Placement Testing / Compass 27 Natural Sciences 45 Wavenet Central 28 Social/Behavioral Sciences 46 General Education Program Learning Outcomes 46 Grade Quality Point System 46 The Grading Scale 46 Graduation Requirements 47 Honors 47 Program Emphasis 47 Standards Of Progress 47 Transferring 47 Withdrawal 47 Student Rights, Responsibilities and Discipline 28 Transfer - State Policies and Procedures 48 Policy For A Drug-Free Environment 29 Rights and Responsibilities Of Students With Disability 30 Program of Study Student Code For The South Carolina Technical College Accounting (ACC3) 54 System (3-2-106.1) 30 Administrative Office Technology ADT3( ) 55 Academic Information and Policies 42 Administrative Support (ADM1) 56 Academic Average (Grade Point Average) 42 Advanced Welding Technologies (AWT7) 56 Academic Degree Requirements 42 Associate In Arts (AAA4) 57 Academic Fresh Start Policy 43 Business Transfer 58 Academic Standing 43 Education Transfer 59 Advanced Placement 43 Associate In Science (AAS5) 60 Advanced Placement Exams (AP) 43 Civil Engineering Transfer 61 Auditing Courses 43 Fire Science Transfer 62 4 HORRY GEORGETOWN TECHNICAL COLLEGE CATALOG & STUDENT HANDBOOK 2015 - 2016 Health Science 63 Turfgrass Science 65 Baking and Pastry Arts (BPA7) 66 Basic Business (BUS7) 67 Certified Cisco Networking Associate CCN6( ) 67 Child Care Management (CCM6) 68 Civil Engineering Technology (CET3) 68 Commercial Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (CRA6) 69 Computer Aided Design (ARE7) 70 Computer Technology (CPT3) 70 Networking 70 Programming 71 Construction Management Technology (CMT3) 72 Clemson Transfer 73 Cosmetology (COS7) 74 Criminal Justice Technology (CRJ3) 74 Crime Scene Investigation 76 Homeland Security 77 Culinary Arts Technology (CAT3) 78 Dental Hygiene (DHG3) 79 Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS7) 83 Digital Arts (DAT3) 85 Early Care And Education (ECE3) 86 Early Childhood Development (ECE7) 87 General Business (BUS3) 100 Electrical Lineman Technician (ELW6) 88 Hospitality Management 101 Electronics Engineering Technology (EET3) 88 Marketing 102 Emergency Medical Technology (EMT3) 89 Public Service Administration 103 Advanced Placement For Emergency General Engineering Technology (GET3) 104 Medical Technology (EMT3) 90 General Technology (GEN3) 105 Emergency Medical Technology - Basic (EMT6) 91 Aviation Maintenance 105 EMT - Paramedic (EMT7) 91 Fire Science Technology 106 Esthetics Technician (EST7) 92 Law Enforcement 107 Expanded Duty Dental Assisting (EDA1) 93 Golf & Sports Turf Management (GSTM) 108 Fire Science (FSC7) 95 Golf Course Management 108 Forestry Management Technology (FOR3) 96 Sports Turf Management 109 Timber Harvesting 97 Homicide Investigation (HMI7) 110 Urban Forestry 98 Human Services (HUM3) 111 Wildlife Management 99 Kitchen and Food Preparation Techniques (KFP7) 112 Latent Print Collection and Classification LPD7( ) 112 5 HORRY GEORGETOWN TECHNICAL COLLEGE CATALOG & STUDENT HANDBOOK 2015 - 2016 Limited General Radiological Technology (LRT7) 113 Residential HVAC Service Technician (RHV7) 139 Machine Tool Operations (BMO7) 115 Robotics Technology (ROB7) 140 Machine Tool Technology (MTT4) 115 Sports Tourism (SPT3) 140 Massage Therapy (PTH7) 116 Surgical Technician (SUR7) 141 Medical Administrative Assistant (MAA7) 117 Surveying (SVY6) 143 Medical Coding and Billing (MRC7) 118 Web Page Design (Web7) 143 Nail Technician (NAT7) 119 Workforce Development 144 Natural Resources and Environment (NRE6) 119 Networking (NTW7) 120 Course Descriptions 145 Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMT7) 120 Nursing (ADN5) 122 Horry Georgetown Technical College 185 Advanced Placement For Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN to ADN) 125 Commission 186 Practical Nursing (PRN1) 126 Paralegal (LEG3) 129 President and Cabinet 186 Paralegal Specialist (PAS7) 130 Patient Care Technician (PCT7) 131 Faculty 187 Pharmacy Technician (PHM1) 132 Phlebotomy (PHL6) 133 Important Phone Numbers 193 Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA5) 134 Professional Cooking (PCC7) 136 Campus Maps 198 Radiologic Technology (RAD3) 136 6 HORRY GEORGETOWN TECHNICAL COLLEGE CATALOG & STUDENT HANDBOOK 2015 - 2016 College Information Mission Statement The mission of Horry Georgetown Technical College is to provide accessible, affordable, high-quality, comprehensive two-year colle- giate education and workforce development; to provide a student centered environment and inspire lifelong learning; to promote learning through teaching excellence; to promote community service and embrace diversity; to promote economic growth; and to embrace technological innovation in instruction and workplace applications. Role and Scope